N-CSR 1 perrittmicro_ncsr.htm ANNUAL CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT perrittmicro_ncsr.htm

 
 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES



Investment Company Act file number 811-05308



Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)



300 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2880, Chicago, IL 60606
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)



Gerald W. Perritt, 300 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2880, Chicago, IL 60606
(Name and address of agent for service)



312-669-1650
Registrant's telephone number, including area code



Date of fiscal year end: October 31, 2007
 

Date of reporting period:  October 31, 2007



Item 1. Report to Stockholders.
 
 
MicroCap Opportunities Fund
 
Emerging Opportunities Fund

Minimum Initial Investment $1,000
IRA Minimum Initial Investment $250
Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Systematic Withdrawal Plan
Automatic Investment Plan
Retirement Plans Including:
• IRA• Roth IRA
• SEP-IRA• Coverdell Education
• SIMPLE IRASavings Account

2% redemption fee imposed for shares
held less than ninety (90) days.

This report is authorized for distribution only to
shareholders and others who have received a copy of the
prospectus of the Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund
and/or the Perritt Emerging Opportunities Fund.

300 S.Wacker Drive • Suite 2880 • Chicago, IL 60606-6703
Tel 312-669-1650 • 800-331-8936 • Fax: 312-669-1235
E-mail: PerrittCap@PerrittCap.com
Web Site: www.perrittmutualfunds.com
 

 
MicroCap
Opportunities
Fund
 
Emerging
Opportunities
Fund
 
 
Annual Reports
October 31, 2007
 

 
 
The PERRITT MICROCAP OPPORTUNITIES FUND invests in a diversified portfolio of equity securities that at the time of purchase have a market capitalization (equity market value) that is below $750 million. The Fund seeks to invest in microcap companies that have demonstrated above-average growth in revenues and/or earnings, possess relatively low levels of long-term debt, have a high percentage of their shares owned by company management and possess modest price-to-sales ratios and price to earnings ratios that are below the company’s long-term annual growth rate. At times, the Fund may also invest in “special situations” such as companies that possess valuable patents, companies undergoing restructuring and companies involved in large share repurchase programs.  Investors should expect the Fund to contain a mix of both value and growth stocks.
 
The PERRITT EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES FUND invests in a diversified portfolio of equity securities that at the time of purchase have a market capitalization (equity market value) that is below $350 million. The Fund seeks to invest in microcap companies that have a high percentage of shares owned by company management, possess relatively low levels of long-term debt, have a potential for above average growth in revenues and earnings, and/or possess reasonable valuations based on the ratios of price-to-sales, price-to-earnings, and price-to-book values.
 

 
Table of
Contents
 
Annual Reports
October 31, 2007
 
Perritt Capital Management, Inc.
 
From the desk of Dr. G.W. Perritt, President
2
   
Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund
 
From the desk of Michael Corbett, President
4
Performance
6
Ten Largest Common Stock Holdings
7
Allocation of Portfolio Net Assets
7
Schedule of Investments
8
Statement of Operations
11
Financial Highlights
11
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
12
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
12
Notes to Financial Statements
13
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms
15
Expense Example
16
   
Perritt Emerging Opportunities Fund
 
From the desk of Michael Corbett, President
17
Performance
19
Ten Largest Common Stock Holdings
20
Allocation of Portfolio Net Assets
20
Schedule of Investments
21
Statement of Operations
24
Financial Highlights
25
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
26
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
26
Notes to Financial Statements
27
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms
29
Expense Example
30
   
Perritt Funds
 
Directors and Officers
31
Information
32
 
 
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Dr. G.W. Perritt
President
Perritt Capital
Management, Inc.
 
 
Who Needs Micro-Caps?
 
It seems as though every time I turn on a financial news program or read a financial magazine, someone is telling me to dump my micro- and small-cap stocks and pack my portfolio with mega-cap stocks instead.  I guess if everyone followed this advice, the micro-cap sector of the market and micro-caps stocks in general would all but disappear.
 
That would surely be a shame because micro-cap firms touch our lives in so many ways. These firms employ millions of American workers and provide products and services that many of us use in our daily lives.  Here are but a small handful of such companies contained in the portfolios of the Perritt MicroCap Opportunities and Emerging Opportunities Funds.
 
Although winter is just upon us and summer is more than six months away, you may be dreaming about next year’s summer vacation.  If so, you might stop by a nearby RV deal-ership and check out Aurora Class A motor homes with a full wall slide-out manufactured by Coachman Industries (COA).  While you are out, why not check out the recreational boats like Boston Whaler or Hatteras displayed in one of Marine Max’s (HZO) 88 retail locations. While waiting for summer, why not take the family to the 70mm movie experience in a nearby IMAX Corp (IMAX) theater.
 
Are you looking forward to a college football bowl game or the NFL playoffs?  Why not relax in front of the TV in a new recliner built by La Z Boy (LZB)?  You may also want to enhance your audio/video experience with a new home entertainment center built by Stanley Furniture (STLY).  Or perhaps you have been thinking of changing the décor in your living room, dining room, or bedroom.  Take a trip to a Haverty Furniture (HVT) showroom or stop by an independent furniture dealer to check out the latest Hooker (HOFT) brand residential wood, metal, or upholstered leather furniture.
 
Do you have a budding musician at home?  You may want to consider an investment in a Steinway (LVB) upright or grand piano.  Perhaps your child or grandchild is a member of the marching band or school orchestra.  Chances are that their musical instrument was manufactured by Steinway that counts Selmer, Conn and Ludwig among its many popular brands of musical instruments.
 
Thinking about a new outfit or two? Check out men’s tailored clothing (including shirts and ties) or women’s career apparel and designer knitwear manufactured by Hartmarx (HMX) or Perry Ellis (PERY).  Compliment your new wardrobe with Tandy Brands (TBAC) fashion accessories such as belts, handbags, hats, or even a new wallet.  You’ll find these items and other sporting goods merchandise offered under the company’s licensed brand names such as Dockers, Levis, Jones New York, and Haggar.  If you are headed for the golf course instead of the office, arrive at the first tee with the latest men’s and women’s golf attire manufactured by Ashworth (ASHW) and sold in the club’s pro shop.  Complete your wardrobe with casual footwear manufactured by the Phoenix Footwear Group (PGX) and sold under the Trotter’s, H.S. Trask, Soft Walk and Tommy Bahama brand names.
 
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With winter weather fast approaching, don’t forget about your automobile.  The Midas Group (MDS) will replace your worn out exhaust system, brakes, shocks and struts in any one of its 1,751 shops located in all 50 states.  If you need an oil change, engine tune-up, wheel alignment or a new set of tires, Monro Muffler (MNRO) can more than adequately meet your needs.
 
Keep your family safe with a Napco (NSSC) home security alarm system Remodel your kitchen or perhaps add a new outdoor deck to entertain family and friends with products from Home Depot installed profes sionally by US Home Systems (USHS).  Don’t forget to change your heating and/or air conditioning filters this year.  Flanders’ (FLDR) line of residential air filters are sold at your nearby hardware outlet.  Do you need a few kitchen gadgets to assist with the preparation of your holiday feasts?  Most likely you’ll find that those needed items are manufactured by Lifetime Brands (LCUT) and sold under the Farberware and other brand names.
 
Perhaps you just want to relax in front of the fireplace on a cold winter evening with a glass of wine. May we suggest a fine Pinot Noir, a Pinot Gris, or Chardonnay produced in Oregon’s Willamette valley by Willamette Valley Vinyard (WVVI). You may want to complement that beverage by nibbling on a few Fisher brand nuts processed and sold by John B. Sanfilippo and Son (JBSS).
 
I think you are getting my drift by now.  The American economy is composed of thousands of public companies, both large and small. To ignore either when assembling your overall investment portfolio would be a large mistake.  In fact, both professional and corporate investors have not overlooked this market sector as witnessed by the record number of buyouts (a total of 19) experienced by the Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund this year.
 
 
Gerald W. Perritt
 
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
 
Opinions expressed are those of Dr. Perritt and are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results, nor investment advice.
 
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.
 
 
Perritt Captial Management, Inc.
 
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T he Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund produced a 16.64 percent return in fiscal 2007.  The MSCI Microcap Index returned 6.37 percent and the Russell 2000 Index returned 9.27 percent during the same period.  (A more detailed report of the Fund and its benchmark’s long term performance results can be found on page six of this report.)
 
The Fund significantly outperformed its benchmark during the past year for several reasons.  First, 19 companies received buyout offers, which was a record number of buyouts for the Fund.  We have included a list of the buyouts in the table below. While some of these buyouts were from larger companies, the majority of the buyouts were initiated by private equity firms.
 
 
Michael Corbett
President
Perritt MicroCap
Opportunities Fund
 
A Record Year for Buyouts
 
24/7 Media
@Road
Corillian
Factory Card &
Party Outlet
Horizon Health
Inter-Tel
MapInfo
Maritrans
Metal
Management
Microtek
Medical
Holdings
Northern Orion
Resources
Novatel
Option Care
PW Eagle
Stratagene
Synagro
Technologies
United Resources
World Air Holdings
Zevex International
 
Another reason for the strong performance relative to the Fund’s benchmark is industry weight differences.  The most significant difference is in the financial services industry weights.  As of October, the Fund had approximately three percent of assets in financial services versus 24 percent for the Russell 2000 Index.  Due to the subprime and credit issues, the financial services industry was the weakest industry group during the past 12 months.  We avoided investments within the financial services industry due to lofty valuations, not because of the subprime and credit issues. While the Fund’s investment exposure to financial services has not changed recently, we have started to explore some investments within the financial services industry.
 
The final reason for the Fund’s strong performance relative to the benchmark is our value discipline.  We adhere to a strict value discipline when purchasing securities for the Fund.  With the large number of buyouts this year and valuations a little rich for our discipline, we maintained an above average level of cash equivalents, particularly in the second half of the fiscal year.  The net result contributed to the Fund’s strong performance relative to that of the Russell 2000 Index.
 
If you have read this annual report in previous years, you are aware of our prediction that the buyout activity would be robust.
 
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Our prediction finally came true with more than 10 percent of the portfolio bought out during the past year.  We believe this buyout activity should continue for the same reasons as in the past.  The increased amount of regulations, particularly from Section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act, has motivated management teams to pursue private equity firms to take their companies private.  There is also a record amount of cash equivalents in companies and individual coffers.  With the likely slowdown in the U.S. economy and even a possible recession, we believe larger companies and foreign companies will use their cash to buy some bargains within the small and micro-cap universe.
 
At fiscal year end, the portfolio contained 168 companies, 35 of which were added during the year (The Fund’s 10 largest holdings are described in detail on page 7).  The Fund’s portfolio is now priced at 20 times our 2007 earnings estimate and a little more than 16 times our 2008 earnings estimate.  On average, the stocks in the portfolio are priced at 1.2 times revenue and the median market capitalization is approximately $258 million.  As we have said before, it is prudent to invest new money slowly and wait for more attractively priced securities.  The larger than normal buyout activity has boosted our cash position to an above-average level of 13.5 percent.
 
We are also proud to report that the Fund’s expense ratio remains below the industry average for micro-cap funds.  The Fund’s expense ratio for the past fiscal year was 1.27 percent, which is slightly lower than last year’s level.  The Fund’s assets increased slightly during the past year, which is the main reason for the Fund’s lower expense ratio.  The Perritt Capital Management team remains committed to maintaining an expense ratio below the industry average.
 
I want to thank my fellow shareholders of the Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund for their continued support and confidence in our ability.  We look forward to helping you achieve your long-term investment objectives.  If you have any questions or comments about this report or your investment in the Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund, please call us toll-free at (800)331-8936 or visit our new web page at www.perrittmutual-funds.com.
 
Michael Corbett President
 
Small- and Medium-capitalization companies tend to have limited liquidity and greater price volatility than large-capitalization companies. Micro-cap companies typically have relatively lower revenues, limited product lines, lack of management depth, higher risk of insolvency and a smaller share of the market for their products or services than larger capitalization companies. Generally, the share prices of micro-cap company stocks are more volatile than those of larger companies.
 
 
 
 
Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund
 
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Performance*
 October 31, 2007
 
 
There are several ways to evaluate a fund’s historical performance. You can look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual percentage change, or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment. Each performance figure includes changes in a fund’s share price, plus reinvestment of any dividends (or income) and capital gains (the profits the fund earns when it sells stocks that have grown in value).
 
Cumulative total returns reflect the Fund’s actual performance over a set period. For example, if you invested $1,000 in a fund that had a 5% return over one year, you would end up with $1,050. You can compare the Fund’s returns to the Russell 2000® Index, which currently reflects a popular measure of the stock performance of small companies, and the MSCI® U.S. MicroCap Index, which targets for inclusion the bottom 1.5% of the U.S. Equity Market Capitalization. The MSCI® U.S. MicroCap Index had an inception date of June 2, 2003. CPI is the rate of inflation as measured by the government’s consumer price index.
 
Average annual total returns take the Fund’s actual (or cumulative) return and show you what would have happened if the Fund had performed at a constant rate each year.
 
Cumulative Total Returns**
Periods ended October 31, 2007 
 
Past 1 Year
Past 3 Years
Past 5 Years
Past 10 Years
Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund
16.64%
65.49%
203.35%
227.38%
Russell 2000® Index
9.27%
46.94%
135.37%
116.04%
(reflects no deduction for fees and expenses)
 
 
 
 
MSCI® U.S. MicroCap Index
6.37%
40.62%
NA
NA
(reflects no deduction for fees and expenses)
 
 
 
 
CPI
3.54%
9.45%
15.24%
29.29%
 
Average Annual Total Returns**
Periods ended October 31, 2007
 
Past 1 Year
Past 3 Years
Past 5 Years
Past 10 Years
Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund
16.64%
18.28%
24.83%
12.58%
Russell 2000® Index
9.27%
13.69%
18.67%
8.01%
(reflects no deduction for fees and expenses)
 
 
 
 
MSCI® U.S. MicroCap Index
6.37%
12.03%
NA
NA
(reflects no deduction for fees and expenses)
 
 
 
 
CPI
3.54%
3.06%
2.88%
2.60%
 
*This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Fund 10 years ago.  Assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, but does not reflect the effect of any applicable sales charge or redemption fees.  This chart does not imply any future performance.
 
Performance data quoted represents past performance; past performance does not guarantee future results.  The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.  Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 800-331-8936.
 
**The graph and tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund's distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
6

 
Ten Largest Common Stock Holdings
 October 31, 2007
 
Universal Electronics, Inc. (UEIC) provides pre-pro-
grammed wireless control products and audio/video accessories for home entertainment systems.  Its products include standard and touch screen remote controls; antennas; and various audio/video accessories, including signal boosters, television brackets, and audio/video cleaning products, as well as micro-controllers.
 
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (APOG) engages in the design and development of glass products, services, and systems. The Company operates in two segments, Architectural Products and Services, and Large-Scale Optical Technologies.
 
Aladdin Knowledge Systems Ltd. (ALDN), along with its subsidiaries, provides security solutions that reduce software theft, authenticate network users, and protect against spam and viruses.  The Company operates in two segments, Software Digital Rights Management and Enterprise Security.
 
Michael Baker Corporation (BKR) provides engineer-
ing and energy services for public and private sector clients in the United States and internationally. The Company's engineering services include design and related consulting services.  It also provides services in the water/wastewater, pipeline, emergency and consequence management, resource management, and telecommunications markets. The Company's energy-related services comprise outsourcing solutions of specific services to independent oil and gas producing companies.
 
Uranium Resources, Inc. (URRE) engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and mining of uranium properties, using the in situ recovery or solution mining process.  Its primary customers include utilities who utilize nuclear power to generate electricity.
 
Newpark Resources, Inc. (NR) provides integrated fluids management, environmental, and oilfield services.  It provides its products and services to major and independent oil and gas exploration companies primarily in North America.
 
NATCO Group, Inc. (NTG) provides wellhead process equipment, systems and service used in the production of oil and gas.  The Company’s production equipment is used onshore and offshore.  It operates in three segments: Oil and Water Technologies, Gas Technologies, and Automation and Controls.
 
Darling International, Inc. (DAR) provides rendering, recycling, and recovery solutions to the food industry.  It has two segments, Rendering and Restaurant Services. The Rendering segment engages in the collection and processing of animal by-products. It converts these products principally into oils and proteins utilized by the agricultural, leather, and oleo-chemical industries. The Restaurant Services segment involves the collection of used cooking oils from food service establishments and recycling them into similar products.
 
Team, Inc. (TISI) provides specialty maintenance and construction services for maintaining high temperature and high pressure piping systems and vessels utilized in heavy industries. The Company offers leak repair services as well as field valve repair. The company markets its services to companies in the petrochemical, refining, power, pipeline, pulp and paper, steel, aerospace, and automotive industries.
 
PC Mall, Inc. (MALL) is a direct marketer of computer hardware, software, peripherals, electronics, and other consumer products and services. Its product portfolio is comprised of notebooks, desktops and servers, software, home electronics, printers, storage and related supplies, displays, network and telecommunications, memory, and input devices.
 
Fund holdings and/or sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security. Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in this report for a complete list of Fund holdings.
 
 
Allocation of Portfolio Net Assets
 October 31, 2007
 
 
 
Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund
 
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Schedule of Investments 
 October 31, 2007
 
Shares
 
COMMON STOCKS – 86.99%
 
Value
 
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.16%
 
 
 
 
37,400
 
Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. (a)
  $
892,738
 
Auto Parts and Equipment - 1.26%
       
 
194,200
 
Midas, Inc. (a)
   
3,101,374
 
 
82,500
 
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.
   
1,879,350
 
 
242,000
 
Sorl Auto Parts, Inc. (a)
   
2,175,580
 
           
7,156,304
 
Biotechnology - 1.25%
       
 
363,000
 
ThermoGenesis Corp. (a)
   
802,230
 
 
583,551
 
Trinity Biotech PLC ADR (a)
   
5,368,669
 
 
1,000,000
 
Zila, Inc. (a)
   
970,000
 
           
7,140,899
 
Building Materials - 0.89%
       
 
345,000
 
Comfort Systems USA, Inc
   
5,043,900
 
Business Services - 5.54%
       
 
290,000
 
Barrett Business Services, Inc.
   
4,927,100
 
 
237,000
 
Clearpoint Business Resources, Inc. (a)
   
910,080
 
 
90,000
 
Exponent, Inc. (a)
   
2,718,900
 
 
33,500
 
Forrester Research, Inc. (a)
   
794,620
 
 
250,000
 
GP Strategies Corporation (a)
   
2,747,500
 
 
299,200
 
RCM Technologies, Inc. (a)
   
2,285,888
 
 
229,700
 
Rentrak Corporation (a)
   
3,514,410
 
 
180,000
 
Team, Inc. (a)
   
5,794,200
 
 
136,500
 
TechTeam Global, Inc. (a)
   
1,749,930
 
 
287,100
 
Tier Technologies, Inc. (a)
   
3,021,728
 
 
70,000
 
World Fuel Services Corporation
   
3,100,300
 
           
31,564,656
 
Chemicals & Related Products - 1.27%
       
 
308,000
 
Aceto Corporation
   
2,707,320
 
 
128,450
 
Penford Corporation
   
4,530,431
 
           
7,237,751
 
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.79%
       
 
89,932
 
Hill International, Inc. (a)
   
921,803
 
 
600,000
 
Home Solutions of America, Inc. (a)
   
1,518,000
 
 
191,036
 
ICT Group, Inc. (a)
   
2,086,113
 
           
4,525,916
 
Computers & Electronics - 3.31%
       
 
133,400
 
Comarco, Inc.
   
727,030
 
 
365,000
 
GSI Group Inc. (a)
   
3,431,000
 
 
276,900
 
Hypercom Corp. (a)
   
1,498,029
 
 
805,000
 
InFocus Corporation (a)
   
1,328,250
 
 
345,000
 
Optimal Group, Inc. (a)
   
1,600,800
 
 
301,000
 
Overland Storage, Inc. (a)
   
611,030
 
 
177,450
 
PAR Technology Corp. (a)
   
1,518,972
 
 
310,000
 
PC-Tel, Inc. (a)
   
2,700,100
 
 
209,350
 
Rimage Corporation (a)
   
5,472,409
 
           
18,887,620
 

Construction & Engineering - 0.99%
 
 
 
 
137,400
 
Insituform Technologies, Inc. (a)
   
1,931,844
 
 
150,000
 
Sterling Construction Company (a).
   
3,729,000
 
           
5,660,844
 
Consumer Products - Distributing - 0.19%
       
 
247,000
 
China 3c Group (a)
   
1,109,030
 
Consumer Products - Manufacturing - 9.87%
       
 
314,500
 
Ashworth, Inc. (a)
   
1,748,620
 
 
125,700
 
Emak Worldwide, Inc. (a)
   
285,339
 
 
615,400
 
Emerson Radio Corp. (a)
   
1,538,500
 
 
231,701
 
Flexsteel Industries, Inc.
   
3,266,984
 
 
400,000
 
Furniture Brands International, Inc.
   
4,820,000
 
 
401,300
 
Hartmarx Corporation (a)
   
2,066,695
 
 
261,500
 
Hauppauge Digital, Inc. (a)
   
1,038,155
 
 
110,150
 
Hooker Furniture Corporation
   
2,372,631
 
 
400,000
 
Kimball International, Inc.
   
5,332,000
 
 
400,000
 
La-Z-Boy, Inc.
   
3,156,000
 
 
157,148
 
Lifetime Brands, Inc.
   
2,520,654
 
 
119,000
 
Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. (a)
   
2,059,890
 
 
65,000
 
Measurement Specialties, Inc. (a)
   
1,803,100
 
 
59,800
 
The Middleby Corporation (a)
   
3,987,166
 
 
150,000
 
Noble International, Ltd.
   
2,800,500
 
 
100,000
 
Perry Ellis International, Inc. (a)
   
2,320,000
 
 
94,000
 
Stanley Furniture Company, Inc.
   
1,284,040
 
 
97,000
 
Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc.
   
2,905,150
 
 
118,600
 
Tandy Brands Accessories, Inc.
   
1,277,322
 
 
270,000
 
Universal Electronics, Inc. (a)
   
9,747,000
 
           
56,239,746
 
Consumer Services - 0.45%
       
 
312,700
 
Rural / Metro Corporation (a)
   
941,227
 
 
180,000
 
Stewart Enterprises, Inc. - Class A
   
1,632,600
 
           
2,573,827
 
Electronic Equipment & Instruments - 0.43%
       
 
205,000
 
Zygo Corp. (a)
   
2,410,800
 
               
Energy & Related Services - 1.24%
       
 
133,400
 
Michael Baker Corporation (a)
   
7,042,186
 
Environmental Services - 1.42%
       
 
224,600
 
American Ecology Corporation
   
5,376,924
 
 
291,884
 
Perma-Fix Environmental Services (a)
   
837,707
 
 
230,000
 
Versar, Inc. (a)
   
1,886,000
 
           
8,100,631
 
Financial Services - 1.65%
       
 
234,523
 
Nicholas Financial, Inc. (a)
   
1,948,886
 
 
471,051
 
Sanders Morris Harris Group, Inc.
   
4,281,854
 
 
260,000
 
TradeStation Group, Inc. (a)
   
3,172,000
 
           
9,402,740
 
 
The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this schedule.
 
 
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Schedule of Investments Continued
 October 31, 2007
 
Food - 1.29%
     
 
600,000
 
Darling International Inc. (a)
   
6,036,000
 
 
155,000
 
John B. Sanfilippo & Sons, Inc. (a)
   
1,325,250
 
           
7,361,250
 
Insurance - 1.01% 
         
 
302,300
 
CRM Holdings Ltd. (a)
   
2,076,801
 
 
588,100
 
Penn Treaty American Corporation (a)
   
3,705,030
 
           
5,781,831
 
Leisure - 0.71%
           
 
409,700
 
Century Casinos, Inc. (a)
   
2,929,355
 
 
940,500
 
Youbet.com, Inc. (a)
   
1,119,195
 
           
4,048,550
 
Medical Supplies & Services - 5.57% 
       
 
217,804
 
Allied Healthcare Products, Inc. (a)
   
1,448,397
 
 
626,700
 
BioScrip, Inc. (a)
   
4,907,061
 
 
400,000
 
CardioTech International, Inc. (a)
   
500,000
 
 
275,000
 
Five Star Quality Care, Inc. (a)
   
2,516,250
 
 
1,010,000
 
Healthtronics, Inc. (a)
   
4,807,600
 
 
393,000
 
Home Diagnostics, Inc. (a)
   
3,533,070
 
 
250,000
 
Mannatech, Inc
   
1,987,500
 
 
79,404
 
Medical Action Industries, Inc. (a)
   
1,632,546
 
 
102,500
 
National Dentex Corporation (a)
   
1,783,500
 
 
276,000
 
Natus Medical, Inc. (a)
   
4,995,600
 
 
97,700
 
Psychemedics Corporation
   
1,656,015
 
 
400,000
 
VIVUS, Inc. (a)
   
1,996,000
 
           
31,763,539
 
Military Equipment - 0.97%  
       
 
307,517
 
Force Protection, Inc. (a)
   
5,504,554
 
Minerals & Resources - 3.73%  
       
 
235,000
 
Allied Nevada Gold Corp. (a)
   
1,741,350
 
 
160,600
 
AM Castle & Co.
   
4,834,060
 
 
194,000
 
Fronteer Development Group, Inc. (a)
   
2,434,700
 
 
90,000
 
Seabridge Gold Inc. (a)
   
3,249,000
 
 
288,700
 
Vista Gold Corp. (a)
   
2,078,640
 
 
556,045
 
Uranium Resources, Inc. (a)
   
6,922,760
 
           
21,260,510
 

Oil & Gas - 10.97%
     
 
270,000
 
Allis-Chalmers Energy, Inc. (a)
   
4,743,900
 
 
20,000
 
Arena Resources, Inc. (a)
   
730,200
 
 
191,600
 
Brigham Exploration Company (a)
   
1,412,092
 
 
88,200
 
Callon Petroleum Co. (a)
   
1,285,956
 
 
100,000
 
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (a)
   
5,139,000
 
 
316,900
 
CE Franklin Ltd. (a)
   
3,264,070
 
 
550,000
 
Edge Petroleum Corp. (a)
   
4,994,000
 
 
684,300
 
Gasco Energy, Inc. (a)
   
1,553,361
 
 
48,000
 
GMX Resources, Inc. (a)
   
1,848,480
 
 
80,000
 
GulfMark Offshore, Inc. (a)
   
3,726,400
 
 
205,000
 
Gulfport Energy Corp. (a)
   
4,538,700
 
 
130,000
 
Mitcham Industries, Inc. (a)
   
2,826,200
 
 
118,200
 
NATCO Group, Inc. - Class A (a)
   
6,301,242
 
 
1,045,900
 
Newpark Resources, Inc. (a)
   
6,557,793
 
 
170,051
 
Star Gas Partners LP (a)
   
778,833
 
 
22,267
 
Tengasco, Inc. (a)
   
16,032
 
 
216,500
 
TransGlobe Energy Corporation (a)
   
1,236,215
 
 
222,100
 
TXCO Resources, Inc. (a)
   
2,578,581
 
 
370,600
 
Union Drilling, Inc. (a)
   
4,940,098
 
 
800,000
 
VAALCO Energy, Inc. (a)
   
4,064,000
 
           
62,535,153
 
Real Estate - 0.53%  
       
 
237,043
 
Monmouth Real Estate
       
     
Investment Corporation - Class A
   
1,960,346
 
 
26,600
 
Tejon Ranch Co. (a)
   
1,066,128
 
           
3,026,474
 
Retail - 3.40%
           
 
17,227
 
Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc. (a)
   
629,302
 
 
343,400
 
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc.
   
2,918,900
 
 
134,000
 
MarineMax, Inc. (a)
   
1,908,160
 
 
327,595
 
PC Mall, Inc. (a)
   
5,732,913
 
 
118,195
 
Rush Enterprises, Inc. - Class A (a)
   
2,003,405
 
 
117,477
 
Rush Enterprises, Inc. - Class B (a)
   
1,884,331
 
 
426,600
 
Sport Supply Group, Inc.
   
4,321,458
 
           
19,398,469
 
Semiconductor & Related Products - 2.83%  
       
 
371,800
 
Actel Corporation (a)
   
4,234,802
 
 
565,300
 
Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc. (a)
   
3,487,901
 
 
200,000
 
CyberOptics Corporation (a)
   
2,502,000
 
 
725,029
 
FSI International, Inc. (a)
   
1,587,814
 
 
199,000
 
Rudolph Technologies, Inc. (a)
   
2,592,970
 
 
140,860
 
Techwell, Inc. (a)
   
1,749,481
 
           
16,154,968
 
 
The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this schedule.
 
 
Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund
 
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Schedule of Investments Continued
 October 31, 2007
 
Software - 5.57%
     
 
328,300
 
Aladdin Knowledge Systems Ltd. (a)
   
7,862,785
 
 
313,000
 
American Software, Inc. - Class A
   
2,538,430
 
 
490,800
 
iPass, Inc. (a)
   
2,355,840
 
 
100,000
 
Moldflow Corporation (a)
   
1,524,000
 
 
200,000
 
Netscout Systems, Inc. (a)
   
3,092,000
 
 
365,000
 
Packeteer, Inc. (a)
   
3,171,850
 
 
300,000
 
Smith Micro Software, Inc. (a)
   
4,623,000
 
 
273,100
 
Ulticom, Inc. (a)
   
2,253,075
 
 
250,000
 
Vignette Corp. (a)
   
4,310,000
 
           
31,730,980
 
Specialty Manufacturing - 8.37%  
       
 
268,050
 
Aaon, Inc.
   
4,894,593
 
 
100,000
 
AEP Industries, Inc. (a)
   
3,985,000
 
 
396,000
 
Apogee Enterprises, Inc.
   
9,317,880
 
 
118,000
 
Coachmen Industries, Inc.
   
731,600
 
 
143,402
 
Columbus McKinnon Corp., NY (a)
   
4,758,078
 
 
749,551
 
Flanders Corporation (a)
   
3,680,296
 
 
345,000
 
IMAX Corporation (a)
   
1,776,750
 
 
151,910
 
Integral Systems, Inc.
   
3,405,822
 
 
238,350
 
Modtech Holdings, Inc. (a)
   
405,195
 
 
83,991
 
Northwest Pipe Company (a)
   
3,100,948
 
 
157,000
 
Olympic Steel, Inc.
   
4,086,710
 
 
79,500
 
Printronix, Inc.
   
1,253,715
 
 
189,500
 
RF Monolithics, Inc. (a)
   
1,118,050
 
 
368,750
 
Spartan Motors, Inc.
   
5,177,250
 
           
47,691,887
 
Telecommunications - 7.49%  
       
 
113,200
 
Digi International, Inc. (a)
   
1,815,728
 
 
355,800
 
Ditech Networks, Inc. (a)
   
1,768,326
 
 
500,000
 
EFJ, Inc. (a)
   
1,640,000
 
 
313,000
 
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (a)
   
3,483,690
 
 
312,200
 
Globecomm Systems Inc. (a)
   
4,820,368
 
 
450,000
 
Harmonic, Inc. (a)
   
5,544,000
 
 
375,100
 
Intervoice, Inc. (a)
   
3,675,980
 
 
1,003,700
 
The Management Network Group, Inc. (a).
   
2,559,435
 
 
226,921
 
Oplink Communications, Inc. (a)
   
3,431,046
 
 
300,000
 
RADVision Ltd. (a)
   
3,918,000
 
 
220,700
 
Radyne Corporation (a)
   
2,273,210
 
 
665,000
 
Seachange International, Inc. (a)
   
4,129,650
 
 
594,100
 
TeleCommunication
       
     
Systems, Inc. - Class A (a)
   
2,513,043
 
 
542,000
 
Westell Technologies, Inc. (a)
   
1,046,060
 
           
42,618,536
 

Transportation - 3.84%
     
   
132,486
 
Dynamex, Inc. (a)
   
3,932,184
 
   
1,500,000
 
Grupo TMM S.A. ADR (a)
   
4,605,000
 
   
100,000
 
Quintana Maritime Ltd
   
2,795,000
 
   
300,000
 
Stealthgas, Inc.
   
5,445,000
 
   
230,600
 
USA Truck, Inc. (a)
   
3,156,914
 
   
139,070
 
Vitran Corporation, Inc. (a)
   
1,944,199
 
             
21,878,297
 
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
       
       
(Cost $410,189,072)
  $
495,744,586
 
                 
 
Principal
           
 
Amount
 
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 13.51%
 
Value
 
       
Discount Note - 13.51%
       
  $
76,959,000
 
Federal Home Loan Bank
       
       
Discount Note, 8.25%,
       
       
11/01/2007
   
76,959,000
 
       
Variable Rate Demand Note - 0.00%
       
   
802
 
Wisconsin Corporate Central
       
       
Credit Union , 4.99%, 12/31/2031 (b)
   
802
 
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
       
       
(Cost $76,959,802)
  $
76,959,802
 
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
       
       
(Cost $487,148,874) - 100.50%
  $
572,704,388
 
                 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets  
ADR
American Depository Receipt.  
(a)
Non income producing security.  
(b)
Variable rate demand notes are considered short-term obligations and are 
payable on demand. Interest rates change periodically on specified dates. The
interest rate shown is as of October 31, 2007.  
 
The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this schedule.
 
10

 
Statement of Operations
 
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007
 
Investment Income:
     
Dividend income
  $
2,633,096
 
Interest income
   
2,346,457
 
Total investment income
   
4,979,553
 
Expenses:
       
Investment advisory fee
   
5,161,367
 
Shareholder servicing
   
797,060
 
Printing & mailing fees
   
162,526
 
Administration fee
   
141,345
 
Fund accounting expenses
   
76,425
 
Custodian fees
   
47,205
 
Audit fees
   
46,188
 
Federal & state registration fees
   
45,876
 
Directors’ fees & expenses
   
25,563
 
Legal fees
   
25,019
 
Payroll expense **
   
21,838
 
Other expense
   
17,197
 
Total expenses
   
6,567,609
 
Net investment loss
    (1,588,056 )
Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments:
       
Realized gain on investments
   
80,544,441
 
Change in unrealized appreciation on investments
    (2,875,883 )
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
   
77,668,558
 
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
  $
76,080,502
 

** Chief Compliance Officer compensation 
 
The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
 
Financial Highlights
 
For a Fund share outstanding throughout the period                
       
For the Years Ended October 31,
       
   
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
   
 
                     
Net asset value, beginning of period
$
32.32
$
29.75
$
24.46
$
22.82
$
14.02
$
13.86
 
Income (loss) from investment operations:
 
 
 
 
         
 
     
Net investment loss
 
(0.10 )2
 
(0.03 )2
 
(0.16 )2
 
(0.21 )2
 
(0.16 )2
 
(0.16) 2
 
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
 
5.06
 
4.05
 
6.04
 
2.65
 
9.16
 
0.21
 
Total from investment operations
 
4.96
 
4.02
 
5.88
 
2.44
 
9.00
 
0.05
 
Less distributions:
 
 
 
 
             
 
 
Distributions from net realized gains
 
(3.05 )
 
(1.46 )
 
(0.60 )
 
(0.83 )
 
(0.23 )
 
(0.11)
 
Total distributions
 
(3.05 )
 
(1.46 )
 
(0.60 )
 
(0.83 )
 
(0.23 )
 
(0.11)
 
Redemption fees
 
0.012
 
0.012
 
0.012
 
0.032
 
0.032
 
0.222
 
Net asset value, end of period
$
34.24
$
32.32
$
29.75
$
24.46
$
22.82
$
14.02
 
Total return1
 
16.64%
 
14.04%
 
24.41%
 
10.92%
 
65.30%
 
1.93%
 
Supplemental data and ratios:
 
 
     
 
             
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$
  569,856
$
 492,582
$
 424,466
$
 192,884
$
 131,279
$
14,402
 
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets:
 
1.27%
 
1.29%
 
1.29%
 
1.25%
 
1.44%
 
1.60%
 
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets:
 
(0.30%) 
 
(0.11%)
 
(0.59%)
 
(0.90%) 
 
(0.90%)
 
(1.00%)
 
Portfolio turnover rate
 
28.5%
 
26.1%
 
24.1%
 
30.2%
 
32.0%
 
118.0%
 
 
1 Total return reflects reinvested dividends but does not reflect the impact of taxes.               
2 Net Investment income (loss) and redemption fees per share have been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.         
 

The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this schedule.         
 
 
Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund
 
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
   
For the Year Ended 
 
For the Year Ended 
   
October 31, 2007 
 
October 31, 2006 
Operations:
           
Net investment loss
  $ (1,588,056 )   $ (577,147 )
Net realized gain on investments
   
80,544,441
     
46,682,788
 
Net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation on investments
    (2,875,883 )    
18,335,530
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
   
76,080,502
     
64,441,171
 
Distributions to Shareholders:
               
Net realized gains
    (46,281,668 )     (23,802,991 )
Total distributions
    (46,281,668 )     (23,802,991 )
Capital Share Transactions:
               
Proceeds from shares issued
               
(5,004,928 and 7,846,935 shares, respectively)
   
162,424,908
     
243,384,284
 
Cost of shares redeemed
               
(4,941,915 and 7,605,294 shares, respectively)
    (155,571,730 )     (237,559,859 )
Reinvestment of distributions
               
(1,340,203 and 731,534 shares, respectively)
   
40,527,738
     
21,477,829
 
Redemption fees
   
93,474
     
176,093
 
Net increase in net assets from capital share transactions
   
47,474,390
     
27,478,347
 
Total Increase in Net Assets
   
77,273,224
     
68,116,527
 
Net Assets
               
Beginning of the Period
   
492,582,396
     
424,465,869
 
End of the Period (including undistributed net investment
               
income of $0 and $0, respectively)
  $
569,855,620
    $
492,582,396
 
 
The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of these statements. 
 
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
 
   
October 31, 2007
 
Assets:
     
Investments at fair value (cost $487,148,874)
  $
572,704,388
 
Cash
   
524
 
Dividends and interest receivable
   
39,128
 
Receivable for fund shares issued
   
1,205,759
 
Prepaid expenses
   
27,759
 
Total Assets
   
573,977,558
 
Liabilities:
       
Payable for investments purchased
   
2,765,255
 
Payable for fund shares purchased
   
577,482
 
Payable to Advisor
   
483,384
 
Payable to Directors
   
8,099
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
287,718
 
Total Liabilities
   
4,121,938
 
Net Assets
  $
569,855,620
 
Net Assets Consist of:
       
Capital stock
  $
408,575,386
 
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain on investments sold
   
75,724,720
 
Net unrealized appreciation on investments
   
85,555,514
 
Total Net Assets
  $
569,855,620
 
Capital shares issued and outstanding, $0.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized
   
16,641,797
 
Net asset value per share.
  $
34.24
 
 

The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.  
 
12

 
Notes to Financial Statements
 
October 31, 2007
 
The Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund, Inc., which consists solely of the Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”), was formed under the laws of the state of Maryland, and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end diversified management investment company.
 
1.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
a. Listed securities are valued at the last sale price reported by the principal security exchange on which the issue is traded, or if no sale is reported, the mean between the latest bid and ask price.  Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.  Demand notes, commercial paper and U.S. Treasury Bills are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.  Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Fund.  Cost amounts, as reported on the statement of assets and liabilities and schedule of investments, are the same for federal income tax purposes.
 
b. Net realized gains and losses on securities are computed using the first-in, first-out method.
 
c. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date, and interest income is recognized on the accrual basis.  Discounts and premiums on securities purchased are amortized over the life of the respective securities.  Investment and shareholder transactions are recorded on trade date.  Dividends to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
 
d. Provision has not been made for federal income tax since the Fund has elected to be taxed as a “regulated investment company” and intends to distribute substantially all income to its shareholders and otherwise comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies.
 
e. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
f. Dividends from net investment income and net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid annually. The Fund may periodically make reclassifications among certain of its capital accounts as a result of the timing and characterization of certain income and realized gain distributions determined annually in accordance with federal tax regulations which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The Fund has reclassified its investment loss for the year ended October 31, 2007 by increasing net investment income by $1,588,056 and decreasing realized gains by $1,588,056.
 
2.
Investment Advisory Agreement
The Fund has an investment advisory agreement with Perritt Capital Management, Inc. (“PCM”), with whom certain officers and directors of the Fund are affiliated.  Under the terms of the agreement, the Fund pays PCM a monthly investment advisory fee at the annual rate of 1% of the daily net assets of the Fund.  At October 31, 2007, the Fund had fees due to PCM of $483,384.  For the year ended October 31, 2007, the Fund incurred advisory fees of $5,161,367 pursuant to the investment advisory agreement.
 
PCM manages the Fund’s investments subject to the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors.  PCM is responsible for investment decisions and supplies investment research and portfolio management.  Under the investment advisory agreement, PCM, at its own expense and without reimbursement from the Fund, will furnish office space and all necessary office facilities, equipment and personnel for making the investment decisions necessary for managing the Fund and maintaining its organization, will pay the salaries and fees of all officers and directors of the Fund (except the Chief Compliance Officer’s salary and the fees paid to disinterested directors) and will bear all sales and promotional expenses of the Fund.
 
The investment advisory agreement requires PCM to reimburse the Fund in the event the Fund’s expenses, as a percentage of the average net asset value, exceed the most restrictive percentage, as these terms are defined.  The most restrictive percentage for the year ended October 31, 2007 was 1.75%.  For the year ended October 31, 2007, no expenses were required to be reimbursed by PCM.
 
3.
Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of securities, excluding short-term investments, for the year ended October 31, 2007 were as follows:
 
 
Purchases
       
Sales
 
 
U.S. Government
Other
 
U.S. Government
Other
$
$ 133,683,538
 
$
 
$177,156,977
               
 
 
 
Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund
 
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At October 31, 2007, the Fund had no capital loss carry
forwards.  
At October 31, 2007, the components of capital on a tax   
basis were as follows:  

Cost of Investments
  $
487,148,874
 
Gross unrealized appreciation
   
134,604,441
 
Gross unrealized depreciation
    (49,048,927 )
Net unrealized appreciation
  $
85,555,514
 
Undistributed net investment loss
  $ (1,588,056 )
Undistributed capital gains
   
77,312,776
 
Total undistributed earnings
  $
75,724,720
 
 
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended
October 31, 2007 and 2006 were as follows: 
 
Year Ended
Year Ended
 
October 31, 2007
October 31, 2006
Ordinary Income
$
8,929,764
$    
Long Term Capital Gain
 
37,351,899
 
23,802,991
 
On November 15, 2007, the Board of Directors of the Fund declared a net realized gain distribution of $4.77 per share.
4.
New Accounting Pronouncements
 
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board the (“FASB”) released Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 157 Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS 157”).  SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  SFAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years.  Management of the Fund  believes the adoption of SFAS 157 will have no material impact on the Fund’s financial statements.
 
In July 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48  Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (“FIN 48”).  FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements.  FIN 48 requires the evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Fund’s tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority.  Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year.  Adoption of FIN 48 is required as of the date of the last net asset value calculation in the first required financial statement reporting period for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and is to be applied to all open tax years, as of the effective date.  Management of the Fund believes the adoption of FIN 48 will have no material impact on the Fund’s financial statements.
 
5.
Guarantees and Indemnifications
Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified by the Fund against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.
 
14

 
Reports of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firms
 
Shareholders and Board of Directors of Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund
 
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of the Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”), including the schedule of investments, as of October 31, 2007, and the related statement of operations, changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for the year then ended.  These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund’s management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audit.
 
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2007, by correspondence with the custodian.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund, Inc. as of October 31, 2007, the results of its operations, changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for the year then ended in conformity with U.S. generally accepted acounting principles.
 
McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
Chicago, Illinois
December 11, 2007
 
We have audited the accompanying statement of operations and changes in net assets of the Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) for the year ended October 31, 2006, and the financial highlights for each of the four years in the period then ended.  These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2006, by correspondence with the custodian.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the results of operations, and changes in net assets for the Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund, Inc. for the year ended October 31, 2006, and the financial highlights for each of the four years in the period then ended in conformity with U.S. generally accepted acounting principles.
 
Altschuler, Melvoin and Glasser LLP
Chicago, Illinois
December 5, 2006
Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund
 
15

 
Expense Example
 
October 31, 2007
 
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, reinvested dividends, or other distributions; redemption fees; and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees; and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.  The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2007 – October 31, 2007).
 
Actual Expenses
The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. Although the Fund charges no sales load or transaction fees, you will be assessed fees for outgoing wire transfers, returned checks and stop payment orders at prevailing rates charged by U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, the Fund’s transfer agent.  If you request that a redemption be made by wire transfer, currently a $15.00 fee is charged by the Fund’s transfer agent. You will be charged a transaction fee equal to 2.00% of the net amount of the redemption if you redeem your shares within 90 days of purchase.  IRA accounts will be charged a $15.00 annual maintenance fee.  To the extent the Fund invests in shares of other investment companies as part of its investment strategy, you will indirectly bear your proportionate share of any fees and expenses charged by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests in addition to the expenses of the Fund.  Actual expenses of the underlying funds are expected to vary among the various underlying funds. These expenses are not included in the example below. The example below includes, but is not limited to, management fees, shareholder servicing fees, fund accounting, custody and transfer agent fees.  However, the example below does not include portfolio trading commissions and related expenses, interest expense and other extraordinary expenses as determined under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.   You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period'' to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
 
Hypothetical Example
for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
 
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
 
 
Beginning
Ending
Expenses Paid
 
Account Value
Account Value
During Period
 
5/1/07
10/31/07
5/1/07 – 10/31/071
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,034.40
$6.46
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
1,000.00
1,018.85
6.41

1
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.26%, multiplied by the average account value over the period,
multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).  
 
16

 
Although the small and micro-cap segments of the market underperformed their bigger siblings, the Perritt Emerging Opportunities Fund fared well on both an absolute and relative basis.  The Fund posted a 21.13 percent return during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2007, which compares to its benchmark MSCI MicroCap Index return of 6.37 percent.  During the same period, the Russell 2000 Index rose by 9.27 per cent.  The complete performance results can be viewed on page 19. We have included both the Russell 2000 Index and the MSCI MicroCap Index to compare performance of the Fund to the small-cap and micro-cap segment of the marketplace.  We believe the MSCI MicroCap Index is a better proxy of performance for the Fund, mainly due to the size of companies in each index.
 
The Fund significantly outperformed its benchmark for several reasons.  First, the Fund was significantly underweighted in financial services stocks, two percent of assets, versus the 21 percent financial services weight for the MSCI Microcap Index. Due to the credit and subprime issues, the financial services industry was the worst performing industry within the MSCI MicroCap Index during the past year.  Therefore, the Fund’s underweighting in financial services industry helped the performance relative to its benchmark.  Another reason for the outperformance was related to a few timely investments.  Force Protection (FRPT), Ceragon Networks (CRNT) and Exide Technologies (XIDE) provided a significant contribution to overall performance.  Each of these stocks more than tripled during the past 12 months, which contributed to more than 25 percent of the Fund’s return during the past 12 months. The final reason for the outperformance was a significant increase in buyout activity.  The Fund had 12 buyout offers during the past 12 months: ACR Group, Corillian, Cost-U-Less, Factory Card & Party Outlet, Image Entertainment, MetaSolv, Microtek Medical Holdings, Pacific Internet, Pediatric Services of America, Synagro Technologies, United Retail Group, and Zevex International.
 
During the past year, investments in 32 companies were liquidated from the Fund.  As we said before, 12 of those companies were sold because they received buyout offers.  Eleven of the positions were sold due to lofty valuations and another nine were sold due to disappointing operating results.
 
While the past 12 months through October 31 have been a robust period for the Fund and the broader markets, the stock market has been very volatile toward the end of 2007. The market appears to be anticipating a significant slowdown in economic activity or a possible recession for 2008.  We will leave the actual prediction of an economic slowdown or a recession to the pundits.  As we have always done, we will continue to focus on finding quality micro-cap companies at attractive prices.  Given the increased volatility in stocks lately, we believe the number of attractively priced micro-cap companies is growing fast.
 
Perritt Emerging Opportunities Fund
 
17

 
As of October 31, 2007, the Fund’s portfolio contained the common stocks of 182 companies, 65 of which were added during the year. The Fund’s largest holdings and detailed description can be found on page 20 of this report.  Based on our earnings estimate, the Fund’s portfolio is trading at less than 19 times 2007 earnings and slightly more than 14 times 2008 earnings. The average stock in the portfolio is priced at 1.2 times revenue and the median market capitalization is approximately $73 million.  The MSCI Microcap Index, the Fund’s benchmark, trades at more than 2.0 times revenue and the median market capitalization is approximately $160 million.
 
We are proud to report that the expense ratio for the Perritt Emerging Opportunities Fund declined from 1.67 percent in fiscal 2006 to 1.59 percent for fiscal 2007. Given the asset size of the Fund and the amount of research required within the micro-cap segment of the market, we believe the expense ratio is very reasonable.  The increase in assets from $73 million last year to more than $119 million was the main reason for the lower expense ratio.
 
I want to thank my fellow shareholders for their continued support and confidence in the Perritt Capital Management team.  If you have any questions or comments about this report or your investment in the Perritt Emerging Opportunities Fund, please call us toll-free at (800)331-8936 or visit our new web site at  www.perrittmutualfunds.com.
 
 
Michael Corbett President
 
Small- and Medium-capitalization companies tend to have limited liquidity and greater price volatility than large-capitalization companies. Micro-cap companies typically have relatively lower revenues, limited product lines, lack of management depth, higher risk of insolvency and a smaller share of the market for their products or services than larger capitalization companies. Generally, the share prices of micro-cap company stocks are more volatile than those of larger companies.
 
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Performance
 October 31, 2007
 
 
There are several ways to evaluate a fund’s historical performance. You can look at the total percentage change in value, the average annual percentage change, or the growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment. Each performance figure includes changes in a fund’s share price, plus reinvestment of any dividends (or income) and capital gains (the profits the fund earns when it sells stocks that have grown in value).
 
Cumulative total returns reflect the Fund’s actual performance over a set period. For example, if you invested $1,000 in a fund that had a 5% return over one year, you would end up with $1,050. You can compare the Fund’s returns to the Russell 2000® Index, which currently reflects a popular measure of the stock performance of small companies, and the MSCI® U.S. MicroCap Index, which targets for inclusion the bottom 1.5% of the U.S. Equity Market Capitalization. CPI is the rate of inflation as measured by the government’s consumer price index.
Average annual total returns take the Fund’s actual (or cumulative) return and show you what would have happened if the Fund had performed at a constant rate each year.
 
Cumulative Total Returns**
Periods ended October 31, 2007 
 
Past 1 Year
Past 3 Years
Since Inception
Perritt Emerging Opportunities Fund
21.13%
74.21%
77.35%
Russell 2000® Index
9.27%
46.94%
57.84%
(reflects no deduction for fees and expenses)
 
 
 
MSCI® U.S. MicroCap Index
6.37%
40.62%
50.25%
(reflects no deduction for fees and expenses)
 
 
 
CPI
3.54%
9.45%
10.26%
 
 
Average Annual Total Returns**
Periods ended October 31, 2007 
 
Past 1 Year
Past 3 Years
Since Inception
Perritt Emerging Opportunities Fund
21.13%
20.33%
19.81%
Russell 2000® Index
9.27%
13.69%
15.49%
(reflects no deduction for fees and expenses)
 
 
 
MSCI® U.S. MicroCap Index
6.37%
12.03%
13.71%
(reflects no deduction for fees and expenses)
 
 
 
CPI
3.54%
3.06%
3.13%

*This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Fund at inception (August 27, 2004) through October
31, 2007. Assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, but does not reflect the effect of any applicable sales charge or redemption fees.
This chart does not imply any future performance.
 
Performance data quoted represents past performance; past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal
value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current
performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be
obtained by calling 800-331-8936.
 
**The graph and tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund's distributions or the redemption of Fund
shares.
 
 
Perritt Emerging Opportunities Fund
 
19

 
Ten Largest Common Stock Holdings
 
ADDvantage Technologies Group, Inc. (AEY) sells new, surplus, and re-manufactured cable television equipment. The Company offers head-end products, such as satellite receivers (digital and analog), integrated receiver/decoders, demodulators, modulators, antennas and antenna mounts, amplifiers, equalizers, and processors.  It also provides distribution products that comprise transmitters, receivers, line extenders, broadband amplifiers, directional taps, and splitters.
 
Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV) provides death care services and merchandise.  It provides burial and cremation services, including consultation, the removal and preparation of remains, the sale of caskets and the use of funeral home facilities for visitation and worship.
 
Perceptron, Inc. (PRCP) engages in the design, and manufacture of information-based measurement and inspection solutions for process improvement, primarily for the automotive industry. It also provides technology components that allow customers to add digitizing capabilities to their machines or systems and the integration of its laser-based scanning technology into their proprietary systems.
 
North America Galvanizing & Coating, Inc.(NGA) engages in the hot dip galvanizing and coating for corrosion protection of fabricated steel products in the United States.  It offers various services, including centrifuge galvanizing for small threaded products, sandblasting, chromate quenching, polymeric coatings, and proprietary coating application systems.
 
Mitcham Industries, Inc. (MIND) engages in the leasing and sale of seismic equipment. It leases and sells geophysical and other equipment used primarily by seismic data acquisition contractors to perform seismic data acquisition surveys.
 
Iteris, Inc. (ITI) operates in three segments: Roadway Sensors, Automotive Sensors, and Transportation Systems. The Roadway Sensors segment offers detection systems for traffic intersection control, incident detection, and certain highway traffic data collection applications.  The Automotive Sensors segment consists of a windshield mounted sensor to detect and warn drivers of unintended lane departures.  The Transportation Systems segment offers transportation engineering and consulting services to government agencies.
 
LMI Aerospace, Inc. (LMIA) provides structural components, assemblies, and kits to the aerospace, defense, and technology industries. It fabricates, machines, finishes, and integrates close tolerance aluminum and specialty alloy components, and sheet metal products.
 
California Micro Devices Corporation (CAMD)
engages in the design and sale of application specific protection devices and display electronics devices for high volume applications in the mobile handset, digital consumer electronics, and personal computer markets.
 
Uranium Resources, Inc. (URRE) engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and mining of uranium properties, using the in situ recovery or solution mining process.  Its primary customers include utilities who utilize nuclear power to generate electricity.
 
Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. (WATG) engages in
the design, development, manufacture, and sale of automotive electrical parts primarily in the People's Republic of China. It primarily offers starters and alternators, which are used in various types of automobiles, such as sedan and passenger cars, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Its customers include automakers and automotive components suppliers.
 
Fund holdings and/or sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security. Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in this report for a complete list of Fund holdings.
 
Allocation of Portfolio Net Assets
 October 31, 2007
 
 
 
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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2007
 
Shares
  COMMON STOCKS – 94.24%  
Value
 
Aerospace & Defense - 0.16%  
     
 
383,700
 
OSI Geospatial, Inc. (a)
  $
195,687
 
Air Transport - 0.62%  
       
 
50,000
 
AeroCentury Corp. (a)
   
740,000
 
Auto/Truck Parts & Equipment - 2.28%  
       
 
229,700
 
Proliance International, Inc. (a)
   
576,547
 
 
100,000
 
Sorl Auto Parts, Inc. (a)
   
899,000
 
 
135,000
 
Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. (a)
   
1,242,000
 
           
2,717,547
 
Biotechnology - 1.31%  
       
 
163,000
 
Commonwealth Biotechnologies, Inc. (a)
   
511,820
 
 
205,000
 
Isoray, Inc. (a)
   
518,650
 
 
276,000
 
Nuvelo, Inc. (a)
   
527,160
 
           
1,557,630
 
Building Materials - 2.76%    
       
 
514,000
 
Goldfield Corp. (a)
   
406,060
 
 
81,000
 
Meadow Valley Corporation (a)
   
964,710
 
 
67,300
 
MFRI, Inc. (a)
   
1,101,028
 
 
129,056
 
US Home Systems, Inc. (a)
   
824,668
 
           
3,296,466
 
Business Services - 7.18%  
       
 
63,000
 
Acorn Factor, Inc. (a)
   
299,250
 
 
1,600,654
 
BrandPartners Group, Inc. (a)
   
168,069
 
 
183,000
 
Clearpoint Business Resources, Inc. (a)
   
702,720
 
 
150,200
 
Fortune Industries, Inc. (a)
   
473,130
 
 
132,100
 
Global Traffic Network, Inc. (a)
   
932,626
 
 
98,000
 
GP Strategies Corporation (a)
   
1,077,020
 
 
375,971
 
Newtek Business Services, Inc. (a)
   
601,553
 
 
70,000
 
PacificNet, Inc. (a)
   
406,000
 
 
115,000
 
Perceptron, Inc. (a)
   
1,656,000
 
 
87,500
 
Questar Assessment, Inc. (a)
   
420,000
 
 
68,000
 
RCM Technologies, Inc. (a)
   
519,520
 
 
48,500
 
Rentrak Corporation (a)
   
742,050
 
 
100,684
 
Utix Group, Inc. (a)(c)
   
30,709
 
 
60,000
 
Willdan Group, Inc. (a)
   
538,800
 
           
8,567,447
 
Chemical and Related Products - 0.89%  
       
 
100,000
 
Flexible Solutions (a) R
       
     
(Acquired 4/13/05, Cost $375,000)
   
170,000
 
 
93,500
 
Flexible Solutions International, Inc. (a)
   
158,950
 
 
40,000
 
KMG Chemicals, Inc.
   
606,000
 
 
60,000
 
TOR Minerals International, Inc. (a)
   
121,500
 
           
1,056,450
 
Communications Equipment - 1.17%  
       
 
154,661
 
Allied Motion Technologies, Inc. (a)
   
711,441
 
 
75,000
 
Ditech Networks, Inc. (a)
   
372,750
 
 
194,800
 
NMS Communications Corp. (a)
   
311,680
 
           
1,395,871
 
 
Computers & Electronics - 7.08% 
     
 
205,500
 
ADDvantage Technologies Group, Inc. (a)
   
1,831,005
 
 
300,000
 
American Technology Corp. (a)
   
978,000
 
 
80,256
 
Astrata Group, Inc. (a) R
       
     
(Acquired 4/26/05 and 1/29/07, Cost $210,000)
   
56,179
 
 
249,744
 
Astrata Group, Inc. (a)
   
174,821
 
 
75,000
 
Astro-Med, Inc
   
757,500
 
 
46,800
 
Comarco, Inc
   
255,060
 
 
53,700
 
Cyberoptics Corp. (a)
   
671,787
 
 
90,000
 
Napco Security Systems, Inc. (a)
   
511,200
 
 
74,000
 
Overland Storage, Inc. (a)
   
150,220
 
 
38,223
 
Rimage Corporation (a)
   
999,149
 
 
495,000
 
Socket Communications, Inc. (a)
   
445,500
 
 
55,000
 
Spectrum Control, Inc. (a)
   
944,350
 
 
37,550
 
Williams Controls, Inc. (a)
   
675,525
 
           
8,450,296
 
Consumer Products - Distributing - 1.77% 
       
 
212,800
 
China 3c Group (a)
   
955,472
 
 
159,473
 
KSW, Inc.
   
1,156,179
 
           
2,111,651
 
Consumer Products - Manufacturing - 4.36% 
       
 
57,100
 
Ashworth, Inc. (a)
   
317,476
 
 
50,837
 
Emak Worldwide, Inc. (a)
   
115,400
 
 
156,700
 
Emerson Radio Corp. (a)
   
391,750
 
 
55,000
 
Flexsteel Industries, Inc
   
775,500
 
 
52,100
 
Hauppauge Digital, Inc. (a)
   
206,837
 
 
160,000
 
International Absorbents, Inc. (a)
   
768,000
 
 
25,000
 
Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. (a)
   
432,750
 
 
75,000
 
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (a)
   
881,250
 
 
345,200
 
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. (a)
   
866,452
 
 
41,000
 
Tandy Brands Accessories, Inc.
   
441,570
 
           
5,196,985
 
Container & Packaging - 0.04% 
       
 
8,600
 
UFP Technologies, Inc. (a)
   
49,020
 
Electronic Equipment & Instruments - 4.93% 
       
 
93,200
 
Elixir Gaming Technologies, Inc. (a)
   
487,436
 
 
32,800
 
Espey Manufacturing & Electronics Corp
   
744,560
 
 
49,000
 
Frequency Electronics, Inc.
   
489,510
 
 
400,000
 
Iteris, Inc. (a)
   
1,392,000
 
 
43,000
 
Loud Technologies, Inc. (a)
   
291,970
 
 
125,000
 
Magnetek, Inc. (a)
   
641,250
 
 
45,000
 
O.I. Corporation
   
560,025
 
 
60,946
 
Schmitt Industries, Inc. (a)
   
441,858
 
 
191,000
 
Universal Power Group, Inc. (a)
   
830,850
 
           
5,879,459
 
Energy & Related Services - 1.52% 
       
 
120,000
 
Deli Solar (a) R (Acquired 3/15/05
       
     
and 10/31/05, Cost $441,000)
   
396,000
 
 
65,000
 
Mitcham Industries, Inc. (a)
   
1,413,100
 
           
1,809,100
 
Environmental Services - 3.08% 
       
 
80,000
 
Metalico, Inc. (a)
   
908,000
 
 
480,000
 
PDG Environmental, Inc. (a)
   
456,000
 
 
385,012
 
Perma-Fix Environmental Services (a)
   
1,104,985
 
 
524,664
 
TurboSonic Technologies, Inc. (a)
   
550,897
 
 
80,100
 
Versar, Inc. (a)
   
656,820
 
           
3,676,702
 
Financial Services - 0.96% 
       
 
73,000
 
B of I Holding, Inc. (a)
   
511,000
 
 
24,500
 
Hennessy Advisors, Inc.
   
275,625
 
 
42,700
 
Nicholas Financial, Inc. (a)
   
354,837
 
           
1,141,462
 
 
The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.  
 
Perritt Emerging Opportunities Fund
 
21

 
Schedule of Investments Continued
October 31, 2007
 
Food - 2.08%
     
 
164,500
 
Armanino Foods Distinction, Inc.
   
145,582
 
 
39,400
 
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (a)
   
336,870
 
 
70,000
 
Monterey Gourmet Foods, Inc. (a)
   
266,000
 
 
455,000
 
New Dragon Asia Corp. (a)
   
564,200
 
 
250,000
 
NutraCea (a)
   
302,500
 
 
125,500
 
Overhill Farms, Inc. (a)
   
434,230
 
 
72,200
 
Willamette Valley Vineyard, Inc. (a)
   
428,146
 
           
2,477,528
 
Industry Machinery - 0.36%
       
 
25,000
 
Met Pro Corp
   
431,750
 
Insurance - 0.50%
       
 
86,400
 
CRM Holdings Ltd. (a)
   
593,568
 
Leisure - 3.96%
       
 
100,000
 
Century Casinos, Inc. (a)
   
715,000
 
 
200,000
 
Cybex International, Inc. (a)
   
916,000
 
 
185,000
 
Envoy Capital Group, Inc. (a)
   
599,400
 
 
68,600
 
Full House Resorts, Inc. (a)
   
211,974
 
 
1,841,000
 
IA Global, Inc. (a)
   
920,500
 
 
42,500
 
Red Lion Hotels Corporation (a)
   
417,350
 
 
145,000
 
Silverleaf Resorts, Inc. (a)
   
942,500
 
           
4,722,724
 
Management Consulting Services - 1.89%
       
 
237,700
 
Management Network Group, Inc. (a)
   
606,135
 
 
140,000
 
SM&A (a)
   
945,000
 
 
55,000
 
TechTeam Global, Inc. (a)
   
705,100
 
           
2,256,235
 
Medical Supplies & Services - 14.61%
       
 
79,000
 
Allied Healthcare Products, Inc. (a)
   
525,350
 
 
577,000
 
Amer Bio Medica Corp. (a)
   
513,530
 
 
58,000
 
American Medical Alert Corporation (a)
   
564,340
 
 
4,800
 
Bio-Imaging Technologies, Inc. (a)
   
41,808
 
 
41,100
 
Birner Dental Management Services, Inc.
   
899,268
 
 
222,000
 
CardioTech International, Inc. (a)
   
277,500
 
 
180,900
 
Carriage Services, Inc. (a)
   
1,731,213
 
 
201,000
 
Criticare Systems, Inc. (a)
   
695,460
 
 
193,000
 
Health Fitness Corp. (a)
   
602,160
 
 
511,910
 
HearUSA, Inc. (a)
   
819,056
 
 
555,100
 
Hooper Holmes, Inc. (a)
   
1,232,322
 
 
263,700
 
Implant Sciences Corp. (a)
   
527,400
 
 
126,203
 
IRIDEX Corporation (a)
   
613,347
 
 
40,000
 
Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (a)
   
521,200
 
 
20,951
 
MEDTOX Scientific, Inc. (a)
   
363,290
 
 
747,800
 
Memry Corp. (a)
   
1,181,524
 
 
42,050
 
National Dentex Corporation (a)
   
731,670
 
 
225,000
 
NovaMed, Inc.(a)
   
1,192,500
 
 
600,000
 
Ophthalmic Imaging Systems, Inc. (a)
   
975,000
 
 
1,000,000
 
PainCare Holdings, Inc. (a)
   
260,000
 
 
233,000
 
Pharsight Corp. (a)
   
419,400
 
 
270,000
 
PHC, Inc. (a)
   
807,300
 
 
62,000
 
Rockwell Medical Technologies, Inc. (a)
   
451,980
 
 
14,300
 
Span-America Medical Systems, Inc
   
243,100
 
 
168,400
 
VIVUS, Inc. (a)
   
840,316
 
 
68,500
 
Zareba Systems, Inc. (a)
   
404,150
 
           
17,434,184
 

Minerals & Resources - 2.25%
     
 
45,257
 
Allied Nevada Gold Corp. (a)
   
335,354
 
 
1,005,000
 
Golden Odyssey Mining Inc. (a)
   
148,136
 
 
85,000
 
New Gold, Inc. (a) 
   
551,650
 
 
100,000
 
Uranium Resources, Inc.(a)
   
1,245,000
 
 
57,000
 
Vista Gold Corp. (a) 
   
410,000
 
            
2,690,540
 
Motion Pictures- 0.33%  
       
 
65,150
 
Ballantyne Omaha, Inc.(a)
   
390,900
 
Oil & Gas - 4.10%  
       
 
80,000
 
Boots & Coots International
       
     
Well Control, Inc. (a) 
   
115,200
 
 
65,700
 
CE Franklin Ltd. (a) 
   
676,710
 
 
449,479
 
Far East Energy Corp.(a) R(Acquired
       
     
12/31/04, 10/31/05, 5/2/07, 5/3/07,
       
     
6/6/07, 8/1/07, 8/3/07, 8/6/07, 8/10/07
       
     
and 9/28/07, Cost $441,215)
   
615,786
 
 
275,000
 
Gasco Energy, Inc. (a) 
   
624,250
 
 
300,000
 
Magellan Pete Corp. (a) 
   
333,000
 
 
237,500
 
Petro Resources Corp. (a) 
   
477,375
 
 
152,500
 
Teton Energy Corp. (a) 
   
658,800
 
 
47,250
 
TGC Industries, Inc. (a) 
   
523,530
 
 
75,000
 
TXCO Resources, Inc. (a) 
   
870,750
 
           
4,895,401
 
Pharmaceuticals - 0.51%  
       
 
628,000
 
Zila, Inc. (a) 
   
609,160
 
Retail - 3.62%
       
 
145,870
 
Gottschalks, Inc. (a) 
   
643,287
 
 
78,498
 
GTSI Corp. (a) 
   
872,898
 
 
90,000
 
Hastings Entertainment, Inc. (a)
   
803,700
 
 
98,300
 
Man Sang Holdings, Inc. 
   
964,323
 
 
91,000
 
Shoe Pavilion, Inc. (a) 
   
197,470
 
 
65,000
 
Sport Supply Group, Inc 
   
658,450
 
 
169,900
 
Varsity Group, Inc. (a) 
   
127,425
 
 
295,000
 
Western Power & Equipment Corp. (a)
   
59,000
 
            
4,326,553
 
Road & Rail - 0.95%  
       
 
150,000
 
Covenant Transport, Inc.(a)
   
1,137,000
 
Semiconductor Related Products - 4.84%   
       
 
100,000
 
AXT, Inc. (a) 
   
458,000
 
 
282,100
 
California Micro Devices Corp. (a)
   
1,235,598
 
 
80,000
 
Cascade Microtech, Inc. (a)
   
699,200
 
 
135,000
 
Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc. (a)
   
832,950
 
 
223,900
 
FSI International, Inc. (a) 
   
490,341
 
 
216,700
 
Ibis Technology Corp. (a) 
   
173,360
 
 
100,000
 
Ramtron International Corp (a)
   
464,000
 
 
123,200
 
Sparton Corporation (a) 
   
623,392
 
 
150,000
 
White Electric Designs Corp. (a)
   
810,000
 
            
5,786,841
 
Software - 3.59%  
       
 
97,000
 
American Software, Inc. - Class A
   
786,670
 
 
249,000
 
ARI Network Services, Inc. (a)
   
372,255
 
 
430,740
 
CTI Group Holdings, Inc.. (a)
   
137,837
 
 
345,300
 
Evolving Systems, Inc. (a) 
   
618,087
 
 
115,000
 
Global Med Technologies, Inc. (a)
   
159,850
 
 
759,000
 
Stockgroup Information Systems, Inc. (a)
   
705,870
 
 
46,000
 
Versant Corp. (a) 
   
992,680
 
 
300,000
 
Wave Systems Corp. (a) 
   
510,000
 
            
4,283,249
 
 
 
The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this schedule.
 
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Schedule of Investments Continued
October 31, 2007
 
Specialty Manufacturing - 7.46%
     
 
150,330
 
Baldwin Technology Co., Inc. - Class A (a)
   
781,716
 
 
70,000
 
Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (a)
   
520,100
 
 
356,200
 
Electric & Gas Technology, Inc. (a)
   
28,496
 
 
69,700
 
Hawk Corporation - Class A (a)
   
1,108,230
 
 
15,000
 
Hurco Companies, Inc. (a)
   
856,500
 
 
47,000
 
LMI Aerospace, Inc. (a)
   
1,260,070
 
 
60,000
 
Modtech Holdings, Inc. (a)
   
102,000
 
 
37,000
 
Nobility Homes, Inc.
   
707,810
 
 
187,500
 
North American Galvanizing & Coating, Inc. (a)
   
1,627,500
 
 
57,000
 
RF Monolithics, Inc. (a)
   
336,300
 
 
28,000
 
Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. (a)
   
1,043,000
 
 
80,000
 
Veri-Tek International Corp. (a)
   
532,000
 
           
8,903,722
 
Telecommunications - 3.08% 
       
 
105,000
 
EFJ, Inc. (a)
   
344,400
 
 
40,000
 
Globecomm Systems, Inc. (a)
   
617,600
 
 
40,000
 
Micronetics, Inc. (a)
   
318,000
 
 
38,000
 
Radyne Corporation (a)
   
391,400
 
 
154,000
 
RELM Wireless Corporation (a)
   
612,920
 
 
195,000
 
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.- Class A (a)
   
824,850
 
 
304,990
 
TII Network Technologies, Inc. (a)
   
564,231
 
           
3,673,401
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $102,283,400)
  $
112,454,529
 

Contracts
 
WARRANTS -0.00%
     
 
60,000
 
Astrata Warrants, Strike Price $3.50,
     
     
Expiring 04/15/2010 (a) R
     
     
(Acquired 4/26/05, Cost $0)
  $
 
 
100,000
 
Flexible Solutions Warrants, Strike Price $4.50,
       
     
Expiring 4/08/2009 (a) R
       
     
(Acquired 4/13/05, Cost $0)
   
 
     
TOTAL WARRANTS (Cost $0)
  $
 
               
Principal
           
Amount
 
FIXED INCOME SECURITIES - 0.21%
 
Value
 
     
Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.21%
       
$
250,000
 
Monmouth Capital Corporation,
       
     
8.00%, 03/30/2015 R
   
250,000
 
               
     
TOTAL FIXED INCOME SECURITIES
       
     
(Cost $250,000)
  $
250,000
 
               
     
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 6.09%
       
     
Discount Notes - 6.09%
       
 
7,268,000
 
Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note,
       
     
4.25%, 11/1/2007
   
7,268,000
 
               
     
Variable Rate Demand Notes - 0.00%
       
 
113
 
Wisconsin Corporate Central Credit Union
       
     
Demand Note, 4.99%, 12/31/2031 (b)
   
113
 
     
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
       
     
(Cost $7,268,113)
  $
7,268,113
 
               
     
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
       
     
(Cost $109,801,513) - 100.54%
  $
119,972,642
 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets   
(a)
Non income producing security.   
(b)
Variable rate demand notes are considered short-term obligations and are payable on 
demand. Interest rates change periodically on specified dates. The rate shown is as of 
October 31, 2007.   
(c)
Affiliated issuer. See Note 6 to the Financial Statements.   
R
Restricted under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Such securities may be 
sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. 
At October 31, 2007, the value of restricted securities amounted to $1,487,965 or 
 
 
The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this schedule.
 
 
Perritt Emerging Opportunities Fund
 
23

 
Statement of Operations
 
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007
 
Investment Income:
     
Dividend income
  $
405,821
 
Interest income
   
805,317
 
Total investment income
   
1,211,138
 
Expenses:
       
Investment advisory fee
   
1,245,505
 
Shareholder servicing
   
105,910
 
Fund accounting expenses
   
38,244
 
Audit fees
   
33,728
 
Printing & mailing expenses
   
31,630
 
Administration fee
   
30,862
 
Federal & state registration fees
   
30,098
 
Directors’ fees & expenses
   
22,693
 
Custodian fees
   
22,471
 
Payroll expense **
   
22,205
 
Legal fees
   
22,130
 
Other expense
   
19,190
 
Total expenses
   
1,624,666
 
         
Net investment loss
    (413,528 )
Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments:
       
Realized gain on investments
   
11,899,456
 
Change in unrealized appreciation on investments
   
4,606,687
 
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
   
16,506,143
 
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
  $
16,092,615
 

** Chief Compliance Officer compensation  
The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement. 
 
 
24

 
Financial Highlights
 
 
For a Fund share outstanding throughout the period
                        
 
For the Year
 
For the Year 
 
For the Year
 
For the Period 
   
Ended
   
Ended 
   
Ended
   
August 27, 20041 
 
October 31, 2007
 
October 31, 2006
 
October 31, 2005
 
through October 31, 2004
Net asset value, beginning of period
$
14.35
 
$
11.93 
 
$
10.17
   
$
10.00
Income (loss) from investment operations:
   
 
                  
Net investment loss
 
(0.06) 2
 
 
(0.08) 2
 
 
(0.15) 2
     
(0.01 2)
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
 
2.90
   
2.73 
   
1.92
     
0.15
Total from investment operations
 
2.84
   
2.65 
   
1.77
     
0.14
Less distributions:
       
  
             
Distributions from net realized gains
 
(0.76)
   
(0.24) 
 
 
(0.01)
     
Total distributions
 
(0.76)
   
(0.24) 
   
(0.01)
     
Redemption fees
 
0.02 2
   
0.012 
 
 
2, 6
   
0.032 
Net asset value, end of period
$
16.45
 
$
14.35 
 
$
11.93
   
$
10.17
Total return3
 
21.13%
   
22.65%
   
17.26%
     
1.70%4 
Supplemental data and ratios:
              
 
     
 
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$
119,323
 
$
72,822 
 
$
32,348
 
 
$
2,996
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets:
                  
 
   
Before waiver and reimbursement
 
1.59%
   
1.67%
   
2.22%
   
 
17.32%5 
After waiver and reimbursement
 
1.59%
   
1.67%
   
2.22%
     
1.95%5 
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets:
                      
 
Before waiver and reimbursement
 
(0.41%)
   
(0.55%)
   
(1.30%)
     
(16.23%)5 
After waiver and reimbursement
 
(0.41%)
   
(0.55%)
   
(1.30%)
     
(0.86%)5 
Portfolio turnover rate
 
34.4%
   
26.7%
   
64.4%
     
1.5% 
 
1 Commencement of operations.           
2 Net investment income (loss) and redemption fees per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.      
3 Total return reflects reinvested dividends but does not reflect the impact of taxes.          
4 Not annualized.           
5 Annualized.           
6 Amount is less than $0.01 per share.           
 
The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this schedule.
 
 
Perritt Emerging Opportunities Fund
 
25

 
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
 
 
For the Year Ended
 
For the Year Ended
 
October 31, 2007
 
October 31, 2006
Operations:
       
Net investment loss
$               (413,528)
 
$
(377,682 )
Net realized gain on investments
11,899,456
   
4,046,975
Net increase in unrealized appreciation on investments
4,606,687
   
4,814,003
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
16,092,615
   
8,483,296
Distributions to Shareholders:
     
 
Net realized gains
(3,710,600)
   
(718,967 )
Total distributions
(3,710,600)
   
(718,967 )
Capital Share Transactions:
     
 
Proceeds from shares issued
     
 
(5,311,286 and 6,316,049 shares, respectively)
83,450,772
   
87,222,732
Cost of shares redeemed
     
 
(3,378,182 and 4,007,066 shares, respectively)
(52,755,756)
   
(55,254,261 )
Reinvestment of distributions
     
 
(243,494 and 56,240 shares, respectively)
3,272,556
   
700,087
Redemption fees
152,110
   
41,311
Net increase in net assets from capital share transactions
34,119,682
   
32,709,869
Total Increase in Net Assets
46,501,697
   
40,474,198
Net Assets
 
     
Beginning of the Period
72,821,783
 
 
32,347,585
End of the Period (including undistributed net investment income of
       
$0 and $0, respectively)
$           119,323,480
 
$
72,821,783
 
The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
 
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2007
 
 
October 31, 2007
Assets:
   
Investments at fair value (cost $109,801,513)
$
119,972,642
Cash
 
3
Dividends and interest receivable
 
4,958
Receivable for fund shares issued
 
419,150
Prepaid expenses
 
33,636
Total Assets
 
120,430,389
Liabilities:
 
 
Payable for investments purchased
 
579,071
Payable for fund shares purchased
 
307,186
Payable to Advisor
 
123,720
Payable to Directors
 
8,156
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
88,776
Total Liabilities
 
1,106,909
     
Net Assets
$
119,323,480
Net Assets Consist of:
 
 
Capital stock
$
97,715,845
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain on investments sold
 
11,436,506
Net unrealized appreciation on investments
 
10,171,129
Total Net Assets
$
119,323,480
   
 
Capital shares issued and outstanding, $0.00001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized
 
7,252,826
Net asset value per share.
$
16.45
 
The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
 
26

 
Notes to Financial Statements
 
 
October 31, 2007
 
Perritt Funds, Inc., which consists solely of the Perritt Emerging Opportunities Fund (the “Company”), was formed under the laws of the state of Maryland, and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end diversified management investment company.
 
1.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
a. Listed securities are valued at the last sale price reported by the principal security exchange on which the issue is traded, or if no sale is reported, the mean between the latest bid and ask price.  Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.  Demand notes, commercial paper and U.S. Treasury Bills are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.  Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Company.  Cost amounts, as reported on the statement of assets and liabilities and schedule of investments, are the same for federal income tax purposes.
 
b. Net realized gains and losses on securities are computed using the first-in, first-out method.
 
c. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date, and interest income is recognized on the accrual basis.  Discounts and premiums on securities purchased are amortized over the life of the respective securities.  Investment and shareholder transactions are recorded on trade date.  Dividends to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
 
d. Provision has not been made for federal income tax since the Company has elected to be taxed as a “regulated investment company” and intends to distribute substantially all income to its shareholders and otherwise comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies.
 
e. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
f. Dividends from net investment income and net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid annually. The Company may periodically make reclassifications among certain of its capital accounts as a result of the timing and characterization of certain income and realized gain distributions determined annually in accordance with federal tax regulations which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The Company has reclassified its net investment loss for the year ended October 31, 2007 by increasing net investment income by $413,528 and decreasing realized gains by $413,528.
 
2.
Investment Advisory Agreement
The Company has an investment advisory agreement with Perritt Capital Management, Inc. (“PCM”), with whom certain officers and directors of the Company are affiliated.  Under the terms of this agreement, the Company pays an annual investment advisory fee equal to 1.25% of its average net assets less than or equal to $100 million; 1.00% with respect to average net assets in excess of $100 million and less than or equal to $200 million; and 0.50% with respect to average net  assets in excess of $200 million.  At October 31, 2007, the Company had fees due to PCM of $123,720.  For the year ended October 31, 2007, the Company incurred advisory fees of $1,245,505 pursuant to the investment advisory agreement.
 
PCM manages the Company’s investments subject to the supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors.  PCM is responsible for investment decisions and supplies investment research and portfolio management.  Under the investment advisory agreement, PCM, at its own expense and without reimbursement from the Company, will furnish office space and all necessary office facilities, equipment and personnel for making the investment decisions necessary for managing the Company and maintaining its organization, will pay the salaries and fees of all officers and directors of the Company (except the Chief Compliance Officer’s Salary and the fees paid to disinterested directors) and will bear all sales and promotional expenses of the Company.
 
Any reimbursement of expenses by PCM (whether required by state law or voluntary on the part of PCM) shall be made on a monthly basis and will be paid to the Company by a reduction in PCM’s advisory fee, subject to later adjustment month by month for the remainder of the Company’s fiscal year if accrued expenses thereafter fall below the expense limitation.  There were no cumulative expenses subject to recapture or reimbursement by PCM, pursuant to the aforementioned conditions at October 31, 2007.
 
3.
Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of securities, excluding short-term investments, for the year ended October 31, 2007 were as follows:
 
 
Purchases
       
Sales
 
 
U.S. Government
Other
 
U.S. Government
Other
$
$55,190,404
 
$
 
$29,977,324
               

At October 31, 2007, the Fund had no capital loss carry forwards.  
       
At October 31, 2007, the components of capital on a tax 
   
basis were as follows:  
   
       
Cost of investments  
$
109,801,513
Gross unrealized appreciation  
$
22,836,262
Gross unrealized depreciation  
 
(12,665,133)
Net unrealized appreciation  
$
10,171,129
      
Undistributed net investment loss 
$
(413,528)
Undistributed capital gains  
 
11,850,034
Total undistributed earnings  
$
11,436,506
       

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended October 31, 2007 and 2006 were as follows:
 
   
Year Ended 
 
Year Ended
   
October 31, 2007 
 
October 31, 2006
Ordinary Income
  $
1,022,262
 
$
685,744
Long Term Capital Gain
 
2,688,335
 
 
33,223
 
 
Perritt Emerging Opportunities Fund
 
27

 
Notes to Financial Statements
 
 
On November 15, 2007, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a net realized gain distribution of $1.59 per share.
 
4.
Restricted Securities
The Company owns investment securities which are unregistered and thus restricted as to resale.  These securities are valued by the Company after giving due consideration to pertinent factors including recent private sales, market conditions and the issuer’s financial performance.  Where future disposition of these securities requires registration under the Securities Act of 1933, the Company has the right to include these securities in such registration, generally without cost to the Company.  The Company has no right to require registration of unregistered securities.  At October 31, 2007, the Company held restricted securities with an aggregate market value of $1,487,965 representing 1.25% of total net assets of the Company.
 
5.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board the (“FASB”) released Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 157 Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS 157”).  SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  SFAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years.  Management of the Fund believes the adoption of SFAS 157 will have no material impact on the Fund’s financial statements.
 
In July 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (“FIN 48”).  FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements.  FIN 48 requires the evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of  preparing the Company’s tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority.  Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year.  Adoption of FIN 48 is required as of the date of the last net asset value calculation in the first required financial statement reporting period for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. and is to be applied to all open tax years, as of the effective date.  Management of the Fund believes that the adoption of FIN 48 will have no material impact on the Fund’s financial statements.
 
6.
Transactions With Affiliates
The following issuer is affiliated with the Company; that is the Company held 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities at October 31, 2007. As defined in Section (2)(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, such issuer is:
 
Issuer Name
 UTIX Group, Inc.
Share Balance at November 1, 2006
 
Additions
 100,684
Reductions
 
Share Balance at October 31, 2007
 100,684
Dividend Income
 
Value at October 31, 2007
 $30,709
 
7.
Guarantees and Indemnifications
Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified by the Fund against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.
 
 
28

 
Reports of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firms
 
Shareholders and Board of Directors of Perritt Emerging Opportunities Fund
 
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of the Perritt Emerging Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”), a series of Perritt Funds, Inc., including the schedule of investments, as of October 31, 2007, and the related statement of operations, changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for the year then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund’s management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audit.
 
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2007, by correspondence with the custodian.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Perritt Emerging Opportunities Fund as of October 31, 2007, the results of its operations, changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for the year then ended in conformity with with U.S. generally accepted acounting principles.
 
McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
Chicago, Illinois
December 11, 2007
 
We have audited the accompanying statement of operations and changes in net assets of the Perritt Emerging Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”), a series of Perritt Funds, Inc. for the year ended October 31, 2006, and the financial highlights for the years ended October 31, 2006, and 2005 and the period from August 27, 2004 (commencement of operations) to October 31, 2004. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund’s management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2006, by correspondence with the custodian.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the results of operations, changes in net assets for the Perritt Emerging Opportunities Fund for the year ended October 31, 2006, and the financial highlights for the years ended October 31, 2006 and 2005 and the period from August 27, 2004 (commencement of operations) to October 31, 2004, in conformity with with U.S. generally accepted acount-ing principles.
 
Altschuler, Melvoin and Glasser LLP
Chicago, Illinois
November 28, 2006
 
Perritt Emerging Opportunities Fund
 
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Expense Example
October 31, 2007
 
October 31, 2007
 
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, reinvested dividends, or other distributions; redemption fees; and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees; and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.  The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2007 – October 31, 2007).
 
Actual Expenses
The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. Although the Fund charges no sales load or transaction fees, you will be assessed fees for outgoing wire transfers, returned checks and stop payment orders at prevailing rates charged by U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, the Fund’s transfer agent.  If you request that a redemption be made by wire transfer, currently a $15.00 fee is charged by the Fund’s transfer agent. You will be charged a transaction fee equal to 2.00% of the net amount of the redemption if you redeem your shares within 90 days of purchase.  IRA accounts will be charged a $15.00 annual maintenance fee.  To the extent the Fund invests in shares of other investment companies as part of its investment strategy, you will indirectly bear your proportionate share of any fees and expenses charged by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests in addition to the expenses of the Fund.  Actual expenses of the underlying funds are expected to vary among the various underlying funds. These expenses are not included in the example below. The example below includes, but is not limited to, management fees, shareholder servicing fees, fund accounting, custody and transfer agent fees.  However, the example below does not include portfolio trading commissions and related expenses, interest expense and other extraordinary expenses as determined under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.   You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period'' to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
 
Hypothetical Example for
Comparison Purposes
The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
 
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
 
   
Beginning
Ending
Expenses Paid
   
Account Value
Account Value
During Period
   
5/1/07
10/31/07
5/1/06 – 10/31/071
Actual
 
$1,000.00
$1,046.40
$7.89
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
 
1,000.00
1,017.49
7.78
     
 
 
1
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.53%, multiplied by the average account value over the period,
multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).  
 
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Directors
and Officers
 
The Funds are governed by a Board of Directors that meets regularly to review investments, performance, expenses, and other business matters, and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The majority of the Funds’ directors are independent of Perritt Capital Management, Inc. “Inside” directors are officers of Perritt Capital Management. The Board of Directors elects the Funds’ officers, who are listed below. The business address of each director and officer is 300 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2880, Chicago, IL 60606.
 
Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund
&
Perritt Emerging Opportunities Fund
 
Independent Directors
 
Dianne C. Click, 45
MicroCap - Indefinite Term
12 years of service
Emerging - Indefinite Term
3 years of service
Ms. Click is a licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Montana. She has owned her own real estate sales company, Bozeman Broker Group, since April 2004. She has been licensed in the state of Montana since 1995. Prior to her real estate business, she was a marketing consultant to financial management companies.
 
David S. Maglich, 50
MicroCap - Indefinite Term
19 years of service
Emerging - Indefinite Term
3 years of service
Mr. Maglich is a Shareholder with the law firm of Fergeson, Skipper, et. al. in Sarasota, Florida and has been employed with such firm since April 1989.
 
Inside Director
 
Gerald W. Perritt, 65
MicroCap - Indefinite Term
20 years of service
Emerging - Indefinite Term
3 years of service
Dr. Perritt has been a director of each fund since its inception. He has been Vice President of the MicroCap Opportunities Fund since November 1999 and Vice President of the Emerging Opportunities Fund since August 2004. Prior thereto he served as President of the  MicroCap Opportunities Fund and has served as President of Perritt Capital Management since its inception in 1987.
 
Officers
 
Michael J. Corbett, 42
MicroCap - Indefinite Term
16 years of service
Emerging - Indefinite Term
3 years of service
Mr. Corbett has been President of the MicroCap Opportunities Fund since November 1999 and President of the Emerging Opportunities Fund since August 2004.
 
Gerald W. Perritt, 65
MicroCap - Indefinite Term
20 years of service
Emerging - Indefinite Term
3 years of service
Dr. Perritt has been a director of each fund since its inception. He has been Vice President of the MicroCap Opportunities Fund since November 1999 and Vice President of the Emerging Opportunities Fund since August 2004.
 
Robert A. Laatz, 63
MicroCap - Indefinite Term
10 years of service
Emerging - Indefinite Term
3 years of service
Mr. Laatz has served as Chief Compliance Officer for both funds since Septem-ber 30, 2004. Mr. Laatz has served as Vice President of the MicroCap Opportunities Fund since November 1997, and as Secretary since November 1998. He has served as Vice President and Secretary of the Emerging Opportunities Fund since August 2004.
 
Samuel J. Schulz, 65
MicroCap - Indefinite Term
2 years of service
Emerging - Indefinite Term
2 years of service
Mr. Schulz has been the Vice President and Treasurer of the MicroCap Opportunities and Emerging Opportunities Funds since March, 2006.
 
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MicroCap
Opportunities
Fund
 
Emerging
Opportunities
Fund
 
The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The Funds’ latest Forms N-Q are also available without charge upon request by calling 1-800-332-3133.
 
A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-332-3133 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
 
Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-332-3133 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
 
 
 
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Investment Advisor
 
Perritt Capital Management, Inc.
300 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2880
Chicago, IL 60606-6703
800-331-8936
 
Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
 
McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
One South Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606-3392
 
Legal Counsel
 
Foley & Lardner LLP
777 East Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee,WI 53202
 
Custodian
 
U.S. Bank, NA
1555 North River Center Drive, Suite 302
Milwaukee, WI 53212
 
Transfer Agent
and Dividend Disbursing Agent
 
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
P.O. Box 701
Milwaukee,WI 53201-0701
 
Distributor
Quasar Distributors, LLC
615 East Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
 
For assistance with your existing account, call our Shareholder Service Center at 1-800-332-3133
 
The Funds’ Statement of Additional Information contains information about the Funds’ directors and are available without charge upon request by calling 1-800-332-3133.


 
Item 2. Code of Ethics.

The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer.  The registrant has not made any amendments to its code of ethics during the period covered by this report.  The registrant has not granted any waivers from any provisions of the code of ethics during the period covered by this report.  A copy of the registrant’s Code of Ethics is filed herewith.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

The registrant’s board of directors has determined that the registrant does not have at least one audit committee financial expert serving on its board of directors, which functions as the registrant’s audit committee since the registrant does not have a separate audit committee.

The board of directors has determined that the members of the board of directors have sufficient background, experience and financial knowledge to fulfill their responsibilities and obligations to the registrant and its shareholders.  Accordingly, the board of directors has determined that the search for, and possible appointment of, a person who would satisfy the definition of an audit committee financial expert is not necessary.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

The registrant has engaged its principal accountant, McGladery & Pullen, LLP, to perform audit services, audit-related services, tax services and other services during the past fiscal year.  Altschuler, Melvoin & Glaser LLP was engaged by the registrant to perform these services for the fiscal year ended 10/31/2006.  “Audit services” refer to performing an audit of the registrant's annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years.  “Audit-related services” refer to the assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit and that are not reported as audit services.  “Tax services” refer to professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning.  The following table details the aggregate fees billed, or expected to be billed, in each of the last two fiscal years for audit fees, audit-related fees, tax fees and other fees by the principal accountant.
 
     
 
FYE  10/31/2007
FYE  10/31/2006
Audit Fees
$44,000
$40,000
Audit-Related Fees
$0
$0
Tax Fees
$2,750
$2,500
All Other Fees
$0
$0
 
It is the policy of the board of directors that all audit and non-audit services rendered by the registrant’s principal accountant must have the prior approval of the board of directors.  There were no audit-related services, tax services or other services described above that were approved by the board of directors pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
 

 
The following table discloses for the last two years, the aggregate non-audit fees billed or expected to be billed by the registrant’s accountant for services to the registrant and to the registrant’s investment adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant (the “Affiliates”).
     
Non-Audit Related Fees
FYE  10/31/2007
FYE  10/31/2006
Registrant
$0
$0
Registrant’s Investment Adviser
$0
$0
 
Because the registrant’s accountant has not rendered any non-audit services during the last two fiscal years to the registrant’s investment adviser or the Affiliates that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, the registrant’s board of directors has not considered whether the provision of such services to the registrant’s investment adviser or the Affiliates is compatible with maintaining the independence of the registrant’s accountant.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable to registrants who are not listed issuers (as defined in Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).

Item 6. Schedule of Investments.

Schedule of Investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

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

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

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

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

(a)  
The Registrant’s President and Treasurer have reviewed the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”)) as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, as 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.  Based on their review, such officers have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in this report is appropriately recorded, processed, summarized and reported and made known to them by others within the Registrant and by the Registrant’s service provider.

(b)  
There were no changes in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
 

 
Item 12. Exhibits.

(a)  
(1) Sarbanes-Oxley code of ethics for the Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer.  Filed herewith.

(2) Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  Filed herewith.

(3) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Act sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons.  Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

(b)  
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  Furnished herewith.
SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
(Registrant)  Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund, Inc.                       

By (Signature and Title)*    /s/ Michael J. Corbett                                 
  Michael J. Corbett, President

Date     12/19/2007                                                                                         
 
 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By (Signature and Title)*    /s/ Michael J. Corbett                                                                                                                                            
  Michael J. Corbett, President

Date     12/19/2007                                                                                         

By (Signature and Title)*     /s/ Samuel J. Schultz                                                                                                                                             
   Samuel J. Schulz, Treasurer

Date       12/19/2007                                                                                       

* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.