N-CSRS 1 d827991dncsrs.htm ACADIAN EMERGING MARKETS PORTFOLIO Acadian Emerging Markets Portfolio

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM N-CSRS

 

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT

INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act File Number 811-06400

The Advisors’ Inner Circle Fund

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

SEI Investments

One Freedom Valley Drive

Oaks, PA 19456

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

SEI Investments

One Freedom Valley Drive

Oaks, PA 19456

(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (877) 446-3863

Date of fiscal year end: October 31, 2024

Date of reporting period: April 30, 2024


Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 

(a)

A copy of the report transmitted to stockholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”) (17 CFR § 270.30e-1), is attached hereto.


The Advisors’ Inner Circle Fund

 

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Semi-Annual Report    April 30, 2024

 

 

 

 

Investment Adviser:          

Acadian Asset Management LLC  

 

 


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

Shareholder Letter

     1  

Schedule of Investments

     4  

Statement of Assets andLiabilities

     21  

Statement of Operations

     22  

Statements of Changes in NetAssets

     23  

Financial Highlights

     24  

Notes to Financial Statements

     27  

Disclosure of Fund Expenses

     40  

 

 

The Portfolio files its complete schedule of investments with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its report on Form N-PORT. The Portfolio’s Form N-PORT is available on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov, and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

A description of the policies and procedures that the Portfolio uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities, as well as information relating to how a portfolio voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30, is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-866-AAM-6161; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov.

 


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Dear Shareholder:

We are pleased to present the semi-annual report for the Acadian Emerging Markets Portfolio (the “Portfolio”). This commentary covers the six-month period from November 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024, focusing on the portfolio’s performance and some of the conditions and decisions that impacted returns.

Portfolio Performance Review

For the six months ended April 30, 2023, the Acadian Emerging Markets Portfolio returned 18.8%1, versus 15.4% for the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, a widely followed emerging markets benchmark.

Market Review

Emerging markets performed well during the period, with Index heavyweights Taiwan and India each gaining more than 25%. The makeup of Taiwan’s stock market is very technology-centric and the country has benefitted from the global enthusiasm for all things AI. In the meantime, India continued to climb after a stellar 2023 on strong local demand, supportive government initiatives, and the diversification of global supply chains. The largest country in the benchmark, China, delivered positive yet modest returns. The country has suffered from weak consumer demand, deflation concerns, and a property market in disarray. However, due in large part to supportive policy measures from the government, the China stock market generally has performed well since the start of February. In contrast, Egypt fell more than 25%, largely due to the devaluation of their currency. The country comprises a trivial weight in the benchmark, however, resulting in very little impact to overall return.

Portfolio Structure

The portfolio was invested in a broad range of emerging companies and markets over the period. The investment process considered both bottom-up company attractiveness and top-down country and industry ratings, combined with benchmark-relative risk controls, to determine individual stock positions. Significant country overweight positions during the period included China and Taiwan. The portfolio was generally underweighted relative to the benchmark in South Korea and India. At the sector level, the portfolio was focused on energy and information technology while financials and consumer staples were the greatest underweights.

Portfolio Performance

The portfolio outperformed the benchmark by 3.4%. Outperformance was driven by stock selection within countries and both stock selection and allocation decisions within sectors. The portfolio benefited from stock selection in China and India. Both stock selection and an overweight to Taiwan also contributed to returns. Stock selection and an overweight position in Thailand, however, acted as minor offsets to performance. Stock selection and an overweight position in energy, and stock selection in industrials and financials proved fruitful for the portfolio but was offset slightly by stock selection and an overweight position

 

1 NAV returns

 

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in communication services, and stock selection in consumer discretionary. Overweights to Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Evergreen Marine Corp. Taiwan Ltd., and Coal India boosted relative performance.

The portfolio’s exposure across all Value, Quality, Growth, Technical, Peer, and Top-Down signals was rewarded over the period, most notably through our Value signal.

We continue to view the asset class positively and believe it forms an essential part of global portfolio diversification. Please let us know if we can provide any additional information.

 

Sincerely,   
 Brendan O. Bradley, Ph.D.    Fanesca Young,
 Chief Investment Officer    SVP, Director, Equity Portfolio
   Management

Index Source: MSCI. Copyright MSCI 2024. All Rights Reserved. Without prior written permission of MSCI this information and any other MSCI intellectual property may only be used for your internal use, may not be reproduced or re-disseminated in any form and may not be used to create financial instruments or products or any indices. This information is provided on an “as is” basis, and the user of this information assumes the entire risk of any use of this information. Neither MSCI nor any third party involved in or related to the computing or compiling of the data makes any express or implied warranties, representations or guarantees concerning the MSCI index-related data, and in no event shall MSCI or any third party have any liability for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, consequential or any other damages (including lost profits) relating to any use of this information.

The specific countries, sectors, and individual stocks discussed herein are non-exclusive and are provided as representative of the portfolio’s performance during the period. For a complete list of markets, sectors, and stocks in which the portfolio was invested during the period and the performance of each, please contact Acadian. Please note that Acadian’s system of portfolio attribution uses certain estimates and assumptions and the calculations provided herein are based upon Acadian’s internal records and not those maintained by the Custodian. Additional details about our method of calculation will be furnished upon request. Reference to the benchmark is for comparative purposes only and is not intended to indicate that the portfolio will or did contain the same investments as the benchmark. This review contains confidential information of Acadian Asset Management LLC. Market conditions are subject to change. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.

The information provided has been prepared by Acadian from our internal records. It is not intended to replace the official records of your account that you receive directly from the custodian. You are encouraged to compare the information provided to you by Acadian to that provided by the custodian and to contact us with any questions.

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so

 

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that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Total expense ratio for the fund is 1.36%. Shareholders may pay a redemption fee of 2% when they redeem shares held for less than 90 days. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-866-AAM-6161. The fund’s benchmark was changed March 1, 2012 to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Prior to that, the benchmark had been the IFC Investable Index.

Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and may differ significantly from future performance due to market volatility.

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets.

Mutual fund investing involves risk including loss of principal. In addition to the normal risks associated with investing, international investments may involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuation in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles or from economic or political instability in other nations. Emerging markets involve heightened risks related to the same factors, in addition to those associated with their relatively small size and lesser liquidity. The fund is non-diversified.

To determine if this fund is an appropriate investment for you, carefully consider the fund’s objectives, risk factors, charges, and expenses before investing. This and other information can be found in the fund’s full and summary prospectuses, which can be obtained by calling 1- 866-AAM-6161. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

The Acadian Emerging Markets Portfolio is distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co, which is not affiliated with Acadian Asset Management LLC.

Registered representatives associated with Funds Distributor, LLC (“FD”), member FINRA. FD is not affiliated with Acadian Asset Management LLC.

 

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 SECTOR WEIGHTINGS †

 

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† Percentages based on total investments.

 

 SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 COMMON STOCK — 95.5%

 

        Shares            Value   

Brazil — 0.9%

     

Banco do Brasil

     101,200       $ 535,760  

Caixa Seguridade Participacoes S

     17,400        52,442  

Cia De Sanena Do Parana

     11,751        58,183  

CSN Mineracao

     133,571        127,073  

Fras-Le

     36,200        125,765  

Mahle Metal Leve

     16,800        99,423  

Nova Embrapar Participacoes * (A)

     854         

Petroleo Brasileiro ADR

     48,679        826,083  

Plano & Plano Desenvolvimento Imobiliario

     14,900        31,593  

Seara Alimentos * (A)

     911         

TIM

     128,500        437,523  

TOTVS

     45,400        242,012   

Ultrapar Participacoes

     559,100        2,796,254  

Vibra Energia

     250,400        1,131,781  

VTEX, Cl A *

     4,682        34,740  
     

 

 

 

        6,498,632  
     

 

 

 

China — 23.3%

     

37 Interactive Entertainment Network Technology Group, Cl A

     1,365,974        3,137,664  

Agricultural Bank of China, Cl H

     16,590,000        7,397,662  

Anhui Hengyuan Coal Industry and Electricity Power, Cl A

     647,600        1,141,797  

Autohome ADR

     101,724        2,614,307  

Bank of China, Cl H

     7,440,926        3,337,184  

Bank of Communications, Cl H

     1,303,236        938,407  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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 COMMON STOCK — continued

 

        Shares            Value   

China — (continued)

     

Baoxiniao Holding, Cl A

     1,694,566       $ 1,370,069   

Beijing Caishikou Department Store, Cl A

     96,300        197,756  

Bosideng International Holdings

     362,000        209,550  

BYD Electronic International

     78,000        262,765  

Central China Land Media, Cl A

     94,200        133,610  

Changhong Meiling, Cl A

     887,301        1,251,251  

Changjiang Publishing & Media, Cl A

     639,958        665,047  

Cheng De Lolo, Cl A

     191,200        242,575  

Chengdu Hongqi Chain, Cl A

     82,300        61,315  

Chengdu Kanghong Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A

     63,500        189,833  

China Construction Bank, Cl H

     33,735,715        21,826,706  

China Merchants Bank, Cl H

     362,500        1,569,936  

China World Trade Center, Cl A

     62,200        199,624  

Chinese Universe Publishing and Media Group, Cl A

     1,790,399        3,619,965  

Chongqing Baiya Sanitary Products, Cl A

     73,000        217,410  

Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank, Cl H

     731,622        313,158  

De Rucci Healthy Sleep, Cl A

     28,500        135,944  

Eastern Air Logistics, Cl A

     96,800        244,623  

Edan Instruments, Cl A

     383,200        528,076  

Focus Technology, Cl A

     280,600        1,320,008  

G-bits Network Technology Xiamen, Cl A

     95,789        2,575,870  

Goldcard Smart Group, Cl A

     93,000        184,479  

Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development, Cl A

     468,000        663,078  

Guangdong Vanward New Electric, Cl A

     808,100        1,231,016  

Hangzhou Alltest Biotech, Cl A

     3,030        27,722  

Hangzhou Haoyue Personal Care, Cl A

     19,700        122,006  

Hello Group ADR

     93,940        547,670  

Hitevision, Cl A

     30,200        102,208  

HUANLEJIA Food Group, Cl A

     50,400        109,079  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Cl H

     12,681,000        6,799,914  

Jinzai Food Group, Cl A

     148,700        307,606  

JOYY ADR

     32,859        1,071,861  

Kanzhun ADR

     65,364        1,293,554  

Kingnet Network, Cl A

     1,776,600        2,878,655  

Kunlun Energy

     4,810,000        4,662,714  

Loncin Motor, Cl A

     2,159,831        1,930,219  

Lonking Holdings

     53,354        9,804  

Midea Group, Cl A

     74,692        718,330  

MotoMotion China, Cl A

     54,340        509,340  

Ningbo Hengshuai, Cl A

     14,300        174,062  

Opple Lighting, Cl A

     298,600        747,606  

PDD Holdings ADR *

     62,006        7,761,911  

Perfect World, Cl A

     801,582        1,103,588  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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 COMMON STOCK — continued

 

        Shares            Value   

China — (continued)

     

PetroChina, Cl H

     16,512,000       $ 15,384,915  

Qifu Technology ADR

     11,946        218,492  

Qudian ADR *

     236,040        561,775  

Rongan Property, Cl A

     295,500        99,305  

SAIC Motor, Cl A

     924,900        1,893,754  

Shandong New Beiyang Information Technology, Cl A

     432,355        368,875  

Shenzhen Fuanna Bedding and Furnishing, Cl A

     298,800        451,553  

Shenzhen Laibao Hi-tech, Cl A

     840,200        1,220,344  

Sinotruk Hong Kong

     2,649,148        6,592,963  

TAL Education Group ADR *

     112,248        1,351,466  

TCL Electronics Holdings

     721,000        473,881  

Tencent Holdings

     639,400        28,058,918  

Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai, Cl A

     563,400        1,146,615  

Vatti, Cl A

     467,000        467,831   

Vipshop Holdings ADR

     305,745        4,598,405  

Weaver Network Technology, Cl A

     30,768        153,345  

Weibo ADR

     16,758        144,454  

Weichai Power, Cl H

     179,000        365,762  

Xiamen Comfort Science & Technology Group, Cl A

     669,700        638,041  

Xiamen Jihong Technology, Cl A

     156,600        325,825  

Xiangyu Medical, Cl A

     55,334        303,925  

Yapp Automotive Parts, Cl A

     58,100        127,408  

Yutong Bus, Cl A

     253,800        896,009  

Zhejiang Publishing & Media, Cl A

     462,900        552,830  

Zhejiang Semir Garment, Cl A

     5,056,096        4,536,556  

Zhejiang Supor, Cl A

     99,500        807,223  

Zhejiang Xinao Textiles, Cl A

     129,700        135,133  

Zhiou Home Furnishing Technology, Cl A *

     38,000        122,840  
     

 

 

 

        160,656,977  
     

 

 

 

Colombia — 0.0%

     

Cementos Argos

     77,006        159,390  
     

 

 

 

Czech Republic — 0.1%

     

Komercni banka as

     8,746        322,245  
     

 

 

 

Egypt — 0.0%

     

Ezz Steel SAE *

     25,763        30,837  
     

 

 

 

Greece — 0.2%

     

Fourlis Holdings

     25,163        110,770  

HELLENiQ ENERGY Holdings S.A.

     10,176        91,223  

Motor Oil Hellas Corinth Refineries

     6,565        190,477  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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 COMMON STOCK — continued

 

        Shares            Value   

Greece — (continued)

     

National Bank of Greece *

     96,347       $ 775,375  
     

 

 

 

        1,167,845  
     

 

 

 

Hong Kong — 6.7%

     

AAC Technologies Holdings

     51,500        163,906  

Alibaba Group Holding

     990,068        9,270,071   

Asia Cement China Holdings

     995,642        254,834  

Baidu, Cl A *

     215,050        2,786,099  

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings

     1,380,000        1,145,932  

Cabbeen Fashion

     107,928        10,347  

China BlueChemical

     994,491        315,712  

China Coal Energy, Cl H

     2,310,645        2,327,604  

China Foods

     421,556        161,464  

China Harmony Auto Holding

     895,780        57,982  

China International Marine Containers Group, Cl H

     121,046        102,395  

China Minsheng Banking, Cl H

     1,628,500        595,838  

China National Building Material, Cl H

     364,000        140,845  

China Oriental Group

     264,545        35,315  

China Pacific Insurance Group, Cl H

     308,431        675,797  

China Taiping Insurance Holdings

     633,800        579,494  

Chongqing Machinery & Electric, Cl H

     466,000        40,264  

CITIC Resources Holdings

     690,000        46,479  

CMOC Group, Cl H

     372,000        349,014  

Consun Pharmaceutical Group

     118,000        87,993  

COSCO SHIPPING Ports

     107        66  

Dawnrays Pharmaceutical Holdings

     79,485        11,975  

Edvantage Group Holdings

     102,310        32,071  

Far East Horizon

     160,000        118,769  

FriendTimes

     232,219        24,639  

Fufeng Group

     124,742        91,018  

Grand Baoxin Auto Group *

     379,968        8,113  

Hisense Home Appliances Group, Cl H

     71,000        296,975  

Inkeverse Group *

     1,150,000        120,973  

JD.com, Cl A

     43,450        626,044  

JNBY Design

     471,314        858,153  

Kingboard Holdings

     60,500        132,965  

Kingsoft

     297,400        966,248  

Kuaishou Technology, Cl B *

     257,800        1,807,361  

Launch Tech, Cl H

     46,542        16,421  

Lenovo Group

     5,602,000        6,300,904  

Maoye International Holdings

     286,000        5,155  

Meituan, Cl B *

     16,300        222,569  

NetDragon Websoft Holdings

     247,000        345,992  

NetEase

     294,400        5,518,422  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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 COMMON STOCK — continued

 

        Shares            Value   

Hong Kong — (continued)

     

New Oriental Education & Technology Group *

     200,600       $ 1,593,961   

Pou Sheng International Holdings

     1,878,142        158,458  

Renrui Human Resources Technology Holdings *

     1,804        833  

Sinopec Engineering Group, Cl H

     1,555,500        1,001,905  

Skyworth Group

     5,139,486        2,113,569  

Tongcheng Travel Holdings *

     185,600        488,477  

Uni-President China Holdings

     123,000        94,327  

Wasion Holdings

     188,000        153,529  

Xiaomi, Cl B *

     1,710,400        3,728,548  

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology

     100        76  
     

 

 

 

        45,985,901  
     

 

 

 

Hungary — 2.2%

     

MOL Hungarian Oil & Gas

     344,269        2,825,281  

OTP Bank Nyrt

     241,161        11,953,308  

Richter Gedeon Nyrt

     13,313        339,016  
     

 

 

 

        15,117,605  
     

 

 

 

India — 16.1%

     

Alkem Laboratories

     14,199        822,141  

Andhra Paper

     5,846        37,150  

Andhra Sugars

     40,305        51,698  

Angel One

     25,207        838,189  

Apar Industries

     34,366        3,236,864  

Arvind

     222,899        835,708  

AurionPro Solutions

     11,109        333,107  

Aurobindo Pharma

     94,777        1,308,027  

Authum Investment & Infrastucture *

     919        9,174  

Bajaj Consumer Care

     13,858        40,025  

Bharat Petroleum

     411,726        2,995,958  

Birlasoft

     35,233        273,371  

BSE

     5,964        197,996  

CESC

     662,003        1,163,035  

Chennai Petroleum

     105,361        1,288,636  

Cigniti Technologies

     12,994        207,885  

Cipla

     45,457        760,964  

Coal India

     2,378,648        12,932,582  

Colgate-Palmolive India

     21,845        739,270  

Cyient

     57,085        1,231,456  

Dalmia Bharat Sugar & Industries

     6,395        31,148  

Datamatics Global Services

     22,513        161,129  

DCM Shriram Industries

     36,391        89,651  

Dhampur Sugar Mills

     21,205        59,769  

Dhunseri Ventures

     7,867        30,980  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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 COMMON STOCK — continued

     
        Shares            Value   

India — (continued)

     

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories

     3,266       $ 242,362   

Dwarikesh Sugar Industries

     57,575        50,134  

Elecon Engineering

     59,693        809,710  

Emami

     68,908        402,086  

Force Motors

     1,976        224,744  

Foseco India

     724        32,230  

GAIL India

     506,440        1,265,147  

GHCL

     27,536        169,069  

Godawari Power and Ispat

     70,623        751,669  

Godfrey Phillips India

     11,632        465,766  

Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals

     40,046        341,438  

HCL Technologies

     883,031        14,406,646  

Hindustan Aeronautics

     233,468        11,017,731  

Hindustan Petroleum

     100,571        596,560  

Huhtamaki India

     10,532        38,997  

IIFL Securities

     22,871        39,222  

Indiabulls Housing Finance *

     118,520        103,980  

Indian Hotels, Cl A

     27,061        186,475  

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys

     11,326        99,147  

Indian Oil

     1,935,913        3,909,352  

Indus Towers *

     244,944        1,036,669  

Intellect Design Arena

     19,717        254,672  

ITD Cementation India

     38,041        172,140  

J Kumar Infraprojects

     46,392        375,657  

Jagran Prakashan *

     140,311        174,031  

Jindal Saw

     110,131        728,698  

JK Tyre & Industries

     23,242        117,108  

Karnataka Bank

     729,817        2,020,300  

KDDL

     1,543        46,746  

Kewal Kiran Clothing

     27,438        234,305  

Kirloskar Brothers

     30,179        473,060  

Kirloskar Industries

     1,818        112,538  

Kokuyo Camlin

     7,933        14,056  

Kolte-Patil Developers

     10,994        70,307  

KPIT Technologies

     280,550        5,001,563  

KSB

     6,143        332,042  

LG Balakrishnan & Bros

     26,722        409,593  

Lupin

     73,216        1,441,626  

Mahanagar Gas

     40,949        707,779  

Maharashtra Seamless

     59,388        641,466  

Manappuram Finance

     287,552        686,551  

Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers

     33,585        46,714  

Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals

     166,595        498,847  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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ACADIAN EMERGING

MARKETS PORTFOLIO

APRIL 30, 2024

(Unaudited)

 

 

 COMMON STOCK — continued

     
        Shares            Value   

India — (continued)

     

Mrs Bectors Food Specialities

     22,178       $ 337,963   

Natco Pharma

     67,290        817,888  

Nava

     279,542        1,680,400  

NCC

     107,339        310,505  

Neuland Laboratories

     1,448        131,909  

NIIT

     30,311        38,297  

NIIT Learning Systems

     59,181        352,634  

NRB Bearings

     60,463        227,097  

Nucleus Software Exports

     6,979        115,428  

Oil & Natural Gas

     1,889,134        6,377,257  

Oil India

     202,404        1,496,536  

Oracle Financial Services Software

     21,547        1,955,995  

Orient Cement

     61,280        162,266  

Pennar Industries *

     81,342        133,287  

Power Finance

     846,363        4,461,393  

Prakash Industries *

     171,515        350,302  

Prudent Corporate Advisory Services

     2,724        50,215  

PTC India

     321,599        863,041  

PTC India Financial Services

     137,078        69,859  

REC

     461,578        2,796,100  

Repco Home Finance

     25,178        156,602  

Savita Oil Technologies

     3,290        22,821  

Seshasayee Paper & Boards

     17,654        71,011  

Siyaram Silk Mills

     37,411        209,167  

SMC Global Securities

     1,350        2,580  

Sonata Software

     64,042        530,240  

SP Apparels

     13,232        93,720  

Styrenix Performance Materials

     1,353        26,697  

Sutlej Textiles and Industries

     30,377        21,692  

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers

     47,442        155,773  

Tamilnadu Petroproducts

     92,741        96,046  

Tata Consultancy Services

     78,137        3,566,182  

Time Technoplast

     63,331        208,738  

Transport Corp of India

     16,142        169,324  

Triveni Turbine

     130,958        842,811  

Ugar Sugar Works

     75,362        71,779  

Ujjivan Financial Services

     55,128        378,516  

Uniparts India

     4,018        26,457  

Vardhman Textiles

     30,623        163,369  

Voltamp Transformers

     1,209        150,327  

VST Tillers Tractors

     1,352        59,514  

West Coast Paper Mills

     42,557        339,318  

Zensar Technologies

     32,696        239,501  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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THE ADVISORS’ INNER CIRCLE FUND     

ACADIAN EMERGING

MARKETS PORTFOLIO

APRIL 30, 2024

(Unaudited)

 

 

 COMMON STOCK — continued

     
        Shares            Value   

India — (continued)

     

Zydus Lifesciences

     47,722       $ 545,071   
     

 

 

 

        111,300,474  
     

 

 

 

Indonesia — 1.3%

     

ABM Investama

     68,965        16,441  

Adaro Energy Indonesia

     30,027,555        4,990,512  

AKR Corporindo

     4,107,108        422,460  

Bank CIMB Niaga

     1,583,567        185,785  

Bank OCBC Nisp

     239,061        19,114  

Bank Pembangunan Daerah Jawa Barat Dan Banten

     402,740        25,140  

Bukit Asam

     6,058,175        1,128,922  

Gajah Tunggal *

     1,763,835        126,376  

Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna

     481,100        25,298  

Indika Energy

     279,534        24,670  

Indo Tambangraya Megah

     234,549        363,574  

Mitra Adiperkasa

     1,159,100        112,141  

Panin Financial *

     3,262,500        58,528  

Perusahaan Gas Negara

     5,744,806        518,771  

Perusahaan Perkebunan London Sumatra Indonesia

     1,198,726        63,690  

Puradelta Lestari

     3,587,100        35,739  

Trans Power Marine

     904,900        38,105  

Triputra Agro Persada

     817,217        31,412  

United Tractors

     483,200        736,443  

Wismilak Inti Makmur

     244,200        17,398  
     

 

 

 

        8,940,519  
     

 

 

 

Luxembourg — 0.9%

     

Ternium ADR

     143,355        6,035,246  
     

 

 

 

Malaysia — 0.4%

     

Dayang Enterprise Holdings

     271,500        148,002  

Fraser & Neave Holdings

     8,000        52,970  

Jaya Tiasa Holdings

     233,300        60,981  

KSL Holdings *

     228,383        82,045  

Mah Sing Group

     181,900        47,518  

Padini Holdings

     133,600        100,048  

Pelikan International

     195,300        9,412  

Sports Toto

     109,140        32,245  

YTL

     1,875,000        1,212,274  

YTL Power International

     1,169,800        1,121,426  
     

 

 

 

        2,866,921  
     

 

 

 

Mexico — 0.5%

     

Cemex ADR *

     418,398        3,309,528  
     

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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THE ADVISORS’ INNER CIRCLE FUND     

ACADIAN EMERGING

MARKETS PORTFOLIO

APRIL 30, 2024

(Unaudited)

 

 

 COMMON STOCK — continued

     
        Shares            Value   

Peru — 0.1%

     

Credicorp

     4,408       $ 730,009   
     

 

 

 

Poland — 1.3%

     

Alior Bank *

     5,162        131,503  

Asseco Poland

     529        10,397  

Bank Polska Kasa Opieki

     23,284        963,965  

Budimex

     19        3,214  

Enea *

     4,620        9,638  

Grenevia *

     97,579        58,368  

PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna *

     14,387        21,444  

Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen

     621,531        7,822,522  

Text

     4,502        99,887  
     

 

 

 

        9,120,938  
     

 

 

 

Russia — 0.0%

     

Globaltrans Investment GDR * (A)

     114,181         

HeadHunter Group ADR * (A)

     3,279         

Novolipetsk Steel PJSC GDR (A)

     189,918         

Sberbank of Russia PJSC ADR (A)

     447,493         
     

 

 

 

         
     

 

 

 

Saudi Arabia — 4.0%

     

Al Babtain Power & Telecommunication

     72,121        792,556  

Al-Dawaa Medical Services

     16,530        421,018  

Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance *

     20,085        141,376  

Almunajem Foods

     31,453        1,007,051  

Alwasail Industrial

     19,940        13,976  

Arab National Bank

     193,703        1,592,114  

Arabian Internet & Communications Services

     17,517        1,619,956  

Astra Industrial Group

     15,882        735,251  

Bawan

     10,695        134,869  

BinDawood Holding

     159,775        402,681  

Cenomi Centers

     220,745        1,472,405  

Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development *

     138,732        491,167  

Derayah REIT ‡

     22,481        41,838  

Electrical Industries

     948,751        1,194,133  

Elm

     34,996        8,518,528  

Etihad Etisalat

     70,687        978,461  

Leejam Sports JSC

     43,637        2,435,839  

Middle East Specialized Cables *

     64,677        572,515  

Naba Alsaha Medical Services

     370        8,812  

Saudi Arabian Cooperative Insurance *

     27,023        142,320  

Saudi Electricity

     756,274        3,746,845  

Saudi Marketing

     49,360        342,833  

Sumou Real Estate

     22,570        375,278  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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THE ADVISORS’ INNER CIRCLE FUND     

ACADIAN EMERGING

MARKETS PORTFOLIO

APRIL 30, 2024

(Unaudited)

 

 

 COMMON STOCK — continued

     
        Shares            Value   

Saudi Arabia — (continued)

     

Zamil Industrial Investment *

     85,854       $ 466,900   
     

 

 

 

        27,648,722  
     

 

 

 

South Africa — 1.2%

     

Exxaro Resources

     77,726        744,699  

Hudaco Industries

     688        6,141  

Investec

     266,871        1,700,941  

Kumba Iron Ore

     184,987        4,534,612  

Lewis Group

     13,447        31,586  

Murray & Roberts Holdings *

     58,238        3,635  

Naspers, Cl N

     464        88,799  

Omnia Holdings

     10,425        29,595  

Sappi

     138,164        371,164  

Standard Bank Group

     106,234        997,619  
     

 

 

 

        8,508,791  
     

 

 

 

South Korea — 9.9%

     

Ace Bed

     567        10,777  

Advanced Process Systems

     3,673        92,018  

Ahnlab

     7,852        359,102  

AK Holdings

     1,437        15,728  

Binggrae

     737        37,946  

BNK Financial Group

     95,862        578,764  

Cheil Worldwide

     30,425        414,969  

CJ

     22,209        2,036,638  

Creas F&C

     168        1,015  

Daewon San Up

     781        3,708  

Daishin Securities

     203        2,300  

DB *

     45,418        47,050  

DB HiTek

     11,969        353,691  

DGB Financial Group

     44,754        273,373  

DMS

     9,421        42,841  

Dongwon F&B

     3,100        87,027  

DoubleUGames

     1,012        31,942  

DRB Holding

     528        2,247  

DY POWER

     2,434        22,957  

Echo Marketing

     11,644        115,137  

Eugene Technology

     17,747        675,079  

GS Holdings

     1,090        35,242  

Hana Financial Group

     266,308        11,232,022  

Handsome

     2,901        41,076  

Hankook Tire & Technology

     6,567        278,653  

Hansol Technics

     15,410        62,107  

Hanwha

     116,122        2,278,807  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

13


THE ADVISORS’ INNER CIRCLE FUND     

ACADIAN EMERGING

MARKETS PORTFOLIO

APRIL 30, 2024

(Unaudited)

 

 

 COMMON STOCK — continued

     
        Shares            Value   

South Korea — (continued)

     

Hanwha Life Insurance

     137,009       $ 290,623   

Hanyang Securities

     2,940        22,492  

Hyundai Glovis

     5,200        680,733  

Hyundai Mobis

     3,528        577,178  

JB Financial Group

     51,783        496,850  

KB Financial Group

     133,181        7,223,329  

KC Tech

     1,602        42,002  

Kolon

     4,499        53,240  

Korea Cast Iron Pipe Industries

     6,835        31,629  

Korea Economic Broadcasting

     15,443        66,385  

Korean Reinsurance

     11,443        67,636  

KT

     120,435        3,011,110  

Kyung Dong Navien

     1,527        65,659  

LEADCORP

     6,795        26,294  

LG Electronics

     101,726        6,775,167  

LG Uplus

     363,500        2,581,760  

LX Hausys

     9,289        288,819  

Multicampus

     1,070        27,260  

NHN

     36,564        623,969  

NOROO Paint & Coatings

     6,264        42,657  

PHA

     2,685        21,761  

Rayence

     15,821        98,235  

Sajodaerim

     7,208        198,185  

Samsung Electronics

     261,405        14,530,625  

Saramin

     6,553        85,116  

SAVEZONE I&C CORP

     11,048        19,065  

Sebang

     6,363        55,315  

SGC E&C

     939        11,032  

Shinhan Financial Group

     165,132        5,547,990  

Shinsung Tongsang

     76,333        100,426  

SJG Sejong

     26,717        113,939  

SOOP

     8,459        684,685  

Suprema *

     2,025        35,217  

Tongyang Life Insurance

     14,899        57,146  

Uju Electronics

     2,037        29,483  

WiSoL

     13,595        87,305  

Woongjin Thinkbig *

     18,433        28,591  

Woori Financial Group

     452,545        4,637,559  

YES24

     471        1,567  

Youngone

     7,870        217,786  
     

 

 

 

        68,688,036  
     

 

 

 

Taiwan — 21.7%

     

Acer

     1,437,000        1,977,245  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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THE ADVISORS’ INNER CIRCLE FUND     

ACADIAN EMERGING

MARKETS PORTFOLIO

APRIL 30, 2024

(Unaudited)

 

 

 COMMON STOCK — continued

     
        Shares            Value   

Taiwan — (continued)

     

Anpec Electronics

     131,000       $ 807,453   

Apacer Technology

     18,000        37,102  

Arcadyan Technology

     187,000        985,867  

ASE Technology Holding

     175,000        787,255  

Asustek Computer

     455,000        5,966,303  

Axiomtek

     123,124        323,537  

Champion Microelectronic

     21,000        39,472  

Cheng Uei Precision Industry

     71,000        101,086  

Chicony Electronics

     160,000        990,498  

China Ecotek

     37,000        87,272  

ChipMOS Technologies

     479,000        670,633  

ChipMOS Technologies ADR

     2,816        78,538  

Compal Electronics

     2,778,000        3,030,129  

Darfon Electronics

     38,000        73,482  

Elan Microelectronics

     99,000        498,290  

Elitegroup Computer Systems

     160,000        150,124  

Emerging Display Technologies

     167,000        161,140  

Ennoconn

     78,000        780,014  

Evergreen Marine Taiwan

     1,589,200        9,234,132  

First Insurance

     46,000        29,824  

Fitipower Integrated Technology

     97,450        731,325  

FocalTech Systems

     291,000        749,664  

Foxsemicon Integrated Technology

     20,400        188,175  

Gemtek Technology

     90,000        91,319  

General Plastic Industrial

     30,000        35,164  

Getac Holdings

     294,000        942,555  

Global Brands Manufacture

     194,000        433,186  

Global Mixed Mode Technology

     79,000        695,815  

Gourmet Master

     65,000        181,056  

Hannstar Board

     281,000        480,585  

Hon Hai Precision Industry

     3,457,648        16,459,616  

International Games System

     181,000        5,535,205  

ITE Technology

     73,000        370,976  

Keystone Microtech

     13,000        118,009  

Kindom Development

     20,000        34,543  

L&K Engineering

     86,085        710,199  

M31 Technology

     10,000        363,965  

Macroblock

     200,000        579,949  

MediaTek

     459,000        13,839,393  

Micro-Star International

     464,000        2,257,692  

MPI

     39,000        523,440  

Nexcom International

     98,000        156,885  

Niko Semiconductor

     70,000        109,087  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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THE ADVISORS’ INNER CIRCLE FUND     

ACADIAN EMERGING

MARKETS PORTFOLIO

APRIL 30, 2024

(Unaudited)

 

 

 COMMON STOCK — continued

     
        Shares            Value   

Taiwan — (continued)

     

Novatek Microelectronics

     495,000       $ 9,353,134   

Orient Semiconductor Electronics

     63,000        122,139  

Pegatron

     652,423        1,945,803  

Phison Electronics

     47,000        1,003,272  

Pixart Imaging

     114,000        550,189  

Pou Chen

     1,860,000        2,058,779  

Powertech Technology

     196,000        1,043,772  

Radiant Opto-Electronics

     266,000        1,621,781  

Raydium Semiconductor

     127,000        1,655,563  

Realtek Semiconductor

     686,000        10,821,760  

Sea Sonic Electronics

     20,000        50,792  

Senao International

     38,000        45,450  

Sercomm

     34,000        128,633  

Silicon Motion Technology ADR

     11,339        836,932  

Simplo Technology

     87,000        1,161,812  

Sitronix Technology

     43,000        367,237  

Solteam

     34,000        50,682  

Star Comgistic Capital

     147,723        156,862  

Sunplus Innovation Technology

     61,000        280,042  

Sunplus Technology

     360,000        341,767  

Sunrex Technology

     40,000        75,420  

Syncmold Enterprise

     20,000        56,616  

Taiflex Scientific

     23,000        36,277  

Taiwan PCB Techvest

     42,000        51,673  

Taiwan Puritic

     4,650        28,316  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

     1,760,000        42,141,033  

Ubright Optronics

     7,000        12,343  

Ventec International Group

     11,000        28,310  

Wah Hong Industrial

     35,000        39,043  

Winbond Electronics

     838,402        664,904  

WPG Holdings

     27,000        72,922  

X-Legend Entertainment

     10,200        41,800  

Zyxel Group

     220,000        278,233  
     

 

 

 

        149,520,490  
     

 

 

 

Thailand — 2.5%

     

Bangchak NVDR

     851,200        958,776  

Bangkok Bank NVDR

     2,127,800        7,850,323  

Banpu NVDR

     1,411,900        210,642  

BTS Rail Mass Transit Growth Infrastructure Fund

     267,600        25,701  

Index Livingmall NVDR

     529,700        296,285  

Kasikornbank NVDR

     372,400        1,307,235  

Lanna Resources NVDR

     67,000        25,470  

MK Restaurants Group NVDR

     143,300        143,783  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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THE ADVISORS’ INNER CIRCLE FUND     

ACADIAN EMERGING

MARKETS PORTFOLIO

APRIL 30, 2024

(Unaudited)

 

 

 COMMON STOCK — continued

     
        Shares            Value   

Thailand — (continued)

     

Polyplex Thailand NVDR

     9,500       $ 2,443   

PTT NVDR

     3,379,600        3,062,842  

PTT Exploration & Production NVDR

     538,600        2,253,124  

Regional Container Lines NVDR

     335,100        186,256  

Star Petroleum Refining NVDR *

     369,900        79,284  

Thai Oil NVDR

     684,100        996,769  
     

 

 

 

        17,398,933  
     

 

 

 

Turkey — 0.4%

     

Agesa Hayat ve Emeklilik

     74,982        196,183  

Akbank T.A.S.

     465,338        856,497  

Goltas Goller Bolgesi Cimento Sanayi ve Ticaret

     9,499        161,849  

Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri

     268,239        1,619,394  
     

 

 

 

        2,833,923  
     

 

 

 

United Arab Emirates — 1.3%

     

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank

     357,550        811,883  

Aldar Properties PJSC

     924,204        1,373,476  

Emaar Properties PJSC

     2,558,282        5,718,504  

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications PJSC

     10,879        17,323  

Emirates NBD Bank PJSC

     240,725        1,114,195  

Sharjah Islamic Bank

     55,933        34,020  

Yalla Group ADR *

     13,893        65,297  
     

 

 

 

        9,134,698  
     

 

 

 

United Kingdom — 0.1%

     

Thungela Resources

     60,192        414,422  
     

 

 

 

United States — 0.4%

     

NU Holdings, Cl A *

     72,716        789,696  

Pagseguro Digital, Cl A *

     23,247        289,425  

Parade Technologies

     30,000        681,078  

WNS Holdings *

     30,355        1,272,178  
     

 

 

 

        3,032,377  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $520,110,654)

        659,423,459  
     

 

 

 

     

 PREFERRED STOCK(B) — 3.7%

     

Brazil — 3.6%

     

Cia de Ferro Ligas da Bahia FERBASA

     156,632        241,617  

Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais

     1,275,533        2,385,206  

Gerdau

     1,775,495        6,233,346  

Marcopolo

     174,600        223,269  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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 PREFERRED STOCK(B) — continued

     
        Shares            Value   

Brazil — (continued)

     

Noxville Investimentos * (A)

     455       $  

Petroleo Brasileiro

     1,900,194        15,340,317   
     

 

 

 

        24,423,755  
     

 

 

 

South Korea — 0.1%

     

CJ

     9,029        579,345  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
(Cost $15,330,298)

        25,003,100  
     

 

 

 

     

 MUTUAL FUND — 1.0%

     

United States — 1.0%

     

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

     169,737        6,957,520  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL MUTUAL FUND
 (Cost $7,027,976)

        6,957,520  
     

 

 

 

     

 WARRANT — 0.0%

     
     Number of
Warrants
      

Thailand — 0.0%

     

Successmore Being PCL, Expires 05/28/25 * (A)

     400        18  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL WARRANT
(Cost $—)

        18  
     

 

 

 

     

 SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 1.5%

     
     Shares       

FIRST AMERICAN TREASURY OBLIGATIONS FUND, Cl X, 5.330% (C)
(Cost $10,657,613)

     10,657,613        10,657,613  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS— 101.7%
(Cost $553,126,541)

       $  702,041,710  
     

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $690,645,157.

 

*

Non-income producing security.

Real Estate Investment Trust

(A)

Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.

(B)

There is currently no rate available.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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(C)

The rate shown is the 7 day effective yield as of April 30, 2024.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

ETF — Exchange Traded Fund

GDR — Global Depositary Receipt

JSC — Joint Stock Company

NVDR — Non-Voting Depositary Receipt

PJSC — Public Joint Stock Company

The summary of input levels used to value the Portfolio’s net assets as of April 30, 2024 was as follows:

 

Investments in Securities      Level 1          Level 2          Level 3†          Total    

Common Stock

           

Brazil

   $ 6,498,632      $      $ —^      $ 6,498,632  

China

     21,506,610        139,150,367               160,656,977  

Colombia

     159,390                      159,390  

Czech Republic

            322,245               322,245  

Egypt

            30,837               30,837  

Greece

            1,167,845               1,167,845  

Hong Kong

     215,020        45,770,881               45,985,901  

Hungary

     3,164,297        11,953,308               15,117,605  

India

     136,210        111,164,264               111,300,474  

Indonesia

     1,397,557        7,542,962               8,940,519  

Luxembourg

     6,035,246                      6,035,246  

Malaysia

     94,627        2,772,294               2,866,921  

Mexico

     3,309,528                      3,309,528  

Peru

     730,009                      730,009  

Poland

     99,887        9,021,051               9,120,938  

Russia

                   —^        —^  

Saudi Arabia

     957,186        26,691,536               27,648,722  

South Africa

     1,738,668        6,770,123               8,508,791  

South Korea

     19,065        68,668,971               68,688,036  

Taiwan

     915,470        148,605,020               149,520,490  

Thailand

            17,398,933               17,398,933  

Turkey

     161,849        2,672,074               2,833,923  

United Arab Emirates

     6,897,996        2,236,702               9,134,698  

United Kingdom

     414,422                      414,422  

United States

     2,351,299        681,078               3,032,377  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

     56,802,968        602,620,491        —^        659,423,459  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Preferred Stock

           

Brazil

     24,423,755               —^        24,423,755  

South Korea

            579,345               579,345  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stock

     24,423,755        579,345        —^        25,003,100  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Mutual Fund

     6,957,520                      6,957,520  

Warrant

                   18        18  

Short-Term Investment

            10,657,613               10,657,613  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 88,184,243      $ 613,857,449      $ 18      $ 702,041,710  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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APRIL 30, 2024

(Unaudited)

 

 

† A reconciliation of Level 3 investments and disclosures of significant unobservable inputs are presented when the Portfolio has a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the period in relation to net assets. Management has concluded that Level 3 investments are not material in relation to net assets.

^ Includes securities in which the fair value is $0 or has been rounded to $0.

For more information on valuation inputs, see Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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APRIL 30, 2024

(Unaudited)

 

 

 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

  

Assets

  

Investments, at Value (Cost $553,126,541)

    $    702,041,710   

Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $2,693,999)

     2,693,682  

Receivable for Investment Securities Sold

     11,621,679  

Dividends and Interest Receivable

     2,008,080  

Receivable for Capital Shares Sold

     975,524  

Reclaim Receivable

     101,356  

Prepaid Expenses

     30,023  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     719,472,054  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

  

Payable for Investment Securities Purchased

     21,840,438  

Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities

     5,729,304  

Payable to Adviser

     481,144  

Payable for Capital Shares Redeemed

     353,720  

Shareholder Servicing Fees Payable - Investor Class

     93,549  

Shareholder Servicing Fees Payable - Y Class

     265  

Payable to Administrator

     45,747  

Payable to Trustees

     7,013  

Unrealized Loss on Spot Contracts

     3,557  

Chief Compliance Officer Fees Payable

     2,749  

Accrued Expenses

     269,411  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     28,826,897  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

    $ 690,645,157  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

  

Paid-in Capital

    $ 573,759,121  

Total Distributable Earnings

     116,886,036  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

    $ 690,645,157  
  

 

 

 

Investor Class Shares:

  

Net Assets

    $ 301,560,865  

Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization - no par value)

     13,862,429  
  

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Redemption and Offering Price Per Share *

    $ 21.75  
  

 

 

 

I Class Shares:

  

Net Assets

    $ 384,885,615  

Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization - no par value)

     17,714,245  
  

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Redemption and Offering Price Per Share *

    $ 21.73  
  

 

 

 

Y Class Shares:

  

Net Assets

    $ 4,198,677  

Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization - no par value)

     193,705  
  

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Redemption and Offering Price Per Share *

    $ 21.68  
  

 

 

 

 

*

Redemption price per share may vary depending upon the length of time shares are held.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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FOR THE SIX MONTHS

ENDED APRIL 30, 2024

(Unaudited)

 

 

 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

  

Investment Income:

  

Dividends

    $   9,506,575   

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

     (1,241,511
  

 

 

 

Total Investment Income

     8,265,064  
  

 

 

 

Expenses:

  

Investment Advisory Fees

     2,934,574  

Shareholder Servicing Fees - Investor Class

     330,613  

Shareholder Servicing Fees - Y Class

     1,749  

Administration Fees

     291,278  

Trustees’ Fees

     12,785  

Chief Compliance Officer Fees

     3,420  

Custodian Fees

     266,858  

Printing Fees

     89,508  

Transfer Agent Fees

     87,852  

Filing and Registration Fees

     32,028  

Audit Fees

     22,551  

Legal Fees

     19,891  

Interest Expense

     6,090  

Other Expenses

     50,402  
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     4,149,599  
  

 

 

 

Less:

  

Investment Advisory Fee Waiver

     (97,839

Fees Paid Indirectly (Note 4)

     (15,542
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     4,036,218  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     4,228,846  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

  

Investments

     1,005,816  

Foreign Capital Gains Tax

     (1,506,630

Foreign Currency Transactions

     (413,822
  

 

 

 

Net Realized Loss

     (914,636
  

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     109,479,314  

Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Depreciated Securities

     (2,334,225

Foreign Currencies and Translation of other Assets and Liabilities Denominated in Foreign Currencies

     (20,649
  

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation

     107,124,440  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

     106,209,804  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    $ 110,438,650  
  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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 STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

     
     Six Months
Ended
April 30, 2024
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2023

Operations:

    

Net Investment Income

   $ 4,228,846      $  24,105,922   

Net Realized Loss

     (914,636     (19,659,851

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

     107,124,440       134,914,670  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     110,438,650       139,360,741  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions:

    

Investor Class Shares

     (11,728,043     (22,785,848

I Class Shares

     (13,400,475     (21,338,558

Y Class Shares

     (134,613     (440,711
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Distributions

     (25,263,131     (44,565,117
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

    

Investor Class Shares:

    

Issued

     13,179,514       14,428,787  

Reinvestment of Distributions

     11,521,471       22,252,987  

Redemption Fees — (See Note 2)

     2,135       3,261  

Redeemed

     (46,438,739     (126,089,006
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decrease in Net Assets derived from Investor Class Transactions

     (21,735,619     (89,403,971
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I Class Shares:

    

Issued

     78,852,612       76,035,895  

Reinvestment of Distributions

     11,667,736       18,279,007  

Redemption Fees — (See Note 2)

     341       2,545  

Redeemed

     (49,920,012     (96,712,771
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets derived from I Class Transactions

     40,600,677       (2,395,324
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y Class Shares:

    

Issued

     581,390       67,027  

Reinvestment of Distributions

     127,112       407,053  

Redeemed

     (87,292     (4,049,086
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets derived from Y Class Transactions

     621,210       (3,575,006
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

     19,486,268       (95,374,301
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     104,661,787       (578,677
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets:

    

Beginning of Period

     585,983,370       586,562,047  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

End of Period

    $  690,645,157      $   585,983,370  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

See Note 7 in Notes to Financial Statements.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Selected Per Share Data & Ratios
For a Share Outstanding Throughout The Period/Year Presented
           

 

Years Ended October 31,

 

Investor Class Shares

   Six Months
Ended April
30, 2024
(Unaudited)
       2023          2022          2021          2020          2019    

Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Year/Period

   $ 19.02        $ 16.37        $ 23.93        $ 19.65        $ 19.41        $ 18.35    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income from Operations:

                 

Net Investment Income*

     0.12          0.70          0.96          0.47          0.29          0.39    

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

     3.40          3.21          (7.78)          4.10          0.32          1.00    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from Operations

     3.52          3.91          (6.82)         4.57          0.61          1.39    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Redemption Fees*

     0.00^         0.00^         0.00^         —           0.00^         0.00^   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions from:

                 

Net Investment Income

     (0.79)         (1.07)         (0.70)         (0.29)         (0.37)         (0.33)   

Net Realized Gains

     —           (0.19)         (0.04)         —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

     (0.79)         (1.26)         (0.74)         (0.29)         (0.37)         (0.33)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period

   $ 21.75        $ 19.02        $ 16.37        $ 23.93        $ 19.65        $ 19.41   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return †

     18.76%***        24.62%        (29.43)%        23.35%        3.04%        7.72%  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data

                 

Net Assets, End of Year/Period (Thousands)

   $ 301,561       $ 283,457        $ 322,684        $ 580,640        $ 674,360        $ 625,488    

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets(1)

     1.36%**        1.46%         1.49%         1.43%         1.40%         1.40%   

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     1.17%**        3.69%         4.52%         1.97%         1.56%         2.07%   

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     31%***        68%         66%         70%         55%         48%   

 

*

Per share amounts for the period are based on average outstanding shares.

**

Annualized.

***

Not annualized.

^

Amount was less than $0.005 per share.

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

(1)

The Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets excludes the effect of fees paid indirectly. If these expense offsets were included, the ratio would have been the same as the ratio reported.

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Selected Per Share Data & Ratios
For a Share Outstanding Throughout The Period/Year Presented
           

 

Years Ended October 31,

 

I Class Shares

   Six Months
Ended April

30, 2024
(Unaudited)
       2023          2022          2021          2020          2019    

Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Year/Period

   $ 19.02        $ 16.39        $ 23.97        $ 19.67        $ 19.43        $ 18.38    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income from Operations:

                 

Net Investment Income*

     0.15          0.75          1.00          0.53          0.29          0.41    

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

     3.40          3.20          (7.77)          4.09          0.35          1.00    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from Operations

     3.55          3.95          (6.77)          4.62          0.64          1.41    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Redemption Fees*

     0.00^         0.00^         0.00^          —           0.00^         0.00^   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions from:

                 

Net Investment Income

     (0.84)         (1.13)         (0.77)          (0.32)         (0.40)         (0.36)   

Net Realized Gains

     —           (0.19)         (0.04)          —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

     (0.84)         (1.32)         (0.81)          (0.32)         (0.40)         (0.36)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period

   $ 21.73        $ 19.02        $ 16.39         $ 23.97        $ 19.67        $ 19.43    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return †

     18.92%***        24.87%        (29.26)%        23.61%        3.20%        7.86%  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data

                 

Net Assets, End of Year/Period (Thousands)

   $ 384,886       $ 299,395       $ 258,008       $ 396,786       $ 330,942       $ 496,662   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets(1)

     1.14%**        1.24%        1.27%        1.22%        1.24%        1.25%  

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     1.41%**        3.95%        4.70%        2.21%        1.53%        2.13%  

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     31%***        68%        66%        70%        55%        48%  

 

*

Per share amounts for the period are based on average outstanding shares.

**

Annualized.

***

Not annualized.

^

Amount was less than $0.005 per share.

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

(1)

The Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets excludes the effect of fees paid indirectly. If these expense offsets were included, the ratio would have been the same as the ratio reported.

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Selected Per Share Data & Ratios
For a Share Outstanding Throughout The Period/Year Presented
           

 

Years Ended October 31,

 

Y Class Shares

   Six Months
Ended April
30, 2024
(Unaudited)
       2023          2022          2021          2020          2019    

Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Year/Period

   $ 18.97        $ 16.35        $ 23.92        $ 19.63        $ 19.40        $ 18.34    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income from Operations:

                 

Net Investment Income*

     0.14          0.74          0.99          0.50          0.25          0.43    

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

     3.40          3.19          (7.76)          4.11          0.38          0.98    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from Operations

     3.54          3.93          (6.77)          4.61          0.63          1.41    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Redemption Fees*

     —           —           —           —           0.00^         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions from:

                 

Net Investment Income

     (0.83)         (1.12)          (0.76)          (0.32)          (0.40)          (0.35)    

Net Realized Gains

     —           (0.19)          (0.04)          —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

     (0.83)         (1.31)          (0.80)          (0.32)          (0.40)          (0.35)    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Year/Period

   $ 21.68        $ 18.97        $ 16.35         $ 23.92        $ 19.63        $ 19.40    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return †

     18.90%***        24.80%        (29.31)%        23.61%        3.15%        7.89%  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data

                 

Net Assets, End of Year/Period (Thousands)

   $ 4,199       $ 3,131       $ 5,870        $ 6,982       $ 8,334       $ 20,363   

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets(1)

     1.24%**        1.29%        1.32%         1.24%        1.24%        1.25%  

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets

     1.31%**        3.95%        4.71%         2.10%        1.34%        2.26%  

Portfolio Turnover Rate

     31%***        68%        66%         70%        55%        48%  

 

*

Per share amounts for the period are based on average outstanding shares.

**

Annualized.

***

Not annualized.

^

Amount was less than $0.005 per share.

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

(1)

The Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets excludes the effect of fees paid indirectly. If these expense offsets were included, the ratio would have been the same as the ratio reported.

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Organization:

The Advisors’ Inner Circle Fund (the “Trust”) is organized as a Massachusetts business trust under an Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated February 18, 1997. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company with 26 funds. The financial statements herein are those of the Acadian Emerging Markets Portfolio (“Portfolio”), a diversified portfolio. The investment objective of the Portfolio is to seek long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in common stocks of emerging market country issuers. The financial statements of the remaining portfolios are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated, and a shareholder’s interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held.

2. Significant Accounting Policies:

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and are presented in U.S. dollars which is the functional currency of the Portfolio. The Portfolio is an investment company and therefore applies the accounting and reporting guidance issued by the U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies. The following are significant accounting policies which are consistently followed in the preparation of the financial statements.

Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the fair value 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 and such differences could be material.

Security Valuation — Securities listed on a securities exchange, market or automated quotation system for which quotations are readily available (except for securities traded on NASDAQ), including securities traded over the counter, are valued at the last quoted sale price on an exchange or market (foreign or domestic) on which they are traded on valuation date (or at approximately 4:00 pm ET if a security’s primary exchange is normally open at that time), or, if there is no such reported sale on the valuation date, at the most recent quoted bid price. For securities traded on NASDAQ, the NASDAQ Official Closing Price will be used. The prices for foreign securities are reported in local currency and converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates.

Securities for which market prices are not “readily available” are valued in accordance with fair value procedures (the “Fair Value Procedures”) established by the Adviser and approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”). Pursuant to Rule 2a-5

 

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under the 1940 Act, the Board has designated the Adviser as the “valuation designee” to determine the fair value of securities and other instruments for which no readily available market quotations are available. The Fair Value Procedures are implemented through a Fair Value Committee (the “Committee”) of the Adviser.

Some of the more common reasons that may necessitate that a security be valued using Fair Value Procedures include: the security’s trading has been halted or suspended; the security has been de-listed from a national exchange; the security’s primary trading market is temporarily closed at a time when under normal conditions it would be open; the security has not been traded for an extended period of time; the security’s primary pricing source is not able or willing to provide a price; or trading of the security is subject to local government-imposed restrictions. When a security is valued in accordance with the Fair Value Procedures, the Committee will determine the value after taking into consideration relevant information reasonably available to the Committee.

For securities that principally trade on a foreign market or exchange, a significant gap in time can exist between the time of a particular security’s last trade and the time at which the Portfolio calculates its net asset values. The closing prices of such securities may no longer reflect their market value at the time the Portfolio calculates its net asset value if an event that could materially affect the value of those securities (a “Significant Event”) has occurred between the time of the security’s last close and the time that the Acadian Emerging Markets Portfolio calculates its net asset value. A Significant Event may relate to a single issuer or to an entire market sector. If Acadian Asset Management LLC (the “Adviser”) of the Portfolio becomes aware of a Significant Event that has occurred with respect to a security or group of securities after the closing of the exchange or market on which the security or securities principally trade, but before the time at which the Portfolio calculates its net asset value, it may request that a Committee meeting be called. As of April 30, 2024, the total market value of securities in the Portfolio, valued in accordance with fair value procedures, was $603,199,836 or 87% of Net Assets.

The Portfolio uses Intercontinental Exchange Data Pricing & Reference Data, LLC. (“ICE”) as a third party fair valuation vendor. ICE provides a fair value for foreign securities in the Portfolio based on certain factors and methodologies (involving, generally, tracking valuation correlations between the U.S. market and each non-U.S. security) applied by ICE in the event that there is a movement in the U.S. markets that exceeds a specific threshold established by the Committee. The Committee establishes a “confidence interval” which is used to determine the level of correlation between the value of a foreign security and movements in the U.S. market before a particular security is fair valued when the threshold is exceeded. In the event that the threshold established by the Committee is exceeded on a specific day, the Portfolio values its non-U.S. securities that exceed the applicable “confidence interval” based upon the

 

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fair values provided by ICE. In such event, it is not necessary to hold a Committee meeting. In the event that the Adviser believes that the fair values provided by ICE are not reliable, the Adviser contacts SEI Investments Global Fund Services (the “Administrator”) and may request that a meeting of the Committee be held.

If a local market in which the Portfolio own securities is closed for one or more days, the Portfolio shall value all securities held in that corresponding currency based on the fair value prices provided by ICE using the predetermined confidence interval discussed above.

In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP, the Portfolio discloses fair value of their investments in a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure the fair value. The objective of a fair value measurement is to determine the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). Accordingly, the fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

 

   

Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities that the Portfolio has the ability to access at the measurement date;

 

   

Level 2 — Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, referenced indices, quoted prices in inactive markets, adjusted quoted prices in active markets, adjusted quoted prices on foreign equity securities that were adjusted in accordance with the Adviser’s pricing procedures, etc.); and

 

   

Level 3 — Prices, inputs or exotic modeling techniques which are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (supported by little or no market activity).

Investments are classified within the level of the lowest significant input considered in determining fair value. Investments classified within Level 3 whose fair value measurement considers several inputs may include Level 1 or Level 2 inputs as components of the overall fair value measurement.

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

For details of the investment classification, refer to the Schedule of Investments.

 

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Federal Income Taxes — It is the Portfolio’s intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for Federal income tax purposes by complying with the appropriate provisions of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended and by distributing to shareholders all of their net investment income and realized gains. Accordingly, no provisions for Federal income taxes have been made in the financial statements.

The Portfolio evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Portfolio’s tax returns to determine whether it is “more-likely-than-not” (i.e., greater than 50-percent) that each tax position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority based on the technical merits of the position. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. The Portfolio did not record any tax provision in the current period. However, management’s conclusions regarding tax positions taken may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, examination by tax authorities (i.e., the last 3 open tax year ends and current tax year, as applicable), on-going analysis of and changes to tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof.

As of and during the period ended April 30, 2024, the Portfolio did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Portfolio recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. During the period ended April 30, 2024, the Portfolio did not incur any interest or penalties.

Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. The Portfolio or its agent file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover certain amounts previously withheld. The Portfolio may record a reclaim receivable based on collectability, which includes factors such as the jurisdiction’s applicable laws, payment history and market convention. Professional fees paid to those that provide assistance in receiving the tax reclaims, which generally are contingent upon successful receipt of reclaimed amounts, are recorded in Professional Fees on the Statement of Operations once the amounts are due. The professional fees related to pursuing these tax reclaims are not subject to the Adviser’s expense limitation agreement.

Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Costs used in determining realized gains or losses on the sale of investment securities are based on the specific identification method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Portfolio is informed of the dividend if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis from settlement date. Discounts and premiums on securities purchased

 

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are accreted and amortized using the scientific interest method, which approximates the effective interest method.

Foreign Taxes — The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on either income or gains earned or repatriated. The Fund accrues and applies such taxes to net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized gains as income and/or capital gains earned.

Foreign Currency Translation — The books and records of the Portfolio are maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. The Portfolio does not isolate that portion of realized or unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates from fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities. These gains and losses are included in net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments on the Statement of Operations. Net realized and unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains or losses from foreign currency exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Portfolio’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts — The Portfolio may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to protect the value of securities held and related receivables and payables against changes in future foreign exchange rates. A forward currency contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell currency at a set price on a future date. The market value of the contract will fluctuate with changes in currency exchange rates. The contract is marked-to-market daily using the current forward rate and the change in market value is recorded by the Portfolio as unrealized gain or loss. The Portfolio recognizes realized gains or losses when the contract is closed, equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Any realized or unrealized gains (loss) during the period are presented on the Statement of Operations. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. Risks may also arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and are generally limited to the amount of unrealized gain on the contracts at the date of default.

Expenses — Most expenses of the Trust can be directly attributed to a particular fund. Expenses that cannot be directly attributed to a particular fund are apportioned among the funds of the Trust based on the number of funds and/or relative net assets.

 

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Classes — Class specific expenses are borne by that class of shares. Income, realized and unrealized gains (losses) and non-class specific expenses are allocated to the respective class on the basis of relative net assets.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — The Portfolio distributes substantially all of its net investment income, if any, annually. Any net realized capital gains will be distributed at least annually. All distributions are recorded on ex-dividend date.

Redemption Fees — The Portfolio retains a redemption fee of 2.00% on redemptions of capital shares if redeemed within 30 days of purchase. The redemption fee is recorded as an increase to paid-in capital. The redemption fees retained by the Portfolio are reported on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

3. Transactions with Affiliates:

Certain officers of the Trust are also officers of the Administrator and/or SEI Investments Distribution Co. (the “Distributor”). Such officers are paid no fees by the Trust, other than the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) as described below, for serving as officers of the Trust.

A portion of the services provided by the CCO and his staff, who are employees of the Administrator, are paid for by the Trust as incurred. The services include regulatory oversight of the Trust’s Advisors and service providers as required by SEC regulations. The CCO’s services and fees have been approved by and are reviewed by the Board.

4. Administration, Distribution, Shareholder Servicing, Transfer Agent and Custodian Agreements:

The Portfolio and the Administrator are parties to an Administration Agreement, under which the Administrator provides administrative services to the Portfolio. For these services, the Administrator is paid an asset based fee, which will vary depending on the number of share classes and the average daily net assets of the Portfolio. For the period ended April 30, 2024, the Portfolio paid $291,278 for these services.

The Trust and the Distributor are parties to a Distribution Agreement. The Distributor receives no fees under the agreement.

The Portfolio has adopted a shareholder servicing plan under which a shareholder servicing fee of up to 0.25% of average daily net assets of the Investor Class Shares up to 0.10% of average daily net assets of the Y Class Shares will be paid to financial intermediaries. Certain brokers, dealers, banks, trust companies and other financial representatives may receive compensation from the Portfolio for providing a variety of services, including record keeping and transaction processing. Such fees are paid by the Portfolio to the extent that the number of accounts serviced by the financial representative multiplied by the account fee charged by the Portfolio’s transfer agent would not exceed the amount that would have been charged had the

 

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accounts serviced by the financial representative been registered directly through the transfer agent. All fees in excess of this amount are paid by the Adviser, an affiliate of Old Mutual (US) Holdings, Inc. These fees are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as Shareholder Servicing Fees.

SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc. (the “Transfer Agent”) serves as the transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent for the Portfolio under a transfer agency agreement.

For the period ended April 30, 2024, the Portfolio earned cash management credits of $15,542, which were used to offset transfer agent expenses. This amount is labeled as “Fees Paid Indirectly” on the Statement of Operations.

U.S. Bank, N.A. serves as custodian (the “Custodian”) for the Portfolio. The Custodian plays no role in determining the investment policies of the Portfolio or which securities are to be purchased or sold by the Portfolio.

5. Investment Advisory Agreement:

Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement the Adviser provides investment advisory services to the Portfolio at a fee calculated at an annual rate of 0.90% of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets.

The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive or reduce fees and reimburse expenses in order to keep net operating expenses (but excluding any class specific expenses (including distribution and service (12b-1) fees and shareholder servicing fees), interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, fees and expenses incurred in connection with tax reclaim recovery services, other expenditures which are capitalized in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and other non-routine expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of said Fund’s business (including litigation expenses)) from exceeding 1.10% of the average daily net assets of each of the Fund’s share classes until March 1, 2025. In addition, the Adviser may receive from the Fund the difference between the total annual fund operating expenses (not including excluded expenses) and the contractual expense limit to recoup all or a portion of its prior fee waivers or expense reimbursements made during the three-year period preceding the date of the recoupment if at any point total annual fund operating expenses (not including excluded expenses) are below the contractual expense limit (i) at the time of the fee waiver or expense payment, and (ii) at the time of the reimbursement. This agreement may be terminated: (i) by the Trust, for any reason at any time, or (ii) by the Adviser, for any reason, upon ninety (90) days’ prior written notice to the Trust, effective as of the close of business on March 1, 2025. This agreement terminates automatically upon the termination of the advisory agreement.

 

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6. Investment Transactions:

For the period ended April 30, 2024, the Portfolio made purchases of $200,860,061 and sales of $206,271,844 of investment securities other than long-term U.S. Government and short-term securities. There were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. Government securities.

7. Share Transactions:

 

     Six Months
Ended
 April 30, 2024 
(Unaudited)
   Year Ended 
 October 31, 
2023

Investor Class Shares:

    

Issued

     628,075        764,689   

Reinvestment of Distributions

     560,656         1,263,009  

Redeemed

     (2,230,457     (6,831,732
  

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Investor Class Share Transactions

     (1,041,726     (4,804,034
  

 

 

 

I Class Shares:

    

Issued

     3,758,557       4,078,460  

Reinvestment of Distributions

     568,880       1,039,191  

Redeemed

     (2,356,435     (5,114,817
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from I Class Share Transactions

       1,971,002       2,834  
  

 

 

 

Y Class Shares:

    

Issued

     26,711       3,587  

Reinvestment of Distributions

     6,210       23,190  

Redeemed

     (4,244     (220,659
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Y Class Share Transactions

     28,677       (193,882
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

     957,953       (4,995,082
  

 

 

 

8. Line of Credit:

The Portfolio entered into an agreement which enables it to participate in a $50 million unsecured committed revolving line of credit with MUFG Union Bank N.A., which is set to expire July 29, 2024. The proceeds from the borrowings shall be used to finance the Portfolio’s short term general working capital requirements, including the funding of shareholder redemptions. Interest is charged to the Portfolio based on their borrowings at the current reference rate. For the period ended April 30, 2024, the Portfolio had average borrowings of $806,031 and a maximum amount borrowed of $4,460,000 over a period of 32 days at a weighted average interest rate of 8.50%. Interest accrued on the borrowings during the period was $6,090. As of April 30, 2024, the Portfolio did not have any borrowings outstanding.

 

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9. Federal Tax Information:

The amount and character of income and capital gain distributions to be paid, if any, are determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. As a result, net investment income (loss) and net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions for a reporting period may differ significantly from distributions during such period. These book/tax differences may be temporary or permanent in nature.

There were no permanent differences credited or charged to Paid-in Capital and Distributable Earnings as of October 31, 2023.

The tax character of dividends and distributions declared during the last two fiscal years were as follows:

 

     Ordinary
Income
  Long-Term
Capital Gain
  Total

  2023

   $  37,952,435      $  6,612,682      $  44,565,117   

  2022

     29,888,278       1,586,041       31,474,319  

As of October 31, 2023, the components of Distributable Earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed Ordinary Income

    $ 25,261,630  

Capital Loss Carryforwards

     (16,782,020

Net Unrealized Appreciation

     23,230,926  

Other Temporary Differences

     (19 )  
  

 

 

 

Total Distributable Earnings

    $      31,710,517  
  

 

 

 

For Federal income tax purposes, capital losses incurred may be carried forward and applied against future capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Portfolio is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under previous law. The capital loss carryforwards with no expiration are noted below:

 

Short-Term

Loss

  

Long-Term

Loss

  

Total Capital Loss

Carryforwards

 

  

$               10,139,546 

   $                6,642,474     $            16,782,020 

For Federal income tax purposes, the difference between Federal tax cost and book cost primarily relates to PFICs and wash sales, which cannot be used for Federal income tax purposes in the current year and have been deferred for use in future years. The Federal tax

 

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THE ADVISORS’ INNER CIRCLE FUND     

ACADIAN EMERGING

MARKETS PORTFOLIO

APRIL 30, 2024

(Unaudited)

 

 

cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation on investments, held by the Portfolio at April 30, 2024, were as follows:

 

Federal Tax

Cost

  

Aggregated

Gross Unrealized

Appreciation

  

Aggregated

Gross Unrealized

Depreciation

  

Net Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

 $          553,126,541

    $         185,283,756     $          (42,097,891)     $         143,185,865

The difference in unrealized appreciation is attributable to Foreign Capital Gains Tax Payable.

10. Concentration of Risk:

As with all management investment companies, a shareholder of the Portfolio is subject to the risk that his or her investment could lose money. The Portfolio is subject to the principal risks noted below, any of which may adversely affect the Portfolio’s net asset value (“NAV”) and ability to meet its investment objective.

Active Management Risk – The Portfolio is subject to the risk that the Adviser’s judgments about the attractiveness, value, or potential appreciation of the Portfolio’s investments may prove to be incorrect. If the investments selected and strategies employed by the Portfolio fail to produce the intended results, the Portfolio could underperform in comparison to other funds with similar objectives and investment strategies.

Equity Risk – Since it purchases equity securities, the Portfolio is subject to the risk that stock prices may fall over short or extended periods of time. Historically, equity markets have moved in cycles, and the value of the Portfolio’s equity securities may fluctuate drastically from day-to-day. Individual companies may report poor results or be negatively affected by industry and/or economic trends and developments. The prices of securities issued by such companies may suffer a decline in response. In addition, the impact of any epidemic, pandemic or natural disaster, or widespread fear that such events may occur, could negatively affect the global economy, as well as the economies of individual countries, the financial performance of individual companies and sectors, and the markets in general in significant and unforeseen ways. Any such impact could adversely affect the prices and liquidity of the securities and other instruments in which the Fund invests, which in turn could negatively impact the Fund’s performance and cause losses on your investment in the Portfolio. These factors contribute to price volatility, which is the principal risk of investing in the Portfolio. This risk is greater for small and medium-sized companies, which tend to be more vulnerable to adverse developments than larger companies.

Small Capitalization Company Risk – The smaller capitalization companies that the Fund invests in may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic events than larger, more established companies. In particular, investments in these small companies may pose additional risks and including liquidity risk, because these companies tend to have limited product lines, markets, financial resources, and may depend upon a relatively small management group.

 

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THE ADVISORS’ INNER CIRCLE FUND     

ACADIAN EMERGING

MARKETS PORTFOLIO

APRIL 30, 2024

(Unaudited)

 

 

Therefore, small capitalization stocks may be more volatile than those of larger companies. These securities may be traded over-the-counter or listed on an exchange. The Fund is also subject to the risk that the Adviser’s particular investment style, which focuses on small capitalization stocks, may underperform other segments of the equity market or the equity market as a whole.

Foreign Company Risk – Investing in foreign companies, whether through investments made in foreign markets or made through the purchase of ADRs and GDRs, which are traded on exchanges and represent an ownership in a foreign security, poses additional risks since political and economic events unique to a country or region will affect those markets and their issuers. Political events (civil unrest, national elections, changes in political conditions and foreign relations, imposition of exchange controls and repatriation restrictions), social and economic events (labor strikes, rising inflation) and natural disasters occurring in a country where the Portfolio invests could cause the Portfolio’s investments in that country to experience gains or losses. These risks will not necessarily affect the U.S. economy or similar issuers located in the United States. In addition, investments in foreign companies are generally denominated in a foreign currency. As a result, changes in the value of those currencies compared to the U.S. dollar may affect (positively or negatively) the value of the Portfolio’s investments. These currency movements may occur separately from, and in response to, events that do not otherwise affect the value of the security in the issuer’s home country. In addition, periodic U.S. Government restrictions on investments in issuers from certain foreign countries may require the Fund to sell such investments at inopportune times, which could result in losses to the Portfolio. While ADRs and GDRs provide an alternative to directly purchasing the underlying foreign securities in their respective national markets and currencies, investments in ADRs and GDRs continue to be subject to many of the risks associated with investing directly in foreign securities.

Emerging Markets Securities Risk – Investments in emerging markets securities are considered speculative and subject to heightened risks in addition to the general risks of investing in non-U.S. securities. Unlike more established markets, emerging markets may have governments that are less stable, markets that are less liquid, and economies that are less developed. Securities of foreign companies may not be registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and foreign companies are generally not subject to the regulatory controls imposed on U.S. issuers and, as a consequence, there is generally less publicly available information about foreign securities than is available about domestic securities. Income from foreign securities owned by the Portfolio may be reduced by a withholding tax at the source, which tax would reduce income received from the securities comprising the portfolio. In addition, emerging markets securities may be issued by companies with smaller market capitalizations and may suffer periods of relative illiquidity, significant price volatility, restrictions on foreign investment, and possible restrictions on repatriation of investment income and capital. Furthermore, emerging market governments may have limited ability to raise taxes or authorize appropriations for debt repayment. In addition, foreign investors may be required to register the proceeds of sales, and future economic or political crises could lead to price controls, forced mergers, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, seizure, nationalization or creation of government monopolies.

 

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THE ADVISORS’ INNER CIRCLE FUND     

ACADIAN EMERGING

MARKETS PORTFOLIO

APRIL 30, 2024

(Unaudited)

 

 

Foreign Currency Risk – Because non-U.S. securities are usually denominated in currencies other than the dollar, the value of the Portfolio’s portfolio may be influenced by currency exchange rates and exchange control regulations. The currencies of emerging market countries may experience significant declines against the U.S. dollar, and devaluation may occur subsequent to investments in these currencies by the Portfolio. Inflation and rapid fluctuations in inflation rates have had, and may continue to have, negative effects on the economies and securities markets of certain emerging market countries.

Geographic Focus Risk – To the extent that it focuses its investments in a particular country or region, the Fund may be more susceptible to economic, political, regulatory or other events or conditions affecting issuers and countries within that country or region. As a result, the Fund may be subject to greater price volatility and risk of loss than a fund holding more geographically diverse investments.

The foregoing is not intended to be a complete discussion of all risks associated with the investment strategies of the Fund. Please refer to the Fund’s current prospectus for a discussion of the risks associated with investing in the Fund.

11. Other:

As of April 30, 2024, 82% of the Portfolio’s Investor Class Shares outstanding were held by two record shareholders, 74% of the Portfolio’s I Class Shares were held by five record shareholders, and 90% of the Portfolio’s Y Class Shares outstanding were held by two record shareholders. These shareholders were comprised of omnibus accounts that were held on behalf of various shareholders.

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Portfolio’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on future claims that may be made against the Portfolio and, therefore, cannot be established; however, based on experience, the risk of loss from such potential claims is considered remote.

12. Loans of Fund Securities:

The Portfolio may lend fund securities having a market value up to one-third of the Portfolio’s total assets. Such loans are secured by collateral equal the market value of the loaned securities. Such collateral will be cash or debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any agencies. Cash collateral received in connection with these loans is invested in short-term money market instruments. It is the Portfolio’s policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. Securities Lending entails a risk of loss to the Portfolio if the market value of the loans were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly. An additional risk is that the borrower fails to return the securities when recalled. The Portfolio could also experience delays and costs in gaining access to the collateral. The Portfolio bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the

 

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THE ADVISORS’ INNER CIRCLE FUND     

ACADIAN EMERGING

MARKETS PORTFOLIO

APRIL 30, 2024

(Unaudited)

 

 

collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested.

During the period and as of April 30, 2024, there were no securities on loan for the Portfolio.

13. Subsequent Events:

The Portfolio has evaluated the need for additional disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued. Based on this evaluation, no additional adjustments were required to the financial statements.

 

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THE ADVISORS’ INNER CIRCLE FUND     

ACADIAN EMERGING

MARKETS PORTFOLIO

April 30, 2024

(Unaudited)

 

 

 DISCLOSURE OF FUND EXPENSES

All mutual funds have operating expenses. As a shareholder of a mutual fund, your investment is affected by these ongoing costs, which include (among others) costs for Portfolio management, administrative services, and shareholder reports like this one. It is important for you to understand the impact of these costs on your investment returns. Operating expenses such as these are deducted from a mutual fund’s gross income and directly reduce your final investment return. These expenses are expressed as a percentage of a mutual fund’s average net assets; this percentage is known as a mutual fund’s expense ratio. The following examples use the expense ratio and are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Portfolio/Fund and to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period shown and held for the entire period (November 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024).

The table below illustrates your Portfolio’s costs in two ways:

Actual Fund Return. This section helps you to estimate the actual expenses that your Portfolio incurred over the period. The “Expenses Paid During Period” column shows the actual dollar expense cost incurred by a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio, and the “Ending Account Value” number is derived from deducting that expense cost from the Portfolio’s gross investment return.

You can use this information, together with the actual amount you invested in the Portfolio, to estimate the expenses you paid over that period. Simply divide your actual account value by $1,000 to arrive at a ratio (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply that ratio by the number shown under “Expenses Paid During Period.”

Hypothetical 5% Return. This section helps you compare your Portfolio’s costs with those of other mutual funds. It assumes that the Portfolio had an annual 5% return before expenses during the period and that the expense ratio (Column 3) remained unchanged. This example is useful in making comparisons because the Securities and Exchange Commission requires all mutual funds to make this 5% calculation. You can assess your Portfolio’s comparative cost by comparing the hypothetical result for your Portfolio in the “Expenses Paid During Period” column with those that appear in the same charts in the shareholder reports for other mutual funds.

 

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THE ADVISORS’ INNER CIRCLE FUND     

ACADIAN EMERGING

MARKETS PORTFOLIO

April 30, 2024

(Unaudited)

 

 

 DISCLOSURE OF FUND EXPENSES

NOTE: Because the return is set at 5% for comparison purposes — NOT your Portfolio’s actual return — the account values shown do not apply to your specific investment.

 

     

Beginning

Account

Value

11/01/23

    

Ending

Account

Value

04/30/24

 

  Annualized  

Expense

Ratios

   

  Expenses  

Paid

During

Period*

Investor Class Shares

                                 

Actual Fund Return

     $1,000.00        $1,187.60        1.36%       $7.39   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     $1,000.00        $1,018.11       1.36%       $6.81  

I Class Shares

                                 

Actual Fund Return

     $1,000.00        $1,189.20       1.14%       $6.21  

Hypothetical 5% Return

     $1,000.00        $1,019.20       1.14%       $5.72  

Y Class Shares

                                 

Actual Fund Return

     $1,000.00        $1,189.00       1.24%       $6.75  

Hypothetical 5% Return

     $1,000.00        $1,018.70       1.24%       $6.22  

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/366.

 

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Acadian Funds

P.O. Box 219009

Kansas City, MO 64121

1-866-AAM-6161

Adviser:

Acadian Asset Management LLC

260 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Distributor:

SEI Investments Distribution Co.

1 Freedom Valley Drive

Oaks, PA 19456

Administrator:

SEI Investments Global Funds Services

1 Freedom Valley Drive

Oaks, PA 19456

Legal Counsel:

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

2222 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

This information must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus

for the Portfolio described.

ACA-SA-002-1600


(b)

Not applicable.

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

Not applicable for semi-annual report.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

Not applicable for semi-annual report.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Not applicable for semi-annual report.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.

Item 6. Schedule of Investments.

Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Report to Shareholders filed under Item 1 of this form.

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

Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.

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

Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.

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

Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.

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

There have been no changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant’s Board of Trustees during the period covered by this report.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

(a) The Registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Act (17 CFR § 270.30a-3(c)), as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report, are effective based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act (17 CFR § 270.30a-3(b)) and Rule 13a-15(b) or Rule 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (17 CFR § 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)).


(b) There has been no change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act (17 CFR § 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is 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 to open-end management investment companies.

Item 18. Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation.

(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable.

Item 19. Exhibits.

(a)(1) Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

(a)(2) Not applicable.

(a)(3) A separate certification for the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer of the Registrant, as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR §270.30a-2(a)), are filed herewith.

(b) Officer certifications, as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act (17 CFR § 270.30a-2(b)), also accompany this filing as exhibits.

 


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

(Registrant)       The Advisors’ Inner Circle Fund
By (Signature and Title)       /s/ Michael Beattie    
      Michael Beattie
      Principal Executive Officer

Date: July 8, 2024

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

 

By (Signature and Title)       /s/ Michael Beattie    
      Michael Beattie
      Principal Executive Officer
Date: July 8, 2024      
By (Signature and Title)       /s/ Andrew Metzger    
      Andrew Metzger
      Principal Financial Officer

Date: July 8, 2024