UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
   
þ Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 20062007
or
   
o Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
for the transition period from___to___
Commission File Number 0-13928
U.S. GLOBAL INVESTORS, INC.
Incorporated in the State of Texas
IRS Employer Identification No. 74-1598370
Principal Executive Offices:
7900 Callaghan Road
San Antonio, Texas 78229
Telephone Number: 210-308-1234
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Class A common stock
($0.050.025 par value per share)
Registered: NASDAQ Capital Market
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Yeso     Noþ
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act from their obligations under those Sections.
Yeso     Noþ
Indicate by check mark whether the Company (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.Yesþ     Noo
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filero                    Accelerated filerþ                    Non-accelerated filero
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company, (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
Yeso     Noþ


The aggregate market value of the 3,272,9285,441,054 (post-split) shares of nonvoting class A common stock held by nonaffiliates of the registrant on August 25, 2006,was $93,034,297, based on the last sale price quoted on NASDAQ (adjusted for the split) as of December 31, 2005, was $45,493,699.29, 2006, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal year. Registrant’s only voting stock is its class C common stock, par value of $0.05$0.025 per share, for which there is no active market. The aggregate value of the 104,589209,178 (post-split) shares of the class C common stock held by nonaffiliates of the registrant on December 31, 200529, 2006 (based on the last sale price of the class C common stock in a private transaction) was $52,295. For purposes of this disclosure only, the registrant has assumed that its directors, executive officers, and beneficial owners of 5% or more of the registrant’s common stock are affiliates of the registrant.
On August 25, 2006,24, 2007, there were 6,402,97413,656,401 (post-split) shares of Registrant’s class A nonvoting common stock issued and 6,077,02912,987,211 (post-split) shares of Registrant’s class A nonvoting common stock issued and outstanding, no shares of Registrant’s class B nonvoting common stock outstanding, and 1,496,8002,255,147 (post-split) shares of Registrant’s class C common stock issued and outstanding.
Documents incorporated by reference: None

 


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Exhibit 21 — Subsidiaries of the Company, Jurisdiction of Incorporation, and Percentage of Ownership
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Exhibit 31.1 — Rule 13a 14(a) Certifications(under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)
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Rule 13a 14(a) Certifications (under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)
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Exhibit 32.1 — Section 1350 Certifications (under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)
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 Amendment to LoanCredit Agreement
 Amendment to CustodianNote Modification Agreement - U.S. Global Investors
 Amendment to CustodianTransfer Agency Agreement - U.S. Global Accolade Funds
 List of Subsidiaries
 Certification Pursuant to Section 302Rule 13a-14(a) Certifications
 Certification Pursuant to Section 9061350 Certifications

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Part I of Annual Report on Form 10-K
Item 1. Business
U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (the “Company” or “U.S. Global”) has made forward-looking statements concerning the Company’s performance, financial condition, and operations in this report. The Company from time to time may also make forward-looking statements in its public filings and press releases. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties and do not guarantee future performance. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, some of which are beyond the Company’s control, including (i) the volatile and competitive nature of the investment management industry, (ii) changes in domestic and foreign economic conditions, (iii) the effect of government regulation on the Company’s business, and (iv) market, credit, and liquidity risks associated with the Company’s investment management activities. Due to such risks, uncertainties, and other factors, the Company cautions each person receiving such forward-looking information not to place undue reliance on such statements. All such forward-looking statements are current only as of the date on which such statements were made.
U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (the “Company” or “U.S. Global”) has made forward-looking statements concerning the Company’s performance, financial condition, and operations in this report. The Company from time to time may also make forward-looking statements in its public filings and press releases. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties and do not guarantee future performance. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, some of which are beyond the Company’s control, including (i) the volatile and competitive nature of the investment management industry, (ii) changes in domestic and foreign economic conditions, (iii) the effect of government regulation on the Company’s business, and (iv) market, credit, and liquidity risks associated with the Company’s investment management activities. Due to such risks, uncertainties, and other factors, the Company cautions each person receiving such forward-looking information not to place undue reliance on such statements. All such forward-looking statements are current only as of the date on which such statements were made.
U.S. Global, a Texas corporation organized in 1968, is a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries are in the mutual fund management business. The Company is a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and is principally engaged in the business of providing investment advisory and other services through the Company or its subsidiaries, to U.S. Global Investors Funds (“USGIF”) and U.S. Global Accolade Funds (“USGAF”), both Massachusetts business trusts (collectively, the “Trusts” or “Funds”), both Massachusetts business trusts (collectively, the “Trusts” or “Funds”). USGIF and USGAF are investment companies offering shares of nine and four mutual funds, respectively, on a no-load basis.
As part of the mutual fund management business, the Company provides: (1) investment advisory services through the Company or its subsidiaries to institutions (namely, mutual funds) and other persons; (2) transfer agency and record keeping services; (3) mailing services; and (4) distribution services, through its wholly owned broker/dealer, to mutual funds advised by the Company. The fees from investment advisory and transfer agent services, as well as investment income, are the primary sources of the Company’s revenue.
In addition to providing mutual fund management and transfer agent services to USGIF and USGAF funds, the Company provides advisory services to four offshore clients. USGIF and USGAF are investment companies offering shares of nine and four mutual funds, respectively, on a no-load basis.
As part of the mutual fund management business, the Company provides: (1) investment advisory services; (2) transfer agency and record keeping services; (3) mailing services; and (4) distribution services, through its wholly owned broker/dealer, to mutual funds advised by the Company. The fees from investment advisory and transfer agent services, as well as investment income, are the primary sources of the Company’s revenue. In addition, the Company provides investment advisory services to several offshore institutional clients.

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Assets Under Management (AUM)
                
Assets Under Management 
 AUM at June 30, 2006  AUM at June 30, 2007 
Fund Ticker Category in thousands  Ticker Category (in thousands) 
U.S. Global Investors Funds
          
All American Equity GBTFX Large cap core $21,625  GBTFX Large cap core $23,589 
China Region USCOX China region 67,451  USCOX China region 93,787 
Global Resources PSPFX Natural resources 1,275,516  PSPFX Natural resources 1,382,845 
Gold Shares USERX Gold oriented 205,665  USERX Gold oriented 178,488 
Near-Term Tax Free NEARX Short / intermediate municipal debt 15,821  NEARX Short / intermediate municipal debt 13,354 
Tax Free USUTX General municipal debt 15,241  USUTX General municipal debt 15,899 
U.S. Government Securities Savings UGSXX U.S. Government money market 434,015  UGSXX U.S. Government money market 468,777 
U.S. Treasury Securities Cash USTXX U.S. Government money market 118,733  USTXX U.S. Government money market 115,234 
World Precious Minerals UNWPX Gold and precious minerals 913,950  UNWPX Gold and precious minerals 924,820 
U.S. Global Accolade Funds
          
Eastern European EUROX Emerging markets 1,259,361  EUROX Emerging markets 1,393,152 
Global Emerging Markets GEMFX Emerging markets 26,674  GEMFX Emerging markets 40,040 
Holmes Growth ACBGX Mid-cap growth 65,733  ACBGX Mid-cap growth 63,182 
MegaTrends MEGAX Large-cap growth 16,831  MEGAX Large-cap growth 16,197 
              
Total SEC-Registered Funds
     $4,436,616      4,729,364 
       
     
Other Advisory Clients
     $201,217      299,578 
              
Total AUM at June 30, 2007
     $5,028,942 
            
Total AUM at June 30, 2006
     $4,637,833 
       
Lines of Business
Investment Management Services
Investment Advisory Services.The Company furnishes an investment program for each of the mutual fundsLines of Business
Investment Management Services
Investment Advisory Services.The Company furnishes an investment program for each of the clients it manages and determines, subject to overall supervision by the applicable board of trustees of the clients, the clients’ investments pursuant to advisory agreements (the “Advisory Agreements”). Consistent with the investment restrictions, objectives and policies of the particular client, the portfolio team for each client determines what investments should be purchased, sold and held, and makes changes in the portfolio deemed to be necessary or appropriate. In the Advisory Agreements, the Company is charged with seeking the best overall terms in executing portfolio transactions and selecting brokers or dealers.
The Company also manages, supervises, and conducts certain other affairs of USGIF and USGAF, subject to the control of the boards of trustees. It provides office space, facilities, and certain business equipment as well as the services of executive and clerical personnel for administering the affairs of the mutual funds. U.S. Global and its affiliates compensate all personnel, officers, directors, and interested trustees of the funds if such persons are also employees of the Company or its affiliates. However, the funds are required to reimburse the Company for a portion of the compensation of the Company’s employees who perform certain state and federal securities law regulatory compliance work on behalf of the funds based upon the time spent on such matters. The Company is responsible for costs associated with marketing fund shares to the extent not otherwise covered by a fund distribution plan adopted pursuant to Investment Company Act Rule 12b-1 (“12b-1 Plan”).
As required by the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Advisory Agreements with USGIF and USGAF are subject to annual renewal and are terminable upon 60-day notice. The boards of trustees of the funds, the funds’ investments pursuant to advisory agreements (the “Advisory Agreements”). Consistent with the investment restrictions, objectives and policies of the particular fund, the portfolio team for each fund determines what investments should be purchased, sold and held, and makes changes in the portfolio deemed to be necessary or appropriate. In the Advisory Agreements, the Company is charged with seeking the best overall terms in executing portfolio transactions and selecting brokers or dealers.
The Company also manages, supervises, and conducts certain other affairs of the funds, subject to the control of the boards of trustees. It provides office space, facilities, and certain business equipment as well as the services of executive and clerical personnel for administering the affairs of the mutual funds. U.S. Global and its affiliates compensate all personnel, officers, directors, and interested trustees of the funds if such persons are also employees of the Company or its affiliates. However, the funds are required to reimburse the Company for a portion of the compensation of the Company’s employees who perform certain state and federal securities law regulatory compliance work on behalf of the funds based upon the time spent on such matters. The Company is responsible for costs associated with marketing fund shares to the extent not otherwise covered by a fund distribution plan adopted pursuant to Investment Company Act Rule 12b-1 (“12b-1 Plan”).

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As required by the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Advisory Agreements are subject to annual renewal and are terminable upon 60-day notice. The boards of trustees of USGIF and USGAF will meet to consider renewal of the applicable agreements in February and May 2007, respectively. Management anticipates that the applicable agreements in February and May 2008, respectively. Management anticipates that these Advisory Agreements will be renewed.
In addition to providing mutual fund management and transfer agent services to USGIF and USGAF funds, the Company provides advisory services to four offshore clients: the Meridian Global Gold and Resources Fund Ltd., established in the first quarter of fiscal 2005; the U.S. Global Investors Balanced Natural Resources Fund, Ltd., established in the first quarter of fiscal 2006; Endeavour Mining Capital Corporation’s investment portfolio, which the Company began advising in the third quarter of fiscal 2006; and the Meridian Global Energy and Resources Fund, established on August 1, 2006, subsequent to the Company’s fiscal year end.
Transfer Agent and Other Services.The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, United Shareholder Services, Inc. (“USSI”), is a transfer agent registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 providing transfer agency, lockbox, and printing services to investment company clients. The transfer agency utilizes a third-party external system providing the Company’s fund shareholder communication network with computer equipment and software designed to meet the operating requirements of a mutual fund transfer agency.
The transfer agency’s duties encompass: (1) acting as servicing agent in connection with dividend and distribution functions; (2) performing shareholder account and administrative agent functions in connection with the issuance, transfer and redemption, or repurchase of shares; (3) maintaining such records as are necessary to document transactions in the funds’ shares; (4) acting as servicing agent in connection with mailing of shareholder communications, including reports to shareholders, dividend and distribution notices, and proxy materials for shareholder meetings; and (5) investigating and answering all shareholder account inquiries.
The transfer agency agreements provide that USSI will receive, as compensation for services rendered as transfer agent, an annual fee per account, and will be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses. In connection with obtaining/providing administrative services to the beneficial owners of fund shares through institutions that provide such services and maintain an omnibus account with USSI, each fund pays a monthly fee based on the number of accounts or the value of the shares of the fund held in accounts at the institution, which payment shall not exceed the per account charge on an annual basis.
The transfer agency agreements with USGIF and USGAF are subject to renewal on an annual basis and are terminable upon 60-day notice. The agreements will be considered for renewal by the boards of trustees of USGIF and of USGAF in February and May 2007, respectively, and management anticipates that the agreements will be renewed.
Brokerage Services.The Company has registered its wholly owned subsidiary, U.S. Global Brokerage, Inc. (“USGB”), with the National Association of Securities Dealers (“NASD”), the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and appropriate state regulatory authorities as a limited-purpose broker/dealer for the purpose of distributing USGIF and USGAF fund shares. Effective September 3, 1998, USGB became the distributor for USGIF and USGAF fund shares. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006, the Company capitalized USGB with approximately $8,054,000 to cover the costs associated with continuing operations.
Mailing Services.A&B Mailers, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, provides mail-handling services to various entities. A&B Mailers’ primary customers include the Company in connection with its efforts to promote the funds and the Company’s investment company clients in connection with required mailings.
Corporate Investments
In addition to providing mutual fund management and transfer agent services to USGIF and USGAF funds, the Company provides advisory services to four offshore clients: the Meridian Global Gold and Resources Fund Ltd.; the Meridian Global Energy and Resources Fund; the U.S. Global Investors Balanced Natural Resources Fund, Ltd.; and Endeavour Mining Capital Corporation’s equity investment portfolio.
Transfer Agent and Other Services.The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, United Shareholder Services, Inc. (“USSI”), is a transfer agent registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 providing transfer agency, and printing services to investment company clients. The transfer agency utilizes a third-party external system providing the Company’s fund shareholder communication network with computer equipment and software designed to meet the operating requirements of a mutual fund transfer agency.
The transfer agency’s duties encompass, but are not limited to, the following: (1) acting as servicing agent in connection with dividend and distribution functions; (2) performing shareholder account and administrative agent functions in connection with the issuance, transfer and redemption, or repurchase of shares; (3) maintaining such records as are necessary to document transactions in the funds’ shares; (4) acting as servicing agent in connection with mailing of shareholder communications, including reports to shareholders, dividend and distribution notices, and proxy materials for shareholder meetings; and (5) investigating and answering all shareholder account inquiries.
The transfer agency agreements provide that USSI will receive, as compensation for services rendered as transfer agent, certain annual and activity-based fees and will be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses. In connection with obtaining/providing administrative services to the beneficial owners of fund shares through institutions that provide such services and maintain an omnibus account with USSI, each fund pays a monthly fee based on the number of accounts or the value of the shares of the fund held in accounts at the institution.
The transfer agency agreements with USGIF and USGAF are subject to renewal on an annual basis and are terminable upon 60-day notice. The transfer agency agreements will be considered for renewal by the boards of trustees of USGIF and of USGAF on an annual basis, and management anticipates that the transfer agency agreements will be renewed.
Brokerage Services.The Company has registered its wholly owned subsidiary, U.S. Global Brokerage, Inc. (“USGB”), with the National Association of Securities Dealers (“NASD”), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and appropriate state regulatory authorities as a limited-purpose broker/dealer for the purpose of distributing USGIF and USGAF fund shares. Effective September 3, 1998, USGB became the distributor for USGIF and USGAF fund shares. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, the Company capitalized USGB with approximately $3,085,000 to cover the costs associated with continuing operations.
Mailing Services.A&B Mailers, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, provides mail-handling services to various entities. A&B Mailers’ primary customers include the Company in connection with its efforts to promote the funds and the Company’s investment company clients in connection with required mailings.
Corporate Investments
Investment Activities.In addition to providing management and advisory services, the Company is actively engaged in trading for its own account.

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Employees
Employees
As of June 30, 2006, U.S. Global and its subsidiaries employed 77 full-time employees and 1 part-time employee; as of June 30, 2005, it employed 64 full-time employees and 3 part-time employees. The Company considers its relationship with its employees to be good.
Competition
The mutual fund industry is highly competitive. There are approximately 8,000 domestically registered open-end investment companies of varying sizes and investment policies whose shares are being offered to the public worldwide. Generally, there are two types of mutual funds: “load” and “no-load.” In addition, there are both load and no-load funds that have adopted 12b-1 plans authorizing the payment of distribution costs of the funds out of fund assets, such as USGAF. Load funds are typically sold through or sponsored by brokerage firms, and a sales commission is charged on the amount of the investment. No-load funds, such as the USGIF and USGAF funds, however, may be purchased directly from the particular mutual fund organization or through a distributor, and no sales commissions are charged.
In addition to competition from other mutual fund managers and investment advisers, the Company and the mutual fund industry are in competition with various investment alternatives offered by insurance companies, banks, securities dealers, and other financial institutions. Many of these institutions are able to engage in more liberal advertising than mutual funds and may offer accounts at competitive interest rates, which are insured by federally chartered corporations such as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Amendments to, and regulatory pronouncements related to, the Glass-Stegall Act, the statute that has prohibited banks from engaging in various activities, are enabling banks to compete with the Company in a variety of areas.
A number of mutual fund groups are significantly larger than the funds managed by U.S. Global, offer a greater variety of investment objectives, and have more experience and greater resources to promote the sale of investments therein. However, the Company believes it has the resources, products, and personnel to compete with these other mutual funds. In particular, the company is known for its expertise in the gold mining and exploration and natural resources industries. Competition for sales of fund shares is influenced by various factors, including investment objectives and performance, advertising and sales promotional efforts, distribution channels, and the types and quality of services offered to fund shareholders.
Success in the investment advisory and mutual fund share distribution businesses is substantially dependent on each fund’s investment performance, the quality of services provided to shareholders, and the Company’s efforts to market the funds effectively. Sales of fund shares generate management fees (which are based on assets of the funds) and transfer agent fees (which are based on the number of fund accounts). Costs of distribution and compliance continue to put pressure on profit margins for the mutual fund industry.
Supervision and Regulation
As of June 30, 2007, U.S. Global and its subsidiaries employed 76 full-time employees and 6 part-time employees; as of June 30, 2006, it employed 77 full-time employees and 1 part-time employee. The Company considers its relationship with its employees to be good.
Competition
The mutual fund industry is highly competitive. According to the Investment Company Institute, at the end of 2006 there were approximately 8,000 domestically registered open-end investment companies of varying sizes and investment policies, whose shares are being offered to the public worldwide. Generally, there are two types of mutual funds: “load” and “no-load.” In addition, there are both load and no-load funds that have adopted 12b-1 plans authorizing the payment of distribution costs of the funds out of fund assets. USGAF is a trust with no-load funds that has adopted a 12b-1 plan. Load funds are typically sold through or sponsored by brokerage firms, and a sales commission is charged on the amount of the investment. No-load funds, such as the USGIF and USGAF funds, however, may be purchased directly from the particular mutual fund organization or through a distributor, and no sales commissions are charged.
In addition to competition from other mutual fund managers and investment advisers, the Company and the mutual fund industry are in competition with various investment alternatives offered by insurance companies, banks, securities broker-dealers, and other financial institutions. Many of these institutions are able to engage in more liberal advertising than mutual funds and may offer accounts at competitive interest rates, which are insured by federally chartered corporations such as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
A number of mutual fund groups are significantly larger than the funds managed by U.S. Global, offer a greater variety of investment objectives, and have more experience and greater resources to promote the sale of investments therein. However, the Company believes it has the resources, products, and personnel to compete with these other mutual funds. In particular, the Company is known for its expertise in the gold mining and exploration and natural resources industries. Competition for sales of fund shares is influenced by various factors, including investment objectives and performance, advertising and sales promotional efforts, distribution channels, and the types and quality of services offered to fund shareholders.
Success in the investment advisory and mutual fund share distribution businesses is substantially dependent on each fund’s investment performance, the quality of services provided to shareholders, and the Company’s efforts to market the funds effectively. Sales of fund shares generate management fees (which are based on assets of the funds) and transfer agent fees (which are based on the number of fund accounts). Costs of distribution and compliance continue to put pressure on profit margins for the mutual fund industry.
Furthermore, the Company acts as an investment adviser to four offshore funds. Despite the Company’s expertise in gold mining and exploration and natural resources, the Company faces the same obstacle many advisers face, namely uncovering undervalued investment opportunities as the markets face further uncertainty and increased volatility. In addition, the growing number of alternative investments, especially in specialized areas, has created pressure on the profit margins and increased competition for available investment opportunities.
Supervision and Regulation
The Company, USSI, USGB, and the investment companies it manages and administers operate under certain laws, including federal and state securities laws, governing their organization, registration, operation, legal, financial, and tax status. Among the penalties for violation of the laws and regulations applicable to the Company and its subsidiaries are fines, imprisonment, injunctions, revocation of registration, and certain additional administrative sanctions. Any determination that the Company or its management has violated applicable laws and regulations could have a material adverse effect on the business of the Company. Moreover, there is no assurance that changes to existing laws, regulations, or rulings promulgated by governmental entities having jurisdiction over the Company and the funds will not have a material adverse effect on its business. The Company has no control over regulatory rulemaking or the consequences it may have on the mutual fund industry.

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Recent and accelerating regulatory pronouncements and oversight have significantly increased the burden of compliance infrastructure with respect to the mutual fund industry and the capital markets. This momentum of new regulations has contributed significantly to the costs of managing and administering mutual funds.
U.S. Global is a registered investment adviser subject to regulation by the SEC pursuant to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (1934 Act). USSI is also subject to regulation by the SEC under the 1934 Act. USGB is subject to regulation by the SEC under the 1934 Act and regulation by the NASD, a self-regulatory organization composed of other registered broker/dealers. U.S. Global, USSI, and USGB are required to keep and maintain certain reports and records, which must be made available to the SEC and the NASD upon request. Moreover, the funds managed by the Company are subject to regulation and periodic reporting under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and, with respect to their continuous public offering of shares, the registration provisions of the Securities Act of 1933.
Relationships with the Funds
The businesses of the Company are, to a very significant degree, dependent on their associations and contractual relationships with the Funds. In the event the advisory or transfer agent services agreements with USGIF or USGAF are canceled or not renewed pursuant to the terms thereof, the Company would be substantially adversely affected. U.S. Global, USSI, and USGB consider their relationships with the Funds to be good, and they have no reason to believe that their management and service contracts will not be renewed in the future; however, there is no assurance that USGIF and USGAF will choose to continue their relationships with the Company, USSI, or USGB.
registration, and certain additional administrative sanctions. Any determination that the Company or its management has violated applicable laws and regulations could have a material adverse effect on the business of the Company. Moreover, there is no assurance that changes to existing laws, regulations, or rulings promulgated by governmental entities having jurisdiction over the Company and the funds will not have a material adverse effect on its business. The Company has no control over regulatory rulemaking or the consequences it may have on the mutual fund and investment advisory industry.
Recent and accelerating regulatory pronouncements and oversight have significantly increased the burden of compliance infrastructure with respect to the mutual fund industry and the capital markets. This momentum of new regulations has contributed significantly to the costs of managing and administering mutual funds.
U.S. Global is a registered investment adviser subject to regulation by the SEC pursuant to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“1934 Act”). USSI is also subject to regulation by the SEC under the 1934 Act. USGB is subject to regulation by the SEC under the 1934 Act and regulation by the NASD/FINRA, a self-regulatory organization composed of other registered broker/dealers. U.S. Global, USSI, and USGB are required to keep and maintain certain reports and records, which must be made available to the SEC and the NASD/FINRA upon request. Moreover, the funds managed by the Company are subject to regulation and periodic reporting under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and, with respect to their continuous public offering of shares, the registration provisions of the Securities Act of 1933.
Relationships with Clients
The businesses of the Company are, to a very significant degree, dependent on their associations and contractual relationships with the Funds. In the event the advisory or transfer agent services agreements with USGIF or USGAF are canceled or not renewed pursuant to the terms thereof, the Company would be substantially adversely affected. U.S. Global, USSI, and USGB consider their relationships with the Funds to be good, and they have no reason to believe that their management and service contracts will not be renewed in the future; however, there is no assurance that USGIF and USGAF will choose to continue their relationships with the Company, USSI, or USGB.
In addition, the Company is also dependent on its relationships with its four offshore clients. Even though the Company views its relationship with the four offshore clients as stable, the Company could be adversely affected if these relationships ended.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors
A decline in securities markets could lead to a decline in revenues.
The ability of the Company to compete and grow is dependent on the relative attractiveness of the types of investment products the Company offers and its investment performance and strategies under prevailing market conditions. Changes in economic or market conditions may adversely affect the profitability and performance of the Company’s investment products and services.
Poor investment performance could lead to a decline in revenues.
Success in the investment management industry is largely dependent on investment performance relative to market conditions and the performance of competing products. Good relative performance generally attracts additional assets under management, resulting in additional revenues. Conversely, poor performance generally results in decreased sales and increased redemptions with a corresponding decrease in revenues. Therefore, poor investment performance relative to the portfolio benchmarks and to competitors could impair the Company’s revenues and growth.
Market-specific risks may negatively impact the Company’s earnings.
The Company manages certain funds in the emerging market and natural resource sectors, which are highly cyclical. The investments in the funds are subject to significant loss due to political, economic, and diplomatic developments, currency fluctuations, social instability, and changes in governmental policies. Foreign trading markets, particularly in some emerging market countries, are often smaller, less liquid, less regulated and significantly more volatile than the U.S. and other established markets.
Failure to comply with government regulations could result in fines, which could cause the Company’s earnings and stock price to decline.
The Company is subject to a variety of federal securities laws and agencies, including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, the SEC, the NASD, NASDAQ, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and the USA Patriot Act of 2001. Moreover, financial reporting requirements, and the processes, controls and procedures that have been put in place to address them, are comprehensive and complex. While management has focused attention and resources on compliance policies and procedures, non-compliance with applicable laws or regulations could result in fines, sanctions or censures which could affect the Company’s reputation, and thus its revenues and earnings.
Increased regulatory and legislative actions and reforms could increase costs and negatively impact the Company’s profitability and future financial results.
During the past five years, the federal securities laws have been substantially augmented and made significantly more complex by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and USA PatriotA decline in securities markets could lead to a decline in revenues.
Changes in economic or market conditions may adversely affect the profitability, performance of and demand for the Company’s investment products and services. The ability of the Company to compete and grow is dependent on the relative attractiveness of the types of investment products the Company offers and its investment performance and strategies under prevailing market conditions.
Poor investment performance could lead to a decline in revenues.
Success in the investment management industry is largely dependent on investment performance relative to market conditions and the performance of competing products. Good relative performance generally attracts additional assets under management, resulting in additional revenues. Conversely, poor performance generally results in decreased sales and increased redemptions with a corresponding decrease in revenues. Therefore, poor investment performance relative to the portfolio benchmarks and to competitors could impair the Company’s revenues and growth.
Investment advisory fees are a significant portion of revenue and may be negatively affected by decreases in assets under management.
Changes which may negatively impact assets under management, and thus, the Company’s revenue, profitability and ability to grow include market depreciation, redemptions from shareholder accounts and terminations of client accounts.
Market-specific risks may negatively impact the Company’s earnings.
The Company manages certain funds in the emerging market and natural resource sectors, which are highly cyclical. The investments in the funds are subject to significant loss due to political, economic, and diplomatic developments, currency fluctuations, social instability, and changes in governmental policies. Foreign trading markets, particularly in some emerging market countries, are often smaller, less liquid, less regulated and significantly more volatile than the U.S. and other established markets.
Failure to comply with government regulations could result in fines, which could cause the Company’s earnings and stock price to decline.
The Company is subject to a variety of federal securities laws and agencies, including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, the SEC, the NASD/FINRA, NASDAQ, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001. Moreover, financial reporting requirements, and the processes, controls and procedures that have been put in place to address them, are comprehensive and complex. While management has focused attention and resources on compliance policies and procedures, non-compliance with applicable laws or regulations could result in fines, sanctions or censures which could affect the Company’s reputation, and thus its revenues and earnings.
Increased regulatory and legislative actions and reforms could increase costs and negatively impact the Company’s profitability and future financial results.
During the past six years, the federal securities laws have been substantially augmented and made significantly more complex by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and USA PATRIOT Act of 2001. With new laws and changes in interpretations and enforcement of existing requirements, the associated time the Company must dedicate to, and related costs the Company must incur in, meeting the regulatory complexities of the business have increased. In order to comply with these new requirements, the Company has had to expend additional time and resources, including substantial efforts to conduct evaluations required to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Moreover, current and pending regulatory and legislative actions and reforms affecting the mutual fund industry may negatively impact earnings by increasing the Company’s costs of dealing in the financial markets.
The loss of key personnel could negatively affect the Company’s financial performance.
The success of the Company depends on key personnel, including the portfolio managers, analysts and executive officers. Competition for qualified, motivated and skilled personnel in the asset management industry remains significant. As the business grows, the Company will likely need to increase the number of employees. Moreover, in order to retain certain key personnel, the Company may be required to increase compensation to such individuals, resulting in additional expense. The loss of key personnel or the Company’s failure to attract replacement personnel could negatively affect its financial performance.

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The loss of key personnel could negatively affect the Company’s financial performance.
The success of the Company depends on key personnel, including the portfolio managers, analysts and executive officers. Competition for qualified, motivated and skilled personnel in the asset management industry remains significant. As the business grows, the Company will likely need to increase the number of employees. Moreover, in order to retain certain key personnel, the Company may be required to increase compensation to such individuals, resulting in additional expense. The loss of key personnel or the Company’s failure to attract replacement personnel could negatively affect its financial performance.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
None
Item 2. Properties
The Company presently owns and occupies an office building as its headquarters in San Antonio, Texas. The office building is approximately 46,000 square feet on approximately 2.5 acres of land.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
There are no material legal proceedings in which the Company is involved. There are no material legal proceedings to which any director, officer or affiliate of the Company or any associate of any such director or officer is a party or has a material interest, adverse to the Company or any of its subsidiaries.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during fiscal year 2006.
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007.

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Part II of Annual Report onPart II of Annual Report on Form 10-K
Item 5. Market for Company’s Common Equity, and Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Market Information
The Company has three classes of common equity: class A, class B and class C common stock, par value $0.05 per share.
The Company’s class A common stock is traded over-the-counter and is quoted daily under NASDAQ’s Capital Markets. Trades are reported under the symbol “GROW.”
There is no established public trading market for the Company’s class B and class C common stock.
The Company’s class A and class B common stock have no voting privileges.
The following table sets forth the range of high and low sales prices of “GROW” from NASDAQ for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005. The quotations represent prices between dealers and do not include any retail markup, markdown, or commission.
Market Information
The Company has three classes of common equity: class A, class B and class C common stock, par value $0.025 per share.
                 
Sales Price
  2006 2005
  High ($) Low ($) High ($) Low ($)
First quarter (9/30)  6.91   4.59   3.56   2.80 
Second quarter (12/31)  16.50   6.10   4.47   2.90 
Third quarter (3/31)  20.00   11.92   6.49   3.42 
Fourth quarter (6/30)  28.13   14.75   6.50   4.39 
The Company’s class A common stock is traded over-the-counter and is quoted daily under NASDAQ’s Capital Markets. Trades are reported under the symbol “GROW.”
Holders
On August 25, 2006, there were approximately 200 holders of record of class A common stock, no holders of record of class B common stock, and 71 holders of record of class C common stock.
Many of the class A common shares are held of record by nominees, and management believes that as of August 25, 2006, there were approximately 1,200 beneficial owners of the Company’s class A common stock.
Dividends
The Company has not paid cash dividends on its class C common stock during the last twenty-two fiscal years and hasThere is no established public trading market for the Company’s class B and class C common stock.
The Company’s class A and class B common stock have no voting privileges.
The following table sets forth the range of high and low sales prices of “GROW” from NASDAQ for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2007, and 2006. The quotations represent prices between dealers and do not include any retail markup, markdown, or commission.
Sales Price (Restated for Stock Split in March 2007)
                 
  2007 2006
  High ($) Low ($) High ($) Low ($)
First quarter (9/30)  17.41   8.77   3.46   2.30 
Second quarter (12/31)  36.31   11.28   8.25   3.05 
Third quarter (3/31)  34.95   17.49   10.00   5.96 
Fourth quarter (6/30)  34.90   19.98   14.07   7.38 
Holders
On August 24, 2007, there were approximately 219 holders of record of class A common stock, no holders of record of class B common stock, and 59 holders of record of class C common stock.
Dividends
On March 29, 2007, a two-for-one stock split became effective and shareholders of record were paid a $.25 per share dividend (post-split). On May 31, 2007, the board of directors authorized a dividend of $.01 per share per month beginning in June 2007. The monthly dividend is authorized through December 2007 and will be considered for continuation at that time by the board. Prior to that, the Company had not paid cash dividends on its class C common stock during the previous twenty-two fiscal years and had never paid cash dividends on its class A common stock. Payment of cash dividends is within the discretion of the Company’s board of directors and is dependent on earnings, operations, capital requirements, general financial condition of the Company, and general business conditions.

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Holders of the outstanding shares of the Company’s class A common stock are entitled to receive, when and as declared by the Company’s board of directors, a noncumulative cash dividend equal in the aggregate to 5% of the Company’s net after-tax earnings for its prior fiscal year. After such dividend has been paid, the holders of the outstanding shares of class B common stock are entitled to receive, when and as declared by the Company’s board of directors, cash dividends per share equal to the cash dividends per share paid to the holders of the class A common stock. Holders of the outstanding shares of class C common stock are entitled to receive when and as declared by the Company’s board of directors, cash dividends per share equal to the cash dividends per share paid to the holders of the class A and class B common stock. Thereafter, if the board of directors determines to pay additional cash dividends, such dividends will be paid simultaneously on a prorated basis to holders of class A, B, and C common stock. The holders of the class A common stock are protected in certain instances against dilution of the dividend amount payable to such holders.
Purchases of equity securities by the issuer
The Company may repurchase stock from employees. The following table provides information regarding the Company’s repurchases of shares of its class A common stock during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006. There were no repurchases of class B or class C common stock during the fiscal year.
is within the discretion of the Company’s board of directors and is dependent on earnings, operations, capital requirements, general financial condition of the Company, and general business conditions.
                     
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Fiscal Year Ended 6/30/06
                  Maximum 
                  Number of 
  Total          Total Number of  Shares that May 
  Number of  Total  Average  Shares Purchased  Yet Be 
  Shares  Amount  Price Paid  as Part of Publicly  Purchased Under 
Period
 Purchased  Purchased  Per Share  Announced Plan  the Plan 
07-01-05 to 07-31-05           N/A   N/A 
08-01-05 to 08-31-05           N/A   N/A 
09-01-05 to 09-30-05  100  $647  $6.47   N/A   N/A 
10-01-05 to 10-31-05  442   3,054   6.91   N/A   N/A 
11-01-05 to 11-30-05  6,998   69,204   9.89   N/A   N/A 
12-01-05 to 12-31-05  7,103   89,288   12.57   N/A   N/A 
01-01-06 to 01-31-06           N/A   N/A 
02-01-06 to 02-28-06  54   942   17.44   N/A   N/A 
03-01-06 to 03-31-06  100   1,475   14.75   N/A   N/A 
04-01-06 to 04-30-06           N/A   N/A 
05-01-06 to 05-31-06  1,603   38,132   23.79   N/A   N/A 
06-01-06 to 06-30-06  650   12,454   19.16   N/A   N/A 
                
Total
  17,050  $215,196  $12.62   N/A   N/A 
                
Purchases of equity securities by the issuer
The Company may repurchase stock from employees. The following table provides information regarding the Company’s repurchases of shares of its class A common stock during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007. There were no repurchases of class B or class C common stock during the fiscal year. Amounts have been restated to reflect the stock split that occurred in March 2007.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Fiscal Year Ended 6/30/07
                 
  Total          Total Number of Maximum Number of
  Number of  Total  Average  Shares Purchased as Shares that May
  Shares  Amount  Price Paid  Part of Publicly Yet Be Purchased
Period Purchased  Purchased  Per Share  Announced Plan Under the Plan
07-01-06 to 07-31-06    $  $  N/A N/A
08-01-06 to 08-31-06  88   1,005   11.41  N/A N/A
09-01-06 to 09-30-06  264   4,340   16.44  N/A N/A
10-01-06 to 10-31-06          N/A N/A
11-01-06 to 11-30-06  16,304   413,847   25.38  N/A N/A
12-01-06 to 12-31-06  8,908   288,494   32.39  N/A N/A
01-01-07 to 01-31-07          N/A N/A
02-01-07 to 02-28-07  70   1,545   22.07  N/A N/A
03-01-07 to 03-31-07          N/A N/A
04-01-07 to 04-30-07  4,000   127,480   31.87  N/A N/A
05-01-07 to 05-31-07          N/A N/A
06-01-07 to 06-30-07          N/A N/A
              
Total
  29,634  $836,711  $28.23  N/A N/A
              

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Company Performance Presentation
The following graph compares the cumulative total return for the Company’s class A common stock (GROW) to the cumulative total return for both the S&P 500 Index and the American Stock Exchange Gold BUGS Index (HUI) for the Company’s last five fiscal years. The graph assumes an investment of $10,000 in the class A common stock and in each index as of June 30, 2002, and that all dividends are reinvested. The historical information included in this graph is not necessarily indicative of future performance and the Company does not make or endorse any predictions as to future stock performance.

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Item 6. Item 6. Selected Financial Data
The following selected financial data is qualified by reference to, and should be read in conjunction with, the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in this Form 10-K. The selected financial data as of June 30, 2004, through June 30, 2007, and the years then ended, is derived from the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements, which were audited by BDO Seidman, LLP, independent registered public accountants. The selected financial data as of June 30, 2003, and the year then ended is derived from the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. Earnings per share have been restated for prior years to reflect the stock split that occurred in March 2007.
                     
Selected  Year ended June 30, 
Financial Data 2007  2006  2005  2004  2003 
Revenues $58,603,637  $44,853,588  $16,981,339  $12,983,500  $7,478,936 
Expenses  37,257,889   28,986,248   14,744,897   10,141,019   7,817,883 
                
Income (loss) before gain on litigation settlement and income taxes  21,345,748   15,867,340   2,236,442   2,842,481   (338,947)
Gain on litigation settlement              371,057 
Income tax expense (benefit)  7,586,499   5,431,978   789,971   675,839   (10,502)
                
Net income  13,759,249   10,435,362  $1,446,471  $2,166,642  $42,612 
Basic income per share  0.91   0.69   0.10   0.15   0.00 
Working capital  27,925,318   18,275,909   7,078,554   5,267,573   3,562,885 
Total assets  39,793,113   29,046,853   12,102,515   9,356,596   7,439,687 
Long-term obligations              988,536 
Dividends per common share1
  0.26             
Shareholders’ equity  31,095,202   20,543,211   9,903,088   8,485,346   5,673,689 
Net cash provided by operations  8,817,821   5,482,567   986,120   2,669,928   128,916 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  (746,787)  265,053   (67,634)  (30,328)  147,470 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  (3,272,657)  494,245   64,016   (970,167)  (103,079)
1A special dividend of $.25 per share (post-split) was paid on March 29, 2007, when a two-for-one stock split became effective. Subsequently, the board of directors authorized a dividend of $.01 per share per month beginning in June 2007.

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Item 7.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in this Form 10-K. The selected financial data as of June 30, 2004, through June 30, 2006, and the years then ended, is derived from the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements, which were audited by BDO Seidman, LLP, independent registered public accountants. The selected financial data as of June 30, 2002, through June 30, 2003, and the years then ended is derived from the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
                     
Selected Year ended June 30, 
Financial Data 2006  2005  2004  2003  2002 
Revenues $44,853,588  $16,981,339  $12,983,500  $7,478,936  $7,767,514 
Expenses  28,986,248   14,744,897   10,141,019   7,817,883   8,104,299 
                
Income (loss) before gain on litigation settlement and income taxes  15,867,340   2,236,442   2,842,481   (338,947)  (336,785)
Gain on litigation settlement           371,057    
Income tax expense (benefit)  5,431,978   789,971   675,839   (10,502)  (95,351)
                
Net income (loss)  10,435,362  $1,446,471  $2,166,642  $42,612  $(241,434)
Basic income (loss) per share  1.39   0.19   0.29   0.01   (0.03)
Working capital  18,275,909   7,078,554   5,267,573   3,562,885   2,930,974 
Total assets  29,046,853   12,102,515   9,356,596   7,439,687   7,905,021 
Long-term obligations           988,536   1,067,967 
Shareholders’ equity  20,543,211   9,903,088   8,485,346   5,673,689   5,580,059 
Net cash provided by operations  5,455,982   986,120   2,669,928   128,916   6,239 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  265,053   (67,634)  (30,328)  147,470   (274,750)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  520,830   64,016   (970,167)  (103,079)  (76,475)
This discussion reviews and analyzes the consolidated results of operations for the past three fiscal years and other factors that may affect future financial performance. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements, Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, and Selected Financial Data.
Business Segments
U.S. Global, with principal operations located in San Antonio, Texas, manages two business segments:
(1) the Company offers a broad range of investment management products and services to meet the needs of individual and institutional investors, and (2) the Company invests for its own account in an effort to add growth and value to its cash position. For more details on the results of our core operations, see Note 14 — Financial Information by Business Segment.
The Company generates substantially all its operating revenues from the investment management of products and services for USGIF, USGAF and four offshore clients. Although the Company generates the majority of its revenues from this segment, the Company holds a significant amount of its total assets in investments. As of June 30, 2007, the Company held approximately $7.2 million in investments, comprising 18.1% of its total assets. The following is a brief discussion of the Company’s two business segments.
Investment Management Products and Services
Investment management revenues are largely dependent on the total value and composition of assets under management. Fluctuations in the markets and investor sentiment directly impact the funds’ asset levels, thereby affecting income and results of operations. During fiscal year 2007, average assets under management for the SEC-registered funds increased 33.9% to $4.6 billion, primarily due to significant increases in the natural resource and foreign equity funds under management through both net inflows and market appreciation.
                         
Average Assets under Management 
(Dollars in Millions) 
 
 
  2007  2006  % Change  2006  2005  % Change 
USGIF — Money Market $564  $526   7.2% $526  $547   (3.8%)
USGIF — Other  2,558   1,630   56.9%  1,630   721   126.1%
                   
USGIF — Total  3,122   2,156   44.8%  2,156   1,268   70.0%
USGAF  1,488   1,286   15.7%  1,286   505   154.7%
                   
Total SEC-Registered Funds  4,610   3,442   33.9%  3,442   1,773   94.1%
Other Advisory Clients  236   61   286.9%  61   4   1425.0%
                   
Total Average Assets Under Management $4,846  $3,503   38.3% $3,503  $1,777   97.1%

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsInvestment Activities
This discussion reviews and analyzes the consolidated results of operations for the past three fiscal years and other factors that may affect future financial performance. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements, Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, and Selected Financial Data.
Business Segments
U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (the “Company” or “U.S. Global”), with principal operations located in San Antonio, Texas, manages two business segments: (1) the Company offers a broad range of investment management products and services to meet the needs of individual and institutional investors, and (2) the Company invests for its own account in an effort to add growth and value to its cash position. For more details on the results of our core operations, see Note 14 – Financial Information by Business Segment.
The Company generates substantially all its operating revenues from the investment management of products and services for the U.S. Global Investors Funds (“USGIF”) and U.S. Global Accolade Funds (“USGAF”) and providing advisory services to several offshore clients. Although the Company generates the majority of its revenues from this segment, the Company holds a significant amount of its total assets in investments. As of June 30, 2006, the Company held approximately $4.7 million in investments, comprising 16.4% of its total assets. The following is a brief discussion of the Company’s two business segments.
Investment Management Products and Services
Investment management revenues are largely dependent on the total value and composition of assets under management. Fluctuations in the markets and investor sentiment directly impact the funds’ asset levels, thereby affecting income and results of operations. During fiscal year 2006, average assets under management for the SEC-registered funds increased 94.1% to $3.4 billion, primarily due to significant increases in the natural resource and foreign equity funds under management through both net inflows and market appreciation. This favorable trend has been partially offset by a reduction in assets in the money market funds as investors seek alternative short-term investments with higher yields.
Management believes it can more effectively manage the Company’s cash position by maintaining certain types of investments utilized in cash management and continues to believe that such activities are in the best interest of the Company.
                         
SEC-Registered Funds
Average Assets under Management
(Dollars in Millions)
  2006  2005  % Change  2005  2004  % Change 
USGIF – Money Market $526  $547   (3.8%) $547  $609   (10.2%)
USGIF – Other  1,630   721   126.1%  721   549   31.3%
                   
USGIF – Total  2,156   1,268   70.0%  1,268   1,158   9.5%
USGAF  1,286   505   154.7%  505   186   171.5%
                   
Total $3,442  $1,773   94.1% $1,773  $1,344   31.9%

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Investment Activities
Management believes it can more effectively manage the Company’s cash position by maintaining certain types of investments utilized in cash management and continues to believe that such activities are in the best interest of the Company.
The following summarizes the market value, cost and unrealized gain or loss on investments as of June 30, 2006, and June 30, 2005.
The following summarizes the market value, cost and unrealized gain or loss on investments as of June 30, 2007, and June 30, 2006.
                                
 Unrealized Unrealized 
 holding gains on holding gains on 
 available-for-sale available-for-sale 
 Unrealized Gain securities, net of Unrealized Gain securities, net of 
Securities Market Value Cost (Loss) 34% tax Market Value Cost (Loss) tax 
 
Trading1
 $6,334,474 $5,990,256 $344,218 N/A 
Available for sale2
 856,573 865,152  (8,579) $(5,589)
       
Total at June 30, 2007 $7,191,047 $6,855,408 $335,639 
       
 
Trading1
 $4,659,824  $4,011,961  $647,863     $4,659,824 $4,011,961 $647,863 N/A 
Available for sale2
  82,202   45,444   36,758  $24,259  82,202 45,444 36,758 $24,259 
                       
Total at June 30, 2006  4,742,026   4,057,405   684,621      $4,742,026 $4,057,405 $684,621 
                       
                
Trading1
 $2,612,529  $3,040,700  $(428,171)   
Available for sale2
  890,461   299,055   591,406  $390,328 
                
Total at June 30, 2005  3,502,990   3,339,755   163,235     
                
 
1 Unrealized and realized gains and losses on trading securities are included in earnings in the statement of operations.
 
2 Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and recorded in other comprehensive income as a separate component of shareholders’ equity until realized.
As of June 30, 2006, and 2005, the Company held approximately $1.6 and $2.0 million, respectively, in investments other than USGIF, USGAF and offshore clients the Company advises.
Investments in securities classified as trading are reflected as current assets on the consolidated balance sheet at their fair market value. Unrealized holding gains and losses on trading securities are included in earnings in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. Investments in securities classified as available for sale, which may not be readily marketable, are reflected as non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheet at their fair value. Unrealized holding gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income as a separate component of shareholders’ equity until realized.
As of June 30, 2007, and 2006, the Company held approximately $2.0 million and $1.6 million, respectively, in investments other than USGIF, USGAF and offshore clients the Company advises.
Investments in securities classified as trading are reflected as current assets on the consolidated balance sheet at their fair market value. Unrealized holding gains and losses on trading securities are included in earnings in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. Investments in securities classified as available for sale, which may not be readily marketable, are reflected as non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheet at their fair value. Unrealized holding gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income as a separate component of shareholders’ equity until realized.
Investment income (loss) from the Company’s investments includes:
  realized gains and losses on sales of securities;
 
  unrealized gains and losses on trading securities;
 
  realized foreign currency gains and losses;
 
  other-than-temporary impairments on available-for-sale securities; and
 
  dividend and interest income.
Investment income can be volatile and varies depending on market fluctuations, the Company’s ability to participate in investment opportunities, and timing of transactions. A significant portion of the unrealized gains and losses is concentrated in a small number of issuers. For fiscal years 2007, 2006, and 2005, the Company had net realized gains (losses) of approximately $737,000, $828,000, and varies depending on market fluctuations, the Company’s ability to participate in investment opportunities, and timing of transactions. A significant portion of the unrealized gains and losses is concentrated in a small number of issuers. For fiscal years 2006, 2005, and 2004, the Company had net realized gains (losses) of approximately $827,700, ($184,000), and $291,000, respectively. The Company expects that gains or losses will continue to fluctuate in the future.

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Consolidated Results of Operations
Consolidated Results of Operations
The following is a discussion of the consolidated results of operations of the Company and a detailed discussion of the Company’s revenues and expenses.
                                                
 2006 2005 % Change 2005 2004 % Change 2007 2006 % Change 2006 2005 % Change
Net income (in thousands) $10,435 $1,446  622% $1,446 $2,167  (33.3)% $13,759 $10,435  31.9% $10,435 $1,446  621.6%
Net income per share  
Basic $1.39 $0.19  632% $0.19 $0.29  (34.5)% .91 .69  31.9% .69 .10  590.0%
Diluted $1.38 $0.19  626% $0.19 $0.29  (34.5)% .90 .69  30.4% .69 .10  590.0%
Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands)  
Basic 7,516 7,480 7,480 7,469  15,162 15,032 15,032 14,960 
Diluted 7,573 7,564 7,564 7,533  15,242 15,146 15,146 15,129 
Year Ended June 30, 2006, Compared with Year Ended June 30, 2005
The Company posted net after-tax income of $10,435,362 ($1.39 per share) for the year ended June 30, 2006, compared with net after-tax income of $1,446,471 ($0.19 per share) for the year ended June 30, 2005. Year Ended June 30, 2007, Compared with Year Ended June 30, 2006
The Company posted net after-tax income of $13,759,249 ($.91 per share) for the year ended June 30, 2007, compared with net after-tax income of $10,435,362 ($.69 per share) for the year ended June 30, 2006. This 31.9% increase in profitability is primarily attributable to the following factors:
  The Company’s advisory fees, boosted primarily by the positive impact of market gains and shareholder investments in natural resource and foreign equity funds, increased by 165.2%33%, or $23.1 million.
Investment income increased by 727.3%, or $2.6 million, primarily due to realized$12.4 million; and unrealized gains on corporate investments.
 
  Transfer agent fees increased by 67.3%41%, or $2.1$2.2 million, primarily as a result of growth in the number of shareholder accounts.accounts and a revised transfer agent fee structure, which incorporated transaction- and activity-based fees.
These factors were somewhat offset by an overall increase in expenses of 96.6% in fiscal year 2006These factors were somewhat offset by an overall increase in expenses of 28.5% in fiscal year 2007 primarily driven by the following:
  Consistent with continued growth in the Eastern European Fund, subadvisoryOmnibus fees increased by 180.1%54%, or $4.9 million;$2.6 million, due to increased asset inflows through broker/dealer platforms;
 
  Driven by strong mutual fund and offshore fund performance, employee compensation expense increased by 75.8%21%, or $4.5$2.2 million, primarily due to higher salaries and incentive bonuses and new hires;
Omnibus fees increased by 166.3%, or $3.0 million, due to increased asset inflows through broker/dealer platforms; and,bonuses;
 
  General and administrative expenses increased 42.9%37%, or $1.6$2.0 million, due to additional Sarbanes-Oxley relatedprimarily as a result of increased consulting, legal, audit and accounting fees; communication; legal fees; and, marketing-related travel and entertainment costs.
Year Ended June 30, 2005, Compared with Year Ended June 30, 2004
 
 The Company posted net after-tax income of $1,446,471 million ($0.19 per share) for the year ended June 30, 2005, compared with net after-tax income of $2,166,642 ($0.29 per share) for the year ended June 30, 2004. The decrease in profitability in fiscal year 2005 is primarily a result of increased subadvisory fees of $1.7 million consistentConsistent with continued growth in the Eastern European Fund, decreased investment income of $1.4 million due to unrealized losses on corporate investments classified as trading securities, and increased general administrative expenses of $1.2 million due to additional consulting, communication, and marketing-related travel costs. Additionally, employee incentive bonus expense increased by $0.9 million due to strong mutual fund performance, and omnibussubadvisory fees increased by $0.9 million due to increase asset inflows through broker platforms.17%, or $1.3 million.
Year Ended June 30, 2006, Compared with Year Ended June 30, 2005
The Company posted net after-tax income of $10,435,362 ($0.69 per share) for the year ended June 30, 2006, compared with net after-tax income of $1,446,471 ($0.10 per share) for the year ended June 30, 2005. The increase in profitability in fiscal year 2006 primarily resulted from an increase of $23.1 million in advisory fees, $2.6 million in investment income and $2.1 million in transfer agent fees. These factors were somewhat offset by an increase of $4.9 million in subadvisory fees, $4.5 million in employee compensation, $3.0 million in omnibus fees and $1.6 million in general and administrative expenses.

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Revenues
Revenues
                         
(Dollars in Thousands) 2007  2006  % Change  2006  2005  % Change 
Investment advisory fees:                        
USGIF — Money market $1,776  $1,687   5.3% $1,687  $1,638   3.0%
USGIF — Other  16,296   11,068   47.2%  11,068   6,010   84.2%
                     
USGIF — Total  18,072   12,755   41.7%  12,755   7,648   66.8%
USGAF  18,350   15,767   16.4%  15,767   6,059   160.2%
Other advisory fees  13,095   8,622   51.9%  8,622   299   2783.5%
                     
Total investment advisory fees  49,517   37,144   33.3%  37,144   14,006   165.2%
Transfer agent fees  7,537   5,332   41.4%  5,332   3,187   67.3%
Investment income (loss)  1,357   2,203   (38.4)  2,203   (351)  727.7%
Other revenues  193   175   10.3%  175   139   25.9%
                     
                         
Total $58,604  $44,854   30.7% $44,854  $16,981   164.1%
                     
                         
          (Dollars in Thousands) 2006  2005  % Change  2005  2004  % Change 
Investment advisory fees:                        
USGIF – Money market $1,687  $1,638   3.0% $1,638  $1,744   (6.1)%
USGIF – Other  11,068   6,010   84.2%  6,010   4,668   28.7%
                     
USGIF – Total  12,755   7,648   66.8%  7,648   6,412   19.3%
USGAF  15,767   6,059   160.2%  6,059   2,097   188.9%
Other advisory fees  8,622   299   2783.5%  299   670   (55.4)%
                     
Total investment advisory fees  37,144   14,006   165.2%  14,006   9,179   52.6%
Transfer agent fees  5,332   3,187   67.3%  3,187   2,610   22.1%
Investment income (loss)  2,203   (351)  727.7%  (351)  1,023   (134.3)%
Other revenues  175   139   25.9%  139   171   (18.7)%
                     
Total $44,854  $16,981   164.1% $16,981  $12,983   30.8%
                     
As a percentage of total revenues, SEC-registered mutual fund advisory fees account for 62%, offshore investment advisory fees constitute 22%, transfer agent fees account for 13%, and investment income and miscellaneous income together make up the remaining 3%.
As a percentage of total revenues, SEC-registered mutual fund advisory fees account for 64%, offshore investment advisory fees constitute 19%, transfer agent fees account for 12%, and investment income and miscellaneous income together make up the remaining 5%.
Investment Advisory Fees.Investment advisory fees, the largest component of the Company’s revenues, are derived from two sources: SEC-registered mutual fund advisory fees, which in fiscal 2006 accounted for 77% of the Company’s total advisory fees, and offshore investment advisory fees, which accounted for 23% of total advisory fees.
SEC-registered mutual fund investment advisory fees are calculated as a percentage of average net assets, ranging from 0.375% to 1.375%, and are paid monthly. These advisory fees increased by approximately $14.8 million, or 108.1%, in fiscal 2006 over fiscal 2005. Advisory fees benefited from an increase in assets, particularly in the foreign equity and natural resource funds.
The Company has agreed to waive or reduce its fees and/or pay expenses for several USGIF funds and one USGAF fund through November 1, 2007, and February 28, 2007, respectively, or such later date as the Company determines for purposes of enhancing the funds’ competitive market positions, in particular the money market and fixed income funds. The aggregate amount of fees waived and expenses borne by the Company totaled approximately $1,181,000, $1,332,000, and $1,471,000, in 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively. The Company expects to continue to waive fees and/or pay for fund expenses if market and economic conditions warrant. However, subject to the Company’s commitment to certain funds with respect to fee waivers and expense limitations, the Company may reduce the amount of fund expenses it is bearing.
Investment Advisory Fees.Investment advisory fees, the largest component of the Company’s revenues, are derived from two sources: SEC-registered mutual fund advisory fees, which in fiscal 2007 accounted for 74% of the Company’s total advisory fees, and offshore investment advisory fees, which accounted for 26% of total advisory fees.
SEC-registered mutual fund investment advisory fees are calculated as a percentage of average net assets, ranging from 0.375% to 1.375%, and are paid monthly. These advisory fees increased by approximately $7.9 million, or 28%, in fiscal 2007 over fiscal 2006. Advisory fees benefited from an increase in assets, particularly in the foreign equity and natural resource funds.
The Company has agreed to waive or reduce its fees and/or pay expenses for several USGIF funds and one USGAF fund, in particular the money market and fixed income funds, through November 1, 2007, and February 28, 2008, respectively, or such later date as the Company determines for purposes of enhancing the funds’ competitive market positions. The aggregate amount of fees waived and expenses borne by the Company totaled approximately $1,178,000, $1,181,000, and $1,332,000, in 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively. The Company expects to continue to waive fees and/or pay for fund expenses if market and economic conditions warrant. However, subject to the Company’s commitment to certain funds with respect to fee waivers and expense limitations, the Company may reduce the amount of fund expenses it is bearing.
Mutual fund investment advisory fees are also affected by changes in assets under management, which include:
  market appreciation or depreciation;
 
  the addition of new client accounts;
 
  client contributions of additional assets to existing accounts;
 
  withdrawals of assets from and termination of client accounts;
 
  exchanges of assets between accounts or products with different fee structures; and
 
  the amount of fees voluntarily reimbursed.
Offshore investment advisory fees increased by $8.3 million in fiscal 2006 compared to fiscal 2005. Due to potential market volatility, performance fees are subject to fluctuation and are not necessarily predictive of future revenue.
In the first quarter of fiscal year 2005, the Company began providingOffshore investment advisory fees increased by $4.5 million, or 52%, in fiscal 2007 compared to fiscal 2006. Due to potential market volatility, performance fees are subject to fluctuation and are not necessarily predictive of future revenue.
The Company provides advisory services for the Meridian Global Gold and Resources Fund Ltd., an offshore fund. The Company receives a monthly advisory fee and a quarterly performance fee, if any, based on the overall increase in value of the net assets in the fund for the quarter. The Company receives a monthly

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recorded fees totaling $1,690,321 and $1,353,454 for the years ended June 30, 2007, and 2006, respectively.
advisory fee and a quarterly performance fee, if any, based on the overall increase in value of the net assets in the fund for the quarter. The Company recorded fees totaling $1,353,454 and $299,144 for the years ended June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005, respectively. Frank Holmes, a director and CEO of the Company, is a director of Meridian Global Gold and Resources Fund Ltd., and Meridian Fund Managers Ltd., the manager of the fund.
In the first quarter of fiscal year 2006, the Company began providing advisory services to the U.S. Global Investors Balanced Natural Resources Fund, Ltd., an offshore fund. For these services, the Company is paid a monthly advisory fee and a quarterly performance fee, if any. The Company recorded fees totaling $212,828 for the year ended June 30, 2006. Holmes is a director of U.S. Global Investors Balanced Natural Resources Fund Ltd.
In the third quarter of fiscal year 2006, the Company began providing investment advisory services to Endeavour Mining Capital Corp., an offshore company. The Company is paid a monthly advisory fee based on the net asset value of the portfolio and an annual performance fee, if any, based on a percentage of consolidated net income from operations in excess of a predetermined percentage return on equity. The Company recorded a total of $7,055,267 in advisory fees from Endeavour comprised of $6,611,582 in annual performance fees and $443,685 in monthly advisory fees for the year ended June 30, 2006. The performance fees for this advisory client are calculated and recorded only once a year at the end of each fiscal year in accordance with the terms of the advisory agreement. This and other performance fees may fluctuate significantly from year to year based on factors that may be out of the Company’s control. For more information, see Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and the section entitled “Revenue Recognition” under Critical Accounting Estimates. Holmes is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Endeavour Mining Capital Corp.
In August of 2006, subsequent to the Company’s fiscal year end, the Company began providing advisory services for the Meridian Global Energy and Resources Fund Ltd., an offshore fund. The Company will receive a monthly advisory fee and a quarterly performance fee, if any, based on the overall increase in value of the net assets in the fund for the quarter. The Company recorded no fees for the year ending June 30, 2006. Holmes is a director of Meridian Global Energy and Resources Fund Ltd., and Meridian Fund Managers Ltd., the manager of the fund.
Transfer Agent Fees.United Shareholder Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, provides transfer agency, lockbox, and printing services for Company clients. The Company receives an annual fee per account as compensation for services rendered as transfer agent, and is reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses associated with processing shareholder information. In addition, the Company collects custodial fees on IRAs and other types of retirement plans invested in USGIF and USGAF. Transfer agent fees are therefore affected by the number of client accounts.
The increase in transfer agent fees in fiscal years 2006 and 2005 was primarily a result of an increase in the number of mutual fund shareholder accounts due to improved performance of the natural resource and foreign equity funds.
In August 2006, the Company began providing advisory services for the Meridian Global Energy and Resources Fund Ltd., an offshore fund. The Company receives a monthly advisory fee and a quarterly performance fee, if any, based on the overall increase in value of the net assets in the fund for the quarter. The Company recorded fees totaling $222,981 for the year ended June 30, 2007.
The Company provides advisory services to the U.S. Global Investors Balanced Natural Resources Fund, Ltd., an offshore fund. For these services, the Company is paid a monthly advisory fee and a quarterly performance fee, if any. The Company recorded fees totaling $140,717 and $212,828 for the years ended June 30, 2007, and 2006, respectively.
The Company provides advisory services to Endeavour Mining Capital Corp., a Cayman corporation traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The Company is paid a monthly advisory fee based on the net asset value of the portfolio and an annual performance fee, if any, based on a percentage of consolidated net income from operations in excess of a predetermined percentage return on equity. The Company recorded a total of $11,041,050 in advisory fees from Endeavour comprised of $8,994,074 in annual performance fees and $2,046,976 in monthly advisory fees for the year ended June 30, 2007. The Company recorded a total of $7,055,267 comprised of $6,611,582 in annual performance fees and $443,685 in monthly advisory fees for the year ended June 30, 2006. The performance fees for this advisory client are calculated and recorded only once a year in accordance with the terms of the advisory agreement. This and other performance fees may fluctuate significantly from year to year based on factors that may be out of the Company’s control. For more information, see Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and the section entitled “Revenue Recognition” under Critical Accounting Policies.
Transfer Agent Fees.United Shareholder Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, provides transfer agency and printing services for Company clients. The Company receives an annual fee per account as compensation for services rendered as transfer agent and is reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses associated with processing shareholder information. Effective April 1, 2007, the transfer agency agreement between USSI and the funds was amended to incorporate transaction- and activity-based fees. In addition, the Company collects custodial fees on IRAs and other types of retirement plans invested in USGIF and USGAF. Transfer agent fees are, therefore, significantly affected by the number of client accounts.
The increase in transfer agent fees in fiscal years 2007 and 2006 was primarily a result of an increase in the number of mutual fund shareholder accounts due to improved performance of the natural resource and foreign equity funds and the result of the revised fee structure which incorporated transaction- and activity-based fees.
Investment Income.Investment income (loss) from the Company’s investments includes:
  realized gains and losses on sales of securities;
 
  unrealized gains and losses on trading securities;
 
  realized foreign currency gains and losses;
 
  other-than-temporary impairments on available-for-sale securities; and
 
  dividend and interest income.
This source of revenue is dependent on market fluctuations and does not remain at a consistent level. Timing of transactions and the Company’s ability to participate in investment opportunities largely affect this source of revenue.
Investment income increased by $2.6 million in fiscal 2006 compared to fiscal 2005. This increase can be attributed primarily to a $935,000 increase in realized gains and a $1.3 million increase in unrealized gains on corporate investments. Included in investment income were other-than-temporary

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Investment income decreased by $847,000 in fiscal 2007 compared to fiscal 2006. This decrease can be attributed primarily to a $91,000 decrease in realized gains on corporate investments and a $1.4 million decrease in unrealized gains on corporate investments, offset by a $605,000 increase in dividend and interest income. Included in investment income were other-than-temporary impairments of $0, $28,655 and $106,000 and $41,448 for the fiscal years ending 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
The decrease in investment income of $1.4 million in fiscal 2005 compared to fiscal 2004 was primarily attributable to $991,000 increase in unrealized losses on corporate investments classified as trading securities. In addition, realized losses on sales of securities increased by $369,000, and other-than-temporary impairments on available-for-sale securities increased by $65,000. These were slightly offset by an increase in dividend and interest income of $50,000.
Expenses
                         
          (Dollars in Thousands) 2006  2005  % Change  2005  2004  % Change 
Employee compensation and benefits $10,359  $5,891   75.8% $5,891  $4,986   18.2%
Subadvisory fees  7,619   2,720   180.1%  2,720   1,019   166.9%
General and administrative  5,460   3,821   42.9%  3,821   2,623   45.7%
Omnibus fees  4,882   1,833   166.3%  1,833   959   91.1%
Advertising  513   370   38.7%  370   373   (0.8)%
Depreciation  153   110   39.0%  110   108   1.9%
Interest              73   (100.0)%
                   
Total $28,986  $14,745   96.6% $14,745  $10,141   45.4%
Employee Compensation and Benefits.Employee compensation and benefits increased by $4.5 million, or 75.8%, in 2006 and $900,000, or 18.2%, in fiscal 2005, primarily due to incentive bonuses associated with strong mutual fund performance, mutual fund asset growth, strong offshore advisory performance and increased shareholder accounts.
Subadvisory Fees.Subadvisory fees are calculated as a percentage of average net assets of the three funds that are subadvised by third-party managers. The increases in subadvisory fees of $4.9 million and $1.7 million in fiscal years 2006 and 2005, respectively, resulted primarily from the sizeable growth in assets in the Eastern European Fund.
General and Administrative.The increase in general and administrative expenses of $1.6 million, or 42.9%, in fiscal year 2006 resulted primarily from increased consulting, auditing and accounting fees of approximately $905,000 attributable primarily to Sarbanes-Oxley and compliance costs. In addition, communication, legal, and marketing-related travel and entertainment costs also increased. The increase in general and administrative expenses of $1.2 million, or 45.7%, in fiscal year 2005 is primarily attributable to increased consulting, communication, and marketing-related travel and entertainment costs.
Omnibus Fees.Much of the mutual fund asset growth across all funds has been realized through broker/dealer platforms. These broker/dealers typically charge an asset-based fee for assets held in their platforms. Accordingly, net omnibus fee expenses have increased by $3.0 million and $874,000 during fiscal years ending 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The incremental assets received through the broker/dealer platforms are not as profitable as those received from direct shareholder accounts due to margin compression from paying omnibus fees on those assets.
Advertising.Advertising expense increased by approximately $143,000 in fiscal 2006 and remained flat in fiscal 2005.
Depreciation.Depreciation expense increased by $43,000 in fiscal year 2006 as a result of a slight increase in capital purchases. Depreciation expense remained flat in fiscal year 2005 primarily due to assets becoming fully depreciated without being replaced with additional capital purchases.
Interest.No interest expense was incurred during fiscal 2006 or 2005. This is attributable to the payment in full of the note related to the Company’s building in fiscal 2004.

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Income Taxes
The Company and its subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return. Provisions for income taxes include deferred taxes for temporary differences in the bases of assets and liabilities for financial and tax purposes, resulting from the use of the liability method of accounting for income taxes. For federal income tax purposes at June 30, 2006, the Company has $14,584 in capital loss carryovers.
A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax amount will not be realized. As such, management included no valuation allowance at June 30, 2006 providing for the utilization of investment tax credits. The valuation allowance was reduced to zero in fiscal 2005 as the credits expired.
Contractual Obligations
A summary of contractual obligations of the Company as of June 30, 2006, is as follows:
The increase in investment income of $2.6 million in fiscal 2006 compared to fiscal 2005 was primarily attributable to a $935,000 increase in realized gains and a $1.3 million increase in unrealized gains on corporate investments.
                     
  Payments due by period 
      Less than  1 – 3      More than 
Contractual Obligations Total  1 year  Years  3 – 5 years  5 years 
Operating Lease Obligations $220,809  $153,384  $67,425       
Contractual Obligation  108,350   83,400   24,950       
                  
Total  329,159   236,784   92,375       
                  
Expenses
Operating leases consist of telephone equipment, printers, and copiers leased from several vendors. Contractual obligation consists of an agreement with a vendor to provide an e-mail server and a web server. Other contractual obligations consist of subadvisory contracts and agreements to waive or reduce advisory fees and/or pay expenses on several funds, which are renewed annually. Future obligations under these agreements are dependent upon future levels of fund assets.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At fiscal year end, the Company had net working capital (current assets minus current liabilities) of approximately $18.3 million and a current ratio of 3.1 to 1. With approximately $10.1 million in cash and cash equivalents and $4.7 million in marketable securities, the Company has adequate liquidity to meet its current obligations. Total shareholders’ equity was approximately $20.5 million, with cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities comprising 50.9% of total assets. The Company has no long-term debt; thus, the Company’s only material commitment going forward is for operating expenses. The Company also has access to a $1 million credit facility, which can be utilized for working capital purposes. The Company’s available working capital and potential cash flow are expected to be sufficient to cover current expenses.
The investment advisory and related contracts between the Company and USGIF and USGAF will expire on February 28, 2007, and May 31, 2007, respectively. Management anticipates that the trustees of both USGIF and USGAF will renew the contracts. With respect to offshore advisory clients, the contracts between the Company and the clients expire periodically and management anticipates that its offshore clients will renew the contracts.
Management believes current cash reserves, financing obtained and/or available, and potential cash flow from operations will be sufficient to meet foreseeable cash needs or capital necessary for the above-mentioned activities and allow the Company to take advantage of investment opportunities whenever available.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Security Investments.The Company accounts for its investments in securities in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities” (SFAS 115). In accordance with SFAS 115, the Company classifies its investments in equity and debt securities based on intent. Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation as of each reporting period date.
                         
(Dollars in Thousands) 2007  2006  % Change  2006  2005  % Change 
Employee compensation and benefits $12,560  $10,359   21.2% $10,359  $5,891   75.8%
Subadvisory fees  8,935   7,619   17.3%  7,619   2,720   180.1%
General and administrative  7,482   5,460   37.0%  5,460   3,821   42.9%
Omnibus fees  7,528   4,882   54.2%  4,882   1,833   166.3%
Advertising  509   513   (0.8)%  513   370   38.7%
Depreciation  244   153   59.5%  153   110   39.0%
                     
Total $37,258  $28,986   28.5% $28,986  $14,745   96.6%
                     
Employee Compensation and Benefits.Employee compensation and benefits increased by $2.2 million, or 21%, in 2007 and $4.5 million, or 75.8%, in fiscal 2006, primarily due to incentive bonuses associated with strong mutual fund performance, mutual fund asset growth, strong offshore advisory client performance and increased shareholder accounts.
Subadvisory Fees.Subadvisory fees are calculated as a percentage of average net assets of the three funds that are subadvised by third-party managers. The increases in subadvisory fees of $1.3 million and $4.9 million in fiscal years 2007 and 2006, respectively, resulted primarily from growth in assets in the Eastern European Fund.
General and Administrative.The increase in general and administrative expenses of $2.0 million, or 37%, in fiscal year 2007, resulted primarily from increased consulting, legal, audit and accounting fees. The increase in general and administrative expenses of $1.6 million, or 42.9%, in fiscal year 2006 is primarily attributable to increased consulting, auditing and accounting fees primarily related to first-year implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley and other compliance costs.
Omnibus Fees.Much of the mutual fund asset growth across all funds has been realized through broker/dealer platforms. These broker/dealers typically charge an asset-based fee for assets held in their platforms. Accordingly, net omnibus fee expenses have increased by $2.6 million and $3.0 million during fiscal years 2007 and 2006, respectively. The incremental assets received through the broker/dealer platforms are not as profitable as those received from direct shareholder accounts due to margin compression from paying omnibus fees on those assets.
Advertising.Advertising expense was essentially flat in fiscal 2007 and increased approximately $143,000 in fiscal 2006.
Depreciation.Depreciation expense increased by $91,000 in fiscal year 2007 and $43,000 in fiscal 2006 as a result of a slight increase in capital purchases.
Income Taxes
The Company and its subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return. Provisions for income taxes include deferred taxes for temporary differences in the bases of assets and liabilities for financial and tax purposes, resulting from the use of the liability method of accounting for income taxes. For federal income tax purposes at June 30, 2007, the Company has no capital loss carryovers.
A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax amount will not be realized. Management included no valuation allowance at June 30, 2007.

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Securities that are purchased and held principally for the purpose of selling in the near term are classified as trading securities and reported at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on these securities are included in earnings.
Investments in debt securities that are purchased with the intent and ability to hold until maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and measured at amortized cost. The Company currently has no investments in debt securities.
Investments classified as neither trading securities nor held-to-maturity securities are classified as available-for-sale securities and reported at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on these available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings, reported net of tax as a separate component of shareholders’ equity, and recorded in earnings on the date of sale.
The Company evaluates its investments for other-than-temporary declines in value on a periodic basis. This may exist when the fair value of an investment security has been below the current value for an extended period of time. For available-for-sale securities with declines in value deemed other than temporary, the unrealized loss recorded net of tax in accumulated other comprehensive income is realized as a charge to net income.
The Company records security transactions on trade date. Realized gains (losses) from security transactions are calculated on the first-in/first-out cost basis, unless otherwise identifiable, and are recorded in earnings on the date of sale.
Valuation of Investments.Securities traded on a securities exchange are valued at the last sale price. Securities for which over-the-counter market quotations are available, but for which there was no trade on or near the balance sheet date, are valued at the mean price between the last price bid and last price asked. Securities for which quotations are not readily available are valued at management’s estimate of fair value..
Taxes.The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” The objectives of accounting for income taxes are to recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in an entity’s financial statements or tax returns. Judgment is required in assessing the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns.
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109 by prescribing a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. If a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, then an enterprise would recognize in its financial statements the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement of the tax position. FIN 48 will be effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The provisions of FIN 48 are required to be applied to all tax positions in all open tax years. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact, if any, of adoption on the Company’s financial position and results of operation.
Adoption of SFAS123R.In December 2004, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (SFAS 123R). SFAS 123R eliminates the alternative to use the intrinsic value method of accounting that was provided in SFAS 123, which generally resulted in no compensation expense recorded in the financial statements related to the issuance of equity awards to employees. SFAS 123R requires that the cost resulting from all share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. SFAS 123R establishes fair value as the measurement objective in accounting for share-based payment arrangements and requires
Contractual Obligations
A summary of contractual obligations of the Company as of June 30, 2007, is as follows:
                     
  Payments due by period 
      Less than  1 — 3  3 — 5  More than 
Contractual Obligations Total  1 year  Years  years  5 years 
Operating Lease Obligations $97,185  $88,512  $8,673  $    
Contractual Obligations  200,000   60,000   120,000   20,000    
                
Total $297,185  $148,512  $128,673  $20,000    
                
Operating leases consist of telephone equipment, printers, and copiers leased from several vendors. Contractual obligations consist of agreements to fund educational programs. Other contractual obligations not included in this table consist of subadvisory contracts and agreements to waive or reduce advisory fees and/or pay expenses on several funds, which are renewed annually. Future obligations under these agreements are dependent upon future levels of fund assets.
The Company’s board of directors also approved a dividend of $.01 per share per month to stockholders beginning in June 2007. The monthly dividend is authorized through December 2007 and will be considered for continuation at that time by the board. The total amount of cash dividends to be paid to class A and class C shareholders from July 2007 to December 2007 will be approximately $942,000.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At fiscal year end, the Company had net working capital (current assets minus current liabilities) of approximately $27.9 million and a current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) of 4.2 to 1. With approximately $14.9 million in cash and cash equivalents and $7.2 million in marketable securities, the Company has adequate liquidity to meet its current obligations. Total shareholders’ equity was approximately $31.1 million, with cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities comprising 55.4% of total assets. The Company has no long-term debt; thus, the Company’s only material commitment going forward is for operating expenses. The Company also has access to a $1 million credit facility, which can be utilized for working capital purposes. The Company’s available working capital and potential cash flow are expected to be sufficient to cover current expenses.
The investment advisory and related contracts between the Company and USGIF and USGAF will expire on March 1, 2008, and June 1, 2008, respectively. Management anticipates that the trustees of both USGIF and USGAF will renew the contracts. With respect to offshore advisory clients, the contracts between the Company and the clients expire periodically and management anticipates that its offshore clients will renew the contracts.
Management believes current cash reserves, financing obtained and/or available, and potential cash flow from operations will be sufficient to meet foreseeable cash needs or capital necessary for the above-mentioned activities and allow the Company to take advantage of investment opportunities whenever available.
Critical Accounting Policies
The discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based on the Company’s financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and expenses. Management reviews these estimates on an on-going basis. Estimates are based on experience and on various other assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. While significant accounting policies are described in more detail in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company believes the accounting policies that require management to make

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all companies to apply a fair-value-based measurement method in accounting for generally all share-based payment transactions with employees.
assumptions and estimates involving significant judgment are those relating to valuation of security investments, income taxes and valuation of stock-based compensation.
Security Investments.The Company accounts for its investments in securities in accordance with SFAS No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities.” In accordance with SFAS No. 115, the Company classifies its investments in equity and debt securities based on intent. Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation as of each reporting period date.
Securities that are purchased and held principally for the purpose of selling in the near term are classified as trading securities and reported at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on these securities are included in earnings.
Investments in debt securities or mortgage-backed securities that are purchased with the intent and ability to hold until maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and measured at amortized cost. The Company currently has no investments in debt securities or mortgage-backed securities.
Investments classified as neither trading securities nor held-to-maturity securities are classified as available-for-sale securities and reported at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on these available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings, reported net of tax as a separate component of shareholders’ equity, and recorded in earnings on the date of sale.
The Company evaluates its investments for other-than-temporary declines in value on a periodic basis. This may exist when the fair value of an investment security has been below the current value for an extended period of time. For available-for-sale securities with declines in value deemed other than temporary, the unrealized loss recorded net of tax in accumulated other comprehensive income is realized as a charge to net income.
The Company records security transactions on trade date. Realized gains (losses) from security transactions are calculated on the first-in/first-out cost basis, unless otherwise identifiable, and are recorded in earnings on the date of sale.
Valuation of Investments.Securities traded on a securities exchange are valued at the last sale price. Securities for which over-the-counter market quotations are available, but for which there was no trade on or near the balance sheet date, are valued at the mean price between the last price bid and last price asked. Securities for which quotations are not readily available are valued at management’s estimate of fair value.
Taxes.The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” The objectives of accounting for income taxes are to recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in an entity’s financial statements or tax returns. Judgment is required in assessing the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns.
Stock-Based Compensation. In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (SFAS 123R). SFAS 123R eliminated the alternative to use the intrinsic value method of accounting that was provided in SFAS 123, which generally resulted in no compensation expense recorded in the financial statements related to the issuance of equity awards to employees. SFAS 123R required that the cost resulting from all share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. SFAS 123R established fair value as the measurement objective in accounting for share-based payment arrangements and required all companies to apply a fair-value-based measurement method in accounting for generally all share-based payment transactions with employees.
On July 1, 2005, (the first day of the Company’s 2006 fiscal year), the Company adopted SFAS 123R. The provisions of SFAS 123R became effective the first annual reporting period beginning after June 15, 2005, and the Company adopted SFAS 123R using a modified prospective application, as permitted under SFAS 123R. Accordingly, prior period amounts have not been restated. Under this application, the Company is required to record compensation expense for all awards granted after the date of adoption and for the unvested portion of previously granted awards that remain outstanding at the date of adoption.
Revenue Recognition on Advisory Contract.In the third quarter of fiscal year 2006, the Company began providing investment advisory services for Endeavour Mining Capital Corp. (EMCC), an offshore company. The Company is paid a monthly advisory fee based on the net asset value of the portfolio, and an annual performance fee, if any, based on a percentage of consolidated net income from operations in excess of a predetermined percentage return on equity.
EITF Abstract Topic No. D-96, “Accounting for Management Fees Based on a Formula,” identifies two methods by which incentive revenue may be recorded. Under “Method 1,” incentive fees are recorded at the end of the contract year; under “Method 2,” the incentive fees are recorded periodically and calculated as the amount that would be due under the formula at any point in time as if the contract was terminated at that date. Management has chosen the more conservative method (“Method 1”), in which performance fees are recorded annually at the end of each fiscal year of EMCC. The Company recorded $6,611,582 in annual performance fees and $443,685 in advisory fees for the year ended June 30, 2006.
Related Party Transactions
The Company had $12.6 million and $4.8 million at fair value invested in USGIF and USGAF funds included in the balance sheet in cash and cash equivalents and trading securities at June 30, 2006, and 2005, respectively. The Company recorded $49,380 in dividend income and $100,952 in unrealized gains on its investments in the funds. Receivables from mutual funds shown on the Consolidated Balance Sheets represent amounts due the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries for investment advisory fees, transfer agent fees, and out-of-pocket expenses, net of amounts payable to the mutual funds.
In the first quarter of fiscal year 2005, the Company began providing advisory services for the Meridian Global Gold and Resources Fund Ltd., an offshore fund. The Company receives a monthly advisory fee and a quarterly performance fee, if any, based on the overall increase in value of the net assets in the fund for the quarter. The Company recorded fees totaling $1,353,454 and $299,144 for the years ended June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005, respectively. Frank Holmes, a director and CEO of the Company, is a director of Meridian Global Gold and Resources Fund Ltd., and Meridian Fund Managers Ltd., the manager of the fund.
In the first quarter of fiscal year 2006, the Company began providing advisory services to the U.S. Global Investors Balanced Natural Resources Fund, Ltd., an offshore fund. For these services, the Company is paid a monthly advisory fee and a quarterly performance fee, if any. The Company recorded advisory fees totaling $212,828 for the year ended June 30, 2006. The Company has an investment in the U.S. Global Investors Balanced Natural Resources Fund, Ltd. with a market value of $682,000 as of June 30, 2006, and earned $182,000 in unrealized gains, which were recorded as investment income in fiscal 2006. Holmes is a director of U.S. Global Investors Balanced Natural Resources Fund Ltd.
In the third quarter of fiscal year 2006, the Company began providing investment advisory services to Endeavour Mining Capital Corp., an offshore company. The Company is paid a monthly advisory fee based on the net asset value of the portfolio and an annual performance fee, if any, based on a percentage of consolidated net income from operations in excess of a predetermined percentage return on equity. The Company recorded a total of $7,055,267 in advisory fees from Endeavour comprised of $6,611,582 in annual performance fees and $443,685 in monthly advisory fees for the year ended June

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date of adoption and for the unvested portion of previously granted awards that remain outstanding at the date of adoption.
Revenue Recognition on Advisory Contract.In the third quarter of fiscal year 2006, the Company began providing investment advisory services for Endeavour Mining Capital Corp. (EMCC), an offshore company. The Company is paid a monthly advisory fee based on the net asset value of the portfolio, and an annual performance fee, if any, based on a percentage of consolidated net income from operations in excess of a predetermined percentage return on equity.
EITF Abstract Topic No. D-96, “Accounting for Management Fees Based on a Formula,” identifies two methods by which incentive revenue may be recorded. Under “Method 1,” incentive fees are recorded at the end of the contract year; under “Method 2,” the incentive fees are recorded periodically and calculated as the amount that would be due under the formula at any point in time as if the contract was terminated at that date. Management has chosen the more conservative method (“Method 1”), in which performance fees are recorded annually and is provided for by the contract terms. The Company recorded $8,994,074 in annual performance fees and $2,046,976 in advisory fees for the year ended June 30, 2007.
Related Party Transactions
The Company had $19.9 million and $12.6 million at fair value invested in USGIF, USGAF, and offshore funds the Company advises included in the balance sheet in cash and cash equivalents and trading securities at June 30, 2007, and 2006, respectively. The Company recorded $883,247 in dividend income and $170,388 in unrealized gains on its investments in the funds. Receivables from mutual funds shown on the Consolidated Balance Sheets represent amounts due the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries for investment advisory fees, transfer agent fees, and out-of-pocket expenses, net of amounts payable to the mutual funds.
The Company provides advisory services for the Meridian Global Gold and Resources Fund Ltd., an offshore fund. The Company receives a monthly advisory fee and a quarterly performance fee, if any, based on the overall increase in value of the net assets in the fund for the quarter. The Company recorded fees totaling $1,690,321 and $1,353,454 for the years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Frank Holmes, a director and CEO of the Company, is a director of Meridian Global Gold and Resources Fund Ltd., and Meridian Fund Managers Ltd., the manager of the fund.
In August 2006, the Company began providing advisory services for the Meridian Global Energy and Resources Fund Ltd., an offshore fund. The Company receives a monthly advisory fee and a quarterly performance fee, if any, based on the overall increase in value of the net assets in the fund for the quarter. The Company recorded fees totaling $222,981 for the year ended June 30, 2007. Mr. Holmes is a director of Meridian Global Energy and Resources Fund Ltd., and Meridian Fund Managers Ltd., the manager of the fund. In addition, the Company has an investment in the fund at June 30, 2007 with an estimated fair value of approximately $600,490.
The Company provides advisory services to the U.S. Global Investors Balanced Natural Resources Fund, Ltd., an offshore fund. For these services, the Company is paid a monthly advisory fee and a quarterly performance fee, if any. The Company recorded fees totaling $140,717 and $212,828 for the years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Mr. Holmes is a director of U.S. Global Investors Balanced Natural Resources Fund Ltd. The Company also owns a position in the fund at June 30, 2007, with an estimated fair value of approximately $760,845.
The Company provides investment advisory services to Endeavour Mining Capital Corp., a Cayman corporation traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The Company is paid a monthly advisory fee based on the net asset value of the portfolio and an annual performance fee, if any, based on a percentage of consolidated net income from operations in excess of a predetermined percentage return on equity. The Company recorded a total of $11,041,050 in advisory fees from Endeavour comprised of $8,994,074 in annual performance fees and $2,046,976 in monthly advisory fees for the year ended June 30, 2007. The Company recorded a total of $7,055,267 comprised of $6,611,582 in annual performance fees and $443,685 in monthly advisory fees for the year ended June 30, 2006. The performance fees for this advisory client are calculated and recorded only once a year at the end of each fiscal year in accordance with the terms of the advisory agreement. For more information, see the section entitled “Revenue Recognition” under Critical Accounting Policies. Holmes is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Endeavour Mining Capital Corp.
In August of 2006, subsequent to the Company’s fiscal year end, the Company began providing advisory services for the Meridian Global Energy and Resources Fund Ltd., an offshore fund. The Company will receive a monthly advisory fee and a quarterly performance fee, if any, based on the overall increase in value of the net assets in the fund for the quarter. The Company recorded no fees for the year ending June 30, 2006. The Company invested $500,000 in the fund in August 2006. Holmes is a director of Meridian Global Energy and Resources Fund Ltd., and Meridian Fund Managers Ltd., the manager of the fund.
The Company owns a position in Franc-Or Resources at June 30, 2006, with an estimated fair value of approximately $400,000, recorded as a trading security on the balance sheet. Holmes served as an independent director of Franc-Or Resources from June 2000 to November 2003.
Holmes also served as an independent director for BCS Global Networks (formerly Broadband Collaborative Solutions), a private company, from May 2000 to June 30, 2002, when the entity became a public company. Holmes personally owned shares of BCS Global Networks at June 30, 2005. The Company owned a position in BCS Global Networks at June 30, 2005, with an estimated fair value of approximately $42,000 recorded as available for sale on the balance sheet. In the first quarter of fiscal 2006, both the Company and Holmes sold their holdings in BCS Global Networks in response to a tender offer, with the Company realizing a loss of $31,560.

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advisory client are calculated and recorded only once a year in accordance with the terms of the advisory agreement. This and other performance fees may fluctuate significantly from year to year based on factors that may be out of the Company’s control. For more information, see Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and the section entitled “Revenue Recognition” under Critical Accounting Policies. Mr. Holmes is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Endeavour Mining Capital Corp.
The Company owns a position in Charlemagne Capital Limited at June 30, 2007, with an estimated fair value of approximately $739,977, recorded as an available-for-sale security. Charlemagne Capital specializes in emerging markets and is the subadviser to the Eastern European Fund and Global Emerging Markets Fund, two series in USGAF.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS No. 157”). FAS No. 157 establishes a single authoritative definition of fair value, sets out a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. FAS No. 157 applies only to fair value measurements that are already required or permitted by other accounting standards. Accordingly, FAS No. 157 does not require any new fair value measurements. FAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, that adopting SFAS No. 157 will have on its financial position and results of operation.
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS 109 by prescribing a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. If a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, then an enterprise would recognize in its financial statements the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement of the tax position. FIN 48 will be effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The provisions of FIN 48 are required to be applied to all tax positions in all open tax years. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact, if any, of adoption on the Company’s financial position and results of operation.
In September 2006, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) Topic 1N,Financial Statements — Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements(“SAB 108”). SAB 108 addresses how the effects of prior-year uncorrected misstatements should be taken into consideration when quantifying misstatements in current-year financial statements. It requires quantification of misstatements using both the balance sheet and income statement approaches and evaluation of whether either approach results in quantifying an error that is material in light of relevant quantitative and qualitative factors. SAB 108 does not change the SEC’s previous guidance on evaluating the materiality of misstatements. When the effect of initial adoption is determined to be material, the guidance allows registrants to record that effect as a cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning-of-year retained earnings. The requirements are effective for annual financial statements covering the first fiscal year ending after November 15, 2006. The adoption of SAB 108 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of income or cash flows.

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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Market Risk Disclosures
The Company’s balance sheet includes assets whose fair value is subject to market risks. Due to the Company’s investments in equity securities, equity price fluctuations represent a market risk factor affecting the Company’s consolidated financial position. The carrying values of investments subject to equity price risks are based on quoted market prices or, if not actively traded, management’s estimate of fair value as of the balance sheet date. Market prices fluctuate, and the amount realized in the subsequent sale of an investment may differ significantly from the reported market value. The Company’s investment activities are reviewed and monitored by Company compliance personnel, and various reports are provided to investment advisory clients. The Company has in place a code of ethics that addresses the trading activity by the Company. Written procedures are also in place to manage compliance with the code of ethics.
The table below summarizes the Company’s equity price risks as of June 30, 2006, and shows the effects of a hypothetical 25% increase and a 25% decrease in market prices.
Market Risk Disclosures
                 
              Increase
          Estimated Fair (Decrease) in
      Hypothetical Value After Shareholders’
  Fair Value at June 30, Percentage Hypothetical Equity, Net
  2006 ($) Change Price Change ($) of Tax ($)
Trading securities1
  4,659,824  25% increase  5,824,780   768,871 
      25% decrease  3,494,868   (768,871)
Available-for-sale2
  82,202  25% increase  102,753   13,563 
      25% decrease  61,652   (13,563)
The Company’s balance sheet includes assets whose fair value is subject to market risks. Due to the Company’s investments in equity securities, equity price fluctuations represent a market risk factor affecting the Company’s consolidated financial position. The carrying values of investments subject to equity price risks are based on quoted market prices or, if not actively traded, management’s estimate of fair value as of the balance sheet date. Market prices fluctuate, and the amount realized in the subsequent sale of an investment may differ significantly from the reported market value. The Company’s investment activities are reviewed and monitored by Company compliance personnel, and various reports are provided to certain investment advisory clients. Written procedures are in place to manage compliance with the code of ethics.
The table below summarizes the Company’s equity price risks as of June 30, 2007, and shows the effects of a hypothetical 25% increase and a 25% decrease in market prices.
                 
          Estimated Fair Increase (Decrease)
          Value After in Shareholders’
  Fair Value at Hypothetical Hypothetical Price Equity, Net
  June 30, 2007 ($) Percentage Change Change ($) of Tax ($)
                 
Trading securities1
  6,334,474  25% increase  7,918,093   1,045,188 
     25% decrease  4,750,856   (1,045,188)
                 
Available-for-sale2
  856,573  25% increase  1,070,716   141,335 
     25% decrease  642,430   (141,335)
 
1 Unrealized and realized gains and losses on trading securities are included in earnings in the statement of operations.
 
2 Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and recorded in other comprehensive income as a separate component of shareholders’ equity until realized.
The selected hypothetical changes do not reflect what could be considered best- or worst-case scenarios. Results could be significantly different due to both the nature of equity markets and the concentration of the Company’s investment portfolio.

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
U.S. Global Investors, Inc.’s (Company) management is responsible for the preparation, integrity and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in this annual report. These consolidated financial statements and notes have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles from accounting records which management believes fairly and accurately reflect the Company’s operations and financial position. The consolidated financial statements include amounts based on management’s best estimates and judgments considering currently available information and management’s view of current conditions and circumstances.
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting that is designed to provide a reasonable assurance of the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The system of internal control over financial reporting as it relates to the financial statements is evaluated for effectiveness by management and tested for reliability. Actions are taken to correct potential deficiencies as they are identified. Any system of internal control, no matter how well designed, has inherent limitations, including the possibility that a control can be circumvented or overridden and misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected. Also, because of changes in conditions, internal control effectiveness may vary over time. Accordingly, even an effective system of internal control will provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation.
Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2006,2007, in relation to criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting as described in “Internal Control Integrated Framework,” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that, as of June 30, 2006,2007, its system of internal control over financial reporting is properly designed and operating effectively to achieve the criteria of the “Internal Control Integrated Framework.” BDO Seidman, LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, has audited the consolidated financial statements included in this annual report and has issued a report on management’s assessment ofaudited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
U.S. Global Investors, Inc.
U.S. Global Investors, Inc.
/s/ Frank E. Holmes/s/ Catherine A. Rademacher 
   
Frank E. HolmesCatherine A. Rademacher

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer
 Catherine A. Rademacher
Chief Financial Officer
August 28, 2006September 12, 2007  

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Consolidated
Internal Control Over Financial StatementsReporting
Board of Directors and Stockholders
U.S. Global Investors, Inc.
San Antonio, Texas
We have audited management’s assessment, included in the accompanying Management’s Assessment of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, that U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (the “Company”) maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2006,2007, based on criteria established inInternal Control Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria). The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.reporting, included in the accompanying Item 9A, Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on management’s assessment and an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’scompany’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, evaluating management’s assessment,assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control andbased on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, management’s assessment that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2006 is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on the COSO criteria. Also, in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2006,2007, based on the COSO criteria.criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the accompanying consolidated balancebalances sheets of the CompanyU.S. Global Investors, Inc. as of June 30, 20062007 and 2005,2006, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2006, of the Company2007 and our report dated August 28, 2006September 12, 2007, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/ BDO Seidman, LLP
Dallas, Texas
August 28, 2006
/s/ BDO Seidman, LLP  
BDO Seidman, LLP 
Dallas, Texas 
September 12, 2007

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Consolidated
Financial Statements
Board of Directors and Stockholders
U.S. Global Investors, Inc.
San Antonio, Texas
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of U.S. Global Investors, Inc. as of June 30, 20062007 and 20052006 and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2006.2007. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includesstatements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of U.S. Global Investors, Inc. at June 30, 2007 and 2006, and 2005, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2006,2007, in conformity with U.S.accounting principles generally accepted accounting principles.in the United States of America.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of the Company’sU.S. Global Investors, Inc. internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2006,2007, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and our report dated August 28, 2006,September 12, 2007, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/ BDO Seidman, LLP
Dallas, Texas
August 28, 2006

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As more fully described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, effective July 1, 2005, U.S. Global Investors, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
         
  June 30, 
  2006  2005 
Assets
        
Current Assets
        
Cash and cash equivalents $10,056,043  $3,814,178 
Trading securities, at fair value  4,659,824   2,612,529 
Receivables        
Advisory, net of allowance  11,290,240   2,275,288 
Employees  7,669   750 
Other  184,962   43,274 
Prepaid expenses  580,813   450,963 
Deferred tax asset     80,989 
       
Total Current Assets
  26,779,551   9,277,971 
       
Net Property and Equipment
  2,122,889   1,768,334 
       
Other Assets
        
Long-term deferred tax asset  62,211   165,749 
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value  82,202   890,461 
       
Total Other Assets
  144,413   1,056,210 
       
Total Assets
 $29,046,853  $12,102,515 
       
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
        
Current Liabilities
        
Accounts payable $343,364  $193,249 
Accrued compensation and related costs  2,961,836   525,140 
Deferred tax liability  178,707    
Other accrued expenses  5,019,735   1,481,038 
       
Total Current Liabilities
  8,503,642   2,199,427 
       
Total Liabilities
  8,503,642   2,199,427 
       
Shareholders’ Equity
        
Common stock (class A)— $0.05 par value; nonvoting; authorized 7,000,000 shares; issued, 6,402,974 and 6,316,474 shares at June 30, 2006, and 2005, respectively  320,149   315,824 
Common stock (class B)— $0.05 par value; nonvoting; authorized 2,250,000 shares; no shares issued      
Common stock (class C)— $0.05 par value; voting; authorized 1,750,000 shares; issued, 1,496,800 shares  74,840   74,840 
Additional paid-in capital  11,754,779   11,008,535 
Treasury stock, class A shares at cost; 327,057 and 326,988 shares at June 30, 2006, and 2005, respectively  (830,330)  (650,592)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax  24,259   390,329 
Retained earnings (deficit)  9,199,514   (1,235,848)
       
Total Shareholders’ Equity
  20,543,211   9,903,088 
       
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
 $29,046,853  $12,102,515 
       
The accompanying notes are an integral part adopted the provisions of these financial statements.SFAS 123(R), “Share-Based Payment.”
/s/ BDO Seidman, LLP  
BDO Seidman, LLP 
Dallas, Texas 
September 12, 2007

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U.S. Global Investors, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive IncomeBalance Sheets
             
  Year Ended June 30, 
  2006  2005  2004 
Revenue
            
Investment advisory fees $37,143,150  $14,006,508  $9,179,200 
Transfer agent fees  5,332,066   3,187,487   2,610,029 
Investment income (loss)  2,203,393   (351,248)  1,023,441 
Other  174,979   138,592   170,830 
          
   44,853,588   16,981,339   12,983,500 
          
             
Expenses
            
Employee compensation and benefits  10,359,365   5,891,162   4,985,449 
General and administrative  5,460,442   3,821,129   2,622,773 
Subadvisory fees  7,618,466   2,719,603   1,018,572 
Omnibus fees  4,882,144   1,833,096   959,523 
Advertising  513,076   369,927   373,492 
Depreciation  152,755   109,899   108,065 
Interest     81   73,145 
          
   28,986,248   14,744,897   10,141,019 
          
Income Before Income Taxes
  15,867,340   2,236,442   2,842,481 
             
Provision for Federal Income Taxes
            
Tax expense  5,431,978   789,971   675,839 
          
Net Income
  10,435,362   1,446,471   2,166,642 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:            
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities arising during period  (2,473)  (142,745)  646,244 
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income  (363,596)     (102,287)
          
Comprehensive Income
 $10,069,293  $1,303,726  $2,710,599 
          
Basic Net Income per Share
 $1.39  $0.19  $0.29 
          
Diluted Net Income per Share
 $1.38  $0.19  $0.29 
          
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding
  7,515,789   7,479,998   7,469,164 
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding
  7,573,115   7,564,269   7,533,134 
         
  June 30, 
  2007  2006 
         
Assets
        
         
Current Assets
        
Cash and cash equivalents $14,854,420  $10,056,043 
Trading securities, at fair value  6,334,474   4,659,824 
Receivables        
Advisory, net of allowance  14,654,536   11,290,240 
Employees  4,638   7,669 
Other  7,382   184,962 
Prepaid expenses  767,779   580,813 
Total Current Assets
  36,623,229   26,779,551 
       
Net Property and Equipment
  2,260,288   2,122,889 
       
Other Assets
        
Long-term deferred tax asset  53,023   62,211 
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value  856,573   82,202 
       
Total Other Assets
  909,596   144,413 
       
         
Total Assets
 $39,793,113  $29,046,853 
       
         
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
        
Current Liabilities
        
Accounts payable $272,564  $343,364 
Accrued compensation and related costs  3,356,488   2,961,836 
Deferred tax liability  338,511   178,707 
Other accrued expenses  4,730,348   5,019,735 
       
Total Current Liabilities
  8,697,911   8,503,642 
       
Total Liabilities
  8,697,911   8,503,642 
       
Commitments and contingencies (refer to Notes 8 and 16)
        
Shareholders’ Equity
        
Common stock (class A) — $0.025 par value; nonvoting; authorized 28,000,000 shares; issued, 13,620,625 and 12,805,948 shares at June 30, 2007, and 2006, respectively  340,516   320,149 
Common stock (class B) — $0.025 par value; nonvoting; authorized 4,500,000 shares; no shares issued      
Common stock (class C) — $0.025 par value; voting; convertible to class A; authorized 3,500,000 shares; issued, 2,290,923 shares and 2,993,600 shares at June 30, 2007, and 2006, respectively  57,273   74,840 
Additional paid-in capital  13,352,728   11,754,779 
Treasury stock, class A shares at cost; 672,867 and 654,114 shares at June 30, 2007, and 2006, respectively  (1,640,792)  (830,330)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax  (5,589)  24,259 
Retained earnings  18,991,066   9,199,514 
       
Total Shareholders’ Equity
  31,095,202   20,543,211 
       
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
 $39,793,113  $29,046,853 
       
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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U.S. Global Investors, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ EquityOperations and Comprehensive Income
                             
                      Accumulated  
  Common Common Additional Retained     Other  
  Stock Stock Paid-in Earnings Treasury Comprehensive  
  (Class A) (Class C) Capital (Deficit) Stock Income (Loss) Total
Balance at June 30, 2003 (6,311,474 shares of Class A; 1,496,800 shares of Class C)
  315,574   74,840   10,806,655   (4,848,961)  (663,536)  (10,883)  5,673,689 
Purchase of 16,741 shares of Common Stock (Class A)              (72,246)     (72,246)
Reissuance of 39,191 shares of Common Stock (Class A)        34,398      69,881      104,279 
Exercise of 500 options for Common Stock (Class A)  25      1,400            1,425 
Issuance of option for 20,000 shares of Common Stock (Class A)        17,600            17,600 
Recognition of current year portion of deferred compensation        50,000            50,000 
Unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale (net of tax)                 543,957   543,957 
                             
Net Income           2,166,642         2,166,642 
                             
Balance at June 30, 2004 (6,311,974 shares of Class A; 1,496,800 shares of Class C)
  315,599   74,840   10,910,053   (2,682,319)  (665,901)  533,074   8,485,346 
Purchase of 2,980 shares of Common Stock (Class A)              (13,968)     (13,968)
Reissuance of 15,490 shares of Common Stock (Class A)        33,959      29,277      63,236 
Exercise of 4,500 options for Common Stock (Class A)  225      14,524            14,749 
Recognition of current year portion of deferred compensation        50,000            50,000 
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale (net of tax)                 (142,746)  (142,746)
                             
Net Income           1,446,471         1,446,471 
                             
Balance at June 30, 2005 (6,316,474 shares of Class A; 1,496,800 shares of Class C)
  315,824   74,840   11,008,536   (1,235,848)  (650,592)  390,328   9,903,088 
Purchase of 17,050 shares of Common Stock (Class A)              (215,196)     (215,196)
Reissuance of 16,981 shares of Common Stock (Class A)        109,325      35,458      144,783 
Exercise of 86,500 options for Common Stock (Class A)  4,325      560,333            564,658 
Recognition of current year portion of deferred compensation        50,000            50,000 
FAS 123R compensation expense        26,585            26,585 
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale and reclassification (net of tax)                 (366,069)  (366,069)
                             
Net Income           10,435,362         10,435,362 
                             
Balance at June 30, 2006 (6,402,974 shares of Class A; 1,496,800 shares of Class C)
  320,149   74,840   11,754,779   9,199,514   (830,330)  24,259   20,543,211 
                             
             
  Year Ended June 30, 
  2007  2006  2005 
             
Revenue
            
Investment advisory fees $49,516,874  $37,143,150  $14,006,508 
Transfer agent fees  7,537,110   5,332,066   3,187,487 
Investment income (loss)  1,356,840   2,203,393   (351,248)
Other  192,813   174,979   138,592 
          
   58,603,637   44,853,588   16,981,339 
          
             
Expenses
            
Employee compensation and benefits  12,560,108   10,359,365   5,891,162 
General and administrative  7,481,344   5,460,442   3,821,210 
Subadvisory fees  8,935,075   7,618,466   2,719,603 
Omnibus fees  7,528,302   4,882,144   1,833,096 
Advertising  508,992   513,076   369,927 
Depreciation  244,068   152,755   109,899 
          
   37,257,889   28,986,248   14,744,897 
          
Income Before Income Taxes
  21,345,748   15,867,340   2,236,442 
             
Provision for Federal Income Taxes
            
Tax expense  7,586,499   5,431,978   789,971 
          
Net Income
  13,759,249   10,435,362   1,446,471 
             
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:            
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities arising during period  269,296   (2,473)  (142,745)
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income  (299,144)  (363,596)   
          
             
Comprehensive Income
 $13,729,401  $10,069,293  $1,303,726 
          
             
Basic Net Income per Share
 $0.91  $0.69  $0.10 
          
             
Diluted Net Income per Share
 $0.90  $0.69  $0.10 
          
             
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding
  15,162,492   15,031,578   14,959,996 
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding
  15,241,534   15,146,230   15,128,538 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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U.S. Global Investors, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash FlowsShareholders’ Equity
             
  Year Ended June 30, 
  2006  2005  2004 
Cash Flow from Operating Activities            
Net income $10,435,362  $1,446,471  $2,166,642 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:            
Depreciation  152,755   109,899   108,065 
Net recognized loss (gain) on securities  (827,718)  184,253   (861,552)
Provision for deferred taxes  551,815   49,624   604,296 
Deferred compensation  50,000   50,000   50,000 
Class A option issued to non-employee        17,600 
Provision for losses on accounts receivable  (8,988)  26,488   (64,488)
Loss on disposal of equipment  3,494   889   4,827 
Termination of annuity liability        (102,909)
Changes in assets and liabilities, impacting cash from operations:            
Accounts receivable  (9,154,571)  (867,701)  327,072 
Prepaid expenses and other  (129,850)  (143,552)  229,498 
Trading securities  (1,741,825)  (1,018,428)  (200,908)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  6,125,508   1,148,177   391,785 
          
Total adjustments  (4,979,380)  (460,351)  503,286 
          
Net cash provided by operations  5,455,982   986,120   2,669,928 
          
Cash Flow from Investing Activities            
Purchase of property and equipment  (510,804)  (67,634)  (145,548)
Purchase of available-for-sale securities  (8,420)     (200,520)
Proceeds on sale of available-for-sale securities  784,277      315,740 
          
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities  265,053   (67,634)  (30,328)
          
Cash Flow from Financing Activities            
Payments on annuity        (9,564)
Payments on note payable        (956,560)
SFAS 123R compensation expense  26,585       
Benefits from tax deduction in excess of stock-based compensation expense  404,817       
Proceeds from issuance or exercise of stock, warrants, and options  304,624   77,984   68,203 
Purchase of treasury stock  (215,196)  (13,968)  (72,246)
          
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  520,830   64,016   (970,167)
          
             
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents  6,241,865   982,502   1,669,433 
Beginning Cash and Cash Equivalents  3,814,178   2,831,676   1,162,243 
          
Ending Cash and Cash Equivalents $10,056,043  $3,814,178  $2,831,676 
          
             
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information            
Cash paid for interest $  $81  $73,145 
             
Cash paid for income taxes $1,753,000  $645,251  $29,095 
                             
                      Accumulated    
  Common  Common  Additional  Retained      Other    
  Stock  Stock  Paid-in  Earnings  Treasury  Comprehensive    
  (class A)  (class C)  Capital  (Deficit)  Stock  Income (Loss)  Total 
Balance at June 30, 2004 (12,623,948 shares of class A; 2,993,600 shares of class C)
 $315,599  $74,840  $10,910,053  $(2,682,319) $(665,901) $533,074  $8,485,346 
Purchase of 5,960 shares of Common Stock (class A)              (13,968)     (13,968)
Reissuance of 30,980 shares of Common Stock (class A)        33,959      29,277      63,236 
Exercise of 9,000 options for Common Stock (class A)  225      14,524            14,749 
Recognition of current year portion of deferred compensation        50,000            50,000 
Unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale (net of tax)                 (142,746)  (142,746)
                             
Net Income           1,446,471         1,446,471 
                      
Balance at June 30, 2005 (12,632,948 shares of class A; 2,993,600 shares of class C)
  315,824   74,840   11,008,536   (1,235,848)  (650,592)  390,328   9,903,088 
                             
Purchase of 34,100 shares of Common Stock (class A)              (215,196)     (215,196)
Reissuance of 33,962 shares of Common Stock (class A)        109,325      35,458      144,783 
Exercise of 173,000 options for Common Stock (class A)  4,325      560,333            564,658 
Recognition of current year portion of deferred compensation        50,000            50,000 
FAS 123R compensation expense        26,585            26,585 
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale (net of tax)                 (366,069)  (366,069)
                             
Net Income           10,435,362         10,435,362 
                      
Balance at June 30, 2006 (12,805,948 shares of class A; 2,993,600 shares of class C)
  320,149   74,840   11,754,779   9,199,514   (830,330)  24,259   20,543,211 
Purchase of 29,634 shares of Common Stock (class A)              (836,710)     (836,710)
Reissuance of 10,881 shares of Common Stock (class A)        177,433      26,248      203,681 
Exercise of 112,000 options for Common Stock (class A)  2,800      961,792            964,592 
Conversion of 702,677 shares of class C common stock for class A common stock  17,567   (17,567)               
Recognition of current year portion of deferred compensation        413,479            413,479 
Dividends paid           (3,967,697)        (3,967,697)
FAS 123R compensation expense        45,245            45,245 
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale and reclassification (net of tax)                 (29,848)  (29,848)
                             
Net Income           13,759,249         13,759,249 
                      
Balance at June 30, 2007 (13,620,625 shares of class A; 2,290,923 shares of class C)
 $340,516  $57,273  $13,352,728  $18,991,066  $(1,640,792) $(5,589) $31,095,202 
                      
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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U.S. Global Investors, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
             
  Year Ended June 30, 
  2007  2006  2005 
Cash Flow from Operating Activities            
Net income $13,759,249  $10,435,362  $1,446,471 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:            
Depreciation  244,068   152,755   109,899 
Net recognized loss (gain) on securities  (736,860)  (827,718)  184,253 
Provision for deferred taxes  184,481   551,815   49,624 
Deferred compensation  50,000   50,000   50,000 
Benefits from tax deduction in excess of stock-based compensation expense  (1,208,822)  (404,817)   
SFAS 123R compensation expense  45,245   26,585    
Provision for losses on accounts receivable     (8,988)  26,488 
Loss on disposal of equipment     3,494   889 
Changes in assets and liabilities, impacting cash from Operations:            
Accounts receivable  (3,183,685)  (9,154,571)  (867,701)
Prepaid expenses and other  (186,966)  (129,850)  (143,552)
Trading securities  (1,392,177)  (1,741,825)  (1,018,428)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  1,243,288   6,530,325   1,148,177 
          
Total adjustments  (4,941,428)  (4,952,795)  (460,351)
          
Net cash provided by operations  8,817,821   5,482,567   986,120 
          
Cash Flow from Investing Activities            
Purchase of property and equipment  (381,467)  (510,804)  (67,634)
Purchase of available-for-sale securities  (2,072,531)  (8,420)   
Proceeds on sale of available-for-sale securities  1,707,211   784,277    
          
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities  (746,787)  265,053   (67,634)
          
Cash Flow from Financing Activities            
Benefits from tax deduction in excess of stock-based compensation expense  1,208,822   404,817    
Proceeds from issuance or exercise of stock, warrants, and options  322,928   304,624   77,984 
Purchase of treasury stock  (836,710)  (215,196)  (13,968)
Dividends paid  (3,967,697)      
          
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  (3,272,657)  494,245   64,016 
          
             
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents  4,798,377   6,241,865   982,502 
Beginning Cash and Cash Equivalents  10,056,043   3,814,178   2,831,676 
          
Ending Cash and Cash Equivalents $14,854,420  $10,056,043  $3,814,178 
          
             
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information            
Cash paid for interest $425  $  $81 
             
Cash paid for income taxes $7,062,000  $1,753,000  $645,251 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1. Organization
U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (the “Company” or “U.S. Global”) serves as investment adviser and transfer agent to U.S. Global Investors Funds (“USGIF”)USGIF and U.S. Global Accolade Funds (“USGAF”),USGAF, both Massachusetts business trusts that are no-load, open-end investment companies offering shares in numerous mutual funds to the investing public. The Company has served as investment adviser and manager since the inception ofalso provides transfer agency functions to USGIF and USGAF and assumed the transfer agency function of USGIF in November 1984, and of USGAF in October 1994, the commencement of operations.USGAF. For these services, the Company receives fees from USGIF and USGAF.
U.S. Global formed the following companies to provide supplementary services to USGIF and USGAF: United Shareholder Services, Inc. (“USSI”), A&B Mailers, Inc. (“A&B”), and U.S. Global Brokerage, Inc. (“USGB”).
The Company formed two subsidiaries utilized primarily for corporate investment purposes: U.S. Global Investors (Guernsey) Limited (USGG), which was incorporated in Guernsey on August 20, 1993, and U.S. Global Investors (Bermuda) Limited (USBERM) which was incorporated in Bermuda on June 15, 2005.
The Company also provides advisory services to various offshore clients.
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation.The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries: USSI, A&B, USGG, USBERM, and USGB.
All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain amounts have been reclassified for comparative purposes.
Share and per share data presented for all periods reflect the effect of the two-for-one stock split which was effective March 29, 2007, unless otherwise indicated.
Cash and Cash Equivalents.Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
Security Investments.The Company accounts for its investments in securities in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities” (SFAS 115). In accordance with SFAS 115, the Company classifies its investments in equity and debt securities based on intent. Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation as of each reporting period date.
Securities that are purchased and held principally for the purpose of selling in the near term are classified as trading securities and reported at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on these securities are included in earnings.
Investments in debt securities that are purchased with the intent and ability to hold until maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and measured at amortized cost. The Company currently has no investments in debt securities.
Investments classified as neither trading securities nor held-to-maturity securities are classified as available-for-sale securities and reported at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on these available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings, reported net of tax as a separate component of shareholders’ equity, and recorded in earnings on the date of sale.
The Company evaluates its investments for other-than-temporary decline in value on a periodic basis. This may exist when the fair value of an investment security has been below the current value for an

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The Company records security transactions on trade date. Realized gains (losses) from security transactions are calculated on the first-in/first-out cost basis, unless otherwise identifiable, and are recorded in earnings on the date of sale.
Advisory Receivables.Advisory receivables consist primarily of monthly investment advisory and transfer agent fees owed to the Company by USGIF and USGAF as well as receivables related to offshore investment advisory fees receivable.fees. In addition, mutual fund receivables include amounts reimbursed to the Company for certain advertising and distribution expenses incurred on behalf of USGAF in accordance with Rule 12b-1of the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Company evaluates the collectibility of these 12b-1 receivables on an ongoing basis, and, as a result, placed an allowance of $17,500 and $26,488 against the receivable balance as of June 30, 2006, and June 30, 2005, respectively. The allowance is based on the amount estimated to be collected within one year. If the receivable exceeds the estimate, an allowance is recorded for the difference.
Property and Equipment.Fixed assets are recorded at cost. Depreciation for fixed assets is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of each asset as follows: furniture and equipment are depreciated over 3 to 10 years, and the building and related improvements are depreciated over 32 to 40 years.
Treasury Stock.Treasury stock purchases are accounted for under the cost method. The subsequent issuances of these shares are accounted for based on their weighted-average cost basis.
Stock-Based Compensation.In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting StandardsSFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (SFAS 123R). SFAS 123R eliminateseliminated the alternative to use the intrinsic value method of accounting provided in SFAS 123, which generally resulted in no compensation expense recorded in the financial statements related to the issuance of equity awards to employees. SFAS 123R requiresrequired that the cost resulting from all share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. SFAS 123R establishesestablished fair value as the measurement objective in accounting for share-based payment arrangements and requiresrequired all companies to apply a fair-value-based measurement method in accounting for generally all share-based payment transactions with employees.
On July 1, 2005, (the first day of the Company’s 2006 fiscal year), the Company adopted SFAS 123R. The provisions of SFAS 123R became effective the first annual reporting period beginning after June 15, 2005, and the Company adopted SFAS 123R using a modified prospective application, as permitted under SFAS 123R. Accordingly, prior period amounts have not been restated. Under this application, the Company is required to recordrecords compensation expense for all awards granted after the date of adoption and for the unvested portion of previously granted awards that remain outstanding at the date of adoption.

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The following table detailsHad the effect onCompany adopted SFAS No. 123R for the 2005 fiscal year, net income and earnings per share hadreported of $1,446,471 would have decreased to $1,443,254, with the difference attributable to the difference between $33,000 stock-based employee compensation expense for theincluded in reported net income (net of tax) and $36,217 stock-based employee stock-based awards been recorded in the prior year ended June 30, 2005, based oncompensation expense under the fair value method under SFAS 123. The reported(net of tax). Basic and pro forma net income anddiluted earnings per share for the current year ended June 30, 2006, are the same since stock-based compensation expense is calculated under the provisions of SFAS 123R. The amounts for the years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 are included in the table below solely to provide the detail for a comparative presentation to the period of the previous year.
             
      Year Ended June 30,    
  2006  2005  2004 
          
Net income, as reported $10,435,362  $1,446,471  $2,166,642 
Add: Stock-based employee compensation expense included in reported net income, net of tax  46,135   33,000   33,000 
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method, net of tax  (46,135)  (36,217)  (36,753)
          
Pro forma net income $10,435,362  $1,443,254  $2,162,889 
          
Earnings per share:            
Basic – as reported $1.39  $0.19  $0.29 
Diluted – as reported $1.38  $0.19  $0.29 
Basic – pro forma $1.39  $0.19  $0.29 
Diluted – pro forma $1.38  $0.19  $0.29 
$0.10 would not have changed.
For purposes of pro forma disclosure, the estimated fair value of the options is amortized to expense over the options’ vesting period. The fair value of these options was estimated at the date of the grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model. During fiscal 2007, options for 23,000 shares were granted with a fair value, net of tax, of $320,753. During fiscal 2006, an option for 5,00010,000 shares was granted with a fair value, net of tax, of $43,400. During fiscal year 2005, options for 20,00040,000 shares were granted with a fair value, net of tax, of $30,750. No options were granted during fiscal year 2004.
Income Taxes.The Company and its subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return. Provisions for income taxes include deferred taxes for temporary differences in the bases of assets and liabilities for financial and tax purposes resulting from the use of the liability method of accounting for income taxes. The liability method requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance in cases where it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

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In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109 by prescribing a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. If a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, then an enterprise would recognize in its financial statements the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement of the tax position. FIN 48 will be effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The provisions of FIN 48 are required to be applied to all tax positions in all open tax years. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact, if any, of adoption on the Company’s financial position and results of operation.
Revenue Recognition.The Company earns substantially all of its revenues from investment advisory and transfer agency services. Mutual fund investment advisory fees, calculated as a percentage of assets under management, are recorded as revenue as services are performed. Advisory client contracts provide for monthly management fees, in addition to a quarterly or annual performance fees. Transfer agency fees are calculated using a charge based upon the number of shareholder accounts serviced. Revenue shown on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income are net of any fee waivers.

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In the third quarter of fiscal year 2006, the Company began providing investment advisory services for Endeavour Mining Capital Corp. (EMCC), an offshore company. The Company is paid a monthly advisory fee based on the net asset value of the portfolio, and an annual performance fee, if any, based on a percentage of consolidated net income from operations in excess of a predetermined percentage return on equity.
EITF Abstract Topic No. D-96, “Accounting for Management Fees Based on a Formula,” identifies two methods by which incentive revenue may be recorded. Under “Method 1,” incentive fees are recorded at the end of the contract year; under “Method 2,” the incentive fees are recorded periodically and calculated as the amount that would be due under the formula at any point in time as if the contract was terminated at that date. Management has chosen the more conservative method (“Method 1”), in which performance fees are recorded annually atbased on the end of each fiscalcontract terms. The Company recorded $8,994,074 in annual performance fees and $2,046,976 in advisory fees related to the EMCC contract for the year of EMCC.ended June 30, 2007. The Company recorded $6,611,582 in annual performance fees and $443,685 in advisory fees related to the EMCC contract for thefiscal year ended June 30, 2006.
Dividends and Interest.Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date, and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Both dividends and interest income are included in investment income.
Advertising Costs.The Company expenses advertising costs as they are incurred. Certain sales materials, which are considered tangible assets, are capitalized and then expensed during the period in which they are distributed. At June 30, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004,2005, the Company had capitalized sales materials of approximately $31,000, $59,000, $48,000, and $16,000,$48,000, respectively. Net advertising expenditures were approximately $509,000, $513,000, $370,000, and $373,000$370,000 during fiscal 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004,2005, respectively.
Foreign Currency Transactions.Transactions between the Company and foreign entities are converted to U.S. dollars using the exchange rate on the date of the transactions. Security investments valued in foreign currencies are translated to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate as of the reporting date. Realized foreign currency gains and losses are immaterial and are therefore included as a component of investment income rather than other comprehensive income.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments.The financial instruments of the Company are reported on the consolidated balance sheet at market or fair values, or at carrying amounts that approximate fair values because of the short maturity of the instruments.
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reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Earnings Per Share.Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution of EPS that could occur if options to issue common stock were exercised. Per share amounts for fiscal 2006 and 2005 have been restated to reflect the Company’s two-for-one stock split effective March 29, 2007.

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Note 3. Investments
As of June 30, 2006,2007, the Company held investments with a market value of $4.7$7.2 million and a cost basis of $4.1$6.9 million. The market value of these investments is approximately 16.318 percent of the Company’s total assets.
The following table summarizes investment activity over the last three fiscal years:
                        
 Year Ended June 30,  Year Ended June 30,
 2006 2005 2004  2007 2006 2005
Realized gains (losses) on sale of trading securities $305,469 $(78,253) $135,789  $282,473 $305,469 $(78,253)
Trading securities, at cost 4,011,961 3,040,700 1,857,171  5,990,256 4,011,961 3,040,700 
Trading securities, at fair value(1)
 4,659,824 2,612,529 1,672,354 
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on trading securities (included in earnings) (2)
 1,076,034  (243,355) 748,018 
Trading securities, at fair value1
 6,334,474 4,659,824 2,612,529 
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on trading securities (included in earnings) 2
  (303,645) 1,076,034  (243,355)
Available-for-sale securities, at cost 45,444 299,055 405,055  865,152 45,444 299,055 
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value(1)
 82,202 890,461 1,212,742 
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value1
 856,573 82,202 890,461 
Gross realized gains on sale of available-for-sale securities 582,475  158,387  455,990 582,475  
Gross realized losses on sale of available-for-sale securities  (31,572)   (3,406)  (1,603)  (31,572)  
Gross unrealized losses recorded in shareholders’ equity  (3,137)  (76,746)  (180,727)  (79,731)  (3,137)  (76,746)
Gross unrealized gains recorded in shareholders’ equity
 39,896 668,152 988,414  71,151 39,896 668,152 
Losses on available-for-sale securities deemed to have other-than-temporary declines in value  (28,655)  (106,000)  (41,448)   (28,655)  (106,000)
 
(1)1 These categories of securities are comprised primarily of equity investments, including those investments discussed in Note 15 regarding related party transactions.
 
(2)2 Total gross unrealized gains and losses on trading securities recorded in fiscal 20062007 are comprised primarily of the unrealized gaingains and losses on fourseven securities, which makesmake up $826,240$197,172 of the $1,076,034,$303,645, or 77%65%, of the gross unrealized gainslosses recorded.
The following table summarizes equity investments that are in an unrealized loss position at each balance sheet date, categorized by how long they have been in a continuous loss position. These investments do not include trading securities or those available-for-sale securities with declines in value deemed other than temporary as their unrealized losses are recognized in earnings.
                        
 Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or Greater Total                         
 Unrealized Unrealized Unrealized  Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or Greater Total
Fiscal Year Fair Value Losses Fair Value Losses Fair Value Losses  Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses
2007 $739,977 $79,731 $0 $0 $739,977 $79,731 
2006 $7,614 $3,137 $0 $0 $7,614 $3,137  $7,614 $3,137 $0 $0 $7,614 $3,137 
2005 $112,702 $35,953 $51,039 $40,793 $163,741 $76,746 
The aggregate gross unrealized loss of $3,137$79,731 and $76,746$3,137 at June 30, 20062007, and 2005,2006, respectively, was primarily related to one investment in a company that specializes in emerging markets. There are many risks associated with an investment of this type including general market risk and three securities, respectively.emerging

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markets risk. Many of the investments included above are early-stage or start-up businesses whose fair values fluctuate.
Note 4. Investment Management, Transfer Agent, and Other Fees
The Company serves as investment adviser to USGIF and USGAF and receives a fee based on a specified percentage of net assets under management. Three of the four funds within USGAF are sub-advised by third-party managers, who are in turn compensated out of the investment advisory fees received by the Company. The Company also serves as transfer agent to USGIF and USGAF and

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receives a feefees based on the number of shareholder accounts.accounts as well as transaction- and activity-based fees. Additionally, the Company provides in-house legal services to USGIF and USGAF for which it is reimbursed and receives certain miscellaneous fees directly from USGAF and USGIF shareholders. Fees for providing investment management and transfer agent services to USGIF and USGAF continue to be the Company’s primary revenue source.
The Company has voluntarily waived or reduced its advisory fees and/or has agreed to pay expenses on several USGIF funds and one USGAF fund through November 1, 2007, and February 28, 2007,2008, respectively, or such later date as the Company determines.determines in order to maintain competitive yields and to allow assets to grow. The aggregate fees waived and expenses borne by the Company were $1,178,000, $1,181,000, and $1,332,000, in 2007, 2006, and $1,471,000, in 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively.
The investment advisory and related contracts between the Company and USGIF and USGAF will expire in February 2007on March 1, 2008, and May 2007,June 1, 2008, respectively. Management anticipates the trusteesboards of both USGIF and USGAF will renew the contracts.
The Company provides advisory services to various offshore clients. The Company generally receives a monthly advisory fee and a quarterly or annual performance fee, if any, based on an agreed-upon performance measurement. The contracts between the Company and the offshore clients expire periodically, and management anticipates that its offshore clients will renew the contracts.
The Company receives additional revenue from several sources including custodial fee revenues, revenues from miscellaneous transfer agency activities including lockbox functions, mailroom operations from A&B, as well as investment income.
Note 5. Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are composed of the following:
                
 June 30,  June 30, 
 2006 2005  2007 2006 
Building and land $2,523,623 $2,303,014  $2,574,530 $2,523,623 
Furniture, equipment, and other 1,678,790 1,773,327  1,831,531 1,678,790 
          
 4,202,413 4,076,341  4,406,061 4,202,413 
Accumulated depreciation  (2,079,524)  (2,308,007)  (2,145,773)  (2,079,524)
          
Net property and equipment $2,122,889 $1,768,334  $2,260,288 $2,122,889 
          

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Note 6. Other Accrued Expenses
Other accrued expenses consist of the following:
                
 June 30,  June 30, 
 2006 2005  2007 2006 
Taxes payable $2,907,266 $181,099  $2,188,521 $2,907,266 
Omnibus fees 981,524 509,185  1,054,870 981,524 
Subadvisory fees 642,644 295,500  695,509 642,644 
Vendors payable 286,168 286,880  506,473 286,168 
Legal, professional, and consulting fees 176,619 127,713  277,398 176,619 
Other 25,514 80,661  7,577 25,514 
          
Total other accrued expenses $5,019,735 $1,481,038  $4,730,348 $5,019,735 
          

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Note 7. Borrowings
As of June 30, 2006,2007, the Company has no long-term liabilities.
The Company has access to a $1 million credit facility with a one-year maturity for working capital purposes. The credit agreement was renewed effective April 25, 2007, and requires the Company mustto maintain certain quarterly financial covenants to access the line of credit. The covenants include:include (1) liquidity of $1 million or more in cash, cash equivalents and marketable equity securities, and (2) a debt to equity ratio of .75 or less,less. The amended credit agreement will expire on February 1, 2008, and (3) a ratio of current assetsthe Company intends to current liabilities of 2.0 or greater.renew annually. The Company has been in compliance with all financial covenants during the fiscal year. Any use of this credit facility will be secured by the Company’s eligible accounts receivable. As of June 30, 2006, this2007, the credit facility remainedremains unutilized by the Company.
Note 8. Lease Commitments
The Company has operating leases for computers and equipment that expire from fiscal years 20072008 through 2009. Total leaseLease expenses weretotaled $249,233, $416,491, $360,778, and $245,776$360,778 in fiscal years 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004,2005, respectively. Future minimum lease payments required under these leases are as follows:
        
Fiscal Year Amount  Amount 
2007 $153,384 
2008 58,752  $88,512 
2009 8,673  8,673 
      
Total $220,809  $97,185 
      
Note 9. Benefit Plans
The Company offers a savings and investment plan qualified under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code covering substantially all employees. In connection with this 401(k) plan, participants can voluntarily contribute a portion of their compensation, up to certain limitations, to this plan, and the Company will match 50%100% of participants’ contributions up to 4%the first 3% of compensation, and 50% of the next 2% of compensation. The Company has recorded expenses related to the 401(k) plan for contributions of $148,165, $73,166, $55,018, and $51,523$55,018 for fiscal years 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004,2005, respectively.
The 401(k) plan allows for a discretionary profit sharing contribution by the Company, as authorized by the board of directors. The Company paid amade profit sharing contribution in fiscal year 2006contributions of $220,000. In addition, the Company accrued an additional $166,000 through June 30, 2006 for a potential profit sharing contribution in fiscal 2007. The Company neither accrued nor paid a contribution$369,000, $220,000, and $0 for fiscal years 2007, 2006 and 2005, and 2004.respectively.
The Company has continued the program pursuant to which it offers employees, including its executive officers, an opportunity to participate in savings programs using mutual funds managed by the Company, which essentially all sucha majority of employees have accepted. Employees may contribute to an IRA, and the Company matches these contributions on a limited basis. Similarly, certain employees may contribute to the Tax Free Fund, and the Company will match these contributions on a limited basis. A

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similar savings plan utilizing UGMA accounts is offered to employees to save for the education of their minor relatives. The Company match, reflected in base salary expense, aggregated in all programs to $72,923, $61,061, $54,616, and $50,903$54,616 in fiscal years 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004,2005, respectively.
The Company has a program whereby eligible employees can purchase treasury shares, at market price, and the Company will match their contribution up to 3% of gross salary. During fiscal years 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004,2005, employees purchased 12,881, 15,1278,981, 6,441 and 28,1807,564 shares of treasury stock from the Company, respectively. Beginning in January 2007, the Company has issued treasury shares to each of its independent directors on a quarterly basis.
Additionally, the Company self-funds its employee health care plan. The Company has obtained reinsurance with both a specific and an aggregate stop-loss in the event of catastrophic claims. The Company has accrued an amount representing the Company’s estimate of claims incurred but not paid at June 30, 2006.2007.

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Note 10. Shareholders’ Equity
On February 21, 2007, the Company’s shareholders approved the first of two proposed amendments to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation. The first amendment approved an increase in authorized shares that enabled the Company to effectuate a two-for-one stock split of the Company’s outstanding stock. Shareholders of record as of March 19, 2007, received one additional share of class A common stock, par value $0.025 per share, for every outstanding share of class A common stock and one additional share of class C common stock, par value $0.025 per share, for every outstanding share of class C common stock. The amendment provided that the Company issue no fractional shares of common stock and all shares were rounded up or down to the nearest whole number of shares. Accordingly, all per-share and share data in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and in these accompanying notes has been adjusted to give retroactive effect to this stock split.
On February 22, 2007, shareholders approved the second of two proposed amendments, which modified the relative dividend and liquidation preference rights of the different classes of common stock and permits conversion of class C common stock to class A common stock. As a result of approval of both proposals, shareholders of record on March 19, 2007, received a special cash dividend of $0.25 per share based on the number of post-split shares held. Both the split and the dividend were distributed on March 29, 2007. The Company believes there was no significant differential in the value of either class of common stock as a result of the amendments. Therefore, no modification to the fair value of either class of stock was warranted.
In addition to the $0.25 per share dividend paid on March 29, 2007, the board authorized a dividend of $0.01 per share per month beginning in June 2007. The monthly dividend is authorized through December 2007 and will be considered for continuation at that time by the board. Prior to that, the Company had not paid cash dividends on its class C common stock during the previous twenty-two fiscal years and had never paid cash dividends on its class A common stock. Payment of cash dividends is within the discretion of the Company’s board of directors and is dependent on earnings, operations, capital requirements, general financial condition of the Company, and general business conditions. On a per share basis, the holders of the class C common stock and the nonvoting class A common stock participate equally in dividends as declared by the Company’s board of directors, with the exception that any dividends declared must first be paid to the holders of the class A stock to the extent of 5 percent of the Company’s after-tax prior year net earnings. The holders of the class A stock have a liquidation preference equal to the par value of $.05 per share. In the event of a full liquidation, the total liquidation preference of the holders of the class A stock would be $320,149, based on shares outstanding at June 30, 2006.directors.
During fiscal year 1999, the board of directors of the Company approved the issuance of 1,000,0002,000,000 (post-split) shares of class C common stock to Frank Holmes (Holmes) in exchange for services and cancellation of the option to purchase 400,000800,000 (post-split) shares of class C common stock held by Mr. Holmes and the cancellation of warrants to purchase 586,1221,172,244 (post-split) shares of class C common stock held by Mr. Holmes and F.E. Holmes Organization, Inc. The 1,000,0002,000,000 shares vest over a ten-year period beginning July 1, 1998, and will vest fully on June 30, 2008, or in the event of Mr. Holmes’ death, and were valued at $.50$0.50 (pre-split) per share for compensation expense purposes. The agreement was executed on August 10, 1999. AtFor tax return purposes, the 200,000 shares that vested on June 30, 2006,2007, were valued at $5.21 per share, which incorporated factors including the unvested balanceability to to convert to class A shares (under the 2007 amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation), the loss of voting rights if converted to class A, and holding period and liquidity restrictions.

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The Statement of Cash Flows includes a benefit in fiscal 2007 from the tax deduction in excess of stock-based compensation expense of $1,208,822. Of this deferred compensation arrangement is $100,000total benefit, $363,479 related to the value of these 200,000 shares that vested during fiscal 2007, and is includedthe remaining $845,343 was attributable to the tax-effected difference between the market value of the shares acquired upon exercise of non-qualified stock options in additional paid-in capital.fiscal 2007 and the strike price.
During the fiscal years ended June 30, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 20042005 the Company purchased 17,050, 2,980,29,634, 34,100, and 16,7415,960 shares, respectively, of its class A common stock at an average price of $12.62, $4.69,$28.23, $6.31, and $4.32,$2.34, per share, respectively.
During the year ended June 30, 2006,2007, the Company granted 4,1001,000 shares of class A common stock to certain employees at a weighted average fair value on grant date of $12.18.$19.48. During the year ended June 30, 2006, the Company granted 8,200 shares of class A common stock to employees at a weighted average fair value on grant date of $6.09. During the year ended June 30, 2005, the Company granted no shares of class A common stock to employees. During the year ended June 30, 2004, the Company granted 15,000 shares of class A common stock to certain employees at a weighted average fair value on grant date of $1.77.
In November 1989, the board of directors adopted the 1989 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (“1989 Plan”), amended in December 1991, which provides for the granting of options to purchase 800,0001,600,000 shares of the Company’s class A common stock to directors, officers, and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. Since adoption of the 1989 Plan, options have been granted at prices ranging from $1.50$0.75 to $5.69$2.84 per share, which equaled or exceeded the fair market value at date of grant. Options issued under the 1989 Plan vest six months from the grant date or 20 percent on the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth anniversaries of the grant date.
In April 1997, the board of directors adopted the 1997 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (“1997 Plan”), which provides for the granting of stock appreciation rights (SARs) and/or options to purchase 200,000400,000 shares of the Company’s class A common stock to directors, officers, and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. Options issued prior to fiscal 2005 that were outstanding at June 30, 2006, were 100 percent vested at June 30, 2006. In October 2004, options for 20,00040,000 shares were granted at an exercise price of $3.29$1.65 per share and vesting of 50 percent on the first and second anniversary dates. In February 2006, an option for 5,00010,000 shares was granted at an exercise price of $15.38$7.69 per share and vesting of 50 percent on the first and second anniversary dates.
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, three options for a total of 23,000 shares were granted with 50 percent vesting on the first and second anniversary dates. Options issued under the 1989 Plan and the 1997 Plan expire ten years after issuance. It is the Company’s policy to issue class A common stock upon exercise of stock options.
In connection with the two-for-one split on March 29, 2007, the board of directors authorized an adjustment to outstanding options so that a proportionate number of shares underlying each option was maintained. Option information disclosed herein has been adjusted to give retroactive effect to the stock split.
The estimated fair value of options granted is amortized to expense over the options’ vesting period. The fair value of these options was estimated at the date of the grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions for options granted in fiscal 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively: expected volatility factors based on historical volatility of 80.0%, 84.0%, and 57.4%, risk-free interest rates of 4.6%, 4.6% and 4.2%, and an expected life of 10, 10 and 10 years. During fiscal 2007, options for 23,000 shares were granted with a fair value, net of tax, of $320,753. During fiscal 2006, an option for 10,000 shares was granted with a fair value, net of tax, of $43,400. In fiscal 2005, options for 40,000 shares were granted with a fair value, net of tax, of $30,750.

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Stock option transactions under the various employee stock option plans for the past three fiscal years are summarized below:
                        
 Weighted  Weighted  
 Average  Weighted Average Aggregate
 Exercise  Average Remaining Intrinsic
 Shares Price ($)  Exercise Contractual Value (net
Outstanding June 30, 2003
 161,500 1.94 
Granted   
Canceled 10,000 1.58 
Exercised 500 1.82 
    Shares Price ($) Life in Yrs of tax)
Outstanding June 30, 2004
 151,000 1.94  302,000 .97 
Granted 20,000 3.29  40,000 1.65 
Canceled 2,000 2.07  4,000 1.04 
Exercised 4,500 1.63  9,000 .82 
      
Outstanding June 30, 2005
 164,500 2.11  329,000 1.06 
Granted 5,000 15.38  10,000 7.69 
Canceled 10,000 2.00  20,000 1.00 
Exercised 86,500 2.19  173,000 1.10 
      
Outstanding June 30, 2006
 73,000 2.93  146,000 1.47 
Granted 23,000 24.74 
Canceled   
Exercised 112,000 1.06 
      
Outstanding June 30, 2007
 57,000 11.65 6.56 $364,325 
   
As of June 30, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004,2005 exercisable employee stock options totaled 58,000, 144,500,29,000, 116,000, and 144,000289,000 shares and had weighted average exercise prices of $1.80, $1.95, $.90, and $1.96$.98 per share, respectively.
Class A common stock options outstanding and exercisable under the employee stock option plans at June 30, 2006,2007, were as follows:
                       
  Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
            Weighted     Weighted
  Date of     Remaining Average     Average
  Option Number Life in Exercise Number Option
  Grant Outstanding Years Price ($) Exercisable Price ($)
1989 Plan
 12/03/99  15,000   3.42   1.50   15,000   1.50 
                       
Class A
    15,000   3.42   1.50   15,000   1.50 
                     
1997
 06/04/97  26,000   .92   1.82   26,000   1.82 
Plan
 12/03/99  12,000   3.42   1.50   12,000   1.50 
Class A
 10/01/04  15,000   8.25   3.29   5,000   3.29 
  02/24/06  5,000   9.65   15.38   0   15.38 
                       
     58,000   4.09   3.30   43,000   1.90 
                     
All Plans
 12/99 through 02/06  73,000   3.95   2.93   58,000   1.80 
                       
                         
  Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
              Weighted     Weighted
  Date of     Remaining Average     Average
  Option Number Life in Exercise Number Option
  Grant Outstanding Years Price ($) Exercisable Price ($)
1997 Plan Class A
  12/03/99   24,000   2.42   .75   24,000   .75 
   2/24/06   10,000   8.65   7.69   5,000   7.69 
   6/20/07   23,000   9.97   24.74      24.74 
                         
       57,000   6.56   11.65   29,000   1.95 
                         
Note 11. Income Taxes
The current deferred tax liability primarily consists of temporary differences in the deductibility of prepaid expenses and accrued liabilities, as well as unrealized gains on trading securities. The long-term deferred tax liability is composed primarily of unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities.
A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax amount will not be realized. No valuation allowance was included at June 30, 2007, 2006, or 2005, respectively.

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Note 11. Income Taxes
The reconciliation of income tax computed at the U.S. federal statutory rates to income tax expense is:
                        
 Year Ended June 30,                         
 % of % of % of  Year Ended June 30, 
 2006 Pretax 2005 Pretax 2004 Pretax  2007 % of Pretax 2006 % of Pretax 2005 % of Pretax 
Tax expense at statutory rate $5,479,589  34.5% $760,390  34.0% $966,443  34.0% $7,439,441  34.9% $5,479,589  34.5% $760,390  34.0%
Change in valuation allowance    (34,472)  (1.5%)  (280,921)  (9.9%)      (34,472)  (1.5%)
Other  (47,611)  (0.3%) 64,053  2.9%  (9,683)  (0.3)% 147,058  0.7%  (47,611)  (0.3)% 64,053  2.9%
                          
 $5,431,978  34.2% $789,971  35.3% $675,839  23.8% $7,586,499  35.5% $5,431,978  34.2% $789,971  35.3%
                          
Components of total tax expense are as follows:
            
 Year Ended June 30,             
 2006 2005 2004  Year Ended June 30, 
        2007 2006 2005 
Current tax expense $4,875,027 $740,347 $71,543  $7,386,637 $4,875,027 $740,347 
Deferred tax expense 556,951 49,624 604,296  199,862 556,951 49,624 
              
Total tax expense $5,431,978 $789,971 $675,839  $7,586,499 $5,431,978 $789,971 
              
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The Company’s deferred total assets and liabilities using athe effective statutory tax rate (34.9% for 2007 and 34% tax ratefor 2006) are as follows:
         
  Year Ended June 30, 
  2006  2005 
Book/tax differences in the balance sheet
        
Trading securities $(220,273) $145,578 
Prepaid expenses  (167,574)  (145,089)
Accumulated depreciation  (22,531)  12,086 
Accrued expenses  209,141   80,499 
FAS 123R compensation expense  12,136    
Available-for-sale securities  58,021   147,680 
Option issued to vendor     5,984 
       
   (131,080)  246,738 
Tax carryovers
        
Capital loss carryover  14,584    
       
   14,584    
       
Total gross deferred tax asset (liability)
  (116,496)  246,738 
Valuation allowance
      
       
Net deferred tax asset (liability)
 $(116,496) $246,738 
       
For federal income tax purposes at June 30, 2006, the Company has $14,584 in capital loss carryovers that will expire in 2010.
A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax amount will not be realized. As such, management included no valuation allowance at June 30, 2006 providing for the utilization of investment tax credits. The valuation allowance was reduced to zero in fiscal 2005 as the credits expired.
         
  Year Ended June 30, 
  2007  2006 
Book/tax differences in the balance sheet
        
Trading securities $(119,967) $(220,273)
Prepaid expenses  (236,289)  (167,574)
Accumulated depreciation  (37,599)  (22,531)
Accrued expenses  17,744   209,141 
FAS 123R compensation expense  15,769   12,136 
Available-for-sale securities  74,854   58,021 
       
   (285,488)  (131,080)
Tax carryovers
        
Capital loss carryover     14,584 
       
      14,584 
       
Total gross deferred tax liability
  (285,488)  (116,496)
Valuation allowance
      
       
Net deferred tax liability
 $(285,488) $(116,496)
       

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Note 12. Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation for basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS):
                        
 Year Ended June 30,  Year Ended June 30, 
 2006 2005 2004  2007 2006 2005 
Basic and diluted net income
 $10,435,362 $1,446,471 $2,166,642  $13,759,249 $10,435,362 $1,446,471 
Weighted average number of outstanding shares
  
Basic 7,515,789 7,479,998 7,469,164  15,162,492 15,031,578 14,959,996 
Effect of dilutive securities
  
Employee stock options 57,326 84,271 63,970  79,042 114,652 168,542 
              
Diluted 7,573,115 7,564,269 7,533,134  15,241,534 15,146,230 15,128,538 
              
Earnings per share
  
Basic $1.39 $0.19 $0.29  $.91 $.69 $.10 
              
Diluted $1.38 $0.19 $0.29  $.90 $.69 $.10 
              
Share information has been restated for all periods presented in the table to reflect the two-for-one stock split effectuated on March 29, 2007. The diluted EPS calculation excludes the effect of stock options when their exercise prices exceed the average market price for the period. For the years ended June 30, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004,2005, employee stock options for 5,000, 0,23,000, 10,000, and 0 shares, respectively, were excluded from diluted EPS. The Company repurchased 29,634 shares of its class A common stock from employees during fiscal 2007. Upon repurchase, these shares are classified as treasury shares and are deducted from outstanding shares in the earnings per share calculation.
Note 13. Comprehensive Income
The Company has disclosed the components of comprehensive income in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
                        
 Before-Tax Tax    Before-Tax Tax Net-of-Tax 
 Amount Effect Amount 
June 30, 2005
 
Change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities $(216,280) $73,535 $(142,745)
       
Other comprehensive income $(216,280) $73,535 $(142,745)
 Amount Effect Net-of-Tax Amount        
June 30, 2006
  
Change in unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities $(3,746) $1,273 $(2,473) $(3,746) $1,273 $(2,473)
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income  (550,903) 187,307  (363,596)  (550,903) 187,307  (363,596)
              
Other comprehensive income $(554,649) $188,580 $(366,069) $(554,649) $188,580 $(366,069)
              
June 30, 2005
 
June 30, 2007
 
Change in unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities $(216,280) $73,535 $(142,745) $409,050 $(139,754) $269,296 
       
Other comprehensive income $(216,280) $73,535 $(142,745)
       
June 30, 2004
 
Change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities $979,158 $(332,914) $646,244 
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income  (154,981) 52,694  (102,287)  (454,388) 155,244  (299,144)
              
Other comprehensive income $824,177 $(280,220) $543,957  $(45,338) $15,490 $(29,848)
              

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Note 14. Financial Information by Business Segment
The Company operates principally in two business segments: providing investment management services to its clientsthe funds it manages, and investing for its own account in an effort to add growth and value to its cash position. The following schedule details total revenues and income (loss) by business segment:
                        
 Investment      Investment     
 Management Corporate    Management Corporate   
 Services Investments Consolidated 
Year ended June 30, 2005
 
Net revenues (loss) $17,408,377 $(427,038) $16,981,339 
       
Net income (loss) before income taxes 2,691,479  (455,037) 2,236,442 
       
Depreciation 109,899  109,899 
       
Interest expense 81  81 
       
Capital expenditures 67,634  67,634 
 Services Investments Consolidated        
Year ended June 30, 2006
  
Net revenues $42,959,530 $1,894,058 $44,853,588  $42,959,530 $1,894,058 $44,853,588 
              
Net income before income taxes 13,997,166 1,870,174 15,867,340  13,997,166 1,870,174 15,867,340 
              
Depreciation 152,755  152,755  152,755  152,755 
              
Interest expense        
              
Capital expenditures 510,804  510,804  510,804  510,804 
              
Gross identifiable assets at June 30, 2006 24,220,565 4,764,077 28,984,642  24,220,565 4,764,077 28,984,642 
Deferred tax asset 62,211  62,211 
      
Consolidated total assets at June 30, 2006 29,046,853  29,046,853 
      
Year ended June 30, 2005
 
Net revenues (loss) $17,408,377 $(427,038) $16,981,339 
       
Net income (loss) before income taxes 2,691,479  (455,037) 2,236,442 
       
Depreciation 109,899  109,899 
       
Interest expense 81  81 
       
Capital expenditures 67,634  67,634 
       
Gross identifiable assets at June 30, 2005 8,331,233 3,524,544 11,855,777 
Deferred tax asset 246,738 
   
Consolidated total assets at June 30, 2005 12,102,515 
   
Year ended June 30, 2004
 
Year ended June 30, 2007
 
Net revenues $11,979,314 $1,004,186 $12,983,500  $58,162,933 $440,704 $58,603,637 
              
Net income before income taxes 1,839,764 1,002,717 2,842,481  20,919,336 426,412 21,345,748 
              
Depreciation 108,065  108,065  244,068  244,068 
              
Interest expense 72,962 183 73,145  425  425 
              
Gain on litigation settlement    
       
Capital expenditures 145,548  145,548  381,467  381,467 
              
Gross identifiable assets at June 30, 2004 6,428,674 2,885,096 9,313,770 
Deferred tax asset 222,826 
Gross identifiable assets at June 30, 2007 32,826,085 7,252,516 40,078,601 
Deferred tax liability  (285,488)
      
Consolidated total assets at June 30, 2004 9,536,596 
Consolidated total assets at June 30, 2007 39,793,113 
      
Note 15. Related Party Transactions
The Company had $12.6$19.9 million and $4.8$12.6 million at fair value invested in USGIF, USGAF, and USGAFoffshore funds the Company advises included in the balance sheet in cash and cash equivalents and trading securities at June 30, 2006,2007, and 2005,2006, respectively. The Company recorded $49,380$883,247 in dividend income and $100,952$170,388 in unrealized gains on its investments in the funds. Receivables from mutual funds shown on the Consolidated Balance Sheets represent amounts due the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries for investment advisory fees, transfer agent fees, and out-of-pocket expenses, net of amounts payable to the mutual funds.
In the first quarter of fiscal year 2005, theThe Company began providingprovides advisory services for the Meridian Global Gold and Resources Fund Ltd., an offshore fund. The Company receives a monthly advisory fee and a quarterly performance fee, if any, based on the overall increase in value of the net assets in the fund for the quarter. The Company recorded fees totaling $1,353,454$1,690,321 and $299,144$1,353,454 for the years ended June 30, 20062007 and June 30, 2005,2006, respectively. Frank Holmes, a director and CEO of the

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Company, is a director of Meridian Global Gold and Resources Fund Ltd., and Meridian Fund Managers Ltd., the manager of the fund.
In the first quarter of fiscal yearAugust 2006, the Company began providing advisory services for the Meridian Global Energy and Resources Fund Ltd., an offshore fund. The Company receives a monthly advisory fee and a quarterly

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performance fee, if any, based on the overall increase in value of the net assets in the fund for the quarter. The Company recorded fees totaling $222,981 for the year ended June 30, 2007. Mr. Holmes is a director of Meridian Global Energy and Resources Fund Ltd., and Meridian Fund Managers Ltd., the manager of the fund. In addition, the Company has an investment in the fund at June 30, 2007 with an estimated fair value of approximately $600,490.
The Company provides advisory services to the U.S. Global Investors Balanced Natural Resources Fund, Ltd., an offshore fund. For these services, the Company is paid a monthly advisory fee and a quarterly performance fee, if any. The Company recorded advisory fees totaling $140,717 and $212,828 for the yearyears ended June 30, 2006. The Company has an investment in the U.S. Global Investors Balanced Natural Resources Fund, Ltd. with a market value of $682,0002007, and $500,000 as of June 30, 2006, and 2005, respectively. The Company earned $182,000 in unrealized gains on its investment in the fund in fiscal 2006, which was recorded as investment income.Mr. Holmes is a director of U.S. Global Investors Balanced Natural Resources Fund Ltd. The Company also owns a position in the fund at June 30, 2007, with an estimated fair value of approximately $760,845.
In the third quarter of fiscal year 2006, theThe Company began providingprovides investment advisory services to Endeavour Mining Capital Corp., an offshore company.a Cayman corporation traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The Company is paid a monthly advisory fee based on the net asset value of the portfolio and an annual performance fee, if any, based on a percentage of consolidated net income from operations in excess of a predetermined percentage return on equity. The Company recorded $7,055,267a total of $11,041,050 in advisory fees from Endeavour comprised of $8,994,074 in annual performance fees and $2,046,976 in monthly advisory fees for the year ended June 30, 2007. The Company recorded a total of $7,055,267 comprised of $6,611,582 in annual performance fees and $443,685 in monthly advisory fees for the year ended June 30, 2006. The performance fees for this advisory client are calculated and recorded only once a year based on the contract terms in accordance with the terms of the advisory agreement. This and other performance fees may fluctuate significantly from year to year based on factors that may be out of the Company’s control. For more information, see Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and the section entitled “Revenue Recognition” under Critical Accounting Policies. Mr. Holmes is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Endeavour Mining Capital Corp.
In August of 2006, subsequent to the Company’s fiscal year end, the Company began providing advisory services for the Meridian Global Energy and Resources Fund Ltd., an offshore fund. The Company will receive a monthly advisory fee and a quarterly performance fee, if any, based on the overall increase in value of the net assets in the fund for the quarter. The Company recorded no fees for the year ending June 30, 2006. The Company invested $500,000 in the fund in August 2006. Holmes is a director of Meridian Global Energy and Resources Fund Ltd., and Meridian Fund Managers Ltd., the manager of the fund.
The Company owns a position in Franc-Or Resources CorporationCharlemagne Capital Limited at June 30, 2006,2007, with an estimated fair value of approximately $400,000,$739,977, recorded as a trading security onan available-for-sale security. Charlemagne Capital specializes in emerging markets and is the balance sheet. Holmes served as an independent director of Franc-Or Resources Corporation from June 2000subadviser to November 2003.
Holmes also served as an independent director for BCSthe Eastern European Fund and Global Networks (formerly Broadband Collaborative Solutions), a private company, from May 2000 to June 30, 2002, when the entity became a public company. Holmes personally owned shares of BCS Global Networks at June 30, 2005. The Company owned a positionEmerging Markets Fund, two series in BCS Global Networks at June 30, 2005, with an estimated fair value of approximately $42,000 recorded as available for sale on the balance sheet. In the first quarter of fiscal 2006, both the Company and Holmes sold their holdings in BCS Global Networks in response to a tender offer, with the Company realizing a loss of $31,560.USGAF.
Note 16. Contingencies and Commitments
The Company continuously reviews all investor, employee and vendor complaints, and pending or threatened litigation. The likelihood that a loss contingency exists is evaluated under the criteria of SFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies,” through consultation with legal counsel, and a loss contingency is recorded if the contingency is probable and reasonably estimable at the date of the financial statements.
During the normal course of business, the Company may be subject to claims, legal proceedings, and other contingencies. These matters are subject to various uncertainties, and it is possible that some of these matters may be resolved unfavorably. The Company establishes accruals for matters for which the outcome is probable and can be reasonably estimated. Management believes that any liability in excess of these accruals upon the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.
The Company has certain contractual obligations which consist of agreements to contribute to various educational programs. These obligations total approximately $200,000 for fiscal years 2008 through 2012.

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Note 17. Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Note that some rows may not add to the correct annual total due to rounding.
                                
Fiscal 2006 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter 
Fiscal 2007 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter
(in thousands except per share figures)
  
Revenues $6,575 $7,761 $11,557 $18,961  $11,908 $12,418 $12,444 $21,833 
Expenses 4,859 6,048 7,459 10,620  8,195 8,651 8,707 11,705 
Income Before Income Taxes 1,716 1,713 4,098 8,341  3,712 3,767 3,738 10,128 
Net Income 1,095 1,168 2,550 5,622  2,480 2,461 2,412 6,406 
Earnings per Share:  
Basic $0.15 $0.16 $0.34 $0.74  $0.16 $0.16 $0.16 $0.42 
Diluted $0.14 $0.15 $0.34 $0.74  $0.16 $0.16 $0.16 $0.42 
                                
Fiscal 2005 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter 
Fiscal 2006 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter
(in thousands except per share figures)
  
Revenues $2,962 $4,106 $4,884 $5,029  $6,575 $7,761 $11,557 $18,961 
Expenses 2,631 3,495 4,154 4,465  4,859 6,048 7,459 10,620 
Income Before Income Taxes 331 611 730 564  1,716 1,713 4,098 8,341 
Net Income 240 407 449 350  1,095 1,168 2,550 5,622 
Earnings per Share:  
Basic $0.03 $0.05 $0.06 $0.05  $0.07 $0.08 $0.17 $0.37 
Diluted $0.03 $0.05 $0.06 $0.05  $0.07 $0.08 $0.17 $0.37 
                                
Fiscal 2004 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter 
Fiscal 2005 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter
(in thousands except per share figures)
  
Revenues $2,629 $4,337 $3,217 $2,800  $2,962 $4,106 $4,884 $5,029 
Expenses 1,946 2,514 2,870 2,811  2,631 3,495 4,154 4,465 
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes 683 1,823 347  (11) 331 611 730 564 
Net Income 688 1,248 240  (10) 240 407 449 350 
Earnings per Share:  
Basic $0.09 $0.17 $0.03 $(0.00) $0.02 $0.03 $0.03 $0.02 
Diluted $0.09 $0.17 $0.03 $(0.00) $0.02 $0.03 $0.03 $0.02 
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
There were no changes in or disagreements with accountants on accounting and financial disclosure during the two most recent fiscal years.

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Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures.An evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2006,2007, was conducted under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer. Based on that evaluation the chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2006.2007.
Internal Control over Financial Reporting.
(a)(a) Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The management report on U.S. Global Investors, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting required by Item 9A appears in Item 8 on page 2223 of this report, and is incorporated herein by reference.
(b)(b) Attestation Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
The report of BDO Seidman, LLP on our management’s assessment of U.S. Global Investors, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting appears in Item 8 on page 2324 of this report.,report, and is incorporated herein by reference.
(c) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2006,2007, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9B. Other Information
None.

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Part III of Annual Report on Form 10-K
Item 10. Directors, and Executive Officers, of the Companyand Corporate Governance
The directors and executive officers of the Company are as follows:
       
Name Age Position
Frank E. Holmes  5152  Director of the Company and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since October 1989, and Chief Investment Officer since June 1999. Since October 1989, Mr. Holmes has served and continues to serve in various positions with the Company, its subsidiaries, and the investment companies it sponsors. Mr. Holmes has also served as Director of 71316 Ontario, Inc. since April 1987. Director, President, and Secretary of F.E. Holmes Organization, Inc. since July 1978. Mr. Holmes served as Director of Franc-Or Resources Corporation from June 2000 to November 2003, Chairman and Director of Fortress IT Corp (formerly Consolidated Fortress) from November 2000 to November 2003, and Director of Broadband Collaborative Solutions from May 2000 to June 2002.
       
Jerold H. Rubinstein  6869  Chairman of the Board of Directors since February 2006 and Director of the Company since October 1989. Board member and Chairman of the Audit Committee of CKR since June 2006. Chief Executive Officer and founder of Music Imaging & Media, Inc. from July 2002 to present. Chairman of Musicplex, Inc. from September 1999 to June 2002. Chairman of Xtra Music Services from July 1997 to May 2000. Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of DMX Inc. from May 1986 to July 1997.
       
Roy D. Terracina  6061  Director of the Company since December 1994 and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors since May 1997. Owner of Sunshine Ventures, Inc., an investment company, since January 1994.
       
Thomas F. Lydon, Jr.  4647  Director of the Company since June 1997. Chairman of the Board and President of Global Trends Investments since April 1996. President, Vice President and Account Manager with Fabian Financial Services, Inc. from April 1984 to March 1996. Member of the Advisory Board for Schwab Institutional from 1989 to 1991 and from 1995 to 1996. Member of the Advisory Board of Rydex Series Trust since January 1999. Fund Relations Chair for SAAFTI since 1994.
       
Susan B. McGee  4748  President of the Company since February 1998, General Counsel since March 1997. Since September 1992, Ms. McGee has served and continues to serve in various positions with the Company, its subsidiaries, and the investment companies it sponsors.
       
Catherine A. Rademacher  4647  Chief Financial Officer of the Company since August 2004. Controller of the Company from April 2004 until August 2004. Associate with Resources Connection from July 2003 to February 2004. Recruiting Manager with Robert Half International from November 2002 to June 2003. Controller of Luby’s, Inc. from June 2000 to October 2002. Assistant Controller of Hunt Building Corp. from April 1995 to October 1998. Senior auditor with KPMG Peat Marwick from October 1993 to March 1995.
None of the directors or executive officers of the Company has a family relationship with any of the other directors or executive officers.

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The members of the board of directors are elected for one-year terms or until their successors are elected and qualified. The board of directors appoints the executive officers of the Company. The Company’s Compensation Committee assists the board of directors in carrying out its responsibilities with respect to (a) employee qualified benefit plans and employee programs, (b) executive

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compensation programs, (c) stock option plans, and (d) director compensation programs, and consists of Messrs. Lydon, Rubinstein, and Terracina. The Company’s Audit Committee consists of Messrs. Lydon, Rubinstein, and Terracina. The board of directors has determined that a member of the Audit Committee, namely Roy D. Terracina, is an “audit committee financial expert” and is “independent” (as defined by the SEC). The Company does not have a Nominating Committee.
Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers
The Company has adopted a Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers that applies to the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer. This code charges these individuals with responsibilities regarding honest and ethical conduct, the preparation and quality of the disclosures in documents and reports the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the 1934 Act
Section 16(a) of the 1934 Act requires directors and officers of the Company, and persons who own more than 10% of the Company’s class A common stock, to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of the stock. Directors, officers and more than 10% shareholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.
To the Company’s knowledge, based solely on a review of the copies of such reports furnished to the Company and written representations that no other reports were required, during the year ended June 30, 2006,2007, all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to its directors, officers and more than 10% beneficial owners were met.

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Item 11. Executive Compensation
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
Overview
The Company has intentionally omitted columns (g), (h),following section provides a discussion and (i) as they are not applicable.
Executive compensation includes amounts identified for 401(k) contributions and amounts for Company savings plans (calculable through the endanalysis of the June 30, 2006,basis for the compensation awarded to the CEO, the CFO and our other most highly compensated executive officer of the Company (“named executive officers”), as well as our directors in fiscal year).2007. We provide investment advisory and other services to our clients. Our long-term success depends on our ability to provide superior investment returns and outstanding client service. As such, one of our greatest assets is the collective skill, experience and efforts of our employees. To achieve success, we must be able to attract, retain and motivate professionals within all levels of our Company who are committed to our core values.
                     
Long-Term
  Annual Compensation         Compensation
        (e) Awards
(a)             Other (f)
Name and       Annual Restricted
Principal Position (b) (c) (d) Compen- Stock
During FY 2006 Year Salary ($) Bonus ($) sation ($) Awards ($)
Frank Holmes  2006   488,390(1)  1,617,762   3,375(3)  50,000(2)
Chairman, Chief  2005   492,040(1)  273,805   (3)  50,000(2)
Executive Officer  2004   486,190(1)  206,640   (3)  50,000(2)
Susan B. McGee  2006   188,714   567,896   163,275(3)   
President, General  2005   188,714   213,186   (3)   
Counsel  2004   188,714   168,210   (3)   
Catherine A. Rademacher  2006   102,953   112,037   51,950(3)   
Chief Financial Officer  2005   96,116   23,630   (3)   
We place great significance on our values of performance, teamwork, initiative, responsiveness, focused work ethic and intellectual curiosity. We believe that adherence to these core values will contribute to the long-term success of the Company and our shareholders.
We compete for talent with a large number of investment management and financial services companies, many of which have significantly larger market capitalization than we do. Our relatively small size within the industry, geographic location and lean executive management team provides unique challenges.
     Setting Executive Compensation
The Compensation Committee of our board of directors is responsible for reviewing and approving corporate goals and objectives relevant to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer (“CEO”), Frank Holmes; evaluating the CEO’s performance in light of those goals and objectives; and determining and approving the CEO’s compensation level based on this evaluation. In addition, the committee is responsible for reviewing and approving compensation recommended by Mr. Holmes for our other executive officers. The board appointed Messrs. Lydon, Terracina, and Rubinstein as members of the Compensation Committee. Mr. Lydon serves as the chairman of the committee. There are no compensation committee interlocks to report. The Compensation Committee has a charter that is available for review on our website at http://www.us-global.com.
The individuals listed below are the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, plus our other most highly compensated executive officer (“named executive officers”) in fiscal 2007.
(1) Includes trustee fees of $43,600, $47,250,
NameTitle
Frank E. HolmesChief Executive Officer and $40,400 paid by the Company during fiscal year 2006, 2005,Chief Investment Officer
Catherine A. RademacherChief Financial Officer
Susan B. McGeePresident and 2004, respectively.General Counsel
In establishing total annual compensation for Mr. Holmes, the Compensation Committee considers a number of factors. For assistance in determining the appropriate factors to consider, the Compensation Committee consulted in 2005 with Moss Adams LLP, an executive compensation consulting firm. Importantly, the Committee considers the various functions Mr. Holmes assumes, including the dual role of chief executive officer and chief investment officer. In addition, the committee considers various measures of company performance, including profitability and total shareholder return. The committee also reviews Mr. Holmes’ performance in managing our securities portfolio, in overseeing the management of our client portfolios and the results of our operational earnings.
In addition to his base salary, Mr. Holmes receives a bonus based on operational earnings, which are substantially derived from assets under management, in the amount of 10% of our operational earnings, if any, and capped at $500,000, as computed for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (before consideration of this fee).

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Mr. Holmes also receives a bonus when our investment team meets their goal of being in the top half of their peer group. The bonus is based on fund performance bonuses paid to the investment team and is in recognition of Mr. Holmes’ creation and oversight of the investment processes and strategy.
In addition, Mr. Holmes receives 10% of offshore fund performance fees in recognition of attracting and managing offshore client accounts, and 10% of realized gains on investments, offset by realized losses and other-than-temporary write-downs, in recognition of his expertise in managing the investments of the company.
The committee has delegated to Mr. Holmes the responsibility for reviewing the performance of, and recommending the compensation levels for, our other named executive officers. The committee does not use rigid formulas with respect to the compensation of named executive officers. Mr. Holmes makes a recommendation based on the achievement of qualitative goals that apply to all employees, quantitative goals that apply to an executive officer’s specific job responsibilities, and other accomplishments, such as expansion in functional responsibility. In forming his recommendations, Mr. Holmes also considers the responsibilities and workload of the executive officer; the explicit and tacit knowledge required to perform these responsibilities, including any professional designations; the profitability of the company; and the cost of living in San Antonio, Texas.
Objectives
     Our executive compensation programs are designed to:
attract and retain key executives,
 
(2) In June 1999, the boardalign executive performance with our long-term interests and those of directors granted Holmes 1,000,000 shares of class C common stock to be vested, in equal parts, over a ten-year period beginning with fiscal year 1999, with an annual compensation value of $50,000. Holmes will be fully vested on June 30, 2008. Issuance was in part to compensate him for his effortsour shareholders, and upon cancellation of Holmes’ warrants and option to acquire 986,122 shares of class C common stock.
 
(3) Any amounts shown represent options exercised. The Company believes that the aggregate amounts of any omitted personal benefits do not exceed the lesser of $50,000 or 10% of the total of annual salary and bonus reported in columns (c) and (d) for the namedlink executive officers.pay with performance.
IncentiveElements of Executive Compensation
The committee reviews and approves all components of executive officer compensation. The principal elements of executive compensation are:
base salary,
performance-based cash and stock bonuses,
long-term incentive awards, and
other compensation and benefits.
Base Salary
Base salaries for named executive officers are reviewed annually by the Compensation Committee. Generally, the salaries of named executive officers are occasionally adjusted to recognize expansion of an individual’s role, outstanding and sustained performance, or to bring the officer’s pay into alignment with the market. We did not use any benchmarking studies in fiscal 2007 to obtain market information. In addition, the Compensation Committee did not consider the equity ownership of the Company by Mr. Holmes when setting his compensation. Nor did the committee aim for a specific relationship between Mr. Holmes and the other executive officers. Base salaries paid to named executive officers during the fiscal year are shown in the Summary Compensation Table.
Performance-Based Cash and Stock Bonuses
Executive officers, except Mr. Holmes, participate in a team performance pay program based on each employee’s annual salary to recognize monthly completion of departmental goals. Additionally, key executive officers are compensated based on individual performance pay arrangements. Discretionary cash or stock bonuses are awarded from time to time for such things as completion of critical projects or outstanding performance. During fiscal 2007, stock bonuses totaling $34,285 were awarded to named executive officers, of which $22,600 was distributed in fiscal 2008.
401(k) Plan
The Company offersMr. Holmes considers a 401(k) plan covering substantially all employees. The Company will match a certain percentagematrix of a participating employee’s pay deferment. The Company contributes to participants’ accounts atfactors in reviewing the same time thatperformance of, and compensation for, the employee’s pay deferral is made. Employees are immediately vested in both their 401(k) salary deferral contributionchief financial officer, Catherine Rademacher. Mr. Holmes considers such thing as responsibilities, productivity, results of the Company’s Balanced Scorecard, hours of work, profitability of the company, timely and accurate financial regulatory filings, unqualified Sarbanes-Oxley and audit results, and the Company’s matching contribution.
The 401(k) plan allows for a discretionary profit sharing contribution by the Company, as authorized by the boardcost of directors. The Company made a profit sharing contribution of $220,000living in fiscal year 2006.San Antonio. In addition the Company accrued an additional $166,000 through June 30, 2006 for a potential profit sharing contribution in fiscal 2007. The Company did not make a profit sharing contribution for the 2005 or 2004 fiscal years.to her base salary, Ms. Rademacher is

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generally paid discretionary bonuses upon timely and accurate completion of the annual Sarbanes-Oxley audit, the annual financial audit and the Form 10-K filing.
In reviewing the performance of, and compensation for the president and general counsel, Susan McGee, Mr. Holmes considers a matrix of factors including responsibilities, productivity, hours of work, profitability of the company, timely and accurate regulatory filings, completion of regulatory examinations, and the cost of living in San Antonio. In addition to her base salary, Ms. McGee, is paid a monthly bonus based on new assets flowing through institutional accounts in recognition of her leadership and strategic guidance of the institutional sales department. Along with other senior management in the marketing department, Ms. McGee receives a monthly bonus for new accounts and for her key role in supervisory responsibilities. Occasionally, Ms. McGee receives discretionary bonuses for special projects such as completion of regulatory exams or managing significant new business relationships.
Savings PlansLong-Term Incentive Awards
The Company has continuedLong-term incentive awards include stock options and restricted shares. We have utilized option grants to induce qualified individuals to join us, thereby providing the program pursuant to which it offers employees, including its executive officers,individual with an opportunity to participate in savings programs using managed investment companies. Limited employee contributionsbenefit if we have significant growth. Similarly, options have been utilized to an Individual Retirement Account are matched byreward existing employees, including named executive officers, for long and faithful service and to encourage them to stay with us. The Compensation Committee administers the Company. Similarly, certain employees may contribute monthly to the Tax Free Fund, andstock option plans. Although the Company will match these contributions on a limited basis. A similar savings plan utilizing UGMA accounts is offered to employees to savehas no written policy for allocating between cash and equity, or current and long-term compensation for the educationCEO and other named executive officers, the weighting has generally been in the range of their minor relatives.less than 5 percent long-term compensation in the form of options or stock awards, with the remaining compensation in cash.
Stock Purchase Plan
The Company has a program whereby eligible employees can purchase treasury shares, at market price, andIn August 1999, the Company will match their contribution up to 3%board approved the issuance of gross salary. During fiscal years 2006, 2005, and 2004, employees purchased 12,881, 15,127, and 28,1801,000,000 pre-split shares of treasuryclass C common stock from the Company, respectively.to Mr. Holmes in recognition of his expanded duties as Chief Investment Officer and in exchange for cancellation of options and warrants held by Mr. Holmes. The shares vest over a ten-year period beginning with fiscal year 1998, and will fully vest on June 30, 2008.
Stock Option Plans
In November 1989 the board of directors adopted the 1989 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (1989 Plan) which provides for the granting of options to purchase shares of the Company’sour class A common stock to directors, officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries.employees. On December 6, 1991, shareholders approved and amended the 1989 Plan to provide provisions to cause the plan and future grants under the plan to qualify under 1934 Act Rule 16b-3. The 1989 Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee consisting of three outside members of the board of directors. The maximum number of shares of class A common stock initially approved for issuance under the 1989 Plan is 800,0001,600,000 shares. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006,2007, there were no grants. As of June 30, 2006,2007, under this amended plan, 866,7001,733,400 options had been granted, 426,500883,000 options had been exercised, 425,200850,400 options had expired, 15,000no options remained outstanding, and 358,500717,000 options are available for grant. All options referenced reflect the 2-for-1 split in March 2007.
In April 1997, the board of directors adopted the 1997 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (1997 Plan), which shareholders approved on April 25, 1997. It provides for the granting of stock appreciation rights (SARs) and/or options to purchase shares of the Company’sour class A common stock to directors, officers, and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries.employees. The 1997 Plan expressly requires that all grants under the plan qualify under 1934 Act Rule 16b-3. The 1997 Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee consisting of three outside members of the board of directors. The maximum number of shares of class A common stock initially approved for issuance under the 1997 Plan is 200,000400,000 shares. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006, there was one option2007, three options for 5,000a total of 23,000 shares were granted. As of June 30, 2006, 265,5002007, 554,000 options had been granted, 75,500233,000 shares had been exercised, 132,000264,000 options had expired, 58,00057,000 options remained outstanding, and 66,500110,000 options are available for grant. All options referenced reflect the 2-for-1 split in March 2007.

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Other Compensation and Benefits
Health, Welfare and Retirement Benefits
Health, welfare and retirement benefits are designed to provide a safety net of protection for employees in the event of illness, disability or death, and to provide employees an opportunity to accumulate retirement savings.
We offer a range of health and welfare benefits to substantially all employees, including the named executive officers. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, short-term disability, group life and accidental death insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a free health club membership.
401(k) Plan
We offer a 401(k) plan covering substantially all employees, including named executive officers. Participants may contribute, on a pretax basis, their base salary and cash incentive compensation, up to a limit imposed by the Internal Revenue Code, which is $15,500 in calendar year 2007. An additional “catch-up” pretax contribution of up to $5,000 is allowed for employees over 50. We automatically match 100 percent of the first 3 percent of participating employees’ contributions and 50 percent of the next 2 percent of participating employees’ contributions. We contribute to participants’ accounts at the same time that the employee’s pay deferral is made. Employees are immediately vested in both their 401(k) salary deferral contribution and the matched contributions. Participants in our 401(k) plan may allocate some or all of their contributions to a separate designated Roth account, commonly known as a Roth 401(k).
Profit Sharing
The 401(k) plan allows for us to make a discretionary profit sharing contribution, as authorized by the board of directors. Factors that are considered by the board include earnings, cash flows, capital requirements and the general financial condition of the Company. No specific performance thresholds or goals are required by the board to authorize a profit sharing contribution. Profit sharing contributions of $369,000, and $220,000 were made in fiscal years 2007 and 2006, respectively. Profit sharing contributions were made to our named executive officers totaling $52,446 in fiscal 2007. We did not make a profit sharing contribution in fiscal year 2005.
Savings Plans
We also have a program pursuant to which we offer employees an opportunity to participate in savings programs using managed investment companies. Employee contributions to an Individual Retirement Account are matched to a maximum of $100 per month for certain management-level employees, including named executive officers, and a maximum of $30 for all other employees. Similarly, certain management-level employees, including named executive officers, may contribute to the Tax Free Fund and we will match these contributions up to a maximum of $90 per month. A similar savings plan utilizing UGMA accounts is offered to all employees to save for the education of minor relatives and is matched at a maximum of $15 per month per child.
Stock Purchase Plan
We also have a program whereby eligible employees can purchase treasury shares, at market price, and we will automatically match their contribution up to 3% of gross salary. During fiscal years 2007, 2006, and 2005, employees purchased 8,981, 6,441, and 7,564 shares of treasury stock from us, respectively. The purchase price used is the closing stock price on the last business day of each month. We do not restrict the ability of our employees or directors to hedge their position in our shares. In addition, neither the board nor named executive officers are required to own or purchase a certain number of shares.
The Summary Compensation Table includes the matched contributions to the plans described above for each named officer.

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Perquisites and Other Benefits
We provide certain perquisites that the committee believes are reasonable and consistent with our overall compensation program to a limited number of officers. The perquisites consist of such things as club memberships for business entertainment purposes and policies for long-term disability and life insurance. The Summary Compensation Table shows the value of perquisites provided to named executive officers in fiscal year 2007 in the “All Other Compensation” column.
Employment Agreements, Termination and Change-in Control Arrangements
We do not have any employment agreements, termination agreements, or change-in control agreements with any of our executive officers.
Compliance with Section 162(m)
Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code generally disallows a tax deduction to public corporations for compensation greater than $1 million paid during any fiscal year to our CEO and our four other most highly compensated executive officers. However, the statute exempts qualifying performance-based compensation from the deduction limit if certain requirements are met. The Compensation Committee plans to review this matter as appropriate and take action as may be necessary to preserve the deductibility of compensation payments to the extent reasonably practical and consistent with our objectives.

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Compensation of Named Executive Officers
The following table sets forth for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, the compensation reportable for the named executive officers, as determined by SEC rules. Columns were omitted if they were not applicable.
Summary Compensation Table
                             
                  Non-Equity    
                  Incentive Plan    
Name and Principle             Stock Awards Compensation All Other  
Position Year Salary ($) Bonus ($) ($)1 ($)2 Compensation ($) Total ($)
Frank E. Holmes
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Investment Officer
  2007   421,788   9,700   50,000   1,856,760   148,3733  2,486,621 
                             
Catherine A. Rademacher Chief Financial Officer  2007   96,003   104,940   11,300      31,0654  243,308 
                             
Susan B. McGee
President
General Counsel
  2007   176,547   221,060   22,985   276,114   66,7715  763,477 
1Stock awards consist of restricted stock in the case of Mr. Holmes and grants of stock awards for the other named executive officers as indicated. During fiscal year 1999, the board of directors granted Mr. Holmes 1,000,000 pre-split shares of class C common stock to be vested, in equal parts, over a ten-year period beginning July 1, 1998. The shares will fully vest on June 30, 2008. At June 30, 2007, 200,000 shares vested, with the final 200,000 shares to vest on June 30, 2008.
2Amounts consist of cash incentive compensation awards earned for services rendered in fiscal 2007. The amounts were paid pursuant to the senior executive bonus programs.
3Represents amounts paid by us on behalf of Mr. Holmes as follows: (i) $44,750 in trustee fees, (ii) $31,816 in matched contributions, (iii) $20,056 in insurance, (iv) $17,482 in profit sharing contributions, (v) $8,227 in club memberships, and (vi) $26,042 in miscellaneous items.
4Represents amounts paid by us on behalf of Ms. Rademacher as follows: (i) $17,482 in profit sharing contributions, (ii) $11,264 in matched contributions, and (iii) $2,319 in miscellaneous items.
5Represents amounts paid us on behalf of Ms. McGee as follows: (i) $21,074 in matched contributions, (ii) $17,482 in profit sharing contributions, (iii) $12,379 in insurance, (iv) $10,939 in club memberships, and (v) $4,897 in miscellaneous items.

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The following table shows, as to each ofsupplements the officers of the Company listeddisclosure in the cash compensation table, aggregated option exercises duringSummary Compensation Table with respect to stock awards made to the named executive officer in the last fiscal yearyear. Columns were omitted if they were not applicable.
             
Grants of Plan-Based Awards
 
      All Other Stock  
      Awards: Number of Grant Date Fair
      Shares of Stock or Value of Stock and
Name Grant Date Units (#) Option Awards ($)
Frank E. Holmes         
Catherine A. Rademacher  7/11/20071  500   11,300 
Susan B. McGee  3/02/2007   600   11,685 
Susan B. McGee  7/11/20071  500   11,300 
1These shares were awarded in fiscal 2007 but distributed in fiscal 2008.
The following table sets forth information concerning the outstanding options and fiscal year-end option values. Duringstock awards held at the end of the fiscal year 2006, noby the named executive officers. Columns were omitted if they were not applicable.
         
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
 
  Stock Awards
  Number of Shares Market Value of
  or Units of Stocks Shares or Units That
Name That Have Not Vested (#) Have Not Vested ($)
Frank E. Holmes  200,0001  1,042,820 
Catherine A. Rademacher      
Susan B. McGee      
1During fiscal year 1999, the board of directors granted Mr. Holmes 1,000,000 pre-split shares of class C common stock to be vested, in equal parts, over a ten-year period beginning July 1, 1998. The shares will fully vest on June 30, 2008. At June 30, 2007, 200,000 shares vested, with the final 200,000 shares to vest on June 30, 2008.

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The following table sets forth certain information concerning all exercises of stock options and vesting of restricted stock for each named executive officer during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007. Columns that did not apply were granted to an officer of the Company.omitted.
                
Option Exercises and Stock Vested
Option Exercises and Stock Vested
                 Option Awards Stock Awards
 (d)    Number of Shares Value Realized on Number of Shares Value Realized on
 Number of (e)  Acquired on Exercise Acquired on Vesting Vesting
 Securities Value of 
 Underlying Unexercised 
 (b) Unexercised In-The-Money 
 Number of (c) Options/SARs Options/SARs 
 Shares Dollar at FY End (#) at FY End ($) 
(a) Acquired on Value Exercisable/ Exercisable/ 
Name Exercise Realized Unexercisable Unexercisable  Exercise (#) ($)1 (#) ($)2
Frank E. Holmes 1,000 $3,375 0/0 $0/$0    200,000 1,042,820 
Catherine A. Rademacher 5,000 200,350   
Susan B. McGee 11,000 $163,275 40,000/0 $778,000/$0  15,000 627,900   
Catherine A. Rademacher 5,000 $51,950 0/5,000 $0/$89,300 
Susan B. McGee 50,000 1,016,505   
1The value realized equals the difference between the option exercise price and the sale price of class A common stock at the time of exercise, multiplied by the number of shares for which the option was exercised.
2The value realized equals the valuation of class C common stock on the vesting date, multiplied by the number of shares that vested.
The Pension Benefits and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Tables were omitted because they were not applicable.
Compensation of Directors
The Company may grant nonemployeecompensation of directors options under the Company’s 1989 and 1997 Stock Option Plans. Their compensation is subject to a minimum of $6,000 in any quarter paid in arrears. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006, the three nonemployeeWe may grant non-employee directors received compensation of $62,000, $27,000options under our 1989 and $24,000.1997 Stock Option Plans. Directors are reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses incurred in attending the meetings held by the board of directors. Mr. Rubinstein serves as the chairman of the board. Director compensation for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, is detailed in the table below. Columns that were not applicable were omitted.
             
Director Compensation
 
  Fees Earned    
  or Paid in Stock  
  Cash Awards  
Name ($)1 ($)2 Total ($)
Jerold H. Rubinstein  142,000   9,029  $151,029 
Roy D. Terracina  27,000   9,029  $36,029 
Thomas F. Lydon, Jr.  24,000   9,029  $33,029 
1Includes certain fees earned in fiscal 2007 but paid in 2008. Difference in fees earned was primarily due to Mr. Rubinstein receiving an additional $5,000 per month and bonuses for added responsibilities as chairman.
2Amounts shown represent expense recognized in the consolidated financial statements for stock awards granted to non-employee directors in fiscal 2007. These shares were granted pursuant to a plan that commenced in January 2007 to grant 100 shares of class A common stock to each non-employee director per quarter.

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Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation
The Compensation Committee is composed entirely of independent directors in accordance with the listing standards of the NASDAQ Stock Market. The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed the Compensation Discussion and Analysis required by Item 402(b) of Regulation S-K with management. Based upon this review and discussion, the committee has recommended to the board appointed Messrs. Lydon, Terracina,that the Compensation Discussion and Rubinstein as membersAnalysis section be included in this annual report.
     Respectfully,
     Members of the Compensation Committee. There are no compensation committee interlocks to report. The Compensation Committee reviews Mr. Holmes’ compensation annually to determine an acceptable base compensation, reflecting an amount competitive with industry peers and taking into account the relative cost of living in San Antonio, Texas. The Compensation Committee also reviews Mr. Holmes’ performance in managing the Company’s securities portfolio, in overseeing the management of the Company’s client portfolios and the results of the Company’s operational earnings. Mr. Holmes receives a bonus based on achieving certain benchmarks in each of these areas.
During fiscal year 1999, Mr. Holmes, in addition to his other duties, became the Company’s Chief Investment Officer responsible for supervising management of clients’ portfolios. In August 1999, in part to compensate him for these efforts and upon cancellation of Mr. Holmes’ warrants and option to acquire 986,122 shares of class C common stock, the board approved the issuance of 1,000,000 shares of class C common stock to Mr. Holmes to be vested over a ten-year period beginning with fiscal year 1998, with an annual compensation value of $50,000. Mr. Holmes will be fully vested on June 30, 2008.
The base pay of the executives is relatively fixed, but the executive has the opportunity to increase his/her compensation through bonuses or by participating directly in retirement and savings programs whereby the Company will contribute amounts relative to the executive’s contribution.
The Company has utilized option grants under the 1989 Plan and the 1997 Plan to induce qualified individuals to join the Company with a base pay consistent with the foregoing, thereby providing the individual with an opportunity to benefit if there is significant Company growth. Similarly, optionsThomas F. Lydon, Jr., Chairman
Jerold H. Rubinstein
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have been utilized to reward existing employees for long and faithful service and to encourage them to stay with the Company. The Compensation Committee administers the stock option plans.
Company Performance Presentation
The graph above compares the cumulative total return for the Company’s class A common stock (GROW) to the cumulative total return for both the S&P 500 Index and the American Stock Exchange Gold BUGS Index (HUI) for the Company’s last five fiscal years. The graph assumes an investment of $10,000 in the class A common stock and in each index as of June 30, 2001, and that all dividends are reinvested.

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Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
Class C Common Stock (Voting Stock)
On August 25, 2006,24, 2007, there were 1,496,8002,255,147 shares of the Company’s class C common stock outstanding. The following table sets forth, as of such date, information regarding the beneficial ownership of the Company’s class C common stock by each person known by the Company to own 5% or more of the outstanding shares of class C common stock.
                
 Class C Common   Class C Common  
 Shares   Shares  
 Beneficially Percent of Beneficially Percent of
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner Owned Class (%) Owned Class (%)
Frank E. Holmes  1,392,211(1)  93.01% 
7900 Callaghan Road  
San Antonio, TX 78229   2,084,4221  92.4%
 
(1)1 Includes 1,000,0002,000,000 (post-split) shares of class C common stock issued to Mr. Holmes that will be vested in equal amounts over a ten-year period and will be fully vested on June 30, 2008; 387,28074,560 shares owned directly by Mr. Holmes; and 4,9319,862 shares owned by Mr. Holmes in an IRA.
Class A Common Stock (Nonvoting Stock)
On August 25, 2006,24, 2007, there were 6,077,02912,987,211 shares of the Company’s class A common stock issued and outstanding. The following table sets forth, asAs of such date, information regarding the beneficial ownership of the Company’s class A common stock by each personAugust 24, 2007, there were no persons or entities known by the Company to own 5% or more of the outstanding shares of class A common stock.
         
  Class A Common  
  Shares  
  Beneficially Percent of
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner Owned Class (%)
Praetorian Capital Management, LLC Miami Beach, Florida(1)
  720,000(1)  11.85%
Insight Capital Research & Management, Inc.– Walnut Creek, California(2)
  557,508(2)  9.17%
Whitebox Advisors, LLC– Minneapolis, Minnesota(3)
  354,428(3)  5.83%
Osmium Partners, LLC– San Francisco, California(4)
  348,270(4)  5.73%
Royce & Associates, LLC. – New York, New York(5)
  336,804(5)  5.54%
Navellier & Associates, Inc. – Reno, Nevada(6)
  307,878(6)  5.07%
(1)Information is from Schedule 13G for period ending December 31, 2005, filed with the SEC on January 13, 2006.
(2)Information is from Schedule 13F for period ending June 30, 2006, filed with the SEC on August 9, 2006.
(3)Information is from Schedule 13F Amendment Number 2 for the period ending June 30, 2006, filed with the SEC on August 18, 2006.
(4)Information is from Schedule 13G Amendment Number 1 for the period ending September 14, 2005, filed with the SEC on February 10, 2006.
(5)Information is from Schedule 13G for the period ending July 31, 2006, filed with the SEC on August 7, 2006.
(6)Information is from Schedule 13F for the period ending June 30, 2006, filed with the SEC on July 20, 2006.

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Security Ownership of Management
The following table sets forth, as of August 25, 2006,24, 2007, information regarding the beneficial ownership of the Company’s class A and class C common stock by each director and named executive officersofficer and by all directors and executive officers as a group. Except as otherwise indicated in the notes below, each directorperson owns directly the number of shares indicated in the table and has sole voting power and investment power with respect to all such shares.
                                
 Class C Class A Class C Class A
 Common Stock Common Stock Common Stock Common Stock
 Number Number   Number Number  
 of of   of of  
Beneficial Owner Shares % Shares % Shares % Shares %
Frank E. Holmes, CEO, Director  1,392,211(1)  93.01% 99,320  1.63%  2,084,422 1  92.4% 199,932  1.54%
Catherine A. Rademacher, CFO   13,210  0.10%
Susan B. McGee, President, General Counsel    54,754(2)  0.90%   79,270  0.61%
Catherine A. Rademacher, CFO    6,206(3)  0.10%
Jerold H Rubinstein, Director   500  0.004%
Roy D. Terracina, Director   20,000  0.33%   34,500  0.27%
All directors and executive officers as a group (four persons) 1,392,211  93.01% 180,280  2.97%
Thomas F. Lydon, Jr., Director   500  0.004%
All directors and executive officers as a group (six persons) 2,084,422  92.4% 327,912  2.53%
 
(1)1 Includes 1,000,0002,000,000 (post-split) shares of class C common stock issued to Mr. Holmes that will be vested in equal amounts over a period of ten years and will be fully vested on June 30, 2008; 387,28074,560 shares owned directly by Mr. Holmes; and 4,9319,862 shares owned by Mr. Holmes in an IRA.
(2)Includes 40,000 shares of class A common stock underlying presently exercisable options held directly and 14,754 shares owned directly by Ms. McGee.
(3)Includes 5,000 shares of class A common stock underlying options not presently exercisable and 1,206 shares owned directly by Ms. Rademacher.

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Equity Compensation Plan Information
            
 Number of
          securities
 Number of securities  remaining available
 remaining available  Number of for future issuance
 for future issuance  securities to be under equity
 Number of securities under equity  issued upon Weighted-average compensation plans
 to be issued upon Weighted-average compensation plans  exercise of exercise price of (excluding
 exercise of exercise price of (excluding securities  outstanding outstanding securities
 outstanding options, outstanding options, reflected in column  options, options, warrants reflected in column
 warrants and rights warrants and rights (a))  warrants and rights and rights (a))
Plan Category (a) (b) (c)  (a) (b) (c)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
 N/A N/A N/A  N/A N/A N/A 
 
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
  
1989 Stock Option Plan(1)
 15,000 $1.50 358,500 
1997 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan(2)
 58,000 $3.30 66,500 
Employee Stock Purchase Plan(3)
 N/A N/A 21,900 
1989 Stock Option Plan1
   717,000 
1997 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan2
 57,000 $11.65 110,000 
Employee Stock Purchase Plan3
 N/A N/A 35,313 
 
Total
 73,000 446,900  57,000 862,313 
 
(1)1 Stock options under this plan may be granted to directors, officers, and employees of the Company from authorized but unissued shares or treasury shares.
 
(2)2 Stock options under this plan may be granted to directors, executives, and key salaried employees of the Company from authorized but unissued shares or treasury shares. The term of the option periods must be less than ten years.
 
(3)3 The Company has adopted a stock purchase plan to provide eligible employees of the Company an opportunity to purchase common stock of the Company. There are 75,000150,000 authorized shares of treasury stock reserved for issuance under the plan. The Company contributes on behalf of each participant an amount equal to lesser of (i) the aggregate amount of the participant’s payroll deductions for the purchase period, or (ii) 3% of the participant’s base compensation during the purchase period.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence
U.S. Global is invested in several of the mutual funds it manages. There is incorporated in this Item 13 those items appearing under Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements and filed as a part of this report.

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Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
The following table represents fees for professional audit services for the audit of the Company’s annual financial statements for the fiscal years ended June 30, 20062007, and 2005,2006, respectively, rendered by BDO Seidman, LLP.
         
  Fiscal year ended June 30, 
  2006  2005 
Audit fees(1)
 $418,335  $117,000 
Audit-related fees (2)
  7,490   14,900 
Tax fees(3)
  19,210   19,084 
All other fees      
       
 
Total fees $445,035  $150,984 
       
         
  Fiscal year ended June 30, 
  2007  2006 
Audit fees1
 $415,363  $446,409 
Audit-related fees2
  10,670   7,490 
Tax fees3
  24,065   20,210 
       
Total fees $450,098  $474,109 
       
 
(1)1 Audit fees consist of fees for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of the Company’s annual financial statements and internal control report and review of the financial statements included in the Company’s Form 10-Q and for services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements.
 
(2)2 Audit-related fees consist primarily of fees for assurance and related services by the accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Company’s financial statements. These fees also include professional services rendered in assistance with the Company’s compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
 
(3)3 Tax fees include the preparation of federal and state tax returns as well as tax planning and consultation on new tax legislation, regulations, rulings, and developments.
Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies
The Audit Committee has established pre-approval policies pursuant to which all audit and auditor- provided non-audit engagement fees and terms must be approved. Pre-approval is generally provided and is detailed as to the particular service or category of services. The Audit Committee is also responsible for considering, to the extent applicable, whether the independent auditors’ provision of other non-audit services to the Company is compatible with maintaining the independence of the independent auditors.
All services provided by BDO Seidman, LLP in the fiscal years ended June 30, 20062007, and 20052006 were pre-approved by the Audit Committee.

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Part IV of Annual Report on Form 10-K
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report:
1. Financial Statements
The Consolidated Financial Statements including:
  Management’s Annual Report on Internal ControlsControl Over Financial Reporting
 
  ReportsReport of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Consolidated Financial Statements
 
  Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 20062007 and 20052006
 
  Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the three years ended June 30, 20062007
 
  Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the three years ended June 30, 20062007
 
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three years ended June 30, 20062007
 
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
2. Financial Statement Schedules
None.
3. Exhibits
 3.1 ThirdFourth Restated and Amended Articles of Incorporation of Company, incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 10-K10-Q for the fiscal yearquarterly report ended June 30, 1996March 31, 2007 (EDGAR Accession Number 0000754811-96-000025)000095134-07-010817).
 
 3.2 Amended and Restated By-Laws of Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit D3.02 of the Company’s Registration Statement No. 33-33012Form 8-K filed on Form S-8 with the Commission on January 30, 1990, as amendedNovember 8, 2006, (EDGAR Accession Number 0000754811-00-000017)0000754811-06-000076).
 
 10.1 Advisory Agreement dated October 27, 1989, by and between Company and United Services Funds, incorporated by reference to Exhibit (4)(b) of the Company’s Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1990 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000101507-99-000019).
 
 10.2 Advisory Agreement dated September 21, 1994, by and between Company and Accolade Funds, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Company’s Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1995 (EDGAR Accession Number 0000754811-95-000002).

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 10.3 Sub-Advisory Agreement dated November 15, 1996, by and between Company, U.S. Global Accolade Funds/MegaTrends Fund, and Money Growth Institute, Inc., incorporated by

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reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to Registration Statement on Form N-1A dated June 21, 1996 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000902042-96-000046).
 
 10.4 Sub-Advisory Agreement dated January 25, 2002, by and between Company, U.S. Global Accolade Funds/ Eastern European Fund, and Charlemagne Capital Limited, incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2002 (EDGAR Accession No. 07777811-02-000019).
 
 10.5 Transfer Agency Agreement dated December 15, 2000, by and between United Shareholder Services, Inc. and U.S. Global Accolade Funds incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 18 to Registration Statement on Form N-1A dated February 28, 2001 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000902042-01-500005).
 
 10.6 Transfer Agency Agreement dated February 21, 2001, by and between United Shareholder Services, Inc. and U.S. Global Investors Funds, incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000754811-01-500016).
 
 10.7 Loan Agreement between Company and Bank One NA, dated February 1, 2001, for refinancing building, incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000754811-01-500016).
 
 10.8 Amendment No. 1, dated July 1, 2001, to loan agreement between Company and Bank One NA for refinancing building, incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2003 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000754811-03-000018).
 
 10.9 Amendment No. 2, dated February 1, 2003, to loan agreement between Company and Bank One NA for refinancing building, incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2003 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000754811-03-000018).
 
 10.10 Amendment dated June 3, 2005, to loan agreement between Company and Bank One NA, included herein.incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of the Company’s Form 10-K filing on September 12, 2006 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000950134-06-017619).
 
 10.11 United Services Advisors, Inc. 1985 Incentive Stock Option Plan as amended November 1989 and December 1991, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(b) of the Company’s Registration Statement No. 33-3012, Post-Effective Amendment No. 2, filed on Form S-8 with the Commission on April 23, 1997 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000754811-97-000004).
 
 10.12 United Services Advisors, Inc. 1989 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(a) of the Company’s Registration Statement No. 33-3012, Post-Effective Amendment No. 2, filed on Form S-8 with the Commission on April 23, 1997 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000754811-97-000004).
 
 10.13 U.S. Global Investors, Inc. 1997 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 of the Company’s Registration Statement No. 333-25699 filed on Form S-8 with the Commission on April 23, 1997 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000754811-97-000003).
 
 10.14 Custodian Agreement dated November 1, 1997, between U.S. Global Investors Funds and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 82 to Registration Statement on Form N-1A dated September 2, 1998 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000101507-98-000031).
 
 10.15 Amendment dated June 30, 2001, to Custodian Agreement dated November 1, 1997, between U.S. Global Investors Funds and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., incorporated by reference to

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Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000754811-01-500016).
 
 10.16 Amendment dated February 21, 2001, to Appendix B of the Custodian Agreement dated November 1, 1997, between U.S. Global Investors Funds and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.,

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incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000754811-01-500016).
 
 10.17 Amendment dated April 23, 2006 to Custodian Agreement dated November 1, 1997, between U.S. Global Investors and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., included herein.incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on November 12, 2006 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000950134-06-017619).
 
 10.18 Custodian Agreement dated November 1, 1997, between U.S. Global Accolade Funds and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 to Registration Statement on Form N-1A dated January 29, 1998 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000902042-98-000006).
 
 10.19 Amendment dated May 14, 1999, to Custodian Agreement dated November 1, 1997, between U.S. Global Accolade Funds and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 to Registration Statement on Form N-1A dated February 29, 1999 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000902042-99-000004).
 
 10.20 Amendment dated June 30, 2001, to Custodian Agreement dated November 1, 1997, between U.S. Global Accolade Funds and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000754811-01-500016).
 
 10.21 Amendment dated March 21, 2002 to Appendix A of the Custodian Agreement dated November 1, 1997, between U.S. Global Accolade Funds and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000754811-01-500016).
 
 10.22 Amendment dated September 30, 2004 to Custodian Agreement dated November 1, 1997, between U.S. Global Accolade Funds and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 26 to Registration Statement on Form N1-A dated January 20, 2005 (EDGAR Accession No. 902042-05-000004).
 
 10.23 Amendment dated April 23, 2006 to Custodian Agreement dated November 1, 1997, between U.S. Global Accolade Funds and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., included herein.incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on November 12, 2006 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000950134-06-017619).
 
 10.24 Amendment dated February 16, 2001, to Appendix B of the Custodian Agreement dated November 1, 1997, between U.S. Global Accolade Funds and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 18 to Registration Statement on Form N-1A dated February 28, 2001 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000902042-01-500005).
 
 10.25 Distribution Agreement by and between U.S. Global Brokerage, Inc. and U.S. Global Accolade Funds dated September 3, 1998, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of Company’s Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1998 (EDGAR Accession Number 0000754811-98-000009).
 
 10.26 Distribution Agreement by and between U.S. Global Brokerage, Inc. and U.S. Global Investors Funds dated September 3, 1998, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 of Company’s Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 1998 (EDGAR Accession Number 0000754811-98-000009).

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10.27Amendment to Credit Agreement dated February 1, 2007, by and between the Company and JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A., originally entered into on June 3, 2005, included herein.
10.28Note Modification Agreement dated February 1, 2007, by and between the Company and JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. referencing a Line of Credit Note entered on June 3, 2005, included herein.
10.29Sub-Advisory Agreement by and between U.S. Global Accolade Funds, Eastern European Fund and Charlemagne Capital (IOM) Limited, dated August 31, 2006, incorporated by reference to Post Effective Amendment 37 and Sub-Advisory Agreement by and between U.S. Global Accolade Funds/Global Emerging Markets Fund and Charlemagne Capital (IOM) Limited, dated August 31, 2006, incorporated by reference to Post Effective Amendment 37, dated December 29, 2006, (EDGAR Accession No. 000902042-07-000004).
10.30Transfer Agency Agreement Dated April 1, 2007, by and between United Shareholder Services, Inc. and U.S. Global Accolade Funds, included herein.
10.31Transfer Agency Agreement Dated April 1, 2007, by and between United Shareholder Services, Inc. and U.S. Global Investors Funds, incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 96 to Registration Statement on Form N-1A dated September 4, 2007 (EDGAR Accession No. 0001068800-07-001420).
 
 14.01 Code of Ethics for Principal Executive and Senior Financial Officers, adopted December 15, 2003, incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2004 (EDGAR Accession Number 0000950134-04-014177).
 
 14.02 Code of Ethics, adopted June 28, 1989, and amended March 23, 2005, incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2005 (EDGAR Accession Number 0000950134-05-018480).
 
 21 List of Subsidiaries of the Company, included herein.

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 24 Power of Attorney, incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 (EDGAR Accession No. 0000754811-01-500016).
 
 31.1 Rule 13a-14(a) Certifications (under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002), included herein.
 
 32.1 Section 1350 Certifications (under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002), included herein.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
 (i) On July 21, 2005, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 21, 2005, reporting Item 1.01 (Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement) announcing the approval of a bonus plan with specific performance criteria for Mr. Frank E. Holmes, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of U.S. Global Investors, Inc. for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005.
(ii)On September 28, 2005, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 28, 2005, reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) announcing a press release reporting earnings for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005.
(iii)On November 14, 2005, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 14, 2005, reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) announcing a press release reporting earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2005.
(iv)On February 14, 2006, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 14, 2006, reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) announcing a press release reporting earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2005.
(v)On May 15, 2006, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 15, 2006, reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) announcing a press release reporting earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2006.
(vi)On August 10, 2006, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 10, 2006, reporting Item 8.01 (Other Events) announcing a press release reporting the earnings of an annual performance fee for its role in providing advisory services to a merchant banking company that invests in the natural resources sector.
 
 (vii)(ii) On September 8, 2006, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 8, 2006, reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) announcing a press release reporting earnings for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006.
(iii)On November 8, 2006, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 8, 2006, reporting Item 8.01 (Other Events) announcing a press release that the board of directors had approved a two-for-one stock split, special dividend, and amendment to the Articles of Incorporation.
(iv)On November 9, 2006, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 9, 2006, reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operation and Financial Condition) announcing a press release for reporting earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2006.

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(v)On November 21, 2006, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 21, 2006, reporting Item 8.01 (Other Events) announcing a press release that the Company has filed its definitive proxy statement and declaration of a dividend.
(vi)On January 12, 2007, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 12, 2007, reporting Item 8.01 (Other Events) announcing a press release regarding the adjournment of the special meeting dated January 10, 2007.
(vii)On January 12, 2007, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K/A dated January 12, 2007, reporting Item 8.01 (Other Events) announcing a press release regarding the adjournment of the special meeting dated January 10, 2007.
(viii)On January 26, 2007, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 26, 2007, reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operation and Financial Condition) announcing a press release reporting the performance fee to date accruing to the Company for serving as the equity investment manager for Endeavour Mining Capital.
(ix)On January 31, 2007, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 31, 2007, reporting Item 8.01 (Other Events) announcing a press release regarding the Company’s adjournment of the special meeting called for January 31, 2007 to February 21, 2007.
(x)On February 1, 2007, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K/A dated February 1, 2007, reporting Item 8.01 (Other Events) containing a corrected press release, which was issued by the Company on January 31, 2007.
(xi)On February 8, 2007, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 8, 2007, reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operation and Financial Condition) announcing a press release for reporting earnings and other financial results for its second fiscal quarter of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007.
(xii)On February 22, 2007, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 22, 2007, reporting Item 8.01 (Other Events) announcing two press releases for (i) shareholder approval to affect a two-for-one stock split and (i) shareholder approval for the second amendment to its Articles of Incorporation.
(xiii)On May 7, 2007, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 7, 2007, reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operation and Financial Condition) announcing a press release for reporting earnings and other financial results for its third fiscal quarter of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007.

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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
     
 U.S. Global Investors, Inc.
 
 
 By:  
By: /s//s/ Frank Holmes
  
  Frank E. Holmes  
Date: September 12, 20062007  Chief Executive Officer  
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
     
Signature Capacity in which signed Date
/s/ Frank Holmes
 
Frank E. Holmes
Chairman of the Board of DirectorsSeptember 12, 2006
 Chief Executive Officer
 September 12, 2007
 Chief Investment Officer 
     
* /s/ Thomas F. Lydon, Jr.
 
Thomas F. Lydon, Jr.
 Director September 12, 20062007
     
* /s/ Jerold H. Rubinstein
 
Jerold H. Rubinstein
 DirectorChairman of the Board of Directors September 12, 20062007
     
* /s/ Roy D. Terracina
 
Roy D. Terracina
 Director September 12, 20062007
     
/s/ Catherine A. Rademacher
 
Catherine A. Rademacher
 Chief Financial Officer September 12, 20062007
     
*BY: /s//s/ Susan B. McGee
 
Susan B. McGee

Attorney-in-Fact under Power
of Attorney dated
September 26, 2001
  September 12, 2006
Attorney-in-Fact under Power of Attorney dated
September 26, 20012007

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