N-CSRS 1 d743537dncsrs.htm PRUDENTIAL WORLD FUND, INC. Prudential World 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:    811-03981
Exact name of registrant as specified in charter:    Prudential World Fund, Inc.
Address of principal executive offices:   

655 Broad Street, 17th Floor

Newark, New Jersey 07102

Name and address of agent for service:   

Andrew R. French

655 Broad Street, 17th Floor

Newark, New Jersey 07102

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:    800-225-1852
Date of fiscal year end:    10/31/2019
Date of reporting period:    4/30/2019


Item 1 – Reports to Stockholders


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PGIM QMA INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

 

 

SEMIANNUAL REPORT

APRIL 30, 2019

 

COMING SOON: PAPERLESS SHAREHOLDER REPORTS

 

Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (pgiminvestments.com), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

 

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically anytime by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, if you are a direct investor, by calling 1-800-225-1852 or by sending an email request to PGIM Investments at shareholderreports@pgim.com.

 

You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary or follow instructions included with this notice to elect to continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 1-800-225-1852 or send an email request to shareholderreports@pgim.com to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held in your account if you invest through your financial intermediary or all funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.

 

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Objective: Long-term growth of capital

 

 

 

 

This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

 

The information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings is for the period covered by this report and is subject to change thereafter.

 

The accompanying financial statements as of April 30, 2019 were not audited and, accordingly, no auditor’s opinion is expressed on them.

 

Mutual funds are distributed by Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, a Prudential Financial company, member SIPC. QMA is the primary business name of QMA LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of PGIM, Inc. (PGIM), a Prudential Financial company. © 2019 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. PGIM and the PGIM logo are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.

 

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Table of Contents

 

Letter from the President

     5  

Your Fund’s Performance

     6  

Fees and Expenses

     9  

Holdings and Financial Statements

     11  

 

PGIM QMA International Equity Fund     3  


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Letter from the President

 

LOGO

 

Dear Shareholder:

 

We hope you find the semiannual report for PGIM QMA International Equity Fund informative and useful. The report covers performance for the six-month period ended April 30, 2019.

 

Regarding your investments with PGIM, we believe it is important to maintain a diversified portfolio of funds consistent with your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals.

 

Your financial advisor can help you create a diversified investment plan that may include funds covering all the basic asset classes and that reflects your personal investor profile and risk tolerance. However, diversification and asset allocation strategies do not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.

 

At PGIM Investments, we consider it a great privilege and responsibility to help investors participate in opportunities across global markets while meeting their toughest investment challenges. PGIM is a top-10 global investment manager with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. This investment expertise allows us to deliver actively managed funds and strategies to meet the needs of investors around the globe.

 

Thank you for choosing our family of funds.

 

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

 

Stuart S. Parker, President

PGIM QMA International Equity Fund

June 14, 2019

 

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Your Fund’s Performance (unaudited)

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgiminvestments.com or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

   

Total Returns as of 4/30/19

(without sales charges)

 

Average Annual Total Returns as of 4/30/19

(with sales charges)

    Six Months* (%)   One Year (%)   Five Years (%)   Ten Years (%)   Since Inception (%)
Class A   7.12   –11.49   0.22   6.64  
Class B   6.63   –11.91   0.33   6.43  
Class C   6.54     –8.19   0.58   6.47  
Class Z   7.35     –6.04   1.68   7.53  
Class R6   7.48     –5.90   N/A   N/A   9.06 (12/28/16)
MSCI All Country World Ex-US Index
  9.12     –3.23   2.83   7.75  
Lipper International Multi-Cap Core Funds Average
    7.04     –4.40   2.40   7.75  

 

Source: PGIM Investments LLC and Lipper Inc.

*Not annualized

Since Inception returns are provided for any share class with less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index and the Lipper Average are measured from the closest month-end to the class’ inception date.

 

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The returns in the tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the redemption of Fund shares. The average annual total returns take into account applicable sales charges, which are described for each share class in the table below.

 

           
     Class A   Class B*   Class C   Class Z   Class R6
Maximum initial sales charge   5.50% of the public offering price   None   None   None   None
Contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase
price or net asset value at redemption)
  1.00% on sales of $1 million or more made within 12 months of purchase   5.00% (Yr.1) 4.00% (Yr.2) 3.00% (Yr.3) 2.00% (Yr.4) 1.00% (Yr.5) 1.00% (Yr.6) 0.00% (Yr.7)   1.00% on sales made within 12 months of purchase   None   None
Annual distribution and service (12b-1) fees
(shown as a percentage of average daily net assets)
  0.30%   1.00%   1.00%   None   None

 

*Class B shares are closed to all purchase activity and no additional Class B shares may be purchased or acquired except by exchange from Class B shares of another Fund or through dividend or capital gains reinvestment.

 

Benchmark Definitions

 

MSCI All Country World Ex-US Index—The Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World ex-US Index (MSCI ACWI ex-US Index) is an unmanaged free float-adjusted market-capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets, excluding the US. The average annual total return for the Index measured from the month-end closest to the inception date of the Fund’s Class R6 shares is 9.49%.

 

Lipper International Multi-Cap Core Funds Average—The Lipper International Multi-Cap Core Funds Average (Lipper Average) is based on the average return of all funds in the Lipper International Multi-Cap Core Funds universe for the periods noted. Funds in the Lipper Average are funds that, by portfolio practice, invest in a variety of market-capitalization ranges without concentrating 75% of their equity assets in any one market-capitalization range over an extended period of time. International multi-cap core funds typically have above-average characteristics compared to the MSCI EAFE Index. The average annual total return for the Lipper Average measured from the month-end closest to the inception date of the Fund’s Class R6 shares is 8.00%.

 

Investors cannot invest directly in an index or average. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of sales charges, operating expenses of a mutual fund, or taxes. Returns for the Lipper Average reflect the deduction of operating expenses of a mutual fund, but not sales charges or taxes.

 

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Your Fund’s Performance (continued)

 

 

Presentation of Fund Holdings

 

Five Largest Holdings expressed as a
percentage of net assets as of 4/30/19 (%)
 
Roche Holding AG, Pharmaceuticals     1.5  
Novartis AG, Pharmaceuticals     1.4  
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods     1.3  
Allianz SE, Insurance     1.2  
Nestle SA, Food Products     1.2  

 

Holdings reflect only long-term investments and are subject to change.

 

Five Largest Industries expressed as a
percentage of net assets as of 4/30/19 (%)
 
Banks     12.5  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels     7.0  
Pharmaceuticals     5.9  
Metals & Mining     5.3  
Insurance     5.2  

 

Industry weightings reflect only long-term investments and are subject to change.

 

 

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Fees and Expenses (unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemptions, as applicable, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution, and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses, as applicable. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 held through the six-month period ended April 30, 2019. The example is for illustrative purposes only; you should consult the Prospectus for information on initial and subsequent minimum investment requirements.

 

Actual Expenses

The first line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information on 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 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number on the first line under the heading “Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line for each share class in the table on the following page 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.

 

The Fund’s transfer agent may charge additional fees to holders of certain accounts that are not included in the expenses shown in the table on the following page. These fees apply to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and Section 403(b) accounts. As of the close of the six-month period covered by the table, IRA fees included an annual maintenance fee of $15 per account (subject to a maximum annual maintenance fee of $25 for all accounts held by the same shareholder). Section 403(b) accounts are charged an annual $25 fiduciary maintenance fee. Some of the fees may vary in amount, or may be waived, based on your total account balance or the number of PGIM funds, including the Fund, that you own. You should consider the additional fees that were charged to your Fund account over the six-month period when you estimate the total ongoing expenses paid over the

 

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Fees and Expenses (continued)

 

period and the impact of these fees on your ending account value, as these additional expenses are not reflected in the information provided in the expense table. Additional fees have the effect of reducing investment returns.

 

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 sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line for each share class in 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 were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

       
PGIM QMA
International
Equity Fund
  Beginning Account
Value
November 1, 2018
   

Ending Account
Value

April 30, 2019

    Annualized
Expense Ratio
Based on the
Six-Month Period
    Expenses Paid
During  the
Six-Month Period*
 
Class A   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,071.20       1.41   $ 7.24  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,017.80       1.41   $ 7.05  
Class B   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,066.30       2.53   $ 12.96  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,012.25       2.53   $ 12.62  
Class C   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,065.40       2.25   $ 11.52  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,013.64       2.25   $ 11.23  
Class Z   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,073.50       1.07   $ 5.50  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.49       1.07   $ 5.36  
Class R6   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,074.80       0.78   $ 4.01  
    Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.93       0.78   $ 3.91  

 

*Fund expenses (net of fee waivers or subsidies, if any) for each share class are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each share class (provided in the table), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the 181 days in the six-month period ended April 30, 2019, and divided by the 365 days in the Fund’s fiscal year ending October 31, 2019 (to reflect the six-month period). Expenses presented in the table include the expenses of any underlying portfolios in which the Fund may invest.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Description    Shares      Value  

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS    99.3%

     

COMMON STOCKS    97.3%

     

Australia    4.7%

                 

AGL Energy Ltd.

     96,027      $ 1,504,592  

BHP Group Ltd.

     33,843        892,473  

BHP Group PLC

     22,181        523,392  

BlueScope Steel Ltd.

     92,464        876,681  

CIMIC Group Ltd.

     29,158        1,040,260  

Goodman Group, REIT

     163,468        1,519,382  

Macquarie Group Ltd.

     21,559        2,041,616  

Magellan Financial Group Ltd.

     15,476        485,853  

Rio Tinto Ltd.

     4,344        291,840  

Rio Tinto PLC

     34,589        2,021,417  

WPP AUNZ Ltd.

     336,587        131,916  
     

 

 

 
        11,329,422  

Austria    0.4%

                 

Erste Group Bank AG

     3,448        138,234  

Raiffeisen Bank International AG

     3,258        87,058  

Wienerberger AG

     35,131        807,266  
     

 

 

 
        1,032,558  

Belgium    0.1%

                 

KBC Group NV

     2,927        217,458  

Brazil    1.9%

                 

Banco Bradesco SA

     14,760        116,654  

Banco do Brasil SA

     51,900        656,113  

Banco Santander Brasil SA, UTS

     127,900        1,475,982  

Engie Brasil Energia SA

     151,125        1,718,179  

Petroleo Brasileiro SA

     33,100        253,330  

Transmissora Alianca de Energia Eletrica SA, UTS

     65,500        441,166  
     

 

 

 
        4,661,424  

Canada    5.9%

                 

Bank of Montreal

     19,700        1,556,060  

Canada Goose Holdings, Inc.*

     6,000        320,400  

Canadian National Railway Co.

     8,200        761,669  

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.

     7,300        1,635,621  

CGI, Inc.*

     8,200        590,226  

Constellation Software, Inc.

     200        176,468  

Corus Entertainment, Inc. (Class B Stock)

     162,500        924,274  

Genworth MI Canada, Inc.(a)

     10,100        313,849  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Description    Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Canada (cont’d.)

                 

Husky Energy, Inc.

     55,200      $ 599,095  

Imperial Oil Ltd.

     3,400        98,774  

Magna International, Inc.

     3,600        200,382  

Manulife Financial Corp.

     91,400        1,683,092  

Rogers Communications, Inc. (Class B Stock)

     2,600        130,902  

Royal Bank of Canada

     34,900        2,781,424  

Shopify, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     1,000        243,152  

Suncor Energy, Inc.

     6,300        207,758  

Teck Resources Ltd. (Class B Stock)

     56,300        1,331,331  

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)

     12,500        713,033  
     

 

 

 
        14,267,510  

Chile    0.2%

                 

Colbun SA

     2,233,388        499,240  

China    8.0%

                 

360 Security Technology, Inc. (Class A Stock)

     29,700        100,742  

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ADR*

     6,100        1,131,977  

Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd. (Class H Stock)

     132,500        811,131  

Asia Cement China Holdings Corp.

     646,000        768,926  

China BlueChemical Ltd. (Class H Stock)

     356,000        121,213  

China Communications Services Corp. Ltd. (Class H Stock)

     1,400,000        1,128,140  

China Mobile Ltd.

     179,000        1,708,105  

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (Class H Stock)

     1,704,000        1,311,358  

China Railway Group Ltd. (Class H Stock)

     106,000        83,665  

China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (Class A Stock)

     33,000        144,469  

China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd. (Class H Stock)

     39,500        87,445  

China Unicom Hong Kong Ltd.

     1,126,000        1,336,969  

Chlitina Holding Ltd.

     82,000        673,868  

CITIC Telecom International Holdings Ltd.

     890,000        369,300  

CNOOC Ltd.

     883,000        1,598,742  

Country Garden Holdings Co. Ltd.

     90,000        145,168  

Daqin Railway Co. Ltd. (Class A Stock)

     101,800        128,839  

Greenland Holdings Group Co. Ltd. (Class A Stock)

     95,400        105,717  

Jinke Properties Group Co. Ltd. (Class A Stock)

     128,200        144,989  

PetroChina Co. Ltd. (Class H Stock)

     246,000        156,361  

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd. (Class H Stock)

     40,500        488,271  

Poly Property Group Co. Ltd.

     2,139,000        898,932  

Sany Heavy Industry Co. Ltd. (Class A Stock)

     65,500        119,354  

Seazen Holdings Co. Ltd. (Class A Stock)

     19,100        112,339  

Shaanxi Coal Industry Co. Ltd. (Class A Stock)

     90,500        121,384  

Shimao Property Holdings Ltd.

     35,500        108,551  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Description    Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

China (cont’d.)

                 

Shougang Fushan Resources Group Ltd.

     878,000      $ 212,811  

Sinotruk Hong Kong Ltd.

     722,000        1,567,419  

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

     35,900        1,775,778  

Weichai Power Co. Ltd. (Class H Stock)

     902,000        1,479,563  

Yum China Holdings, Inc.

     4,100        194,914  
     

 

 

 
        19,136,440  

Colombia    0.5%

                 

Ecopetrol SA

     1,310,210        1,209,612  

Denmark    0.7%

                 

H. Lundbeck A/S

     3,114        131,322  

Novo Nordisk A/S (Class B Stock)

     21,501        1,053,855  

Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S, 144A

     32,739        390,694  
     

 

 

 
        1,575,871  

Finland    0.3%

                 

Neste OYJ

     10,593        350,262  

Nordea Bank Abp

     34,666        273,193  
     

 

 

 
        623,455  

France    6.5%

                 

Airbus SE

     15,796        2,170,225  

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA

     11,194        1,452,544  

Credit Agricole SA

     66,081        908,782  

Dassault Systemes SE

     1,544        245,359  

Hermes International

     1,024        722,781  

Kering SA

     3,349        1,989,657  

Klepierre SA, REIT

     2,804        99,805  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

     7,565        2,978,914  

Peugeot SA

     58,551        1,540,649  

Sanofi

     31,135        2,712,200  

TOTAL SA

     14,224        793,474  
     

 

 

 
        15,614,390  

Germany    4.9%

                 

adidas AG

     691        178,262  

Allianz SE

     12,294        2,971,205  

Amadeus Fire AG

     1,263        168,752  

AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA(a)

     10,928        545,776  

Bayer AG

     3,630        242,242  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Description    Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Germany (cont’d.)

                 

Deutsche Lufthansa AG

     46,894      $ 1,136,231  

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG, 144A

     69,577        973,000  

Deutsche Telekom AG

     109,187        1,831,145  

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA

     1,496        126,039  

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

     6,041        343,630  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

     1,391        133,021  

Jenoptik AG

     11,698        463,855  

MTU Aero Engines AG

     1,970        465,111  

Nemetschek SE

     1,979        367,236  

PATRIZIA Immobilien AG

     12,931        270,101  

Salzgitter AG

     3,210        106,205  

SAP SE

     891        114,825  

Siltronic AG

     7,630        752,439  

Wirecard AG(a)

     3,762        569,495  
     

 

 

 
        11,758,570  

Greece    0.6%

                 

Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA

     35,590        493,760  

Motor Oil Hellas Corinth Refineries SA

     38,030        970,559  
     

 

 

 
        1,464,319  

Hong Kong    1.6%

                 

AIA Group Ltd.

     18,400        188,251  

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

     161,500        1,296,561  

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.

     27,500        289,268  

Hang Seng Bank Ltd.

     48,600        1,276,351  

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.

     13,200        91,979  

Link REIT

     24,500        285,952  

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

     5,500        95,040  

Swire Pacific Ltd. (Class A Stock)

     8,500        107,901  

Wharf Real Estate Investment Co. Ltd.

     22,000        168,715  
     

 

 

 
        3,800,018  

Hungary    0.2%

                 

Magyar Telekom Telecommunications PLC

     272,773        430,016  

OTP Bank Nyrt

     2,746        121,781  
     

 

 

 
        551,797  

India    1.8%

                 

HCL Technologies Ltd.

     92,006        1,567,200  

Jubilant Foodworks Ltd.

     37,912        725,908  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Description    Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

India (cont’d.)

                 

NIIT Technologies Ltd.

     26,144      $ 486,766  

Tech Mahindra Ltd.

     10,180        122,491  

Wipro Ltd.

     328,817        1,413,176  
     

 

 

 
        4,315,541  

Indonesia    0.3%

                 

Ace Hardware Indonesia Tbk PT

     5,459,600        632,745  

Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk PT

     2,453,200        171,644  
     

 

 

 
        804,389  

Ireland    0.1%

                 

CRH PLC

     9,504        321,186  

Israel    1.0%

                 

Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM

     184,942        1,264,603  

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.*

     1,400        169,064  

CyberArk Software Ltd.*

     7,000        902,510  

Israel Chemicals Ltd.

     15,629        82,707  
     

 

 

 
        2,418,884  

Italy    2.4%

                 

Enel SpA

     347,428        2,204,953  

Eni SpA

     87,038        1,487,793  

Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA

     135,978        1,447,484  

Poste Italiane SpA, 144A

     49,691        531,329  
     

 

 

 
        5,671,559  

Japan    16.5%

                 

Advantest Corp.

     4,900        139,480  

Alfresa Holdings Corp.

     3,200        89,513  

Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.

     4,400        191,299  

Astellas Pharma, Inc.

     103,600        1,414,663  

Bandai Namco Holdings, Inc.

     2,300        109,834  

Capcom Co. Ltd.

     6,700        151,276  

Central Japan Railway Co.

     400        86,150  

Daifuku Co. Ltd.

     1,700        104,621  

Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.

     13,000        186,896  

Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd.

     6,400        179,545  

EDION Corp.

     25,400        215,651  

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

     28,700        1,342,743  

Hikari Tsushin, Inc.

     500        92,574  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM QMA International Equity Fund     15  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Description    Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Japan (cont’d.)

                 

Hitachi Ltd.

     10,900      $ 362,695  

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

     29,900        837,094  

Hoya Corp.

     23,700        1,675,598  

Isuzu Motors Ltd.

     91,300        1,324,418  

ITOCHU Corp.

     96,400        1,738,536  

Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd.

     114,100        1,275,831  

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

     44,200        1,020,556  

Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (The)

     8,300        100,186  

KDDI Corp.

     60,800        1,396,171  

Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd.

     10,600        240,338  

Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

     11,100        664,426  

Marubeni Corp.

     31,300        224,710  

Medipal Holdings Corp.

     63,800        1,435,176  

Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp.

     187,500        1,335,789  

Mitsubishi Corp.

     69,600        1,919,744  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

     359,800        1,790,207  

Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

     87,600        1,417,943  

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

     293,900        459,624  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

     44,984        1,871,311  

Oriental Land Co. Ltd.

     2,300        254,606  

ORIX Corp.

     114,300        1,623,195  

Rakuten, Inc.

     131,500        1,468,803  

Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd.

     53,200        1,598,990  

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.

     5,600        532,933  

Shionogi & Co. Ltd.

     14,600        854,901  

Showa Denko KK

     5,800        198,298  

Sony Corp.

     45,100        2,154,592  

SUMCO Corp.

     82,600        1,085,331  

Sumitomo Corp.

     10,100        144,858  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

     10,000        364,085  

Taisei Corp.

     32,300        1,420,925  

Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd.

     16,900        413,526  

TIS, Inc.

     17,500        798,233  

Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.

     11,400        577,424  

Toyota Motor Corp.

     8,833        549,137  

Toyota Tsusho Corp.

     3,000        99,791  
     

 

 

 
        39,534,226  

Luxembourg    0.6%

                 

ArcelorMittal

     62,645        1,370,874  

Macau    0.0%

                 

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

     402        3,013  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Description    Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Mexico    0.0%

                 

Concentradora Fibra Danhos SA de CV, REIT

     66,700      $ 97,740  

Netherlands    2.7%

                 

Adyen NV, 144A*

     656        536,947  

ASR Nederland NV

     18,624        829,864  

ING Groep NV

     45,194        577,554  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

     64,771        1,558,958  

NN Group NV

     21,422        934,739  

Royal Dutch Shell PLC (Class A Stock)

     51,244        1,638,135  

Royal Dutch Shell PLC (Class B Stock)

     6,509        209,447  

Wolters Kluwer NV

     3,399        237,515  
     

 

 

 
        6,523,159  

New Zealand    0.3%

                 

Auckland International Airport Ltd.

     18,173        96,600  

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. Ltd.

     10,442        110,038  

Metlifecare Ltd.

     74,731        247,187  

Summerset Group Holdings Ltd.

     60,451        226,490  
     

 

 

 
        680,315  

Norway    1.0%

                 

Aker BP ASA

     2,685        88,723  

DNB ASA

     71,366        1,375,770  

Salmar ASA

     14,078        641,116  

Telenor ASA

     8,596        172,751  
     

 

 

 
        2,278,360  

Pakistan    0.5%

                 

Engro Fertilizers Ltd.

     615,500        302,245  

Fauji Fertilizer Co. Ltd.

     374,000        274,704  

Oil & Gas Development Co. Ltd.

     703,300        700,393  
     

 

 

 
        1,277,342  

Peru    0.1%

                 

Credicorp Ltd.

     800        189,520  

Philippines    0.5%

                 

SM Prime Holdings, Inc.

     1,567,700        1,244,031  

Poland    0.6%

                 

Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN SA

     6,058        155,731  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM QMA International Equity Fund     17  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Description    Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Poland (cont’d.)

                 

Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski SA

     10,205      $ 105,019  

Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA

     102,919        1,133,009  
     

 

 

 
        1,393,759  

Portugal    0.4%

                 

Sonae SGPS SA

     790,744        883,139  

Qatar    0.4%

                 

Industries Qatar QSC

     17,424        578,625  

Qatar Navigation QSC

     14,750        273,051  
     

 

 

 
        851,676  

Russia    1.3%

                 

Gazprom PJSC, ADR

     102,260        512,704  

Lukoil PJSC, ADR

     7,998        681,409  

Novatek PJSC, GDR

     1,121        216,538  

Rosneft Oil Co. PJSC, GDR

     58,456        390,340  

Sberbank of Russia PJSC, ADR

     70,699        1,023,623  

Tatneft PJSC, ADR

     4,631        327,333  
     

 

 

 
        3,151,947  

Singapore    1.4%

                 

CapitaLand Ltd.

     37,400        97,123  

CapitaLand Mall Trust, REIT

     51,800        92,168  

Genting Singapore Ltd.

     252,600        183,229  

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

     72,100        1,474,051  

Wilmar International Ltd.

     540,500        1,445,071  
     

 

 

 
        3,291,642  

South Africa    1.4%

                 

Anglo American Platinum Ltd.

     2,790        140,924  

Anglo American PLC

     74,677        1,938,941  

Astral Foods Ltd.

     45,569        580,017  

Kumba Iron Ore Ltd.

     24,990        749,375  
     

 

 

 
        3,409,257  

South Korea    4.3%

                 

Daishin Securities Co. Ltd.

     35,515        387,174  

Hana Financial Group, Inc.

     39,805        1,254,827  

Hyundai Greenfood Co. Ltd.

     10,017        119,705  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18  


Description    Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

South Korea (cont’d.)

                 

Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd.

     769      $ 152,997  

Industrial Bank of Korea

     92,160        1,116,605  

KB Financial Group, Inc.

     28,528        1,125,935  

Kia Motors Corp.

     41,325        1,605,085  

POSCO

     5,979        1,307,334  

Samsung C&T Corp.

     917        80,440  

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

     23,940        940,114  

Shinhan Financial Group Co. Ltd.

     34,923        1,317,631  

SK Hynix, Inc.

     6,672        451,050  

SK Telecom Co. Ltd.

     407        86,360  

Taekwang Industrial Co. Ltd.

     200        256,621  

Woori Financial Group, Inc.

     6,933        82,187  
     

 

 

 
        10,284,065  

Spain    1.0%

                 

ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA

     2,901        133,562  

Aena SME SA, 144A

     3,642        677,418  

Endesa SA

     4,388        109,372  

Iberdrola SA

     70,462        641,284  

Repsol SA

     52,797        897,510  
     

 

 

 
        2,459,146  

Sweden    2.7%

                 

Atlas Copco AB (Class B Stock)

     5,159        147,363  

Essity AB (Class B Stock)

     6,953        206,769  

ICA Gruppen AB

     2,327        84,156  

Sandvik AB

     87,418        1,622,705  

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Class A Stock)

     138,344        1,323,267  

Svenska Handelsbanken AB (Class A Stock)

     116,494        1,274,066  

Swedbank AB (Class A Stock)

     11,494        186,377  

Volvo AB (Class B Stock)

     100,392        1,612,520  
     

 

 

 
        6,457,223  

Switzerland    4.7%

                 

Alcon, Inc.*

     8,270        476,259  

Logitech International SA

     21,559        840,863  

Nestle SA

     29,689        2,863,151  

Novartis AG

     41,350        3,385,925  

Roche Holding AG

     13,778        3,642,581  
     

 

 

 
        11,208,779  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM QMA International Equity Fund     19  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Description    Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Taiwan    3.3%

                 

Chipbond Technology Corp.

     331,000      $ 751,621  

Delta Electronics, Inc.

     122,000        642,770  

Lien Hwa Industrial Corp.

     587,700        645,257  

Radiant Opto-Electronics Corp.

     255,000        859,883  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

     128,000        1,076,713  

Tripod Technology Corp.

     247,000        792,863  

Uni-President Enterprises Corp.

     615,000        1,461,886  

Walsin Lihwa Corp.

     755,000        423,999  

Yuanta Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

     1,976,000        1,145,192  

Zhen Ding Technology Holding Ltd.

     37,000        132,685  
     

 

 

 
        7,932,869  

Thailand    1.2%

                 

Airports of Thailand PCL

     49,300        105,920  

Com7 PCL (Class F Stock)

     1,523,400        942,339  

Electricity Generating PCL

     96,700        896,427  

Plan B Media PCL (Class F Stock)*

     3,370,900        718,804  

Thanachart Capital PCL

     173,000        287,545  
     

 

 

 
        2,951,035  

Turkey    1.0%

                 

BIM Birlesik Magazalar A/S

     43,932        611,425  

Eregli Demir ve Celik Fabrikalari TAS

     610,246        938,104  

Tekfen Holding A/S

     181,455        812,295  

Tupras Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri A/S

     3,335        69,000  

Turkiye Is Bankasi A/S (Class C Stock)

     88,228        79,513  
     

 

 

 
        2,510,337  

United Kingdom    9.3%

                 

3i Group PLC

     106,899        1,493,026  

Ashtead Group PLC

     3,479        96,555  

Auto Trader Group PLC, 144A

     217,483        1,606,558  

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC

     9,360        459,436  

BP PLC

     73,156        533,867  

British American Tobacco PLC

     61,751        2,414,910  

Britvic PLC

     23,377        279,015  

CNH Industrial NV

     17,538        191,362  

Coca-Cola European Partners PLC

     33,700        1,805,983  

Compass Group PLC

     40,110        911,567  

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV

     14,364        222,834  

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

     40,764        837,815  

HSBC Holdings PLC

     86,901        757,847  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

20  


Description    Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

United Kingdom (cont’d.)

                 

Imperial Brands PLC

     49,831      $ 1,586,175  

JD Sports Fashion PLC

     130,789        1,077,120  

Land Securities Group PLC, REIT

     114,922        1,384,351  

Legal & General Group PLC

     438,760        1,596,124  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

     819,624        671,352  

Micro Focus International PLC

     4,173        105,444  

Persimmon PLC

     23,296        681,712  

RELX PLC

     7,986        183,380  

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC

     61,641        193,389  

SSP Group PLC

     84,071        765,102  

Unilever NV, CVA

     25,745        1,559,682  

Unilever PLC

     13,047        792,652  
     

 

 

 
        22,207,258  

United States    0.0%

                 

QIAGEN NV*

     2,621        101,531  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(cost $207,433,757)

        233,565,886  
     

 

 

 

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS    1.0%

     

United States

                 

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

     28,200        1,882,632  

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

     14,100        619,413  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS
(cost $2,342,771)

        2,502,045  
     

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCKS    1.0%

     

Brazil    0.9%

                 

Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul SA (PRFC) (Class B Stock)

     122,100        748,898  

Petroleo Brasileiro SA (PRFC)

     180,800        1,250,490  
     

 

 

 
        1,999,388  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM QMA International Equity Fund     21  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Description    Shares      Value  

PREFERRED STOCKS (Continued)

     

South Korea    0.1%

                 

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (PRFC)

     9,682      $ 307,748  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
(cost $1,719,664)

        2,307,136  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $211,496,192)

        238,375,067  
     

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT    0.6%

     

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND

                 

PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund
(cost $1,493,431; includes $1,486,955 of cash collateral for securities on loan)(b)(w)

     1,493,580        1,494,028  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS    99.9%
(cost $212,989,623)

        239,869,095  

Other assets in excess of liabilities    0.1%

        292,995  
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS    100.0%

      $ 240,162,090  
     

 

 

 

 

Below is a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report:

144A—Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and, pursuant to the requirements of Rule 144A, may not be resold except to qualified institutional buyers.

ADR—American Depositary Receipt

CVA—Certificate Van Aandelen (Bearer)

EAFE—Europe, Australasia, Far East

ETF—Exchange-Traded Fund

GDR—Global Depositary Receipt

LIBOR—London Interbank Offered Rate

MSCI—Morgan Stanley Capital International

PJSC—Public Joint-Stock Company

PRFC—Preference Shares

UTS—Unit Trust Security

*

Non-income producing security.

(a)

All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of such securities, including those sold and pending settlement, is $1,415,025; cash collateral of $1,486,955 (included in liabilities) was received with which the Series purchased highly liquid short-term investments.

(b)

Represents security purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan and includes dividend reinvestment.

(w)

PGIM Investments LLC, the manager of the Series, also serves as manager of the PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund.

 

Fair Value Measurements:

 

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

 

Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

22  


Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.

 

Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of April 30, 2019 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

      Level 1         Level 2         Level 3    

Investments in Securities

     

Common Stocks

     

Australia

  $     $ 11,329,422     $  

Austria

          1,032,558        

Belgium

          217,458        

Brazil

    4,661,424              

Canada

    14,267,510              

Chile

    499,240              

China

    1,427,633       17,708,807        

Colombia

    1,209,612              

Denmark

          1,575,871        

Finland

          623,455        

France

          15,614,390        

Germany

          11,758,570        

Greece

          1,464,319        

Hong Kong

          3,800,018        

Hungary

          551,797        

India

          4,315,541        

Indonesia

          804,389        

Ireland

          321,186        

Israel

    1,071,574       1,347,310        

Italy

          5,671,559        

Japan

          39,534,226        

Luxembourg

          1,370,874        

Macau

          3,013        

Mexico

    97,740              

Netherlands

          6,523,159        

New Zealand

          680,315        

Norway

          2,278,360        

Pakistan

          1,277,342        

Peru

    189,520              

Philippines

          1,244,031        

Poland

          1,393,759        

Portugal

          883,139        

Qatar

          851,676        

Russia

          3,151,947        

Singapore

          3,291,642        

South Africa

          3,409,257        

South Korea

          10,284,065        

Spain

          2,459,146        

Sweden

          6,457,223        

Switzerland

          11,208,779        

Taiwan

          7,932,869        

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM QMA International Equity Fund     23  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  

Investments in Securities (continued)

     

Common Stocks (continued)

     

Thailand

  $     $ 2,951,035     $  

Turkey

          2,510,337        

United Kingdom

    1,911,427       20,295,831        

United States

          101,531        

Exchange-Traded Funds

     

United States

    2,502,045              

Preferred Stocks

     

Brazil

    1,999,388              

South Korea

          307,748        

Affiliated Mutual Fund

    1,494,028              
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 31,331,141     $ 208,537,954     $  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Industry Classification:

 

The industry classification of investments and other assets in excess of liabilities shown as a percentage of net assets as of April 30, 2019 were as follows:

 

Banks

    12.5

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

    7.1  

Pharmaceuticals

    6.0  

Metals & Mining

    5.3  

Insurance

    5.2  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

    3.4  

Food Products

    3.2  

Machinery

    2.9  

Capital Markets

    2.6  

Automobiles

    2.6  

IT Services

    2.5  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

    2.5  

Trading Companies & Distributors

    2.3  

Tobacco

    2.3  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

    2.2  

Real Estate Management & Development

    2.2  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

    1.5  

Food & Staples Retailing

    1.5  

Electric Utilities

    1.4  

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

    1.4  

Interactive Media & Services

    1.4  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

    1.4  

Household Durables

    1.4  

Construction & Engineering

    1.3  

Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers

    1.3  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

    1.3  

Personal Products

    1.3  

Chemicals

    1.2  

Specialty Retail

    1.1

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

    1.1  

Aerospace & Defense

    1.1  

Road & Rail

    1.1  

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

    1.1  

Beverages

    1.1  

Auto Components

    1.1  

Construction Materials

    1.0  

Exchange-Traded Funds

    1.0  

Health Care Providers & Services

    1.0  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

    1.0  

Professional Services

    1.0  

Software

    0.9  

Media

    0.8  

Diversified Financial Services

    0.7  

Multi-Utilities

    0.6  

Affiliated Mutual Fund (0.6% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan)

    0.6  

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance

    0.5  

Airlines

    0.5  

Industrial Conglomerates

    0.4  

Transportation Infrastructure

    0.3  

Electrical Equipment

    0.2  

Household Products

    0.2  

Marine

    0.1  

Multiline Retail

    0.1  

Entertainment

    0.1  

Leisure Products

    0.0

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Industry Classification (continued):

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services

    0.0 *% 
 

 

 

 
    99.9  

Other assets in excess of liabilities

    0.1  
 

 

 

 
    100.0
 

 

 

 

 

*

Less than +/- 0.05%

 

Financial Instruments/Transactions—Summary of Offsetting and Netting Arrangements:

 

The Series entered into financial instruments/transactions during the reporting period that are either offset in accordance with current requirements or are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements that permit offsetting. The information about offsetting and related netting arrangements for financial instruments/transactions, where the legal right to set-off exists, is presented in the summary below.

 

Offsetting of financial instrument/transaction assets and liabilities:

 

Description

  Gross
Market
Value of
Recognized
Assets/
(Liabilities)
    Collateral
Pledged/
(Received)(1)
    Net Amount  

Securities on Loan

  $ 1,415,025     $ (1,415,025   $  
 

 

 

     

 

(1)

Collateral amount disclosed by the Fund is limited to the market value of financial instruments/transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Assets

        

Investments at value, including securities on loan of $1,415,025:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $211,496,192)

   $ 238,375,067  

Affiliated investments (cost $1,493,431)

     1,494,028  

Foreign currency, at value (cost $424,889)

     421,738  

Tax reclaim receivable

     995,490  

Dividends and interest receivable

     918,387  

Receivable for Series shares sold

     542,881  

Prepaid expenses

     2,017  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     242,749,608  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Payable to broker for collateral for securities on loan

     1,486,955  

Payable for Series shares reacquired

     488,863  

Payable to custodian

     176,097  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     175,297  

Management fee payable

     119,176  

Affiliated transfer agent fee payable

     88,117  

Distribution fee payable

     51,899  

Foreign capital gains tax liability accrued

     1,114  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     2,587,518  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 240,162,090  
  

 

 

 
          

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Common stock, at par

   $ 332,145  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     218,236,898  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     21,593,047  
  

 

 

 

Net assets, April 30, 2019

   $ 240,162,090  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class A

        

Net asset value and redemption price per share,
($184,124,370 ÷ 25,482,736 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 7.23  

Maximum sales charge (5.50% of offering price)

     0.42  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price to public

   $ 7.65  
  

 

 

 

Class B

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,

  

($1,412,694 ÷ 203,962 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 6.93  
  

 

 

 

Class C

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,

  

($3,473,025 ÷ 502,410 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 6.91  
  

 

 

 

Class Z

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,

  

($13,822,868 ÷ 1,899,383 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 7.28  
  

 

 

 

Class R6

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,

  

($37,329,133 ÷ 5,125,988 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 7.28  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended April 30, 2019

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Unaffiliated dividend income (net of $404,999 foreign withholding tax)

   $ 3,773,659  

Income from securities lending, net (including affiliated income of $3,423)

     33,179  

Affiliated dividend income

     1,985  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     3,808,823  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     866,155  

Distribution fee(a)

     317,562  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses (including affiliated expense of $177,516)(a)

     313,061  

Custodian and accounting fees

     115,368  

Shareholders’ reports

     36,786  

Registration fees(a)

     35,199  

Audit fee

     15,335  

Legal fees and expenses

     8,693  

Directors’ fees

     8,218  

Miscellaneous

     19,000  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     1,735,377  

Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement(a)

     (185,158
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     1,550,219  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     2,258,604  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investment transactions (including affiliated of $883)

     (5,709,558

Foreign currency transactions

     (41,120
  

 

 

 
     (5,750,678
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments (including affiliated of $490) (net of change in foreign capital gains taxes $27,528)

     19,638,451  

Foreign currencies

     (6,424
  

 

 

 
     19,632,027  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     13,881,349  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 16,139,953  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)

Class specific expenses and waivers were as follows:

 

    Class A     Class B     Class C     Class Z     Class R6  

Distribution fee

    253,416       7,758       56,388              

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses

    271,433       9,809       19,483       12,223       113  

Registration fees

    7,273       7,017       7,059       7,020       6,830  

Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement

    (122,303     (12,128     (8,164     (9,721     (32,842

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

     Six Months
Ended
April 30, 2019
     Year
Ended
October 31, 2018
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                 

Operations

     

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 2,258,604      $ 5,818,341  

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

     (5,750,678      12,752,884  

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

     19,632,027        (47,076,008
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     16,139,953        (28,504,783
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions

     

Distributions from distributable earnings

     

Class A

     (4,863,819      (3,767,555

Class B

     (27,709      (34,288

Class C

     (271,974      (206,355

Class Z

     (443,611      (363,326

Class R6

     (1,275,473      (939,275
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     (6,882,586      (5,310,799
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Series share transactions (Net of share conversions)

     

Net proceeds from shares sold

     3,912,054        15,948,974  

Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     6,792,809        5,229,466  

Cost of shares reacquired

     (15,832,229      (35,360,628
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Series share transactions

     (5,127,366      (14,182,188
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease)

     4,130,001        (47,997,770

Net Assets:

                 

Beginning of period

     236,032,089        284,029,859  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 240,162,090      $ 236,032,089  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Prudential World Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company and currently consists of seven series: PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund, PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund, PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund and PGIM QMA International Equity Fund, each of which are diversified funds and PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund, PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund and PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund, each of which are non-diversified funds for purposes of the 1940 Act and may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single company or other issuer than a diversified fund. Investing in a non-diversified fund involves greater risk than investing in a diversified fund because a loss resulting from the decline in value of any one security may represent a greater portion of the total assets of a non-diversified fund. These financial statements relate only to the PGIM QMA International Equity Fund (the “Series”).

 

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

 

1. Accounting Policies

 

The Series follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 Financial Services—Investment Companies. The following accounting policies conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The Series consistently follows such policies in the preparation of its financial statements.

 

Securities Valuation: The Series holds securities and other assets and liabilities that are fair valued at the close of each day (generally, 4:00 PM Eastern time) the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open for trading. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has adopted valuation procedures for security valuation under which fair valuation responsibilities have been delegated to PGIM Investments LLC (“PGIM Investments” or the “Manager”). Pursuant to the Board’s delegation, the Manager has established a Valuation Committee responsible for supervising the fair valuation of portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities. The valuation procedures permit the Series to utilize independent pricing vendor services, quotations from market makers, and alternative valuation methods when market quotations are either not readily available or not deemed representative of fair value. A record of the Valuation Committee’s actions is subject to the Board’s review, approval, and ratification at its next regularly scheduled quarterly meeting.

 

For the fiscal reporting period-end, securities and other assets and liabilities were fair valued at the close of the last U.S. business day. Trading in certain foreign securities may occur

 

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when the NYSE is closed (including weekends and holidays). Because such foreign securities trade in markets that are open on weekends and U.S. holidays, the values of some of the Series’ foreign investments may change on days when investors cannot purchase or redeem Series shares.

 

Various inputs determine how the Series’ investments are valued, all of which are categorized according to the three broad levels (Level 1, 2, or 3) detailed in the Schedule of Investments and referred to herein as the “fair value hierarchy” in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820—Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.

 

Common and preferred stocks, exchange-traded funds, and derivative instruments, such as futures or options, that are traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last sale price as of the close of trading on the applicable exchange where the security principally trades. Securities traded via NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. To the extent these securities are valued at the last sale price or NASDAQ official closing price, they are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. In the event that no sale or official closing price on valuation date exists, these securities are generally valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices, or at the last bid price in the absence of an ask price. These securities are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

Foreign equities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued using pricing vendor services that provide model prices derived using adjustment factors based on information such as local closing price, relevant general and sector indices, currency fluctuations, depositary receipts, and futures, as applicable. Securities valued using such model prices are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The models generate an evaluated adjustment factor for each security, which is applied to the local closing price to adjust it for post closing market movements up to the time the Series is valued. Utilizing that evaluated adjustment factor, the vendor provides an evaluated price for each security. If the vendor does not provide an evaluated price, securities are valued in accordance with exchange-traded common and preferred stock valuation policies discussed above.

 

Investments in open-end, non-exchange-traded mutual funds are valued at their net asset values as of the close of the NYSE on the date of valuation. These securities are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy since they may be purchased or sold at their net asset values on the date of valuation.

 

Securities and other assets that cannot be priced according to the methods described above are valued based on pricing methodologies approved by the Board. In the event that unobservable inputs are used when determining such valuations, the securities will be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

When determining the fair value of securities, some of the factors influencing the valuation include: the nature of any restrictions on disposition of the securities; assessment of the general liquidity of the securities; the issuer’s financial condition and the markets in which it does business; the cost of the investment; the size of the holding and the capitalization of

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

the issuer; the prices of any recent transactions or bids/offers for such securities or any comparable securities; any available analyst media or other reports or information deemed reliable by the Manager regarding the issuer or the markets or industry in which it operates. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a security’s most recent closing price and from the price used by other unaffiliated mutual funds to calculate their net asset values.

 

Illiquid Securities: Pursuant to Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act, the Series has adopted a Board approved Liquidity Risk Management Program (“LRMP”) that requires, among other things, that the Series limit its illiquid investments that are assets to no more than 15% of net assets. Illiquid securities are those that, because of the absence of a readily available market or due to legal or contractual restrictions on resale, may not reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. The Series may find it difficult to sell illiquid securities at the time considered most advantageous by its subadviser and may incur transaction costs that would not be incurred in the sale of securities that were freely marketable.

 

Restricted Securities: Securities acquired in unregistered, private sales from the issuing company or from an affiliate of the issuer are considered restricted as to disposition under federal securities law (“restricted securities”). Such restricted securities are valued pursuant to the valuation procedures noted above. Restricted securities that would otherwise be considered illiquid investments pursuant to the Series’ LRMP because of legal restrictions on resale to the general public may be traded among qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Therefore, these Rule 144A securities, as well as commercial paper that is sold in private placements under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, may be classified higher than “illiquid” under the LRMP (i.e. “moderately liquid” or “less liquid” investments). However, the liquidity of the Series’ investments in restricted securities could be impaired if trading does not develop or declines.

 

Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:

 

(i) market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities—at the current rates of exchange;

 

(ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses—at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

 

Although the net assets of the Series are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Series does not generally isolate that portion of

 

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the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities held at the end of the period. Similarly, the Series does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities sold during the period. Accordingly, holding period realized foreign currency gains (losses) are included in the reported net realized gains (losses) on investment transactions.

 

Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from the disposition of holdings of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest, dividends and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Series’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains (losses) arise from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities (other than investments) at period end exchange rates.

 

Master Netting Arrangements: The Series is subject to various Master Agreements, or netting arrangements, with select counterparties. These are agreements which a Subadviser may have negotiated and entered into on behalf of the Series. A master netting arrangement between the Series and the counterparty permits the Series to offset amounts payable by the Series to the same counterparty against amounts to be received; and by the receipt of collateral from the counterparty by the Series to cover the Series’ exposure to the counterparty. However, there is no assurance that such mitigating factors are easily enforceable. In addition to master netting arrangements, the right to set-off exists when all the conditions are met such that each of the parties owes the other determinable amounts, the reporting party has the right to set-off the amount owed with the amount owed by the other party, the reporting party intends to set-off and the right of set-off is enforceable by law. During the reporting period, there was no intention to settle on a net basis and all amounts are presented on a gross basis on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Rights: The Series holds rights acquired either through a direct purchase or pursuant to corporate actions. Rights entitle the holder to buy a proportionate amount of common stock, or such other security that the issuer may specify, at a specific price and time through the expiration dates. Such rights are held as long positions by the Series until exercised, sold or expired. Rights are valued at fair value in accordance with the Board approved fair valuation procedures.

 

Securities Lending: The Series lends its portfolio securities to banks and broker-dealers. The loans are secured by collateral at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. Collateral pledged by each borrower is invested in an affiliated money market fund and is marked to market daily, based on the previous day’s market value, such that the value of the collateral exceeds the value of the loaned securities. In the event of significant appreciation in value of securities on loan on the last business day of the reporting period, the financial statements may reflect a collateral value that is less than the market value of the loaned securities. Such shortfall is remedied as described above. Loans are subject to termination

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

at the option of the borrower or the Series. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the Series securities identical to the loaned securities. Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, the Series has the right to repurchase the securities in the open market using the collateral.

 

The Series recognizes income, net of any rebate and securities lending agent fees, for lending its securities in the form of fees or interest on the investment of any cash received as collateral. The borrower receives all interest and dividends from the securities loaned and such payments are passed back to the lender in amounts equivalent thereto. The Series also continues to recognize any unrealized gain (loss) in the market price of the securities loaned and on the change in the value of the collateral invested that may occur during the term of the loan. In addition, realized gain (loss) is recognized on changes in the value of the collateral invested upon liquidation of the collateral. Net earnings from securities lending are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Income from securities lending, net”.

 

Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from investment and currency transactions are calculated on the specific identification method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, or for certain foreign securities, when the Series becomes aware of such dividends. Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis, which may require the use of certain estimates by management that may differ from actual. Net investment income or loss (other than class specific expenses and waivers, which are allocated as noted below) and unrealized and realized gains (losses) are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of adjusted net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Class specific expenses and waivers, where applicable, are charged to the respective share classes. Class specific expenses include distribution fees and distribution fee waivers, shareholder servicing fees, transfer agent’s fees and expenses, registration fees and fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, as applicable.

 

Taxes: It is the Series’ policy to continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable net investment income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, interest and capital gains, if any, are recorded, net of reclaimable amounts, at the time the related income is earned.

 

Dividends and Distributions: The Series expects to pay dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital and currency gains, if any, annually. Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles, are recorded on the ex-date. Permanent book/tax differences relating to income

 

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and gain (loss) are reclassified between total distributable earnings (loss) and paid-in capital in excess of par, as appropriate.

 

Estimates: The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

2. Agreements

 

The Fund, on behalf of the Series, has a management agreement with PGIM Investments. Pursuant to this agreement, PGIM Investments has responsibility for all investment advisory services and supervises the subadviser’s performance of such services. In addition, under the management agreement, PGIM Investments provides all of the administrative functions necessary for the organization, operation and management of the Series. PGIM Investments administers the corporate affairs of the Series and, in connection therewith, furnishes the Series with office facilities, together with those ordinary clerical and bookkeeping services which are not being furnished by the Series’ custodian and the Series’ transfer agent. PGIM Investments is also responsible for the staffing and management of dedicated groups of legal, marketing, compliance and related personnel necessary for the operation of the Series. The legal, marketing, compliance and related personnel are also responsible for the management and oversight of the various service providers to the Series, including, but not limited to, the custodian, transfer agent, and accounting agent.

 

PGIM Investments has entered into a subadvisory agreement with QMA LLC (“QMA”) (formerly known as Quantitative Management Associates LLC). The subadvisory agreement provides that QMA will furnish investment advisory services in connection with the management of the Series. In connection therewith, QMA is obligated to keep certain books and records of the Series. PGIM Investments pays for the services of QMA, the cost of compensation of officers of the Series, occupancy and certain clerical and bookkeeping costs of the Series. The Series bears all other costs and expenses.

 

The management fee paid to the Manager is accrued daily and payable monthly at an annual rate of 0.75% of the Series’ average daily net assets up to $2 billion, 0.70% of the next $3 billion and 0.69% of the average daily net assets over $5 billion. The effective management fee rate before any waivers and/or expense reimbursements was 0.75% for the six months ended April 30, 2019.

 

The Manager has contractually agreed, through February 29, 2020, to limit total annual operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements to 2.53% of average daily net assets for Class B shares, and 0.78% of average daily net assets for Class R6 shares. This contractual waiver excludes interest, brokerage, taxes (such as income and foreign withholding taxes, stamp duty and deferred tax expenses), acquired fund fees and expenses, extraordinary expenses, and certain other Series expenses such as dividend and interest expense and broker charges on short sales.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Where applicable, the Manager agrees to waive management fees or shared operating expenses on any share class to the same extent that it waives similar expenses on any other share class and, in addition, total annual operating expenses for Class R6 shares will not exceed total annual operating expenses for Class Z shares. Fees and/or expenses waived and/or reimbursed by PGIM Investments may be recouped by PGIM Investments within the same fiscal year during which such waiver/reimbursement is made if such recoupment can be realized without exceeding the expense limit in effect at the time of the recoupment for that fiscal year.

 

The Fund, on behalf of the Series, has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS”), which acts as the distributor of the Class A, Class B, Class C, Class Z and Class R6 shares of the Series. The Series compensates PIMS for distributing and servicing the Series’ Class A, Class B and Class C shares, pursuant to the plans of distribution (the “Distribution Plans”), regardless of expenses actually incurred by PIMS. The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable monthly. No distribution or service fees are paid to PIMS as distributor of the Class Z and Class R6 shares of the Series.

 

Pursuant to the Distribution Plans, the Series compensates PIMS for distribution related activities at an annual rate of up to 0.30%, 1% and 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively.

 

For the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, PIMS received $23,602 in front-end sales charges resulting from sales of Class A shares. Additionally, for the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, PIMS received $0, $391 and $46 in contingent deferred sales charges imposed upon redemptions by certain Class A, Class B and Class C shareholders, respectively. From these fees, PIMS paid such sales charges to broker-dealers, who in turn paid commissions to salespersons and incurred other distribution costs.

 

PGIM Investments, PIMS and QMA are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential”).

 

3. Other Transactions with Affiliates

 

Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (“PMFS”), an affiliate of PGIM Investments and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential, serves as the Series’ transfer agent. Transfer agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates, where applicable.

 

The Series may enter into certain securities purchase or sale transactions under Board approved Rule 17a-7 procedures. Rule 17a-7 is an exemptive rule under the 1940 Act, that subject to certain conditions, permits purchase and sale transactions among affiliated

 

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investment companies, or between an investment company and a person that is affiliated solely by reason of having a common (or affiliated) investment adviser, common directors, and/or common officers. Pursuant to the Rule 17a-7 procedures and consistent with guidance issued by the SEC, the Series’ Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) prepares a quarterly summary of all such transactions for submission to the Board, together with the CCO’s written representation that all such 17a-7 transactions were effected in accordance with the Series’ Rule 17a-7 procedures. Any 17a-7 transactions for the reporting period are disclosed in the “Portfolio Securities” note, below.

 

The Series may invest its overnight sweep cash in the PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund (the “Core Fund”), and its securities lending cash collateral in the PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (the “Money Market Fund”), each a series of Prudential Investment Portfolios 2, registered under the 1940 Act and managed by PGIM Investments. Through the Series’ investments in the mentioned underlying funds, PGIM Investments and/or its affiliates are paid fees or reimbursed for providing their services. Earnings from the Core Fund and Money Market Fund are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Affiliated dividend income” and “Income from securities lending, net”, respectively.

 

4. Portfolio Securities

 

The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government securities) for the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, were $94,113,440 and $103,990,756, respectively.

 

A summary of the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of shares of affiliated investments for the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, is presented as follows:

 

Value,
Beginning
of Period
    Cost of
Purchases
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Change in
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
    Realized
Gain
(Loss)
    Value,
End of
Period
    Shares,
End of
Period
    Income  
 

PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund*

         
$ 101,342     $ 13,938,762     $ 14,040,104     $     $     $           $ 1,985  
 

PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund*

 
  1,092,213       19,770,342       19,369,900       490       883       1,494,028       1,493,580       3,423 ** 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 
$ 1,193,555     $ 33,709,104     $ 33,410,004     $ 490     $ 883     $ 1,494,028       $ 5,408  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

*

The Fund did not have any capital gain distributions during the reporting period.

**

This amount is included in “Income from securities lending, net” on the Statement of Operations.

 

For the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, no 17a-7 transactions were entered into by the Series.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

5. Tax Information

 

The United States federal income tax basis of the Series’ investments and the net unrealized appreciation as of April 30, 2019 were as follows:

 

Tax Basis

   $ 214,130,391  
  

 

 

 

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

     34,279,742  

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

     (8,541,038
  

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

   $ 25,738,704  
  

 

 

 

 

The book basis may differ from tax basis due to certain tax-related adjustments.

 

The Manager has analyzed the Series’ tax positions taken on federal, state and local income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Series’ financial statements for the current reporting period. The Series’ federal, state and local income and federal excise tax returns for tax years for which the applicable statutes of limitations have not expired are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state departments of revenue.

 

6. Capital and Ownership

 

The Series offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class Z and Class R6 shares. Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50%. Investors who purchase $1 million or more of Class A shares and sell these shares within 12 months of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1%, although they are not subject to an initial sales charge. The Class A CDSC is waived for certain retirement and/or benefit plans. A special exchange privilege is also available for shareholders who qualified to purchase Class A shares at net asset value. Class B shares are sold with a CDSC which declines from 5% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a quarterly basis approximately seven years after purchase. Class B shares are closed to new purchases. Class C shares are sold with a CDSC of 1% on sales made within 12 months of purchase. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a monthly basis approximately 10 years after purchase. Class Z and Class R6 shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charge and are available exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.

 

Under certain circumstances, an exchange may be made from specified share classes of the Series to one or more other share classes of the Series as presented in the table of transactions in shares of common stock.

 

The Fund is authorized to issue 5.075 billion shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.01 per share, which is divided into seven series. There are 700 million shares authorized

 

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for the Series, divided into six classes, designated Class A, Class B, Class C, Class Z, Class R6 and Class T common stock, each of which consists of 100 million, 5 million, 100 million, 180 million, 180 million and 135 million authorized shares, respectively. The Series currently does not have any Class T shares outstanding.

 

As of April 30, 2019, Prudential, through its affiliated entities, including affiliated funds (if applicable), owned 4,852,633 Class R6 shares of the Series. At reporting period end, four shareholders of record, each holding greater than 5% of the Series, held 41% of the Series’ outstanding shares, of which 12% were held by an affiliate of Prudential.

 

Transactions in shares of common stock were as follows:

 

Class A

     Shares      Amount  

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       272,747      $ 1,856,766  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       745,110        4,783,607  

Shares reacquired

       (1,464,727      (10,097,154
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (446,870      (3,456,781

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       1,338,801        9,630,693  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (40,301      (279,907
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       851,630      $ 5,894,005  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       804,151      $ 6,370,219  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       477,661        3,697,101  

Shares reacquired

       (2,740,309      (21,405,716
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (1,458,497      (11,338,396

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       98,091        763,413  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (125,149      (987,877
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (1,485,555    $ (11,562,860
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class B

               

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       183      $ 1,233  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       4,465        27,594  

Shares reacquired

       (15,939      (104,009
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (11,291      (75,182

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (44,917      (295,293
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (56,208    $ (370,475
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       28,928      $ 223,860  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       4,495        33,444  

Shares reacquired

       (86,909      (647,663
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (53,486      (390,359

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (83,891      (627,742
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (137,377    $ (1,018,101
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Class C

     Shares      Amount  

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       32,491      $ 210,958  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       43,386        267,695  

Shares reacquired

       (148,248      (974,979
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (72,371      (496,326

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       209        1,444  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (1,313,452      (9,064,854
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (1,385,614    $ (9,559,736
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       97,298      $ 737,280  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       27,319        202,979  

Shares reacquired

       (422,142      (3,144,588
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (297,525      (2,204,329

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (7,107      (54,450
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (304,632    $ (2,258,779
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class Z

               

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       63,005      $ 439,062  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       67,870        438,440  

Shares reacquired

       (212,413      (1,473,900
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (81,538      (596,398

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       46,138        323,034  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (45,184      (318,786
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (80,584    $ (592,150
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       201,211      $ 1,579,542  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       45,785        356,667  

Shares reacquired

       (539,404      (4,190,995
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (292,408      (2,254,786

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       125,908        1,001,643  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (16,340      (125,981
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (182,840    $ (1,379,124
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Class R6

     Shares      Amount  

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       201,509      $ 1,404,035  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       197,442        1,275,473  

Shares reacquired

       (470,033      (3,182,187
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (71,082      (502,679

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       540        3,669  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (70,542    $ (499,010
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       917,539      $ 7,038,073  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       120,574        939,275  

Shares reacquired

       (744,222      (5,971,666
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       293,891        2,005,682  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       3,823        30,994  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       297,714      $ 2,036,676  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

7. Borrowings

 

The Fund, on behalf of the Series, along with other affiliated registered investment companies (the “Funds”), is a party to a Syndicated Credit Agreement (“SCA”) with a group of banks. The purpose of the SCA is to provide an alternative source of temporary funding for capital share redemptions. The SCA provides for a commitment of $900 million for the period October 4, 2018 through October 3, 2019. The Funds pay an annualized commitment fee of 0.15% of the unused portion of the SCA. The Series’ portion of the commitment fee for the unused amount, allocated based upon a method approved by the Board, is accrued daily and paid quarterly. The interest on borrowings under the SCA is paid monthly and at a per annum interest rate based upon a contractual spread plus the higher of (1) the effective federal funds rate, (2) the 1-month LIBOR rate or (3) zero percent.

 

Certain affiliated registered investment companies that are parties to the SCA include portfolios that are subject to a predetermined mathematical formula used to manage certain benefit guarantees offered under variable annuity contracts. The formula may result in large scale asset flows into and out of these portfolios. Consequently, these portfolios may be more likely to utilize the SCA for purposes of funding redemptions. It may be possible for those portfolios to fully exhaust the committed amount of the SCA, thereby requiring the Manager to allocate available funding per a Board-approved methodology designed to treat the Funds in the SCA equitably.

 

The Series utilized the SCA during the reporting period ended April 30, 2019. The average daily balance for the 68 days that the Series had loans outstanding during the period was approximately $242,162, borrowed at a weighted average interest rate of 3.72%. The maximum loan outstanding amount during the period was $720,000. At April 30, 2019, the Series did not have an outstanding loan amount.

 

8. Risks of Investing in the Series

 

The Series’ risks include, but are not limited to, some or all of the risks discussed below:

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

Emerging Markets Risk: The risks of foreign investments are greater for investments in or exposed to emerging markets. Emerging market countries typically have economic and political systems that are less fully developed, and can be expected to be less stable, than those of more developed countries. For example, the economies of such countries can be subject to rapid and unpredictable rates of inflation or deflation. Low trading volumes may result in a lack of liquidity and price volatility.

 

Equity and Equity-Related Securities Risks: The value of a particular security could go down and you could lose money. In addition to an individual security losing value, the value of the equity markets or a sector in which the Series invests could go down. The Series’ holdings can vary significantly from broad market indexes and the performance of the Series can deviate from the performance of these indexes. Different parts of a market can react differently to adverse issuer, market, regulatory, political and economic developments.

 

Foreign Securities Risk: The Series’ investments in securities of foreign issuers or issuers with significant exposure to foreign markets involve additional risk. Foreign countries in which the Series may invest may have markets that are less liquid, less regulated and more volatile than US markets. The value of the Series’ investments may decline because of factors affecting the particular issuer as well as foreign markets and issuers generally, such as unfavorable government actions, and political or financial instability.

 

Market and Credit Risk: Securities markets may be volatile and the market prices of the Series’ securities may decline. Securities fluctuate in price based on changes in an issuer’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the securities owned by the Series fall, the value of an investment in the Series will decline. Additionally, the Series may also be exposed to credit risk in the event that an issuer or guarantor fails to perform or that an institution or entity with which the Series has unsettled or open transactions defaults.

 

9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Reporting Updates

 

In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2018-13, which changes certain fair value measurement disclosure requirements. The new ASU, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, and the Series’ policy for the timing of transfers between levels. The amendments are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Manager has evaluated the implications of certain provisions of the ASU and has determined to early adopt aspects related to the removal and modification of certain fair value measurement disclosures under the ASU effective immediately. At this time, the Manager is evaluating the implications of certain

 

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other provisions of the ASU related to new disclosure requirements and any impact on the financial statement disclosures has not yet been determined.

 

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Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

Class A Shares                                                 
    

Six Months
Ended
April 30,

2019

          Year Ended October 31,  
            2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  
Per Share Operating Performance(a):                                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $6.96               $7.95       $6.48       $6.65       $7.36       $7.37  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.07               0.16       0.11       0.11       0.11       0.15  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     0.40               (1.00     1.49       (0.17     (0.65     (0.02
Total from investment operations     0.47               (0.84     1.60       (0.06     (0.54     0.13  
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                                        
Dividends from net investment income     (0.17             (0.15     (0.13     (0.11     (0.17     (0.14
Distributions from net realized gains     (0.03             -       -       -       -       -  
Total dividends and distributions     (0.20             (0.15     (0.13     (0.11     (0.17     (0.14
Net asset value, end of period     $7.23               $6.96       $7.95       $6.48       $6.65       $7.36  
Total Return(b):     7.12%               (10.81 )%      25.17%       (0.93 )%      (7.37 )%      1.84%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                                          
Net assets, end of period (000)     $184,124               $171,326       $207,626       $185,120       $211,314       $218,909  
Average net assets (000)     $170,340               $200,255       $192,517       $189,980       $229,598       $232,049  
Ratios to average net assets(c)(d):                                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.41% (e)              1.34%       1.58%       1.66%       1.62%       1.59%  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.55% (e)              1.47%       1.59%       1.66%       1.62%       1.59%  
Net investment income (loss)     1.91% (e)              2.08%       1.62%       1.69%       1.39%       2.02%  
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     41%               114%       105%       114%       111%       134%  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(c)

Effective August 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying portfolios in which the Series invests.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class B Shares                                                 
    

Six Months
Ended
April 30,

2019

          Year Ended October 31,  
            2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  
Per Share Operating Performance(a):                                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $6.62               $7.60       $6.21       $6.37       $7.05       $7.07  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                                        
Net investment income (loss)     - (b)              0.07       0.05       0.06       0.05       0.10  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     0.42               (0.96     1.43       (0.16     (0.61     (0.03
Total from investment operations     0.42               (0.89     1.48       (0.10     (0.56     0.07  
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                                        
Dividends from net investment income     (0.08             (0.09     (0.09     (0.06     (0.12     (0.09
Distributions from net realized gains     (0.03             -       -       -       -       -  
Total dividends and distributions     (0.11             (0.09     (0.09     (0.06     (0.12     (0.09
Net asset value, end of period     $6.93               $6.62       $7.60       $6.21       $6.37       $7.05  
Total Return(c):     6.63%               (11.90 )%      24.12%       (1.55 )%      (7.96 )%      1.10%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                                          
Net assets, end of period (000)     $1,413               $1,723       $3,020       $3,080       $4,774       $5,006  
Average net assets (000)     $1,564               $2,556       $2,833       $3,710       $5,313       $5,868  
Ratios to average net assets(d)(e):                                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     2.53% (f)              2.53%       2.39%       2.36%       2.32%       2.29%  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     4.09% (f)              3.21%       2.72%       2.36%       2.32%       2.29%  
Net investment income (loss)     0.14% (f)              0.88%       0.75%       0.96%       0.68%       1.35%  
Portfolio turnover rate(g)     41%               114%       105%       114%       111%       134%  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Less than $0.005 per share.

(c)

Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Effective August 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(e)

Does not include expenses of the underlying portfolios in which the Series invests.

(f)

Annualized.

(g)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

 

Class C Shares                                                 
    

Six Months
Ended
April 30,

2019

          Year Ended October 31,  
            2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  
Per Share Operating Performance(a):                                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $6.64               $7.60       $6.20       $6.37       $7.05       $7.07  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.03               0.10       0.06       0.06       0.06       0.10  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     0.39               (0.97     1.43       (0.17     (0.62     (0.03
Total from investment operations     0.42               (0.87     1.49       (0.11     (0.56     0.07  
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                                        
Dividends from net investment income     (0.12             (0.09     (0.09     (0.06     (0.12     (0.09
Distributions from net realized gains     (0.03             -       -       -       -       -  
Total dividends and distributions     (0.15             (0.09     (0.09     (0.06     (0.12     (0.09
Net asset value, end of period     $6.91               $6.64       $7.60       $6.20       $6.37       $7.05  
Total Return(b):     6.54%               (11.52 )%      24.33%       (1.71 )%      (7.96 )%      1.10%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                                          
Net assets, end of period (000)     $3,473               $12,530       $16,661       $15,892       $18,209       $18,146  
Average net assets (000)     $11,371               $15,626       $15,736       $16,416       $20,086       $19,402  
Ratios to average net assets(c)(d):                                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     2.25% (e)              2.10%       2.32%       2.36%       2.32%       2.29%  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     2.39% (e)              2.23%       2.33%       2.36%       2.32%       2.29%  
Net investment income (loss)     0.88% (e)              1.32%       0.86%       0.98%       0.71%       1.32%  
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     41%               114%       105%       114%       111%       134%  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(c)

Effective August 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying portfolios in which the Series invests.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class Z Shares  
    

Six Months

Ended

April 30,

2019

          Year Ended October 31,  
            2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  
Per Share Operating Performance(a):                                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $7.02               $8.02       $6.54       $6.70       $7.42       $7.43  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.07               0.19       0.11       0.13       0.13       0.16  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     0.42               (1.02     1.52       (0.16     (0.66     (0.01
Total from investment operations     0.49               (0.83     1.63       (0.03     (0.53     0.15  
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                                        
Dividends from net investment income     (0.20             (0.17     (0.15     (0.13     (0.19     (0.16
Distributions from net realized gains     (0.03             -       -       -       -       -  
Total dividends and distributions     (0.23             (0.17     (0.15     (0.13     (0.19     (0.16
Net asset value, end of period     $7.28               $7.02       $8.02       $6.54       $6.70       $7.42  
Total Return(b):     7.35%               (10.59)%       25.46%       (0.44)%       (7.15)%       2.12%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $13,823               $13,901       $17,344       $49,675       $54,726       $48,064  
Average net assets (000)     $13,538               $17,055       $21,567       $50,923       $55,405       $53,881  
Ratios to average net assets(c)(d):                                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.07% (e)              1.00%       1.31%       1.36%       1.32%       1.29%  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.21% (e)              1.13%       1.32%       1.36%       1.32%       1.29%  
Net investment income (loss)     2.16% (e)              2.44%       1.57%       1.99%       1.69%       2.07%  
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     41%               114%       105%       114%       111%       134%  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(c)

Effective August 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying portfolios in which the Series invests.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

 

Class R6 Shares                                   
     Six Months
Ended
April 30,
2019
         

Year

Ended
October 31,
2018

          December 28,
2016(a)
through
October 31,
2017
 
Per Share Operating Performance(b):                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $7.03               $8.04               $6.32  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.09               0.21               0.15  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     0.40               (1.03             1.57  
Total from investment operations     0.49               (0.82             1.72  
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                        
Dividends from net investment income     (0.21             (0.19             -  
Distributions from net realized gains     (0.03             -               -  
Total dividends and distributions     (0.24             (0.19             -  
Net asset value, end of period     $7.28               $7.03               $8.04  
Total Return(c):     7.48%               (10.43)%               27.22%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $37,329               $36,552               $39,379  
Average net assets (000)     $36,071               $38,947               $37,891  
Ratios to average net assets(d)(e):                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.78% (f)              0.78%               0.95% (f) 
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.96% (f)              0.95%               0.99% (f) 
Net investment income (loss)     2.53% (f)              2.61%               2.45% (f) 
Portfolio turnover rate(g)     41%               114%               105%  

 

(a)

Commencement of offering.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Effective August 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(e)

Does not include expenses of the underlying portfolios in which the Series invests.

(f)

Annualized.

(g)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PROXY VOTING
The Board of Directors of the Fund has delegated to the Fund’s subadviser the responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to the Fund. A description of these proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 225-1852. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the Fund’s website and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website.

 

DIRECTORS
Ellen S. Alberding Kevin J. Bannon Scott E. Benjamin Linda W. Bynoe Barry H. Evans Keith F. Hartstein  Laurie Simon Hodrick  Michael S. Hyland Stuart S. Parker Brian K. Reid Grace C. Torres

 

OFFICERS
Stuart S. Parker, President Scott E. Benjamin, Vice President Christian J. Kelly, Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer Raymond A. O’Hara, Chief Legal Officer Chad A. Earnst, Chief Compliance Officer Dino Capasso, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer Andrew R. French, Secretary Jonathan D. Shain, Assistant Secretary Claudia DiGiacomo, Assistant Secretary Diana N. Huffman, Assistant Secretary Peter Parrella, Assistant Treasurer Lana Lomuti, Assistant Treasurer Linda McMullin, Assistant Treasurer Kelly A. Coyne, Assistant Treasurer Charles H. Smith, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer

 

MANAGER   PGIM Investments LLC   655 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102

 

SUBADVISER   QMA LLC   Gateway Center Two
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 07102

 

DISTRIBUTOR   Prudential Investment
Management Services LLC
  655 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102

 

CUSTODIAN   The Bank of New York Mellon  

240 Greenwich Street

New York, NY 10286

 

TRANSFER AGENT   Prudential Mutual Fund
Services LLC
  PO Box 9658
Providence, RI 02940

 

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM   KPMG LLP  

345 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10154

 

FUND COUNSEL   Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP   787 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019

 


An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund. An investor may obtain the prospectus and summary prospectus by visiting our website at pgiminvestments.com or by calling (800) 225-1852. The prospectus and summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

 

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SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS WITH DIRECTORS
Shareholders can communicate directly with the Board of Directors by writing to the Chair of the Board, PGIM QMA International Equity Fund, PGIM Investments, Attn: Board of Directors, 655 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102. Shareholders can communicate directly with an individual Director by writing to the same address. Communications are not screened before being delivered to the addressee.

 

AVAILABILITY OF PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings are available on the Commission’s website at sec.gov. Form N-PORT is filed with the Commission quarterly, and each Fund’s full portfolio holdings as of the first and third fiscal quarter-ends will be made publicly available 60 days after the end of each quarter.

 

Mutual Funds:

ARE NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
  MAY LOSE VALUE   ARE NOT A DEPOSIT OF OR GUARANTEED
BY ANY BANK OR ANY BANK AFFILIATE


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PGIM QMA INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

 

SHARE CLASS   A   B   C   Z   R6
NASDAQ   PJRAX   PJRBX   PJRCX   PJIZX   PJRQX
CUSIP   743969859   743969867   743969875   743969883   743969578

 

MF190E2    


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PGIM EMERGING MARKETS DEBT

LOCAL CURRENCY FUND

 

 

SEMIANNUAL REPORT

APRIL 30, 2019

 

COMING SOON: PAPERLESS SHAREHOLDER REPORTS

 

Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (pgiminvestments.com), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

 

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically anytime by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, if you are a direct investor, by calling 1-800-225-1852 or by sending an email request to PGIM Investments at shareholderreports@pgim.com.

 

You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary or follow instructions included with this notice to elect to continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 1-800-225-1852 or send an email request to shareholderreports@pgim.com to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held in your account if you invest through your financial intermediary or all funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.

 

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Objective: Total return, through a combination of current income and
capital appreciation

 

 

 

This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

 

The information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings is for the period covered by this report and is subject to change thereafter.

 

The accompanying financial statements as of April 30, 2019 were not audited and, accordingly, no auditor’s opinion is expressed on them.

 

Mutual funds are distributed by Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (PIMS), member SIPC. PGIM Fixed Income is a unit of PGIM, Inc. (PGIM), a registered investment adviser. PIMS and PGIM are Prudential Financial companies. © 2019 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. PGIM and the PGIM logo are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.

 

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Table of Contents

 

Letter from the President

     5  

Your Fund’s Performance

     6  

Fees and Expenses

     9  

Holdings and Financial Statements

     11  

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund     3  


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Letter from the President

 

LOGO

 

Dear Shareholder:

 

We hope you find the semiannual report for PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund informative and useful. The report covers performance for the six-month period ended April 30, 2019.

 

Regarding your investments with PGIM, we believe it is important to maintain a diversified portfolio of funds consistent with your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals.

 

Your financial advisor can help you create a diversified investment plan that may include funds covering all the basic asset classes and that reflects your personal investor profile and risk tolerance. However, diversification and asset allocation strategies do not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.

 

At PGIM Investments, we consider it a great privilege and responsibility to help investors participate in opportunities across global markets while meeting their toughest investment challenges. PGIM is a top-10 global investment manager with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. This investment expertise allows us to deliver actively managed funds and strategies to meet the needs of investors around the globe.

 

Thank you for choosing our family of funds.

 

Sincerely,

LOGO

 

Stuart S. Parker, President

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund

June 14, 2019

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund     5  


Your Fund’s Performance (unaudited)

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgiminvestments.com or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

    Total Returns as of 4/30/19
(without sales charges)
  Average Annual Total Returns as of 4/30/19 
(with sales charges)
    Six Months* (%)   One Year (%)   Five Years (%)   Since Inception (%)
Class A   7.35   –10.39   –2.24      –1.38 (3/30/11)
Class C   6.90     –7.87   –2.11      –1.46 (3/30/11)
Class Z   7.60     –5.88   –1.11      –0.52 (3/30/11)
Class R6   7.51     –6.02   –1.03       –0.46 (3/30/11)
JP Morgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets Global Diversified Index
  7.00     –4.93   –0.97       –0.08               
Lipper Emerging Markets Local Currency Debt Funds Average    
    6.55     –4.81   –1.00       –0.41               

Source: PGIM Investments LLC, Lipper, Inc. and JP Morgan

*Not annualized

Since Inception returns are provided since the Fund has less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index and the Lipper Average are measured from the closest month-end to the Fund’s inception date.

 

The returns in the tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the redemption of Fund shares. The average annual total returns take into account applicable sales charges, which are described for each share class in the table below.

 

         
     Class A   Class C   Class Z   Class R6
Maximum initial sales charge   4.50% of the public offering price   None   None   None
Contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or net asset value at redemption)   1.00% on sales of $1 million or more made within 12 months of purchase   1.00% on sales made within 12 months of purchase   None   None
Annual distribution and service (12b-1) fees (shown as a percentage of average daily net assets)   0.25%   1.00%   None   None

 

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Benchmark Definitions

 

JP Morgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets Global Diversified Index—The JP Morgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets Global Diversified Index, an unmanaged index, is a comprehensive emerging markets debt benchmark that tracks local currency bonds issued by emerging market governments.

 

Lipper Emerging Markets Local Currency Debt Funds Average—The Lipper Emerging Markets Local Currency Debt Funds Average (Lipper Average) is based on the average return of all funds in the Lipper Emerging Markets Local Currency Debt Funds universe for the periods noted. Funds in the Lipper Average seek either current income or total return by investing at least 65% of total assets in debt issues denominated in the currency of their market of issuance. “Emerging markets” are defined by a country’s GNP per capita or other economic measures.

 

Investors cannot invest directly in an index or average. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of sales charges, operating expenses of a mutual fund, or taxes. Returns for the Lipper Average reflect the deduction of operating expenses of a mutual fund, but not sales charges or taxes.

 

Distributions and Yields as of 4/30/19
  Total Distributions
Paid for
Six Months ($)
   SEC 30-Day
Subsidized
Yield* (%)
   SEC 30-Day
Unsubsidized
Yield** (%)
Class A   0.16    5.21          4.20
Class C   0.14    4.70          1.15
Class Z   0.17    5.72          5.30
Class R6   0.17    5.60      –92.53

 

*SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s net expenses (net of any expense waivers or reimbursements). The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.

**SEC 30-Day Unsubsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s gross expenses. The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund     7  


Your Fund’s Performance (continued)

 

 

Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 4/30/19 (%)  
AAA     1.8  
AA     5.9  
A     29.4  
BBB     36.2  
BB     14.6  
B     5.9  
Not Rated     1.0  
Cash/Cash Equivalents     5.1  
Total Investments     100.0  

 

Source: PGIM Fixed Income

Credit ratings reflect the highest rating assigned by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) such as Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s), S&P Global Ratings (S&P), or Fitch, Inc. (Fitch). Credit ratings reflect the common nomenclature used by both S&P and Fitch. Where applicable, ratings are converted to the comparable S&P/Fitch rating tier nomenclature. These rating agencies are independent and are widely used. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by a NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change. Values may not sum to 100.0% due to rounding.

 

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Fees and Expenses (unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemptions, as applicable, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution, and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses, as applicable. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 held through the six-month period ended April 30, 2019. The example is for illustrative purposes only; you should consult the Prospectus for information on initial and subsequent minimum investment requirements.

 

Actual Expenses

The first line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information on 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 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number on the first line under the heading “Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line for each share class in the table on the following page 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.

 

The Fund’s transfer agent may charge additional fees to holders of certain accounts that are not included in the expenses shown in the table on the following page. These fees apply to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and Section 403(b) accounts. As of the close of the six-month period covered by the table, IRA fees included an annual maintenance fee of $15 per account (subject to a maximum annual maintenance fee of $25 for all accounts held by the same shareholder). Section 403(b) accounts are charged an annual $25 fiduciary maintenance fee. Some of the fees may vary in amount, or may be waived, based on your total account balance or the number of PGIM funds, including the Fund, that you own. You should consider the additional fees that were charged to your Fund account over the six-month period when you estimate the total ongoing expenses paid over the period

 

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Fees and Expenses (continued)

 

and the impact of these fees on your ending account value, as these additional expenses are not reflected in the information provided in the expense table. Additional fees have the effect of reducing investment returns.

 

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 sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line for each share class in 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 were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

       
PGIM 
Emerging Markets Debt
Local Currency Fund
  Beginning Account
Value
November 1, 2018
   

Ending Account
Value

April 30, 2019

    Annualized
Expense Ratio
Based on the
Six-Month Period
    Expenses Paid
During  the
Six-Month Period*
 
Class A   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,073.50       1.13   $ 5.81  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.19       1.13   $ 5.66  
Class C   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,069.00       1.88   $ 9.64  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.47       1.88   $ 9.39  
Class Z   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,076.00       0.88   $ 4.53  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.43       0.88   $ 4.41  
Class R6   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $  1,075.10       0.88   $ 4.53  
    Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.43       0.88   $ 4.41  

 

* Fund expenses (net of fee waivers or subsidies, if any) for each share class are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each share class (provided in the table), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the 181 days in the six-month period ended April 30, 2019, and divided by the 365 days in the Fund’s fiscal year ending October 31, 2019 (to reflect the six-month period). Expenses presented in the table include the expenses of any underlying portfolios in which the Fund may invest.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
   

Principal

Amount (000)#

    Value  

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS    92.4%

 

SOVEREIGN BONDS    84.6%

 

Angola    0.3%

 

Angolan Government International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    9.500     11/12/25       200     $ 224,198  

Argentina    0.6%

                               

Argentine Republic Government International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.625       01/26/22       180       140,132  

Provincia de Buenos Aires,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(a)

    9.125       03/16/24       200       150,750  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    9.950       06/09/21       140       119,000  
       

 

 

 
          409,882  

Bahrain    0.3%

                               

Bahrain Government International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.125       07/05/22       200       206,657  

Brazil    10.6%

                               

Brazil Minas SPE via State of Minas Gerais,
Gov’t. Gtd. Notes

    5.333       02/15/28       392       404,224  

Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional,

       

Notes, Series NTNF

    10.000       01/01/21     BRL 3,000       796,573  

Notes, Series NTNF

    10.000       01/01/23     BRL 12,011       3,228,780  

Notes, Series NTNF

    10.000       01/01/25     BRL 6,336       1,709,943  

Notes, Series NTNF

    10.000       01/01/27     BRL 3,365       907,798  

Brazilian Government International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    8.500       01/05/24     BRL 54       14,108  
       

 

 

 
          7,061,426  

Chile    3.0%

                               

Bonos De La Tesoreria De La Republica En Pesos,

       

Bonds

    4.500       03/01/26     CLP 620,000       946,056  

Bonds

    5.000       03/01/35     CLP 65,000       104,323  

Bonds, Series 30YR

    6.000       01/01/43     CLP 330,000       608,908  

Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.000       03/01/23     CLP     250,000       374,186  
       

 

 

 
          2,033,473  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund     11  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Description  

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   

Principal

Amount (000)#

    Value  

SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued)

 

Colombia    4.4%

                               

Colombian TES,

       

Bonds, Series B

    6.000     04/28/28     COP     6,211,000     $ 1,847,177  

Bonds, Series B

    6.250       11/26/25     COP 500,000       154,733  

Bonds, Series B

    7.000       06/30/32     COP 800,000       247,373  

Bonds, Series B

    7.500       08/26/26     COP 500,000       164,749  

Bonds, Series B

    10.000       07/24/24     COP 1,500,000       546,982  
       

 

 

 
          2,961,014  

Czech Republic    2.8%

                               

Czech Republic Government Bond,

       

Bonds, Series 049

    4.200       12/04/36     CZK 700       37,676  

Bonds, Series 089

    2.400       09/17/25     CZK 10,840       490,803  

Bonds, Series 095

    1.000       06/26/26     CZK 8,540       352,284  

Bonds, Series 097

    0.450       10/25/23     CZK 16,680       689,341  

Bonds, Series 105

    2.750       07/23/29     CZK 5,200       243,676  

Bonds, Series 15YR

    2.000       10/13/33     CZK 1,100       46,012  
       

 

 

 
          1,859,792  

Ecuador    0.4%

                               

Ecuador Government International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    10.750       03/28/22       260       290,875  

Egypt    0.3%

                               

Egypt Government International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN

    4.750       04/11/25     EUR 175       195,482  

El Salvador    0.2%

                               

El Salvador Government International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.750       01/24/23       125       131,563  

Gabon    0.3%

                               

Gabon Government International Bond,
Bonds

    6.375       12/12/24       200       192,516  

Ghana    0.3%

                               

Ghana Government International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.875       08/07/23       200       210,000  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

12  


 

 

Description  

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   

Principal

Amount (000)#

    Value  

SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued)

 

Greece    0.3%

                               

Hellenic Republic Government Bond,
Bonds

    3.500     01/30/23     EUR 165     $ 195,414  

Hungary    3.4%

                               

Hungary Government Bond,

       

Bonds, Series 22/A

    7.000       06/24/22     HUF 154,840       630,086  

Bonds, Series 25/B

    5.500       06/24/25     HUF 276,280       1,127,399  

Bonds, Series 27/A

    3.000       10/27/27     HUF 81,000       284,070  

Bonds, Series 31/A

    3.250       10/22/31     HUF 66,600       226,465  
       

 

 

 
          2,268,020  

Indonesia    8.7%

                               

Indonesia Treasury Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 056

    8.375       09/15/26     IDR 14,591,000       1,070,506  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 059

    7.000       05/15/27     IDR 7,765,000       519,586  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 063

    5.625       05/15/23     IDR 2,250,000       149,334  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 065

    6.625       05/15/33     IDR 8,200,000       496,423  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 068

    8.375       03/15/34     IDR 17,600,000       1,247,439  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 070

    8.375       03/15/24     IDR 7,910,000       578,699  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 071

    9.000       03/15/29     IDR 7,310,000       551,226  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 072

    8.250       05/15/36     IDR     10,260,000       718,278  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 073

    8.750       05/15/31     IDR 6,505,000       479,549  
       

 

 

 
          5,811,040  

Iraq    0.4%

                               

Iraq International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.752       03/09/23       280       284,273  

Ivory Coast    0.3%

                               

Ivory Coast Government International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.125       06/15/25     EUR 165       189,161  

Kenya    0.3%

                               

Kenya Government International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.875       06/24/24       200       204,000  

Malaysia    6.1%

                               

Malaysia Government Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 0111

    4.160       07/15/21     MYR 130       31,932  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund     13  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Description  

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   

Principal

Amount (000)#

    Value  

SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued)

 

Malaysia (cont’d.)

                               

Malaysia Government Bond, (cont’d.)

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 0116

    3.800     08/17/23     MYR 2,000     $ 486,175  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 0118

    3.882       03/14/25     MYR 1,977       480,466  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 0217

    4.059       09/30/24     MYR 335       82,218  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 0311

    4.392       04/15/26     MYR 285       70,909  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 0313

    3.480       03/15/23     MYR 1,100       264,531  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 0314

    4.048       09/30/21     MYR 1,375       337,311  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 0315

    3.659       10/15/20     MYR 520       126,244  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 0316

    3.900       11/30/26     MYR 3,070       743,981  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 0411

    4.232       06/30/31     MYR 1,770       433,044  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 0413

    3.844       04/15/33     MYR 140       32,641  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 0417

    3.899       11/16/27     MYR 1,370       332,047  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 0517

    3.441       02/15/21     MYR 2,250       544,542  

Malaysia Government Investment Issue,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 0416

    3.226       04/15/20     MYR 477       115,172  
       

 

 

 
          4,081,213  

Mexico    7.2%

                               

Mexican Bonos,

       

Bonds, Series M

    8.000       11/07/47     MXN 13,150       655,553  

Bonds, Series M20

    7.500       06/03/27     MXN     44,195       2,247,965  

Bonds, Series M30

    10.000       11/20/36     MXN 19,900       1,202,266  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series M

    8.000       12/07/23     MXN 9,097       480,639  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series M30

    8.500       11/18/38     MXN 3,700       195,965  
       

 

 

 
          4,782,388  

Nigeria    0.3%

                               

Nigeria Government International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.375       07/12/23       200       206,040  

Pakistan    0.6%

                               

Third Pakistan International Sukuk Co. Ltd. (The),
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.625       12/05/22       400       403,580  

Peru    4.0%

                               

Peru Government Bond,

       

Bonds

    6.950       08/12/31     PEN 190       64,819  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.150       08/12/32     PEN 285       90,749  

Peruvian Government International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.200       09/12/23     PEN 1,044       330,715  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14  


Description  

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   

Principal

Amount (000)#

    Value  

SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued)

 

Peru (cont’d.)

                               

Peruvian Government International Bond, (cont’d.)

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.900     08/12/37     PEN 1,010     $ 340,757  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.950       08/12/31     PEN 3,600       1,228,141  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    8.200       08/12/26     PEN 1,620       589,732  
       

 

 

 
          2,644,913  

Philippines    0.7%

                               

Philippine Government Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 1060

    3.625       09/09/25     PHP 5,600       94,787  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2023

    6.750       01/24/39     PHP     18,000       373,842  
       

 

 

 
          468,629  

Poland    4.7%

                               

Republic of Poland Government Bond,

       

Bonds, Series 0428

    2.750       04/25/28     PLN 600       154,748  

Bonds, Series 0725

    3.250       07/25/25     PLN 4,640       1,260,338  

Bonds, Series 0726

    2.500       07/25/26     PLN 6,610       1,711,444  
       

 

 

 
          3,126,530  

Romania    1.9%

                               

Romania Government Bond,

       

Bonds, Series 05YR

    4.250       06/28/23     RON 2,970       699,473  

Bonds, Series 07YR

    3.250       04/29/24     RON 750       168,154  

Bonds, Series 10YR

    5.850       04/26/23     RON 960       239,713  

Bonds, Series 15YR

    5.800       07/26/27     RON 700       175,508  
       

 

 

 
          1,282,848  

Russia    4.8%

                               

Russian Federal Bond - OFZ,

       

Bonds, Series 6218

    8.500       09/17/31     RUB 48,250       769,508  

Bonds, Series 6219

    7.750       09/16/26     RUB 41,600       638,571  

Bonds, Series 6221

    7.700       03/23/33     RUB 26,900       400,407  

Bonds, Series 6222

    7.100       10/16/24     RUB 20,500       307,841  

Bonds, Series 6223

    6.500       02/28/24     RUB 27,500       404,409  

Bonds, Series 6224

    6.900       05/23/29     RUB 23,100       330,939  

Bonds, Series 6226

    7.950       10/07/26     RUB 16,700       258,082  

Bonds, Series 6227

    7.400       07/17/24     RUB 8,700       132,040  
       

 

 

 
          3,241,797  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund     15  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Description  

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   

Principal

Amount (000)#

    Value  

SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued)

 

Singapore    1.0%

                               

Singapore Government Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    2.750     07/01/23     SGD 853     $ 646,602  

South Africa    8.3%

                               

Republic of South Africa Government Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2023

    7.750       02/28/23     ZAR 1,500       104,995  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2032

    8.250       03/31/32     ZAR 19,140       1,226,843  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2037

    8.500       01/31/37     ZAR 5,250       330,234  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2040

    9.000       01/31/40     ZAR 15,850       1,030,907  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2044

    8.750       01/31/44     ZAR 6,715       423,401  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2048

    8.750       02/28/48     ZAR 11,045       698,912  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series R186

    10.500       12/21/26     ZAR     21,608       1,670,016  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series R213

    7.000       02/28/31     ZAR 1,000       58,700  
       

 

 

 
          5,544,008  

Sri Lanka    0.3%

                               

Sri Lanka Government International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.250       07/27/21       200       201,168  

Thailand    5.4%

                               

Thailand Government Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    2.125       12/17/26     THB 19,520       600,839  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    2.875       12/17/28     THB 10,000       324,049  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    2.875       06/17/46     THB 3,150       92,363  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    3.400       06/17/36     THB 44,850       1,484,553  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    3.625       06/16/23     THB 8,530       283,700  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    3.775       06/25/32     THB 8,200       282,615  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    4.875       06/22/29     THB 15,170       570,444  
       

 

 

 
          3,638,563  

Turkey    1.7%

                               

Export Credit Bank of Turkey,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    8.250       01/24/24       220       218,974  

Turkey Government Bond,

       

Bonds

    8.800       09/27/23     TRY 2,550       274,150  

Bonds

    10.400       03/20/24     TRY 640       72,507  

Bonds

    10.600       02/11/26     TRY 945       107,377  

Bonds

    11.000       02/24/27     TRY 4,000       445,860  
       

 

 

 
          1,118,868  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16  


Description  

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   

Principal

Amount (000)#

    Value  

SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued)

 

Ukraine    0.5%

                               

Ukraine Government International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.750     09/01/22       325     $ 318,956  

Uruguay    0.2%

                               

Uruguay Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    9.875       06/20/22     UYU 3,260       93,148  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.500       03/15/28     UYU 1,870       45,921  
       

 

 

 
          139,069  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL SOVEREIGN BONDS
(cost $58,752,048)

          56,573,958  
       

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS    7.8%

       

Brazil    0.5%

                               

Petrobras Global Finance BV,
Gtd. Notes

    6.250       03/17/24       285       306,503  

Indonesia    0.3%

                               

Saka Energi Indonesia PT,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    4.450       05/05/24       225       222,122  

Jamaica    0.3%

                               

Digicel Ltd.,
Gtd. Notes

    6.750       03/01/23       235       166,427  

Mexico    1.8%

                               

America Movil SAB de CV,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.450       12/05/22     MXN     14,250       689,087  

Petroleos Mexicanos,

       

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.650       11/24/21     MXN 4,120       204,580  

Gtd. Notes, MTN

    6.875       08/04/26       315       327,883  
       

 

 

 
          1,221,550  

Oman    0.3%

                               

Lamar Funding Ltd.,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    3.958       05/07/25       200       175,263  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund     17  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Description  

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   

Principal

Amount (000)#

    Value  

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

 

Russia    3.2%

                               

Gazprom Capital OOO,

       

Gtd. Notes, Series BO03

    7.150 %(cc)      02/15/28     RUB 90,000     $ 1,302,890  

Gtd. Notes, Series BO05

    8.900 (cc)      02/03/27     RUB 42,000       657,969  

Vnesheconombank Via VEB Finance PLC,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.942       11/21/23       200       209,474  
       

 

 

 
          2,170,333  

South Africa    0.3%

                               

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.750       01/26/21       235       232,885  

Supranational Bank    0.8%

                               

European Bank for Reconstruction & Development,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, GMTN

    6.450       12/13/22     IDR     7,500,000       505,263  

Tunisia    0.3%

                               

Banque Centrale de Tunisie International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.625       02/17/24     EUR 180       196,051  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(cost $5,530,002)

          5,196,397  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $64,282,050)

          61,770,355  
       

 

 

 
               

Shares

       

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS    6.3%

       

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUNDS

       

PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund(w)

        4,057,479       4,057,479  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18  


Description               Shares     Value  

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUNDS (Continued)

       

PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund
(cost $158,472; includes $158,461 of cash collateral for securities on loan)(b)(w)

        158,424     $ 158,472  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $4,215,951)

          4,215,951  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS    98.7%
(cost $68,498,001)

          65,986,306  

Other assets in excess of liabilities(z)    1.3%

          858,389  
       

 

 

 

NET ASSETS    100.0%

        $ 66,844,695  
       

 

 

 

 

Below is a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report:

ARS—Argentine Peso

AUD—Australian Dollar

BRL—Brazilian Real

CHF—Swiss Franc

CLP—Chilean Peso

CNH—Chinese Renminbi

COP—Colombian Peso

CZK—Czech Koruna

EGP—Egyptian Pound

EUR—Euro

GBP—British Pound

HUF—Hungarian Forint

IDR—Indonesian Rupiah

ILS—Israeli Shekel

INR—Indian Rupee

JPY—Japanese Yen

KRW—South Korean Won

MXN—Mexican Peso

MYR—Malaysian Ringgit

NZD—New Zealand Dollar

PEN—Peruvian Nuevo Sol

PHP—Philippine Peso

PLN—Polish Zloty

RON—Romanian Leu

RUB—Russian Ruble

SGD—Singapore Dollar

THB—Thai Baht

TRY—Turkish Lira

TWD—New Taiwanese Dollar

UAH—Ukraine Hryvna

USD—US Dollar

UYU—Uruguayan Peso

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund     19  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

ZAR—South African Rand

144A—Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and, pursuant to the requirements of Rule 144A, may not be resold except to qualified institutional buyers.

A—Annual payment frequency for swaps

BROIS—Brazil Overnight Index Swap

COOIS—Colombia Overnight Interbank Reference Rate

GMTN—Global Medium Term Note

LIBOR—London Interbank Offered Rate

M—Monthly payment frequency for swaps

MTN—Medium Term Note

OFZ—Obligatsyi Federal’novo Zaima (Federal Loan Obligations)

OTC—Over-the-counter

Q—Quarterly payment frequency for swaps

S—Semiannual payment frequency for swaps

T—Swap payment upon termination

WIBOR—Warsaw Interbank Offered Rate

#

Principal or notional amount is shown in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.

(a)

All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of such securities, including those sold and pending settlement, is $146,387; cash collateral of $158,461 (included in liabilities) was received with which the Series purchased highly liquid short-term investments.

(b)

Represents security purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan and includes dividend reinvestment.

(cc)

Variable rate instrument. The rate shown is based on the latest available information as of April 30, 2019. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description.

(w)

PGIM Investments LLC, the manager of the Series, also serves as manager of the PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund and PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund.

(z)

Includes net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and/or market value of the below holdings which are excluded from the Schedule of Investments:

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019:

 

Purchase Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement

Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts:

 

 

Argentine Peso,

           

Expiring 05/03/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   ARS   17,937     $ 404,903     $ 402,781     $     $ (2,122

Expiring 05/30/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   ARS 3,402       72,768       73,484       716        

Expiring 06/25/19

  Citibank, N.A.   ARS 6,503       142,918       134,764             (8,154

Expiring 06/25/19

  Citibank, N.A.   ARS 4,630       98,773       95,962             (2,811

Expiring 06/25/19

  Citibank, N.A.   ARS 3,162       68,189       65,528             (2,661

Expiring 11/29/19

  Citibank, N.A.   ARS 11,168       212,731       183,236             (29,495

Expiring 11/29/19

  Citibank, N.A.   ARS 3,740       71,574       61,357             (10,217

Australian Dollar,

           

Expiring 07/22/19

  Citibank, N.A.   AUD 464       333,342       327,634             (5,708

Expiring 07/22/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  AUD 916       656,135       647,222             (8,913

Brazilian Real,

           

Expiring 06/04/19

  Citibank, N.A.   BRL 654       165,457       166,312       855        

Expiring 06/04/19

  Citibank, N.A.   BRL 206       52,670       52,367             (303

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

20  


Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019 (continued):

 

Purchase Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

     

Brazilian Real (cont’d.),

         

Expiring 06/04/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  BRL 2,080     $ 535,873     $ 528,945     $     $ (6,928

Expiring 06/04/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  BRL 418       107,050       106,265             (785

British Pound,

           

Expiring 07/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  GBP 92       121,349       120,964             (385

Chilean Peso,

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   CLP 87,670       131,650       129,400             (2,250

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   CLP 83,757       127,000       123,623             (3,377

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   CLP 70,948       106,051       104,718             (1,333

Chinese Renminbi,

           

Expiring 07/25/19

  Citibank, N.A.   CNH 1,461       217,795       216,858             (937

Expiring 07/25/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  CNH 1,337       200,088       198,520             (1,568

Colombian Peso,

           

Expiring 05/20/19

  Bank of America,
N.A.
  COP 105,957       34,015       32,735             (1,280

Expiring 05/20/19

  Citibank, N.A.   COP  2,078,771       661,250       642,232             (19,018

Expiring 05/20/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  COP 441,894       141,000       136,522             (4,478

Expiring 05/20/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  COP 117,020       36,910       36,153             (757

Expiring 05/20/19

  UBS AG   COP 140,499       44,118       43,407             (711

Czech Koruna,

           

Expiring 07/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   CZK 27,539       1,214,865       1,207,614             (7,251

Expiring 07/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  CZK 1,122       49,539       49,203             (336

Egyptian Pound,

           

Expiring 07/15/19

  Citibank, N.A.   EGP 4,091       217,790       233,241       15,451        

Expiring 07/15/19

  Citibank, N.A.   EGP 1,857       98,858       105,838       6,980        

Expiring 07/29/19

  Citibank, N.A.   EGP 1,218       65,844       69,196       3,352        

Expiring 07/29/19

  Citibank, N.A.   EGP 1,003       53,416       56,969       3,553        

Expiring 09/18/19

  Citibank, N.A.   EGP 2,160       118,168       121,062       2,894        

Expiring 10/08/19

  Citibank, N.A.   EGP 1,554       85,600       86,633       1,033        

Indian Rupee,

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   INR 40,591       572,701       579,923       7,222        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   INR 7,549       108,000       107,847             (153

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   INR 13,362       191,000       190,906             (94

Expiring 06/19/19

  HSBC Bank USA, N.A.   INR 12,757       183,000       182,254             (746

Expiring 06/19/19

  HSBC Bank USA, N.A.   INR 8,710       124,000       124,440       440        

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund     21  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019 (continued):

 

Purchase Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

     

Indian Rupee (cont’d.),

         

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  INR 22,973     $ 329,157     $ 328,206     $     $ (951

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  INR 11,558       165,061       165,122       61        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  INR 10,548       151,999       150,698             (1,301

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  INR 9,540       136,200       136,299       99        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  INR 7,840       112,000       112,011       11        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  INR 7,708       110,000       110,119       119        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  INR 6,872       98,000       98,184       184        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  INR 49,612       700,121       708,795       8,674        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  INR 16,665       239,000       238,097             (903

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  INR 9,635       139,000       137,655             (1,345

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  INR 9,008       129,000       128,697             (303

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  INR 8,476       121,000       121,096       96        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  INR 7,652       110,000       109,325             (675

Indonesian Rupiah,

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   IDR 2,518,650       174,000       175,609       1,609        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   IDR 2,515,100       175,000       175,362       362        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   IDR 2,263,034       158,000       157,787             (213

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   IDR 1,657,305       117,000       115,553             (1,447

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   IDR 1,637,323       116,000       114,160             (1,840

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   IDR 1,514,625       105,000       105,605       605        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   IDR 2,256,620       157,674       157,340             (334

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   IDR 1,691,352       117,000       117,927       927        

Expiring 06/19/19

  HSBC Bank USA, N.A.   IDR 1,493,960       104,000       104,164       164        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  IDR 3,432,000       240,000       239,291             (709

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  IDR 2,332,856       163,000       162,655             (345

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  IDR  2,200,000       153,503       153,392             (111

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

22  


Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019 (continued):

 

Purchase Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

     

Indonesian Rupiah (cont’d.),

         

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  IDR 2,009,903     $ 140,278     $ 140,138     $     $ (140

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  IDR 1,529,244       107,000       106,624             (376

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  IDR 1,498,928       105,000       104,511             (489

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  IDR 4,077,889       283,000       284,325       1,325        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  IDR 2,859,125       201,000       199,348             (1,652

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  IDR 2,763,259       194,322       192,664             (1,658

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  IDR 2,373,200       164,697       165,468       771        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  IDR 1,671,159       117,511       116,519             (992

Expiring 06/19/19

  UBS AG   IDR 3,151,500       220,000       219,734             (266

Japanese Yen,

           

Expiring 07/19/19

  Bank of America,
N.A.
  JPY 47,233       424,769       426,761       1,992        

Expiring 07/19/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  JPY 18,147       163,245       163,965       720        

Malaysian Ringgit,

           

Expiring 06/14/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   MYR 367       90,000       88,759             (1,241

Expiring 06/14/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   MYR 243       58,515       58,783       268        

Expiring 06/14/19

  UBS AG   MYR 250       60,403       60,504       101        

Mexican Peso,

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   MXN 3,132       160,000       163,878       3,878        

Expiring 06/19/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   MXN 2,908       152,000       152,155       155        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   MXN 6,352       329,158       332,379       3,221        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   MXN 3,649       191,000       190,914             (86

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   MXN 3,156       165,061       165,120       59        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   MXN 2,190       115,000       114,584             (416

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   MXN 1,920       101,000       100,478             (522

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   MXN 662       33,962       34,652       690        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Deutsche Bank AG   MXN 32,252       1,645,012       1,687,549       42,537        

Expiring 06/19/19

  HSBC Bank USA, N.A.   MXN 8,852       463,381       463,154             (227

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  MXN 3,196       164,118       167,244       3,126        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  MXN 2,563       134,000       134,085       85        

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund     23  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019 (continued):

 

Purchase Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

     

Mexican Peso (cont’d.),

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  MXN 2,122     $ 108,840     $ 111,041     $ 2,201     $  

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  MXN 2,062       107,783       107,897       114        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  MXN 1,107       56,946       57,908       962        

New Taiwanese Dollar,

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   TWD 3,167       103,000       102,816             (184

Expiring 06/19/19

  HSBC Bank USA, N.A.   TWD  23,520       763,757       763,632             (125

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  TWD 23,520       763,732       763,632             (100

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  TWD 6,415       209,000       208,295             (705

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  TWD 2,655       86,000       86,209       209        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  TWD 40,109       1,304,754       1,302,253             (2,501

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  TWD 8,681       282,000       281,853             (147

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  TWD 5,497       179,000       178,477             (523

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  TWD 3,104       101,000       100,787             (213

New Zealand Dollar,

           

Expiring 07/22/19

  Citibank, N.A.   NZD 227       153,500       151,661             (1,839

Peruvian Nuevo Sol,

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   PEN 1,012       305,000       305,445       445        

Expiring 06/19/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   PEN 728       220,000       219,654             (346

Expiring 06/19/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   PEN 590       178,000       177,897             (103

Expiring 06/19/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   PEN 558       169,000       168,494             (506

Expiring 06/19/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   PEN 410       124,000       123,779             (221

Expiring 06/19/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   PEN 393       118,000       118,484       484        

Expiring 06/19/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   PEN 306       92,000       92,358       358        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   PEN 430       130,000       129,631             (369

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  PEN 646       194,000       194,819       819        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  PEN 589       178,000       177,602             (398

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  PEN 331       100,000       100,009       9        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  PEN 143       42,908       43,089       181        

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

24  


Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019 (continued):

 

Purchase Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

     

Philippine Peso,

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   PHP 20,222     $ 385,186     $ 386,439     $ 1,253     $  

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   PHP 17,598       331,000       336,287       5,287        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   PHP 13,308       255,000       254,309             (691

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   PHP 2,028       39,016       38,755             (261

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  PHP 16,327       307,000       311,999       4,999        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  PHP 15,072       286,999       288,026       1,027        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  PHP 12,999       248,000       248,399       399        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  PHP 12,681       239,000       242,321       3,321        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  PHP 10,050       193,000       192,060             (940

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  PHP 9,976       191,984       190,646             (1,338

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  PHP 9,063       173,000       173,182       182        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  PHP 8,647       162,000       165,236       3,236        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  PHP 7,291       139,000       139,319       319        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  PHP 2,758       51,621       52,696       1,075        

Polish Zloty,

           

Expiring 07/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  PLN 7,088       1,879,747       1,859,160             (20,587

Expiring 07/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  PLN 517       137,000       135,527             (1,473

Expiring 07/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  PLN 260       69,026       68,285             (741

Romanian Leu,

           

Expiring 07/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  RON 134       31,718       31,534             (184

Expiring 07/19/19

  UBS AG   RON 1,310       310,166       308,049             (2,117

Russian Ruble,

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   RUB 6,478       100,000       99,464             (536

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   RUB 6,862       106,000       105,356             (644

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International
PLC
  RUB  149,359       2,249,454       2,293,308       43,854        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International
PLC
  RUB 6,323       98,000       97,089             (911

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund     25  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019 (continued):

 

Purchase Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

     

Russian Ruble (cont’d.),

         

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  RUB 4,222     $ 65,121     $ 64,819     $     $ (302

Singapore Dollar,

           

Expiring 05/10/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   SGD 259       192,000       190,266             (1,734

Expiring 05/10/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   SGD 200       147,000       146,956             (44

Expiring 05/10/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   SGD 116       86,000       85,277             (723

Expiring 05/10/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  SGD 303       224,000       222,712             (1,288

Expiring 05/10/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  SGD 232       171,000       170,510             (490

Expiring 05/10/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  SGD 212       157,000       156,018             (982

Expiring 05/10/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  SGD 179       133,000       131,818             (1,182

Expiring 05/10/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  SGD 155       114,000       113,774             (226

Expiring 05/10/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  SGD 147       109,000       108,127             (873

Expiring 05/10/19

  UBS AG   SGD 206       152,000       151,317             (683

South African Rand,

           

Expiring 06/13/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   ZAR 327       22,310       22,716       406        

Expiring 06/13/19

  Citibank, N.A.   ZAR 2,657       183,100       184,789       1,689        

Expiring 06/13/19

  Citibank, N.A.   ZAR 2,156       148,234       149,933       1,699        

Expiring 06/13/19

  Citibank, N.A.   ZAR 1,650       113,175       114,719       1,544        

Expiring 06/13/19

  Citibank, N.A.   ZAR 1,549       106,000       107,740       1,740        

Expiring 06/13/19

  Citibank, N.A.   ZAR 576       40,215       40,091             (124

Expiring 06/13/19

  Goldman Sachs
International
  ZAR 2,313       158,467       160,820       2,353        

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  ZAR 3,290       226,350       228,800       2,450        

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  ZAR 2,364       163,505       164,421       916        

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  ZAR 970       68,462       67,469             (993

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  ZAR 815       56,559       56,659       100        

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  ZAR 499       34,748       34,713             (35

Expiring 06/13/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  ZAR 4,788       329,519       332,935       3,416        

South Korean Won,

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   KRW  376,442       331,346       322,846             (8,500

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

26  


Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019 (continued):

 

Purchase Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

     

South Korean Won (cont’d.),

         

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   KRW  241,268     $ 212,122     $ 206,917     $     $ (5,205

Expiring 06/19/19

  HSBC Bank USA, N.A.   KRW 131,365       115,000       112,661             (2,339

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  KRW 377,206       333,342       323,501             (9,841

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  KRW 376,378       331,260       322,790             (8,470

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  KRW 282,636       250,109       242,395             (7,714

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  KRW 214,546       188,050       184,000             (4,050

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  KRW 214,490       188,050       183,951             (4,099

Thai Baht,

           

Expiring 05/10/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   THB 22,518       721,461       705,478             (15,983

Expiring 05/10/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   THB 5,928       190,000       185,740             (4,260

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.   THB 60,592       1,925,629       1,898,354             (27,275

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.   THB 7,690       241,000       240,939             (61

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.   THB 6,564       205,704       205,642             (62

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.   THB 6,278       197,000       196,678             (322

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.   THB 6,206       199,000       194,429             (4,571

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.   THB 5,386       170,656       168,752             (1,904

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.   THB 4,639       146,000       145,327             (673

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.   THB 4,205       133,000       131,758             (1,242

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.   THB 3,297       104,431       103,309             (1,122

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.   THB 2,938       92,000       92,063       63        

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.   THB 2,493       78,293       78,101             (192

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.   THB 1,445       46,335       45,271             (1,064

Expiring 05/10/19

  HSBC Bank USA, N.A.   THB 22,518       716,730       705,478             (11,252

Expiring 05/10/19

  HSBC Bank USA, N.A.   THB 4,159       131,000       130,294             (706

Expiring 05/10/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  THB 3,230       101,469       101,195             (274

Expiring 05/10/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  THB 1,489       46,763       46,659             (104

Expiring 05/10/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  THB 7,383       236,000       231,314             (4,686

Expiring 05/10/19

  UBS AG   THB 4,091       130,000       128,186             (1,814

Turkish Lira,

           

Expiring 06/13/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   TRY 977       164,000       159,353             (4,647

Expiring 06/13/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   TRY 783       138,000       127,724             (10,276

Expiring 06/13/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   TRY 1,604       282,193       261,603             (20,590

Expiring 06/13/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   TRY 690       112,980       112,561             (419

Expiring 06/13/19

  Citibank, N.A.   TRY 2,609       454,772       425,424             (29,348

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund     27  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019 (continued):

 

Purchase Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

     

Turkish Lira (cont’d.),

         

Expiring 06/13/19

  Citibank, N.A.   TRY 1,925     $ 324,603     $ 313,818     $     $ (10,785

Expiring 06/13/19

  Citibank, N.A.   TRY 764       124,602       124,588             (14

Expiring 06/13/19

  Citibank, N.A.   TRY 288       49,247       46,896             (2,351

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  TRY 230       39,314       37,528             (1,786

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  TRY 150       26,406       24,455             (1,951

Expiring 06/13/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  TRY 1,547       252,807       252,314             (493

Expiring 06/13/19

  UBS AG   TRY 1,084       179,664       176,789             (2,875

Expiring 06/13/19

  UBS AG   TRY 438       71,717       71,436             (281

Expiring 06/13/19

  UBS AG   TRY 220       38,158       35,873             (2,285

Ukraine Hryvna,

           

Expiring 10/16/19

  Citibank, N.A.   UAH 3,973       140,391       150,532       10,141        

Expiring 10/18/19

  Citibank, N.A.   UAH  1,085       38,191       41,094       2,903        
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
      $ 45,583,234     $ 45,392,142       214,489       (405,581
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Sale Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts:

 

       

Argentine Peso,

           

Expiring 05/03/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   ARS  3,402     $ 76,105     $ 76,390     $     $ (285

Australian Dollar,

           

Expiring 07/22/19

  Citibank, N.A.   AUD 466       327,150       329,443             (2,293

Expiring 07/22/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  AUD 461       323,862       325,897             (2,035

Brazilian Real,

           

Expiring 06/04/19

  Bank of America,
N.A.
  BRL 651       167,297       165,598       1,699        

Expiring 06/04/19

  Citibank, N.A.   BRL 868       222,931       220,644       2,287        

Expiring 06/04/19

  Citibank, N.A.   BRL 665       166,110       169,022             (2,912

Expiring 06/04/19

  Citibank, N.A.   BRL 659       166,110       167,638             (1,528

Expiring 06/04/19

  Citibank, N.A.   BRL 498       127,682       126,603       1,079        

Expiring 06/04/19

  Citibank, N.A.   BRL 489       123,794       124,337             (543

Expiring 06/04/19

  Citibank, N.A.   BRL 350       88,000       88,912             (912

Expiring 06/04/19

  Goldman Sachs
International
  BRL 543       136,200       138,045             (1,845

Expiring 06/04/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  BRL 598       153,351       152,004       1,347        

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

28  


Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019 (continued):

 

Sale Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

     

Brazilian Real (cont’d.),

         

Expiring 06/04/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  BRL 535     $ 136,200     $ 136,115     $ 85     $  

Expiring 06/04/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  BRL 302       76,488       76,902             (414

British Pound,

           

Expiring 07/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   GBP 92       120,500       121,040             (540

Chilean Peso,

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   CLP 84,926       125,000       125,350             (350

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   CLP 77,899       117,000       114,977       2,023        

Expiring 06/19/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   CLP 369,956       552,949       546,048       6,901        

Expiring 06/19/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   CLP 151,317       226,709       223,341       3,368        

Expiring 06/19/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   CLP 86,578       127,000       127,788             (788

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   CLP 427,333       642,934       630,735       12,199        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   CLP 57,962       87,000       85,550       1,450        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  CLP 67,221       99,000       99,217             (217

Chinese Renminbi,

           

Expiring 07/25/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  CNH 2,893       432,470       429,435       3,035        

Colombian Peso,

           

Expiring 05/20/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   COP 624,940       199,140       193,074       6,066        

Expiring 05/20/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   COP 404,383       130,194       124,933       5,261        

Expiring 05/20/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   COP 378,160       117,631       116,832       799        

Expiring 05/20/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   COP 202,178       65,097       62,462       2,635        

Expiring 05/20/19

  Citibank, N.A.   COP 514,005       165,061       158,801       6,260        

Expiring 05/20/19

  Citibank, N.A.   COP 430,122       133,000       132,885       115        

Expiring 05/20/19

  Goldman Sachs
International
  COP 333,617       105,000       103,070       1,930        

Expiring 05/20/19

  UBS AG   COP  452,381       143,000       139,762       3,238        

Czech Koruna,

           

Expiring 07/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   CZK 2,397       104,000       105,126             (1,126

Expiring 07/19/19

  HSBC Bank USA, N.A.   CZK 2,964       129,000       129,958             (958

Egyptian Pound,

           

Expiring 07/15/19

  Citibank, N.A.   EGP 1,654       94,647       94,288       359        

Expiring 07/15/19

  Citibank, N.A.   EGP 856       48,926       48,824       102        

Euro,

           

Expiring 07/19/19

  Deutsche Bank AG   EUR 744       849,146       840,674       8,472        

Expiring 07/19/19

  Deutsche Bank AG   EUR 744       845,658       840,674       4,984        

Expiring 07/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  EUR 531       600,438       600,013       425        

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund     29  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019 (continued):

 

Sale Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

     

Hungarian Forint,

           

Expiring 07/19/19

  Bank of America,
N.A.
  HUF 177,814     $ 626,214     $ 619,256     $ 6,958     $  

Expiring 07/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   HUF 47,662       166,902       165,989       913        

Expiring 07/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  HUF 45,260       157,000       157,623             (623

Indian Rupee,

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  INR 11,932       169,900       170,472             (572

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  INR 13,776       195,319       196,819             (1,500

Indonesian Rupiah,

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   IDR 4,584,889       318,747       319,675             (928

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   IDR  1,777,523       123,000       123,935             (935

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  IDR 5,505,891       382,566       383,890             (1,324

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  IDR 2,367,915       165,000       165,100             (100

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  IDR 2,284,800       160,225       159,304       921        

Expiring 06/19/19

  UBS AG   IDR 2,944,944       204,000       205,332             (1,332

Israeli Shekel,

           

Expiring 07/25/19

  Bank of America,
N.A.
  ILS 928       261,534       259,350       2,184        

Japanese Yen,

           

Expiring 07/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  JPY 21,876       196,750       197,657             (907

Expiring 07/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  JPY 21,510       193,512       194,347             (835

Malaysian Ringgit,

           

Expiring 06/14/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   MYR 1,285       316,177       310,594       5,583        

Expiring 06/14/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   MYR 143       35,174       34,604       570        

Expiring 06/14/19

  UBS AG   MYR 138       33,715       33,260       455        

Mexican Peso,

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  Bank of America,
N.A.
  MXN 1,833       96,000       95,917       83        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Bank of America,
N.A.
  MXN 1,725       90,000       90,270             (270

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   MXN 3,513       183,100       183,813             (713

Expiring 06/19/19

  HSBC Bank USA, N.A.   MXN 1,946       100,000       101,824             (1,824

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  MXN 5,756       300,875       301,172             (297

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

30  


Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019 (continued):

 

Sale Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

     

Mexican Peso (cont’d.),

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  MXN 3,759     $ 191,401     $ 196,705     $     $ (5,304

Expiring 06/19/19

  UBS AG   MXN 2,992       156,068       156,535             (467

New Taiwanese Dollar,

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   TWD 10,470       340,000       339,944       56        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   TWD 6,044       196,000       196,222             (222

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   TWD 3,830       125,000       124,350       650        

Expiring 06/19/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   TWD 2,766       90,000       89,795       205        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   TWD  10,278       333,795       333,686       109        

Expiring 06/19/19

  HSBC Bank USA, N.A.   TWD 8,076       263,000       262,195       805        

Expiring 06/19/19

  HSBC Bank USA, N.A.   TWD 5,011       163,000       162,709       291        

Expiring 06/19/19

  HSBC Bank USA, N.A.   TWD 3,037       99,000       98,606       394        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  TWD 6,539       212,750       212,290       460        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  TWD 5,894       191,500       191,375       125        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  TWD 5,455       178,000       177,104       896        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  TWD 4,914       160,000       159,558       442        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  TWD 3,166       103,000       102,777       223        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  TWD 5,081       165,000       164,968       32        

New Zealand Dollar,

           

Expiring 07/22/19

  Bank of America,
N.A.
  NZD 231       156,033       154,255       1,778        

Expiring 07/22/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  NZD 297       200,088       198,863       1,225        

Expiring 07/22/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  NZD 249       166,740       166,773             (33

Peruvian Nuevo Sol,

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   PEN 649       196,051       195,899       152        

Expiring 06/19/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   PEN 131       39,400       39,425             (25

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  PEN 1,015       305,468       306,287             (819

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  PEN 677       203,420       204,254             (834

Philippine Peso,

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   PHP 16,011       305,000       305,963             (963

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   PHP 14,344       271,000       274,108             (3,108

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   PHP 13,797       260,000       263,648             (3,648

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund     31  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019 (continued):

 

Sale Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

     

Philippine Peso (cont’d.),

         

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   PHP 11,623     $ 220,000     $ 222,120     $     $ (2,120

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   PHP 8,221       157,000       157,091             (91

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   PHP 7,803       149,000       149,114             (114

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   PHP 6,052       115,000       115,644             (644

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  PHP 16,889       319,000       322,750             (3,750

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  PHP 14,846       279,000       283,693             (4,693

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  PHP 14,464       273,000       276,392             (3,392

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  PHP 12,923       247,000       246,954       46        

Polish Zloty,

           

Expiring 07/19/19

  HSBC Bank USA, N.A.   PLN 374       98,000       98,198             (198

Expiring 07/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  PLN 799       208,000       209,585             (1,585

Russian Ruble,

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   RUB 42,820       656,900       657,472             (572

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   RUB 16,992       263,158       260,902       2,256        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   RUB 10,158       154,000       155,965             (1,965

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   RUB  20,558       312,371       315,660             (3,289

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   RUB 4,525       68,724       69,479             (755

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   RUB 1,875       28,788       28,782       6        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   RUB 1,429       21,940       21,948             (8

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  RUB 2,904       44,509       44,589             (80

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  RUB 2,368       36,398       36,351       47        

Expiring 06/19/19

  UBS AG   RUB 5,787       86,987       88,860             (1,873

Singapore Dollar,

           

Expiring 05/10/19

  Bank of America,
N.A.
  SGD 135       100,000       99,396       604        

Expiring 05/10/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   SGD 442       326,000       324,746       1,254        

Expiring 05/10/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   SGD 237       175,000       174,198       802        

Expiring 05/10/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   SGD 164       121,000       120,622       378        

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.   SGD 207       153,144       152,070       1,074        

Expiring 05/10/19

  Goldman Sachs
International
  SGD 222       164,000       163,417       583        

Expiring 05/10/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  SGD 173       128,000       127,308       692        

Expiring 05/10/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  SGD 145       107,000       106,489       511        

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

32  


Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019 (continued):

 

Sale Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

     

Singapore Dollar (cont’d.),

         

Expiring 05/10/19

  UBS AG   SGD 236     $ 174,000     $ 173,497     $ 503     $  

Expiring 05/10/19

  UBS AG   SGD 202       149,000       148,325       675        

South African Rand,

           

Expiring 06/13/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   ZAR 1,668       116,000       115,991       9        

Expiring 06/13/19

  Citibank, N.A.   ZAR 12,082       838,316       840,227             (1,911

Expiring 06/13/19

  Citibank, N.A.   ZAR 1,700       118,000       118,213             (213

Expiring 06/13/19

  Goldman Sachs
International
  ZAR 12,082       844,227       840,228       3,999        

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  ZAR 2,417       164,118       168,117             (3,999

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  ZAR 2,321       162,100       161,382       718        

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  ZAR 1,332       92,600       92,643             (43

Expiring 06/13/19

  UBS AG   ZAR 4,017       280,363       279,377       986        

South Korean Won,

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   KRW 193,213       171,000       165,704       5,296        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   KRW 114,342       101,000       98,062       2,938        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Goldman Sachs
International
  KRW 174,120       154,000       149,329       4,671        

Expiring 06/19/19

  HSBC Bank USA, N.A.   KRW 135,369       117,000       116,096       904        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  KRW 711,365       627,268       610,084       17,184        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  KRW 363,401       311,940       311,661       279        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  KRW 176,764       156,000       151,597       4,403        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  KRW 166,488       143,000       142,784       216        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  KRW  264,455       233,000       226,803       6,197        

Swiss Franc,

           

Expiring 07/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  CHF 164       165,055       161,989       3,066        

Thai Baht,

           

Expiring 05/10/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   THB 3,234       101,000       101,319             (319

Expiring 05/10/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   THB 4,809       152,000       150,673       1,327        

Expiring 05/10/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   THB 4,183       132,000       131,040       960        

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.   THB 7,405       235,370       232,014       3,356        

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.   THB 6,920       219,000       216,804       2,196        

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.   THB 4,316       137,704       135,223       2,481        

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.   THB 4,118       130,000       129,014       986        

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund     33  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019 (continued):

 

Sale Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

     

Thai Baht (cont’d.),

           

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.   THB 3,493     $ 110,000     $ 109,450     $ 550     $  

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.   THB 3,332       106,196       104,379       1,817        

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.   THB 2,502       79,891       78,374       1,517        

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.   THB 2,462       78,369       77,128       1,241        

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.   THB 2,037       64,930       63,815       1,115        

Expiring 05/10/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  THB 5,360       167,399       167,926             (527

Expiring 05/10/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  THB 3,292       105,511       103,131       2,380        

Expiring 05/10/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  THB 1,775       56,814       55,616       1,198        

Expiring 05/10/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International
PLC
  THB 4,385       138,000       137,381       619        

Expiring 05/10/19

  UBS AG   THB  8,530       267,000       267,246             (246

Turkish Lira,

           

Expiring 06/13/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   TRY 1,248       211,000       203,435       7,565        

Expiring 06/13/19

  Citibank, N.A.   TRY 856       146,000       139,609       6,391        

Expiring 06/13/19

  Citibank, N.A.   TRY 358       59,189       58,389       800        

Expiring 06/13/19

  Citibank, N.A.   TRY 348       59,009       56,817       2,192        

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  TRY 1,381       233,000       225,143       7,857        

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  TRY 1,117       194,088       182,090       11,998        

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  TRY 1,042       174,000       169,981       4,019        

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  TRY 1,032       171,000       168,210       2,790        

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  TRY 1,021       166,110       166,555             (445

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  TRY 1,009       171,200       164,482       6,718        

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  TRY 1,001       168,000       163,303       4,697        

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  TRY 954       158,000       155,537       2,463        

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  TRY 757       131,650       123,399       8,251        

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

34  


Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019 (continued):

 

Sale Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

 

Turkish Lira (cont’d.),

           

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A.
  TRY 721     $ 118,000     $ 117,605     $ 395     $  

Expiring 06/13/19

  Morgan Stanley &
Co. International PLC
  TRY     533       93,000       86,930       6,070        
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
      $ 32,763,540     $ 32,584,826       255,875       (77,161
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
          $ 470,364     $ (482,742
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at April 30, 2019:

 

Notional
Amount
(000)#

    Termination
Date
    

Fixed
Rate

 

Floating
Rate

  Value at
Trade Date
    Value at
April 30,
2019
    Unrealized
Appreciaton
(Depreciation)
 
 

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements:

     
BRL 725       01/02/23      8.110%(T)   1 Day BROIS(2)(T)   $     $ 168     $ 168  
CNH 5,000       03/11/24      2.880%(Q)   7 Day China Fixing Repo Rates(2)(Q)     31       (8,627     (8,658
CNH 4,510       03/13/24      2.945%(Q)   7 Day China Fixing Repo Rates(2)(Q)     5       (5,768     (5,773
CNH 2,320       04/10/24      3.100%(Q)   7 Day China Fixing Repo Rates(2)(Q)           (552     (552
CNH 1,645       04/22/24      3.170%(Q)   7 Day China Fixing Repo Rates(2)(Q)     1       381       380  
CNH 1,645       04/23/24      3.230%(Q)   7 Day China Fixing Repo Rates(2)(Q)           1,051       1,051  
COP   950,000       12/12/23      5.530%(Q)   1 Day COOIS(2)(Q)           4,870       4,870  
MXN 8,870       02/13/29      8.370%(M)   28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(2)(M)           7,561       7,561  
PLN 3,430       09/21/22      2.312%(A)   6 Month WIBOR(2)(S)           18,634       18,634  
PLN 2,500       03/12/24      2.000%(A)   6 Month WIBOR(2)(S)     41       (5,678     (5,719
        

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
         $ 78     $ 12,040     $ 11,962  
        

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

The Series pays the fixed rate and receives the floating rate.

(2)

The Series pays the floating rate and receives the fixed rate.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Summary of Collateral for Centrally Cleared/Exchange-traded Derivatives:

 

Cash and securities segregated as collateral, including pending settlement for closed positions, to cover requirements for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives are listed by broker as follows:

 

Broker

  Cash and/or
Foreign Currency
    Securities
Market Value
 

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

  $ 170,000     $  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements:

 

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

 

Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.

 

Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.

 

Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of April 30, 2019 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

      Level 1         Level 2         Level 3    

Investments in Securities

     

Sovereign Bonds

     

Angola

  $     $ 224,198     $  

Argentina

          409,882        

Bahrain

          206,657        

Brazil

          7,061,426        

Chile

          2,033,473        

Colombia

          2,961,014        

Czech Republic

          1,859,792        

Ecuador

          290,875        

Egypt

          195,482        

El Salvador

          131,563        

Gabon

          192,516        

Ghana

          210,000        

Greece

          195,414        

Hungary

          2,268,020        

Indonesia

          5,811,040        

Iraq

          284,273        

Ivory Coast

          189,161        

Kenya

          204,000        

Malaysia

          4,081,213        

Mexico

          4,782,388        

Nigeria

          206,040        

Pakistan

          403,580        

Peru

          2,644,913        

Philippines

          468,629        

Poland

          3,126,530        

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

36  


      Level 1         Level 2         Level 3    

Investments in Securities (continued)

     

Sovereign Bonds (continued)

     

Romania

  $     $ 1,282,848     $  

Russia

          3,241,797        

Singapore

          646,602        

South Africa

          5,544,008        

Sri Lanka

          201,168        

Thailand

          3,638,563        

Turkey

          1,118,868        

Ukraine

          318,956        

Uruguay

          139,069        

Corporate Bonds

     

Brazil

          306,503        

Indonesia

          222,122        

Jamaica

          166,427        

Mexico

          1,221,550        

Oman

          175,263        

Russia

          2,170,333        

South Africa

          232,885        

Supranational Bank

          505,263        

Tunisia

          196,051        

Affiliated Mutual Funds

    4,215,951              

Other Financial Instruments*

     

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

          (12,378      

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements

          11,962        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 4,215,951     $ 61,769,939     $  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and centrally cleared swap contracts, which are recorded at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument, and OTC swap contracts which are recorded at fair value.

 

Industry Classification:

 

The industry classification of investments and other assets in excess of liabilities shown as a percentage of net assets as of April 30, 2019 were as follows:

 

Sovereign Bonds

    84.6

Affiliated Mutual Funds (0.2% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan)

    6.3  

Investment Companies

    2.9  

Oil & Gas

    1.6  

Telecommunications

    1.3  

Multi-National

    0.8  

Electric

    0.6

Banks

    0.6  
 

 

 

 
    98.7  

Other assets in excess of liabilities

    1.3  
 

 

 

 
    100.0
 

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Effects of Derivative Instruments on the Financial Statements and Primary Underlying Risk Exposure:

 

The Series invested in derivative instruments during the reporting period. The primary types of risk associated with these derivative instruments are foreign exchange contracts risk and interest rate contracts risk. The effect of such derivative instruments on the Series’ financial position and financial performance as reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations is presented in the summary below.

 

Fair values of derivative instruments as of April 30, 2019 as presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

 

    

Asset Derivatives

   

Liability Derivatives

 

Derivatives not accounted
for as hedging instruments,
carried at fair value

  

Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities Location

   Fair
Value
   

Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities Location

   Fair
Value
 
Foreign exchange contracts    Unrealized appreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts    $ 470,364     Unrealized depreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts    $ 482,742  
   Due from/to broker—variation margin      Due from/to broker—variation margin   
Interest rate contracts    swaps      32,664   swaps      20,702
     

 

 

      

 

 

 
      $ 503,028        $ 503,444  
     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

*

Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the schedule of open futures and centrally cleared swap contracts. Only unsettled variation margin receivable (payable) is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

The effects of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 2019 are as follows:

 

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 

Derivatives not accounted
for as hedging instruments,
carried at fair value

  Forward &
Cross
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
    Swaps  

Foreign exchange contracts

  $ 491,804     $  

Interest rate contracts

          (100,607
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 491,804     $ (100,607
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 

Derivatives not accounted
for as hedging instruments,
carried at fair value

  Forward
& Cross
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
    Swaps  

Foreign exchange contracts

  $ (351,280   $  

Interest rate contracts

          103,831  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ (351,280   $ 103,831  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

For the six months ended April 30, 2019, the Series’ average volume of derivative activities is as follows:

 

      Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts—Purchased(1)
       
  $ 38,454,435    
Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts—Sold(1)
    Cross Currency
Exchange
Contracts(2)
    Interest Rate
Swap
Agreements(3)
 
$ 29,322,985     $ 294,647     $ 2,528,459  

 

(1)

Value at Settlement Date.

(2)

Value at Trade Date.

(3)

Notional Amount in USD.

 

Financial Instruments/Transactions—Summary of Offsetting and Netting Arrangements:

 

The Series invested in OTC derivatives and entered into financial instruments/transactions during the reporting period that are either offset in accordance with current requirements or are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements that permit offsetting. The information about offsetting and related netting arrangements for OTC derivatives and financial instruments/transactions, where the legal right to set-off exists, is presented in the summary below.

 

Offsetting of financial instrument/transaction assets and liabilities:

 

Description

  Gross
Market
Value of
Recognized
Assets/
(Liabilities)
    Collateral
Pledged/
(Received)(2)
    Net Amount  

Securities on Loan

  $ 146,387     $ (146,387   $  
 

 

 

     

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund     39  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Offsetting of OTC derivative assets and liabilities:

 

Counterparty

  Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets(1)
    Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities(1)
    Net
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets/
(Liabilities)
    Collateral
Pledged/
(Received)(2)
    Net
Amount
 

Bank of America, N.A.

  $ 15,298     $ (1,550   $ 13,748     $   —     $ 13,748  

Barclays Bank PLC

    39,361       (38,106     1,255             1,255  

BNP Paribas S.A.

    37,803       (47,898     (10,095           (10,095

Citibank, N.A.

    112,327       (208,990     (96,663           (96,663

Deutsche Bank AG

    55,993             55,993             55,993  

Goldman Sachs International

    13,536       (1,845     11,691             11,691  

HSBC Bank USA, N.A.

    2,998       (18,375     (15,377           (15,377

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

    112,281       (120,679     (8,398           (8,398

Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC

    74,809       (30,349     44,460             44,460  

UBS AG

    5,958       (14,950     (8,992           (8,992
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 470,364     $ (482,742   $ (12,378   $     $ (12,378
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Includes unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on swaps and forwards, premiums paid/(received) on swap agreements and market value of purchased and written options, as represented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(2)

Collateral amount disclosed by the Series is limited to the market value of financial instruments/transactions and the Series’ OTC derivative exposure by counterparty.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Assets

        

Investments at value, including securities on loan of $146,387:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $64,282,050)

   $ 61,770,355  

Affiliated investments (cost $4,215,951)

     4,215,951  

Foreign currency, at value (cost $322,185)

     321,810  

Interest receivable

     1,244,317  

Unrealized appreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     470,364  

Receivable for investments sold

     264,452  

Deposit with broker for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives

     170,000  

Receivable for Series shares sold

     158,015  

Tax reclaim receivable

     41,305  

Prepaid expenses

     316  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     68,656,885  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Payable for investments purchased

     999,646  

Unrealized depreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     482,742  

Payable to broker for collateral for securities on loan

     158,461  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     85,253  

Due to broker—variation margin swaps

     40,145  

Management fee payable

     17,196  

Payable for Series shares reacquired

     14,892  

Dividends payable

     11,960  

Distribution fee payable

     1,065  

Affiliated transfer agent fee payable

     830  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     1,812,190  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 66,844,695  
  

 

 

 
          

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Common stock, at par

   $ 115,008  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     75,486,475  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     (8,756,788
  

 

 

 

Net assets, April 30, 2019

   $ 66,844,695  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Class A

        

Net asset value and redemption price per share,
($3,030,445 ÷ 526,016 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 5.76  

Maximum sales charge (4.50% of offering price)

     0.27  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price to public

   $ 6.03  
  

 

 

 

Class C

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,

  

($515,916 ÷ 88,928 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 5.80  
  

 

 

 

Class Z

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,

  

($63,274,150 ÷ 10,881,726 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 5.81  
  

 

 

 

Class R6

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,

  

($24,184 ÷ 4,162 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 5.81  
  

 

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended April 30, 2019

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Interest income (net of $41,921 foreign withholding tax)

   $ 1,987,913  

Affiliated dividend income

     14,856  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     2,002,769  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     251,421  

Distribution fee(a)

     6,522  

Custodian and accounting fees

     74,434  

Audit fee

     32,153  

Registration fees(a)

     31,178  

Shareholders’ reports

     16,517  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses (including affiliated expense of $2,272)(a)

     12,019  

Legal fees and expenses

     8,331  

Directors’ fees

     6,686  

Miscellaneous

     6,910  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     446,171  

Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement(a)

     (163,093
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     283,078  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     1,719,691  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investment transactions

     (1,915,139

Forward and cross currency contract transactions

     491,804  

Swap agreement transactions

     (100,607

Foreign currency transactions

     20,749  
  

 

 

 
     (1,503,193
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments (net of change in foreign capital gains taxes $(10,233))

     4,410,824  

Forward and cross currency contracts

     (351,280

Swap agreements

     103,831  

Foreign currencies

     26,198  
  

 

 

 
     4,189,573  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     2,686,380  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 4,406,071  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)

Class specific expenses and waivers were as follows:

 

    Class A     Class C     Class Z     Class R6  

Distribution fee

    3,806       2,716              

Registration fees

    7,387       7,386       9,019       7,386  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses

    2,825       646       8,519       29  

Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement

    (16,180     (9,080     (130,413     (7,420

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund     43  


Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

    

Six Months

Ended

April 30, 2019

    

Year

Ended

October 31, 2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                 

Operations

     

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 1,719,691      $ 2,978,357  

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

     (1,503,193      (5,671,246

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

     4,189,573        (5,528,151
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     4,406,071        (8,221,040
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions

     

Distributions from distributable earnings

     

Class A

     (87,490       

Class C

     (13,514       

Class Z

     (1,764,209       

Class R6

     (83       
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     (1,865,296       
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Tax return of capital distributions

     

Class A

            (233,404

Class C

            (32,950

Class Z

            (2,899,199

Class R6

            (60
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
            (3,165,613
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Series share transactions (Net of share conversions)

     

Net proceeds from shares sold

     6,285,912        50,204,752  

Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     1,850,640        3,154,838  

Cost of shares reacquired

     (2,517,340      (14,112,150
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Series share transactions

     5,619,212        39,247,440  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease)

     8,159,987        27,860,787  

Net Assets:

                 

Beginning of period

     58,684,708        30,823,921  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 66,844,695      $ 58,684,708  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

 

Prudential World Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company and currently consists of seven series: PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund, PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund, PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund and PGIM QMA International Equity Fund, each of which are diversified funds and PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund, PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund and PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund, each of which are non-diversified funds for purposes of the 1940 Act. These financial statements relate only to the PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund (the “Series”).

 

The investment objective of the Series is total return, through a combination of current income and capital appreciation.

 

1. Accounting Policies

 

The Series follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 Financial Services—Investment Companies. The following accounting policies conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The Series consistently follows such policies in the preparation of its financial statements.

 

Securities Valuation: The Series holds securities and other assets and liabilities that are fair valued at the close of each day (generally, 4:00 PM Eastern time) the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open for trading. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has adopted valuation procedures for security valuation under which fair valuation responsibilities have been delegated to PGIM Investments LLC (“PGIM Investments” or the “Manager”). Pursuant to the Board’s delegation, the Manager has established a Valuation Committee responsible for supervising the fair valuation of portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities. The valuation procedures permit the Series to utilize independent pricing vendor services, quotations from market makers, and alternative valuation methods when market quotations are either not readily available or not deemed representative of fair value. A record of the Valuation Committee’s actions is subject to the Board’s review, approval, and ratification at its next regularly scheduled quarterly meeting.

 

For the fiscal reporting period-end, securities and other assets and liabilities were fair valued at the close of the last U.S. business day. Trading in certain foreign securities may occur when the NYSE is closed (including weekends and holidays). Because such foreign securities trade in markets that are open on weekends and U.S. holidays, the values of some

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund     45  


Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

of the Series’ foreign investments may change on days when investors cannot purchase or redeem Series shares.

 

Various inputs determine how the Series’ investments are valued, all of which are categorized according to the three broad levels (Level 1, 2, or 3) detailed in the Schedule of Investments and referred to herein as the “fair value hierarchy” in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820—Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.

 

Investments in open-end, non-exchange-traded mutual funds are valued at their net asset values as of the close of the NYSE on the date of valuation. These securities are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy since they may be purchased or sold at their net asset values on the date of valuation.

 

Fixed income securities traded in the OTC market are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Such fixed income securities are typically valued using the market approach which generally involves obtaining data from an approved independent third-party vendor source. The Series utilizes the market approach as the primary method to value securities when market prices of identical or comparable instruments are available. The third-party vendors’ valuation techniques used to derive the evaluated bid price are based on evaluating observable inputs, including but not limited to, yield curves, yield spreads, credit ratings, deal terms, tranche level attributes, default rates, cash flows, prepayment speeds, broker/dealer quotations and reported trades. Certain Level 3 securities are also valued using the market approach when obtaining a single broker quote or when utilizing transaction prices for identical securities that have been used in excess of five business days. During the reporting period, there were no changes to report with respect to the valuation approach and/or valuation techniques discussed above.

 

OTC and centrally cleared derivative instruments are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Such derivative instruments are typically valued using the market approach and/or income approach which generally involves obtaining data from an approved independent third-party vendor source. The Series utilizes the market approach when quoted prices in broker-dealer markets are available but also includes consideration of alternative valuation approaches, including the income approach. In the absence of reliable market quotations, the income approach is typically utilized for purposes of valuing OTC derivatives such as interest rate swaps based on a discounted cash flow analysis whereby the value of the instrument is equal to the present value of its future cash inflows or outflows. Such analysis includes projecting future cash flows and determining the discount rate (including the present value factors that affect the discount rate) used to discount the future cash flows. In addition, the third-party vendors’ valuation techniques used to derive the evaluated OTC derivative price is based on evaluating observable inputs, including but not limited to, underlying asset prices, indices, spreads, interest rates and exchange rates.

 

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Certain OTC derivatives may be classified as Level 3 when valued using the market approach by obtaining a single broker quote or when utilizing unobservable inputs in the income approach. During the reporting period, there were no changes to report with respect to the valuation approach and/or valuation techniques discussed above.

 

Securities and other assets that cannot be priced according to the methods described above are valued based on pricing methodologies approved by the Board. In the event that unobservable inputs are used when determining such valuations, the securities will be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

When determining the fair value of securities, some of the factors influencing the valuation include: the nature of any restrictions on disposition of the securities; assessment of the general liquidity of the securities; the issuer’s financial condition and the markets in which it does business; the cost of the investment; the size of the holding and the capitalization of the issuer; the prices of any recent transactions or bids/offers for such securities or any comparable securities; any available analyst media or other reports or information deemed reliable by the Manager regarding the issuer or the markets or industry in which it operates. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a security’s most recent closing price and from the price used by other unaffiliated mutual funds to calculate their net asset values.

 

Illiquid Securities: Pursuant to Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act, the Series has adopted a Board approved Liquidity Risk Management Program (“LRMP”) that requires, among other things, that the Series limit its illiquid investments that are assets to no more than 15% of net assets. Illiquid securities are those that, because of the absence of a readily available market or due to legal or contractual restrictions on resale, may not reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. The Series may find it difficult to sell illiquid securities at the time considered most advantageous by its subadviser and may incur transaction costs that would not be incurred in the sale of securities that were freely marketable.

 

Restricted Securities: Securities acquired in unregistered, private sales from the issuing company or from an affiliate of the issuer are considered restricted as to disposition under federal securities law (“restricted securities”). Such restricted securities are valued pursuant to the valuation procedures noted above. Restricted securities that would otherwise be considered illiquid investments pursuant to the Series’ LRMP because of legal restrictions on resale to the general public may be traded among qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Therefore, these Rule 144A securities, as well as commercial paper that is sold in private placements under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, may be classified higher than “illiquid” under the LRMP (i.e. “moderately liquid” or “less liquid” investments). However, the liquidity of the Series’ investments in restricted securities could be impaired if trading does not develop or declines.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:

 

(i) market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities—at the current rates of exchange;

 

(ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses—at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

 

Although the net assets of the Series are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Series does not generally isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities held at the end of the period. Similarly, the Series does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities sold during the period. Accordingly, holding period realized foreign currency gains (losses) are included in the reported net realized gains (losses) on investment transactions. Notwithstanding the above, the Series does isolate the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates when determining the gain (loss) upon the sale or maturity of foreign currency denominated debt obligations; such amounts are included in net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions.

 

Additionally, net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from the disposition of holdings of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest, dividends and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Series’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains (losses) arise from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities (other than investments) at period end exchange rates.

 

Forward and Cross Currency Contracts: A forward currency contract is a commitment to purchase or sell a foreign currency at a future date at a negotiated forward rate. The Series enters into forward currency contracts, as defined in the prospectus, in order to hedge its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on its foreign portfolio holdings or on specific receivables and payables denominated in a foreign currency and to gain exposure to certain currencies. The contracts are valued daily at current forward exchange rates and any unrealized gain (loss) is included in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward and cross currency contracts. Gain (loss) is realized on the settlement date of the contract equal to the difference between the settlement value of the original and negotiated forward contracts. This gain (loss), if any, is included in net realized gain (loss) on forward

 

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and cross currency contract transactions. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. Forward currency contracts involve risks from currency exchange rate and credit risk in excess of the amounts reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Series’ maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the net value of the cash flows to be received from the counterparty at the end of the contract’s life. A cross currency contract is a forward contract where a specified amount of one foreign currency will be exchanged for a specified amount of another foreign currency.

 

Swap Agreements: The Series entered into certain types of swap agreements detailed in the disclosures below. A swap agreement is an agreement to exchange the return generated by one instrument for the return generated by another instrument. Swap agreements are negotiated in the OTC market and may be executed either directly with a counterparty (“OTC-traded”) or through a central clearing facility, such as a registered exchange. Swap agreements are valued daily at current market value and any change in value is included in the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Centrally cleared swaps pay or receive an amount known as “variation margin”, based on daily changes in the valuation of the swap contract. Any upfront premiums paid and received are shown as swap premiums paid and swap premiums received in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Risk of loss may exceed amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Swap agreements outstanding at period end, if any, are listed on the Schedule of Investments.

 

Interest Rate Swaps: Interest rate swaps represent an agreement between counterparties to exchange cash flows based on the difference between two interest rates, applied to a notional principal amount for a specified period. The Series is subject to interest rate risk exposure in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. The Series used interest rate swaps to maintain its ability to generate steady cash flow by receiving a stream of fixed rate payments or to increase exposure to prevailing market rates by receiving floating rate payments. The Series’ maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted net present value of the cash flows to be received from the counterparty over the contract’s remaining life.

 

Master Netting Arrangements: The Fund, on behalf of the Series, is subject to various Master Agreements, or netting arrangements, with select counterparties. These are agreements which a Subadviser may have negotiated and entered into on behalf of the Series. A master netting arrangement between the Series and the counterparty permits the Series to offset amounts payable by the Series to the same counterparty against amounts to be received; and by the receipt of collateral from the counterparty by the Series to cover the Series’ exposure to the counterparty. However, there is no assurance that such mitigating factors are easily enforceable. In addition to master netting arrangements, the right to set-off exists when all the conditions are met such that each of the parties owes the other determinable amounts, the reporting party has the right to set-off the amount owed with the amount owed by the other party, the reporting party intends to set-off and the right of set-off

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

is enforceable by law. During the reporting period, there was no intention to settle on a net basis and all amounts are presented on a gross basis on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

The Fund, on behalf of the Series, is a party to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) Master Agreements with certain counterparties that govern OTC derivative and foreign exchange contracts entered into from time to time. The Master Agreements may contain provisions regarding, among other things, the parties’ general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral requirements, events of default and early termination. With respect to certain counterparties, in accordance with the terms of the Master Agreements, collateral posted to the Series is held in a segregated account by the Series’ custodian and with respect to those amounts which can be sold or re-pledged, is presented in the Schedule of Investments. Collateral pledged by the Series is segregated by the Series’ custodian and identified in the Schedule of Investments. Collateral can be in the form of cash or debt securities issued by the U.S. Government or related agencies or other securities as agreed to by the Series and the applicable counterparty. Collateral requirements are determined based on the Series’ net position with each counterparty. Termination events applicable to the Series may occur upon a decline in the Series’ net assets below a specified threshold over a certain period of time. Termination events applicable to counterparties may occur upon a decline in the counterparty’s long-term and short-term credit ratings below a specified level. In each case, upon occurrence, the other party may elect to terminate early and cause settlement of all derivative and foreign exchange contracts outstanding, including the payment of any losses and costs resulting from such early termination, as reasonably determined by the terminating party. Any decision by one or more of the Series’ counterparties to elect early termination could impact the Series’ future derivative activity.

 

In addition to each instrument’s primary underlying risk exposure (e.g. interest rate, credit, equity or foreign exchange, etc.), swap agreements involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, market and documentation risk. Such risks involve the possibility that no liquid market for these agreements will exist, the counterparty to the agreement may default on its obligation to perform or disagree on the contractual terms of the agreement, and changes in net interest rates will be unfavorable. In connection with these agreements, securities in the portfolio may be identified or received as collateral from the counterparty in accordance with the terms of the respective swap agreements to provide or receive assets of value and to serve as recourse in the event of default or bankruptcy/insolvency of either party. Such OTC derivative agreements include conditions which, when materialized, give the counterparty the right to cause an early termination of the transactions under those agreements. Any election by the counterparty for early termination of the contract(s) may impact the amounts reported on financial statements.

 

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As of April 30, 2019, the Series has not met conditions under such agreements which give the counterparty the right to call for an early termination.

 

Forward currency contracts, forward rate agreements, written options, short sales, swaps and financial futures contracts involve elements of both market and credit risk in excess of the amounts reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks may be mitigated by engaging in master netting arrangements.

 

Securities Lending: The Series lends its portfolio securities to banks and broker-dealers. The loans are secured by collateral at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. Collateral pledged by each borrower is invested in an affiliated money market fund and is marked to market daily, based on the previous day’s market value, such that the value of the collateral exceeds the value of the loaned securities. In the event of significant appreciation in value of securities on loan on the last business day of the reporting period, the financial statements may reflect a collateral value that is less than the market value of the loaned securities. Such shortfall is remedied as described above. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Series. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the Series securities identical to the loaned securities. Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, the Series has the right to repurchase the securities in the open market using the collateral.

 

The Series recognizes income, net of any rebate and securities lending agent fees, for lending its securities in the form of fees or interest on the investment of any cash received as collateral. The borrower receives all interest and dividends from the securities loaned and such payments are passed back to the lender in amounts equivalent thereto. The Series also continues to recognize any unrealized gain (loss) in the market price of the securities loaned and on the change in the value of the collateral invested that may occur during the term of the loan. In addition, realized gain (loss) is recognized on changes in the value of the collateral invested upon liquidation of the collateral. Net earnings from securities lending are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Income from securities lending, net”.

 

Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from investment and currency transactions are calculated on the specific identification method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, or for certain foreign securities, when the Series becomes aware of such dividends. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, as required, is recorded on the accrual basis. Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis, which may require the use of certain estimates by management that may differ from actual. Net investment income or loss (other than class specific expenses and waivers, which are allocated as noted below) and unrealized and realized gains (losses) are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of adjusted net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Class specific expenses and waivers, where applicable, are charged to the respective share classes. Class specific expenses include

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

distribution fees and distribution fee waivers, shareholder servicing fees, transfer agent’s fees and expenses, registration fees and fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, as applicable.

 

Taxes: It is the Series’ policy to continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable net investment income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, interest and capital gains, if any, are recorded, net of reclaimable amounts, at the time the related income is earned.

 

Dividends and Distributions: The Series expects to declare dividends of its net investment income daily and pay such dividends monthly. Distributions of net realized capital and currency gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually. Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles, are recorded on the ex-date. Permanent book/tax differences relating to income and gain (loss) are reclassified between total distributable earnings (loss) and paid-in capital in excess of par, as appropriate.

 

Estimates: The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

2. Agreements

 

The Fund, on behalf of the Series, has a management agreement with PGIM Investments. Pursuant to this agreement, PGIM Investments has responsibility for all investment advisory services and supervises the subadviser’s performance of such services. In addition, under the management agreement, PGIM Investments provides all of the administrative functions necessary for the organization, operation and management of the Series. PGIM Investments administers the corporate affairs of the Series and, in connection therewith, furnishes the Series with office facilities, together with those ordinary clerical and bookkeeping services which are not being furnished by the Series’ custodian and the Series’ transfer agent. PGIM Investments is also responsible for the staffing and management of dedicated groups of legal, marketing, compliance and related personnel necessary for the operation of the Series. The legal, marketing, compliance and related personnel are also responsible for the management and oversight of the various service providers to the Series, including, but not limited to, the custodian, transfer agent, and accounting agent.

 

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PGIM Investments has entered into a subadvisory agreement with PGIM, Inc., which provides subadvisory services to the Series through its PGIM Fixed Income unit. The subadvisory agreement provides that PGIM, Inc. will furnish investment advisory services in connection with the management of the Series. In connection therewith, PGIM, Inc. is obligated to keep certain books and records of the Series. PGIM Investments pays for the services of PGIM, Inc., the cost of compensation of officers of the Series, occupancy and certain clerical and bookkeeping costs of the Series. The Series bears all other costs and expenses.

 

The management fee paid to the Manager is accrued daily and payable monthly at an annual rate of 0.80% of the Series’ average daily net assets up to and including $1 billion; 0.78% on the next $2 billion of average daily net assets; 0.76% on the next $2 billion of average daily net assets; 0.75% on the next $5 billion of average daily net assets; and 0.74% on average daily net assets exceeding $10 billion. The effective management fee rate before any waivers and/or expense reimbursements was 0.80% for the six months ended April 30, 2019.

 

The Manager has contractually agreed, through February 29, 2020, to limit total annual perating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements to 1.13% of average daily net assets for Class A shares, 1.88% of average daily net assets for Class C shares, 0.88% of average daily net assets for Class Z shares, and 0.88% of average daily net assets for Class R6 shares. This contractual waiver excludes interest, brokerage, taxes (such as income and foreign withholding taxes, stamp duty and deferred tax expenses), acquired fund fees and expenses, extraordinary expenses, and certain other Fund expenses such as dividend and interest expense and broker charges on short sales.

 

Where applicable, the Manager agrees to waive management fees or shared operating expenses on any share class to the same extent that it waives similar expenses on any other share class and, in addition, total annual fund operating expenses for Class R6 shares will not exceed total annual operating expenses for Class Z shares. Fees and/or expenses waived and/or reimbursed by PGIM Investments may be recouped by PGIM Investments within the same fiscal year during which such waiver/reimbursement is made if such recoupment can be realized without exceeding the expense limit in effect at the time of the recoupment for that fiscal year.

 

The Fund, on behalf of the Series, has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS”), which acts as the distributor of the Class A, Class C, Class Z and Class R6 shares of the Series. The Series compensates PIMS for distributing and servicing the Series’ Class A and Class C shares, pursuant to the plans of distribution (the “Distribution Plans”), regardless of expenses actually incurred by PIMS. The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable monthly. No distribution or service fees are paid to PIMS as distributor of the Class Z or Class R6 shares of the Series.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

Pursuant to the Distribution Plans, the Series compensates PIMS for distribution related activities at an annual rate of up to 0.25% and 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A and Class C shares, respectively.

 

For the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, PIMS received $5,603 in front-end sales charges resulting from sales of Class A shares. Additionally, for the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, PIMS did not receive any contingent deferred sales charges imposed upon redemptions by certain Class A and Class C shareholders, respectively. From these fees, PIMS paid such sales charges to broker-dealers, who in turn paid commissions to salespersons and incurred other distribution costs.

 

PGIM Investments, PGIM, Inc. and PIMS are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential”).

 

3. Other Transactions with Affiliates

 

Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (“PMFS”), an affiliate of PGIM Investments and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential, serves as the Series’ transfer agent. Transfer agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates, where applicable.

 

The Series may enter into certain securities purchase or sale transactions under Board approved Rule 17a-7 procedures. Rule 17a-7 is an exemptive rule under the 1940 Act, that subject to certain conditions, permits purchase and sale transactions among affiliated investment companies, or between an investment company and a person that is affiliated solely by reason of having a common (or affiliated) investment adviser, common directors, and/or common officers. Pursuant to the Rule 17a-7 procedures and consistent with guidance issued by the SEC, the Series’ Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) prepares a quarterly summary of all such transactions for submission to the Board, together with the CCO’s written representation that all such 17a-7 transactions were effected in accordance with the Series’ Rule 17a-7 procedures. Any 17a-7 transactions for the reporting period are disclosed in the “Portfolio Securities” note, below.

 

The Series may invest its overnight sweep cash in the PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund (the “Core Fund”), and its securities lending cash collateral in the PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (the “Money Market Fund”), each a series of Prudential Investment Portfolios 2, registered under the 1940 Act and managed by PGIM Investments. Through the Series’ investments in the mentioned underlying funds, PGIM Investments and/or its affiliates are paid fees or reimbursed for providing their services. Earnings from the Core Fund and Money Market Fund are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Affiliated dividend income” and “Income from securities lending, net”, respectively.

 

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4. Portfolio Securities

 

The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government securities) for the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, were $19,728,695 and $16,015,576, respectively.

 

A summary of the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of shares of affiliated investments for the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, is presented as follows:

 

Value,
Beginning
of Period
    Cost of
Purchases
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Change in
Unrealized
Gain

(Loss)
    Realized
Gain
(Loss)
    Value,
End of
Period
    Shares,
End of
Period
    Income  
 

PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund*

       
$ 1,473,311     $ 12,201,155     $ 9,616,987     $     $     $ 4,057,479       4,057,479     $ 14,856  
 

PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund*

       
        158,472                         158,472       158,424        

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 
$ 1,473,311     $ 12,359,627     $ 9,616,987     $     $     $ 4,215,951       $ 14,856  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

*

The Fund did not have any capital gain distributions during the reporting period.

 

For the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, no 17a-7 transactions were entered into by the Series.

 

5. Tax Information

 

The United States federal income tax basis of the Series’ investments and the net unrealized depreciation as of April 30, 2019 were as follows:

 

Tax Basis

   $ 68,955,892  
  

 

 

 

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

     839,186  

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

     (3,809,188
  

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Depreciation

   $ (2,970,002
  

 

 

 

 

The book basis may differ from tax basis due to certain tax-related adjustments.

 

For federal income tax purposes, the Series had a capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2018 of approximately $3,708,000 which can be carried forward for an unlimited period. No capital gains distributions are expected to be paid to shareholders until net gains have been realized in excess of such losses.

 

The Manager has analyzed the Series’ tax positions taken on federal, state and local income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Series’ financial statements for the current reporting period. The Series’ federal, state and local income and federal excise tax returns for tax years for which the applicable statutes of limitations have not expired are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state departments of revenue.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

6. Capital and Ownership

 

The Series offers Class A, Class C, Class Z and Class R6 shares. Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.50%. Investors who purchase $1 million or more of Class A shares and sell these shares within 12 months of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1%, although they are not subject to an initial sales charge. The Class A CDSC is waived for certain retirement and/or benefit plans. A special exchange privilege is also available for shareholders who qualified to purchase Class A shares at net asset value. Class C shares are sold with a CDSC of 1% on sales made within 12 months of purchase. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a monthly basis approximately 10 years after purchase. Class Z and Class R6 shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charge and are available exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.

 

Under certain circumstances, an exchange may be made from specified share classes of the Series to one or more other share classes of the Series as presented in the table of transactions in shares of common stock.

 

The Fund is authorized to issue 5.075 billion shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.01 per share, which is divided into five series. There are 550 million shares authorized for the Series, divided into five classes, designated Class A, Class C, Class Z, Class R6 and Class T common stock, each of which consists of 10 million, 50 million, 250 million, 50 million and 190 million authorized shares, respectively. The Series currently does not have any Class T shares outstanding.

 

As of April 30, 2019, Prudential, through its affiliated entities, including affiliated funds (if applicable), owned 3,388,309 Class Z shares and 166 Class R6 shares of the Series. At reporting period end, three shareholders of record, each holding greater than 5% of the Series, held 86% of the Series’ outstanding shares.

 

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Transactions in shares of common stock were as follows:    

 

Class A

     Shares      Amount  

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       36,013      $ 207,048  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       14,629        84,583  

Shares reacquired

       (100,534      (573,082
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (49,892      (281,451

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       5,697        33,441  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (44,195    $ (248,010
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       378,543      $ 2,469,000  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       36,334        224,308  

Shares reacquired

       (313,047      (1,809,468
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       101,830        883,840  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       711        4,557  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (14,303      (89,959
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       88,238      $ 798,438  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class C

               

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       8,190      $ 48,311  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       2,301        13,409  

Shares reacquired

       (12,695      (73,885
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (2,204      (12,165

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (5,658      (33,441
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (7,862    $ (45,606
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       13,391      $ 87,611  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       5,177        32,470  

Shares reacquired

       (32,864      (202,443
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (14,296    $ (82,362
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class Z

               

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       1,028,921      $ 6,006,990  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       300,066        1,752,566  

Shares reacquired

       (321,543      (1,870,373
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       1,007,444      $ 5,889,183  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       7,175,606      $ 47,648,141  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       470,660        2,898,000  

Shares reacquired

       (1,956,209      (12,100,239
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       5,690,057        38,445,902  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       14,151        89,959  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (704      (4,557
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       5,703,504      $ 38,531,304  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

Class R6

     Shares        Amount  

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

         

Shares sold

       3,987        $ 23,563  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       14          82  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       4,001        $ 23,645  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

         

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       10        $ 60  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       10        $ 60  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

7. Borrowings

 

The Fund, on behalf of the Series, along with other affiliated registered investment companies (the “Funds”), is a party to a Syndicated Credit Agreement (“SCA”) with a group of banks. The purpose of the SCA is to provide an alternative source of temporary funding for capital share redemptions. The SCA provides for a commitment of $900 million for the period October 4, 2018 through October 3, 2019. The Funds pay an annualized commitment fee of 0.15% of the unused portion of the SCA. The Series’ portion of the commitment fee for the unused amount, allocated based upon a method approved by the Board, is accrued daily and paid quarterly. The interest on borrowings under the SCA is paid monthly and at a per annum interest rate based upon a contractual spread plus the higher of (1) the effective federal funds rate, (2) the 1-month LIBOR rate or (3) zero percent.

 

Certain affiliated registered investment companies that are parties to the SCA include portfolios that are subject to a predetermined mathematical formula used to manage certain benefit guarantees offered under variable annuity contracts. The formula may result in large scale asset flows into and out of these portfolios. Consequently, these portfolios may be more likely to utilize the SCA for purposes of funding redemptions. It may be possible for those portfolios to fully exhaust the committed amount of the SCA, thereby requiring the Manager to allocate available funding per a Board-approved methodology designed to treat the Funds in the SCA equitably.

 

The Series did not utilize the SCA during the reporting period ended April 30, 2019.

 

8. Risks of Investing in the Series

 

The Series’ risks include, but are not limited to, some or all of the risks discussed below:

 

Bond Obligations Risk: The Series’ holdings, share price, yield and total return may fluctuate in response to bond market movements. The value of bonds may decline for issuer-related reasons, including management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer’s goods and services. Certain types of fixed-income obligations also may be subject to “call and redemption risk,” which is the risk that the issuer may call a bond held

 

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by the Series for redemption before it matures and the Series may not be able to reinvest at the same level and therefore would earn less income.

 

Derivatives Risk: Derivatives involve special risks and costs and may result in losses to the Series. The successful use of derivatives requires sophisticated management, and, to the extent that derivatives are used, the Series will depend on the subadviser’s ability to analyze and manage derivative transactions. The prices of derivatives may move in unexpected ways, especially in abnormal market conditions. Some derivatives are “leveraged” and therefore may magnify or otherwise increase investment losses to the Series. Other risks arise from the potential inability to terminate or sell derivatives positions. A liquid secondary market may not always exist for the Series’ derivatives positions. In fact, many OTC derivative instruments will not have liquidity beyond the counterparty to the instrument. OTC derivative instruments also involve the risk that the other party will not meet its obligations to the Series.

 

Emerging Markets Risk: The risks of foreign investments are greater for investments in or exposed to emerging markets. Emerging market countries typically have economic and political systems that are less fully developed, and can be expected to be less stable, than those of more developed countries. For example, the economies of such countries can be subject to rapid and unpredictable rates of inflation or deflation. Low trading volumes may result in a lack of liquidity and price volatility.

 

Interest Rate Risk: The value of an investment may go down when interest rates rise. A rise in rates tends to have a greater impact on the prices of longer term or duration securities. When interest rates fall, the issuers of debt obligations may prepay principal more quickly than expected, and the Series may be required to reinvest the proceeds at a lower interest rate. This is referred to as “prepayment risk.” When interest rates rise, debt obligations may be repaid more slowly than expected, and the value of the Series’ holdings may fall sharply. This is referred to as “extension risk. The Series may face a heightened level of interest rate risk as a result of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board’s policies. The Series’ investments may lose value if short-term or long-term interest rates rise sharply or in a manner not anticipated by the subadviser.

 

Liquidity Risk: The Series may invest in instruments that trade in lower volumes and are less liquid than other investments. Liquidity risk exists when particular investments made by the Series are difficult to purchase or sell. Liquidity risk includes the risk that the Series may make investments that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Investments that are illiquid or that trade in lower volumes may be more difficult to value. If the Series is forced to sell these investments to pay redemption proceeds or for other reasons, the Series may lose money. In addition, when there is no willing buyer and investments may not reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment, the Series may incur higher transaction costs when executing trade orders of a given size. The reduction in dealer market-making capacity in the fixed-income markets that has occurred in recent years also

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

has the potential to reduce liquidity. An inability to sell a portfolio position can adversely affect the Series’ value or prevent the Series from being able to take advantage of other investment opportunities.

 

Market and Credit Risk: Securities markets may be volatile and the market prices of the Series’ securities may decline. Securities fluctuate in price based on changes in an issuer’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the securities owned by the Series fall, the value of an investment in the Series will decline. Additionally, the Series may also be exposed to credit risk in the event that an issuer or guarantor fails to perform or that an institution or entity with which the Series has unsettled or open transactions defaults.

 

Non-diversification Risk: A non-diversified Series may invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of a single company or industry than a diversified fund. Investing in a non-diversified fund involves greater risk than investing in a diversified fund because a loss resulting from the decline in value of any one security may represent a greater portion of the total assets of a non-diversified fund.

 

9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Reporting Updates

 

In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2018-13, which changes certain fair value measurement disclosure requirements. The new ASU, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, and the Series’ policy for the timing of transfers between levels. The amendments are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Manager has evaluated the implications of certain provisions of the ASU and has determined to early adopt aspects related to the removal and modification of certain fair value measurement disclosures under the ASU effective immediately. At this time, the Manager is evaluating the implications of certain other provisions of the ASU related to new disclosure requirements and any impact on the financial statement disclosures has not yet been determined.

 

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Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

Class A Shares                                                 
    

Six Months
Ended
April 30,

2019

           Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  
Per Share Operating Performance(a):                                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $5.52               $6.40       $6.44       $6.24       $7.92       $8.67  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.15               0.33       0.35       0.33       0.37       0.49  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     0.25               (0.86     (0.02     0.23       (1.64     (0.71
Total from investment operations     0.40               (0.53     0.33       0.56       (1.27     (0.22
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                                        
Dividends from net investment income*     (0.16             -       (0.15     - (b)      (0.06     (0.07
Tax return of capital distributions     -               (0.35     (0.22     (0.36     (0.35     (0.46
Total dividends and distributions     (0.16             (0.35     (0.37     (0.36     (0.41     (0.53
Net asset value, end of period     $5.76               $5.52       $6.40       $6.44       $6.24       $7.92  
Total Return(c):     7.35%               (8.68)%       5.36%       9.29%       (16.41)%       (2.47)%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:              
Net assets, end of period (000)     $3,030               $3,146       $3,085       $3,990       $3,208       $5,991  
Average net assets (000)     $3,070               $4,105       $3,639       $3,343       $4,341       $6,701  
Ratios to average net assets(d)(e):                                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.13% (f)              1.13%       1.13%       1.28%       1.30% (g)      1.30%  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     2.19% (f)              2.16%       2.15%       2.33%       2.39% (g)      2.13%  
Net investment income (loss)     5.33% (f)              5.34%       5.42%       5.20%       5.32% (g)      5.99%  
Portfolio turnover rate(h)     27%               113%       186%       196%       101%       110%  

 

*

Dividends from net investment income may include other items that are ordinary income for tax purposes.

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Less than $0.005 per share.

(c)

Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Effective November 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(e)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(f)

Annualized.

(g)

Effective March 9, 2015, the contractual distribution and service (12b-1) fees were reduced from 0.30% to 0.25% of the average daily net assets and the 0.05% contractual 12b-1 fee waiver was terminated.

(h)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class C Shares                                                 
    

Six Months
Ended
April 30,

2019

           Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  
Per Share Operating Performance(a):                                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $5.56               $6.46       $6.49       $6.28       $7.97       $8.72  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.13               0.29       0.30       0.28       0.32       0.43  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     0.25               (0.88     (0.01     0.25       (1.65     (0.71
Total from investment operations     0.38               (0.59     0.29       0.53       (1.33     (0.28
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                                        
Dividends from net investment income*     (0.14             -       (0.13     - (b)      (0.01     (0.01
Tax return of capital distributions     -               (0.31     (0.19     (0.32     (0.35     (0.46
Total dividends and distributions     (0.14             (0.31     (0.32     (0.32     (0.36     (0.47
Net asset value, end of period     $5.80               $5.56       $6.46       $6.49       $6.28       $7.97  
Total Return(c):     6.90%               (9.61)%       4.66%       8.61%       (17.00)%       (3.21)%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:              
Net assets, end of period (000)     $516               $538       $718       $787       $701       $927  
Average net assets (000)     $548               $672       $649       $721       $789       $1,207  
Ratios to average net assets(d)(e):                                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.88% (f)              1.88%       1.88%       2.03%       2.05%       2.05%  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     5.22% (f)              4.89%       2.88%       3.07%       3.11%       2.82%  
Net investment income (loss)     4.51% (f)              4.56%       4.63%       4.40%       4.52%       5.17%  
Portfolio turnover rate(g)     27%               113%       186%       196%       101%       110%  

 

*

Dividends from net investment income may include other items that are ordinary income for tax purposes.

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Less than $0.005 per share.

(c)

Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Effective November 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(e)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(f)

Annualized.

(g)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class Z Shares                                                 
    

Six Months
Ended
April 30,

2019

           Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  
Per Share Operating Performance(a):                                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $5.57               $6.48       $6.50       $6.31       $7.98       $8.72  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.16               0.34       0.36       0.34       0.38       0.51  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     0.25               (0.88     0.01       0.23       (1.62     (0.70
Total from investment operations     0.41               (0.54     0.37       0.57       (1.24     (0.19
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                                        
Dividends from net investment income*     (0.17             -       (0.16     - (b)      (0.08     (0.09
Tax return of capital distributions     -               (0.37     (0.23     (0.38     (0.35     (0.46
Total dividends and distributions     (0.17             (0.37     (0.39     (0.38     (0.43     (0.55
Net asset value, end of period     $5.81               $5.57       $6.48       $6.50       $6.31       $7.98  
Total Return(c):     7.60%               (8.83)%       5.85%       9.31%       (15.90)%       (2.12)%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:              
Net assets, end of period (000)     $63,274               $55,000       $27,020       $27,462       $24,821       $28,578  
Average net assets (000)     $59,754               $49,644       $26,437       $25,994       $25,969       $30,288  
Ratios to average net assets(d)(e):                                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.88% (f)              0.88%       0.88%       1.03%       1.05%       1.05%  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.32% (f)              1.41%       1.88%       2.06%       2.11%       1.82%  
Net investment income (loss)     5.49% (f)              5.50%       5.58%       5.36%       5.50%       6.14%  
Portfolio turnover rate(g)     27%               113%       186%       196%       101%       110%  

 

*

Dividends from net investment income may include other items that are ordinary income for tax purposes.

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Less than $0.005 per share.

(c)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Effective November 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(e)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(f)

Annualized.

(g)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

 

Class R6 Shares                                                 
    

Six Months
Ended
April 30,

2019

           Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  
Per Share Operating Performance(a):                                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $5.56               $6.47       $6.50       $6.30       $7.98       $8.71  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.15               0.36       0.37       0.35       0.39       0.51  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     0.27               (0.89     - (b)      0.23       (1.63     (0.69
Total from investment operations     0.42               (0.53     0.37       0.58       (1.24     (0.18
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                                        
Dividends from net investment income*     (0.17             -       (0.16     - (b)      (0.09     (0.09
Tax return of capital distributions     -               (0.38     (0.24     (0.38     (0.35     (0.46
Total dividends and distributions     (0.17             (0.38     (0.40     (0.38     (0.44     (0.55
Net asset value, end of period     $5.81               $5.56       $6.47       $6.50       $6.30       $7.98  
Total Return(c):     7.51%               (8.63)%       5.82%       9.55%       (15.94)%       (1.97)%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:              
Net assets, end of period (000)     $24               $1       $1       $1       $1       $1  
Average net assets (000)     $3               $1       $1       $1       $1       $1  
Ratios to average net assets(d)(e):                                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.88% (f)              0.88%       0.88%       1.03%       1.05%       1.05%  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     520.39% (f)              1,595.87%       1.83%       2.06%       2.01%       1.69%  
Net investment income (loss)     5.10% (f)              5.73%       5.73%       5.47%       5.60%       6.17%  
Portfolio turnover rate(g)     27%               113%       186%       196%       101%       110%  

 

*

Dividends from net investment income may include other items that are ordinary income for tax purposes.

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Less than $0.005 per share.

(c)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Effective November 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(e)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(f)

Annualized.

(g)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PROXY VOTING
The Board of Directors of the Fund has delegated to the Fund’s subadviser the responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to the Fund. A description of these proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling
(800) 225-1852. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the Fund’s website and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website.

 

DIRECTORS
Ellen S. Alberding  Kevin J. Bannon Scott E. Benjamin  Linda W. Bynoe Barry H. Evans  Keith F. Hartstein  Laurie Simon Hodrick Michael S. Hyland  Stuart S. Parker  Brian K. Reid  Grace C. Torres

 

OFFICERS
Stuart S. Parker, President Scott E. Benjamin, Vice President Christian J. Kelly, Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer Raymond A. O’Hara, Chief Legal Officer Chad A. Earnst, Chief Compliance Officer Dino Capasso, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer  Andrew R. French, Secretary Jonathan D. Shain, Assistant Secretary Claudia DiGiacomo, Assistant Secretary Diana N. Huffman, Assistant Secretary Peter Parrella, Assistant Treasurer Lana Lomuti, Assistant Treasurer Linda McMullin, Assistant Treasurer Kelly A. Coyne, Assistant Treasurer Charles H. Smith, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer

 

MANAGER   PGIM Investments LLC   655 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102

 

SUBADVISER   PGIM Fixed Income   655 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102

 

DISTRIBUTOR   Prudential Investment
Management Services LLC
  655 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102

 

CUSTODIAN   The Bank of New York Mellon   240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286

 

TRANSFER AGENT   Prudential Mutual Fund
Services LLC
  PO Box 9658
Providence, RI 02940

 

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
  KPMG LLP  

345 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10154

 

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AVAILABILITY OF PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings are available on the Commission’s website at sec.gov. Form N-PORT is filed with the Commission quarterly, and each Fund’s full portfolio holdings as of the first and third fiscal quarter-ends will be made publicly available 60 days after the end of each quarter.

 

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PGIM EMERGING MARKETS DEBT LOCAL CURRENCY FUND

 

SHARE CLASS   A   C   Z   R6
NASDAQ   EMDAX   EMDCX   EMDZX   EMDQX
CUSIP   743969750   743969743   743969727   743969735

 

 

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PGIM JENNISON EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY OPPORTUNITIES FUND

 

 

SEMIANNUAL REPORT

APRIL 30, 2019

 

COMING SOON: PAPERLESS SHAREHOLDER REPORTS

 

Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (pgiminvestments.com), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

 

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically anytime by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, if you are a direct investor, by calling 1-800-225-1852 or by sending an email request to PGIM Investments at shareholderreports@pgim.com.

 

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Objective: Long-term growth of capital

 

 

 

This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

 

The information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings is for the period covered by this report and is subject to change thereafter.

 

The accompanying financial statements as of April 30, 2019 were not audited and, accordingly, no auditor’s opinion is expressed on them.

 

Mutual funds are distributed by Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, member SIPC. Jennison Associates LLC is a registered investment adviser. Both are Prudential Financial companies. © 2019 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. Jennison Associates, Jennison, PGIM, and the PGIM logo are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.

 

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Table of Contents

 

Letter from the President

     5  

Your Fund’s Performance

     6  

Fees and Expenses

     8  

Holdings and Financial Statements

     11  

 

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Letter from the President

 

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Dear Shareholder:

 

We hope you find the semiannual report for PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund informative and useful. The report covers performance for the six-month period ended April 30, 2019.

 

Regarding your investments with PGIM, we believe it is important to maintain a diversified portfolio of funds consistent with your tolerance for

risk, time horizon, and financial goals.

 

Your financial advisor can help you create a diversified investment plan that may include funds covering all the basic asset classes and that reflects your personal investor profile and risk tolerance. However, diversification and asset allocation strategies do not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.

 

At PGIM Investments, we consider it a great privilege and responsibility to help investors participate in opportunities across global markets while meeting their toughest investment challenges. PGIM is a top-10 global investment manager with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. This investment expertise allows us to deliver actively managed funds and strategies to meet the needs of investors around the globe.

 

Thank you for choosing our family of funds.

 

Sincerely,

 

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Stuart S. Parker, President

PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund

June 14, 2019

 

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Your Fund’s Performance (unaudited)

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgiminvestments.com or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

    Total Returns as of 4/30/19
(without sales charges)
  Average Annual Total Returns as of 4/30/19
(with sales charges)
    Six Months* (%)   One Year (%)   Since Inception (%)
Class A   20.04   –10.26   1.82 (9/16/14)
Class C   19.59     –6.71   2.30 (9/16/14)
Class Z   20.27     –4.83   3.32 (9/16/14)
Class R6   20.27     –4.83   3.33 (9/16/14)
MSCI Emerging Markets Index      
  13.76     –5.04   3.85               
Lipper Emerging Markets Funds Average
    13.57     –5.59   2.62               

 

Source: PGIM Investments LLC and Lipper Inc.

*Not annualized

Since Inception returns are provided since the Fund has less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index and the Lipper Average are measured from the closest month-end to the Fund’s inception date.

 

The returns in the tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the redemption of Fund shares. The average annual total returns take into account applicable sales charges, which are described for each share class in the table below.

 

         
     Class A   Class C   Class Z   Class R6
Maximum initial sales charge   5.50% of the public offering price   None   None   None
Contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or net asset value at redemption)   1.00% on sales of $1 million or more made within 12 months of purchase   1.00% on sales made within 12 months of purchase   None   None
Annual distribution and service (12b-1) fees (shown as a percentage of average daily net assets)   0.30% (0.25% currently)   1.00%   None   None

 

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Benchmark Definitions

 

MSCI Emerging Markets Index—The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is an unmanaged free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index consists of the following 24 emerging market country indexes: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.

 

Lipper Emerging Markets Funds Average—The Lipper Emerging Markets Funds Average (Lipper Average) includes funds that seek long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 65% of total assets in emerging market equity securities, where “emerging market” is defined by a country’s GNP per capita or other economic measures.

 

Investors cannot invest directly in an index or average. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of sales charges, operating expenses of a mutual fund, or taxes. Returns for the Lipper Average reflect the deduction of operating expenses of a mutual fund, but not sales charges or taxes.

 

Presentation of Fund Holdings

 

Five Largest Holdings expressed as a
percentage of net assets as of 04/30/19 (%)
 
Tencent Holdings Ltd., Interactive Media & Services     8.3  
MercadoLibre, Inc., Internet & Direct Marketing Retail     7.9  
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Internet & Direct Marketing Retail     7.7  

Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd.

(Class A Stock), Beverages

    6.2  
Wuxi Biologics Cayman, Inc., Life Sciences Tools & Services     3.7  

 

Holdings reflect only long-term investments and are subject to change.

 

Five Largest Industries expressed as a
percentage of net assets as of 04/30/19 (%)
 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail     23.4  
Interactive Media & Services     9.4  
Beverages     7.6  
Food & Staples Retailing     5.7  
Banks     5.4  

 

Industry weightings reflect only long-term investments and are subject to change.

 

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Fees and Expenses (unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemptions, as applicable, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution, and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses, as applicable. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 held through the six-month period ended April 30, 2019. The example is for illustrative purposes only; you should consult the Prospectus for information on initial and subsequent minimum investment requirements.

 

Actual Expenses

The first line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information on 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 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number on the first line under the heading “Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line for each share class in the table on the following page 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.

 

The Fund’s transfer agent may charge additional fees to holders of certain accounts that are not included in the expenses shown in the table on the following page. These fees apply to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and Section 403(b) accounts. As of the close of the six-month period covered by the table, IRA fees included an annual maintenance fee of $15 per account (subject to a maximum annual maintenance fee of $25 for all accounts held by the same shareholder). Section 403(b) accounts are charged an annual $25 fiduciary maintenance fee. Some of the fees may vary in amount, or may be waived, based on your total account balance or the number of PGIM funds, including the Fund, that you own. You should consider the additional fees that were charged to your Fund account over the six-month period when you estimate the total ongoing expenses paid over the period

 

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and the impact of these fees on your ending account value, as these additional expenses are not reflected in the information provided in the expense table. Additional fees have the effect of reducing investment returns.

 

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 sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line for each share class in 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 were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

       
PGIM
Jennison Emerging
Markets Equity
Opportunities  Fund
  Beginning Account
Value
November 1, 2018
   

Ending Account
Value

April 30, 2019

    Annualized
Expense Ratio
Based on the
Six-Month Period
    Expenses Paid
During  the
Six-Month Period*
 
Class A   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,206.70       1.45   $ 7.93  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,017.60       1.45   $ 7.25  
Class C   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,202.40       2.20   $ 12.01  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,013.88       2.20   $ 10.99  
Class Z   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,208.90       1.20   $ 6.57  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.84       1.20   $ 6.01  
Class R6   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,208.90       1.20   $ 6.57  
    Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.84       1.20   $ 6.01  

 

* Fund expenses (net of fee waivers or subsidies, if any) for each share class are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each share class (provided in the table), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the 181 days in the six-month period ended April 30, 2019, and divided by the 365 days in the Fund’s fiscal year ending October 31, 2019 (to reflect the six-month period). Expenses presented in the table include the expenses of any underlying portfolios in which the Fund may invest.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Description    Shares      Value  

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS    93.9%

     

COMMON STOCKS

     

Argentina    7.9%

                 

MercadoLibre, Inc.*

     3,008      $ 1,456,293  

Brazil    5.1%

                 

Lojas Renner SA

     34,337        405,623  

Pagseguro Digital Ltd. (Class A Stock)*

     12,367        322,284  

Raia Drogasil SA

     11,756        205,582  
     

 

 

 
        933,489  

Chile    1.6%

                 

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA, ADR(a)

     8,367        298,200  

China    39.8%

                 

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ADR*

     7,625        1,414,971  

Baidu, Inc., ADR*

     1,210        201,138  

CStone Pharmaceuticals, 144A*

     53,383        93,019  

Ctrip.com International Ltd., ADR*

     6,828        300,773  

Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co. Ltd. (Class A Stock)

     48,085        233,516  

Hua Medicine, 144A*

     76,861        69,097  

HUYA, Inc., ADR*

     9,789        233,859  

Innovent Biologics, Inc., 144A*(a)

     30,917        98,962  

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co. Ltd. (Class A Stock)

     61,042        595,903  

Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd. (Class A Stock)

     7,831        1,132,431  

Meituan Dianping (Class B Stock)*(a)

     36,301        264,708  

Pinduoduo, Inc., ADR*

     11,437        254,245  

Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co. Ltd. (Class H Stock), 144A*

     7,543        30,809  

Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd.

     13,941        187,662  

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

     31,031        1,534,935  

Wuxi Biologics Cayman, Inc., 144A*

     67,235        677,659  
     

 

 

 
        7,323,687  

India    19.3%

                 

Ashok Leyland Ltd.

     213,565        267,598  

Asian Paints Ltd.

     21,320        449,260  

Biocon Ltd.

     51,061        436,623  

Eicher Motors Ltd.

     729        213,921  

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd.

     46,369        435,153  

HDFC Bank Ltd., ADR

     4,201        481,646  

MakeMyTrip Ltd.*

     25,070        632,015  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Description    Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

India (cont’d.)

                 

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.

     4,243      $ 407,233  

Titan Co. Ltd.

     13,692        228,357  
     

 

 

 
        3,551,806  

Indonesia    6.3%

                 

Ace Hardware Indonesia Tbk PT

     5,467,747        633,689  

Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk PT

     7,634,990        534,202  
     

 

 

 
        1,167,891  

Macau    1.9%

                 

Sands China Ltd.

     64,283        353,822  

Malaysia    1.5%

                 

IHH Healthcare Bhd

     205,448        276,506  

Mexico    1.4%

                 

Arca Continental SAB de CV

     43,861        249,431  

Peru    1.7%

                 

Credicorp Ltd.

     1,310        310,339  

Philippines    0.7%

                 

GT Capital Holdings, Inc.

     8,052        133,867  

Russia    1.4%

                 

X5 Retail Group NV, GDR

     8,207        249,738  

South Korea    1.0%

                 

Samsung SDI Co. Ltd.

     938        190,133  

Thailand    4.3%

                 

CP ALL PCL

     240,542        584,844  

Kasikornbank PCL, NVDR

     32,846        196,875  
     

 

 

 
        781,719  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $12,524,661)

        17,276,921  
     

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS    10.2%

     

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUNDS

     

PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund(w)

     1,173,884        1,173,884  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Description    Shares      Value  

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUNDS (Continued)

     

PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund
(cost $701,994; includes $700,306 of cash collateral for securities on loan)(b)(w)

     702,025      $ 702,235  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $1,875,878)

        1,876,119  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS    104.1%
(cost $14,400,539)

        19,153,040  

Liabilities in excess of other assets    (4.1)%

        (755,097
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS    100.0%

      $ 18,397,943  
     

 

 

 

 

Below is a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report:

 

144A—Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and, pursuant to the requirements of Rule 144A, may not be resold except to qualified institutional buyers.

ADR—American Depositary Receipt

GDR—Global Depositary Receipt

LIBOR—London Interbank Offered Rate

NVDR—Non-voting Depositary Receipt

*

Non-income producing security.

(a)

All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of such securities, including those sold and pending settlement, is $653,155; cash collateral of $700,306 (included in liabilities) was received with which the Series purchased highly liquid short-term investments.

(b)

Represents security purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan and includes dividend reinvestment.

(w)

PGIM Investments LLC, the manager of the Series, also serves as manager of the PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund and PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund.

 

Fair Value Measurements:

 

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

 

Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.

 

Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.

 

Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of April 30, 2019 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

       Level 1           Level 2           Level 3     

Investments in Securities

     

Common Stocks

     

Argentina

  $ 1,456,293     $     $  

Brazil

    933,489              

Chile

    298,200              

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

       Level 1           Level 2           Level 3     

Investments in Securities (continued)

     

Common Stocks (continued)

     

China

  $ 2,404,986     $ 4,918,701     $  

India

    1,113,661       2,438,145        

Indonesia

          1,167,891        

Macau

          353,822        

Malaysia

          276,506        

Mexico

    249,431              

Peru

    310,339              

Philippines

          133,867        

Russia

          249,738        

South Korea

          190,133        

Thailand

          781,719        

Affiliated Mutual Funds

    1,876,119              
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 8,642,518     $ 10,510,522     $  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Industry Classification:

 

The industry classification of investments and liabilities in excess of other assets shown as a percentage of net assets as of April 30, 2019 were as follows:

 

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

    23.4

Affiliated Mutual Funds (3.8% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan)

    10.2  

Interactive Media & Services

    9.4  

Beverages

    7.6  

Food & Staples Retailing

    5.7  

Banks

    5.4  

Multiline Retail

    5.1  

Chemicals

    4.0  

Life Sciences Tools & Services

    3.7  

Pharmaceuticals

    3.6  

Biotechnology

    3.6  

Specialty Retail

    3.4  

Automobiles

    3.4  

Personal Products

    2.4

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

    2.3  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

    2.2  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

    1.9  

IT Services

    1.8  

Health Care Providers & Services

    1.5  

Machinery

    1.5  

Entertainment

    1.3  

Diversified Financial Services

    0.7  
 

 

 

 
    104.1  

Liabilities in excess of other assets

    (4.1
 

 

 

 
    100.0
 

 

 

 

 

Financial Instruments/Transactions—Summary of Offsetting and Netting Arrangements:

 

The Series entered into financial instruments/transactions during the reporting period that are either offset in accordance with current requirements or are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements that permit offsetting. The information about offsetting and related netting arrangements for financial instruments/transactions, where the legal right to set-off exists, is presented in the summary below.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Offsetting of financial instrument/transaction assets and liabilities:

 

Description

  Gross Market
Value of
Recognized
Assets/(Liabilities)
    Collateral
Pledged/(Received)(1)
    Net Amount  

Securities on Loan

  $ 653,155     $ (653,155   $  
 

 

 

     

 

(1)

Collateral amount disclosed by the Series is limited to the market value of financial instruments/transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Assets

        

Investments at value, including securities on loan of $653,155:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $12,524,661)

   $ 17,276,921  

Affiliated investments (cost $1,875,878)

     1,876,119  

Foreign currency, at value (cost $4,368)

     4,368  

Receivable for investments sold

     25,830  

Dividends and interest receivable

     19,443  

Due from Manager

     1,663  

Receivable for Series shares sold

     1,216  

Prepaid expenses

     284  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     19,205,844  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Payable to broker for collateral for securities on loan

     700,306  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     81,815  

Foreign capital gains tax liability accrued

     21,600  

Distribution fee payable

     2,006  

Affiliated transfer agent fee payable

     1,374  

Payable for Series shares reacquired

     800  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     807,901  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 18,397,943  
  

 

 

 
          

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Common stock, at par

   $ 15,915  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     16,002,668  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     2,379,360  
  

 

 

 

Net assets, April 30, 2019

   $ 18,397,943  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class A

        

Net asset value and redemption price per share,
($3,098,176 ÷ 269,381 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 11.50  

Maximum sales charge (5.50% of offering price)

     0.67  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price to public

   $ 12.17  
  

 

 

 

Class C

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,
($1,615,291 ÷ 145,372 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 11.11  
  

 

 

 

Class Z

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,
($2,050,006 ÷ 176,271 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 11.63  
  

 

 

 

Class R6

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,
($11,634,470 ÷ 1,000,515 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 11.63  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended April 30, 2019

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Unaffiliated dividend income (net of $2,294 foreign withholding tax)

   $ 37,090  

Income from securities lending, net (including affiliated income of $1,788)

     26,197  

Affiliated dividend income

     8,170  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     71,457  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     86,168  

Distribution fee(a)

     11,746  

Custodian and accounting fees

     36,451  

Registration fees(a)

     32,745  

Audit fee

     14,817  

Shareholders’ reports

     12,099  

Legal fees and expenses

     8,114  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses (including affiliated expense of $3,818)(a)

     6,197  

Directors’ fees

     5,944  

Miscellaneous

     9,606  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     223,887  

Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement(a)

     (113,662

Distribution fee waiver(a)

     (668
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     109,557  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     (38,100
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investment transactions (including affiliated of $609) (net of foreign capital gains taxes $(21,600))

     45,991  

Foreign currency transactions

     1,705  
  

 

 

 
     47,696  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments (including affiliated of $241) (net of change in foreign capital gains taxes $1,148)

     3,011,096  

Foreign currencies

     (112
  

 

 

 
     3,010,984  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     3,058,680  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 3,020,580  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)

Class specific expenses and waivers were as follows:

 

    Class A     Class C     Class Z     Class R6  

Distribution fee

    4,006       7,740              

Registration fees

    8,029       8,030       8,521       8,165  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses

    3,884       1,034       1,261       18  

Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement

    (24,068     (16,107     (16,851     (56,636

Distribution fee waiver

    (668                  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

    

Six Months

Ended

April 30, 2019

    

Year

Ended
October 31, 2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                 

Operations

     

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (38,100    $ (52,445

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

     47,696        (112,363

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

     3,010,984        (2,460,454
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     3,020,580        (2,625,262
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Series share transactions (Net of share conversions)

     

Net proceeds from shares sold

     1,362,724        3,466,110  

Cost of shares reacquired

     (553,102      (2,244,237
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Series share transactions

     809,622        1,221,873  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease)

     3,830,202        (1,403,389

Net Assets:

                 

Beginning of period

     14,567,741        15,971,130  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 18,397,943      $ 14,567,741  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Prudential World Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Fund was established as a Maryland business trust on September 28, 1994. The Fund currently consists of seven series: PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund, PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund, PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund and PGIM QMA International Equity Fund, each of which are diversified funds and PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund, PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund and PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund, each of which are non-diversified funds for purposes of the 1940 Act and may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single company or other issuer than a diversified fund. Investing in a non-diversified fund involves greater risk than investing in a diversified fund because a loss resulting from the decline in value of any one security may represent a greater portion of the total assets of a non-diversified fund. These financial statements relate only to the PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund (the “Series”).

 

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

 

1. Accounting Policies

 

The Series follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 Financial Services—Investment Companies. The following accounting policies conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The Series consistently follows such policies in the preparation of its financial statements.

 

Securities Valuation: The Series holds securities and other assets and liabilities that are fair valued at the close of each day (generally, 4:00 PM Eastern time) the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open for trading. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has adopted valuation procedures for security valuation under which fair valuation responsibilities have been delegated to PGIM Investments LLC (“PGIM Investments” or the “Manager”). Pursuant to the Board’s delegation, the Manager has established a Valuation Committee responsible for supervising the fair valuation of portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities. The valuation procedures permit the Series to utilize independent pricing vendor services, quotations from market makers, and alternative valuation methods when market quotations are either not readily available or not deemed representative of fair value. A record of the Valuation Committee’s actions is subject to the Board’s review, approval, and ratification at its next regularly scheduled quarterly meeting.

 

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For the fiscal reporting period-end, securities and other assets and liabilities were fair valued at the close of the last U.S. business day. Trading in certain foreign securities may occur when the NYSE is closed (including weekends and holidays). Because such foreign securities trade in markets that are open on weekends and U.S. holidays, the values of some of the Series’ foreign investments may change on days when investors cannot purchase or redeem Series shares.

 

Various inputs determine how the Series’ investments are valued, all of which are categorized according to the three broad levels (Level 1, 2, or 3) detailed in the Schedule of Investments and referred to herein as the “fair value hierarchy” in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820—Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.

 

Common and preferred stocks, exchange-traded funds, and derivative instruments, such as futures or options, that are traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last sale price as of the close of trading on the applicable exchange where the security principally trades. Securities traded via NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. To the extent these securities are valued at the last sale price or NASDAQ official closing price, they are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. In the event that no sale or official closing price on valuation date exists, these securities are generally valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices, or at the last bid price in the absence of an ask price. These securities are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

Foreign equities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued using pricing vendor services that provide model prices derived using adjustment factors based on information such as local closing price, relevant general and sector indices, currency fluctuations, depositary receipts, and futures, as applicable. Securities valued using such model prices are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The models generate an evaluated adjustment factor for each security, which is applied to the local closing price to adjust it for post closing market movements up to the time the Series is valued. Utilizing that evaluated adjustment factor, the vendor provides an evaluated price for each security. If the vendor does not provide an evaluated price, securities are valued in accordance with exchange-traded common and preferred stock valuation policies discussed above.

 

Investments in open-end, non-exchange-traded mutual funds are valued at their net asset values as of the close of the NYSE on the date of valuation. These securities are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy since they may be purchased or sold at their net asset values on the date of valuation.

 

Securities and other assets that cannot be priced according to the methods described above are valued based on pricing methodologies approved by the Board. In the event that unobservable inputs are used when determining such valuations, the securities will be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

When determining the fair value of securities, some of the factors influencing the valuation include: the nature of any restrictions on disposition of the securities; assessment of the

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

general liquidity of the securities; the issuer’s financial condition and the markets in which it does business; the cost of the investment; the size of the holding and the capitalization of the issuer; the prices of any recent transactions or bids/offers for such securities or any comparable securities; any available analyst media or other reports or information deemed reliable by the Manager regarding the issuer or the markets or industry in which it operates. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a security’s most recent closing price and from the price used by other unaffiliated mutual funds to calculate their net asset values.

 

Illiquid Securities: Pursuant to Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act, the Series has adopted a Board approved Liquidity Risk Management Program (“LRMP”) that requires, among other things, that the Series limit its illiquid investments that are assets to no more than 15% of net assets. Illiquid securities are those that, because of the absence of a readily available market or due to legal or contractual restrictions on resale, may not reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. The Series may find it difficult to sell illiquid securities at the time considered most advantageous by its subadviser and may incur transaction costs that would not be incurred in the sale of securities that were freely marketable.

 

Restricted Securities: Securities acquired in unregistered, private sales from the issuing company or from an affiliate of the issuer are considered restricted as to disposition under federal securities law (“restricted securities”). Such restricted securities are valued pursuant to the valuation procedures noted above. Restricted securities that would otherwise be considered illiquid investments pursuant to the Series’ LRMP because of legal restrictions on resale to the general public may be traded among qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Therefore, these Rule 144A securities, as well as commercial paper that is sold in private placements under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, may be classified higher than “illiquid” under the LRMP (i.e. “moderately liquid” or “less liquid” investments). However, the liquidity of the Series’ investments in restricted securities could be impaired if trading does not develop or declines.

 

Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:

 

(i) market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities—at the current rates of exchange;

 

(ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses—at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

 

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Although the net assets of the Series are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Series does not generally isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities held at the end of the period. Similarly, the Series does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities sold during the period. Accordingly, holding period realized foreign currency gains (losses) are included in the reported net realized gains (losses) on investment transactions.

 

Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from the disposition of holdings of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest, dividends and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Series’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains (losses) arise from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities (other than investments) at period end exchange rates.

 

Master Netting Arrangements: The Series is subject to various Master Agreements, or netting arrangements, with select counterparties. These are agreements which a Subadviser may have negotiated and entered into on behalf of the Series. A master netting arrangement between the Series and the counterparty permits the Series to offset amounts payable by the Series to the same counterparty against amounts to be received; and by the receipt of collateral from the counterparty by the Series to cover the Series’ exposure to the counterparty. However, there is no assurance that such mitigating factors are easily enforceable. In addition to master netting arrangements, the right to set-off exists when all the conditions are met such that each of the parties owes the other determinable amounts, the reporting party has the right to set-off the amount owed with the amount owed by the other party, the reporting party intends to set-off and the right of set-off is enforceable by law. During the reporting period, there was no intention to settle on a net basis and all amounts are presented on a gross basis on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Securities Lending: The Series lends its portfolio securities to banks and broker-dealers. The loans are secured by collateral at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. Collateral pledged by each borrower is invested in an affiliated money market fund and is marked to market daily, based on the previous day’s market value, such that the value of the collateral exceeds the value of the loaned securities. In the event of significant appreciation in value of securities on loan on the last business day of the reporting period, the financial statements may reflect a collateral value that is less than the market value of the loaned securities. Such shortfall is remedied as described above. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Series. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the Series securities identical to the loaned securities. Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, the Series has the right to repurchase the securities in the open market using the collateral.

 

PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund     23  


Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

The Series recognizes income, net of any rebate and securities lending agent fees, for lending its securities in the form of fees or interest on the investment of any cash received as collateral. The borrower receives all interest and dividends from the securities loaned and such payments are passed back to the lender in amounts equivalent thereto. The Series also continues to recognize any unrealized gain (loss) in the market price of the securities loaned and on the change in the value of the collateral invested that may occur during the term of the loan. In addition, realized gain (loss) is recognized on changes in the value of the collateral invested upon liquidation of the collateral. Net earnings from securities lending are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Income from securities lending, net”.

 

Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from investment and currency transactions are calculated on the specific identification method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, or for certain foreign securities, when the Series becomes aware of such dividends. Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis, which may require the use of certain estimates by management that may differ from actual. Net investment income or loss (other than class specific expenses and waivers, which are allocated as noted below) and unrealized and realized gains (losses) are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of adjusted net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Class specific expenses and waivers, where applicable, are charged to the respective share classes. Class specific expenses include distribution fees and distribution fee waivers, shareholder servicing fees, transfer agent’s fees and expenses, registration fees and fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, as applicable.

 

Taxes: It is the Series’ policy to continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable net investment income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, interest and capital gains, if any, are recorded, net of reclaimable amounts, at the time the related income is earned.

 

Dividends and Distributions: The Series expects to pay dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital and currency gains, if any, annually. Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles, are recorded on the ex-date. Permanent book/tax differences relating to income and gain (loss) are reclassified between total distributable earnings (loss) and paid-in capital in excess of par, as appropriate.

 

Estimates: The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial

 

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statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

2. Agreements

 

The Fund, on behalf of the Series, has a management agreement with PGIM Investments. Pursuant to this agreement, PGIM Investments has responsibility for all investment advisory services and supervises the subadviser’s performance of such services. In addition, under the management agreement, PGIM Investments provides all of the administrative functions necessary for the organization, operation and management of the Series. PGIM Investments administers the corporate affairs of the Series and, in connection therewith, furnishes the Series with office facilities, together with those ordinary clerical and bookkeeping services which are not being furnished by the Series’ custodian and the Series’ transfer agent. PGIM Investments is also responsible for the staffing and management of dedicated groups of legal, marketing, compliance and related personnel necessary for the operation of the Series. The legal, marketing, compliance and related personnel are also responsible for the management and oversight of the various service providers to the Series, including, but not limited to, the custodian, transfer agent, and accounting agent.

 

PGIM Investments has entered into a subadvisory agreement with Jennison Associates LLC (“Jennison”). The subadvisory agreement provides that Jennison will furnish investment advisory services in connection with the management of the Series. In connection therewith, Jennison is obligated to keep certain books and records of the Series. PGIM Investments pays for the services of Jennison, the cost of compensation of officers of the Series, occupancy and certain clerical and bookkeeping costs of the Series. The Series bears all other costs and expenses.

 

The management fee paid to the Manager is accrued daily and payable monthly at an annual rate of 1.05% of the Series’ average daily net assets up to $5 billion and 1.025% of the Series’ average daily net assets in excess of $5 billion. The effective management fee rate before any waivers and/or expense reimbursements was 1.05% for the period ended April 30, 2019.

 

The Manager has contractually agreed, through February 29, 2020, to limit total annual operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements to 1.45% of average daily net assets for Class A shares, 2.20% of average daily net assets for Class C shares, 1.20% of average daily net assets for Class Z shares, and 1.20% of average daily net assets for Class R6 shares. The contractual waiver and expense limitation excludes interest, brokerage, taxes (such as income and foreign withholding taxes, stamp duty and deferred tax expenses), acquired fund fees and expenses, and certain other Series expenses such as dividend and interest expense and broker charges on short sales.

 

Where applicable, the Manager agrees to waive management fees or shared operating expenses on any share class to the same extent that it waives similar expenses on any other share class. In addition, total annual operating expenses for Class R6 shares will not exceed total annual operating expenses for Class Z shares. Fees and/or expenses waived and/or

 

PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund     25  


Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

reimbursed by PGIM Investments may be recouped by PGIM Investments within the same fiscal year during which such waiver and/or reimbursement is made if such recoupment can be realized without exceeding the expense limit in effect at the time of the recoupment for that fiscal year.

 

The Fund, on behalf of the Series, has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS”), which acts as the distributor of the Class A, Class C, Class Z and Class R6 shares of the Series. The Series compensates PIMS for distributing and servicing the Series’ Class A and Class C shares, pursuant to the plans of distribution (the “Distribution Plans”), regardless of expenses actually incurred by PIMS. The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable monthly. No distribution or service fees are paid to PIMS as distributor of the Class Z and Class R6 shares of the Series.

 

Pursuant to the Distribution Plans, the Series compensates PIMS for distribution related activities at an annual rate of up to 0.30% and 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A and Class C shares, respectively. PIMS has contractually agreed to limit such fee to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Class A shares through February 29, 2020.

 

For the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, PIMS received $3,098 in front-end sales charges resulting from sales of Class A shares. Additionally, for the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, PIMS received $32 in contingent deferred sales charges imposed upon redemptions by certain Class C shareholders. From these fees, PIMS paid such sales charges to broker-dealers, who in turn paid commissions to salespersons and incurred other distribution costs.

 

PGIM Investments, PIMS and Jennison are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential”).

 

3. Other Transactions with Affiliates

 

Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (“PMFS”), an affiliate of PGIM Investments and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential, serves as the Series’ transfer agent. Transfer agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates, where applicable.

 

The Series may enter into certain securities purchase or sale transactions under Board approved Rule 17a-7 procedures. Rule 17a-7 is an exemptive rule under the 1940 Act, that subject to certain conditions, permits purchase and sale transactions among affiliated investment companies, or between an investment company and a person that is affiliated solely by reason of having a common (or affiliated) investment adviser, common directors, and/or common officers. Pursuant to the Rule 17a-7 procedures and consistent with

 

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guidance issued by the SEC, the Series’ Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) prepares a quarterly summary of all such transactions for submission to the Board, together with the CCO’s written representation that all such 17a-7 transactions were effected in accordance with the Series’ Rule 17a-7 procedures. Any 17a-7 transactions for the reporting period are disclosed in the “Portfolio Securities” note, below.

 

The Series may invest its overnight sweep cash in the PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund (the “Core Fund”), and its securities lending cash collateral in the PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (the “Money Market Fund”), each a series of Prudential Investment Portfolios 2, registered under the 1940 Act and managed by PGIM Investments. Through the Series’ investments in the mentioned underlying funds, PGIM Investments and/or its affiliates are paid fees or reimbursed for providing their services. Earnings from the Core Fund and Money Market Fund are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Affiliated dividend income” and “Income from securities lending, net”, respectively.

 

4. Portfolio Securities

 

The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government securities) for the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, were $1,656,678 and $1,732,226, respectively.

 

A summary of the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of shares of affiliated investments for the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, is presented as follows:

 

Value,
Beginning
of Period
    Cost of
Purchases
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Change in
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
    Realized
Gain
(Loss)
    Value,
End of Period
    Shares,
End
of Period
    Income  
 

PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund*

         
$ 394,167     $ 2,605,474     $ 1,825,757     $     $     $ 1,173,884       1,173,884     $ 8,170  
 

PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund*

 
  807,439       16,823,082       16,929,136       241       609       702,235       702,025       1,788 ** 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 
$ 1,201,606     $ 19,428,556     $ 18,754,893     $ 241     $ 609     $ 1,876,119       $ 9,958  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 
     

 

*

The Fund did not have any capital gain distributions during the reporting period.

**

This amount is included in “Income from securities lending, net” on the Statement of Operations.

 

For the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, no 17a-7 transactions were entered into by the Series.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

5. Tax Information

 

The United States federal income tax basis of the Series’ investments and the net unrealized appreciation as of April 30, 2019 were as follows:

 

Tax Basis

   $ 14,400,774  
  

 

 

 

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

     5,367,966  

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

     (615,700
  

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

   $ 4,752,266  
  

 

 

 

 

The book basis may differ from tax basis due to certain tax-related adjustments.

 

For federal income tax purposes, the Series had a capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2018 of approximately $2,352,000 which can be carried forward for an unlimited period. No capital gains distributions are expected to be paid to shareholders until net gains have been realized in excess of such losses.

 

The Series elected to treat late year ordinary income losses of approximately $30,000 as having been incurred in the following fiscal year (October 31, 2019).

 

The Manager has analyzed the Series’ tax positions taken on federal, state and local income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Series’ financial statements for the current reporting period. The Series’ federal, state and local income and federal excise tax returns for tax years for which the applicable statutes of limitations have not expired are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state departments of revenue.

 

6. Capital and Ownership

 

The Series offers Class A, Class C, Class Z and Class R6 shares. Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50%. Investors who purchase $1 million or more of Class A shares and sell these shares within 12 months of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1%, although they are not subject to an initial sales charge. The Class A CDSC is waived for certain retirement and/or benefit plans. A special exchange privilege is also available for shareholders who qualified to purchase Class A shares at net asset value. Class C shares are sold with a CDSC of 1% on sales made within 12 months of purchase. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a monthly basis approximately 10 years after purchase. Class Z and Class R6 shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charge and are available exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.

 

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Under certain circumstances, an exchange may be made from specified share classes of the Series to one or more other share classes of the Series as presented in the table of transactions in shares of common stock.

 

The Fund is authorized to issue 5.075 billion shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.01 per share, which is divided into seven series. There are 865 million shares authorized for the Series, divided into five classes, designated Class A, Class C, Class Z, Class R6 and Class T common stock, each of which consists of 25 million, 65 million, 300 million, 250 million and 225 million authorized shares, respectively. The Series currently does not have any Class T shares outstanding.

 

As of April 30, 2019, Prudential, through its affiliated entities, including affiliated funds (if applicable), owned 1,000,515 Class R6 shares of the Series. At reporting period end, three shareholders of record, each holding greater than 5% of the Series, held 81% of the Series’ outstanding shares, of which 63% were held by an affiliate of Prudential.

 

Transactions in shares of common stock were as follows:

 

Class A

     Shares      Amount  

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       39,515      $ 408,528  

Shares reacquired

       (19,374      (203,961
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       20,141        204,567  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       9,701        113,306  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (2,270      (26,107
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       27,572      $ 291,766  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       155,646      $ 1,901,408  

Shares reacquired

       (108,937      (1,274,373
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       46,709        627,035  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (1,943      (22,936
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       44,766      $ 604,099  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class C

               

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       15,702      $ 152,345  

Shares reacquired

       (6,147      (64,090
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       9,555        88,255  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (10,925      (121,669
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (1,370    $ (33,414
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       30,840      $ 362,143  

Shares reacquired

       (20,870      (229,131
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       9,970        133,012  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (1,961      (22,185
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       8,009      $ 110,827  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Class Z

     Shares      Amount  

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       75,102      $ 801,851  

Shares reacquired

       (27,528      (285,051
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       47,574        516,800  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       3,099        34,470  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       50,673      $ 551,270  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       99,645      $ 1,202,559  

Shares reacquired

       (64,853      (740,733
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       34,792        461,826  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       3,814        45,121  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       38,606      $ 506,947  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class R6

               

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

            $  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

       
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

            $  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

7. Borrowings

 

The Fund, on behalf of the Series, along with other affiliated registered investment companies (the “Funds”), is a party to a Syndicated Credit Agreement (“SCA”) with a group of banks. The purpose of the SCA is to provide an alternative source of temporary funding for capital share redemptions. The SCA provides for a commitment of $900 million for the period October 4, 2018 through October 3, 2019. The Funds pay an annualized commitment fee of 0.15% of the unused portion of the SCA. The Series’ portion of the commitment fee for the unused amount, allocated based upon a method approved by the Board, is accrued daily and paid quarterly. The interest on borrowings under the SCA is paid monthly and at a per annum interest rate based upon a contractual spread plus the higher of (1) the effective federal funds rate, (2) the 1-month LIBOR rate or (3) zero percent.

 

Certain affiliated registered investment companies that are parties to the SCA include portfolios that are subject to a predetermined mathematical formula used to manage certain benefit guarantees offered under variable annuity contracts. The formula may result in large scale asset flows into and out of these portfolios. Consequently, these portfolios may be more likely to utilize the SCA for purposes of funding redemptions. It may be possible for those portfolios to fully exhaust the committed amount of the SCA, thereby requiring the Manager to allocate available funding per a Board-approved methodology designed to treat the Funds in the SCA equitably.

 

The Series did not utilize the SCA during the reporting period ended April 30, 2019.

 

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8. Risks of Investing in the Series

 

The Series’ risks include, but are not limited to, some or all of the risks discussed below:

 

Emerging Markets Risk: The risks of foreign investments are greater for investments in or exposed to emerging markets. Emerging market countries typically have economic and political systems that are less fully developed, and can be expected to be less stable, than those of more developed countries. For example, the economies of such countries can be subject to rapid and unpredictable rates of inflation or deflation. Low trading volumes may result in a lack of liquidity and price volatility.

 

Equity and Equity-Related Securities Risks: The value of a particular security could go down and you could lose money. In addition to an individual security losing value, the value of the equity markets or a sector in which the Series invests could go down. The Series’ holdings can vary significantly from broad market indexes and the performance of the Series can deviate from the performance of these indexes. Different parts of a market can react differently to adverse issuer, market, regulatory, political and economic developments.

 

Foreign Securities Risk: The Series’ investments in securities of foreign issuers or issuers with significant exposure to foreign markets involve additional risk. Foreign countries in which the Series may invest may have markets that are less liquid, less regulated and more volatile than US markets. The value of the Series’ investments may decline because of factors affecting the particular issuer as well as foreign markets and issuers generally, such as unfavorable government actions, and political or financial instability.

 

Geographic Concentration Risk: The Series’ performance may be closely tied to the market, economic, political, regulatory or other conditions in the countries or regions in which the Series invests. This can result in more pronounced risks based upon conditions that impact one or more countries or regions more or less than other countries or regions.

 

Market and Credit Risk: Securities markets may be volatile and the market prices of the Series’ securities may decline. Securities fluctuate in price based on changes in an issuer’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the securities owned by the Series fall, the value of an investment in the Series will decline. Additionally, the Series may also be exposed to credit risk in the event that an issuer or guarantor fails to perform or that an institution or entity with which the Series has unsettled or open transactions defaults.

 

9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Reporting Updates

 

In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2018-13, which changes certain fair value measurement disclosure requirements. The new ASU, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, and the Series’ policy for the timing of transfers between levels. The amendments are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019,

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Manager has evaluated the implications of certain provisions of the ASU and has determined to early adopt aspects related to the removal and modification of certain fair value measurement disclosures under the ASU effective immediately. At this time, the Manager is evaluating the implications of certain other provisions of the ASU related to new disclosure requirements and any impact on the financial statement disclosures has not yet been determined.

 

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Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

Class A Shares  
     Six Months
Ended
April 30,
2019
          

    

    
Year Ended October 31,

           September 16,
2014(a)
through
October 31,
2014
 
     2018     2017     2016     2015  
Per Share Operating Performance(b):                                                                
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $9.58               $11.19       $9.34       $8.81       $10.09               $10.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                                                
Net investment income (loss)     (0.03             (0.04     (0.04     (0.04     (0.04             (0.01
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     1.95               (1.57     1.89       0.57       (1.24             0.10  
Total from investment operations     1.92               (1.61     1.85       0.53       (1.28             0.09  
Net asset value, end of period     $11.50               $9.58       $11.19       $9.34       $8.81               $10.09  
Total Return(c):     20.04%               (14.39)%       19.81%       6.02%       (12.69)%               0.90%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $3,098               $2,316       $2,204       $869       $311               $18  
Average net assets (000)     $2,693               $2,956       $1,363       $528       $208               $15  
Ratios to average net assets(d)(e):                                                                
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.45% (f)              1.45%       1.45%       1.45%       1.54%               1.55% (f) 
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     3.30% (f)              3.27%       3.28%       3.87%       3.40%               14.06% (f) 
Net investment income (loss)     (0.57)% (f)              (0.35)%       (0.35)%       (0.49)%       (0.48)%               (0.93)% (f) 
Portfolio turnover rate(g)     10%               23%       45%       44%       67%               15%  

 

(a)

Commencement of operations.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(e)

Effective November 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(f)

Annualized.

(g)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

 

Class C Shares  
     Six Months
Ended
April 30,
2019
          

    

    
Year Ended October 31,

           September 16,
2014(a)
through
October 31,
2014
 
     2018     2017     2016     2015  
Per Share Operating Performance(b):                                                                
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $9.29               $10.93       $9.20       $8.74       $10.08               $10.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                                                
Net investment income (loss)     (0.07             (0.13     (0.11     (0.11     (0.13             (0.02
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     1.89               (1.51     1.84       0.57       (1.21             0.10  
Total from investment operations     1.82               (1.64     1.73       0.46       (1.34             0.08  
Net asset value, end of period     $11.11               $9.29       $10.93       $9.20       $8.74               $10.08  
Total Return(c):     19.59%               (15.00)%       18.80%       5.26%       (13.29)%               0.80%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $1,615               $1,363       $1,516       $734       $662               $501  
Average net assets (000)     $1,561               $1,775       $973       $672       $699               $296  
Ratios to average net assets(d)(e):                                                                
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     2.20% (f)              2.20%       2.20%       2.20%       2.29%               2.30% (f) 
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     4.28% (f)              4.20%       4.00%       4.62%       4.12%               15.19% (f) 
Net investment income (loss)     (1.33)% (f)              (1.14)%       (1.17)%       (1.29)%       (1.36)%               (1.79)% (f) 
Portfolio turnover rate(g)     10%               23%       45%       44%       67%               15%  

 

(a)

Commencement of operations.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(e)

Effective November 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(f)

Annualized.

(g)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class Z Shares  
     Six Months
Ended
April 30,
2019
          

    

    
Year Ended October 31,

           September 16,
2014(a)
through
October 31,
2014
 
     2018     2017     2016     2015  
Per Share Operating Performance(b):                                                                
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $9.67               $11.27       $9.39       $8.82       $10.09               $10.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                                                
Net investment income (loss)     (0.02             (0.01     (0.02     (0.03     (0.04             (0.01
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     1.98               (1.59     1.90       0.60       (1.23             0.10  
Total from investment operations     1.96               (1.60     1.88       0.57       (1.27             0.09  
Net asset value, end of period     $11.63               $9.67       $11.27       $9.39       $8.82               $10.09  
Total Return(c):     20.27%               (14.20)%       20.02%       6.46%       (12.59)%               0.90%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $2,050               $1,215       $980       $183       $60               $10  
Average net assets (000)     $1,582               $1,443       $490       $102       $17               $10  
Ratios to average net assets(d)(e):                                                                
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.20% (f)              1.20%       1.20%       1.20%       1.29%               1.30% (f) 
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     3.35% (f)              3.56%       2.94%       3.55%       3.48%               13.51% (f) 
Net investment income (loss)     (0.29)% (f)              (0.13)%       (0.19)%       (0.31)%       (0.44)%               (0.67)% (f) 
Portfolio turnover rate(g)     10%               23%       45%       44%       67%               15%  

 

(a)

Commencement of operations.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(e)

Effective November 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(f)

Annualized.

(g)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

Class R6 Shares  
     Six Months
Ended
April 30,
2019
          

    

    
Year Ended October 31,

           September 16,
2014(a)
through
October 31,
2014
 
     2018     2017     2016     2015  
Per Share Operating Performance(b):                                                                
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $9.67               $11.27       $9.39       $8.83       $10.09               $10.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                                                
Net investment income (loss)     (0.02             (0.02     (0.01     (0.03     (0.04             (0.01
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     1.98               (1.58     1.89       0.59       (1.21             0.10  
Total from investment operations     1.96               (1.60     1.88       0.56       (1.25             0.09  
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                                                
Dividends from net investment income     -               -       -       -       (0.01             -  
Net asset value, end of period     $11.63               $9.67       $11.27       $9.39       $8.83               $10.09  
Total Return(c):     20.27%               (14.20)%       20.02%       6.34%       (12.44)%               0.90%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $11,634               $9,675       $11,271       $9,404       $8,840               $10,101  
Average net assets (000)     $10,713               $11,852       $9,893       $8,722       $9,518               $9,785  
Ratios to average net assets(d)(e):                                                                
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.20% (f)              1.20%       1.20%       1.20%       1.29%               1.30% (f) 
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     2.27% (f)              2.32%       2.78%       3.13%       2.91%               13.37% (f) 
Net investment income (loss)     (0.34)% (f)              (0.17)%       (0.13)%       (0.29)%       (0.40)%               (0.68)% (f) 
Portfolio turnover rate(g)     10%               23%       45%       44%       67%               15%  

 

(a)

Commencement of operations.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(e)

Effective November 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(f)

Annualized.

(g)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PROXY VOTING
The Board of Trustees of the Fund has delegated to the Fund’s subadviser the responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to the Fund. A description of these proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 225-1852. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the Fund’s website and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website.

 

TRUSTEES
Ellen S. Alberding Kevin J. Bannon Scott E. Benjamin Linda W. Bynoe Barry H. Evans  Keith F. Hartstein  Laurie Simon Hodrick Michael S. Hyland Stuart S. Parker Brian K. Reid Grace C. Torres

 

OFFICERS
Stuart S. Parker, President Scott E. Benjamin, Vice President Christian J. Kelly, Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer Raymond A. O’Hara, Chief Legal Officer Chad A. Earnst, Chief Compliance Officer Dino Capasso, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer Andrew R. French, Secretary Jonathan D. Shain, Assistant Secretary Claudia DiGiacomo, Assistant Secretary Diana N. Huffman, Assistant Secretary Peter Parrella, Assistant Treasurer Lana Lomuti, Assistant Treasurer Linda McMullin, Assistant Treasurer Kelly A. Coyne, Assistant Treasurer Charles H. Smith, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer

 

MANAGER   PGIM Investments LLC  

655 Broad Street

Newark, NJ 07102

 

SUBADVISER   Jennison Associates LLC   466 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017

 

DISTRIBUTOR   Prudential Investment
Management Services LLC
 

655 Broad Street

Newark, NJ 07102

 

CUSTODIAN   The Bank of New York Mellon   240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286

 

TRANSFER AGENT   Prudential Mutual Fund
Services LLC
  PO Box 9658
Providence, RI 02940

 

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
  KPMG LLP  

345 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10154

 

FUND COUNSEL   Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP   787 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019

 


An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund. An investor may obtain the prospectus and summary prospectus by visiting our website at pgiminvestments.com or by calling (800) 225-1852. The prospectus and summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

 

E-DELIVERY
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SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS WITH TRUSTEES
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AVAILABILITY OF PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE
The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings are available on the Commission’s website at sec.gov. Form N-PORT is filed with the Commission quarterly, and each Fund’s full portfolio holdings as of the first and third fiscal quarter-ends will be made publicly available 60 days after the end of each quarter.

 

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PGIM JENNISON EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY OPPORTUNITIES FUND

 

SHARE CLASS   A   C   Z   R6
NASDAQ   PDEAX   PDECX   PDEZX   PDEQX
CUSIP   743969644   743969636   743969610   743969628

 

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PGIM JENNISON GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND

 

 

SEMIANNUAL REPORT

APRIL 30, 2019

 

COMING SOON: PAPERLESS SHAREHOLDER REPORTS

 

Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (pgiminvestments.com), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

 

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Objective: To seek long-term growth of capital

 

 

 

 

This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

 

The information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings is for the period covered by this report and is subject to change thereafter.

 

The accompanying financial statements as of April 30, 2019 were not audited and, accordingly, no auditor’s opinion is expressed on them.

 

Mutual funds are distributed by Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, member SIPC. Jennison Associates LLC is a registered investment adviser. Both are Prudential Financial companies. © 2019 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. Jennison Associates, Jennison, PGIM, and the PGIM logo are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.

 

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Table of Contents

 

Letter from the President

     5  

Your Fund’s Performance

     6  

Fees and Expenses

     9  

Holdings and Financial Statements

     11  

 

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Letter from the President

 

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Dear Shareholder:

 

We hope you find the semiannual report for PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund informative and useful. The report covers performance for the six-month period ended April 30, 2019.

 

Regarding your investments with PGIM, we believe it is important to maintain a diversified portfolio of funds consistent with your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals.

 

Your financial advisor can help you create a diversified investment plan that may include funds covering all the basic asset classes and that reflects your personal investor profile and risk tolerance. However, diversification and asset allocation strategies do not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.

 

At PGIM Investments, we consider it a great privilege and responsibility to help investors participate in opportunities across global markets while meeting their toughest investment challenges. PGIM is a top-10 global investment manager with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. This investment expertise allows us to deliver actively managed funds and strategies to meet the needs of investors around the globe.

 

Thank you for choosing our family of funds.

 

Sincerely,

 

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Stuart S. Parker, President

PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund

June 14, 2019

 

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Your Fund’s Performance (unaudited)

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgiminvestments.com or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

   

Total Returns as of 4/30/19

(without sales charges)

  Average Annual Total Returns as of 4/30/19
(with sales charges)
    Six Months* (%)   One Year (%)   Five Years (%)   Since Inception (%)
Class A   15.88     5.58   12.41   12.74 (3/14/12)    
Class C   15.38     9.77   12.83   12.77 (3/14/12)    
Class Z   15.95   11.90   13.95   13.91 (3/14/12)    
Class R2   N/A   N/A   N/A   23.17* (12/27/18)
Class R4   N/A   N/A   N/A   23.26* (12/27/18)
Class R6   16.03   12.04   N/A   14.38 (12/22/14)  
MSCI ACWI ND Index
    9.37     5.06     6.96  
Lipper Global Multi-Cap Growth Funds Average**
  12.14     6.77     8.35  
Lipper Global Large-Cap Growth Funds Average**
    12.64     9.48     8.42  

 

Source: PGIM Investments LLC and Lipper Inc.

*Not annualized

**The Fund is compared to the Lipper Global Multi-Cap Growth Funds Average performance universe, although Lipper classifies the Fund in the Lipper Global Large-Cap Growth Funds performance universe. The Lipper Global Multi-Cap Growth Funds performance universe is utilized because the Fund’s manager believes that the funds included in this universe provide a more appropriate basis for fund performance comparison.

Since Inception returns are provided since the Fund has less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index and the Lipper Averages are measured from the closest month-end to the class’ inception date.

 

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The returns in the tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the redemption of Fund shares. The average annual total returns take into account applicable sales charges, which are described for each share class in the table below.

 

             
     Class A   Class C   Class Z   Class R2   Class R4   Class R6
Maximum initial sales charge   5.50% of the public offering price   None   None   None   None   None
Contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or net asset value at redemption)   1.00% on sales of $1 million or more made within 12 months of purchase   1.00% on sales made within 12 months of purchase   None   None   None   None
Annual distribution and service (12b-1) fees (shown as a percentage of average daily net assets)  

0.30%

(0.25% currently)

  1.00%   None   0.25%   None  

None

Shareholder services fees   None   None   None   0.10%   0.10%   None

 

Benchmark Definitions

 

MSCI ACWI ND Index—The Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World Net Dividend Index (MSCI ACWI ND Index) is an unmanaged free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. The MSCI ACWI ND Index consists of 47 country indexes comprising 23 developed and 24 emerging market country indexes. The ND version of the MSCI ACWI Index reflects the impact of the maximum withholding taxes on reinvested dividends. The average annual total returns for the Index measured from the month-end closest to the inception date of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, and Class Z shares are 8.82% and 7.56% for Class R6 shares. The cumulative total return for the Index measured from the month-end closest to the inception date of the Fund’s Class R2 and Class R4 is 15.96%.

 

Lipper Global Multi-Cap Growth Funds Average—The Lipper Global Multi-Cap Growth Funds Average (Lipper Average) is based on the average return of all funds in the Lipper Global Multi-Cap Growth Funds universe for the periods noted. Funds in the Lipper Average are funds that, by portfolio practice, invest in a variety of market capitalization ranges without concentrating 75% of their equity assets in any one market capitalization range over an extended period of time. Global multi-cap growth funds typically have above-average characteristics compared to the MSCI World Index. The average annual total returns for the Lipper Average measured from the month-end closest to the inception date of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, and

 

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Your Fund’s Performance (continued)

 

Class Z shares are 9.79% and 8.82% for Class R6 shares. The cumulative total return for the Lipper Average measured from the month-end closest to the inception date of the Fund’s Class R2 and Class R4 is 19.20%.

 

Lipper Global Large-Cap Growth Funds Average—The Lipper Global Large-Cap Growth Funds Average (Lipper Average) is based on the average return of all funds in the Lipper Global Large-Cap Growth Funds universe for the periods noted. Funds in the Lipper Average are funds that, by portfolio practice, invest at least 75% of their equity assets in companies both inside and outside of the US with market capitalizations (on a three-year weighted basis) above Lipper’s global large-cap floor. Global large-cap growth funds typically have above average characteristics compared to their large-cap specific subset of the MSCI World Index. The average annual total returns for the Lipper Average measured from the month-end closest to the inception date of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, and Class Z shares are 10.12% and 9.21% for Class R6 shares. The cumulative total return for the Lipper Average measured from the month-end closest to the inception date of the Fund’s Class R2 and Class R4 is 18.67%.

 

Investors cannot invest directly in an index or average. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of sales charges, operating expenses of a mutual fund, or taxes. Returns for the Lipper Average reflect the deduction of operating expenses of a mutual fund, but not sales charges or taxes.

 

Presentation of Fund Holdings

 

Five Largest Holdings expressed as a
percentage of net assets as of 04/30/19 (%)
 
Amazon.com, Inc., Internet & Direct Marketing Retail     6.2  

Tencent Holdings Ltd., Interactive

Media & Services

    5.8  

Mastercard, Inc. (Class A Stock),

IT Services

    4.6  
Adyen NV, IT Services     4.2  
Netflix, Inc., Entertainment     4.1  

 

Holdings reflect only long-term investments and are subject to change.

 

Five Largest Industries expressed as a
percentage of net assets as of 04/30/19 (%)
 
IT Services     18.3  
Interactive Media & Services     12.0  
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail     10.7  
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods     10.2  
Health Care Equipment & Supplies     7.9  

 

Industry weightings reflect only long-term investments and are subject to change.

 

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Fees and Expenses (unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemptions, as applicable, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution, and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses, as applicable. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 held through the six-month period ended April 30, 2019. The example is for illustrative purposes only; you should consult the Prospectus for information on initial and subsequent minimum investment requirements.

 

Actual Expenses

The first line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information on 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 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number on the first line under the heading “Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line for each share class in the table on the following page 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.

 

The Fund’s transfer agent may charge additional fees to holders of certain accounts that are not included in the expenses shown in the table on the following page. These fees apply to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and Section 403(b) accounts. As of the close of the six-month period covered by the table, IRA fees included an annual maintenance fee of $15 per account (subject to a maximum annual maintenance fee of $25 for all accounts held by the same shareholder). Section 403(b) accounts are charged an annual $25 fiduciary maintenance fee. Some of the fees may vary in amount, or may be waived, based on your total account balance or the number of PGIM funds, including the Fund, that you own. You should consider the additional fees that were charged to your Fund account over the six-month period when you estimate the total ongoing expenses paid over the period

 

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Fees and Expenses (continued)

 

and the impact of these fees on your ending account value, as these additional expenses are not reflected in the information provided in the expense table. Additional fees have the effect of reducing investment returns.

 

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 sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line for each share class in 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 were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

       
PGIM Jennison Global
Opportunities Fund
  Beginning Account
Value
November 1, 2018
    Ending Account
Value
April 30, 2019
    Annualized
Expense Ratio
Based on the
Six-Month Period
    Expenses Paid
During the
Six-Month Period*
 
Class A   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,158.80       1.08   $ 5.78  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.44       1.08   $ 5.41  
Class C   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,153.80       1.94   $ 10.36  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.17       1.94   $ 9.69  
Class Z   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,159.50       0.93   $ 4.98  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.18       0.93   $ 4.66  
Class R2**   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,231.70       1.34   $ 5.08  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.15       1.34   $ 6.71  
Class R4**   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,232.60       1.09   $ 4.13  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.39       1.09   $ 5.46  
Class R6   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,160.30       0.84   $ 4.50  
    Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.63       0.84   $ 4.21  

 

*Fund expenses (net of fee waivers or subsidies, if any) for each share class are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each share class (provided in the table), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the 181 days in the six-month period ended April 30, 2019, and divided by the 365 days in the Fund’s fiscal year ending October 31, 2019 (to reflect the six-month period). Expenses presented in the table include the expenses of any underlying portfolios in which the Fund may invest.

**“Actual” expenses are calculated using the 124 day period ended April 30, 2019 due to the Class inception date of December 27, 2018.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Description    Shares      Value  

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS    98.3%

     

COMMON STOCKS

     

Argentina    1.9%

                 

MercadoLibre, Inc.*(a)

     83,985      $ 40,660,498  

Canada    2.7%

                 

Shopify, Inc. (Class A Stock)*(a)

     245,976        59,902,535  

China    8.4%

                 

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ADR*(a)

     311,077        57,726,559  

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

     2,573,741        127,308,983  
     

 

 

 
        185,035,542  

France    9.5%

                 

Kering SA

     58,968        35,033,182  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE(a)

     185,653        73,105,662  

Remy Cointreau SA(a)

     219,954        29,327,689  

Safran SA

     483,119        70,587,681  
     

 

 

 
        208,054,214  

India    1.9%

                 

HDFC Bank Ltd., ADR

     367,830        42,171,710  

Italy    2.9%

                 

Ferrari NV

     474,028        64,558,044  

Japan    1.3%

                 

Keyence Corp.

     46,151        28,863,850  

Netherlands    6.8%

                 

Adyen NV, 144A*

     113,131        92,599,703  

ASML Holding NV

     265,829        55,675,727  
     

 

 

 
        148,275,430  

Switzerland    3.9%

                 

Givaudan SA

     14,834        38,499,344  

Straumann Holding AG

     56,923        46,163,526  
     

 

 

 
        84,662,870  

United States    59.0%

                 

Alphabet, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     50,259        60,258,531  

Amazon.com, Inc.*

     70,094        135,037,493  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Description    Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

United States (cont’d.)

                 

Boeing Co. (The)

     170,716      $ 64,477,726  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.*

     385,390        67,855,617  

Eli Lilly & Co.(a)

     368,656        43,147,498  

Facebook, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     386,980        74,841,932  

Guardant Health, Inc.*(a)

     61,760        4,045,898  

Illumina, Inc.*(a)

     149,526        46,652,112  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.*

     117,745        60,124,129  

Lululemon Athletica, Inc.*

     182,696        32,218,440  

Mastercard, Inc. (Class A Stock)

     392,715        99,843,862  

Netflix, Inc.*

     242,492        89,852,986  

NIKE, Inc. (Class B Stock)

     950,078        83,445,351  

PayPal Holdings, Inc.*

     548,402        61,843,293  

QUALCOMM, Inc.(a)

     306,044        26,359,570  

salesforce.com, Inc.*

     324,981        53,735,608  

Square, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     583,275        42,474,085  

Tesla, Inc.*(a)

     104,404        24,920,191  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

     182,165        50,541,679  

Twilio, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     327,145        44,864,665  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     313,637        52,998,380  

Workday, Inc. (Class A Stock)*(a)

     348,639        71,690,638  
     

 

 

 
        1,291,229,684  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $1,730,916,250)

        2,153,414,377  
     

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS    16.3%

     

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUNDS

     

PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund(w)

     43,816,566        43,816,566  

PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund
(cost $313,378,045; includes $312,593,570 of cash collateral for securities on loan)(b)(w)

     313,361,008        313,455,017  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $357,194,611)

        357,271,583  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS    114.6%
(cost $2,088,110,861)

        2,510,685,960  

Liabilities in excess of other assets    (14.6)%

        (320,243,539
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS    100.0%

      $ 2,190,442,421  
     

 

 

 

 

Below is a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report:

144A—Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and, pursuant to the requirements of Rule 144A, may not be resold except to qualified institutional buyers.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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ADR—American Depositary Receipt

LIBOR—London Interbank Offered Rate

*

Non-income producing security.

(a)

All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of such securities, including those sold and pending settlement, is $303,717,189; cash collateral of $312,593,570 (included in liabilities) was received with which the Series purchased highly liquid short-term investments.

(b)

Represents security purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan and includes dividend reinvestment.

(w)

PGIM Investments LLC, the manager of the Series, also serves as manager of the PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund and PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund.

 

Fair Value Measurements:

 

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

 

Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.

 

Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.

 

Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of April 30, 2019 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

       Level 1           Level 2            Level 3      

Investments in Securities

     

Common Stocks

     

Argentina

  $ 40,660,498     $     $     —  

Canada

    59,902,535              

China

    57,726,559       127,308,983        

France

          208,054,214        

India

    42,171,710              

Italy

          64,558,044        

Japan

          28,863,850        

Netherlands

          148,275,430        

Switzerland

          84,662,870        

United States

    1,291,229,684              

Affiliated Mutual Funds

    357,271,583              
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 1,848,962,569     $ 661,723,391     $  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Industry Classification:

 

The industry classification of investments and liabilities in excess of other assets shown as a percentage of net assets as of April 30, 2019 were as follows:

 

IT Services

    18.3

Affiliated Mutual Funds (14.3% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan)

    16.3  

Interactive Media & Services

    12.0  

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

    10.7  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

    10.2  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

    7.9

Aerospace & Defense

    6.1  

Software

    5.8  

Life Sciences Tools & Services

    4.4  

Entertainment

    4.1  

Automobiles

    4.0  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

    3.8  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Industry Classification (continued):

 

Biotechnology

    2.4

Pharmaceuticals

    2.0  

Banks

    1.9  

Chemicals

    1.8  

Beverages

    1.4  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

    1.3  

Health Care Providers & Services

    0.2
 

 

 

 
    114.6  

Liabilities in excess of other assets

    (14.6
 

 

 

 
    100.0
 

 

 

 

 

Financial Instruments/Transactions—Summary of Offsetting and Netting Arrangements:

 

The Series entered into financial instruments/transactions during the reporting period that are either offset in accordance with current requirements or are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements that permit offsetting. The information about offsetting and related netting arrangements for financial instruments/transactions, where the legal right to set-off exists, is presented in the summary below.

 

Offsetting of financial instrument/transaction assets and liabilities:

 

Description

  Gross Market
Value of
Recognized
Assets/(Liabilities)
    Collateral
Pledged/(Received)(1)
    Net Amount  

Securities on Loan

  $ 303,717,189     $ (303,717,189   $   —  
 

 

 

     

 

(1)

Collateral amount disclosed by the Fund is limited to the market value of financial instruments/transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Assets

        

Investments at value, including securities on loan of $303,717,189:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $1,730,916,250)

   $ 2,153,414,377  

Affiliated investments (cost $357,194,611)

     357,271,583  

Foreign currency, at value (cost $695,849)

     699,185  

Receivable for Series shares sold

     11,033,133  

Receivable for investments sold

     9,086,022  

Dividends receivable

     1,253,490  

Tax reclaim receivable

     359,159  

Prepaid expenses

     3,664  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     2,533,120,613  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Payable to broker for collateral for securities on loan

     312,593,570  

Payable for investments purchased

     24,151,275  

Payable for Series shares reacquired

     3,441,481  

Management fee payable

     1,355,122  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     894,152  

Distribution fee payable

     214,599  

Affiliated transfer agent fee payable

     27,993  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     342,678,192  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 2,190,442,421  
  

 

 

 
          

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Common stock, at par

   $ 872,631  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     1,851,830,868  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     337,738,922  
  

 

 

 

Net assets, April 30, 2019

   $ 2,190,442,421  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund     15  


Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Class A

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share,
($217,495,339 ÷ 8,741,258 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 24.88  

Maximum sales charge (5.50% of offering price)

     1.45  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price to public

   $ 26.33  
  

 

 

 

Class C

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,
($211,290,014 ÷ 8,972,135 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 23.55  
  

 

 

 

Class Z

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,
($1,299,889,950 ÷ 51,374,791 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 25.30  
  

 

 

 

Class R2

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,
($32,645 ÷ 1,287 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 25.36  
  

 

 

 

Class R4

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,
($103,126 ÷ 4,063 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 25.38  
  

 

 

 

Class R6

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,
($461,631,347 ÷ 18,169,609 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 25.41  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended April 30, 2019

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Unaffiliated dividend income (net of $562,070 foreign withholding tax)

   $ 5,904,178  

Income from securities lending, net (including affiliated income of $222,374)

     740,475  

Affiliated dividend income

     391,865  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     7,036,518  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     7,109,959  

Distribution fee(a)

     1,188,072  

Shareholder servicing fees(a)

     9  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses (including affiliated expense of $74,337)(a)

     659,998  

Custodian and accounting fees

     153,151  

Registration fees(a)

     113,409  

SEC registration fees

     45,713  

Shareholders’ reports

     36,953  

Directors’ fees

     20,728  

Audit fee

     13,823  

Legal fees and expenses

     12,041  

Miscellaneous

     19,098  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     9,372,954  

Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement(a)

     (312,278

Distribution fee waiver(a)

     (45,609
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     9,015,067  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     (1,978,549
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investment transactions (including affiliated of $(21,084))

     (27,349,415

Foreign currency transactions

     (30,399
  

 

 

 
     (27,379,814
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments (including affiliated of $88,570)

     300,270,798  

Foreign currencies

     (4,196
  

 

 

 
     300,266,602  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     272,886,788  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 270,908,239  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund     17  


Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended April 30, 2019

 

 

(a)

Class specific expenses and waivers were as follows:

 

    Class A     Class C     Class Z     Class R2     Class R4     Class R6  

Distribution fee

    273,650       914,411             11              

Shareholder servicing fees

                      4       5        

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses

    102,134       92,443       463,070       581       581       1,189  

Registration fees

    16,305       13,319       41,368       7,109       7,109       28,199  

Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement

    (135,186     (20,673     (96,133     (7,684     (7,682     (44,920

Distribution fee waiver

    (45,609                              

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

     Six Months
Ended
April 30, 2019
     Year Ended
October 31,
2018
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                 

Operations

     

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (1,978,549    $ (5,397,731

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

     (27,379,814      (31,754,951

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

     300,266,602        (9,911,236
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     270,908,239        (47,063,918
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Series share transactions (Net of share conversions)

     

Net proceeds from shares sold

     707,572,233        1,284,233,392  

Cost of shares reacquired

     (301,891,644      (256,901,201
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Series share transactions

     405,680,589        1,027,332,191  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease)

     676,588,828        980,268,273  

Net Assets:

                 

Beginning of period

     1,513,853,593        533,585,320  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 2,190,442,421      $ 1,513,853,593  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund     19  


Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Prudential World Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company and currently consists of seven series: PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund, PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund, PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund and PGIM QMA International Equity Fund, each of which are diversified funds and PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund, PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund and PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund, each of which are non-diversified funds for purposes of the 1940 Act and may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single company or other issuer than a diversified fund. Investing in a non-diversified fund involves greater risk than investing in a diversified fund because a loss resulting from the decline in value of any one security may represent a greater portion of the total assets of a non-diversified fund. These financial statements relate only to the PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund (the “Series”).

 

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

 

1. Accounting Policies

 

The Series follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 Financial Services—Investment Companies. The following accounting policies conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The Series consistently follows such policies in the preparation of its financial statements.

 

Securities Valuation: The Series holds securities and other assets and liabilities that are fair valued at the close of each day (generally, 4:00 PM Eastern time) the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open for trading. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has adopted valuation procedures for security valuation under which fair valuation responsibilities have been delegated to PGIM Investments LLC (“PGIM Investments” or the “Manager”). Pursuant to the Board’s delegation, the Manager has established a Valuation Committee responsible for supervising the fair valuation of portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities. The valuation procedures permit the Series to utilize independent pricing vendor services, quotations from market makers, and alternative valuation methods when market quotations are either not readily available or not deemed representative of fair value. A record of the Valuation Committee’s actions is subject to the Board’s review, approval, and ratification at its next regularly scheduled quarterly meeting.

 

For the fiscal reporting period-end, securities and other assets and liabilities were fair valued at the close of the last U.S. business day. Trading in certain foreign securities may occur

 

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when the NYSE is closed (including weekends and holidays). Because such foreign securities trade in markets that are open on weekends and U.S. holidays, the values of some of the Series’ foreign investments may change on days when investors cannot purchase or redeem Series shares.

 

Various inputs determine how the Series’ investments are valued, all of which are categorized according to the three broad levels (Level 1, 2, or 3) detailed in the Schedule of Investments and referred to herein as the “fair value hierarchy” in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820—Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.

 

Common and preferred stocks, exchange-traded funds, and derivative instruments, such as futures or options, that are traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last sale price as of the close of trading on the applicable exchange where the security principally trades. Securities traded via NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. To the extent these securities are valued at the last sale price or NASDAQ official closing price, they are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. In the event that no sale or official closing price on valuation date exists, these securities are generally valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices, or at the last bid price in the absence of an ask price. These securities are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

Foreign equities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued using pricing vendor services that provide model prices derived using adjustment factors based on information such as local closing price, relevant general and sector indices, currency fluctuations, depositary receipts, and futures, as applicable. Securities valued using such model prices are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The models generate an evaluated adjustment factor for each security, which is applied to the local closing price to adjust it for post closing market movements up to the time the Series is valued. Utilizing that evaluated adjustment factor, the vendor provides an evaluated price for each security. If the vendor does not provide an evaluated price, securities are valued in accordance with exchange-traded common and preferred stock valuation policies discussed above.

 

Investments in open-end, non-exchange-traded mutual funds are valued at their net asset values as of the close of the NYSE on the date of valuation. These securities are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy since they may be purchased or sold at their net asset values on the date of valuation.

 

Securities and other assets that cannot be priced according to the methods described above are valued based on pricing methodologies approved by the Board. In the event that unobservable inputs are used when determining such valuations, the securities will be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

When determining the fair value of securities, some of the factors influencing the valuation include: the nature of any restrictions on disposition of the securities; assessment of the general liquidity of the securities; the issuer’s financial condition and the markets in which it does business; the cost of the investment; the size of the holding and the capitalization of

 

PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund     21  


Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

the issuer; the prices of any recent transactions or bids/offers for such securities or any comparable securities; any available analyst media or other reports or information deemed reliable by the Manager regarding the issuer or the markets or industry in which it operates. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a security’s most recent closing price and from the price used by other unaffiliated mutual funds to calculate their net asset values.

 

Illiquid Securities: Pursuant to Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act, the Series has adopted a Board approved Liquidity Risk Management Program (“LRMP”) that requires, among other things, that the Series limit its illiquid investments that are assets to no more than 15% of net assets. Illiquid securities are those that, because of the absence of a readily available market or due to legal or contractual restrictions on resale, may not reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. The Series may find it difficult to sell illiquid securities at the time considered most advantageous by its subadviser and may incur transaction costs that would not be incurred in the sale of securities that were freely marketable.

 

Restricted Securities: Securities acquired in unregistered, private sales from the issuing company or from an affiliate of the issuer are considered restricted as to disposition under federal securities law (“restricted securities”). Such restricted securities are valued pursuant to the valuation procedures noted above. Restricted securities that would otherwise be considered illiquid investments pursuant to the Series’ LRMP because of legal restrictions on resale to the general public may be traded among qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Therefore, these Rule 144A securities, as well as commercial paper that is sold in private placements under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, may be classified higher than “illiquid” under the LRMP (i.e. “moderately liquid” or “less liquid” investments). However, the liquidity of the Series’ investments in restricted securities could be impaired if trading does not develop or declines.

 

Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:

 

(i) market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities—at the current rates of exchange;

 

(ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses—at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

 

Although the net assets of the Series are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Series does not generally isolate that portion of

 

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the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities held at the end of the period. Similarly, the Series does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities sold during the period. Accordingly, holding period realized foreign currency gains (losses) are included in the reported net realized gains (losses) on investment transactions.

 

Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from the disposition of holdings of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest, dividends and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Series’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains (losses) arise from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities (other than investments) at period end exchange rates.

 

Master Netting Arrangements: The Fund, on behalf of the Series, is subject to various Master Agreements, or netting arrangements, with select counterparties. These are agreements which a Subadviser may have negotiated and entered into on behalf of the Series. A master netting arrangement between the Series and the counterparty permits the Series to offset amounts payable by the Series to the same counterparty against amounts to be received; and by the receipt of collateral from the counterparty by the Series to cover the Series’ exposure to the counterparty. However, there is no assurance that such mitigating factors are easily enforceable. In addition to master netting arrangements, the right to set-off exists when all the conditions are met such that each of the parties owes the other determinable amounts, the reporting party has the right to set-off the amount owed with the amount owed by the other party, the reporting party intends to set-off and the right of set-off is enforceable by law. During the reporting period, there was no intention to settle on a net basis and all amounts are presented on a gross basis on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Securities Lending: The Series lends its portfolio securities to banks and broker-dealers. The loans are secured by collateral at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. Collateral pledged by each borrower is invested in an affiliated money market fund and is marked to market daily, based on the previous day’s market value, such that the value of the collateral exceeds the value of the loaned securities. In the event of significant appreciation in value of securities on loan on the last business day of the reporting period, the financial statements may reflect a collateral value that is less than the market value of the loaned securities. Such shortfall is remedied as described above. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Series. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the Series securities identical to the loaned securities. Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, the Series has the right to repurchase the securities in the open market using the collateral.

 

PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund     23  


Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

The Series recognizes income, net of any rebate and securities lending agent fees, for lending its securities in the form of fees or interest on the investment of any cash received as collateral. The borrower receives all interest and dividends from the securities loaned and such payments are passed back to the lender in amounts equivalent thereto. The Series also continues to recognize any unrealized gain (loss) in the market price of the securities loaned and on the change in the value of the collateral invested that may occur during the term of the loan. In addition, realized gain (loss) is recognized on changes in the value of the collateral invested upon liquidation of the collateral. Net earnings from securities lending are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Income from securities lending, net”.

 

Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from investment and currency transactions are calculated on the specific identification method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, or for certain foreign securities, when the Series becomes aware of such dividends. Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis, which may require the use of certain estimates by management that may differ from actual. Net investment income or loss (other than class specific expenses and waivers, which are allocated as noted below) and unrealized and realized gains (losses) are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of adjusted net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Class specific expenses and waivers, where applicable, are charged to the respective share classes. Class specific expenses include distribution fees and distribution fee waivers, shareholder servicing fees, transfer agent’s fees and expenses, registration fees and fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, as applicable.

 

Taxes: It is the Series’ policy to continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable net investment income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, interest and capital gains, if any, are recorded, net of reclaimable amounts, at the time the related income is earned.

 

Dividends and Distributions: The Series expects to pay dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital and currency gains, if any, annually. Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles, are recorded on the ex-date. Permanent book/tax differences relating to income and gain (loss) are reclassified between total distributable earnings (loss) and paid-in capital in excess of par, as appropriate.

 

Estimates: The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial

 

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statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

2. Agreements

 

The Fund, on behalf of the Series, has a management agreement with PGIM Investments. Pursuant to this agreement, PGIM Investments has responsibility for all investment advisory services and supervises the subadviser’s performance of such services. In addition, under the management agreement, PGIM Investments provides all of the administrative functions necessary for the organization, operation and management of the Series. PGIM Investments administers the corporate affairs of the Series and, in connection therewith, furnishes the Series with office facilities, together with those ordinary clerical and bookkeeping services which are not being furnished by the Series’ custodian and the Series’ transfer agent. PGIM Investments is also responsible for the staffing and management of dedicated groups of legal, marketing, compliance and related personnel necessary for the operation of the Series. The legal, marketing, compliance and related personnel are also responsible for the management and oversight of the various service providers to the Series, including, but not limited to, the custodian, transfer agent, and accounting agent.

 

PGIM Investments has entered into a subadvisory agreement with Jennison Associates LLC (“Jennison”). The subadvisory agreement provides that Jennison will furnish investment advisory services in connection with the management of the Series. In connection therewith, Jennison is obligated to keep certain books and records of the Series. PGIM Investments pays for the services of Jennison, the cost of compensation of officers of the Series, occupancy and certain clerical and bookkeeping costs of the Series. The Series bears all other costs and expenses.

 

The management fee paid to the Manager is accrued daily and payable monthly at an annual rate of 0.825% of the Series’average daily net assets up to $1 billion and 0.800% of such assets in excess of $1 billion. The effective management fee rate before any waivers and/or expense reimbursements was 0.814% for the period ended April 30, 2019.

 

The Manager has contractually agreed, through February 29, 2020, to limit net annual Series operating expenses (exclusive of distribution and service (12b-1) fees, and transfer agency expenses (including sub-transfer agency and networking fees)), of each class of shares to 0.84% of the Series’ average daily net assets and to limit transfer agency, shareholder servicing, sub-transfer agency, and blue sky fees, as applicable, to the extent that such fees cause the net Series annual operating expenses to exceed 1.34% of average daily net assets for Class R2 shares and 1.09% of average daily net assets for Class R4 shares. Additionally, the Manager has contractually agreed, through February 29, 2020, to limit annual operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements to 1.08% of average daily net assets for Class A shares. These contractual waivers exclude interest, brokerage, taxes (such as income and foreign withholding taxes, stamp duty and deferred tax expenses), acquired fund fees and expenses, extraordinary expenses, and certain other Fund expenses such as dividend and interest expense and broker charges on short sales.

 

PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund     25  


Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Where applicable, the Manager agrees to waive management fees or shared operating expenses on any share class to the same extent that it waives similar expenses on any other share class and, in addition, total annual operating expenses for Class R6 shares will not exceed total annual operating expenses for Class Z shares. Fees and/or expenses waived and/or reimbursed by PGIM Investments may be recouped by PGIM Investments within the same fiscal year during which such waiver/reimbursement is made if such recoupment can be realized without exceeding the expense limit in effect at the time of the recoupment for that fiscal year.

 

The Fund, on behalf of the Series, has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS”), which acts as the distributor of the Class A, Class C, Class Z, Class R2, Class R4 and Class R6 shares of the Series. The Series compensates PIMS for distributing and servicing the Series’ Class A, Class C and Class R2 shares, pursuant to the plans of distribution (the “Distribution Plans”), regardless of expenses actually incurred by PIMS. The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable monthly. No distribution or service fees are paid to PIMS as distributor of the Class Z, Class R4 and Class R6 shares of the Series.

 

Pursuant to the Distribution Plans, the Series compensates PIMS for distribution related activities at an annual rate of up to 0.30%, 1% and 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Class A, Class C and Class R2 shares, respectively. PIMS has contractually agreed to limit such fees to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Class A shares through February 29, 2020.

 

The Series has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class R2 and Class R4 shares. Under the terms of the Shareholder Services Plan, Class R2 and Class R4 shares are authorized to pay to Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (“PMFS”), its affiliates or third-party service providers, as compensation for services rendered to the shareholders of such Class R2 or Class R4 shares, a shareholder service fee at an annual rate of 0.10% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R2 and Class R4 shares. The shareholder service fee is accrued daily and paid monthly.

 

For the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, PIMS received $726,825 in front-end sales charges resulting from sales of Class A shares. Additionally, for the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, PIMS received $153 and $36,386 in contingent deferred sales charges imposed upon redemptions by certain Class A and Class C shareholders, respectively. From these fees, PIMS paid such sales charges to broker-dealers, who in turn paid commissions to salespersons and incurred other distribution costs.

 

PGIM Investments, PIMS, PMFS and Jennison are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential”).

 

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3. Other Transactions with Affiliates

 

PMFS serves as the Series’ transfer agent. Transfer agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates, where applicable.

 

The Series may enter into certain securities purchase or sale transactions under Board approved Rule 17a-7 procedures. Rule 17a-7 is an exemptive rule under the 1940 Act, that subject to certain conditions, permits purchase and sale transactions among affiliated investment companies, or between an investment company and a person that is affiliated solely by reason of having a common (or affiliated) investment adviser, common directors, and/or common officers. Pursuant to the Rule 17a-7 procedures and consistent with guidance issued by the SEC, the Series’ Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) prepares a quarterly summary of all such transactions for submission to the Board, together with the CCO’s written representation that all such 17a-7 transactions were effected in accordance with the Series’ Rule 17a-7 procedures. Any 17a-7 transactions for the reporting period are disclosed in the “Portfolio Securities” note, below.

 

The Series may invest its overnight sweep cash in the PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund (the “Core Fund”), and its securities lending cash collateral in the PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (the “Money Market Fund”), each a series of Prudential Investment Portfolios 2, registered under the 1940 Act and managed by PGIM Investments. Through the Series’ investments in the mentioned underlying funds, PGIM Investments and/or its affiliates are paid fees or reimbursed for providing their services. Earnings from the Core Fund and Money Market Fund are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Affiliated dividend income” and “Income from securities lending, net”, respectively.

 

4. Portfolio Securities

 

The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government securities) for the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, were $784,641,250 and $399,762,173, respectively.

 

A summary of the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of shares of affiliated investments for the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, is presented as follows:

 

PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund     27  


Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Value,
Beginning
of Period

  Cost of
Purchases
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Change in
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
    Realized
Gain
(Loss)
    Value,
End of
Period
    Shares,
End of
Period
    Income  

PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund*

 

     
$           15,403,571   $ 387,867,916     $ 359,454,921     $     $     $ 43,816,566       43,816,566     $ 391,865  

PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund*

 

     
210,761,557     938,020,119       835,394,145       88,570       (21,084     313,455,017       313,361,008       222,374 ** 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 
$        226,165,128   $ 1,325,888,035     $ 1,194,849,066     $ 88,570     $ (21,084   $ 357,271,583       $ 614,239  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

*

The Fund did not have any capital gain distributions during the reporting period.

**

This amount is included in “Income from securities lending, net” on the Statement of Operations.

 

For the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, no 17a-7 transactions were entered into by the Series.

 

5. Tax Information

 

The United States federal income tax basis of the Series’ investments and the net unrealized appreciation as of April 30, 2019 were as follows:

 

Tax Basis

   $ 2,096,737,824  
  

 

 

 

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

     429,519,184  

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

     (15,571,048
  

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

   $ 413,948,136  
  

 

 

 

 

The book basis may differ from tax basis due to certain tax-related adjustments.

 

For federal income tax purposes, the Series had a capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2018 of approximately $47,206,000 which can be carried forward for an unlimited period. No capital gains distributions are expected to be paid to shareholders until net gains have been realized in excess of such losses.

 

The Series elected to treat certain late-year ordinary income losses of approximately $629,000 as having been incurred in the following fiscal year (October 31, 2019).

 

The Manager has analyzed the Series’ tax positions taken on federal, state and local income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Series’ financial statements for the current reporting period. The Series’ federal, state and local income and federal excise tax returns for tax years for which the applicable statutes of limitations have not expired are subject to examination by the Internal

 

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Revenue Service and state departments of revenue.

 

6. Capital and Ownership

 

The Series offers Class A, Class C, Class Z, Class R2, Class R4 and Class R6 shares. Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50%. Investors who purchase $1 million or more of Class A shares and sell these shares within 12 months of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1%, although they are not subject to an initial sales charge. The Class A CDSC is waived for certain retirement and/or benefit plans. A special exchange privilege is also available for shareholders who qualified to purchase Class A shares at net asset value. Class C shares are sold with a CDSC of 1% on sales made within 12 months of purchase. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a monthly basis approximately 10 years after purchase. Class Z, Class R2, Class R4 and Class R6 shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charge and are available exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.

 

Under certain circumstances, an exchange may be made from specified share classes of the Series to one or more other share classes of the Series as presented in the table of transactions in shares of common stock.

 

The Fund is authorized to issue 5.075 billion shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.01 per share, which is divided into seven series. There are 950 million shares authorized for the Series, divided into seven classes, designated Class A, Class C, Class Z, Class R2, Class R4, and Class R6 and Class T common stock, each of which consists of 50 million, 70 million, 300 million, 75 million, 75 million, 255 million and 125 million authorized shares, respectively. The Series currently does not have any Class T shares outstanding.

 

As of April 30, 2019, Prudential, through its affiliated entities, including affiliated funds (if applicable), owned 486 Class R2 shares and 486 Class R4 shares of the Series. At reporting period end, seven shareholders of record, each holding greater than 5% of the Series, held 74% of the Series’ outstanding shares.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Transactions in shares of common stock were as follows:

 

Class A

     Shares      Amount  

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       1,914,089      $ 43,099,075  

Shares reacquired

       (838,233      (18,463,263
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       1,075,856        24,635,812  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       255,605        6,109,196  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (263,313      (6,242,319
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       1,068,148      $ 24,502,689  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       5,248,520      $ 120,535,515  

Shares reacquired

       (1,281,008      (28,827,088
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       3,967,512        91,708,427  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       145,935        3,322,018  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (796,366      (18,356,167
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       3,317,081      $ 76,674,278  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class C

               

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       1,822,872      $ 39,204,019  

Shares reacquired

       (797,746      (16,640,564
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       1,025,126        22,563,455  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (312,666      (7,092,553
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       712,460      $ 15,470,902  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       5,122,386      $ 111,862,993  

Shares reacquired

       (586,124      (12,752,680
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       4,536,262        99,110,313  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (283,448      (6,256,038
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       4,252,814      $ 92,854,275  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class Z

               

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       19,413,647      $ 444,975,575  

Shares reacquired

       (10,833,464      (240,595,234
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       8,580,183        204,380,341  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       390,817        9,362,132  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (103,376      (2,407,906
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       8,867,624      $ 211,334,567  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       34,289,075      $ 799,365,247  

Shares reacquired

       (8,598,020      (197,942,065
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       25,691,055        601,423,182  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       1,037,287        24,312,057  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (160,174      (3,726,870
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       26,568,168      $ 622,008,369  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Class R2

  Shares     Amount  

Period ended April 30, 2019*:

   

Shares sold

    1,287     $ 30,000  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

    1,287     $ 30,000  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R4

           

Period ended April 30, 2019*:

   

Shares sold

    4,063     $ 100,000  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

    4,063     $ 100,000  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class R6

           

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

   

Shares sold

    7,740,402     $ 180,163,564  

Shares reacquired

    (1,134,870     (26,192,583
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

    6,605,532       153,970,981  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

    11,411       271,450  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

    6,616,943     $ 154,242,431  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

   

Shares sold

    10,875,042     $ 252,469,637  

Shares reacquired

    (729,939     (17,379,368
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

    10,145,103       235,090,269  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

    29,504       705,000  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

    10,174,607     $ 235,795,269  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

Commencement of offering was December 27, 2018.

 

7. Borrowings

 

The Fund, on behalf of the Series, along with other affiliated registered investment companies (the “Funds”), is a party to a Syndicated Credit Agreement (“SCA”) with a group of banks. The purpose of the SCA is to provide an alternative source of temporary funding for capital share redemptions. The SCA provides for a commitment of $900 million for the period October 4, 2018 through October 3, 2019. The Funds pay an annualized commitment fee of 0.15% of the unused portion of the SCA. The Series’ portion of the commitment fee for the unused amount, allocated based upon a method approved by the Board, is accrued daily and paid quarterly. The interest on borrowings under the SCA is paid monthly and at a per annum interest rate based upon a contractual spread plus the higher of (1) the effective federal funds rate, (2) the 1-month LIBOR rate or (3) zero percent.

 

Certain affiliated registered investment companies that are parties to the SCA include portfolios that are subject to a predetermined mathematical formula used to manage certain benefit guarantees offered under variable annuity contracts. The formula may result in large scale asset flows into and out of these portfolios. Consequently, these portfolios may be more likely to utilize the SCA for purposes of funding redemptions. It may be possible for those portfolios to fully exhaust the committed amount of the SCA, thereby requiring the Manager to allocate available funding per a Board-approved methodology designed to treat the Funds in the SCA equitably.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

The Series did not utilize the SCA during the reporting period ended April 30, 2019.

 

8. Risks of Investing in the Series

 

The Series’ risks include, but are not limited to, some or all of the risks discussed below:

 

Emerging Markets Risk: The risks of foreign investments are greater for investments in or exposed to emerging markets. Emerging market countries typically have economic and political systems that are less fully developed, and can be expected to be less stable, than those of more developed countries. For example, the economies of such countries can be subject to rapid and unpredictable rates of inflation or deflation. Low trading volumes may result in a lack of liquidity and price volatility.

 

Equity and Equity-Related Securities Risks: The value of a particular security could go down and you could lose money. In addition to an individual security losing value, the value of the equity markets or a sector in which the Series invests could go down. The Series’ holdings can vary significantly from broad market indexes and the performance of the Series can deviate from the performance of these indexes. Different parts of a market can react differently to adverse issuer, market, regulatory, political and economic developments.

 

Foreign Securities Risk: The Series’ investments in securities of foreign issuers or issuers with significant exposure to foreign markets involve additional risk. Foreign countries in which the Series may invest may have markets that are less liquid, less regulated and more volatile than US markets. The value of the Series’ investments may decline because of factors affecting the particular issuer as well as foreign markets and issuers generally, such as unfavorable government actions, and political or financial instability.

 

Market and Credit Risk: Securities markets may be volatile and the market prices of the Series’ securities may decline. Securities fluctuate in price based on changes in an issuer’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the securities owned by the Series fall, the value of an investment in the Series will decline. Additionally, the Series may also be exposed to credit risk in the event that an issuer or guarantor fails to perform or that an institution or entity with which the Series has unsettled or open transactions defaults.

 

9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Reporting Updates

 

In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2018-13, which changes certain fair value measurement disclosure requirements. The new ASU, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy,

 

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and the Series’ policy for the timing of transfers between levels. The amendments are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Manager has evaluated the implications of certain provisions of the ASU and has determined to early adopt aspects related to the removal and modification of certain fair value measurement disclosures under the ASU effective immediately. At this time, the Manager is evaluating the implications of certain other provisions of the ASU related to new disclosure requirements and any impact on the financial statement disclosures has not yet been determined.

 

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Financial Highlights (unaudited)

Class A Shares  
     Six Months
Ended
April 30,
          Year Ended October 31,  
     2019            2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  
Per Share Operating Performance(a):                                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $21.47               $20.72       $15.14       $15.63       $14.08       $12.94  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                                        
Net investment income (loss)     (0.03             (0.13     (0.09     (0.05     (0.09     (0.11
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     3.44               0.88       5.67       (0.44     1.64       1.25  
Total from investment operations     3.41               0.75       5.58       (0.49     1.55       1.14  
Net asset value, end of period     $24.88               $21.47       $20.72       $15.14       $15.63       $14.08  
Total Return(b):     15.88%               3.62%       36.86%       (3.13)%       11.01%       8.81%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $217,495               $164,764       $90,247       $89,579       $74,049       $21,150  
Average net assets (000)     $183,932               $142,313       $70,810       $100,220       $36,635       $19,352  
Ratios to average net assets(c)(d):                                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.08% (e)              1.14%       1.19%       1.20%       1.38%       1.60%  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.28% (e)              1.30%       1.33%       1.36%       1.56%       1.71%  
Net investment income (loss)     (0.28)% (e)              (0.55)%       (0.55)%       (0.31)%       (0.63)%       (0.78)%  
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     23%               62%       79%       88%       58%       68%  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(c)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(d)

Effective November 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class C Shares  
    

Six Months

Ended

April 30,

          Year Ended October 31,  
     2019            2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  
Per Share Operating Performance(a):                                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $20.41               $19.85       $14.61       $15.20       $13.79       $12.77  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                                        
Net investment income (loss)     (0.12             (0.30     (0.22     (0.15     (0.20     (0.21
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     3.26               0.86       5.46       (0.44     1.61       1.23  
Total from investment operations     3.14               0.56       5.24       (0.59     1.41       1.02  
Net asset value, end of period     $23.55               $20.41       $19.85       $14.61       $15.20       $13.79  
Total Return(b):     15.38%               2.82%       35.87%       (3.88)%       10.22%       7.99%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $211,290               $168,587       $79,531       $52,246       $28,982       $5,723  
Average net assets (000)     $184,385               $136,788       $55,922       $50,113       $11,330       $4,361  
Ratios to average net assets(c)(d):                                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.94% (e)              1.94%       1.94%       1.95%       2.12%       2.35%  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.96% (e)              1.99%       2.03%       2.06%       2.27%       2.41%  
Net investment income (loss)     (1.15)% (e)              (1.35)%       (1.28)%       (1.07)%       (1.37)%       (1.54)%  
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     23%               62%       79%       88%       58%       68%  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(c)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(d)

Effective November 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

Class Z Shares  
    

Six Months

Ended

April 30,

          Year Ended October 31,  
     2019            2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  
Per Share Operating Performance(a):                                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $21.82               $21.00       $15.31       $15.77       $14.17       $12.99  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                                        
Net investment income (loss)     (0.01             (0.08     (0.05     (0.01     (0.06     (0.08
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     3.49               0.90       5.74       (0.45     1.66       1.26  
Total from investment operations     3.48               0.82       5.69       (0.46     1.60       1.18  
Net asset value, end of period     $25.30               $21.82       $21.00       $15.31       $15.77       $14.17  
Total Return(b):     15.95%               3.90%       37.17%       (2.92)%       11.29%       9.08%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $1,299,890               $927,492       $334,783       $114,228       $102,800       $33,504  
Average net assets (000)     $1,055,837               $693,749       $193,977       $131,042       $48,494       $30,965  
Ratios to average net assets(c)(d):                                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.93% (e)              0.93%       0.94%       0.95%       1.15%       1.35%  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.95% (e)              0.97%       1.02%       1.06%       1.28%       1.42%  
Net investment income (loss)     (0.12)% (e)              (0.35)%       (0.28)%       (0.07)%       (0.41)%       (0.56)%  
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     23%               62%       79%       88%       58%       68%  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(c)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(d)

Effective November 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class R2 Shares  
    

December 27,

2018(a)
through
April 30,

2019

 
Per Share Operating Performance(b):        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $20.59  
Income (loss) from investment operations:        
Net investment income (loss)     (0.02
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     4.79  
Total from investment operations     4.77  
Net asset value, end of period     $25.36  
Total Return(c):     23.17%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $33  
Average net assets (000)     $13  
Ratios to average net assets(d):        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.34% (e) 
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     178.09% (e) 
Net investment income (loss)     (0.25)% (e) 
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     23%  

 

(a)

Commencement of offering.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

Class R4 Shares  
    

December 27,

2018(a)
through
April 30,

2019

 
Per Share Operating Performance(b):        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $20.59  
Income (loss) from investment operations:        
Net investment income (loss)     0.02  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     4.77  
Total from investment operations     4.79  
Net asset value, end of period     $25.38  
Total Return(c):     23.26%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $103  
Average net assets (000)     $16  
Ratios to average net assets(d):        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.09% (e) 
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     146.56% (e) 
Net investment income (loss)     0.25% (e) 
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     23%  

 

(a)

Commencement of offering.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class R6 Shares  
    

Six Months
Ended

April 30,

          Year Ended October 31,           December 22,
2014(a)
through
October 31,
 
     2019            2018     2017     2016            2015  
Per Share Operating Performance(b):                                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $21.90               $21.06       $15.33       $15.78               $14.15  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                                        
Net investment income (loss)     - (c)              (0.06     (0.04     0.01               (0.03
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     3.51               0.90       5.77       (0.46             1.66  
Total from investment operations     3.51               0.84       5.73       (0.45             1.63  
Net asset value, end of period     $25.41               $21.90       $21.06       $15.33               $15.78  
Total Return(d):     16.03%               3.99%       37.38%       (2.85)%               11.52%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $461,631               $253,010       $29,023       $8,647               $11  
Average net assets (000)     $336,798               $133,984       $14,700       $7,736               $11  
Ratios to average net assets(e)(f):                                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.84% (g)              0.84%       0.84%       0.84%               1.09% (g) 
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.87% (g)              0.90%       0.92%       0.95%               1.18% (g) 
Net investment income (loss)     (0.02)% (g)              (0.26)%       (0.23)%       0.05%               (0.27)% (g) 
Portfolio turnover rate(h)     23%               62%       79%       88%               58%  

 

(a)

Commencement of offering.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Less than $(0.005) per share.

(d)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(e)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(f)

Effective November 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(g)

Annualized.

(h)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PROXY VOTING
The Board of Directors of the Fund has delegated to the Fund’s subadviser the responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to the Fund. A description of these proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 225-1852. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the Fund’s website and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website.

 

DIRECTORS
Ellen S. Alberding Kevin J. Bannon Scott E. Benjamin Linda W. Bynoe Barry H. Evans Keith F. Hartstein  Laurie Simon Hodrick Michael S. Hyland Stuart S. Parker Brian K. Reid Grace C. Torres

 

OFFICERS
Stuart S. Parker, President Scott E. Benjamin, Vice President Christian J. Kelly, Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer Raymond A. O’Hara, Chief Legal Officer Chad A. Earnst, Chief Compliance Officer Dino Capasso, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer Andrew R. French, Secretary Jonathan D. Shain, Assistant Secretary Claudia DiGiacomo, Assistant Secretary Diana N. Huffman, Assistant Secretary Peter Parrella, Assistant Treasurer Lana Lomuti, Assistant Treasurer Linda McMullin, Assistant Treasurer Kelly A. Coyne, Assistant Treasurer Charles H. Smith, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer

 

MANAGER   PGIM Investments LLC   655 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102

 

SUBADVISER   Jennison Associates LLC   466 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017

 

DISTRIBUTOR   Prudential Investment
Management Services LLC
  655 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102

 

CUSTODIAN   The Bank of New York Mellon   240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286

 

TRANSFER AGENT   Prudential Mutual Fund
Services LLC
  PO Box 9658
Providence, RI 02940

 

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM   KPMG LLP  

345 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10154

 

FUND COUNSEL   Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP   787 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019

 


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SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS WITH DIRECTORS
Shareholders can communicate directly with the Board of Directors by writing to the Chair of the Board, PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund, PGIM Investments, Attn: Board of Directors, 655 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102. Shareholders can communicate directly with an individual Director by writing to the same address. Communications are not screened before being delivered to the addressee.

 

AVAILABILITY OF PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE
The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings are available on the Commission’s website at sec.gov. Form N-PORT is filed with the Commission quarterly, and each Fund’s full portfolio holdings as of the first and third fiscal quarter-ends will be made publicly available 60 days after the end of each quarter.

 

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PGIM JENNISON GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND

 

SHARE CLASS   A   C   Z   R2   R4   R6
NASDAQ   PRJAX   PRJCX   PRJZX   PRJBX   PRJDX   PRJQX
CUSIP   743969719   743969693   743969685   743969438   743969420   743969594

 

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PGIM JENNISON INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND

 

 

SEMIANNUAL REPORT

APRIL 30, 2019

 

COMING SOON: PAPERLESS SHAREHOLDER REPORTS

 

Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (pgiminvestments.com), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

 

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically anytime by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, if you are a direct investor, by calling 1-800-225-1852 or by sending an email request to PGIM Investments at shareholderreports@pgim.com.

 

You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary or follow instructions included with this notice to elect to continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 1-800-225-1852 or send an email request to shareholderreports@pgim.com to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held in your account if you invest through your financial intermediary or all funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.

 

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Objective: To seek long-term growth of capital

 

This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

 

The information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings is for the period covered by this report and is subject to change thereafter.

 

The accompanying financial statements as of April 30, 2019 were not audited and, accordingly, no auditor’s opinion is expressed on them.

 

Mutual funds are distributed by Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, member SIPC. Jennison Associates LLC is a registered investment adviser. Both are Prudential Financial companies. © 2019 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. Jennison Associates, Jennison, PGIM, and the PGIM logo are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.

 

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Table of Contents

 

Letter from the President

     5  

Your Fund’s Performance

     6  

Fees and Expenses

     9  

Holdings and Financial Statements

     11  

 

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Letter from the President

 

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Dear Shareholder:

 

We hope you find the semiannual report for PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund informative and useful. The report covers performance for the six-month period ended April 30, 2019.

 

Regarding your investments with PGIM, we believe it is important to maintain a diversified portfolio of funds consistent with your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals.

 

Your financial advisor can help you create a diversified investment plan that may include funds covering all the basic asset classes and that reflects your personal investor profile and risk tolerance. However, diversification and asset allocation strategies do not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.

 

At PGIM Investments, we consider it a great privilege and responsibility to help investors participate in opportunities across global markets while meeting their toughest investment challenges. PGIM is a top-10 global investment manager with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. This investment expertise allows us to deliver actively managed funds and strategies to meet the needs of investors around the globe.

 

Thank you for choosing our family of funds.

 

Sincerely,

 

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Stuart S. Parker, President

PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund

June 14, 2019

 

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Your Fund’s Performance (unaudited)

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgiminvestments.com or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

   

Total Returns as of 4/30/19

(without sales charges)

 

Average Annual Total Returns as of 4/30/19

(with sales charges)

    Six Months* (%)   One Year (%)   Five Years (%)   Since Inception (%)
Class A   18.58   –1.13   6.42     9.28 (6/5/12)      
Class C   18.10     2.85   6.81     9.36 (6/5/12)      
Class R   18.35     4.28   N/A     4.48 (11/20/17)  
Class Z   18.68     4.86   7.89   10.45 (6/5/12)      
Class R2   N/A   N/A   N/A   25.56* (12/27/18)
Class R4   N/A   N/A   N/A   25.70* (12/27/18)
Class R6   18.84     5.00   N/A   11.56 (12/23/15)  
MSCI ACWI ex-US Index
    9.12   –3.23   2.83  
Lipper International Multi-Cap Growth Funds Average
    10.04   –2.24   3.58  

 

Source: PGIM Investments LLC and Lipper Inc.

*Not annualized

Since Inception returns are provided since the Fund has less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index and the Lipper Average are measured from the closest month-end to each class’ inception date.

 

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The returns in the tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the redemption of Fund shares. The average annual total returns take into account applicable sales charges, which are described for each share class in the table below.

 

               
     Class A   Class C   Class R   Class Z   Class R2   Class R4   Class R6
Maximum initial sales charge   5.50% of the public offering price   None   None   None   None   None   None
Contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC)
(as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or net asset value at redemption)
  1.00% on sales of $1 million or more made within 12 months of purchase   1.00% on sales made within 12 months of purchase   None   None   None   None   None
Annual distribution and service (12b-1) fees
(shown as a percentage of average daily net assets)
  0.30%
(0.25% currently)
  1.00%   0.75%
(0.50% currently)
  None   0.25%   None   None

 

Benchmark Definitions

 

MSCI All Country World Index ex-US Index—The Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World ex-US Index (MSCI ACWI ex-US Index) is an unmanaged free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to provide a broad measure of stock performance throughout the world, with the exception of US-based companies. The Index includes both developed and emerging markets. The average annual total returns for the Index measured from the month-end closest to the inception date of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, and Class Z shares are 7.27%, –0.48% for Class R shares, and 7.97% for Class R6 shares. The cumulative total return for the Index measured from the month-end closest to the inception date of the Fund’s Class R2 and Class R4 is 13.23%.

 

Lipper International Multi-Cap Growth Funds Average—The Lipper International Multi-Cap Growth Funds Average (Lipper Average) is based on the average return of all funds in the Lipper International Multi-Cap Growth Funds universe for the periods noted. Funds in the Lipper Average, by portfolio practice, invest in a variety of market-capitalization ranges without concentrating 75% of their equity assets in any one market-capitalization range over an extended period of time. International multi-cap growth funds typically have above-average characteristics compared to the MSCI EAFE Index. The average annual total returns for the Lipper Average measured from the month-end closest to the inception date of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, and Class Z shares are 8.04%, –0.19% for Class R shares, and 7.19% for Class R6 shares. The cumulative total return for the Lipper Average measured from the month-end closest to the inception date of the Fund’s Class R2 and Class R4 is 16.24%.

 

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Your Fund’s Performance (continued)

 

 

Investors cannot invest directly in an index or average. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of sales charges, operating expenses of a mutual fund, or taxes. Returns for the Lipper Average reflect the deduction of operating expenses of a mutual fund, but not sales charges or taxes.

 

Presentation of Fund Holdings

 

 

Five Largest Holdings expressed as a
percentage of net assets as of 04/30/19 (%)
 
Tencent Holdings Ltd., Interactive Media & Services     6.7  
Lululemon Athletica, Inc., Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods     4.4  
Adyen NV, IT Services     4.3  
L’Oreal SA, Personal Products     4.3  
Dassault Systemes SE, Software     4.1  

Holdings reflect only long-term investments and are subject to change.

Five Largest Industries expressed as a
percentage of net assets as of 04/30/19 (%)
 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods     12.2  
Health Care Equipment & Supplies     9.1  
Beverages     8.3  
Pharmaceuticals     8.3  
IT Services     7.1  

Industry weightings reflect only long-term investments and are subject to change.

 

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Fees and Expenses (unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemptions, as applicable, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution, and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses, as applicable. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 held through the six-month period ended April 30, 2019. The example is for illustrative purposes only; you should consult the Prospectus for information on initial and subsequent minimum investment requirements.

 

Actual Expenses

The first line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information on 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 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number on the first line under the heading “Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line for each share class in the table on the following page 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.

 

The Fund’s transfer agent may charge additional fees to holders of certain accounts that are not included in the expenses shown in the table on the following page. These fees apply to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and Section 403(b) accounts. As of the close of the six-month period covered by the table, IRA fees included an annual maintenance fee of $15 per account (subject to a maximum annual maintenance fee of $25 for all accounts held by the same shareholder). Section 403(b) accounts are charged an annual $25 fiduciary maintenance fee. Some of the fees may vary in amount, or may be waived, based on your total account balance or the number of PGIM funds, including the Fund, that you own. You should consider the additional fees that were charged to your Fund account over the six-month period when you estimate the total ongoing expenses paid over the period

 

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Fees and Expenses (continued)

 

and the impact of these fees on your ending account value, as these additional expenses are not reflected in the information provided in the expense table. Additional fees have the effect of reducing investment returns.

 

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 sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line for each share class in 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 were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

       
PGIM 
Jennison International
Opportunities  Fund
  Beginning Account
Value
November 1, 2018
   

Ending Account
Value

April 30, 2019

    Annualized
Expense Ratio
Based on the
Six-Month Period
    Expenses Paid
During  the
Six-Month Period*
 
Class A   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,185.80       1.09   $ 5.91  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.39       1.09   $ 5.46  
Class C   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,181.00       1.91   $ 10.33  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.32       1.91   $ 9.54  
Class R   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,183.50       1.48   $ 8.01  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,017.46       1.48   $ 7.40  
Class Z   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,186.80       0.90   $ 4.88  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.33       0.90   $ 4.51  
Class R2**   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,255.60       1.34   $ 5.13  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.15       1.34   $ 6.71  
Class R4**   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,257.00       1.09   $ 4.18  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.39       1.09   $ 5.46  
Class R6   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,188.40       0.84   $ 4.56  
    Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.63       0.84   $ 4.21  

 

*Fund expenses (net of fee waivers or subsidies, if any) for each share class are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each share class (provided in the table), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the 181 days in the six-month period ended April 30, 2019, and divided by the 365 days in the Fund’s fiscal year ending October 31, 2019 (to reflect the six-month period). Expenses presented in the table include the expenses of any underlying portfolios in which the Fund may invest.

**“Actual” expenses are calculated using the 124 day period ended April 30, 2019 due to the Class inception date of December 27, 2018.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Description    Shares        Value  

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS    98.1%

       

COMMON STOCKS    94.7%

       

Argentina    2.4%

                   

MercadoLibre, Inc.*

     25,156        $ 12,179,026  

Australia    1.9%

                   

Cochlear Ltd.

     73,197          9,681,832  

Canada    2.7%

                   

Shopify, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     57,827          14,082,609  

China    16.7%

                   

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ADR*

     94,625          17,559,561  

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co. Ltd. (Class A Stock)

     567,045          5,535,593  

Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd. (Class A Stock)

     127,577          18,448,747  

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

     695,151          34,385,343  

Wuxi Biologics Cayman, Inc., 144A*

     1,046,495          10,547,575  
       

 

 

 
          86,476,819  

Denmark    1.4%

                   

Novo Nordisk A/S (Class B Stock)

     144,569          7,085,940  

France    25.2%

                   

Airbus SE

     118,540          16,286,305  

Dassault Systemes SE

     132,129          20,996,798  

Kering SA

     15,962          9,483,104  

L’Oreal SA

     80,959          22,294,699  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

     45,000          17,719,912  

Pernod Ricard SA

     78,528          13,704,413  

Remy Cointreau SA

     80,815          10,775,513  

Safran SA

     130,144          19,015,114  
       

 

 

 
          130,275,858  

Germany    1.1%

                   

Infineon Technologies AG

     237,019          5,628,669  

Hong Kong    1.3%

                   

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.

     928,124          6,733,209  

India    3.0%

                   

HDFC Bank Ltd., ADR

     136,998          15,706,821  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Description    Shares        Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

       

Italy    5.9%

                   

Brunello Cucinelli SpA

     369,657        $ 13,451,399  

Ferrari NV

     124,856          17,004,184  
       

 

 

 
          30,455,583  

Japan    1.7%

                   

Keyence Corp.

     13,705          8,571,408  

Netherlands    7.0%

                   

Adyen NV, 144A*

     27,429          22,451,117  

ASML Holding NV

     64,237          13,453,918  
       

 

 

 
          35,905,035  

Sweden    1.6%

                   

Hexagon AB (Class B Stock)

     155,942          8,534,001  

Switzerland    9.8%

                   

Alcon, Inc.*

     37,180          2,141,148  

Givaudan SA

     6,048          15,696,645  

Novartis AG

     185,903          15,222,578  

Straumann Holding AG

     21,717          17,612,095  
       

 

 

 
          50,672,466  

United Kingdom    6.9%

                   

Ashtead Group PLC

     385,739          10,705,657  

AstraZeneca PLC

     195,351          14,561,200  

St. James’s Place PLC

     700,053          10,268,079  
       

 

 

 
          35,534,936  

United States    6.1%

                   

Lululemon Athletica, Inc.*

     128,899          22,731,339  

Spotify Technology SA*

     65,328          8,869,582  
       

 

 

 
          31,600,921  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(cost $401,712,590)

          489,125,133  
       

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Description    Shares        Value  

PREFERRED STOCK    3.4%

       

Germany

                   

Sartorius AG (PRFC)
(cost $9,958,186)

     95,708        $ 17,576,196  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $411,670,776)

          506,701,329  
       

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS    2.2%

       

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUNDS

       

PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund(w)

     11,118,929          11,118,929  

PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund(w)

     10,780          10,783  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $11,129,712)

          11,129,712  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS    100.3%
(cost $422,800,488)

          517,831,041  

Liabilities in excess of other assets    (0.3)%

          (1,552,313
       

 

 

 

NET ASSETS    100.0%

        $ 516,278,728  
       

 

 

 

 

Below is a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report:

144A—Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and, pursuant to the requirements of Rule 144A, may not be resold except to qualified institutional buyers.

ADR—American Depositary Receipt

LIBOR—London Interbank Offered Rate

PRFC—Preference Shares

*

Non-income producing security.

(w)

PGIM Investments LLC, the manager of the Series, also serves as manager of the PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund and PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund.

 

Fair Value Measurements:

 

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

 

Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.

 

Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.

 

Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of April 30, 2019 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

    Level 1     Level 2       Level 3    

Investments in Securities

     

Common Stocks

     

Argentina

  $ 12,179,026     $     $  

Australia

          9,681,832        

Canada

    14,082,609              

China

    17,559,561       68,917,258        

Denmark

          7,085,940        

France

          130,275,858        

Germany

          5,628,669        

Hong Kong

          6,733,209        

India

    15,706,821              

Italy

          30,455,583        

Japan

          8,571,408        

Netherlands

          35,905,035        

Sweden

          8,534,001        

Switzerland

          50,672,466        

United Kingdom

          35,534,936        

United States

    31,600,921              

Preferred Stock

     

Germany

          17,576,196        

Affiliated Mutual Funds

    11,129,712              
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 102,258,650     $ 415,572,391     $  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Industry Classification:

 

The industry classification of investments and liabilities in excess of other assets shown as a percentage of net assets as of April 30, 2019 were as follows:

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

    12.2

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

    9.1  

Beverages

    8.3  

Pharmaceuticals

    8.3  

IT Services

    7.1  

Aerospace & Defense

    6.9  

Interactive Media & Services

    6.6  

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

    5.8  

Personal Products

    4.3  

Software

    4.1  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

    3.7  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

    3.3  

Automobiles

    3.3  

Banks

    3.0

Chemicals

    3.0  

Affiliated Mutual Funds

    2.2  

Trading Companies & Distributors

    2.1  

Life Sciences Tools & Services

    2.0  

Capital Markets

    2.0  

Entertainment

    1.7  

Household Durables

    1.3  
 

 

 

 
    100.3  

Liabilities in excess of other assets

    (0.3
 

 

 

 
    100.0
 

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Assets

        

Investments at value:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $411,670,776)

   $ 506,701,329  

Affiliated investments (cost $11,129,712)

     11,129,712  

Foreign currency, at value (cost $462,653)

     464,498  

Tax reclaim receivable

     1,936,131  

Receivable for Series shares sold

     1,236,233  

Dividends receivable

     460,539  

Receivable for investments sold

     10,637  

Prepaid expenses

     1,218  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     521,940,297  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Payable for investments purchased

     4,495,691  

Payable for Series shares reacquired

     615,027  

Management fee payable

     291,031  

Distribution fee payable

     128,453  

Affiliated transfer agent fee payable

     65,791  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     65,576  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     5,661,569  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 516,278,728  
  

 

 

 
          

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Common stock, at par

   $ 273,992  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     456,175,245  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     59,829,491  
  

 

 

 

Net assets, April 30, 2019

   $ 516,278,728  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Class A

        

Net asset value and redemption price per share,
($23,269,127 ÷ 1,240,085 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 18.76  

Maximum sales charge (5.50% of offering price)

     1.09  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price to public

   $ 19.85  
  

 

 

 

Class C

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,
($5,058,415 ÷ 284,070 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 17.81  
  

 

 

 

Class R

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,
($294,085,848 ÷ 15,668,530 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 18.77  
  

 

 

 

Class Z

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,
($138,331,323 ÷ 7,283,103 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 18.99  
  

 

 

 

Class R2

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,
($12,557 ÷ 662 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 18.96  
  

 

 

 

Class R4

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,
($208,492 ÷ 10,987 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 18.98  
  

 

 

 

Class R6

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,
($55,312,966 ÷ 2,911,722 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 19.00  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended April 30, 2019

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Unaffiliated dividend income (net of $414,843 foreign withholding tax)

   $ 3,052,845  

Affiliated dividend income

     88,292  

Income from securities lending, net (including affiliated income of $10,926)

     15,642  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     3,156,779  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     1,860,790  

Distribution fee(a)

     1,081,013  

Shareholder servicing fees(a)

     23  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses (including affiliated expense of $187,641)(a)

     256,434  

Custodian and accounting fees

     91,961  

Registration fees(a)

     59,800  

Shareholders’ reports

     27,752  

SEC registration fees

     17,445  

Audit fee

     13,823  

Directors’ fees

     10,385  

Legal fees and expenses

     9,129  

Miscellaneous

     22,754  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     3,451,309  

Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement(a)

     (254,620

Distribution fee waiver(a)

     (348,894
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     2,847,795  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     308,984  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investment transactions (including affiliated of $2,147)

     (18,896,835

Foreign currency transactions

     (60,145
  

 

 

 
     (18,956,980
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments (including affiliated of $2,422)

     99,612,895  

Foreign currencies

     10,420  
  

 

 

 
     99,623,315  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     80,666,335  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 80,975,319  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended April 30, 2019

 

 

(a)

Class specific expenses and waivers were as follows:

 

    Class A     Class C     Class R     Class Z     Class R2     Class R4     Class R6  

Distribution fee

    25,494       21,574       1,033,935             10              

Shareholder servicing fees

                            4       19        

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses

    11,444       2,760       186,083       54,865       552       551       179  

Registration fees

    7,973       7,903       8,987       11,791       7,216       7,216       8,714  

Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement

    (25,624     (10,746     (105,628     (73,012     (7,764     (7,753     (24,093

Distribution fee waiver

    (4,249           (344,645                        

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

    

Six Months

Ended

April 30, 2019

    

Year

Ended

October 31, 2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                 

Operations

     

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 308,984      $ (1,656,517

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

     (18,956,980      (6,397,062

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

     99,623,315        (30,907,640
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     80,975,319        (38,961,219
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions

     

Distributions from distributable earnings

     

Class Z

     (60,708      (54,385

Class R6

     (50,751      (54,898
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     (111,459      (109,283
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Series share transactions (Net of share conversions)

     

Net proceeds from shares sold

     103,059,253        140,754,250  

Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     111,341        109,173  

Net asset value of shares issued in merger

            372,771,258  

Cost of shares reacquired

     (91,598,792      (112,646,693
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Series share transactions

     11,571,802        400,987,988  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease)

     92,435,662        361,917,486  

Net Assets:

                 

Beginning of period

     423,843,066        61,925,580  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 516,278,728      $ 423,843,066  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Prudential World Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company and currently consists of seven series: PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund, PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund, PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund and PGIM QMA International Equity Fund, each of which are diversified funds and PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund, PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund and PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund, each of which are non-diversified funds for purposes of the 1940 Act and may invest a greater percentage of their assets in the securities of a single company or other issuer than a diversified fund. Investing in a non-diversified fund involves greater risk than investing in a diversified fund because a loss resulting from the decline in value of any one security may represent a greater portion of the total assets of a non-diversified fund. These financial statements relate only to the PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund (the “Series”).

 

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

 

1. Accounting Policies

 

The Series follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 Financial Services—Investment Companies. The following accounting policies conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The Series consistently follows such policies in the preparation of its financial statements.

 

Securities Valuation: The Series holds securities and other assets and liabilities that are fair valued at the close of each day (generally, 4:00 PM Eastern time) the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open for trading. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has adopted valuation procedures for security valuation under which fair valuation responsibilities have been delegated to PGIM Investments LLC (“PGIM Investments” or the “Manager”). Pursuant to the Board’s delegation, the Manager has established a Valuation Committee responsible for supervising the fair valuation of portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities. The valuation procedures permit the Series to utilize independent pricing vendor services, quotations from market makers, and alternative valuation methods when market quotations are either not readily available or not deemed representative of fair value. A record of the Valuation Committee’s actions is subject to the Board’s review, approval, and ratification at its next regularly scheduled quarterly meeting.

 

For the fiscal reporting period-end, securities and other assets and liabilities were fair valued at the close of the last U.S. business day. Trading in certain foreign securities may occur

 

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when the NYSE is closed (including weekends and holidays). Because such foreign securities trade in markets that are open on weekends and U.S. holidays, the values of some of the Series’ foreign investments may change on days when investors cannot purchase or redeem Series shares.

 

Various inputs determine how the Series’ investments are valued, all of which are categorized according to the three broad levels (Level 1, 2, or 3) detailed in the Schedule of Investments and referred to herein as the “fair value hierarchy” in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820—Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.

 

Common and preferred stocks, exchange-traded funds, and derivative instruments, such as futures or options, that are traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last sale price as of the close of trading on the applicable exchange where the security principally trades. Securities traded via NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. To the extent these securities are valued at the last sale price or NASDAQ official closing price, they are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. In the event that no sale or official closing price on valuation date exists, these securities are generally valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices, or at the last bid price in the absence of an ask price. These securities are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

Foreign equities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued using pricing vendor services that provide model prices derived using adjustment factors based on information such as local closing price, relevant general and sector indices, currency fluctuations, depositary receipts, and futures, as applicable. Securities valued using such model prices are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The models generate an evaluated adjustment factor for each security, which is applied to the local closing price to adjust it for post closing market movements up to the time the Series is valued. Utilizing that evaluated adjustment factor, the vendor provides an evaluated price for each security. If the vendor does not provide an evaluated price, securities are valued in accordance with exchange-traded common and preferred stock valuation policies discussed above.

 

Investments in open-end, non-exchange-traded mutual funds are valued at their net asset values as of the close of the NYSE on the date of valuation. These securities are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy since they may be purchased or sold at their net asset values on the date of valuation.

 

Securities and other assets that cannot be priced according to the methods described above are valued based on pricing methodologies approved by the Board. In the event that unobservable inputs are used when determining such valuations, the securities will be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

When determining the fair value of securities, some of the factors influencing the valuation include: the nature of any restrictions on disposition of the securities; assessment of the general liquidity of the securities; the issuer’s financial condition and the markets in which it does business; the cost of the investment; the size of the holding and the capitalization of

 

PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund     21  


Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

the issuer; the prices of any recent transactions or bids/offers for such securities or any comparable securities; any available analyst media or other reports or information deemed reliable by the Manager regarding the issuer or the markets or industry in which it operates. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a security’s most recent closing price and from the price used by other unaffiliated mutual funds to calculate their net asset values.

 

Illiquid Securities: Pursuant to Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act, the Series has adopted a Board approved Liquidity Risk Management Program (“LRMP”) that requires, among other things, that the Series limit its illiquid investments that are assets to no more than 15% of net assets. Illiquid securities are those that, because of the absence of a readily available market or due to legal or contractual restrictions on resale, may not reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. The Series may find it difficult to sell illiquid securities at the time considered most advantageous by its subadviser and may incur transaction costs that would not be incurred in the sale of securities that were freely marketable.

 

Restricted Securities: Securities acquired in unregistered, private sales from the issuing company or from an affiliate of the issuer are considered restricted as to disposition under federal securities law (“restricted securities”). Such restricted securities are valued pursuant to the valuation procedures noted above. Restricted securities that would otherwise be considered illiquid investments pursuant to the Series’ LRMP because of legal restrictions on resale to the general public may be traded among qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Therefore, these Rule 144A securities, as well as commercial paper that is sold in private placements under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, may be classified higher than “illiquid” under the LRMP (i.e. “moderately liquid” or “less liquid” investments). However, the liquidity of the Series’ investments in restricted securities could be impaired if trading does not develop or declines.

 

Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:

 

(i) market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities—at the current rates of exchange;

 

(ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses—at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

 

Although the net assets of the Series are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Series does not generally isolate that portion of

 

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the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities held at the end of the period. Similarly, the Series does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities sold during the period. Accordingly, holding period realized foreign currency gains (losses) are included in the reported net realized gains (losses) on investment transactions.

 

Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from the disposition of holdings of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest, dividends and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Series’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains (losses) arise from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities (other than investments) at period end exchange rates.

 

Master Netting Arrangements: The Fund, on behalf of the Series, is subject to various Master Agreements, or netting arrangements, with select counterparties. These are agreements which a Subadviser may have negotiated and entered into on behalf of the Series. A master netting arrangement between the Series and the counterparty permits the Series to offset amounts payable by the Series to the same counterparty against amounts to be received; and by the receipt of collateral from the counterparty by the Series to cover the Series’ exposure to the counterparty. However, there is no assurance that such mitigating factors are easily enforceable. In addition to master netting arrangements, the right to set-off exists when all the conditions are met such that each of the parties owes the other determinable amounts, the reporting party has the right to set-off the amount owed with the amount owed by the other party, the reporting party intends to set-off and the right of set-off is enforceable by law. During the reporting period, there was no intention to settle on a net basis and all amounts are presented on a gross basis on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Securities Lending: The Series lends its portfolio securities to banks and broker-dealers. The loans are secured by collateral at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. Collateral pledged by each borrower is invested in an affiliated money market fund and is marked to market daily, based on the previous day’s market value, such that the value of the collateral exceeds the value of the loaned securities. In the event of significant appreciation in value of securities on loan on the last business day of the reporting period, the financial statements may reflect a collateral value that is less than the market value of the loaned securities. Such shortfall is remedied as described above. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Series. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the Series securities identical to the loaned securities. Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, the Series has the right to repurchase the securities in the open market using the collateral.

 

PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund     23  


Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

The Series recognizes income, net of any rebate and securities lending agent fees, for lending its securities in the form of fees or interest on the investment of any cash received as collateral. The borrower receives all interest and dividends from the securities loaned and such payments are passed back to the lender in amounts equivalent thereto. The Series also continues to recognize any unrealized gain (loss) in the market price of the securities loaned and on the change in the value of the collateral invested that may occur during the term of the loan. In addition, realized gain (loss) is recognized on changes in the value of the collateral invested upon liquidation of the collateral. Net earnings from securities lending are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Income from securities lending, net”.

 

Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from investment and currency transactions are calculated on the specific identification method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, or for certain foreign securities, when the Series becomes aware of such dividends. Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis, which may require the use of certain estimates by management that may differ from actual. Net investment income or loss (other than class specific expenses and waivers, which are allocated as noted below) and unrealized and realized gains (losses) are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of adjusted net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Class specific expenses and waivers, where applicable, are charged to the respective share classes. Class specific expenses include distribution fees and distribution fee waivers, shareholder servicing fees, transfer agent’s fees and expenses, registration fees and fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, as applicable.

 

Taxes: It is the Series’ policy to continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable net investment income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, interest and capital gains, if any, are recorded, net of reclaimable amounts, at the time the related income is earned.

 

Dividends and Distributions: The Series expects to pay dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital and currency gains, if any, annually. Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles, are recorded on the ex-date. Permanent book/tax differences relating to income and gain (loss) are reclassified between total distributable earnings (loss) and paid-in capital in excess of par, as appropriate.

 

Estimates: The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial

 

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statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

2. Agreements

 

The Fund, on behalf of the Series, has a management agreement with PGIM Investments. Pursuant to this agreement, PGIM Investments has responsibility for all investment advisory services and supervises the subadviser’s performance of such services. In addition, under the management agreement, PGIM Investments provides all of the administrative functions necessary for the organization, operation and management of the Series. PGIM Investments administers the corporate affairs of the Series and, in connection therewith, furnishes the Series with office facilities, together with those ordinary clerical and bookkeeping services which are not being furnished by the Series’ custodian and the Series’ transfer agent. PGIM Investments is also responsible for the staffing and management of dedicated groups of legal, marketing, compliance and related personnel necessary for the operation of the Series. The legal, marketing, compliance and related personnel are also responsible for the management and oversight of the various service providers to the Series, including, but not limited to, the custodian, transfer agent, and accounting agent.

 

PGIM Investments has entered into a subadvisory agreement with Jennison Associates LLC (“Jennison”). The subadvisory agreement provides that Jennison will furnish investment advisory services in connection with the management of the Series. In connection therewith, Jennison is obligated to keep certain books and records of the Series. PGIM Investments pays for the services of Jennison, the cost of compensation of officers of the Series, occupancy and certain clerical and bookkeeping costs of the Series. The Series bears all other costs and expenses.

 

The management fee paid to the Manager is accrued daily and payable monthly at an annual rate of 0.825% of the Series’average daily net assets up to and including $1 billion and 0.800% of such assets in excess of $1 billion. The effective management fee rate before any waivers and/or expense reimbursements was 0.825% for the period ended April 30, 2019.

 

The Manager has contractually agreed, through February 29, 2020, to reimburse and/or waive fees so that the Series’ net annual operating expenses of each share class does not exceed 0.84% of the Series’ average daily net assets (exclusive of distribution and service (12b-1) fees, and transfer agency expenses (including sub-transfer agency and networking fees)) and to limit transfer agency, shareholder servicing, sub-transfer agency, and blue sky fees, as applicable, to the extent that such fees cause the net annual operating expenses to exceed 1.34% of average daily net assets for Class R2 shares or 1.09% of average daily net assets for Class R4 shares. Additionally, the Manager has contractually agreed, through February 29, 2020, to limit total annual operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements to 1.09% of average daily net assets for Class A shares. Separately, the Manager has contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse up to 0.06% of certain other expenses on an annualized basis, through February 29, 2020, to the extent that the total net annual operating expenses exceed 1.90% of average daily net assets for Class C

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

shares, 1.48% of average daily net assets for Class R shares, 0.90% of average daily net assets for Class Z shares, and 0.84% of average daily net assets for Class R6 shares. The contractual waivers and expense limitation above exclude interest, brokerage, taxes (such as income and foreign withholding taxes, stamp duty and deferred tax expenses), acquired fund fees and expenses, extraordinary expenses, and certain other Series expenses such as dividend and interest expense and broker charges on short sales.

 

Where applicable, the Manager agrees to waive management fees or shared operating expenses on any share class to the same extent that it waives similar expenses on any other share class. In addition, total annual operating expenses for Class R6 shares will not exceed total annual operating expenses for Class Z shares. Fees and/or expenses waived and/or reimbursed by PGIM Investments may be recouped by PGIM Investments within the same fiscal year during which such waiver and/or reimbursement is made if such recoupment can be realized without exceeding the expense limit in effect at the time of the recoupment for the fiscal year.

 

The Fund, on behalf of the Series, has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS”), which acts as the distributor of the Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Z, Class R2, Class R4 and Class R6 shares of the Series. The Series compensates PIMS for distributing and servicing the Series’ Class A, Class C, Class R and Class R2 shares, pursuant to the plans of distribution (the “Distribution Plans”), regardless of expenses actually incurred by PIMS. The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable monthly. No distribution or service fees are paid to PIMS as distributor of the Class Z, Class R4 and Class R6 shares of the Series.

 

Pursuant to the Distribution Plans, the Series compensates PIMS for distribution related activities at an annual rate of up to 0.30%, 1%, 0.75% and 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Class A, Class C, Class R and Class R2 shares, respectively. PIMS has contractually agreed through February 29, 2020 to limit such expenses to 0.25% and

0.50% of the average daily net assets of the Class A and Class R shares, respectively.

 

The Series has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class R2 and Class R4 shares. Under the terms of the Shareholder Services Plan, Class R2 and Class R4 shares are authorized to pay to Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (“PMFS”), its affiliates or third-party service providers, as compensation for services rendered to the shareholders of such Class R2 or Class R4 shares, a shareholder service fee at an annual rate of 0.10% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R2 and Class R4 shares. The shareholder service fee is accrued daily and paid monthly.

 

For the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, PIMS received $44,236 in front-end sales charges resulting from sales of Class A shares. Additionally, for the reporting period ended

 

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April 30, 2019, PIMS received $909 and $936 in contingent deferred sales charges imposed upon redemptions by certain Class B and Class C shareholders. From these fees, PIMS paid such sales charges to broker-dealers, who in turn paid commissions to salespersons and incurred other distribution costs.

 

PGIM Investments, PIMS and Jennison are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential”).

 

3. Other Transactions with Affiliates

 

Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (“PMFS”), an affiliate of PGIM Investments and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential, serves as the Series’ transfer agent. Transfer agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates, where applicable.

 

The Series may enter into certain securities purchase or sale transactions under Board approved Rule 17a-7 procedures. Rule 17a-7 is an exemptive rule under the 1940 Act, that subject to certain conditions, permits purchase and sale transactions among affiliated investment companies, or between an investment company and a person that is affiliated solely by reason of having a common (or affiliated) investment adviser, common directors, and/or common officers. Pursuant to the Rule 17a-7 procedures and consistent with guidance issued by the SEC, the Series’ Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) prepares a quarterly summary of all such transactions for submission to the Board, together with the CCO’s written representation that all such 17a-7 transactions were effected in accordance with the Series’ Rule 17a-7 procedures. Any 17a-7 transactions for the reporting period are disclosed in the “Portfolio Securities” note, below.

 

The Series may invest its overnight sweep cash in the PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund (the “Core Fund”), and its securities lending cash collateral in the PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (the “Money Market Fund”), each a series of Prudential Investment Portfolios 2, registered under the 1940 Act and managed by PGIM Investments. Through the Series’ investments in the mentioned underlying funds, PGIM Investments and/or its affiliates are paid fees or reimbursed for providing their services. Earnings from the Core Fund and Money Market Fund are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Affiliated dividend income” and “Income from securities lending, net”, respectively.

 

4. Portfolio Securities

 

The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government securities) for the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, were $132,243,832 and $122,377,038, respectively.

 

A summary of the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of shares of affiliated investments for the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, is presented as follows:

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

Value,
Beginning
of Period
    Cost of
Purchases
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Change in
Unrealized
Gain

(Loss)
    Realized
Gain

(Loss)
    Value,
End of
Period
    Shares,
End of
Period
    Income  
 

PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund*

           
$ 16,359,986     $ 133,858,714     $ 139,099,771     $     $     $ 11,118,929       11,118,929     $ 88,292  
 

PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund*

           
  25,773,727       118,163,487       143,931,000       2,422       2,147       10,783       10,780       10,926 ** 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 
$ 42,133,713     $ 252,022,201     $ 283,030,771     $ 2,422     $ 2,147     $ 11,129,712       $ 99,218  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

*

The Fund did not have any capital gain distributions during the reporting period.

**

This amount is included in “Income from securities lending, net” on the Statement of Operations.

 

For the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, no 17a-7 transactions were entered into by the Series.

 

5. Tax Information

 

The United States federal income tax basis of the Series’ investments and the net unrealized appreciation as of April 30, 2019 were as follows:

 

Tax Basis

   $ 429,968,911  
  

 

 

 

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

     97,851,090  

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

     (9,988,960
  

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

   $ 87,862,130  
  

 

 

 

 

The book basis may differ from tax basis due to certain tax-related adjustments.

 

For federal income tax purposes, the Series had a capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2018 of approximately $9,676,000 which can be carried forward for an unlimited period. No capital gains distributions are expected to be paid to shareholders until net gains have been realized in excess of such losses.

 

The Manager has analyzed the Series’ tax positions taken on federal, state and local income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Series’ financial statements for the current reporting period. The Series’ federal, state and local income and federal excise tax returns for tax years for which the applicable statutes of limitations have not expired are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state departments of revenue.

 

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6. Capital and Ownership

 

The Series offers Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Z, Class R2, Class R4 and Class R6 shares. Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50%. Investors who purchase $1 million or more of Class A shares and sell these shares within 12 months of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1%, although they are not subject to an initial sales charge. The Class A CDSC is waived for certain retirement and/or benefit plans. A special exchange privilege is also available for shareholders who qualified to purchase Class A shares at net asset value. Class C shares are sold with a CDSC of 1% on sales made within 12 months of purchase. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a monthly basis approximately 10 years after purchase. Class R, Class Z, Class R2, Class R4 and Class R6 shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charge and are available exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.

 

Under certain circumstances, an exchange may be made from specified share classes of the Series to one or more other share classes of the Series as presented in the table of transactions in shares of common stock.

 

The Fund is authorized to issue 5.075 billion shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.01 per share, which is divided into seven series. There are 900 million shares authorized for the Series, divided into eight classes, designated Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Z, Class R2, Class R4, and Class R6 and Class T common stock, each of which consists of 50 million, 50 million, 150 million, 175 million, 75 million, 75 million, 200 million and 125 million authorized shares, respectively. The Series currently does not have any Class T shares outstanding.

 

As of April 30, 2019, Prudential, through its affiliated entities, including affiliated funds (if applicable), owned 568 Class R shares, 662 Class R2 shares, 662 Class R4 shares and 1,242,463 Class R6 shares of the Series. At reporting period end, six shareholders of record, each holding greater than 5% of the Series, held 83% of the Series’ outstanding shares, of which 56% were held by an affiliate of Prudential.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

Transactions in shares of common stock were as follows:

 

Class A

     Shares      Amount  

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       574,744      $ 9,780,089  

Shares reacquired

       (269,018      (4,371,282
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       305,726        5,408,807  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       51,116        858,145  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (32,770      (592,750
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       324,072      $ 5,674,202  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       660,533      $ 11,796,123  

Shares reacquired

       (104,212      (1,857,275
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       556,321        9,938,848  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       55,205        1,034,432  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (5,627      (102,838
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       605,899      $ 10,870,442  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class C

               

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       99,470      $ 1,525,978  

Shares reacquired

       (53,850      (820,776
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       45,620        705,202  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (13,534      (237,744
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       32,086      $ 467,458  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       205,864      $ 3,575,262  

Shares reacquired

       (56,955      (961,489
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       148,909        2,613,773  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (4,015      (65,643
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       144,894      $ 2,548,130  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class R

               

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       1,133,086      $ 17,153,710  

Shares reacquired

       (2,255,809      (38,492,412
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (1,122,723    $ (21,338,702
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       824,982      $ 14,999,820  

Shares reacquired

       (3,064,934      (55,429,940

Shares issued in merger

       19,031,205        329,810,775  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       16,791,253      $ 289,380,655  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Class Z

     Shares      Amount  

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       3,246,911      $ 55,445,854  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       3,965        60,590  

Shares reacquired

       (2,463,836      (41,332,102
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       787,040        14,174,342  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       34,243        627,275  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (40,135      (661,788
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       781,148      $ 14,139,829  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       5,157,111      $ 93,161,083  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       3,125        54,275  

Shares reacquired

       (2,729,560      (48,279,119

Shares issued in merger

       2,461,464        42,854,094  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       4,892,140        87,790,333  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       6,420        118,183  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (51,659      (984,134
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       4,846,901      $ 86,924,382  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class R2

               

Period ended April 30, 2019*:

       

Shares sold

       662      $ 10,000  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       662      $ 10,000  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class R4

               

Period ended April 30, 2019*:

       

Shares sold

       10,987      $ 199,783  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       10,987      $ 199,783  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class R6

               

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       1,102,667      $ 18,943,839  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       3,321        50,751  

Shares reacquired

       (387,930      (6,582,220
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       718,058        12,412,370  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       418        6,862  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       718,476      $ 12,419,232  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       994,673      $ 17,221,962  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       3,160        54,898  

Shares reacquired

       (329,043      (6,118,870

Shares issued in merger

       6,114        106,389  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       674,904      $ 11,264,379  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

Commencement of offering was December 27, 2018.

 

7. Borrowings

 

The Fund, on behalf of the Series, along with other affiliated registered investment companies (the “Funds”), is a party to a Syndicated Credit Agreement (“SCA”) with a group of banks. The purpose of the SCA is to provide an alternative source of temporary funding for capital share redemptions. The SCA provides for a commitment of $900 million for the

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

period October 4, 2018 through October 3, 2019. The Funds pay an annualized commitment fee of 0.15% of the unused portion of the SCA. The Series’ portion of the commitment fee for the unused amount, allocated based upon a method approved by the Board, is accrued daily and paid quarterly. The interest on borrowings under the SCA is paid monthly and at a per annum interest rate based upon a contractual spread plus the higher of (1) the effective federal funds rate, (2) the 1-month LIBOR rate or (3) zero percent.

 

Certain affiliated registered investment companies that are parties to the SCA include portfolios that are subject to a predetermined mathematical formula used to manage certain benefit guarantees offered under variable annuity contracts. The formula may result in large scale asset flows into and out of these portfolios. Consequently, these portfolios may be more likely to utilize the SCA for purposes of funding redemptions. It may be possible for those portfolios to fully exhaust the committed amount of the SCA, thereby requiring the Manager to allocate available funding per a Board-approved methodology designed to treat the Funds in the SCA equitably.

 

The Series did not utilize the SCA during the reporting period ended April 30, 2019.

 

8. Risks of Investing in the Series

 

The Series’ risks include, but are not limited to, some or all of the risks discussed below:

 

Emerging Markets Risk: The risks of foreign investments are greater for investments in or exposed to emerging markets. Emerging market countries typically have economic and political systems that are less fully developed, and can be expected to be less stable, than those of more developed countries. For example, the economies of such countries can be subject to rapid and unpredictable rates of inflation or deflation. Low trading volumes may result in a lack of liquidity and price volatility.

 

Equity and Equity-Related Securities Risks: The value of a particular security could go down and you could lose money. In addition to an individual security losing value, the value of the equity markets or a sector in which the Series invests could go down. The Series’ holdings can vary significantly from broad market indexes and the performance of the Series can deviate from the performance of these indexes. Different parts of a market can react differently to adverse issuer, market, regulatory, political and economic developments.

 

Foreign Securities Risk: The Series’ investments in securities of foreign issuers or issuers with significant exposure to foreign markets involve additional risk. Foreign countries in which the Series may invest may have markets that are less liquid, less regulated and more volatile than US markets. The value of the Series’ investments may decline because of

 

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factors affecting the particular issuer as well as foreign markets and issuers generally, such as unfavorable government actions, and political or financial instability.

 

Market and Credit Risk: Securities markets may be volatile and the market prices of the Series’ securities may decline. Securities fluctuate in price based on changes in an issuer’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the securities owned by the Series fall, the value of an investment in the Series will decline. Additionally, the Series may also be exposed to credit risk in the event that an issuer or guarantor fails to perform or that an institution or entity with which the Series has unsettled or open transactions defaults.

 

9. Reorganization

 

On June 7, 2017, the Board approved an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Plans”) which provided for the transfer of all the assets of Target International Equity Portfolio (the “Merged Portfolio”) for shares of Jennison International Opportunities Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”) and the assumption of the liabilities of the Merged Portfolio respectively. Shareholders approved the Plan at a meeting on November 28, 2017 and the reorganization took place on December 15, 2017.

 

On the reorganization date, the Merged Portfolio had the following total investment cost and value, representing the principal assets acquired by the Acquiring Fund:

 

Merged Portfolio

  Total Investment
Value
    Total Investment
Cost
 

Target International Equity Portfolio

  $ 325,193,997     $ 319,368,212  

 

The purpose of the transaction was to combine two portfolios with substantially similar investment objectives and policies.

 

The acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of the following shares on December 15, 2017:

 

Merged Portfolio     Acquiring Fund        
Target International
Equity Portfolio
    Jennison International
Opportunities Fund
       

Class

     Shares     Class     Shares     Value  
R        28,199,749       R       19,031,205     $ 329,810,775  
Z        3,655,174       Z       2,461,464       42,854,094  
R6        9,077       R6       6,114       106,389  

 

For financial reporting purposes, assets received and shares issued by the Acquiring Fund were recorded at fair value; however, the cost basis of the investments received from the Merged Portfolio were carried forward to reflect the tax-free status of the acquisition.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

The net assets and net unrealized appreciation on investments immediately before the acquisition were as follows:

 

Merged Portfolio           Acquiring Fund  
Target International
Equity Portfolio
    Unrealized Appreciation
on Investments
    Jennison International
Opportunities Fund
 

Class

     Net assets     Class     Net assets  
R      $ 329,810,775     $ 5,154,385       R     $ 9,834  
Z        42,854,094       669,737       Z       31,606,586  
R6        106,389       1,663       R6       26,367,768  

 

Assuming the acquisition had been completed on August 1, 2017, the Acquiring Fund’s unaudited pro forma results of operations for the year ended October 31, 2018 would have been as follows:

 

Acquiring Fund

  Net
Investment
loss (a)
    Net realized
and unrealized
loss on
investments (b)
    Net decrease
in net assets
resulting from
operations
 

Jennison International Opportunities Fund

    (375,158     (23,698,604     (24,073,762

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) as reported in the Statement of Operations (Year ended October 31, 2018) of the Acquiring Fund, plus net investment income from the Merged Portfolio pre-merger as follows: Target International Equity Portfolio $1,281,359.

(b)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments as reported in the Statement of Operations (Year ended October 31, 2018) of the Acquiring Fund, plus net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments from the Merged Portfolio pre-merger as follows: Target International Equity Portfolio $13,606,098.

 

Since both the Merged Portfolio and the Acquiring Fund sold and redeemed shares throughout the period, it is not practicable to provide pro-forma information on a per-share basis.

 

10. Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Reporting Updates

 

In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2018-13, which changes certain fair value measurement disclosure requirements. The new ASU, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, and the Series’ policy for the timing of transfers between levels. The amendments are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Manager has evaluated the implications of certain provisions of the ASU and has determined to early adopt aspects related to the removal and modification of certain fair value measurement disclosures under the ASU effective immediately. At this time, the Manager is evaluating the implications of certain

 

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other provisions of the ASU related to new disclosure requirements and any impact on the financial statement disclosures has not yet been determined.

 

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Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

Class A Shares  
     Six Months
Ended
April 30,
          Year Ended October 31,  
     2019            2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  
Per Share Operating Performance(a):                                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $15.82               $17.10       $12.36       $13.09       $13.06       $13.51  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.04               (0.06     (0.01     0.02       (0.05     (0.06
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     2.90               (1.22     4.75       (0.75     0.08       0.09  
Total from investment operations     2.94               (1.28     4.74       (0.73     0.03       0.03  
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                                        
Distributions from net realized gains     -               -       -       -       -       (0.48
Net asset value, end of period     $18.76               $15.82       $17.10       $12.36       $13.09       $13.06  
Total Return(b):     18.58%               (7.49)%       38.35%       (5.58)%       0.23%       0.20%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $23,269               $14,496       $ 5,303       $2,918       $4,167       $1,833  
Average net assets (000)     $17,136               $10,393       $ 3,121       $3,575       $3,179       $1,467  
Ratios to average net assets(c)(d):                                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.09% (e)              1.13%       1.15%       1.15%       1.55%       1.60%  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.44% (e)              1.55%       1.63%       1.74%       1.67%       1.90%  
Net investment income (loss)     0.48% (e)              (0.32)%       (0.07)%       0.15%       (0.39)%       (0.48)%  
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     27%               59%       69%       65%       75%       61%  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(c)

Effective November 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class C Shares  
     Six Months
Ended
April 30,
          Year Ended October 31,  
     2019            2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  
Per Share Operating Performance(a):                                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $15.08               $16.43       $11.96       $12.77       $12.82       $13.37  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                                        
Net investment income (loss)     (0.04             (0.18     (0.11     (0.08     (0.15     (0.16
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     2.77               (1.17     4.58       (0.73     0.10       0.09  
Total from investment operations     2.73               (1.35     4.47       (0.81     (0.05     (0.07
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                                        
Distributions from net realized gains     -               -       -       -       -       (0.48
Net asset value, end of period     $17.81               $15.08       $16.43       $11.96       $12.77       $12.82  
Total Return(b):     18.10%               (8.22)%       37.37%       (6.34)%       (0.39)%       (0.57)%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $5,058               $3,800       $1,759       $779       $1,215       $465  
Average net assets (000)     $4,350               $3,449       $1,080       $895       $903       $362  
Ratios to average net assets(c)(d):                                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.91% (e)              1.92%       1.89%       1.90%       2.30%       2.35%  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     2.41% (e)              2.54%       2.32%       2.44%       2.37%       2.60%  
Net investment income (loss)     (0.46)% (e)              (1.05)%       (0.80)%       (0.67)%       (1.15)%       (1.21)%  
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     27%               59%       69%       65%       75%       61%  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(c)

Effective November 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund     37  


Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

 

Class R Shares  
     Six Months
Ended
April 30,
2019
          November 20,
2017(a)
through
October 31,
2018
 
Per Share Operating Performance(b):                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $15.86               $17.62  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income (loss)     (0.01             (0.09
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     2.92               (1.67
Total from investment operations     2.91               (1.76
Net asset value, end of period     $18.77               $15.86  
Total Return(c):     18.35%               (9.99)%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $294,086               $266,294  
Average net assets (000)     $277,987               $299,955  
Ratios to average net assets(d)(e):                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.48% (f)              1.46% (f) 
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.81% (f)              1.80% (f) 
Net investment income (loss)     (0.11)% (f)              (0.53)% (f) 
Portfolio turnover rate(g)     27%               59%  

 

(a)

Commencement of offering.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Effective November 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(e)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(f)

Annualized.

(g)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class Z Shares  
     Six Months
Ended
April 30,
          Year Ended October 31,  
     2019            2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  
Per Share Operating Performance(a):                                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $16.01               $17.29       $12.50       $13.20       $13.13       $13.55  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.04               (0.01     0.03       0.03       (0.03     (0.02
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     2.95               (1.24     4.79       (0.73     0.10       0.08  
Total from investment operations     2.99               (1.25     4.82       (0.70     0.07       0.06  
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                                        
Dividends from net investment income     (0.01             (0.03     (0.03     -       -       -  
Distributions from net realized gains     -               -       -       -       -       (0.48
Total dividends and distributions     (0.01             (0.03     (0.03     -       -       (0.48
Net asset value, end of period     $18.99               $16.01       $17.29       $12.50       $13.20       $13.13  
Total Return(b):     18.68%               (7.24)%       38.65%       (5.30)%       0.53%       0.42%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $138,331               $104,113       $28,612       $18,667       $46,105       $46,996  
Average net assets (000)     $112,764               $75,711       $21,756       $23,274       $47,187       $38,835  
Ratios to average net assets(c)(d):                                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.90% (e)              0.89%       0.89%       0.90%       1.31%       1.35%  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.03% (e)              1.04%       1.34%       1.41%       1.40%       1.54%  
Net investment income (loss)     0.52% (e)              (0.08)%       0.23%       0.25%       (0.19)%       (0.13)%  
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     27%               59%       69%       65%       75%       61%  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(c)

Effective November 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund     39  


Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

 

Class R2 Shares  
    

December 27,
2018(a)
through
April 30,

2019

 
Per Share Operating Performance(b):        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $15.10  
Income (loss) from investment operations:        
Net investment income (loss)     0.03  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     3.83  
Total from investment operations     3.86  
Net asset value, end of period     $18.96  
Total Return(c):     25.56%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $13  
Average net assets (000)     $11  
Ratios to average net assets(d):        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.34% (e) 
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     200.99% (e) 
Net investment income (loss)     0.49% (e) 
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     27%  

 

(a)

Commencement of offering.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class R4 Shares  
    

December 27,
2018(a)
through
April 30,

2019

 
Per Share Operating Performance(b):        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $15.10  
Income (loss) from investment operations:        
Net investment income (loss)     0.13  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     3.75  
Total from investment operations     3.88  
Net asset value, end of period     $18.98  
Total Return(c):     25.70%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $208  
Average net assets (000)     $56  
Ratios to average net assets(d):        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.09% (e) 
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     41.52% (e) 
Net investment income (loss)     1.97% (e) 
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     27%  

 

(a)

Commencement of offering.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund     41  


Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

 

Class R6 Shares  
     Six Months
Ended
April 30,
          Year Ended October 31,           December 23,
2015(a)
through
October 31,
 
     2019            2018     2017            2016  
Per Share Operating Performance(b):                                                
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $16.02               $17.29       $12.50               $13.25  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                                
Net investment income (loss)     0.05               (0.01     0.04               0.06  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     2.95               (1.22     4.79               (0.81
Total from investment operations     3.00               (1.23     4.83               (0.75
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                                
Dividends from net investment income     (0.02             (0.04     (0.04             -  
Net asset value, end of period     $19.00               $16.02       $17.29               $12.50  
Total Return(c):     18.84%               (7.15)%       38.75%               (5.66)%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $55,313               $35,141       $26,252               $23,073  
Average net assets (000)     $42,531               $26,736       $24,927               $23,677  
Ratios to average net assets(d)(e):                                                
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.84% (f)              0.84%       0.84%               0.84% (f) 
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.95% (f)              1.00%       1.30%               1.43% (f) 
Net investment income (loss)     0.64% (f)              (0.05)%       0.28%               0.60% (f) 
Portfolio turnover rate(g)     27%               59%       69%               65%  

 

(a)

Commencement of offering.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Effective November 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(e)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(f)

Annualized.

(g)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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DIRECTORS
Ellen S. Alberding  Kevin J. Bannon Scott E. Benjamin Linda W. Bynoe Barry H. Evans Keith F. Hartstein Laurie Simon Hodrick Michael S. Hyland Stuart S. Parker Brian K. Reid Grace C. Torres

 

OFFICERS
Stuart S. Parker, President Scott E. Benjamin, Vice President Christian J. Kelly, Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer Raymond A. O’Hara, Chief Legal Officer Chad A. Earnst, Chief Compliance Officer Dino Capasso, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer Andrew R. French, Secretary Jonathan D. Shain, Assistant Secretary Claudia DiGiacomo, Assistant Secretary Diana N. Huffman, Assistant Secretary Peter Parrella, Assistant Treasurer Lana Lomuti, Assistant Treasurer Linda McMullin, Assistant Treasurer Kelly A. Coyne, Assistant Treasurer Charles H. Smith, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer

 

MANAGER   PGIM Investments LLC  

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Newark, NJ 07102

 

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New York, NY 10017

 

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Management Services LLC
 

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Newark, NJ 07102

 

CUSTODIAN   The Bank of New York Mellon  

240 Greenwich Street

New York, NY 10286

 

TRANSFER AGENT   Prudential Mutual Fund
Services LLC
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Providence, RI 02940

 

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New York, NY 10154

 

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New York, NY 10019

 


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SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS WITH DIRECTORS
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AVAILABILITY OF PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

APRIL 30, 2019

 

COMING SOON: PAPERLESS SHAREHOLDER REPORTS

 

Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (pgiminvestments.com), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

 

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically anytime by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, if you are a direct investor, by calling 1-800-225-1852 or by sending an email request to PGIM Investments at shareholderreports@pgim.com.

 

You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary or follow instructions included with this notice to elect to continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 1-800-225-1852 or send an email request to shareholderreports@pgim.com to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held in your account if you invest through your financial intermediary or all funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.

 

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Objective: Total return

 

 

 

 

This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

 

The information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings is for the period covered by this report and is subject to change thereafter.

 

The accompanying financial statements as of April 30, 2019 were not audited and, accordingly, no auditor’s opinion is expressed on them.

 

Mutual funds are distributed by Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, member SIPC. Jennison Associates LLC is a registered investment adviser. Both are Prudential Financial companies. © 2019 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. Jennison Associates, Jennison, PGIM, and the PGIM logo are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.

 

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Table of Contents

 

Letter from the President

     5  

Your Fund’s Performance

     6  

Fees and Expenses

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Holdings and Financial Statements

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Letter from the President

 

LOGO

 

Dear Shareholder:

 

We hope you find the semiannual report for PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund informative and useful. The report covers performance for the six-month period ended April 30, 2019.

 

Regarding your investments with PGIM, we believe it is important to maintain a diversified portfolio of funds consistent with your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals.

 

Your financial advisor can help you create a diversified investment plan that may include funds covering all the basic asset classes and that reflects your personal investor profile and risk tolerance. However, diversification and asset allocation strategies do not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.

 

At PGIM Investments, we consider it a great privilege and responsibility to help investors participate in opportunities across global markets while meeting their toughest investment challenges. PGIM is a top-10 global investment manager with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. This investment expertise allows us to deliver actively managed funds and strategies to meet the needs of investors around the globe.

 

Thank you for choosing our family of funds.

 

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

 

Stuart S. Parker, President

PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund

June 14, 2019

 

 

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Your Fund’s Performance (unaudited)

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgiminvestments.com or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

    Total Returns as of 4/30/19
(without sales charges)
  Average Annual Total Returns as of 4/30/19
(with sales charges)
    Six Months* (%)   One Year (%)   Five Years (%)   Since Inception (%)
Class A   14.91     1.60     3.63   6.37 (9/25/13)
Class C   14.44     5.78     4.04   6.64 (9/25/13)
Class Z   14.99     7.82     5.08   7.71 (9/25/13)
Class R6   15.08     7.82   N/A   10.73 (12/28/16)
S&P Global Infrastructure Index    
  13.52     6.86     4.40  
S&P 500 Index        
    9.75   13.48   11.62  
Lipper Global Infrastructure Funds Average    
    12.60     8.75     4.95  

 

Source: PGIM Investments LLC and Lipper Inc.

*Not annualized

Since Inception returns are provided since the Fund has less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Indexes and the Lipper Average are measured from the closest month-end to the class’ inception date.

 

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The returns in the tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the redemption of Fund shares. The average annual total returns take into account applicable sales charges, which are described for each share class in the table below.

 

         
     Class A   Class C   Class Z   Class R6
Maximum initial sales charge   5.50% of the public offering price   None   None   None
Contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or net asset value at redemption)   1.00% on sales of $1 million or more made within 12 months of purchase   1.00% on sales made within 12 months of purchase   None   None
Annual distribution and service (12b-1) fees (shown as a percentage of average daily net assets)   0.30% (0.25% currently)   1.00%   None   None

 

Benchmark Definitions

 

S&P Global Infrastructure Index—The S&P Global Infrastructure Index is an unmanaged index that consists of 75 companies from around the world that represent the listed infrastructure universe. To create diversified exposure across the global listed infrastructure market, the Index has balanced weights across three distinct infrastructure clusters: Utilities, Transportation, and Energy. The average annual total returns for the Index measured from the month-end closest to the inception date of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, and Class Z shares are 6.30% and 9.24% for Class R6 shares.

 

S&P 500 Index—The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index of over 500 stocks of large US public companies. It gives a broad look at how stock prices in the United States have performed. The average annual total returns for the Index measured from the month-end closest to the inception date of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, and Class Z shares are 12.84% and 14.70% for Class R6 shares.

 

Lipper Global Infrastructure Funds Average—The Lipper Global Infrastructure Funds Average (Lipper Average) is based on the average return of all funds in the Lipper Global Infrastructure Funds universe for the periods noted. Funds in the Lipper Average invest primarily in equity securities of domestic and foreign companies engaged in an infrastructure industry, including but not limited to transportation, communication, and waste management. The average annual total returns for the Lipper Average measured from the month-end closest to the inception date of the Fund’s Class A, Class C, and Class Z shares are 6.83% and 9.63% for Class R6 shares.

 

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Your Fund’s Performance (continued)

 

 

Investors cannot invest directly in an index or average. The returns for the Indexes would be lower if they included the effects of sales charges, operating expenses of a mutual fund, or taxes. Returns for the Lipper Average reflect the deduction of operating expenses of a mutual fund, but not sales charges or taxes.

 

Presentation of Fund Holdings

 

 

Five Largest Holdings expressed as a
percentage of net assets as of 4/30/19 (%)
 

NextEra Energy, Inc., Electric Utilities

    5.1  
Union Pacific Corp., Road & Rail     3.8  
ONEOK, Inc., Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels     3.6  
FirstEnergy Corp., Electric Utilities     3.6  
Williams Cos., Inc. (The), Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels     3.4  

 

Holdings reflect only long-term investments and are subject to change.

 

Five Largest Industries expressed as a
percentage of net assets as of 4/30/19 (%)
 

Electric Utilities

    21.5  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels     16.6  
Transportation Infrastructure     13.9  
Multi-Utilities     10.2  
Construction & Engineering     8.2  

 

Industry weightings reflect only long-term investments and are subject to change.

 

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Fees and Expenses (unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemptions, as applicable, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution, and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses, as applicable. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 held through the six-month period ended April 30, 2019. The example is for illustrative purposes only; you should consult the Prospectus for information on initial and subsequent minimum investment requirements.

 

Actual Expenses

The first line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information on 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 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number on the first line under the heading “Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line for each share class in the table on the following page 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.

 

The Fund’s transfer agent may charge additional fees to holders of certain accounts that are not included in the expenses shown in the table on the following page. These fees apply to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and Section 403(b) accounts. As of the close of the six-month period covered by the table, IRA fees included an annual maintenance fee of $15 per account (subject to a maximum annual maintenance fee of $25 for all accounts held by the same shareholder). Section 403(b) accounts are charged an annual $25 fiduciary maintenance fee. Some of the fees may vary in amount, or may be waived, based on your total account balance or the number of PGIM funds, including the Fund, that you own. You should consider the additional fees that were charged to your Fund account over the six-month period when you estimate the total ongoing expenses paid over the period

 

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Fees and Expenses (continued)

 

and the impact of these fees on your ending account value, as these additional expenses are not reflected in the information provided in the expense table. Additional fees have the effect of reducing investment returns.

 

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 sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line for each share class in 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 were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

       
PGIM
Jennison Global
Infrastructure Fund
  Beginning Account
Value
November 1, 2018
    Ending Account
Value
April 30, 2019
    Annualized
Expense Ratio
Based on the
Six-Month Period
    Expenses Paid
During  the
Six-Month Period*
 
Class A   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,149.10       1.50   $ 7.99  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,017.36       1.50   $ 7.50  
Class C   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,144.40       2.25   $ 11.96  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,013.64       2.25   $ 11.23  
Class Z   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,149.90       1.17   $ 6.24  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.99       1.17   $ 5.86  
Class R6   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,150.80       1.17   $ 6.24  
    Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.99       1.17   $ 5.86  

 

*Fund expenses (net of fee waivers or subsidies, if any) for each share class are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each share class (provided in the table), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the 181 days in the six-month period ended April 30, 2019, and divided by the 365 days in the Fund’s fiscal year ending October 31, 2019 (to reflect the six-month period). Expenses presented in the table include the expenses of any underlying portfolios in which the Fund may invest.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Description    Shares        Value  

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS    98.8%

       

COMMON STOCKS

       

Australia    4.9%

                   

Atlas Arteria Ltd.

     164,367        $ 811,680  

Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd.

     338,869          539,563  

Transurban Group

     101,111          958,900  
       

 

 

 
          2,310,143  

Brazil    0.8%

                   

Rumo SA*

     83,548          385,662  

Canada    4.3%

                   

Enbridge, Inc.

     32,518          1,201,251  

Pembina Pipeline Corp.

     23,546          842,005  
       

 

 

 
          2,043,256  

China    1.5%

                   

China Tower Corp. Ltd. (Class H Stock), 144A

     1,202,457          325,896  

Guangdong Investment Ltd.

     214,479          402,108  
       

 

 

 
          728,004  

Denmark    0.5%

                   

Orsted A/S, 144A

     3,063          235,223  

France    8.4%

                   

Aeroports de Paris

     2,386          487,705  

Eiffage SA

     10,021          1,048,342  

Getlink SE

     71,671          1,154,747  

Vinci SA

     12,782          1,294,357  
       

 

 

 
          3,985,151  

Germany    4.3%

                   

E.ON SE

     46,308          497,667  

RWE AG*

     60,867          1,559,444  
       

 

 

 
          2,057,111  

Italy    9.5%

                   

Atlantia SpA

     56,765          1,554,812  

Enav SpA, 144A

     157,755          863,724  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Description    Shares        Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

       

Italy (cont’d.)

                   

Enel SpA

     160,264        $ 1,017,120  

Italgas SpA

     171,683          1,073,110  
       

 

 

 
          4,508,766  

Mexico    1.1%

                   

CFE Capital S de RL de CV, REIT

     503,198          502,727  

New Zealand    1.6%

                   

Auckland International Airport Ltd.

     137,702          731,965  

Spain    7.8%

                   

Cellnex Telecom SA, 144A*(a)

     33,081          1,020,314  

Ferrovial SA

     62,797          1,549,777  

Iberdrola SA

     122,078          1,111,051  
       

 

 

 
          3,681,142  

United Kingdom    2.3%

                   

National Grid PLC

     100,075          1,092,835  

United States    51.8%

                   

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

     11,283          965,261  

American Tower Corp., REIT

     4,276          835,103  

Aqua America, Inc.

     31,492          1,230,077  

Cheniere Energy, Inc.*

     20,910          1,345,558  

Dominion Energy, Inc.

     6,237          485,675  

Edison International

     11,802          752,614  

Equinix, Inc.

     1,785          811,639  

Exelon Corp.

     27,108          1,381,153  

FirstEnergy Corp.

     40,026          1,682,293  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

     38,145          757,941  

NextEra Energy, Inc.

     12,422          2,415,334  

Norfolk Southern Corp.

     6,965          1,420,999  

NRG Energy, Inc.

     10,622          437,308  

ONEOK, Inc.

     25,403          1,725,626  

PG&E Corp.*

     29,848          672,177  

Sempra Energy

     9,469          1,211,559  

Targa Resources Corp.

     9,216          370,022  

Union Pacific Corp.

     10,062          1,781,376  

Vistra Energy Corp.

     46,225          1,259,631  

Waste Connections, Inc.

     9,161          849,866  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Description    Shares        Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

       

United States (cont’d.)

                   

Waste Management, Inc.

     4,490        $ 481,957  

Williams Cos., Inc. (The)

     57,462          1,627,898  
       

 

 

 
          24,501,067  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $37,309,771)

          46,763,052  
       

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS    1.6%

       

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUNDS

       

PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund(w)

     505,740          505,740  

PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund
(cost $247,842; includes $247,366 of cash collateral for securities on loan)(b)(w)

     247,788          247,862  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $753,582)

          753,602  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS    100.4%
(cost $38,063,353)

          47,516,654  

Liabilities in excess of other assets    (0.4)%

          (188,578
       

 

 

 

NET ASSETS    100.0%

        $ 47,328,076  
       

 

 

 

 

Below is a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report:

144A—Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and, pursuant to the requirements of Rule 144A, may not be resold except to qualified institutional buyers.

LIBOR—London Interbank Offered Rate

REIT(s)—Real Estate Investment Trust(s)

*

Non-income producing security.

(a)

All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of such securities, including those sold and pending settlement, is $242,705; cash collateral of $247,366 (included in liabilities) was received with which the Series purchased highly liquid short-term investments.

(b)

Represents security purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan and includes dividend reinvestment.

(w)

PGIM Investments LLC, the manager of the Series, also serves as manager of the PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund and PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund.

 

Fair Value Measurements:

 

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

 

Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.

 

Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of April 30, 2019 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

      Level 1         Level 2         Level 3    

Investments in Securities

     

Common Stocks

     

Australia

  $     $ 2,310,143     $     —  

Brazil

    385,662              

Canada

    2,043,256              

China

          728,004        

Denmark

          235,223        

France

          3,985,151        

Germany

          2,057,111        

Italy

          4,508,766        

Mexico

    502,727              

New Zealand

          731,965        

Spain

          3,681,142        

United Kingdom

          1,092,835        

United States

    24,501,067              

Affiliated Mutual Funds

    753,602              
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 28,186,314     $ 19,330,340     $  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Industry Classification:

 

The industry classification of investments and liabilities in excess of other assets shown as a percentage of net assets as of April 30, 2019 were as follows:

 

Electric Utilities

    21.5

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

    16.6  

Transportation Infrastructure

    13.9  

Multi-Utilities

    10.2  

Construction & Engineering

    8.2  

Road & Rail

    7.6  

Commercial Services & Supplies

    4.0  

Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers

    3.6  

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

    3.5  

Water Utilities

    3.4  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

    2.9

Gas Utilities

    2.3  

Affiliated Mutual Funds (0.5% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan)

    1.6  

Banks

    1.1  
 

 

 

 
    100.4  

Liabilities in excess of other assets

    (0.4
 

 

 

 
    100.0
 

 

 

 

 

Financial Instruments/Transactions—Summary of Offsetting and Netting Arrangements:

 

The Series entered into financial instruments/transactions during the reporting period that are either offset in accordance with current requirements or are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements that permit offsetting. The information about offsetting and related netting arrangements for financial instruments/transactions, where the legal right to set-off exists, is presented in the summary below.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Offsetting of financial instrument/transaction assets and liabilities:

 

Description

  Gross Market
Value of
Recognized
Assets/(Liabilities)
    Collateral
Pledged/(Received)(1)
    Net Amount  

Securities on Loan

  $ 242,705     $ (242,705   $   —  
 

 

 

     

 

(1)

Collateral amount disclosed by the Fund is limited to the market value of financial instruments/transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Assets

        

Investments at value, including securities on loan of $242,705:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $37,309,771)

   $ 46,763,052  

Affiliated investments (cost $753,582)

     753,602  

Receivable for investments sold

     334,730  

Tax reclaim receivable

     44,950  

Dividends receivable

     43,856  

Receivable for Series shares sold

     38,824  

Prepaid expenses

     304  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     47,979,318  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Payable to broker for collateral for securities on loan

     247,366  

Payable for investments purchased

     179,528  

Payable for Series shares reacquired

     115,554  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     80,224  

Management fee payable

     21,249  

Distribution fee payable

     5,059  

Affiliated transfer agent fee payable

     2,262  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     651,242  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 47,328,076  
  

 

 

 
          

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Common stock, at par

   $ 34,019  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     40,899,018  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     6,395,039  
  

 

 

 

Net assets, April 30, 2019

   $ 47,328,076  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class A

        

Net asset value and redemption price per share,
($7,766,708 ÷ 557,965 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 13.92  

Maximum sales charge (5.50% of offering price)

     0.81  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price to public

   $ 14.73  
  

 

 

 

Class C

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,

  

($4,231,316 ÷ 306,442 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 13.81  
  

 

 

 

Class Z

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,

  

($21,610,438 ÷ 1,552,029 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 13.92  
  

 

 

 

Class R6

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,

  

($13,719,614 ÷ 985,476 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 13.92  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended April 30, 2019

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Unaffiliated dividend income (net of $29,648 foreign withholding tax)

   $ 646,647  

Affiliated dividend income

     12,008  

Income from securities lending, net (including affiliated income of $82)

     855  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     659,510  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     234,638  

Distribution fee(a)

     32,155  

Custodian and accounting fees

     42,949  

Registration fees(a)

     31,567  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses (including affiliated expense of $6,539)(a)

     23,743  

Shareholders’ reports

     18,672  

Audit fee

     14,041  

Legal fees and expenses

     8,305  

Directors’ fees

     6,626  

Miscellaneous

     12,106  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     424,802  

Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement(a)

     (112,791

Distribution fee waiver(a)

     (1,937
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     310,074  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     349,436  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investment transactions (including affiliated of $(78))

     1,620,324  

Foreign currency transactions

     2,478  
  

 

 

 
     1,622,802  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments (including affiliated of $20)

     4,576,835  

Foreign currencies

     (750
  

 

 

 
     4,576,085  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     6,198,887  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 6,548,323  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)

Class specific expenses and waivers were as follows:

 

    Class A     Class C     Class Z     Class R6  

Distribution fee

    11,620       20,535              

Registration fees

    7,907       7,903       8,321       7,436  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses

    8,560       3,691       11,469       23  

Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement

    (23,630     (15,391     (47,829     (25,941

Distribution fee waiver

    (1,937                  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

     Six Months
Ended
April 30, 2019
    

Year

Ended
October 31, 2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                 

Operations

     

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 349,436      $ 795,099  

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

     1,622,802        2,501,155  

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

     4,576,085        (5,963,009
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     6,548,323        (2,666,755
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions

     

Distributions from distributable earnings

     

Class A

     (60,228      (141,368

Class C

     (17,308      (41,199

Class Z

     (193,820      (447,302

Class R6

     (135,258      (232,070
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     (406,614      (861,939
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Series share transactions (Net of share conversions)

     

Net proceeds from shares sold

     5,041,126        15,455,026  

Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     404,605        839,400  

Cost of shares reacquired

     (13,480,162      (32,145,267
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Series share transactions

     (8,034,431      (15,850,841
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease)

     (1,892,722      (19,379,535

Net Assets:

                 

Beginning of period

     49,220,798        68,600,333  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 47,328,076      $ 49,220,798  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Prudential World Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company and currently consists of seven series: PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund, PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund, PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund and PGIM QMA International Equity Fund, each of which are diversified funds and PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund, PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund and PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund, each of which are non-diversified funds for purposes of the 1940 Act. These financial statements relate only to the PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund (the “Series”).

 

The investment objective of the Series is to achieve total return.

 

1. Accounting Policies

 

The Series follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 Financial Services—Investment Companies. The following accounting policies conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The Series consistently follows such policies in the preparation of its financial statements.

 

Securities Valuation: The Series holds securities and other assets and liabilities that are fair valued at the close of each day (generally, 4:00 PM Eastern time) the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open for trading. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has adopted valuation procedures for security valuation under which fair valuation responsibilities have been delegated to PGIM Investments LLC (“PGIM Investments” or the “Manager”). Pursuant to the Board’s delegation, the Manager has established a Valuation Committee responsible for supervising the fair valuation of portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities. The valuation procedures permit the Series to utilize independent pricing vendor services, quotations from market makers, and alternative valuation methods when market quotations are either not readily available or not deemed representative of fair value. A record of the Valuation Committee’s actions is subject to the Board’s review, approval, and ratification at its next regularly scheduled quarterly meeting.

 

For the fiscal reporting period-end, securities and other assets and liabilities were fair valued at the close of the last U.S. business day. Trading in certain foreign securities may occur when the NYSE is closed (including weekends and holidays). Because such foreign securities trade in markets that are open on weekends and U.S. holidays, the values of some of the Series’ foreign investments may change on days when investors cannot purchase or redeem Series shares.

 

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Various inputs determine how the Series’ investments are valued, all of which are categorized according to the three broad levels (Level 1, 2, or 3) detailed in the Schedule of Investments and referred to herein as the “fair value hierarchy” in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820—Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.

 

Common and preferred stocks, exchange-traded funds, and derivative instruments, such as futures or options, that are traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last sale price as of the close of trading on the applicable exchange where the security principally trades. Securities traded via NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. To the extent these securities are valued at the last sale price or NASDAQ official closing price, they are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. In the event that no sale or official closing price on valuation date exists, these securities are generally valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices, or at the last bid price in the absence of an ask price. These securities are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

Foreign equities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued using pricing vendor services that provide model prices derived using adjustment factors based on information such as local closing price, relevant general and sector indices, currency fluctuations, depositary receipts, and futures, as applicable. Securities valued using such model prices are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The models generate an evaluated adjustment factor for each security, which is applied to the local closing price to adjust it for post closing market movements up to the time the Series is valued. Utilizing that evaluated adjustment factor, the vendor provides an evaluated price for each security. If the vendor does not provide an evaluated price, securities are valued in accordance with exchange-traded common and preferred stock valuation policies discussed above.

 

Investments in open-end, non-exchange-traded mutual funds are valued at their net asset values as of the close of the NYSE on the date of valuation. These securities are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy since they may be purchased or sold at their net asset values on the date of valuation.

 

Securities and other assets that cannot be priced according to the methods described above are valued based on pricing methodologies approved by the Board. In the event that unobservable inputs are used when determining such valuations, the securities will be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

When determining the fair value of securities, some of the factors influencing the valuation include: the nature of any restrictions on disposition of the securities; assessment of the general liquidity of the securities; the issuer’s financial condition and the markets in which it does business; the cost of the investment; the size of the holding and the capitalization of the issuer; the prices of any recent transactions or bids/offers for such securities or any comparable securities; any available analyst media or other reports or information deemed reliable by the Manager regarding the issuer or the markets or industry in which it operates. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a security’s

 

PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund     21  


Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

most recent closing price and from the price used by other unaffiliated mutual funds to calculate their net asset values.

 

Illiquid Securities: Pursuant to Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act, the Series has adopted a Board approved Liquidity Risk Management Program (“LRMP”) that requires, among other things, that the Series limit its illiquid investments that are assets to no more than 15% of net assets. Illiquid securities are those that, because of the absence of a readily available market or due to legal or contractual restrictions on resale, may not reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. The Series may find it difficult to sell illiquid securities at the time considered most advantageous by its subadviser and may incur transaction costs that would not be incurred in the sale of securities that were freely marketable.

 

Restricted Securities: Securities acquired in unregistered, private sales from the issuing company or from an affiliate of the issuer are considered restricted as to disposition under federal securities law (“restricted securities”). Such restricted securities are valued pursuant to the valuation procedures noted above. Restricted securities that would otherwise be considered illiquid investments pursuant to the Series’ LRMP because of legal restrictions on resale to the general public may be traded among qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Therefore, these Rule 144A securities, as well as commercial paper that is sold in private placements under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, may be classified higher than “illiquid” under the LRMP (i.e. “moderately liquid” or “less liquid” investments). However, the liquidity of the Series’ investments in restricted securities could be impaired if trading does not develop or declines.

 

Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:

 

(i) market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities—at the current rates of exchange;

 

(ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses—at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

 

Although the net assets of the Series are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Series does not generally isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities held at the end of the period. Similarly, the Series does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term

 

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portfolio securities sold during the period. Accordingly, holding period realized foreign currency gains (losses) are included in the reported net realized gains (losses) on investment transactions.

 

Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from the disposition of holdings of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest, dividends and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Series’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains (losses) arise from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities (other than investments) at period end exchange rates.

 

Master Netting Arrangements: The Fund, on behalf of the Series, is subject to various Master Agreements, or netting arrangements, with select counterparties. These are agreements which a Subadviser may have negotiated and entered into on behalf of the Series. A master netting arrangement between the Series and the counterparty permits the Series to offset amounts payable by the Series to the same counterparty against amounts to be received; and by the receipt of collateral from the counterparty by the Series to cover the Series’ exposure to the counterparty. However, there is no assurance that such mitigating factors are easily enforceable. In addition to master netting arrangements, the right to set-off exists when all the conditions are met such that each of the parties owes the other determinable amounts, the reporting party has the right to set-off the amount owed with the amount owed by the other party, the reporting party intends to set-off and the right of set-off is enforceable by law. During the reporting period, there was no intention to settle on a net basis and all amounts are presented on a gross basis on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Securities Lending: The Series lends its portfolio securities to banks and broker-dealers. The loans are secured by collateral at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. Collateral pledged by each borrower is invested in an affiliated money market fund and is marked to market daily, based on the previous day’s market value, such that the value of the collateral exceeds the value of the loaned securities. In the event of significant appreciation in value of securities on loan on the last business day of the reporting period, the financial statements may reflect a collateral value that is less than the market value of the loaned securities. Such shortfall is remedied as described above. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Series. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the Series securities identical to the loaned securities. Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, the Series has the right to repurchase the securities in the open market using the collateral.

 

The Series recognizes income, net of any rebate and securities lending agent fees, for lending its securities in the form of fees or interest on the investment of any cash received as collateral. The borrower receives all interest and dividends from the securities loaned and such payments are passed back to the lender in amounts equivalent thereto. The Series also continues to recognize any unrealized gain (loss) in the market price of the securities loaned

 

PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund     23  


Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

and on the change in the value of the collateral invested that may occur during the term of the loan. In addition, realized gain (loss) is recognized on changes in the value of the collateral invested upon liquidation of the collateral. Net earnings from securities lending are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Income from securities lending, net”.

 

Equity and Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (collectively equity REITs): The Series invests in equity REITs, which report information on the source of their distributions annually. Based on current and historical information, a portion of distributions received from equity REITs during the period is estimated to be dividend income, capital gain or return of capital and recorded accordingly. When material, these estimates are adjusted periodically when the actual source of distributions is disclosed by the equity REITs.

 

Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from investment and currency transactions are calculated on the specific identification method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, or for certain foreign securities, when the Series becomes aware of such dividends. Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis, which may require the use of certain estimates by management that may differ from actual. Net investment income or loss (other than class specific expenses and waivers, which are allocated as noted below) and unrealized and realized gains (losses) are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of adjusted net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Class specific expenses and waivers, where applicable, are charged to the respective share classes. Class specific expenses include distribution fees and distribution fee waivers, shareholder servicing fees, transfer agent’s fees and expenses, registration fees and fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, as applicable.

 

Taxes: It is the Series’ policy to continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable net investment income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, interest and capital gains, if any, are recorded, net of reclaimable amounts, at the time the related income is earned.

 

Dividends and Distributions: The Series expects to pay dividends from net investment income quarterly. Distributions from net realized capital and currency gains, if any, are declared and paid annually. Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles, are recorded on the ex-date. Permanent book/tax differences relating to income and gain (loss) are reclassified between total distributable earnings (loss) and paid-in capital in excess of par, as appropriate.

 

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Estimates: The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

2. Agreements

 

The Fund, on behalf of the Series, has a management agreement with PGIM Investments. Pursuant to this agreement, PGIM Investments has responsibility for all investment advisory services and supervises the subadviser’s performance of such services. In addition, under the management agreement, PGIM Investments provides all of the administrative functions necessary for the organization, operation and management of the Series. PGIM Investments administers the corporate affairs of the Series and, in connection therewith, furnishes the Series with office facilities, together with those ordinary clerical and bookkeeping services which are not being furnished by the Series’ custodian and the Series’ transfer agent. PGIM Investments is also responsible for the staffing and management of dedicated groups of legal, marketing, compliance and related personnel necessary for the operation of the Series. The legal, marketing, compliance and related personnel are also responsible for the management and oversight of the various service providers to the Series, including, but not limited to, the custodian, transfer agent, and accounting agent.

 

PGIM Investments has entered into a subadvisory agreement with Jennison Associates LLC (“Jennison”). The subadvisory agreement provides that Jennison will furnish investment advisory services in connection with the management of the Series. In connection therewith, Jennison is obligated to keep certain books and records of the Series. PGIM Investments pays for the services of Jennison, the cost of compensation of officers of the Series, occupancy and certain clerical and bookkeeping costs of the Series. The Series bears all other costs and expenses.

 

The management fee paid to the Manager is accrued daily and payable monthly at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Series’ average daily net assets up to $1 billion, 0.98% of the next $2 billion, 0.96% of the next $2 billion, 0.95% of the next $5 billion and 0.94% of the Series’ average daily net assets in excess of $10 billion. The effective management fee rate before any waivers and/or expense reimbursements was 1.00% for the six months ended April 30, 2019.

 

The Manager has contractually agreed, through February 29, 2020, to limit total annual operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements to 1.50% of average daily net assets for Class A shares, 2.25% of average daily net assets for Class C shares, 1.17% of average daily net assets for Class Z shares, and 1.17% of average daily net assets for Class R6 shares. This contractual expense limitation excludes interest, brokerage, taxes (such as income and foreign withholding taxes, stamp duty and deferred tax expenses), acquired fund fees and expenses, extraordinary expenses, and certain other Fund expenses such as dividend and interest expense and broker charges on short sales.

 

PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund     25  


Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

Where applicable, the Manager agrees to waive management fees or shared operating expenses on any share class to the same extent that it waives similar expenses on any other share class. In addition, total annual operating expenses for Class R6 shares will not exceed total annual operating expenses for Class Z shares. Fees and/or expenses waived and/or reimbursed by PGIM Investments may be recouped by PGIM Investments within the same fiscal year during which such waiver and/or reimbursement is made if such recoupment can be realized without exceeding the expense limit in effect at the time of the recoupment for the fiscal year.

 

The Fund, on behalf of the Series, has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS”), which acts as the distributor of the Class A, Class C, Class Z and Class R6 shares of the Series. The Series compensates PIMS for distributing and servicing the Series’ Class A and Class C shares, pursuant to the plans of distribution (the “Distribution Plans”), regardless of expenses actually incurred by PIMS. The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable monthly. No distribution or service fees are paid to PIMS as distributor of the Class Z Class R6 shares of the Series.

 

Pursuant to the Distribution Plans, the Series compensates PIMS for distribution related activities at an annual rate of up to 0.30% and 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A and Class C shares, respectively. PIMS has contractually agreed to limit such fees to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Class A shares through February 29, 2020.

 

For the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, PIMS received $6,721 in front-end sales charges resulting from sales of Class A shares. Additionally, for the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, PIMS received $570 in contingent deferred sales charges imposed upon redemptions by certain Class C shareholders. From these fees, PIMS paid such sales charges to broker-dealers, who in turn paid commissions to salespersons and incurred other distribution costs.

 

PGIM Investments, PIMS and Jennison are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential”).

 

3. Other Transactions with Affiliates

 

Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (“PMFS”), an affiliate of PGIM Investments and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential, serves as the Series’ transfer agent. Transfer agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates, where applicable.

 

The Series may enter into certain securities purchase or sale transactions under Board approved Rule 17a-7 procedures. Rule 17a-7 is an exemptive rule under the 1940 Act, that

 

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subject to certain conditions, permits purchase and sale transactions among affiliated investment companies, or between an investment company and a person that is affiliated solely by reason of having a common (or affiliated) investment adviser, common directors, and/or common officers. Pursuant to the Rule 17a-7 procedures and consistent with guidance issued by the SEC, the Series’ Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) prepares a quarterly summary of all such transactions for submission to the Board, together with the CCO’s written representation that all such 17a-7 transactions were effected in accordance with the Series’ Rule 17a-7 procedures. Any 17a-7 transactions for the reporting period are disclosed in the “Portfolio Securities” note, below.

 

The Series may invest its overnight sweep cash in the PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund (the “Core Fund”), and its securities lending cash collateral in the PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (the “Money Market Fund”), each a series of Prudential Investment Portfolios 2, registered under the 1940 Act and managed by PGIM Investments. Through the Series’ investments in the mentioned underlying funds, PGIM Investments and/or its affiliates are paid fees or reimbursed for providing their services. Earnings from the Core Fund and Money Market Fund are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Affiliated dividend income” and “Income from securities lending, net”, respectively.

 

4. Portfolio Securities

 

The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government securities) for the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, were $16,364,152 and $22,882,199, respectively.

 

A summary of the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of shares of affiliated investments for the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, is presented as follows:

 

Value,

Beginning
of Period

    Cost of
Purchases
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Change in
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
    Realized
Gain
(Loss)
    Value,
End of
Period
    Shares,
End of
Period
    Income  
 

PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund*

       
$ 1,729,474     $ 16,454,006     $ 17,677,740     $     $     $ 505,740       505,740     $ 12,008  
 

PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund*

       
        1,077,458       829,538       20       (78     247,862       247,788       82 ** 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 
$ 1,729,474     $ 17,531,464     $ 18,507,278     $ 20     $ (78   $ 753,602       $ 12,090  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

*

The Fund did not have any capital gain distributions during the reporting period.

**

This amount is included in “Income from securities lending, net” on the Statement of Operations.

 

For the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, no 17a-7 transactions were entered into by the Series.

 

PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund     27  


Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

5. Tax Information

 

The United States federal income tax basis of the Series’ investments and the net unrealized appreciation as of April 30, 2019 were as follows:

 

Tax Basis

   $ 38,261,532  
  

 

 

 

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

     9,542,384  

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

     (287,262
  

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

   $ 9,255,122  
  

 

 

 

 

The book basis may differ from tax basis due to certain tax-related adjustments.

 

For federal income tax purposes, the Series had a capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2018 of approximately $4,534,000 which can be carried forward for an unlimited period. The Series utilized approximately $1,795,000 of its capital loss carryforward during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018 to offset capital gains. No capital gains distributions are expected to be paid to shareholders until net gains have been realized in excess of such losses.

 

The Manager has analyzed the Series’ tax positions taken on federal, state and local income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Series’ financial statements for the current reporting period. The Series’ federal, state and local income and federal excise tax returns for tax years for which the applicable statutes of limitations have not expired are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state departments of revenue.

 

6. Capital and Ownership

 

The Series offers Class A, Class C, Class Z and Class R6 shares. Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50%. Investors who purchase $1 million or more of Class A shares and sell these shares within 12 months of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1%, although they are not subject to an initial sales charge. The Class A CDSC is waived for certain retirement and/or benefit plans. A special exchange privilege is also available for shareholders who qualified to purchase Class A shares at net asset value. Class C shares are sold with a CDSC of 1% on sales made within 12 months of purchase. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a monthly basis approximately 10 years after purchase. Class Z and Class R6 shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charge and are available exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.

 

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Under certain circumstances, an exchange may be made from specified share classes of the Series to one or more other share classes of the Series as presented in the table of transactions in shares of common stock.

 

The Fund is authorized to issue 5.075 billion shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.01 per share, which is divided into seven series. There are 510 million shares authorized for the Series, divided into five classes, designated Class A, Class C, Class Z, Class R6 and Class T common stock, each of which consists of 20 million, 100 million, 150 million, 125 million and 115 million authorized shares, respectively. The Series currently does not have any Class T shares outstanding.

 

As of April 30, 2019, Prudential, through its affiliated entities, including affiliated funds (if applicable), owned 544,171 Class Z shares and 985,476 Class R6 shares of the Series. At reporting period end, six shareholders of record, each holding greater than 5% of the Series, held 81% of the Series’ outstanding shares, of which 45% were held by an affiliate of Prudential.

 

Transactions in shares of common stock were as follows:

 

Class A

     Shares      Amount  

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       15,315      $ 196,826  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       4,787        59,871  

Shares reacquired

       (106,628      (1,368,047
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (86,526      (1,111,350

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       5,359        73,994  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (21,927      (289,728
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (103,094    $ (1,327,084
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       150,283      $ 2,002,747  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       10,691        139,976  

Shares reacquired

       (270,926      (3,544,143
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (109,952      (1,401,420

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       758        10,337  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (125,190      (1,689,355
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (234,384    $ (3,080,438
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Class C

     Shares      Amount  

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       12,548      $ 149,391  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       1,304        15,848  

Shares reacquired

       (42,169      (530,005
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (28,317      (364,766

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (8,765      (119,139
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (37,082    $ (483,905
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       29,037      $ 377,809  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       2,793        36,467  

Shares reacquired

       (154,412      (2,008,194
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (122,582      (1,593,918

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (4,383      (57,241
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (126,965    $ (1,651,159
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class Z

               

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       40,950      $ 525,109  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       15,391        193,628  

Shares reacquired

       (418,699      (5,319,010
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (362,358      (4,600,273

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       25,262        334,992  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (10      (119
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (337,106    $ (4,265,400
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       301,204      $ 3,928,359  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       32,956        430,887  

Shares reacquired

       (782,129      (10,173,430
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

       (447,969      (5,814,184

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

       129,445        1,746,596  

Shares reacquired upon conversion into other share class(es)

       (758      (10,337
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (319,282    $ (4,077,925
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class R6

               

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       323,478      $ 4,169,800  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       10,797        135,258  

Shares reacquired

       (487,963      (6,263,100
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (153,688    $ (1,958,042
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended October 31, 2018:

       

Shares sold

       693,401      $ 9,146,111  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       17,751        232,070  

Shares reacquired

       (1,255,493      (16,419,500
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       (544,341    $ (7,041,319
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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7. Borrowings

 

The Fund, on behalf of the Series, along with other affiliated registered investment companies (the “Funds”), is a party to a Syndicated Credit Agreement (“SCA”) with a group of banks. The purpose of the SCA is to provide an alternative source of temporary funding for capital share redemptions. The SCA provides for a commitment of $900 million for the period October 4, 2018 through October 3, 2019. The Funds pay an annualized commitment fee of 0.15% of the unused portion of the SCA. The Series’ portion of the commitment fee for the unused amount, allocated based upon a method approved by the Board, is accrued daily and paid quarterly. The interest on borrowings under the SCA is paid monthly and at a per annum interest rate based upon a contractual spread plus the higher of (1) the effective federal funds rate, (2) the 1-month LIBOR rate or (3) zero percent.

 

Certain affiliated registered investment companies that are parties to the SCA include portfolios that are subject to a predetermined mathematical formula used to manage certain benefit guarantees offered under variable annuity contracts. The formula may result in large scale asset flows into and out of these portfolios. Consequently, these portfolios may be more likely to utilize the SCA for purposes of funding redemptions. It may be possible for those portfolios to fully exhaust the committed amount of the SCA, thereby requiring the Manager to allocate available funding per a Board-approved methodology designed to treat the Funds in the SCA equitably.

 

The Series utilized the SCA during the reporting period ended April 30, 2019. The average daily balance for the 11 days that the Series had loans outstanding during the period was approximately $518,182, borrowed at a weighted average interest rate of 3.70%. The maximum loan outstanding amount during the period was $1,810,000. At April 30, 2019, the Series did not have an outstanding loan amount.

 

8. Risks of Investing in the Series

 

The Series’ risks include, but are not limited to, some or all of the risks discussed below:

 

Equity and Equity-Related Securities Risks: The value of a particular security could go down and you could lose money. In addition to an individual security losing value, the value of the equity markets or a sector in which the Series invests could go down. The Series’ holdings can vary significantly from broad market indexes and the performance of the Series can deviate from the performance of these indexes. Different parts of a market can react differently to adverse issuer, market, regulatory, political and economic developments.

 

Foreign Securities Risk: The Series’ investments in securities of foreign issuers or issuers with significant exposure to foreign markets involve additional risk. Foreign countries in which the Series may invest may have markets that are less liquid, less regulated and more volatile than US markets. The value of the Series’ investments may decline because of factors affecting the particular issuer as well as foreign markets and issuers generally, such as unfavorable government actions, and political or financial instability.

 

PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund     31  


Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

Market and Credit Risk: Securities markets may be volatile and the market prices of the Series’ securities may decline. Securities fluctuate in price based on changes in an issuer’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the securities owned by the Series fall, the value of an investment in the Series will decline. Additionally, the Series may also be exposed to credit risk in the event that an issuer or guarantor fails to perform or that an institution or entity with which the Series has unsettled or open transactions defaults.

 

Non-diversification Risk: A non-diversified Series may invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of a single company or industry than a diversified fund. Investing in a non-diversified fund involves greater risk than investing in a diversified fund because a loss resulting from the decline in value of any one security may represent a greater portion of the total assets of a non-diversified fund.

 

Risks of Investing in Infrastructure Companies: Securities of infrastructure companies are more susceptible to adverse economic, social, political and regulatory occurrences affecting their industries. Infrastructure companies may be subject to a variety of factors that may adversely affect their business or operations, including high interest costs in connection with capital construction programs, high leverage, costs associated with environmental and other regulations, the effects of economic slowdown, surplus capacity, insufficient supply of necessary resources, increased competition from other providers of similar services, uncertainties concerning the availability of fuel at reasonable prices, the effects of energy conservation policies and other factors. Certain infrastructure companies may operate in limited areas or have few sources of revenue.

 

9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Reporting Updates

 

In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2018-13, which changes certain fair value measurement disclosure requirements. The new ASU, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, and the Series’ policy for the timing of transfers between levels. The amendments are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Manager has evaluated the implications of certain provisions of the ASU and has determined to early adopt aspects related to the removal and modification of certain fair value measurement disclosures under the ASU effective immediately. At this time, the Manager is evaluating the implications of certain other provisions of the ASU related to new disclosure requirements and any impact on the financial statement disclosures has not yet been determined.

 

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Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

Class A Shares  
     Six Months
Ended
April 30,
         

Year Ended October 31,

 
     2019            2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  
Per Share Operating Performance(a):                                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $12.21               $13.05       $11.61       $11.48       $12.62       $10.42  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.08               0.16       0.14       0.09       0.06       0.09  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     1.73               (0.81     1.49       0.21       (1.12     2.26  
Total from investment operations     1.81               (0.65     1.63       0.30       (1.06     2.35  
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                                        
Dividends from net investment income     (0.10             (0.19     (0.13     (0.08     (0.05     (0.14
Tax return of capital distributions     -               -       (0.06     (0.09     (0.03     -  
Distributions from net realized gains     -               -       -       -       -       (0.01
Total dividends and distributions     (0.10             (0.19     (0.19     (0.17     (0.08     (0.15
Net asset value, end of period     $13.92               $12.21       $13.05       $11.61       $11.48       $12.62  
Total Return(b):     14.91%               (5.10)%       14.15%       2.62%       (8.46)%       22.67%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $7,767               $8,073       $11,689       $12,277       $22,353       $15,521  
Average net assets (000)     $7,811               $10,218       $11,433       $16,694       $22,695       $4,906  
Ratios to average net assets(c)(d):                                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.50% (e)              1.50%       1.50%       1.50%       1.50%       1.50%  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     2.16% (e)              2.00%       1.81%       1.79%       1.78%       1.95%  
Net investment income (loss)     1.31% (e)              1.21%       1.10%       0.76%       0.52%       0.73%  
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     35%               75%       80%       82%       94%       49%  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(c)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(d)

Effective November 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund     33  


Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

 

Class C Shares  
     Six Months
Ended
April 30,
         

Year Ended October 31,

 
     2019            2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  
Per Share Operating Performance(a):                                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $12.12               $12.97       $11.55       $11.42       $12.58       $10.41  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.04               0.06       0.04       - (b)      (0.03     0.01  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     1.70               (0.81     1.50       0.21       (1.13     2.25  
Total from investment operations     1.74               (0.75     1.54       0.21       (1.16     2.26  
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                                        
Dividends from net investment income     (0.05             (0.10     (0.08     (0.04     - (b)      (0.08
Tax return of capital distributions     -               -       (0.04     (0.04     - (b)      -  
Distributions from net realized gains     -               -       -       -       -       (0.01
Total dividends and distributions     (0.05             (0.10     (0.12     (0.08     -       (0.09
Net asset value, end of period     $13.81               $12.12       $12.97       $11.55       $11.42       $12.58  
Total Return(c):     14.44%               (5.82)%       13.39%       1.88%       (9.21)%       21.76%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                                      
Net assets, end of period (000)     $4,231               $4,162       $6,101       $5,738       $6,775       $3,835  
Average net assets (000)     $4,141               $5,464       $6,111       $5,783       $6,353       $1,104  
Ratios to average net assets(d)(e):                                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     2.25% (f)              2.25%       2.25%       2.25%       2.25%       2.25%  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     3.00% (f)              2.81%       2.51%       2.49%       2.48%       2.70%  
Net investment income (loss)     0.56% (f)              0.48%       0.34%       (0.02)%       (0.22)%       0.12%  
Portfolio turnover rate(g)     35%               75%       80%       82%       94%       49%  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Less than $0.005 per share.

(c)

Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(e)

Effective November 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(f)

Annualized.

(g)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class Z Shares  
     Six Months
Ended
April 30,
         

Year Ended October 31,

 
     2019            2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  
Per Share Operating Performance(a):                                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $12.21               $13.06       $11.61       $11.47       $12.62       $10.42  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.10               0.19       0.18       0.11       0.09       0.22  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     1.73               (0.82     1.49       0.23       (1.13     2.15  
Total from investment operations     1.83               (0.63     1.67       0.34       (1.04     2.37  
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                                        
Dividends from net investment income     (0.12             (0.22     (0.14     (0.09     (0.08     (0.16
Tax return of capital distributions     -               -       (0.08     (0.11     (0.03     -  
Distributions from net realized gains     -               -       -       -       -       (0.01
Total dividends and distributions     (0.12             (0.22     (0.22     (0.20     (0.11     (0.17
Net asset value, end of period     $13.92               $12.21       $13.06       $11.61       $11.47       $12.62  
Total Return(b):     14.99%               (4.94)%       14.51%       2.96%       (8.28)%       22.91%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $21,610               $23,074       $28,831       $40,811       $47,305       $31,788  
Average net assets (000)     $21,419               $27,549       $29,597       $40,236       $42,210       $20,117  
Ratios to average net assets(c)(d):                                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.17% (e)              1.25%       1.25%       1.25%       1.25%       1.25%  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.62% (e)              1.52%       1.51%       1.49%       1.48%       2.08%  
Net investment income (loss)     1.64% (e)              1.45%       1.49%       0.94%       0.75%       1.79%  
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     35%               75%       80%       82%       94%       49%  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(c)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(d)

Effective November 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund     35  


Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

 

Class R6 Shares  
     Six Months
Ended
April 30,
2019
          Year Ended
October 31,
2018
          December 28,
2016(a)
through
October 31,
2017
 
Per Share Operating Performance(b):                                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $12.21               $13.06               $11.39  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.10               0.18               0.11  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     1.73               (0.81             1.71  
Total from investment operations     1.83               (0.63             1.82  
Less Dividends and Distributions:                                        
Dividends from net investment income     (0.12             (0.22             (0.10
Tax return of capital distributions     -               -               (0.05
Total dividends and distributions     (0.12             (0.22             (0.15
Net asset value, end of period     $13.92               $12.21               $13.06  
Total Return(c):     15.08%               (4.94)%               16.02%  
Ratios/Supplemental Data:  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $13,720               $13,912               $21,979  
Average net assets (000)     $13,946               $17,657               $19,274  
Ratios to average net assets(d)(e):                                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.17% (f)              1.25%               1.25% (f) 
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.55% (f)              1.44%               1.40% (f) 
Net investment income (loss)     1.64% (f)              1.39%               1.00% (f) 
Portfolio turnover rate(g)     35%               75%               80%  

 

(a)

Commencement of offering.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(e)

Effective November 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class.

(f)

Annualized.

(g)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Newark, NJ 07102

 

(800) 225-1852

 

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PROXY VOTING
The Board of Directors of the Fund has delegated to the Fund’s subadviser the responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to the Fund. A description of these proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 225-1852. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the Fund’s website and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website.

 

DIRECTORS
Ellen S. Alberding Kevin J. Bannon Scott E. Benjamin Linda W. Bynoe Barry H. Evans Keith F. Hartstein  Laurie Simon Hodrick Michael S. Hyland Stuart S. Parker Brian K. Reid Grace C. Torres

 

OFFICERS
Stuart S. Parker, President Scott E. Benjamin, Vice President Christian J. Kelly, Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer Raymond A. O’Hara, Chief Legal Officer Chad A. Earnst, Chief Compliance Officer Dino Capasso, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer Andrew R. French, Secretary  Jonathan D. Shain, Assistant Secretary Claudia DiGiacomo, Assistant Secretary Diana N. Huffman, Assistant Secretary Peter Parrella, Assistant Treasurer Lana Lomuti, Assistant Treasurer Linda McMullin, Assistant Treasurer Kelly A. Coyne, Assistant Treasurer Charles H. Smith, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer

 

MANAGER   PGIM Investments LLC   655 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102

 

SUBADVISER   Jennison Associates LLC   466 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017

 

DISTRIBUTOR   Prudential Investment
Management Services LLC
  655 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102

 

CUSTODIAN   The Bank of New York Mellon   240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286

 

TRANSFER AGENT   Prudential Mutual Fund
Services LLC
  PO Box 9658
Providence, RI 02940

 

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM   KPMG LLP  

345 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10154

 

FUND COUNSEL   Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP   787 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019

 


An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund. An investor may obtain the prospectus and summary prospectus by visiting our website at pgiminvestments.com or by calling (800) 225-1852. The prospectus and summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

 

E-DELIVERY
To receive your mutual fund documents online, go to pgiminvestments.com/edelivery and enroll. Instead of receiving printed documents by mail, you will receive notification via email when new materials are available. You can cancel your enrollment or change your email address at any time by visiting the website address above.

 

SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS WITH DIRECTORS
Shareholders can communicate directly with the Board of Directors by writing to the Chair of the Board, PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund, PGIM Investments, Attn: Board of Directors, 655 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102. Shareholders can communicate directly with an individual Director by writing to the same address. Communications are not screened before being delivered to the addressee.

 

AVAILABILITY OF PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE
The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings are available on the Commission’s website at sec.gov. Form N-PORT is filed with the Commission quarterly, and each Fund’s full portfolio holdings as of the first and third fiscal quarter-ends will be made publicly available 60 days after the end of each quarter.

 

 

Mutual Funds:

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PGIM JENNISON GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

 

SHARE CLASS   A   C   Z   R6
NASDAQ   PGJAX   PGJCX   PGJZX   PGJQX
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PGIM EMERGING MARKETS DEBT HARD

CURRENCY FUND

 

 

SEMIANNUAL REPORT

APRIL 30, 2019

 

COMING SOON: PAPERLESS SHAREHOLDER REPORTS

 

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Objective: Total return, through a combination of current income and capital appreciation

 

 

 

This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

 

The information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings is for the period covered by this report and is subject to change thereafter.

 

The accompanying financial statements as of April 30, 2019 were not audited and, accordingly, no auditor’s opinion is expressed on them.

 

Mutual funds are distributed by Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (PIMS), member SIPC. PGIM Fixed Income is a unit of PGIM, Inc. (PGIM), a registered investment adviser. PIMS and PGIM are Prudential Financial companies. © 2019 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. PGIM and the PGIM logo are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.

 

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Table of Contents

 

Letter from the President

     5  

Your Fund’s Performance

     6  

Fees and Expenses

     9  

Holdings and Financial Statements

     11  

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund     3  


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Letter from the President

 

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Dear Shareholder:

 

We hope you find the semiannual report for PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund informative and useful. The report covers performance for the six-month period ended April 30, 2019.

 

Regarding your investments with PGIM, we believe it is important to maintain a diversified portfolio of funds consistent with your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals.

 

Your financial advisor can help you create a diversified investment plan that may include funds covering all the basic asset classes and that reflects your personal investor profile and risk tolerance. However, diversification and asset allocation strategies do not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.

 

At PGIM Investments, we consider it a great privilege and responsibility to help investors participate in opportunities across global markets while meeting their toughest investment challenges. PGIM is a top-10 global investment manager with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. This investment expertise allows us to deliver actively managed funds and strategies to meet the needs of investors around the globe.

 

Thank you for choosing our family of funds.

 

Sincerely,

 

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Stuart S. Parker, President

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund

June 14, 2019

 

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Your Fund’s Performance (unaudited)

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgiminvestments.com or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

   

Total Returns as of 4/30/19

(without sales charges)

 

Average Annual Total Returns as of 4/30/19

(with sales charges)

    Six Months* (%)   One Year (%)   Since Inception (%)
Class A   8.02   –0.97   –2.93 (12/12/17)
Class C   7.62     2.05   –0.39 (12/12/17)
Class Z   8.15     3.93     0.59 (12/12/17)
Class R6   8.18     4.02     0.66 (12/12/17)

JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Global Diversified Index

 
  8.20     6.01   2.39
Lipper Emerging Market Hard Currency Debt Funds Average  
    6.76     2.08   0.61

 

Source: PGIM Investments LLC, Lipper Inc., and JP Morgan

*Not annualized

Since Inception returns are provided since the Fund has less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index and the Lipper Average are measured from closest month-end to the Fund’s inception date.

 

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The returns in the tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the redemption of Fund shares. The average annual total returns take into account applicable sales charges, which are described for each share class in the table below.

 

         
     Class A   Class C   Class Z   Class R6
Maximum initial sales charge   4.50% of the public offering price   None   None   None
Contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or net asset value at redemption)   1.00% on sales of $1 million or more made within 12 months of purchase   1.00% on sales made within 12 months of purchase   None   None
Annual distribution and service (12b-1) fees (shown as a percentage of average daily net assets)   0.25%   1.00%   None   None

 

Benchmark Definitions

 

JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Global Diversified Index (EMBI)—The JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Global Diversified Index (EMBI) tracks total returns for USD-denominated debt instruments issued by emerging market sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities: Brady bonds, loans, and eurobonds. It limits the weights of those index countries with larger debt stocks by only including specified portions of these countries’ eligible current face amounts of debt outstanding.

 

Lipper Emerging Market Hard Currency Debt Funds Average—The Lipper Emerging Market Hard Debt Currency Funds Average (Lipper Average) is based upon the return of all mutual funds in the Lipper Emerging Market Hard Debt Currency Funds universe.

 

Investors cannot invest directly in an index or average. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of sales charges, operating expenses of a mutual fund, or taxes. Returns for the Lipper Average reflect the deduction of operating expenses of a mutual fund, but not sales charges or taxes.

 

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Your Fund’s Performance (continued)

 

 

Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 4/30/19 (%)  
AA     1.6  
A     7.5  
BBB     26.3  
BB     21.0  
B     41.1  
C     1.1  
Cash & Equivalents     1.5  
Total     100.0  

 

Source: PGIM Fixed Income

Credit ratings reflect the highest rating assigned by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) such as Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s), S&P Global Ratings (S&P), or Fitch, Inc. (Fitch). Credit ratings reflect the common nomenclature used by both S&P and Fitch. Where applicable, ratings are converted to the comparable S&P/Fitch rating tier nomenclature. These rating agencies are independent and are widely used. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by a NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change. Values may not sum to 100.0% due to rounding.

 

Distributions and Yields as of 4/30/19
  Total Distributions
Paid for
Six Months ($)
   SEC 30-Day
Subsidized
Yield* (%)
   SEC 30-Day
Unsubsidized
Yield** (%)
Class A   0.26    5.17    –68.85
Class C   0.23
   4.65    –87.79
Class Z   0.27
   5.68        3.81
Class R6   0.28
   5.74        4.96

 

*SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s net expenses (net of any expense waivers or reimbursements). The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.

**SEC 30-Day Unsubsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s gross expenses. The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.

 

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Fees and Expenses (unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemptions, as applicable, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution, and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses, as applicable. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 held through the six-month period ended April 30, 2019. The example is for illustrative purposes only; you should consult the Prospectus for information on initial and subsequent minimum investment requirements.

 

Actual Expenses

The first line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information on 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 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number on the first line under the heading “Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line for each share class in the table on the following page 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.

 

The Fund’s transfer agent may charge additional fees to holders of certain accounts that are not included in the expenses shown in the table on the following page. These fees apply to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and Section 403(b) accounts. As of the close of the six-month period covered by the table, IRA fees included an annual maintenance fee of $15 per account (subject to a maximum annual maintenance fee of $25 for all accounts held by the same shareholder). Section 403(b) accounts are charged an annual $25 fiduciary maintenance fee. Some of the fees may vary in amount, or may be waived, based on your total account balance or the number of PGIM funds, including the Fund, that you own. You should consider the additional fees that were charged to your Fund account over the six-month period when you estimate the total ongoing expenses paid over the period

 

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Fees and Expenses (continued)

 

and the impact of these fees on your ending account value, as these additional expenses are not reflected in the information provided in the expense table. Additional fees have the effect of reducing investment returns.

 

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 sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line for each share class in 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 were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

       
PGIM Emerging
Markets Debt Hard
Currency Fund
  Beginning Account
Value
November 1, 2018
   

Ending Account
Value

April 30, 2019

    Annualized
Expense Ratio
Based on the
Six-Month Period
    Expenses Paid
During  the
Six-Month Period*
 
Class A   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,080.20       1.05   $ 5.42  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.59       1.05   $ 5.26  
Class C   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,076.20       1.80   $ 9.27  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.87       1.80   $ 9.00  
Class Z   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,081.50       0.80   $ 4.13  
  Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.83       0.80   $ 4.01  
Class R6   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,081.80       0.74   $ 3.82  
    Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.12       0.74   $ 3.71  

 

*Fund expenses (net of fee waivers or subsidies, if any) for each share class are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each share class (provided in the table), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the 181 days in the six-month period ended April 30, 2019, and divided by the 365 days in the Fund’s fiscal year ending October 31, 2019 (to reflect the six-month period). Expenses presented in the table include the expenses of any underlying portfolios in which the Fund may invest.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS    96.6%

       

CORPORATE BONDS    20.2%

       

Argentina    0.5%

                               

YPF SA,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    8.500     07/28/25       155     $ 141,825  

Brazil    1.4%

                               

Petrobras Global Finance BV,

       

Gtd. Notes

    5.299       01/27/25       125       128,375  

Gtd. Notes

    5.999       01/27/28       95       97,256  

Gtd. Notes

    6.250       03/17/24       15       16,132  

Gtd. Notes

    6.900       03/19/49       40       39,950  

Gtd. Notes

    7.375       01/17/27       18       20,084  

Gtd. Notes

    8.750       05/23/26       87       104,296  
       

 

 

 
               406,093  

Chile    0.8%

                               

Corp Nacional del Cobre de Chile,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.875       11/04/44       200       215,528  

China    2.2%

                               

CNAC HK Finbridge Co. Ltd.,
Gtd. Notes

    4.875       03/14/25       240       252,449  

Country Garden Holdings Co. Ltd.,
Sr. Sec’d. Notes

    8.000       01/27/24       200       215,857  

Sinochem Overseas Capital Co. Ltd.,
Gtd. Notes

    6.300       11/12/40       130       163,566  
       

 

 

 
          631,872  

India    0.7%

                               

HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd.,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.250       04/28/27       200       194,514  

Indonesia    3.2%

                               

Indonesia Asahan Aluminium Persero PT,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.530       11/15/28       200       227,112  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

       

Indonesia (cont’d.)

                               

Indonesia Asahan Aluminium Persero PT, (cont’d.)

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.530     11/15/28       200     $ 227,113  

Pelabuhan Indonesia III Persero PT,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    4.875       10/01/24       200       208,500  

Saka Energi Indonesia PT,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    4.450       05/05/24       250       246,802  
       

 

 

 
          909,527  

Kazakhstan    0.7%

                               

KazMunayGas National Co. JSC,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.375       04/24/30       200       212,771  

Malaysia    1.1%

                               

Petroliam Nasional Bhd,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.625       10/15/26       250       317,673  

Mexico    4.9%

                               

Mexichem SAB de CV,
Gtd. Notes

    5.500       01/15/48       200       190,750  

Nemak SAB de CV,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    4.750       01/23/25       200       196,500  

Petroleos Mexicanos,

       

Gtd. Notes

    4.875       01/18/24       140       139,286  

Gtd. Notes

    6.500       03/13/27       275       278,548  

Gtd. Notes

    6.500       01/23/29       65       64,886  

Gtd. Notes

    6.500       06/02/41       410       377,819  

Gtd. Notes, MTN

    6.875       08/04/26       140       145,726  
       

 

 

 
            1,393,515  

Russia    1.4%

                               

Gazprom OAO Via Gaz Capital SA,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

    8.625       04/28/34       140       184,162  

Vnesheconombank Via VEB Finance PLC,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.942       11/21/23       205       214,711  
       

 

 

 
          398,873  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

       

South Africa    1.5%

                               

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.125     02/11/25       200     $ 202,113  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

    8.450       08/10/28       200       216,280  
       

 

 

 
          418,393  

Trinidad & Tobago    0.4%

                               

Petroleum Co. of Trinidad & Tobago Ltd.,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.000       05/08/22       106       102,040  

Tunisia    0.5%

                               

Banque Centrale de Tunisie International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.625       02/17/24     EUR  140       152,484  

Venezuela    0.9%

                               

Petroleos de Venezuela SA,

       

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

    8.500       10/27/20       205       181,425  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(d)

    5.375       04/12/27       205       43,050  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(d)

    6.000       05/16/24       45       9,675  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(d)

    6.000       11/15/26       65       14,116  
       

 

 

 
          248,266  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(cost $5,833,036)

            5,743,374  
       

 

 

 

SOVEREIGN BONDS    76.4%

       

Angola    1.5%

                               

Angolan Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    9.500       11/12/25       200       224,198  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.375       05/08/48       200       214,614  
       

 

 

 
          438,812  

Argentina    4.1%

                               

Argentine Republic Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    3.380 (cc)      12/31/38     EUR  70       40,629  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    3.750 (cc)      12/31/38       110       57,366  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    4.625       01/11/23       40       29,500  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.875       04/22/21       150       125,851  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.875       01/11/48       30       19,875  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.500       04/22/26       240       180,000  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued)

       

Argentina (cont’d.)

                               

Argentine Republic Government International Bond, (cont’d.)

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.820     12/31/33     EUR  138     $ 116,337  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.820       12/31/33     EUR  179       148,097  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    8.280       12/31/33       210       155,839  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    8.280       12/31/33       42       30,389  

Provincia de Buenos Aires,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.375       01/20/23     EUR  100       83,008  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.125       03/16/24       245       184,669  
       

 

 

 
            1,171,560  

Bahrain    1.5%

                               

Bahrain Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.750       09/20/29       200       212,000  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.000       01/26/26       200       215,250  
       

 

 

 
          427,250  

Belarus    0.7%

                               

Republic of Belarus International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.875       02/28/23       200       209,000  

Brazil    3.4%

                               

Brazil Minas SPE via State of Minas Gerais,
Gov’t. Gtd. Notes

    5.333       02/15/28       437       450,686  

Brazilian Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.625       01/07/41       120       119,700  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.125       01/20/37       120       140,700  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    8.250       01/20/34       205       260,606  
       

 

 

 
          971,692  

Colombia    1.8%

                               

Colombia Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.125       01/18/41       135       158,794  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.375       09/18/37       275       358,187  
       

 

 

 
          516,981  

Congo (Republic)    0.2%

                               

Congolese International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.000       06/30/29       67       59,377  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued)

       

Costa Rica    1.3%

                               

Costa Rica Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    4.375     04/30/25       200     $ 186,250  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.158       03/12/45       200       194,500  
       

 

 

 
          380,750  

Dominican Republic    2.5%

                               

Dominican Republic International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.875       04/18/24       305       317,963  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.450       04/30/44       340       384,625  
       

 

 

 
          702,588  

Ecuador    3.3%

                               

Ecuador Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    8.750       06/02/23       200       212,000  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    8.875       10/23/27       700       712,250  
       

 

 

 
          924,250  

Egypt    2.8%

                               

Egypt Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN

    6.375       04/11/31     EUR  200       220,844  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

    4.750       04/16/26     EUR  100       109,838  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

    7.500       01/31/27       200       206,052  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

    8.500       01/31/47       250       254,108  
       

 

 

 
               790,842  

El Salvador    1.4%

                               

El Salvador Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.375       01/18/27       75       73,406  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.750       01/24/23       250       263,125  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    8.250       04/10/32       45       48,600  
       

 

 

 
          385,131  

Gabon    0.7%

                               

Gabon Government International Bond,
Bonds

    6.375       12/12/24       200       192,516  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund     15  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued)

       

Ghana    1.6%

                               

Ghana Government International Bond,

       

Bank Gtd. Notes

    10.750     10/14/30       200     $ 246,176  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.875       03/26/27       200       203,000  
       

 

 

 
          449,176  

Greece    0.8%

                               

Hellenic Republic Government Bond,
Bonds

    3.000 (cc)      02/24/37     EUR  200       217,579  

Honduras    0.8%

                               

Honduras Government International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.500       03/15/24       200       218,000  

Hungary    1.0%

                               

Hungary Government International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.625       03/29/41       184       276,515  

Indonesia    3.6%

                               

Indonesia Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.750       01/17/38       160       221,266  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    8.500       10/12/35       150       215,876  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN

    3.750       06/14/28     EUR  100       130,246  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

    4.750       01/08/26       300       319,494  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

    6.750       01/15/44       100       129,479  
       

 

 

 
            1,016,361  

Iraq    1.6%

                               

Iraq International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.800       01/15/28       250       242,268  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.752       03/09/23       200       203,052  
       

 

 

 
          445,320  

Ivory Coast    1.1%

                               

Ivory Coast Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.375       03/03/28       200       194,278  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.625       03/22/48     EUR  100       105,572  
       

 

 

 
          299,850  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16  


Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued)

       

Jamaica    0.9%

                               

Jamaica Government International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.625     07/09/25       225     $ 256,781  

Jordan    0.7%

                               

Jordan Government International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.375       10/10/47       200            194,387  

Kazakhstan    0.9%

                               

Kazakhstan Government International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

    6.500       07/21/45       200       259,536  

Kenya    1.4%

                               

Kenya Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.875       06/24/24       200       204,000  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    8.250       02/28/48       200       197,290  
       

 

 

 
          401,290  

Lebanon    2.0%

                               

Lebanon Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.000       01/27/23       102       88,260  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.650       04/22/24       52       44,460  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.750       11/29/27       10       8,120  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN

    6.100       10/04/22       65       57,200  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN

    6.250       05/27/22       75       66,128  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, GMTN

    6.650       02/26/30       150       118,687  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

    6.400       05/26/23       150       129,720  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

    6.850       05/25/29       15       12,057  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

    8.250       04/12/21       35       33,947  
       

 

 

 
          558,579  

Mexico    0.7%

                               

Mexico Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, GMTN

    5.750       10/12/2110       94       96,468  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

    6.050       01/11/40       92       105,455  
       

 

 

 
          201,923  

Mongolia    0.7%

                               

Mongolia Government International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

    5.125       12/05/22       200       196,269  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund     17  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued)

       

Nigeria    2.9%

                               

Nigeria Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.625     11/21/25       200     $ 213,472  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    9.248       01/21/49       200       217,736  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.143       02/23/30       200       199,032  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.696       02/23/38       200       197,220  
       

 

 

 
          827,460  

Oman    2.0%

                               

Oman Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.625       01/17/28       200       190,037  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.500       03/08/47       225       200,813  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.750       01/17/48       200       181,236  
       

 

 

 
          572,086  

Pakistan    1.9%

                               

Pakistan Government International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    8.250       04/15/24       500       540,725  

Panama    1.5%

                               

Panama Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.700       01/26/36       220       286,000  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    9.375       04/01/29       105       152,906  
       

 

 

 
          438,906  

Papua New Guinea    0.7%

                               

Papua New Guinea Government International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.375       10/04/28       200       214,500  

Peru    1.8%

                               

Peruvian Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.550       03/14/37       75       100,388  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    8.750       11/21/33       265       410,750  
       

 

 

 
               511,138  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18  


Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued)

       

Philippines    1.4%

                               

Philippine Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.375     10/23/34       100     $ 132,178  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.750       01/14/31       200       280,626  
       

 

 

 
               412,804  

Qatar    1.6%

                               

Qatar Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.103       04/23/48       200       223,250  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.817       03/14/49       205       220,119  
       

 

 

 
          443,369  

Romania    1.4%

                               

Romanian Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.125       06/15/48       56       56,515  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.125       06/15/48       44       44,405  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN

    4.625       04/03/49     EUR  71       86,203  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN

    3.875       10/29/35     EUR  7       8,195  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN

    4.125       03/11/39     EUR  75       88,769  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

    6.125       01/22/44       98       113,376  
       

 

 

 
          397,463  

Russia    1.3%

                               

Russian Foreign Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.625       04/04/42       200       221,708  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    12.750       06/24/28       90       145,847  
       

 

 

 
          367,555  

Saudi Arabia    1.5%

                               

Saudi Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.250       01/16/50       200       217,021  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

    5.000       04/17/49       200       211,349  
       

 

 

 
          428,370  

Senegal    0.7%

                               

Senegal Government International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.750       03/13/48       205       188,600  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund     19  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued)

       

South Africa    1.5%

                               

Republic of South Africa Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    4.875     04/14/26       200     $ 198,046  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.250       03/08/41       230       236,613  
       

 

 

 
          434,659  

Sri Lanka    3.5%

                               

Sri Lanka Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.750       01/18/22       200       198,415  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.875       07/25/22       200       197,768  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.200       05/11/27       200       188,901  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.850       11/03/25       200       199,754  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.850       03/14/24       200       201,888  
       

 

 

 
          986,726  

Turkey    3.8%

                               

Export Credit Bank of Turkey,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.375       10/24/23       200       178,901  

Turkey Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    4.250       04/14/26       200       166,268  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    6.875       03/17/36       310       277,450  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.375       02/05/25       25       24,738  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.625       04/26/29       400       389,200  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    8.000       02/14/34       30       30,039  
       

 

 

 
          1,066,596  

Ukraine    4.1%

                               

Ukraine Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    (ff)      05/31/40       10       6,373  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.750       09/01/21       310       307,173  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.750       09/01/23       205       197,866  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.750       09/01/24       135       128,928  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.750       09/01/25       115       108,173  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    9.750       11/01/28       200       204,252  

Ukreximbank Via Biz Finance PLC,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    9.750       01/22/25       200       200,846  
       

 

 

 
            1,153,611  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

20  


Description   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal
Amount (000)#
    Value  

SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued)

       

Uruguay    1.1%

                               

Uruguay Government International Bond,

       

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.100     06/18/50       60     $ 63,000  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    7.625       03/21/36       185       251,600  
       

 

 

 
          314,600  

Venezuela    0.2%

                               

Venezuela Government International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(d)

    12.750       08/23/22       180       52,650  

Zambia    0.5%

                               

Zambia Government International Bond,
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    8.500       04/14/24       200       138,917  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL SOVEREIGN BONDS
(cost $22,590,802)

          21,653,050  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $28,423,838)

          27,396,424  
       

 

 

 
               

Shares

       

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT    2.1%

       

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND

       

PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund
(cost $592,174)(w)

        592,174       592,174  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS    98.7%
(cost $29,016,012)

          27,988,598  

Other assets in excess of liabilities(z)    1.3%

          357,046  
       

 

 

 

NET ASSETS    100.0%

        $ 28,345,644  
       

 

 

 

 

Below is a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report:

144A—Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and, pursuant to the requirements of Rule 144A, may not be resold except to qualified institutional buyers.

EMTN—Euro Medium Term Note

GMTN—Global Medium Term Note

LIBOR—London Interbank Offered Rate

MTN—Medium Term Note

OTC—Over-the-counter

ARS—Argentine Peso

AUD—Australian Dollar

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund     21  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

BRL—Brazilian Real

CHF—Swiss Franc

CLP—Chilean Peso

CNH—Chinese Renminbi

COP—Colombian Peso

CZK—Czech Koruna

EGP—Egyptian Pound

EUR—Euro

GBP—British Pound

HUF—Hungarian Forint

IDR—Indonesian Rupiah

ILS—Israeli Shekel

INR—Indian Rupee

JPY—Japanese Yen

KRW—South Korean Won

MXN—Mexican Peso

NZD—New Zealand Dollar

PEN—Peruvian Nuevo Sol

PHP—Philippine Peso

PLN—Polish Zloty

RUB—Russian Ruble

SGD—Singapore Dollar

THB—Thai Baht

TRY—Turkish Lira

TWD—New Taiwanese Dollar

ZAR—South African Rand

#

Principal amount is shown in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.

(cc)

Variable rate instrument. The rate shown is based on the latest available information as of April 30, 2019. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description.

(d)

Represents issuer in default on interest payments and/or principal repayment. Non-income producing security. Such securities may be post-maturity.

(ff)

Variable rate security. Security may be issued at a fixed coupon rate, which converts to a variable rate at a specified date. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of period end.

(w)

PGIM Investments LLC, the manager of the Series, also serves as manager of the PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund.

(z)

Includes net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and/or market value of the below holdings which are excluded from the Schedule of Investments:

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019:

 

Purchase Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount

(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts:

 

   

Argentine Peso,

             

Expiring 05/03/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.     ARS       3,073     $ 69,358     $ 68,985     $     $ (373

Expiring 06/25/19

  Citibank, N.A.     ARS       1,340       29,443       27,718             (1,725

Expiring 06/25/19

  Citibank, N.A.     ARS       954       20,348       19,737             (611

Expiring 06/25/19

  Citibank, N.A.     ARS       651       14,048       13,478             (570

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

22  


Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019 (continued):

 

Purchase Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

 

Australian Dollar,

             

Expiring 07/22/19

  Citibank, N.A.     AUD       98     $ 70,419     $ 69,216     $     $ (1,203

Expiring 07/22/19

  Morgan Stanley & Co.
International PLC
    AUD       196       140,324       138,423             (1,901

Brazilian Real,

             

Expiring 06/04/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     BRL       762       196,293       193,739             (2,554

British Pound,

             

Expiring 07/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     GBP       19       24,484       24,408             (76

Chilean Peso,

             

Expiring 06/19/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.     CLP       27,611       41,297       40,753             (544

Expiring 06/19/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.     CLP       23,108       34,700       34,107             (593

Chinese Renminbi,

             

Expiring 07/25/19

  Citibank, N.A.     CNH       472       70,329       70,026             (303

Expiring 07/25/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     CNH       283       42,281       41,949             (332

Czech Koruna,

             

Expiring 07/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.     CZK       2,231       98,429       97,846             (583

Egyptian Pound,

             

Expiring 07/29/19

  Citibank, N.A.     EGP       278       14,796       15,780       984        

Expiring 07/29/19

  Citibank, N.A.     EGP       249       13,481       14,167       686        

Expiring 09/18/19

  Citibank, N.A.     EGP       456       24,918       25,507       589        

Expiring 10/01/19

  Citibank, N.A.     EGP       1,236       67,200       68,994       1,794        

Expiring 10/08/19

  Citibank, N.A.     EGP       308       16,950       17,138       188        

Indian Rupee,

             

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC     INR       7,641       107,804       109,150       1,346        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC     INR       5,172       74,000       73,886             (114

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.     INR       5,527       79,000       78,952             (48

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     INR       4,925       70,565       70,352             (213

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     INR       2,472       35,299       35,308       9        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     INR       2,150       30,700       30,718       18        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley & Co.
International PLC
    INR       9,339       131,790       133,406       1,616        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley & Co.
International PLC
    INR       5,648       81,000       80,684             (316

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley & Co.
International PLC
    INR       5,217       75,000       74,531             (469

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley & Co.
International PLC
    INR       4,888       70,000       69,827             (173

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund     23  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019 (continued):

 

Purchase Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

 

Indonesian Rupiah,

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  HSBC BANK USA, N.A.     IDR       1,019,915     $ 71,000     $ 71,101     $ 101     $  

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     IDR       1,387,100       97,000       96,699             (301

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     IDR       476,732       33,124       33,234       110        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley & Co.
International PLC
    IDR       1,498,588       104,000       104,471       471        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley & Co.
International PLC
    IDR       1,081,062       76,000       75,364             (636

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley & Co.
International PLC
    IDR       578,896       40,710       40,357             (353

Expiring 06/19/19

  UBS AG     IDR       1,203,300       84,000       83,886             (114

Japanese Yen,

           

Expiring 07/19/19

  Bank of America, N.A.     JPY       9,782       87,973       88,397       424        

Expiring 07/19/19

  Morgan Stanley & Co.
International PLC
    JPY       3,805       34,231       34,386       155        

Mexican Peso,

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC     MXN       1,312       67,000       68,613       1,613        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.     MXN       1,390       73,000       72,724             (276

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.     MXN       1,362       70,565       71,244       679        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.     MXN       675       35,299       35,306       7        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Deutsche Bank AG     MXN       4,004       204,221       209,468       5,247        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Goldman Sachs
International
    MXN       1,252       66,000       65,508             (492

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     MXN       681       34,976       35,636       660        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     MXN       449       23,012       23,474       462        

New Taiwanese Dollar,

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.     TWD       2,524       82,000       81,939             (61

Expiring 06/19/19

  HSBC BANK USA, N.A.     TWD       5,545       180,050       180,032             (18

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     TWD       5,545       180,044       180,032             (12

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley & Co.
International PLC
    TWD       8,407       273,466       272,960             (506

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley & Co.
International PLC
    TWD       2,549       83,000       82,763             (237

New Zealand Dollar,

           

Expiring 07/22/19

  Citibank, N.A.     NZD       50       33,800       33,396             (404

Peruvian Nuevo Sol,

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.     PEN       242       73,000       72,882             (118

Expiring 06/19/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.     PEN       212       64,000       64,090       90        

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

24  


Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019 (continued):

 

Purchase Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

Peruvian Nuevo Sol (cont’d.),

 

     

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   PEN     211     $ 64,000     $ 63,815     $     $ (185

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.   PEN     222       67,000       66,847             (153

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.   PEN     210       63,000       63,263       263        

Philippine Peso,

             

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   PHP     7,430       141,526       141,974       448        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   PHP     3,722       70,000       71,112       1,112        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.   PHP     4,977       95,000       95,092       92        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.   PHP     4,947       95,000       94,530             (470

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.   PHP     4,430       83,000       84,651       1,651        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.   PHP     3,404       64,000       65,037       1,037        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.   PHP     1,013       18,966       19,360       394        

Russian Ruble,

             

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.   RUB     3,949       61,000       60,620             (380

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley & Co.
International PLC
  RUB     25,175       379,157       386,492       7,335        

Singapore Dollar,

             

Expiring 05/10/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   SGD     131       96,709       96,018             (691

Expiring 05/10/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   SGD     83       61,000       60,728             (272

Expiring 05/10/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.   SGD     93       69,000       68,389             (611

Expiring 05/10/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.   SGD     92       68,000       67,806             (194

Expiring 05/10/19

  Morgan Stanley & Co.
International PLC
  SGD     98       73,000       72,417             (583

South African Rand,

             

Expiring 06/13/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.   ZAR     53       3,652       3,718       66        

Expiring 06/13/19

  Citibank, N.A.   ZAR     546       37,625       37,968       343        

Expiring 06/13/19

  Citibank, N.A.   ZAR     272       18,675       18,928       253        

Expiring 06/13/19

  Goldman Sachs
International
  ZAR     520       35,652       36,177       525        

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.   ZAR     543       37,350       37,750       400        

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.   ZAR     499       34,475       34,664       189        

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund     25  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019 (continued):

 

Purchase Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

 

South Korean Won,

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.     KRW       80,338     $ 70,714     $ 68,903     $     $ (1,811

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.     KRW       80,299       70,599       68,869             (1,730

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     KRW       80,324       70,696       68,891             (1,805

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     KRW       79,685       70,419       68,343             (2,076

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     KRW       59,724       52,851       51,223             (1,628

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     KRW       45,123       39,550       38,700             (850

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     KRW       45,111       39,550       38,690             (860

Thai Baht,

             

Expiring 05/10/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.     THB       2,465       79,000       77,230             (1,770

Expiring 05/10/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.     THB       2,233       71,553       69,969             (1,584

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.     THB       6,009       190,980       188,277             (2,703

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.     THB       2,262       71,000       70,885             (115

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.     THB       2,042       64,000       63,985             (15

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.     THB       2,001       63,000       62,693             (307

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.     THB       1,088       34,110       34,100             (10

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.     THB       953       30,180       29,844             (336

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.     THB       583       18,469       18,271             (198

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.     THB       413       12,983       12,951             (32

Expiring 05/10/19

  HSBC BANK USA, N.A.     THB       2,233       71,084       69,969             (1,115

Expiring 05/10/19

  Morgan Stanley & Co.
International PLC
    THB       2,033       65,000       63,710             (1,290

Expiring 05/10/19

  UBS AG     THB       3,053       97,000       95,648             (1,352

Turkish Lira,

             

Expiring 06/13/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.     TRY       670       117,910       109,242             (8,668
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ 7,053,162     $ 7,034,496       31,357       (50,023
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Sale Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts:

 

 

Australian Dollar,

 

         

Expiring 07/22/19

  Citibank, N.A.     AUD       99     $ 69,200     $ 69,688     $     $ (488

Expiring 07/22/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     AUD       98       68,970       69,406             (436

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

26  


Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019 (continued):

 

Sale Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

 

Brazilian Real,

             

Expiring 06/04/19

  Citibank, N.A.     BRL       285     $ 73,000     $ 72,574     $ 426     $  

Expiring 06/04/19

  Citibank, N.A.     BRL       141       35,242       35,857             (615

Expiring 06/04/19

  Citibank, N.A.     BRL       140       35,242       35,563             (321

Expiring 06/04/19

  Citibank, N.A.     BRL       103       26,180       26,293             (113

Expiring 06/04/19

  Goldman Sachs
International
    BRL       122       30,700       31,113             (413

Expiring 06/04/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     BRL       123       31,449       31,170       279        

Expiring 06/04/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     BRL       121       30,700       30,678       22        

Expiring 06/04/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     BRL       64       16,175       16,261             (86

British Pound,

             

Expiring 07/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.     GBP       19       25,400       25,516             (116

Chilean Peso,

             

Expiring 06/19/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.     CLP       91,503       136,763       135,056       1,707        

Expiring 06/19/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.     CLP       53,174       78,000       78,484             (484

Expiring 06/19/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.     CLP       37,426       56,073       55,240       833        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.     CLP       105,694       159,020       156,002       3,018        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     CLP       43,742       64,900       64,562       338        

Chinese Renminbi,

           

Expiring 07/25/19

  Morgan Stanley & Co.
International PLC
    CNH       531       79,321       78,764       557        

Colombian Peso,

             

Expiring 05/20/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.     COP       137,523       42,778       42,486       292        

Expiring 05/20/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.     COP       131,945       42,045       40,763       1,282        

Expiring 05/20/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.     COP       85,045       27,381       26,274       1,107        

Expiring 05/20/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.     COP       42,518       13,690       13,136       554        

Expiring 05/20/19

  Citibank, N.A.     COP       386,695       123,006       119,465       3,541        

Expiring 05/20/19

  Citibank, N.A.     COP       109,922       35,299       33,959       1,340        

Expiring 05/20/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     COP       191,220       60,000       59,075       925        

Czech Koruna,

             

Expiring 07/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.     CZK       1,637       71,000       71,772             (772

Egyptian Pound,

             

Expiring 07/15/19

  Citibank, N.A.     EGP       181       10,319       10,294       25        

Expiring 07/29/19

  Citibank, N.A.     EGP       350       19,994       19,893       101        

Euro,

             

Expiring 07/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC     EUR       726       828,125       819,865       8,260        

Expiring 07/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.     EUR       99       112,690       112,070       620        

Expiring 07/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.     EUR       5       6,082       6,114             (32

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund     27  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019 (continued):

 

Sale Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

Euro (cont’d.),

             

Expiring 07/19/19

  Deutsche Bank AG     EUR       726     $ 824,604     $ 819,864     $ 4,740     $  

Expiring 07/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     EUR       101       113,241       113,777             (536

Hungarian Forint,

             

Expiring 07/19/19

  Bank of America, N.A.     HUF       54,954       193,534       191,406       2,128        

Expiring 07/19/19

  Bank of America, N.A.     HUF       20,338       72,000       70,838       1,162        

Expiring 07/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.     HUF       10,079       35,296       35,107       189        

Indian Rupee,

             

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     INR       1,840       26,200       26,285             (85

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley & Co.
International PLC
    INR       2,905       41,186       41,497             (311

Indonesian Rupiah,

             

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.     IDR       896,662       62,337       62,509             (172

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.     IDR       895,987       62,000       62,462             (462

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     IDR       463,092       32,475       32,284       191        

Israeli Shekel,

             

Expiring 07/25/19

  Bank of America, N.A.     ILS       137       38,722       38,404       318        

Japanese Yen,

             

Expiring 07/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     JPY       4,559       41,019       41,201             (182

Expiring 07/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     JPY       4,542       40,850       41,044             (194

Mexican Peso,

             

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.     MXN       722       37,625       37,765             (140

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     MXN       1,227       64,125       64,178             (53

New Taiwanese Dollar,

             

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC     TWD       3,295       107,000       106,990       10        

Expiring 06/19/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.     TWD       1,844       60,000       59,868       132        

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.     TWD       2,165       70,329       70,311       18        

Expiring 06/19/19

  HSBC BANK USA, N.A.     TWD       2,334       76,000       75,772       228        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     TWD       2,058       67,000       66,819       181        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     TWD       1,961       64,000       63,682       318        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     TWD       1,246       40,550       40,465       85        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     TWD       1,130       36,700       36,679       21        

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019 (continued):

 

Sale Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

 

New Zealand Dollar,

             

Expiring 07/22/19

  Bank of America, N.A.     NZD       50     $ 33,654     $ 33,272     $ 382     $  

Expiring 07/22/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     NZD       63       42,281       42,024       257        

Expiring 07/22/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     NZD       53       35,234       35,242             (8

Peruvian Nuevo Sol,

             

Expiring 06/19/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.     PEN       137       41,297       41,263       34        

Philippine Peso,

             

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC     PHP       6,102       115,000       116,604             (1,604

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC     PHP       3,917       74,000       74,843             (843

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     PHP       5,510       104,000       105,283             (1,283

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     PHP       5,232       100,000       99,973       27        

Polish Zloty,

             

Expiring 07/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     PLN       430       114,119       112,874       1,245        

Expiring 07/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     PLN       250       65,000       65,498             (498

Russian Ruble,

             

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.     RUB       5,430       82,500       83,356             (856

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.     RUB       1,204       18,288       18,486             (198

Expiring 06/19/19

  Citibank, N.A.     RUB       351       5,330       5,388             (58

Expiring 06/19/19

  Morgan Stanley & Co.
International PLC
    RUB       4,321       66,000       66,336             (336

Singapore Dollar,

             

Expiring 05/10/19

  Bank of America, N.A.     SGD       105       78,000       77,530       470        

Expiring 05/10/19

  Barclays Bank PLC     SGD       100       74,000       73,663       337        

Expiring 05/10/19

  Goldman Sachs
International
    SGD       84       62,000       61,665       335        

Expiring 05/10/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     SGD       104       77,000       76,585       415        

South African Rand,

             

Expiring 06/13/19

  Citibank, N.A.     ZAR       1,823       126,466       126,739             (273

Expiring 06/13/19

  Goldman Sachs
International
    ZAR       1,823       127,358       126,740       618        

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     ZAR       515       34,976       35,824             (848

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     ZAR       501       34,997       34,838       159        

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     ZAR       321       22,300       22,308             (8

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019 (continued):

 

Sale Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

 

South Korean Won,

           

Expiring 06/19/19

  Barclays Bank PLC     KRW       71,184     $ 63,000     $ 61,051     $ 1,949     $  

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     KRW       153,490       135,344       131,641       3,703        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     KRW       95,180       84,000       81,632       2,368        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     KRW       90,812       78,000       77,885       115        

Expiring 06/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     KRW       76,795       65,920       65,864       56        

Swiss Franc,

           

Expiring 07/19/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     CHF       48       48,145       47,259       886        

Thai Baht,

           

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.     THB       3,878       124,341       121,487       2,854        

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.     THB       2,509       79,000       78,606       394        

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.     THB       1,010       32,228       31,648       580        

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.     THB       949       30,153       29,723       430        

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.     THB       896       28,473       28,083       390        

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.     THB       693       22,082       21,704       378        

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.     THB       524       16,735       16,417       318        

Expiring 05/10/19

  Citibank, N.A.     THB       508       16,175       15,919       256        

Expiring 05/10/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     THB       1,130       35,282       35,394             (112

Expiring 05/10/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     THB       689       22,085       21,587       498        

Expiring 05/10/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     THB       372       11,892       11,641       251        

Expiring 05/10/19

  Morgan Stanley & Co.
International PLC
    THB       2,256       71,000       70,683       317        

Turkish Lira,

             

Expiring 06/13/19

  BNP Paribas S.A.     TRY       74       12,469       11,999       470        

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     TRY       485       81,000       79,082       1,918        

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     TRY       427       72,000       69,531       2,469        

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     TRY       416       69,000       67,834       1,166        

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     TRY       235       40,926       38,373       2,553        

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     TRY       217       35,242       35,315             (73

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2019 (continued):

 

Sale Contracts

  Counterparty   Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

 

Turkish Lira (cont’d.),

             

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     TRY       200     $ 33,900     $ 32,550     $ 1,350     $  

Expiring 06/13/19

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     TRY       199       34,700       32,506       2,194        
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $ 7,492,429     $ 7,438,348       67,090       (13,009
       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
            $ 98,447     $ (63,032
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements:

 

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

 

Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.

 

Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.

 

Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of April 30, 2019 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

      Level 1         Level 2         Level 3    

Investments in Securities

     

Corporate Bonds

     

Argentina

  $     $ 141,825     $  

Brazil

          406,093        

Chile

          215,528        

China

          631,872        

India

          194,514        

Indonesia

          909,527        

Kazakhstan

          212,771        

Malaysia

          317,673        

Mexico

          1,393,515        

Russia

          398,873        

South Africa

          418,393        

Trinidad & Tobago

          102,040        

Tunisia

          152,484        

Venezuela

          248,266        

Sovereign Bonds

     

Angola

          438,812        

Argentina

          1,171,560        

Bahrain

          427,250        

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

      Level 1         Level 2         Level 3    

Investments in Securities (continued)

     

Sovereign Bonds (continued)

     

Belarus

  $     $ 209,000     $  

Brazil

          971,692        

Colombia

          516,981        

Congo (Republic)

          59,377        

Costa Rica

          380,750        

Dominican Republic

          702,588        

Ecuador

          924,250        

Egypt

          790,842        

El Salvador

          385,131        

Gabon

          192,516        

Ghana

          449,176        

Greece

          217,579        

Honduras

          218,000        

Hungary

          276,515        

Indonesia

          1,016,361        

Iraq

          445,320        

Ivory Coast

          299,850        

Jamaica

          256,781        

Jordan

          194,387        

Kazakhstan

          259,536        

Kenya

          401,290        

Lebanon

          558,579        

Mexico

          201,923        

Mongolia

          196,269        

Nigeria

          827,460        

Oman

          572,086        

Pakistan

          540,725        

Panama

          438,906        

Papua New Guinea

          214,500        

Peru

          511,138        

Philippines

          412,804        

Qatar

          443,369        

Romania

          397,463        

Russia

          367,555        

Saudi Arabia

          428,370        

Senegal

          188,600        

South Africa

          434,659        

Sri Lanka

          986,726        

Turkey

          1,066,596        

Ukraine

          1,153,611        

Uruguay

          314,600        

Venezuela

          52,650        

Zambia

          138,917        

Affiliated Mutual Fund

    592,174              

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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      Level 1         Level 2         Level 3    

Other Financial Instruments*

     

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

  $     $ 35,415     $  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 592,174     $ 27,431,839     $  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and centrally cleared swap contracts, which are recorded at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument, and OTC swap contracts which are recorded at fair value.

 

Industry Classification:

 

The industry classification of investments and other assets in excess of liabilities shown as a percentage of net assets as of April 30, 2019 were as follows:

 

Sovereign Bonds

    76.4

Oil & Gas

    10.7  

Mining

    2.4  

Affiliated Mutual Fund

    2.1  

Chemicals

    1.6  

Electric

    1.5  

Real Estate

    1.3  

Banks

    1.3  

Transportation

    0.7

Auto Parts & Equipment

    0.7  
 

 

 

 
    98.7  

Other assets in excess of liabilities

    1.3  
 

 

 

 
    100.0
 

 

 

 

 

Effects of Derivative Instruments on the Financial Statements and Primary Underlying Risk Exposure:

 

The Series invested in derivative instruments during the reporting period. The primary type of risk associated with these derivative instruments is foreign exchange contracts risk. The effect of such derivative instruments on the Series’ financial position and financial performance as reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations is presented in the summary below.

 

Fair values of derivative instruments as of April 30, 2019 as presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

 

Derivatives not accounted

for as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

  Asset Derivatives     Liability Derivatives  
  Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities Location
  Fair
Value
    Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities Location
  Fair
Value
 
Foreign exchange contracts   Unrealized appreciation
on OTC forward foreign
currency exchange
contracts
  $ 98,447     Unrealized depreciation
on OTC forward foreign
currency exchange
contracts
  $ 63,032  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund     33  


Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of April 30, 2019

 

 

The effects of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 2019 are as follows:

 

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 

Derivatives not accounted for as hedging

instruments, carried at fair value

  Forward &
Cross
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
 

Foreign exchange contracts

  $ 17,267  
 

 

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 

Derivatives not accounted for as hedging

instruments, carried at fair value

  Forward &
Cross
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
 

Foreign exchange contracts

  $ (9,221
 

 

 

 

 

For the six months ended April 30, 2019, the Series’ average volume of derivative activities is as follows:

 

      Forward
Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts—
Purchased(1)
       
  $ 6,023,477    
Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts—Sold(1)
          Cross Currency
Exchange
Contracts(2)
 
$ 6,951,387       $ 76,898  

 

(1)

Value at Settlement Date.

(2)

Value at Trade Date.

 

Financial Instruments/Transactions—Summary of Offsetting and Netting Arrangements:

 

The Series invested in OTC derivatives during the reporting period that are either offset in accordance with current requirements or are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements that permit offsetting. The information about offsetting and related netting arrangements for OTC derivatives where the legal right to set-off exists, is presented in the summary below.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Offsetting of OTC derivative assets and liabilities:

 

Counterparty

  Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets(1)
    Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities(1)
    Net Amounts of
Recognized
Assets/(Liabilities)
    Collateral
Pledged/

(Received)(2)
    Net
Amount
 

Bank of America, N.A.

  $ 4,884     $     $ 4,884     $     $ 4,884  

Barclays Bank PLC

    15,075       (3,524     11,551             11,551  

BNP Paribas S.A.

    6,567       (14,134     (7,567           (7,567

Citibank, N.A.

    20,401       (18,222     2,179             2,179  

Deutsche Bank AG

    9,987             9,987             9,987  

Goldman Sachs International

    1,478       (905     573             573  

HSBC BANK USA, N.A.

    329       (1,133     (804           (804

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

    29,275       (16,537     12,738             12,738  

Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC

    10,451       (7,111     3,340             3,340  

UBS AG

          (1,466     (1,466           (1,466
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 98,447     $ (63,032   $ 35,415     $     $ 35,415  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Includes unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on swaps and forwards, premiums paid/(received) on swap agreements and market value of purchased and written options, as represented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(2)

Collateral amount disclosed by the Series is limited to the market value of financial instruments/transactions and the Series’ OTC derivative exposure by counterparty.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund     35  


Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of April 30, 2019

 

Assets

        

Investments at value:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $28,423,838)

   $ 27,396,424  

Affiliated investments (cost $592,174)

     592,174  

Foreign currency, at value (cost $23,319)

     23,216  

Dividends and interest receivable

     400,671  

Unrealized appreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     98,447  

Receivable for Series shares sold

     11,659  

Due from Manager

     5,789  

Prepaid expenses

     797  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     28,529,177  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Unrealized depreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     63,032  

Payable for investments purchased

     45,394  

Custodian and accounting fees payable

     31,855  

Audit fee payable

     17,356  

Registration fees payable

     13,564  

Payable for Series shares reacquired

     6,128  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     4,316  

Affiliated transfer agent fee payable

     1,834  

Dividends payable

     43  

Distribution fee payable

     11  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     183,533  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 28,345,644  
  

 

 

 
          

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Common stock, at par

   $ 30,410  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     29,956,911  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     (1,641,677
  

 

 

 

Net assets, April 30, 2019

   $ 28,345,644  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class A

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,
($12,618 ÷ 1,354 shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding)

   $ 9.32  

Maximum sales charge (4.50% of offering price)

     0.44  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price to public

   $ 9.76  
  

 

 

 

Class C

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,
($9,946 ÷ 1,067 shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding)

   $ 9.32  
  

 

 

 

Class Z

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,
($3,081,128 ÷ 330,426 shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding)

   $ 9.32  
  

 

 

 

Class R6

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,
($25,241,952 ÷ 2,708,139 shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding)

   $ 9.32  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund     37  


Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended April 30, 2019

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Interest income

   $ 816,458  

Affiliated dividend income

     3,669  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     820,127  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     95,382  

Distribution fee(a)

     60  

Custodian and accounting fees

     45,880  

Registration fees(a)

     29,105  

Audit fee

     17,356  

Shareholders’ reports

     13,925  

Legal fees and expenses

     8,177  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses (including affiliated expense of $5,363)(a)

     8,027  

Directors’ fees

     6,090  

Miscellaneous

     6,734  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     230,736  

Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement(a)

     (131,889
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     98,847  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     721,280  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investment transactions

     (111,981

Forward and cross currency contract transactions

     17,267  

Foreign currency transactions

     (18,768
  

 

 

 
     (113,482
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     1,503,513  

Forward and cross currency contracts

     (9,221

Foreign currencies

     3,126  
  

 

 

 
     1,497,418  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     1,383,936  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 2,105,216  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)

Class specific expenses and waivers were as follows:

 

    Class A     Class C     Class Z     Class R6  

Distribution fee

    13       47              

Registration fees

    7,258       7,257       7,295       7,295  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses

    24       24       7,943       36  

Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement

    (7,316     (7,312     (23,456     (93,805

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

   

Six Months

Ended

April 30, 2019

   

December 12, 2017*
through

October 31, 2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

               

Operations

   

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 721,280     $ 1,060,283  

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

    (113,482     (292,634

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

    1,497,418       (2,498,241
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    2,105,216       (1,730,592
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions

   

Distributions from distributable earnings

   

Class A

    (309     (440

Class C

    (241     (377

Class Z

    (75,573     (37,450

Class R6

    (736,342     (1,168,133
 

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (812,465     (1,206,400
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Tax return of capital distributions

   

Class A

          (6

Class C

          (5

Class Z

          (497

Class R6

          (15,516
 

 

 

   

 

 

 
          (16,024
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Series share transactions

   

Net proceeds from shares sold

    1,250,275       27,488,719  

Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

    811,978       1,220,322  

Cost of shares reacquired

    (595,743     (169,642
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Series share transactions

    1,466,510       28,539,399  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease)

    2,759,261       25,586,383  

Net Assets:

               

Beginning of period

    25,586,383        
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 28,345,644     $ 25,586,383  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

Commencement of operations.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Prudential World Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Fund was established as a Maryland business trust on September 28, 1994. The Fund currently consists of seven series: PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund, PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund, PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund and PGIM QMA International Equity Fund, each of which are diversified funds and PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund, PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund and PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund, each of which are non-diversified funds for purposes of the 1940 Act. These financial statements relate only to the PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund (the “Series”). The Series commenced operations on December 12, 2017.

 

The investment objective of the Series is total return, through a combination of current income and capital appreciation.

 

1. Accounting Policies

 

The Series follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 Financial Services—Investment Companies. The following accounting policies conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The Series consistently follows such policies in the preparation of its financial statements.

 

Securities Valuation: The Series holds securities and other assets and liabilities that are fair valued at the close of each day (generally, 4:00 PM Eastern time) the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open for trading. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has adopted valuation procedures for security valuation under which fair valuation responsibilities have been delegated to PGIM Investments LLC (“PGIM Investments” or the “Manager”). Pursuant to the Board’s delegation, the Manager has established a Valuation Committee responsible for supervising the fair valuation of portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities. The valuation procedures permit the Series to utilize independent pricing vendor services, quotations from market makers, and alternative valuation methods when market quotations are either not readily available or not deemed representative of fair value. A record of the Valuation Committee’s actions is subject to the Board’s review, approval, and ratification at its next regularly scheduled quarterly meeting.

 

For the fiscal reporting period-end, securities and other assets and liabilities were fair valued at the close of the last U.S. business day. Trading in certain foreign securities may occur when the NYSE is closed (including weekends and holidays). Because such foreign

 

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securities trade in markets that are open on weekends and U.S. holidays, the values of some of the Series’ foreign investments may change on days when investors cannot purchase or redeem Series shares.

 

Various inputs determine how the Series’ investments are valued, all of which are categorized according to the three broad levels (Level 1, 2, or 3) detailed in the Schedule of Investments and referred to herein as the “fair value hierarchy” in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820—Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.

 

Investments in open-end, non-exchange-traded mutual funds are valued at their net asset values as of the close of the NYSE on the date of valuation. These securities are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy since they may be purchased or sold at their net asset values on the date of valuation.

 

Fixed income securities traded in the OTC market are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Such fixed income securities are typically valued using the market approach which generally involves obtaining data from an approved independent third-party vendor source. The Series utilizes the market approach as the primary method to value securities when market prices of identical or comparable instruments are available. The third-party vendors’ valuation techniques used to derive the evaluated bid price are based on evaluating observable inputs, including but not limited to, yield curves, yield spreads, credit ratings, deal terms, tranche level attributes, default rates, cash flows, prepayment speeds, broker/dealer quotations and reported trades. Certain Level 3 securities are also valued using the market approach when obtaining a single broker quote or when utilizing transaction prices for identical securities that have been used in excess of five business days. During the reporting period, there were no changes to report with respect to the valuation approach and/or valuation techniques discussed above.

 

OTC and centrally cleared derivative instruments are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Such derivative instruments are typically valued using the market approach and/or income approach which generally involves obtaining data from an approved independent third-party vendor source. The Series utilizes the market approach when quoted prices in broker-dealer markets are available but also includes consideration of alternative valuation approaches, including the income approach. In the absence of reliable market quotations, the income approach is typically utilized for purposes of valuing OTC derivatives such as interest rate swaps based on a discounted cash flow analysis whereby the value of the instrument is equal to the present value of its future cash inflows or outflows. Such analysis includes projecting future cash flows and determining the discount rate (including the present value factors that affect the discount rate) used to discount the future cash flows. In addition, the third-party vendors’ valuation techniques used to derive the evaluated OTC derivative price is based on evaluating observable inputs, including but not limited to, underlying asset prices, indices, spreads, interest rates and exchange rates. Certain OTC derivatives may be classified as Level 3 when valued using the market approach by obtaining a single broker quote or when utilizing unobservable inputs in the

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

income approach. During the reporting period, there were no changes to report with respect to the valuation approach and/or valuation techniques discussed above.

 

Securities and other assets that cannot be priced according to the methods described above are valued based on pricing methodologies approved by the Board. In the event that unobservable inputs are used when determining such valuations, the securities will be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

When determining the fair value of securities, some of the factors influencing the valuation include: the nature of any restrictions on disposition of the securities; assessment of the general liquidity of the securities; the issuer’s financial condition and the markets in which it does business; the cost of the investment; the size of the holding and the capitalization of the issuer; the prices of any recent transactions or bids/offers for such securities or any comparable securities; any available analyst media or other reports or information deemed reliable by the Manager regarding the issuer or the markets or industry in which it operates. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a security’s most recent closing price and from the price used by other unaffiliated mutual funds to calculate their net asset values.

 

Illiquid Securities: Pursuant to Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act, the Series has adopted a Board approved Liquidity Risk Management Program (“LRMP”) that requires, among other things, that the Series limit its illiquid investments that are assets to no more than 15% of net assets. Illiquid securities are those that, because of the absence of a readily available market or due to legal or contractual restrictions on resale, may not reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. The Series may find it difficult to sell illiquid securities at the time considered most advantageous by its subadviser and may incur transaction costs that would not be incurred in the sale of securities that were freely marketable.

 

Restricted Securities: Securities acquired in unregistered, private sales from the issuing company or from an affiliate of the issuer are considered restricted as to disposition under federal securities law (“restricted securities”). Such restricted securities are valued pursuant to the valuation procedures noted above. Restricted securities that would otherwise be considered illiquid investments pursuant to the Series’ LRMP because of legal restrictions on resale to the general public may be traded among qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Therefore, these Rule 144A securities, as well as commercial paper that is sold in private placements under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, may be classified higher than “illiquid” under the LRMP (i.e. “moderately liquid” or “less liquid” investments). However, the liquidity of the Series’ investments in restricted securities could be impaired if trading does not develop or declines.

 

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Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:

 

(i) market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities—at the current rates of exchange;

 

(ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses—at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

 

Although the net assets of the Series are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Series does not generally isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities held at the end of the period. Similarly, the Series does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities sold during the period. Accordingly, holding period realized foreign currency gains (losses) are included in the reported net realized gains (losses) on investment transactions. Notwithstanding the above, the Series does isolate the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates when determining the gain (loss) upon the sale or maturity of foreign currency denominated debt obligations; such amounts are included in net

 

Additionally, net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from the disposition of holdings of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest, dividends and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Series’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains (losses) arise from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities (other than investments) at period end exchange rates.

 

Forward and Cross Currency Contracts: A forward currency contract is a commitment to purchase or sell a foreign currency at a future date at a negotiated forward rate. The Series enters into forward currency contracts, as defined in the prospectus, in order to hedge its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on its foreign portfolio holdings or on specific receivables and payables denominated in a foreign currency and to gain exposure to certain currencies. The contracts are valued daily at current forward exchange rates and any unrealized gain (loss) is included in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward and cross currency contracts. Gain (loss) is realized on the settlement date of the contract equal to the difference between the settlement value of the original and negotiated forward contracts. This gain (loss), if any, is included in net realized gain (loss) on forward and cross currency contract transactions. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. Forward currency contracts involve risks from currency exchange rate and credit risk in excess of the amounts reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Series’

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the net value of the cash flows to be received from the counterparty at the end of the contract’s life. A cross currency contract is a forward contract where a specified amount of one foreign currency will be exchanged for a specified amount of another foreign currency.

 

Master Netting Arrangements: The Fund, on behalf of the Series, is subject to various Master Agreements, or netting arrangements, with select counterparties. These are agreements which a Subadviser may have negotiated and entered into on behalf of the Series. A master netting arrangement between the Series and the counterparty permits the Series to offset amounts payable by the Series to the same counterparty against amounts to be received; and by the receipt of collateral from the counterparty by the Series to cover the Series’ exposure to the counterparty. However, there is no assurance that such mitigating factors are easily enforceable. In addition to master netting arrangements, the right to set-off exists when all the conditions are met such that each of the parties owes the other determinable amounts, the reporting party has the right to set-off the amount owed with the amount owed by the other party, the reporting party intends to set-off and the right of set-off is enforceable by law. During the reporting period, there was no intention to settle on a net basis and all amounts are presented on a gross basis on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from investment and currency transactions are calculated on the specific identification method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, or for certain foreign securities, when the Series becomes aware of such dividends. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, as required, is recorded on the accrual basis. Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis, which may require the use of certain estimates by management that may differ from actual. Net investment income or loss (other than class specific expenses and waivers, which are allocated as noted below) and unrealized and realized gains (losses) are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of adjusted net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Class specific expenses and waivers, where applicable, are charged to the respective share classes. Class specific expenses include distribution fees and distribution fee waivers, shareholder servicing fees, transfer agent’s fees and expenses, registration fees and fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, as applicable.

 

Taxes: It is the Series’ policy to continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable net investment income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal

 

44  


income tax provision is required. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, interest and capital gains, if any, are recorded, net of reclaimable amounts, at the time the related income is earned.

 

Dividends and Distributions: The Series expects to declare dividends of its net investment income daily and pay such dividends monthly. Distributions of net realized capital and currency gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually. Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles, are recorded on the ex-date. Permanent book/tax differences relating to income and gain (loss) are reclassified between total distributable earnings (loss) and paid-in capital in excess of par, as appropriate.

 

Estimates: The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

2. Agreements

 

The Fund, on behalf of the Series, has a management agreement with PGIM Investments. Pursuant to this agreement, PGIM Investments has responsibility for all investment advisory services and supervises the subadviser’s performance of such services. In addition, under the management agreement, PGIM Investments provides all of the administrative functions necessary for the organization, operation and management of the Series. PGIM Investments administers the corporate affairs of the Series and, in connection therewith, furnishes the Series with office facilities, together with those ordinary clerical and bookkeeping services which are not being furnished by the Series’ custodian and the Series’ transfer agent. PGIM Investments is also responsible for the staffing and management of dedicated groups of legal, marketing, compliance and related personnel necessary for the operation of the Series. The legal, marketing, compliance and related personnel are also responsible for the management and oversight of the various service providers to the Series, including, but not limited to, the custodian, transfer agent, and accounting agent.

 

PGIM Investments has entered into a subadvisory agreement with PGIM, Inc., which provides subadvisory services to the Series through its PGIM Fixed Income unit. The subadvisory agreement provides that PGIM, Inc. will furnish investment advisory services in connection with the management of the Series. In connection therewith, PGIM, Inc. is obligated to keep certain books and records of the Series. PGIM Investments pays for the services of PGIM, Inc., the cost of compensation of officers of the Series, occupancy and certain clerical and bookkeeping costs of the Series. The Series bears all other costs and expenses.

 

The management fee paid to the Manager is accrued daily and payable monthly at an annual rate of 0.72% of the Series’ average daily net assets up to and including $1 billion; 0.70% from $1 billion to $3 billion of average daily net assets; 0.68% from $3 billion to

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

$5 billion of average daily net assets; 0.67% from $5 billion to $10 billion of average daily net assets; and 0.66% of the average daily net assets exceeding $10 billion. The effective management fee rate before any waivers and/or expense reimbursements was 0.72% for the six months ended April 30, 2019.

 

The Manager has contractually agreed, through February 29, 2020, to limit total annual operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements to 1.05% of average daily net assets for Class A shares, 1.80% of average daily net assets for Class C shares, 0.80% of average daily net assets for Class Z shares, and 0.74% of average daily net assets for Class R6 shares. This contractual waiver excludes interest, brokerage, taxes (such as income and foreign withholding taxes, stamp duty and deferred tax expenses), acquired fund fees and expenses, extraordinary expenses, and certain other Fund expenses such as dividend and interest expense and broker charges on short sales.

 

Where applicable, the Manager agrees to waive management fees or shared operating expenses on any share class to the same extent that it waives similar expenses on any other share class and, in addition, total annual operating expenses for Class R6 shares will not exceed total annual operating expenses for Class Z shares. Fees and/or expenses waived and/or reimbursed by PGIM Investments may be recouped by PGIM Investments within the same fiscal year during which such waiver/reimbursement is made if such recoupment can be realized without exceeding the expense limit in effect at the time of the recoupment for that fiscal year.

 

The Fund, on behalf of the Series, has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS”), which acts as the distributor of the Class A, Class C, Class Z and Class R6 shares of the Series. The Series compensates PIMS for distributing and servicing the Series’ Class A and Class C shares, pursuant to the plans of distribution (the “Distribution Plans”), regardless of expenses actually incurred by PIMS. The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable monthly. No distribution or service fees are paid to PIMS as distributor of the Class Z or Class R6 shares of the Series.

 

Pursuant to the Distribution Plans, the Series compensates PIMS for distribution related activities at an annual rate of up to 0.25% and 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class A and Class C shares, respectively.

 

For the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, PIMS has not received any front-end sales charges resulting from sales of Class A shares. Additionally, for the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, PIMS received $0 in contingent deferred sales charges imposed upon redemptions by certain Class A and Class C shareholders.

 

PGIM Investments, PGIM, Inc and PIMS are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of

 

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Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential”).

 

3. Other Transactions with Affiliates

 

Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (“PMFS”), an affiliate of PGIM Investments and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential, serves as the Series’ transfer agent. Transfer agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates, where applicable.

 

The Series may enter into certain securities purchase or sale transactions under Board approved Rule 17a-7 procedures. Rule 17a-7 is an exemptive rule under the 1940 Act, that subject to certain conditions, permits purchase and sale transactions among affiliated investment companies, or between an investment company and a person that is affiliated solely by reason of having a common (or affiliated) investment adviser, common directors, and/or common officers. Pursuant to the Rule 17a-7 procedures and consistent with guidance issued by the SEC, the Series’ Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) prepares a quarterly summary of all such transactions for submission to the Board, together with the CCO’s written representation that all such 17a-7 transactions were effected in accordance with the Series’ Rule 17a-7 procedures. Any 17a-7 transactions for the reporting period are disclosed in the “Portfolio Securities” note, below.

 

The Series may invest its overnight sweep cash in the PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund (the “Core Fund”), a series of Prudential Investment Portfolios 2, registered under the 1940 Act and managed by PGIM Investments. Through the Series’ investments in the mentioned underlying fund, PGIM Investments and/or its affiliates are paid fees or reimbursed for providing their services. Earnings from the Core Fund are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Affiliated dividend income”.

 

4. Portfolio Securities

 

The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government securities) for the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, were $6,319,839 and $5,124,424, respectively.

 

A summary of the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of shares of an affiliated investment for the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, is presented as follows:

 

Value,

Beginning

of Period

    Cost of
Purchases
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Change in
Unrealized
Gain

(Loss)
    Realized
Gain
(Loss)
    Value,
End of
Period
    Shares,
End of
Period
    Income  
 

PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund*

 
$ 267,048     $ 3,718,129     $ 3,393,003     $     $     $ 592,174       592,174     $ 3,669  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

*

The Fund did not have any capital gain distributions during the reporting period.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

For the reporting period ended April 30, 2019, no 17a-7 transactions were entered into by the Series.

 

5. Tax Information

 

The United States federal income tax basis of the Series’ investments and the net unrealized depreciation as of April 30, 2019 were as follows:

 

Tax Basis

   $ 29,222,482  
  

 

 

 

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

     461,913  

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

     (1,660,382
  

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Depreciation

   $ (1,198,469
  

 

 

 

 

The book basis may differ from tax basis due to certain tax-related adjustments.

 

For federal income tax purposes, the Series had a capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2018 of approximately $184,000 which can be carried forward for an unlimited period. No capital gains distributions are expected to be paid to shareholders until net gains have been realized in excess of such losses.

 

The Manager has analyzed the Series’ tax positions taken on federal, state and local income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Series’ financial statements for the current reporting period. The Series’ federal, state and local income and federal excise tax returns for tax years for which the applicable statutes of limitations have not expired are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state departments of revenue.

 

6. Capital and Ownership

 

The Series offers Class A, Class C, Class Z and Class R6 shares. Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.50%. Investors who purchase $1 million or more of Class A shares and sell these shares within 12 months of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1%, although they are not subject to an initial sales charge. The Class A CDSC is waived for certain retirement and/or benefit plans. A special exchange privilege is also available for shareholders who qualified to purchase Class A shares at net asset value. Class C shares are sold with a CDSC of 1% on sales made within 12 months of purchase. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a monthly basis approximately 10 years after purchase. Class Z and Class R6 shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charge and are available exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.

 

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Under certain circumstances, an exchange may be made from specified share classes of the Series to one or more other share classes of the Series as presented in the table of transactions in shares of common stock.

 

The Fund is authorized to issue 5.075 billion shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.01 per share, which is divided into seven series. There are 600 million shares authorized for the Series, divided into four classes, designated Class A, Class C, Class Z and Class R6 common stock, each of which consists of 100 million, 100 million, 200 million and 200 million authorized shares, respectively.

 

As of April 30, 2019, Prudential, through its affiliated entities, including affiliated funds (if applicable), owned 1,078 Class A shares, 1,067 Class C shares, 1,082 Class Z shares and 2,708,139 Class R6 shares of the Series. At reporting period end, one shareholder of record holding greater than 5% of the Series, held 89% of the Series’ outstanding shares.

 

Transactions in shares of common stock were as follows:

 

Class A

     Shares      Amount  

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       272      $ 2,500  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       34        309  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       306      $ 2,809  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Period ended October 31, 2018*:

       

Shares sold

       1,000      $ 10,000  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       48        446  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       1,048      $ 10,446  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class C

               

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       26      $ 241  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       26      $ 241  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Period ended October 31, 2018*:

       

Shares sold

       1,000      $ 10,000  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       41        382  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       1,041      $ 10,382  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class Z

               

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

       

Shares sold

       136,452      $ 1,247,775  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       8,221        75,022  

Shares reacquired

       (65,736      (595,743
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       78,937      $ 727,054  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Period ended October 31, 2018*:

       

Shares sold

       266,290      $ 2,458,719  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       3,945        35,845  

Shares reacquired

       (18,746      (169,642
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       251,489      $ 2,324,922  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

Class R6

     Shares        Amount  

Six months ended April 30, 2019:

         

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       80,835        $ 736,406  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       80,835        $ 736,406  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Period ended October 31, 2018*:

         

Shares sold

       2,501,000        $ 25,010,000  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       126,304          1,183,649  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

       2,627,304        $ 26,193,649  
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

*

Commencement of operations was December 12, 2017.

 

7. Borrowings

 

The Fund, on behalf of the Series, along with other affiliated registered investment companies (the “Funds”), is a party to a Syndicated Credit Agreement (“SCA”) with a group of banks. The purpose of the SCA is to provide an alternative source of temporary funding for capital share redemptions. The SCA provides for a commitment of $900 million for the period October 4, 2018 through October 3, 2019. The Funds pay an annualized commitment fee of 0.15% of the unused portion of the SCA. The Series’ portion of the commitment fee for the unused amount, allocated based upon a method approved by the Board, is accrued daily and paid quarterly. The interest on borrowings under the SCA is paid monthly and at a per annum interest rate based upon a contractual spread plus the higher of (1) the effective federal funds rate, (2) the 1-month LIBOR rate or (3) zero percent.

 

Certain affiliated registered investment companies that are parties to the SCA include portfolios that are subject to a predetermined mathematical formula used to manage certain benefit guarantees offered under variable annuity contracts. The formula may result in large scale asset flows into and out of these portfolios. Consequently, these portfolios may be more likely to utilize the SCA for purposes of funding redemptions. It may be possible for those portfolios to fully exhaust the committed amount of the SCA, thereby requiring the Manager to allocate available funding per a Board-approved methodology designed to treat the Funds in the SCA equitably.

 

The Series did not utilize the SCA during the reporting period ended April 30, 2019.

 

8. Risks of Investing in the Series

 

The Series’ risks include, but are not limited to, some or all of the risks discussed below:

 

Bond Obligations Risk: The Series’ holdings, share price, yield and total return may fluctuate in response to bond market movements. The value of bonds may decline for issuer-related reasons, including management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for

 

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the issuer’s goods and services. Certain types of fixed-income obligations also may be subject to “call and redemption risk,” which is the risk that the issuer may call a bond held by the Series for redemption before it matures and the Series may not be able to reinvest at the same level and therefore would earn less income.

 

Derivatives Risk: Derivatives involve special risks and costs and may result in losses to the Series. The successful use of derivatives requires sophisticated management, and, to the extent that derivatives are used, the Series will depend on the subadviser’s ability to analyze and manage derivative transactions. The prices of derivatives may move in unexpected ways, especially in abnormal market conditions. Some derivatives are “leveraged” and therefore may magnify or otherwise increase investment losses to the Series. Other risks arise from the potential inability to terminate or sell derivatives positions. A liquid secondary market may not always exist for the Series’ derivatives positions. In fact, many OTC derivative instruments will not have liquidity beyond the counterparty to the instrument. OTC derivative instruments also involve the risk that the other party will not meet its obligations to the Series.

 

Emerging Markets Risk: The risks of foreign investments are greater for investments in or exposed to emerging markets. Emerging market countries typically have economic and political systems that are less fully developed, and can be expected to be less stable, than those of more developed countries. For example, the economies of such countries can be subject to rapid and unpredictable rates of inflation or deflation. Low trading volumes may result in a lack of liquidity and price volatility.

 

Foreign Securities Risk: The Series’ investments in securities of foreign issuers or issuers with significant exposure to foreign markets involve additional risk. Foreign countries in which the Series may invest may have markets that are less liquid, less regulated and more volatile than US markets. The value of the Series’ investments may decline because of factors affecting the particular issuer as well as foreign markets and issuers generally, such as unfavorable government actions, and political or financial instability.

 

Interest Rate Risk: The value of an investment may go down when interest rates rise. A rise in rates tends to have a greater impact on the prices of longer term or duration securities. When interest rates fall, the issuers of debt obligations may prepay principal more quickly than expected, and the Series may be required to reinvest the proceeds at a lower interest rate. This is referred to as “prepayment risk.” When interest rates rise, debt obligations may be repaid more slowly than expected, and the value of the Series’ holdings may fall sharply. This is referred to as “extension risk. The Series may face a heightened level of interest rate risk as a result of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board’s policies. The Series’ investments may lose value if short-term or long-term interest rates rise sharply or in a manner not anticipated by the subadviser.

 

Liquidity Risk: The Series may invest in instruments that trade in lower volumes and are less liquid than other investments. Liquidity risk exists when particular investments made by the Series are difficult to purchase or sell. Liquidity risk includes the risk that the Series may

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

make investments that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Investments that are illiquid or that trade in lower volumes may be more difficult to value. If the Series is forced to sell these investments to pay redemption proceeds or for other reasons, the Series may lose money. In addition, when there is no willing buyer and investments may not reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment, the Series may incur higher transaction costs when executing trade orders of a given size. The reduction in dealer market-making capacity in the fixed-income markets that has occurred in recent years also has the potential to reduce liquidity. An inability to sell a portfolio position can adversely affect the Series’ value or prevent the Series from being able to take advantage of other investment opportunities.

 

Market and Credit Risk: Securities markets may be volatile and the market prices of the Series’ securities may decline. Securities fluctuate in price based on changes in an issuer’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the securities owned by the Series fall, the value of an investment in the Series will decline. Additionally, the Series may also be exposed to credit risk in the event that an issuer or guarantor fails to perform or that an institution or entity with which the Series has unsettled or open transactions defaults.

 

Non-diversification Risk: A non-diversified Series may invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of a single company or industry than a diversified fund. Investing in a non-diversified fund involves greater risk than investing in a diversified fund because a loss resulting from the decline in value of any one security may represent a greater portion of the total assets of a non-diversified fund.

 

9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Reporting Updates

 

In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2018-13, which changes certain fair value measurement disclosure requirements. The new ASU, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, and the Series’ policy for the timing of transfers between levels. The amendments are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Manager has evaluated the implications of certain provisions of the ASU and has determined to early adopt aspects related to the removal and modification of certain fair value measurement disclosures under the ASU effective immediately. At this time, the Manager is evaluating the implications of certain other provisions of the ASU related to new disclosure requirements and any impact on the financial statement disclosures has not yet been determined.

 

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Financial Highlights (unaudited)

Class A Shares                     
    

Six Months
Ended
April 30,

2019

          December 12,
2017(a)
through
October 31,
2018
 
Per Share Operating Performance(b):                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $8.88               $10.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.23               0.38  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     0.47               (1.06
Total from investment operations     0.70               (0.68
Less Dividends and Distributions:                        
Dividends from net investment income     (0.26             (0.43
Tax return of capital distributions     -               (0.01
Total dividends and distributions     (0.26             (0.44
Net asset value, end of period     $9.32               $8.88  
Total Return(c):     8.02%               (6.97)%  
     
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $13               $9  
Average net assets (000)     $11               $10  
Ratios to average net assets(d):                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.05% (e)              1.05% (e) 
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     138.74% (e)              358.14% (e) 
Net investment income (loss)     5.13% (e)              4.49% (e) 
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     20%               17%  

 

(a)

Commencement of operations.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

Class C Shares                     
     Six Months
Ended
April 30,
2019
          December 12,
2017(a)
through
October 31,
2018
 
Per Share Operating Performance(b):                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $8.88               $10.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.20               0.31  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     0.47               (1.05
Total from investment operations     0.67               (0.74
Less Dividends and Distributions:                        
Dividends from net investment income     (0.23             (0.37
Tax return of capital distributions     -               (0.01
Total dividends and distributions     (0.23             (0.38
Net asset value, end of period     $9.32               $8.88  
Total Return(c):     7.62%               (7.58)%  
     
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $10               $9  
Average net assets (000)     $10               $10  
Ratios to average net assets(d):                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.80% (e)              1.80% (e) 
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     156.12% (e)              359.95% (e) 
Net investment income (loss)     4.40% (e)              3.73% (e) 
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     20%               17%  

 

(a)

Commencement of operations.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class Z Shares                     
     Six Months
Ended
April 30,
2019
          December 12,
2017(a)
through
October 31,
2018
 
Per Share Operating Performance(b):                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $8.88               $10.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.24               0.39  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     0.47               (1.05
Total from investment operations     0.71               (0.66
Less Dividends and Distributions:                        
Dividends from net investment income     (0.27             (0.45
Tax return of capital distributions     -               (0.01
Total dividends and distributions     (0.27             (0.46
Net asset value, end of period     $9.32               $8.88  
Total Return(c):     8.15%               (6.79)%  
     
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $3,081               $2,234  
Average net assets (000)     $2,519               $766  
Ratios to average net assets(d):                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.80% (e)              0.80% (e) 
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     2.68% (e)              6.65% (e) 
Net investment income (loss)     5.36% (e)              4.83% (e) 
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     20%               17%  

 

(a)

Commencement of operations.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

Class R6 Shares                     
     Six Months
Ended
April 30,
2019
          December 12,
2017(a)
through
October 31,
2018
 
Per Share Operating Performance(b):                        
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     $8.88               $10.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income (loss)     0.25               0.40  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     0.47               (1.06
Total from investment operations     0.72               (0.66
Less Dividends and Distributions:                        
Dividends from net investment income     (0.28             (0.45
Tax return of capital distributions     -               (0.01
Total dividends and distributions     (0.28             (0.46
Net asset value, end of period     $9.32               $8.88  
Total Return(c):     8.18%               (6.72)%  
     
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                  
Net assets, end of period (000)     $25,242               $23,333  
Average net assets (000)     $24,175               $24,014  
Ratios to average net assets(d):                        
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.74% (e)              0.74% (e) 
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.52% (e)              1.76% (e) 
Net investment income (loss)     5.45% (e)              4.82% (e) 
Portfolio turnover rate(f)     20%               17%  

 

(a)

Commencement of operations.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Series invests.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

The Series’ portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Series’ portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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 MAIL    TELEPHONE    WEBSITE

655 Broad Street

Newark, NJ 07102

 

(800) 225-1852

 

pgiminvestments.com

 

PROXY VOTING
The Board of Directors of the Fund has delegated to the Fund’s subadviser the responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to the Fund. A description of these proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 225-1852. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the Fund’s website and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website.

 

DIRECTORS
Ellen S. Alberding Kevin J. Bannon Scott E. Benjamin Linda W. Bynoe Barry H. Evans  Keith F. Hartstein  Laurie Simon Hodrick Michael S. Hyland Stuart S. Parker Brian K. Reid Grace C. Torres

 

OFFICERS
Stuart S. Parker, President Scott E. Benjamin, Vice President Christian J. Kelly, Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer Raymond A. O’Hara, Chief Legal Officer
Chad A. Earnst, Chief Compliance Officer Dino Capasso, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer Andrew R. French, Secretary Jonathan D. Shain, Assistant Secretary Claudia DiGiacomo, Assistant Secretary Diana N. Huffman, Assistant Secretary Peter Parrella, Assistant Treasurer Lana Lomuti, Assistant Treasurer Linda McMullin, Assistant Treasurer Kelly A. Coyne, Assistant Treasurer Charles H. Smith, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer

 

MANAGER   PGIM Investments LLC  

655 Broad Street

Newark, NJ 07102

 

SUBADVISER   PGIM Fixed Income  

655 Broad Street

Newark, NJ 07102

 

DISTRIBUTOR   Prudential Investment
Management Services LLC
 

655 Broad Street

Newark, NJ 07102

 

CUSTODIAN   The Bank of New York Mellon  

240 Greenwich Street

New York, NY 10286

 

TRANSFER AGENT   Prudential Mutual Fund
Services LLC
  PO Box 9658
Providence, RI 02940

 

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
  KPMG LLP  

345 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10154

 

FUND COUNSEL   Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP   787 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019

 


An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund. An investor may obtain the prospectus and summary prospectus by visiting our website at pgiminvestments.com or by calling (800) 225-1852. The prospectus and summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

 

E-DELIVERY
To receive your mutual fund documents online, go to pgiminvestments.com/edelivery and enroll. Instead of receiving printed documents by mail, you will receive notification via email when new materials are available. You can cancel your enrollment or change your email address at any time by visiting the website address above.

 

SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS WITH DIRECTORS
Shareholders can communicate directly with the Board of Directors by writing to the Chair of the Board, PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund, PGIM Investments, Attn: Board of Trustees, 655 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102. Shareholders can communicate directly with an individual Director by writing to the same address. Communications are not screened before being delivered to the addressee.

 

AVAILABILITY OF PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings are available on the Commission’s website at sec.gov. Form N-PORT is filed with the Commission quarterly, and each Fund’s full portfolio holdings as of the first and third fiscal quarter-ends will be made publicly available 60 days after the end of each quarter.

 

 

 

Mutual Funds:

ARE NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY   MAY LOSE VALUE   ARE NOT A DEPOSIT OF OR GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK OR ANY BANK AFFILIATE


LOGO

 

 

PGIM EMERGING MARKETS DEBT HARD CURRENCY FUND

 

SHARE CLASS   A   C   Z   R6
NASDAQ   PDHAX   PDHCX   PDHVX   PDHQX
CUSIP   743969479   743969461   743969446   743969453

 

MF239E2


Item 2 –   Code of Ethics – Not required, as this is not an annual filing.
Item 3 –   Audit Committee Financial Expert – Not required, as this is not an annual filing.
Item 4 –   Principal Accountant Fees and Services – Not required, as this is not an annual filing.
Item 5 –   Audit Committee of Listed Registrants – Not applicable.
Item 6 –   Schedule of Investments – The schedule 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.
Item 8 –   Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not applicable.
Item 9 –  

Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers – Not applicable.

 

Item 10 –   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders – Not applicable.
Item 11 –   Controls and Procedures

 

(a)

  

 

It is the conclusion of the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer that the effectiveness of the registrant’s current disclosure controls and procedures (such disclosure controls and procedures having been evaluated within 90 days of the date of this filing) provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the Commission’s rules and forms and that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer in order to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

(b)    There has been no significant change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12 –     Exhibits
  (a)     (1)   Code of Ethics – Not required, as this is not an annual filing.
     (2)   Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act – Attached hereto as Exhibit EX-99.CERT.
     (3)   Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1. – Not applicable.
  (b)     Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act – Attached hereto as Exhibit EX-99.906CERT.
 


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Registrant:        Prudential World Fund, Inc.
By:    /s/ Andrew R. French
   Andrew R. French
   Secretary
Date:    June 17, 2019

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:    /s/ Stuart S. Parker
   Stuart S. Parker
   President and Principal Executive Officer
Date:    June 17, 2019
By:    /s/ Christian J. Kelly
   Christian J. Kelly
   Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer
Date:    June 17, 2019