N-CSRS 1 a06-13055_1ncsrs.htm CERTIFIED SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT

 

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 No. 811-05041

 

CREDIT SUISSE CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

466 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10017-3140

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)         (Zip Code)

 

J. Kevin Gao, Esq.
Credit Suisse Capital Appreciation Fund
466 Lexington Avenue
New York, New York  10017-3140

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 875-3500

Date of fiscal year end: October 31

Date of reporting period: November 1, 2005 to April 30, 2006

 




Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 




CREDIT SUISSE FUNDS

Semiannual Report

April 30, 2006

(unaudited)

n  CREDIT SUISSE
  CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND

n  CREDIT SUISSE
  MID-CAP GROWTH FUND

n  CREDIT SUISSE
  SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

The Funds' investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses (which should be considered carefully before investing), and more complete information about the the Funds, are provided in the Prospectus, which should be read carefully before investing. You may obtain additional copies by calling 800-927-2874 or by writing to Credit Suisse Funds, P.O. Box 55030, Boston, MA 02205-5030.

Credit Suisse Asset Management Securities, Inc., Distributor, is located at 466 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10017-3140. Credit Suisse Funds are advised by Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC.



Investors in the Credit Suisse Funds should be aware that they may be eligible to purchase Common Class and/or Advisor Class shares (where offered) directly or through certain intermediaries. Such shares are not subject to a sales charge but may be subject to an ongoing service and distribution fee of up to 0.50% of average daily net assets. Investors in the Credit Suisse Funds should also be aware that they may be eligible for a reduction or waiver of the sales charge with respect to Class A, B or C shares. For more information, please review the relevant prospectuses or consult your financial representative.

The views of the Funds' management are as of the date of the letter and Fund holdings described in this document are as of April 30, 2006; these views and Fund holdings may have changed subsequent to these dates. Nothing in this document is a recommendation to purchase or sell securities.

Fund shares are not deposits or other obligations of Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC ("Credit Suisse") or any affiliate, are not FDIC-insured and are not guaranteed by Credit Suisse or any affiliate. Fund investments are subject to investment risks, including loss of your investment.




Credit Suisse Capital Appreciation Fund

Semiannual Investment Adviser's Report

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

May 31, 2006

Dear Shareholder:

Performance Summary

11/01/05 – 04/30/06

Fund & Benchmark   Performance  
Common1      6.95 %  
Advisor1      6.66 %  
Class A1,2      6.80 %  
Class B1,2      6.44 %  
Class C1,2      6.44 %  
Russell 1000® Growth Index3      7.06 %  

 

Performance for the Fund's Class A, Class B and Class C Shares is without the maximum sales charge of 5.75%, 4.00% and 1.00%, respectively.2

Market Overview: GDP rebounds, market moves upward

The period was an overall positive one for US equities, supported by economic expansion and optimism over corporate earnings. While fourth quarter 2005 GDP growth was modest compared with earlier quarters, as the economy absorbed a severe hurricane season, growth rebounded: First quarter 2006 GDP rose at its highest quarterly rate in more than two years. Notwithstanding the period immediately following this report, investors' appetite for risk taking remained, in general, healthy during the semiannual period ended April 30, 2006. This occurred during a period of high energy costs, steadily rising interest rates and ongoing political tensions in the Middle East.

Most sectors of the market advanced, led by economically sensitive areas such as energy, materials and producer durables companies. In the large-capitalization area, value stocks outperformed growth stocks. Small-capitalization stocks outpaced larger cap stocks in general, extending a long period of small cap outperformance.

Strategic Review: Focus on company fundamentals

Stocks that aided the Fund's performance in the period included its producer durables, materials and consumer staples holdings. However, this was offset by underperformance from the Fund's health care stocks, including UnitedHealth Group in the managed care area. We decided to eliminate this position in the period, based on concerns about profitability catalysts as well as management compensation issues.

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Our noteworthy recent portfolio activity included establishing a position in Autodesk (0.7% of the Fund's net assets as of April 30, 2006), a provider of software and multimedia tools used in mechanical design and other applications. We believe that the company is entering an upgrade cycle, from two-dimensional to three-dimensional products, that could support sales and income growth for an extended period.

In addition to UnitedHealth, our other sales included American International Group, a globally oriented financial services company specializing in insurance. We believe that the stock price had risen to fully reflect the company's emergence from previous difficulties.

Going forward, we will continue to adhere to our general strategy of seeking sectors and companies with the potential to outperform the overall market. We look for stocks available at a reasonable price relative to projected growth, while employing themes or patterns associated with growth companies, such as significant fundamental changes, generation of large free cash flows or company share-buyback programs.

Marian U. Pardo

Jeffrey T. Rose

The value of investments generally will fluctuate in response to market movements.

In addition to historical information, this report contains forward-looking statements, which may concern, among other things, domestic and foreign market, industry and economic trends and developments and government regulation and their potential impact on the Fund's investment portfolio. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual trends, developments and regulations in the future and their impact on the Fund could be materially different from that projected, anticipated or implied. The Fund has no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements.

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Average Annual Returns as of March 31, 20061

    1 Year   5 Years   10 Years   Since
Inception
  Inception
Date
 
Common Class     12.80 %     (2.20 )%     7.05 %     9.38 %   08/17/87  
Advisor Class     12.24 %     (2.68 )%     6.53 %     9.06 %   04/04/91  
Class A Without
Sales Charge
    12.48 %                 (0.34 )%   11/30/01  
Class A With Maximum
Sales Charge
    6.00 %                 (1.69 )%   11/30/01  
Class B Without CDSC     11.67 %                 (1.07 )%   11/30/01  
Class B With CDSC     7.67 %                 (1.07 )%   11/30/01  
Class C Without CDSC     11.68 %                 (1.08 )%   11/30/01  
Class C With CDSC     10.68 %                 (1.08 )%   11/30/01  

 

Average Annual Returns as of April 30, 20061

    1 Year   5 Years   10 Years   Since
Inception
  Inception
Date
 
Common Class     14.45 %     (3.82 )%     6.89 %     9.32 %   08/17/87  
Advisor Class     13.89 %     (4.31 )%     6.37 %     8.98 %   04/04/91  
Class A Without
Sales Charge
    14.21 %                 (0.40 )%   11/30/01  
Class A With Maximum
Sales Charge
    7.65 %                 (1.72 )%   11/30/01  
Class B Without CDSC     13.30 %                 (1.14 )%   11/30/01  
Class B With CDSC     9.30 %                 (1.14 )%   11/30/01  
Class C Without CDSC     13.30 %                 (1.14 )%   11/30/01  
Class C With CDSC     12.30 %                 (1.14 )%   11/30/01  

 

Returns represent past performance and include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Past performance cannot guarantee future results. The current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Returns and share price will fluctuate, and redemption value may be less than original cost. The performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Performance information current to the most recent month-end is available at www.credit-suisse.com/us.

1  Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements may reduce expenses for the Fund, without which performance would be lower. Waivers may be discontinued at any time.

2  Total return for the Fund's Class A Shares for the reporting period, based on offering price (with maximum sales charge of 5.75%), was 0.63%. Total return for the Fund's Class B Shares for the reporting period, based on redemption value (including maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 4%), was 2.44%. Total return for the Fund's Class C Shares for the reporting period, based on redemption value (including maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 1%), was 5.44%.

3  The Russell 1000® Growth Index measures the performance of those companies in the Russell 1000® Index with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. It is an unmanaged index of common stocks that includes reinvestment of dividends and is compiled by Frank Russell Company. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

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Information About Your Fund's Expenses

As an investor of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section and which would result in higher total expenses. The following table is intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The table is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six month period ended April 30, 2006.

The table illustrates your Fund's expenses in two ways:

Actual Fund Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses paid on a $1,000 investment in the Fund using the Fund's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.

Hypothetical 5% Fund Return. This helps you to compare your Fund's ongoing expenses with those of other mutual funds using the Fund's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical fund return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.

Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption fees. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expenses of owning different funds.

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Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment
for the six month period ended April 30, 2006

Actual Fund Return   Common
Class
  Advisor
Class
  Class A   Class B   Class C  
Beginning Account
Value 11/1/05
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.00    
Ending Account
Value 4/30/06
  $ 1,069.50     $ 1,066.60     $ 1,068.00     $ 1,064.40     $ 1,064.40    
Expenses Paid per $1,000*   $ 6.36     $ 8.92     $ 7.64     $ 11.47     $ 11.47    
Hypothetical 5%
Fund Return
 
Beginning Account
Value 11/1/05
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.00    
Ending Account
Value 4/30/06
  $ 1,018.65     $ 1,016.17     $ 1,017.41     $ 1,013.69     $ 1,013.69    
Expenses Paid per $1,000*   $ 6.21     $ 8.70     $ 7.45     $ 11.18     $ 11.18    
  Common
Class
  Advisor
Class
  Class A   Class B   Class C  
Annualized Expense Ratios*     1.24 %     1.74 %     1.49 %     2.24 %     2.24 %  

 

*  Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year period, then divided by 365.

The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" and the "Annualized Expense Ratios" in the tables are based on actual expenses paid by the Fund during the period, net of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. If those fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements had not been in effect, the Fund's actual expenses would have been higher.

For more information, please refer to the Fund's prospectus.

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Semiannual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

SECTOR BREAKDOWN*

*  Expressed as a percentage of total investments (excluding security lending collateral) and may vary over time.

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Credit Suisse Mid-Cap Growth Fund

Semiannual Investment Adviser's Report

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

May 31, 2006

Dear Shareholder:

Performance Summary

11/01/05 – 04/30/06

Fund & Benchmark   Performance  
Common1      11.02 %  
Advisor1      10.77 %  
Class A1,2      10.90 %  
Class B1,2      10.51 %  
Class C1,2      10.51 %  
Russell 2500(TM) Growth Index3      19.12 %  
Russell Midcap® Growth Index4      15.50 %  

 

Performance for the Fund's Class A, Class B and Class C Shares is without the maximum sales charge of 5.75%, 4.00% and 1.00%, respectively.2

Market Overview: GDP rebounds, market moves upward

The period was an overall positive one for US equities, supported by economic expansion and optimism over corporate earnings. While fourth quarter 2005 GDP growth was modest compared with earlier quarters, as the economy absorbed a severe hurricane season, growth rebounded: First quarter 2006 GDP rose at its highest quarterly rate in more than two years. Notwithstanding the period immediately following this report, investors' appetite for risk taking remained, in general, healthy during the semiannual period ended April 30, 2006. This occurred during a period of high energy costs, steadily rising interest rates and ongoing political tensions in the Middle East.

Most sectors of the market advanced, led by economically sensitive areas such as energy, materials and producer durables companies. Small and mid-capitalization stocks outperformed large-cap stocks, and performance among smaller-cap growth stocks was especially robust.

Strategic Review: Focus on company fundamentals

The Fund participated in the strong rally among mid-cap growth stocks, though it underperformed its benchmarks, in part because smaller companies in the benchmarks outperformed and we had more emphasis on relatively large companies. Stocks that hindered the Fund's performance included its health care holdings, in particular a pharmaceutical company that fell sharply on disappointing results. We opted to eliminate this position in the period, based on our view of its growth prospects going forward. The Fund's technology and

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Credit Suisse Mid-Cap Growth Fund

Semiannual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

financial services holdings, while positive in absolute terms, underperformed their respective components within the Fund's benchmarks. On the positive side in terms of relative return, the Fund was aided by good stock selection in the producer durables and energy sectors.

With regard to recent portfolio activity, noteworthy purchases we made included American Tower (1.7% of the Fund's net assets as of April 30, 2006), an owner/operator of cell-phone towers. We think that the company is well positioned to benefit from consolidation and growth within the cell-phone industry, factors that could drive space-leasing rates higher over time. Our late-period sales included Chemtura, due to our concerns regarding integration difficulties as the company merged with Great Lakes Chemical.

Going forward, we will continue to seek to identify companies with attractive capital-growth potential. Our stock-selection process emphasizes companies we believe to have accelerating earnings, improving fundamentals, competent management and compelling business models, including companies still in their developmental stage as well as older companies that appear to be entering a new stage of growth.

The Credit Suisse Mid-Cap Growth Team

Marian U. Pardo

Leo M. Bernstein

Calvin E. Chung

Eric M. Wiegand

Investing in small to medium-sized companies may be more volatile and less liquid than investments in larger companies.

In addition to historical information, this report contains forward-looking statements, which may concern, among other things, domestic and foreign market, industry and economic trends and developments and government regulation and their potential impact on the Fund's investment portfolio. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual trends, developments and regulations in the future and their impact on the Fund could be materially different from that projected, anticipated or implied. The Fund has no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements.

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Credit Suisse Mid-Cap Growth Fund

Semiannual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

Average Annual Returns as of March 31, 20061

   
1 Year
  5 Years   10 Years   Since
Inception
  Inception
Date
 
Common Class     15.65 %     6.34 %     5.19 %     10.94 %   01/21/88  
Advisor Class     15.07 %     5.80 %     4.69 %     9.26 %   04/04/91  
Class A Without
Sales Charge
    15.35 %                 7.03 %   11/30/01  
Class A With Maximum
Sales Charge
    8.72 %                 5.58 %   11/30/01  
Class B Without CDSC     14.50 %                 8.14 %   02/27/04  
Class B With CDSC     10.50 %                 7.25 %   02/27/04  
Class C Without CDSC     14.54 %                 8.14 %   02/27/04  
Class C With CDSC     13.54 %                 8.14 %   02/27/04  

 

Average Annual Returns as of April 30, 20061

    1 Year   5 Years   10 Years   Since
Inception
  Inception
Date
 
Common Class     19.88 %     3.80 %     4.32 %     10.87 %   01/21/88  
Advisor Class     19.29 %     3.28 %     3.83 %     9.18 %   04/04/91  
Class A Without
Sales Charge
    19.61 %                 6.83 %   11/30/01  
Class A With Maximum
Sales Charge
    12.74 %                 5.41 %   11/30/01  
Class B Without CDSC     18.69 %                 7.66 %   02/27/04  
Class B With CDSC     14.69 %                 6.81 %   02/27/04  
Class C Without CDSC     18.78 %                 7.66 %   02/27/04  
Class C With CDSC     17.78 %                 7.66 %   02/27/04  

 

Returns represent past performance and include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Past performance cannot guarantee future results. The current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Returns and share price will fluctuate, and redemption value may be less than original cost. The performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Performance information current to the most recent month-end is available at www.credit-suisse.com/us.

1  Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements may reduce expenses for the Fund, without which performance would be lower. Waivers may be discontinued at any time.

2  Total return for the Fund's Class A Shares for the reporting period, based on offering price (with maximum sales charge of 5.75%), was 4.52%. Total return for the Fund's Class B Shares for the reporting period, based on redemption value (including maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 4%), was 6.51%. Total return for the Fund's Class C Shares for the reporting period, based on redemption value (including maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 1%), was 9.51%.

3  The Russell 2500(TM) Growth Index measures the performance of those companies in the Russell 2500(TM) Index with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. It is an unmanaged index of common stocks that includes reinvestment of dividends and is compiled by Frank Russell Company. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

4  The Russell Midcap® Growth Index measures the performance of those companies in the Russell Midcap® Index with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The stocks are also members of the Russell 1000® Growth Index. It is an unmanaged index of common stocks that includes reinvestment of dividends and compiled by Frank Russell Company. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

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Credit Suisse Mid-Cap Growth Fund

Semiannual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

Information About Your Fund's Expenses

As an investor of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section and which would result in higher total expenses. The following table is intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The table is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six month period ended April 30, 2006.

The table illustrates your Fund's expenses in two ways:

Actual Fund Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses paid on a $1,000 investment in the Fund using the Fund's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.

Hypothetical 5% Fund Return. This helps you to compare your Fund's ongoing expenses with those of other mutual funds using the Fund's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical fund return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.

Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption fees. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expenses of owning different funds.

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Credit Suisse Mid-Cap Growth Fund

Semiannual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment
for the six month period ended April 30, 2006

Actual Fund Return   Common
Class
  Advisor
Class
  Class A   Class B   Class C  
Beginning Account
Value 11/1/05
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.00    
Ending Account
Value 4/30/06
  $ 1,110.20     $ 1,107.70     $ 1,109.00     $ 1,105.10     $ 1,105.10    
Expenses Paid per $1,000*   $ 7.32     $ 9.93     $ 8.63     $ 12.53     $ 12.53    
Hypothetical 5%
Fund Return
 
Beginning Account
Value 11/1/05
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.00    
Ending Account
Value 4/30/06
  $ 1,017.85     $ 1,015.37     $ 1,016.61     $ 1,012.89     $ 1,012.89    
Expenses Paid per $1,000*   $ 7.00     $ 9.49     $ 8.25     $ 11.98     $ 11.98    
  Common
Class
  Advisor
Class
  Class A   Class B   Class C  
Annualized Expense Ratios*     1.40 %     1.90 %     1.65 %     2.40 %     2.40 %  

 

*  Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year period, then divided by 365.

The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" and the "Annualized Expense Ratios" in the tables are based on actual expenses paid by the Fund during the period, net of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. If those fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements had not been in effect, the Fund's actual expenses would have been higher.

For more information, please refer to the Fund's prospectus.

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Credit Suisse Mid-Cap Growth Fund

Semiannual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

SECTOR BREAKDOWN*

*  Expressed as a percentage of total investments (excluding security lending collateral) and may vary over time.

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Credit Suisse Small Cap Growth Fund

Semiannual Investment Adviser's Report

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

May 31, 2006

Dear Shareholder:

Performance Summary

11/01/05 – 04/30/06

Fund & Benchmark   Performance  
Common1      15.87 %  
Advisor1      15.65 %  
Class A1,2      15.87 %  
Class B1,2      15.44 %  
Class C1,2      15.54 %  
Russell 2000® Growth Index3      20.31 %  

 

Performance for the Fund's Class A, Class B and Class C Shares is without the maximum sales charge of 5.75%, 4.00% and 1.00%, respectively.2

Effective April 5, 2006, Laura Granger is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund.

Market Overview: GDP rebounds, market moves upward

The period was an overall positive one for US equities, supported by economic expansion and optimism over corporate earnings. While fourth quarter 2005 GDP growth was modest compared with earlier quarters, as the economy absorbed a severe hurricane season, growth rebounded: First quarter 2006 GDP rose at its highest quarterly rate in more than two years. Notwithstanding the period immediately following this report, investors' appetite for risk taking remained, in general, healthy during the semiannual period ended April 30, 2006. This occurred during a period of high energy costs, steadily rising interest rates and ongoing political tensions in the Middle East.

Most sectors of the market advanced, led by economically sensitive areas such as energy, materials and producer durables companies. Smaller-capitalization stocks outperformed large-cap stocks, and performance among small-cap growth stocks was especially robust.

Strategic Review: Focus on company fundamentals

The Fund participated in the strong performance of small-cap growth stocks, though it trailed its benchmark, in part due to weakness in certain health care holdings. These included two pharmaceutical stocks that declined sharply in the period. We decided to eliminate our positions in both companies, based on their growth prospects over the intermediate term. Stocks that aided the Fund's

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Credit Suisse Small Cap Growth Fund

Semiannual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

absolute and relative return in the period included its consumer discretionary and financial services holdings.

Going forward, we will continue to seek to identify companies with attractive capital-growth potential. Our stock-selection process emphasizes companies we believe to have accelerating earnings, improving fundamentals, competent management and compelling business models, and includes companies still in their developmental stage as well as older companies that appear to be entering a new stage of growth. Our general strategy is focused on a company's longer-term prospects, though we also attempt to identify stocks we feel are poised to benefit from specific market catalysts over the nearer term.

Laura Granger

Portfolio Manager

Because of the nature of the Fund's investments in special-situation, start-up and other small companies, an investment in the fund may be more volatile and less liquid than investments in larger companies.

In addition to historical information, this report contains forward-looking statements, which may concern, among other things, domestic and foreign market, industry and economic trends and developments and government regulation and their potential impact on the Fund's investment portfolio. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual trends, developments and regulations in the future and their impact on the Fund could be materially different from that projected, anticipated or implied. The Fund has no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements.

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Credit Suisse Small Cap Growth Fund

Semiannual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

Average Annual Returns as of March 31, 20061

    1 Year   5 Years   Since
Inception
  Inception
Date
 
Common Class     18.20 %     7.57 %     9.92 %   12/31/96  
Advisor Class     17.57 %           7.55 %   02/27/04  
Class A Without
Sales Charge
    18.14 %           7.53 %   11/30/01  
Class A With Maximum
Sales Charge
    11.37 %           6.07 %   11/30/01  
Class B Without CDSC     17.31 %           7.30 %   02/27/04  
Class B With CDSC     13.31 %           6.41 %   02/27/04  
Class C Without CDSC     17.52 %           7.39 %   02/27/04  
Class C With CDSC     16.52 %           7.39 %   02/27/04  

 

Average Annual Returns as of April 30, 20061

    1 Year   5 Years   Since
Inception
  Inception
Date
 
Common Class     23.93 %     4.29 %     9.58 %   12/31/96  
Advisor Class     23.29 %           6.19 %   02/27/04  
Class A Without
Sales Charge
    23.86 %           6.86 %   11/30/01  
Class A With Maximum
Sales Charge
    16.77 %           5.44 %   11/30/01  
Class B Without CDSC     23.03 %           5.95 %   02/27/04  
Class B With CDSC     19.03 %           5.09 %   02/27/04  
Class C Without CDSC     23.19 %           6.02 %   02/27/04  
Class C With CDSC     22.19 %           6.02 %   02/27/04  

 

Returns represent past performance and include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Past performance cannot guarantee future results. The current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Returns and share price will fluctuate, and redemption value may be less than original cost. The performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Performance information current to the most recent month-end is available at www.credit-suisse.com/us.

1  Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements may reduce expenses for the Fund, without which performance would be lower. Waivers may be discontinued at any time.

2  Total return for the Fund's Class A Shares for the reporting period, based on offering price (with maximum sales charge of 5.75%), was 9.22%. Total return for the Fund's Class B Shares for the reporting period, based on redemption value (including maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 4%), was 11.44%. Total return for the Fund's Class C Shares for the reporting period, based on redemption value (including maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 1%), was 14.54%.

3  The Russell 2000® Growth Index measures the performance of those companies in the Russell 2000® Index with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. It is an unmanaged index of common stocks that includes reinvestment of dividends and is compiled by Frank Russell Company. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

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Credit Suisse Small Cap Growth Fund

Semiannual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

Information About Your Fund's Expenses

As an investor of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section and which would result in higher total expenses. The following table is intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The table is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six month period ended April 30, 2006.

The table illustrates your Fund's expenses in two ways:

Actual Fund Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses paid on a $1,000 investment in the Fund using the Fund's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.

Hypothetical 5% Fund Return. This helps you to compare your Fund's ongoing expenses with those of other mutual funds using the Fund's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical fund return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.

Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption fees. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expenses of owning different funds.

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Credit Suisse Small Cap Growth Fund

Semiannual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment
for the six month period ended April 30, 2006

Actual Fund Return   Common
Class
  Advisor
Class
  Class A   Class B   Class C  
Beginning Account
Value 11/1/05
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.00    
Ending Account
Value 4/30/06
  $ 1,158.70     $ 1,156.50     $ 1,158.70     $ 1,154.40     $ 1,155.40    
Expenses Paid per $1,000*   $ 7.49     $ 8.82     $ 7.49     $ 11.48     $ 11.49    
Hypothetical 5%
Fund Return
 
Beginning Account
Value 11/1/05
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.00    
Ending Account
Value 4/30/06
  $ 1,017.85     $ 1,016.61     $ 1,017.85     $ 1,014.13     $ 1,014.13    
Expenses Paid per $1,000*   $ 7.00     $ 8.25     $ 7.00     $ 10.74     $ 10.74    
  Common
Class
  Advisor
Class
  Class A   Class B   Class C  
Annualized Expense Ratios*     1.40 %     1.65 %     1.40 %     2.15 %     2.15 %  

 

*  Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year period, then divided by 365.

The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" and the "Annualized Expense Ratios" in the tables are based on actual expenses paid by the Fund during the period, net of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. If those fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements had not been in effect, the Fund's actual expenses would have been higher.

For more information, please refer to the Fund's prospectus.

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Credit Suisse Small Cap Growth Fund

Semiannual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

SECTOR BREAKDOWN*

*  Expressed as a percentage of total investments (excluding security lending collateral) and may vary over time.

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Credit Suisse Capital Appreciation Fund

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

    Number of
Shares
  Value  
COMMON STOCKS (98.0%)  
Aerospace & Defense (8.4%)  
Boeing Co.     86,800     $ 7,243,460    
Lockheed Martin Corp.     48,200       3,658,380    
Precision Castparts Corp.     94,600       5,957,908    
United Technologies Corp.     99,300       6,237,033    
              23,096,781    
Banks (3.8%)  
Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.     227,000       3,044,070    
Northern Trust Corp.     63,300       3,727,737    
Wells Fargo & Co.     51,500       3,537,535    
              10,309,342    
Beverages (3.7%)  
Coca-Cola Co.     104,300       4,376,428    
PepsiCo, Inc.     97,600       5,684,224    
              10,060,652    
Biotechnology (2.3%)  
Genentech, Inc.*     44,000       3,507,240    
Genzyme Corp.*     44,400       2,715,504    
              6,222,744    
Chemicals (2.1%)  
Monsanto Co.     68,700       5,729,580    
Commercial Services & Supplies (0.8%)  
Avery Dennison Corp.     33,500       2,093,750    
Communications Equipment (9.2%)  
Cisco Systems, Inc.*     329,700       6,907,215    
Comverse Technology, Inc.*     193,400       4,380,510    
Corning, Inc.*     340,900       9,419,067    
Motorola, Inc.     208,300       4,447,205    
              25,153,997    
Computers & Peripherals (3.7%)  
Apple Computer, Inc.*     98,000       6,898,220    
EMC Corp.*     247,900       3,349,129    
              10,247,349    
Diversified Financials (5.2%)  
American Express Co.     81,900       4,407,039    
Morgan Stanley     53,200       3,420,760    
SLM Corp.     64,900       3,431,912    
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.     168,300       3,123,648    
              14,383,359    
Electrical Equipment (0.5%)  
Rockwell Automation, Inc.     18,400       1,333,264    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Credit Suisse Capital Appreciation Fund

Schedule of Investments (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

    Number of
Shares
  Value  
COMMON STOCKS  
Electronic Equipment & Instruments (2.8%)  
Broadcom Corp. Class A*     94,950     $ 3,903,394    
Roper Industries, Inc.§     79,800       3,787,308    
              7,690,702    
Energy Equipment & Services (3.4%)  
Bonneville Pacific Corp.*^     16,883       127    
Grant Prideco, Inc.*     68,600       3,512,320    
Halliburton Co.     40,900       3,196,335    
Weatherford International, Ltd.*     48,200       2,551,226    
              9,260,008    
Food & Drug Retailing (1.7%)  
CVS Corp.     157,000       4,666,040    
Food Products (0.9%)  
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co.     42,600       2,005,182    
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Class B     10,650       501,615    
              2,506,797    
Healthcare Equipment & Supplies (4.3%)  
Dade Behring Holdings, Inc.     82,300       3,209,700    
Hologic, Inc.*     39,600       1,887,732    
IMS Health, Inc.     75,700       2,057,526    
St. Jude Medical, Inc.*     114,600       4,524,408    
              11,679,366    
Healthcare Providers & Services (1.9%)  
Aetna, Inc.     67,100       2,583,350    
Omnicare, Inc.§     48,400       2,744,764    
              5,328,114    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (4.8%)  
Cheesecake Factory, Inc.*     39,700       1,252,932    
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.     51,900       4,237,116    
Penn National Gaming, Inc.*§     86,700       3,530,424    
Starbucks Corp.*     112,900       4,207,783    
              13,228,255    
Household Products (2.1%)  
Procter & Gamble Co.     98,800       5,751,148    
Industrial Conglomerates (0.8%)  
3M Co.     27,300       2,332,239    
Insurance (1.7%)  
Genworth Financial, Inc. Class A     137,600       4,568,320    
Internet & Catalog Retail (1.3%)  
eBay, Inc.*     101,900       3,506,379    
Internet Software & Services (2.2%)  
Google, Inc. Class A*     8,700       3,636,078    
Yahoo!, Inc.*     76,700       2,514,226    
              6,150,304    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Credit Suisse Capital Appreciation Fund

Schedule of Investments (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

    Number of
Shares
  Value  
COMMON STOCKS  
IT Consulting & Services (2.4%)  
CACI International, Inc. Class A*§     56,000     $ 3,502,240    
NAVTEQ Corp.*     76,700       3,184,584    
              6,686,824    
Machinery (1.5%)  
Deere & Co.     46,900       4,116,882    
Media (1.7%)  
Univision Communications, Inc. Class A*     127,700       4,557,613    
Multiline Retail (1.7%)  
Kohl's Corp.*     83,700       4,673,808    
Oil & Gas (2.6%)  
Hugoton Royalty Trust     6,661       184,184    
Newfield Exploration Co.*     47,500       2,118,500    
XTO Energy, Inc.     111,766       4,733,290    
              7,035,974    
Pharmaceuticals (5.5%)  
Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*     61,100       3,699,605    
Forest Laboratories, Inc.*     101,700       4,106,646    
Medco Health Solutions, Inc.*     53,200       2,831,836    
Wyeth     91,800       4,467,906    
              15,105,993    
Semiconductor Equipment & Products (1.2%)  
Applied Materials, Inc.     73,100       1,312,145    
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.     57,300       2,020,398    
              3,332,543    
Software (7.9%)  
Adobe Systems, Inc.*     156,782       6,145,854    
Autodesk, Inc.*     48,500       2,038,940    
Electronic Arts, Inc.*     57,800       3,283,040    
Microsoft Corp.     313,500       7,571,025    
Red Hat, Inc.*§     91,400       2,686,246    
              21,725,105    
Specialty Retail (2.4%)  
Best Buy Company, Inc.     36,300       2,056,758    
Home Depot, Inc.     116,900       4,667,817    
              6,724,575    
Tobacco (1.0%)  
Altria Group, Inc.     36,900       2,699,604    
Wireless Telecommunication Services (2.5%)  
American Tower Corp. Class A*     161,700       5,520,438    
NII Holdings, Inc.*     23,100       1,383,690    
              6,904,128    
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $222,076,711)             268,861,539    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Credit Suisse Capital Appreciation Fund

Schedule of Investments (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

    Number of
Shares
  Value  
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (6.2%)  
State Street Navigator Prime Portfolio§§     10,155,153     $ 10,155,153    
    Par
(000)
     
State Street Bank and Trust Co. Euro Time Deposit, 3.850%, 05/01/06   $ 6,719       6,719,000    
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $16,874,153)         16,874,153    
TOTAL INVESTMENTS AT VALUE (104.2%) (Cost $238,950,864)         285,735,692    
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS (-4.2%)         (11,408,263 )  
NET ASSETS (100.0%)       $ 274,327,429    

 

*  Non-income producing security.

^  Not readily marketable security; security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by, or under the direction of, the Board of Trustees.

§  Security or a portion thereof is on loan.

§§  Represents security purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Credit Suisse Mid-Cap Growth Fund

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

    Number of
Shares
  Value  
COMMON STOCKS (96.7%)  
Aerospace & Defense (7.2%)  
Alliant Techsystems, Inc.*§     42,800     $ 3,423,572    
Goodrich Corp.     96,600       4,298,700    
L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.     51,700       4,223,890    
Precision Castparts Corp.     161,100       10,146,078    
              22,092,240    
Banks (4.7%)  
Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.     307,700       4,126,257    
Mellon Financial Corp.     90,100       3,390,463    
Mercantile Bankshares Corp.     65,200       2,450,216    
Northern Trust Corp.     75,500       4,446,195    
              14,413,131    
Beverages (1.1%)  
Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A*     140,800       3,477,760    
Biotechnology (5.2%)  
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*§     67,600       2,943,980    
Celgene Corp.*     82,700       3,486,632    
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.*§     51,500       2,954,040    
PDL BioPharma, Inc.*§     230,600       6,636,668    
              16,021,320    
Chemicals (1.7%)  
Monsanto Co.     63,500       5,295,900    
Commercial Services & Supplies (5.3%)  
Avery Dennison Corp.     37,800       2,362,500    
Brinks Co.§     101,800       5,171,440    
Corporate Executive Board Co.     33,300       3,567,429    
Intermec , Inc.*     81,500       2,158,935    
Laureate Education, Inc.*§     62,400       3,125,616    
              16,385,920    
Communications Equipment (2.4%)  
Avaya, Inc.*     238,100       2,857,200    
Comverse Technology, Inc.*     199,600       4,520,940    
              7,378,140    
Diversified Financials (3.4%)  
National Financial Partners Corp.§     49,000       2,548,000    
Nuveen Investments, Inc. Class A§     90,400       4,350,048    
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.     188,100       3,491,136    
              10,389,184    
Electrical Equipment (0.5%)  
Rockwell Automation, Inc.     20,600       1,492,676    
Electronic Equipment & Instruments (5.1%)  
Broadcom Corp. Class A*     124,500       5,118,195    
Intersil Corp. Class A     93,400       2,765,574    
Roper Industries, Inc.     168,000       7,973,280    
              15,857,049    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Credit Suisse Mid-Cap Growth Fund

Schedule of Investments (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

    Number of
Shares
  Value  
COMMON STOCKS  
Energy Equipment & Services (4.2%)  
Grant Prideco, Inc.*     35,600     $ 1,822,720    
National-Oilwell Varco, Inc.*     103,300       7,124,601    
Smith International, Inc.     93,000       3,927,390    
              12,874,711    
Healthcare Equipment & Supplies (4.6%)  
Dade Behring Holdings, Inc.     91,800       3,580,200    
Hologic, Inc.*     44,200       2,107,014    
IMS Health, Inc.     85,500       2,323,890    
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.*     12,700       1,612,900    
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.*     86,000       4,504,680    
              14,128,684    
Healthcare Providers & Services (6.0%)  
Covance, Inc.*     109,000       6,360,150    
Omnicare, Inc.§     152,323       8,638,237    
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.     63,800       3,555,574    
              18,553,961    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (5.5%)  
Cheesecake Factory, Inc.*     88,600       2,796,216    
Penn National Gaming, Inc.*     184,400       7,508,768    
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.     116,500       6,684,770    
              16,989,754    
Household Durables (0.6%)  
Snap-On, Inc.     41,700       1,730,550    
Insurance (3.3%)  
Genworth Financial, Inc. Class A     239,300       7,944,760    
W.R. Berkley Corp.     58,950       2,205,909    
              10,150,669    
Internet Software & Services (0.7%)  
Akamai Technologies, Inc.*§     60,500       2,038,245    
IT Consulting & Services (5.5%)  
CACI International, Inc. Class A*     127,500       7,973,850    
NAVTEQ Corp.*     100,900       4,189,368    
SRA International, Inc. Class A*§     146,800       4,700,536    
              16,863,754    
Leisure Equipment & Products (1.9%)  
SCP Pool Corp.§     128,500       6,003,520    
Media (2.4%)  
Lamar Advertising Co. Class A*     44,700       2,458,053    
Univision Communications, Inc. Class A*     143,000       5,103,670    
              7,561,723    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Credit Suisse Mid-Cap Growth Fund

Schedule of Investments (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

    Number of
Shares
  Value  
COMMON STOCKS  
Metals & Mining (2.0%)  
Peabody Energy Corp.     97,800     $ 6,245,508    
Oil & Gas (4.0%)  
Hugoton Royalty Trust     6,413       177,318    
Newfield Exploration Co.*     112,400       5,013,040    
Noble Energy, Inc.     59,400       2,671,812    
XTO Energy, Inc.     107,600       4,556,860    
              12,419,030    
Personal Products (0.5%)  
Alberto-Culver Co.     36,800       1,654,896    
Pharmaceuticals (3.9%)  
Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*     49,900       3,021,445    
Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc.*     142,600       4,484,770    
Forest Laboratories, Inc.*     114,800       4,635,624    
              12,141,839    
Real Estate (0.4%)  
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.     54,976       1,155,586    
Semiconductor Equipment & Products (0.7%)  
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.     64,700       2,281,322    
Software (5.7%)  
Activision, Inc.*     231,166       3,280,246    
Adobe Systems, Inc.*     175,760       6,889,792    
Autodesk, Inc.*     54,700       2,299,588    
Cerner Corp.*§     53,900       2,137,135    
Red Hat, Inc.*§     103,100       3,030,109    
              17,636,870    
Specialty Retail (3.8%)  
Circuit City Stores, Inc.     128,700       3,700,125    
Michaels Stores, Inc.     110,600       4,183,998    
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.     95,000       3,977,650    
              11,861,773    
Textiles & Apparel (1.1%)  
Coach, Inc.*     100,800       3,328,416    
Wireless Telecommunication Services (3.3%)  
American Tower Corp. Class A*     152,900       5,220,006    
Crown Castle International Corp.*     101,800       3,425,570    
NII Holdings, Inc.*     26,100       1,563,390    
              10,208,966    
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $240,052,339)             298,633,097    
PREFERRED STOCK (0.0%)  
Telecommunications (0.0%)  
Celletra, Ltd. Series C*†† (Cost $7,000,000)     1,102,524       0    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

25



Credit Suisse Mid-Cap Growth Fund

Schedule of Investments (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

    Number of
Shares
  Value  
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (15.1%)  
State Street Navigator Prime Portfolio§§     35,801,017     $ 35,801,017    
    Par
(000)
     
State Street Bank and Trust Co. Euro Time Deposit, 3.850%, 05/01/06   $ 10,828       10,828,000    
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $46,629,017)         46,629,017    
TOTAL INVESTMENTS AT VALUE (111.8%) (Cost $293,681,356)         345,262,114    
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS (-11.8%)         (36,367,749 )  
NET ASSETS (100.0%)       $ 308,894,365    

 

*  Non-income producing security.

††  Restricted security, not readily marketable; security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith, by or under the direction of, the Board of Directors.

§  Security or a portion thereof is on loan.

§§  Represents security purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Credit Suisse Small Cap Growth Fund

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

    Number of
Shares
  Value  
COMMON STOCKS (96.3%)  
Aerospace & Defense (0.8%)  
BE Aerospace, Inc.*     25,000     $ 650,750    
Auto Components (0.8%)  
Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc.*     16,700       689,710    
Banks (1.8%)  
Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc.§     32,900       1,093,925    
UCBH Holdings, Inc.§     26,700       472,323    
              1,566,248    
Biotechnology (2.3%)  
LifeCell Corp.*§     52,500       1,419,600    
Martek Biosciences Corp.*§     19,900       591,030    
              2,010,630    
Chemicals (1.6%)  
Airgas, Inc.     34,500       1,395,525    
Commercial Services & Supplies (3.5%)  
Home Solutions of America, Inc.*     44,800       426,496    
Huron Consulting Group, Inc.*§     19,900       707,445    
Kforce, Inc.*§     77,300       1,086,065    
VistaPrint, Ltd.*     24,300       777,114    
              2,997,120    
Communications Equipment (1.7%)  
F5 Networks, Inc.*§     11,200       655,872    
Symmetricom, Inc.*§     105,500       854,550    
              1,510,422    
Construction Materials (0.8%)  
U.S. Concrete, Inc.*     47,400       650,328    
Distributions & Wholesale (2.4%)  
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.*§     26,300       973,100    
Brightpoint, Inc.*§     33,800       1,131,624    
              2,104,724    
Diversified Financials (4.7%)  
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.*§     16,650       1,686,645    
Bankrate, Inc.*     9,500       458,565    
National Financial Partners Corp.§     17,400       904,800    
Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.*§     42,700       984,662    
              4,034,672    
Electrical Equipment (0.8%)  
Energy Conversion Devices, Inc.*§     13,600       680,136    
Electronic Equipment & Instruments (2.7%)  
Daktronics, Inc.§     16,700       654,974    
FLIR Systems, Inc.*§     30,800       753,060    
Itron, Inc.*§     13,800       925,290    
              2,333,324    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

27



Credit Suisse Small Cap Growth Fund

Schedule of Investments (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

    Number of
Shares
  Value  
COMMON STOCKS  
Energy Equipment & Services (1.0%)  
Complete Production Services, Inc.*     7,700     $ 203,511    
Dril-Quip, Inc.*     9,200       662,216    
              865,727    
Food Products (1.1%)  
Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc.*§     29,600       921,744    
Healthcare Equipment & Supplies (9.4%)  
ArthroCare Corp.*§     22,500       1,019,925    
Haemonetics Corp.*     30,300       1,651,350    
Hologic, Inc.*§     27,100       1,291,857    
Immucor, Inc.*     36,500       1,060,325    
Integra LifeSciences Holdings*§     26,100       1,095,156    
IntraLase Corp.*§     11,600       249,168    
Mentor Corp.     20,900       905,597    
Neurometrix, Inc.*     23,200       875,104    
Spectranetics Corp.*§     1,800       23,130    
              8,171,612    
Healthcare Providers & Services (6.1%)  
Advisory Board Co.*     20,800       1,167,296    
PSS World Medical, Inc.*§     55,200       995,808    
Psychiatric Solutions, Inc.*§     41,200       1,362,072    
Sunrise Senior Living, Inc.*§     27,600       1,026,720    
United Surgical Partners International, Inc.*§     23,400       772,434    
              5,324,330    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (3.9%)  
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.*§     18,500       584,600    
Orient-Express Hotels, Ltd. Class A§     34,600       1,418,600    
Shuffle Master, Inc.*§     36,400       1,344,980    
              3,348,180    
Household Durables (0.5%)  
Knoll, Inc.     21,200       461,100    
Industrial Conglomerates (1.4%)  
Chemed Corp.§     21,900       1,193,331    
Internet & Catalog Retail (1.7%)  
Coldwater Creek, Inc.*     23,700       662,652    
Nutri/System, Inc.*§     12,300       834,678    
              1,497,330    
Internet Software & Services (6.2%)  
Allscripts Heathcare Solutions, Inc.*§     49,600       844,688    
Digitas, Inc.*§     73,400       1,035,674    
INVESTools, Inc.*     34,200       312,930    
Jupitermedia Corp.*§     44,400       782,328    
Openwave Systems, Inc.*     73,166       1,361,619    
Opsware, Inc.*§     121,900       1,031,274    
              5,368,513    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Credit Suisse Small Cap Growth Fund

Schedule of Investments (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

    Number of
Shares
  Value  
COMMON STOCKS  
IT Consulting & Services (0.7%)  
Redback Networks, Inc.*§     27,000     $ 604,800    
Machinery (3.0%)  
CE Franklin, Ltd.*     50,700       900,939    
Ceradyne, Inc.*§     15,800       837,400    
Kennametal, Inc.     13,800       853,530    
              2,591,869    
Media (3.1%)  
aQuantive, Inc.*§     22,500       563,850    
Central European Media Enterprises, Ltd. Class A*     13,600       875,976    
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.*§     126,000       1,231,020    
              2,670,846    
Oil & Gas (4.9%)  
Comstock Resources, Inc.*     33,500       1,041,180    
Denbury Resources, Inc.*     42,700       1,392,020    
EXCO Resources, Inc.*§     3,800       48,754    
KCS Energy, Inc.*§     17,000       498,950    
Todco Class A*§     9,700       444,939    
W&T Offshore, Inc.§     19,800       845,262    
              4,271,105    
Personal Products (0.2%)  
Medifast, Inc.*     12,700       150,114    
Pharmaceuticals (2.2%)  
Adolor Corp.*§     30,300       712,656    
Durect Corp.*§     6,000       29,160    
Nektar Therapeutics*§     54,500       1,172,295    
              1,914,111    
Real Estate (1.2%)  
Trammell Crow Co.*     27,800       1,082,254    
Semiconductor Equipment & Products (11.4%)  
Diodes, Inc.*     13,500       549,990    
FormFactor, Inc.*§     20,900       871,321    
Integrated Device Technology, Inc.*§     42,900       652,938    
Microsemi Corp.*     30,500       833,260    
Netlogic Microsystems, Inc.*§     26,100       1,051,047    
ON Semiconductor Corp.*§     89,500       641,715    
Photronics, Inc.*§     58,600       1,053,042    
SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc.*§     35,700       1,219,155    
Supertex, Inc.*§     16,200       625,644    
Tessera Technologies, Inc.*§     63,400       2,033,238    
Trident Microsystems, Inc.*     14,500       385,700    
              9,917,050    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Credit Suisse Small Cap Growth Fund

Schedule of Investments (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

    Number of
Shares
  Value  
COMMON STOCKS  
Software (7.2%)  
Cognos, Inc.*§     29,000     $ 1,080,830    
Gravity Company, Ltd. ADR*§     21,200       185,076    
Informatica Corp.*     66,600       1,023,642    
THQ, Inc.*§     36,099       925,217    
TradeStation Group, Inc.*     65,300       1,040,882    
Ultimate Software Group, Inc.*§     27,100       692,947    
VeriFone Holdings, Inc.*§     29,000       897,840    
Verint Systems, Inc.*     12,800       415,232    
              6,261,666    
Specialty Retail (4.0%)  
Aaron Rents, Inc.§     37,900       1,017,994    
Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc.*§     17,400       1,074,972    
Citi Trends, Inc.*§     13,900       674,845    
Zumiez, Inc.*§     21,400       695,500    
              3,463,311    
Textiles & Apparel (0.7%)  
dELiA*s, Inc.*§     57,677       613,107    
Wireless Telecommunication Services (2.5%)  
NTELOS Holdings Corp.*§     90,000       1,259,100    
SBA Communications Corp. Class A*     36,200       909,344    
              2,168,444    
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $71,134,047)             83,484,133    
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (34.2%)  
State Street Navigator Prime Portfolio§§     24,961,735       24,961,735    
    Par
(000)
     
State Street Bank and Trust Co. Euro Time Deposit, 3.850%, 05/01/06   $ 4,704       4,704,000    
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $29,665,735)             29,665,735    
TOTAL INVESTMENTS AT VALUE (130.5%) (Cost $100,799,782)             113,149,868    
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS (-30.5%)             (26,430,802 )  
NET ASSETS (100.0%)           $ 86,719,066    

 

INVESTMENT ABBREVIATION

  ADR  =  American Depositary Receipt

*  Non-income producing security.

§  Security or a portion thereof is on loan.

§§  Represents security purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

30




Credit Suisse Funds

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

    Capital
Appreciation Fund
  Mid-Cap
Growth Fund
  Small Cap
Growth Fund
 
Assets  
Investments at value, including collateral for securities
on loan of $10,155,153, $35,801,017 and $24,961,735,
respectively (Cost $238,950,864, $293,681,356 and
$100,799,782, respectively) (Note 2)
  $ 285,735,6921     $ 345,262,1142     $ 113,149,8683    
Cash     254       487       666    
Receivable for investments sold     13,937,893       8,708,720       2,056,492    
Receivable for fund shares sold     170,909       124,518       107,999    
Dividend and interest receivable     289,876       231,836       13,402    
Prepaid expenses and other assets     65,360       60,348       35,681    
Total Assets     300,199,984       354,388,023       115,364,108    
Liabilities  
Advisory fee payable (Note 3)     160,667       218,940       41,735    
Administrative services fee payable (Note 3)     52,603       58,839       17,102    
Shareholder servicing/Distribution fee payable (Note 3)     16,676       47,737       17,742    
Payable for investments purchased     14,943,950       8,567,670       3,488,378    
Payable upon return of securities loaned (Note 2)     10,155,153       35,801,017       24,961,735    
Payable for fund shares redeemed     330,516       609,019       34,603    
Trustees'/Directors' fee payable     3,609       3,718       3,606    
Other accrued expenses payable     209,381       186,718       80,141    
Total Liabilities     25,872,555       45,493,658       28,645,042    
Net Assets  
Capital stock, $0.001 par value (Note 7)     15,586       8,837       3,831    
Paid-in capital (Note 7)     563,110,207       417,218,412       72,732,640    
Accumulated net investment loss     (526,637 )     (895,819 )     (342,302 )  
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments     (335,056,555 )     (159,017,823 )     1,974,811    
Net unrealized appreciation from investments     46,784,828       51,580,758       12,350,086    
Net Assets   $ 274,327,429     $ 308,894,365     $ 86,719,066    
Common Shares  
Net assets   $ 266,887,815     $ 284,866,885     $ 85,131,230    
Shares outstanding     15,147,779       8,101,402       3,761,253    
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price
per share
  $ 17.62     $ 35.16     $ 22.63    
Advisor Shares  
Net assets   $ 4,555,225     $ 23,128,214     $ 2,328    
Shares outstanding     270,945       709,697       104    
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price
per share
  $ 16.81     $ 32.59     $ 22.39    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

31



Credit Suisse Funds

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

    Capital
Appreciation Fund
  Mid-Cap
Growth Fund
  Small Cap
Growth Fund
 
A Shares  
Net assets   $ 1,681,163     $ 793,140     $ 1,544,002    
Shares outstanding     96,392       22,858       68,216    
Net asset value and redemption price per share   $ 17.44     $ 34.70     $ 22.63    
Maximum offering price per share (net asset
value/(1-5.75%))
  $ 18.50     $ 36.82     $ 24.01    
B Shares  
Net assets   $ 765,374     $ 104,952     $ 40,370    
Shares outstanding     45,357       3,073       1,812    
Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 16.87     $ 34.16     $ 22.28    
C Shares  
Net assets   $ 437,852     $ 1,174     $ 1,136    
Shares outstanding     25,955       34       51    
Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 16.87     $ 34.16     $ 22.31    

 

1  Including $9,923,968 of securities on loan.

2  Including $35,007,494 of securities on loan.

3  Including $24,339,809 of securities on loan.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

32



Credit Suisse Funds

Statements of Operations

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

    Capital
Appreciation Fund
  Mid-Cap
Growth Fund
  Small Cap
Growth Fund
 
Investment Income (Note 2)  
Dividends   $ 1,164,630     $ 1,165,298     $ 59,159    
Interest     124,752       208,703       93,553    
Securities lending     4,771       20,036       33,170    
Total investment income     1,294,153       1,394,037       185,882    
Expenses  
Investment advisory fees (Note 3)     1,020,084       1,435,544       377,215    
Administrative services fees (Note 3)     244,418       266,796       68,356    
Shareholder servicing/Distribution fees (Note 3)                          
Common Class                 92,598    
Advisor Class     12,558       62,507       5    
Class A     2,067       898       1,677    
Class B     3,517       368       101    
Class C     2,336       5       5    
Transfer agent fees (Note 3)     375,733       402,340       87,127    
Registration fees     41,159       45,748       47,440    
Printing fees (Note 3)     38,270       28,197       20,562    
Audit and tax fees     21,618       20,314       10,737    
Custodian fees     21,514       16,152       10,308    
Trustees'/Directors' fees     10,632       10,741       10,633    
Legal fees     9,313       9,169       8,791    
Insurance expense     4,760       4,959       2,379    
Commitment fees (Note 4)     4,192       4,327       968    
Miscellaneous expense     8,581       8,174       4,427    
Total expenses     1,820,752       2,316,239       743,329    
Less: fees waived (Note 3)           (26,383 )     (215,145 )  
Net expenses     1,820,752       2,289,856       528,184    
Net investment loss     (526,599 )     (895,819 )     (342,302 )  
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) from Investments  
Net realized gain from investments     20,533,482       21,722,462       2,591,876    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
from investments
    498,928       13,030,513       8,643,143    
Net realized and unrealized gain from investments     21,032,410       34,752,975       11,235,019    
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   $ 20,505,811     $ 33,857,156     $ 10,892,717    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

33




Credit Suisse Funds

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

    Capital Appreciation Fund   Mid-Cap Growth Fund  
    For the Six Months
Ended
April 30, 2006
(unaudited)
  For the Year
Ended
October 31, 2005
  For the Six Months
Ended
April 30, 2006
(unaudited)
  For the Year
Ended
October 31, 2005
 
From Operations  
Net investment income (loss)   $ (526,599 )   $ 277,820     $ (895,819 )   $ (3,208,392 )  
Net realized gain from investments     20,533,482       30,354,928       21,722,462       41,439,467    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments     498,928       2,641,122       13,030,513       8,210,614    
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     20,505,811       33,273,870       33,857,156       46,441,689    
From Dividends  
Dividends from net investment income
Common Class Shares
    (277,858 )                    
From Capital Share Transactions (Note 7)  
Proceeds from sale of shares     17,026,757       44,355,998       12,703,432       36,330,337    
Reinvestment of dividends     273,440                      
Net asset value of shares redeemed     (62,363,772 )     (230,751,856 )     (53,771,801 )     (158,014,386 )  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions     (45,063,575 )     (186,395,858 )     (41,068,369 )     (121,684,049 )  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets     (24,835,622 )     (153,121,988 )     (7,211,213 )     (75,242,360 )  
Net Assets  
Beginning of period     299,163,051       452,285,039       316,105,578       391,347,938    
End of period   $ 274,327,429     $ 299,163,051     $ 308,894,365     $ 316,105,578    
Accumulated net investment income (loss)   $ (526,637 )   $ 277,820     $ (895,819 )   $    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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    Small Cap Growth Fund  
    For the Six Months
Ended
April 30, 2006
(unaudited)
  For the Year
Ended
October 31, 2005
 
From Operations  
Net investment income (loss)   $ (342,302 )   $ (927,136 )  
Net realized gain from investments     2,591,876       9,417,899    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments     8,643,143       (3,353,315 )  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     10,892,717       5,137,448    
From Dividends  
Dividends from net investment income
Common Class Shares
             
From Capital Share Transactions (Note 7)  
Proceeds from sale of shares     12,802,257       9,426,170    
Reinvestment of dividends              
Net asset value of shares redeemed     (6,397,445 )     (34,141,125 )  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions     6,404,812       (24,714,955 )  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets     17,297,529       (19,577,507 )  
Net Assets  
Beginning of period     69,421,537       88,999,044    
End of period   $ 86,719,066     $ 69,421,537    
Accumulated net investment income (loss)   $ (342,302 )   $    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

35




Credit Suisse Capital Appreciation Fund

Financial Highlights

(For a Common Class Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

    For the Six
Months Ended
April 30, 2006
  For the Year Ended October 31,  
    (unaudited)   2005   2004   2003   2002   2001  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 16.49     $ 15.26     $ 14.75     $ 12.53     $ 16.23     $ 30.57    
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS  
Net investment income (loss)     (0.00 )1,2     0.011       (0.09 )1     (0.05 )1     (0.07 )1     (0.02 )  
Net gain (loss) on investments
(both realized and unrealized)
    1.15       1.22       0.60       2.27       (3.63 )     (10.04 )  
Total from investment operations     1.15       1.23       0.51       2.22       (3.70 )     (10.06 )  
LESS DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS  
Dividends from net investment income     (0.02 )                                
Distributions from net realized gains                             0.002       (4.28 )  
Total dividends and distributions     (0.02 )                             (4.28 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 17.62     $ 16.49     $ 15.26     $ 14.75     $ 12.53     $ 16.23    
Total return3     6.95 %     8.06 %     3.46 %     17.72 %     (22.79 )%     (37.59 )%  
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted)   $ 266,888     $ 291,148     $ 433,681     $ 514,668     $ 566,064     $ 899,234    
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     1.24 %4     1.17 %     1.16 %     1.15 %     1.11 %     0.99 %  
Ratio of net investment income (loss)
to average net assets
    (0.35 )%4     0.09 %     (0.57 )%     (0.39 )%     (0.45 )%     (0.09 )%  
Portfolio turnover rate     38 %     97 %     70 %     97 %     50 %     100 %  

 

1  Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.

2  This represents less than $0.01 per share.

3  Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

4  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

36



Credit Suisse Capital Appreciation Fund

Financial Highlights

(For an Advisor Class Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

    For the Six
Months Ended
April 30, 2006
  For the Year Ended October 31,  
    (unaudited)   2005   2004   2003   2002   2001  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 15.76     $ 14.65     $ 14.24     $ 12.16     $ 15.82     $ 29.88    
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS  
Net investment loss     (0.00 )1,2     (0.04 )1     (0.16 )1     (0.11 )1     (0.14 )1     (0.12 )  
Net gain (loss) on investments
(both realized and unrealized)
    1.05       1.15       0.57       2.19       (3.52 )     (9.81 )  
Total from investment operations     1.05       1.11       0.41       2.08       (3.66 )     (9.93 )  
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS  
Distributions from net realized gains                             0.002       (4.13 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 16.81     $ 15.76     $ 14.65     $ 14.24     $ 12.16     $ 15.82    
Total return3     6.66 %     7.58 %     2.88 %     17.11 %     (23.13 )%     (37.91 )%  
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted)   $ 4,555     $ 5,334     $ 14,723     $ 17,380     $ 16,693     $ 25,882    
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     1.74 %4     1.67 %     1.66 %     1.65 %     1.61 %     1.49 %  
Ratio of net investment loss
to average net assets
    (0.85 )%4     (0.41 )%     (1.07 ) %     (0.90 ) %     (0.96 )%     (0.62 )%  
Portfolio turnover rate     38 %     97 %     70 %     97 %     50 %     100 %  

 

1  Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.

2  This represents less than $0.01 per share.

3  Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

4  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

37



Credit Suisse Capital Appreciation Fund

Financial Highlights

(For a Class A Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

    For the Six
Months Ended
April 30, 2006
  For the Year Ended October 31,  
    (unaudited)   2005   2004   2003   20021  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 16.33     $ 15.14     $ 14.68     $ 12.50     $ 17.75    
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS  
Net investment income (loss)2     (0.00 )3     0.003       (0.12 )     (0.09 )     (0.09 )  
Net gain (loss) on investments
(both realized and unrealized)
    1.11       1.19       0.58       2.27       (5.16 )  
Total from investment operations     1.11       1.19       0.46       2.18       (5.25 )  
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS  
Distributions from net realized gains                             0.003    
Net asset value, end of period   $ 17.44     $ 16.33     $ 15.14     $ 14.68     $ 12.50    
Total return4     6.80 %     7.86 %     3.13 %     17.44 %     (29.57 )%  
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted)   $ 1,681     $ 1,585     $ 2,490     $ 1,152     $ 450    
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     1.49 %5     1.42 %     1.41 %     1.40 %     1.40 %5  
Ratio of net investment loss to average
net assets
    (0.60 )%5     (0.16 )%     (0.82 )%     (0.69 )%     (0.77 )%5  
Portfolio turnover rate     38 %     97 %     70 %     97 %     50 %  

 

1  For the period November 30, 2001 (inception date) through October 31, 2002.

2  Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.

3  This represents less than $0.01 per share.

4  Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and no sales charge. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

5  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

38



Credit Suisse Capital Appreciation Fund

Financial Highlights

(For a Class B Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

    For the Six
Months Ended
April 30, 2006
  For the Year Ended October 31,  
    (unaudited)   2005   2004   2003   20021  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 15.85     $ 14.82     $ 14.47     $ 12.41     $ 17.75    
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS  
Net investment loss2     (0.01 )     (0.16 )     (0.23 )     (0.19 )     (0.18 )  
Net gain (loss) on investments
(both realized and unrealized)
    1.03       1.19       0.58       2.25       (5.16 )  
Total from investment operations     1.02       1.03       0.35       2.06       (5.34 )  
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS  
Distributions from net realized gains                             0.003    
Net asset value, end of period   $ 16.87     $ 15.85     $ 14.82     $ 14.47     $ 12.41    
Total return4     6.44 %     6.95 %     2.42 %     16.60 %     (30.08 )%  
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted)   $ 765     $ 625     $ 543     $ 545     $ 206    
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     2.24 %5     2.17 %     2.16 %     2.15 %     2.15 %5  
Ratio of net investment loss to average
net assets
    (1.35 )%5     (0.91 )%     (1.57 )%     (1.44 )%     (1.51 )%5  
Portfolio turnover rate     38 %     97 %     70 %     97 %     50 %  

 

1  For the period November 30, 2001 (inception date) through October 31, 2002.

2  Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.

3  This represents less than $0.01 per share.

4  Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and no sales charge. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

5  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

39



Credit Suisse Capital Appreciation Fund

Financial Highlights

(For a Class C Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

    For the Six
Months Ended
April 30, 2006
  For the Year Ended October 31,  
    (unaudited)   2005   2004   2003   20021  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 15.85     $ 14.81     $ 14.47     $ 12.41     $ 17.75    
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS  
Net investment loss2     (0.01 )     (0.14 )     (0.23 )     (0.19 )     (0.18 )  
Net gain (loss) on investments
(both realized and unrealized)
    1.03       1.18       0.57       2.25       (5.16 )  
Total from investment operations     1.02       1.04       0.34       2.06       (5.34 )  
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS  
Distributions from net realized gains                             0.003    
Net asset value, end of period   $ 16.87     $ 15.85     $ 14.81     $ 14.47     $ 12.41    
Total return4     6.44 %     7.02 %     2.35 %     16.60 %     (30.08 )%  
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted)   $ 438     $ 471     $ 849     $ 223     $ 93    
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     2.24 %5     2.17 %     2.16 %     2.15 %     2.14 %5  
Ratio of net investment loss to average
net assets
    (1.35 )%5     (0.91 )%     (1.57 )%     (1.44 )%     (1.49 )%5  
Portfolio turnover rate     38 %     97 %     70 %     97 %     50 %  

 

1  For the period November 30, 2001 (inception date) through October 31, 2002.

2  Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.

3  This represents less than $0.01 per share.

4  Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and no sales charge. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

5  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

40



Credit Suisse Mid-Cap Growth Fund

Financial Highlights

(For a Common Class Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

    For the Six
Months Ended
April 30, 2006
  For the Year Ended October 31,  
    (unaudited)   2005   2004   2003   2002   2001  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 31.67     $ 28.04     $ 26.79     $ 18.98     $ 23.60     $ 50.24    
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS  
Net investment loss     (0.09 )1     (0.27 )1     (0.30 )1     (0.22 )1     (0.23 )1     (0.26 )  
Net gain (loss) on investments
(both realized and unrealized)
    3.58       3.90       1.55       8.03       (4.39 )     (17.89 )  
Total from investment operations     3.49       3.63       1.25       7.81       (4.62 )     (18.15 )  
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS  
Distributions from net realized gains                             0.002       (8.49 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 35.16     $ 31.67     $ 28.04     $ 26.79     $ 18.98     $ 23.60    
Total return3     11.02 %     12.95 %     4.67 %     41.15 %     (19.57 )%     (42.61 )%  
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  
Net assets, end of period
(000s omitted)
  $ 284,867     $ 290,509     $ 364,298     $ 407,262     $ 357,872     $ 877,983    
Ratio of expenses to average
net assets
    1.40 %4     1.39 %     1.40 %     1.38 %     1.35 %     1.28 %  
Ratio of net investment loss to
average net assets
    (0.52 )%4     (0.87 )%     (1.08 )%     (1.04 )%     (0.98 )%     (0.73 )%  
Decrease reflected in above
operating expense ratios due
to waivers/reimbursements
    0.02 %4                                
Portfolio turnover rate     40 %     79 %     106 %     68 %     67 %     177 %  

 

1  Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.

2  This represents less than $0.01 per share.

3  Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown, total returns would have been lower. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

4  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

41



Credit Suisse Mid-Cap Growth Fund

Financial Highlights

(For an Advisor Class Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

    For the Six
Months Ended
April 30, 2006
  For the Year Ended October 31,  
    (unaudited)   2005   2004   2003   2002   2001  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 29.42     $ 26.18     $ 25.14     $ 17.90     $ 22.38     $ 48.02    
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS  
Net investment loss     (0.16 )1     (0.40 )1     (0.41 )1     (0.31 )1     (0.33 )1     (0.46 )  
Net gain (loss) on investments
(both realized and unrealized)
    3.33       3.64       1.45       7.55       (4.15 )     (16.96 )  
Total from investment operations     3.17       3.24       1.04       7.24       (4.48 )     (17.42 )  
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS  
Distributions from net realized gains                             0.002       (8.22 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 32.59     $ 29.42     $ 26.18     $ 25.14     $ 17.90     $ 22.38    
Total return3     10.77 %     12.38 %     4.14 %     40.45 %     (20.01 )%     (42.88 )%  
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted)   $ 23,128     $ 24,851     $ 26,474     $ 40,322     $ 42,906     $ 101,690    
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     1.90 %4     1.89 %     1.90 %     1.88 %     1.85 %     1.78 %  
Ratio of net investment loss to average
net assets
    (1.02 )%4     (1.37 )%     (1.58 )%     (1.53 )%     (1.49 )%     (1.23 )%  
Decrease reflected in above operating
expense ratios due to
waivers/reimbursements
    0.02 %4                                
Portfolio turnover rate     40 %     79 %     106 %     68 %     67 %     177 %  

 

1  Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.

2  This represents less than $0.01 per share.

3  Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown, total returns would have been lower. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

4  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

42



Credit Suisse Mid-Cap Growth Fund

Financial Highlights

(For a Class A Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

    For the Six
Months Ended
April 30, 2006
  For the Year Ended October 31,  
    (unaudited)   2005   2004   2003   20021  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 31.29     $ 27.77     $ 26.60     $ 18.90     $ 25.92    
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS  
Net investment loss2     (0.13 )     (0.34 )     (0.38 )     (0.33 )     (0.28 )  
Net gain (loss) on investments
(both realized and unrealized)
    3.54       3.86       1.55       8.03       (6.74 )  
Total from investment operations     3.41       3.52       1.17       7.70       (7.02 )  
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS  
Distributions from net realized gains                             0.003    
Net asset value, end of period   $ 34.70     $ 31.29     $ 27.77     $ 26.60     $ 18.90    
Total return4     10.90 %     12.68 %     4.40 %     40.74 %     (27.08 )%  
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted)   $ 793     $ 688     $ 567     $ 75     $ 1    
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     1.65 %5     1.64 %     1.65 %     1.63 %     1.71 %5  
Ratio of net investment loss to average
net assets
    (0.77 )%5     (1.12 )%     (1.33 )%     (1.36 )%     (1.35 )%5  
Decrease reflected in above operating
expense ratios due to
waivers/reimbursements
    0.02 %5                          
Portfolio turnover rate     40 %     79 %     106 %     68 %     67 %  

 

1  For the period November 30, 2001 (inception date) through October 31, 2002.

2  Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.

3  This represents less than $0.01 per share.

4  Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and no sales charge. Had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown, total returns would have been lower. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

5  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

43



Credit Suisse Mid-Cap Growth Fund

Financial Highlights

(For a Class B Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

    For the Six
Months Ended
April 30, 2006
  For the Year
Ended
October 31,
 
    (unaudited)   2005   20041  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 30.91     $ 27.64     $ 29.10    
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS  
Net investment loss2     (0.25 )     (0.58 )     (0.38 )  
Net gain (loss) on investments (both realized and unrealized)     3.50       3.85       (1.08 )  
Total from investment operations     3.25       3.27       (1.46 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 34.16     $ 30.91     $ 27.64    
Total return3     10.51 %     11.83 %     (5.02 )%  
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted)   $ 105     $ 55     $ 7    
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     2.40 %4     2.39 %     2.40 %4  
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets     (1.52 )%4     (1.87 )%     (2.08 )%4  
Decrease reflected in above operating expense ratios due to
waivers/reimbursements
    0.02 %4              
Portfolio turnover rate     40 %     79 %     106 %  

 

1  For the period February 27, 2004 (inception date) through October 31, 2004.

2  Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.

3  Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and no sales charge. Had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown, total returns would have been lower. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

4  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

44



Credit Suisse Mid-Cap Growth Fund

Financial Highlights

(For a Class C Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

    For the Six
Months Ended
April 30, 2006
  For the Year
Ended
October 31,
 
    (unaudited)   2005   20041  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 30.91     $ 27.67     $ 29.10    
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS  
Net investment loss2     (0.24 )     (0.62 )     (0.38 )  
Net gain (loss) on investments (both realized and unrealized)     3.49       3.86       (1.05 )  
Total from investment operations     3.25       3.24       (1.43 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 34.16     $ 30.91     $ 27.67    
Total return3     10.51 %     11.71 %     (4.91 )%  
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted)   $ 1     $ 1     $ 1    
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     2.40 %4     2.39 %     2.40 %4  
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets     (1.52 )%4     (1.87 )%     (2.08 )%4  
Decrease reflected in above operating expense ratios due to
waivers/reimbursements
    0.02 %4              
Portfolio turnover rate     40 %     79 %     106 %  

 

1  For the period February 27, 2004 (inception date) through October 31, 2004.

2  Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.

3  Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and no sales charge. Had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown, total returns would have been lower. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

4  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

45



Credit Suisse Small Cap Growth Fund

Financial Highlights

(For a Common Class Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

    For the Six
Months Ended
April 30, 2006
  For the Year Ended October 31,  
    (unaudited)   2005   2004   2003   2002   20011  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 19.53     $ 18.57     $ 18.14     $ 12.58     $ 15.38     $ 23.11    
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS  
Net investment loss     (0.10 )1     (0.23 )1     (0.23 )1     (0.18 )1     (0.18 )1     (0.18 )  
Net gain (loss) on investments
(both realized and unrealized)
    3.20       1.19       0.66       5.74       (2.62 )     (7.55 )  
Total from investment operations     3.10       0.96       0.43       5.56       (2.80 )     (7.73 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 22.63     $ 19.53     $ 18.57     $ 18.14     $ 12.58     $ 15.38    
Total return2     15.87 %     5.17 %     2.37 %     44.20 %     (18.21 )%     (33.45 )%  
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted)   $ 85,131     $ 68,237     $ 78,131     $ 77,236     $ 42,918     $ 36,445    
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     1.40 %3     1.40 %     1.40 %     1.40 %     1.40 %     1.40 %  
Ratio of net investment loss to average
net assets
    (0.91 )%3     (1.13 )%     (1.22 )%     (1.23 )%     (1.18 )%     (1.04 )%  
Decrease reflected in above operating
expense ratios due to
waivers/reimbursements
    0.57 %3     0.62 %     0.59 %     0.71 %     0.98 %     0.54 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     84 %     90 %     100 %     69 %     72 %     74 %  

 

1  Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.

2  Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Had certain expenses not been reduced during the period shown, total returns would have been lower. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

3  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

46



Credit Suisse Small Cap Growth Fund

Financial Highlights

(For an Advisor Class Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

    For the Six
Months Ended
April 30, 2006
  For the Year
Ended
October 31,
 
    (unaudited)   2005   20041  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 19.36     $ 18.53     $ 19.65    
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS  
Net investment loss2     (0.13 )     (0.34 )     (0.20 )  
Net gain (loss) on investments (both realized and unrealized)     3.16       1.17       (0.92 )  
Total from investment operations     3.03       0.83       (1.12 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 22.39     $ 19.36     $ 18.53    
Total return3     15.65 %     4.48 %     (5.70 )%  
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted)   $ 2     $ 2     $ 1    
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     1.65 %4     1.65 %     1.65 %4  
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets     (1.16 )%4     (1.38 )%     (1.47 )%4  
Decrease reflected in above operating expense ratios due to
waivers/reimbursements
    0.57 %4     0.62 %     0.59 %4  
Portfolio turnover rate     84 %     90 %     100 %  

 

1  For the period February 27, 2004 (inception date) through October 31, 2004.

2  Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.

3  Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown, total returns would have been lower. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

4  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

47



Credit Suisse Small Cap Growth Fund

Financial Highlights

(For a Class A Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

    For the Six
Months Ended
April 30, 2006
  For the Year Ended October 31,  
    (unaudited)   2005   2004   2003   20021  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 19.53     $ 18.57     $ 18.14     $ 12.57     $ 16.88    
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS  
Net investment loss2     (0.10 )     (0.23 )     (0.23 )     (0.18 )     (0.15 )  
Net gain (loss) on investments
(both realized and unrealized)
    3.20       1.19       0.66       5.75       (4.16 )  
Total from investment operations     3.10       0.96       0.43       5.57       (4.31 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 22.63     $ 19.53     $ 18.57     $ 18.14     $ 12.57    
Total return3     15.87 %     5.17 %     2.37 %     44.31 %     (25.53 )%  
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted)   $ 1,544     $ 1,165     $ 10,856     $ 920     $ 322    
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     1.40 %4     1.40 %     1.40 %     1.40 %     1.40 %4  
Ratio of net investment loss to average
net assets
    (0.91 )%4     (1.13 )%     (1.21 )%     (1.24 )%     (1.14 )%4  
Decrease reflected in above operating
expense ratios due to
waivers/reimbursements
    0.57 %4     0.62 %     0.59 %     0.71 %     1.13 %4  
Portfolio turnover rate     84 %     90 %     100 %     69 %     72 %  

 

1  For the period November 30, 2001 (inception date) through October 31, 2002.

2  Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.

3  Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and no sales charge. Had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown, total returns would have been lower. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

4  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

48



Credit Suisse Small Cap Growth Fund

Financial Highlights

(For a Class B Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

    For the Six
Months Ended
April 30, 2006
  For the Year
Ended
October 31,
 
    (unaudited)   2005   20041  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 19.30     $ 18.48     $ 19.65    
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS  
Net investment loss2     (0.18 )     (0.37 )     (0.24 )  
Net gain (loss) on investments (both realized and unrealized)     3.16       1.19       (0.93 )  
Total from investment operations     2.98       0.82       (1.17 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 22.28     $ 19.30     $ 18.48    
Total return3     15.44 %     4.44 %     (5.95 )%  
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted)   $ 40     $ 16     $ 10    
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     2.15 %4     2.15 %     2.15 %4  
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets     (1.66 )%4     (1.88 )%     (1.97 )%4  
Decrease reflected in above operating expense ratios due to
waivers/reimbursements
    0.57 %4     0.62 %     0.59 %4  
Portfolio turnover rate     84 %     90 %     100 %  

 

1  For the period February 27, 2004 (inception date) through October 31, 2004.

2  Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.

3  Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and no sales charge. Had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown, total returns would have been lower. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

4  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Credit Suisse Small Cap Growth Fund

Financial Highlights

(For a Class C Share of the Fund Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

    For the Six
Months Ended
April 30, 2006
  For the Year
Ended
October 31,
 
    (unaudited)   2005   20041  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 19.31     $ 18.48     $ 19.65    
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS  
Net investment loss2     (0.16 )     (0.35 )     (0.24 )  
Net gain (loss) on investments (both realized and unrealized)     3.16       1.18       (0.93 )  
Total from investment operations     3.00       0.83       (1.17 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 22.31     $ 19.31     $ 18.48    
Total return3     15.54 %     4.49 %     (5.95 )%  
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted)   $ 1     $ 1     $ 1    
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     2.15 %4     2.15 %     2.15 %4  
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets     (1.66 )%4     (1.88 )%     (1.97 )%4  
Decrease reflected in above operating expense ratios due to
waivers/reimbursements
    0.57 %4     0.62 %     0.59 %4  
Portfolio turnover rate     84 %     90 %     100 %  

 

1  For the period February 27, 2004 (inception date) through October 31, 2004.

2  Per share information is calculated using the average shares outstanding method.

3  Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and no sales charge. Had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown, total returns would have been lower. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

4  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Credit Suisse Funds

Notes to Financial Statements

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

The Credit Suisse Funds covered in this report are Credit Suisse Capital Appreciation Fund ("Capital Appreciation"), Credit Suisse Mid-Cap Growth Fund ("Mid-Cap Growth") and Credit Suisse Small Cap Growth Fund ("Small Cap Growth"), each of which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as a diversified open-end management investment company. Capital Appreciation was organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a business trust on January 20, 1987. Mid-Cap Growth and Small Cap Growth were incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland on November 12, 1987 and October 31, 1996, respectively.

Investment objectives for each Fund are as follows: Capital Appreciation seeks long-term capital appreciation, Mid-Cap Growth seeks maximum capital appreciation, and Small Cap Growth seeks capital growth.

Capital Appreciation, Mid-Cap Growth and Small Cap Growth each offer five classes of shares: Common Class, Advisor Class, Class A, Class B, and Class C shares. The Funds' Common Class shares are closed to new investors, other than (1) investors in employee retirement, stock, bonus, pension or profit-sharing plans, (2) investment advisory clients of Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC ("Credit Suisse"), (3) certain registered investment advisers ("RIAs"), (4) certain broker-dealers and RIAs with clients participating in comprehensive fee programs (5) employees of Credit Suisse or its affiliates and current and former Directors or Trustees of funds advised by Credit Suisse or its affiliates, and (6) Credit Suisse or its affiliates. Any Common Class shareholder as of the close of business on December 12, 2001 can continue to buy Common Class shares of the Funds and open new accounts under the same Social Security number. Each class of shares in each Fund represents an equal pro rata interest in each Fund, except that they bear different expenses, which reflect the difference in the range of services provided to them. Class A shares of each Fund are sold subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75%. Class B shares are sold subject to a contingent deferred sales charge which declines from 4.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% if the shares are redeemed within the first year of purchase.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

A) SECURITY VALUATION — The net asset value of each Fund is determined daily as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (the "Exchange") on each day the Exchange is open for business. Each Fund's equity investments are valued at market value, which is generally determined

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Credit Suisse Funds

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

using the closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded at the time of valuation (the "Valuation Time"). If no sales are reported, equity investments are generally valued at the most recent bid quotation as of the Valuation Time or at the lowest asked quotation in the case of a short sale of securities. Debt securities with a remaining maturity greater than 60 days are valued in accordance with the price supplied by a pricing service, which may use a matrix, formula or other objective method that takes into consideration market indices, yield curves and other specific adjustments. Debt obligations that will mature in 60 days or less are valued on the basis of amortized cost, which approximates market value, unless it is determined that using this method would not represent fair value. Investments in mutual funds are valued at the mutual fund's closing net asset value per share on the day of valuation. Securities and other assets for which market quotations are not readily available, or whose values have been materially affected by events occurring before each Fund's Valuation Time but after the close of the securities' primary markets, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by, or under the direction of, the Board of Trustees/Directors under procedures established by the Board of Trustees/Directors. Each Fund may utilize a service provided by an independent third party which has been approved by the Board of Trustees/Directors to fair value certain securities. When fair-value pricing is employed, the prices of securities used by a fund to calculate its net asset value may differ from quoted or published prices for the same securities.

B) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS — The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded at the current prevailing exchange rates. All assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the current exchange rate at the end of the period. Translation gains or losses resulting from changes in the exchange rate during the reporting period and realized gains and losses on the settlement of foreign currency transactions are reported in the results of operations for the current period. The Funds do not isolate that portion of realized gains and losses on investments in equity securities which is due to changes in the foreign exchange rate from that which is due to changes in market prices of equity securities. The Funds isolate that portion of realized gains and losses on investments in debt securities which is due to changes in the foreign exchange rate from that which is due to changes in market prices of debt securities.

C) SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME — Security transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain

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Credit Suisse Funds

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

expenses are class-specific expenses and vary by class. Income, expenses (excluding class-specific expenses) and realized/unrealized gains/losses are allocated proportionately to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of the outstanding shares of that class. The cost of investments sold is determined by use of the specific identification method for both financial reporting and income tax purposes.

D) DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — Dividends from net investment income and distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually. However, to the extent that a net realized capital gain can be reduced by a capital loss carryforward, such gain will not be distributed. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP").

E) FEDERAL INCOME TAXES — No provision is made for federal taxes, as it is each Fund's intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and to make the requisite distributions to its shareholders, which will be sufficient to relieve it from federal income and excise taxes.

F) USE OF ESTIMATES — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

G) SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — The Funds, together with other funds/portfolios advised by Credit Suisse, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group, pool available cash into a short-term variable rate time deposit issued by State Street Bank and Trust Company ("SSB"), the Funds' custodian, or a money market fund advised by Credit Suisse. The short-term time deposit issued by SSB is a variable rate account classified as a short-term investment.

H) SECURITIES LENDING — Loans of securities are required at all times to be secured by collateral at least equal to 102% of the market value of domestic securities on loan (including any accrued interest thereon) and 105% of the market value of foreign securities on loan (including any accrued interest thereon). Cash collateral received by the Funds in connection with securities lending activity may be pooled together with cash collateral for other funds/portfolios advised by Credit Suisse and may be invested in a variety of investments,

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Credit Suisse Funds

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

including certain Credit Suisse-advised funds, funds advised by SSB, the Funds' securities lending agent or money market instruments. However, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

SSB has been engaged by the Funds to act as the Funds' securities lending agent. The Funds' securities lending arrangement provides that the Funds and SSB will share the net income earned from securities lending activities. During the six months ended April 30, 2006, total earnings from the investment in cash collateral received in connection with Capital Appreciation, Mid-Cap Growth and Small Cap Growth's securities lending arrangements were $274,691, $1,029,912 and $474,877, respectively of which $267,928, $1,001,593, and $427,663, respectively, were rebated to borrowers (brokers). The Funds retained $4,771, $20,036 and $33,170 in income, respectively, from the cash collateral investment and SSB, as lending agent, was paid $1,992, $8,283 and $14,044, respectively. The Funds may also be entitled to certain minimum amounts of income from their securities lending activities. Securities lending is accrued as earned.

I) OTHER — The Funds may invest in securities of foreign countries and governments which involve certain risks in addition to those inherent in domestic investments. Such risks generally include, among others, currency risks (fluctuations in currency exchange rates), information risk (key information may be inaccurate or unavailable) and political risk (expropriation, nationalization or the imposition of capital or currency controls or punitive taxes). Other risks of investing in foreign securities include liquidity and valuation risks.

The Funds may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which they invest, with respect to their investments in issuers existing or operating in such countries. Such taxes are generally based on income earned or repatriated and capital gains realized on the sale of such investments. These Funds accrue such taxes when the related income or gains are earned.

Capital Appreciation and Mid-Cap Growth may each invest up to 10% of its total assets in non-publicly traded securities. Small Cap Growth may invest up to 15% of its net assets in such securities. Non-publicly traded securities may be less liquid than publicly traded securities. Although these securities may be resold in privately negotiated transactions, the prices realized from such sales could differ from the price originally paid by such Fund or the current carrying values, and the difference could be material.

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Credit Suisse Funds

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

Note 3. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties

Credit Suisse serves as investment adviser to each Fund. For its investment advisory services, Credit Suisse is entitled to receive a fee from each Fund based on the following fee schedule. Effective March 1, 2006 to February 28, 2007, Credit Suisse agreed to voluntarily waive part of its investment advisory fee of Mid-Cap Growth from 0.90% to 0.85%.

Fund   Annual Rate  
Capital Appreciation   0.70% of average daily net assets  
Mid-Cap Growth   0.90% of average daily net assets  
Small Cap Growth   1.00% of average daily net assets  

 

For the six months ended April 30, 2006, investment advisory fees earned and voluntarily waived for the Funds were as follows:

Gross
Fund
  Advisory
Fee
  Net
Waiver
  Advisory
Fee
 
Capital Appreciation   $ 1,020,084     $     $ 1,020,084    
Mid-Cap Growth     1,435,544       (26,383 )     1,409,161    
Small Cap Growth     377,215       (215,145 )     162,070    

 

Fee waivers and reimbursements are voluntary and may be discontinued by Credit Suisse at any time.

Credit Suisse Asset Management Securities, Inc. ("CSAMSI"), an affiliate of Credit Suisse, and SSB serve as each Fund's coadministrators. For co-administrative services, CSAMSI currently receives a fee calculated at an annual rate of 0.10% of each Fund's average daily net assets. For the six months ended April 30, 2006, co-administrative services fees earned by CSAMSI were as follows:

Fund   Co-Administration Fee  
Capital Appreciation   $ 145,726    
Mid-Cap Growth     159,505    
Small Cap Growth     37,722    

 

For its co-administrative services, SSB receives a fee, exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses, calculated in total for all the Credit Suisse funds/portfolios co-administered by SSB and allocated based upon relative average net assets of each fund/portfolio, subject to an annual minimum fee. For the six months ended April 30, 2006, co-administrative services fees earned by SSB (including out-of-pocket fees) were as follows:

Fund   Co-Administration Fee  
Capital Appreciation   $ 98,692    
Mid-Cap Growth     107,291    
Small Cap Growth     30,634    

 

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Credit Suisse Funds

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

Note 3. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties

In addition to serving as each Fund's co-administrator, CSAMSI currently serves as distributor of each Fund's shares. Pursuant to distribution plans adopted by each Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, CSAMSI receives fees for its distribution services. These fees are calculated at an annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Common Class shares of Small Cap Growth. For the Advisor Class shares of each Fund, the shareholder servicing fee is calculated at an annual rate of 0.50% of the average daily net assets. For the Class A shares of each Fund, the fee is calculated at an annual rate of 0.25% of average daily net assets. For the Class B and Class C shares of each Fund, the fee is calculated at an annual rate of 1.00% of average daily net assets.

Certain brokers, dealers and financial representatives provide transfer agent related services to the Funds, and receive compensation for these services from Credit Suisse. Credit Suisse is then reimbursed by the Funds. For the six months ended April 30, 2006, the Funds reimbursed Credit Suisse the following amounts, which are included in each Fund's transfer agent expense as follows:

Fund   Amount  
Capital Appreciation   $ 268,417    
Mid-Cap Growth     325,507    
Small Cap Growth     53,924    

 

For the six months ended April 30, 2006, CSAMSI and its affiliates advised the Funds that they retained the following amounts from commissions earned on the sale of the Funds' Class A shares:

Fund   Amount  
Capital Appreciation   $ 336    
Mid-Cap Growth     1,368    
Small Cap Growth     190    

 

Merrill Corporation ("Merrill"), an affiliate of Credit Suisse, has been engaged by the Funds to provide certain financial printing and fulfillment services. For the six months ended April 30, 2006, Merrill was paid for its services by the Funds as follows:

Fund   Amount  
Capital Appreciation   $ 206    
Mid-Cap Growth     206    
Small Cap Growth     206    

 

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Credit Suisse Funds

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

Note 4. Line of Credit

The Funds, together with other funds/portfolios advised by Credit Suisse (collectively, the "Participating Funds"), participate in a $75 million committed, unsecured line of credit facility ("Credit Facility") for temporary or emergency purposes with Deutsche Bank, A.G. as administrative agent and syndication agent and SSB as operations agent. Under the terms of the Credit Facility, the Participating Funds pay an aggregate commitment fee at a rate of 0.10% per annum on the average unused amount of the Credit Facility, which is allocated among the Participating Funds in such manner as is determined by the governing Boards of the Participating Funds. In addition, the Participating Funds pay interest on borrowings at the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%. At April 30, 2006, and during the six months ended April 30, 2006, the Funds had no borrowings under the Credit Facility.

Note 5. Purchases and Sales of Securities

For the six months ended April 30, 2006, purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows:

Fund   Purchases   Sales  
Capital Appreciation   $ 108,430,815     $ 153,895,723    
Mid-Cap Growth     123,817,294       164,034,389    
Small Cap Growth     69,685,504       59,527,007    

 

As of April 30, 2006, the identified cost for federal income tax purposes, as well as the gross unrealized appreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of value over cost, gross unrealized depreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of cost over value and the net unrealized appreciation from investments were as follows:

Fund   Identified
Cost
  Gross Unrealized
Appreciation
  Gross Unrealized
(Depreciation)
  Net Unrealized
Appreciation
 
Capital Appreciation   $ 238,950,864     $ 50,329,168     $ (3,544,340 )   $ 46,784,828    
Mid-Cap Growth     293,681,356       61,395,672       (9,814,914 )     51,580,758    
Small Cap Growth     100,799,782       13,494,697       (1,144,611 )     12,350,086    

 

Note 6. Restricted Securities

Certain investments of Mid-Cap Growth are restricted as to resale and are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by, or under the direction of, the Board of Directors under procedures established by the Board of Directors. The Fund does not have the right to demand that such securities be registered.

Security
Description
  Number of
Shares
  Acquisition
Date
  Cost   Fair
Value
  Value per
Share
  Percentage
of Net Asset
Value
 
Celletra Ltd., Series C     1,102,524       4/5/2000     $ 7,000,000     $     $       0.00 %  

 

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Credit Suisse Funds

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

Note 7. Capital Share Transactions

Capital Appreciation is authorized to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest. Each of Mid-Cap Growth and Small Cap Growth has four billion full and fractional shares of capital stock authorized and classified as follows: one billion as Common Class shares, one billion as Advisor Class shares, one billion as Class A shares, 500 million as Class B shares and 500 million as Class C shares. Each Fund has a par value of $.001 per share. Transactions in classes of each Fund were as follows:

    Capital Appreciation  
    Common Class  
    For the Six Months Ended
April 30, 2006 (unaudited)
  For the Year Ended
October 31, 2005
 
    Shares   Value   Shares   Value  
Shares sold     921,150     $ 16,164,194       2,566,966     $ 41,499,430    
Shares issued in reinvestment
of dividends
    15,679       273,440                
Shares redeemed     (3,446,984 )     (60,401,974 )     (13,336,351 )     (216,507,743 )  
Net decrease     (2,510,155 )   $ (43,964,340 )     (10,769,385 )   $ (175,008,313 )  
    Advisor Class  
    For the Six Months Ended
April 30, 2006 (unaudited)
  For the Year Ended
October 31, 2005
 
    Shares   Value   Shares   Value  
Shares sold     29,381     $ 493,410       149,912     $ 2,314,915    
Shares redeemed     (96,938 )     (1,621,675 )     (816,085 )     (12,252,335 )  
Net decrease     (67,557 )   $ (1,128,265 )     (666,173 )   $ (9,937,420 )  
    Class A  
    For the Six Months Ended
April 30, 2006 (unaudited)
  For the Year Ended
October 31, 2005
 
    Shares   Value   Shares   Value  
Shares sold     14,768     $ 259,984       23,682     $ 385,275    
Shares redeemed     (15,470 )     (270,140 )     (90,972 )     (1,443,783 )  
Net decrease     (702 )   $ (10,156 )     (67,290 )   $ (1,058,508 )  
    Class B  
    For the Six Months Ended
April 30, 2006 (unaudited)
  For the Year Ended
October 31, 2005
 
    Shares   Value   Shares   Value  
Shares sold     6,026     $ 103,574       6,301     $ 95,350    
Shares redeemed     (64 )     (1,075 )     (3,524 )     (55,323 )  
Net increase     5,962     $ 102,499       2,777     $ 40,027    

 

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Credit Suisse Funds

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

Note 7. Capital Share Transactions

    Class C  
    For the Six Months Ended
April 30, 2006 (unaudited)
  For the Year Ended
October 31, 2005
 
    Shares   Value   Shares   Value  
Shares sold     327     $ 5,595       3,834     $ 61,028    
Shares redeemed     (4,084 )     (68,908 )     (31,412 )     (492,672 )  
Net decrease     (3,757 )   $ (63,313 )     (27,578 )   $ (431,644 )  
    Mid-Cap Growth  
    Common Class  
    For the Six Months Ended
April 30, 2006 (unaudited)
  For the Year Ended
October 31, 2005
 
    Shares   Value   Shares   Value  
Shares sold     346,931     $ 11,846,722       1,019,244     $ 31,542,889    
Shares redeemed     (1,419,621 )     (48,650,272 )     (4,837,382 )     (148,538,062 )  
Net decrease     (1,072,690 )   $ (36,803,550 )     (3,818,138 )   $ (116,995,173 )  
    Advisor Class  
    For the Six Months Ended
April 30, 2006 (unaudited)
  For the Year Ended
October 31, 2005
 
    Shares   Value   Shares   Value  
Shares sold     21,097     $ 665,263       156,080     $ 4,491,001    
Shares redeemed     (156,064 )     (5,004,517 )     (322,505 )     (9,285,894 )  
Net decrease     (134,967 )   $ (4,339,254 )     (166,425 )   $ (4,794,893 )  
    Class A  
    For the Six Months Ended
April 30, 2006 (unaudited)
  For the Year Ended
October 31, 2005
 
    Shares   Value   Shares   Value  
Shares sold     4,350     $ 148,490       7,969     $ 250,387    
Shares redeemed     (3,498 )     (117,012 )     (6,383 )     (190,430 )  
Net increase     852     $ 31,478       1,586     $ 59,957    
    Class B  
    For the Six Months Ended
April 30, 2006 (unaudited)
  For the Year Ended
October 31, 2005
 
    Shares   Value   Shares   Value  
Shares sold     1,279     $ 42,957       1,530     $ 46,060    
Net increase     1,279     $ 42,957       1,530     $ 46,060    
    Class C  
    For the Six Months Ended
April 30, 2006 (unaudited)
  For the Year Ended
October 31, 2005
 
    Shares   Value   Shares   Value  
Net increase (decrease)         $           $    

 

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Credit Suisse Funds

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

Note 7. Capital Share Transactions

    Small Cap Growth  
    Common Class  
    For the Six Months Ended
April 30, 2006 (unaudited)
  For the Year Ended
October 31, 2005
 
    Shares   Value   Shares   Value  
Shares sold     557,433     $ 12,303,474       317,122     $ 6,265,352    
Shares redeemed     (289,870 )     (6,102,847 )     (1,030,817 )     (20,496,570 )  
Net increase (decrease)     267,563     $ 6,200,627       (713,695 )   $ (14,231,218 )  
    Advisor Class  
    For the Six Months Ended
April 30, 2006 (unaudited)
  For the Year Ended
October 31, 2005
 
    Shares   Value   Shares   Value  
Shares sold         $       53     $ 1,100    
Net increase         $       53     $ 1,100    
    Class A  
    For the Six Months Ended
April 30, 2006 (unaudited)
  For the Year Ended
October 31, 2005
 
    Shares   Value   Shares   Value  
Shares sold     21,608     $ 466,238       160,159     $ 3,154,418    
Shares redeemed     (13,058 )     (283,603 )     (685,237 )     (13,644,555 )  
Net increase (decrease)     8,550     $ 182,635       (525,078 )   $ (10,490,137 )  
    Class B  
    For the Six Months Ended
April 30, 2006 (unaudited)
  For the Year Ended
October 31, 2005
 
    Shares   Value   Shares   Value  
Shares sold     1,489     $ 32,545       272     $ 5,300    
Shares redeemed     (513 )     (10,995 )              
Net increase     976     $ 21,550       272     $ 5,300    
    Class C  
    For the Six Months Ended
April 30, 2006 (unaudited)
  For the Year Ended
October 31, 2005
 
    Shares   Value   Shares   Value  
Net increase (decrease)         $           $    

 

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Credit Suisse Funds

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

April 30, 2006 (unaudited)

Note 7. Capital Share Transactions

On April 30, 2006, the number of shareholders that held 5% or more of the outstanding shares of each Fund were as follows:

Fund   Number of
Shareholders
  Approximate Percentage
of Outstanding Shares
 
Capital Appreciation  
Common     4       46 %  
Advisor     4       61 %  
Class A     3       42 %  
Class B     4       55 %  
Class C     3       77 %  
Mid-Cap Growth  
Common     4       56 %  
Advisor     1       88 %  
Class A     3       60 %  
Class B     8       81 %  
Small Cap Growth  
Common     2       83 %  
Advisor     2       99 %  
Class A     3       46 %  
Class B     3       90 %  

 

Some of the shareholders are omnibus accounts, which hold shares on behalf of individual shareholders.

Note 8. Contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Funds may provide general indemnifications pursuant to certain contracts and organizational documents. The Funds' maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on future claims that may be made against the Funds and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of loss from such claims is considered remote.

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Credit Suisse Capital Appreciation Fund

Board Approval of Advisory Agreement (unaudited)

In approving the Advisory Agreement, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, considered the following factors with respect to the Capital Appreciation Fund (the "Fund"):

Investment Advisory Fee Rates

The Board reviewed and considered the actual and contractual advisory fee rate of 0.70% paid by the Fund ("Contractual Advisory Fee") to Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC ("Credit Suisse") in light of the extent and quality of the advisory services provided by Credit Suisse. Additionally, the Board received and considered information comparing the Fund's Contractual Advisory Fee and the Fund's overall expenses with those of funds in both the relevant expense group ("Expense Group") and universe of funds (the "Expense Universe") provided by Lipper Inc., an independent provider of investment company data.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services under the Advisory Agreement

The Board received and considered information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund by Credit Suisse under the Advisory Agreement. The Board also noted information received at regular meetings throughout the year related to the services rendered by Credit Suisse. The Board reviewed background information about Credit Suisse, including its Form ADV. The Board considered the background and experience of Credit Suisse's senior management and the expertise of, and the amount of attention given to the Fund by, senior personnel of Credit Suisse. In addition, the Board reviewed the qualifications, backgrounds and responsibilities of the portfolio management team primarily responsible for the day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund and the extent of the resources devoted to research and analysis of actual and potential investments. The Board also received and considered information about the nature, extent and quality of services and fee rates offered to other Credit Suisse clients for comparable services.

Fund Performance

The Board received and considered the one-, two-, three-, four-, five- and ten-year performance of the Fund, along with comparisons, for all presented periods, both to the relevant performance group ("Performance Group") and universe of funds ("Performance Universe") for the Fund. The Board was provided with a description of the methodology used to arrive at the data for the funds included in the Performance Group and the Performance Universe.

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Credit Suisse Capital Appreciation Fund

Board Approval of Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (continued)

The Board reviewed information comparing the performance of various Credit Suisse Funds to performance benchmarks that the Board had previously established and progress that had been made in certain instances toward achieving those benchmarks. The Board also reviewed comparisons between the Fund and its identified benchmark over various time periods.

Credit Suisse Profitability

The Board received and considered a profitability analysis of Credit Suisse based on the fees payable under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, including other relationships between the Fund on the one hand and Credit Suisse affiliates on the other. The Board received profitability information for the other funds in the Credit Suisse family of funds.

Economies of Scale

The Board considered whether economies of scale in the provision of services to the Fund were being passed along to the shareholders. Accordingly, the Board considered whether alternative fee structures (such as breakpoint fee structures) would be more appropriate or reasonable taking into consideration economies of scale or other efficiencies that might accrue from increases in the Fund's asset levels.

Other Benefits to Credit Suisse

The Board considered other benefits received by Credit Suisse and its affiliates as a result of their relationship with the Fund. Such benefits include, among others, research arrangements with brokers who execute transactions on behalf of the Fund, administrative and brokerage relationships with affiliates of Credit Suisse and benefits potentially derived from an increase in Credit Suisse's businesses as a result of its relationship with the Fund (such as the ability to market to shareholders other financial products offered by Credit Suisse and its affiliates).

The Board considered the standards applied in seeking best execution, whether and to what extent soft dollar credits are sought and how any such credits are utilized, any benefits that may be achieved by using an affiliated broker and the existence of quality controls applicable to brokerage allocation procedures. The Board also reviewed Credit Suisse's method for allocating portfolio investment opportunities among its advisory clients.

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Credit Suisse Capital Appreciation Fund

Board Approval of Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (continued)

Conclusions

In selecting Credit Suisse, and approving the Advisory Agreement and the investment advisory fee under such agreement, the Board concluded that:

•  The Contractual Advisory Fee was at the median of the Fund's Expense Group and was considered reasonable.

•  The Fund's performance was above the median of the Performance Group for the one-year period and the highest in the Performance Group for the ten-year period, but below the median for all other periods. The Fund's performance was above the median of the Performance Universe for the one-, three- and ten-year periods and below the median for all other periods. The Board understood that Credit Suisse was addressing performance issues.

•  Aside from performance (as discussed above), the Board was satisfied with the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided to the Fund by Credit Suisse and that, based on dialogue with management and counsel, the services provided by Credit Suisse under the Advisory Agreement is typical of, and consistent with, those provided to similar mutual funds by other investment advisers. The Board understood that Credit Suisse had or was in the process of addressing any performance issues.

•  In light of the costs of providing investment management and other services to the Fund and Credit Suisse's ongoing commitment to the Fund, the profits and other ancillary benefits that Credit Suisse and its affiliates received were considered reasonable.

•  Credit Suisse's profitability based on fees payable under the Advisory Agreement was reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund thereunder.

•  The Fund's current fee structure (without breakpoints) was considered reasonable.

No single factor reviewed by the Board was identified by the Board as the principal factor in determining whether to approve the Advisory Agreement. The Independent Trustees were advised by separate independent legal counsel throughout the process.

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Credit Suisse Mid-Cap Growth Fund

Board Approval of Advisory Agreement (unaudited)

In approving the Advisory Agreement, the Board of Directors, including the Independent Directors, considered the following factors with respect to the Mid-Cap Growth Fund (the "Fund"):

Investment Advisory Fee Rates

The Board reviewed and considered the actual and contractual advisory fee rate of 0.90% paid by the Fund ("Contractual Advisory Fee") to Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC ("Credit Suisse") in light of the extent and quality of the advisory services provided by Credit Suisse. Additionally, the Board received and considered information comparing the Fund's Contractual Advisory Fee and the Fund's overall expenses with those of funds in both the relevant expense group ("Expense Group") and universe of funds (the "Expense Universe") provided by Lipper Inc., an independent provider of investment company data.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services under the Advisory Agreement

The Board received and considered information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund by Credit Suisse under the Advisory Agreement. The Board also noted information received at regular meetings throughout the year related to the services rendered by Credit Suisse. The Board reviewed background information about Credit Suisse, including its Form ADV. The Board considered the background and experience of Credit Suisse's senior management and the expertise of, and the amount of attention given to the Fund by, senior personnel of Credit Suisse. In addition, the Board reviewed the qualifications, backgrounds and responsibilities of the portfolio management team primarily responsible for the day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund and the extent of the resources devoted to research and analysis of actual and potential investments. The Board also received and considered information about the nature, extent and quality of services and fee rates offered to other Credit Suisse clients for comparable services.

Fund Performance

The Board received and considered the one-, two-, three-, four-, five- and ten-year performance of the Fund, along with comparisons, for all presented periods, both to the relevant performance group ("Performance Group") and universe of funds ("Performance Universe") for the Fund. The Board was provided with a description of the methodology used to arrive at the data for the funds included in the Performance Group and the Performance Universe.

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Credit Suisse Mid-Cap Growth Fund

Board Approval of Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (continued)

The Board reviewed information comparing the performance of various Credit Suisse Funds to performance benchmarks that the Board had previously established and progress that had been made in certain instances toward achieving those benchmarks. The Board also reviewed comparisons between the Fund and its identified benchmark over various time periods.

Credit Suisse Profitability

The Board received and considered a profitability analysis of Credit Suisse based on the fees payable under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, including other relationships between the Fund on the one hand and Credit Suisse affiliates on the other. The Board received profitability information for the other funds in the Credit Suisse family of funds.

Economies of Scale

The Board considered whether economies of scale in the provision of services to the Fund were being passed along to the shareholders. Accordingly, the Board considered whether alternative fee structures (such as breakpoint fee structures) would be more appropriate or reasonable taking into consideration economies of scale or other efficiencies that might accrue from increases in the Fund's asset levels.

Other Benefits to Credit Suisse

The Board considered other benefits received by Credit Suisse and its affiliates as a result of their relationship with the Fund. Such benefits include, among others, research arrangements with brokers who execute transactions on behalf of the Fund, administrative and brokerage relationships with affiliates of Credit Suisse and benefits potentially derived from an increase in Credit Suisse's businesses as a result of its relationship with the Fund (such as the ability to market to shareholders other financial products offered by Credit Suisse and its affiliates).

The Board considered the standards applied in seeking best execution, whether and to what extent soft dollar credits are sought and how any such credits are utilized, any benefits that may be achieved by using an affiliated broker and the existence of quality controls applicable to brokerage allocation procedures. The Board also reviewed Credit Suisse's method for allocating portfolio investment opportunities among its advisory clients.

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Credit Suisse Mid-Cap Growth Fund

Board Approval of Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (continued)

Conclusions

In selecting Credit Suisse, and approving the Advisory Agreement and the investment advisory fee under such agreement, the Board concluded that:

•  The Contractual Advisory Fee was slightly below the median of its Expense Group. The fee will be 0.85% when the voluntary fee waiver (described below) is taken into account.

•  The Fund's performance for the two-, three-and four-year periods was above the median for the Performance Group, but below the median for the one-, five- and ten-year periods in the Performance Group. The Fund's performance was above the median of the Performance Universe for the one-, two-, three-, and four-year periods, but below the median of the Performance Universe for the five- and ten-year periods. The Board had previously identified the need to address the Fund's performance. After discussion with the Board, Credit Suisse had agreed to a one-year voluntary fee waiver of five basis points.

•  Aside from performance and the advisory fees (as described above), the Board was satisfied with the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided to the Fund by Credit Suisse and that, based on dialogue with management and counsel, the services provided by Credit Suisse under the Advisory Agreement is typical of, and consistent with, those provided to similar mutual funds by other investment advisers. The Board understood that Credit Suisse was addressing performance issues.

•  In light of the costs of providing investment management and other services to the Fund and Credit Suisse's ongoing commitment to the Fund, the profits and other ancillary benefits that Credit Suisse and its affiliates received were considered reasonable.

•  Credit Suisse's profitability based on fees payable under the Advisory Agreement was reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund thereunder.

•  Based on the voluntary fee waiver, as discussed above, the Fund's current fee structure (without breakpoints) was considered reasonable.

No single factor reviewed by the Board was identified by the Board as the principal factor in determining whether to approve the Advisory Agreement. The Independent Directors were advised by separate independent legal counsel throughout the process.

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Credit Suisse Small Cap Growth Fund

Board Approval of Advisory Agreement (unaudited)

In approving the Advisory Agreement, the Board of Directors, including the Independent Directors, considered the following factors with respect to the Small Cap Growth Fund (the "Fund"):

Investment Advisory Fee Rates

The Board reviewed and considered the contractual advisory fee rate of 1.00% paid by the Fund ("Contractual Advisory Fee") which was reduced to 0.41% after voluntary fee waivers ("Net Advisory Fee"), to Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC ("Credit Suisse") in light of the extent and quality of the advisory services provided by Credit Suisse. The Board acknowledged that fee wiavers and expense reimbursements were voluntary and could be discontinued at any time.

Additionally, the Board received and considered information comparing the Fund's Contractual Advisory Fee, Net Advisory Fee and the Fund's overall expenses with those of funds in both the relevant expense group ("Expense Group") and universe of funds (the "Expense Universe") provided by Lipper Inc., an independent provider of investment company data.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services under the Advisory Agreement

The Board received and considered information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund by Credit Suisse under the Advisory Agreement. The Board also noted information received at regular meetings throughout the year related to the services rendered by Credit Suisse. The Board reviewed background information about Credit Suisse, including its Form ADV. The Board considered the background and experience of Credit Suisse's senior management and the expertise of, and the amount of attention given to the Fund by, senior personnel of Credit Suisse. In addition, the Board reviewed the qualifications, backgrounds and responsibilities of the portfolio management team primarily responsible for the day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund and the extent of the resources devoted to research and analysis of actual and potential investments. The Board also received and considered information about the nature, extent and quality of services and fee rates offered to other Credit Suisse clients for comparable services.

Fund Performance

The Board received and considered the one-, two-, three-, four-, and five-year performance of the Fund, along with comparisons, for all presented periods, both to the relevant performance group ("Performance Group") and universe of funds ("Performance Universe") for the Fund. The Board was provided with

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Credit Suisse Small Cap Growth Fund

Board Approval of Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (continued)

a description of the methodology used to arrive at the funds included in the Performance Group and the Performance Universe.

The Board reviewed information comparing the performance of various Credit Suisse Funds to performance benchmarks that the Board had previously established and progress that had been made in certain instances toward achieving those benchmarks. The Board also reviewed comparisons between the Fund and its identified benchmark over various time periods.

Credit Suisse Profitability

The Board received and considered a profitability analysis of Credit Suisse based on the fees payable under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, including other relationships between the Fund on the one hand and Credit Suisse affiliates on the other. The Board received profitability information for the other funds in the Credit Suisse family of funds.

Economies of Scale

The Board considered whether economies of scale in the provision of services to the Fund were being passed along to the shareholders. Accordingly, the Board considered whether alternative fee structures (such as breakpoint fee structures) would be more appropriate or reasonable taking into consideration economies of scale or other efficiencies that might accrue from increases in the Fund's asset levels.

Other Benefits to Credit Suisse

The Board considered other benefits received by Credit Suisse and its affiliates as a result of their relationship with the Fund. Such benefits include, among others, research arrangements with brokers who execute transactions on behalf of the Fund, administrative and brokerage relationships with affiliates of Credit Suisse and benefits potentially derived from an increase in Credit Suisse's businesses as a result of its relationship with the Fund (such as the ability to market to shareholders other financial products offered by Credit Suisse and its affiliates).

The Board considered the standards applied in seeking best execution, whether and to what extent soft dollar credits are sought and how any such credits are utilized, any benefits that may be achieved by using an affiliated broker and the existence of quality controls applicable to brokerage allocation procedures. The Board also reviewed Credit Suisse's method for allocating portfolio investment opportunities among its advisory clients.

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Credit Suisse Small Cap Growth Fund

Board Approval of Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (continued)

Conclusions

In selecting Credit Suisse, and approving the Advisory Agreement and the investment advisory fee under such agreement, the Board concluded that:

•  Although the Contractual Advisory Fee was slightly lower than the median of the Fund's Expense Group, the fee was reasonable recognizing that the amount shareholders were actually charged, the Net Advisory Fee, was the lowest in the Expense Group.

•  The Fund's two-, three-, four- and five year performance was within a reasonable range around the median of the Performance Group and Performance Universe. The one-year performance was in the lowest quintile in both the Performance Group and the Performance Universe. The Board noted that it would continue to monitor steps undertaken by Credit Suisse to improve performance.

•  Aside from performance (as described above), the Board was satisfied with the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided to the Fund by Credit Suisse and that, based on dialogue with management and counsel, the services provided by Credit Suisse under the Advisory Agreement are typical of, and consistent with, those provided to mutual funds by other investment advisers. The Board understood that Credit Suisse had addressed or was in the process of addressing any performance issues.

•  In light of the costs of providing investment management and other services to the Fund and Credit Suisse's ongoing commitment to the Fund, the profits and other ancillary benefits that Credit Suisse and its affiliates received were considered reasonable.

•  Credit Suisse's profitability based on fees payable under the Advisory Agreement was reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund thereunder.

•  In light of the relatively small size of the Fund and the amount of the Net Advisory Fees, the Fund's current fee structure (without breakpoints) was considered reasonable.

No single factor reviewed by the Board was identified by the Board as the principal factor in determining whether to approve the Advisory Agreement. The Independent Directors were advised by separate independent legal counsel throughout the process.

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Credit Suisse Funds

Privacy Policy Notice (unaudited)

Important Privacy Choices for Consumers

We are committed to maintaining the privacy of every current and prospective customer. We recognize that you entrust important personal information to us, and we wish to assure you that we take seriously our responsibilities in protecting and safeguarding this information.

In connection with making available investment products and services to current and potential customers, we may obtain nonpublic personal information about you. This information may include your name, address,
e-mail address, social security number, account number, assets, income, financial situation, transaction history and other personal information.

We may collect nonpublic information about you from the following sources:

•  Information we receive on applications, forms, questionnaires, web sites, agreements or in the course of establishing or maintaining a customer relationship; and

•  Information about your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others.

We do not disclose any nonpublic personal information about our customers or former customers to anyone, except with your consent or as otherwise permitted by law.

In cases where we believe that additional products and services may be of interest to you, we may share the information described above with our affiliates.

We may also disclose this information to firms that perform services on our behalf. These agents and service providers are required to treat the information confidentially and use it only for the purpose for which it is provided.

We restrict access to nonpublic personal information about you to those employees, agents or other parties who need to know that information to provide products or services to you or in connection with your investments with or through us. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with federal standards to guard your nonpublic personal information.

Note: This Notice is provided to clients and prospective clients of Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC ("Credit Suisse"), and Credit Suisse Asset Management Securities, Inc., and shareholders and prospective shareholders in Credit Suisse-sponsored and-advised investment companies, including Credit Suisse Funds, and other consumers and customers, as applicable. This Notice is not intended to be incorporated in any offering materials but is merely a statement of our current Privacy Policy, and may be amended from time to time upon notice to you. This Notice is dated as of May 17, 2006.

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Credit Suisse Funds

Proxy Voting and Portfolio Holdings Information

Information regarding how each Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 of each year, as well as the policies and procedures that each Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities are available:

•  By calling 1-800-927-2874

•  On the Funds' website, www.credit-suisse.com/us

•  On the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission, http://www.sec.gov.

Each Fund files a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of its fiscal year with the SEC on Form N-Q. The Funds' Forms N-Q are available on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-202-551-8090.

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P.O. BOX 55030, BOSTON, MA 02205-5030

800-927-2874 n www.credit-suisse.com/us

CREDIT SUISSE ASSET MANAGEMENT SECURITIES, INC., DISTRIBUTOR.  USEQGTH-SAR-0406




 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

This item is inapplicable to a semi-annual report on Form N-CSR.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

This item is inapplicable to a semi-annual report on Form N-CSR.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

This item is inapplicable to a semi-annual report on Form N-CSR.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

This item is not applicable to the registrant.

Item 6. Schedule of Investments.

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.
This item is not applicable to the registrant.

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
This item is not applicable to the registrant.

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
This item is not applicable to the registrant.

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The Nominating Committee recommends Board member candidates. Shareholders of the registrant may also submit nominees that will be considered by the Committee. Recommendations should be mailed to the registrant’s Secretary, c/o Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC, 466 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017. Any submission should include at a minimum the following information: the name, age, business address, residence address and principal occupation or employment of such individual; the class, series and number of shares of the registrant that are beneficially owned by such individual; the date such shares were acquired and the investment intent of such acquisition; whether such shareholder believes such individual is, or is not, an “interested person” of the registrant (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) and information regarding such individual that is sufficient, in the Committee’s discretion, to make such determination; and all other information relating to such individual that is required to be disclosed in solicitation of proxies for election of directors in an election contest (even if an election contest is not involved) or is otherwise required pursuant to the rules for proxy materials under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.




Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

(a) As of a date within 90 days from the filing date of this report, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”)) were effective based on their evaluation of the disclosure controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

(b) There were no changes in registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the registrant’s last fiscal half-year that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12. Exhibits.

(a)(1)       Not applicable.

(a)(2)       The certifications of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act are exhibits to this report.

(a)(3)       Not applicable.

(b)           The certifications of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act are an exhibit to this report.

 




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.

CREDIT SUISSE CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND

 

 

 

/s/Steven B. Plump

 

 

Name:

Steven B. Plump

 

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

 

Date:

July 5, 2006

 

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.

/s/Steven B. Plump

 

 

Name:

Steven B. Plump

 

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

 

Date:

July 5, 2006

 

 

/s/Michael A. Pignataro

 

 

Name:

Michael A. Pignataro

 

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

 

Date:

July 5, 2006