N-CSRS 1 d920387dncsrs.htm OPPENHEIMER INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND Oppenheimer International Equity Fund

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 811-06105

Oppenheimer International Equity Fund

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

6803 South Tucson Way, Centennial, Colorado 80112-3924

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Cynthia Lo Bessette

OFI Global Asset Management, Inc.

225 Liberty Street, New York, New York 10281-1008

(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (303) 768-3200

Date of fiscal year end: November 30

Date of reporting period: 5/31/2018


Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.


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Table of Contents

 

    

 

 

 

Class A Shares

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AT 5/31/18

 

     Class A Shares of the Fund     
    

 

    Without Sales Charge    

 

      

 

    With Sales Charge    

 

      

MSCI AC World ex-U.S.
Index

 

6-Month

   -1.08%        -6.76%         0.27%

1-Year

   9.46          3.17          9.67  

5-Year

   6.69          5.44          5.46  

10-Year

   3.26          2.65          1.86  

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Fund returns include changes in share price, reinvested distributions, and a 5.75% maximum applicable sales charge except where “without sales charge” is indicated. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Returns do not consider capital gains or income taxes on an individual’s investment. Returns for periods of less than one year are cumulative and not annualized. For performance data current to the most recent month-end, visit oppenheimerfunds.com or call 1.800.CALL OPP (225.5677). See Fund prospectuses and summary prospectuses for more information on share classes and sales charges.

 

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Fund Performance Discussion

The Fund’s Class A shares (without sales charge) generated a cumulative total return of -1.08% during the reporting period. On a relative basis, the Fund underperformed the MSCI AC World ex-U.S. Index (the “Index”), which returned 0.27%. The Fund underperformed mainly due to its cash reserves during the reporting period. The Fund had roughly 6% invested in cash and cash equivalents at period end as we tackle the question of whether macro conditions get any better than they have been during the past two years. Other underperformers versus the Index included less favorable stock selection in the Financials and Telecommunication Services sectors, and an underweight position in the Energy sector. Contributors to performance relative to the Index included Consumer Discretionary, Information Technology and Industrials sectors, primarily due to stock selection.

MARKET OVERVIEW

After a rewarding 2017, 2018 has seen the return of volatility and lower returns for international equity investors. Whether because of the rise in bond yields, expectations of higher interest rates and quantitative tightening (QT), or the threats of trade tariffs and heightened geo-political tensions, volatility has returned to the global equity markets. As liquidity conditions tighten, with moderately higher interest rates, corporate profit growth and a continuation of the global economic expansion are required to sustain the bull market in equities.

While market commentators and certain economists have raised concerns about inflation, structural deflationary forces—technology, automation, global trade, and e-commerce—remain in place, and arguably are becoming more forceful over time. Given the lack of inflation, central banks remain

reluctant to move aggressively to rein in the unprecedented expansion of their balance sheets. We are struck by the European Central Bank’s (ECB) reluctance to tighten monetary policy given the strength of the German and Swedish economies, which are running at full employment. Instead, Mr. Draghi seems focused on those countries which still have significant slack in their labor markets, like Italy and Spain. In Asia, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and People’s Bank of China (PBOC) remain accommodative, so we expect liquidity conditions, along with robust corporate profitability, will continue to support relatively high equity valuations, for now.

FUND REVIEW

Top performing holdings for the Fund this reporting period included Sands China Ltd., Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. and Anglo American plc.

 

 

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Sands China Ltd. is Macao’s leading developer of integrated resorts, featuring premium accommodations, world-class gaming and entertainment, convention and exhibition facilities, casual and fine dining and many other amenities. During the reporting period, the company reported a strong profit increase for 2017. Furthermore, the new bridge connecting Macao to the Chinese mainland opened during May, and there is considerable investor optimism over the potential for a significant increase in the number of visitors to Macao. Sands shares rose to intermediate highs in response.

Recruit Holdings is a diversified Internet portal company in Japan, providing online services including, but not limited to, human resources, staffing, housing, bridal, travel, dining, and beauty. Today, Recruit generates over 60% of group revenues in its home market. Recruit’s overseas businesses include various staffing companies (32% of group sales) and, most importantly, Indeed, the U.S.-based online job search engine. Indeed is a rapidly growing disruptive force in recruiting and job search. Acquired in September 2012, and posting strong annual sales growth, Indeed represents a substantial source of long-term value in our view. With over 200 million monthly unique visitors in 60 countries and 28 languages, and the number one market position in 11 countries (U.S. being by far the largest), Indeed’s job search platform is the largest and most dominant of its kind. As with other search platforms, scale is crucial and network effects can be very powerful. Recruit’s domestic businesses benefit from leading

positions in their respective verticals and from the structural opportunity of growing online ad spending, which is taking a rising share of total ad spend.

Anglo American plc, a leading global mining conglomerate, fits into our restructuring theme. In addition to its own iron ore, metallurgical coal and copper assets, it owns controlling stakes in Anglo Platinum and De Beers. The company is in the process of de-leveraging its balance sheet and divesting of non-core assets in order to focus on several key resources. The new management team has demonstrated its commitment to improving returns on capital employed while reducing debt levels. We continue to believe the shares are undervalued.

Detractors from performance included Banco Santander S.A., Signify NV and ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE.

Banco Santander, based in Spain, is one of Europe’s largest banks, and has a significant emerging market franchise in Latin America as well. In late May all European-based bank stocks suffered from negative investor sentiment regarding political developments in Italy, with those in Italy and Spain being among the most affected. Santander was no exception, being a bellweather stock in both the European financial sector and the Spanish market.

Based in the Netherlands, Signify (previously called Philips Lighting) is a global leader in lighting products, systems and services.

 

 

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However, after performing well in 2017, the company’s earnings have begun to disappoint us. We exited our position during the reporting period.

ProSiebenSat.1 Media is the #2 TV broadcasting company in Europe, with 30 commercial stations serving a dozen countries; its core markets are Germany, Austria, and the German-speaking areas of Switzerland. Recently the stock has been under pressure as investors worry that European TV watchers will follow those in the U.S. and “cut the cord.” In our opinon, these fears are overdone, as the market in Europe is structured differently than in the U.S. However, ProSieben named a new CEO in January and this, combined with the increasingly competitive landscape in the home entertainment market, reduces earnings visibility somewhat. We have therefore taken some profit on the position.

STRATEGY & OUTLOOK

As mentioned earlier, we have allowed our cash position to remain relatively high during the reporting period. In retrospect, the market was technically “overbought” in January and has corrected since, taking some excessive valuations back down to more palatable levels. However, liquidity conditions are tightening, with higher short-term interest rates and the prospect of further Fed hikes and “tapering” as the year progresses. We remain focused on company fundamentals and earnings which can support current valuations and drive share prices higher, even with somewhat tighter liquidity conditions. While the list of geo-political concerns, such as protectionist trade policies and heightened tensions in the Middle East, has grown and consumed the media headlines, we continue to find opportunities in individual companies from a bottom up perspective. We believe our high active share in a world replete with index tracking ETFs, and our fundamental research, should continue to serve us well.

 

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James C. Ayer, CFA

Portfolio Manager

 

 

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Top Holdings and Allocations

 

TOP TEN COMMON STOCK HOLDINGS

 

Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd.

     2.8%   

SAP SE

     2.5      

Sands China Ltd.

     2.5      

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Sponsored ADR

     2.5      

TOTAL SA

     2.3      

Sony Corp.

     2.3      

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

     2.3      

Airbus SE

     2.2      

Danone SA

     2.1      

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

     1.9      

Portfolio holdings and allocations are subject to change. Percentages are as of May 31, 2018, and are based on net assets. For more current Fund holdings, please visit oppenheimerfunds.com.

TOP TEN GEOGRAPHICAL HOLDINGS

 

Japan

     21.6%   

France

     15.0      

United Kingdom

     12.6      

Germany

     10.8      

China

     10.6      

United States

     7.6      

South Korea

     7.5      

Hong Kong

     4.4      

Canada

     1.8      

Netherlands

     1.8      

Portfolio holdings and allocation are subject to change. Percentages are as of May 31, 2018, and are based on total market value of investments. For more current Fund holdings, please visit oppenheimerfunds.com.

 

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

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Portfolio holdings and allocations are subject to change. Percentages are as of May 31, 2018, and are based on the total market value of investments.

 

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Share Class Performance

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS WITHOUT SALES CHARGE AS OF 5/31/18

 

     Inception
Date
     6-Month     1-Year     5-Year     10-Year  

Class A (QIVAX)

     7/2/90        -1.08     9.46     6.69     3.26

Class B (QIVBX)

     9/1/93        -1.58       8.42       5.84       2.73  

Class C (QIVCX)

     9/1/93        -1.51       8.61       5.89       2.44  

Class I (QIVIX)

     3/28/13        -0.93       9.93       7.16       7.31

Class R (QIVNX)

     3/1/01        -1.23       9.15       6.43       2.96  

Class Y (QIVYX)

     11/13/08        -0.91       9.79       6.97       10.63 *     

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS WITH SALES CHARGE AS OF 5/31/18

 

     Inception
Date
     6-Month     1-Year     5-Year     10-Year  

Class A (QIVAX)

     7/2/90        -6.76     3.17     5.44     2.65

Class B (QIVBX)

     9/1/93        -6.50       3.42       5.52       2.73  

Class C (QIVCX)

     9/1/93        -2.50       7.61       5.89       2.44  

Class I (QIVIX)

     3/28/13        -0.93       9.93       7.16       7.31

Class R (QIVNX)

     3/1/01        -1.23       9.15       6.43       2.96  

Class Y (QIVYX)

     11/13/08        -0.91       9.79       6.97       10.63 *     

*Shows performance since inception.

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Returns do not consider capital gains or income taxes on an individual’s investment. For performance data current to the most recent month-end, visit oppenheimerfunds.com or call 1.800. CALL OPP (225.5677). Fund returns include changes in share price, reinvested distributions, and the applicable sales charge: for Class A shares, the current maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%; for Class B shares, the contingent deferred sales charge of 5% (1-year) and 2% (5-year); and for Class C shares, the contingent deferred sales charge of 1% for the 1-year period. There is no sales charge for Class I, Class R and Class Y shares. Because Class B shares automatically converted to Class A shares 72 months after purchase, the 10-year return for Class B shares uses Class A performance for the period after conversion. Effective June 1, 2018, all Class B shares converted to Class A shares. Returns for periods of less than one year are cumulative and not annualized. See Fund prospectuses and summary prospectuses for more information on share classes and sales charges.

The Fund’s performance is compared to the performance of the MSCI AC World ex-U.S. Index. The MSCI AC World ex-U.S. Index is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets and excludes the U.S. The Index is unmanaged and cannot be purchased directly by investors. While index comparisons may be useful to provide a benchmark for the Fund’s performance, it must be noted that the Fund’s investments are not limited to the investments comprising the Index. Index performance includes reinvestment of income, but does not reflect transaction costs, fees, expenses or taxes. Index performance is

 

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shown for illustrative purposes only as a benchmark for the Fund’s performance, and does not predict or depict performance of the Fund. The Fund’s performance reflects the effects of the Fund’s business and operating expenses.

The views in the Fund Performance Discussion represent the opinions of this Fund’s portfolio managers and are not intended as investment advice or to predict or depict the performance of any investment. These views are as of the close of business on May 31, 2018, and are subject to change based on subsequent developments. The Fund’s portfolio and strategies are subject to change.

Before investing in any of the Oppenheimer funds, investors should carefully consider a fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. Fund prospectuses and summary prospectuses contain this and other information about the funds, and may be obtained by asking your financial advisor, visiting oppenheimerfunds.com, or calling 1.800.CALL OPP (225.5677). Read prospectuses and summary prospectuses carefully before investing.

Shares of Oppenheimer funds are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not guaranteed by any bank, are not insured by the FDIC or any other agency, and involve investment risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested.

 

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Fund Expenses

Fund Expenses. As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and/or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service fees; and other Fund expenses. These examples are 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 examples are based on an investment of $1,000.00 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire 6-month period ended May 31, 2018.

Actual Expenses. The first section of the table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section for the class of shares you hold, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expense that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600.00 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.60), then multiply the result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During 6 Months Ended May 31, 2018” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes. The second section of the table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio for each class of shares, and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year for each class 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 for the class of shares you hold 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 front-end or contingent deferred sales charges (loads). Therefore, the “hypothetical” section 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.

 

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Actual   

Beginning
Account

Value
December 1, 2017

    

Ending

Account

Value
May 31, 2018

    

Expenses

Paid During
6 Months Ended        
May 31, 2018

 

Class A

   $ 1,000.00              $ 989.20            $ 6.02                

Class B

     1,000.00                984.20              10.14                

Class C

     1,000.00                984.90              9.75                

Class I

     1,000.00                990.70              3.98                

Class R

     1,000.00                987.70              7.26                

Class Y

     1,000.00                990.90              4.23                

Hypothetical

(5% return before expenses)

                       

Class A

     1,000.00                1,018.90              6.11                

Class B

     1,000.00                1,014.76              10.30                

Class C

     1,000.00                1,015.16              9.89                

Class I

     1,000.00                1,020.94              4.04                

Class R

     1,000.00                1,017.65              7.37                

Class Y

     1,000.00                1,020.69              4.29                

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio for that class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Those annualized expense ratios, excluding indirect expenses from affiliated funds, based on the 6-month period ended May 31, 2018 are as follows:

 

Class    Expense Ratios          

Class A

     1.21%       

Class B

     2.04          

Class C

     1.96          

Class I

     0.80          

Class R

     1.46          

Class Y

     0.85          

The expense ratios reflect voluntary and/or contractual waivers and/or reimbursements of expenses by the Fund’s Manager and Transfer Agent. Some of these undertakings may be modified or terminated at any time, as indicated in the Fund’s prospectus. The “Financial Highlights” tables in the Fund’s financial statements, included in this report, also show the gross expense ratios, without such waivers or reimbursements and reduction to custodian expenses, if applicable.

 

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS May 31, 2018 Unaudited

 

     Shares     Value    

 

 
Common Stocks—93.1%

 

 

 

 
Consumer Discretionary—23.1%

 

 

 

 
Auto Components—3.0%

 

 

Bridgestone Corp.

     441,000     $ 17,622,901    

 

 

Continental AG

     87,897       22,308,525    

 

 

Valeo SA1

     395,200       25,042,297    
    

 

 

 
      

 

64,973,723  

 

 

 

 

 
Automobiles—1.8%     

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

     170,107       16,978,379    

 

 

Volkswagen AG

     115,265                   21,695,319    
    

 

 

 
      

 

38,673,698  

 

 

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services—0.3%

 

 

Rentokil Initial plc

 

    

 

1,554,640

 

 

 

   

 

7,082,347  

 

 

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure—8.8%

 

 

Accor SA

     246,160       13,534,925    

 

 

Carnival Corp.

     267,170       16,639,348    

 

 

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

     1,610,000       14,137,145    

 

 

Genting Bhd

     4,935,900       10,884,227    

 

 

MGM China Holdings Ltd.

     8,815,200       25,468,266    

 

 

Sands China Ltd.

     9,162,800       54,508,614    

 

 

Whitbread plc

     365,390       20,476,129    

 

 

Yum China Holdings, Inc.

     840,140       33,017,502    
    

 

 

 
      

 

188,666,156  

 

 

 

 

 
Household Durables—2.8%

 

 

Panasonic Corp.

     776,000       10,571,267    

 

 

Sony Corp.

     1,037,000       48,895,363    
    

 

 

 
      

 

59,466,630  

 

 

 

 

 
Internet & Catalog Retail—1.2%

 

 

JD.com, Inc., ADR1

     748,163      

 

26,320,374  

 

 

 

 

 
Leisure Products—1.5%

 

 

Bandai Namco

    

Holdings, Inc.

     768,700      

 

32,590,595  

 

 

 

 

 
Media—0.8%     

ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE

     597,795      

 

17,592,415  

 

 

 

 

 
Specialty Retail—0.7%

 

 

Dufry AG1

    

 

109,062

 

 

 

   

 

14,851,692  

 

 

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods—2.2%

 

China Hongxing Sports Ltd.1,2

     36,005,000       2,689    

 

 

Kering SA

     24,240       13,986,594    

 

 

Li Ning Co. Ltd.1

     10,467,500       12,505,008    
     Shares     Value  

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (Continued)

 

 

 

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

     55,260     $             19,192,027    

 

 

Puma SE

     2,020       1,225,337    
    

 

 

 
      

 

46,911,655  

 

 

 

 

 
Consumer Staples—11.0%

 

 

 

 
Beverages—4.9%     

Coca-Cola European Partners plc

     497,980       18,908,301    

 

 

Diageo plc

     738,430       27,123,547    

 

 

Pernod Ricard SA

     177,400       29,883,851    

 

 

Tsingtao Brewery Co. Ltd., Cl. H

     4,564,000       28,885,123    
    

 

 

 
      

 

104,800,822  

 

 

 

 

 
Food Products—3.2%

 

 

Danone SA

     585,478       44,673,093    

 

 

WH Group Ltd.3

     24,005,500       24,596,440    
    

 

 

 
      

 

69,269,533  

 

 

 

 

 
Household Products—0.7%

 

 

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc

 

     186,290       14,268,917    

 

 
Personal Products—1.7%

 

 

Beiersdorf AG

    

 

124,728

 

 

 

   

 

14,326,466  

 

 

 

 

 

LG Household & Health Care Ltd.

     18,124       22,555,552    
    

 

 

 
      

 

36,882,018  

 

 

 

 

 
Tobacco—0.5%     

Philip Morris International, Inc.

 

    

 

130,900

 

 

 

   

 

10,411,786  

 

 

 

 

 
Energy—5.5%     

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services—1.8%

 

 

Master Marine AS1,2

     9,994,100       —    

 

 

TechnipFMC plc

     1,190,670       37,558,866    
    

 

 

 
      

 

37,558,866  

 

 

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels—3.7%

 

 

CNOOC Ltd.

     17,859,000       30,262,885    

 

 

TOTAL SA

     816,940       49,648,881    
    

 

 

 
      

 

79,911,766  

 

 

 

 

 
Financials—11.1%     

 

 
Commercial Banks—4.8%

 

 

Banco Santander SA

     3,534,057       18,960,305    

 

 

HSBC Holdings plc

     3,928,300       37,639,230    

 

 

ICICI Bank Ltd.

     3,540,646       14,924,108    

 

 

Lloyds Banking Group plc

     31,241,580       26,256,683    
 

 

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS Unaudited / Continued

 

     Shares      Value    

 

 
Commercial Banks (Continued)

 

  

 

 

Societe Generale SA

     114,090      $ 4,936,173    
     

 

 

 
       

 

102,716,499  

 

 

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services—2.0%

 

  

ING Groep NV

     1,287,228        18,706,295    

 

 

ORIX Corp.

     1,505,500        25,165,086    
     

 

 

 
       

 

43,871,381  

 

 

 

 

 
Insurance—4.3%      

Japan Post Insurance Co. Ltd.

     824,200                    18,286,199    

 

 

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Cl. H

     1,974,000        19,208,450    

 

 

Prudential plc

     1,618,122        38,864,523    

 

 

Samsung Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

     173,423        16,554,183    
     

 

 

 
       

 

92,913,355  

 

 

 

 

 
Health Care—0.9%      

 

 
Pharmaceuticals—0.9%

 

  

Bayer AG

 

    

 

172,519

 

 

 

    

 

20,530,974  

 

 

 

 

 
Industrials—11.3%      

 

 
Aerospace & Defense—3.2%

 

  

Airbus SE

     399,690        45,861,732    

 

 

MTU Aero Engines AG

     115,088        21,736,646    
     

 

 

 
       

 

67,598,378  

 

 

 

 

 
Airlines—0.4%      

Japan Airlines Co. Ltd.

    

 

191,800

 

 

 

    

 

7,418,752  

 

 

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment—1.4%

 

  

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

     655,000        9,260,829    

 

 

Schneider Electric SE

     248,910        21,610,872    
     

 

 

 
       

 

30,871,701  

 

 

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates—1.0%

 

  

Seibu Holdings, Inc.

    

 

1,284,900

 

 

 

    

 

21,077,884  

 

 

 

 

 
Professional Services—3.5%

 

  

Bureau Veritas SA

     646,910        16,017,984    

 

 

Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd.

     2,162,600        59,925,636    
     

 

 

 
       

 

75,943,620  

 

 

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors—0.9%

 

Brenntag AG

     92,247        5,324,005    

 

 

ITOCHU Corp.

     760,200        14,234,163    
     

 

 

 
        19,558,168    
     Shares      Value    

 

 
Transportation Infrastructure—0.9%

 

  

Beijing Capital International Airport Co. Ltd., Cl. H

     13,054,000      $

 

19,280,513  

 

 

 

 

 
Information Technology—20.2%

 

  

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments, & Components—5.3%

 

Hoya Corp.

     396,800                    23,465,391    

 

 

Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

     124,300        18,416,847    

 

 

Samsung Electro- Mechanics Co. Ltd.

     260,160        32,183,905    

 

 

TDK Corp.

     432,400        38,748,728    
     

 

 

 
       

 

112,814,871  

 

 

 

 

 
Internet Software & Services—4.0%

 

  

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.,

     

Sponsored ADR1

     274,434        54,340,676    

 

 

Baidu, Inc.,

     

Sponsored ADR1

     131,290        31,845,703    
     

 

 

 
       

 

86,186,379  

 

 

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment—4.2%

 

Advantest Corp.

     1,695,000        39,734,255    

 

 

Infineon Technologies AG

     1,122,325        30,841,785    

 

 

Renesas Electronics Corp.1

     1,912,800        18,907,790    
     

 

 

 
       

 

89,483,830  

 

 

 

 

 
Software—4.8%      

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

     118,500        48,782,142    

 

 

SAP SE

     483,986        54,523,986    
     

 

 

 
       

 

103,306,128  

 

 

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals—1.9%

 

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

    

 

877,800

 

 

 

    

 

41,204,867  

 

 

 

 

 
Materials—7.3%      

 

 
Chemicals—2.3%      

Air Liquide SA

     246,942        30,363,769    

 

 

Akzo Nobel NV

     206,515        18,098,719    
     

 

 

 
       

 

48,462,488  

 

 

 

 

 
Metals & Mining—5.0%

 

  

Anglo American plc

     1,518,730        36,298,537    

 

 

Antofagasta plc

     1,941,900        27,156,242    

 

 

Franco-Nevada Corp.

     117,860           8,315,023    
 

 

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     Shares      Value    

 

 
Metals & Mining (Continued)

 

  

 

 

Korea Zinc Co. Ltd.

     57,834      $ 21,743,093    

 

 

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

     656,600        14,353,276    
     

 

 

 
       

 

107,866,171  

 

 

 

 

 
Telecommunication Services—2.7%

 

  

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services—0.9%

 

Spark New Zealand Ltd.

     7,763,135       

 

19,845,195  

 

 

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services—1.8%  

 

Rogers Communications, Inc., Cl. B

     326,030        15,300,729    

 

 

SK Telecom Co. Ltd.

     111,951        23,033,711    
     

 

 

 
        38,334,440    
     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

(Cost $1,869,383,927)

        1,999,518,587    

 

 
Investment Company—4.7%

 

 

 

Oppenheimer Institutional Government Money Market Fund, Cl. E, 1.71%4,5 (Cost $100,279,774)

 

    

 

    100,279,774

 

 

 

    

 

100,279,774  

 

 

 

 

 
Total Investments, at Value (Cost $1,969,663,701)      97.8%        2,099,798,361    

 

 
Net Other Assets (Liabilities)      2.2        46,685,787    
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0%      $     2,146,484,148    
  

 

 

 
 

 

Footnotes to Statement of Investments

1. Non-income producing security.

2. The value of this security was determined using significant unobservable inputs. See Note 3 of the accompanying

Notes.

3. Represents securities sold under Rule 144A, which are exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. These securities amount to $24,596,440 or 1.15% of the Fund’s net assets at period end.

4. Rate shown is the 7-day yield at period end.

 

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS Unaudited / Continued

 

Footnotes to Statement of Investments (Continued)

5. Is or was an affiliate, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, at or during the reporting period, by virtue of the Fund owning at least 5% of the voting securities of the issuer or as a result of the Fund and the issuer having the same investment adviser. Transactions during the reporting period in which the issuer was an affiliate are as follows:

 

     Shares
November 30,
2017
     Gross
Additions
     Gross
Reductions
    

Shares
May 31,

2018

 

 

 

Oppenheimer Institutional Government Money Market Fund, Cl. E

     68,231,512        857,271,136        825,222,874        100,279,774  
     Value      Income     

Realized

Gain (Loss)

     Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 

 

 

Oppenheimer Institutional Government Money Market Fund, Cl. E

   $   100,279,774      $ 887,224      $      $  

Distribution of investments representing geographic holdings, as a percentage of total investments at value, is as follows:

 

Geographic Holdings    Value      Percent              

Japan

     $            453,103,828        21.6%              

France

     314,752,199        15.0                 

United Kingdom

     264,477,079        12.6                 

Germany

     227,083,835        10.8                 

China

     222,651,422        10.6                 

United States

     160,348,410        7.6                 

South Korea

     157,275,312        7.5                 

Hong Kong

     93,242,199        4.4                 

Canada

     37,969,028        1.8                 

Netherlands

     36,805,014        1.8                 

Chile

     27,156,242        1.3                 

Macau

     25,468,266        1.2                 

New Zealand

     19,845,195        1.0                 

Spain

     18,960,305        0.9                 

India

     14,924,108        0.7                 

Switzerland

     14,851,692        0.7                 

Malaysia

     10,884,227        0.5                 

Norway

            —                    
  

 

 

 

Total

     $         2,099,798,361        100.0%              
  

 

 

 

 

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts as of May 31, 2018
Counter    Settlement           Currency           Currency Sold      Unrealized      Unrealized  
-party    Month(s)      Purchased (000’s)            (000’s)      Appreciation      Depreciation  

BOA

     08/2018      USD      149,521      JPY      16,491,000       $      $ 2,864,343  

Glossary:

Counterparty Abbreviations

BOA

   Bank of America NA

 

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Currency abbreviations indicate amounts reporting in currencies

JPY

   Japanese Yen

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES May 31, 2018 Unaudited

 

 

 

 
Assets  

 

Investments, at value—see accompanying statement of investments:   
Unaffiliated companies (cost $1,869,383,927)    $ 1,999,518,587     
Affiliated companies (cost $100,279,774)      100,279,774     
  

 

 

 
     2,099,798,361     

 

 
Cash      5,860,917     

 

 
Cash—foreign currencies (cost $7,410,800)      7,405,695     

 

 
Receivables and other assets:   
Investments sold      39,568,005     
Dividends      8,596,883     
Shares of beneficial interest sold      1,819,535     
Expense waivers/reimbursements due from manager      52,636     
Other      211,139     
  

 

 

 
Total assets      2,163,313,171     

 

 
Liabilities

 

Unrealized depreciation on forward currency exchange contracts      2,864,343     

 

 
Payables and other liabilities:   
Investments purchased      12,962,300     
Shares of beneficial interest redeemed      619,109      
Trustees’ compensation      137,420     
Distribution and service plan fees      59,271     
Tax interest expense      52,636     
Shareholder communications      8,309     
Foreign capital gains tax      1,073     
Other      124,562     
  

 

 

 
Total liabilities      16,829,023     

 

 
Net Assets    $ 2,146,484,148     
  

 

 

 

 

 
Composition of Net Assets

 

Par value of shares of beneficial interest    $ 981,517     

 

 
Additional paid-in capital      2,031,780,110     

 

 
Accumulated net investment income      22,521,976     

 

 
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions      (36,048,002)    

 

 
Net unrealized appreciation on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies      127,248,547     
  

 

 

 
Net Assets    $     2,146,484,148     
  

 

 

 

 

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Net Asset Value Per Share

 

Class A Shares:   
Net asset value and redemption price per share (based on net assets of $214,900,605 and 9,774,743 shares of beneficial interest outstanding)    $ 21.99     
Maximum offering price per share (net asset value plus sales charge of 5.75% of offering price)    $ 23.33     

 

 
Class B Shares:   
Net asset value, redemption price (excludes applicable contingent deferred sales charge) and offering price per share (based on net assets of $62,916 and 3,154 shares of beneficial interest outstanding)    $ 19.95     

 

 
Class C Shares:   
Net asset value, redemption price (excludes applicable contingent deferred sales charge) and offering price per share (based on net assets of $43,168,911 and 2,207,682 shares of beneficial interest outstanding)    $ 19.55     

 

 
Class I Shares:   
Net asset value, redemption price and offering price per share (based on net assets of $1,708,193,146 and 78,030,721 shares of beneficial interest outstanding)    $ 21.89     

 

 
Class R Shares:   
Net asset value, redemption price (excludes applicable contingent deferred sales charge) and offering price per share (based on net assets of $17,313,178 and 797,390 shares of beneficial interest outstanding)    $ 21.71     

 

 
Class Y Shares:   
Net asset value, redemption price and offering price per share (based on net assets of $162,845,392 and 7,337,975 shares of beneficial interest outstanding)    $ 22.19     

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF

OPERATIONS For the Six Months Ended May 31, 2018 Unaudited

 

 

 
Investment Income

 

Dividends:   
Unaffiliated companies (net of foreign withholding taxes of $3,363,082)    $           29,006,110      
Affiliated companies      887,224      

 

 
Interest      284,437      
  

 

 

 
Total investment income      30,177,771      

 

 
Expenses

 

Management fees      7,549,705      

 

 
Distribution and service plan fees:   
Class A      266,117      
Class B      1,406      
Class C      215,174      
Class R      37,865      

 

 
Transfer and shareholder servicing agent fees:   
Class A      221,299      
Class B      293      
Class C      43,014      
Class I      243,424      
Class R      15,178      
Class Y      111,681      

 

 
Shareholder communications:   
Class A      7,199      
Class B      113      
Class C      1,294      
Class I      52      
Class R      454      
Class Y      1,280      

 

 
Custodian fees and expenses      78,898      

 

 
Borrowing fees      32,388      

 

 
Trustees’ compensation      15,713      

 

 
Other      124,036      
  

 

 

 
Total expenses      8,966,583      
Less waivers and reimbursements of expenses      (138,904)     
  

 

 

 
Net expenses      8,827,679      

 

 
Net Investment Income      21,350,092      

 

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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:   
Investment transactions in unaffiliated companies    $         5,345,860      
Foreign currency transactions      (590,844)     
Forward currency exchange contracts      (2,731,722)     
  

 

 

 
Net realized gain      2,023,294      

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:   
Investment transactions in unaffiliated companies      (48,440,903)     
Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies      38,098      
Forward currency exchange contracts      (132,621)     
  

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation      (48,535,426)     

 

 
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations    $ (25,162,040)     
  

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS Unaudited

 

     Six Months Ended
May 31, 2018
(Unaudited)
     Year Ended
November 30, 2017
 

 

 
Operations

 

Net investment income    $ 21,350,092         $ 14,210,959     

 

 
Net realized gain      2,023,294           138,776,432     

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation      (48,535,426)          172,288,964     
  

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations      (25,162,040)          325,276,355     

 

 
Dividends and/or Distributions to Shareholders

 

Dividends from net investment income:      
Class A      (12,105)          (3,312,784)    
Class B      —           (13,310)    
Class C      —           (444,226)    
Class I      (5,822,882)          (16,958,208)    
Class R      —           (148,883)    
Class Y      (174,428)          (362,669)    
  

 

 

 
     (6,009,415)          (21,240,080)    

 

 
Beneficial Interest Transactions

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from beneficial interest transactions:      
Class A      (4,647,605)          9,532,057     
Class B      (536,045)          (1,456,778)    
Class C      3,679,620           926,308     
Class I      227,232,551           576,704,545     
Class R      4,346,133           2,315,192     
Class Y      108,478,658           34,097,732     
  

 

 

 
     338,553,312           622,119,056     

 

 
Net Assets

 

Total increase      307,381,857           926,155,331     

 

 
Beginning of period      1,839,102,291           912,946,960     
  

 

 

 
End of period (including accumulated net investment income of $22,521,976 and $7,181,299, respectively)    $ 2,146,484,148         $ 1,839,102,291     
  

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Class A    Six Months
Ended
May 31, 2018
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
November
30, 2017
  Year Ended
November
30, 2016
  Year Ended
November
30, 2015
  Year Ended
November
28, 20141
  Year Ended
November
29, 20131

 

Per Share Operating Data
Net asset value, beginning of period    $22.23   $17.40   $17.56   $18.39   $19.53   $14.97    

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:             
Net investment income2    0.20   0.18   0.25   0.11   0.15   0.14    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)    (0.44)   5.00   (0.31)   (0.60)   (0.96)   4.59    
  

 

Total from investment operations    (0.24)   5.18   (0.06)   (0.49)   (0.81)   4.73    

 

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:             
Dividends from net investment income    (0.00)3   (0.35)   (0.10)   (0.34)   (0.33)   (0.17)  

 

Net asset value, end of period    $21.99   $22.23   $17.40   $17.56   $18.39   $19.53    
  

 

 

Total Return, at Net Asset Value4    (1.08)%   30.33%   (0.31)%   (2.60)%   (4.20)%   31.95%    

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data             
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)    $214,901   $222,358   $166,493   $169,107   $185,609   $212,546    

 

Average net assets (in thousands)    $222,529   $190,874   $171,492   $178,517   $199,282   $194,345    

 

Ratios to average net assets:5             
Net investment income    1.78%   0.92%   1.43%   0.59%   0.80%   0.80%    
Expenses excluding specific expenses listed below    1.22%   1.28%   1.32%   1.30%   1.30%   1.34%    
Interest and fees from borrowings    0.00%6   0.00%6   0.00%6   0.00%6   0.00%   0.00%    
  

 

Total expenses7    1.22%   1.28%   1.32%   1.30%   1.30%   1.34%    
Expenses after payments, waivers and/or reimbursements and reduction to custodian expenses    1.21%   1.27%   1.31%   1.30%8   1.30%8   1.34%8     

 

Portfolio turnover rate    40%   83%   79%   79%   68%   92%    

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Continued

 

1. Represents the last business day of the Fund’s reporting period.

2. Per share amounts calculated based on the average shares outstanding during the period.

3. Less than $0.005 per share.

4. Assumes an initial investment on the business day before the first day of the fiscal period, with all dividends and distributions reinvested in additional shares on the reinvestment date, and redemption at the net asset value calculated on the last business day of the fiscal period. Sales charges are not reflected in the total returns. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one full year. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

5. Annualized for periods less than one full year.

6. Less than 0.005%.

7. Total expenses including indirect expenses from affiliated fund fees and expenses were as follows:

 

  Six Months Ended May 31, 2018      1.23
  Year Ended November 30, 2017      1.28
  Year Ended November 30, 2016      1.33
  Year Ended November 30, 2015      1.31
  Year Ended November 28, 2014      1.30
  Year Ended November 29, 2013      1.34

8. Waiver was less than 0.005%.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class B    Six Months
Ended
May 31, 2018
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
November
30, 2017
  Year Ended
November
30, 2016
  Year Ended
November
30, 2015
  Year Ended
November
28, 20141
  Year Ended
November
29, 20131

 

Per Share Operating Data
Net asset value, beginning of period    $20.27   $15.81   $15.99   $16.73   $17.79   $13.64    

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:             
Net investment income (loss)2    0.10   0.04   0.11   (0.03)   0.01   0.01    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)    (0.42)   4.55   (0.29)   (0.54)   (0.88)   4.20    
  

 

Total from investment operations    (0.32)   4.59   (0.18)   (0.57)   (0.87)   4.21    

 

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:             
Dividends from net investment income    0.00   (0.13)   0.00   (0.17)   (0.19)   (0.06)    

 

Net asset value, end of period    $19.95   $20.27   $15.81   $15.99   $16.73   $17.79    
  

 

 

Total Return, at Net Asset Value3    (1.58)%   29.29%   (1.13)%   (3.36)%   (4.93)%   30.95%    

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)    $63   $599   $1,775   $3,093   $5,158   $8,449    

 

Average net assets (in thousands)    $285   $1,101   $2,447   $3,929   $6,632   $8,766    

 

Ratios to average net assets:4             
Net investment income (loss)    0.95%   0.24%   0.71%   (0.16)%   0.06%   0.05%    
Expenses excluding specific expenses listed below    2.05%   2.13%   2.12%   2.08%   2.04%   2.22%    
Interest and fees from borrowings    0.00%5   0.00%5   0.00%5   0.00%5   0.00%   0.00%    
  

 

Total expenses6    2.05%   2.13%   2.12%   2.08%   2.04%   2.22%    
Expenses after payments, waivers and/or reimbursements and reduction to custodian expenses    2.04%   2.12%   2.11%   2.08%7
  2.04%7
  2.11%    

 

Portfolio turnover rate    40%   83%   79%   79%   68%   92%    

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Continued

 

1. Represents the last business day of the Fund’s reporting period.

2. Per share amounts calculated based on the average shares outstanding during the period.

3. Assumes an initial investment on the business day before the first day of the fiscal period, with all dividends and distributions reinvested in additional shares on the reinvestment date, and redemption at the net asset value calculated on the last business day of the fiscal period. Sales charges are not reflected in the total returns. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one full year. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

4. Annualized for periods less than one full year.

5. Less than 0.005%.

6. Total expenses including indirect expenses from affiliated fund fees and expenses were as follows:

 

  Six Months Ended May 31, 2018      2.06
  Year Ended November 30, 2017      2.13
  Year Ended November 30, 2016      2.13
  Year Ended November 30, 2015      2.09
  Year Ended November 28, 2014      2.04
  Year Ended November 29, 2013      2.22

7. Waiver was less than 0.005%.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class C    Six Months
Ended
May 31, 2018
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
November
30, 2017
  Year Ended
November
30, 2016
  Year Ended
November
30, 2015
  Year Ended
November
28, 20141
  Year Ended
November
29, 20131

 

Per Share Operating Data
Net asset value, beginning of period    $19.84   $15.56   $15.73   $16.51   $17.59   $13.51    

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:             
Net investment income (loss)2    0.10   0.03   0.10   (0.03)   0.01   0.003     
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)    (0.39)   4.47   (0.27)   (0.53)   (0.87)   4.16    
  

 

Total from investment operations    (0.29)   4.50   (0.17)   (0.56)   (0.86)   4.16    

 

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:             
Dividends from net investment income    0.00   (0.22)   0.00   (0.22)   (0.22)   (0.08)    

 

Net asset value, end of period    $19.55   $19.84   $15.56   $15.73   $16.51   $17.59    
  

 

 

Total Return, at Net Asset Value4    (1.51)%   29.42%   (1.08)%   (3.34)%   (4.93)%   30.92%    

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data             
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)    $43,169   $40,178   $30,895   $35,938   $38,418   $41,588    

 

Average net assets (in thousands)    $43,381   $34,616   $33,619   $37,983   $40,117   $36,641    

 

Ratios to average net assets:5             
Net investment income (loss)    1.02%   0.19%   0.66%   (0.17)%   0.06%   0.00%6     
Expenses excluding specific expenses listed below    1.97%   2.04%   2.08%   2.06%   2.05%   2.11%    
Interest and fees from borrowings    0.00%6   0.00%6   0.00%6   0.00%6   0.00%   0.00%    
Total expenses7    1.97%   2.04%   2.08%   2.06%   2.05%   2.11%    
  

 

Expenses after payments, waivers and/or reimbursements and reduction to custodian expenses    1.96%   2.03%   2.07%   2.06%8   2.05%8   2.11%8     

 

Portfolio turnover rate    40%   83%   79%   79%   68%   92%

 

25        OPPENHEIMER INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND


FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Continued

 

1. Represents the last business day of the Fund’s reporting period.

2. Per share amounts calculated based on the average shares outstanding during the period.

3. Less than $0.005 per share.

4. Assumes an initial investment on the business day before the first day of the fiscal period, with all dividends and distributions reinvested in additional shares on the reinvestment date, and redemption at the net asset value calculated on the last business day of the fiscal period. Sales charges are not reflected in the total returns. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one full year. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

5. Annualized for periods less than one full year.

6. Less than 0.005%.

7. Total expenses including indirect expenses from affiliated fund fees and expenses were as follows:

 

  Six Months Ended May 31, 2018      1.98
  Year Ended November 30, 2017      2.04
  Year Ended November 30, 2016      2.09
  Year Ended November 30, 2015      2.07
  Year Ended November 28, 2014      2.05
  Year Ended November 29, 2013      2.11

8. Waiver was less than 0.005%.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class I    Six Months
Ended
May 31, 2018
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
November
30, 2017
  Year Ended
November
30, 2016
  Year Ended
November
30, 2015
  Year Ended
November
28, 20141
  Period
Ended
November
29, 20131,2

 

Per Share Operating Data
Net asset value, beginning of period    $22.17   $17.36   $17.53   $18.37   $19.51   $16.56

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:             
Net investment income3    0.24   0.23   0.32   0.19   0.23   0.09
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)    (0.43)   5.01   (0.30)   (0.60)   (0.95)   2.86
  

 

Total from investment operations    (0.19)   5.24   0.02   (0.41)   (0.72)   2.95

 

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:             
Dividends from net investment income    (0.09)   (0.43)   (0.19)   (0.43)   (0.42)   0.00

 

Net asset value, end of period    $21.89   $22.17   $17.36   $17.53   $18.37   $19.51
  

 

 

Total Return, at Net Asset Value4    (0.93)%   30.96%   0.11%   (2.16)%   (3.78)%   17.81%

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data             
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)    $1,708,193   $1,505,578   $689,409   $716,793   $737,126   $788,822

 

Average net assets (in thousands)    $1,628,862   $1,030,833   $700,889   $738,381   $763,119   $577,520

 

Ratios to average net assets:5             
Net investment income    2.19%   1.17%   1.85%   1.03%   1.24%   0.76%
Expenses excluding specific expenses listed below    0.80%   0.83%   0.87%   0.86%   0.86%   0.84%
Interest and fees from borrowings    0.00%6   0.00%6   0.00%6   0.00%6   0.00%   0.00%
  

 

Total expenses7    0.80%   0.83%   0.87%   0.86%   0.86%   0.84%
Expenses after payments, waivers and/or reimbursements and reduction to custodian expenses    0.80%8   0.83%8   0.86%   0.86%8   0.86%8   0.84%8

 

Portfolio turnover rate    40%   83%   79%   79%   68%   92%

 

27        OPPENHEIMER INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND


FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Continued

 

1. Represents the last business day of the Fund’s reporting period.

2. For the period from March 28, 2013 (inception of offering) to November 29, 2013.

3. Per share amounts calculated based on the average shares outstanding during the period.

4. Assumes an initial investment on the business day before the first day of the fiscal period, with all dividends and distributions reinvested in additional shares on the reinvestment date, and redemption at the net asset value calculated on the last business day of the fiscal period. Sales charges are not reflected in the total returns. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one full year. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

5. Annualized for periods less than one full year.

6. Less than 0.005%.

7. Total expenses including indirect expenses from affiliated fund fees and expenses were as follows:

 

  Six Months Ended May 31, 2018      0.81
  Year Ended November 30, 2017      0.83
  Year Ended November 30, 2016      0.88
  Year Ended November 30, 2015      0.87
  Year Ended November 28, 2014      0.86
  Period Ended November 29, 2013      0.84

8. Waiver was less than 0.005%.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

28        OPPENHEIMER INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND


 

Class R    Six Months
Ended
May 31, 2018
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
November
30, 2017
  Year Ended
November
30, 2016
  Year Ended
November
30, 2015
  Year Ended
November
28, 20141
  Year Ended
November
29, 20131

 

Per Share Operating Data
Net asset value, beginning of period    $21.98   $17.21   $17.37   $18.20   $19.33   $14.81    

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:             
Net investment income2    0.17   0.13   0.20   0.06   0.10   0.003     
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)    (0.44)   4.94   (0.30)   (0.59)   (0.94)   4.65    
  

 

Total from investment operations    (0.27)   5.07   (0.10)   (0.53)   (0.84)   4.65    

 

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:             
Dividends from net investment income    0.00   (0.30)   (0.06)   (0.30)   (0.29)   (0.13)    

 

Net asset value, end of period    $21.71   $21.98   $17.21   $17.37   $18.20   $19.33    
  

 

 

Total Return, at Net Asset Value4    (1.23)%   29.99%   (0.55)%   (2.89)%   (4.42)%   31.61%    

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data             
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)    $17,313   $13,223   $8,410   $8,098   $8,641   $9,349    

 

Average net assets (in thousands)    $15,350   $10,332   $8,654   $8,342   $8,944   $8,442    

 

Ratios to average net assets:5             
Net investment income    1.53%   0.65%   1.18%   0.33%   0.55%   0.54%    
Expenses excluding specific expenses listed below    1.47%   1.53%   1.57%   1.56%   1.56%   1.62%    
Interest and fees from borrowings    0.00%6   0.00%6   0.00%6   0.00%6   0.00%   0.00%    
  

 

Total expenses7    1.47%   1.53%   1.57%   1.56%   1.56%   1.62%    
Expenses after payments, waivers and/or reimbursements and reduction to custodian expenses    1.46%   1.52%   1.56%   1.56%8   1.56%8   1.60%    

 

Portfolio turnover rate    40%   83%   79%   79%   68%   92%    

 

29        OPPENHEIMER INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND


FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Continued

 

1. Represents the last business day of the Fund’s reporting period.

2. Per share amounts calculated based on the average shares outstanding during the period.

3. Less than $0.005 per share.

4. Assumes an initial investment on the business day before the first day of the fiscal period, with all dividends and distributions reinvested in additional shares on the reinvestment date, and redemption at the net asset value calculated on the last business day of the fiscal period. Sales charges are not reflected in the total returns. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one full year. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

5. Annualized for periods less than one full year.

6. Less than 0.005%.

7. Total expenses including indirect expenses from affiliated fund fees and expenses were as follows:

 

  Six Months Ended May 31, 2018      1.48
  Year Ended November 30, 2017      1.53
  Year Ended November 30, 2016      1.58
  Year Ended November 30, 2015      1.57
  Year Ended November 28, 2014      1.56
  Year Ended November 29, 2013      1.62

8. Waiver was less than 0.005%.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

30        OPPENHEIMER INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND


 

Class Y   

Six Months
Ended

May 31, 2018
(Unaudited)

  Year Ended
November
30, 2017
  Year Ended
November
30, 2016
  Year Ended
November
30, 2015
  Year Ended
November
28, 20141
  Year
Ended
November
29, 20131

 

Per Share Operating Data
Net asset value, beginning of period    $22.46   $17.59   $17.75   $18.59   $19.44   $14.97    

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:             
Net investment income2    0.24   0.21   0.27   0.15   0.17   0.31    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)    (0.44)   5.06   (0.28)   (0.60)   (0.94)   4.42    
  

 

Total from investment operations    (0.20)   5.27   (0.01)   (0.45)   (0.77)   4.73    

 

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:             
Dividends from net investment income    (0.07)   (0.40)   (0.15)   (0.39)   (0.08)   (0.26)    

 

Net asset value, end of period    $22.19   $22.46   $17.59   $17.75   $18.59   $19.44    
  

 

 

Total Return, at Net Asset Value3    (0.91)%   30.63%   (0.03)%   (2.37)%   (3.98)%   32.05%    

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data             
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)    $162,845   $57,166   $15,965   $10,789   $10,065   $12,195    

 

Average net assets (in thousands)    $114,569   $30,119   $12,715   $10,542   $11,451   $306,051    

 

Ratios to average net assets:4             
Net investment income    2.15%   1.01%   1.54%   0.84%   0.91%   1.90%    
Expenses excluding specific expenses listed below    0.97%   1.03%   1.07%   1.06%   1.06%   0.90%    
Interest and fees from borrowings    0.00%5   0.00%5   0.00%5   0.00%5   0.00%   0.00%    
  

 

Total expenses6    0.97%   1.03%   1.07%   1.06%   1.06%   0.90%    
Expenses after payments, waivers and/or reimbursements and reduction to custodian expenses    0.85%   1.02%   1.06%   1.06%7   1.06%7   0.90%7     

 

Portfolio turnover rate    40%   83%   79%   79%   68%   92%    

 

31        OPPENHEIMER INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND


FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Continued

 

1. Represents the last business day of the Fund’s reporting period.

2. Per share amounts calculated based on the average shares outstanding during the period.

3. Assumes an initial investment on the business day before the first day of the fiscal period, with all dividends and distributions reinvested in additional shares on the reinvestment date, and redemption at the net asset value calculated on the last business day of the fiscal period. Sales charges are not reflected in the total returns. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one full year. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

4. Annualized for periods less than one full year.

5. Less than 0.005%.

6. Total expenses including indirect expenses from affiliated fund fees and expenses were as follows:

 

  Six Months Ended May 31, 2018      0.98
  Year Ended November 30, 2017      1.03
  Year Ended November 30, 2016      1.08
  Year Ended November 30, 2015      1.07
  Year Ended November 28, 2014      1.06
  Year Ended November 29, 2013      0.90

7. Waiver was less than 0.005%.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

32        OPPENHEIMER INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND


NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS May 31, 2018 Unaudited

 

 

 

1. Organization

Oppenheimer International Equity Fund (the “Fund”), formerly known as Oppenheimer International Value Fund, is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”), as amended, as a diversified open-end management investment company. The Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation. The Fund’s investment adviser is OFI Global Asset Management, Inc. (“OFI Global” or the “Manager”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of OppenheimerFunds, Inc. (“OFI” or the “Sub-Adviser”). The Manager has entered into a sub-advisory agreement with OFI.

The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R and Class Y shares, and previously offered Class B shares for new purchase through June 29, 2012. Subsequent to that date, no new purchases of Class B shares are permitted, however reinvestment of dividend and/or capital gain distributions and exchanges of Class B shares into and from other Oppenheimer funds are allowed. Class B shares automatically converted to Class A shares 72 months after the date of purchase. Effective June 1, 2018, all Class B shares converted to Class A shares. Class A shares are sold at their offering price, which is normally net asset value plus a front-end sales charge. Class C and Class R shares are sold, and Class B shares were sold, without a front-end sales charge but may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”). Class R shares are sold only through retirement plans. Retirement plans that offer Class R shares may impose charges on those accounts. Class I and Class Y shares are sold to certain institutional investors or intermediaries without either a front-end sales charge or a CDSC, however, the intermediaries may impose charges on their accountholders who beneficially own Class I and Class Y shares. All classes of shares have identical rights and voting privileges with respect to the Fund in general and exclusive voting rights on matters that affect that class alone. Earnings, net assets and net asset value per share may differ due to each class having its own expenses, such as transfer and shareholder servicing agent fees and shareholder communications, directly attributable to that class. Class A, B, C and R shares have separate distribution and/or service plans under which they pay fees. Class I and Class Y shares do not pay such fees.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed in the Fund’s preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”).

 

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Security Valuation. All investments in securities are recorded at their estimated fair value, as described in Note 3.

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

(1) Value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities — at the exchange rates prevailing at market close as described in Note 3.

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

 

33        OPPENHEIMER INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND


NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Unaudited / Continued

 

 

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Although the net assets and the values are presented at the foreign exchange rates at market close, the Fund does not isolate the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains or losses from investments shown in the Statement of Operations.

For securities, which are subject to foreign withholding tax upon disposition, realized and unrealized gains or losses on such securities are recorded net of foreign withholding tax.

Reported net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding tax reclaims recorded on the Fund’s books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities other than investments in securities, resulting from changes in the exchange rate.

Allocation of Income, Expenses, Gains and Losses. Income, expenses (other than those attributable to a specific class), gains and losses are allocated on a daily basis to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets represented by such class. Operating expenses directly attributable to a specific class are charged against the operations of that class.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders. Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with income tax regulations and may differ from U.S. GAAP, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually or at other times as determined necessary by the Manager.

The tax character of distributions is determined as of the Fund’s fiscal year end. Therefore, a portion of the Fund’s distributions made to shareholders prior to the Fund’s fiscal year end may ultimately be categorized as a tax return of capital.

Investment Income. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or upon ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign dividends where the ex-dividend date may have passed. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, if any, and capital gains taxes on foreign investments, if any, have been provided for in accordance with the Fund’s understanding of the applicable tax rules and regulations. Interest income, if any, is recognized on an accrual basis. Discount and premium, which are included in interest income on the Statement of Operations, are amortized or accreted daily.

Custodian Fees. “Custodian fees and expenses” in the Statement of Operations may include interest expense incurred by the Fund on any cash overdrafts of its custodian account during the period. Such cash overdrafts may result from the effects of failed trades in portfolio

 

34        OPPENHEIMER INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND


 

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

securities and from cash outflows resulting from unanticipated shareholder redemption activity. The Fund pays interest to its custodian on such cash overdraft at a rate equal to the Prime Rate plus 0.35%. The “Reduction to custodian expenses” line item, if applicable, represents earnings on cash balances maintained by the Fund during the period. Such interest expense and other custodian fees may be paid with these earnings.

Security Transactions. Security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost.

Indemnifications. The Fund’s organizational documents provide current and former Trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Federal Taxes. The Fund intends to comply with provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its investment company taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is required. The Fund files income tax returns in U.S. federal and applicable state jurisdictions. The statute of limitations on the Fund’s tax return filings generally remains open for the three preceding fiscal reporting period ends. The Fund has analyzed its tax positions for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2017, including open tax years, and does not believe there are any uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in the Fund’s financial statements.

During the fiscal year ended November 30, 2017, the Fund utilized $135,259,319 of capital loss carryforwards to offset capital gains realized in that fiscal year. Details of the fiscal year ended November 30, 2017 capital loss carryforwards are included in the table below. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration, if any, must be utilized prior to those with expiration dates. Capital losses with no expiration will be carried forward to future years if not offset by gains.

 

Expiring       

 

 
2018    $ 7,791,697  
2019      29,804,087  
  

 

 

 
Total    $                 37,595,784  
  

 

 

 

At period end, it is estimated that the capital loss carryforwards would be $35,572,490 expiring by 2019. The estimated capital loss carryforward represents the carryforward as of the end of the last fiscal year, increased or decreased by capital losses or gains realized in the first six months of the current fiscal year. During the reporting period, it is estimated that the Fund will utilize $2,023,294 of capital loss carryforward to offset realized capital gains.

Net investment income (loss) and net realized gain (loss) may differ for financial statement

 

35        OPPENHEIMER INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND


NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Unaudited / Continued

 

 

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

and tax purposes. The character of dividends and distributions made during the fiscal year from net investment income or net realized gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax requirements, which may differ from the character of net investment income or net realized gains presented in those financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Also, due to timing of dividends and distributions, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the fiscal year in which the income or net realized gain was recorded by the Fund.

The aggregate cost of securities and other investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities and other investments for federal income tax purposes at period end are noted in the following table. The primary difference between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of securities and other investments, if applicable, is attributable to the tax deferral of losses or tax realization of financial statement unrealized gain or loss.

 

Federal tax cost of securities     $ 1,971,891,013    
Federal tax cost of other investments      7,410,800    
  

 

 

 
Total federal tax cost     $   1,979,301,813    
  

 

 

 
Gross unrealized appreciation     $ 217,862,662    
Gross unrealized depreciation      (92,841,427)   
  

 

 

 
Net unrealized appreciation     $ 125,021,235    
  

 

 

 

Certain foreign countries impose a tax on capital gains which is accrued by the Fund based on unrealized appreciation, if any, on affected securities. The tax is paid when the gain is realized.

Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

 

3. Securities Valuation

The Fund calculates the net asset value of its shares as of 4:00 P.M. Eastern Time, on each day the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) is open for trading, except in the case of a scheduled early closing of the Exchange, in which case the Fund will calculate net asset value of the shares as of the scheduled early closing time of the Exchange.

The Fund’s Board has adopted procedures for the valuation of the Fund’s securities and has delegated the day-to-day responsibility for valuation determinations under those procedures to the Manager. The Manager has established a Valuation Committee which is responsible for determining a fair valuation for any security for which market quotations are not readily available. The Valuation Committee’s fair valuation determinations are subject to review, approval and ratification by the Fund’s Board at least quarterly or more frequently, if necessary.

 

36        OPPENHEIMER INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND


 

3. Securities Valuation (Continued)

Valuation Methods and Inputs

Securities are valued primarily using unadjusted quoted market prices, when available, as supplied by third party pricing services or broker-dealers.

The following methodologies are used to determine the market value or the fair value of the types of securities described below:

Equity securities traded on a securities exchange (including exchange-traded derivatives other than futures and futures options) are valued based on the official closing price on the principal exchange on which the security is traded, as identified by the Manager, prior to the time when the Fund’s assets are valued. If the official closing price is unavailable, the security is valued at the last sale price on the principal exchange on which it is traded, or if no sales occurred, the security is valued at the mean between the quoted bid and asked prices. Over-the-counter equity securities are valued at the last published sale price, or if no sales occurred, at the mean between the quoted bid and asked prices. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the time when the Fund’s assets are valued.

Shares of a registered investment company that are not traded on an exchange are valued at that investment company’s net asset value per share.

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued utilizing current and forward currency rates obtained from third party pricing services. When the settlement date of a contract is an interim date for which a quotation is not available, interpolated values are derived using the nearest dated forward currency rate.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available, or when a significant event has occurred that would materially affect the value of the security, are fair valued either (i) by a standardized fair valuation methodology applicable to the security type or the significant event as previously approved by the Valuation Committee and the Fund’s Board or (ii) as determined in good faith by the Manager’s Valuation Committee. The Valuation Committee considers all relevant facts that are reasonably available, through either public information or information available to the Manager, when determining the fair value of a security. Those standardized fair valuation methodologies include, but are not limited to, valuing securities at the last sale price or initially at cost and subsequently adjusting the value based on: changes in company specific fundamentals, changes in an appropriate securities index, or changes in the value of similar securities which may be further adjusted for any discounts related to security-specific resale restrictions. When possible, such methodologies use observable market inputs such as unadjusted quoted prices of similar securities, observable interest rates, currency rates and yield curves. The methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities nor can it be assured that the Fund can obtain the fair value assigned to a security if it were to sell the security.

To assess the continuing appropriateness of security valuations, the Manager regularly compares prior day prices and sale prices to the current day prices and challenges those prices exceeding certain tolerance levels with the third party pricing service or broker source. For those securities valued by fair valuations, whether through a standardized fair valuation

 

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methodology or a fair valuation determination, the Valuation Committee reviews and affirms the reasonableness of the valuations based on such methodologies and fair valuation determinations on a regular basis after considering all relevant information that is reasonably available.

Classifications

Each investment asset or liability of the Fund is assigned a level at measurement date based on the significance and source of the inputs to its valuation. Various data inputs may be used in determining the value of each of the Fund’s investments as of the reporting period end.

These data inputs are categorized in the following hierarchy under applicable financial accounting standards:

1) Level 1-unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (including securities actively traded on a securities exchange)

2) Level 2-inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (such as unadjusted quoted prices for similar assets and market corroborated inputs such as interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.)

3) Level 3-significant unobservable inputs (including the Manager’s own judgments about assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability).

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

The Fund classifies each of its investments in investment companies which are publicly offered as Level 1. Investment companies that are not publicly offered, if any, are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

The table below categorizes amounts that are included in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities at period end based on valuation input level:

 

     Level 1—
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2—
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    

Level 3—
Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

     Value  

 

 
Assets Table            
Investments, at Value:            
Common Stocks            

Consumer Discretionary

   $ 75,977,224      $ 421,149,372      $ 2,689      $ 497,129,285    

Consumer Staples

     29,320,087        206,312,989               235,633,076    

Energy

            117,470,632               117,470,632    

Financials

            239,501,235               239,501,235    

Health Care

            20,530,974               20,530,974    

Industrials

            241,749,016               241,749,016    

Information Technology

     86,186,379        346,809,696               432,996,075    

Materials

     22,668,299        133,660,360               156,328,659    

Telecommunication Services

     15,300,729        42,878,906               58,179,635    
Investment Company      100,279,774                      100,279,774    
  

 

 

 
Total Assets    $         329,732,492      $         1,770,063,180      $         2,689      $         2,099,798,361    
  

 

 

 

 

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     Level 1—
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
    Level 2—
Other Significant
    Observable Inputs
   

Level 3—  

Significant  
    Unobservable  
Inputs  

    Value  

 

 
Liabilities Table         
Other Financial Instruments:         
Forward currency exchange contracts    $     $     (2,864,343)     $ —       $ (2,864,343)   
  

 

 

 
Total Liabilities    $     $     (2,864,343)     $ —       $             (2,864,343)   
  

 

 

 

Forward currency exchange contracts and futures contracts, if any, are reported at their unrealized appreciation/depreciation at measurement date, which represents the change in the contract’s value from trade date. All additional assets and liabilities included in the above table are reported at their market value at measurement date.

For the reporting period, there were no transfers between levels.

 

 

4. Investments and Risks

Risks of Foreign Investing. The Fund may invest in foreign securities which are subject to special risks. Securities traded in foreign markets may be less liquid and more volatile than those traded in U.S. markets. Foreign issuers are usually not subject to the same accounting and disclosure requirements that U.S. companies are subject to, which may make it difficult for the Fund to evaluate a foreign company’s operations or financial condition. A change in the value of a foreign currency against the U.S. dollar will result in a change in the U.S. dollar value of investments denominated in that foreign currency and in the value of any income or distributions the Fund may receive on those investments. The value of foreign investments may be affected by exchange control regulations, foreign taxes, higher transaction and other costs, delays in the settlement of transactions, changes in economic or monetary policy in the United States or abroad, expropriation or nationalization of a company’s assets, or other political and economic factors. In addition, due to the inter-relationship of global economies and financial markets, changes in political and economic factors in one country or region could adversely affect conditions in another country or region. Investments in foreign securities may also expose the Fund to time-zone arbitrage risk. Foreign securities may trade on weekends or other days when the Fund does not price its shares. At times, the Fund may emphasize investments in a particular country or region and may be subject to greater risks from adverse events that occur in that country or region. Foreign securities and foreign currencies held in foreign banks and securities depositories may be subject to limited or no regulatory oversight.

Investments in Affiliated Funds. The Fund is permitted to invest in other mutual funds advised by the Manager (“Affiliated Funds”). Affiliated Funds are open-end management investment companies registered under the 1940 Act, as amended. The Manager is the investment adviser of, and the Sub-Adviser provides investment and related advisory services to, the Affiliated Funds. When applicable, the Fund’s investments in Affiliated Funds are included in the Statement of Investments. Shares of Affiliated Funds are valued at their net

 

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asset value per share. As a shareholder, the Fund is subject to its proportional share of the Affiliated Funds’ expenses, including their management fee. The Manager will waive fees and/ or reimburse Fund expenses in an amount equal to the indirect management fees incurred through the Fund’s investment in the Affiliated Funds.

Each of the Affiliated Funds in which the Fund invests has its own investment risks, and those risks can affect the value of the Fund’s investments and therefore the value of the Fund’s shares. To the extent that the Fund invests more of its assets in one Affiliated Fund than in another, the Fund will have greater exposure to the risks of that Affiliated Fund.

Investments in Money Market Instruments. The Fund is permitted to invest its free cash balances in money market instruments to provide liquidity or for defensive purposes. The Fund may invest in money market instruments by investing in Class E shares of Oppenheimer Institutional Government Money Market Fund (“IGMMF”), which is an Affiliated Fund. IGMMF is regulated as a money market fund under the 1940 Act, as amended. The Fund may also invest in money market instruments directly or in other affiliated or unaffiliated money market funds.

Equity Security Risk. Stocks and other equity securities fluctuate in price. The value of the Fund’s portfolio may be affected by changes in the equity markets generally. Equity markets may experience significant short-term volatility and may fall sharply at times. Different markets may behave differently from each other and U.S. equity markets may move in the opposite direction from one or more foreign stock markets. Adverse events in any part of the equity or fixed-income markets may have unexpected negative effects on other market segments.

The prices of individual equity securities generally do not all move in the same direction at the same time and a variety of factors can affect the price of a particular company’s securities. These factors may include, but are not limited to, poor earnings reports, a loss of customers, litigation against the company, general unfavorable performance of the company’s sector or industry, or changes in government regulations affecting the company or its industry.

Shareholder Concentration. At period end, one shareholder owned 20% or more of the Fund’s total outstanding shares.

The shareholder is a related party of the Fund. Related parties may include, but are not limited to, the investment manager and its affiliates, affiliated broker dealers, fund of funds, and directors or employees. Related parties owned 71% of the Fund’s total outstanding shares at period end.

 

 

5. Market Risk Factors

The Fund’s investments in securities and/or financial derivatives may expose the Fund to various market risk factors:

Commodity Risk. Commodity risk relates to the change in value of commodities or commodity indexes as they relate to increases or decreases in the commodities market.

 

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Commodities are physical assets that have tangible properties. Examples of these types of assets are crude oil, heating oil, metals, livestock, and agricultural products.

Credit Risk. Credit risk relates to the ability of the issuer of debt to meet interest and principal payments, or both, as they come due. In general, lower-grade, higher-yield debt securities are subject to credit risk to a greater extent than lower-yield, higher-quality securities.

Equity Risk. Equity risk relates to the change in value of equity securities as they relate to increases or decreases in the general market.

Foreign Exchange Rate Risk. Foreign exchange rate risk relates to the change in the U.S. dollar value of a security held that is denominated in a foreign currency. The U.S. dollar value of a foreign currency denominated security will decrease as the dollar appreciates against the currency, while the U.S. dollar value will increase as the dollar depreciates against the currency.

Interest Rate Risk. Interest rate risk refers to the fluctuations in value of fixed-income securities resulting from the inverse relationship between price and yield. For example, an increase in general interest rates will tend to reduce the market value of already issued fixed-income investments, and a decline in general interest rates will tend to increase their value. In addition, debt securities with longer maturities, which tend to have higher yields, are subject to potentially greater fluctuations in value from changes in interest rates than obligations with shorter maturities.

Volatility Risk. Volatility risk refers to the magnitude of the movement, but not the direction of the movement, in a financial instrument’s price over a defined time period. Large increases or decreases in a financial instrument’s price over a relative time period typically indicate greater volatility risk, while small increases or decreases in its price typically indicate lower volatility risk.

 

 

6. Use of Derivatives

The Fund’s investment objective not only permits the Fund to purchase investment securities, it also allows the Fund to enter into various types of derivatives contracts, including, but not limited to, futures contracts, forward currency exchange contracts, credit default swaps, interest rate swaps, total return swaps, variance swaps and purchased and written options. In doing so, the Fund will employ strategies in differing combinations to permit it to increase, decrease, or change the level or types of exposure to market risk factors. These instruments may allow the Fund to pursue its objectives more quickly and efficiently than if it were to make direct purchases or sales of securities capable of effecting a similar response to market factors. Such contracts may be entered into through a bilateral over-the-counter (“OTC”) transaction, or through a securities or futures exchange and cleared through a clearinghouse.

Derivatives may have little or no initial cash investment relative to their market value exposure and therefore can produce significant gains or losses in excess of their cost due to changes in the market risk factors and the overall market. This use of embedded leverage allows the Fund to increase its market value exposure relative to its net assets and can

 

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6. Use of Derivatives (Continued)

substantially increase the volatility of the Fund’s performance. In instances where the Fund is using derivatives to decrease, or hedge, exposures to market risk factors for securities held by the Fund, there are also risks that those derivatives may not perform as expected resulting in losses for the combined or hedged positions. Some derivatives have the potential for unlimited loss, regardless of the size of the Fund’s initial investment.

Additional associated risks from investing in derivatives also exist and potentially could have significant effects on the valuation of the derivative and the Fund. Typically, the associated risks are not the risks that the Fund is attempting to increase or decrease exposure to, per its investment objectives, but are the additional risks from investing in derivatives. Examples of these associated risks are liquidity risk, which is the risk that the Fund will not be able to sell the derivative in the open market in a timely manner, and counterparty credit risk, which is the risk that the counterparty will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund.

The Fund’s actual exposures to these market risk factors and associated risks during the period are discussed in further detail, by derivative type, below.

Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

The Fund may enter into forward currency exchange contracts (“forward contracts”) for the purchase or sale of a foreign currency at a negotiated rate at a future date. Such contracts are traded in the OTC inter-bank currency dealer market.

Forward contracts are reported on a schedule following the Statement of Investments. The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as a receivable (or payable) and in the Statement of Operations within the change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation). At contract close, the difference between the original cost of the contract and the value at the close date is recorded as a realized gain (loss) in the Statement of Operations.

The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts in order to decrease exposure to foreign exchange rate risk associated with either specific transactions or portfolio instruments or to increase exposure to foreign exchange rate risk.

During the reporting period, the Fund had daily average contract amounts on forward contracts to buy and sell of $26,864,751 and $37,229,643, respectively.

Additional associated risk to the Fund includes counterparty credit risk. Counterparty credit risk arises from the possibility that the counterparty to a forward contract will default and fail to perform its obligations to the Fund.

Counterparty Credit Risk. Derivative positions are subject to the risk that the counterparty will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund. The Fund intends to enter into derivative transactions with counterparties that the Manager believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction.

The Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on OTC derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund. For OTC options purchased, the Fund bears the risk of loss of the amount of the premiums paid plus the positive change in market values net of any collateral held by the Fund should the

 

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counterparty fail to perform under the contracts. Options written by the Fund do not typically give rise to counterparty credit risk, as options written generally obligate the Fund and not the counterparty to perform.

To reduce counterparty risk with respect to OTC transactions, the Fund has entered into master netting arrangements, established within the Fund’s International Swap and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) master agreements, which allow the Fund to make (or to have an entitlement to receive) a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting) for outstanding payables and receivables with respect to certain OTC positions in swaps, options, swaptions, and forward currency exchange contracts for each individual counterparty. In addition, the Fund may require that certain counterparties post cash and/or securities in collateral accounts to cover their net payment obligations for those derivative contracts subject to ISDA master agreements. If the counterparty fails to perform under these contracts and agreements, the cash and/or securities will be made available to the Fund.

ISDA master agreements include credit related contingent features which allow counterparties to OTC derivatives to terminate derivative contracts prior to maturity in the event that, for example, the Fund’s net assets decline by a stated percentage or the Fund fails to meet the terms of its ISDA master agreements, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty.

For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.

The Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on exchange-traded derivatives cleared through a clearinghouse and for centrally cleared swaps is generally considered lower than as compared to OTC derivatives. However, counterparty credit risk exists with respect to initial and variation margin deposited/paid by the Fund that is held in futures commission merchant, broker and/or clearinghouse accounts for such exchange-traded derivatives and for centrally cleared swaps.

With respect to centrally cleared swaps, such transactions will be submitted for clearing, and if cleared, will be held in accounts at futures commission merchants or brokers that are members of clearinghouses. While brokers, futures commission merchants and clearinghouses are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker, futures commission merchant or clearinghouse becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker, futures commission merchant or clearinghouse for all its customers, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker’s, futures commission merchant’s or clearinghouse’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.

There is the risk that a broker, futures commission merchant or clearinghouse will decline to clear a transaction on the Fund’s behalf, and the Fund may be required to pay a termination fee to the executing broker with whom the Fund initially enters into the transaction. Clearinghouses may also be permitted to terminate centrally cleared swaps at any time. The Fund is also subject to the risk that the broker or futures commission merchant will improperly

 

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6. Use of Derivatives (Continued)

use the Fund’s assets deposited/paid as initial or variation margin to satisfy payment obligations of another customer. In the event of a default by another customer of the broker or futures commission merchant, the Fund might not receive its variation margin payments from the clearinghouse, due to the manner in which variation margin payments are aggregated for all customers of the broker/futures commission merchant.

    Collateral and margin requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the broker, futures commission merchant or clearinghouse for exchange-traded and cleared derivatives, including centrally cleared swaps. Brokers, futures commission merchants and clearinghouses can ask for margin in excess of the regulatory minimum, or increase the margin amount, in certain circumstances.

    Collateral terms are contract specific for OTC derivatives. For derivatives traded under an ISDA master agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the mark to market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any collateral currently pledged by the Fund or the counterparty.

    For financial reporting purposes, cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of the Fund, if any, is reported separately on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as cash pledged as collateral. Non-cash collateral pledged by the Fund, if any, is noted in the Statement of Investments. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party must exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g. $250,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance.

The following table presents by counterparty the Fund’s OTC derivative liabilities net of the related collateral pledged by the Fund at period end:

 

           Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of
Assets & Liabilities
        
Counterparty        Gross Amounts
Not Offset in the
Statement of
Assets &
Liabilities*
    Financial
        Instruments
Available for
Offset
    Financial
        Instruments
Collateral
Pledged**
    Cash Collateral
Pledged**
             Net Amount  

 

 

Bank of America NA

   $ (2,864,343   $     $     $      $ (2,864,343

*OTC derivatives are reported gross on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Exchange traded options and margin related to centrally cleared swaps and futures, if any, are excluded from these reported amounts.

**Reported collateral pledged within this table is limited to the net outstanding amount due from the Fund. The securities pledged as collateral by the Fund as reported on the Statements of Investments may exceed these amounts.

The following table presents the valuations of derivative instruments by risk exposure as reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities at period end:

 

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        Liability Derivatives

 

Derivatives

Not Accounted

for as Hedging

Instruments

  

Statement of Assets

and Liabilities Location

   Value  

Forward currency exchange contracts

  

Unrealized depreciation on

forward currency exchange

contracts

   $           2,864,343  

The effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations is as follows:

 

Amount of Realized Gain or (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives

 

Derivatives

Not Accounted

for as Hedging

Instruments

        

Forward

currency

exchange

contracts

 

Forward currency exchange contracts

      $         (2,731,722
Amount of Change in Unrealized Gain or (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives  

Derivatives

Not Accounted

for as Hedging

Instruments

        

Forward

currency

exchange

contracts

 
Forward currency exchange contracts       $             (132,621

 

 

7. Shares of Beneficial Interest

The Fund has authorized an unlimited number of $0.01 par value shares of beneficial interest of each class. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended May 31, 2018       Year Ended November 30, 2017      
     Shares        Amount     Shares        Amount      

 

Class A                 
Sold    1,671,289      $ 37,670,318     2,018,084      $ 40,685,453    
Dividends and/or distributions reinvested    529        11,736     186,379        3,203,858    
Redeemed    (1,899,910)        (42,329,659   (1,769,788)        (34,357,254)    
  

 

Net increase (decrease)    (228,092)      $ (4,647,605   434,675      $ 9,532,057    
  

 

 

Class B                 
Sold    435      $ 9,083     6,477      $ 114,408    
Dividends and/or distributions reinvested               821        12,979    
Redeemed    (26,839)        (545,128   (89,946)        (1,584,165)    
  

 

Net decrease    (26,404)      $ (536,045   (82,648)      $ (1,456,778)    
  

 

 

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7. Shares of Beneficial Interest (Continued)

       Six Months Ended May 31, 2018      Year Ended November 30, 2017  
       Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

 

 
Class C              
Sold        365,974      $ 7,334,210        427,766      $ 7,813,902  
Dividends and/or distributions reinvested                      28,026        433,008  
Redeemed        (182,954)        (3,654,590)        (416,178)        (7,320,602)  
    

 

 

 
Net increase        183,020      $ 3,679,620        39,614      $ 926,308  
    

 

 

 

 

 
Class I              
Sold        12,341,213      $ 276,353,606        37,545,680      $ 774,461,762  
Dividends and/or distributions reinvested        264,076        5,822,882        993,436        16,957,951  
Redeemed        (2,475,636)        (54,943,937)        (10,341,874)        (214,715,168)  
    

 

 

 
Net increase        10,129,653      $ 227,232,551        28,197,242      $ 576,704,545  
    

 

 

 

 

 
Class R              
Sold        301,422      $ 6,692,337        279,930      $ 5,626,095  
Dividends and/or distributions reinvested                      7,754        132,128  
Redeemed        (105,601)        (2,346,204)        (174,828)        (3,443,031)  
    

 

 

 
Net increase        195,821      $ 4,346,133        112,856      $ 2,315,192  
    

 

 

 

 

 
Class Y              
Sold        5,614,287      $ 127,159,516        2,336,888      $ 48,762,517  
Dividends and/or distributions reinvested        7,669        171,486        20,223        350,469  
Redeemed        (829,067)        (18,852,344)        (719,707)        (15,015,254)  
    

 

 

 
Net increase        4,792,889      $ 108,478,658        1,637,404      $ 34,097,732  
    

 

 

 

 

 

8. Purchases and Sales of Securities

The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, other than short-term obligations and investments in IGMMF, for the reporting period were as follows:

 

     Purchases              Sales  

 

 

Investment securities

   $ 1,180,912,542              $ 732,018,130  

 

 

9. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Management Fees. Under the investment advisory agreement, the Fund pays the Manager a management fee based on the daily net assets of the Fund at an annual rate as shown in the following table:

 

Fee Schedule             

Up to $500 million

     0.85  

Next $500 million

     0.75    

Next $1 billion

     0.70    

Over $2 billion

     0.67    

The Fund’s effective management fee for the reporting period was 0.75% of average annual net assets before any applicable waivers.

 

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9. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates (Continued)

Sub-Adviser Fees. The Manager has retained the Sub-Adviser to provide the day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund. Under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Manager pays the Sub-Adviser an annual fee in monthly installments, equal to a percentage of the investment management fee collected by the Manager from the Fund, which shall be calculated after any investment management fee waivers. The fee paid to the Sub-Adviser is paid by the Manager, not by the Fund.

Transfer Agent Fees. OFI Global (the “Transfer Agent”) serves as the transfer and shareholder servicing agent for the Fund. The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee based on annual net assets, which shall be calculated after any applicable fee waivers. Fees incurred and average net assets for each class with respect to these services are detailed in the Statement of Operations and Financial Highlights, respectively.

Sub-Transfer Agent Fees. The Transfer Agent has retained Shareholder Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of OFI (the “Sub-Transfer Agent”), to provide the day-to-day transfer agent and shareholder servicing of the Fund. Under the Sub-Transfer Agency Agreement, the Transfer Agent pays the Sub-Transfer Agent an annual fee in monthly installments, equal to a percentage of the transfer agent fee collected by the Transfer Agent from the Fund, which shall be calculated after any applicable fee waivers. The fee paid to the Sub-Transfer Agent is paid by the Transfer Agent, not by the Fund.

Trustees’ Compensation. The Fund has adopted an unfunded retirement plan (the “Plan”) for the Fund’s Independent Trustees. Benefits are based on years of service and fees paid to each Trustee during their period of service. The Plan was frozen with respect to adding new participants effective December 31, 2006 (the “Freeze Date”) and existing Plan Participants as of the Freeze Date will continue to receive accrued benefits under the Plan. Active Independent Trustees as of the Freeze Date have each elected a distribution method with respect to their benefits under the Plan.

During the reporting period, the Fund’s projected benefit obligations, payments to retired

Trustees and accumulated liability were as follows:

 

Projected Benefit Obligations Increased    $                         1,819  
Payments Made to Retired Trustees      26,916  
Accumulated Liability as of May 31, 2018      68,048  

The Fund’s Board of Trustees (“Board”) has adopted a compensation deferral plan for Independent Trustees that enables Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. For purposes of determining the amount owed to the Trustee under the plan, deferred amounts are treated as though equal dollar amounts had been invested in shares of the Fund or in other Oppenheimer funds selected by the Trustee. The Fund purchases shares of the funds selected for deferral by the Trustee in amounts equal to his or her deemed investment, resulting in a Fund asset equal

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Unaudited / Continued

 

 

9. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates (Continued)

to the deferred compensation liability. Such assets are included as a component of “Other” within the asset section of the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferral of Trustees’ fees under the plan will not affect the net assets of the Fund and will not materially affect the Fund’s assets, liabilities or net investment income per share. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the compensation deferral plan.

Distribution and Service Plan (12b-1) Fees. Under its General Distributor’s Agreement with the Fund, OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc. (the “Distributor”) acts as the Fund’s principal underwriter in the continuous public offering of the Fund’s classes of shares.

Service Plan for Class A Shares. The Fund has adopted a Service Plan (the “Plan”) for Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Plan, the Fund reimburses the Distributor for a portion of its costs incurred for services provided to accounts that hold Class A shares. Reimbursement is made periodically at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the daily net assets of Class A shares of the Fund. The Distributor currently uses all of those fees to pay dealers, brokers, banks and other financial institutions periodically for providing personal service and maintenance of accounts of their customers that hold Class A shares. Any unreimbursed expenses the Distributor incurs with respect to Class A shares in any fiscal year cannot be recovered in subsequent periods. Fees incurred by the Fund under the Plan are detailed in the Statement of Operations.

Distribution and Service Plans for Class B, Class C and Class R Shares. The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans (the “Plans”) for Class B, Class C and Class R shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act to compensate the Distributor for distributing those share classes, maintaining accounts and providing shareholder services. Under the Plans, the Fund pays the Distributor an annual asset-based sales charge of 0.75% on Class B and Class C shares’ daily net assets and 0.25% on Class R shares’ daily net assets. The Fund also pays a service fee under the Plans at an annual rate of 0.25% of daily net assets. The Plans continue in effect from year to year only if the Fund’s Board of Trustees votes annually to approve their continuance at an in person meeting called for that purpose. Fees incurred by the Fund under the Plans are detailed in the Statement of Operations.

Sales Charges. Front-end sales charges and CDSC do not represent expenses of the Fund. They are deducted from the proceeds of sales of Fund shares prior to investment or from redemption proceeds prior to remittance, as applicable. The sales charges retained by the Distributor from the sale of shares and the CDSC retained by the Distributor on the redemption of shares is shown in the following table for the period indicated.

 

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9. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates (Continued)

Six Months Ended    Class A
Front-End
Sales Charges
Retained by
Distributor
     Class A
Contingent
Deferred
Sales Charges
Retained by
Distributor
     Class B
Contingent
Deferred
Sales Charges
Retained by
Distributor
     Class C
Contingent
Deferred
Sales Charges
Retained by
Distributor
 

 

 

May 31, 2018

     $32,474        $98        $64        $1,621  

Waivers and Reimbursements of Expenses. Effective December 1, 2017, the Manager has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse the Fund for certain expenses in order to limit “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement” (excluding any applicable dividend expense, taxes, interest and fees from borrowing, any subsidiary expenses, Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, brokerage commissions, unusual and infrequent expenses and certain other Fund expenses) to an annual rate of 0.85% for Class Y shares, as calculated on the daily net assets of the Fund. This fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement may not be amended or withdrawn for one year from the date of the Fund’s prospectus, unless approved by the Board.

During the reporting period, the Manager waived fees and/or reimbursed the Fund as follows:

 

Class Y    $ 72,071  

This fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement may not be amended or withdrawn for one year from the date of the Fund’s prospectus, unless approved by the Board.

    Effective for the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, the Transfer Agent voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed Fund expenses in an amount equal to 0.015% of average annual net assets for Classes A, B, C, R and Y.

During the reporting period, the Transfer Agent waived fees and/or reimbursed the Fund for transfer agent and shareholder servicing agent fees as follows:

 

Class A    $ 2,830  
Class B      7  
Class C      519  
Class R      171  
Class Y      757  

The Manager will waive fees and/or reimburse Fund expenses in an amount equal to the indirect management fees incurred through the Fund’s investment in IGMMF. During the reporting period, the Manager waived fees and/or reimbursed the Fund $62,549 for IGMMF management fees. This fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement may not be amended or withdrawn for one year from the date of the Fund’s prospectus, unless approved by the Board.

 

 

10. Borrowings and Other Financing

Joint Credit Facility. A number of mutual funds managed by the Manager participate in a $1.875 billion revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) intended to provide short-term financing,

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Unaudited / Continued

 

 

 

 

10. Borrowings and Other Financing (Continued)

if necessary, subject to certain restrictions in connection with atypical redemption activity. Expenses and fees related to the Facility are paid by the participating funds and are disclosed separately or as other expenses on the Statement of Operations. The Fund did not utilize the Facility during the reporting period.

 

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PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES;

UPDATES TO STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS Unaudited

 

 

The Fund has adopted Portfolio Proxy Voting Policies and Guidelines under which the Fund votes proxies relating to securities (“portfolio proxies”) held by the Fund. A description of the Fund’s Portfolio Proxy Voting Policies and Guidelines is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Fund toll-free at 1.800.CALL OPP (225.5677), (ii) on the Fund’s website at www.oppenheimerfunds.com, and (iii) on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the Fund is required to file Form N-PX, with its complete proxy voting record for the 12 months ended June 30th, no later than August 31st of each year. The Fund’s voting record is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Fund toll-free at 1.800.CALL OPP (225.5677), and (ii) in the Form N-PX filing on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first quarter and the third quarter of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Those forms may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Householding—Delivery of Shareholder Documents

This is to inform you about OppenheimerFunds’ “householding” policy. If more than one member of your household maintains an account in a particular fund, OppenheimerFunds will mail only one copy of the fund’s prospectus (or, if available, the fund’s summary prospectus), annual and semiannual report and privacy policy. The consolidation of these mailings, called householding, benefits your fund through reduced mailing expense, and benefits you by reducing the volume of mail you receive from OppenheimerFunds. Householding does not affect the delivery of your account statements.

Please note that we will continue to household these mailings for as long as you remain an OppenheimerFunds shareholder, unless you request otherwise. If you prefer to receive multiple copies of these materials, please call us at 1.800.CALL-OPP (225-5677). You may also notify us in writing or via email. We will begin sending you individual copies of the prospectus (or, if available, the summary prospectus), reports and privacy policy within 30 days of receiving your request to stop householding.

 

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OPPENHEIMER INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

 

Trustees and Officers    Brian F. Wruble, Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Trustee
   Beth Ann Brown, Trustee
   Edmund P. Giambastiani, Jr., Trustee
   Elizabeth Krentzman, Trustee
   Mary F. Miller, Trustee
   Joel W. Motley, Trustee
   Joanne Pace, Trustee
   Daniel Vandivort, Trustee
   Arthur P. Steinmetz, Trustee, President and Principal Executive Officer
   James C. Ayer, Vice President
   Cynthia Lo Bessette, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer
   Jennifer Foxson, Vice President and Chief Business Officer
   Mary Ann Picciotto, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Anti-Money
   Laundering Officer
   Brian S. Petersen, Treasurer and Principal Financial & Accounting Officer
Manager    OFI Global Asset Management, Inc.
Sub-Adviser    OppenheimerFunds, Inc.
Distributor    OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc.

Transfer and Shareholder

Servicing Agent

   OFI Global Asset Management, Inc.
Sub-Transfer Agent   

Shareholder Services, Inc.

DBA OppenheimerFunds Services

Independent Registered

Public Accounting Firm

   KPMG LLP
Legal Counsel    Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
  

The financial statements included herein have been taken from the

records of the Fund without examination of those records by the

independent registered public accounting firm.

© 2018 OppenheimerFunds, Inc. All rights reserved.

 

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PRIVACY NOTICE

As an Oppenheimer fund shareholder, you are entitled to know how we protect your personal information and how we limit its disclosure.

Information Sources

We obtain non-public personal information about our shareholders from the following sources:

Applications or other forms.

When you create a user ID and password for online account access.

When you enroll in eDocs Direct,SM our electronic document delivery service.

Your transactions with us, our affiliates or others.

Technologies on our website, including: “cookies” and web beacons, which are used to collect data on the pages you visit and the features you use.

If you visit oppenheimerfunds.com and do not log on to the secure account information areas, we do not obtain any personal information about you. When you do log on to a secure area, we do obtain your user ID and password to identify you. We also use this information to provide you with products and services you have requested, to inform you about products and services that you may be interested in and assist you in other ways.

We do not collect personal information through our website unless you willingly provide it to us, either directly by email or in those areas of the website that request information. In order to update your personal information (including your mailing address, email address and phone number) you must first log on and visit your user profile.

If you have set your browser to warn you before accepting cookies, you will receive the warning message with each cookie. You can refuse cookies by turning them off in your browser. However, doing so may limit your access to certain sections of our website.

We use cookies to help us improve and manage our website. For example, cookies help us recognize new versus repeat visitors to the site, track the pages visited, and enable some special features on the website. This data helps us provide better service for our website visitors.

Protection of Information

We do not disclose any non-public personal information (such as names on a customer list) about current or former customers to anyone, except as permitted by law.

Disclosure of Information

Copies of confirmations, account statements and other documents reporting activity in your fund accounts are made available to your financial advisor (as designated by you). We may also use details about you and your investments to help us, our financial service affiliates, or firms that jointly market their financial products and services with ours, to better serve your investment needs or suggest educational material that may be of interest to you. If this requires us to provide you with an opportunity to “opt in” or “opt out” of such information sharing with a firm not affiliated with us, you will receive notification on how to do so, before any such sharing takes place.

Right of Refusal

We will not disclose your personal information to unaffiliated third parties (except as permitted by law), unless we first offer you a reasonable opportunity to refuse or “opt out” of such disclosure.

 

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PRIVACY NOTICE Continued

Internet Security and Encryption

In general, the email services provided by our website are encrypted and provide a secure and private means of communication with us. To protect your own privacy, confidential and/ or personal information should only be communicated via email when you are advised that you are using a secure website.

As a security measure, we do not include personal or account information in non-secure emails, and we advise you not to send such information to us in non-secure emails. Instead, you may take advantage of the secure features of our website to encrypt your email correspondence. To do this, you will need to use a browser that supports Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol.

All transactions conducted via our websites, including redemptions, exchanges and purchases, are secured by the highest encryption standards available. SSL is used to establish a secure connection between your PC and OppenheimerFunds’ server. It transmits information in an encrypted and scrambled format.

Encryption is achieved through an electronic scrambling technology that uses a “key” to code and then decode the data. Encryption acts like the cable converter box you may have on your television set. It scrambles data with a secret code so that no one can make sense of it while it is being transmitted. When the data reaches its destination, the same software unscrambles the data.

You can exit the secure area by closing your browser or, for added security, you can use the Log Out button before you close your browser.

Other Security Measures

We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to protect your personal account information. Our employees and agents have access to that information only so that they may offer you products or provide services, for example, when responding to your account questions.

How You Can Help

You can also do your part to keep your account information private and to prevent unauthorized transactions. If you obtain a user ID and password for your account, safeguard that information. Strengthening your online credentials–your online security profile–typically your user name, password, and security questions and answers, can be one of your most important lines of defense on the Internet. For additional information on how you can help prevent identity theft, visit https://www. oppenheimerfunds.com/security.

Who We Are

This joint notice describes the privacy policies of the Oppenheimer funds, OppenheimerFunds, Inc., each of its investment adviser subsidiaries, OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc. and OFI Global Trust Co. It applies to all Oppenheimer fund accounts you presently have, or may open in the future, using your Social Security number—whether or not you remain a shareholder of our funds. This notice was last updated as of November 2017. In the event it is updated or changed, we will post an updated notice on our website at oppenheimerfunds.com. If you have any questions about this privacy policy, email us by clicking on the Contact Us section of our website at oppenheimerfunds.com, write to us at P.O. Box 5270, Denver, CO 80217-5270, or call us at 800 CALL OPP (225 5677).

 

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Oppenheimer funds are distributed by OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc.

225 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10281-1008

© 2018 OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc. All rights reserved.

 

RS0254.001.0518 July 25, 2018

 


Item 2. Code of Ethics.

Not applicable to semiannual reports.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

Not applicable to semiannual reports.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Not applicable to semiannual reports.


Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants

Not applicable.

Item 6. Schedule of Investments.

a) Not applicable. The complete schedule of investments is included in Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

b) Not applicable.

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

Not applicable.

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

Not applicable.

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

and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable.

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

The Fund’s Governance Committee Provisions with Respect to Nominations of Directors/Trustees to the Respective Boards

None

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

Based on their evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c)) as of 5/31/2018, the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer found the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures to provide reasonable assurances that information required to be disclosed by the registrant in the reports that it files under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (a) is accumulated and communicated to registrant’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, and (b) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time


periods specified in the rules and forms adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

There have been no changes in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s 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. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

Item 13. Exhibits.

 

(a)

(1) Exhibit attached hereto.

(2) Exhibits attached hereto.


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.

Oppenheimer International Equity Fund

 

By:  

/s/ Arthur P. Steinmetz

    Arthur P. Steinmetz
    Principal Executive Officer
Date:   7/20/2018

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

 

By:  

/s/ Arthur P. Steinmetz

    Arthur P. Steinmetz
    Principal Executive Officer
Date:   7/20/2018
By:  

/s/ Brian S. Petersen

    Brian S. Petersen
    Principal Financial Officer
Date:   7/20/2018