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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 6, 2019

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

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-08846

Tributary Funds, Inc.

Tributary Capital Management, LLC
1620 Dodge Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68197


Karen Shaw
Atlantic Fund Services, LLC
Three Canal Plaza, Suite 600
Portland, ME 04101


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 662-4203


Date of fiscal year end: March 31

Date of reporting period: April 1, 2018 – March 31, 2019







ITEM 1. REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS.








ANNUAL REPORT 2019

 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

 

Management Discussion and Analysis 4
Schedules of Portfolio Investments 16
Statements of Assets and Liabilities 38
Statements of Operations 40
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 42
Financial Highlights 44
Notes to Financial Statements 46
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 54
Additional Fund Information 55
Directors and Officers 58


ANNUAL REPORT 2019

 

 

 

SHORT-INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND (Unaudited)

 

Investment Objective

 

 

The Tributary Short-Intermediate Bond Fund seeks to maximize total return in a manner consistent with the generation of current income, preservation of capital and reduced price volatility.

 

Manager Commentary

 

 

The trailing twelve month period began with indications of a robust U.S. economy, as healthy corporate earnings, a strong labor market, and high levels of business and consumer confidence caused growth to exceed expectations. Indeed, GDP growth of 4.2% and 3.4% in the second and third quarters of 2018 pushed market interest rates higher. The strong data and concerns over increasing labor costs allowed the Federal Reserve to continue raising the fed funds rate, and the U.S. Treasury curve continued to flatten. In the last half of the period, however, the domestic economy appeared to buckle under higher interest rates, slowing global growth, and concerns regarding U.S. trade policies, as witnessed by fourth quarter GDP growth decelerating to 2.5%. While market interest rates peaked in the fourth quarter and began declining in response to the slowdown, the Federal Reserve remained hawkish and raised the fed funds rate for the fourth time in late 2018. At the same time, fears of a monetary mistake toppled the markets and fixed income spreads widened dramatically as U.S. Treasury rates nosedived. With global financial markets tumbling, the Fed was forced to pivot away from its plan of additional rate hikes in 2019. Promising patience, the Fed announced that they are currently on hold and will wait for additional data, particularly inflation data, to determine whether its next move will be a hike or a cut in the fed funds rate. Cementing its transition from hawkish to dovish monetary policy, the Fed also announced at its March meeting that balance sheet runoff would end by the fourth quarter of 2019.

 

The Tributary Short-Intermediate Bond Fund returned 2.99% (net, Institutional Plus) for the year ended March 31, 2019 compared to a 3.54% return for the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government /Credit 1-5 Year Index. The U.S. Treasury yield curve flattened in the intermediate maturities, as short-term yields moved higher, with the 2-year yield ending essentially unchanged and the 5- and 10-year yields each finishing 33 bps lower. Lower-quality corporate bonds were once again the best performing asset class in fixed income (the Bloomberg Barclays Corporate High Yield Index returned over 6%), driven by healthy earnings and more recently, a patient, dovish Federal Reserve. Within the investment grade space, the non-agency securitized sectors posted the best returns, led by CMBS with a +0.81% excess return over similar maturity Treasuries, followed by traditional ABS with a +0.71% excess return and agency CMBS at +0.66%. Non-corporate credit was next with a +0.40% excess return, followed by corporate credit at +0.20%. Agency MBS returns matched the Treasury market, while the inflation-linked TIPS space significantly underperformed as inflation expectations fell. The predominant driver of the Fund’s relative performance was the downdraft in bond yields over the past year, specifically in the 3-5 year maturity segments where the Fund had less duration exposure versus the benchmark. Similar to the previous year, the largest positive impact on the Fund’s performance came from our sector allocation decision. Our overweight position in the credit and spread sectors of the market benefitted returns, as yield spreads on non-government securities tightened during the year (largely as a result of the sharp snap-back witnessed in the first three months of 2019). The Fund’s slight lower-quality bias versus the benchmark, and the related yield advantage, also benefitted relative performance for the period.

 

During the year the Fund’s overall sector allocation remained fairly consistent, with a modest increase in ABS securities and a corresponding decline in government and agency MBS securities. In the corporate sector we remained vigilant in our pursuit of improving the fundamental quality of the portfolio, trimming names with uncertain credit outlooks and extending maturities where opportunities arose to capture steep credit curves. In the securitized space we were active in the ABS sector, adding positions in shorter duration securities that we believe offered excellent value for high-quality assets, especially relative to corporate bonds. The agency MBS allocation drifted lower given our estimate of limited value in shorter duration securities, while we added to our exposure in non-agency RMBS product to offset legacy bonds that continue to paydown quickly. In terms of credit quality there was no significant change during the year, as the Fund maintained a AA- weighted average credit rating.

 

Many of the ominous signs we saw at the end of 2018 have receded to the background—primary debt markets are wide open even for low-quality issuers; measures of volatility have fallen; the government shutdown was resolved; and trade talks with China appear to be moving forward, etc. One could therefore make a strong case that Q4 of 2018 was the trough for financial markets, especially now that the Fed had shifted to a more dovish policy stance. Having said that, the fact remains that we are in the 10th year of an expansion and signs of late-cycle behavior remain, such as higher leverage metrics in corporate credit and looser underwriting trends in securitized markets. As such, we still lean toward caution with respect to overall risk exposure in the portfolio, knowing that being early could well mean underperformance in the near term. We continue to hold a below-index duration position (versus our stated 1-5Y benchmark), but remain slightly longer duration versus the 1-3Y Index. Regarding sector allocation, we remain overweight the non-agency RMBS and CMBS sectors, as well as the traditional ABS space, given our view that the risk-adjusted yield pickup is attractive. We remain over-weight duration in the corporate sector, but with a bias for high quality assets that can continue to provide interest income with less inherent risk. Lastly, we maintain a modest exposure to the agency MBS sector for the yield benefit, while remaining underweight in the traditional U.S. government bond sector.

 

As always, we remain committed to seeking prudent, value-enhancing investment opportunities consistent with our disciplined approach of managing for the long-term.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2019

 

 

 

SHORT-INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND (Unaudited)

 

Return of a $10,000 Investment as of March 31, 2019

 

 

 

Portfolio Composition as of March 31, 2019

Percentage Based on Total Value of Investments

(Portfolio composition is subject to change)

 
Government Securities 31.3%
Corporate Bonds 30.5%
Asset Backed Securities 17.6%
Non-Agency Residential Mortgage Backed Securities 7.7%
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities 5.9%
U.S. Government Mortgage Backed Securities 5.8%
Short-Term Investments 1.0%
Preferred Stocks 0.2%
  100.0%

 

Portfolio Analysis as of March 31, 2019

(Portfolio composition is subject to change)

 
Weighted Average to Maturity: 4.4 years

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Year Ended March 31, 2019*

 
  1 Year 5 Year 10 Year
Tributary Short-Intermediate Bond Fund — Institutional Class 2.88% 1.54% 2.51%
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government/ Credit 1-5 Year Index 3.54% 1.57% 2.20%
Prospectus Expense Ratio (Gross/Net)†   1.22% 0.77%
Expense Ratio for the Year Ended March 31, 2019 (Gross/Net)   1.17% 0.76%

 

  1 Year 5 Year Since Inception††
Tributary Short-Intermediate Bond Fund — Institutional Plus Class 2.99% 1.75% 2.17%
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government/ Credit 1-5 Year Index 3.54% 1.57% 1.52%
Prospectus Expense Ratio (Gross/Net)†   0.73% 0.54%
Expense Ratio for the Year Ended March 31, 2019 (Gross/Net)   0.73% 0.54%

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower to higher. Total returns include change in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit our website at www.tributaryfunds.com.

(†) The expense ratios are from the Fund’s prospectus dated August 1, 2018. Net expense ratios are net of contractual waivers which are in effect through August 1, 2019.

(††) Commencement date for the Institutional Plus Class was October 14, 2011.

(*) Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment performance reflects contractual fee waivers in effect for certain periods. Without these fee waivers, the performance would have been lower.

The line chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on March 31, 2009. Total return is based on net change in net asset value (“NAV”) assuming reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions.

The performance of Institutional Plus Class will be different than Institutional Class based on differences in fees borne by each class. Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government/Credit 1-5 Year Index is an unmanaged index which measures the performance of U.S. Treasury and agency securities, and corporate bonds with 1-5 year maturities. The index is unmanaged and does not reflect the deduction of fees or taxes associated with a mutual fund, such as investment management, administration and other operational fees. Investors cannot directly invest in the index.

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INCOME FUND (Unaudited)

 

Investment Objective

 

 

The Tributary Income Fund seeks the generation of current income in a manner consistent with preserving capital and maximizing total return.

 

Manager Commentary

 

 

The trailing twelve month period began with indications of a robust U.S. economy, as healthy corporate earnings, a strong labor market, and high levels of business and consumer confidence caused growth to exceed expectations. Indeed, GDP growth of 4.2% and 3.4% in the second and third quarters of 2018 pushed market interest rates higher. The strong data and concerns over increasing labor costs allowed the Federal Reserve to continue raising the fed funds rate, and the U.S. Treasury curve continued to flatten. In the last half of the period, however, the domestic economy appeared to buckle under higher interest rates, slowing global growth, and concerns regarding U.S. trade policies, as witnessed by fourth quarter GDP growth decelerating to 2.5%. While market interest rates peaked in the fourth quarter and began declining in response to the slowdown, the Federal Reserve remained hawkish and raised the fed funds rate for the fourth time in late 2018. At the same time, fears of a monetary mistake toppled the markets and fixed income spreads widened dramatically as U.S. Treasury rates nosedived. With global financial markets tumbling, the Fed was forced to pivot away from its plan of additional rate hikes in 2019. Promising patience, the Fed announced that they are currently on hold and will wait for additional data, particularly inflation data, to determine whether its next move will be a hike or a cut in the fed funds rate. Cementing its transition from hawkish to dovish monetary policy, the Fed also announced at its March meeting that balance sheet runoff would end by the fourth quarter of 2019.

 

The Tributary Income Fund returned 4.50% (net, Institutional Plus) for the year ended March 31, 2019 compared to a 4.48% return for the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The U.S. Treasury yield curve moved in an odd fashion over the trailing 12 months, with very short-term yields moving higher, the 2-year yield ending essentially unchanged, the 10-year yield 33 bps lower, and the 30-year yield finishing 16 bps lower. Lower-quality corporate bonds were once again the best performing asset class in fixed income (the Bloomberg Barclays Corporate High Yield Index returned over 6%), driven by healthy earnings and more recently, a patient, dovish Federal Reserve. Within the investment grade space, the non-agency securitized sectors posted the best returns, led by CMBS with a +0.81% excess return over similar maturity Treasuries, followed by traditional ABS with a +0.71% excess return and agency CMBS at +0.66%. Non-corporate credit was next with a +0.40% excess return, followed by corporate credit at +0.20%. Agency MBS returns matched the Treasury market, while the inflation-linked TIPS space significantly underperformed as inflation expectations fell. Similar to the previous year, the largest positive impact on the Fund’s performance came from our sector allocation decision. Our overweight position in the credit and spread sectors of the market benefitted returns, as yield spreads on non-government securities tightened during the year (largely as a result of the sharp snap-back witnessed in the first three months of 2019). The Fund’s yield advantage versus the benchmark also benefitted relative performance, as did yield curve positioning given our underweight exposure to the 30-year segment of the curve. The primary detractor from relative performance was due to the downdraft in bond yields over the year, as the Fund’s lower duration exposure resulted in less price appreciation.

 

During the year the Fund’s overall sector allocation remained fairly consistent, with a modest increase in agency CMBS securities and a corresponding decline in government and non-agency RMBS securities. In the corporate sector we remained vigilant in our pursuit of improving the fundamental quality of the portfolio, trimming names with uncertain credit outlooks and extending maturities where opportunities arose to capture steep credit curves. In the securitized space we were active in the agency CMBS sector, adding positions in longer duration securities that we believe offered excellent value given the high-quality nature of the assets. We were relatively quiet in the agency MBS sector given muted value, thus allowing the allocation to drift lower during the year, while our exposure to non-agency RMBS product also declined modestly as legacy bonds rolled off. In terms of credit quality there was no significant change during the year, as the Fund maintained a AA- weighted average credit rating.

 

Many of the ominous signs we saw at the end of 2018 have receded to the background—primary debt markets are wide open even for low-quality issuers; measures of volatility have fallen; the government shutdown was resolved; and trade talks with China appear to be moving forward, etc. One could therefore make a strong case that Q4 of 2018 was the trough for financial markets, especially now that the Fed had shifted to a more dovish policy stance. Having said that, the fact remains that we are in the 10th year of an expansion and signs of late-cycle behavior remain, such as higher leverage metrics in corporate credit and looser underwriting trends in securitized markets. As such, we still lean toward caution with respect to overall risk exposure in the portfolio, knowing that being early could well mean underperformance in the near term. We continue to hold a below-index duration position, but have moved closer to neutral over the quarter. Regarding sector allocation, we remain underweight the traditional U.S. government sectors, in addition to an underweight in the agency MBS market. Our view has not changed with respect to the private-label securitized space, where we remain overweight the non-agency RMBS and CMBS sectors, as well as the traditional ABS space, given our view that the risk-adjusted yield pickup is attractive. We remain overweight in the broad corporate sector, largely due to exposure to the financial and industrial subsectors, offset by an underweight in the utility sector.

 

As always, we remain committed to seeking prudent, value-enhancing investment opportunities consistent with our disciplined approach of managing for the long-term.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2019

 

 

 

INCOME FUND (Unaudited)

 

Return of a $10,000 Investment as of March 31, 2019

 

 

 

Portfolio Composition as of March 31, 2019

Percentage Based on Total Value of Investments

(Portfolio composition is subject to change)

 

Corporate Bonds 29.4%
U.S. Government Mortgage Backed Securities 25.9%
U.S. Treasury Securities 14.4%
Non-Agency Residential Mortgage Backed Securities 10.4%
Asset Backed Securities 8.0%
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities 6.5%
Treasury Inflation Index Securities 1.6%
Municipals 1.5%
Short-Term Investments 1.5%
Investment Companies 0.8%
  100.0%

 

Portfolio Analysis as of March 31, 2019

(Portfolio composition is subject to change)

 

Weighted Average to Maturity: 11.5 years

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Year Ended March 31, 2019*

 

  1 Year 5 Year 10 Year
Tributary Income Fund — Institutional Class 4.31% 2.74% 4.23%
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 4.48% 2.74% 3.77%
Prospectus Expense Ratio (Gross/Net)†   1.48% 0.78%
Expense Ratio for the Year Ended March 31, 2019 (Gross/Net)   1.48% 0.80%

 

  1 Year 5 Year Since Inception††
Tributary Income Fund — Institutional Plus Class 4.50% 2.90% 3.16%
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 4.48% 2.74% 2.58%
Prospectus Expense Ratio (Gross/Net)†   0.82% 0.60%
Expense Ratio for the Year Ended March 31, 2019 (Gross/Net)   0.82% 0.61%

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower to higher. Total returns include change in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit our website at www.tributaryfunds.com.

(†) The expense ratios are from the Fund’s prospectus dated August 1, 2018. Net expense ratios are net of contractual waivers which are in effect through August 1, 2019.

(††) Commencement date for the Institutional Plus Class was October 28, 2011.

(*) Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment performance reflects contractual fee waivers in effect for certain periods. Without these fee waivers, the performance would have been lower.

The line chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on March 31, 2009. Total return is based on net change in net asset value (“NAV”) assuming reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions.

The performance of Institutional Plus Class will be different than Institutional Class based on differences in fees borne by each class. Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index and covers the USD-denominated, investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable bond market of SEC-registered securities. The index includes bonds from the Treasury, Government Related, Corporate, MBS (agency fixed-rate and hybrid ARM passthroughs), ABS and CMS sectors. The index is unmanaged and does not reflect the deduction of fees or taxes associated with a mutual fund, such as investment management, administration and other operational fees. Investors cannot directly invest in the index.

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NEBRASKA TAX-FREE FUND (Unaudited)

 

Investment Objective

 

 

The Tributary Nebraska Tax-Free Fund seeks as high a level of current income exempt from both federal and Nebraska income tax as is consistent with the preservation of capital.

 

Manager Commentary

 

 

The trailing twelve month period began with indications of a robust U.S. economy, as healthy corporate earnings, a strong labor market, and high levels of business and consumer confidence caused growth to exceed expectations. Indeed, GDP growth of 4.2% and 3.4% in the second and third quarters of 2018 pushed market interest rates higher. The strong data and concerns over increasing labor costs allowed the Federal Reserve to continue raising the fed funds rate, and the U.S. Treasury curve continued to flatten. In the last half of the period, however, the domestic economy appeared to buckle under higher interest rates, slowing global growth, and concerns regarding U.S. trade policies, as witnessed by fourth quarter GDP growth decelerating to 2.5%. While market interest rates peaked in the fourth quarter and began declining in response to the slowdown, the Federal Reserve remained hawkish and raised the fed funds rate for the fourth time in late 2018. At the same time, fears of a monetary mistake toppled the markets and fixed income spreads widened dramatically as U.S. Treasury rates nosedived. With global financial markets tumbling, the Fed was forced to pivot away from its plan of additional rate hikes in 2019. Promising patience, the Fed announced that they are currently on hold and will wait for additional data, particularly inflation data, to determine whether its next move will be a hike or a cut in the fed funds rate. For its part, the Nebraska economy fared better over the past year, with GDP growth hitting a solid 3.6% in the third quarter of 2018. The state unemployment rate has stayed below 3% since January 2017, while wages continued to grow, albeit at a more modest pace of 2.8% for the state compared to 3.2% nationally. The real estate market remained a positive contributor given the long-lasting low supply of residential homes in the two major metropolitan areas of the state; this was offset partially by a slowdown of new home construction in the second half of the year. A strengthening U.S. dollar and ongoing trade disputes continued to weigh on the Nebraska agricultural sector and drive weakness in global exports in 2018. Nonetheless, consumer sentiment and business surveys started trending higher in the fall of 2018 on renewed expectations of trade negotiations and more recently on the Federal Reserve’s dovish monetary policy pivot.

 

The Tributary Nebraska Tax-Free Fund returned 4.39% (net, Institutional Plus) for the year ended March 31, 2019 compared to a 5.09% return for the Bloomberg Barclays 1-15 Year Municipal Blend Index. The U.S. Treasury yield curve moved in a somewhat odd fashion over the trailing 12 months, with short-term yields moving higher, the 2-year yield ending essentially unchanged, the 10-year yield 33 bps lower, and the 30-year yield finishing 16 bps lower. The municipal market saw a more pronounced move in yields given strong retail demand for municipal bonds, with the 2-year yield 16bps lower, the 10-year yield 60 bps lower, and the 30-year yield 29 bps lower. Although the general downward shift of the yield curve drove positive returns in the bond market, relative performance of the Fund suffered as a result given our lower duration exposure. Specifically, the Fund’s underweight position in the intermediate portion of the curve detracted from relative performance versus the benchmark. The Fund’s higher credit quality also had a large impact on relative performance as higher-beta, BBB-rated credits significantly outperformed during the trailing 12-month period.

 

During the year the Fund’s overall sector allocation remained fairly consistent, with a modest increase in revenue bonds in the higher education, leasing, and single-family housing sectors, along with a reduction in the pre-refunded category in favor of local general obligation bonds. We actively sought out securities with longer call protection to increase our exposure to the 7-10-year portion of the curve, given that the majority of municipal issuance in the state comes with a 5-year call structure. In terms of credit quality there was no significant change during the year, as the Fund maintained a AA- weighted average credit rating.

 

Many of the ominous signs we saw at the end of the year have receded to the background—primary debt markets are wide open even for low-quality issuers; measures of volatility have fallen; the government shutdown was resolved; and trade talks with China appear to be moving forward, etc. One could therefore make a strong case that Q4 of 2018 was the trough for financial markets, especially now that the Fed had shifted to a more dovish policy stance. Having said that, the fact remains that we are in the 10th year of an expansion and signs of late-cycle behavior remain, such as higher leverage metrics in corporate credit and looser underwriting trends in many markets. With respect to Nebraska, we are positive on the state’s long-term fiscal health and growth fundamentals, but at the same time remain focused on a few near-term risks that could affect the state. The agricultural sector continues to experience weakness in the form of suppressed commodity prices, trade tariffs, and a strong U.S. dollar. More recently, the unprecedented flooding that occurred in the eastern half of the state has had a major impact on roads, bridges, and public infrastructure. While overall damages are quite significant (in the billion dollar range), market consensus seems to be that the combination of federal and state emergency funds and insurance proceeds will allow this natural disaster to pass with no major long-term negative effects. From a technical perspective, the municipal market also looks to be positioned favorably with flat to slightly lower supply expectations for the year and continued net investor demand for tax-exempt investments. We continue to hold a below-index duration position, but have moved closer to neutral over the quarter.

 

As always, we remain committed to seeking prudent, value-enhancing investment opportunities consistent with our disciplined approach of managing for the long-term.

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NEBRASKA TAX-FREE FUND (Unaudited)

 

Return of a $10,000 Investment as of March 31, 2019

 

 

 

Portfolio Composition as of March 31, 2019

Percentage Based on Total Value of Investments

(Portfolio composition is subject to change)

Municipals 97.6%
Short-Term Investments 2.4%
  100.0%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Year Ended March 31, 2019*

 

  1 Year 5 Year 10 Year
Tributary Nebraska Tax-Free Fund — Institutional Plus Class 4.39% 2.87% 3.25%
Bloomberg Barclays 1-15 Year Municipal Blend Index (1-17) 5.09% 3.05% 3.84%
Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index 5.38% 3.73% 4.72%
Prospectus Expense Ratio (Gross/Net)†   0.67% 0.45%
Expense Ratio for the Year Ended March 31, 2019 (Gross/Net)   0.66% 0.45%

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower to higher. Total returns include change in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit our website at www.tributaryfunds.com.

(†) The Fund’s Institutional Plus Class performance for periods prior to the commencement of operations (1/1/16) is that of a common trust fund managed by First National Bank of Omaha. The common trust fund commenced operations on December 31, 2007.

(††) The expense ratios are from the Fund’s prospectus dated August 1, 2018. Net expense ratios are net of contractual waivers which are in effect through August 1, 2019.

(*) Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment performance reflects contractual fee waivers in effect for certain periods. Without these fee waivers, the performance would have been lower.

The line chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on March 31, 2009. Total return is based on net change in net asset value (“NAV”) assuming reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions.

The Bloomberg Barclays 1-15 Year Municipal Blend Index represents the performance of municipal bonds with maturities from 1 to 17 years. The Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed tax exempt bond market. The index includes state and local general obligation, revenue, insured, and pre-refunded bonds. The Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index was incepted in January 1980. The index does not reflect the fees and expenses associated with a mutual fund, such as investment management, administration and other operational fees. Investors cannot invest directly in the index.

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BALANCED FUND (Unaudited)

 

Investment Objective

 

 

The Tributary Balanced Fund seeks capital appreciation and current income.

 

Manager Commentary

 

 

For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, the Tributary Balanced Fund (FOBPX) (net, Institutional Plus) returned 7.43%. As compared to the Composite Index (60% Russell 3000; 40% Barclays Capital U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit), the Fund slightly outperformed the benchmark return of 7.29%.

 

There are three primary drivers of relative performance. First, the asset allocation mix between stocks, bonds and cash. During the fiscal year, the portfolio management team overweighted equities with an average allocation of 63.5% and underweighted bonds with average exposure of 32.8%. This tactical decision had a slight positive impact on performance as equities outperformed bonds over the last year. Second, stock selection positively impacted relative performance. Individual stock holdings returned 10.59% over the last year, well ahead of the Russell 3000 Index return of 8.77%. The Fund’s growth bias contributed to returns as growth stocks outperformed value stocks during this period. Third, fixed income returns were positive on an absolute basis and had a minimal impact on relative performance. Individual bond holdings returned 4.20% over the last 12 months, in-line with the Barclay’s Capital U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Index return of 4.24%. The Fund’s fixed income duration was slightly shorter than the benchmark, which hurt relative performance as yields fell and bond prices rose.

 

In equities, our sector allocation was slightly negative due to the underweight position in Information Technology. Stock selection was positive in healthcare, consumer discretionary, real estate and information technology. The top five contributors were Eli Lilly (healthcare), O’Reilly Automotive (consumer discretionary), Chuck & Dwight (consumer staples), Ulta Beauty (consumer discretionary) and American Tower (real estate). In the fiscal year, stock selection was negative in Industrials and Financials. The bottom five detractors from performance include Constellation Brands (consumer staples), FedEx (industrials), Activision Blizzard (communication services), Ingredion (consumer staples) and Western Digital (information technology).

 

During the last year, volatility returned to the stock market, especially in the fourth quarter, as fears of a recession increased. The primary factors were the Federal Reserve increasing interest rates and the potential for trade wars to negatively impacting global economic activity. We maintained our conviction of continued economic growth and our overweight stock allocation during the market downturn. This decision contributed to returns as the change in Fed monetary policy and expectation of zero interest rate hikes in 2019 helped lead to the recent stock market rebound. In terms of relative valuations, equities are now trading slightly above historical averages and at reasonable levels compared to opportunities in the fixed income market.

 

We believe the biggest short-term risk is the possibility of a profits recession as a result of slowing global growth and the strong U.S. dollar. Although the corporate profit cycle has decelerated, the broad U.S. stock market is expecting earnings growth of 5.9% over the next 12 months. We continue to closely monitor earnings and specifically the profit outlook for companies owned in the Fund. Based on our outlook of continued economic growth and modest earnings expansion, we are maintaining a 62 - 63% stock allocation.

 

We have made modest changes to the sector positions in each asset class. For most of the last year, we held a slight bias in our allocation toward economically sensitive industries. Based on slowing global economic activity, we have reduced this overweight and now are relatively neutral between cyclical and defensive sectors. Our overweight position in communication services and health care is offset by the underweight position in information technology. Our philosophy and portfolio construction emphasizes driving additional returns through stock selection. We do this by owning companies with a positive profit outlook at reasonable valuations. In fixed income sectors, we emphasize residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities as well as traditional asset-backed securities. Within corporate bonds, we have a bias toward high quality assets that provide interest income with less inherent risk. With multiple asset classes in the Fund, we are well positioned to take advantage of market volatility and changes in the macro-economic environment.

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BALANCED FUND (Unaudited)

 

Return of a $10,000 Investment as of March 31, 2019

 

 

 

Portfolio Composition as of March 31, 2019

Percentage Based on Total Value of Investments

(Portfolio composition is subject to change)

Government Securities 19.4%
Information Technology 13.1%
Financials 12.7%
Health Care 9.6%
Consumer Discretionary 7.4%
Communication Services 7.3%
Industrials 6.7%
Consumer Staples 4.8%
Short-Term Investments 3.7%
Energy 3.6%
Real Estate 2.6%
Utilities 2.3%
Asset Backed Securities 2.0%
Materials 1.9%
Non-Agency Residential Mortgage Backed Securities 1.4%
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities 0.9%
U.S. Government Mortgage Backed Securities 0.6%
  100.0%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Year Ended March 31, 2019*

 

  1 Year 5 Year 10 Year
Tributary Balanced Fund — Institutional Class 7.22% 5.87% 11.79%
Composite Index 7.29% 7.17% 10.93%
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index 4.24% 2.12% 3.14%
Russell 3000 Index 8.77% 10.36% 16.00%
Prospectus Expense Ratio (Gross/Net)†   1.27% 1.04%
Expense Ratio for the Year Ended March 31, 2019 (Gross/Net)   1.28% 1.09%

 

  1 Year 5 Year Since Inception††
Tributary Balanced Fund — Institutional Plus Class 7.43% 6.07% 8.72%
Composite Index 7.29% 7.17% 9.34%
Bloomberg Barclays US Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index 4.24% 2.12% 2.14%
Russell 3000 Index 8.77% 10.36% 14.11%
Prospectus Expense Ratio (Gross/Net)†   1.03% 0.85%
Expense Ratio for the Year Ended March 31, 2019 (Gross/Net)   1.04% 0.90%

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower to higher. Total returns include change in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit our website at www.tributaryfunds.com.

(†) The expense ratios are from the Fund’s prospectus dated August 1, 2018. Net expense ratios are net of contractual waivers which are in effect through August 1, 2019.

(††) Commencement date for the Institutional Plus Class was October 14, 2011.

(*) Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment performance reflects contractual fee waivers in effect for certain periods. Without these fee waivers, the performance would have been lower.

The line chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on March 31, 2009. Total return is based on net change in net asset value (“NAV”) assuming reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions.

The performance of Institutional Plus Class will be different than Institutional Class based on differences in fees borne by each class. The Composite Index is intended to provide a single benchmark that more accurately reflects the composition of securities held by the Fund. Sixty percent of the Composite Index is comprised of the Russell 3000 Index and forty percent of the Composite index is comprised of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index. The Russell 3000 Index seeks to be a benchmark of the entire U.S. stock market. More specifically, this index encompasses the 3,000 largest U.S.-traded stocks, in which the underlying companies are all incorporated in the U.S. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index is a market value weighted performance benchmark for government and corporate fixed-rate debt issues (rated Baa/BBB or higher) with maturities between one and ten years. The indices are unmanaged and do not reflect the deduction of fees or taxes associated with a mutual fund, such as investment management, administration and other operational fees. Investors cannot directly invest in the indices.

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GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND (Unaudited)

 

Investment Objective

 

 

The Tributary Growth Opportunities Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

 

Manager Commentary

 

 

For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, the Tributary Growth Opportunities Fund (FOGPX) (net, Institutional Plus) delivered a return of 12.56%— another year of double digit returns that beat the Russell Midcap Growth Index by 1.05%.

 

Entering the fiscal year, the equity markets were dealing with heightened price volatility as higher interest rates were beginning to have a dampening effect in some segments of the market, specifically financials. Domestic equities were working through the process of a two month correction, which essentially ended at the start of the Fiscal Year. From that point until the late summer months, the markets staged a nice rally, with the equity markets peaking in late September. A significant portion of these gains were supported by good earnings and improving business outlooks, especially in the information technology and consumer sectors.

 

Entering the winter months, the equity markets went on a wild roller coaster ride—as slowing revenue and earnings growth were beginning to spread to broader sectors of the market. At the same time, trade policy with China was an increasing uncertainty—yet Fed policy makers seemed intent on maintaining a somewhat restrictive monetary stance. With the U.S. Dollar strengthening, weaker corporate outlooks became even more apparent on foreign-based revenues—and inflation expectations were softening. September and December were particularly rough months for equity investors, with double-digit losses seen in the Mid Cap Growth segment in both months. Equity markets roughly bottomed near the end of the calendar year, as an abrupt about-face towards a more accommodative policy from the Fed reignited interest for risk assets during the final quarter of the fiscal year.

 

Despite all the volatility in the equity markets, we maintained our focus on stock selection over making sector bets. That proved to be a good strategy, as solid stock selection in the information technology, healthcare and consumer discretionary sectors added to more than a percent of contribution in each group. Essentially all of our positive contribution for the year came from making solid active management bets in sectors with double-digit price gains. As highlights, our 27.7% average return in the information technology sector was about 6% above the average sector return in the benchmark—which was an admittedly high hurdle to beat. We performed even better in healthcare, as our 24.8% average return beat the benchmark return by over 12 percentage points.

 

We did see a few items that detracted a bit from returns, however. In particular, it was a difficult year for our industrials holdings, as our average return in the Fund declined 5%—yet benchmark returns gained 5%. This wasn’t a great performing group even from a benchmark standpoint to begin with— so underperforming within the group due to weaker selections in Machinery and Trucking/Logistics was a real headwind for the Fund. Additionally, we encountered modest challenges again on the allocation side of portfolio performance, with our 2.5% average cash allocation and our seemingly persistent underweight position in information technology serving as the primary impediments to performance.

 

As we look into the new fiscal year, the Fund is positioned with a slight cyclical bias— as we expect to see the positive effects from recently implemented accommodative monetary actions from central banks start to take hold. While we still see an underlying trend of slowing revenue and earnings growth, we believe that signs of stabilization are beginning to appear. While our efforts undoubtedly remain on stock selection, we continue to focus our efforts on reducing our cash levels to fully participate in market advances. While there may be corrective pullbacks during the year, we intend to be opportunistic during such time periods.

 

While we are generally optimistic on the outlook for equities, we do recognize there are risks to consider. Despite a more accommodative stance by the Fed and other central banks, the short end of the yield curve hasn’t really declined materially—and the shape of the yield curve itself remains relatively flat. In addition, trade tensions with China remain unresolved—though the markets have tended to advance higher in anticipation of a major resolution. Perhaps just as important, we still economic activity on developed economies within Europe as quite weak, and a continued slowing trend in economic growth within China and the U.S.

 

Despite the ebbs and flows in central bank policies and macroeconomic outlooks, we remain committed to sticking to our knitting—by focusing our efforts on generating superior stock selection, while ensuring that the Fund remains fully diversified as a primary risk control measure. We believe we made great strides this past year on the risk control side of the equation within our investment process— even though investors may not see or visibly appreciate these efforts. Our ability to position the Fund to generate superior risk-adjusted returns remains a centerpiece of our investment philosophy— and we feel we’re in an improved position to do just that, as we continue to execute within our continually improving investment process.

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GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND (Unaudited)

 

Return of a $10,000 Investment as of March 31, 2019

 

 

 

Portfolio Composition as of March 31, 2019

Percentage Based on Total Value of Investments

(Portfolio composition is subject to change)

Information Technology 30.9%
Consumer Discretionary 16.6%
Health Care 15.5%
Industrials 14.4%
Financials 5.3%
Consumer Staples 3.9%
Communication Services 3.6%
Real Estate 3.3%
Materials 3.0%
Energy 1.2%
Utilities 0.5%
Short-Term Investments 1.8%
  100.0%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Year Ended March 31, 2019*

 

  1 Year 5 Year 10 Year
Tributary Growth Opportunities Fund — Institutional Class 12.37% 9.13% 16.16%
Russell Midcap Growth Index 11.51% 10.89% 17.60%
S&P 500® Index 9.50% 10.91% 15.92%
Prospectus Expense Ratio (Gross/Net)†   1.33% 1.13%
Expense Ratio for the Year Ended March 31, 2019 (Gross/Net)   1.34% 1.11%

 

  1 Year 5 Year Since Inception††
Tributary Growth Opportunities Fund — Institutional Plus Class 12.56% 9.34% 13.07%
Russell Midcap Growth Index 11.51% 10.89% 14.34%
S&P 500® Index 9.50% 10.91% 14.28%
Prospectus Expense Ratio (Gross/Net)†   0.97% 0.94%
Expense Ratio for the Year Ended March 31, 2019 (Gross/Net)   0.97% 0.94%

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower to higher. Total returns include change in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit our website at www.tributaryfunds.com.

(†) The expense ratios are from the Fund’s prospectus dated August 1, 2018. Net expense ratios are net of contractual waivers which are in effect through August 1, 2019.

(††) Commencement date for the Institutional Plus Class was October 14, 2011.

(*) Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment performance reflects contractual fee waivers in effect for certain periods. Without these fee waivers, the performance would have been lower.

The line chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on March 31, 2009. Total return is based on net change in net asset value (“NAV”) assuming reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions.

The performance of Institutional Plus Class will be different than Institutional Class based on differences in fees borne by each class.

The Russell Midcap Growth Index measures the performance of the mid-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell Midcap Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Fund’s primary index is the Russell Midcap Growth Index, however to provide a broader market comparative, the S&P 500 Index is a secondary benchmark. The S&P 500 Index is a broad based index of 500 selected common stocks, most of which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, that measures the U.S. stock market as a whole. The index is heavily weighted towards stocks with large market capitalizations and represents approximately two-thirds of the total market value of all domestic common stocks. The indices are unmanaged and do not reflect the deduction of fees or taxes associated with a mutual fund, such as investment management, administration and other operational fees. Investors cannot directly invest in the indices.

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SMALL COMPANY FUND (Unaudited)

 

Investment Objective

 

 

The Tributary Small Company Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

 

Manager Commentary

 

 

For the year ended March 31, 2019, the Tributary Small Company Fund returned 1.67% (Institutional Class at NAV) and 1.90% (Institutional Plus Class at NAV) compared to 2.05% for the Russell 2000 Index and 0.17% for the Russell 2000 Value Index.

 

While the returns for the Russell 2000 and Russell 2000 Value ended up being relatively small over the last 12 months, the journey was punctuated by several significant swings in the market. The Russell 2000 was up approximately 14% from the beginning of April 2018 through August 2018, reaching an all-time high on August 31st. Over the next four months, the Russell 2000 would plunge almost 27%, bottoming out on December 24th of 2018. The Russell 2000 would finish the year with a considerable rally from December 24th through the end of March 2019 of approximately 22%.

 

The best performing sectors in the Russell 2000 over the last 12 months were utilities (+21%), communications services (+18%) and information technology (+15%). The weakest performing sectors in the Russell 2000 over the last 12 months were energy (-18%), materials (-10%) and industrials (-5%).

 

The Tributary Small Company Fund’s strongest relative performance came from the consumer discretionary and healthcare economic sectors. In the consumer discretionary sector, the Fund returned approximately 27% over the last year compared to a return for the Russell 2000 consumer discretionary sector of approximately 3%. Five Below was the largest contributor to the Fund’s consumer discretionary return in the last 12 months due to strong same-store sales and continued growth in its store base. In the healthcare sector, the Fund generated a return of approximately +14% in the prior 12 months versus a return for healthcare stocks within the Russell 2000 of approximately 3%. Omnicell was the largest contributor to the Fund’s healthcare sector return as a result of positive sales momentum for their new automated medication and medical supply dispensing system. As of their most recent quarterly report, they remained optimistic that they are in the early innings of rolling out this product, which should continue to drive positive results for the company.

 

The Tributary Small Company Fund’s weakest relative performance came from the information technology and energy economic sectors. In the information technology sector, the Fund’s return was approximately -6% over the last year compared to a return for the Russell 2000 information technology sector of approximately 15%. Part of the underperformance was due to the Fund’s value orientation. The Russell 2000 Value technology sector returned approximately 9%, considerably behind the 18% for the Russell 2000 Growth technology sector. Within information technology, the software industry (~36% of the Russell 2000 sector’s 15% weight) was up 29% in the last 12 months and the Fund did not own any software companies during that period. The software industry tends to be populated with more growth-oriented companies, expensive valuations, and a significant number of them have negative projected earnings over the next 12 months. Our investment philosophy tends to steer us away from companies with these attributes. In addition to a lack of software exposure, CalAmp was the largest individual negative contributor to the Fund’s information technology return. The company announced negative quarterly results due to manufacturing and supply chain issues, coupled with sales weakness in Europe, South America and South Africa. In the energy sector, the Fund’s trailing 12-month return of approximately -39% lagged the Russell 2000 energy sector return of -18%. The price for WTI crude was down approximately 40% from the beginning of October 2018 through December 2018 and that helped contribute to the overall negative sector returns. In addition, Callon Petroleum was the largest negative contributor to sector performance in the Fund. In May of 2018, Callon announced the acquisition of acreage in the Delaware Basin and financed the transaction by issuing equity and debt. This capital raise likely contributed to the downturn in the stock. While leverage increased, it will not reach a level that changes the investment thesis for the company. On a positive note, the land Callon acquired is contiguous to currently owned acreage, which allows for longer lateral drilling, and the price they paid for the acreage was very reasonable.

 

Our approach to investing focuses on owning a fully invested, diversified portfolio of quality businesses at attractive prices. We believe the companies in our portfolio will continue to grow their intrinsic value for our shareholders and represent value that will be rewarded by the market over time.

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SMALL COMPANY FUND (Unaudited)

 

Return of a $10,000 Investment as of March 31, 2019

 

 

 

Portfolio Composition as of March 31, 2019

Percentage Based on Total Value of Investments

(Portfolio composition is subject to change)

Financials 19.6%
Information Technology 17.9%
Industrials 14.2%
Health Care 13.5%
Consumer Discretionary 7.6%
Real Estate 7.1%
Materials 4.6%
Energy 4.0%
Communication Services 3.9%
Utilities 3.1%
Short-Term Investments 4.5%
  100.0%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Year Ended March 31, 2019*

 

  1 Year 5 Year 10 Year
Tributary Small Company Fund — Institutional Class 1.67% 7.06% 15.46%
Russell 2000 Index 2.05% 7.05% 15.36%
Russell 2000 Value Index 0.17% 5.59% 14.12%
Prospectus Expense Ratio (Gross/Net)†   1.29% 1.22%
Expense Ratio for the Year Ended March 31, 2019 (Gross/Net)   1.30% 1.20%

 

  1 Year 5 Year Since Inception††
Tributary Small Company Fund — Institutional Plus Class 1.90% 7.29% 9.92%
Russell 2000 Index 2.05% 7.05% 10.07%
Russell 2000 Value Index 0.17% 5.59% 8.95%
Prospectus Expense Ratio (Gross/Net)†   1.08% 0.99%
Expense Ratio for the Year Ended March 31, 2019 (Gross/Net)   1.08% 0.99%

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower to higher. Total returns include change in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit our website at www.tributaryfunds.com.

(†) The expense ratios are from the Fund’s prospectus dated August 1, 2018. Net expense ratios are net of contractual waivers which are in effect through August 1, 2019.

(††) Commencement date for the Institutional Plus Class was December 17, 2010.

(*) Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment performance reflects contractual fee waivers in effect for certain periods. Without these fee waivers, the performance would have been lower.

The line chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on March 31, 2009. Total return is based on net change in net asset value (“NAV”) assuming reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions.

The performance of Institutional Plus Class will be different than Institutional Class based on differences in fees borne by each class.

The Russell 2000 Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. The Russell 2000 Index is a subset of the Russell 3000®Index representing approximately 10% of the total market capitalization of that index. It includes approximately 2000 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The Russell 2000 Value Index measures the performance of small-cap value segment of the U.S. equities universe. It includes those Russell 2000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The indices are unmanaged and do not reflect the deduction of fees or taxes associated with a mutual fund, such as investment management, administration and other operational fees. Investors cannot directly invest in the indices.

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SCHEDULES OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS

March 31, 2019

 

SHORT-INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
Non-U.S. Government Agency Asset Backed Securities - 31.0%  
   
Asset Backed Securities - 17.5%
$ 865,000     American Express Credit Account Master Trust (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 0.37%), 2.85%, 12/15/21 (a)   $ 865,356  
  830,670     AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, 1.53%, 07/08/21     828,253  
  1,605,000     Ascentium Equipment Receivables Trust, 3.27%, 10/12/21 (b)     1,613,951  
  1,063,431     Ascentium Equipment Receivables Trust, 2.29%, 06/10/21 (b)     1,059,042  
  643,833     Brazos Higher Education Authority, Inc.(USD 3 Month LIBOR + 0.85%), 3.62%, 07/25/29 (a)     647,969  
  12,605     Canadian Pacer Auto Receivables Trust, 2.55%, 10/21/19 (b)     12,603  
  1,752,728     Canadian Pacer Auto Receivables Trust, 2.05%, 03/19/21 (b)     1,746,081  
  1,330,000     Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust, 2.08%, 03/15/23     1,322,137  
  572,633     CCG Receivables Trust REMIC, 2.50%, 06/16/25 (b)     571,471  
  1,825,000     CCG Receivables Trust REMIC, 3.09%, 12/15/25 (b)     1,830,436  
  1,231,476     Flagstar Mortgage Trust, 4.00%, 07/25/48 (b)(c)     1,245,708  
  1,155,000     Ford Credit Floorplan Master Owner Trust A, 2.16%, 11/15/21     1,148,616  
  344,297     Goal Capital Funding Trust (USD 3 Month LIBOR + 0.70%), 3.35%, 08/25/48 (a)(b)     345,756  
  1,370,000     Great American Auto Leasing, Inc., 2.97%, 06/15/21 (b)     1,372,788  
  1,760,000     Honda Auto Receivables 2019-1 Owner Trust, 2.75%, 09/20/21     1,761,661  
  769,282     Magnetite CLO, Ltd.CLO (USD 3 Month LIBOR + 1.00%), 3.77%, 07/25/26 (a)(b)     769,284  
  749,095     Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 0.83%), 3.32%, 01/26/26 (a)     742,308  
  932,387     MMAF Equipment Finance, LLC, 2.57%, 06/09/33 (b)     930,676  
  1,355,000     MMAF Equipment Finance, LLC, 2.84%, 11/13/23 (b)     1,359,989  
  1,928,000     Panhandle-Plains Higher Education Authority, Inc. (USD 3 Month LIBOR + 0.95%), 3.75%, 10/01/37 (a)     1,932,568  

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
$ 704,118     Preferred Term Securities XII, Ltd./ Preferred Term Securities XII, Inc. (USD 3 Month LIBOR + 0.70%), 3.31%, 12/24/33 (a)(b)   $ 701,442  
  175,990     Preferred Term Securities XII, Ltd./ Preferred Term Securities XII, Inc. (USD 3 Month LIBOR + 0.53%), 3.14%, 12/24/33 (a)(b)     173,345  
  353,816     Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, 2.58%, 10/15/20     353,765  
  1,049,399     SLM Student Loan Trust (USD 3 Month LIBOR + 1.00%), 3.77%, 10/25/21 (a)     1,050,308  
  1,437,360     SLM Student Loan Trust (USD 3 Month LIBOR + 1.65%), 4.42%, 07/25/22 (a)     1,453,478  
  716,256     SLM Student Loan Trust (USD 3 Month LIBOR + 1.70%), 4.47%, 07/25/23 (a)     725,559  
  681,537     SLM Student Loan Trust (USD 3 Month LIBOR + 1.50%), 4.27%, 04/25/23 (a)     689,389  
  1,093,101     Social Professional Loan Program Trust, 2.64%, 08/25/47 (b)     1,091,490  
  241,847     Social Professional Loan Program Trust, 1.75%, 07/25/40 (b)     240,381  
  436,694     Sofi Consumer Loan Program Trust, 2.14%, 09/25/26 (b)     435,568  
  440,808     Sofi Consumer Loan Program Trust, 2.93%, 04/26/27 (b)     440,387  
  825,357     SoFi Consumer Loan Program Trust, 2.77%, 05/25/26 (b)     822,663  
  489,592     Stack Infrastructure Issuer, LLC, 4.54%, 02/25/44 (b)     500,959  
  638,013     Vantage Data Centers Issuer, LLC, 4.07%, 02/16/43 (b)     647,680  
  484,412     Verizon Owner Trust, 1.42%, 01/20/21 (b)     483,236  
              31,916,303  
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities - 5.9%        
  1,630,000     BANK 2019-BNK16, 3.93%, 02/15/52     1,698,404  
  650,000     Bear Stearns Deutsche Bank Trust, 5.29%, 09/15/27 (b)     655,831  
  1,845,290     Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust Interest Only REMIC, 1.79%, 09/10/45 (b)(c)     85,628  
  1,201,795     COMM Mortgage Trust Interest Only REMIC, 1.06%, 03/10/46 (c)     35,772  
  630,000     COMM Mortgage Trust REMIC, 3.39%, 08/10/47     638,492  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULES OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS

March 31, 2019

 

SHORT-INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
$ 1,265,000     Cosmopolitan Hotel Mortgage Trust REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 0.93%), 3.41%, 11/15/36 (a)(b)   $ 1,264,100  
  40,094     DBUBS Mortgage Trust Interest Only REMIC, 0.34%, 08/10/44 (b)(c)     230  
  201,165,181     FREMF Mortgage Trust Interest Only, 0.10%, 08/25/44 (b)     388,732  
  4,344,921     GS Mortgage Securities Trust Interest Only REMIC, 1.34%, 08/10/44 (b)(c)     104,783  
  23,107     JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust REMIC, 2.67%, 01/15/46     23,077  
  650,000     LSTAR Commercial Mortgage Trust REMIC, 3.13%, 04/20/48 (b)(c)     650,031  
  636,025     LSTAR Commercial Mortgage Trust REMIC, 1.82%, 03/10/49 (b)     626,163  
  1,296,174     Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust Interest Only REMIC, 0.99%, 12/15/48 (c)     38,716  
  1,000,000     Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust REMIC, 3.48%, 06/15/47     1,012,441  
  331,905     Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust REMIC, 2.53%, 10/15/45     330,734  
  1,010,000     Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust REMIC, 2.97%, 09/15/48     1,008,768  
  124,542     Wells Fargo-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust Interest Only REMIC, 0.78%, 02/15/44 (b)(c)     1,486  
  136,562     Wells Fargo-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust REMIC, 4.00%, 03/15/44 (b)     137,203  
  17,679     Wells Fargo-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust REMIC, 4.39%, 06/15/44 (b)     17,672  
  707,940     Wells Fargo-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust REMIC, 2.30%, 06/15/45     704,150  
  45,101     Wells Fargo-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust REMIC, 2.70%, 03/15/45     44,937  
  1,200,000     Wells Fargo-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust REMIC, 3.65%, 12/15/46     1,213,032  
              10,680,382  
Non-Agency Residential Mortgage Backed Securities - 7.6%        
  1,169,797     Asset Backed Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 0.80%), 3.28%, 07/25/35 (a)     1,170,031  
  413,299     Bayview Commercial Asset Trust REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 0.58%), 3.36%, 12/25/33 (a)(b)     406,724  

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
$ 801,166     Bayview Commercial Mortgage Pass- Through Trust REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 0.57%), 3.34%, 04/25/36 (a)(b)   $ 799,892  
  1,096,661     Bayview Financial Acquisition Trust REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 2.33%), 4.82%, 05/28/44 (a)     1,092,062  
  500,000     Bayview Financial Acquisition Trust REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 2.10%), 4.60%, 04/28/39 (a)     499,463  
  262,710     Bayview Financial Acquisition Trust REMIC, 6.21%, 05/28/37 (d)     265,720  
  676,559     Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust, 4.00%, 10/25/68 (b)(c)     687,479  
  7,318     Citicorp Residential Mortgage Trust REMIC, 5.19%, 07/25/36 (d)     7,401  
  146,100     Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust REMIC, 4.00%, 01/25/35 (b)(c)     150,115  
  700,706     Conseco Finance Corp. REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 2.75%), 5.23%, 04/15/32 (a)     705,962  
  2,163     Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. REMIC, 5.00%, 08/25/20     1,961  
  159,521     Credit-Based Asset Servicing & Securitization, LLC REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 0.75%), 3.24%, 02/25/33 (a)     161,387  
  304,646     Credit-Based Asset Servicing & Securitization, LLC REMIC, 5.52%, 12/25/37 (b)(d)     308,396  
  948,056     EverBank Mortgage Loan Trust, 3.50%, 02/25/48 (b)(c)     952,004  
  580,922     Flagstar Mortgage Trust, 3.50%, 10/25/47 (b)(c)     581,307  
  573,641     Goldman Sachs Alternative Mortgage Products Trust REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 0.50%), 2.99%, 05/25/36 (a)(b)     567,996  
  761,707     GSAMP Trust (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 0.52%), 3.01%, 01/25/35 (a)(b)     761,692  
  131,853     JPMorgan Mortgage Acquisition Trust REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 0.23%), 2.72%, 07/25/36 (a)     131,730  
  2,941     Lehman ABS Manufactured Housing Contract Trust REMIC, 4.35%, 04/15/40     2,944  
  68,217     New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust REMIC, 3.75%, 11/25/54 (b)(c)     68,887  
  149,318     New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust REMIC, 3.75%, 05/28/52 (b)(c)     151,306  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULES OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS

March 31, 2019

 

SHORT-INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
$ 214,383     New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust REMIC, 3.75%, 08/25/55 (b)(c)   $ 216,849  
  126,618     NovaStar Home Equity Loan Trust REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 1.73%), 4.21%, 03/25/35 (a)     127,566  
  290,795     Oakwood Mortgage Investors, Inc. REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 0.38%), 2.86%, 03/15/21 (a)(b)     288,346  
  213,609     Park Place Securities, Inc.Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 0.98%), 3.46%, 10/25/34 (a)     214,146  
  11,679     Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 14.76%), 10.20%, 03/25/20 (a)     11,681  
  59,121     Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust REMIC, 5.50%, 02/25/35     58,837  
  30,785     Residential Asset Securities Corp. Trust REMIC, 5.96%, 09/25/31 (c)     31,680  
  16,243     Residential Asset Securities Corp. Trust REMIC, 4.54%, 12/25/33 (c)     16,536  
  13,144     Residential Asset Securities Corp. Trust REMIC, 3.87%, 05/25/33 (c)     13,265  
  12,638     Residential Asset Securitization Trust REMIC, 3.75%, 10/25/21     12,551  
  113,403     Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities, 6.93%, 08/25/28     114,323  
  599,371     Sequoia Mortgage Trust REMIC, 3.50%, 08/25/47 (b)(c)     599,957  
  522,936     Towd Point Mortgage Trust, 3.25%, 07/25/58 (b)(c)     521,154  
  210,459     Towd Point Mortgage Trust REMIC, 3.50%, 02/25/55 (b)(c)     210,890  
  415,541     Towd Point Mortgage Trust REMIC, 2.75%, 04/25/57 (b)(c)     411,312  
  159,316     Truman Capital Mortgage Loan Trust REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 0.43%), 2.92%, 03/25/37 (a)(b)     161,749  
  1,460,853     Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities REMIC, 3.50%, 07/25/47 (b)(c)     1,465,397  
              13,950,698  
Total Non-U.S. Government Agency Asset Backed Securities (Cost $56,486,384)     56,547,383  
                 
Corporate Bonds - 30.3%        
                 
Communication Services - 1.6%        
  1,780,000     AT&T, Inc. (USD 3 Month LIBOR + 1.18%), 3.78%, 06/12/24 (a)     1,765,734  
  970,000     Verizon Communications, Inc., 5.15%, 09/15/23     1,066,733  
              2,832,467  

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
Consumer Discretionary - 4.4%
$ 800,000     AMC Networks, Inc., 4.75%, 12/15/22   $ 806,000  
  1,649,000     CBS Corp., 3.38%, 03/01/22     1,662,210  
  1,740,000     Comcast Corp., 3.45%, 10/01/21     1,774,668  
  1,783,000     Dollar General Corp., 3.25%, 04/15/23     1,793,797  
  380,000     Hanesbrands, Inc., 4.63%, 05/15/24 (b)     381,026  
  380,000     Hilton Worldwide Finance, LLC/Hilton Worldwide Finance Corp., 4.63%, 04/01/25     383,800  
  815,000     Levi Strauss & Co., 5.00%, 05/01/25     839,450  
  470,000     The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 5.13%, 11/15/23     469,413  
              8,110,364  
Consumer Staples - 2.8%
  665,000     Church & Dwight Co., Inc., 2.45%, 12/15/19     662,437  
  1,011,000     Church & Dwight Co., Inc., 2.88%, 10/01/22     1,012,651  
  119,000     Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 4.88%, 02/15/25 (b)     121,724  
  395,000     Land O'Lakes Capital Trust I, 7.45%, 03/15/28 (b)     423,638  
  1,370,000     Reckitt Benckiser Treasury Services PLC, 2.75%, 06/26/24 (b)     1,347,067  
  1,615,000     Walmart, Inc., 3.40%, 06/26/23     1,665,666  
              5,233,183  
Financials - 14.9%
  670,000     AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 3.50%, 01/15/25     646,543  
  1,800,000     Bank of America Corp., 2.88%, 04/24/23 (c)     1,795,066  
  1,130,000     BB&T Corp., MTN, 2.15%, 02/01/21     1,119,557  
  475,000     BB&T Corp., MTN, 3.20%, 09/03/21     480,313  
  375,000     CBRE Services, Inc., 5.25%, 03/15/25     402,384  
  1,229,000     Chubb INA Holdings, Inc., 2.30%, 11/03/20     1,223,057  
  1,805,000     Citigroup, Inc., 2.88%, 07/24/23 (c)     1,794,103  
  865,000     Citigroup, Inc., 2.55%, 04/08/19     864,964  
  1,665,000     Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., 5.50%, 03/30/20     1,707,914  
  1,507,000     Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., 4.00%, 10/15/23     1,581,795  
  1,765,000     JPMorgan Chase & Co., 3.25%, 09/23/22     1,790,533  
  1,770,000     KeyCorp, MTN, 2.90%, 09/15/20     1,774,370  
  1,655,000     Metropolitan Life Global Funding I, 2.30%, 04/10/19 (b)     1,654,873  
  625,000     Metropolitan Life Global Funding I, 3.60%, 01/11/24 (b)     643,993  
  1,820,000     Morgan Stanley, MTN, 2.63%, 11/17/21     1,810,326  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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March 31, 2019

 

SHORT-INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
$ 1,480,000     Prudential Financial, Inc., MTN, 5.38%, 06/21/20   $ 1,527,886  
  1,740,000     Regions Financial Corp., 3.20%, 02/08/21     1,753,461  
  1,090,000     The Charles Schwab Corp., 3.25%, 05/21/21     1,103,855  
  1,785,000     The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (USD 3 Month LIBOR + 1.11%), 3.87%, 04/26/22 (a)     1,794,560  
  1,610,000     Wells Fargo & Co., Series K (callable at 100 beginning 06/15/19), 6.38%, 03/15/49 (c)(e)     1,620,063  
              27,089,616  
Health Care - 0.9%        
  1,743,000     Becton Dickinson and Co., 2.68%, 12/15/19     1,737,365  
Industrials - 3.2%        
  1,740,000     Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., 5.00%, 11/15/25 (b)     1,783,500  
  1,795,000     Roper Technologies, Inc., 2.80%, 12/15/21     1,789,550  
  1,715,000     Textron, Inc., 3.65%, 03/01/21     1,728,324  
  545,000     Union Pacific Corp., 3.20%, 06/08/21     550,569  
              5,851,943  
Information Technology - 2.5%        
  1,803,000     eBay, Inc., 2.75%, 01/30/23     1,781,360  
  815,000     Harman International Industries, Inc., 4.15%, 05/15/25     839,183  
  1,807,000     QUALCOMM, Inc., 2.90%, 05/20/24     1,777,269  
              4,397,812  
Total Corporate Bonds (Cost $55,032,564)     55,252,750  
                 
Government & Agency Obligations - 36.9%        
                 
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES - 31.1%        
Treasury Inflation Index Securities - 1.0%        
  1,819,478     U.S.Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, 0.13%, 04/15/22 (f)     1,803,165  
U.S. Treasury Securities - 30.1%        
  8,410,000     U.S.Treasury Note, 1.13%, 03/31/20     8,306,518  
  25,225,000     U.S.Treasury Note, 2.00%, 02/28/21     25,086,065  
  21,245,000     U.S.Treasury Note, 1.63%, 11/15/22     20,805,992  
  730,000     U.S.Treasury Note, 2.13%, 05/15/25     722,729  
              54,921,304  
U.S. GOVERNMENT MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES - 5.8%        
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. - 2.1%        
  640,482     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Interest Only REMIC, 4.00%, 09/15/45     121,342  
  419,084     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Interest Only REMIC, 4.00%, 11/15/43     62,066  

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
$ 268,453     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Interest Only REMIC, 4.00%, 08/15/45   $ 47,513  
  19,473     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC, 4.00%, 03/15/20     19,533  
  338,093     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC, 2.25%, 03/15/30     335,366  
  839,974     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC, 3.00%, 09/15/37     848,859  
  548,015     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC, 3.00%, 04/15/37     549,622  
  580,497     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC, 3.50%, 06/15/50     590,226  
  502,832     Federal Whole Loan Securities Trust, 3.50%, 05/25/47     503,402  
  630,702     FRESB Mortgage Trust, 2.16%, 04/25/22 (c)     623,434  
              3,701,363  
Federal National Mortgage Association - 0.7%        
  433,465     Federal National Mortgage Association #AJ4087, 3.00%, 10/01/26     439,065  
  1,937,867     Federal National Mortgage Association Interest Only, 0.68%, 02/25/22 (c)     29,627  
  2,259,648     Federal National Mortgage Association Interest Only, 0.22%, 01/25/22 (c)     12,537  
  2,759,963     Federal National Mortgage Association Interest Only, 0.37%, 07/25/22 (c)     26,094  
  536,139     Federal National Mortgage Association Interest Only, 2.60%, 01/25/39 (c)     47,328  
  73,360     Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC, 4.00%, 02/25/26     74,165  
  6,922     Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC, 4.00%, 07/25/21     6,923  
  29,645     Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC, 3.00%, 04/25/37     29,566  
  327,560     Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC, 3.50%, 05/25/41     332,491  
  326,674     Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC, 2.50%, 09/25/39     322,355  
              1,320,151  
Government National Mortgage Association - 3.0%        
  1,481,827     Government National Mortgage Association #511039, 6.30%, 12/15/40     1,481,754  
  137,386     Government National Mortgage Association #559205, 7.25%, 09/15/31     137,453  
  179,663     Government National Mortgage Association #559220, 7.00%, 01/15/33     179,757  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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March 31, 2019

 

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Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
$ 122,960     Government National Mortgage Association #610022, 5.60%, 08/15/34   $ 122,984  
  383,647     Government National Mortgage Association #632798, 5.13%, 11/15/34     383,742  
  1,148,283     Government National Mortgage Association #675589, 7.13%, 04/15/35     1,234,111  
  394,394     Government National Mortgage Association REMIC, 3.50%, 10/16/44 (c)     394,742  
  1,156,819     Government National Mortgage Association REMIC, 3.25%, 11/16/52 (c)     1,150,855  
  346,078     Government National Mortgage Association REMIC, 2.67%, 02/16/44     344,446  
  5,615     Government National Mortgage Association REMIC #751404, 5.13%, 06/20/61 (c)     5,665  
              5,435,509  
Total Government & Agency Obligations (Cost $67,138,136)     67,181,492  

 

Shares     Security Description   Value  
Preferred Stocks - 0.3%    
             
Financials - 0.3%    
  550     U.S.Bancorp, Series A (USD 3 Month LIBOR + 1.02%) (callable at 1,000 beginning 04/30/19), 3.81% (a)(e)     434,643  
Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $564,327)     434,643  
                 
Short-Term Investments - 1.0%        
                 
Investment Company - 1.0%        
  1,873,967     BlackRock Liquidity Funds T-Fund Portfolio, Institutional Shares, 2.32% (g)     1,873,967  
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $1,873,967)     1,873,967  
Investments, at value - 99.5% (Cost $181,095,378)     181,290,235  
Other assets in excess of liabilities - 0.5%     938,822  
NET ASSETS - 100.0%   $ 182,229,057  

 

(a) Floating rate security. Rate presented is as of March 31, 2019.
(b) 144a Security, which is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. The Sub-Adviser has deemed this security to be liquid based on procedures approved by Tributary Funds’ Board of Directors. As of March 31, 2019, the aggregate value of these liquid securities were $37,994,068 or 20.8% of net assets.
(c) Variable or adjustable rate security, the interest rate of which adjusts periodically based on changes in current interest rates. Rate represented is as of March 31, 2019.
(d) Debt obligation initially issued at one coupon rate which converts to higher coupon rate at a specified date. Rate presented is as of March 31, 2019.
(e) Perpetual maturity security.
(f) U.S.Treasury inflation indexed security, par amount is adjusted for inflation.
(g) Dividend yield changes daily to reflect current market conditions. Rate was the quoted yield as of March 31, 2019.
   
ABS Asset Backed Security
CLO Collateralized Loan Obligation
LIBOR London Interbank Offered Rate
LLC Limited Liability Company
MTN Medium Term Note
PLC Public Limited Company
RB Revenue Bond
REMIC Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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March 31, 2019

 

INCOME FUND

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
Non-U.S. Government Agency Asset Backed Securities - 24.8%  
   
Asset Backed Securities - 8.0%  
$ 1,455,000     Cabela's Credit Card Master Note Trust, 2.71%, 02/17/26 (a)   $ 1,452,208  
  1,475,000     Ford Credit Floorplan Master Owner Trust A, 2.16%, 11/15/21     1,466,847  
  1,063,901     Magnetite CLO, Ltd. CLO (USD 3 Month LIBOR + 1.00%), 3.77%, 07/25/26 (a)(b)     1,063,904  
  642,767     Preferred Term Securities XII, Ltd./ Preferred Term Securities XII, Inc.(USD 3 Month LIBOR + 0.70%), 3.31%, 12/24/33 (a)(b)     640,324  
  1,691,445     Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, 3.50%, 03/25/58     1,719,291  
  1,277,046     SLM Student Loan Trust (USD 3 Month LIBOR + 1.00%), 3.77%, 10/25/21 (b)     1,278,153  
  1,944,286     SLM Student Loan Trust (USD 3 Month LIBOR + 1.65%), 4.42%, 07/25/22 (b)     1,966,088  
  520,257     SLM Student Loan Trust (USD 3 Month LIBOR + 1.50%), 4.27%, 04/25/23 (b)     526,252  
  1,223,450     Social Professional Loan Program, 2.34%, 04/25/33 (a)     1,201,462  
  1,221,215     Social Professional Loan Program, 2.49%, 01/25/36 (a)     1,209,577  
  875,000     Sofi Consumer Loan Program Trust, 3.35%, 04/26/27 (a)     877,629  
  566,575     SoFi Consumer Loan Program Trust, 2.77%, 05/25/26 (a)     564,726  
  428,579     SoFi Consumer Loan Program Trust, 2.50%, 05/26/26 (a)     425,448  
  514,571     Stack Infrastructure Issuer, LLC, 4.54%, 02/25/44 (a)     526,518  
  835,846     Vantage Data Centers Issuer, LLC, 4.07%, 02/16/43 (a)     848,511  
              15,766,938  
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities - 6.4%
  1,200,000     American Tower Trust #1, 3.07%, 03/15/23 (a)     1,197,077  
  905,000     BANK 2019-BNK16, 3.90%, 02/15/52     949,072  
  960,000     CD Commercial Mortgage Trust, 4.21%, 08/15/51     1,022,626  
  590,000     CFCRE Commercial Mortgage Trust REMIC, 3.83%, 12/15/47     601,670  
  2,801,124     Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust Interest Only REMIC, 1.79%, 09/10/45 (a)(c)     129,982  

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
$ 1,201,795     COMM Mortgage Trust Interest Only REMIC, 1.06%, 03/10/46 (c)   $ 35,772  
  1,620,000     Cosmopolitan Hotel Mortgage Trust REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 0.93%), 3.41%, 11/15/36 (a)(b)     1,618,847  
  40,094     DBUBS Mortgage Trust Interest Only REMIC, 0.34%, 08/10/44 (a)(c)     230  
  214,321,029     FREMF Mortgage Trust Interest Only, 0.10%, 08/25/44 (a)     414,154  
  6,581,152     GS Mortgage Securities Trust Interest Only REMIC, 1.34%, 08/10/44 (a)(c)     158,713  
  24,875     JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust REMIC, 2.67%, 01/15/46     24,843  
  1,250,000     LSTAR Commercial Mortgage Trust REMIC, 3.13%, 04/20/48 (a)(c)     1,250,060  
  975,000     Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, 3.30%, 06/15/50     987,240  
  830,000     UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, 4.19%, 08/15/51     881,635  
  878,633     Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust Interest Only REMIC, 1.78%, 10/15/45 (a)(c)     43,722  
  632,539     Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust REMIC, 2.53%, 10/15/45     630,307  
  3,007,631     Wells Fargo-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust Interest Only REMIC, 1.88%, 11/15/45 (a)(c)     166,401  
  784,289     Wells Fargo-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust REMIC, 2.63%, 03/15/45     783,099  
  1,735,000     Wells Fargo-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust REMIC, 3.65%, 12/15/46     1,753,842  
              12,649,292  
Non-Agency Residential Mortgage Backed Securities - 10.4%
  489,192     Bayview Commercial Asset Trust REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 0.58%), 3.36%, 12/25/33 (a)(b)     481,409  
  597,435     Bayview Financial Acquisition Trust REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 2.33%), 4.82%, 05/28/44 (b)     594,929  
  811,199     Bayview Financial Acquisition Trust REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 1.88%), 4.37%, 08/28/44 (b)     819,842  
  560,000     Bayview Financial Acquisition Trust REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 2.10%), 4.60%, 04/28/39 (b)     559,398  
  8,771     Citicorp Residential Mortgage Trust REMIC, 5.19%, 07/25/36 (d)     8,869  
  1,008,444     Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust REMIC, 4.00%, 01/25/35 (a)(c)     1,036,162  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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March 31, 2019

 

INCOME FUND

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
$ 207,504     Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. REMIC, 6.50%, 07/25/34   $ 232,408  
  31,724     Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. REMIC, 5.75%, 04/25/33     32,521  
  2,163     Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. REMIC, 5.00%, 08/25/20     1,961  
  159,521     Credit-Based Asset Servicing & Securitization, LLC REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 0.75%), 3.24%, 02/25/33 (b)     161,387  
  272,578     Credit-Based Asset Servicing & Securitization, LLC REMIC, 5.52%, 12/25/37 (a)(d)     275,933  
  685,816     CSMLT Trust, 3.00%, 10/25/30 (a)(c)     674,816  
  939,027     EverBank Mortgage Loan Trust, 3.50%, 02/25/48 (a)(c)     942,937  
  764,165     Flagstar Mortgage Trust, 3.50%, 10/25/47 (a)(c)     764,673  
  413,499     Goldman Sachs Alternative Mortgage Products Trust REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 0.50%), 2.99%, 05/25/36 (a)(b)     409,431  
  134,992     JPMorgan Mortgage Acquisition Trust REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 0.23%), 2.72%, 07/25/36 (b)     134,867  
  1,058,117     JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, 3.50%, 12/25/48 (a)(c)     1,061,233  
  843,118     JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, 3.50%, 12/25/48 (a)(c)     843,678  
  4,304     Lehman ABS Manufactured Housing Contract Trust REMIC, 4.35%, 04/15/40     4,307  
  591,207     Mill City Mortgage Loan Trust, 2.75%, 11/25/58 (a)(c)     585,351  
  761,941     New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, 4.00%, 12/25/57 (a)(c)     777,878  
  376,252     New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust REMIC, 3.75%, 11/25/54 (a)(c)     379,947  
  380,081     New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust REMIC, 3.75%, 05/28/52 (a)(c)     385,142  
  764,025     New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust REMIC, 3.75%, 08/25/55 (a)(c)     772,812  
  150,133     NovaStar Home Equity Loan Trust REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 1.73%), 4.21%, 03/25/35 (b)     151,257  
  13,711     Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 14.76%), 10.20%, 03/25/20 (b)     13,714  
  39,826     Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust REMIC, 5.50%, 02/25/35     39,634  

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
$ 25,859     Residential Asset Securities Corp. Trust REMIC, 5.96%, 09/25/31 (c)   $ 26,612  
  20,567     Residential Asset Securities Corp. Trust REMIC, 4.54%, 12/25/33 (c)     20,939  
  381,895     Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities, 6.93%, 08/25/28     384,995  
  896,497     Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, 2.50%, 05/25/57 (d)     889,346  
  1,238,155     Sequoia Mortgage Trust REMIC, 3.50%, 03/25/48 (a)(c)     1,241,285  
  927,360     Sequoia Mortgage Trust REMIC, 3.50%, 05/25/48 (a)(c)     930,612  
  815,529     Sequoia Mortgage Trust REMIC, 3.00%, 11/25/30 (a)(c)     814,892  
  917,680     Sequoia Mortgage Trust REMIC, 3.50%, 08/25/47 (a)(c)     918,579  
  655,440     Towd Point Mortgage Trust REMIC, 3.50%, 02/25/55 (a)(c)     656,781  
  534,547     Towd Point Mortgage Trust REMIC, 2.75%, 10/25/56 (a)(c)     528,660  
  579,825     Towd Point Mortgage Trust REMIC, 2.75%, 04/25/57 (a)(c)     573,924  
  1,252,998     Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities, 3.50%, 07/25/47 (a)(c)     1,256,406  
              20,389,527  
Total Non-U.S. Government Agency Asset Backed Securities (Cost $48,743,539)     48,805,757  
         
Corporate Bonds - 29.3%        
                 
Consumer Discretionary - 6.2%        
  1,010,000     AMC Networks, Inc., 4.75%, 12/15/22     1,017,575  
  1,190,000     CBS Corp., 4.00%, 01/15/26     1,209,800  
  370,000     Comcast Corp., 4.15%, 10/15/28     390,089  
  770,000     Comcast Corp., Class A, 3.30%, 02/01/27     767,884  
  1,289,000     Dollar General Corp., 3.25%, 04/15/23     1,296,806  
  700,000     Hanesbrands, Inc., 4.63%, 05/15/24 (a)     701,890  
  580,000     Hilton Worldwide Finance, LLC/Hilton Worldwide Finance Corp., 4.63%, 04/01/25     585,800  
  920,000     Levi Strauss & Co., 5.00%, 05/01/25     947,600  
  615,000     Newell Brands, Inc., 4.00%, 06/15/22     610,095  
  410,000     Newell Brands, Inc., 4.20%, 04/01/26     391,603  
  1,035,000     NIKE, Inc., 3.88%, 11/01/45     1,059,043  
  860,000     The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 5.13%, 11/15/23     858,925  
  1,197,000     The Walt Disney Co., Class E, 4.13%, 12/01/41     1,266,002  
  1,065,000     Whirlpool Corp., 4.70%, 06/01/22     1,114,493  
              12,217,605  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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March 31, 2019

 

INCOME FUND

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
Consumer Staples - 1.7%      
$ 1,100,000     Church & Dwight Co., Inc., 2.88%, 10/01/22   $ 1,101,797  
  530,000     Land O'Lakes Capital Trust I, 7.45%, 03/15/28 (a)     568,425  
  705,000     Reckitt Benckiser Treasury Services PLC, 3.00%, 06/26/27 (a)     682,617  
  895,000     Walmart, Inc., 3.70%, 06/26/28     942,296  
              3,295,135  
Energy - 0.7%        
  195,000     ConocoPhillips Co., 4.95%, 03/15/26     217,408  
  1,150,000     EOG Resources, Inc., 4.15%, 01/15/26     1,218,339  
              1,435,747  
Financials - 11.3%        
  1,235,000     AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 3.50%, 01/15/25     1,191,763  
  350,660     Altitude Investments 16, LLC, 2.49%, 03/14/26     349,724  
  1,197,000     Bank of America Corp., MTN, 4.13%, 01/22/24     1,254,380  
  1,045,000     CBRE Services, Inc., 5.25%, 03/15/25     1,121,309  
  1,220,000     Citigroup, Inc., 3.89%, 01/10/28 (c)     1,239,914  
  920,000     CME Group, Inc., 3.00%, 03/15/25     925,272  
  494,000     Crown Castle International Corp., 4.88%, 04/15/22     520,849  
  1,074,000     Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., 5.50%, 03/30/20     1,101,681  
  750,000     Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., 4.25%, 09/21/48     783,310  
  1,295,000     JPMorgan Chase & Co., 3.20%, 06/15/26     1,287,622  
  1,155,000     KeyCorp, MTN, 2.90%, 09/15/20     1,157,852  
  710,000     Metropolitan Life Global Funding I, 3.60%, 01/11/24 (a)     731,576  
  1,195,000     Morgan Stanley, GMTN, 3.75%, 02/25/23     1,225,635  
  1,030,000     Prudential Financial, Inc., MTN, 7.38%, 06/15/19     1,039,034  
  1,210,000     Regions Financial Corp., 3.80%, 08/14/23     1,244,364  
  1,190,000     The Charles Schwab Corp., 3.85%, 05/21/25     1,251,428  
  1,097,000     The Chubb Corp., 6.80%, 11/15/31     1,436,664  
  1,240,000     The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 3.85%, 01/26/27     1,245,755  
  1,270,000     U.S. Bancorp, Series J (callable at 100 beginning 04/15/27), 5.30%, 10/15/49 (c)(e)     1,292,225  
  1,350,000     Wells Fargo & Co., 3.00%, 04/22/26     1,320,244  

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
$ 454,000     Wells Fargo & Co., Series K (callable at 100 beginning 06/15/19), 6.38%, 03/15/49 (c)(e)   $ 456,838  
              22,177,439  
Health Care - 0.6%        
  1,109,000     Becton Dickinson and Co., 3.73%, 12/15/24     1,126,632  
Industrials - 2.9%        
  1,200,000     Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC, 4.55%, 09/01/44     1,319,910  
  1,184,000     Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., 5.00%, 11/15/25 (a)     1,213,600  
  1,037,000     Raytheon Co., 4.88%, 10/15/40     1,226,317  
  1,123,000     Textron, Inc., 3.65%, 03/01/21     1,131,725  
  645,000     TTX Co., 4.60%, 02/01/49 (a)     703,577  
              5,595,129  
Information Technology - 2.3%        
  1,108,000     eBay, Inc., 3.60%, 06/05/27     1,081,005  
  1,331,000     Harman International Industries, Inc., 4.15%, 05/15/25     1,370,493  
  1,035,000     Oracle Corp., 5.38%, 07/15/40     1,244,768  
  1,050,000     QUALCOMM, Inc., 3.25%, 05/20/27     1,025,766  
              4,722,032  
Materials - 1.1%        
  1,126,000     Albemarle Corp., 5.45%, 12/01/44     1,165,389  
  959,000     The Mosaic Co., 5.45%, 11/15/33     1,032,314  
              2,197,703  
Real Estate - 0.6%        
  1,110,000     National Retail Properties, Inc., 4.30%, 10/15/28     1,158,527  
Telecommunication Services - 1.3%        
  1,180,000     AT&T, Inc., 5.15%, 03/15/42     1,209,008  
  1,264,000     Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.27%, 01/15/36     1,280,298  
              2,489,306  
Utilities - 0.6%        
  954,000     PacifiCorp, 6.25%, 10/15/37     1,220,122  
Total Corporate Bonds (Cost $56,612,748)     57,635,377  
         
Government & Agency Obligations - 43.3%        
                 
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES - 17.5%        
Municipals - 1.5%        
  339,755     Florida Housing Finance Corp., Florida RB FHLMC, 3.00%, 01/01/36     338,651  
  295,000     Montana Board of Housing, Montana RB, 2.38%, 06/01/20     295,384  
  530,000     New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue, New York RB, 5.77%, 08/01/36     634,680  
  340,000     New York City Water & Sewer System, New York RB, 5.72%, 06/15/42     452,319  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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March 31, 2019

 

INCOME FUND

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
$ 225,000     State of Connecticut, Connecticut GO, 4.95%, 12/01/20   $ 233,325  
  225,000     State of Connecticut, Connecticut GO, 5.63%, 12/01/29     259,443  
  240,000     University of Michigan, Michigan RB, 6.01%, 04/01/25     240,000  
  410,000     West Haymarket Joint Public Agency, Nebraska GO, 6.00%, 12/15/39     545,665  
              2,999,467  
Treasury Inflation Index Securities - 1.7%
  1,949,442     U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bond, 1.75%, 01/15/28 (f)     2,124,036  
  1,111,450     U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Note, 0.13%, 01/15/22 (f)     1,103,419  
              3,227,455  
U.S. Treasury Securities - 14.3%
  1,545,000     U.S. Treasury Bond, 5.38%, 02/15/31     2,010,190  
  1,765,000     U.S. Treasury Bond, 4.75%, 02/15/37     2,319,389  
  10,005,000     U.S. Treasury Bond, 3.63%, 08/15/43     11,520,210  
  500,000     U.S. Treasury Note, 2.00%, 02/28/21     497,246  
  2,600,000     U.S. Treasury Note, 1.63%, 11/15/22     2,546,274  
  9,370,000     U.S. Treasury Note, 2.13%, 05/15/25     9,276,666  
              28,169,975  
U.S. GOVERNMENT MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES - 25.8%
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. - 10.1%
  955,000     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.46%, 11/25/32     978,694  
  930,000     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.78%, 10/25/28 (c)     991,618  
  760,115     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. #A96132, 4.50%, 01/01/41     804,982  
  453,668     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. #C91345, 4.50%, 11/01/30     477,275  
  388,453     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. #C91386, 4.50%, 08/01/31     409,161  
  1,134,656     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. #G07801, 4.00%, 10/01/44     1,182,110  
  35,921     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. #G14820, 3.50%, 12/01/26     36,788  
  1,907,552     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. #G60344, 4.00%, 12/01/45     1,994,410  
  2,131,272     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. #V80169, 3.00%, 07/01/43     2,133,361  
  1,576,571     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Interest Only REMIC, 4.00%, 09/15/45     298,688  
  118,256     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC, 4.50%, 06/15/21     118,596  
  319,183     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC, 4.00%, 06/15/37     323,016  
  905,127     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC, 4.00%, 03/15/40     938,887  

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
$ 302,073     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC, 4.00%, 02/15/39   $ 310,123  
  350,822     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC, 3.50%, 06/15/50     356,702  
  514,774     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC, 4.00%, 04/15/41     527,780  
  322,544     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC, 3.50%, 11/15/42     328,485  
  1,167,133     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC, 3.50%, 07/15/42     1,191,738  
  1,689,727     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC, 3.00%, 01/15/55     1,725,256  
  692,136     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC, 4.00%, 03/15/43     722,509  
  960,000     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC, 3.50%, 06/15/37     983,250  
  519,064     FRESB Mortgage Trust, 3.70%, 10/25/28 (c)     537,911  
  1,637,714     Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, 4.50%, 06/25/57     1,698,105  
  833,140     Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, 2.75%, 07/25/56 (d)     837,055  
              19,906,500  
Federal National Mortgage Association - 15.2%
  1,046,680     Federal National Mortgage Association #386641, 5.80%, 12/01/33     1,044,584  
  28,554     Federal National Mortgage Association #679256, 7.50%, 08/01/22     28,689  
  203,776     Federal National Mortgage Association #725705, 5.00%, 08/01/34     219,250  
  196,218     Federal National Mortgage Association #890310, 4.50%, 12/01/40     207,458  
  15,112     Federal National Mortgage Association #933279, 5.50%, 08/01/37     16,128  
  32,215     Federal National Mortgage Association #AA5564, 4.00%, 06/01/24     33,193  
  150,529     Federal National Mortgage Association #AA7002, 4.50%, 06/01/39     159,935  
  758,714     Federal National Mortgage Association #AB9814, 3.00%, 07/01/43     759,345  
  56,790     Federal National Mortgage Association #AC0559, 4.00%, 10/01/24     58,515  
  328,487     Federal National Mortgage Association #AD0575, 4.50%, 01/01/40     350,869  
  63,423     Federal National Mortgage Association #AE0336, 6.00%, 09/01/38     69,993  
  733,574     Federal National Mortgage Association #AL0240, 4.00%, 04/01/41     765,198  
  214,866     Federal National Mortgage Association #AL2382, 4.00%, 02/01/42     224,807  
  388,128     Federal National Mortgage Association #AL5404, 4.16%, 08/01/21     396,365  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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March 31, 2019

 

INCOME FUND

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
$ 907,305     Federal National Mortgage Association #AL9970, 3.41%, 02/01/27   $ 946,799  
  2,213,949     Federal National Mortgage Association #AM2127, 3.31%, 01/01/33     2,223,417  
  1,339,597     Federal National Mortgage Association #AM2922, 3.75%, 04/01/43     1,378,416  
  1,880,000     Federal National Mortgage Association #AN8526, 3.53%, 03/01/28     1,941,994  
  1,043,946     Federal National Mortgage Association #AS0784, 4.00%, 10/01/43     1,086,742  
  1,110,129     Federal National Mortgage Association #AS3175, 4.50%, 08/01/44     1,178,800  
  1,993,512     Federal National Mortgage Association #AS3909, 4.00%, 11/01/44     2,075,212  
  820,998     Federal National Mortgage Association #AS5235, 3.50%, 06/01/45     839,555  
  3,131,702     Federal National Mortgage Association #AS6994, 4.00%, 04/01/46     3,237,810  
  992,677     Federal National Mortgage Association #CA0684, 3.50%, 11/01/47     1,013,504  
  1,514,418     Federal National Mortgage Association Interest Only, 0.68%, 02/25/22 (c)     23,153  
  3,986,613     Federal National Mortgage Association Interest Only, 0.37%, 07/25/22 (c)     37,691  
  832,727     Federal National Mortgage Association Interest Only, 2.60%, 01/25/39 (c)     73,510  
  1,975,000     Federal National Mortgage Association Interest Only #AM7762, 3.49%, 01/01/35     1,968,635  
  59,059     Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC, 3.00%, 04/25/37     58,901  
  296,169     Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC, 3.50%, 05/25/41     300,627  
  491,393     Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC, 4.00%, 01/25/33     516,853  
  278,015     Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC, 5.00%, 02/25/32     302,472  
  703,749     Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC, 4.00%, 07/25/39     718,638  
  668,196     Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC, 2.50%, 09/25/39     659,362  
  1,054,923     Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC, 1.50%, 01/25/40     1,044,785  
  1,374,809     Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC, 3.00%, 08/25/43     1,394,890  
  1,381,984     Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC, 3.00%, 08/25/45     1,389,375  
  955,000     Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC, 4.00%, 11/25/37     1,024,567  
            29,770,037  

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
Government National Mortgage Association - 0.5%
$ 926,883     Government National Mortgage Association #AD8811, 3.00%, 03/20/43   $ 933,319  
  11,229     Government National Mortgage Association REMIC #751404, 5.13%, 06/20/61 (c)     11,331  
              944,650  
Small Business Administration Participation Certificates - 0.0%        
  42,570     SBA Small Business Investment Cos., 2.88%, 09/10/21     42,770  
Total Government & Agency Obligations (Cost $84,134,321)     85,060,854  

 

Shares     Security Description   Value  
Investment Company - 0.8%        
                 
  157,307     Federated Institutional High-Yield Bond Fund, Institutional Shares     1,529,023  
Total Investment Company (Cost $1,447,368)     1,529,023  
                 
Short-Term Investments - 1.5%        
                 
Investment Company - 1.5%        
  2,940,724     BlackRock Liquidity Funds T-Fund Portfolio, Institutional Shares, 2.32% (g)     2,940,724  
Total Investment Companies (Cost $2,940,724)     2,940,724  
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $2,940,724)     2,940,724  
Investments, at value - 99.7% (Cost $193,878,700)     195,971,735  
Other assets in excess of liabilities - 0.3%     630,674  
NET ASSETS - 100.0%   $ 196,602,409  

 

(a) 144a Security, which is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. The Sub-Adviser has deemed this security to be liquid based on procedures approved by Tributary Funds’ Board of Directors. As of March 31, 2019, the aggregate value of these liquid securities were $34,703,719 or 17.7% of net assets.
(b) Floating rate security. Rate presented is as of March 31, 2019.
(c) Variable or adjustable rate security, the interest rate of which adjusts periodically based on changes in current interest rates. Rate represented is as of March 31, 2019.
(d) Debt obligation initially issued at one coupon rate which converts to higher coupon rate at a specified date. Rate presented is as of March 31, 2019.
(e) Perpetual maturity security.
(f) U.S. Treasury inflation indexed security, par amount is adjusted for inflation.
(g) Dividend yield changes daily to reflect current market conditions. Rate was the quoted yield as of March 31, 2019.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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March 31, 2019

 

INCOME FUND

 

ABS Asset Backed Security
CLO Collateralized Loan Obligation
FHLMC Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
GMTN Global Medium Term Note
GO General Obligation
LIBOR London Interbank Offered Rate
LLC Limited Liability Company
MTN Medium Term Note
PLC Public Limited Company
RB Revenue Bond
REMIC Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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March 31, 2019

 

NEBRASKA TAX-FREE FUND

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
Government & Agency Obligations - 98.4%
         
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES - 98.4%
Municipals - 98.4%
Iowa - 0.1%
$ 100,000     Xenia Rural Water District, Iowa RB, 3.00%, 12/01/20   $ 101,122  
Nebraska - 97.6%        
  210,000     Cass County Sanitary & Improvement District No. 1, Nebraska GO, 2.30%, 10/15/23     206,713  
  185,000     Cass County Sanitary & Improvement District No. 1, Nebraska GO, 2.40%, 10/15/24     183,248  
  250,000     Cass County School District No. 56 Conestoga, Nebraska GO, 1.20%, 12/15/19     249,130  
  100,000     Cass County School District No. 56 Conestoga, Nebraska GO, 1.30%, 12/15/20     99,399  
  500,000     City of Bellevue NE, Nebraska GO, 1.65%, 12/15/20     499,910  
  215,000     City of Blair NE, Nebraska GO, 2.15%, 09/15/23     216,714  
  220,000     City of Blair NE, Nebraska GO, 2.30%, 09/15/24     222,292  
  650,000     City of Columbus NE Combined Utilities System Revenue, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 06/15/29     804,869  
  630,000     City of Columbus NE Sales Tax Revenue, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 09/15/23     712,927  
  345,000     City of Fremont NE Combined Utility System Revenue, Nebraska RB, 3.00%, 10/15/25     354,412  
  65,000     City of Grand Island NE Electric System Revenue, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 08/15/27     74,142  
  275,000     City of Hastings NE Combined Utility Revenue, Nebraska RB, 4.50%, 10/15/21     275,564  
  300,000     City of Hastings NE Combined Utility Revenue, Nebraska RB, 4.50%, 10/15/26     300,591  
  375,000     City of La Vista NE, Nebraska COP, 3.00%, 12/15/25     390,094  
  195,000     City of La Vista NE, Nebraska GO, 1.00%, 05/01/21     194,809  
  235,000     City of La Vista NE, Nebraska GO, 3.00%, 09/01/27     243,714  
  650,000     City of Lincoln NE, Nebraska GO, 3.00%, 05/15/20     660,777  

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
$ 515,000     City of Lincoln NE, Nebraska RB, 2.50%, 04/01/20   $ 518,904  
  700,000     City of Lincoln NE, Nebraska RB, 4.50%, 08/15/22     734,426  
  480,000     City of Lincoln NE, Nebraska RB, 4.00%, 08/15/26     509,654  
  500,000     City of Lincoln NE, Nebraska RB, 3.55%, 04/01/27     516,940  
  250,000     City of Lincoln NE Electric System Revenue, Nebraska RB, 3.13%, 09/01/30     253,543  
  110,000     City of Lincoln NE Electric System Revenue, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 09/01/28     121,594  
  55,000     City of Lincoln NE Electric System Revenue, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 09/01/28     61,130  
  360,000     City of North Platte NE, Nebraska GO, 3.00%, 12/15/26     375,948  
  29,000     City of Ogallala NE, Nebraska COP, 1.15%, 10/15/19     28,898  
  575,000     City of Omaha NE, Nebraska GO, 5.25%, 04/01/20     595,970  
  500,000     City of Omaha NE, Nebraska GO, 5.00%, 01/15/29     606,585  
  500,000     City of Omaha NE, Nebraska GO, 6.50%, 12/01/30     699,135  
  200,000     City of Omaha NE, Nebraska GO, 5.00%, 05/01/33     230,198  
  500,000     City of Omaha NE, Nebraska GO, 4.00%, 04/15/20     512,540  
  470,000     City of Omaha NE, Nebraska GO, 4.00%, 04/15/22     503,520  
  190,000     City of Omaha NE, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 02/01/26     208,413  
  355,000     City of Omaha NE, Nebraska Special Tax Bond, 5.00%, 01/15/28     433,246  
  200,000     City of Omaha NE Sewer Revenue, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 04/01/24     231,862  
  350,000     City of Papillion NE, Nebraska GO, 3.00%, 09/15/26     362,610  
  285,000     City of Papillion NE, Nebraska GO, 3.00%, 09/15/27     293,992  
  105,000     City of Papillion NE Water Revenue, Nebraska RB, 1.80%, 10/01/20     105,255  
  105,000     City of Papillion NE Water Revenue, Nebraska RB, 2.05%, 10/01/21     105,375  
  275,000     County of Buffalo NE, Nebraska GO, 4.00%, 12/15/31     289,847  
  550,000     County of Douglas NE, Nebraska RB, 5.60%, 07/01/25     577,252  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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NEBRASKA TAX-FREE FUND

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
$ 120,000     County of Douglas NE, Nebraska RB, 3.60%, 10/01/27   $ 120,085  
  250,000     County of Sarpy NE, Nebraska COP, 2.80%, 12/15/20     254,268  
  150,000     Douglas County Hospital Authority No. 1, Nebraska RB, AMBAC, 5.25%, 09/01/21     157,196  
  500,000     Douglas County Hospital Authority No. 2, Nebraska RB, 5.50%, 01/01/30     512,370  
  1,000,000     Douglas County Hospital Authority No. 2, Nebraska RB, 4.00%, 05/15/32     1,078,400  
  220,000     Douglas County Hospital Authority No. 2, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 05/15/26     263,679  
  750,000     Douglas County Public Facilities Corp., Nebraska RB, 2.00%, 05/01/24     752,678  
  580,000     Douglas County Sanitary & Improvement District No. 464, Nebraska GO, 3.65%, 03/15/33     580,122  
  260,000     Douglas County Sanitary & Improvement District No. 484, Nebraska GO, 3.00%, 08/15/29     260,764  
  65,000     Douglas County Sanitary & Improvement District No. 485, Nebraska GO, 2.65%, 10/01/20     65,010  
  105,000     Douglas County Sanitary & Improvement District No. 509, Nebraska GO, 3.85%, 03/15/33     105,044  
  295,000     Douglas County Sanitary & Improvement District No. 509, Nebraska GO, 3.90%, 03/15/34     295,133  
  210,000     Douglas County Sanitary & Improvement District No. 509, Nebraska GO, 3.95%, 03/15/35     210,084  
  190,000     Douglas County Sanitary & Improvement District No. 509, Nebraska GO, 4.00%, 03/15/36     190,084  
  250,000     Douglas County Sanitary & Improvement District No. 515, Nebraska GO, 3.75%, 12/15/32     250,047  
  95,000     Douglas County Sanitary & Improvement District No. 535, Nebraska GO, 2.55%, 10/15/20     95,203  
  115,000     Douglas County Sanitary & Improvement District No. 541, Nebraska GO, 2.95%, 07/15/24     115,851  
  85,000     Douglas County Sanitary & Improvement District No. 549, Nebraska GO, 3.10%, 05/15/30     84,513  
  100,000     Douglas County Sanitary & Improvement District No. 549, Nebraska GO, 3.05%, 05/15/29     99,599  

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
$ 700,000     Douglas County School District No. 10, Nebraska GO, 5.00%, 01/15/30   $ 757,820  
  750,000     Douglas County School District No. 59, Nebraska GO, 3.00%, 12/15/35     742,837  
  750,000     Douglas County School District No. 59, Nebraska GO, 4.00%, 06/15/27     820,987  
  665,000     Elkhorn School District, Nebraska GO, 4.00%, 12/15/34     720,754  
  1,430,000     Elkhorn School District, Nebraska GO, 4.00%, 12/15/35     1,533,603  
  325,000     Elkhorn School District, Nebraska GO, 5.00%, 12/15/28     409,315  
  300,000     Elkhorn School District, Nebraska GO, 5.00%, 12/15/28     377,829  
  350,000     Elkhorn School District, Nebraska GO, 5.00%, 12/15/29     434,427  
  250,000     Elkhorn School District, Nebraska GO, 4.00%, 01/15/32     262,565  
  47,000     Elm Creek Rural Fire Protection District No. 7, Nebraska GO, 1.40%, 10/15/20     46,922  
  265,000     Grand Island Public Schools, Nebraska GO, 5.00%, 12/15/39     299,903  
  185,000     Grand Island Public Schools, Nebraska GO, 4.00%, 12/15/24     196,877  
  455,000     Gretna Public Schools, Nebraska GO, 5.00%, 06/15/33     560,610  
  735,000     Gretna Public Schools, Nebraska GO, 4.00%, 12/15/24     813,674  
  265,000     Gretna Public Schools, Nebraska GO, 4.00%, 12/15/25     297,152  
  105,000     Knox County School District #501, Nebraska GO, 2.00%, 12/15/19     104,294  
  900,000     Lancaster County Correctional Facility Joint Public Agency, Nebraska GO, 5.00%, 12/01/27     1,127,646  
  500,000     Lancaster County School District 001, Nebraska GO, 4.00%, 01/15/31     564,165  
  750,000     Lancaster County School District 001, Nebraska GO, 4.00%, 01/15/26     848,752  
  500,000     Lincoln County Hospital Authority No. 1, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 11/01/32     531,630  
  200,000     Lincoln County Hospital Authority No. 1, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 11/01/25     214,416  
  500,000     Lincoln-Lancaster County Public Building Commission, Nebraska RB, 3.00%, 12/01/26     534,235  
  1,000,000     Loup River Public Power District, Nebraska RB, 2.00%, 12/01/26     995,030  
  415,000     Metropolitan Community College Area, Nebraska COP, 4.00%, 03/01/20     424,147  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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NEBRASKA TAX-FREE FUND

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
$ 500,000     Metropolitan Community College Area, Nebraska COP, 3.00%, 03/01/26   $ 525,770  
  500,000     Metropolitan Utilities District of Omaha Gas System Revenue, Nebraska RB, 4.00%, 12/01/26     556,395  
  1,000,000     Metropolitan Utilities District of Omaha Water System Revenue, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 12/01/21     1,088,130  
  180,000     Mid-Plains Community College Area Facilities Corp., Nebraska RB, 3.00%, 10/15/25     182,869  
  1,475,000     Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 04/01/30     1,598,620  
  140,000     Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 04/01/31     151,526  
  250,000     Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, Nebraska RB, 5.38%, 04/01/39     250,000  
  210,000     Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 04/01/25     235,166  
  200,000     Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 04/01/26     217,836  
  540,000     Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 04/01/27     587,007  
  540,000     Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, Nebraska RB, 1.40%, 09/01/20     538,310  
  445,000     Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, Nebraska RB, 1.50%, 03/01/21     442,993  
  500,000     Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, Nebraska RB, 2.00%, 03/01/24     499,970  
  330,000     Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, Nebraska RB, 2.45%, 09/01/24     338,474  
  230,000     Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, Nebraska RB, 2.80%, 09/01/26     239,490  
  175,000     Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, Nebraska RB, 2.35%, 09/01/24     178,147  
  1,050,000     Nebraska Public Power District, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 01/01/32     1,132,320  
  540,000     Nebraska Public Power District, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 01/01/34     581,650  
  150,000     Nebraska Public Power District, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 01/01/26     163,067  
  200,000     Nebraska Public Power District, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 01/01/27     217,198  
  600,000     Nebraska Public Power District, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 01/01/29     649,740  
  1,995,000     Nebraska Public Power District, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 01/01/31     2,103,967  
  1,000,000     Nebraska State College Facilities Corp., Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 07/15/26     1,200,520  
  315,000     Nebraska State Colleges, Nebraska RB, 3.00%, 07/01/25     315,176  

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
$ 805,000     Omaha Public Facilities Corp., Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 06/01/26   $ 809,572  
  285,000     Omaha Public Facilities Corp., Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 06/01/20     296,426  
  700,000     Omaha Public Facilities Corp., Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 06/01/21     750,330  
  1,000,000     Omaha Public Facilities Corp., Nebraska RB, 4.00%, 06/01/28     1,114,280  
  250,000     Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 02/01/30     308,053  
  205,000     Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska RB, 4.00%, 02/01/31     215,447  
  200,000     Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska RB, 4.00%, 02/01/34     209,210  
  1,170,000     Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 02/01/29     1,243,207  
  1,435,000     Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 02/01/30     1,524,788  
  500,000     Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 02/01/29     531,285  
  500,000     Omaha School District, Nebraska GO, 4.00%, 12/15/32     561,265  
  180,000     Omaha School District, Nebraska GO, 3.00%, 12/15/32     181,642  
  620,000     Omaha School District, Nebraska GO, 3.13%, 12/15/33     627,167  
  1,500,000     Omaha School District, Nebraska GO, 4.00%, 12/15/39     1,584,795  
  650,000     Omaha School District, Nebraska GO, 4.00%, 12/15/22     665,515  
  590,000     Omaha-Douglas Public Building Commission, Nebraska GO, 4.50%, 05/01/22     591,434  
  245,000     Omaha-Douglas Public Building Commission, Nebraska GO, 4.50%, 05/01/23     245,605  
  400,000     Papillion-La Vista School District No. 27, Nebraska GO, 1.75%, 12/01/22     401,444  
  350,000     Papillion-La Vista School District No. 27, Nebraska GO, 3.00%, 12/01/26     364,990  
  750,000     Papillion-La Vista School District No. 27, Nebraska GO, 4.00%, 12/01/29     859,320  
  125,000     Platte County School District No. 1 Columbus Public Schools, Nebraska GO, 5.00%, 12/15/26     144,670  
  280,000     Platte County School District No. 1 Columbus Public Schools, Nebraska GO, 5.00%, 12/15/28     323,159  
  160,000     Sarpy County Sanitary & Improvement District No. 191, Nebraska GO, 3.55%, 10/15/32     160,050  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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March 31, 2019

 

NEBRASKA TAX-FREE FUND

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
$ 55,000     Sarpy County Sanitary & Improvement District No. 191, Nebraska GO, 2.45%, 10/15/22   $ 55,010  
  80,000     Sarpy County Sanitary & Improvement District No. 242, Nebraska GO, 3.00%, 03/15/27     80,062  
  110,000     Sarpy County Sanitary & Improvement District No. 279, Nebraska GO, 3.95%, 02/15/32     110,118  
  110,000     Sarpy County Sanitary & Improvement District No. 279, Nebraska GO, 5.15%, 02/15/34     110,077  
  150,000     Sarpy County Sanitary & Improvement District No. 68, Nebraska GO, 2.75%, 12/15/23     150,132  
  385,000     Scotts Bluff County School District/ Gering School District, Nebraska GO, 5.00%, 12/01/23     423,219  
  220,000     Southeast Community College, Nebraska COP, 5.00%, 12/15/25     265,142  
  225,000     Southeast Community College, Nebraska COP, 5.00%, 12/15/26     276,512  
  300,000     Southern Public Power District, Nebraska RB, 4.00%, 12/15/25     337,602  
  400,000     Southern Public Power District, Nebraska RB, 4.00%, 12/15/26     449,468  
  200,000     State of Nebraska, Nebraska COP, 1.40%, 03/15/20     198,978  
  200,000     State of Nebraska, Nebraska COP, 1.60%, 03/15/21     199,154  
  500,000     State of Nebraska, Nebraska COP, 3.00%, 12/15/22     524,180  
  350,000     University of Nebraska, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 05/15/24     406,928  
  350,000     University of Nebraska, Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 05/15/25     415,821  
  1,000,000     University of Nebraska, Nebraska RB, 4.00%, 07/01/31     1,095,890  
  500,000     University of Nebraska Facilities Corp., Nebraska RB, 4.00%, 07/15/30     563,535  
  745,000     University of Nebraska Facilities Corp., Nebraska RB, 2.00%, 07/15/19     746,028  
  500,000     University of Nebraska Facilities Corp., Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 07/15/25     597,845  
  500,000     University of Nebraska Facilities Corp., Nebraska RB, 5.00%, 07/15/26     610,870  
  1,000,000     Village of Boys Town NE, Nebraska RB, 3.00%, 09/01/28     1,044,770  
  100,000     West Haymarket Joint Public Agency, Nebraska GO, 5.00%, 12/15/22     109,020  
  200,000     West Haymarket Joint Public Agency, Nebraska GO, 5.00%, 12/15/26     217,706  

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
$ 105,000     West Haymarket Joint Public Agency, Nebraska GO, 4.00%, 12/15/28   $ 111,784  
  200,000     Westside Community Schools, Nebraska GO, 4.00%, 06/01/24     219,104  
  200,000     Westside Community Schools, Nebraska GO, 4.00%, 06/01/25     218,030  
  230,000     Westside Community Schools, Nebraska GO, 4.00%, 06/01/27     249,299  
              71,170,141  
North Dakota - 0.7%        
  500,000     City of Fargo ND, North Dakota GO, 3.00%, 05/01/34     502,740  
              71,774,003  
Total Government & Agency Obligations (Cost $71,973,982)     71,774,003  

 

Shares     Security Description   Value  
Short-Term Investments - 2.4%        
                 
Investment Company - 2.4%        
  1,747,058     BlackRock Liquidity Funds T-Fund Portfolio, Institutional Shares, 2.32% (a)     1,747,058  
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $1,747,058)     1,747,058  
Investments, at value - 100.8% (Cost $73,721,040)     73,521,061  
Other liabilities in excess of assets - (0.8)%     (576,160 )
NET ASSETS - 100.0%   $ 72,944,901  

 

(a) Dividend yield changes daily to reflect current market conditions. Rate was the quoted yield as of March 31, 2019.
AMBAC American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation
COP Certificate of Participation
GO General Obligation
RB Revenue Bond

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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March 31, 2019

 

BALANCED FUND

 

Shares     Security Description   Value  
Common Stocks - 61.8%
         
Communication Services - 6.5%
  6,300     Activision Blizzard, Inc.   $ 286,839  
  1,378     Alphabet, Inc., Class C (a)     1,616,821  
  20,900     Comcast Corp., Class A     835,582  
  5,550     Facebook, Inc., Class A (a)     925,130  
  16,800     Verizon Communications, Inc.     993,384  
              4,657,756  
Consumer Discretionary - 6.1%        
  525     Amazon.com, Inc.(a)     934,894  
  300     Booking Holdings, Inc.(a)     523,473  
  6,700     NIKE, Inc., Class B     564,207  
  1,390     O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.(a)     539,737  
  4,050     Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.     464,211  
  4,400     The Home Depot, Inc.     844,316  
  1,390     Ulta Beauty, Inc.(a)     484,734  
              4,355,572  
Consumer Staples - 4.2%        
  11,300     Church & Dwight Co., Inc.     804,899  
  2,500     Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A     438,325  
  2,950     Costco Wholesale Corp.     714,313  
  4,800     Ingredion, Inc.     454,512  
  7,980     Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.     598,021  
              3,010,070  
Energy - 3.3%        
  2,900     Diamondback Energy, Inc.     294,437  
  4,050     EOG Resources, Inc.     385,479  
  9,300     Exxon Mobil Corp.     751,440  
  5,450     Occidental Petroleum Corp.     360,790  
  3,600     Phillips 66     342,612  
  5,900     Schlumberger, Ltd.     257,063  
              2,391,821  
Financials - 7.7%        
  1,010     BlackRock, Inc.     431,644  
  10,300     CenterState Bank Corp.     245,243  
  3,950     Chubb, Ltd.     553,316  
  3,300     CME Group, Inc.     543,114  
  9,600     First American Financial Corp.     494,400  
  19,000     Huntington Bancshares, Inc.     240,920  
  9,800     JPMorgan Chase & Co.     992,054  
  15,700     KeyCorp     247,275  
  20,400     Manulife Financial Corp.     344,964  
  5,300     Northern Trust Corp.     479,173  
  8,700     U.S.Bancorp     419,253  
  11,200     Wells Fargo & Co.     541,184  
              5,532,540  
Health Care - 9.4%        
  7,400     AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.(a)     348,466  
  8,200     Baxter International, Inc.     666,742  
  1,560     Biogen, Inc.(a)     368,753  
  14,400     Boston Scientific Corp.(a)     552,672  
  3,200     Cigna Corp.     514,624  

 

Shares     Security Description   Value  
  3,400     Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a)   $ 650,522  
  6,500     Eli Lilly & Co.     843,440  
  1,700     Humana, Inc.     452,200  
  2,100     Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (a)     321,258  
  4,739     LHC Group, Inc.(a)     525,365  
  3,300     Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.     903,276  
  5,700     Zoetis, Inc.     573,819  
              6,721,137  
Industrials - 5.9%        
  2,500     FedEx Corp.     453,525  
  5,600     Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.     266,616  
  9,300     KAR Auction Services, Inc.     477,183  
  7,400     MasTec, Inc.(a)     355,940  
  2,650     Raytheon Co.     482,512  
  1,560     Roper Technologies, Inc.     533,473  
  9,400     Southwest Airlines Co.     487,954  
  9,000     The Timken Co.     392,580  
  7,200     Waste Management, Inc.     748,152  
              4,197,935  
Information Technology - 12.2%        
  2,100     Adobe, Inc.(a)     559,629  
  9,450     Apple, Inc.     1,795,027  
  2,300     Broadcom, Inc.     691,633  
  2,300     Cabot Microelectronics Corp.     257,508  
  4,700     CDW Corp.     452,939  
  16,500     Cisco Systems, Inc.     890,835  
  3,900     Citrix Systems, Inc.     388,674  
  2,100     FleetCor Technologies, Inc.(a)     517,839  
  3,350     Mastercard, Inc., Class A     788,758  
  5,300     Microchip Technology, Inc.     439,688  
  16,150     Microsoft Corp.     1,904,731  
              8,687,261  
Materials - 1.6%        
  5,400     Berry Global Group, Inc.(a)     290,898  
  5,900     FMC Corp.     453,238  
  5,518     Livent Corp.(a)     67,761  
  1,750     Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.     352,065  
              1,163,962  
Real Estate - 2.6%        
  4,625     American Tower Corp. REIT     911,403  
  12,300     First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. REIT     434,928  
  4,300     Sun Communities, Inc. REIT     509,636  
              1,855,967  
Utilities - 2.3%        
  5,000     Atmos Energy Corp.     514,650  
  3,800     NextEra Energy, Inc.     734,616  
  4,600     Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.     378,396  
              1,627,662  
Total Common Stocks (Cost $29,434,966)     44,201,683  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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March 31, 2019

 

BALANCED FUND

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
Non-U.S. Government Agency Asset Backed Securities - 4.3%
         
Asset Backed Securities - 2.0%
$ 380,000     Cabela's Credit Card Master Note Trust, 2.71%, 02/17/26 (b)   $ 379,271  
  1,706     Canadian Pacer Auto Receivables Trust, 2.55%, 10/21/19 (b)     1,705  
  139,126     Magnetite CLO, Ltd.CLO (USD 3 Month LIBOR + 1.00%), 3.77%, 07/25/26 (b)(c)     139,126  
  101,260     Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 0.83%), 3.32%, 01/26/26 (c)     100,343  
  107,546     PHEAA Student Loan Trust 2011-1 (USD 3 Month LIBOR + 1.10%), 3.70%, 06/25/38 (b)(c)     108,992  
  118,592     Preferred Term Securities XII, Ltd./ Preferred Term Securities XII, Inc.(USD 3 Month LIBOR + 0.70%), 3.31%, 12/24/33 (b)(c)     118,141  
  218,171     SLM Student Loan Trust (USD 3 Month LIBOR + 1.65%), 4.42%, 07/25/22 (c)     220,617  
  159,966     Social Professional Loan Program Trust, 2.64%, 08/25/47 (b)     159,730  
  64,946     Stack Infrastructure Issuer, LLC, 4.54%, 02/25/44 (b)     66,454  
  98,917     Vantage Data Centers Issuer, LLC, 4.07%, 02/16/43 (b)     100,415  
              1,394,794  
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities - 0.9%
  375,000     American Tower Trust #1, 3.07%, 03/15/23 (b)     374,086  
  125,000     CD Commercial Mortgage Trust, 4.21%, 08/15/51     133,154  
  26,469,103     FREMF Mortgage Trust Interest Only, 0.10%, 08/25/44 (b)     51,149  
  75,000     UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, 4.19%, 08/15/51     79,666  
              638,055  
Non-Agency Residential Mortgage Backed Securities - 1.4%        
  116,239     Bayview Commercial Asset Trust REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 0.58%), 3.36%, 12/25/33 (b)(c)     114,390  
  160,000     Bayview Financial Acquisition Trust REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 2.10%), 4.60%, 04/28/39 (c)     159,828  
  45,433     Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust REMIC, 4.00%, 01/25/35 (b)(d)     46,682  
  135,437     EverBank Mortgage Loan Trust, 3.50%, 02/25/48 (b)(d)     136,000  

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
$ 179,263     Goldman Sachs Alternative Mortgage Products Trust REMIC (USD 1 Month LIBOR + 0.50%), 2.99%, 05/25/36 (b)(c)   $ 177,499  
  1,615     Lehman ABS Manufactured Housing Contract Trust REMIC, 4.35%, 04/15/40     1,617  
  75,262     New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust REMIC, 3.75%, 08/25/55 (b)(d)     76,128  
  62,850     Towd Point Mortgage Trust REMIC, 3.50%, 02/25/55 (b)(d)     62,979  
  226,503     Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities, 3.50%, 07/25/47 (b)(d)     227,120  
              1,002,243  
Total Non-U.S.Government Agency Asset Backed Securities (Cost $2,994,829)     3,035,092  
                 
Corporate Bonds - 10.2%        
                 
Communication Services - 0.8%        
  348,000     AT&T, Inc., 4.30%, 02/15/30     352,475  
  237,000     Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.33%, 09/21/28     251,273  
              603,748  
Consumer Discretionary - 1.3%        
  330,000     CBS Corp., 4.00%, 01/15/26     335,491  
  200,000     Dollar General Corp., 3.25%, 04/15/23     201,211  
  100,000     Hanesbrands, Inc., 4.63%, 05/15/24 (b)     100,270  
  50,000     Newell Brands, Inc., 4.20%, 04/01/26     47,756  
  215,000     Whirlpool Corp., 4.70%, 06/01/22     224,992  
              909,720  
Consumer Staples - 0.6%        
  175,000     Church & Dwight Co., Inc., 2.88%, 10/01/22     175,286  
  100,000     Reckitt Benckiser Treasury Services PLC, 3.00%, 06/26/27 (b)     96,825  
  185,000     Walmart, Inc., 3.40%, 06/26/23     190,804  
              462,915  
Energy - 0.3%        
  212,000     EOG Resources, Inc., 4.15%, 01/15/26     224,598  
Financials - 5.0%        
  230,000     Bank of America Corp., MTN, 4.13%, 01/22/24     241,025  
  180,000     CBRE Services, Inc., 5.25%, 03/15/25     193,144  
  240,000     Citigroup, Inc., 3.89%, 01/10/28 (d)     243,918  
  395,000     CME Group, Inc., 3.00%, 03/15/25     397,263  
  175,000     Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., 5.50%, 03/30/20     179,510  
  245,000     Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., 3.75%, 12/01/25     254,569  
  230,000     JPMorgan Chase & Co., 3.25%, 09/23/22     233,327  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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March 31, 2019

 

BALANCED FUND

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
$ 120,000     Metropolitan Life Global Funding I, 3.60%, 01/11/24 (b)   $ 123,647  
  260,000     Morgan Stanley, GMTN, 3.75%, 02/25/23     266,665  
  190,000     Prudential Financial, Inc., MTN, 7.38%, 06/15/19     191,666  
  235,000     Regions Financial Corp., 3.80%, 08/14/23     241,674  
  220,000     The Charles Schwab Corp., 3.85%, 05/21/25     231,356  
  265,000     The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 3.00%, 04/26/22     264,872  
  230,000     U.S.Bancorp, Series J (callable at 100 beginning 04/15/27), 5.30%, 10/15/49 (d)(e)     234,025  
  270,000     Wells Fargo & Co., 3.00%, 04/22/26     264,049  
              3,560,710  
Health Care - 0.2%        
  132,000     Becton Dickinson and Co., 3.73%, 12/15/24     134,099  
Industrials - 0.8%        
  150,000     Roper Technologies, Inc., 2.80%, 12/15/21     149,545  
  200,000     Textron, Inc., 3.65%, 03/01/21     201,554  
  225,000     Union Pacific Corp., 3.95%, 09/10/28     236,179  
              587,278  
Information Technology - 0.9%        
  215,000     eBay, Inc., 3.60%, 06/05/27     209,762  
  200,000     Oracle Corp., 3.40%, 07/08/24     204,873  
  185,000     QUALCOMM, Inc., 3.45%, 05/20/25     186,477  
              601,112  
Materials - 0.3%        
  209,000     Albemarle Corp., 4.15%, 12/01/24     215,964  
Total Corporate Bonds (Cost $7,192,484)     7,300,144  
                 
Government & Agency Obligations - 20.0%        
                 
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES - 19.4%        
Municipals - 1.3%        
  350,000     California State University, California RB, 5.45%, 11/01/22     384,044  
  250,000     City of Industry CA, California RB, 7.00%, 01/01/21     258,248  
  200,000     Santa Monica Community College District, California GO, 5.73%, 08/01/24     208,122  
  100,000     Vista Community Development Commission, California Tax Allocation Bond, 7.61%, 09/01/21     106,594  
              957,008  
Treasury Inflation Index Securities - 1.1%        
  109,688     U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bond, 1.75%, 01/15/28 (f)     119,477  

 

Principal Amount     Security Description   Value  
$ 677,779     U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Note, 0.13%, 01/15/22 (f)   $ 673,086  
              792,563  
U.S. Treasury Securities - 17.0%        
  95,000     U.S. Treasury Note, 1.13%, 03/31/20     93,831  
  3,725,000     U.S. Treasury Note, 2.00%, 02/28/21     3,704,483  
  3,835,000     U.S. Treasury Note, 1.63%, 11/15/22     3,755,753  
  4,320,000     U.S. Treasury Note, 2.13%, 05/15/25     4,276,969  
  325,000     U.S. Treasury Note, 2.25%, 02/15/27     322,728  
              12,153,764  
U.S. GOVERNMENT MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES - 0.6%        
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. - 0.4%        
  115,000     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.78%, 10/25/28 (d)     122,619  
  146,067     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC, 4.00%, 03/15/40     151,516  
              274,135  
Federal National Mortgage Association - 0.2%        
  73,639     Federal National Mortgage Association #AL1321, 3.50%, 12/01/26     75,345  
  101,467     Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC, 2.50%, 09/25/39     100,125  
              175,470  
Total Government & Agency Obligations (Cost $14,177,146)     14,352,940  

 

Shares     Security Description   Value  
Short-Term Investments - 3.7%        
                 
Investment Company - 3.7%        
  2,634,823     BlackRock Liquidity Funds T-Fund Portfolio, Institutional Shares, 2.32% (g)     2,634,823  
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $2,634,823)     2,634,823  
Investments, at value - 100.0% (Cost $56,434,248)     71,524,682  
Other assets in excess of liabilities - 0.0%     782  
NET ASSETS - 100.0%   $ 71,525,464  

 

(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) 144a Security, which is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. The Sub-Adviser has deemed this security to be liquid based on procedures approved by Tributary Funds’ Board of Directors. As of March 31, 2019, the aggregate value of these liquid securities were $2,660,609 or 3.7% of net assets.
(c) Floating rate security. Rate presented is as of March 31, 2019.
(d) Variable or adjustable rate security, the interest rate of which adjusts periodically based on changes in current interest rates. Rate represented is as of March 31, 2019.
(e) Perpetual maturity security.
(f) U.S. Treasury inflation indexed security, par amount is adjusted for inflation.
(g) Dividend yield changes daily to reflect current market conditions. Rate was the quoted yield as of March 31, 2019.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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March 31, 2019

 

BALANCED FUND

 

ABS Asset Backed Security
CLO Collateralized Loan Obligation
GMTN Global Medium Term Note
GO General Obligation
LIBOR London Interbank Offered Rate
LLC Limited Liability Company
MTN Medium Term Note
PLC Public Limited Company
RB Revenue Bond
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust
REMIC Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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March 31, 2019

 

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND

 

Shares     Security Description   Value  
Common Stocks - 98.0%
         
Communication Services - 3.6%
  10,900     IAC/InterActiveCorp.(a)   $ 2,290,199  
  3,700     The Madison Square Garden Co., Class A (a)     1,084,581  
  52,900     Twitter, Inc.(a)     1,739,352  
              5,114,132  
Consumer Discretionary - 16.6%        
  15,300     Advance Auto Parts, Inc.     2,609,109  
  35,800     At Home Group, Inc.(a)     639,388  
  11,200     Carter's, Inc.     1,128,848  
  24,900     Dollar General Corp.     2,970,570  
  20,100     DR Horton, Inc.     831,738  
  9,100     Expedia, Inc.     1,082,900  
  15,000     Five Below, Inc.(a)     1,863,750  
  9,900     Grand Canyon Education, Inc.(a)     1,133,649  
  11,120     Lululemon Athletica, Inc.(a)     1,822,234  
  5,700     O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.(a)     2,213,310  
  26,500     Restaurant Brands International, Inc.     1,725,415  
  27,600     Ross Stores, Inc.     2,569,560  
  5,300     Ulta Beauty, Inc.(a)     1,848,269  
  27,300     Yum China Holdings, Inc.     1,226,043  
              23,664,783  
Consumer Staples - 3.8%        
  30,500     Church & Dwight Co., Inc.     2,172,515  
  20,490     Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.     1,535,521  
  16,300     Post Holdings, Inc.(a)     1,783,220  
              5,491,256  
Energy - 1.2%        
  21,700     Apergy Corp.(a)     891,002  
  7,000     Concho Resources, Inc.     776,720  
              1,667,722  
Financials - 5.3%        
  14,700     E*TRADE Financial Corp.     682,521  
  7,400     FactSet Research Systems, Inc.     1,837,198  
  15,900     First American Financial Corp.     818,850  
  40,300     KeyCorp     634,725  
  19,120     Nasdaq, Inc.     1,672,809  
  11,100     Northern Trust Corp.     1,003,551  
  26,900     OneMain Holdings, Inc.     854,075  
              7,503,729  
Health Care - 15.5%        
  7,500     Bio-Techne Corp.     1,489,125  
  22,900     Centene Corp.(a)     1,215,990  
  31,600     DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc.     1,567,044  
  17,100     Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a)     3,271,743  
  20,600     Incyte Corp.(a)     1,771,806  
  12,510     Insulet Corp.(a)     1,189,576  
  13,400     Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)     1,498,924  

 

Shares     Security Description   Value  
  15,400     LHC Group, Inc.(a)   $ 1,707,244  
  14,200     PerkinElmer, Inc.     1,368,312  
  13,300     Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.(a)     1,585,227  
  18,500     Seattle Genetics, Inc.(a)     1,354,940  
  7,640     Teleflex, Inc.     2,308,502  
  6,000     The Cooper Cos., Inc.     1,777,020  
              22,105,453  
Industrials - 14.4%        
  10,600     Cintas Corp.     2,142,366  
  18,100     Crane Co.     1,531,622  
  16,700     Dover Corp.     1,566,460  
  9,200     EnerSys     599,472  
  15,000     Harris Corp.     2,395,650  
  25,200     ITT, Inc.     1,461,600  
  8,400     L3 Technologies, Inc.     1,733,508  
  30,000     MasTec, Inc.(a)     1,443,000  
  9,900     Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.     1,429,461  
  12,700     Oshkosh Corp.     954,151  
  57,300     Quanta Services, Inc.     2,162,502  
  5,900     Roper Technologies, Inc.     2,017,623  
  8,900     Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., Class A     814,617  
  5,700     XPO Logistics, Inc.(a)     306,318  
              20,558,350  
Information Technology - 30.9%        
  22,400     Akamai Technologies, Inc.(a)     1,606,304  
  15,100     Analog Devices, Inc.     1,589,577  
  17,300     Autodesk, Inc.(a)     2,695,686  
  8,500     Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.     881,365  
  20,900     CDK Global, Inc.     1,229,338  
  15,100     CDW Corp.     1,455,187  
  15,600     Citrix Systems, Inc.     1,554,696  
  18,500     CommScope Holding Co., Inc.(a)     402,005  
  6,750     DXC Technology Co.     434,092  
  41,600     First Data Corp., Class A (a)     1,092,832  
  31,000     Fiserv, Inc.(a)     2,736,680  
  10,340     FleetCor Technologies, Inc.(a)     2,549,741  
  21,800     Fortinet, Inc.(a)     1,830,546  
  41,700     Inphi Corp.(a)     1,823,958  
  8,800     Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.     1,220,912  
  11,300     Lam Research Corp.     2,022,813  
  18,000     Microchip Technology, Inc.     1,493,280  
  31,500     Paychex, Inc.     2,526,300  
  54,400     Pure Storage, Inc., Class A (a)     1,185,376  
  15,000     ServiceNow, Inc.(a)     3,697,350  
  15,700     Splunk, Inc.(a)     1,956,220  
  42,100     SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.     2,681,349  
  22,000     Twilio, Inc.(a)     2,841,960  
  12,200     Zebra Technologies Corp.(a)     2,556,266  
              44,063,833  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND

 

Shares     Security Description   Value  
Materials - 3.0%
  156,700     Element Solutions, Inc.(a)   $ 1,582,670  
  16,800     FMC Corp.     1,290,576  
  15,713     Livent Corp.(a)     192,956  
  6,000     Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.     1,207,080  
              4,273,282  
Real Estate - 3.2%        
  23,900     American Homes 4 Rent, Class A REIT     543,008  
  26,800     CBRE Group, Inc., Class A (a)     1,325,260  
  11,915     Digital Realty Trust, Inc. REIT     1,417,885  
  11,380     Sun Communities, Inc. REIT     1,348,758  
              4,634,911  
Utilities - 0.5%        
  6,900     Atmos Energy Corp.     710,217  
Total Common Stocks (Cost $93,539,340)     139,787,668  

 

Shares     Security Description   Value  
Short-Term Investments - 1.9%        
                 
Investment Company - 1.9%        
  2,632,703     BlackRock Liquidity Funds T-Fund Portfolio, Institutional Shares, 2.32% (b)     2,632,703  
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $2,632,703)     2,632,703  
Investments, at value - 99.9% (Cost $96,172,043)     142,420,371  
Other assets in excess of liabilities - 0.1%     163,229  
NET ASSETS - 100.0%   $ 142,583,600  

 

(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Dividend yield changes daily to reflect current market conditions. Rate was the quoted yield as of March 31, 2019.
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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March 31, 2019

 

SMALL COMPANY FUND

 

Shares     Security Description   Value  
Common Stocks - 95.4%
         
Communication Services - 3.9%
  434,300     MSG Networks, Inc., Class A (a)   $ 9,446,025  
  205,700     Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Class A     22,291,709  
              31,737,734  
Consumer Discretionary - 7.6%        
  288,800     Big Lots, Inc.     10,980,176  
  163,100     Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.     8,133,797  
  164,300     Dorman Products, Inc.(a)     14,473,187  
  266,300     La-Z-Boy, Inc.     8,785,237  
  238,700     Standard Motor Products, Inc.     11,720,170  
  142,800     Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc.     7,571,256  
              61,663,823  
Energy - 4.0%        
  1,425,100     Callon Petroleum Co.(a)     10,759,505  
  734,100     Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.(a)     9,154,227  
  638,800     Matador Resources Co.(a)     12,348,004  
              32,261,736  
Financials - 19.5%        
  197,300     Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.     13,941,218  
  341,300     Carolina Financial Corp.(b)     11,805,567  
  246,500     Columbia Banking System, Inc.     8,058,085  
  283,100     Great Western Bancorp, Inc.     8,943,129  
  256,100     Mercantile Bank Corp.(b)     8,379,592  
  790,500     Old National Bancorp     12,964,200  
  347,300     Selective Insurance Group, Inc.     21,977,144  
  211,700     South State Corp.     14,467,578  
  326,300     Stifel Financial Corp.     17,215,588  
  121,200     UMB Financial Corp.     7,761,648  
  496,600     Union Bankshares Corp.     16,055,078  
  494,200     United Bankshares, Inc.     17,909,808  
              159,478,635  
Health Care - 13.5%        
  347,300     AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.(a)     16,354,357  
  459,400     AngioDynamics, Inc.(a)     10,501,884  
  233,900     Cambrex Corp.(a)     9,087,015  
  82,800     Emergent BioSolutions, Inc.(a)     4,183,056  
  331,100     Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.(a)     18,448,892  
  175,600     LHC Group, Inc.(a)     19,467,016  
  46,400     Masimo Corp.(a)     6,416,192  
  214,700     Omnicell, Inc.(a)     17,356,348  
  250,700     Varex Imaging Corp.(a)     8,493,716  
              110,308,476  
Industrials - 14.2%        
  169,100     American Woodmark Corp.(a)     13,972,733  
  237,500     Barnes Group, Inc.     12,209,875  
  284,300     Forward Air Corp.     18,402,739  
  284,900     Franklin Electric Co., Inc.     14,555,541  
  294,500     Granite Construction, Inc.     12,707,675  
  344,900     Kforce, Inc.     12,112,888  
  245,900     Lydall, Inc.(a)     5,768,814  
  559,000     Navigant Consulting, Inc.     10,883,730  

 

Shares     Security Description   Value  
  259,700     Tetra Tech, Inc.   $ 15,475,523  
              116,089,518  
Information Technology - 17.9%        
  206,900     Ambarella, Inc.(a)     8,938,080  
  175,100     Anixter International, Inc.(a)     9,824,861  
  385,100     Benchmark Electronics, Inc.     10,108,875  
  110,400     CACI International, Inc., Class A (a)     20,095,008  
  620,200     CalAmp Corp.(a)     7,802,116  
  288,500     CTS Corp.     8,473,245  
  239,300     ExlService Holdings, Inc.(a)     14,362,786  
  63,600     Littelfuse, Inc.     11,605,728  
  332,900     Methode Electronics, Inc.     9,580,862  
  290,900     MTS Systems Corp.     15,842,414  
  255,918     PC Connection, Inc.(a)(b)     9,384,513  
  220,700     Silicon Motion Technology Corp., ADR     8,748,548  
  407,300     Sykes Enterprises, Inc.(a)     11,518,444  
              146,285,480  
Materials - 4.6%        
  145,700     Balchem Corp.     13,520,960  
  232,100     Carpenter Technology Corp.     10,641,785  
  200,900     Sensient Technologies Corp.     13,619,011  
              37,781,756  
Real Estate - 7.1%        
  158,300     Agree Realty Corp. REIT     10,976,522  
  872,700     Easterly Government Properties, Inc. REIT     15,717,327  
  290,900     LTC Properties, Inc. REIT     13,323,220  
  434,900     Marcus & Millichap, Inc.(a)     17,713,477  
              57,730,546  
Utilities - 3.1%        
  183,500     IDACORP, Inc.     18,265,590  
  129,000     Unitil Corp.(b)     6,987,930  
              25,253,520  
Total Common Stocks (Cost $666,557,565)     778,591,224  
                 
Short-Term Investments - 4.5%        
                 
Investment Company - 4.5%        
  36,833,605     BlackRock Liquidity Funds T-Fund Portfolio, Institutional Shares, 2.32% (c)     36,833,605  
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $36,833,605)     36,833,605  
Investments, at value - 99.9% (Cost $703,391,170)     815,424,829  
Other assets in excess of liabilities - 0.1%     563,734  
NET ASSETS - 100.0%   $ 815,988,563  

 

(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Securities have been determined to be illiquid by the investment adviser. Total illiquid securities held as of March 31, 2019 were $36,557,602, representing 4.48% of net assets.
(c) Dividend yield changes daily to reflect current market conditions. Rate was the quoted yield as of March 31, 2019.
ADR American Depositary Receipt
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

March 31, 2019

 

    SHORT-INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND  
Assets:      
Investments, at cost   $ 181,095,378  
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments     194,857  
Total investments, at value     181,290,235  
Receivable for capital shares issued     503,962  
Receivable for investments sold      
Interest and dividends receivable     964,174  
Prepaid expenses     28,326  
Total Assets     182,786,697  
         
Liabilities:        
Distributions payable     279,348  
Payable for investments purchased     179,977  
Payable for capital shares redeemed     4,116  
Accrued expenses and other payables:        
Investment advisory fees     50,717  
Administration fees payable to non-related parties     7,087  
Administration fees payable to related parties     10,663  
Shareholder service fees     3,406  
Other fees     22,326  
Total Liabilities     557,640  
Net Assets   $ 182,229,057  
Composition of Net Assets:        
Paid-In Capital   $ 184,777,567  
Distributable earnings     (2,548,510 )
Net Assets   $ 182,229,057  
Institutional Class:        
Net assets     10,569,219  
Shares of beneficial interest (See note 5)     1,140,644  
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share   $ 9.27  
Institutional Plus Class:        
Net assets     171,659,838  
Shares of beneficial interest (See note 5)     18,469,214  
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share   $ 9.29  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

March 31, 2019

 

INCOME FUND     NEBRASKA TAX-FREE FUND     BALANCED FUND     GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
FUND
    SMALL COMPANY
FUND
 
                           
$ 193,878,700     $ 73,721,040     $ 56,434,248     $ 96,172,043     $ 703,391,170  
  2,093,035       (199,979 )     15,090,434       46,248,328       112,033,659  
  195,971,735       73,521,061       71,524,682       142,420,371       815,424,829  
  216,040       163,545       11,741       289,069       1,396,851  
  676,898                          
  1,232,060       735,427       215,127       69,218       699,749  
  29,684       4,814       16,636       22,820       58,445  
  198,126,417       74,424,847       71,768,186       142,801,478       817,579,874  
                                     
  408,209       169,290                    
  961,585       1,277,049       97,943              
  43,587       1,275       82,273       99,831       861,301  
                                     
  68,565       14,358       36,022       85,806       558,022  
  7,626       2,854       2,797       5,550       32,113  
  11,474       4,294       4,209       8,353       48,322  
  2,198             8,233       4,507       18,041  
  20,764       10,826       11,245       13,831       73,512  
  1,524,008       1,479,946       242,722       217,878       1,591,311  
$ 196,602,409     $ 72,944,901     $ 71,525,464     $ 142,583,600     $ 815,988,563  
                                     
$ 198,450,854     $ 74,353,550     $ 55,421,632     $ 94,848,703     $ 703,154,746  
  (1,848,445 )     (1,408,649 )     16,103,832       47,734,897       112,833,817  
$ 196,602,409     $ 72,944,901     $ 71,525,464     $ 142,583,600     $ 815,988,563  
                                     
  6,322,107             39,048,629       14,840,016       94,012,835  
  618,546             2,318,112       910,333       3,447,068  
$ 10.22     $     $ 16.85     $ 16.30     $ 27.27  
                                     
  190,280,302       72,944,901       32,476,835       127,743,584       721,975,728  
  18,617,629       7,606,541       1,946,271       7,648,765       26,302,032  
$ 10.22     $ 9.59     $ 16.69     $ 16.70     $ 27.45  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Year Ended March 31, 2019

 

    SHORT-INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND  
Investment Income:      
Interest   $ 4,643,388  
Dividend     76,112  
Foreign tax withholding      
Total Income     4,719,500  
         
Expenses:        
Investment advisory fees (Note 3)     846,586  
Administration fees     200,728  
Shareholder service fees - Institutional Class     33,983  
Custodian fees     14,427  
Chief compliance officer fees     12,616  
Director fees     7,920  
Registration and filing fees     25,843  
Transfer agent fees     60,979  
Pricing fees      
Other Fees     96,655  
Total expenses before waivers     1,299,737  
Expenses waived by adviser (Note 3)     (351,554 )
Total Expenses     948,183  
Net Investment Income (Loss)     3,771,317  
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments:        
Net realized gain (loss) on investments transactions     (458,292 )
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     1,845,975  
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments     1,387,683  
Net increase in net assets from operations   $ 5,159,000  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Year Ended March 31, 2019

 

INCOME FUND     NEBRASKA TAX-FREE FUND     BALANCED FUND     GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
FUND
    SMALL COMPANY
FUND
 
                           
$ 6,109,777     $ 1,992,834     $ 661,994     $     $  
  145,814       36,691       740,520       1,115,207       9,373,398  
              (1,762 )     (7,642 )      
  6,255,591       2,029,525       1,400,752       1,107,565       9,373,398  
                                     
  1,143,133       273,085       526,760       1,031,122       6,070,866  
  225,856       80,931       83,249       162,934       846,276  
  11,808             77,950       27,177       256,245  
  16,325       4,672       5,687       9,473       47,851  
  13,992       5,074       5,186       10,178       52,954  
  9,005       3,191       3,292       6,303       32,854  
  21,180       3,539       20,942       23,408       61,258  
  59,309       19,348       48,594       62,897       465,749  
        20,212                    
  104,952       41,011       56,578       52,038       153,448  
  1,605,560       451,063       828,238       1,385,530       7,987,501  
  (424,363 )     (143,841 )     (120,199 )     (66,014 )     (660,498 )
  1,181,197       307,222       708,039       1,319,516       7,327,003  
  5,074,394       1,722,303       692,713       (211,951 )     2,046,395  
                                     
  (722,984 )     (37,571 )     2,440,610       8,663,259       33,124,779  
  3,977,777       1,310,968       1,704,434       7,148,950       (15,604,091 )
  3,254,793       1,273,397       4,145,044       15,812,209       17,520,688  
$ 8,329,187     $ 2,995,700     $ 4,837,757     $ 15,600,258     $ 19,567,083  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2019

 

 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

    SHORT-INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND     INCOME FUND  
    For the Year Ended March 31, 2019     For the Year Ended March 31, 2018     For the Year Ended March 31, 2019     For the Year Ended March 31, 2018  
Operations:                        
Net investment income (loss)   $ 3,771,317     $ 2,808,865     $ 5,074,394     $ 5,017,338  
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions     (458,292 )     39,695       (722,984 )     313,001  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     1,845,975       (1,408,828 )     3,977,777       (1,729,865 )
Net increase in net assets from operations     5,159,000       1,439,732       8,329,187       3,600,474  
Distributions to Shareholders:                                
Institutional Class     (334,436 )     (279,876 )*     (191,515 )     (194,753 )*
Institutional Plus Class     (3,721,286 )     (3,126,164 )**     (5,752,279 )     (5,913,220 )**
Return of capital                                
Institutional Plus Class                        
Change in net assets from distributions to shareholders     (4,055,722 )     (3,406,040 )     (5,943,794 )     (6,107,973 )
Capital Transactions:                                
Proceeds from shares issued                                
Institutional Class     3,335,867       8,882,547       269,705       1,362,850  
Institutional Plus Class     47,643,785       49,581,399       29,286,868       36,619,351  
Proceeds from dividends reinvested                                
Institutional Class     192,225       178,022       191,275       193,659  
Institutional Plus Class     751,656       668,493       754,540       769,661  
Cost of shares redeemed                                
Institutional Class     (8,314,061 )     (3,517,318 )     (1,097,974 )     (1,203,641 )
Institutional Plus Class     (25,017,947 )     (19,445,646 )     (34,143,903 )     (36,707,609 )
Change in net assets from capital transactions     18,591,525       36,347,497       (4,739,489 )     1,034,271  
Change in net assets     19,694,803       34,381,189       (2,354,096 )     (1,473,228 )
Net Assets:                                
Beginning of Year     162,534,254       128,153,065       198,956,505       200,429,733  
End of Year   $ 182,229,057     $ 162,534,254 ***   $ 196,602,409     $ 198,956,505 ***
Share Transactions Institutional Class:                                
Shares issued     363,674       951,405       26,981       132,811  
Shares reinvested     20,920       19,125       19,138       18,873  
Shares redeemed     (902,822 )     (377,163 )     (109,695 )     (117,270 )
Change in shares     (518,228 )     593,367       (63,576 )     34,414  
Share Transactions Institutional Plus Class:                                
Shares issued     5,166,572       5,306,495       2,927,218       3,570,084  
Shares reinvested     81,544       71,613       75,475       74,990  
Shares redeemed     (2,715,227 )     (2,083,641 )     (3,418,489 )     (3,571,390 )
Change in shares     2,532,889       3,294,467       (415,796 )     73,684  

 

* Distributions for March 31, 2018, were the result of net investment income of $266,350, $187,416 and $355,755 for Short-Intermediate Bond Fund, Income Fund and Balanced Fund, respectively, and net realized gains on investments of $13,526, $7,337, $3,122,745, $2,499,431 and $10,411,722 for Short-Intermediate Bond Fund, Income Fund, Balanced Fund, Growth Opportunities Fund and Small Company Fund, respectively.

** Distributions for March 31, 2018, were the result of net investment income of $2,996,701, $5,700,791, $2,288,818 and $334,714 for Short-Intermediate Bond Fund, Income Fund, Nebraska Tax-Free Fund and Balanced Fund, respectively, and net realized gains on investments of $129,463, $212,429, $2,354,341, $16,767,969 and $25,294,704 for Short-Intermediate Bond Fund, Income Fund, Balanced Fund, Growth Opportunities Fund and Small Company Fund, respectively.

*** Includes accumulated (excess of distributions over) net investment income (loss) of $(400,377), $(370,030), $(834,783), $13,144 and $21,429 for Short-Intermediate Bond Fund, Income Fund, Nebraska Tax-Free Fund, Balanced Fund and Growth Opportunities Fund, respectively, at March 31, 2018. The requirement to disclose the corresponding amount as of March 31, 2019 was eliminated.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

NEBRASKA TAX-FREE FUND     BALANCED FUND     GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
FUND
    SMALL COMPANY
FUND
 
For the
Year Ended
March 31, 2019
    For the
Year Ended
March 31, 2018
    For the
Year Ended
March 31, 2019
    For the
Year Ended
March 31, 2018
    For the
Year Ended
March 31, 2019
    For the
Year Ended
March 31, 2018
    For the
Year Ended
March 31, 2019
    For the
Year Ended
March 31, 2018
 
                                             
$ 1,722,303   $ 1,788,744     $ 692,713     $ 655,419     $ (211,951 )   $ (117,061 )   $ 2,046,395     $ 673,472  
  (37,571 )     8,828       2,440,610       4,204,203       8,663,259       12,602,909       33,124,779       13,063,340  
  1,310,968       (812,074 )     1,704,434       1,768,472       7,148,950       5,808,054       (15,604,091 )     20,739,130  
  2,995,700       985,498       4,837,757       6,628,094       15,600,258       18,293,902       19,567,083       34,475,942  
                                                             
              (2,703,104 )     (3,478,500 )*     (1,519,803 )     (2,499,431 )*     (4,536,409 )     (10,411,722 )*
  (1,732,027)       (2,288,818 )**     (2,143,360 )     (2,689,055 )**     (12,031,449 )     (16,767,969 )**     (26,857,264 )     (25,294,704 )**
                                                             
  (561,894 )                                          
  (2,293,921 )     (2,288,818 )     (4,846,464 )     (6,167,555 )     (13,551,252 )     (19,267,400 )     (31,393,673 )     (35,706,426 )
                                                             
              2,557,873       1,838,490       874,244       1,594,371       29,232,702       60,971,078  
  12,553,191       10,681,700       4,400,142       4,899,298       18,903,033       17,849,011       370,943,274       261,705,710  
              2,506,444       3,232,086       1,383,739       2,182,530       4,190,150       9,986,188  
  357,022       254,112       1,859,934       2,334,939       6,390,096       8,591,825       17,577,803       17,501,618  
              (7,419,936 )     (13,187,220 )     (4,625,639 )     (4,807,012 )     (111,975,067 )     (111,046,227 )
  (6,192,682 )     (15,816,263 )     (2,367,661 )     (12,030,498 )     (18,550,810 )     (16,798,178 )     (174,615,302 )     (135,674,086 )
  6,717,531       (4,880,451 )     1,536,796       (12,912,905 )     4,374,663       8,612,547       135,353,560       103,444,281  
  7,419,310       (6,183,771 )     1,528,089       (12,452,366 )     6,423,669       7,639,049       123,526,970       102,213,797  
                                                             
  65,525,591       71,709,362       69,997,375       82,449,741       136,159,931       128,520,882       692,461,593       590,247,796  
$ 72,944,901     $ 65,525,591 ***   $ 71,525,464     $ 69,997,375 ***   $ 142,583,600     $ 136,159,931 ***   $ 815,988,563     $ 692,461,593  
                                                             
              149,596       106,140       53,755       96,071       1,044,934       2,149,554  
              155,678       191,311       96,227       139,906       164,642       356,141  
              (442,756 )     (763,092 )     (281,948 )     (285,556 )     (3,835,822 )     (3,877,960 )
              (137,482 )     (465,641 )     (131,966 )     (49,579 )     (2,626,246 )     (1,372,265 )
                                                             
  1,327,450       1,101,144       262,116       285,412       1,153,836       1,039,772       13,396,018       9,183,474  
  37,781       26,281       116,413       139,306       434,110       540,027       686,633       621,506  
  (655,692 )     (1,631,620 )     (139,960 )     (701,098 )     (1,145,807 )     (975,821 )     (6,160,102 )     (4,816,742 )
  709,539       (504,195 )     238,569       (276,380 )     442,139       603,978       7,922,549       4,988,238  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a Share Outstanding 

 

          Investment Activities     Distributions to Shareholders from:                       Ratios/Supplemental Data  
Period Ended   Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)     Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments     Total from Investment Operations     Net Investment Income     Net Realized Gains on Investments     Return of Capital     Net Asset Value, End of Period     Total Return(b)     Net Assets, End of Period (000's)     Expense to Average Net Assets(c)     Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets(c)     Expense to Average Net Assets(c)(d)     Portfolio Turnover(b)  
SHORT-INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND                                                                  
Institutional Class                                                                              
03/31/19   $ 9.21     $ 0.19     $ 0.07     $ 0.26     $ (0.19 )   $ (0.01 )   $     $ 9.27       2.88   $ 10,569       0.76     2.03     1.17     43 %
03/31/18     9.32       0.16       (0.07 )     0.09       (0.19 )     (0.01 )           9.21       0.93       15,281       0.77       1.71       1.22       43  
03/31/17     9.38       0.16       (0.03 )     0.13       (0.18 )     (0.01 )           9.32       1.48       9,933       0.75       1.75       1.28       48  
03/31/16     9.45       0.14       (0.04 )     0.10       (0.16 )     (0.01 )           9.38       1.11       12,202       0.76       1.50       1.11       40  
03/31/15     9.48       0.12             0.12       (0.14 )     (0.01 )           9.45       1.33       23,000       0.79       1.24       1.04       51  
Institutional Plus Class                                                                                                
03/31/19     9.24       0.21       0.06       0.27       (0.21 )     (0.01 )           9.29       2.99       171,660       0.54       2.25       0.73       43  
03/31/18     9.35       0.18       (0.07 )     0.11       (0.21 )     (0.01 )           9.24       1.17       147,253       0.54       1.94       0.73       43  
03/31/17     9.41       0.19       (0.03 )     0.16       (0.21 )     (0.01 )           9.35       1.70       118,220       0.54       1.98       0.75       48  
03/31/16     9.48       0.16       (0.04 )     0.12       (0.18 )     (0.01 )           9.41       1.32       112,308       0.54       1.73       0.77       40  
03/31/15     9.51       0.14       0.01       0.15       (0.17 )     (0.01 )           9.48       1.57       91,787       0.55       1.48       0.80       51  
INCOME FUND                                                                                                
Institutional Class                                                                                                
03/31/19     10.09       0.25       0.18       0.43       (0.29 )     (0.01 )           10.22       4.31       6,322       0.80       2.49       1.48       33  
03/31/18     10.22       0.24       (0.08 )     0.16       (0.28 )     (0.01 )           10.09       1.61       6,884       0.82       2.33       1.48       33  
03/31/17     10.41       0.24       (0.14 )     0.10       (0.28 )     (0.01 )           10.22       0.89       6,621       0.82       2.29       1.62       44  
03/31/16     10.51       0.24       (0.05 )     0.19       (0.28 )     (0.01 )           10.41       1.77       6,809       0.81       2.29       1.19       24  
03/31/15     10.25       0.24       0.29       0.53       (0.26 )     (0.01 )           10.51       5.18       19,693       0.85       2.30       1.11       52  
Institutional Plus Class                                                                                                
03/31/19     10.09       0.27       0.17       0.44       (0.30 )     (0.01 )           10.22       4.50       190,280       0.61       2.67       0.82       33  
03/31/18     10.22       0.26       (0.08 )     0.18       (0.30 )     (0.01 )           10.09       1.80       192,073       0.64       2.52       0.82       33  
03/31/17     10.41       0.26       (0.15 )     0.11       (0.29 )     (0.01 )           10.22       1.07       193,808       0.64       2.47       0.83       44  
03/31/16     10.52       0.25       (0.07 )     0.18       (0.28 )     (0.01 )           10.41       1.81       187,490       0.64       2.41       0.85       24  
03/31/15     10.26       0.26       0.29       0.55       (0.28 )     (0.01 )           10.52       5.40       120,425       0.63       2.52       0.89       52  
NEBRASKA TAX-FREE FUND                                                                                
Institutional Plus Class                                                                                                
03/31/19     9.50       0.24       0.17       0.41       (0.25)             (0.07 )     9.59       4.39       72,945       0.45       2.52       0.66       17  
03/31/18     9.69       0.25       (0.12 )     0.13       (0.32 )                 9.50       1.31       65,526       0.45       2.56       0.67       5  
03/31/17     10.05       0.26       (0.30 )     (0.04 )     (0.32 )                 9.69       (0.43 )     71,709       0.45       2.66       0.69       11  
03/31/16 (e)    10.00       0.07       0.07       0.14       (0.09 )                 10.05       1.35       57,029       0.45       2.96       0.85       5  
BALANCED FUND                                                                                                
Institutional Class                                                                                                
03/31/19     16.87       0.15       1.00       1.15       (0.15 )     (1.02 )           16.85       7.22       39,049       1.09       0.90       1.28       23  
03/31/18     16.86       0.13       1.29       1.42       (0.14 )     (1.27 )           16.87       8.46       41,426       1.18       0.76       1.27       15  
03/31/17     16.71       0.13       1.11       1.24       (0.13 )     (0.96 )           16.86       7.71       49,241       1.18       0.75       1.26       22  
03/31/16     17.66       0.05       (0.57 )     (0.52 )     (0.06 )     (0.37 )           16.71       (2.93 )     71,090       1.19       0.31       1.26       42  
03/31/15     17.61       0.01       1.58       1.59       (0.01 )     (1.53 )           17.66       9.40       70,615       1.17       0.06       1.26       69  
Institutional Plus Class                                                                                                
03/31/19     16.73       0.19       0.98       1.17       (0.19 )     (1.02 )           16.69       7.43       32,477       0.90       1.10       1.04       23  
03/31/18     16.74       0.16       1.28       1.44       (0.18 )     (1.27 )           16.73       8.66       28,571       0.99       0.95       1.03       15  
03/31/17     16.61       0.16       1.10       1.26       (0.17 )     (0.96 )           16.74       7.90       33,209       0.99       0.94       1.03       22  
03/31/16     17.57       0.09       (0.59 )     (0.50 )     (0.09 )     (0.37 )           16.61       (2.78 )     35,592       0.99       0.51       1.01       42  
03/31/15     17.52       0.05       1.57       1.62       (0.04 )     (1.53 )           17.57       9.67       35,600       0.97       0.30       1.06       69  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a Share Outstanding

 

          Investment Activities     Distributions to Shareholders from:                       Ratios/Supplemental Data  
Period Ended   Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period     Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)     Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments     Total from Investment Operations     Net Investment Income     Net Realized Gains on Investments     Return of Capital     Net Asset Value, End of Period     Total Return(b)     Net Assets, End of Period (000's)     Expense to Average Net Assets(c)     Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets(c)     Expense to Average Net Assets(c)(d)     Portfolio Turnover(b)  
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND                                                                  
Institutional Class                                                                      
03/31/19   $ 16.22     $ (0.05 )   $ 1.83     $ 1.78     $     $ (1.70 )   $     $ 16.30       12.37 %   $ 14,840       1.11 %     (0.31 )%     1.34 %     42 %
03/31/18     16.48       (0.04 )     2.35       2.31             (2.57 )           16.22       14.66       16,906       1.13       (0.25 )     1.33       50  
03/31/17     14.82       (0.05 )     2.65       2.60             (0.94 )           16.48       17.89       17,999       1.14       (0.31 )     1.25       36  
03/31/16     19.02       (0.06 )     (1.83 )     (1.89 )           (2.31 )           14.82       (9.78 )     43,260       1.16       (0.34 )     1.27       57  
03/31/15     19.16       (0.09 )     2.41       2.32             (2.46 )           19.02       12.93       55,888       1.14       (0.47 )     1.23       50  
Institutional Plus Class                                                                                                
03/31/19     16.55       (0.02 )     1.87       1.85             (1.70 )           16.70       12.56       127,744       0.94       (0.13 )     0.97       42  
03/31/18     16.74       (0.01 )     2.39       2.38             (2.57 )           16.55       14.86       119,254       0.94       (0.06 )     0.97       50  
03/31/17     15.00       (0.01 )     2.69       2.68             (0.94 )           16.74       18.21       110,522       0.94       (0.08 )     0.98       36  
03/31/16     19.19       (0.02 )     (1.86 )     (1.88 )           (2.31 )           15.00       (9.63 )     103,537       0.94       (0.10 )     0.99       57  
03/31/15     19.27       (0.05 )     2.43       2.38             (2.46 )           19.19       13.18       119,004       0.92       (0.25 )     1.01       50  
SMALL COMPANY FUND                                                                                                
Institutional Class                                                                                                
03/31/19     28.21       0.03       0.35       0.38             (1.32 )           27.27       1.67       94,013       1.20       0.11       1.30       26  
03/31/18     28.28       (0.02 )(f)     1.45       1.43             (1.50 )           28.21       5.11       171,338       1.22       (0.06 )     1.29       28  
03/31/17     23.17       0.07       5.45       5.52       (0.06 )     (0.35 )           28.28       23.87       210,573       1.20       0.27       1.31       33  
03/31/16     24.06       0.02       (0.20 )     (0.18 )     (0.04 )     (0.67 )           23.17       (0.65 )     51,527       1.18       0.10       1.34       32  
03/31/15     24.39       0.02       1.65       1.67       (0.01 )     (1.99 )           24.06       6.97       51,296       1.20       0.09       1.31       29  
Institutional Plus Class                                                                                                
03/31/19     28.35       0.09       0.35       0.44       (0.02 )     (1.32 )           27.45       1.90       721,976       0.99       0.32       1.08       26  
03/31/18     28.35       0.05       1.45       1.50             (1.50 )           28.35       5.34       521,124       0.99       0.17       1.08       28  
03/31/17     23.20       0.12       5.47       5.59       (0.09 )     (0.35 )           28.35       24.14       379,675       0.99       0.47       1.06       33  
03/31/16     24.12       0.07       (0.21 )     (0.14 )     (0.11 )     (0.67 )           23.20       (0.48 )     220,980       0.99       0.30       1.07       32  
03/31/15     24.43       0.08       1.64       1.72       (0.04 )     (1.99 )           24.12       7.17       217,291       0.98       0.34       1.09       29  

 

(a) Per share data calculated using average share method.
(b) Not annualized for a period less than one year.
(c) Annualized for a period less than one year.
(d) Ratios excluding contractual and voluntary waivers.
(e) Commencement of operations of Tributary Nebraska Tax-Free Fund - Institutional Plus Class shares was January 1, 2016.
(f) Realized and unrealized gains and losses per share in this caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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March 31, 2019

 

1. Organization

 

Tributary Funds, Inc. (the “Company”) was organized in October 1994 as a Nebraska corporation and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company issuing its shares in series. The Company consists of six series, Short-Intermediate Bond Fund, Income Fund, Nebraska Tax-Free Fund, Balanced Fund, Growth Opportunities Fund and Small Company Fund (collectively, the “Funds” and individually, a “Fund”). Short-Intermediate Bond Fund, Income Fund, Balanced Fund, Growth Opportunities Fund and Small Company Fund are all diversified series. Nebraska Tax-Free Fund is a non-diversified series. Each series represents a distinct portfolio with its own investment objectives and policies. Refer to the prospectus for each Fund’s investment objective.

 

All Funds offer Institutional Plus Class shares without a sales charge and the Short-Intermediate Bond Fund, Income Fund, Balanced Fund, Growth Opportunities Fund and Small Company Fund also offer Institutional Class shares. The two classes differ principally in applicable minimum investment and shareholder servicing fees. Shareholders bear the common expenses of each Fund and earn income and realized gains/ losses from each Fund pro rata based on the average daily net assets of each class, without discrimination between share classes. Each share class also has different voting rights on matters affecting a single class. No class has preferential dividend rights.

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies

 

The Funds are investment companies and follow accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, “Financial Services-Investment Companies”. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Company in the preparation of its financial statements. The policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Security Valuation

 

The net asset value (“NAV”) per share of each Fund is determined each business day as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), which is normally 4 p.m. Eastern Time. In valuing a Fund’s assets for calculating the NAV, securities listed on a securities exchange, market or automated quotation system for which quotations are readily available, including traded over the counter securities, are valued at the official closing price on the primary exchange or market on which they traded or, if there is no such reported price on the valuation date, at the most recent quoted sale price or bid price. Investments in investment companies are valued at the NAV per share determined as of the close of the NYSE. Short-term debt investments (maturing within 60 days) may be valued on an amortized cost basis, unless such value does not approximate fair value. Debt securities (other than short-term investments) are valued at prices furnished by pricing services and generally reflect last reported sales price if the security is actively traded or an evaluated bid price obtained by employing methodologies that utilize actual market transactions; broker supplied valuations; or factors such as yield, maturity, call features, credit ratings, or developments relating to specific securities in arriving at the valuation. Prices provided by pricing services are subject to review and determination of the appropriate price whenever a furnished price is significantly different from the previous day’s furnished price.

 

Securities for which quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Company’s Fair Value Committee (“Fair Value Committee”) pursuant to procedures established by the Company’s Board of Directors (“Board”). Situations that may require an investment to be fair valued include instances where a security is thinly traded, halted, or restricted as to resale. In addition, investments may be fair valued based on the occurrence of a significant event. Significant events may be specific to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructurings, or defaults. Alternatively, significant events may affect an entire market, such as natural disasters, government actions, and significant changes in the value of U.S. securities markets. Securities are fair valued based on observable and unobservable inputs, including the Fair Value Committee's own assumptions in determining fair value. Factors used in determining fair value include, but are not limited to: type of security or asset, trading activity of similar markets or securities, fundamental analytical data relating to the investment, evaluation of the forces that influence the market in which the security is purchased and sold, and information as to any transactions or offers with respect to the security.

 

Under the Company’s pricing and valuation procedures, the Board has delegated the daily operational oversight of the securities valuation function to the Fair Value Committee, which consists of representatives from the Funds’ Adviser, Sub-Adviser, and the Treasurer, who serves

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on the committee as a non-voting member. The Fair Value Committee is responsible for determining fair valuations for any security for which market quotations are not readily available. For those securities fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board, the Fair Value Committee reviews and affirms the reasonableness of the fair valuation determinations after considering all relevant information that is reasonably available. The Fair Valuation Committee’s determinations are subject to review by the Funds’ Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting covering the calendar quarter in which the fair valuation was determined.

 

The Funds use a framework for measuring fair value. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants (exit price). One component of fair value is a three-tier fair value hierarchy. The basis of the tiers is dependent upon various “inputs” used to determine the value of the Funds’ investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

Level 1 – includes valuations based on quoted prices of identical securities in active markets including valuations for securities listed on a securities exchange or investments in mutual funds.

 

Level 2 – includes valuations for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly. Direct observable inputs include broker quotes in active markets, closing prices of similar securities in active markets, closing prices for identical or similar securities in non-active markets, or corporate action or reorganization entitlement values. Indirect significant observable inputs include factors such as interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds or credit ratings. Level 2 includes valuations for fixed income securities priced by pricing services, broker quotes in active markets, or ADRs and GDRs for which quoted prices in active markets are not available.

 

Level 3 – includes valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement, including the Fair Value Committee's own assumptions in determining the fair value of the investment. Inputs used to determine the fair value of Level 3 securities include security specific inputs such as: credit quality, issuer news, trading characteristics, or industry specific inputs such as: trading activity of similar markets or securities, changes in the security’s underlying index, or comparable securities’ models. Level 3 valuations include securities that are priced based on single source broker quotes, where prices may be unavailable due to halted trading, restricted to resale due to market events, newly issued or investments for which reliable quotes are not available.

 

To assess the continuing appropriateness of security valuations, the co-administrator regularly compares current day prices with prior day prices, transaction prices, and alternative vendor prices. When the comparison results exceed pre-defined thresholds, the co-administrator challenges the prices exceeding tolerance levels with the pricing service or broker. To substantiate Level 3 unobservable inputs, the adviser and co-administrator use a variety of techniques as appropriate, including, transaction backtesting or disposition analysis and review of related market activity.

 

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

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value each Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2019, by category:

 

    LEVEL 1 –
Quoted Prices
    LEVEL 2 -
Significant Observable Inputs
    LEVEL 3 -
Significant Unobservable Inputs
    Total  
Short-Intermediate Bond Fund                                
Asset Backed Securities   $     $ 31,916,303     $      –     $ 31,916,303  
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities           10,680,382             10,680,382  
Non-Agency Residential Mortgage Backed Securities           13,950,698             13,950,698  
Corporate Bonds           55,252,750             55,252,750  
Government & Agency Obligations           67,181,492             67,181,492  
Preferred Stocks     434,643                   434,643  
Short-Term Investments     1,873,967                   1,873,967  
Total   $ 2,308,610     $ 178,981,625     $     $ 181,290,235  

 

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March 31, 2019

 

    LEVEL 1 –
Quoted Prices
    LEVEL 2 -
Significant Observable Inputs
    LEVEL 3 -
Significant Unobservable Inputs
    Total  
Income Fund                                
Asset Backed Securities   $     $ 15,766,938     $       –     $ 15,766,938  
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities           12,649,292             12,649,292  
Non-Agency Residential Mortgage Backed Securities           20,389,527             20,389,527  
Corporate Bonds           57,635,377             57,635,377  
Government & Agency Obligations           85,060,854             85,060,854  
Investment Company     1,529,023                   1,529,023  
Short-Term Investments     2,940,724                   2,940,724  
Total   $ 4,469,747     $ 191,501,988     $     $ 195,971,735  
                                 
    LEVEL 1 –
Quoted Prices
    LEVEL 2 -
Significant Observable Inputs
    LEVEL 3 -
Significant Unobservable Inputs
    Total  
Nebraska Tax-Free Fund                        
Government & Agency Obligations   $     $ 71,774,003     $     $ 71,774,003  
Short-Term Investments     1,747,058                   1,747,058  
Total   $ 1,747,058     $ 71,774,003     $     $ 73,521,061  
                         
    LEVEL 1 –
Quoted Prices
    LEVEL 2 -
Significant Observable Inputs
    LEVEL 3 -
Significant Unobservable Inputs
    Total  
Balanced Fund                        
Common Stocks*   $ 44,201,683     $     $     $ 44,201,683  
Asset Backed Securities           1,394,794             1,394,794  
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities           638,055             638,055  
Non-Agency Residential Mortgage Backed Securities           1,002,243             1,002,243  
Corporate Bonds           7,300,144             7,300,144  
Government & Agency Obligations           14,352,940             14,352,940  
Short-Term Investments     2,634,823                   2,634,823  
Total   $ 46,836,506     $ 24,688,176     $     $ 71,524,682  
                                 
    LEVEL 1 –
Quoted Prices
    LEVEL 2 -
Significant Observable Inputs
    LEVEL 3 -
Significant Unobservable Inputs
    Total  
Growth Opportunities Fund                        
Common Stocks*   $ 139,787,668     $     $     $ 139,787,668  
Short-Term Investments     2,632,703                   2,632,703  
Total   $ 142,420,371     $     $     $ 142,420,371  
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    LEVEL 1 –
Quoted Prices
    LEVEL 2 -
Significant Observable Inputs
    LEVEL 3 -
Significant Unobservable Inputs
    Total  
Small Company Fund                        
Common Stocks*   $ 778,591,224     $       –     $       –     $ 778,591,224  
Short-Term Investments     36,833,605                   36,833,605  
Total   $ 815,424,829     $     $     $ 815,424,829  

 

* See Schedules of Portfolio Investments for further industry classification.

 

The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value.

 

    Non-Agency Residential Mortgage Backed Securities  
Income Fund      
Balance as of 03/31/18   $ 965,010  
Paydowns     (98,911 )
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     20,261  
Amortization (Accretion)     (34 )
Realized Gain (Loss)     3,020  
Transfer out of Level 3     (889,346 )
Balance as of 03/31/19   $ -  
Net change in unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation) in investments as of 03/31/19   $ -  

 

Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

In the normal course of business, the Company may enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations which provide general indemnifications for certain liabilities. Each Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, since their commencement of operations, the Funds have not had claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expect the risk of loss to be remote.

 

Under the Company's organizational documents, its Officers and Directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. In addition, certain of the Company's contracts with service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Funds cannot be determined and the Funds have no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

 

Security Transactions, Investment Income and Foreign Taxes

 

Securities transactions are accounted for no later than one business day following trade date. For financial reporting purposes, however, on the last business day of the reporting period, security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis and includes, where applicable, the amortization of premium or accretion of discount, using the effective interest method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends and interest from non-U.S. sources received by a Fund are generally subject to non-U.S. net withholding taxes. Such withholding taxes may be reduced or eliminated under the terms of applicable U.S. income tax treaties, and each Fund intends to undertake any procedural steps required to claim the benefits of such treaties. Gains or losses realized on the sales of securities are determined by comparing the identified cost of the security lot sold with the net sales proceeds. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been paid or provided for in accordance with each applicable country’s tax rules and rates.

 

Allocation of Expenses

 

Expenses directly attributable to a Fund are charged directly to that Fund, while expenses which are attributable to more than one Fund are allocated among the respective Funds based upon relative net assets or another appropriate basis. Expenses directly attributable to a class are charged directly to that class, while expenses attributable to both classes are allocated to each class based upon the ratio of net assets for each class as a percentage of total net assets.

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Distributions to Shareholders

 

Dividends from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly for the Short-Intermediate Bond, Income, and Nebraska Tax-Free Funds. The Balanced Fund declares and pays dividends from net investment income, if any, quarterly. The Growth Opportunities Fund and Small Company Fund declare and pay dividends from net investment income, if any, annually. Distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and distributed at least annually for all the Funds only to the extent they exceed available capital loss carryovers. The amount and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP and are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

3. Related Party Transactions and Fees and Agreements

 

Tributary Capital Management, LLC (“Tributary” or “Adviser”), a subsidiary of First National Bank of Omaha (“FNBO”), which is a subsidiary of First National Bank of Nebraska, Inc., serves as the investment adviser to the Funds. Each Fund pays a monthly fee at an annual rate of the following percentages of each Fund’s average daily net assets: 0.50% for the Short-Intermediate Bond Fund, 0.60% for the Income Fund, 0.40% for the Nebraska Tax-Free Fund, 0.75% for each of the Balanced Fund and Growth Opportunities Fund, and 0.85% for the Small Company Fund. First National Fund Advisers (“FNFA” or “Sub-Adviser”), a division of FNBO, serves as the investment sub-adviser for the Short-Intermediate Bond Fund, Income Fund, Nebraska Tax-Free Fund, Balanced Fund and Growth Opportunities Fund. Sub-advisory fees paid to FNFA are paid by Tributary. For the services provided and expenses assumed under the FNFA Sub-Advisory Agreement, Tributary pays FNFA a fee equal to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Short-Intermediate Bond Fund, 0.30% of the average daily net assets of the Income Fund, 0.20% of the average daily net assets of the Nebraska Tax-Free Fund, 0.375% of the average daily net assets of the Balanced Fund, and 0.375% of the average daily net assets of the Growth Opportunities Fund.

 

Tributary has contractually agreed to waive advisory fees and reduce the administration fee payable to the Adviser and/or reimburse other expenses of each Fund to the extent necessary to limit the total operating expenses of each Fund, exclusive of shareholder servicing fees (Institutional Class only), brokerage costs, interest, taxes and dividend and extraordinary expenses, to an annual rate of the percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets as follows. Prior to August 1, 2018, the expense caps for the Income Fund and Balanced Fund were 0.64% and 0.99%, respectively.

 

  Expense Caps
Short-Intermediate Bond Fund 0.54%
Income Fund 0.60
Nebraska Tax-Free Fund 0.45
Balanced Fund 0.85
Growth Opportunities Fund 0.94
Small Company Fund 0.99

 

The amounts waived for each Fund are recorded as expenses waived in each Fund’s Statement of Operations. Other Fund service providers have also contractually agreed to waive a portion of their fees. For the year ended March 31, 2019, fees waived were as follows:

 

    Investment Adviser Fees Waived     Other Waivers     Total Fees Waived and Expenses Reimbursed  
Short-Intermediate Bond Fund   $ 350,612     $ 942     $ 351,554  
Income Fund     423,303       1,060       424,363  
Nebraska Tax-Free Fund     143,461       380       143,841  
Balanced Fund     119,809       390       120,199  
Growth Opportunities Fund     65,250       764       66,014  
Small Company Fund     656,533       3,965       660,498  

 

Tributary may recover fees waived or expenses reimbursed, if such payment is made within three years of the fee waiver or expense reimbursement. At March 31, 2019, the amount of potentially recoverable expenses are as follows: Short-Intermediate Bond Fund – $981,424; Income Fund – $1,242,655; Nebraska Tax-Free Fund – $455,485; Balanced Fund – $233,180; Growth Opportunities Fund – $212,543; Small Company Fund – $1,507,329.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2019

 

MUFG Union Bank, N.A. serves as the custodian for each of the Funds. DST Systems, Inc. serves as transfer agent for the Funds, whose functions include disbursing dividends and other distributions. Tributary and Atlantic Fund Services, LLC (“Co- Administrators”) serve as co-administrators of the Funds. Certain officers of the Funds are also officers or employees of the above named service providers, and during their terms of office received no compensation from the Funds. As compensation for its administrative services, each co-administrator is entitled to a fee, calculated daily and paid monthly based on each Fund's average daily net assets. Tributary receives 0.07% of each Fund's average daily net assets. Foreside Fund Officer Services, LLC provides the Funds’ Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Chief Compliance Officer services.

 

The Company has adopted an Administrative Services Plan, which allows the Funds' Institutional Class shares to charge a shareholder services fee, pursuant to which each Fund is authorized to pay compensation at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets to banks and other financial institutions, that may include the advisers, their correspondent and affiliated banks, including FNBO (each a “Service Organization”). Under the Administrative Services Plan, the Funds may enter into a Servicing Agreement with a Service Organization whereby such Service Organization agrees to provide certain record keeping and/or administrative support services for their customers or account holders who are the beneficial or record owner of the shares of a Fund. One of the Servicing Agreements the Funds maintain is with FNBO. For the year ended March 31, 2019, the Funds paid FNBO as follows: Short-Intermediate Bond Fund – $2,604; Income Fund – $3,942; Balanced Fund – $958; Small Company Fund – $801. The amounts accrued for shareholder service fees are included under Shareholder service fees – Institutional Class within the Statements of Operations.

 

4. Investment Transactions

 

The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding U.S. Government securities and short-term investments (maturing less than one year from acquisition), for the year ended March 31, 2019, were as follows:

 

    Purchases     Sales  
Short-Intermediate Bond Fund   $ 58,443,328     $ 39,109,221  
Income Fund     31,840,611       36,640,861  
Nebraska Tax-Free Fund     18,572,041       11,083,326  
Balanced Fund     9,229,485       14,156,691  
Growth Opportunities Fund     56,920,532       66,852,286  
Small Company Fund     264,588,208       175,956,733  

 

The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the year ended March 31, 2019, were as follows:

 

      Purchases       Sales  
Short-Intermediate Bond Fund   $ 41,052,960     $ 30,130,559  
Income Fund     28,967,681       27,713,268  
Balanced Fund     6,255,479       3,159,123  

 

5. Capital Share Transactions

 

The Company is authorized to issue a total of 1,000,000,000 shares of common stock, 999,999,990 of which may be issued in series with a par value of $0.00001 per share. The Board is empowered to allocate such shares among different series of the Company’s shares without shareholder approval.

 

6. Federal Income Taxes

 

The following information is presented on an income tax basis. It is each Fund’s policy to continue to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute all of its net taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, to its shareholders sufficient to relieve it from all, or substantially all, federal income and excise taxes. Therefore, no provision is made for federal income or excise taxes.

 

Differences between amounts reported for financial statements and federal income tax purposes are primarily due to timing and character difference in recognizing gains and losses on investment transactions.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2019

 

To the extent the differences between the amounts recognized for financial statements and federal income tax purposes are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts based on their federal income tax treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification. Permanent differences may include but are not limited to the following: reclassifications related to net operating losses and equalization. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets.

 

    Net Increase (Decrease)  
    Distributable Earnings     Paid-in-Capital  
Short-Intermediate Bond Fund   $     $  
Income Fund            
Nebraska Tax-Free Fund            
Balanced Fund            
Growth Opportunities Fund     (107,463 )     107,463  
Small Company Fund     (2,700,000 )     2,700,000  

 

As of March 31, 2019, the cost of investments and the components of net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) were as follows:

 

    Tax Cost of Investments     Gross Unrealized Appreciation     Gross Unrealized Depreciation     Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)  
Short-Intermediate Bond Fund   $ 181,832,850     $ 612,757     $ (1,155,372 )   $ (542,615 )
Income Fund     195,202,786       2,747,960       (1,979,011 )     768,949  
Nebraska Tax-Free Fund     74,476,840       813,164       (1,768,943 )     (955,779 )
Balanced Fund     56,587,859       15,673,052       (736,229 )     14,936,823  
Growth Opportunities Fund     96,105,616       47,723,483       (1,408,728 )     46,314,755  
Small Company Fund     706,052,126       150,254,368       (40,881,665 )     109,372,703  

 

At March 31, 2019, the components of distributable taxable earnings for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

    Undistributed Net Investment Income*     Undistributed Net Long-Term Capital Gains     Other Temporary Differences     Unrealized Gain (Loss)**     Capital Loss Carry Forward***  
Short-Intermediate Bond Fund   $ 417,681     $     $ (279,348 )   $ (542,615 )   $ (2,144,228 )
Income Fund     898,242             (408,209 )     768,949       (3,107,427 )
Nebraska Tax-Free Fund                       (955,779 )     (452,870 )
Balanced Fund     21,722       1,145,287             14,936,823        
Growth Opportunities Fund           1,461,548             46,314,755       (41,406 )
Small Company Fund     1,323,239       2,137,875             109,372,703        

 

* Undistributed net investment income includes any undistributed net short-term capital gains, if any.
** Unrealized gains (loss) are adjusted for open wash sale loss deferrals, market discount/premium amortization, return of capital paid by REIT securities, adjustments on inflation indexed securities and equity return of capital securities.
*** Capital loss carry forward includes deferred post October loss and late year losses.

 

The tax character of dividends and distributions paid during the Funds’ fiscal years ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018, were as follows:

 

    Net Ordinary Income*     Tax Exempt Income     Net Long Term Capital Gains**     Return of Capital     Total Distributions Paid***  
    2019     2018     2019     2018     2019     2018     2019     2018     2019     2018  
Short-Intermediate Bond                                                                                
Fund   $ 4,015,041     $ 3,347,078     $     $     $     $     $     $     $ 4,015,041     $ 3,347,078  
Income Fund     5,954,743       6,103,546                                           5,954,743       6,103,546  
Nebraska Tax-Free Fund     39,441       14,012       1,692,586       2,294,989                   561,894             2,293,921       2,309,001  
Balanced Fund     702,416       690,469                   4,144,048       5,477,086                   4,846,464       6,167,555  
Growth Opportunities Fund                             13,876,252       19,267,400                   13,876,252       19,267,400  
Small Company Fund     1,594,767       5,682,919                   32,498,906       30,023,507                   34,093,673       35,706,426  

 

* Net ordinary income consists of net taxable income derived from dividends, interest, and net short-term capital gains, if any.
** The Funds designated as long-term dividend, pursuant to the Internal Revenue code section 852(b)(3), the amount necessary to reduce earnings and profits of the Funds related to net capital gains to zero for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019. Equalization debits included in the long term distributions were $325,000 and $2,700,000 for Growth Opportunities Fund and Small Company Fund, respectively.
*** Total distributions paid may differ from the Statements of Changes in Net Assets because distributions are recognized when actually paid for tax purposes.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2019

 

At March 31, 2019, the following Funds had net capital loss carryforwards available for U.S. federal income tax purposes to offset future net realized capital gains. Details of the capital loss carryforwards are listed in the table below.

 

    No Expiration  
    Short Term     Long Term     Total  
Short-Intermediate Bond Fund   $ 396,173     $ 1,748,055     $ 2,144,228  
Income Fund     1,152,874       1,954,553       3,107,427  
Nebraska Tax-Free Fund     32,733       420,137       452,870  

 

Under current tax law, certain capital losses realized after October 31, and certain ordinary losses realized after December 31 but before the end of the fiscal year ("Post-October losses" and “Late Year Losses”, respectively) may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first business day of the following fiscal year. For the year ended March 31, 2019, the Funds deferred losses to April 1, 2019 as follows:

 

    Late Year Losses/Post-October Losses  
Growth Opportunities Fund   $ 41,406  

 

The Funds comply with FASB ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes.” FASB ASC Topic 740 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. FASB ASC Topic 740 requires the affirmative evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing each Fund’s tax return to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not (i.e., greater than 50 percent) that each tax position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority based on the technical merits of the position. Funds with tax positions not deemed to meet the "more-likely-than-not" threshold would be required to record a tax expense in the current year. Management completed an evaluation of the Funds’ tax positions and based on that evaluation, determined that no tax liability resulted from unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions and therefore no provision for federal income tax was required in the Funds’ financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2019. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the period, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties.

 

8. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In August 2018, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-13 “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement” (“ASU 2018-13”) which includes amendments intended to improve the effectiveness of disclosures in the notes to financial statements. For example, ASU 2018-13 includes additional disclosures regarding the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements, and clarifications to the narrative description of measurement uncertainty disclosures. ASU 2018-13 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted and the Funds have adopted ASU 2018-13 within these financial statements.

 

In September 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission released Final Rule 33-10532 captioned “Disclosure Update and Simplification,” include (i) and amendment to require presentation of the total, rather than the components, of distributable earnings on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; and (ii) an amendment to require presentation of the total, rather than the components, of distributions to shareholders, except for tax return of capital distributions, on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. The amendments also removed the requirement for parenthetical disclosure of undistributed net investment income on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. These changes were effective November 5, 2018. These amendments are reflected in the Funds’ financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2019.

 

9. Subsequent Events

 

Management has evaluated subsequent events for the Funds through the date the financial statements are issued, and has concluded there were no events that require adjustments to the financial statements or disclosure in the notes.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of

Tributary Funds, Inc.

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of portfolio of investments, of Tributary Funds, Inc., comprising Tributary Short-Intermediate Bond Fund, Tributary Income Fund, Tributary Nebraska Tax-Free Fund, Tributary Balanced Fund, Tributary Growth Opportunities Fund, and Tributary Small Company Fund (the “Funds”), as of March 31, 2019, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the four years or periods in the period then ended (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of March 31, 2019, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the four years or periods in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

The Funds’ financial highlights for the year ended March 31, 2015, were audited by other auditors whose report dated May 27, 2015, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial highlights.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

 

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of March 31, 2019, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers or counterparties were not received. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

We have served as the Funds’ auditor since 2015.

 

 

COHEN & COMPANY, LTD.

 

Cleveland, Ohio

 

May 30, 2019

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ADDITIONAL FUND INFORMATION (Unaudited)

March 31, 2019

 

Proxy Voting Policy

 

Information regarding the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-662-4203. The information also is included in the Company’s Statement of Additional Information, which is available on the Funds' website at www.tributaryfunds.com and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the "SEC") website at www.sec.gov.

 

Information relating to how each Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities held during the most recent twelve months ended June 30 is available without charge, upon request, by writing to the Company at P.O. Box 219022, Kansas City, Missouri, 64141-6002, by calling 1-800-662-4203 and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

Quarterly Holdings

 

The Company files a complete list of its portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. Forms N-PORT are available free of charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

 

Other Federal Income Tax Information

 

The information reported below is for the year ended March 31, 2019. Foreign tax and qualified dividend information for the calendar year 2019 will be provided on your 2019 Form 1099-DIV.

 

For the year ended March 31, 2019, certain dividends paid by the Funds may be subject to a maximum tax rate of 20% as provided for by the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. Complete information for calendar year 2019 will be reported in conjunction with your 2019 Form 1099-DIV.

 

For the year ended March 31, 2019, the following Funds hereby designate the following percentages, or the maximum amount allowable under the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”), as qualified dividends:

 

  Qualified Dividend Income
Short-Intermediate Bond Fund 0.50%
Balanced Fund 92.52%
Small Company Fund 100.00%

 

For the year ended March 31, 2019, the following Funds hereby designate the following percentages, or the maximum amount allowable under the Code, as distributions eligible for the dividends received deduction for corporations:

 

  Dividends Received Deduction
Short-Intermediate Bond Fund 0.50%
Balanced Fund 86.33%
Small Company Fund 100.00%

 

For the year ended March 31, 2019, the following Funds hereby designate the following percentages, or the maximum amount allowable under the Code, as qualified interest income exempt from U.S. tax for foreign shareholders:

 

  Qualified Interest Income
Short-Intermediate Bond Fund 89.04%
Income Fund 81.31%
Balanced Fund 41.74%

 

For the year ended March 31, 2019, Small Company Fund designates 68.67% of its income dividends as short-term capital gain dividends exempt from U.S. tax for foreign shareholders and Nebraska Tax-Free Fund designates 97.86% of its income dividend distributed as tax-exempt dividends.

 

Table of Shareholder Expenses

 

As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees, shareholder servicing fees and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from October 1, 2018, through March 31, 2019.

 

Actual Expenses – The first set of columns next to each Fund of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account

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ADDITIONAL FUND INFORMATION (Unaudited)

March 31, 2019

 

value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first set of columns under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes – The second line set of columns next to each Fund of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not each Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in each Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

 

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. Therefore, the second set of columns of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

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ADDITIONAL FUND INFORMATION (Unaudited)

March 31, 2019

 

    Expenses Using Actual Fund Return     Expenses Using Hypothetical 5% Return  
    Beginning Account Value 10/1/18     Ending Account Value 3/31/19     Expense Paid During Period*     Expense Ratio During Period*     Beginning Account Value 10/1/18     Ending Account Value 3/31/19     Expenses Paid During Period*     Expense Ratio During Period*  
Short-Intermediate Bond Fund                                                
Institutional Class   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.94     $ 3.78       0.75 %   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.19     $ 3.78       0.75 %
Institutional Plus Class     1,000.00       1,022.85       2.72       0.54       1,000.00       1,022.24       2.72       0.54  
Income Fund                                                                
Institutional Class   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,045.14     $ 3.98       0.78 %   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.04     $ 3.93       0.78 %
Institutional Plus Class     1,000.00       1,046.05       3.06       0.60       1,000.00       1,021.94       3.02       0.60  
Nebraska Tax-Free Fund                                                                
Institutional Plus Class   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,039.46     $ 2.29       0.45 %   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.69     $ 2.27       0.45 %
Balanced Fund                                                                
Institutional Class   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,001.53     $ 5.19       1.04 %   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.75     $ 5.24       1.04 %
Institutional Plus Class     1,000.00       1,002.77       4.24       0.85       1,000.00       1,020.69       4.28       0.85  
Growth Opportunities Fund                                                                
Institutional Class   $ 1,000.00     $ 987.34     $ 5.50       1.11 %   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.40     $ 5.59       1.11 %
Institutional Plus Class     1,000.00       988.22       4.66       0.94       1,000.00       1,020.24       4.73       0.94  
Small Company Fund                                                                
Institutional Class   $ 1,000.00     $ 917.83     $ 5.69       1.19 %   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.00     $ 5.99       1.19 %
Institutional Plus Class     1,000.00       918.89       4.74       0.99       1,000.00       1,020.00       4.99       0.99  

 

* Expenses are equal to each Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (182) divided by 365 to reflect the half-year period.
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DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS (Unaudited)

March 31, 2019

 

Overall, responsibility for management of the Company rests with its Board, which is elected by the shareholders of the Company. The Company is managed by the Directors in accordance with the laws governing corporations in Nebraska. The Board oversees all of the Funds. Directors serve until their respective successors have been elected and qualified or until their earlier death, resignation or removal. The Directors elect the officers of the Company to supervise its day-to-day operations.

 

Information about the Directors and officers of the Company is set forth below. The Funds’ Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Directors and is available, without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-662-4203 or on the Funds’ website www.tributaryfunds.com.

 

Name, Address(1), Age and Position(s) Held with Funds Term of Office and Length of Time Served Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Director Other Directorships Held by Director
Interested Directors        
Stephen C. Wade(2)
Age: 53
Indefinite; Since 2016. Senior Vice President - Investment Services, First National Bank of Omaha (December 2013 to present); Managing Director - Institutional Trust, First National Bank of Omaha (February 2011 to December 2013). 7 Director, First National Capital Markets, Inc.
         
Director, Chairman of the Board and President        
Brittany A. Fahrenkrog(2)
Age: 40
Indefinite; Since 2016 Director, Client Services, Tributary Capital Management, LLC (since May 2010) 7 None.
         
Director and Senior Vice President        
Independent Directors      
Robert A. Reed
Age: 78
Indefinite; Since 1994 Retired. President and Chief Executive Officer, Physicians Mutual Insurance Company and Physicians Life Insurance Company (1974 to December 2014). 7 None.
         
Director; Chairman Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee        
Gary D. Parker
Age: 73
Indefinite; Since 2005 Retired since 2000. 7 None.
         
Director; Chairman Audit Committee        
David F. Larrabee
Age:58
Indefinite; Since 2016 Retired since 2012. Senior Vice President, Intermediary Sales, American Century Investments, Inc. and President and CEO, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (broker/dealer subsidiary) (2009 to May 2012); prior to 2009, Mr. Larrabee held various senior positions with American Century Investments, Inc. 7 None.
         
Director        

 

1 The address for all Directors is 1620 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68197.
2 As defined in the 1940 Act, Mr. Wade is an “interested” Director because he is an officer of First National Bank of Omaha, the parent of the Funds' investment adviser, and an owner of securities issued by First National of Nebraska, Inc., and Ms. Fahrenkrog is an "interested" Director because she is an employee of Tributary Capital Management, LLC, the Funds' investment adviser, and an officer of First National Bank of Omaha.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2019

 

 

DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS (Unaudited)

March 31, 2019

 

Name, Address(1), Age and Position(s) Held with Funds Term of Office and Length of Time Served Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Director Other Directorships Held by Director
Independent Directors (continued)      
Donna Walsh
Age:55
Indefinite; Since 2018 Special Adviser, Panorama Point Partners (since 2018); Advisor, Tenaska Capital Management (2008- 2017); Co-Founder and Managing Director, Odin Capital Management (1999 to 2016). 7 None.
         
Director        

 

1 The address for all Directors is 1620 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68197.

 

Name, Address, Age and Position(s) Held with Funds Term of Office and Length of Time Served Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years
Officers    
Karen Shaw(3)
Age: 46
Indefinite; Since August 2015 Senior Vice President, Atlantic Fund Services (2008-present).
     
Treasurer, Principal Financial Officer    
Rodney L. Ruehle(4)
Age: 50
Indefinite; Since August 2009 Director, Foreside Management Services, LLC (2008 to present); Chief Compliance Officer of Praxis Mutual Funds (May 2015 to present); Chief Compliance Officer of Absolute Shares Trust (November 2017 to present); Chief Compliance Officer of Horizons ETF Trust (December 2016 to February 2019); Chief Compliance Officer of Context Capital Funds (November 2015 to March 2018); Chief Compliance Officer of Asset Management Fund (November 2009-April 2016); Chief Compliance Officer of Advisers Investment Trust (July 2011-December 2016 and March 2019 to present); Chief Compliance Officer of Penn Series Funds, Inc. (February 2012-November 2014).
     
Chief Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Officer    
Gino Malaspina(3)
Age: 50
Indefinite; Since July 2016 Senior Counsel, Atlantic Fund Services (since June 2014); Senior Counsel and Managing Director, Cipperman & Company /Cipperman Compliance Services LLC (2010-2014); and Associate, Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP (2009-2010).
     
Secretary    

 

3 The address for Ms. Shaw and Mr. Malaspina is Three Canal Plaza, Suite 600, Portland, ME 04101.
4 The address for Mr. Ruehle is 690 Taylor Road, Suite 210, Columbus, OH 43230.

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ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. This code of ethics is included as Exhibit 13(a)(1) on this Form N-CSR. There were no substantive amendments or waivers to this code of ethics during the period covered by this report.

ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
The registrant’s Board of Directors has determined that the registrant has at least one audit committee financial expert serving on its audit committee. An “audit committee financial expert” is not an “expert” for any purpose, including for purposes of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as a result of being designated as an “audit committee financial expert.” Further, the designation of a person as an “audit committee financial expert” does not mean that the person has any greater duties, obligations, or liability than those imposed on the person without the “audit committee financial expert” designation. Similarly, the designation of a person as an “audit committee financial expert” does not affect the duties, obligations, or liability of any other member of the Audit Committee or Board of Directors. The audit committee financial expert is Donna Walsh who is “independent” for purposes of this Item 3 of Form N-CSR.

ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
(a) Audit Fees - The aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years (the “Reporting Periods”) for professional services rendered by the Registrant’s principal accountant for the audit of the Registrant’s annual financial statements, or services that are normally provided by the principal accountant in connection with the statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for the Reporting Periods, were $84,000 in 2018 and $87,000 in 2019.

(b) Audit-Related Fees – The aggregate fees billed in the Reporting Periods for assurance and related services rendered by the principal accountant that were reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the Registrant’s financial statements and are not reported under paragraph (a) of this Item 4 were $0 in 2018 and $0 in 2019.

(c) Tax Fees - The aggregate fees billed in the Reporting Periods for professional services rendered by the principal accountant to the Registrant for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning were $18,000 in 2018 and $18,000 in 2019. These services consisted of review or preparation of U.S. federal, state, local and excise tax returns.

(d) All Other Fees - The aggregate fees billed in the Reporting Periods for products and services provided by the principal accountant to the Registrant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this Item, were $0 in 2018 and $0 in 2019.

(e) (1) Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures: The registrant’s Audit Committee has not adopted pre-approval policies and procedures. Instead, the Audit Committee approves each audit and non-audit service before the accountant is engaged to provide such service.

(e) (2) No services included in (b) - (d) above were approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.

(f) Not applicable

(g) The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the principal accountant for services rendered to the Registrant for the Reporting Periods were $0 in 2018 and $0 in 2019. There were no fees billed in either of the Reporting Periods for non-audit services rendered by the principal accountant to the Registrant’s investment adviser or any Affiliate.

(h) Not applicable.

ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
Not applicable.

ITEM 6. INVESTMENTS.

(a)
Included as part of the report to shareholders under Item 1.
(b)
Not applicable.


ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.


ITEM 8.  PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.


ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Not applicable.


ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s Board of Directors since the registrant last disclosed such procedures.

ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) The Registrant’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”)) are effective, based on their evaluation of the controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.
 (b) There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in
Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 12. DISCLOSURE OF SECURITIES LENDING ACTIVITIES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Not applicable.


ITEM 13. EXHIBITS.

(a)(1)The Code of Ethics (Exhibit filed herewith).

(a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) of the Act, and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Exhibits filed herewith).

(a)(3)  Not applicable.

(b)      Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) of the Act, and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Exhibit filed herewith).
SIGNATURES

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


Registrant Tributary Funds, Inc.



By
/s/ Karen Shaw
 
 
Karen Shaw
Treasurer
 
     
Date
May 30, 2019
 

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

By
/s/ Stephen C. Wade
 
 
Stephen C. Wade
President
 
     
Date
May 30, 2019
 


By
/s/ Karen Shaw
 
 
Karen Shaw
Treasurer
 
     
Date
May 30, 2019