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Emerald Finance and Banking Innovation Fund
EMERALD FINANCE AND BANKING INNOVATION FUND (THE “FUND”)
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The Fund seeks long term growth through capital appreciation.
Income is a secondary objective.
FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the tables and examples below. You may qualify for certain sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial intermediary, in the section “BUYING, EXCHANGING AND REDEEMING SHARES” at page 27 of the prospectus and the section “PURCHASE, EXCHANGE & REDEMPTION OF SHARES” at page 35 of the Fund’s statement of additional information. In addition, please see Appendix A – Intermediary Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Shareholder Fees - Emerald Finance and Banking Innovation Fund
Class A
Class C
Institutional Class
Investor Class
Maximum sales charge (load) on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) 4.75% none none none
Maximum deferred sales charge (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or redemption proceeds) none 1.00% none none
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Emerald Finance and Banking Innovation Fund
Class A
Class C
Institutional Class
Investor Class
Management Fees 0.94% 0.94% 0.94% 0.94%
Distribution and service (12b-1) fees 0.35% 0.75% none 0.25%
Other Fund Expenses 0.19% 0.19% 0.19% 0.18%
Shareholder Services Fees none 0.25% 0.05% 0.15%
Total Other Expenses 0.19% 0.44% 0.24% 0.33%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.23% 0.23% 0.23% 0.23%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses [1] 1.71% 2.36% 1.41% 1.75%
Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement [2] none none none none
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement [3] 1.71% 2.36% 1.41% 1.75%
[1] Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses have been restated to reflect current fees.
[2] Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust (“Emerald” or the “Adviser”) has agreed contractually to waive a portion of its fees and reimburse other expenses in amounts necessary to limit the Fund’s operating expenses (exclusive of Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expense) for Class A, Class C, Institutional Class, and Investor Class shares to an annual rate (as percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets) of 1.84%, 2.49%, 1.54% and 1.89% respectively. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) shall continue at least through August 31, 2023. The Adviser will be permitted to recapture, on a class-by-class basis, expenses it has borne through the Expense Agreement to the extent that the Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below the annual rates set forth in the Expense Agreement; provided, however, that such recapture payments do not cause the Fund’s expense ratio (after recapture) to exceed the lesser of (i) the expense cap in effect at the time of the waiver and (ii) the expense cap in effect at the time of the recapture. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Fund will not pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the date on which the fee and expenses were deferred. The Adviser may not discontinue this waiver, prior to August 31, 2023, without the approval by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
[3] Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement may differ than those listed in the Financial Highlights.
Example

This example is intended to help you compare the costs of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. This example reflects the net operating expenses with expense waivers through the current term of the Expense Agreement, which ends on August 31, 2023. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same.

Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example - Emerald Finance and Banking Innovation Fund - USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years
Class A 641 988 1,359 2,396
Class C 339 736 1,260 2,692
Institutional Class 144 446 771 1,689
Investor Class 178 551 948 2,060
You would pay the following expenses if you did not redeem your Shares:
Expense Example, No Redemption - Emerald Finance and Banking Innovation Fund - USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years
Class A 641 988 1,359 2,396
Class C 239 736 1,260 2,692
Institutional Class 144 446 771 1,689
Investor Class 178 551 948 2,060

The Example does not reflect sales charges (loads) on dividends reinvested and other distributions. If these sales charges (loads) were included, your costs would be higher. Descriptions of sales charge waivers and/or discounts for Class A Shares with respect to certain financial intermediaries are reproduced in “Appendix A –Intermediary-Specific Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts” to this prospectus based on information provided by the financial intermediary.

PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in annual

fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance. A higher portfolio turnover rate may also result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover was 94% of the average value of its portfolio.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES OF THE FUND

The Emerald Finance and Banking Innovation Fund has adopted an investment policy that it will, under normal conditions, invest at least 80% of the value of its assets (net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in stocks (both common and preferred) of companies principally engaged in banking or financial services, and collective investment vehicles such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds that invest in companies that are principally engaged in banking and financial services as denoted by being classified as within the Banks, Financial Services, Insurance, or, exclusively with respect to holdings from prior to January 1, 2019, Real Estate SuperSectors; or within the Transaction Processing Services SubSector (as determined by the Russell Industry Classification Benchmark). This requirement is applied at the time the Fund invests its assets. The Emerald Finance and Banking Innovation Fund’s policy to invest at least 80% of its assets in such a manner is non-fundamental, which means that it may be changed without shareholder approval.

 

The Fund primarily will emphasize companies that, at the time of purchase, constitute small or medium market capitalization companies: those with a market capitalization of less than $46.5 billion. In addition, while the non-fundamental policy described above allows for the Fund to invest in companies that are principally engaged in either banking or financial services, the Fund has adopted a fundamental policy that it will invest not less than 25% of its net assets in securities of companies principally engaged in the banking industry and not less than 25% of its net assets in securities of companies principally engaged in the financial services industry. For purposes of this fundamental policy, a company is defined as being in the banking or financial services industries if such company is classified as within the Banks, Financial Services, Insurance, or, exclusively with respect to holdings from prior to January 1, 2019, Real Estate SuperSectors; or within the Transaction Processing Services SubSector (as determined by the Russell Industry Classification Benchmark).

 

Companies in the banking industry are defined to include U.S. and foreign commercial and industrial banking and savings institutions and their parent holding companies. Companies in the financial services industry are defined to include commercial and industrial finance companies, diversified financial services companies, investment banking, securities brokerage and investment advisory companies, mortgage real estate investment trusts, insurance and insurance holding companies, leasing companies, and companies engaged in financial technology-related activities including decentralized finance and distributed ledger technology.

 

Financial technology is the application of new technological advancements to products and services in the financial industry, seeking to improve and automate the delivery and use of financial services. Financial technology helps companies and consumers better manage their financial operations by utilizing specialized software. Financial technology companies compete with traditional financial methods in the delivery of financial services. Mobile banking, peer-to-peer lending, decentralized ledger technology and cryptocurrency are examples of financial technology.

 

The Fund may invest in stocks of special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”). The Fund does not target a particular form of SPAC, with the exception that the SPAC must have identified an acquisition target at or prior to the time of the Fund’s investment, and such target must be consistent with the ICB SuperSectors or SubSector outlined above.

 

Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust (“Emerald” or the “Adviser”) utilizes a growth approach to choosing securities based upon fundamental research which attempts to identify companies whose earnings growth rate exceeds that of their peer group, exhibit a competitive advantage in niche markets, or do not receive significant coverage from other institutional investors.

 

The Fund generally sells investments when the Adviser concludes that better investment opportunities exist in other securities, the security is fully valued, or the issuer’s circumstances or the political or economic outlook have changed.

 

There are no limitations with respect to the type of REITs in which the Fund may invest.

 

At this time, the Fund will not invest directly in cryptocurrencies or initial coin offerings.

PRINCIPAL RISKS OF THE FUND

Any of the investments made by the Fund can result in an investment loss, which may be significant. Investments in the Fund are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not endorsed or guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value and total return, are:

 

Market Risk: Securities markets are volatile and can decline significantly in response to issuer, political, market, and economic developments including interest rate levels, political events, natural disasters and the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues. Historically, markets have moved in cycles, and the value of the Fund’s securities may fluctuate drastically from day to day. The Fund’s portfolio securities can be affected by events that affect the securities markets generally or particular segments of the market in which the Fund has invested. 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. These factors contribute to price volatility, which is a principal risk of investing in the Fund.

 

Equity Securities Risk: The risks associated with investing in equity securities of companies include the financial risk of selecting individual companies that do not perform as anticipated, the risk that the stock markets in which the Fund invests may experience periods of turbulence and instability, and the general risk that domestic and global economies may go through periods of decline and cyclical change. The price of equity securities can decline significantly in response to issuer, political, market, and economic developments including interest rate levels, political events, natural disasters and the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues.

 

Managed Portfolio Risk: The Adviser’s investment strategies or choice of specific securities may be unsuccessful and may cause the Fund to incur losses.

 

Sector Risk: Sector risk is the possibility that all stocks within the same group of industries will decline in price due to sector-specific market or economic developments. The Fund may be overweight in certain sectors at various times.

 

Banking- and Financial Services-Related Investments Risk: The banking and financial services industries represent only a portion of the overall economy. Entities in these industries may be subject to additional risks such as increased competition within the sector or changes in legislation or government regulations. In addition, entities in these industries are particularly vulnerable to certain factors affecting the industries as a whole, such as the availability and cost of capital funds, changes in interest rates, the rate of corporate and consumer debt defaults, and price competition. There is a risk that those issuers (or the sector) will perform poorly and negatively impact the Fund.

 

Growth Stocks Risk: Growth-oriented stocks may be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than other stocks. The market prices of companies believed to have good prospects for revenues and earnings growth tend to reflect those expectations. When it appears those expectations will not be met, the prices of these securities typically fall. In addition, if the market does not come to share the Adviser’s assessment of an investment’s long-term growth, the Fund may underperform other mutual funds or stock indexes.

 

Small and Medium Capitalization Stocks Risk: Investment in securities of small or medium-sized companies presents greater investment risks than investing in the securities of larger companies. These risks include greater price volatility, greater sensitivity to changing economic conditions, and less liquidity than the securities of larger, more mature companies.

 

Concentration Risk: The Fund concentrates its investments in such issuers to the extent permitted by applicable regulatory guidance. Concentration risk results from maintaining exposure (long or short) to issuers conducting business in a specific industry. The risk of concentrating investments in a limited number of issuers in a particular industry is that the Fund will be more susceptible to the risks associated with that industry than a fund that does not concentrate its investments.

 

Distributed Ledger Technology (“DLT”) and Blockchain Investments Risk. The Fund may invest in companies listed on U.S. and Canadian exchanges that are engaged in the use of, or have exposure to, DLT and blockchain. The mechanics of using DLT, including blockchain, to transact in assets such as securities or derivatives, is relatively new and untested and there is no assurance that widespread adoption will occur. DLT and blockchain are subject to a rapidly-evolving regulatory landscape in the United States and in other countries, which might include security, privacy or other regulatory concerns that could negatively impact the companies in which the Fund invests. Companies in which the Fund invests may also be subject to the risk of fraud and cybersecurity threats and intellectual property claims. A significant disruption of Internet connectivity could impede the functionality of these technologies and could adversely affect the Fund.

 

Financial Technology Risk. Companies that are developing financial technologies that seek to disrupt or displace established financial institutions generally face competition from much larger and more established firms. Financial technology companies may not be able to capitalize on their disruptive technologies if they face political and/or legal attacks from competitors, industry groups or local and national governments. Laws generally vary by country, creating some challenges to achieving scale. These financial technology companies may not currently derive any revenue, and there is no assurance that such company will derive any revenue from innovative technologies in the future. Additionally, financial technology companies may be adversely impacted by potential rapid product obsolescence, cybersecurity attacks, increased regulatory oversight and disruptions in the technology they depend on.

 

Foreign Securities Risk: To the extent the Fund invests in securities of foreign (non-U.S.) companies, the Fund may experience more rapid and extreme changes in value than a fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies, due to less liquid markets and adverse economic, political, diplomatic, financial, and regulatory factors. Foreign governments also may impose limits on investment and repatriation and impose taxes. Any of these events could cause the value of the Fund’s investments to decline.

 

Canadian Securities Risk: The Fund may invest in the securities of companies listed for trading in Canada. Investments in Canadian issuers may subject the Fund to regulatory, political, currency, security and economic risk specific to Canada. Among other things, the Canadian economy is heavily dependent on relationships with certain key trading partners, including the United States and China. The Canadian economy is sensitive to fluctuations in certain commodity markets.

 

Liquidity Risk: Liquidity risk is financial risk due to uncertain liquidity. An institution might lose liquidity if its credit rating falls, it experiences sudden unexpected cash outflows, or some other event causes counterparties to avoid trading with or lending to the institution. A firm is also exposed to liquidity risk if markets on which it depends are subject to loss of liquidity. Derivative based securities and privately issued mortgage-related securities and other asset-backed securities, which do not have a government or government-sponsored guarantee, that are subject to substantial market and credit risk may have greater liquidity risk. Less liquid securities may trade infrequently, trade at a smaller volume, and be quite volatile. This means that they may be harder to purchase or sell at a fair price or quickly enough to prevent or minimize loss.

 

Real Estate Securities and REITs Risk: Real estate investment trusts or “REITs” are issuers that invest in interests in real estate, including mortgages. Investing in REITs may subject the Fund to risks similar to those associated with the direct ownership of real estate, including fluctuations in the value of underlying properties and defaults by borrowers or tenants. REITs may not be diversified and are subject to heavy cash flow dependency and self-liquidation. REITs are also subject to the possibilities of failing to qualify for tax-free pass through of income under the Code and failing to maintain their exemptions from registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). REITs may have limited financial resources, trade less frequently and in a limited volume, and be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements than more widely held securities.

 

Securities Issued By Other Investment Companies Risk: The Fund may invest in shares of other investment companies, including other mutual funds, money market funds, ETFs, HOLDRs, unit investment trusts, and closed-end funds, to gain exposure to a particular portion of the market rather than purchase securities directly. Investing in another investment company exposes the Fund to all the risks of that investment company, and, in general, subjects it to a pro rata portion of the other investment company’s fees and expenses.

 

Special Purpose Acquisition Company Risk. The Fund may invest in stock, rights, warrants, and other securities of special purpose acquisition companies or similar special purpose entities (collectively, “SPACs”). SPACs are often subject to extreme price volatility and speculative trading. SPACs may have little to no liquidity, and may trade at a discount to NAV. SPACs are “blank check” companies with no operating history. Accordingly, there is a limited basis, if any, on which to evaluate the SPAC’s ability to achieve its business objective, and the value of its securities is particularly dependent on the ability of the entity’s management to complete a profitable acquisition. The value of a SPAC’s securities can by highly volatile and may depreciate over time. A SPAC will not generate any revenues until, at the earliest, after the consummation of a transaction. Among other conflicts of interest, an investment in a SPAC may include the potential for misalignment of incentives in the structure of the SPAC.

 

Portfolio Turnover Risk: The Fund is generally expected to engage in frequent and active trading of portfolio securities to achieve its investment objective. A higher turnover rate (100% or more) will involve correspondingly greater transaction costs, which will be borne directly by the Fund, may have an adverse impact on performance, and may increase the potential for more taxable distributions being paid to shareholders, including distributions of short-term capital gains that are taxed as ordinary income. To the extent that a Fund engages in short sales (which are not included in calculating the portfolio turnover rate), the transaction costs incurred by a Fund are likely to be greater than the transaction costs incurred by a mutual fund that does not take short positions and has a similar portfolio turnover rate.

 

COVID-19 Risk: The impact of COVID-19, (and the variants of such virus) and other epidemics and pandemics that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies, their securities (including equity and debt), and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. Health crises caused by the recent coronavirus outbreak may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social, financial, and economic risks in certain countries. The impact of the outbreak may last for an extended period of time.

 

Please see “What are the Principal and Non-Principal Risks of Investing in Each Fund?” at page 17 of the prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not endorsed or guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The following information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing how the Fund’s performance has varied over time. The performance shown for Class A and Class C shares for periods prior to March 16, 2012 reflects the performance of the Forward Banking and Finance Fund’s Class A and C shares, as a result of a prior reorganization of the Forward Banking and Finance Fund’s Class A and C shares into the Fund’s Class A and Class C shares, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

 

The bar chart depicts the change in performance from year to year during the periods indicated. The bar chart figures do not include any applicable sales charges that an investor may pay when they buy or sell Shares of the Fund. If sales charges were included, the returns would be lower. The table compares the Fund’s average annual returns for the periods indicated to a broad-based securities market index. The index is not actively managed and is not available for direct investment. The bar charts and performance tables assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Fund’s past performance does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on the Fund’s website at www.emeraldmutualfunds.com or by calling 1-855-828-9909.

Calendar Year Annual Returns — Class A
Bar Chart

 

Best Quarter — December 31, 2020

45.62%

Worst Quarter — March 31, 2020

-39.58%

 

The Fund’s Class A share year-to-date return as of June 30, 2022 was -50.02%.

Average Annual Total Returns (for the periods ended December 31, 2021)
Average Annual Total Returns - Emerald Finance and Banking Innovation Fund
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Inception Date
Class A 32.47% 10.10% 16.02% Feb. 18, 1997
Class A | After Taxes on Distributions [1] 27.97% 8.12% 14.98% Feb. 18, 1997
Class A | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales 19.59% 7.29% 13.26% Feb. 18, 1997
Class A | Russell 2000 Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) 14.82% 12.02% 13.23% Feb. 18, 1997
Class A | Russell 2000 Financial Services (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) 29.77% 8.22% 13.01% Feb. 18, 1997
Class C [2] 37.18% 10.45% 15.84% Jul. 01, 2000
Class C | Russell 2000 Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) [2] 14.82% 12.02% 13.23% Jul. 01, 2000
Class C | Russell 2000 Financial Services (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) [2] 29.77% 8.22% 13.01% Jul. 01, 2000
Institutional Class 39.54% 11.56% Mar. 19, 2012
Institutional Class | Russell 2000 Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) 14.82% 12.02% Mar. 19, 2012
Institutional Class | Russell 2000 Financial Services (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) 29.77% 8.22% Mar. 19, 2012
Investor Class [2] 39.00% 11.18% 16.61% Mar. 16, 2010
Investor Class | Russell 2000 Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) [2] 14.82% 12.02% 13.23% Mar. 16, 2010
Investor Class | Russell 2000 Financial Services (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) [2] 29.77% 8.22% 13.01% Mar. 16, 2010
[1] After-tax returns are calculated by using the highest historical individual U.S. federal marginal income tax rates (i.e., maximum rates) and do not include state or local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares in tax-advantaged accounts (i.e., retirement plans or Individual Retirement Accounts).
[2] After-tax returns are only shown for Class A shares of the Fund. After-tax returns for Class C, Institutional Class and Investor Class shares will vary from those shown for Class A shares due to varying expenses among the classes. The returns do not include any applicable sales charges that an investor may pay to a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary when they buy or sell shares of the Fund.
Emerald Growth Fund
EMERALD GROWTH FUND (THE “FUND”)
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The Fund seeks long-term growth through capital appreciation.

FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the tables and examples below. You may qualify for certain sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in the Fund. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial intermediary, in the section “BUYING, EXCHANGING AND REDEEMING SHARES” at page 27 of the prospectus and the section “PURCHASE, EXCHANGE & REDEMPTION OF SHARES” at page 35 of the Fund’s statement of additional information. In addition, please see Appendix A – Intermediary Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Shareholder Fees - Emerald Growth Fund
Class A
Class C
Institutional Class
Investor Class
Maximum sales charge (load) on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) 4.75% none none none
Maximum deferred sales charge (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or redemption proceeds) none 1.00% none none
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Emerald Growth Fund
Class A
Class C
Institutional Class
Investor Class
Management Fees 0.56% 0.56% 0.56% 0.56%
Distribution and service (12b-1) fees 0.35% 0.75% none 0.25%
Other Fund Expenses 0.12% 0.12% 0.12% 0.12%
Shareholder Services Fees none 0.25% 0.05% 0.15%
Total Other Expenses 0.12% 0.37% 0.17% 0.27%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses [1] 1.03% 1.68% 0.73% 1.08%
Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement [2] none none none none
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement [3] 1.03% 1.68% 0.73% 1.08%
[1] Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses have been restated to reflect current fees.
[2] Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust (“Emerald” or the “Adviser”) has agreed contractually to waive a portion of its fees and reimburse other expenses in amounts necessary to limit the Fund’s operating expenses (exclusive of Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expense) for Class A, Class C, Institutional Class, and Investor Class shares to an annual rate (as percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets) of 1.29%, 1.94%, 0.99% and 1.34% respectively. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) shall continue at least through August 31, 2023. The Adviser will be permitted to recapture, on a class-by-class basis, expenses it has borne through the Expense Agreement to the extent that the Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below the annual rates set forth in the Expense Agreement; provided, however, that such recapture payments do not cause the Fund’s expense ratio (after recapture) to exceed the lesser of (i) the expense cap in effect at the time of the waiver and (ii) the expense cap in effect at the time of the recapture. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Fund will not pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the date on which the fee and expenses were deferred. The Adviser may not discontinue this waiver, prior to August 31, 2023, without the approval by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
[3] Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement may differ than those listed in the Financial Highlights.
Example

This example is intended to help you compare the costs of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. This example reflects the net operating expenses with expense waivers through the current term of the Expense Agreement, which ends on August 31, 2023. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same.

Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example - Emerald Growth Fund - USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years
Class A 575 787 1,016 1,673
Class C 271 529 912 1,984
Institutional Class 75 233 406 906
Investor Class 110 343 595 1,316
You would pay the following expenses if you did not redeem your Shares:
Expense Example, No Redemption - Emerald Growth Fund - USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years
Class A 575 787 1,016 1,673
Class C 171 529 912 1,984
Institutional Class 75 233 406 906
Investor Class 110 343 595 1,316

The Example does not reflect sales charges (loads) on dividends reinvested and other distributions. If these sales charges (loads) were included, your costs would be higher. Descriptions of sales charge waivers and/or discounts for Class A Shares with respect to certain financial intermediaries are reproduced in “Appendix A –Intermediary-Specific Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts” to this prospectus based on information provided by the financial intermediary.

PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). For U.S. federal income tax purposes, a higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance. A higher portfolio turnover rate may also result

in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 38% of the average value of its portfolio.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES OF THE FUND

Under normal conditions, the Fund typically invests in equity securities of U.S. and foreign companies, including common stocks, preferred stocks, and securities convertible into common or preferred stocks.

 

The Fund utilizes a fundamental approach to choosing securities: the research staff of Emerald conducts company-specific research analysis to identify companies whose earnings growth rate exceeds that of their peer group. Companies with perceived leadership positions and competitive advantages in niche markets that do not receive significant coverage from other institutional investors are favored.

 

The Fund can invest in companies from a wide range of industries and of various sizes. This includes smaller companies, which are defined by the Adviser as those having a market capitalization equal to or less than that of the largest companies in the Russell 2000 Index. As of May 6, 2022, the Russell 2000 Index included securities issued by companies that ranged in size between $240.1 million and $6.4 billion. Although the Fund may invest in a wide range of sectors and industries, recently the Fund has invested significantly in issuers in the healthcare sector and in real estate investment trusts (“REITS”).

 

The Fund generally sells investments when the Adviser concludes that better investment opportunities exist in other securities, the security is fully valued, or the issuer’s circumstances or the political or economic outlook have changed.

PRINCIPAL RISKS OF THE FUND

Any of the investments made by the Fund can result in an investment loss, which may be significant. Investments in the Fund are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not endorsed or guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value and total return, are:

 

Market Risk: Securities markets are volatile and can decline significantly in response to issuer, political, market, and economic developments including interest rate levels, political events, natural disasters and the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues. Historically, markets have moved in cycles, and the value of the Fund’s securities may fluctuate drastically from day to day. The Fund’s portfolio securities can be affected by events that affect the securities markets generally or particular segments of the market in which the Fund has invested. 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. These factors contribute to price volatility, which is a principal risk of investing in the Fund.

 

Equity Securities Risk: The risks associated with investing in equity securities of companies include the financial risk of selecting individual companies that do not perform as anticipated, the risk that the stock markets in which the Fund invests may experience periods of turbulence and instability, and the general risk that domestic and global economies may go through periods of decline and cyclical change. The price of equity securities can decline significantly in response to issuer, political, market, and economic developments including interest rate levels, political events, natural disasters and the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues.

 

Managed Portfolio Risk: The Adviser’s investment strategies or choice of specific securities may be unsuccessful and may cause the Fund to incur losses.

 

Growth Stocks Risk: Growth-oriented stocks may be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than other stocks. The market prices of companies believed to have good prospects for revenues and earnings growth tend to reflect those expectations. When it appears those expectations will not be met, the prices of these securities typically fall. In addition, if the market does not come to share the Adviser’s assessment of an investment’s long-term growth, the Fund may underperform other mutual funds or stock indexes.

 

Small and Medium Capitalization Stocks Risk: Investment in securities of medium- and smaller-sized companies presents greater investment risks than investing in the securities of larger companies. These risks include greater price volatility, greater sensitivity to changing economic conditions, and less liquidity than the securities of larger, more mature companies.

 

Foreign Securities Risk: To the extent the Fund invests in securities of foreign (non-U.S.) companies, the Fund may experience more rapid and extreme changes in value than a fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies, due to less liquid markets and adverse economic, political, diplomatic, financial, and regulatory factors. Foreign governments also may impose limits on investment and repatriation and impose taxes. Any of these events could cause the value of the Fund’s investments to decline.

 

Canadian Securities Risk: The Fund may invest in the securities of companies listed for trading in Canada. Investments in Canadian issuers may subject the Fund to regulatory, political, currency, security and economic risk specific to Canada. Among other things, the Canadian economy is heavily dependent on relationships with certain key trading partners, including the United States and China. The Canadian economy is sensitive to fluctuations in certain commodity markets.

 

Health Care Sector Risk. Factors such as extensive government regulation, restrictions on government reimbursement for medical expenses, rising costs of medical products, services and facilities, pricing pressure, an increased emphasis on outpatient services, limited number of products, industry innovation, costs associated with obtaining and protecting patents, product liability and other claims, changes in technologies and other market developments can affect companies in the health care sector.

 

Liquidity Risk: Liquidity risk is financial risk due to uncertain liquidity. An institution might lose liquidity if its credit rating falls, it experiences sudden unexpected cash outflows, or some other event causes counterparties to avoid trading with or lending to the institution. A firm is also exposed to liquidity risk if markets on which it depends are subject to loss of liquidity. Derivative based securities and privately issued mortgage-related securities and other asset-backed securities, which do not have a government or government-sponsored guarantee, that are subject to substantial market and credit risk may have greater liquidity risk. Less liquid securities may trade infrequently, trade at a smaller volume, and be quite volatile. This means that they may be harder to purchase or sell at a fair price or quickly enough to prevent or minimize loss.

 

Portfolio Turnover Risk: The Fund is generally expected to engage in frequent and active trading of portfolio securities to achieve its investment objective. A higher turnover rate (100% or more) will involve correspondingly greater transaction costs, which will be borne directly by the Fund, may have an adverse impact on performance, and may increase the potential for more taxable distributions being paid to shareholders, including distributions of short-term capital gains that are taxed as ordinary income. To the extent that a Fund engages in short sales (which are not included in calculating the portfolio turnover rate), the transaction costs incurred by a Fund are likely to be greater than the transaction costs incurred by a mutual fund that does not take short positions and has a similar portfolio turnover rate.

 

Real Estate Securities and REITs Risk: Real estate investment trusts or “REITs” are issuers that invest in interests in real estate, including mortgages. Investing in REITs may subject the Fund to risks similar to those associated with the direct ownership of real estate, including fluctuations in the value of underlying properties and defaults by borrowers or tenants. REITs may not be diversified and are subject to heavy cash flow dependency and self-liquidation. REITs are also subject to the possibilities of failing to qualify for tax-free pass through of income under the Code and failing to maintain their exemptions from registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). REITs may have limited financial resources, trade less frequently and in a limited volume, and be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements than more widely held securities.

 

Securities Issued By Other Investment Companies Risk: The Fund may invest in shares of other investment companies, including other mutual funds, money market funds, ETFs, HOLDRs, unit investment trusts, and closed-end funds, to gain exposure to a particular portion of the market rather than purchase securities directly. Investing in another investment company exposes the Fund to all the risks of that investment company, and, in general, subjects it to a pro rata portion of the other investment company’s fees and expenses.

 

COVID-19 Risk: The impact of COVID-19, (and the variants of such virus) and other epidemics and pandemics that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies, their securities (including equity and debt), and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. Health crises caused by the recent coronavirus outbreak may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social, financial, and economic risks in certain countries. The impact of the outbreak may last for an extended period of time.

 

Please see “What are the Principal and Non-Principal Risks of Investing in Each Fund?” at page 17 of the prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not endorsed or guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The following information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing how the Fund’s performance has varied over time. The performance shown for Class A, Class C and Institutional Class shares for periods prior to March 16, 2012 reflects the performance of the Forward Growth Fund’s Class A, Class C and Institutional Class shares as a result of a prior reorganization of the Forward Growth Fund’s Class A, Class C and Institutional Class shares into the Fund’s Class A, Class C and Institutional Class shares, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

 

The bar chart depicts the change in performance from year to year during the periods indicated. The bar chart figures do not include any applicable sales charges that an investor may pay when they buy or sell Shares of the Fund. If sales charges were included, the returns would be lower. The table compares the Fund’s average annual returns for the periods indicated to a broad-based securities market index. The index is not actively managed and is not available for direct investment. The bar charts and performance tables assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Fund’s past performance does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on the Fund’s website at www.emeraldmutualfunds.com or by calling 1-855-828-9909.

Calendar Year Annual Returns — Class A
Bar Chart

 

Best Quarter — June 30, 2020

32.13%

Worst Quarter — March 31, 2020

-24.26%

 

The Fund’s Class A share year-to-date return as of June 30, 2022 was -29.06%.

Average Annual Total Returns (for the periods ended December 31, 2021)
Average Annual Total Returns - Emerald Growth Fund
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Inception Date
Class A (1.21%) 14.59% 15.24% Oct. 01, 1992
Class A | After Taxes on Distributions [1] (5.68%) 12.43% 13.42% Oct. 01, 1992
Class A | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales 1.31% 11.28% 12.32% Oct. 01, 1992
Class A | Russell 2000 Growth Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) 2.83% 14.53% 14.14% Oct. 01, 1992
Class C [2] 2.22% 14.95% 15.06% Jul. 01, 2000
Class C | Russell 2000 Growth Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) [2] 2.83% 14.53% 14.14% Jul. 01, 2000
Institutional Class [2] 4.04% 16.07% 16.17% Oct. 21, 2008
Institutional Class | Russell 2000 Growth Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) [2] 2.83% 14.53% 14.14% Oct. 21, 2008
Investor Class [2] 3.69% 15.66% 15.77% May 02, 2011
Investor Class | Russell 2000 Growth Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) [2] 2.83% 14.53% 14.14% May 02, 2011
[1] After-tax returns are calculated by using the highest historical individual U.S. federal marginal income tax rates (i.e., maximum rates) and do not include state or local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares in tax-advantaged accounts (i.e., retirement plans or Individual Retirement Accounts).
[2] After-tax returns are only shown for Class A shares of the Fund. After-tax returns for Class C, Institutional Class and Investor Class shares will vary from those shown for Class A shares due to varying expenses among the classes. The returns do not include any applicable sales charges that an investor may pay to a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary when they buy or sell shares of the Fund.
Emerald Insights Fund
EMERALD INSIGHTS FUND (THE “FUND”)
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The Fund seeks long-term growth through capital appreciation.

FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the tables and examples below. You may qualify for certain sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in the Fund. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial intermediary, in the section “BUYING, EXCHANGING AND REDEEMING SHARES” at page 27 of the prospectus and the section “PURCHASE, EXCHANGE & REDEMPTION OF SHARES” at page 35 of the Fund’s statement of additional information. In addition, please see Appendix A – Intermediary Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Shareholder Fees - Emerald Insights Fund
Class A
Class C
Institutional Class
Investor Class
Maximum sales charge (load) on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) 4.75% none none none
Maximum deferred sales charge (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or redemption proceeds) none 1.00% none none
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Emerald Insights Fund
Class A
Class C
Institutional Class
Investor Class
Management Fees 0.75% 0.75% 0.75% 0.75%
Distribution and service (12b-1) fees 0.35% 0.75% none 0.25%
Other Fund Expenses 0.63% 0.63% 0.63% 0.63%
Shareholder Services Fees none 0.25% 0.05% 0.15%
Total Other Expenses 0.63% 0.88% 0.68% 0.78%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses none none none none
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses [1] 1.73% 2.38% 1.43% 1.78%
Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement [2] (0.38%) (0.38%) (0.38%) (0.38%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement [3] 1.35% 2.00% 1.05% 1.40%
[1] Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses have been restated to reflect current fees.
[2] Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust (“Emerald” or the “Adviser”) has agreed contractually to waive a portion of its fees and reimburse other expenses in amounts necessary to limit the Fund’s operating expenses (exclusive of Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expense) for Class A, Class C, Institutional Class, and Investor Class shares to an annual rate (as percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets) of 1.35%, 2.00%, 1.05% and 1.40% respectively. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) shall continue at least through August 31, 2023. The Adviser will be permitted to recapture, on a class-by-class basis, expenses it has borne through the Expense Agreement to the extent that the Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below the annual rates set forth in the Expense Agreement; provided, however, that such recapture payments do not cause the Fund’s expense ratio (after recapture) to exceed the lesser of (i) the expense cap in effect at the time of the waiver and (ii) the expense cap in effect at the time of the recapture. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Fund will not pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the date on which the fee and expenses were deferred. The Adviser may not discontinue this waiver, prior to August 31, 2023, without the approval by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
[3] Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses after fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement may differ than those listed in the Financial Highlights.
Example

This example is intended to help you compare the costs of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. This example reflects the net operating expenses with expense waivers through the current term of the Expense Agreement, which ends on August 31, 2023. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same.

Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example - Emerald Insights Fund - USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years
Class A 606 959 1,335 2,386
Class C 303 706 1,235 2,683
Institutional Class 107 415 745 1,678
Investor Class 143 523 928 2,061
You would pay the following expenses if you did not redeem your Shares:
Expense Example, No Redemption - Emerald Insights Fund - USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years
Class A 606 959 1,335 2,386
Class C 203 706 1,235 2,683
Institutional Class 107 415 745 1,678
Investor Class 143 523 928 2,061

The Example does not reflect sales charges (loads) on dividends reinvested and other distributions. If these sales charges (loads) were included, your costs would be higher. Descriptions of sales charge waivers and/or discounts for Class A Shares with respect to certain financial intermediaries are reproduced in “Appendix A –Intermediary-Specific Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts” to this prospectus based on information provided by the financial intermediary.

PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance. A

higher portfolio turnover rate may also result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 70% of the average value of its portfolio.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES OF THE FUND

Under normal conditions, the Fund typically invests in equity securities of U.S. and foreign companies, including common stocks, preferred stocks, and securities convertible into common or preferred stocks.

 

The Fund utilizes a fundamental approach to choosing securities: the Adviser’s research staff conducts company-specific research analysis to identify companies whose earnings growth rate exceeds that of their peer group, generally considered to be, growth companies. The Adviser favors companies with perceived leadership positions and competitive advantages in niche markets that do not receive significant attention from published analysts or other institutional investors.

 

The Fund can invest in companies from a wide range of industries and of various sizes. The Fund will invest primarily in mid and small-size companies. The Adviser typically defines mid-size companies as those having a market capitalization equal to or less than that of the largest companies in the Russell 3000® Growth Index. As of May 6, 2022, the Russell 3000® Growth Index included securities issued by companies that ranged in size between $240 million and $2.545 trillion. The Adviser typically defines small-size companies as those having a market capitalization equal to or less than that of the largest companies in the Russell 2000 Growth Index. As of May 6, 2022, the Russell 2000 Growth Index included securities issued by companies that ranged in size between $240 million and $6.4 billion. Although the Fund may invest in a wide range of sectors and industries, recently the Fund has invested significantly in issuers in the technology sector.

 

The Fund generally sells investments when the Adviser concludes that better investment opportunities exist in other securities, the security is fully valued, or the issuer’s circumstances or the political or economic outlook have changed.

PRINCIPAL RISKS OF THE FUND

Any of the investments made by the Fund can result in an investment loss, which may be significant. Investments in the Fund are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not endorsed or guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value and total return, are:

 

Market Risk: Securities markets are volatile and can decline significantly in response to issuer, political, market, and economic developments including interest rate levels, political events, natural disasters and the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues. Historically, markets have moved in cycles, and the value of the Fund’s securities may fluctuate drastically from day to day. The Fund’s portfolio securities can be affected by events that affect the securities markets generally or particular segments of the market in which the Fund has invested. 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. These factors contribute to price volatility, which is a principal risk of investing in the Fund.

 

Equity Securities Risk: The risks associated with investing in equity securities of companies include the financial risk of selecting individual companies that do not perform as anticipated, the risk that the stock markets in which the Fund invests may experience periods of turbulence and instability, and the general risk that domestic and global economies may go through periods of decline and cyclical change. The price of equity securities can decline significantly in response to issuer, political, market, and economic developments including interest rate levels, political events, natural disasters and the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues.

 

Managed Portfolio Risk: The Adviser’s investment strategies or choice of specific securities may be unsuccessful and may cause the Fund to incur losses.

 

Growth Stocks Risk: Growth-oriented stocks may be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than other stocks. The market prices of companies believed to have good prospects for revenues and earnings growth tend to reflect those expectations. When it appears those expectations will not be met, the prices of these securities typically fall. In addition, if the market does not come to share the Adviser’s assessment of an investment’s long-term growth, the Fund may underperform other mutual funds or stock indexes.

 

Small and Medium Capitalization Stocks Risk: Investment in securities of small or medium-sized companies presents greater investment risks than investing in the securities of larger companies. These risks include greater price volatility, greater sensitivity to changing economic conditions, and less liquidity than the securities of larger, more mature companies.

 

Technology Sector Risk: To the extent the Fund invests in technology companies, the Fund is particularly vulnerable to factors affecting the technology sector, such as dependency on consumer and business acceptance as new technology evolves, large and rapid price movements resulting from competition, rapid obsolescence of products and services and short product cycles. Many technology companies are small and at an earlier stage of development and, therefore, may be subject to risks such as those arising out of limited product lines, markets and financial and managerial resources.

 

Foreign Securities Risk: To the extent the Fund invests in securities of foreign (non-U.S.) companies, the Fund may experience more rapid and extreme changes in value than a fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies, due to less liquid markets and adverse economic, political, diplomatic, financial, and regulatory factors. Foreign governments also may impose limits on investment and repatriation and impose taxes. Any of these events could cause the value of the Fund’s investments to decline.

 

Canadian Securities Risk: The Fund may invest in the securities of companies listed for trading in Canada. Investments in Canadian issuers may subject the Fund to regulatory, political, currency, security and economic risk specific to Canada. Among other things, the Canadian economy is heavily

dependent on relationships with certain key trading partners, including the United States and China. The Canadian economy is sensitive to fluctuations in certain commodity markets.

 

Portfolio Turnover Risk: The Fund is generally expected to engage in frequent and active trading of portfolio securities to achieve its investment objective. A higher turnover rate (100% or more) will involve correspondingly greater transaction costs, which will be borne directly by the Fund, may have an adverse impact on performance, and may increase the potential for more taxable distributions being paid to shareholders, including short-term capital gains that are taxed as ordinary income.

 

COVID-19 Risk: The impact of COVID-19, (and the variants of such virus) and other epidemics and pandemics that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies, their securities (including equity and debt), and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. Health crises caused by the recent coronavirus outbreak may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social, financial, and economic risks in certain countries. The impact of the outbreak may last for an extended period of time.

 

Please see “What are the Principal and Non-Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund?” at page 17 of the prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Fund. It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. Investments in the Fund are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not endorsed or guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The following information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing how the Fund’s performance has varied over time.

 

The bar chart depicts the change in performance from year to year during the periods indicated. The bar chart figures do not include any applicable sales charges that an investor may pay when they buy or sell Shares of the Fund. If sales charges were included, the returns would be lower. The table compares the Fund’s average annual returns for the periods indicated to a broad-based securities market index. The index is not actively managed and is not available for direct investment. The bar charts and performance tables assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Fund’s past performance does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on the Fund’s website at www.emeraldmutualfunds.com or by calling 1-855-828-9909.

Calendar Year Annual Returns — Class A
Bar Chart

 

Best Quarter — June 30, 2020

35.17%

Worst Quarter — December 31, 2018

-22.37%

 

The Fund’s Class A share year-to-date return as of June 30, 2022 was -27.30%.

Average Annual Total Returns (for the periods ended December 31, 2021)
Average Annual Total Returns - Emerald Insights Fund
1 Year
5 Years
Since Inception
Inception Date
Class A 17.40% 21.68% 14.91% Aug. 01, 2014
Class A | After Taxes on Distributions [1] 11.92% 18.58% 12.93% Aug. 01, 2014
Class A | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales 11.35% 16.50% 11.50% Aug. 01, 2014
Class A | Russell 3000 ® Growth Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) 25.85% 24.56% 19.16% Aug. 01, 2014
Class C [2] 21.47% 22.09% 14.89% Aug. 01, 2014
Class C | Russell 3000 ® Growth Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) [2] 25.85% 24.56% 19.16% Aug. 01, 2014
Institutional Class [2] 23.66% 23.24% 15.99% Aug. 01, 2014
Institutional Class | Russell 3000 ® Growth Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) [2] 25.85% 24.56% 19.16% Aug. 01, 2014
Investor Class [2] 23.17% 22.81% 15.59% Aug. 01, 2014
Investor Class | Russell 3000 ® Growth Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) [2] 25.85% 24.56% 19.16% Aug. 01, 2014
[1] After-tax returns are calculated by using the highest historical individual U.S. federal marginal income tax rates (i.e., maximum rates) and do not include state or local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares in tax-advantaged accounts (i.e., retirement plans or Individual Retirement Accounts).
[2] After-tax returns are only shown for Class A shares of the Fund. After-tax returns for Class C, Institutional Class and Investor Class shares will vary from those shown for Class A shares due to varying expenses among the classes. The returns do not include any applicable sales charges that an investor may pay to a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary when they buy or sell shares of the Fund.
Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
SUMMARY SECTION   Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund (THE “FUND”)
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the tables and examples below.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Shareholder Fees - Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
Investor Shares
Institutional Shares
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of or amount redeemed within 60 days of purchase) 2.00% 2.00%
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
Investor Shares
Institutional Shares
Management Fees 1.35% 1.35%
Distribution and service (12b-1) fees 0.25% none
Total Other Expenses 0.18% 0.17%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses [1] 1.78% 1.52%
Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement [2],[3] none none
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement [1] 1.78% 1.52%
[1] Expenses have been restated to reflect current fees.
[2] As part as the same Expense Agreement, the Adviser has agreed through at least August 31, 2023, to waive annual management fees of 1.35% to 1.00% to the extent that the assets of the Fund exceed an average daily net asset level of $400 million. This waiver of management fees is not subject to recapture by the Adviser.
[3] Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”), has agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 1.95% and 1.70% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for the Fund’s Investor Class Shares and Institutional Class Shares, respectively. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) shall continue at least through August 31, 2023. The Adviser will be permitted to recapture, on a class-by-class basis, expenses it has borne through the Expense Agreement to the extent that the Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below annual rates set forth in the Expense Agreement or in previous letter agreements; provided, however, that such recapture payments do not cause the Fund’s expense ratio (after recapture) to exceed the lesser of (i) the expense cap in effect at the time of the waiver and (ii) the expense cap in effect at the time of the recapture. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Fund will not pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the date on which the fee and expenses were deferred. The Expense Agreement may not be terminated or modified prior to August 31, 2023, except with the approval of the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
EXAMPLE

This example helps you compare the costs of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. This example reflects the net operating expenses with expense waivers through the current term of the Expense Agreement, which ends on August 31, 2023. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same.

Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your cost would be:
Expense Example - Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund - USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years
Investor Shares 181 560 964 2,092
Institutional Shares 155 480 829 1,810
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance. A higher portfolio turnover rate and may also result in more income taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. For the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 31% of the average value of its portfolio.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES OF THE FUND

Through October 30, 2022, the following principal investment strategies of the Fund will be in effect:

 

The Fund currently invests primarily in micro- to mid-cap companies (as further described below) that are economically tied to emerging or frontier markets. Under normal market conditions, the Adviser will invest at least 80% of the Fund’s assets in equity securities of such companies. The Adviser generally considers a company to be economically tied to a market based on where the company is organized or headquartered, the stock exchange where the company is listed, or where the company has a substantial concentration of assets or revenues. Emerging and frontier markets include all countries excluded from the MSCI World Index of developed countries.

 

The Fund will typically invest in securities issued by companies economically tied to each of at least three emerging or frontier markets. The Fund will invest the Fund’s assets primarily in companies with market capitalizations of less than $5 billion at the time of

purchase. The Fund may invest a significant portion of its total assets in micro-cap companies with market capitalizations below $1 billion (up to 90% at the time of purchase under normal market conditions).

 

The Fund may also invest a portion of its total assets (up to 50% under normal market conditions) in securities of companies with market capitalizations of greater than $5 billion at the time of purchase when the companies meet our investment criteria.

 

The Adviser uses a process of quantitative screening of the financial trends and health of each company in its investment universe followed by “bottom up” fundamental analysis to identify growth companies that it believes to be best-in-class among their global peers. This fundamental analysis generally includes studying the company, its industry, and its competitors, as well as talking with the management team. The Adviser seeks to evaluate each company’s long-term potential and sustainability, which includes understanding its approach to environmental, social and governance issues. The Adviser travels extensively to visit companies, when it is considered safe to do so, and expects to talk with senior management. The Fund may also invest in growth companies that the Adviser believes have hit a temporary setback and therefore have a particularly appealing valuation relative to their long-term growth potential. At times, the Fund may invest in early-stage companies with limited or no earnings history and in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).

 

The Adviser invests in what it believes to be the best investments available without regard to benchmark weightings in regions, countries, or industries. The Adviser may significantly shift Fund assets between asset classes, sectors and geographic regions based on where it believes the best growth opportunities and valuations currently exist. The Fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in a few sectors or regions.

 

Effective October 31, 2022, the following principal investment strategies of the Fund will replace the previous principal investment strategies of the Fund in their entirety:

 

The Fund currently invests primarily in micro- to mid-cap companies (as further described below) that are economically tied to emerging or frontier markets. Under normal market conditions, the Adviser will invest at least 80% of the Fund’s assets in equity securities of such companies. The Adviser considers a company to be economically tied to a country if at least one of the following attributes exists: the company (1) is organized in such country, (2) is headquartered in such country, (3) has its primary stock exchange listing in a market located in such country, or (4) during the company’s most recent fiscal year, derived at least 50% of its revenues or profits from goods produced or sold, investments made, or services performed in such country or has at least 50% of its assets in such country. Emerging and frontier markets include all countries excluded from the MSCI World Index of developed countries.

 

The Fund will typically invest in securities issued by companies economically tied to each of at least three emerging or frontier markets. The Fund will invest the Fund’s assets primarily in companies with market capitalizations of less than $5 billion at the time of purchase. The Fund may invest a significant portion of its total assets in micro-cap companies with market capitalizations below $1 billion (up to 90% at the time of purchase under normal market conditions).

 

The Fund may also invest a portion of its total assets (up to 50% under normal market conditions) in securities of companies with market capitalizations of greater than $5 billion at the time of purchase when the companies meet our investment criteria.

 

The Adviser uses a process of quantitative screening of the financial trends and health of each company in its investment universe followed by “bottom up” fundamental analysis to identify growth companies that it believes are among the highest quality in their global peer group. This fundamental analysis generally includes a study of the company’s financial performance, its management, its competitors, its industry, its competitive advantage, its approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics, the geographic region(s) to which it is economically tied, and talking with the management team. In performing such analysis, the Adviser seeks to evaluate each company’s long-term potential. The Adviser also travels on an as-needed basis to visit companies, when it is considered safe to do so, and expects to speak directly with senior management.

 

The ESG criteria described above are collectively one of many factors that the Adviser uses as part of its fundamental analysis of a company. In analyzing a company’s approach to these ESG criteria, the Adviser assesses a number of factors through a proprietary analytical framework. This analysis may include factors that the Adviser believes are relevant, such as: local economic development priorities, shareholder rights, management oversight and transparency, board membership and structure, accounting standards, environmental policies, social justice policies, and labor relations. These factors are assessed quantitatively and qualitatively, as applicable, through the Adviser’s research and engagement process.

 

The Adviser incorporates the results of this analysis into its overall decision-making but does not specifically include or exclude a particular company solely based on the Adviser’s assessment of that company’s ESG factors. The Adviser generally applies this ESG analysis to companies in which the Fund invests, but not to the cash or cash equivalent positions in the Fund’s portfolio.

 

Because incorporating ESG considerations into the investment research process involves qualitative and subjective analysis, there can be no assurance that the methodology utilized by, or determinations made by, the Adviser will align with the beliefs or values of a particular investor, and other managers may make a different assessment of a company’s ESG criteria.

 

The Fund may also invest in growth companies that the Adviser believes have hit a temporary setback and therefore have a particularly appealing valuation relative to their long-term growth potential. At times, the Fund may invest in early-stage companies with limited or no earnings history and in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).

 

The Adviser invests in what it believes to be the best investments available without regard to benchmark weightings in regions, countries, or industries. The Adviser may significantly shift Fund

assets between asset classes, sectors and geographic regions based on where it believes the best growth opportunities and valuations currently exist. The Fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in a few sectors or regions.

PRINCIPAL RISKS OF THE FUND

All investments carry some degree of risk that will affect the value of the Fund, its investment performance, and the price of its shares. As a result, you may lose money if you invest in the Fund.

 

The shares offered by this Prospectus are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not endorsed or guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other government agency.

 

The Fund is subject to the following principal investment risks:

 

Stock Market Risk. The Fund’s investments may decline due to movements in the overall stock market. Factors such as domestic and foreign economic growth and market conditions, interest rate levels, political events, natural disasters and the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues affect the securities and derivatives markets. Particularly during periods of declining or illiquid markets, the Fund may experience periods of heavy redemptions that could cause the Fund to liquidate its assets at inopportune times or at a loss or depressed value, and could cause the remaining shareholders in the Fund to lose money.

 

Stock Selection Risk. The Fund’s investments may decline in value even when the overall stock market is not in a general decline.

 

Micro-Cap Company Stock Risk. The securities of micro-cap companies may be particularly volatile in price, and such securities have significantly lower trading volumes than small- or mid-cap companies. As a result, the Micro-cap companies may have limited markets, financial resources, or product lines, may lack management depth, may be more vulnerable to adverse business or market developments, and may have less publicly available information relative to larger companies.

 

Foreign Securities and Foreign Markets Risk. Foreign securities are generally more volatile and less liquid than U.S. securities. Further, foreign securities may be subject to additional risks not associated with investment in U.S. securities due to differences in the economic and political environment, the amount of available public information, the degree of market regulation, and financial reporting, accounting and auditing standards, and, in the case of foreign currency-denominated securities, fluctuations in currency exchange rates. In some foreign markets, there may not be protection or legal recourse against failure by other parties to complete transactions or in the event of a default on a debt instrument.

 

Emerging and Frontier Markets Risk. In addition to the risks of investing in foreign securities in general, the risks of investing in the securities of companies economically tied, including by domicile, to emerging and frontier market countries include increased political or social instability, economies based on only a few industries, unstable currencies, runaway inflation, highly volatile securities markets, unpredictable shifts in policies relating to foreign investments, lack of protection for investors against parties who fail to complete transactions, and the potential for government seizure of assets or nationalization of companies.

 

Foreign Country Exposure Risk. The Fund may have exposure to foreign countries as a result of investments in domestic companies with foreign exposure. This includes possible exposure to emerging and frontier countries. To the extent the Fund invests in securities of companies with exposure to foreign markets, including in emerging and frontier countries, such investments would be subject to the same risks as a direct investment in such markets and countries. It also may not be possible for companies to repatriate capital, interest, and other income from a particular foreign country. Such risks may impact the stock valuation of companies with foreign exposure.

 

Region Risk. Social, political, and economic conditions and changes in regulatory, tax or economic policy in a country or region could significantly affect the market in that country or region. In addition, global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, which increases the possibility that conditions in one country or region might adversely impact the issuers of securities in a different country or region. From time to time, a small number of companies and industries may represent a large portion of the market in a particular country or region.

 

Currency Risk. The U.S. dollar value of the Fund’s assets will be affected by foreign currency exchange rates and may be affected by exchange control regulations. A change in the value of any foreign currency will change the U.S. dollar value of the Fund’s assets that are denominated or traded in that country. In addition, the Fund may incur costs in connection with conversions between various currencies.

 

Political and Economic Risk. Foreign investments may be subject to heightened political and economic risks, particularly in countries with emerging economies and securities markets, which may have relatively unstable governments and economies based on only a few industries. In some countries, there is the risk that the government could seize or nationalize companies, impose additional withholding taxes on dividends or interest income payable on securities, impose exchange controls or adopt other restrictions that could affect the Fund’s investments.

 

Regulatory Risk. Foreign companies not publicly traded in the United States are not subject to accounting and financial reporting standards and requirements comparable to those U.S. companies must meet. In addition, there may be less information publicly available about such companies.

 

Sector Concentration Risk. At times, the Fund may have a significant portion of its assets invested in securities of companies conducting business in a broadly related group of industries within an economic sector. Companies in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic or market events, making the Fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly.

 

Sector and Geography Weightings Risk. Market conditions, interest rates and economic, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly affect all the securities in a single sector or

geography. If the Fund invests in only a few sectors or geographies, it may have increased relative exposure to the price movements of those sectors and geographies.

 

Small-Cap Company Stock Risk. Small-cap company stocks may be very sensitive to changing economic conditions and market downturns. Small-cap companies’ earnings and revenues may be less predictable, their share prices may be more volatile, and markets less liquid than companies with larger market capitalizations. There may be less publicly available information about these companies, which can affect the pricing of their shares or the Fund’s ability to dispose of those shares.

 

Mid-Cap Company Stock Risk. Mid-cap company stocks may be very sensitive to changing economic conditions and market downturns. Mid-cap companies’ earnings and revenues may be less predictable, their share prices may be more volatile, and markets less liquid than companies with larger market capitalizations. There may be less publicly available information about these companies, which can affect the pricing of their shares or the Fund’s ability to dispose of those shares.

 

Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk exists when particular investments of the Fund would be difficult to purchase or sell, possibly preventing the Fund from selling such less liquid securities at an advantageous time or price, or possibly requiring the Fund to dispose of the investment, or other investments, at unfavorable times or prices in order to satisfy its obligations.

 

Managed Portfolio Risk. The Adviser’s investment strategies or choice of specific securities may be unsuccessful and may cause the Fund to incur losses.

 

Early-Stage Companies Risk. Early-stage companies may never obtain necessary financing, may rely on untested business plans, may not be successful in developing markets for their products or services, and may remain an insignificant part of their industry, and as such may never be profitable. Stocks of early-stage companies may be less liquid, privately traded, and more volatile and speculative than the securities of larger companies.

 

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) Risk. IPOs involve a higher degree of risk not normally associated with offerings of more seasoned companies. Companies involved in IPOs generally have limited operating histories and their prospects for future profitability are uncertain. Prices of IPOs may also be unstable due to such factors as the absence of a prior public market, the small number of shares available for trading and limited investor information.

 

Growth Stock Risk. Growth stock prices may be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than the prices of other stocks, and they may fall or not appreciate in step with the broader securities markets.

 

Value Investing Risk. Value investing attempts to identify strong companies whose stocks are selling at a discount from their perceived true worth and is subject to the risk that the stocks’ intrinsic values may never be fully recognized or realized by the market, their prices may go down, or that stocks judged to be undervalued may actually be appropriately priced.

 

ESG Risk. The Fund’s consideration of ESG factors as part of its investment strategy may limit the types and number of investment opportunities available to the Fund and, as a result, the Fund may underperform other funds that do not consider ESG factors. The Fund’s consideration of ESG factors may result in the Fund investing in securities or industry sectors that underperform the market as a whole, or forgoing opportunities to invest in securities that might otherwise be advantageous to buy. The Fund may also underperform other funds that apply different ESG standards.

 

ADR Risk. ADRs involve risks similar to those associated with investments in foreign securities. ADRs listed on U.S. exchanges are issued by banks or trust companies, and entitle the holder to all dividends and capital gains that are paid out on the underlying foreign shares. Investments in ADRs that provide exposure to non-U.S. securities involve certain risks that may not be present with investments in U.S. securities. Investments in ADRs also may be subject to withholding or other taxes and may be indirectly subject to additional trading, settlement, custodial, and operational risks. These and other factors can make investments in the Fund more volatile and potentially less liquid than other types of investments.

 

Foreign Tax Risk. The Fund’s income from foreign issuers may be subject to non-U.S. withholding taxes. A Fund may also be subject to taxes on trading profits or on transfers of securities in some countries. To the extent foreign income taxes are paid by the Fund, shareholders may not be entitled to either a credit or deduction for U.S. tax purposes.

 

Transaction Costs. The costs of buying and selling foreign securities including brokerage, tax and custody costs are generally higher than those for domestic transactions.

 

COVID-19 Risk. The impact of COVID-19, (and the variants of such virus) and other epidemics and pandemics that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies, their securities (including equity and debt), and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. Health crises caused by the recent coronavirus outbreak may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social, financial, and economic risks in certain countries. The impact of the outbreak may last for an extended period of time.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The following information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing how the Fund’s performance has varied over time. The bar chart depicts the change in performance from year to year during the periods indicated. The bar chart figures do not include any applicable sales charges that an investor may pay when they buy or sell shares of the Fund. If sales charges were included, the returns would be lower. The table compares the Fund’s average annual returns for the periods indicated to broad-based securities market indices. The indices are not actively managed and are not available for direct investment. The bar charts and performance tables assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future. Updated performance is available on the Fund’s website www.grandeurpeakglobal.com or by calling 855-377-PEAK(7325).

Annual Total Returns (years ended 12/31)
Bar Chart

 

Best Quarter – June 30, 2020

29.38%

Worst Quarter – March 31, 2020

-23.13%

 

As of June 30, 2022, the year-to-date return on the Fund’s Investor Class shares was -24.66%.

Average Annual Total Returns (for the periods ended December 31, 2021)
Average Annual Total Returns - Grandeur Peak Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
1 Year
5 Years
Since Inception
Inception Date
Investor Shares 8.81% 12.24% 8.65% Dec. 16, 2013
Investor Shares | After Taxes on Distributions 5.93% 11.65% 8.07% Dec. 16, 2013
Investor Shares | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales 7.25% 9.84% 6.92% Dec. 16, 2013
Institutional Shares 8.99% 12.50% 8.88% Dec. 16, 2013
MSCI EM SMID Cap Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) 12.80% 10.72% 5.81% Dec. 16, 2013
MSCI EM IMI Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) 0.06% 10.45% 5.73% Dec. 16, 2013

After-tax returns are calculated using the historically highest individual U.S. federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation and may differ from those shown in the preceding table. The after-tax return information shown above does not apply to Fund shares held through a tax-advantaged account, such as a 401(k) plan or an IRA.

 

After-tax returns are shown only for Investor Class shares of the Fund. After-tax returns for Institutional Class shares will vary from those shown for Investor Class shares due to varying sales charges and expenses among the classes.

Grandeur Peak Global Contrarian Fund
SUMMARY SECTION   Grandeur Peak Global Contrarian Fund (THE “FUND”)
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the tables and examples below.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Shareholder Fees
Grandeur Peak Global Contrarian Fund
Institutional Shares
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of or amount redeemed within 60 days of purchase) 2.00%
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
Grandeur Peak Global Contrarian Fund
Institutional Shares
Management Fees 1.00%
Distribution and service (12b-1) fees none
Total Other Expenses 0.40%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses none
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.40%
Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement (0.05%) [1]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement 1.35%
[1] Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”), has agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 1.35% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for the Fund’s Institutional Class Shares. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) shall continue at least through August 31, 2023. The Adviser will be permitted to recapture expenses it has borne through the Expense Agreement to the extent that the Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below annual rates set forth in the Expense Agreement or in previous letter agreements; provided, however, that such recapture payments do not cause the Fund’s expense ratio (after recapture) to exceed the lesser of (i) the expense cap in effect at the time of the waiver and (ii) the expense cap in effect at the time of the recapture. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Fund will not pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the date on which the fee and expenses were deferred. The Expense Agreement may not be terminated or modified prior to August 31, 2023, except with the approval of the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
EXAMPLE

This example helps you compare the costs of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. This example reflects the net operating expenses with expense waivers through the current term of the Expense Agreement, which ends on August 31, 2023. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same.

Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your cost would be:
Expense Example
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years
Grandeur Peak Global Contrarian Fund | Institutional Shares | USD ($) 143 443 765 1,678
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance. A higher portfolio turnover rate and may also result in more income taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 50% of the average value of its portfolio.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES OF THE FUND

Through October 30, 2022, the following principal investment strategies of the Fund will be in effect:

 

The Fund invests primarily in foreign and domestic small- and micro-cap companies. Under normal market conditions, the Adviser will invest the Fund’s assets primarily in equity securities (including common stock, preferred stock, and securities convertible into common stock) of foreign and domestic companies with market capitalizations of less than $5 billion at the time of purchase.

 

The Fund will invest a significant portion of its total assets (at least 40% under normal market conditions) at the time of purchase in securities issued by companies that are economically tied to multiple countries outside the United States. The Adviser generally considers a company to be economically tied to a market based on where the company is organized, headquartered, has its primary stock exchange listing, or has substantial concentration of assets or revenues. The Fund may invest a significant amount of its total assets (up to 50% under normal market conditions) at the time of purchase in securities issued by companies that are economically tied to emerging and frontier markets. Emerging and frontier markets are those countries currently excluded from the MSCI World Index of developed markets.

 

The Adviser uses a process of quantitative screening of the financial trends and health of each company in its investment universe, followed by “bottom up” fundamental analysis to identify value-based investment opportunities. This fundamental analysis generally includes studying the company, its industry, and its competitors, as well as talking with the management team. The Adviser seeks to evaluate each company’s long-term potential and sustainability, which includes understanding its approach to environmental, social and governance issues. The Adviser travels extensively to visit companies, when it is considered safe to do so, and expects to talk with senior management.

 

The Fund primarily invests in companies which the Adviser believes are trading at particularly attractive valuations relative to their long-term potential. The companies will typically fall into one of these categories at the time or purchase:

 

●

“Core Contrarian”—what the Adviser believes to be best-in-class growth companies, but which are part of a currently out-of-favor industry, sector, or geography.

 

●

“Fallen Angels”—high quality growth companies that the Adviser believes have hit a temporary setback relative to their long-term growth potential.

 

●

“Undiscovered Gems”—smaller growth companies that the Adviser believes are undervalued because they are lesser known, have high product or client concentration, or are otherwise not well understood yet by the market.

 

The Fund may also invest in companies that do not fit into one of these three categories, but which the Adviser believes are trading at attractive valuations with potential returns consistent with the objective of the Fund. The Fund may invest in early-stage companies and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).

 

The Adviser invests in what it believes to be the most attractive investments available without regard to benchmark weightings in regions, countries, or industries. The Adviser may significantly shift Fund assets between asset classes, sectors and geographic regions based on where it believes the best long-term opportunities and valuations currently exist. The Fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in a few sectors or regions.

 

Effective October 31, 2022, the following principal investment strategies of the Fund will replace the previous principal investment strategies of the Fund in their entirety:

 

The Fund invests primarily in foreign and domestic small- and micro-cap companies. Under normal market conditions, the Adviser will invest the Fund’s assets primarily in equity securities (including common stock, preferred stock, and securities convertible into common stock) of foreign and domestic companies with market capitalizations of less than $5 billion at the time of purchase.

 

The Fund will invest a significant portion of its total assets (at least 40% under normal market conditions) at the time of purchase in securities issued by companies that are economically tied to multiple countries outside the United States. The Adviser considers a company to be economically tied to a country if at least one of the following attributes exists: the company (1) is organized in such country, (2) is headquartered in such country, (3) has its primary stock exchange listing in a market located in such country, or (4) during the company’s most recent fiscal year, derived at least 50% of its revenues or profits from goods produced or sold, investments made, or services performed in such country or has at least 50% of its assets in such country. The Fund may invest a significant amount of its total assets (up to 50% under normal market conditions) at the time of purchase in securities issued by companies that are economically tied to emerging and frontier markets. Emerging and frontier markets are those countries currently excluded from the MSCI World Index of developed markets.

 

The Adviser uses a process of quantitative screening of the financial trends and health of each company in its investment universe, followed by “bottom up” fundamental analysis to identify value-based investment opportunities. This fundamental analysis generally includes a study of the company’s financial performance, its management, its competitors, its industry, its competitive advantage, its approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics, the geographic region(s) to which it is economically tied, and talking with the management team. In performing such analysis, the Adviser seeks to evaluate each company’s long-term potential. The Adviser also travels on an as-needed basis to visit companies, when it is considered safe to do so, and expects to speak directly with senior management.

 

The ESG criteria described above are collectively one of many factors that the Adviser uses as part of its fundamental analysis of a company. In analyzing a company’s approach to these ESG criteria, the Adviser assesses a number of factors through a proprietary analytical framework. This analysis may include factors that the Adviser believes are relevant, such as: local economic development priorities, shareholder rights, management oversight and transparency, board membership and structure, accounting standards, environmental policies, social justice policies, and labor relations. These factors are assessed quantitatively and qualitatively, as applicable, through the Adviser’s research and engagement process.

 

The Adviser incorporates the results of this analysis into its overall decision-making but does not specifically include or exclude a particular company solely based on the Adviser’s assessment of that company’s ESG factors. The Adviser generally applies this ESG analysis to companies in which the Fund invests, but not to the cash or cash equivalent positions in the Fund’s portfolio.

 

Because incorporating ESG considerations into the investment research process involves qualitative and subjective analysis, there can be no assurance that the methodology utilized by, or determinations made by, the Adviser will align with the beliefs or values of a particular investor, and other managers may make a different assessment of a company’s ESG criteria.

 

The Fund primarily invests in companies which the Adviser believes are trading at particularly attractive valuations relative to their long-term potential. The companies will typically fall into one of these categories at the time or purchase:

 

●

“Core Contrarian”—what the Adviser believes to be best-in-class growth companies, but which are part of a currently out-of-favor industry, sector, or geography.

 

●

“Fallen Angels”—high quality growth companies that the Adviser believes have hit a temporary setback relative to their long-term growth potential.

 

●

“Undiscovered Gems”—smaller growth companies that the Adviser believes are undervalued because they are lesser known, have high product or client concentration, or are otherwise not well understood yet by the market.

 

The Fund may also invest in companies that do not fit into one of these three categories, but which the Adviser believes are trading at attractive valuations with potential returns consistent with the objective of the Fund. The Fund may invest in early-stage companies and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).

 

The Adviser invests in what it believes to be the most attractive investments available without regard to benchmark weightings in regions, countries, or industries. The Adviser may significantly shift Fund assets between asset classes, sectors and geographic regions based on where it believes the best long-term opportunities and valuations currently exist. The Fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in a few sectors or regions.

PRINCIPAL RISKS OF THE FUND

All investments carry some degree of risk that will affect the value of the Fund, its investment performance, and the price of its shares. As a result, you may lose money if you invest in the Fund.

 

The shares offered by this Prospectus are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not endorsed or guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency.

 

The Fund is subject to the following principal investment risks:

 

Stock Market Risk. The Fund’s investments may decline due to movements in the overall stock market. Factors such as domestic and foreign economic growth and market conditions, interest rate levels, political events, natural disasters and the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues affect the securities and derivatives markets. Particularly during periods of declining or illiquid markets, the Fund may experience periods of heavy redemptions that could cause the Fund to liquidate its assets at inopportune times or at a loss or depressed value and could cause the remaining shareholders in the Fund to lose money.

 

Stock Selection Risk. The Fund’s investments may decline in value even when the overall stock market is not in a general decline.

 

Political and Economic Risk. Foreign investments may be subject to heightened political and economic risks, particularly in countries with emerging economies and securities markets, which may have relatively unstable governments and economies based on only a few industries. In some countries, there is the risk that the government could seize or nationalize companies, impose additional withholding taxes on dividends or interest income payable on securities, impose exchange controls or adopt other restrictions that could affect the Fund’s investments.

 

Foreign Securities and Foreign Markets Risk. Foreign securities are generally more volatile and less liquid than U.S. securities. Further, foreign securities may be subject to additional risks not associated with investment in U.S. securities due to differences in the economic and political environment, the amount of available public information, the degree of market regulation, and financial reporting, accounting and auditing standards, and, in the case of foreign currency-denominated securities, fluctuations in currency exchange rates. In some foreign markets, there may not be protection or legal recourse, or in the event of a default on a debt instrument.

 

Emerging and Frontier Markets Risk. In addition to the risks of investing in foreign securities in general, the risks of investing in the securities of companies economically tied, including by domicile, to emerging and frontier market countries include increased political or social instability, economies based on only a few industries, unstable currencies, runaway inflation, highly volatile securities markets, unpredictable shifts in policies relating to foreign investments, lack of protection for investors against parties who fail to complete transactions, and the potential for government seizure of assets or nationalization of companies.

 

Foreign Country Exposure Risk. The Fund may have exposure to foreign countries as a result of investments in domestic companies with foreign exposure. This includes possible exposure to emerging and frontier countries. To the extent the Fund invests in securities of companies with exposure to foreign markets, including in emerging and frontier countries, such investments would be subject to the same risks as a direct investment in such markets and countries. It also may not be possible for companies to repatriate capital, interest, and other income from a particular foreign country. Such risks may impact the stock valuation of companies with foreign exposure.

 

Region Risk. Social, political, and economic conditions and changes in regulatory, tax or economic policy in a country or region could significantly affect the market in that country or region. In addition, global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, which increases the possibility that conditions in one country or region might adversely impact the issuers of securities in a different country or region. From time to time, a small number of companies and industries may represent a large portion of the market in a particular country or region.

 

Currency Risk. The U.S. dollar value of the Fund’s assets will be affected by foreign currency exchange rates and may be affected by exchange control regulations. A change in the value of any foreign currency will change the U.S. dollar value of the Fund’s assets that are denominated or traded in that country. In addition, the Fund may incur costs in connection with conversions between various currencies.

 

Regulatory Risk. Foreign companies not publicly traded in the United States are not subject to accounting and financial reporting standards and requirements comparable to those U.S. companies must meet. In addition, there may be less information publicly available about such companies.

 

Sector Concentration Risk. At times, the Fund may have a significant portion of its assets invested in securities of companies conducting business in a broadly related group of industries within an economic sector. Companies in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic or market events, making the Fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly.

 

Sector and Geography Weightings Risk. Market conditions, interest rates and economic, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly affect all the securities in a single sector or geography. If the Fund invests in only a few sectors or geographies, it may have increased relative exposure to the price movements of those sectors and geographies.

 

Micro-Cap Company Risk. The securities of micro-cap companies may be particularly volatile in price, and such securities have significantly lower trading volumes than small- or mid-cap companies. As a result, the purchase or sale of more than a limited number of shares may affect its market price. Micro-cap companies may not have much publicly available information relative to larger companies. Micro-cap companies may have limited markets, financial resources, or product lines, may lack management depth, and may be more vulnerable to adverse business or market developments, and may have less publicly available information relative to larger companies.

 

Small-Cap Company Stock Risk. Small-cap company stocks may be very sensitive to changing economic conditions and market downturns. Small-cap companies’ earnings and revenues may be less predictable, their share prices may be more volatile, and markets less liquid than companies with larger market capitalizations. There may be less publicly available information about these companies, which can affect the pricing of their shares or the Fund’s ability to dispose of those shares.

 

Mid-Cap Company Stock Risk. Mid-cap company stocks may be very sensitive to changing economic conditions and market downturns. Mid-cap companies’ earnings and revenues may be less predictable, their share prices may be more volatile, and markets less liquid than companies with larger market capitalizations. There may be less publicly available information about these companies, which can affect the pricing of their shares or the Fund’s ability to dispose of those shares.

 

Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk exists when particular investments of the Fund would be difficult to purchase or sell, possibly preventing the Fund from selling such less liquid securities at an advantageous time or price, or possibly requiring the Fund to dispose of the investment, or other investments, at unfavorable times or prices in order to satisfy its obligations.

 

Managed Portfolio Risk. The Adviser’s investment strategies or choice of specific securities may be unsuccessful and may cause the Fund to incur losses.

 

Early-Stage Companies Risk. Early-stage companies may never obtain necessary financing, may rely on untested business plans, may not be successful in developing markets for their products or services, and may remain an insignificant part of their industry, and as such may never be profitable. Stocks of early-stage companies may be less liquid, privately traded, and more volatile and speculative than the securities of larger companies.

 

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) Risk. IPOs involve a higher degree of risk not normally associated with offerings of more seasoned companies. Companies involved in IPOs generally have limited operating histories and their prospects for future profitability are uncertain. Prices of IPOs may also be unstable due to such factors as the absence of a prior public market, the small number of shares available for trading and limited investor information.

 

Growth Stock Risk. Growth stock prices may be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than the prices of other stocks, and they may fall or not appreciate in step with the broader securities markets.

 

Value Investing Risk. Value investing attempts to identify strong companies whose stocks are selling at a discount from their perceived true worth, and is subject to the risk that the stocks’ intrinsic values may never be fully recognized or realized by the market, their prices may go down, or that stocks judged to be undervalued may actually be appropriately priced.

 

ESG Risk. The Fund’s consideration of ESG factors as part of its investment strategy may limit the types and number of investment opportunities available to the Fund and, as a result, the Fund may underperform other funds that do not consider ESG factors. The Fund’s consideration of ESG factors may result in the Fund investing in securities or industry sectors that underperform the market as a whole, or forgoing opportunities to invest in securities that might otherwise be advantageous to buy. The Fund may also underperform other funds that apply different ESG standards.

 

ADR Risk. ADRs involve risks similar to those associated with investments in foreign securities. ADRs listed on U.S. exchanges are issued by banks or trust companies, and entitle the holder to all dividends and capital gains that are paid out on the underlying foreign shares. Investments in ADRs that provide exposure to non-U.S. securities involve certain risks that may not be present with investments in U.S. securities. Investments in ADRs also may be subject to withholding or other taxes and may be indirectly subject to additional trading, settlement, custodial, and operational risks. These and other factors can make investments in the Fund more volatile and potentially less liquid than other types of investments.

 

Foreign Tax Risk. The Fund’s income from foreign issuers may be subject to non-U.S. withholding taxes. The Fund may also be subject to taxes on trading profits or on transfers of securities in some countries. To the extent foreign income taxes are paid by the Fund, shareholders may not be entitled to either a credit or deduction for U.S. tax purposes.

 

Transaction Costs. The costs of buying and selling foreign securities including brokerage, tax and custody costs are generally higher than those for domestic transactions.

 

COVID-19 Risk. The impact of COVID-19, (and the variants of such virus) and other epidemics and pandemics that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies, their securities (including equity and debt), and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. Health crises caused by the recent coronavirus outbreak may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social, financial, and economic risks in certain countries. The impact of the outbreak may last for an extended period of time.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

As of the date of this Prospectus, the Fund has not yet completed a full calendar year of operations. When the Fund has completed a full calendar year of investment operations, this section will include charts that show annual total returns, highest and lowest quarterly returns and average annual total returns (before and after taxes) compared to a benchmark selected for the Fund. Updated performance is available on the Fund’s website www.grandeurpeakglobal.com or by calling 855-377-PEAK(7325).

Annual Total Returns (years ended 12/31)
Bar Chart

 

Best Quarter – December 31, 2020

26.01%

Worst Quarter – March 31, 2020

-29.19%

 

As of June 30, 2022, the year-to-date return of the Fund’s Institutional Class shares was -16.57%.

Average Annual Total Returns (for the periods ended December 31, 2021)
Average Annual Total Returns - Grandeur Peak Global Contrarian Fund
1 Year
Since Inception
Inception Date
Institutional Shares 19.97% 24.25% Sep. 17, 2019
Institutional Shares | After Taxes on Distributions 17.80% 22.92% Sep. 17, 2019
Institutional Shares | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales 12.38% 18.64% Sep. 17, 2019
MSCI ACWI Small Cap Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses, or taxes) 16.54% 18.41% Sep. 17, 2019
MSCI ACWI Small Cap Value Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses, or taxes) 21.33% 14.83% Sep. 17, 2019

After-tax returns are calculated using the historically highest individual U.S. federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation and may differ from those shown in the preceding table. The after-tax return information shown above does not apply to Fund shares held through a tax-advantaged account, such as a 401(k) plan or an IRA.

Grandeur Peak Global Explorer Fund
SUMMARY SECTION   Grandeur Peak Global Explorer Fund (THE “FUND”)
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the tables and examples below.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Shareholder Fees
Grandeur Peak Global Explorer Fund
Institutional Shares
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of or amount redeemed within 60 days of purchase) 2.00%
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
Grandeur Peak Global Explorer Fund
Institutional Shares
Management Fees 1.10%
Distribution and service (12b-1) fees none
Total Other Expenses 1.35% [1]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 2.45%
Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement (1.20%) [2]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement 1.25%
[1] Other expenses are based on estimated amounts for the Fund’s first fiscal year.
[2] Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”), has contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 1.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for the Fund’s Institutional Class Shares. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect through August 31, 2023. The Adviser will be permitted to recapture expenses it has borne through the Expense Agreement to the extent that the Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below annual rates set forth in the Expense Agreement; provided, however, that such recapture payments do not cause the Fund’s expense ratio (after recapture) to exceed the lesser of (i) the expense cap in effect at the time of the waiver and (ii) the expense cap in effect at the time of the recapture. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Fund will not pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the date on which the fee and expenses were deferred. The Expense Agreement may not be terminated or modified prior to August 31, 2023, except with the approval of the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
EXAMPLE

This example helps you compare the costs of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. This example reflects the net operating expenses with expense waivers through the current term of the Expense Agreement, which ends on August 31, 2023. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same.

Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your cost would be:
Expense Example
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years
Grandeur Peak Global Explorer Fund | Institutional Shares | USD ($) 127 649 1,196 2,691
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance. A higher portfolio turnover rate may also result in more income taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. For the fiscal period December 16, 2021 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2022, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 8% of the average value of its portfolio.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES OF THE FUND

The Fund invests primarily in micro- to mid-cap companies economically tied to the United States (“domestic companies”) or to other countries (“foreign companies”), using a geography-focused framework intended to identify companies that the Adviser believes are particularly well-positioned for long-term growth. Under normal market conditions, the Adviser will invest the Fund’s assets primarily in equity securities (including common stock, preferred stock, and securities convertible into common stock) of companies with market capitalizations of less than $5 billion at the time of purchase.

 

The Fund will typically invest in securities issued by companies that, taken together, are economically tied to at least ten countries, including the United States. The Fund will invest a significant portion of its total assets (at least 40% under normal market conditions; at least 30% under market conditions that are not normal) at the time of purchase in securities issued by companies that, taken together, are economically tied to at least three countries outside the United States, including emerging and frontier market countries. The Adviser considers a company to be economically tied to a country if at least one of the following attributes exists: the company (1) is organized in such country, (2) is headquartered in such country, (3) has its primary stock exchange listing in a market located in such country, or (4) during the company’s most recent fiscal year, derived at least 50% of its revenues or profits from goods produced or sold, investments made, or services performed in such country or has at least 50% of its assets in such country. Foreign companies may be traded on U.S. exchanges or non-U.S. exchanges and may be denominated in U.S. dollars or foreign currencies.

 

Foreign companies include companies whose exclusive economic tie to the United States is the trading of an American Depositary Receipt (ADR) on a U.S. exchange or over the counter in the United States. Depositary receipts include sponsored and unsponsored depositary receipts, are typically issued by a financial institution

(for ADRs, typically a U.S. financial institution) and evidence ownership interests in a security or a pool of securities (for ADRs, securities issued by a non-U.S. issuer) that have been deposited typically with that institution.

 

The Adviser uses a process of quantitative screening of the financial trends and health of each company in its investment universe, followed by “bottom up” fundamental analysis to identify growth companies that it believes to be among the “best-in-class” in their global peer group. This fundamental analysis generally includes a comparative study of the company and its peers, including the company’s financial performance, its management, its competitors, its industry, its competitive advantage, its approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics, the geographic region(s) to which it is economically tied, and talking with the management team. In performing such analysis, the Adviser seeks to evaluate each company’s long-term potential. The Adviser also travels extensively to visit companies, when it is considered safe to do so, and expects to speak directly with senior management.

 

The ESG criteria described above is collectively one of many factors that the Adviser uses as part of its fundamental analysis of a company. In analyzing a company’s approach to these ESG criteria, the Adviser assesses a number of factors through a proprietary analytical framework. This analysis may include factors such as: shareholder rights, management oversight and transparency, board membership and structure, accounting standards, supply chain visibility, environmental policies, social justice policies, and labor relations. These factors are assessed quantitatively and qualitatively, as applicable, through the Adviser’s direct research and engagement process.

 

The Adviser incorporates the results of this analysis into its overall decision-making but does not specifically include or exclude a particular company solely based on the Adviser’s assessment of that company’s ESG factors. The Adviser applies this ESG analysis to each company in which the Fund invests, but not to the cash or cash equivalent positions in the Fund’s portfolio.

 

Because investing on the basis of ESG criteria involves qualitative and subjective analysis, there can be no assurance that the methodology utilized by, or determinations made by, the Adviser will align with the beliefs or values of a particular investor, and other managers may make a different assessment of a company’s ESG criteria.

 

The Fund may also invest in growth companies that the Adviser believes have hit a temporary setback (for example, announced an unexpected expense or delayed contract, missed sales targets for the quarter, or experienced an unplanned management change, etc.), and therefore have a particularly appealing valuation relative to their long-term growth potential. The Fund may also invest in early-stage companies and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).

PRINCIPAL RISKS OF THE FUND

All investments carry some degree of risk that will affect the value of the Fund, its investment performance, and the price of its shares. As a result, you may lose money if you invest in the Fund.

 

The shares offered by this Prospectus are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not endorsed or guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency.

 

The Fund is subject to the following principal investment risks:

 

New Fund Risk. The Fund has been newly formed and therefore has limited performance history for investors to evaluate.

 

Stock Market Risk. The Fund’s investments may decline due to movements in the overall stock market. Factors such as domestic and foreign economic growth and market conditions, interest rate levels, political events, natural disasters and the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues affect the securities and derivatives markets. Particularly during periods of declining or illiquid markets, the Fund may experience periods of heavy redemptions that could cause the Fund to liquidate its assets at inopportune times or at a loss or depressed value, and could cause the remaining shareholders in the Fund to lose money.

 

Stock Selection Risk. The Fund’s investments may decline in value even when the overall stock market is not in a general decline.

 

Micro-Cap Company Stock Risk. The securities of micro-cap companies may be particularly volatile in price, and such securities have significantly lower trading volumes than small- or mid-cap companies. As a result, the purchase or sale of more than a limited number of shares may affect its market price. Micro-cap companies may have limited markets, financial resources, or product lines, may lack management depth, may be more vulnerable to adverse business or market developments, and may have less publicly available information relative to larger companies.

 

Region Risk. Social, political, and economic conditions and changes in regulatory, tax or economic policy in a country or region could significantly affect the market in that country or region. In addition, global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, which increases the possibility that conditions in one country or region might adversely impact the issuers of securities in a different country or region. From time to time, a small number of companies and industries may represent a large portion of the market in a particular country or region.

 

Currency Risk. The U.S. dollar value of the Fund’s assets will be affected by foreign currency exchange rates and may be affected by exchange control regulations. A change in the value of any foreign currency will change the U.S. dollar value of the Fund’s assets that are denominated or traded in that country. In addition, the Fund may incur costs in connection with conversions between various currencies.

 

Political and Economic Risk. Foreign investments may be subject to heightened political and economic risks, particularly in countries with emerging economies and securities markets, which may have relatively unstable governments and economies based on only a few industries. In some countries, there is the risk that the government could seize or nationalize companies,

impose additional withholding taxes on dividends or interest income payable on securities, impose exchange controls or adopt other restrictions that could affect the Fund’s investments.

 

Regulatory Risk. Foreign companies not publicly traded in the United States are not subject to accounting and financial reporting standards and requirements comparable to those U.S. companies must meet. In addition, there may be less information publicly available about such companies.

 

Foreign Securities and Foreign Markets Risk. Foreign securities are generally more volatile and less liquid than U.S. securities. Further, foreign securities may be subject to additional risks not associated with investment in U.S. securities due to differences in the economic and political environment, the amount of available public information, the degree of market regulation, and financial reporting, accounting and auditing standards, and, in the case of foreign currency-denominated securities, fluctuations in currency exchange rates. In some foreign markets, there may not be protection or legal recourse against failure by other parties to complete transactions or in the event of a default on a debt instrument.

 

Emerging and Frontier Markets Risk. In addition to the risks of investing in foreign securities in general, the risks of investing in the securities of companies economically tied, including by domicile, to emerging and frontier market countries include increased political or social instability, economies based on only a few industries, unstable currencies, runaway inflation, highly volatile securities markets, unpredictable shifts in policies relating to foreign investments, lack of protection for investors against parties who fail to complete transactions, and the potential for government seizure of assets or nationalization of companies.

 

Foreign Country Exposure Risk. The Fund may have exposure to foreign countries as a result of investments in domestic companies with foreign exposure. This includes possible exposure to emerging and frontier countries. To the extent the Fund invests in securities of companies with exposure to foreign markets, including in emerging and frontier countries, such investments would be subject to the same risks as a direct investment in such markets and countries. It also may not be possible for companies to repatriate capital, interest, and other income from a particular foreign country. Such risks may impact the stock valuation of companies with foreign exposure.

 

Sector Concentration Risk. At times, the Fund may have a significant portion of its assets invested in securities of companies conducting business in a broadly related group of industries within an economic sector. Companies in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic or market events, making the Fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly.

 

Sector and Geography Weightings Risk. Market conditions, interest rates and economic, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly affect all the securities in a single sector or geography. If the Fund invests in only a few sectors or geographies, it may have increased relative exposure to the price movements of those sectors and geographies.

 

Small-Cap Company Stock Risk. Small-cap company stocks may be very sensitive to changing economic conditions and market downturns. Small-cap companies’ earnings and revenues may be less predictable, their share prices may be more volatile, and markets less liquid than companies with larger market capitalizations. There may be less publicly available information about these companies, which can affect the pricing of their shares or the Fund’s ability to dispose of those shares.

 

Mid-Cap Company Stock Risk. Mid-cap company stocks may be very sensitive to changing economic conditions and market downturns. Mid-cap companies’ earnings and revenues may be less predictable, their share prices may be more volatile, and markets less liquid than companies with larger market capitalizations. There may be less publicly available information about these companies, which can affect the pricing of their shares or the Fund’s ability to dispose of those shares.

 

Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk exists when particular investments of the Fund would be difficult to purchase or sell, possibly preventing the Fund from selling such less liquid securities at an advantageous time or price, or possibly requiring the Fund to dispose of the investment, or other investments at unfavorable times or prices in order to satisfy its obligations.

 

Managed Portfolio Risk. The Adviser’s investment strategies or choice of specific securities may be unsuccessful and may cause the Fund to incur losses.

 

Early-Stage Companies Risk. Early-stage companies may never obtain necessary financing, may rely on untested business plans, may not be successful in developing markets for their products or services, and may remain an insignificant part of their industry, and as such may never be profitable. Stocks of early-stage companies may be less liquid, privately traded, and more volatile and speculative than the securities of larger companies.

 

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) Risk. IPOs involve a higher degree of risk not normally associated with offerings of more seasoned companies. Companies involved in IPOs generally have limited operating histories and their prospects for future profitability are uncertain. Prices of IPOs may also be unstable due to such factors as the absence of a prior public market, the small number of shares available for trading and limited investor information.

 

Growth Stock Risk. Growth stock prices may be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than the prices of other stocks, and they may fall or not appreciate in step with the broader securities markets.

 

Value Investing Risk. Value investing attempts to identify strong companies whose stocks are selling at a discount from their perceived true worth, and is subject to the risk that the stocks’ intrinsic values may never be fully recognized or realized by the market, their prices may go down, or that stocks judged to be undervalued may actually be appropriately priced.

 

ESG Risk. The Fund’s consideration of ESG factors as part of its investment strategy may limit the types and number of investment opportunities available to the Fund and, as a result, the Fund may underperform other funds that do not consider ESG factors.

The Fund’s consideration of ESG factors may result in the Fund investing in securities or industry sectors that underperform the market as a whole, or forgoing opportunities to invest in securities that might otherwise be advantageous to buy. The Fund may also underperform other funds that apply different ESG standards.

 

ADR Risk. ADRs involve risks similar to those associated with investments in foreign securities. ADRs listed on U.S. exchanges are issued by banks or trust companies, and entitle the holder to all dividends and capital gains that are paid out on the underlying foreign shares. Investments in ADRs that provide exposure to non-U.S. securities involve certain risks that may not be present with investments in U.S. securities. Investments in ADRs also may be subject to withholding or other taxes and may be indirectly subject to additional trading, settlement, custodial, and operational risks. These and other factors can make investments in the Fund more volatile and potentially less liquid than other types of investments.

 

Foreign Tax Risk. The Fund’s income from foreign issuers may be subject to non-U.S. withholding taxes. The Fund may also be subject to taxes on trading profits or on transfers of securities in some countries. To the extent foreign income taxes are paid by the Fund, shareholders may not be entitled to a credit or deduction for U.S. tax purposes.

 

Transaction Costs. The costs of buying and selling foreign securities including brokerage, tax and custody costs are generally higher than those for domestic transactions.

 

Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund can invest a larger portion of its assets in the stocks of a limited number of companies than a diversified fund, which means it may have more exposure to the price movements of a single security or small group of securities than funds that diversify their investments among many companies.

 

COVID-19 Risk.The impact of COVID-19, (and the variants of such virus) and other epidemics and pandemics that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies, their securities (including equity and debt), and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. Health crises caused by the recent coronavirus outbreak may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social, financial, and economic risks in certain countries. The impact of the outbreak may last for an extended period of time.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

As of the date of this Prospectus, the Fund has not yet completed a full calendar year of operations. When the Fund has completed a full calendar year of investment operations, this section will include charts that show annual total returns, highest and lowest quarterly returns and average annual total returns (before and after taxes) compared to a benchmark selected for the Fund. Updated performance is available on the Fund’s website www.grandeurpeakglobal.com or by calling 855-377-PEAK(7325).

Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund
SUMMARY SECTION   Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund (THE “FUND”)
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the tables and examples below.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Shareholder Fees
Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund
Institutional Shares
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of or amount redeemed within 60 days of purchase) 2.00%
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund
Institutional Shares
Management Fees 1.50%
Distribution and service (12b-1) fees none
Recoupment of previously waived fees 0.06%
Other Expenses 0.38%
Total Other Expenses 0.44%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.94%
Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement none [1]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement 1.94%
[1] Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”), has agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 2.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for the Fund’s Institutional Class Shares. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) shall continue at least through August 31, 2023. The Adviser will be permitted to recapture, on a class-by-class basis, expenses it has borne through the Expense Agreement to the extent that the Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below annual rates set forth in the Expense Agreement or in previous letter agreements; provided, however, that such recapture payments do not cause the Fund’s expense ratio (after recapture) to exceed the lesser of (i) the expense cap in effect at the time of the waiver and (ii) the expense cap in effect at the time of the recapture. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Fund will not pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the date on which the fee and expenses were deferred. This agreement may not be terminated or modified prior to August 31, 2023, except with the approval of the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
EXAMPLE

This example helps you compare the costs of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same. This example reflects the net operating expenses with expense waivers through the current term of the Expense Agreement, which ends on August 31, 2023. Any agreement by the Adviser to waive fees is only included for the one-year period in the expense example. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your cost would be:

Number Of Years You Own Your Shares
Expense Example
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years
Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund | Institutional Shares | USD ($) 197 609 1,046 2,261
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance. A higher portfolio turnover rate may also result in more income taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. For the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 36% of the average value of its portfolio.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES OF THE FUND

Through October 30, 2022, the following principal investment strategies of the Fund will be in effect:

 

The Fund invests primarily in foreign and domestic micro-cap companies.

 

Under normal market conditions, the Adviser will invest at least 80% of the Fund’s assets in equity securities of foreign and domestic companies with market capitalizations of less than $1 billion at the time of purchase.

 

The Fund will invest a significant portion of its total assets in securities issued by companies that are economically tied to countries outside the United States. The Adviser generally considers a company to be economically tied to a market based on where the company is organized, headquartered, has its primary stock exchange listing, or has substantial concentration of assets or revenues. The Fund may invest a significant amount of its total assets in securities issued by companies economically tied to emerging and frontier market countries. Emerging and frontier markets are those countries currently excluded from the MSCI World Index of developed markets.

 

The Adviser uses a process of quantitative screening of the financial trends and health of each company in its investment universe, followed by “bottom up” fundamental analysis to identify growth companies that it believes to be best-in-class among their global peers. This fundamental analysis generally includes studying the company, its industry, and its competitors, as well as talking with the management team. The Adviser seeks to evaluate each company’s long-term potential and sustainability, which includes understanding its approach to environmental, social

and governance issues. The Adviser travels extensively to visit companies, when it is considered safe to do so, and generally expects to talk with senior management.

 

The Fund may invest in early-stage companies and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). The Fund may also invest in growth companies that the Adviser believes have hit a temporary setback and therefore have a particularly appealing valuation relative to their long-term growth potential.

 

The Adviser invests in what it believes to be the best investments available without regard to benchmark weightings in regions, countries, or industries. The Adviser may significantly shift Fund assets between asset classes, sectors and geographic regions based on where it believes the best growth opportunities and valuations currently exist. The Fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in a few sectors or regions.

 

Effective October 31, 2022, the following principal investment strategies of the Fund will replace the previous principal investment strategies of the Fund in their entirety:

 

The Fund invests primarily in foreign and domestic micro-cap companies.

 

Under normal market conditions, the Adviser will invest at least 80% of the Fund’s assets in equity securities of foreign and domestic companies with market capitalizations of less than $1 billion at the time of purchase.

 

The Fund will invest a significant portion of its total assets in securities issued by companies that are economically tied to countries outside the United States. The Adviser considers a company to be economically tied to a country if at least one of the following attributes exists: the company (1) is organized in such country, (2) is headquartered in such country, (3) has its primary stock exchange listing in a market located in such country, or (4) during the company’s most recent fiscal year, derived at least 50% of its revenues or profits from goods produced or sold, investments made, or services performed in such country or has at least 50% of its assets in such country. The Fund may invest a significant amount of its total assets in securities issued by companies economically tied to emerging and frontier market countries. Emerging and frontier markets are those countries currently excluded from the MSCI World Index of developed markets.

 

The Adviser uses a process of quantitative screening of the financial trends and health of each company in its investment universe, followed by “bottom up” fundamental analysis to identify growth companies that it believes are among the highest quality in their global peer group. This fundamental analysis generally includes a study of the company’s financial performance, its management, its competitors, its industry, its competitive advantage, its approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics, the geographic region(s) to which it is economically tied, and talking with the management team. In performing such analysis, the Adviser seeks to evaluate each company’s long-term potential. The Adviser also travels on an as-needed basis to visit companies, when it is considered safe to do so, and expects to speak directly with senior management.

 

The ESG criteria described above are collectively one of many factors that the Adviser uses as part of its fundamental analysis of a company. In analyzing a company’s approach to these ESG criteria, the Adviser assesses a number of factors through a proprietary analytical framework. This analysis may include factors that the Adviser believes are relevant, such as: local economic development priorities, shareholder rights, management oversight and transparency, board membership and structure, accounting standards, environmental policies, social justice policies, and labor relations. These factors are assessed quantitatively and qualitatively, as applicable, through the Adviser’s research and engagement process.

 

The Adviser incorporates the results of this analysis into its overall decision-making but does not specifically include or exclude a particular company solely based on the Adviser’s assessment of that company’s ESG factors. The Adviser generally applies this ESG analysis to companies in which the Fund invests, but not to the cash or cash equivalent positions in the Fund’s portfolio.

 

Because incorporating ESG considerations into the investment research process involves qualitative and subjective analysis, there can be no assurance that the methodology utilized by, or determinations made by, the Adviser will align with the beliefs or values of a particular investor, and other managers may make a different assessment of a company’s ESG criteria.

 

The Fund may invest in early-stage companies and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). The Fund may also invest in growth companies that the Adviser believes have hit a temporary setback and therefore have a particularly appealing valuation relative to their long-term growth potential.

 

The Adviser invests in what it believes to be the best investments available without regard to benchmark weightings in regions, countries, or industries. The Adviser may significantly shift Fund assets between asset classes, sectors and geographic regions based on where it believes the best growth opportunities and valuations currently exist. The Fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in a few sectors or regions.

PRINCIPAL RISKS OF THE FUND

All investments carry some degree of risk that will affect the value of the Fund, its investment performance, and the price of its shares. As a result, you may lose money if you invest in the Fund.

 

The shares offered by this Prospectus are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not endorsed or guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency.

 

The Fund is subject to the following principal investment risks:

 

Stock Market Risk. The Fund’s investments may decline due to movements in the overall stock market. Factors such as domestic and foreign economic growth and market conditions, interest rate levels, political events, natural disasters and the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues affect the securities and derivatives markets. Particularly during periods of declining or illiquid markets, the Fund may experience periods of heavy

redemptions that could cause the Fund to liquidate its assets at inopportune times or at a loss or depressed value and could cause the remaining shareholders in the Fund to lose money.

 

Stock Selection Risk. The Fund’s investments may decline in value even when the overall stock market is not in a general decline.

 

Micro-Cap Company Stock Risk. The securities of micro-cap companies may be particularly volatile in price, and such securities have significantly lower trading volumes than small- or mid-cap companies. As a result, the purchase or sale of more than a limited number of shares may affect its market price. Micro-cap companies may have limited markets, financial resources, or product lines, may lack management depth, may be more vulnerable to adverse business or market developments, and may have less publicly available information relative to larger companies.

 

Foreign Securities and Foreign Markets Risk. Foreign securities are generally more volatile and less liquid than U.S. securities. Further, foreign securities may be subject to additional risks not associated with investment in U.S. securities due to differences in the economic and political environment, the amount of available public information, the degree of market regulation, and financial reporting, accounting and auditing standards, and, in the case of foreign currency-denominated securities, fluctuations in currency exchange rates. In some foreign markets, there may not be protection or legal recourse against failure by other parties to complete transactions or in the event of a default on a debt instrument.

 

Emerging and Frontier Markets Risk. In addition to the risks of investing in foreign securities in general, the risks of investing in the securities of companies economically tied, including by domicile, to emerging and frontier market countries include increased political or social instability, economies based on only a few industries, unstable currencies, runaway inflation, highly volatile securities markets, unpredictable shifts in policies relating to foreign investments, lack of protection for investors against parties who fail to complete transactions, and the potential for government seizure of assets or nationalization of companies.

 

Foreign Country Exposure Risk. The Fund may have exposure to foreign countries as a result of investments in domestic companies with foreign exposure. This includes possible exposure to emerging and frontier countries. To the extent the Fund invests in securities of companies with exposure to foreign markets, including in emerging and frontier countries, such investments would be subject to the same risks as a direct investment in such markets and countries. It also may not be possible for companies to repatriate capital, interest, and other income from a particular foreign country. Such risks may impact the stock valuation of companies with foreign exposure.

 

Region Risk. Social, political, and economic conditions and changes in regulatory, tax or economic policy in a country or region could significantly affect the market in that country or region. In addition, global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, which increases the possibility that conditions in one country or region might adversely impact the issuers of securities in a different country or region. From time to time, a small number of companies and industries may represent a large portion of the market in a particular country or region.

 

Currency Risk. The U.S. dollar value of the Fund’s assets will be affected by foreign currency exchange rates and may be affected by exchange control regulations. A change in the value of any foreign currency will change the U.S. dollar value of the Fund’s assets that are denominated or traded in that country. In addition, the Fund may incur costs in connection with conversions between various currencies.

 

Political and Economic Risk. Foreign investments may be subject to heightened political and economic risks, particularly in countries with emerging economies and securities markets, which may have relatively unstable governments and economies based on only a few industries. In some countries, there is the risk that the government could seize or nationalize companies, impose additional withholding taxes on dividends or interest income payable on securities, impose exchange controls or adopt other restrictions that could affect the Fund’s investments.

 

Regulatory Risk. Foreign companies not publicly traded in the United States are not subject to accounting and financial reporting standards and requirements comparable to those U.S. companies must meet. In addition, there may be less information publicly available about such companies.

 

Sector Concentration Risk. At times, the Fund may have a significant portion of its assets invested in securities of companies conducting business in a broadly related group of industries within an economic sector. Companies in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic or market events, making the Fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly.

 

Sector and Geography Weightings Risk. Market conditions, interest rates and economic, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly affect all the securities in a single sector or geography. If the Fund invests in only a few sectors or geographies, it may have increased relative exposure to the price movements of those sectors and geographies.

 

Small-Cap Company Stock Risk. Small-cap company stocks may be very sensitive to changing economic conditions and market downturns. Small-cap companies’ earnings and revenues may be less predictable, their share prices may be more volatile, and markets less liquid than companies with larger market capitalizations. There may be less publicly available information about these companies, which can affect the pricing of their shares or the Fund’s ability to dispose of those shares.

 

Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk exists when particular investments of the Fund would be difficult to purchase or sell, possibly preventing the Fund from selling such less liquid securities at an advantageous time or price, or possibly requiring the Fund to dispose of the investment, or other investments at unfavorable times or prices in order to satisfy its obligations.

 

Managed Portfolio Risk. The Adviser’s investment strategies or choice of specific securities may be unsuccessful and may cause the Fund to incur losses.

 

Early-Stage Companies Risk. Early-stage companies may never obtain necessary financing, may rely on untested business plans, may not be successful in developing markets for their products or services, and may remain an insignificant part of their industry, and as such may never be profitable. Stocks of early-stage companies may be less liquid, privately traded, and more volatile and speculative than the securities of larger companies.

 

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) Risk. IPOs involve a higher degree of risk not normally associated with offerings of more seasoned companies. Companies involved in IPOs generally have limited operating histories and their prospects for future profitability are uncertain. Prices of IPOs may also be unstable due to such factors as the absence of a prior public market, the small number of shares available for trading and limited investor information.

 

Growth Stock Risk. Growth stock prices may be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than the prices of other stocks, and they may fall or not appreciate in step with the broader securities markets.

 

Value Investing Risk. Value investing attempts to identify strong companies whose stocks are selling at a discount from their perceived true worth, and is subject to the risk that the stocks’ intrinsic values may never be fully recognized or realized by the market, their prices may go down, or that stocks judged to be undervalued may actually be appropriately priced.

 

ESG Risk. The Fund’s consideration of ESG factors as part of its investment strategy may limit the types and number of investment opportunities available to the Fund and, as a result, the Fund may underperform other funds that do not consider ESG factors. The Fund’s consideration of ESG factors may result in the Fund investing in securities or industry sectors that underperform the market as a whole, or forgoing opportunities to invest in securities that might otherwise be advantageous to buy. The Fund may also underperform other funds that apply different ESG standards.

 

ADR Risk. ADRs involve risks similar to those associated with investments in foreign securities. ADRs listed on U.S. exchanges are issued by banks or trust companies and entitle the holder to all dividends and capital gains that are paid out on the underlying foreign shares. Investments in ADRs that provide exposure to non-U.S. securities involve certain risks that may not be present with investments in U.S. securities. Investments in ADRs also may be subject to withholding or other taxes and may be indirectly subject to additional trading, settlement, custodial, and operational risks. These and other factors can make investments in the Fund more volatile and potentially less liquid than other types of investments.

 

Foreign Tax Risk. The Fund’s income from foreign issuers may be subject to non-U.S. withholding taxes. The Fund may also be subject to taxes on trading profits or on transfers of securities in some countries. To the extent foreign income taxes are paid by the Fund, shareholders may not be entitled to either a credit or deduction for U.S. tax purposes.

 

Transaction Costs. The costs of buying and selling foreign securities including brokerage, tax and custody costs are generally higher than those for domestic transactions.

 

COVID-19 Risk. The impact of COVID-19, (and the variants of such virus) and other epidemics and pandemics that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies, their securities (including equity and debt), and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. Health crises caused by the recent coronavirus outbreak may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social, financial, and economic risks in certain countries. The impact of the outbreak may last for an extended period of time.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The following information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing how the Fund’s performance has varied over time. The bar chart depicts the change in performance from year to year during the periods indicated. The bar chart figures do not include any applicable sales charges that an investor may pay when they buy or sell shares of the Fund. If sales charges were included, the returns would be lower. The table compares the Fund’s average annual returns for the periods indicated to broad-based securities market indices. The indices are not actively managed and are not available for direct investment. The bar charts and performance tables assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future. Updated performance is available on the Fund’s website www.grandeurpeakglobal.com or by calling 855-377-PEAK(7325).

Annual Total Returns (years ended 12/31)
Bar Chart

 

Best Quarter – June 30, 2020

37.61%

Worst Quarter – March 31, 2020

-25.08%

 

As of June 30, 2022, the year-to-date return of the Fund’s Institutional Class shares was -34.50%.

Average Annual Total Returns (for the periods ended December 31, 2021)
Average Annual Total Returns - Grandeur Peak Global Micro Cap Fund
1 Year
5 Years
Since Inception
Inception Date
Institutional Shares 17.19% 19.11% 17.01% Oct. 21, 2015
Institutional Shares | After Taxes on Distributions 13.29% 17.05% 15.32% Oct. 21, 2015
Institutional Shares | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales 12.79% 15.16% 13.64% Oct. 21, 2015
MSCI ACWI Small Cap Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses, or taxes) 16.54% 12.75% 11.96% Oct. 21, 2015
MSCI World Micro Cap Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses, or taxes) 16.71% 12.85% 12.29% Oct. 21, 2015

After-tax returns are calculated using the historically highest individual U.S. federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation and may differ from those shown in the preceding table. The after-tax return information shown above does not apply to Fund shares held through a tax-advantaged account, such as a 401(k) plan or an IRA.

Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund
SUMMARY SECTION   Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund (THE “FUND”)
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the tables and examples below.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Shareholder Fees - Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund
Investor Shares
Institutional Shares
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of or amount redeemed within 60 days of purchase) 2.00% 2.00%
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund
Investor Shares
Institutional Shares
Management Fees 1.25% 1.25%
Distribution and service (12b-1) fees 0.25% none
Total Other Expenses 0.09% 0.09%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses [1] 1.59% 1.34%
Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement [2],[3] none none
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement [1] 1.59% 1.34%
[1] Expenses have been restated to reflect current fees.
[2] As part as the same Expense Agreement, the Adviser has agreed through at least August 31, 2023, to waive annual management fees of 1.25% to 1.00% to the extent that the assets of the Fund exceed an average daily net asset level of $500 million. This waiver of management fees is not subject to recapture by the Adviser.
[3] Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”), has agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 1.75% and 1.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for the Fund’s Investor Class Shares and Institutional Class Shares, respectively. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) shall continue at least through August 31, 2023. The Adviser will be permitted to recapture, on a class-by-class basis, expenses it has borne the Expense Agreement to the extent that the Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below annual rates set forth in the Expense Agreement or in previous letter agreements; provided, however, that such recapture payments do not cause the Fund’s expense ratio (after recapture) to exceed the lesser of (i) the expense cap in effect at the time of the waiver and (ii) the expense cap in effect at the time of the recapture. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Fund will not pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the date on which the fee and expenses were deferred. The Expense Agreement may not be terminated or modified prior to August 31, 2023, except with the approval of the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
EXAMPLE

This example helps you compare the costs of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. This example reflects the net operating expenses with expense waivers through the current term of the Expense Agreement, which ends on August 31, 2023. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same.

Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your cost would be:
Expense Example - Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund - USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years
Investor Shares 162 502 865 1,887
Institutional Shares 136 424 734 1,611
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance. A higher portfolio turnover rate may also result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. For the Fund’s most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 33% of the average value of its portfolio.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES OF THE FUND

Through October 30, 2022, the following principal investment strategies of the Fund will be in effect:

 

The Fund invests primarily in foreign and domestic small- and micro-cap companies. Under normal market conditions, the Adviser will invest the Fund’s assets primarily in equity securities (including common stock, preferred stock, and securities convertible into common stock) of foreign and domestic companies with market capitalizations of less than $5 billion at the time of purchase.

 

The Fund will typically invest in securities issued by companies economically tied to at least three countries, including the United States. The Fund will invest a significant portion of its total assets (at least 40% under normal market conditions) at the time of purchase in securities issued by companies that are economically tied to countries outside the United States. The Adviser generally considers a company to be economically tied to a market based on where the company is organized, headquartered, has its primary stock exchange listing, or has substantial concentration of assets or revenues.

 

The Fund may invest a significant amount of its total assets (up to 50% under normal market conditions) at the time of purchase in securities issued by companies economically tied to emerging and frontier market countries. Emerging and frontier markets are those countries currently excluded from the MSCI World Index of developed markets.

 

The Adviser uses a process of quantitative screening of the financial trends and health of each company in its investment universe, followed by “bottom up” fundamental analysis to identify growth companies that it believes to be best-in-class among their global peers. This fundamental analysis generally includes studying the company, its industry, and its competitors, as well as talking with the management team. The Adviser seeks to evaluate each company’s long-term potential and sustainability, which includes understanding its approach to environmental, social and governance issues. The Adviser travels extensively to visit companies, when it is considered safe to do so, and expects to talk with senior management.

 

The Fund may also invest in growth companies that the Adviser believes have hit a temporary setback and therefore have a particularly appealing valuation relative to their long-term growth potential. At times, the Fund may invest in early-stage companies and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).

 

The Adviser invests in what it believes to be the best investments available without regard to benchmark weightings in regions, countries, or industries. The Adviser may significantly shift Fund assets between asset classes, sectors and geographic regions based on where it believes the best growth opportunities and valuations currently exist. The Fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in a few sectors or regions.

 

Effective October 31, 2022, the following principal investment strategies of the Fund will replace the previous principal investment strategies of the Fund in their entirety:

 

The Fund invests primarily in foreign and domestic small- and micro-cap companies. Under normal market conditions, the Adviser will invest the Fund’s assets primarily in equity securities (including common stock, preferred stock, and securities convertible into common stock) of foreign and domestic companies with market capitalizations of less than $5 billion at the time of purchase.

 

The Fund will typically invest in securities issued by companies economically tied to at least three countries, including the United States. The Fund will invest a significant portion of its total assets (at least 40% under normal market conditions) at the time of purchase in securities issued by companies that are economically tied to countries outside the United States. The Adviser considers a company to be economically tied to a country if at least one of the following attributes exists: the company (1) is organized in such country, (2) is headquartered in such country, (3) has its primary stock exchange listing in a market located in such country, or (4) during the company’s most recent fiscal year, derived at least 50% of its revenues or profits from goods produced or sold, investments made, or services performed in such country or has at least 50% of its assets in such country.

 

The Fund may invest a significant amount of its total assets (up to 50% under normal market conditions) at the time of purchase in securities issued by companies economically tied to emerging and frontier market countries. Emerging and frontier markets are those countries currently excluded from the MSCI World Index of developed markets.

 

The Adviser uses a process of quantitative screening of the financial trends and health of each company in its investment universe, followed by “bottom up” fundamental analysis to identify growth companies that it believes are among the highest quality in their global peer group. This fundamental analysis generally includes a study of the company’s financial performance, its management, its competitors, its industry, its competitive advantage, its approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics, the geographic region(s) to which it is economically tied, and talking with the management team. In performing such analysis, the Adviser seeks to evaluate each company’s long-term potential. The Adviser also travels on an as-needed basis to visit companies, when it is considered safe to do so, and expects to speak directly with senior management.

 

The ESG criteria described above are collectively one of many factors that the Adviser uses as part of its fundamental analysis of a company. In analyzing a company’s approach to these ESG criteria, the Adviser assesses a number of factors through a proprietary analytical framework. This analysis may include factors that the Adviser believes are relevant, such as: local economic development priorities, shareholder rights, management oversight and transparency, board membership and structure, accounting standards, environmental policies, social justice policies, and labor relations. These factors are assessed quantitatively and qualitatively, as applicable, through the Adviser’s research and engagement process.

 

The Adviser incorporates the results of this analysis into its overall decision-making but does not specifically include or exclude a particular company solely based on the Adviser’s assessment of that company’s ESG factors. The Adviser generally applies this ESG analysis to companies in which the Fund invests, but not to the cash or cash equivalent positions in the Fund’s portfolio.

 

Because incorporating ESG considerations into the investment research process involves qualitative and subjective analysis, there can be no assurance that the methodology utilized by, or determinations made by, the Adviser will align with the beliefs or values of a particular investor, and other managers may make a different assessment of a company’s ESG criteria.

 

The Fund may also invest in growth companies that the Adviser believes have hit a temporary setback and therefore have a particularly appealing valuation relative to their long-term growth potential. At times, the Fund may invest in early-stage companies and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).

 

The Adviser invests in what it believes to be the best investments available without regard to benchmark weightings in regions, countries, or industries. The Adviser may significantly shift Fund assets between asset classes, sectors and geographic regions

based on where it believes the best growth opportunities and valuations currently exist. The Fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in a few sectors or regions.

PRINCIPAL RISKS OF THE FUND

All investments carry some degree of risk that will affect the value of the Fund, its investment performance, and the price of its shares. As a result, you may lose money if you invest in the Fund.

 

The shares offered by this Prospectus are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not endorsed or guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency.

 

The Fund is subject to the following principal investment risks:

 

Stock Market Risk. The Fund’s investments may decline due to movements in the overall stock market. Factors such as domestic and foreign economic growth and market conditions, interest rate levels, political events, natural disasters and the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues affect the securities and derivatives markets. Particularly during periods of declining or illiquid markets, the Fund may experience periods of heavy redemptions that could cause the Fund to liquidate its assets at inopportune times or at a loss or depressed value and could cause the remaining shareholders in the Fund to lose money.

 

Stock Selection Risk. The Fund’s investments may decline in value even when the overall stock market is not in a general decline.

 

Foreign Securities and Foreign Markets Risk. Foreign securities are generally more volatile and less liquid than U.S. securities. Further, foreign securities may be subject to additional risks not associated with investment in U.S. securities due to differences in the economic and political environment, the amount of available public information, the degree of market regulation, and financial reporting, accounting and auditing standards, and, in the case of foreign currency-denominated securities, fluctuations in currency exchange rates. In some foreign markets, there may not be protection or legal recourse against failure by other parties to complete transactions or in the event of a default on a debt instrument.

 

Emerging and Frontier Markets Risk. In addition to the risks of investing in foreign securities in general, the risks of investing in the securities of companies economically tied, including by domicile, to emerging and frontier market countries include increased political or social instability, economies based on only a few industries, unstable currencies, runaway inflation, highly volatile securities markets, unpredictable shifts in policies relating to foreign investments, lack of protection for investors against parties who fail to complete transactions, and the potential for government seizure of assets or nationalization of companies.

 

Foreign Country Exposure Risk. The Fund may have exposure to foreign countries as a result of investments in domestic companies with foreign exposure. This includes possible exposure to emerging and frontier countries. To the extent the Fund invests in securities of companies with exposure to foreign markets, including in emerging and frontier countries, such investments would be subject to the same risks as a direct investment in such markets and countries. It also may not be possible for companies to repatriate capital, interest, and other income from a particular foreign country. Such risks may impact the stock valuation of companies with foreign exposure.

 

Region Risk. Social, political, and economic conditions and changes in regulatory, tax or economic policy in a country or region could significantly affect the market in that country or region. In addition, global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, which increases the possibility that conditions in one country or region might adversely impact the issuers of securities in a different country or region. From time to time, a small number of companies and industries may represent a large portion of the market in a particular country or region.

 

Currency Risk. The U.S. dollar value of the Fund’s assets will be affected by foreign currency exchange rates and may be affected by exchange control regulations. A change in the value of any foreign currency will change the U.S. dollar value of the Fund’s assets that are denominated or traded in that country. In addition, the Fund may incur costs in connection with conversions between various currencies.

 

Political and Economic Risk. Foreign investments may be subject to heightened political and economic risks, particularly in countries with emerging economies and securities markets, which may have relatively unstable governments and economies based on only a few industries. In some countries, there is the risk that the government could seize or nationalize companies, impose additional withholding taxes on dividends or interest income payable on securities, impose exchange controls or adopt other restrictions that could affect the Fund’s investments.

 

Regulatory Risk. Foreign companies not publicly traded in the United States are not subject to accounting and financial reporting standards and requirements comparable to those U.S. companies must meet. In addition, there may be less information publicly available about such companies.

 

Sector Concentration Risk. At times, the Fund may have a significant portion of its assets invested in securities of companies conducting business in a broadly related group of industries within an economic sector. Companies in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic or market events, making the Fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly.

 

Sector and Geography Weightings Risk. Market conditions, interest rates and economic, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly affect all the securities in a single sector or geography. If the Fund invests in only a few sectors or geographies, it may have increased relative exposure to the price movements of those sectors and geographies.

 

Micro-Cap Company Stock Risk. The securities of micro-cap companies may be particularly volatile in price, and such securities have significantly lower trading volumes than small- or mid-cap companies. As a result, the purchase or sale of more than a limited number of shares may affect its market price. Micro-cap companies may have limited markets, financial resources, or product lines, may lack management depth, may be more vulnerable to adverse business or market developments, and may have less publicly available information relative to larger companies.

 

Small-Cap Company Stock Risk. Small-cap company stocks may be very sensitive to changing economic conditions and market downturns. Small-cap companies’ earnings and revenues may be less predictable, their share prices may be more volatile, and markets less liquid than companies with larger market capitalizations. There may be less publicly available information about these companies, which can affect the pricing of their shares or the Fund’s ability to dispose of those shares.

 

Mid-Cap Company Stock Risk. Mid-cap company stocks may be very sensitive to changing economic conditions and market downturns. Mid-cap companies’ earnings and revenues may be less predictable, their share prices may be more volatile, and markets less liquid than companies with larger market capitalizations. There may be less publicly available information about these companies, which can affect the pricing of their shares or the Fund’s ability to dispose of those shares.

 

Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk exists when particular investments of the Fund would be difficult to purchase or sell, possibly preventing the Fund from selling such less liquid securities at an advantageous time or price, or possibly requiring the Fund to dispose of the investment, or other investments at unfavorable times or prices in order to satisfy its obligations.

 

Managed Portfolio Risk. The Adviser’s investment strategies or choice of specific securities may be unsuccessful and may cause the Fund to incur losses.

 

Early-Stage Companies Risk. Early-stage companies may never obtain necessary financing, may rely on untested business plans, may not be successful in developing markets for their products or services, and may remain an insignificant part of their industry, and as such may never be profitable. Stocks of early-stage companies may be less liquid, privately traded, and more volatile and speculative than the securities of larger companies.

 

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) Risk. IPOs involve a higher degree of risk not normally associated with offerings of more seasoned companies. Companies involved in IPOs generally have limited operating histories and their prospects for future profitability are uncertain. Prices of IPOs may also be unstable due to such factors as the absence of a prior public market, the small number of shares available for trading and limited investor information.

 

Growth Stock Risk. Growth stock prices may be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than the prices of other stocks, and they may fall or not appreciate in step with the broader securities markets.

 

Value Investing Risk. Value investing attempts to identify strong companies whose stocks are selling at a discount from their perceived true worth, and is subject to the risk that the stocks’ intrinsic values may never be fully recognized or realized by the market, their prices may go down, or that stocks judged to be undervalued may actually be appropriately priced.

 

ESG Risk. The Fund’s consideration of ESG factors as part of its investment strategy may limit the types and number of investment opportunities available to the Fund and, as a result, the Fund may underperform other funds that do not consider ESG factors. The Fund’s consideration of ESG factors may result in the Fund investing in securities or industry sectors that underperform the market as a whole, or forgoing opportunities to invest in securities that might otherwise be advantageous to buy. The Fund may also underperform other funds that apply different ESG standards.

 

ADR Risk. ADRs involve risks similar to those associated with investments in foreign securities. ADRs listed on U.S. exchanges are issued by banks or trust companies and entitle the holder to all dividends and capital gains that are paid out on the underlying foreign shares. Investments in ADRs that provide exposure to non-U.S. securities involve certain risks that may not be present with investments in U.S. securities. Investments in ADRs also may be subject to withholding or other taxes and may be indirectly subject to additional trading, settlement, custodial, and operational risks. These and other factors can make investments in the Fund more volatile and potentially less liquid than other types of investments.

 

Foreign Tax Risk. The Fund’s income from foreign issuers may be subject to non-U.S. withholding taxes. The Fund may also be subject to taxes on trading profits or on transfers of securities in some countries. To the extent foreign income taxes are paid the a Fund, shareholders may not be entitled to a credit or deduction for U.S. tax purposes.

 

Transaction Costs. The costs of buying and selling foreign securities including brokerage, tax and custody costs are generally higher than those for domestic transactions.

 

COVID-19 Risk. The impact of COVID-19, (and the variants of such virus) and other epidemics and pandemics that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies, their securities (including equity and debt), and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. Health crises caused by the recent coronavirus outbreak may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social, financial, and economic risks in certain countries. The impact of the outbreak may last for an extended period of time.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The following information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing how the Fund’s performance has varied over time. The bar chart depicts the change in performance from year to year during the periods indicated. The bar chart figures do not include any applicable sales charges that an investor may pay when they buy or sell shares of the Fund. If sales charges were included, the returns would be lower. The table compares the Fund’s average annual returns for the periods indicated to broad-based securities market indices.

The indices are not actively managed and are not available for direct investment. The bar charts and performance tables assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future. Updated performance is available on the Fund’s website www.grandeurpeakglobal.com or by calling 855-377-PEAK(7325).

Annual Total Returns (years ended 12/31)
Bar Chart

 

Best Quarter – June 30, 2020

37.32%

Worst Quarter – March 31, 2020

-24.18%

 

As of June 30, 2022, the year-to-date return of the Fund’s Investor Class shares was -33.47%.

Average Annual Total Returns (for the periods ended December 31, 2021)
Average Annual Total Returns - Grandeur Peak Global Opportunities Fund
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Investor Shares 21.61% 20.15% 17.27%
Investor Shares | After Taxes on Distributions 16.72% 17.62% 15.42%
Investor Shares | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales 16.08% 15.91% 14.15%
Institutional Shares 21.86% 20.44% 17.59%
MSCI ACWI Small Cap Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) 16.54% 12.75% 12.26%
MSCI ACWI IMI Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) 18.71% 14.68% 12.42%

After-tax returns are calculated using the historically highest individual U.S. federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation and may differ from those shown in the preceding table. The after-tax return information shown above does not apply to Fund shares held through a tax-advantaged account, such as a 401(k) plan or an IRA.

 

After-tax returns are only shown for Investor Class shares of the Fund. After-tax returns for Institutional Class shares will vary from those shown for Investor Class shares due to varying sales charges and expenses among the classes.

Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
SUMMARY SECTION   Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund (THE “FUND”)
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the tables and examples below.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Shareholder Fees - Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
Investor Shares
Institutional Shares
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of or amount redeemed within 60 days of purchase) 2.00% 2.00%
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
Investor Shares
Institutional Shares
Management Fees 1.10% 1.10%
Distribution and service (12b-1) fees 0.25% none
Total Other Expenses 0.15% 0.15%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.50% 1.25%
Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement [1] none (0.005%)
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement 1.50% 1.25%
[1] Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”), has agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 1.50% and 1.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for the Fund’s Investor Class Shares and Institutional Class Shares, respectively. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) shall continue at least through August 31, 2023. The Adviser will be permitted to recapture, on a class-by-class basis, expenses it has borne through the Expense Agreement to the extent that the Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below annual rates set forth in the Expense Agreement or in previous letter agreements; provided, however, that such recapture payments do not cause the Fund’s expense ratio (after recapture) to exceed the lesser of (i) the expense cap in effect at the time of the waiver and (ii) the expense cap in effect at the time of the recapture. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Fund will pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the date on which the fee and expenses were deferred. The Expense Agreement may not be terminated or modified prior to August 31, 2023, except with the approval of the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
EXAMPLE

This example helps you compare the costs of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. This example reflects net operating expenses with expense waivers through the current term of the Expense Agreement, which ends on August 31, 2023. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same.

Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your cost would be:
Expense Example - Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund - USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years
Investor Shares 153 474 818 1,788
Institutional Shares 127 396 686 1,510
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance. A higher portfolio turnover rate may also result in more income taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. For the Fund’s most recent fiscal year end, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 42% of the average value of its portfolio.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES OF THE FUND

Through October 30, 2022, the following principal investment strategies of the Fund will be in effect:

 

The Fund invests primarily in foreign and domestic small- and micro-cap companies. Under normal market conditions, the Adviser will invest the Fund’s assets primarily in equity securities (including common stock, preferred stock, and securities convertible into common stock) of foreign and domestic companies with market capitalizations of less than $5 billion at the time of purchase. The Fund will typically invest in securities issued by companies economically tied to at least ten countries, including the United States. The Fund will invest a significant portion of its total assets (at least 40% under normal market conditions) at the time of purchase in securities issued by companies that are economically tied to countries outside the United States. The Adviser generally considers a company to be economically tied to a market based on where the company is organized, headquartered, has its primary stock exchange listing, or has substantial concentration of assets or revenues.

 

The Fund may invest a significant amount of its total assets (up to 50% under normal market conditions) at the time of purchase in securities issued by companies economically tied to emerging and frontier market countries. Emerging and frontier markets are those countries currently excluded from the MSCI World Index of developed markets.

 

The Adviser uses a process of quantitative screening of the financial trends and health of each company in its investment universe, followed by “bottom up” fundamental analysis to identify growth companies that it believes to be best-in-class among their global peers. This fundamental analysis generally includes studying the company, its industry, and its competitors, as well as talking with the management team. The Adviser seeks to evaluate each company’s long-term potential and sustainability, which includes understanding its approach to environmental, social and governance issues. The Adviser travels extensively to visit companies, when it is considered safe to do so, and expects to talk with senior management.

 

The Fund may also invest in growth companies that the Adviser believes have hit a temporary setback and therefore have a particularly appealing valuation relative to their long-term growth potential. At times, the Fund may invest in early-stage companies and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).

 

The Adviser invests in what it believes to be the best investments available without regard to benchmark weightings in regions, countries, or industries. The Adviser may significantly shift Fund assets between asset classes, sectors and geographic regions based on where it believes the best growth opportunities and valuations currently exist. The Fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in a few sectors or regions.

 

Effective October 31, 2022, the following principal investment strategies of the Fund will replace the previous principal investment strategies of the Fund in their entirety:

 

The Fund invests primarily in foreign and domestic small- and micro-cap companies. Under normal market conditions, the Adviser will invest the Fund’s assets primarily in equity securities (including common stock, preferred stock, and securities convertible into common stock) of foreign and domestic companies with market capitalizations of less than $5 billion at the time of purchase. The Fund will typically invest in securities issued by companies economically tied to at least ten countries, including the United States. The Fund will invest a significant portion of its total assets (at least 40% under normal market conditions) at the time of purchase in securities issued by companies that are economically tied to countries outside the United States. The Adviser considers a company to be economically tied to a country if at least one of the following attributes exists: the company (1) is organized in such country, (2) is headquartered in such country, (3) has its primary stock exchange listing in a market located in such country, or (4) during the company’s most recent fiscal year, derived at least 50% of its revenues or profits from goods produced or sold, investments made, or services performed in such country or has at least 50% of its assets in such country.

 

The Fund may invest a significant amount of its total assets (up to 50% under normal market conditions) at the time of purchase in securities issued by companies economically tied to emerging and frontier market countries. Emerging and frontier markets are those countries currently excluded from the MSCI World Index of developed markets.

 

The Adviser uses a process of quantitative screening of the financial trends and health of each company in its investment universe, followed by “bottom up” fundamental analysis to identify growth companies that it believes are among the highest quality in their global peer group. This fundamental analysis generally includes a study of the company’s financial performance, its management, its competitors, its industry, its competitive advantage, its approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics, the geographic region(s) to which it is economically tied and talking with the management team. In performing such analysis, the Adviser seeks to evaluate each company’s long-term potential. The Adviser also travels on an as-needed basis to visit companies, when it is considered safe to do so, and expects to speak directly with senior management.

 

The ESG criteria described above are collectively one of many factors that the Adviser uses as part of its fundamental analysis of a company. In analyzing a company’s approach to these ESG criteria, the Adviser assesses a number of factors through a proprietary analytical framework. This analysis may include factors that the Adviser believes are relevant, such as: local economic development priorities, shareholder rights, management oversight and transparency, board membership and structure, accounting standards, environmental policies, social justice policies, and labor relations. These factors are assessed quantitatively and qualitatively, as applicable, through the Adviser’s research and engagement process.

 

The Adviser incorporates the results of this analysis into its overall decision-making but does not specifically include or exclude a particular company solely based on the Adviser’s assessment of that company’s ESG factors. The Adviser generally applies this ESG analysis to companies in which the Fund invests, but not to the cash or cash equivalent positions in the Fund’s portfolio.

 

Because incorporating ESG considerations into the investment research process involves qualitative and subjective analysis, there can be no assurance that the methodology utilized by, or determinations made by, the Adviser will align with the beliefs or values of a particular investor, and other managers may make a different assessment of a company’s ESG criteria.

 

The Fund may also invest in growth companies that the Adviser believes have hit a temporary setback and therefore have a particularly appealing valuation relative to their long-term growth potential. At times, the Fund may invest in early-stage companies and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).

 

The Adviser invests in what it believes to be the best investments available without regard to benchmark weightings in regions, countries, or industries. The Adviser may significantly shift Fund assets between asset classes, sectors and geographic regions based on where it believes the best growth opportunities and valuations currently exist. The Fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in a few sectors or regions.

PRINCIPAL RISKS OF THE FUND

All investments carry some degree of risk that will affect the value of the Fund, its investment performance, and the price of its shares. As a result, you may lose money if you invest in the Fund.

 

The shares offered by this Prospectus are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not endorsed or guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency.

 

The Fund is subject to the following principal investment risks:

 

Stock Market Risk. The Fund’s investments may decline due to movements in the overall stock market. Factors such as domestic and foreign economic growth and market conditions, interest rate levels, political events, natural disasters and the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues affect the securities and derivatives markets. Particularly during periods of declining or illiquid markets, the Fund may experience periods of heavy redemptions that could cause the Fund to liquidate its assets at inopportune times or at a loss or depressed value and could cause the remaining shareholders in the Fund to lose money.

 

Stock Selection Risk. The Fund’s investments may decline in value even when the overall stock market is not in a general decline.

 

Foreign Securities and Foreign Markets Risk. Foreign securities are generally more volatile and less liquid than U.S. securities. Further, foreign securities may be subject to additional risks not associated with investment in U.S. securities due to differences in the economic and political environment, the amount of available public information, the degree of market regulation, and financial reporting, accounting and auditing standards, and, in the case of foreign currency-denominated securities, fluctuations in currency exchange rates. In some foreign markets, there may not be protection or legal recourse against failure by other parties to complete transactions or in the event of a default on a debt instrument.

 

Emerging and Frontier Markets Risk. In addition to the risks of investing in foreign securities in general, the risks of investing in the securities of companies economically tied, including by domicile, to emerging and frontier market countries include increased political or social instability, economies based on only a few industries, unstable currencies, runaway inflation, highly volatile securities markets, unpredictable shifts in policies relating to foreign investments, lack of protection for investors against parties who fail to complete transactions, and the potential for government seizure of assets or nationalization of companies.

 

Foreign Country Exposure Risk. The Fund may have exposure to foreign countries as a result of investments in domestic companies with foreign exposure. This includes possible exposure to emerging and frontier countries. To the extent the Fund invests in securities of companies with exposure to foreign markets, including in emerging and frontier countries, such investments would be subject to the same risks as a direct investment in such markets and countries. It also may not be possible for companies to repatriate capital, interest, and other income from a particular foreign country. Such risks may impact the stock valuation of companies with foreign exposure.

 

Region Risk. Social, political, and economic conditions and changes in regulatory, tax or economic policy in a country or region could significantly affect the market in that country or region. In addition, global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, which increases the possibility that conditions in one country or region might adversely impact the issuers of securities in a different country or region. From time to time, a small number of companies and industries may represent a large portion of the market in a particular country or region.

 

Currency Risk. The U.S. dollar value of the Fund’s assets will be affected by foreign currency exchange rates and may be affected by exchange control regulations. A change in the value of any foreign currency will change the U.S. dollar value of the Fund’s assets that are denominated or traded in that country. In addition, the Fund may incur costs in connection with conversions between various currencies.

 

Political and Economic Risk. Foreign investments may be subject to heightened political and economic risks, particularly in countries with emerging economies and securities markets, which may have relatively unstable governments and economies based on only a few industries. In some countries, there is the risk that the government could seize or nationalize companies, impose additional withholding taxes on dividends or interest income payable on securities, impose exchange controls or adopt other restrictions that could affect the Fund’s investments.

 

Regulatory Risk. Foreign companies not publicly traded in the United States are not subject to accounting and financial reporting standards and requirements comparable to those U.S. companies must meet. In addition, there may be less information publicly available about such companies.

 

Sector Concentration Risk. At times, the Fund may have a significant portion of its assets invested in securities of companies conducting business in a broadly related group of industries within an economic sector. Companies in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic or market events, making the Fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly.

 

Sector and Geography Weightings Risk. Market conditions, interest rates and economic, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly affect all the securities in a single sector or geography. If the Fund invests in only a few sectors or geographies, it may have increased relative exposure to the price movements of those sectors and geographies.

 

Micro-Cap Company Stock Risk. The securities of micro-cap companies may be particularly volatile in price, and such securities have significantly lower trading volumes than small- or mid-cap companies. As a result, the purchase or sale of more than a limited number of shares may affect its market price. Micro-cap companies may have limited markets, financial resources, or product lines, may lack management depth, may be more vulnerable to adverse business or market developments, and may have less publicly available information relative to larger companies.

 

Small-Cap Company Stock Risk. Small-cap company stocks may be very sensitive to changing economic conditions and market downturns. Small-cap companies’ earnings and revenues may be less predictable, their share prices may be more volatile, and markets less liquid than companies with larger market capitalizations. There may be less publicly available information about these companies, which can affect the pricing of their shares or the Fund’s ability to dispose of those shares.

 

Mid-Cap Company Stock Risk. Mid-cap company stocks may be very sensitive to changing economic conditions and market downturns. Mid-cap companies’ earnings and revenues may be less predictable, their share prices may be more volatile, and markets less liquid than companies with larger market capitalizations. There may be less publicly available information about these companies, which can affect the pricing of their shares or the Fund’s ability to dispose of those shares.

 

Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk exists when particular investments of the Fund would be difficult to purchase or sell, possibly preventing the Fund from selling such less liquid securities at an advantageous time or price, or possibly requiring the Fund to dispose of the investment, or other investments at unfavorable times or prices in order to satisfy its obligations.

 

Managed Portfolio Risk. The Adviser’s investment strategies or choice of specific securities may be unsuccessful and may cause the Fund to incur losses.

 

Early-Stage Companies Risk. Early-stage companies may never obtain necessary financing, may rely on untested business plans, may not be successful in developing markets for their products or services, and may remain an insignificant part of their industry, and as such may never be profitable. Stocks of early-stage companies may be less liquid, privately traded, and more volatile and speculative than the securities of larger companies.

 

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) Risk. IPOs involve a higher degree of risk nor normally associated with offerings of more seasoned companies. Companies involved in IPOs generally have limited operating histories and their prospects for future profitability are uncertain. Prices of IPOs may also be unstable due to such factors as the absence of a prior public market, the small number of shares available for trading and limited investor information.

 

Growth Stock Risk. Growth stock prices may be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than the prices of other stocks, and they may fall or not appreciate in step with the broader securities markets.

 

Value Investing Risk. Value investing attempts to identify strong companies whose stocks are selling at a discount from their perceived true worth and is subject to the risk that the stocks’ intrinsic values may never be fully recognized or realized by the market, their prices may go down, or that stocks judged to be undervalued may actually be appropriately priced.

 

ESG Risk. The Fund’s consideration of ESG factors as part of its investment strategy may limit the types and number of investment opportunities available to the Fund and, as a result, the Fund may underperform other funds that do not consider ESG factors. The Fund’s consideration of ESG factors may result in the Fund investing in securities or industry sectors that underperform the market as a whole, or forgoing opportunities to invest in securities that might otherwise be advantageous to buy. The Fund may also underperform other funds that apply different ESG standards.

 

ADR Risk. ADRs involve risks similar to those associated with investments in foreign securities. ADRs listed on U.S. exchanges are issued by banks or trust companies and entitle the holder to all dividends and capital gains that are paid out on the underlying foreign shares. Investments in ADRs that provide exposure to non-U.S. securities involve certain risks that may not be present with investments in U.S. securities. Investments in ADRs also may be subject to withholding or other taxes and may be indirectly subject to additional trading, settlement, custodial, and operational risks. These and other factors can make investments in the Fund more volatile and potentially less liquid than other types of investments.

 

Foreign Tax Risk. The Fund’s income from foreign issuers may be subject to non-U.S. withholding taxes. The Fund may also be subject to taxes on trading profits or on transfers of securities in some countries. To the extent foreign income taxes are paid by the Fund, shareholders may not be entitled to either a credit or deduction for U.S. tax purposes.

 

Transaction Costs. The costs of buying and selling foreign securities including brokerage, tax and custody costs are generally higher than those for domestic transactions.

 

COVID-19 Risk. The impact of COVID-19, (and the variants of such virus) and other epidemics and pandemics that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies, their securities (including equity and debt), and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. Health crises caused by the recent coronavirus outbreak may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social, financial, and economic risks in certain countries. The impact of the outbreak may last for an extended period of time.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The following information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing how the Fund’s performance has varied over time. The bar chart depicts the change in performance from year to year during the periods indicated. The bar chart figures do not include any applicable sales charges that an investor may pay when they buy or sell shares of the Fund. If sales charges were included, the returns would be lower. The table compares the Fund’s average annual returns for the periods indicated to broad-based securities market indices. The indices are not actively managed and are not available for direct investment. The bar charts and performance tables assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future. Updated performance is available on the Fund’s website www.grandeurpeakglobal.com or by calling 855-377-PEAK(7325).

Annual Total Returns (years ended 12/31)
Bar Chart

 

Best Quarter – June 30, 2020

34.04%

Worst Quarter – March 31, 2020

-23.72%

 

As of June 30, 2022, the year-to-date return of the Fund’s Investor Class shares was -35.04%.

Average Annual Total Returns (for the periods ended December 31, 2021)
Average Annual Total Returns - Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
1 Year
5 Years
Since Inception
Inception Date
Investor Shares 19.80% 19.16% 15.08% Jun. 19, 2013
Investor Shares | After Taxes on Distributions 15.85% 17.20% 13.78% Jun. 19, 2013
Investor Shares | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales 14.27% 15.26% 12.32% Jun. 19, 2013
Institutional Shares 20.07% 19.43% 15.35% Jun. 19, 2013
MSCI ACWI Small Cap Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses, or taxes) 16.54% 12.75% 10.82% Jun. 19, 2013
MSCI ACWI IMI Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses, or taxes) 18.71% 14.68% 11.42% Jun. 19, 2013

After-tax returns are calculated using the historically highest individual U.S. federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation and may differ from those shown in the preceding table. The after-tax return information shown above does not apply to Fund shares held through a tax-advantaged account, such as a 401(k) plan or an IRA.

 

After-tax returns are shown only for Investor Class shares of the Fund. After-tax returns for Institutional Class shares will vary from those shown for Investor Class shares due to varying sales charges and expenses among the classes.

Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund
SUMMARY SECTION   Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund (THE “FUND”)
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the tables and examples below.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Shareholder Fees - Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund
Investor Shares
Institutional Shares
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of or amount redeemed within 60 days of purchase) 2.00% 2.00%
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund
Investor Shares
Institutional Shares
Management Fees 0.80% 0.80%
Distribution and service (12b-1) fees 0.25% none
Total Other Expenses 0.12% 0.13%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.17% 0.93%
Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement [1] none none
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement 1.17% 0.93%
[1] Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”), has agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 1.35% and 1.10% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for the Fund’s Investor Class Shares and Institutional Class Shares, respectively. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) shall continue at least through August 31, 2023. The Adviser will be permitted to recapture, on a class-by-class basis, expenses it has borne through the Expense Agreement to the extent that the Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below annual rates set forth in the Expense Agreement or in previous letter agreements; provided, however, that such recapture payments do not cause the Fund’s expense ratio (after recapture) to exceed the lesser of (i) the expense cap in effect at the time of the waiver and (ii) the expense cap in effect at the time of the recapture. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Fund will not pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the date on which the fee and expenses were deferred. This agreement may not be terminated or modified prior to August 31, 2023, except with the approval of the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
EXAMPLE

This example helps you compare the costs of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same. This example reflects the net operating expenses with expense waivers through the current term of the Expense Agreement, which ends on August 31, 2023. Any agreement by the Adviser to waive fees is only included for the one-year period in the expense example. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your cost would be:

Number Of Years You Own Your Shares
Expense Example - Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund - USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years
Investor Shares 119 372 643 1,419
Institutional Shares 95 296 514 1,142
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance. A higher portfolio turnover rate may also result in more income taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. For the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 49% of the average value of its portfolio.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES OF THE FUND

Through October 30, 2022, the following principal investment strategies of the Fund will be in effect:

 

The Fund invests primarily in foreign and domestic companies.

 

Under normal market conditions, the Adviser will invest the Fund’s assets primarily in equity securities of foreign and domestic companies with market capitalizations of more than $1.5 billion at the time of purchase.

 

The Fund will invest a significant portion of its total assets in securities issued by companies that are economically tied to countries outside the United States. The Adviser generally considers a company to be economically tied to a market based on where the company is organized, headquartered, has its primary stock exchange listing, or has substantial concentration of assets or revenues. The Fund may invest a significant amount of its total assets in securities issued by companies economically tied to emerging and frontier market countries. Emerging and frontier markets are those countries currently excluded from the MSCI World Index of developed markets.

 

The Adviser uses a process of quantitative screening of the financial trends and health of each company in its investment universe, followed by “bottom up” fundamental analysis to identify growth companies that it believes to be best-in-class among their global peers. This fundamental analysis generally includes

studying the company, its industry, and its competitors, as well as talking with the management team. The Adviser seeks to evaluate each company’s long-term potential and sustainability, which includes understanding its approach to environmental, social and governance issues. The Adviser travels extensively to visit companies, when it is considered safe to do, and expects to talk with senior management.

 

The Fund may also invest in growth companies that the Adviser believes have hit a temporary setback and therefore have a particularly appealing valuation relative to their long-term growth potential. At times, the Fund may invest in early-stage companies and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).

 

The Adviser invests in what it believes to be the best investments available without regard to benchmark weightings in regions, countries, or industries. The Adviser may significantly shift Fund assets between asset classes, sectors and geographic regions based on where it believes the best growth opportunities and valuations currently exist. The Fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in a few sectors or regions.

 

Effective October 31, 2022, the following principal investment strategies of the Fund will replace the previous principal investment strategies of the Fund in their entirety:

 

The Fund invests primarily in foreign and domestic companies.

 

Under normal market conditions, the Adviser will invest the Fund’s assets primarily in equity securities of foreign and domestic companies with market capitalizations of more than $1.5 billion at the time of purchase.

 

The Fund will invest a significant portion of its total assets in securities issued by companies that are economically tied to countries outside the United States. The Adviser considers a company to be economically tied to a country if at least one of the following attributes exists: the company (1) is organized in such country, (2) is headquartered in such country, (3) has its primary stock exchange listing in a market located in such country, or (4) during the company’s most recent fiscal year, derived at least 50% of its revenues or profits from goods produced or sold, investments made, or services performed in such country or has at least 50% of its assets in such country. The Fund may invest a significant amount of its total assets in securities issued by companies economically tied to emerging and frontier market countries. Emerging and frontier markets are those countries currently excluded from the MSCI World Index of developed markets.

 

The Adviser uses a process of quantitative screening of the financial trends and health of each company in its investment universe, followed by “bottom up” fundamental analysis to identify growth companies that it believes are among the highest quality in their global peer group. This fundamental analysis generally includes a study of the company’s financial performance, its management, its competitors, its industry, its competitive advantage, its approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics, the geographic region(s) to which it is economically tied and talking with the management team. In performing such analysis, the Adviser seeks to evaluate each company’s long-term potential. The Adviser also travels on an as-needed basis to visit companies, when it is considered safe to do so, and expects to speak directly with senior management.

 

The ESG criteria described above are collectively one of many factors that the Adviser uses as part of its fundamental analysis of a company. In analyzing a company’s approach to these ESG criteria, the Adviser assesses a number of factors through a proprietary analytical framework. This analysis may include factors that the Adviser believes are relevant, such as: local economic development priorities, shareholder rights, management oversight and transparency, board membership and structure, accounting standards, environmental policies, social justice policies, and labor relations. These factors are assessed quantitatively and qualitatively, as applicable, through the Adviser’s research and engagement process.

 

The Adviser incorporates the results of this analysis into its overall decision-making but does not specifically include or exclude a particular company solely based on the Adviser’s assessment of that company’s ESG factors. The Adviser generally applies this ESG analysis to companies in which the Fund invests, but not to the cash or cash equivalent positions in the Fund’s portfolio.

 

Because incorporating ESG considerations into the investment research process involves qualitative and subjective analysis, there can be no assurance that the methodology utilized by, or determinations made by, the Adviser will align with the beliefs or values of a particular investor, and other managers may make a different assessment of a company’s ESG criteria.

 

The Fund may also invest in growth companies that the Adviser believes have hit a temporary setback and therefore have a particularly appealing valuation relative to their long-term growth potential. At times, the Fund may invest in early-stage companies and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).

 

The Adviser invests in what it believes to be the best investments available without regard to benchmark weightings in regions, countries, or industries. The Adviser may significantly shift Fund assets between asset classes, sectors and geographic regions based on where it believes the best growth opportunities and valuations currently exist. The Fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in a few sectors or regions.

PRINCIPAL RISKS OF THE FUND

All investments carry some degree of risk that will affect the value of the Fund, its investment performance, and the price of its shares. As a result, you may lose money if you invest in the Fund.

 

The shares offered by this Prospectus are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not endorsed or guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency.

 

The Fund is subject to the following principal investment risks:

 

Stock Market Risk. The Fund’s investments may decline due to movements in the overall stock market. Factors such as domestic and foreign economic growth and market conditions, interest

rate levels, political events, natural disasters and the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues affect the securities and derivatives markets. Particularly during periods of declining or illiquid markets, the Fund may experience periods of heavy redemptions that could cause the Fund to liquidate its assets at inopportune times or at a loss or depressed value and could cause the remaining shareholders in the Fund to lose money.

 

Stock Selection Risk. The Fund’s investments may decline in value even when the overall stock market is not in a general decline.

 

Foreign Securities and Foreign Markets Risk. Foreign securities are generally more volatile and less liquid than U.S. securities. Further, foreign securities may be subject to additional risks not associated with investment in U.S. securities due to differences in the economic and political environment, the amount of available public information, the degree of market regulation, and financial reporting, accounting and auditing standards, and, in the case of foreign currency-denominated securities, fluctuations in currency exchange rates. In some foreign markets, there may not be protection or legal recourse against failure by other parties to complete transactions or in the event of a default on a debt instrument.

 

Emerging and Frontier Markets Risk. In addition to the risks of investing in foreign securities in general, the risks of investing in the securities of companies economically tied, including by domicile, to emerging and frontier market countries include increased political or social instability, economies based on only a few industries, unstable currencies, runaway inflation, highly volatile securities markets, unpredictable shifts in policies relating to foreign investments, lack of protection for investors against parties who fail to complete transactions, and the potential for government seizure of assets or nationalization of companies.

 

Foreign Country Exposure Risk. The Fund may have exposure to foreign countries as a result of investments in domestic companies with foreign exposure. This includes possible exposure to emerging and frontier countries. To the extent the Fund invests in securities of companies with exposure to foreign markets, including in emerging and frontier countries, such investments would be subject to the same risks as a direct investment in such markets and countries. It also may not be possible for companies to repatriate capital, interest, and other income from a particular foreign country. Such risks may impact the stock valuation of companies with foreign exposure.

 

Region Risk. Social, political, and economic conditions and changes in regulatory, tax or economic policy in a country or region could significantly affect the market in that country or region. In addition, global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, which increases the possibility that conditions in one country or region might adversely impact the issuers of securities in a different country or region. From time to time, a small number of companies and industries may represent a large portion of the market in a particular country or region.

 

Currency Risk. The U.S. dollar value of the Fund’s assets will be affected by foreign currency exchange rates and may be affected by exchange control regulations. A change in the value of any foreign currency will change the U.S. dollar value of the Fund’s assets that are denominated or traded in that country. In addition, the Fund may incur costs in connection with conversions between various currencies.

 

Political and Economic Risk. Foreign investments may be subject to heightened political and economic risks, particularly in countries with emerging economies and securities markets, which may have relatively unstable governments and economies based on only a few industries. In some countries, there is the risk that the government could seize or nationalize companies, impose additional withholding taxes on dividends or interest income payable on securities, impose exchange controls or adopt other restrictions that could affect the Fund’s investments.

 

Regulatory Risk. Foreign companies not publicly traded in the United States are not subject to accounting and financial reporting standards and requirements comparable to those U.S. companies must meet. In addition, there may be less information publicly available about such companies.

 

Sector Concentration Risk. At times, the Fund may have a significant portion of its assets invested in securities of companies conducting business in a broadly related group of industries within an economic sector. Companies in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic or market events, making the Fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly.

 

Sector and Geography Weightings Risk. Market conditions, interest rates and economic, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly affect all the securities in a single sector or geography. If the Fund invests in only a few sectors or geographies, it may have increased relative exposure to the price movements of those sectors and geographies.

 

Small-Cap Company Stock Risk. Small-cap company stocks may be very sensitive to changing economic conditions and market downturns. Small-cap companies’ earnings and revenues may be less predictable, their share prices may be more volatile, and markets less liquid than companies with larger market capitalizations. There may be less publicly available information about these companies, which can affect the pricing of their shares or the Fund’s ability to dispose of those shares.

 

Mid-Cap Company Stock Risk. Mid-cap company stocks may be very sensitive to changing economic conditions and market downturns. Mid-cap companies’ earnings and revenues may be less predictable, their share prices may be more volatile, and markets less liquid than companies with larger market capitalizations. There may be less publicly available information about these companies, which can affect the pricing of their shares or the Fund’s ability to dispose of those shares.

 

Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk exists when particular investments of the Fund would be difficult to purchase or sell, possibly preventing the Fund from selling such less liquid securities at

an advantageous time or price, or possibly requiring the Fund to dispose of the investment, or other investments at unfavorable times or prices in order to satisfy its obligations.

 

Managed Portfolio Risk. The Adviser’s investment strategies or choice of specific securities may be unsuccessful and may cause the Fund to incur losses.

 

Early-Stage Companies Risk. Early-stage companies may never obtain necessary financing, may rely on untested business plans, may not be successful in developing markets for their products or services, and may remain an insignificant part of their industry, and as such may never be profitable. Stocks of early-stage companies may be less liquid, privately traded, and more volatile and speculative than the securities of larger companies.

 

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) Risk. IPOs involve a higher degree of risk not normally associated with offerings of more seasoned companies. Companies involved in IPOs generally have limited operating histories and their prospects for future profitability are uncertain. Prices of IPOs may also be unstable due to such factors as the absence of a prior public market, the small number of shares available for trading and limited investor information.

 

Growth Stock Risk. Growth stock prices may be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than the prices of other stocks, and they may fall or not appreciate in step with the broader securities markets.

 

Value Investing Risk. Value investing attempts to identify strong companies whose stocks are selling at a discount from their perceived true worth and is subject to the risk that the stocks’ intrinsic values may never be fully recognized or realized by the market, their prices may go down, or that stocks judged to be undervalued may actually be appropriately priced.

 

ESG Risk. The Fund’s consideration of ESG factors as part of its investment strategy may limit the types and number of investment opportunities available to the Fund and, as a result, the Fund may underperform other funds that do not consider ESG factors. The Fund’s consideration of ESG factors may result in the Fund investing in securities or industry sectors that underperform the market as a whole, or forgoing opportunities to invest in securities that might otherwise be advantageous to buy. The Fund may also underperform other funds that apply different ESG standards.

 

ADR Risk. ADRs involve risks similar to those associated with investments in foreign securities. ADRs listed on U.S. exchanges are issued by banks or trust companies and entitle the holder to all dividends and capital gains that are paid out on the underlying foreign shares. Investments in ADRs that provide exposure to non-U.S. securities involve certain risks that may not be present with investments in U.S. securities. Investments in ADRs also may be subject to withholding or other taxes and may be indirectly subject to additional trading, settlement, custodial, and operational risks. These and other factors can make investments in the Fund more volatile and potentially less liquid than other types of investments.

 

Foreign Tax Risk. The Fund’s income from foreign issuers may be subject to non-U.S. withholding taxes. The Fund may also be subject to taxes on trading profits or on transfers of securities in some countries. To the extent foreign income taxes are paid by the Fund, shareholders may not be entitled to a credit or deduction for U.S. tax purposes.

 

Transaction Costs. The costs of buying and selling foreign securities including brokerage, tax and custody costs are generally higher than those for domestic transactions.

 

COVID-19 Risk. The impact of COVID-19, (and the variants of such virus) and other epidemics and pandemics that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies, their securities (including equity and debt), and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. Health crises caused by the recent coronavirus outbreak may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social, financial, and economic risks in certain countries. The impact of the outbreak may last for an extended period of time.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The following information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing how the Fund’s performance has varied over time. The bar chart depicts the change in performance from year to year during the periods indicated. The bar chart figures do not include any applicable sales charges that an investor may pay when they buy or sell shares of the Fund. If sales charges were included, the returns would be lower. The table compares the Fund’s average annual returns for the periods indicated to broad-based securities market indices. The indices are not actively managed and are not available for direct investment. The bar charts and performance tables assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future. Updated performance is available on the Fund’s website www.grandeurpeakglobal.com or by calling 855-377-PEAK(7325).

Annual Total Returns (years ended 12/31)
Bar Chart

 

Best Quarter – June 30, 2020

37.80%

Worst Quarter – March 31, 2020

-22.99%

 

As of June 30, 2022, the year-to-date return of the Fund’s Investor Class shares was -37.54%.

Average Annual Total Returns (for the periods ended December 31, 2021)
Average Annual Total Returns - Grandeur Peak Global Stalwarts Fund
1 Year
5 Years
Since Inception
Inception Date
Investor Shares 20.96% 20.14% 18.00% Sep. 02, 2015
Investor Shares | After Taxes on Distributions 18.09% 19.05% 17.15% Sep. 02, 2015
Investor Shares | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales 14.27% 16.30% 14.76% Sep. 02, 2015
Institutional Shares 21.22% 20.45% 18.30% Sep. 02, 2015
MSCI ACWI Mid Cap Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses, or taxes) 16.84% 13.24% 12.11% Sep. 02, 2015

After-tax returns are calculated using the historically highest individual U.S. federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation and may differ from those shown in the preceding table. The after-tax return information shown above does not apply to Fund shares held through a tax-advantaged account, such as a 401(k) plan or an IRA.

 

After-tax returns are shown only for Investor Class shares of the Fund. After-tax returns for Institutional Class shares will vary from those shown for Investor Class shares due to varying sales charges and expenses among the classes.

Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
SUMMARY SECTION   Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund (THE “FUND”)
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE PORTFOLIO

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the tables and examples below.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Shareholder Fees - Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
Investor Shares
Institutional Shares
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of or amount redeemed within 60 days of purchase) 2.00% 2.00%
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
Investor Shares
Institutional Shares
Management Fees 1.25% 1.25%
Distribution and service (12b-1) fees 0.25% none
Total Other Expenses 0.10% 0.10%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses [1] 1.60% 1.35%
Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement [2],[3] none none
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement [1] 1.60% 1.35%
[1] Expenses have been restated to reflect current fees.
[2] As part as the same Expense Agreement, the Adviser has agreed through at least August 31, 2023, to waive annual management fees of 1.25% to 1.00% to the extent that the assets of the Fund exceed an average daily net asset level of $500 million. This waiver of management fees is not subject to recapture by the Adviser.
[3] Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”), has agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursements (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 1.75% and 1.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for the Fund’s Investor Class Shares and Institutional Class Shares, respectively. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) shall continue at least through August 31, 2023. The Adviser will be permitted to recapture, on a class-by-class basis, expenses it has borne through the Expense Agreement to the extent that the Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below annual rates set forth in the Expense Agreement or in previous letter agreements; provided, however, that such recapture payments do not cause the Fund’s expense ratio (after recapture) to exceed the lesser of (i) the expense cap in effect at the time of the waiver and (ii) the expense cap in effect at the time of the recapture. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Funds will not pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the date on which the fee and expenses were deferred. The Expense Agreement may not be terminated or modified prior to August 31, 2023, except with the approval of the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
EXAMPLE

This example helps you compare the costs of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. This example reflects net operating expenses with expense waivers through the current term of the Expense Agreement, which ends on August 31, 2023. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same.

Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your cost would be:
Expense Example - Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund - USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years
Investor Shares 162 502 865 1,887
Institutional Shares 136 424 734 1,611
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance. A higher portfolio turnover rate may also result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. For the Fund’s most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 26% of the average value of its portfolio.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES OF THE FUND

Through October 30, 2022, the following principal investment strategies of the Fund will be in effect:

 

The Fund invests primarily in small- and micro-cap companies economically tied to countries outside the United States.

 

Under normal market conditions, the Adviser will invest the Fund’s assets primarily in equity securities of foreign companies with market capitalizations of less than $5 billion at the time of purchase. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest in companies economically tied to at least five of the countries included in the MSCI AC World Ex-U.S.A. Small Cap Index.

 

The Fund may invest a significant amount of its total assets (up to 60% under normal market conditions) at the time of purchase in securities issued by companies economically tied to emerging and frontier markets. Emerging and frontier markets are those countries currently excluded from the MSCI World Index of developed markets. The Adviser generally considers a company to be economically tied to a market based on where the company is organized, headquartered, has its primary stock exchange listing, or has substantial concentration of assets or revenues.

 

The Adviser uses a process of quantitative screening of the financial trends and health of each company in its investment universe, followed by “bottom up” fundamental analysis to identify growth companies that it believes to be best-in-class among their global peers. This fundamental analysis generally includes studying the company, its industry, and its competitors, as well as talking with the management team. The Adviser seeks to evaluate each company’s long-term potential and sustainability, which includes understanding its approach to environmental, social and governance issues. The Adviser travels extensively to visit companies, when it is considered safe to do so, and expects to talk with senior management.

 

The Fund may also invest in growth companies that the Adviser believes have hit a temporary setback and therefore have a particularly appealing valuation relative to their long-term growth potential. At times, the Fund may invest in early-stage companies and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).

 

The Adviser invests in what it believes to be the best investments available without regard to benchmark weightings in regions, countries, or industries. The Adviser may significantly shift Fund assets between asset classes, sectors and geographic regions based on where it believes the best growth opportunities and valuations currently exist. The Fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in a few sectors or regions.

 

Effective October 31, 2022, the following principal investment strategies of the Fund will replace the previous principal investment strategies of the Fund in their entirety:

 

The Fund invests primarily in small- and micro-cap companies economically tied to countries outside the United States.

 

Under normal market conditions, the Adviser will invest the Fund’s assets primarily in equity securities of foreign companies with market capitalizations of less than $5 billion at the time of purchase. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest in companies economically tied to at least five of the countries included in the MSCI AC World Ex-U.S.A. Small Cap Index.

 

The Fund may invest a significant amount of its total assets (up to 60% under normal market conditions) at the time of purchase in securities issued by companies economically tied to emerging and frontier markets. Emerging and frontier markets are those countries currently excluded from the MSCI World Index of developed markets. The Adviser considers a company to be economically tied to a country if at least one of the following attributes exists: the company (1) is organized in such country, (2) is headquartered in such country, (3) has its primary stock exchange listing in a market located in such country, or (4) during the company’s most recent fiscal year, derived at least 50% of its revenues or profits from goods produced or sold, investments made, or services performed in such country or has at least 50% of its assets in such country.

 

The Adviser uses a process of quantitative screening of the financial trends and health of each company in its investment universe, followed by “bottom up” fundamental analysis to identify growth companies that it believes are among the highest quality in their global peer group. This fundamental analysis generally includes a study of the company’s financial performance, its management, its competitors, its industry, its competitive advantage, its approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics, the geographic region(s) to which it is economically tied and talking with the management team. In performing such analysis, the Adviser seeks to evaluate each company’s long-term potential. The Adviser also travels on an as-needed basis to visit companies, when it is considered safe to do so, and expects to speak directly with senior management.

 

The ESG criteria described above are collectively one of many factors that the Adviser uses as part of its fundamental analysis of a company. In analyzing a company’s approach to these ESG criteria, the Adviser assesses a number of factors through a proprietary analytical framework. This analysis may include factors that the Adviser believes are relevant, such as: local economic development priorities, shareholder rights, management oversight and transparency, board membership and structure, accounting standards, environmental policies, social justice policies, and labor relations. These factors are assessed quantitatively and qualitatively, as applicable, through the Adviser’s research and engagement process.

 

The Adviser incorporates the results of this analysis into its overall decision-making but does not specifically include or exclude a particular company solely based on the Adviser’s assessment of that company’s ESG factors. The Adviser generally applies this ESG analysis to companies in which the Fund invests, but not to the cash or cash equivalent positions in the Fund’s portfolio.

 

Because incorporating ESG considerations into the investment research process involves qualitative and subjective analysis, there can be no assurance that the methodology utilized by, or determinations made by, the Adviser will align with the beliefs or values of a particular investor, and other managers may make a different assessment of a company’s ESG criteria.

 

The Fund may also invest in growth companies that the Adviser believes have hit a temporary setback and therefore have a particularly appealing valuation relative to their long-term growth potential. At times, the Fund may invest in early-stage companies and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).

 

The Adviser invests in what it believes to be the best investments available without regard to benchmark weightings in regions, countries, or industries. The Adviser may significantly shift Fund assets between asset classes, sectors and geographic regions based on where it believes the best growth opportunities and valuations currently exist. The Fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in a few sectors or regions.

PRINCIPAL RISKS OF THE FUND

All investments carry some degree of risk that will affect the value of the Fund, its investment performance, and the price of its shares. As a result, you may lose money if you invest in the Fund.

 

The shares offered by this Prospectus are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not endorsed or guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency.

 

The Fund is subject to the following principal investment risks:

 

Stock Market Risk. The Fund’s investments may decline due to movements in the overall stock market. Factors such as domestic and foreign economic growth and market conditions, interest rate levels, political events, natural disasters and the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues affect the securities and derivatives markets. Particularly during periods of declining or illiquid markets, the Fund may experience periods of heavy redemptions that could cause the Fund to liquidate its assets at inopportune times or at a loss or depressed value and could cause the remaining shareholders in the Fund to lose money.

 

Stock Selection Risk. The Fund’s investments may decline in value even when the overall stock market is not in a general decline.

 

Foreign Securities and Foreign Markets Risk. Foreign securities are generally more volatile and less liquid than U.S. securities. Further, foreign securities may be subject to additional risks not associated with investment in U.S. securities due to differences in the economic and political environment, the amount of available public information, the degree of market regulation, and financial reporting, accounting and auditing standards, and, in the case of foreign currency-denominated securities, fluctuations in currency exchange rates. In some foreign markets, there may not be protection or legal recourse against failure by other parties to complete transactions or in the event of a default on a debt instrument.

 

Emerging and Frontier Markets Risk. In addition to the risks of investing in foreign securities in general, the risks of investing in the securities of companies economically tied, including by domicile, to emerging and frontier market countries include increased political or social instability, economies based on only a few industries, unstable currencies, runaway inflation, highly volatile securities markets, unpredictable shifts in policies relating to foreign investments, lack of protection for investors against parties who fail to complete transactions, and the potential for government seizure of assets or nationalization of companies.

 

Foreign Country Exposure Risk. The Fund may have exposure to foreign countries as a result of investments in domestic companies with foreign exposure. This includes possible exposure to emerging and frontier countries. To the extent the Fund invests in securities of companies with exposure to foreign markets, including in emerging and frontier countries, such investments would be subject to the same risks as a direct investment in such markets and countries. It also may not be possible for companies to repatriate capital, interest, and other income from a particular foreign country. Such risks may impact the stock valuation of companies with foreign exposure.

 

Region Risk. Social, political, and economic conditions and changes in regulatory, tax or economic policy in a country or region could significantly affect the market in that country or region. In addition, global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, which increases the possibility that conditions in one country or region might adversely impact the issuers of securities in a different country or region. From time to time, a small number of companies and industries may represent a large portion of the market in a particular country or region.

 

Currency Risk. The U.S. dollar value of the Fund’s assets will be affected by foreign currency exchange rates and may be affected by exchange control regulations. A change in the value of any foreign currency will change the U.S. dollar value of the Fund’s assets that are denominated or traded in that country. In addition, the Fund may incur costs in connection with conversions between various currencies.

 

Political and Economic Risk. Foreign investments may be subject to heightened political and economic risks, particularly in countries with emerging economies and securities markets, which may have relatively unstable governments and economies based on only a few industries. In some countries, there is the risk that the government could seize or nationalize companies, impose additional withholding taxes on dividends or interest income payable on securities, impose exchange controls or adopt other restrictions that could affect the Fund’s investments.

 

Regulatory Risk. Foreign companies not publicly traded in the United States are not subject to accounting and financial reporting standards and requirements comparable to those U.S. companies must meet. In addition, there may be less information publicly available about such companies.

 

Sector Concentration Risk. At times, the Fund may have a significant portion of its assets invested in securities of companies conducting business in a broadly related group of industries within an economic sector. Companies in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic or market events, making the Fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly.

 

Sector and Geography Weightings Risk. Market conditions, interest rates and economic, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly affect all the securities in a single sector or geography. If the Fund invests in only a few sectors or geographies, it may have increased relative exposure to the price movements of those sectors and geographies.

 

Micro-Cap Company Stock Risk. The securities of micro-cap companies may be particularly volatile in price, and such securities have significantly lower trading volumes than small- or mid-cap companies. As a result, the purchase or sale of more than a limited number of shares may affect its market price. Micro-cap companies may have limited markets, financial resources, or product lines, may lack management depth, may

be more vulnerable to adverse business or market developments, and may have less publicly available information relative to larger companies.

 

Small-Cap Company Stock Risk. Small-cap company stocks may be very sensitive to changing economic conditions and market downturns. Small-cap companies’ earnings and revenues may be less predictable, their share prices may be more volatile, and markets less liquid than companies with larger market capitalizations. There may be less publicly available information about these companies, which can affect the pricing of their shares or the Fund’s ability to dispose of those shares.

 

Mid-Cap Company Stock Risk. Mid-cap company stocks may be very sensitive to changing economic conditions and market downturns. Mid-cap companies’ earnings and revenues may be less predictable, their share prices may be more volatile, and markets less liquid than companies with larger market capitalizations. There may be less publicly available information about these companies, which can affect the pricing of their shares or the Fund’s ability to dispose of those shares.

 

Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk exists when particular investments of the Fund would be difficult to purchase or sell, possibly preventing the Fund from selling such less liquid securities at an advantageous time or price, or possibly requiring the Fund to dispose of the investment, or other investments at unfavorable times or prices in order to satisfy its obligations.

 

Managed Portfolio Risk. The Adviser’s investment strategies or choice of specific securities may be unsuccessful and may cause the Fund to incur losses.

 

Early-Stage Companies Risk. Early-stage companies may never obtain necessary financing, may rely on untested business plans, may not be successful in developing markets for their products or services, and may remain an insignificant part of their industry, and as such may never be profitable. Stocks of early-stage companies may be less liquid, privately traded and more volatile and speculative than the securities of larger companies.

 

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) Risk. IPOs involve a higher degree of risk not normally associated with offerings of more seasoned companies. Companies involved in IPOs generally have limited operating histories and their prospects for future profitability are uncertain. Prices of IPOs may also be unstable due to the absence of a prior public market, the small number of shares available for trading and limited investor information.

 

Growth Stock Risk. Growth stock prices may be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than the prices of other stocks, and they may fall or not appreciate in step with the broader securities markets.

 

Value Investing Risk. Value investing attempts to identify strong companies whose stocks are selling at a discount from their perceived true worth and is subject to the risk that the stocks’ intrinsic values may never be fully recognized or realized by the market, their prices may go down, or that stocks judged to be undervalued may actually be appropriately priced.

 

ESG Risk. The Fund’s consideration of ESG factors as part of its investment strategy may limit the types and number of investment opportunities available to the Fund and, as a result, the Fund may underperform other funds that do not consider ESG factors. The Fund’s consideration of ESG factors may result in the Fund investing in securities or industry sectors that underperform the market as a whole, or forgoing opportunities to invest in securities that might otherwise be advantageous to buy. The Fund may also underperform other funds that apply different ESG standards.

 

ADR Risk. ADRs involve risks similar to those associated with investments in foreign securities. ADRs listed on U.S. exchanges are issued by banks or trust companies and entitle the holder to all dividends and capital gains that are paid out on the underlying foreign shares. Investments in ADRs that provide exposure to non-U.S. securities involve certain risks that may not be present with investments in U.S. securities. Investments in ADRs also may be subject to withholding or other taxes and may be indirectly subject to additional trading, settlement, custodial, and operational risks. These and other factors can make investments in the Fund more volatile and potentially less liquid than other types of investments.

 

Foreign Tax Risk. The Fund’s income from foreign issuers may be subject to non-U.S. withholding taxes. The Fund may also be subject to taxes on trading profits or on transfers of securities in some countries. To the extent foreign income taxes are paid by the Fund, shareholders may not be entitled to a or deduction for U.S. tax purposes.

 

Transaction Costs. The costs of buying and selling foreign securities including brokerage, tax and custody costs are generally higher than those for domestic transactions.

 

COVID-19 Risk. The impact of COVID-19, (and the variants of such virus) and other epidemics and pandemics that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies, their securities (including equity and debt), and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. Health crises caused by the recent coronavirus outbreak may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social, financial, and economic risks in certain countries. The impact of the outbreak may last for an extended period of time.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The following information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing how the Fund’s performance has varied over time. The bar chart depicts the change in performance from year to year during the periods indicated. The bar chart figures do not include any applicable sales charges that an investor may pay when they buy or sell shares of the Fund. If sales charges were included, the returns would be lower. The table compares the Fund’s average annual returns for the periods indicated to broad-based securities market indices. The indices are not actively managed and are not available for direct investment. The bar charts and performance tables assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future. Updated performance is available on the Fund’s website www.grandeurpeakglobal.com or by calling 855-377-PEAK(7325).

Annual Total Returns (years ended 12/31)
Bar Chart

 

Best Quarter- June 30, 2020

36.12%

Worst Quarter- March 31, 2020

-25.20%

 

As of June 30, 2022, the year-to-date return of the Fund’s Investor Class shares was -35.22%.

Average Annual Total Returns (for the periods ended December 31, 2021)
Average Annual Total Returns - Grandeur Peak International Opportunities Fund
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Investor Shares 18.39% 17.60% 15.68%
Investor Shares | After Taxes on Distributions 14.94% 15.78% 14.27%
Investor Shares | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales 13.14% 13.94% 12.88%
Institutional Shares 18.77% 17.87% 15.94%
MSCI ACWI ex USA Small Cap Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses, or taxes) 13.36% 11.63% 9.86%
MSCI ACWI ex USA IMI Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses, or taxes) 8.99% 10.33% 8.05%

After-tax returns are calculated using the historically highest individual U.S. federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation and may differ from those shown in the preceding table. The after-tax return information shown above does not apply to Fund shares held through a tax-advantaged account, such as a 401(k) plan or an IRA.

 

After-tax returns are only shown for Investor Class shares of the Fund. After-tax returns for Institutional Class shares will vary from those shown for Investor Class shares due to varying sales charges and expenses among the classes.

Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
SUMMARY SECTION   Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund (THE “FUND”)
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE PORTFOLIO

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the tables and examples below.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Shareholder Fees - Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
Investor Shares
Institutional Shares
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of or amount redeemed within 60 days of purchase) 2.00% 2.00%
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
Investor Shares
Institutional Shares
Management Fees 0.80% 0.80%
Distribution and service (12b-1) fees 0.25% none
Total Other Expenses 0.09% 0.09%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.14% 0.89%
Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement [1] none none
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement 1.14% 0.89%
[1] Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”), has agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursements (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 1.35% and 1.10% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for the Fund’s Investor Class Shares and Institutional Class Shares, respectively. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) shall continue at least through August 31, 2023. The Adviser will be permitted to recapture, on a class-by-class basis, expenses it has borne through the Expense Agreement to the extent that the Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below annual rates set forth in the Expense Agreement or in previous letter agreements; provided, however, that such recapture payments do not cause the Fund’s expense ratio (after recapture) to exceed the lesser of (i) the expense cap in effect at the time of the waiver and (ii) the expense cap in effect at the time of the recapture. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Funds will not pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the date on which the fee and expenses were deferred. This agreement may not be terminated or modified prior to August 31, 2023, except with the approval of the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
EXAMPLE

This example helps you compare the costs of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same. This example reflects the net operating expenses with expense waivers through the current term of the Expense Agreement, which ends on August 31, 2023. Any agreement by the Adviser to waive fees is only included for the one-year period in the expense example. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your cost would be:

Number Of Years You Own Your Shares
Expense Example - Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund - USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years
Investor Shares 116 362 627 1,385
Institutional Shares 91 284 493 1,095
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance. A higher portfolio turnover rate may also result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. For the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 43% of the average value of its portfolio.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES OF THE FUND

Through October 30, 2022, the following principal investment strategies of the Fund will be in effect:

 

The Fund invests primarily in companies economically tied to countries outside the United States.

 

Under normal market conditions, the Adviser will invest the Fund’s assets primarily in equity securities of companies economically tied to countries outside the United States with market capitalizations of more than $1.5 billion at the time of purchase.

 

The Fund may invest a significant amount of its total assets in securities issued by companies economically tied to emerging and frontier market countries. The Adviser generally considers a company to be economically tied to a market based on where the company is organized, headquartered, has its primary stock exchange listing, or has substantial concentration of assets or revenues. Emerging and frontier markets are those countries currently excluded from the MSCI World Index of developed markets.

 

The Adviser uses a process of quantitative screening of the financial trends and health of each company in its investment universe, followed by “bottom up” fundamental analysis to identify growth companies that it believes to be best-in-class among their global peers. This fundamental analysis generally includes studying the company, its industry, and its competitors, as well as talking with the management team. The Adviser seeks to evaluate

each company’s long-term potential and sustainability, which includes understanding its approach to environmental, social and governance issues. The Adviser travels extensively to visit companies, when it is considered safe to do so, and expects to talk with senior management.

 

The Fund may also invest in growth companies that the Adviser believes have hit a temporary setback and therefore have a particularly appealing valuation relative to their long-term growth potential. At times, the Fund may invest in early-stage companies and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).

 

The Adviser invests in what it believes to be the best investments available without regard to benchmark weightings in regions, countries, or industries. The Adviser may significantly shift Fund assets between asset classes, sectors and geographic regions based on where it believes the best growth opportunities and valuations currently exist. The Fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in a few sectors or regions.

 

Effective October 31, 2022, the following principal investment strategies of the Fund will replace the previous principal investment strategies of the Fund in their entirety:

 

The Fund invests primarily in companies economically tied to countries outside the United States.

 

Under normal market conditions, the Adviser will invest the Fund’s assets primarily in equity securities of companies economically tied to countries outside the United States with market capitalizations of more than $1.5 billion at the time of purchase.

 

The Fund may invest a significant amount of its total assets in securities issued by companies economically tied to emerging and frontier market countries. The Adviser generally considers a company to be economically tied to a market based on where the company is organized, headquartered, has its primary stock exchange listing, or has substantial concentration of assets or revenues. Emerging and frontier markets are those countries currently excluded from the MSCI World Index of developed markets.

 

The Adviser uses a process of quantitative screening of the financial trends and health of each company in its investment universe, followed by “bottom up” fundamental analysis to identify growth companies that it believes are among the highest quality in their global peer group. This fundamental analysis generally includes a study of the company’s financial performance, its management, its competitors, its industry, its competitive advantage, its approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics, the geographic region(s) to which it is economically tied and talking with the management team. In performing such analysis, the Adviser seeks to evaluate each company’s long-term potential. The Adviser also travels on an as-needed basis to visit companies, when it is considered safe to do so, and expects to speak directly with senior management.

 

The ESG criteria described above are collectively one of many factors that the Adviser uses as part of its fundamental analysis of a company. In analyzing a company’s approach to these ESG criteria, the Adviser assesses a number of factors through a proprietary analytical framework. This analysis may include factors that the Adviser believes are relevant, such as: local economic development priorities, shareholder rights, management oversight and transparency, board membership and structure, accounting standards, environmental policies, social justice policies, and labor relations. These factors are assessed quantitatively and qualitatively, as applicable, through the Adviser’s research and engagement process.

 

The Adviser incorporates the results of this analysis into its overall decision-making but does not specifically include or exclude a particular company solely based on the Adviser’s assessment of that company’s ESG factors. The Adviser generally applies this ESG analysis to companies in which the Fund invests, but not to the cash or cash equivalent positions in the Fund’s portfolio.

 

Because incorporating ESG considerations into the investment research process involves qualitative and subjective analysis, there can be no assurance that the methodology utilized by, or determinations made by, the Adviser will align with the beliefs or values of a particular investor, and other managers may make a different assessment of a company’s ESG criteria.

 

The Fund may also invest in growth companies that the Adviser believes have hit a temporary setback and therefore have a particularly appealing valuation relative to their long-term growth potential. At times, the Fund may invest in early-stage companies and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).

 

The Adviser invests in what it believes to be the best investments available without regard to benchmark weightings in regions, countries, or industries. The Adviser may significantly shift Fund assets between asset classes, sectors and geographic regions based on where it believes the best growth opportunities and valuations currently exist. The Fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in a few sectors or regions.

PRINCIPAL RISKS OF THE FUND

All investments carry some degree of risk that will affect the value of the Fund, its investment performance, and the price of its shares. As a result, you may lose money if you invest in the Fund.

 

The shares offered by this Prospectus are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not endorsed or guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency.

 

The Fund is subject to the following principal investment risks:

 

Stock Market Risk. The Fund’s investments may decline due to movements in the overall stock market. Factors such as domestic and foreign economic growth and market conditions, interest rate levels, political events, natural disasters and the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues affect the securities and derivatives markets. Particularly during periods of declining or illiquid markets, the Fund may experience periods of heavy redemptions that could cause the Fund to liquidate its assets at inopportune times or at a loss or depressed value and could cause the remaining shareholders in the Fund to lose money.

 

Stock Selection Risk. The Fund’s investments may decline in value even when the overall stock market is not in a general decline.

 

Foreign Securities and Foreign Markets Risk. Foreign securities are generally more volatile and less liquid than U.S. securities. Further, foreign securities may be subject to additional risks not associated with investment in U.S. securities due to differences in the economic and political environment, the amount of available public information, the degree of market regulation, and financial reporting, accounting and auditing standards, and, in the case of foreign currency-denominated securities, fluctuations in currency exchange rates. In some foreign markets, there may not be protection or legal recourse against failure by other parties to complete transactions or in the event of a default on a debt instrument.

 

Emerging and Frontier Markets Risk. In addition to the risks of investing in foreign securities in general, the risks of investing in the securities of companies economically tied, including by domicile, to emerging and frontier market countries include increased political or social instability, economies based on only a few industries, unstable currencies, runaway inflation, highly volatile securities markets, unpredictable shifts in policies relating to foreign investments, lack of protection for investors against parties who fail to complete transactions, and the potential for government seizure of assets or nationalization of companies.

 

Foreign Country Exposure Risk. The Fund may have exposure to foreign countries as a result of investments in domestic companies with foreign exposure. This includes possible exposure to emerging and frontier countries. To the extent the Fund invests in securities of companies with exposure to foreign markets, including in emerging and frontier countries, such investments would be subject to the same risks as a direct investment in such markets and countries. It also may not be possible for companies to repatriate capital, interest, and other income from a particular foreign country. Such risks may impact the stock valuation of companies with foreign exposure.

 

Region Risk. Social, political, and economic conditions and changes in regulatory, tax or economic policy in a country or region could significantly affect the market in that country or region. In addition, global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, which increases the possibility that conditions in one country or region might adversely impact the issuers of securities in a different country or region. From time to time, a small number of companies and industries may represent a large portion of the market in a particular country or region.

 

Currency Risk. The U.S. dollar value of the Fund’s assets will be affected by foreign currency exchange rates and may be affected by exchange control regulations. A change in the value of any foreign currency will change the U.S. dollar value of the Fund’s assets that are denominated or traded in that country. In addition, the Fund may incur costs in connection with conversions between various currencies.

 

Political and Economic Risk. Foreign investments may be subject to heightened political and economic risks, particularly in countries with emerging economies and securities markets, which may have relatively unstable governments and economies based on only a few industries. In some countries, there is the risk that the government could seize or nationalize companies, impose additional withholding taxes on dividends or interest income payable on securities, impose exchange controls or adopt other restrictions that could affect the Fund’s investments.

 

Regulatory Risk. Foreign companies not publicly traded in the United States are not subject to accounting and financial reporting standards and requirements comparable to those U.S. companies must meet. In addition, there may be less information publicly available about such companies.

 

Sector Concentration Risk. At times, the Fund may have a significant portion of its assets invested in securities of companies conducting business in a broadly related group of industries within an economic sector. Companies in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic or market events, making the Fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly.

 

Sector and Geography Weightings Risk. Market conditions, interest rates and economic, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly affect all the securities in a single sector or geography. If the Fund invests in only a few sectors or geographies, it may have increased relative exposure to the price movements of those sectors and geographies.

 

Small-Cap Company Stock Risk. Small-cap company stocks may be very sensitive to changing economic conditions and market downturns. Small-cap companies’ earnings and revenues may be less predictable, their share prices may be more volatile, and markets less liquid than companies with larger market capitalizations. There may be less publicly available information about these companies, which can affect the pricing of their shares or the Fund’s ability to dispose of those shares.

 

Mid-Cap Company Stock Risk. Mid-cap company stocks may be very sensitive to changing economic conditions and market downturns. Mid-cap companies’ earnings and revenues may be less predictable, their share prices may be more volatile, and markets less liquid than companies with larger market capitalizations. There may be less publicly available information about these companies, which can affect the pricing of their shares or the Fund’s ability to dispose of those shares.

 

Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk exists when particular investments of the Fund would be difficult to purchase or sell, possibly preventing the Fund from selling such less liquid securities at an advantageous time or price, or possibly requiring the Fund to dispose of the investment, or other investments at unfavorable times or prices in order to satisfy its obligations.

 

Managed Portfolio Risk. The Adviser’s investment strategies or choice of specific securities may be unsuccessful and may cause the Fund to incur losses.

 

Early-Stage Companies Risk. Early-stage companies may never obtain necessary financing, may rely on untested business plans, may not be successful in developing markets for their products or services, and may remain an insignificant part of their industry, and as such may never be profitable. Stocks of early-stage companies may be less liquid, privately traded and more volatile and speculative than the securities of larger companies.

 

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) Risk. IPOs involve a higher degree of risk not normally associated with offerings of more seasoned companies. Companies involved in IPOs generally have limited operating histories and their prospects for future profitability are uncertain. Prices of IPOs may also be unstable due to the absence of a prior public market, the small number of shares available for trading and limited investor information.

 

Growth Stock Risk. Growth stock prices may be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than the prices of other stocks, and they may fall or not appreciate in step with the broader securities markets.

 

Value Investing Risk. Value investing attempts to identify strong companies whose stocks are selling at a discount from their perceived true worth and is subject to the risk that the stocks’ intrinsic values may never be fully recognized or realized by the market, their prices may go down, or that stocks judged to be undervalued may actually be appropriately priced.

 

ESG Risk. The Fund’s consideration of ESG factors as part of its investment strategy may limit the types and number of investment opportunities available to the Fund and, as a result, the Fund may underperform other funds that do not consider ESG factors. The Fund’s consideration of ESG factors may result in the Fund investing in securities or industry sectors that underperform the market as a whole, or forgoing opportunities to invest in securities that might otherwise be advantageous to buy. The Fund may also underperform other funds that apply different ESG standards.

 

ADR Risk. ADRs involve risks similar to those associated with investments in foreign securities. ADRs listed on U.S. exchanges are issued by banks or trust companies and entitle the holder to all dividends and capital gains that are paid out on the underlying foreign shares. Investments in ADRs that provide exposure to non-U.S. securities involve certain risks that may not be present with investments in U.S. securities. Investments in ADRs also may be subject to withholding or other taxes and may be indirectly subject to additional trading, settlement, custodial, and operational risks. These and other factors can make investments in the Fund more volatile and potentially less liquid than other types of investments.

 

Foreign Tax Risk. The Fund’s income from foreign issuers may be subject to non-U.S. withholding taxes. The Fund may also be subject to taxes on trading profits or on transfers of securities in some countries. To the extent foreign income taxes are paid by the Fund, shareholders may not be entitled to a credit or deduction for U.S. tax purposes.

 

Transaction Costs. The costs of buying and selling foreign securities including brokerage, tax and custody costs are generally higher than those for domestic transactions.

 

COVID-19 Risk. The impact of COVID-19, (and the variants of such virus) and other epidemics and pandemics that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies, their securities (including equity and debt), and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. Health crises caused by the recent coronavirus outbreak may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social, financial, and economic risks in certain countries. The impact of the outbreak may last for an extended period of time.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The following information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing how the Fund’s performance has varied over time. The bar chart depicts the change in performance from year to year during the periods indicated. The bar chart figures do not include any applicable sales charges that an investor may pay when they buy or sell shares of the Fund. If sales charges were included, the returns would be lower. The table compares the Fund’s average annual returns for the periods indicated to broad-based securities market indices. The indices are not actively managed and are not available for direct investment. The bar charts and performance tables assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future. Updated performance is available on the Fund’s website www.grandeurpeakglobal.com or by calling 855-377-PEAK(7325).

Annual Total Returns (years ended 12/31)
Bar Chart

 

Best Quarter- June 30, 2020

36.12%

Worst Quarter- March 31, 2020

-25.50%

 

As of June 30, 2022, the year-to-date return on the Fund’s Investor Class shares was -35.52%.

Average Annual Total Returns (for the periods ended December 31, 2021)
Average Annual Total Returns - Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund
1 Year
5 Years
Since Inception
Inception Date
Investor Shares 24.41% 20.51% 18.17% Sep. 02, 2015
Investor Shares | After Taxes on Distributions 22.04% 19.84% 17.64% Sep. 02, 2015
Investor Shares | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales 16.11% 16.73% 15.00% Sep. 02, 2015
Institutional Shares 24.72% 20.83% 18.46% Sep. 02, 2015
MSCI ACWI ex USA Mid Cap Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses, or taxes) 8.35% 10.01% 8.87% Sep. 02, 2015
MSCI ACWI ex USA Small Cap Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses, or taxes) 13.36% 11.63% 10.54% Sep. 02, 2015

After-tax returns are calculated using the historically highest individual U.S. federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation and may differ from those shown in the preceding table. The after-tax return information shown above does not apply to Fund shares held through a tax-advantaged account, such as a 401(k) plan or an IRA.

 

After-tax returns are shown only for Investor Class shares of the Fund. After-tax returns for Institutional Class shares will vary from those shown for Investor Class shares due to varying sales charges and expenses among the classes.

Grandeur Peak US Stalwarts Fund
SUMMARY SECTION   Grandeur Peak US Stalwarts Fund (THE “FUND”)
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the tables and examples below.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Shareholder Fees
Grandeur Peak US Stalwarts Fund
Institutional Shares
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of or amount redeemed within 60 days of purchase) 2.00%
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
Grandeur Peak US Stalwarts Fund
Institutional Shares
Management Fees 0.75%
Distribution and service (12b-1) fees none
Total Other Expenses 0.16%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 0.91%
Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement none [1]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement 0.91%
[1] Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”), has agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for the Fund’s Institutional Class Shares. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) shall continue at least through August 31, 2023. The Adviser will be permitted to recapture expenses it has borne through the Expense Agreement to the extent that the Fund’s expenses in later periods fall below annual rates set forth in the Expense Agreement; provided, however, that such recapture payments do not cause the Fund’s expense ratio (after recapture) to exceed the lesser of (i) the expense cap in effect at the time of the waiver and (ii) the expense cap in effect at the time of the recapture. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Fund will not pay any such deferred fees and expenses more than three years after the date on which the fee and expenses were deferred. The Expense Agreement may not be terminated or modified prior to August 31, 2023, except with the approval of the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
EXAMPLE

This example helps you compare the costs of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. This example reflects the net operating expenses with expense waivers through the current term of the Expense Agreement, which ends on August 31, 2023. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same.

Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your cost would be:
Expense Example
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years
Grandeur Peak US Stalwarts Fund | Institutional Shares | USD ($) 93 290 504 1,119
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance. A higher portfolio turnover rate may also result in more income taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. For the most recent fiscal year the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 31% of the average value of its portfolio.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES OF THE FUND

Through October 30, 2022, the following principal investment strategies of the Fund will be in effect:

 

Under normal market conditions, the Adviser will invest at least 80% of the Fund’s assets at the time of purchase in equity securities of companies that are economically tied to the United States. The Adviser generally considers a company to be economically tied to a market based on where the company is organized, headquartered, has its primary stock exchange listing, or has substantial concentration of assets or revenues. Domestic companies may have exposure to foreign countries. The Fund may also invest in securities of companies economically tied to countries outside of the United States. The Adviser will invest the Fund’s assets primarily in equity securities with market capitalizations of more than $1.5 billion at the time of purchase.

 

The Adviser uses a process of quantitative screening of the financial trends and health of each company in its investment universe, followed by “bottom up” fundamental analysis to identify growth companies that it believes to be best-in-class among their peers. This fundamental analysis generally includes studying the company, its industry, and its competitors, as well as talking with the management team. The Adviser seeks to evaluate each company’s long-term potential and sustainability, which includes understanding its approach to environmental, social and governance issues. The Adviser travels extensively to visit companies, when it is considered safe to do so, and expects to talk with senior management.

 

The Fund may also invest in growth companies that the Adviser believes have hit a temporary setback and therefore have a particularly appealing valuation relative to their long-term growth potential. At times, the Fund may invest in early-stage companies and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).

 

The Fund seeks to invest in what the Adviser believes to be the best investments available without regard to benchmark weightings. The Adviser may significantly shift Fund assets

between sectors based on where it believes the best growth opportunities and valuations currently exist. The Fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in a few sectors.

 

Effective October 31, 2022, the following principal investment strategies of the Fund will replace the previous principal investment strategies of the Fund in their entirety:

 

Under normal market conditions, the Adviser will invest at least 80% of the Fund’s assets at the time of purchase in equity securities of companies that are economically tied to the United States. The Adviser considers a company to be economically tied to a country if at least one of the following attributes exists: the company (1) is organized in such country, (2) is headquartered in such country, (3) has its primary stock exchange listing in a market located in such country, or (4) during the company’s most recent fiscal year, derived at least 50% of its revenues or profits from goods produced or sold, investments made, or services performed in such country or has at least 50% of its assets in such country. The Fund may also invest in securities of companies economically tied to countries outside of the United States. The Adviser will invest the Fund’s assets primarily in equity securities with market capitalizations of more than $1.5 billion at the time of purchase.

 

The Adviser uses a process of quantitative screening of the financial trends and health of each company in its investment universe, followed by “bottom up” fundamental analysis to identify growth companies that it believes are among the highest quality in their global peer group. This fundamental analysis generally includes a study of the company’s financial performance, its management, its competitors, its industry, its competitive advantage, its approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics, the geographic region(s) to which it is economically tied and talking with the management team. In performing such analysis, the Adviser seeks to evaluate each company’s long-term potential. The Adviser also travels on an as-needed basis to visit companies, when it is considered safe to do so, and expects to speak directly with senior management.

 

The ESG criteria described above are collectively one of many factors that the Adviser uses as part of its fundamental analysis of a company. In analyzing a company’s approach to these ESG criteria, the Adviser assesses a number of factors through a proprietary analytical framework. This analysis may include factors that the Adviser believes are relevant, such as: local economic development priorities, shareholder rights, management oversight and transparency, board membership and structure, accounting standards, environmental policies, social justice policies, and labor relations. These factors are assessed quantitatively and qualitatively, as applicable, through the Adviser’s research and engagement process.

 

The Adviser incorporates the results of this analysis into its overall decision-making but does not specifically include or exclude a particular company solely based on the Adviser’s assessment of that company’s ESG factors. The Adviser generally applies this ESG analysis to companies in which the Fund invests, but not to the cash or cash equivalent positions in the Fund’s portfolio.

 

Because incorporating ESG considerations into the investment research process involves qualitative and subjective analysis, there can be no assurance that the methodology utilized by, or determinations made by, the Adviser will align with the beliefs or values of a particular investor, and other managers may make a different assessment of a company’s ESG criteria.

 

The Fund may also invest in growth companies that the Adviser believes have hit a temporary setback and therefore have a particularly appealing valuation relative to their long-term growth potential. At times, the Fund may invest in early-stage companies and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).

 

The Fund seeks to invest in what the Adviser believes to be the best investments available without regard to benchmark weightings. The Adviser may significantly shift Fund assets between sectors based on where it believes the best growth opportunities and valuations currently exist. The Fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in a few sectors.

PRINCIPAL RISKS OF THE FUND

All investments carry some degree of risk that will affect the value of the Fund, its investment performance, and the price of its shares. As a result, you may lose money if you invest in the Fund.

 

The shares offered by this Prospectus are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not endorsed or guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency.

 

The Fund is subject to the following principal investment risks:

 

New Fund Risk. The Fund was recently formed and therefore has limited performance history for investors to evaluate.

 

Stock Market Risk. The Fund’s investments may decline due to movements in the overall stock market. Factors such as domestic and foreign economic growth and market conditions, interest rate levels, political events, natural disasters and the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues affect the securities and derivatives markets. Particularly during periods of declining or illiquid markets, the Fund may experience periods of heavy redemptions that could cause the Fund to liquidate its assets at inopportune times or at a loss or depressed value and could cause the remaining shareholders in the Fund to lose money.

 

Stock Selection Risk. The Fund’s investments may decline in value even when the overall stock market is not in a general decline.

 

Managed Portfolio Risk. The Adviser’s investment strategies or choice of specific securities may be unsuccessful and may cause the Fund to incur losses.

 

Small-Cap Company Stock Risk. Small-cap company stocks may be very sensitive to changing economic conditions and market downturns. Small-cap companies’ earnings and revenues may be less predictable, their share prices may be more volatile, and markets less liquid than companies with larger market

capitalizations. There may be less publicly available information about these companies, which can affect the pricing of their shares or the Fund’s ability to dispose of those shares.

 

Mid-Cap Company Stock Risk. Mid-cap company stocks may be very sensitive to changing economic conditions and market downturns. Mid-cap companies’ earnings and revenues may be less predictable, their share prices may be more volatile, and markets less liquid than companies with larger market capitalizations. There may be less publicly available information about these companies, which can affect the pricing of their shares or the Fund’s ability to dispose of those shares.

 

Growth Stock Risk. Growth stock prices may be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than the prices of other stocks, and they may fall or not appreciate in step with the broader securities markets.

 

Value Investing Risk. Value investing attempts to identify strong companies whose stocks are selling at a discount from their perceived true worth and is subject to the risk that the stocks’ intrinsic values may never be fully recognized or realized by the market, their prices may go down, or that stocks judged to be undervalued may actually be appropriately priced.

 

Sector Concentration Risk. At times, the Fund may have a significant portion of its assets invested in securities of companies conducting business in a broadly related group of industries within an economic sector. Companies in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic or market events, making the Fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly.

 

Foreign Securities and Foreign Markets Risk. Foreign securities are generally more volatile and less liquid than U.S. securities. Further, foreign securities may be subject to additional risks not associated with investment in U.S. securities due to differences in the economic and political environment, the amount of available public information, the degree of market regulation, and financial reporting, accounting and auditing standards, and, in the case of foreign currency-denominated securities, fluctuations in currency exchange rates. In some foreign markets, there may not be protection or legal recourse against failure by other parties to complete transactions or in the event of a default on a debt instrument.

 

Foreign Country Exposure Risk. The Fund may have exposure to foreign countries as a result of investments in domestic companies with foreign exposure. This includes possible exposure to emerging and frontier countries. To the extent the Fund invests in securities of companies with exposure to foreign markets, including in emerging and frontier countries, such investments would be subject to the same risks as a direct investment in such markets and countries. It also may not be possible for companies to repatriate capital, interest, and other income from a particular foreign country. Such risks may impact the stock valuation of companies with foreign exposure.

 

Early-Stage Companies Risk. Early-stage companies may never obtain necessary financing, may rely on untested business plans, may not be successful in developing markets for their products or services, and may remain an insignificant part of their industry, and as such may never be profitable. Stocks of early-stage companies may be less liquid, privately traded, and more volatile and speculative than the securities of larger companies.

 

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) Risk. IPOs involve a higher degree of risk not normally associated with offerings of more seasoned companies. Companies involved in IPOs generally have limited operating histories and their prospects for future profitability are uncertain. Prices of IPOs may also be unstable due to the absence of a prior public market, the small number of shares available for trading and limited investor information.

 

ESG Risk. The Fund’s consideration of ESG factors as part of its investment strategy may limit the types and number of investment opportunities available to the Fund and, as a result, the Fund may underperform other funds that do not consider ESG factors. The Fund’s consideration of ESG factors may result in the Fund investing in securities or industry sectors that underperform the market as a whole, or forgoing opportunities to invest in securities that might otherwise be advantageous to buy. The Fund may also underperform other funds that apply different ESG standards.

 

Transaction Costs. The costs of buying and selling foreign securities including brokerage, tax and custody costs are generally higher than those for domestic transactions.

 

COVID-19 Risk. The impact of COVID-19, (and the variants of such virus) and other epidemics and pandemics that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies, their securities (including equity and debt), and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. Health crises caused by the recent coronavirus outbreak may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social, financial, and economic risks in certain countries. The impact of the outbreak may last for an extended period of time.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The following information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing how the Fund’s performance has varied over time. The bar chart depicts the change in performance from year to year during the periods indicated. The bar chart figures do not include any applicable sales charges that an investor may pay when they buy or sell shares of the Fund. If sales charges were included, the returns would be lower. The table compares the Fund’s average annual returns for the periods indicated to broad-based securities market indices. The indices are not actively managed and are not available for direct investment. The bar charts and performance tables assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future. Updated performance is available on the Fund’s website www.grandeurpeakglobal.com or by calling 855-377-PEAK(7325).

Annual Total Returns (years ended 12/31)
Bar Chart

 

Best Quarter- June 30, 2021

12.21%

Worst Quarter- December 31, 2021

0.99%

 

As of June 30, 2022, the year-to-date return of the Fund’s Institutional Class shares was -33.57%.

Average Annual Total Returns (for the periods ended December 31, 2021)
Average Annual Total Returns - Grandeur Peak US Stalwarts Fund - Institutional Shares
1 Year
Since Inception
Inception Date
Performance Measure Domain 21.41% 66.54% Dec. 23, 2019
After Taxes on Distributions 20.81% 65.90% Dec. 23, 2019
After Taxes on Distributions and Sales 12.92% 52.67% Dec. 23, 2019

After-tax returns are calculated using the historically highest individual U.S. federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation and may differ from those shown in the preceding table. The after-tax return information shown above does not apply to Fund shares held through a tax-advantaged account, such as a 401(k) plan or an IRA.

 

After-tax returns are shown only for Investor Class shares of the Fund. After-tax returns for Institutional Class shares will vary from those shown for Investor Class shares due to varying sales charges and expenses among the classes.