UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number | 811-09645 |
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Columbia Funds Series Trust |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) |
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50606 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN | | 55474 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip code) |
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Christopher O. Petersen, Esq. c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 |
(Name and address of agent for service) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (800) 345-6611 | |
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Date of fiscal year end: | April 30 | |
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Date of reporting period: | April 30, 2014 | |
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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
Annual Report
April 30, 2014

Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund
Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
Continued Economic Recovery
The U.S. economy continued to recover at a slow but steady pace during the first quarter of 2014, supported by solid manufacturing activity, reasonable job growth and continued gains for the housing market. Industrial production was robust, buoyed by strong demand for autos and related parts. After a disappointing January, job growth picked up, which helped boost consumer confidence. Housing data was somewhat mixed, as harsh weather and higher mortgage rates put a damper on sales, while lower inventories helped prices trend higher. The Federal Reserve (the Fed) announced further reductions to its monthly asset purchases and reassured the markets that it would not make any significant changes to monetary policy until it was satisfied that the labor market was on solid ground. Despite mostly good news on the economic front, the broad financial markets recorded only modest gains, as bitter winter weather at home and mounting tensions between Russia and Western allies prompted investor caution.
Investors braced for higher interest rates, but long-term yields declined and the fixed-income markets were surprisingly resilient in the face of stable-to-improving economic data. Risk-on trading continued during the quarter as the higher yielding sectors of the fixed-income markets generally fared well. Emerging-market bonds, long-term U.S. Treasuries and sovereign debt were among the strongest performers, as were Treasury Inflation Protected Securities. Municipal bonds delivered solid gains, especially high-yield municipals, which benefited from continued improvement in state finances.
Against this backdrop, the broad bond market, as measured by the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, edged out the broad stock market, as measured by the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, with gains of 1.84% vs. 1.81%, respectively. As indicated late last year, the Fed began tapering its monthly asset purchase program and announced further reductions. New Fed chair Janet Yellen reassured investors the Fed was committed to keeping short-term borrowing rates low into 2015.
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J. Kevin Connaughton
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The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage passthroughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. The S&P 500 Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks and is frequently used as a general measure of market performance. Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing.
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Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund
Performance Overview | | | 2 | | |
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance | | | 4 | | |
Understanding Your Fund's Expenses | | | 6 | | |
Portfolio of Investments | | | 7 | | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | 25 | | |
Statement of Operations | | | 27 | | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | | | 28 | | |
Financial Highlights | | | 30 | | |
Notes to Financial Statements | | | 36 | | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | 42 | | |
Federal Income Tax Information | | | 43 | | |
Trustees and Officers | | | 44 | | |
Approval of Investment Management Services Agreement | | | 50 | | |
Important Information About This Report | | | 53 | | |
Fund Investment Manager
Columbia Management Investment
Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Distributor
Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Transfer Agent
Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
For more information about any of the funds, please visit columbiamanagement.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund
Performance Summary
> Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 0.37% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period that ended April 30, 2014. The Fund's Class Z shares returned 0.62% for the same time period.
> The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Barclays 1-3 Year Municipal Bond Index, which returned 0.94% for the same time period.
> Positive contributions resulting from effective sector allocation and overall security selection was more than offset by the detracting effects of duration and yield curve positioning.
Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended April 30, 2014)
| | Inception | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Class A | | 11/02/93 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 0.37 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 2.17 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -0.66 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 2.07 | | |
Class B | | 10/12/93 | | | -0.47 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 1.40 | | |
Class C | | 05/19/94 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | -0.38 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 1.41 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -1.37 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 1.41 | | |
Class R4* | | 03/19/13 | | | 0.53 | | | | 1.56 | | | | 2.41 | | |
Class R5* | | 11/08/12 | | | 0.67 | | | | 1.59 | | | | 2.43 | | |
Class Z | | 10/07/93 | | | 0.62 | | | | 1.58 | | | | 2.43 | | |
Barclays 1-3 Year Municipal Bond Index | | | | | | | 0.94 | | | | 1.68 | | | | 2.54 | | |
Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 1.00%. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1.00% in the first year. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiamanagement.com or calling 800.345.6611.
*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The Barclays 1-3 Year Municipal Bond Index, is an unmanaged index which consists of a broad selection of investment grade general obligation and revenue bonds of maturities ranging from one year to three years.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund
Performance Overview (continued)
Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (May 1, 2004 – April 30, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance
For the 12-month period that ended April 30, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 0.37% excluding sales charges. The Fund's Class Z shares returned 0.62% for the same time period. The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Barclays 1-3 Year Municipal Bond Index, which returned 0.94% for the same time period. Positive contributions resulting from effective sector allocation and overall security selection was more than offset by the detracting effects of duration and yield curve positioning.
Tax-Exempt Bond Market Impacted by Shifting Fed Policy
During the annual period, yields on very short-term maturities (one year and under) declined, while yields on maturities within the two- to five-year portion of the yield curve rose. (There is usually an inverse relationship between bond prices and yield movements, so that bond prices fall when yields rise and vice versa.) In turn, the short-term municipal bond yield curve steepened.
In June 2013, following mid-May comments by then-Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Bernanke, the markets began anticipating the tapering of monetary policy stimulus. Brightening economic growth prospects perpetuated municipal bond fund outflows, causing selling pressure and, in turn, higher yields. July and August 2013 saw negative returns in the benchmark due to sharply higher interest rates that resulted from confusion over Fed policy and heightened concerns about the fiscal health of Detroit, Puerto Rico and Illinois. Municipal bond mutual fund redemptions hit record levels, further pressuring bond prices, despite somewhat modest supply.
The municipal bond market reversed course in September 2013, posting gains as market fears faded with the Fed's unanticipated decision to delay tapering its quantitative easing program along with continued slow issuance. Through the remainder of the annual period, yields on municipal bonds with maturities of five years or less generally declined, while longer-term maturity yields increased. Municipal bond mutual fund redemptions slowed. Fund flows turned positive in February 2014, with improved demand for municipal bonds supported by reduced supply and high taxes. From February through April, the municipal yield curve flattened somewhat, meaning the differential between shorter- and longer-term yields narrowed.
From a fundamental perspective, states saw greater revenue on the back of increasing sales, income and property taxes along with lower expenses following recent austerity measures taken. While negative credit stories made headlines — including the state of Illinois' pension turmoil, Puerto Rico's multi-notch downgrade and Detroit's Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing, such issues were not representative of the broad municipal bond market. Overall default rates trended down and were at their lowest level since 2009.
Duration and Yield Curve Positioning Hampered Returns
Detracting from Fund results was the combined effect of duration and yield curve positioning. The Fund had a longer duration profile than the benchmark during the first half of the annual period, which hurt as tax-exempt bond rates rose. We shifted the Fund to a modestly shorter duration than that of the benchmark during the second half of the annual period, which subsequently offset some earlier losses. Also, the Fund's barbell maturity structure — with
Portfolio Management
Catherine Stienstra
Top Ten States (%) (at April 30, 2014) | |
New York | | | 19.9 | | |
Illinois | | | 11.1 | | |
California | | | 10.3 | | |
New Jersey | | | 6.8 | | |
Florida | | | 6.6 | | |
Washington | | | 4.5 | | |
Michigan | | | 3.7 | | |
Texas | | | 3.7 | | |
Massachusetts | | | 3.2 | | |
Indiana | | | 2.7 | | |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Money Market Funds).
For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled "Portfolio of Investments."
Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.
Quality Breakdown (%) (at April 30, 2014) | |
AAA rating | | | 3.8 | | |
AA rating | | | 32.9 | | |
A rating | | | 49.0 | | |
BBB rating | | | 6.2 | | |
Not rated | | | 8.1 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | | |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income securities (excluding Money Market Funds).
Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from AAA (highest) to D (lowest), and are subject to change. The ratings shown are determined by using the middle rating of Moody's, S&P, and Fitch after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When a rating from only two agencies is available, the lower rating is used. When a rating from only one agency is available, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by one of these agencies, it is designated as Not rated. Credit ratings are subjective opinions and not statements of fact.
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)
overweights relative to the benchmark in bonds with maturities of one year and less and in issues with maturities of four to five years — hampered results. (Concentrations at both ends of the short-term municipal bond yield curve, with less exposure in beween, would mimic the shape of a barbell, hence the description.) The overweight in longer maturity bonds hurt relative performance, outweighing stronger performance from an overweight at the short end. Security selection among bonds rated A and bonds in the leasing sector detracted as well.
Effective Sector Allocation Aided Fund Performance
The Fund benefited from its underweighted allocation to bonds rated AAA and from its overweight to bonds rated A, as lower quality securities outpaced higher quality bonds for the annual period. From a sector perspective, the Fund's results were aided by its underweight to pre-refunded bonds, which lagged the benchmark, and by security selection within the transportation and state general obligation bond sectors. Geographically, the Fund benefited from having no exposure to Puerto Rico bonds and from having an overweight to Illinois-issued bonds. In early December 2013, the Illinois Senate and House passed pension reform, which the market viewed as positive news and was enough to cause Illinois credit spreads to start tightening.
Fundamental Analysis Drove Portfolio Changes
During the annual period, we gradually reduced the Fund's duration relative to that of the benchmark through December 2013 and then extended beginning in January 2014 to a neutral duration stance, as the yield curve steepened. Also, the Fund's barbell structure became less pronounced through December 2013 — becoming more overweight in bonds with maturities of one year and under and less overweight in longer maturities — as we allowed the barbell structure to drift in along with duration. In January 2014, we started to move back to a more evenly distributed barbell structure.
In anticipation of interest rate increases, we exchanged the Fund's longer maturity, lower coupon securities for more defensive, higher coupon bonds. Most new purchases were of bonds rated A or BBB. We decreased the Fund's allocation to securities rated AA. We increased the Fund's allocations to local general obligations bonds and to the transportation sector and decreased its exposure to the pre-refunded sector.
Looking Ahead
After the Fed unsettled the markets in March 2014 by hinting that it might increase interest rates sooner than previously anticipated, Chair Janet Yellen subsequently re-emphasized the Fed's commitment to keep short-term interest rates low. At the end of the annual period, it seemed to us the Fed had reverted back to a no-action bias regarding short-term interest rates until at least the second half of 2015. Given this view, combined with generally mixed-to-weaker economic data releases toward the end of the annual period, we currently intend to firm the Fund's barbell strategy and to take a duration stance just slightly longer than that of the benchmark. We also intend to continue to seek yield one security at a time, relying heavily on the strength of our in-house municipal credit research team to help us evaluate the risk and return potential of each issue. As always, the Fund's emphasis remains on seeking current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with minimal fluctuation of principal.
Investment Risks
There are risks associated with an investment in this Fund, including market risk, credit risk, interest rate risk, prepayment and extension risk and state-specific municipal securities risk. In general, bond prices rise when interest rates fall and vice versa. Because the Fund concentrates its investments in municipal securities issued by a single state and its municipalities, specific events or factors affecting a particular state can cause more volatility in the Fund than a fund that is more geographically diversified. This effect is more pronounced for longer-term securities. Non-investment grade securities, commonly called 'high-yield' or 'junk' bonds, have more volatile prices and carry more risk to principal and income than investment grade securities. See the Fund's prospectus for information on these and other risks associated with Fund. Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes. Federal and state income tax rules will apply to any capital gain distributions and any gains or losses on sales.
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund
Understanding Your Fund's Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the Fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the "Actual" column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See "Compare With Other Funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare With Other Funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
November 1, 2013 – April 30, 2014
| | Account Value at the Beginning of the Period ($) | | Account Value at the End of the Period ($) | | Expenses Paid During the Period ($) | | Fund's Annualized Expense Ratio (%) | |
| | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | |
Class A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,003.70 | | | | 1,021.17 | | | | 3.63 | | | | 3.66 | | | | 0.73 | | |
Class B | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 999.00 | | | | 1,017.46 | | | | 7.34 | | | | 7.40 | | | | 1.48 | | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 999.90 | | | | 1,017.46 | | | | 7.34 | | | | 7.40 | | | | 1.48 | | |
Class R4 | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,004.90 | | | | 1,022.41 | | | | 2.39 | | | | 2.41 | | | | 0.48 | | |
Class R5 | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,004.40 | | | | 1,022.91 | | | | 1.89 | | | | 1.91 | | | | 0.38 | | |
Class Z | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,004.90 | | | | 1,022.41 | | | | 2.39 | | | | 2.41 | | | | 0.48 | | |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as "acquired funds"), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds).
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund
Portfolio of Investments
April 30, 2014
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Municipal Bonds 90.5%
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Alabama 1.4% | |
Alabama 21st Century Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2012A 06/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,426,487 | | |
Alabama Public School & College Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Pool | |
Series 2012A 03/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,560,000 | | | | 5,117,506 | | |
03/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 7,510,000 | | | | 8,636,875 | | |
Series 2009A 05/01/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 9,000,000 | | | | 9,001,259 | | |
Auburn University Revenue Bonds Series 2012A 06/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,286,380 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 27,468,507 | | |
Alaska 0.6% | |
Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Revolving Fund Series 2010A 04/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,710,100 | | |
City of Valdez Refunding Revenue Bonds BP Pipelines, Inc. Project Series 2003 01/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 9,200,000 | | | | 9,904,996 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 12,615,096 | | |
Arizona 1.1% | |
Arizona School Facilities Board Certificate of Participation Series 2005A-1 (NPFGC) 09/01/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 10,163,300 | | |
Refunding Certificate of Participation Series 2013A-1 09/01/16 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,618,470 | | |
County of Pima Sewer System Revenue Bonds Series 2012A 07/01/14 | | | 3.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,004,880 | | |
Series 2012A 07/01/15 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 375,000 | | | | 391,725 | | |
Series 2012A 07/01/16 | | | 3.000 | % | | | 450,000 | | | | 475,349 | | |
Series 2012A 07/01/16 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 538,955 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority Revenue Bonds Catholic Healthcare West Series 2007A 07/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,845,000 | | | | 2,053,817 | | |
State of Arizona Certificate of Participation Department Administration Series 2010A (AGM) 10/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,315,200 | | |
Refunding Certificate of Participation Department Administration Series 2013B 10/01/14 | | | 3.000 | % | | | 350,000 | | | | 353,773 | | |
10/01/15 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 200,000 | | | | 209,536 | | |
10/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 175,000 | | | | 191,401 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 22,316,406 | | |
California 9.5% | |
Brea Redevelopment Agency Refunding Tax Allocation Bonds Redevelopment Project Series 2013 08/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 950,000 | | | | 1,074,830 | | |
08/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 995,000 | | | | 1,145,464 | | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority Revenue Bonds City of Hope Obligation Group Series 2012A 11/15/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 512,800 | | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority(a) Refunding Revenue Bonds St. Joseph Health System Series 2009C 07/01/34 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 12,000,000 | | | | 12,266,280 | | |
Revenue Bonds St. Joseph Health Systems Series 2013B 07/01/43 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,570,320 | | |
California Pollution Control Financing Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds South Dakota Gas and Electric Series 1996A (NPFGC) 06/01/14 | | | 5.900 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 502,487 | | |
California Pollution Control Financing Authority(a) Refunding Revenue Bonds BP West Coast Products LLC Series 2009 12/01/46 | | | 2.600 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,036,700 | | |
California State Public Works Board Refunding Revenue Bonds Department of Corrections Series 2012I 06/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,080,000 | | | | 2,187,120 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Richmond Laboratory Project Series 2012J 11/01/14 | | | 3.000 | % | | | 1,445,000 | | | | 1,465,692 | | |
11/01/15 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 2,035,000 | | | | 2,148,858 | | |
Revenue Bonds Various Capital Projects Series 2011A 10/01/16 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,167,100 | | |
Series 2013I 11/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 856,710 | | |
Subordinated Series 2010A-1 03/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,119,910 | | |
03/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,325,000 | | | | 1,435,107 | | |
City of Los Angeles Department of Airports Refunding Revenue Bonds Ontario International Series 2006A (NPFGC) AMT(b) 05/15/14 | | | 4.750 | % | | | 3,410,000 | | | | 3,416,188 | | |
City of San Jose Airport Revenue Bonds Series 2007A (AMBAC) AMT(b) 03/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,415,000 | | | | 6,021,372 | | |
County of Sacramento Revenue Bonds GNMA Mortgage Series 1998A Escrowed to Maturity AMT(b) 07/01/16 | | | 8.000 | % | | | 12,810,000 | | | | 14,792,476 | | |
Glendale Redevelopment Agency Refunding Tax Allocation Bonds Central Glendale Redevelopment Subordinated Series 2013 (AGM) 12/01/15 | | | 3.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,038,090 | | |
12/01/16 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,079,810 | | |
12/01/17 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,235,000 | | | | 1,355,610 | | |
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Revenue Bonds Power System Series 2012C 01/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 10,680,000 | | |
M-S-R Public Power Agency Revenue Bonds Subordinated Lien Series 2011O 07/01/14 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 2,300,000 | | | | 2,314,950 | | |
Northern California Power Agency Revenue Bonds Series 2010A 07/01/15 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,355,000 | | | | 1,416,097 | | |
Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency Refunding Tax Allocation Bonds Subordinated Series 2013 09/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,500,000 | | | | 4,764,060 | | |
09/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,300,000 | | | | 3,612,510 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Oakland Unified School District/Alameda County Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2013 08/01/14 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 5,700,000 | | | | 5,747,139 | | |
08/01/15 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,470,000 | | | | 1,524,904 | | |
Port of Oakland Refunding Revenue Bonds Intermediate Lien Series 2007B (NPFGC) 11/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 8,160,000 | | | | 9,076,368 | | |
Sacramento City Financing Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds EPA Building Series 2013A 05/01/15 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,296,662 | | |
05/01/16 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 800,948 | | |
State of California Prerefunded 06/01/14 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2004 12/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,200,000 | | | | 2,209,196 | | |
Prerefunded 07/01/14 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2004A 07/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,170,000 | | | | 1,179,629 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2010 11/01/14 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,274,450 | | |
Various Purpose Series 2005 03/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,162,040 | | |
Series 2011 10/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 20,000,000 | | | | 22,202,600 | | |
Series 2012 09/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,319,350 | | |
Series 2013 02/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 11,486,600 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2012 02/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 15,885,000 | | | | 16,465,597 | | |
Unrefunded Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2004A 07/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,690,000 | | | | 1,703,740 | | |
State of California(a) Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2009B 07/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 19,250,000 | | | | 19,407,465 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 192,837,229 | | |
Colorado 1.2% | |
City & County of Denver Airport System Revenue Bonds Series 2011A AMT(b) 11/15/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,609,320 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
City of Colorado Springs Utilities System Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2011A 11/15/14 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 5,380,000 | | | | 5,492,496 | | |
Denver Urban Renewal Authority Tax Allocation Bonds Stapleton Senior Series 2013A-1 12/01/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,568,325 | | |
12/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,670,000 | | | | 1,788,837 | | |
Denver Wastewater Management Division Department of Public Works Revenue Bonds Series 2012 11/01/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,440,000 | | | | 2,499,755 | | |
E-470 Public Highway Authority Revenue Bonds Senior Capital Appreciation Series 1997B (NPFGC)(c) 09/01/16 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 4,460,000 | | | | 4,260,638 | | |
Regional Transportation District Certificate of Participation Series 2010A 06/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,420,000 | | | | 1,492,732 | | |
06/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,010,000 | | | | 2,196,066 | | |
Refunding Certificate of Participation Series 2013A 06/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,045,000 | | | | 3,326,876 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 25,235,045 | | |
Connecticut 1.6% | |
City of Bridgeport Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2012B 08/15/15 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,602,925 | | |
08/15/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,566,800 | | |
City of New Haven Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2013A 08/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,135,000 | | | | 3,303,068 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2006 (AMBAC) 11/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,325,000 | | | | 2,471,870 | | |
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Subordinated Series 2012D-1 11/15/14 | | | 0.850 | % | | | 3,215,000 | | | | 3,224,291 | | |
11/15/15 | | | 1.200 | % | | | 3,710,000 | | | | 3,753,147 | | |
State of Connecticut Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2011A(a) 05/15/15 | | | 0.600 | % | | | 11,265,000 | | | | 11,292,712 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 32,214,813 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
District Of Columbia 0.3% | |
District of Columbia Certificate of Participation Series 2006 (NPFGC) 01/01/17 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 5,925,000 | | | | 6,316,287 | | |
Florida 6.5% | |
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Revenue Bonds High Risk Senior Secured Series 2010A-1 06/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 13,750,000 | | | | 14,454,275 | | |
Series 2010A-1 (AGM) 06/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 6,155,000 | | | | 6,470,259 | | |
Senior Secured Series 2012A-1 06/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 15,000,000 | | | | 16,817,850 | | |
City of Jacksonville Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2012C 10/01/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,275,438 | | |
Series 2012C 10/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,067,410 | | |
Sales Tax Series 2012 10/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,265,700 | | |
Revenue Bonds Series 2010A-1 10/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,538,450 | | |
City of Tampa Revenue Bonds Baycare Health Systems Series 2010 11/15/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,224,720 | | |
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Refunding Revenue Bonds Florida Forever Series 2011B 07/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 15,335,000 | | | | 16,185,019 | | |
Series 2012A 07/01/16 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 13,915,000 | | | | 14,951,946 | | |
07/01/17 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 14,470,000 | | | | 15,897,031 | | |
Florida HomeLoan Corp. Revenue Bonds Homeowner Mortgage Special Program Series 2010A (GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC) 07/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,295,000 | | | | 2,452,712 | | |
Florida Municipal Loan Council Revenue Bonds 9B Design-Build Finance Project Series 2012 08/15/16 | | | 1.750 | % | | | 9,250,000 | | | | 9,374,413 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Orange County Health Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds Hospital-Orlando Health, Inc. Series 2009 10/01/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,038,860 | | |
Pasco County School Board Revenue Bonds Series 2013 10/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,153,960 | | |
St. Johns River Power Park Refunding Revenue Bonds Issue 2 Series 2011-23 10/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,428,490 | | |
State Board of Administration Finance Corp. Revenue Bonds Series 2010A 07/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 10,550,700 | | |
State of Florida Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Capital Outlay Series 2009D 06/01/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 6,460,000 | | | | 6,487,619 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 132,634,852 | | |
Georgia 1.3% | |
Burke County Development Authority Revenue Bonds Georgia Power Co. Plant Vogtle Project Series 2012(a) 11/01/48 | | | 1.550 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,061,750 | | |
City of Atlanta Department of Aviation Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2011A 01/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,648,640 | | |
Floyd County Development Authority Revenue Bonds Georgia Power Company Plant Hammond Project Series 2012(a) 07/01/22 | | | 0.850 | % | | | 4,750,000 | | | | 4,766,007 | | |
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia Revenue Bonds Combined Cycle Project Series 2012A 11/01/14 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,019,270 | | |
11/01/15 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 3,045,000 | | | | 3,215,672 | | |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds Series 1998Y (AGM) 01/01/17 | | | 6.500 | % | | | 3,965,000 | | | | 4,296,831 | | |
Public Gas Partners, Inc. Revenue Bonds Series 2009A 10/01/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,630,000 | | | | 3,697,700 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 26,705,870 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Guam 0.1% | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority(b)(d) Revenue Bonds General Series 2013C AMT 10/01/14 | | | 3.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,007,770 | | |
10/01/15 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,040,440 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 2,048,210 | | |
Hawaii 0.4% | |
State of Hawaii Airports System Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2010B AMT(b) 07/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 7,000,000 | | | | 7,385,490 | | |
Illinois 11.0% | |
Chicago Board of Education Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2004A (NPFGC) 12/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 1,746,104 | | |
Series 2010F 12/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,123,420 | | |
Chicago Board of Education(c) Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Capital Appreciation-Chicago School Reform Series 1997A (AMBAC) 12/01/14 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 7,085,000 | | | | 7,059,494 | | |
Chicago Midway International Airport Refunding Revenue Bonds 2nd Lien Series 2004B (AMBAC) 01/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,120,000 | | | | 5,270,938 | | |
Chicago Midway International Airport(a) Prerefunded 01/01/15 Revenue Bonds 2nd Lien Series 2010B 01/01/34 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 10,250,000 | | | | 10,576,872 | | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport Revenue Bonds General-Third Lien Series 2011B 01/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,778,850 | | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport(b) Refunding Revenue Bonds General-Senior Lien Series 2012A AMT 01/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 8,000,000 | | | | 8,851,920 | | |
01/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 11,340,000 | | | | 12,777,685 | | |
Series 2013A AMT 01/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,875,000 | | | | 4,159,774 | | |
Passenger Facility Charge Series 2012B AMT 01/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 13,125,000 | | | | 14,522,681 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Chicago Public Building Commission Refunding Revenue Bonds Chicago School Reform Series 1999B (NPFGC) 12/01/15 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,165,000 | | | | 3,378,258 | | |
Chicago Transit Authority Revenue Bonds Federal Transportation Administration Section 5307 Funds Series 2006 (AMBAC) 06/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,615,000 | | | | 2,738,925 | | |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds Federal Transit Administration Series 2006 (AMBAC) 06/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,875,000 | | | | 3,167,704 | | |
City of Chicago Wastewater Transmission Refunding Revenue Bonds 2nd Lien Series 2001 (NPFGC) 01/01/18 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 1,989,558 | | |
City of Chicago Refunding Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 1996A-2 (AMBAC) 01/01/18 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 7,125,000 | | | | 7,854,315 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2010A 12/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,734,650 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2005A (AGM) 01/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,115,200 | | |
Cook County Community High School District No. 228 Limited General Obligation Bonds Series 2014B 12/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,382,275 | | |
12/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,262,800 | | |
County of Cook Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Capital Equipment Series 2009D 11/15/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,078,030 | | |
Illinois Finance Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds DePaul University Series 2004A 10/01/15 | | | 5.375 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,139,340 | | |
Revenue Bonds Art Institute of Chicago Series 2010A 03/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,200,000 | | | | 3,323,744 | | |
Series 2012A 03/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,038,840 | | |
Illinois Finance Authority(a) Revenue Bonds Ascension Health Series 2012E 11/15/42 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,750,000 | | | | 2,877,325 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Ascension Health Credit Group Series 2012E 11/15/42 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,243,040 | | |
Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2010 06/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,615,000 | | | | 3,780,639 | | |
06/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 8,280,000 | | | | 8,971,214 | | |
Regional Transportation Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2006A (NPFGC) 07/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,970,000 | | | | 5,402,688 | | |
State of Illinois Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund Revenue Bonds Series 2012B 06/15/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 9,000,000 | | | | 10,025,100 | | |
State of Illinois Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2014 02/01/18 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 2,750,000 | | | | 2,988,508 | | |
04/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 11,280,500 | | |
04/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 11,376,200 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2002 (XLCA) 08/01/15 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 7,825,000 | | | | 8,323,452 | | |
Series 2006 01/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,655,000 | | | | 4,990,626 | | |
Series 2010 01/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 14,600,000 | | | | 15,652,660 | | |
Series 2010 (AGM) 01/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,250,000 | | | | 4,561,610 | | |
Series 2012 08/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 20,000,000 | | | | 21,836,000 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 223,380,939 | | |
Indiana 2.0% | |
City of Whiting Revenue Bonds BP Products North America, Inc. Series 2008(a) 06/01/44 | | | 2.800 | % | | | 13,250,000 | | | | 13,280,342 | | |
Indiana Finance Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2008A-1 11/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,665,000 | | | | 2,950,182 | | |
Indianapolis Power & Light Co. Series 2009C 01/01/16 | | | 4.900 | % | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 10,625,000 | | |
Revenue Bonds 2nd Lien-CWA Series 2011C 10/01/16 | | | 3.000 | % | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 10,506,300 | | |
Beacon Health System Obligation Group Series 2013A 08/15/15 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 524,035 | | |
08/15/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,099,810 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Ivy Tech Community College Revenue Bonds Student Fee Series 2013R-1 07/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,130,840 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 40,116,509 | | |
Iowa 1.5% | |
Iowa Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Genesis Health System Series 2010 07/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,075,000 | | | | 1,132,115 | | |
07/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,150,000 | | | | 1,249,762 | | |
Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp. Revenue Bonds Series 2009-1 12/01/14 | | | 3.750 | % | | | 5,050,000 | | | | 5,128,780 | | |
12/01/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,475,000 | | | | 5,601,910 | | |
Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp.(b) Revenue Bonds Senior Series 2011A-1 AMT 12/01/15 | | | 3.500 | % | | | 16,760,000 | | | | 16,994,808 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 30,107,375 | | |
Kentucky 0.5% | |
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Catholic Health Series 2009B(a) 05/01/39 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,049,460 | | |
Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority Revenue Bonds Downtown Crossing Project BAN Subordinated Series 2013 07/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,550,000 | | | | 6,159,890 | | |
Kentucky State Property & Building Commission Refunding Revenue Bonds Project No. 100 Series 2011A 08/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,880,100 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 11,089,450 | | |
Louisiana 1.5% | |
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority Revenue Bonds LCTCS Facilities Corp. Project Series 2009A 10/01/14 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,545,000 | | | | 1,567,990 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Louisiana Office Facilities Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds State Capitol Series 2010A 05/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,505,000 | | | | 4,887,700 | | |
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds Entergy Gulf States Louisiana Series 2010B 11/01/15 | | | 2.875 | % | | | 2,750,000 | | | | 2,816,990 | | |
Louisiana State Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Revenue Bonds Series 2006B (AMBAC) 06/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 6,090,000 | | | | 6,563,741 | | |
Orleans Parish Parishwide School District Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2010 (AGM) 09/01/15 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 8,240,000 | | | | 8,606,103 | | |
09/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,785,000 | | | | 4,137,611 | | |
Regional Transit Authority Revenue Bonds Sales Tax Series 2010 (AGM) 12/01/15 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,150,000 | | | | 1,212,755 | | |
12/01/16 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,080,840 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 30,873,730 | | |
Maine 0.4% | |
Maine Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds Escrowed to Maturity Series 2010B 07/01/16 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 50,000 | | | | 53,816 | | |
Escrowed to Maturity Series 2010B 07/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 50,000 | | | | 52,778 | | |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds Series 2010B 07/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,405,000 | | | | 3,584,648 | | |
Series 2010B 07/01/16 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 3,505,000 | | | | 3,738,678 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 7,429,920 | | |
Maryland 0.5% | |
County of Charles Refunding Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Consolidated Public Improvement Series 2012 03/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,395,000 | | | | 5,058,074 | | |
University System of Maryland Revenue Bonds Series 2012C 04/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,605,000 | | | | 4,162,405 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 9,220,479 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Massachusetts 3.1% | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Limited General Obligation Bonds Consolidated Loan Series 2013A 04/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,400,000 | | | | 5,075,752 | | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts(a) Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2011A 02/01/15 | | | 0.760 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,000,000 | | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Revenue Bonds Boston Medical Center Series 2012C 07/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,082,720 | | |
07/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 1,713,024 | | |
Boston University Series 2009V-2 10/01/14 | | | 2.875 | % | | | 4,975,000 | | | | 5,032,760 | | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency(a) Revenue Bonds Tufts University Series 2011-P 02/15/36 | | | 3.000 | % | | | 3,700,000 | | | | 3,872,494 | | |
Williams College Series 2011N 07/01/41 | | | 0.600 | % | | | 11,250,000 | | | | 11,252,812 | | |
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2009I 01/01/16 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 12,500,000 | | | | 13,344,875 | | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency Revenue Notes Construction Loan Notes Series 2012F 12/01/14 | | | 0.650 | % | | | 2,760,000 | | | | 2,760,580 | | |
Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Co. Revenue Bonds Project 6 Series 2012A 07/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,582,965 | | |
07/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,288,180 | | |
Massachusetts Port Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2010E AMT(b) 07/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,216,880 | | |
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust (The) Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2004A 02/01/18 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,670,000 | | | | 4,253,750 | | |
University of Massachusetts Building Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Senior Series 2005-2 (AMBAC) 11/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,207,480 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 63,684,272 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Michigan 3.5% | |
Detroit City School District Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Improvement School Building & Site Series 2012A (Qualified School Board Loan Fund) 05/01/14 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 1,700,166 | | |
Michigan Finance Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds State Revolving Fund Drinking Water Series 2012 10/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,640,000 | | | | 4,247,225 | | |
Revenue Bonds Unemployment Obligation Assessment Series 2012 07/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 20,000,000 | | | | 21,135,400 | | |
Michigan State Building Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds FACS Program Series 2013I-A 10/15/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,550,000 | | | | 5,918,520 | | |
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Ascension Health Senior Care Group Series 2010 11/15/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,140,700 | | |
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority(a) Revenue Bonds Ascension Health Care Group Series 1999 11/15/33 | | | 0.900 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,016,400 | | |
Michigan Strategic Fund Refunding Revenue Bonds Dow Chemical Series 2003B-1 06/01/14 | | | 6.250 | % | | | 12,000,000 | | | | 12,051,997 | | |
Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds William Beaumont Hospital Series 2014D(e) 09/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,576,932 | | |
Wayne County Airport Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Detroit Metro Airport Series 2010C 12/01/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 12,805,000 | | | | 13,147,406 | | |
Detroit Metropolitan Airport Series 2010C (AGM) 12/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,780,000 | | | | 5,118,328 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 72,053,074 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Minnesota 1.3% | |
Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission Refunding Revenue Bonds Subordinated Series 2010D AMT(b) 01/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,160,000 | | | | 5,506,133 | | |
Moorhead Independent School District No. 152 Refunding Unlimited General Obligation Bonds School Buildings Series 2014A 04/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,285,000 | | | | 3,790,200 | | |
State of Minnesota Refunding Revenue Bonds Appropriation Series 2012B 03/01/16 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 9,820,000 | | | | 10,475,485 | | |
Series 2012B 03/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 6,625,000 | | | | 7,434,972 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 27,206,790 | | |
Mississippi 0.1% | |
Mississippi Development Bank Revenue Bonds Marshall County Industrial Development Authority Series 2012 01/01/15 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 375,000 | | | | 384,578 | | |
01/01/16 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,589,235 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 1,973,813 | | |
Missouri 0.2% | |
City of St. Louis Airport Refunding Revenue Bonds Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Series 2013 07/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,325,000 | | | | 1,445,946 | | |
07/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 715,000 | | | | 805,433 | | |
07/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 765,000 | | | | 876,147 | | |
Kansas City Airport Revenue Refunding Revenue Bonds General Improvement Series 2013B 09/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 410,000 | | | | 452,283 | | |
Kansas City Airport Revenue(b) Refunding Revenue Bonds General Improvement Series 2013A AMT 09/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,102,310 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 4,682,119 | | |
Nevada 1.3% | |
Clark County School District Refunding Limited General Obligation Bonds Series 2014A 06/15/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 11,511,900 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2005 (AMBAC) 07/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 13,380,000 | | | | 14,088,471 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 25,600,371 | | |
New Jersey 5.4% | |
City of Newark Refunding Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Qualified General Improvement Series 2013A 07/15/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,111,560 | | |
07/15/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,845,000 | | | | 6,401,853 | | |
City of Trenton Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2013 07/15/15 | | | 3.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,032,350 | | |
07/15/16 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,179,266 | | |
County of Union Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2012B 03/01/15 | | | 3.000 | % | | | 4,060,000 | | | | 4,156,060 | | |
03/01/16 | | | 3.000 | % | | | 4,080,000 | | | | 4,274,657 | | |
New Brunswick Parking Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds City Guaranteed Parking Series 2012 09/01/15 | | | 3.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,550,070 | | |
New Jersey Building Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2013A 06/15/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,500,000 | | | | 6,187,610 | | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds School Facilities Construction Series 2010DD-1 12/15/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,435,000 | | | | 5,044,502 | | |
Transportation Project Sublease Series 2008A 05/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 11,345,000 | | | | 12,689,042 | | |
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority(b) Revenue Bonds Senior Series 2013-1A AMT 12/01/15 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 1,839,530 | | |
12/01/16 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,069,130 | | |
12/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,780,000 | | | | 3,069,509 | | |
New Jersey State Turnpike Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2013D(a) 01/01/22 | | | 0.630 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,014,360 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
New Jersey Transit Corp. Certificate of Participation Federal Transit Administration Grants Subordinated Series 2005A (NPFGC) 09/15/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 6,500,000 | | | | 6,875,115 | | |
09/15/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 8,770,000 | | | | 9,889,403 | | |
09/15/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,450,000 | | | | 4,701,024 | | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority Revenue Bonds Transportation Program Series 2012AA 06/15/14 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,014,615 | | |
Transportation System Series 2004 (NPFGC) 12/15/16 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 9,600,000 | | | | 10,817,952 | | |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds Transportation System Series 1999 06/15/16 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 4,860,000 | | | | 5,395,912 | | |
State of New Jersey Certificate of Participation Equipment Lease Purchase Series 2004A 06/15/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,017,760 | | |
Series 2008A 06/15/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,935,000 | | | | 2,165,575 | | |
06/15/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 9,100,000 | | | | 10,325,770 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 110,822,625 | | |
New Mexico 0.8% | |
Incorporated County of Los Alamos Revenue Bonds Series 2004A (AGM) 07/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,555,000 | | | | 2,565,016 | | |
New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation Revenue Bonds Educational Loan Senior Series 2009C AMT(b) 09/01/14 | | | 3.900 | % | | | 4,890,000 | | | | 4,940,171 | | |
State of New Mexico Severance Tax Permanent Fund Revenue Bonds Series 2009A 07/01/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 7,895,000 | | | | 7,960,213 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 15,465,400 | | |
New York 15.4% | |
Buffalo & Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2005(a) 01/01/25 | | | 2.625 | % | | | 8,625,000 | | | | 8,651,134 | | |
City of New York Prerefunded 02/01/16 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2005G 08/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 15,000 | | | | 16,231 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2004H 03/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 8,500,000 | | | | 9,911,765 | | |
Series 2005J (FGIC) 03/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 8,000,000 | | | | 8,315,040 | | |
Series 2005O 06/01/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,250,000 | | | | 4,268,103 | | |
Series 2009C 08/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 12,000,000 | | | | 13,612,680 | | |
Series 2009E 08/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,711,085 | | |
Series 2010B 08/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,671,950 | | |
Series 2013E 08/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,624,680 | | |
08/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,960,000 | | | | 6,890,773 | | |
Subordinated Series 1996J-2 02/15/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,870,000 | | | | 6,095,643 | | |
Subordinated Series 2004H-A Escrowed to Maturity 03/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,705,000 | | | | 2,813,092 | | |
Subordinated Series 2005F-1 09/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,350,000 | | | | 3,559,140 | | |
Subordinated Series 2008I-1 02/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 8,635,000 | | | | 9,646,245 | | |
Unrefunded Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2005G 08/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,635,000 | | | | 3,922,783 | | |
Subordinated Series 2004H-A 03/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,795,000 | | | | 3,948,963 | | |
City of Rochester Limited General Obligation Bonds Series 2012I 08/15/14 | | | 2.000 | % | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 2,413,128 | | |
City of Yonkers Refunding Limited General Obligation Bonds Series 2012A 07/01/15 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,296,600 | | |
County of Monroe Limited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2012 03/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,036,210 | | |
County of Rockland Limited General Obligation Bonds Series 2014A (AGM) 03/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,825,000 | | | | 2,011,716 | | |
03/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,825,000 | | | | 2,047,285 | | |
03/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,271,960 | | |
County of Suffolk Limited General Obligation Bonds Public Improvement Series 2013B 10/15/15 | | | 3.000 | % | | | 3,870,000 | | | | 4,014,738 | | |
10/15/16 | | | 3.000 | % | | | 3,905,000 | | | | 4,120,204 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Erie County Industrial Development Agency (The) Revenue Bonds Series 2012 05/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,095,980 | | |
05/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,377,280 | | |
Long Island Power Authority Prerefunded 09/01/14 Revenue Bonds Series 2006D Escrowed to Maturity (NPFGC) 09/01/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,585,000 | | | | 1,609,900 | | |
Revenue Bonds Series 2010A Escrowed to Maturity 05/01/14 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 4,015,000 | | | | 4,015,442 | | |
Series 2012B 09/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 6,755,000 | | | | 7,376,055 | | |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds Series 2006D (NPFGC) 09/01/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 340,000 | | | | 345,243 | | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2005A (AMBAC) 11/15/18 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,926,900 | | |
Series 2008A 11/15/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,125,000 | | | | 2,472,204 | | |
Series 2010D 11/15/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,890,000 | | | | 2,198,807 | | |
Series 2012E 11/15/16 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,087,160 | | |
11/15/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,144,770 | | |
Series 2014B 11/15/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,163,390 | | |
Subordinated Series 2012B-2 11/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 8,085,000 | | | | 9,004,426 | | |
New York City Health & Hospital Corp. Revenue Bonds Health System Series 2010A 02/15/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,500,000 | | | | 4,669,560 | | |
New York City Industrial Development Agency Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2012A AMT(b) 07/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,655,000 | | | | 5,158,671 | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Department of Health Series 2004 (NPFGC) 07/01/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,660,000 | | | | 3,688,841 | | |
Revenue Bonds General Purpose Series 2014A 02/15/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 14,250,000 | | | | 16,375,530 | | |
Mount Sinai School of Medicine Series 2010A 07/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,053,730 | | |
07/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,645,000 | | | | 2,885,827 | | |
Series 2012B 03/15/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,750,000 | | | | 5,162,727 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency Revenue Bonds Affordable Housing Series 2012E 11/01/16 | | | 1.100 | % | | | 2,100,000 | | | | 2,117,115 | | |
New York State Thruway Authority Prerefunded 10/01/15 Revenue Bonds 2nd Series 2005B (NPFGC) 04/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 910,000 | | | | 971,880 | | |
Revenue Bonds General Second Series 2005B 04/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,500,000 | | | | 4,805,955 | | |
General Revenue Series 2012I 01/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,114,930 | | |
Local Highway & Bridge Series 2012A 04/01/15 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 10,352,700 | | |
Series 2007H (NPFGC) 01/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 6,240,000 | | | | 7,081,402 | | |
Series 2013A 05/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 17,890,000 | | | | 20,713,400 | | |
Series 2014J 01/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,396,944 | | |
State Personal Transportation Series 2008A 03/15/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,125,640 | | |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds 2nd Series 2005B (NPFGC) 04/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,960,000 | | | | 6,356,221 | | |
New York State Urban Development Corp. Revenue Bonds State Personal Income Tax Series 2013E 03/15/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 15,000,000 | | | | 16,884,600 | | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Revenue Bonds Consolidated 172nd Series 2012 AMT(b) 10/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,664,250 | | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds Series 2011B 06/01/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 7,950,000 | | | | 7,983,989 | | |
06/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 20,000,000 | | | | 21,904,800 | | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2012B 11/15/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,325,000 | | | | 3,814,207 | | |
United Nations Development Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2009A 07/01/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,016,140 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Utica School District Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2013 07/01/14 | | | 2.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,002,590 | | |
07/01/15 | | | 2.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,013,700 | | |
07/01/16 | | | 3.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,036,020 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 313,040,074 | | |
North Carolina 1.3% | |
North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2012D 01/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,875,000 | | | | 6,314,979 | | |
State of North Carolina Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2011B 11/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 17,555,000 | | | | 19,537,310 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 25,852,289 | | |
North Dakota 1.1% | |
County of McLean Revenue Bonds Great River Energy Series 2010C AMT(a)(b) 07/01/38 | | | 3.500 | % | | | 22,000,000 | | | | 22,577,720 | | |
Ohio 0.6% | |
City of Cleveland Refunding Limited General Obligation Bonds Series 2012A 12/01/14 | | | 2.000 | % | | | 865,000 | | | | 873,364 | | |
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority(a) Refunding Revenue Bonds Ohio Power Co. Series 2010A 06/01/41 | | | 3.250 | % | | | 6,150,000 | | | | 6,162,546 | | |
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority(a)(b) Refunding Revenue Bonds Ohio Power Co. Galvin Series 2010A AMT 12/01/27 | | | 2.875 | % | | | 3,130,000 | | | | 3,143,522 | | |
Ohio Housing Finance Agency Revenue Bonds Series 2010-1 11/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,465,000 | | | | 2,645,463 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 12,824,895 | | |
Oklahoma 0.2% | |
Cleveland County Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds Moore Public Schools Project Series 2013 06/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,574,955 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Oklahoma County Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Midwest City - Delaware City Public Schools Series 2012 03/01/15 | | | 2.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,520,475 | | |
Tulsa County Industrial Authority Revenue Bonds Jenks Public Schools Series 2009 09/01/14 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,280,000 | | | | 1,302,733 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 4,398,163 | | |
Oregon 0.2% | |
Oregon Health & Science University Revenue Bonds Series 2012A 07/01/14 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,006,230 | | |
State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services Certificate of Participation Series 2009A 05/01/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,125,000 | | | | 3,125,439 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 4,131,669 | | |
Pennsylvania 1.2% | |
City of Philadelphia Water & Wastewater Revenue Bonds Series 2010C (AGM) 08/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,440,000 | | | | 3,789,848 | | |
Monroeville Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2012 02/15/18 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,369,963 | | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Series 2010E 05/15/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,250,000 | | | | 4,459,100 | | |
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Revenue Bonds Series 2012-114A AMT(b) 04/01/15 | | | 1.050 | % | | | 320,000 | | | | 320,739 | | |
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Economic Development Series 2012 07/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,108,920 | | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Revenue Bonds Series 2011B(a) 06/01/14 | | | 0.750 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,000,551 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Philadelphia Municipal Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds City Agreement Series 2013A 11/15/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,134,680 | | |
11/15/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 1,926,872 | | |
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Revenue Bonds Capital Grant Receipts Series 2011 06/01/14 | | | 3.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,002,439 | | |
06/01/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 430,000 | | | | 431,800 | | |
State Public School Building Authority Revenue Bonds School District of Philadelphia Series 2012 04/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,564,320 | | |
04/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,166,280 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 24,275,512 | | |
Rhode Island 0.9% | |
Rhode Island Economic Development Corp. Revenue Bonds Department of Transportation Series 2006A (NPFGC) 06/15/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 16,410,000 | | | | 17,793,363 | | |
South Carolina 2.0% | |
Berkeley County School District Revenue Bonds Series 2013 12/01/16 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 400,000 | | | | 433,552 | | |
12/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 567,965 | | |
Piedmont Municipal Power Agency Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2009A-3 01/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,080,000 | | | | 5,745,429 | | |
Series 2009A-4 01/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 6,645,000 | | | | 7,621,948 | | |
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Palmetto Health Series 2013A 08/01/14 | | | 2.500 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,003,890 | | |
08/01/15 | | | 3.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,020,620 | | |
South Carolina State Public Service Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Santee Cooper Series 2012C 12/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,065,000 | | | | 5,645,956 | | |
Revenue Bonds Santee Cooper Series 2006A (NPFGC) 01/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,295,000 | | | | 4,621,892 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Series 2009E 01/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 8,225,000 | | | | 8,491,243 | | |
South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2012A 10/01/15 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 6,318,600 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 41,471,095 | | |
South Dakota 0.1% | |
South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds Regional Health Series 2011 09/01/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,470,000 | | | | 1,493,770 | | |
Tennessee 0.5% | |
Knox County Health Educational & Housing Facilities Board Refunding Revenue Bonds Fort Sanders Alliance Series 1993 (NPFGC) 01/01/15 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 4,550,000 | | | | 4,698,284 | | |
Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority(b) Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2010B AMT 07/01/15 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 2,060,000 | | | | 2,136,797 | | |
07/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,081,790 | | |
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Water & Sewer Refunding Revenue Bonds Subordinated Lien Series 2012 07/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,371,213 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 9,288,084 | | |
Texas 3.6% | |
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Senior Lien Series 2013A 01/01/15 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 764,918 | | |
01/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 925,000 | | | | 1,011,682 | | |
City Public Service Board of San Antonio Refunding Revenue Bonds Systems Series 2011 02/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,326,160 | | |
City of Houston Utility System(a) Refunding Revenue Bonds Combined 1st Lien-SIFMA Series 2012 05/15/34 | | | 0.700 | % | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 6,021,840 | | |
SIFMA Index Series 2012 05/15/34 | | | 0.650 | % | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,505,425 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
City of Houston Limited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2011A 03/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 11,470,000 | | | | 12,445,294 | | |
City of Lubbock Limited General Obligation Bonds Waterworks Series 2011 02/15/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,297,787 | | |
Clear Creek Independent School District Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2012A (Permanent School Fund Guarantee) 02/15/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,130,000 | | | | 5,558,098 | | |
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2013D 11/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,108,860 | | |
Houston Independent School District Limited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Limited Tax Series 2012 (Permanent School Fund Guarantee)(a) 06/01/30 | | | 2.500 | % | | | 7,500,000 | | | | 7,682,100 | | |
Lower Colorado River Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2010 05/15/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,190,000 | | | | 2,194,416 | | |
Series 2010 Escrowed to Maturity 05/15/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,010 | | |
05/15/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,010 | | |
05/15/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,249 | | |
05/15/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,499 | | |
Revenue Bonds Series 2010 Escrowed to Maturity 05/15/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 30,000 | | | | 30,061 | | |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds Series 2010 05/15/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 6,320,000 | | | | 6,894,994 | | |
Series 2010 05/15/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 7,125,000 | | | | 7,476,904 | | |
Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2012 10/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,110,000 | | | | 2,235,735 | | |
10/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,925,000 | | | | 2,106,393 | | |
10/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,865,000 | | | | 3,206,594 | | |
State of Texas Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds College Student Loan Series 2010 AMT(b) 08/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,775,000 | | | | 6,123,752 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 74,016,781 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Utah 0.5% | |
Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems Refunding Revenue Bonds Payson Power Project Series 2012 04/01/16 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 4,690,000 | | | | 4,982,234 | | |
Utah State Building Ownership Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds State Facilities Master Lease Program Series 1998C Escrowed to Maturity (AGM) 05/15/14 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 4,750,000 | | | | 4,760,547 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 9,742,781 | | |
Virginia 0.3% | |
Peninsula Ports Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Dominion Term Association Project Series 2003(a) 10/01/33 | | | 2.375 | % | | | 3,335,000 | | | | 3,404,435 | | |
York County Economic Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Virginia Electric & Power Series 2009A(a) 05/01/33 | | | 4.050 | % | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,508,750 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 6,913,185 | | |
Washington 4.4% | |
City of Seattle Municipal Light & Power Prerefunded 08/01/14 Revenue Bonds Series 2004 (AGM) 08/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 835,000 | | | | 845,229 | | |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds Series 2004 (AGM) 08/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,165,000 | | | | 5,228,323 | | |
Clark County Public Utility District No. 1 Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2010 01/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,900,000 | | | | 2,991,872 | | |
Energy Northwest Refunding Revenue Bonds Project 1 Series 2012B 07/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 30,220,000 | | | | 34,285,799 | | |
Wind Project Series 2014 07/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,084,270 | | |
07/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,110,220 | | |
07/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,425,000 | | | | 1,607,343 | | |
Port of Seattle Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2010B AMT(b) 12/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,500,000 | | | | 5,897,430 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Snohomish County School District No. 15 Edmonds Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2012 12/01/17 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,225,020 | | |
State of Washington Certificate of Participation State and Local Agencies Series 2012 07/01/16 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,772,685 | | |
Refunding Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2010A 01/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,780,000 | | | | 6,731,503 | | |
Various Purpose Series 2009R 01/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,940,000 | | | | 5,648,198 | | |
Revenue Bonds Federal Highway Grant Series 2013 09/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,206,740 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Series 2014E 02/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,410,000 | | | | 5,053,287 | | |
Series 2013E 02/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 6,080,000 | | | | 7,092,928 | | |
Various Purpose Series 2013D 02/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,810,000 | | | | 3,219,895 | | |
Washington State Housing Finance Commission Revenue Bonds Series 2010A (GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC) 10/01/28 | | | 4.700 | % | | | 860,000 | | | | 890,306 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 89,891,048 | | |
West Virginia 0.8% | |
County of Mason Revenue Bonds Appalachian Power Co. Series 2003L(a) 10/01/22 | | | 2.000 | % | | | 8,750,000 | | | | 8,790,688 | | |
West Virginia Economic Development Authority Revenue Bonds Appalachian Power Co.-Amos Project Series 2011A AMT(a)(b) 01/01/41 | | | 2.250 | % | | | 3,750,000 | | | | 3,805,125 | | |
West Virginia University Revenue Bonds West Virginia University Projects Series 2011C(a) 10/01/41 | | | 0.750 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,001,120 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 16,596,933 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Wisconsin —% | |
University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2013A 04/01/15 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 160,000 | | | | 165,507 | | |
04/01/16 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 185,000 | | | | 197,040 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 362,547 | | |
Wyoming 0.3% | |
County of Sweetwater Revenue Bonds Series 2013 06/15/15 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,485,000 | | | | 1,538,326 | | |
12/15/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,131,980 | | |
12/15/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,745,575 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 6,415,881 | | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost: $1,824,393,310) | | | | | | | 1,842,570,461 | | |
Floating Rate Notes 0.1%
Issue Description | | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Minnesota 0.1% | |
Minneapolis & St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority Revenue Bonds Children's Hospital Clinics VRDN Series 2007A (AGM)(f) 08/15/37 | | | 0.130 | % | | | 2,750,000 | | | | 2,750,000 | | |
Total Floating Rate Notes (Cost: $2,750,000) | | | | | | | 2,750,000 | | |
Municipal Short Term 8.3%
California 0.7% | |
California Municipal Finance Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Republic Services Series 2010(f) 09/01/21 | | | 0.350 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,000,000 | | |
Charter Oak Unified School District Unlimited General Obligation Bonds BAN Series 2012 10/01/15 | | | 0.790 | % | | | 4,600,000 | | | | 4,872,780 | | |
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Unlimited General Obligation Bonds BAN Series 2012 11/01/15 | | | 0.300 | % | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 1,756,032 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Municipal Short Term (continued)
Issue Description | | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Sulphur Springs Union School District Unlimited General Obligation Notes BAN Series 2013 01/01/15 | | | 0.380 | % | | | 2,750,000 | | | | 2,798,125 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 13,426,937 | | |
Indiana 0.7% | |
Indiana Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Republic Services, Inc. Project Series 2010B(f) 05/01/28 | | | 0.320 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,000,100 | | |
Posey County Industry Economic Development Refunding Revenue Bonds Midwest Fertilizer Corp. Series 2013A(f) 07/01/46 | | | 0.300 | % | | | 8,700,000 | | | | 8,699,391 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 13,699,491 | | |
Louisiana 0.8% | |
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds Louisiana Pellets, Inc. Project Series 2013A AMT(b) 08/01/14 | | | 7.820 | % | | | 15,850,000 | | | | 15,907,095 | | |
Michigan 0.1% | |
Michigan Finance Authority Revenue Notes State Aid Notes Series 2013C 08/20/14 | | | 1.210 | % | | | 2,800,000 | | | | 2,826,712 | | |
New Jersey 1.2% | |
City of Newark Unlimited General Obligation Notes General Improvement BAN Series 2013B 06/26/14 | | | 0.770 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,005,607 | | |
Hudson County Improvement Authority Revenue Bonds County Guaranteed Pooled Notes Series 2013Q-1 07/25/14 | | | 0.500 | % | | | 20,000,000 | | | | 20,070,200 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 25,075,807 | | |
New York 4.3% | |
Board of Cooperative Educational Services for the Sole Supervisory District Revenue Notes RAN Series 2013 07/25/14 | | | 0.640 | % | | | 4,125,000 | | | | 4,128,465 | | |
Municipal Short Term (continued)
Issue Description | | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
City of Long Beach Limited General Obligation Notes BAN Series 2014 02/18/15 | | | 1.390 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,006,730 | | |
County of Rockland General Obligation Limited Notes RAN Series 2013B 06/27/14 | | | 0.720 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,004,849 | | |
Limited General Obligation Notes BAN Series 2013B 06/05/14 | | | 0.710 | % | | | 2,350,000 | | | | 2,352,926 | | |
TAN Series 2014 03/17/15 | | | 0.950 | % | | | 8,000,000 | | | | 8,073,120 | | |
County of Suffolk General Obligation Limited Notes TAN Series 2013I 08/14/14 | | | 0.290 | % | | | 9,500,000 | | | | 9,533,060 | | |
Limited General Obligation Notes RAN Series 2014 03/26/15 | | | 0.590 | % | | | 5,425,000 | | | | 5,469,268 | | |
Franklin County Solid Waste Management Authority Revenue Notes BAN Series 2014 AMT(b) 03/31/15 | | | 0.980 | % | | | 3,865,000 | | | | 3,865,773 | | |
Suffolk County Water Authority Revenue Bonds BAN Series 2013B 01/15/15 | | | 0.080 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,103,200 | | |
Town of Oyster Bay General Obligation Limited Notes BAN Series 2013B 08/08/14 | | | 0.700 | % | | | 15,000,000 | | | | 15,174,000 | | |
Town of Ramapo Refunding General Obligation Limited Notes BAN Series 2013 05/28/14 | | | 3.000 | % | | | 5,200,000 | | | | 5,206,349 | | |
Utica School District General Obligation Unlimited Notes BAN Series 2013 07/31/14 | | | 0.960 | % | | | 15,000,000 | | | | 15,019,800 | | |
Village of East Rochester General Obligation Limited Notes BAN Series 2013 10/10/14 | | | 0.670 | % | | | 5,200,000 | | | | 5,213,260 | | |
Village of Johnson City General Obligation Limited Notes BAN Series 2013C 10/10/14 | | | 0.720 | % | | | 4,520,075 | | | | 4,530,607 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 87,681,407 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Municipal Short Term (continued)
Issue Description | | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Ohio 0.3% | |
State of Ohio Refunding Revenue Bonds Republic Services, Inc. Project Series 2010(f) 11/01/35 | | | 0.320 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,000,200 | | |
Pennsylvania 0.2% | |
Clarion County Industrial Development Authority Revenue Bonds Student Housing BAN Series 2014(e) 05/01/16 | | | 1.050 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,000,000 | | |
Total Municipal Short Term (Cost: $168,440,379) | | | | | | | 168,617,649 | | |
Money Market Funds 0.2%
| | Shares | | Value ($) | |
JPMorgan Tax-Free Money Market Fund, 0.010%(g) | | | 3,201,029 | | | | 3,201,029 | | |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost: $3,201,029) | | | | | 3,201,029 | | |
Total Investments (Cost: $1,998,784,718) | | | | | 2,017,139,139 | | |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | | | | 19,423,584 | | |
Net Assets | | | | | 2,036,562,723 | | |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Variable rate security.
(b) Income from this security may be subject to alternative minimum tax.
(c) Zero coupon bond.
(d) Municipal obligations include debt obligations issued by or on behalf of territories, possessions, or sovereign nations within the territorial boundaries of the United States. At April 30, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $2,048,210 or 0.10% of net assets.
(e) Represents a security purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.
(f) Interest rate varies to reflect current market conditions; rate shown is the effective rate on April 30, 2014.
(g) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at April 30, 2014.
Abbreviation Legend
AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation
AMBAC Ambac Assurance Corporation
AMT Alternative Minimum Tax
BAN Bond Anticipation Note
FGIC Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
FHLMC Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
FNMA Federal National Mortgage Association
GNMA Government National Mortgage Association
NPFGC National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation
RAN Revenue Anticipation Note
TAN Tax Anticipation Note
VRDN Variable Rate Demand Note
XLCA XL Capital Assurance
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
> Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
> Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
> Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Fair Value Measurements (continued)
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at April 30, 2014:
Description | | Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets ($) | | Level 2 Other Significant Observable Inputs ($) | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs ($) | | Total ($) | |
Bonds | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 1,842,570,461 | | | | — | | | | 1,842,570,461 | | |
Total Bonds | | | — | | | | 1,842,570,461 | | | | — | | | | 1,842,570,461 | | |
Short-Term Securities | |
Floating Rate Notes | | | — | | | | 2,750,000 | | | | — | | | | 2,750,000 | | |
Municipal Short Term | | | — | | | | 168,617,649 | | | | — | | | | 168,617,649 | | |
Total Short-Term Securities | | | — | | | | 171,367,649 | | | | — | | | | 171,367,649 | | |
Mutual Funds | |
Money Market Funds | | | 3,201,029 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,201,029 | | |
Total Mutual Funds | | | 3,201,029 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,201,029 | | |
Total | | | 3,201,029 | | | | 2,013,938,110 | | | | — | | | | 2,017,139,139 | | |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.
There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2014
Assets | |
Investments, at value | |
(identified cost $1,998,784,718) | | $ | 2,017,139,139 | | |
Receivable for: | |
Investments sold | | | 297,250 | | |
Capital shares sold | | | 3,683,166 | | |
Interest | | | 25,958,681 | | |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | | | 9,785 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 1,721 | | |
Total assets | | | 2,047,089,742 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis | | | 6,576,932 | | |
Capital shares purchased | | | 1,502,560 | | |
Dividend distributions to shareholders | | | 1,902,606 | | |
Investment management fees | | | 19,960 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | | | 1,806 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 346,302 | | |
Administration fees | | | 3,557 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 129,723 | | |
Other expenses | | | 43,573 | | |
Total liabilities | | | 10,527,019 | | |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 2,036,562,723 | | |
Represented by | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 2,018,571,909 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | 2,260,574 | | |
Accumulated net realized loss | | | (2,624,181 | ) | |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | 18,354,421 | | |
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 2,036,562,723 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
April 30, 2014
Class A | |
Net assets | | $ | 165,776,761 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 15,825,694 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.48 | | |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | | $ | 10.59 | | |
Class B | |
Net assets | | $ | 128,066 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 12,227 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.47 | | |
Class C | |
Net assets | | $ | 24,423,771 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,331,207 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.48 | | |
Class R4 | |
Net assets | | $ | 84,522 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 8,071 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.47 | | |
Class R5 | |
Net assets | | $ | 23,173,380 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,212,513 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.47 | | |
Class Z | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,822,976,223 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 174,011,729 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.48 | | |
(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 1.00%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Year Ended April 30, 2014
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends | | $ | 3,267 | | |
Interest | | | 33,163,406 | | |
Total income | | | 33,166,673 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees | | | 7,085,231 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | | | 438,472 | | |
Class B | | | 1,378 | | |
Class C | | | 261,673 | | |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | | | 344,051 | | |
Class B | | | 270 | | |
Class C | | | 51,329 | | |
Class R4 | | | 1,330 | | |
Class R5 | | | 5,416 | | |
Class Z | | | 3,460,524 | | |
Administration fees | | | 1,264,155 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 55,917 | | |
Custodian fees | | | 12,923 | | |
Printing and postage fees | | | 40,965 | | |
Registration fees | | | 193,258 | | |
Professional fees | | | 47,610 | | |
Other | | | 88,293 | | |
Total expenses | | | 13,352,795 | | |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | | | (3,155,193 | ) | |
Expense reductions | | | (20 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 10,197,582 | | |
Net investment income | | | 22,969,091 | | |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments | | | 1,106,359 | | |
Net realized gain | | | 1,106,359 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | (13,485,395 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (13,485,395 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized loss | | | (12,379,036 | ) | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 10,590,055 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | Year ended April 30, 2014 | | Year ended April 30, 2013(a)(b) | |
Operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 22,969,091 | | | $ | 27,255,536 | | |
Net realized gain | | | 1,106,359 | | | | 146,954 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (13,485,395 | ) | | | (2,229,981 | ) | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 10,590,055 | | | | 25,172,509 | | |
Distributions to shareholders | |
Net investment income | |
Class A | | | (1,655,269 | ) | | | (2,100,109 | ) | |
Class B | | | (267 | ) | | | (515 | ) | |
Class C | | | (50,886 | ) | | | (94,141 | ) | |
Class R4 | | | (8,004 | ) | | | (1,404 | ) | |
Class R5 | | | (199,259 | ) | | | (413 | ) | |
Class Z | | | (21,055,406 | ) | | | (25,058,954 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (22,969,091 | ) | | | (27,255,536 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity | | | 4,176,179 | | | | (182,740,710 | ) | |
Total decrease in net assets | | | (8,202,857 | ) | | | (184,823,737 | ) | |
Net assets at beginning of year | | | 2,044,765,580 | | | | 2,229,589,317 | | |
Net assets at end of year | | $ | 2,036,562,723 | | | $ | 2,044,765,580 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | $ | 2,260,574 | | | $ | 2,260,574 | | |
(a) Class R4 shares are for the period from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
(b) Class R5 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | Year ended April 30, 2014 | | Year ended April 30, 2013(a)(b) | |
| | Shares | | Dollars ($) | | Shares | | Dollars ($) | |
Capital stock activity | |
Class A shares | |
Subscriptions(c) | | | 5,785,792 | | | | 60,627,189 | | | | 7,185,088 | | | | 75,770,635 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 102,700 | | | | 1,076,572 | | | | 121,189 | | | | 1,278,372 | | |
Redemptions | | | (7,635,941 | ) | | | (80,074,932 | ) | | | (9,596,930 | ) | | | (101,206,875 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (1,747,449 | ) | | | (18,371,171 | ) | | | (2,290,653 | ) | | | (24,157,868 | ) | |
Class B shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 21 | | | | 227 | | | | 34 | | | | 357 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 3 | | | | 27 | | | | 12 | | | | 128 | | |
Redemptions(c) | | | (3,844 | ) | | | (40,316 | ) | | | (7,049 | ) | | | (74,443 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (3,820 | ) | | | (40,062 | ) | | | (7,003 | ) | | | (73,958 | ) | |
Class C shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 647,212 | | | | 6,789,165 | | | | 618,807 | | | | 6,528,590 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 2,574 | | | | 26,988 | | | | 4,619 | | | | 48,730 | | |
Redemptions | | | (949,374 | ) | | | (9,954,093 | ) | | | (1,115,754 | ) | | | (11,767,697 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (299,588 | ) | | | (3,137,940 | ) | | | (492,328 | ) | | | (5,190,377 | ) | |
Class R4 shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 12,627 | | | | 132,429 | | | | 203,406 | | | | 2,143,894 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 761 | | | | 7,974 | | | | 133 | | | | 1,403 | | |
Redemptions | | | (199,368 | ) | | | (2,086,668 | ) | | | (9,488 | ) | | | (100,000 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (185,980 | ) | | | (1,946,265 | ) | | | 194,051 | | | | 2,045,297 | | |
Class R5 shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 2,411,637 | | | | 25,292,684 | | | | 49,535 | | | | 522,106 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 18,981 | | | | 198,924 | | | | 38 | | | | 400 | | |
Redemptions | | | (267,678 | ) | | | (2,805,823 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net increase | | | 2,162,940 | | | | 22,685,785 | | | | 49,573 | | | | 522,506 | | |
Class Z shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 75,675,898 | | | | 793,602,619 | | | | 85,292,001 | | | | 899,518,380 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 160,250 | | | | 1,679,903 | | | | 262,420 | | | | 2,768,141 | | |
Redemptions | | | (75,359,133 | ) | | | (790,296,690 | ) | | | (100,330,775 | ) | | | (1,058,172,831 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 477,015 | | | | 4,985,832 | | | | (14,776,354 | ) | | | (155,886,310 | ) | |
Total net increase (decrease) | | | 403,118 | | | | 4,176,179 | | | | (17,322,714 | ) | | | (182,740,710 | ) | |
(a) Class R4 shares are for the period from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
(b) Class R5 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
(c) Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.
| | Year ended April 30, | | Year ended March 31, | |
Class A | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.55 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.47 | | | $ | 10.55 | | | $ | 10.46 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.17 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.06 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.09 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.26 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | |
Proceeds from regulatory settlements | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (b) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.48 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.55 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.47 | | | $ | 10.55 | | |
Total return | | | 0.37 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.19 | % | | | 2.12 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 2.53 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(c) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.88 | %(d) | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.78 | %(e) | | | 0.73 | %(e) | |
Total net expenses(f) | | | 0.73 | %(g) | | | 0.73 | %(g) | | | 0.72 | %(d) | | | 0.73 | %(g) | | | 0.75 | %(e)(g) | | | 0.72 | %(e)(g) | |
Net investment income | | | 0.94 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.17 | %(d) | | | 1.54 | % | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.57 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 165,777 | | | $ | 185,205 | | | $ | 209,557 | | | $ | 216,298 | | | $ | 281,009 | | | $ | 485,404 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 31 | % | | | 37 | % | | | 2 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 38 | % | | | 62 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) Rounds to zero.
(c) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.
(f) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(g) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year ended April 30, | | Year ended March 31, | |
Class B | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.55 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.47 | | | $ | 10.55 | | | $ | 10.46 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.00 | (b) | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.10 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.06 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.08 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.14 | | | | — | | | | 0.18 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(b) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(b) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | |
Proceeds from regulatory settlements | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (b) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.47 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.55 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.47 | | | $ | 10.55 | | |
Total return | | | (0.47 | %) | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.12 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 0.00 | %(b) | | | 1.77 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(c) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.64 | % | | | 1.64 | % | | | 1.63 | %(d) | | | 1.63 | % | | | 1.53 | %(e) | | | 1.48 | %(e) | |
Total net expenses(f) | | | 1.48 | %(g) | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.47 | %(d) | | | 1.48 | %(g) | | | 1.50 | %(e)(g) | | | 1.47 | %(e)(g) | |
Net investment income | | | 0.19 | % | | | 0.30 | % | | | 0.41 | %(d) | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.91 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 128 | | | $ | 169 | | | $ | 243 | | | $ | 243 | | | $ | 325 | | | $ | 331 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 31 | % | | | 37 | % | | | 2 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 38 | % | | | 62 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) Rounds to zero.
(c) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.
(f) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(g) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year ended April 30, | | Year ended March 31, | |
Class C | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.55 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.47 | | | $ | 10.55 | | | $ | 10.46 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.00 | (b) | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.09 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.06 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.09 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.14 | | | | — | | | | 0.18 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(b) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(b) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | |
Proceeds from regulatory settlements | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (b) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.48 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.55 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.47 | | | $ | 10.55 | | |
Total return | | | (0.38 | %) | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.12 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 0.00 | %(b) | | | 1.76 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(c) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.64 | % | | | 1.64 | % | | | 1.63 | %(d) | | | 1.64 | % | | | 1.53 | %(e) | | | 1.48 | %(e) | |
Total net expenses(f) | | | 1.48 | %(g) | | | 1.48 | %(g) | | | 1.47 | %(d) | | | 1.48 | %(g) | | | 1.50 | %(e)(g) | | | 1.47 | %(e)(g) | |
Net investment income | | | 0.19 | % | | | 0.30 | % | | | 0.42 | %(d) | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.84 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 24,424 | | | $ | 27,730 | | | $ | 32,953 | | | $ | 33,176 | | | $ | 40,603 | | | $ | 58,529 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 31 | % | | | 37 | % | | | 2 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 38 | % | | | 62 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) Rounds to zero.
(c) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.
(f) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(g) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year ended April 30, | |
Class R4 | | 2014 | | 2013(a) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.54 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.02 | | |
Net realized and unrealized loss | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.01 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.47 | | | $ | 10.54 | | |
Total return | | | 0.53 | % | | | 0.14 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.64 | % | | | 0.66 | %(c) | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.48 | %(e) | | | 0.48 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.32 | %(c) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 85 | | | $ | 2,044 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 31 | % | | | 37 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year ended April 30, | |
Class R5 | | 2014 | | 2013(a) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.55 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.07 | | |
Net realized and unrealized loss | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.06 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.47 | | | $ | 10.54 | | |
Total return | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.54 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.48 | %(c) | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.37 | % | | | 0.39 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1.40 | %(c) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 23,173 | | | $ | 522 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 31 | % | | | 37 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year ended April 30, | | Year ended March 31, | |
Class Z | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.55 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.47 | | | $ | 10.55 | | | $ | 10.46 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.19 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.06 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.10 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.29 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | |
Proceeds from regulatory settlements | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (b) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.48 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.55 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.47 | | | $ | 10.55 | | |
Total return | | | 0.62 | % | | | 1.21 | % | | | 0.21 | % | | | 2.37 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 2.79 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(c) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.64 | % | | | 0.64 | % | | | 0.63 | %(d) | | | 0.63 | % | | | 0.53 | %(e) | | | 0.48 | %(e) | |
Total net expenses(f) | | | 0.48 | %(g) | | | 0.48 | %(g) | | | 0.47 | %(d) | | | 0.48 | %(g) | | | 0.50 | %(e)(g) | | | 0.47 | %(e)(g) | |
Net investment income | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.41 | %(d) | | | 1.77 | % | | | 1.75 | % | | | 1.83 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 1,822,976 | | | $ | 1,829,096 | | | $ | 1,986,836 | | | $ | 2,040,417 | | | $ | 1,703,560 | | | $ | 2,020,837 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 31 | % | | | 37 | % | | | 2 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 38 | % | | | 62 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) Rounds to zero.
(c) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(d) Annualized.
(e) Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.
(f) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(g) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2014
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.
Fund Shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R4, Class R5 and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.
Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 1.00% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.
Class B shares are not subject to sales charges and will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.
Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain other eligible investors.
Class R5 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans.
Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security Valuation
Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board) based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.
Short-term securities purchased within 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The value of short-term securities originally purchased with maturities greater than 60 days is determined based on an amortized value to par upon reaching 60 days to maturity. Short-term securities maturing in more than 60 days from the valuation date are valued at the market price or approximate market value based on current interest rates.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
April 30, 2014
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
Delayed Delivery Securities
The Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a "when-issued" basis. This may increase risk since the other party to the transaction may fail to deliver which could cause the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Fund designates cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.
Security Transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income Recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of Class Net Asset Value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal Income Tax Status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax exempt and taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the
Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Distributions to Shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and Indemnifications
Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates
Investment Management Fees
Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. The investment management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.36% to 0.24% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended April 30, 2014 was 0.36% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Administration Fees
Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator. The Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended April 30, 2014 was 0.06% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
April 30, 2014
Other Expenses
Other expenses are for, among other things, miscellaneous expenses of the Fund or the Board, including payments to a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. That company's expenses include boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. For the year ended April 30, 2014, other expenses paid to this company were $5,779.
Compensation of Board Members
Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), the Board members who are not "interested persons" of the Fund, as defined under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund's liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.
Transfer Agent Fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.
The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agent fees for Class R5 shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R5 shares.
For the year ended April 30, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
Class A | | | 0.20 | % | |
Class B | | | 0.20 | | |
Class C | | | 0.20 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.20 | | |
Class R5 | | | 0.04 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.20 | | |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended April 30, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $20.
Distribution and Service Fees
The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund.
Sales Charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $41,239 for Class A and $3,211 for Class C shares for the year ended April 30, 2014.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
April 30, 2014
Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the periods disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:
| | September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014 | | Prior to September 1, 2013 | |
Class A | | | 0.73 | % | | | 0.73 | % | |
Class B | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.48 | | |
Class C | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.48 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.48 | | |
Class R5 | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.39 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.48 | | |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.
Note 4. Federal Tax Information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At April 30, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for capital loss carryforwards, Trustees' deferred compensation and distributions. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require
reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:
Accumulated net realized loss | | $ | 3,090,745 | | |
Paid-in capital | | | (3,090,745 | ) | |
Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:
Year Ended April 30, | | 2014 | | 2013 | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 674 | | | $ | — | | |
Tax-exempt income | | | 22,968,417 | | | | 27,255,536 | | |
Total | | $ | 22,969,091 | | | $ | 27,255,536 | | |
Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.
At April 30, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed tax-exempt income | | $ | 4,292,341 | | |
Capital loss carryforwards | | | (2,624,181 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | 18,354,421 | | |
At April 30, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $1,998,784,718 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Unrealized appreciation | | $ | 20,731,306 | | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (2,376,885 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 18,354,421 | | |
The following capital loss carryforwards, determined at April 30, 2014, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:
Year of Expiration | | Amount ($) | |
2015 | | | 1,181,270 | | |
2018 | | | 602,849 | | |
Unlimited long-term | | | 840,062 | | |
Total | | | 2,624,181 | | |
Unlimited capital loss carryforwards are required to be utilized prior to any capital losses which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, capital loss carryforwards which carry an expiration date may be more likely to expire unused.
For the year ended April 30, 2014, $792,723 of capital loss carryforward was utilized and $3,090,745 expired unused.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
April 30, 2014
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio Information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $635,114,070 and $556,183,218, respectively, for the year ended April 30, 2014.
Note 6. Shareholder Concentration
At April 30, 2014, one unaffiliated shareholder of record owned 85.7% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.
Note 7. Line of Credit
The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended April 30, 2014.
Note 8. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 9. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings
In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the Funds' Boards of Trustees.
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
April 30, 2014
proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at April 30, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements 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, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at April 30, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, and the application of alternative auditing procedures where such confirmations had not been received, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
June 20, 2014
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Federal Income Tax Information
(Unaudited)
The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.
Tax Designations
Exempt-Interest Dividends | | | 100.00 | % | |
Exempt-Interest Dividends. The percentage of net investment income dividends paid during the fiscal year that qualifies as exempt-interest dividends for federal income tax purposes.
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Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the Funds' operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the Funds' Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve through the end of the calendar year in which he or she reaches either the mandatory retirement age established by the Board or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.
Independent Trustees
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Kathleen Blatz 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1954 | | Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2006 | | | 132 | | | Trustee, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota since 2009 | |
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr. 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1944 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds | | Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Hancock Funds (mutual funds), 1989-2000 | | | 130 | | | Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2005-2011 | |
Pamela G. Carlton 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1954 | | Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | President, Springboard — Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company) since 2003; Director or Management Director of US Equity Research, Chase Asset Management, 1996-2003; Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, 1982-1996 | | | 132 | | | None | |
William P. Carmichael 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1943 | | Chair of the Board since 1/14, Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds | | Retired; Co-founder, The Succession Fund (provides exit strategies to owners of privately held companies); previously, Senior Vice President, Sara Lee Corporation; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Beatrice Foods Company; Vice President, Esmark, Inc.; Associate, Price Waterhouse | | | 132 | | | Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel) since July 2003; Director, International Textile Corp. since 2012; former Director, McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development) 2010-2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2009-2011; Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products), 2002-2009; Director, Simmons Company (bedding), 2004-2010 | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Independent Trustees (continued)
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Patricia M. Flynn 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1950 | | Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University since 1976 (also teaches and conducts research on corporate governance); Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University, 1992-2002 | | | 132 | | | None | |
William A. Hawkins 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1942 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds | | Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010 | | | 130 | | | Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds) | |
R. Glenn Hilliard 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1943 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds | | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting) since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), September 2003-May 2011 | | | 130 | | | Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), 2003-2011 | |
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr. 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1939 | | Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds, Board Chair 1/07-12/13 | | President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College since 2002 | | | 132 | | | Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer), 2002-2013 | |
Catherine James Paglia 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1952 | | Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company) since September 1998 | | | 132 | | | Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer) since 2012 | |
Leroy C. Richie 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1941 | | Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman Funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. (law firm) since 2004; Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation, 1993-1997 | | | 132 | | | Lead Outside Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging) since September 2005; Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production) since 1994; Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services) since November 2007 | |
Minor M. Shaw 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1947 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds | | President, Micco LLC (private investments) since 2011; President, Micco Corp. since 1998 | | | 130 | | | Director, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina since April 2008; Director, National Association of Corporate Directors, Carolinas Chapter, since 2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds) | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Independent Trustees (continued)
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Alison Taunton-Rigby 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1944 | | Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc., (biotechnology) 2003-2010 | | | 132 | | | Director, Healthways, Inc. (health and wellbeing solutions) since 2005; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG since 2011; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor) since 2001; Director, Boston Children's Hospital since 2002 | |
Interested Trustee Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Anthony M. Santomero 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1946 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds | | Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008 | | | 130 | | | Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. since May 2008; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since March 2008; Director, Citigroup Inc. since 2009; Director, Citibank, N.A. since 2009; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2008-2011 | |
* Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the Funds to be an "interested person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup Inc. and Citibank, N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the Funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Interested Trustee Affiliated with Investment Manager*
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
William F. Truscott 53600 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 1960 | | Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and since 5/10 for Nations Funds | | Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, May 2010-September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-August 2012 | | | 186 | | | Former Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-January 2013 | |
* Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary or visiting columbiamanagement.com.
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:
Officers
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
J. Kevin Connaughton 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1964 | | President and Principal Executive Officer (2009) | | Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, December 2004-April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, June 2008-January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003 | |
Michael G. Clarke 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1969 | | Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, September 2004-April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002 | |
Scott R. Plummer 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1959 | | Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011) | | Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012-February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010-2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005-2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006 | |
Thomas P. McGuire 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1972 | | Chief Compliance Officer (2012) | | Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, 2005-April 2010 | |
Colin Moore 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1958 | | Senior Vice President (2010) | | Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2007-April 2010 | |
Michael E. DeFao 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America 2005-April 2010 | |
Joseph F. DiMaria 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2006-April 2010 | |
Paul B. Goucher 100 Park Avenue New York, NY 10017 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008) | | Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously Chief Counsel, January 2010-January 2013, and Group Counsel, November 2008-January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated, July 2008-November 2008 | |
Amy Johnson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1965 | | Vice President (2006) | | Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, 2009-April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services, 2006-2009) | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Officers (continued)
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
Paul D. Pearson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1956 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999) | | Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 1998-April 2010 | |
Christopher O. Petersen 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1970 | | Vice President and Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., since January 2010 (previously Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel, 2004-January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007 | |
Stephen T. Welsh 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1957 | | Vice President (2006) | | President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc., 2004-April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., 2007-April 2010 | |
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Approval of Investment Management Services
Agreement
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Management or the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), serves as the investment manager to Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund). Under an investment management services agreement (the IMS Agreement), Columbia Management provides investment advice and other services to the Fund and other funds distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (collectively, the Funds).
On an annual basis, the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), including the independent Board members (the Independent Trustees), considers renewal of the IMS Agreement. Columbia Management prepared detailed reports for the Board and its Contracts Committee in January, March and April 2014, including reports based on analyses of data provided by an independent organization (Lipper) and a comprehensive response to each item of information requested by independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees (Independent Legal Counsel) in a letter to the Investment Manager, to assist the Board in making this determination. All of the materials presented in January, March and April were first supplied in draft form to designated representatives of the Independent Trustees, i.e., Independent Legal Counsel, Fund Counsel, the Chair of the Board and the Chair of the Contracts Committee, and the final materials (including proposed expense caps for certain Funds) were revised to reflect discussion and subsequent requests made by the Contracts Committee. In addition, throughout the year, the Board (or its committees) regularly meets with portfolio management teams and senior management personnel, and reviews information prepared by Columbia Management addressing the services Columbia Management provides and Fund performance. The Board also accords appropriate weight to the work, deliberations and conclusions of the Contracts Committee, the Investment Review Committee and the Compliance Committee in determining whether to continue the IMS Agreement.
The Board, at its April 9-11, 2014 in-person Board meeting (the April Meeting), considered the renewal of the IMS Agreement for an additional one-year term. At the April Meeting, Independent Legal Counsel reviewed with the Independent Trustees various factors relevant to the Board's consideration of advisory agreements and the Board's legal responsibilities related to such consideration. Following an analysis and discussion of the factors identified below, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the IMS Agreement.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Columbia Management
The Independent Trustees analyzed various reports and presentations they had received detailing the services performed by Columbia Management, as well as its expertise, resources and capabilities. The Independent Trustees specifically considered many developments during the past year concerning the services provided by Columbia Management, including, in particular, the successful implementation of a globalization initiative, which, among other things, increased worldwide analyst support for global products, the reorganization of the Informational Technology research team, the hiring of additional personnel to assist the Asset Allocation team and the global restructuring of the Senior Operational team. The Independent Trustees noted the information they received concerning Columbia Management's ability to retain its key portfolio management personnel. The Independent Trustees also recalled Columbia Management's representation that additional staff has been added to support the vigorous application of the "5P" review process, to which all internally-managed Funds are subject.
In connection with the Board's evaluation of the overall package of services provided by Columbia Management, the Board also considered the quality of administrative services provided to the Fund by Columbia Management, recalling the information it received highlighting significant achievements in 2013 in the performance of administrative services. In evaluating the quality of services provided under the IMS Agreement and the Fund's Administrative Services Agreement, the Independent Trustees also took into account the organization and strength of the Fund's and its service providers' compliance programs. In addition, the Board also reviewed the financial condition of Columbia Management (and its affiliates) and each entity's ability to carry out its responsibilities under the IMS Agreement and the Fund's other services agreements with affiliates of Ameriprise Financial, observing the financial strength of Ameriprise Financial, with its solid balance sheet. The Board also discussed the acceptability of the terms of the IMS Agreement (including the relatively broad scope of services required to be performed by Columbia Management). The Board concluded that the services being performed under the IMS Agreement were of a reasonably high quality.
Based on the foregoing, and based on other information received (both oral and written, including the information on investment performance referenced below) and other considerations, the Board concluded that Columbia Management and its affiliates were in a position to continue to provide a high quality and level of services to the Fund.
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Approval of Investment Management Services
Agreement (continued)
Investment Performance
For purposes of evaluating the nature, extent and quality of services provided under the IMS Agreement, the Board carefully reviewed the investment performance of the Fund. In this regard, the Board considered detailed reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization showing, for various periods, the performance of the Fund, the performance of a benchmark index, the percentage ranking of the Fund among its comparison group and the net assets of the Fund. The Board observed that the Fund's investment performance met expectations.
Comparative Fees, Costs of Services Provided and the Profits Realized By Columbia Management and its Affiliates from their Relationships with the Fund
The Board reviewed comparative fees and the costs of services provided under the IMS Agreement. The Board members considered detailed comparative information set forth in an annual report on fees and expenses, including, among other things, data (based on analyses conducted by an independent organization) showing a comparison of the Fund's expenses with median expenses paid by funds in its comparative peer universe, as well as data showing the Fund's contribution to Columbia Management's profitability. The Board reviewed the fees charged to comparable institutional or other accounts/vehicles managed by Columbia Management and discussed differences in how the products are managed and operated, noting no unreasonable differences in the levels of contractual fees.
The Board accorded particular weight to the notion that the level of fees should reflect a rational pricing model applied consistently across the various product lines in the Fund family, while assuring that the overall fees for each Fund (with few defined exceptions) are generally in line with the "pricing philosophy" currently in effect (i.e., that the total expense ratio of the Fund is no higher than the median expense ratio of funds in the same comparison universe of the Fund). In this connection, the Board also considered the 2013 report provided by an independent consulting firm, Bobroff Consulting (the Independent Consultant), that concluded that the Funds' standardized investment management fee rates were within a reasonable range. The Board took into account that the Fund's total expense ratio (after considering proposed voluntary expense caps/waivers) approximated the peer universe's median expense ratio. It was observed that various proposals concerning the Funds' transfer agency and sub-transfer agency fee structures, and other changes impacting the Funds' pricing structure and fees, are expected to be considered at a later Board meeting which, if adopted, would alter the current pricing philosophy. Based on its review, the Board concluded that the Fund's management fee was fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services that the Fund receives.
The Board also considered the expected profitability of Columbia Management and its affiliates in connection with Columbia Management providing investment management services to the Fund. In this regard, the Board referred to a detailed profitability report, discussing the profitability to Columbia Management and Ameriprise Financial from managing, operating and distributing the Funds. In this regard, the Board observed that: (i) the Independent Consultant concluded that 2012 profitability was reasonable; (ii) 2013 profitability only moderately exceeded 2012 levels; and (iii) 2013 profitability is in line with profitability levels of industry competitors. It also took into account the indirect economic benefits flowing to Columbia Management or its affiliates in connection with managing or distributing the Funds, such as the enhanced ability to offer various other financial products to Ameriprise Financial customers, soft dollar benefits and overall reputational advantages. The Board noted that the fees paid by the Funds should permit the Investment Manager to offer competitive compensation to its personnel, make necessary investments in its business and earn an appropriate profit. The Board concluded that profitability levels were reasonable.
Economies of Scale to be Realized
The Board also considered the economies of scale that might be realized by Columbia Management as the Fund grows and took note of the extent to which Fund shareholders might also benefit from such growth. In this regard, the Independent Trustees took into account that IMS fees decline as Fund assets exceed various breakpoints, all of which have not been surpassed.
Based on the foregoing, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that the investment management service fees were fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services provided. In reaching this conclusion, no single factor was determinative. On April 11, 2014, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the IMS Agreement.
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Important Information About This Report
Each fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
The policy of the Board is to vote the proxies of the companies in which each fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31 for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30 of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. Each fund's complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
columbiamanagement.com
This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and, if available, a summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund go to columbiamanagement.com. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
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April 30, 2014

Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
(renamed Columbia AMT-Free Virginia Intermediate Muni Bond Fund, effective July 7, 2014)
Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
Continued Economic Recovery
The U.S. economy continued to recover at a slow but steady pace during the first quarter of 2014, supported by solid manufacturing activity, reasonable job growth and continued gains for the housing market. Industrial production was robust, buoyed by strong demand for autos and related parts. After a disappointing January, job growth picked up, which helped boost consumer confidence. Housing data was somewhat mixed, as harsh weather and higher mortgage rates put a damper on sales, while lower inventories helped prices trend higher. The Federal Reserve (the Fed) announced further reductions to its monthly asset purchases and reassured the markets that it would not make any significant changes to monetary policy until it was satisfied that the labor market was on solid ground. Despite mostly good news on the economic front, the broad financial markets recorded only modest gains, as bitter winter weather at home and mounting tensions between Russia and Western allies prompted investor caution.
Investors braced for higher interest rates, but long-term yields declined and the fixed-income markets were surprisingly resilient in the face of stable-to-improving economic data. Risk-on trading continued during the quarter as the higher yielding sectors of the fixed-income markets generally fared well. Emerging-market bonds, long-term U.S. Treasuries and sovereign debt were among the strongest performers, as were Treasury Inflation Protected Securities. Municipal bonds delivered solid gains, especially high-yield municipals, which benefited from continued improvement in state finances.
Against this backdrop, the broad bond market, as measured by the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, edged out the broad stock market, as measured by the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, with gains of 1.84% vs. 1.81%, respectively. As indicated late last year, the Fed began tapering its monthly asset purchase program and announced further reductions. New Fed chair Janet Yellen reassured investors the Fed was committed to keeping short-term borrowing rates low into 2015.
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Thank you for your continued support of the Columbia Funds. We look forward to serving your investment needs for many years to come.
Best Regards,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds
Investing involves risk including the risk of loss of principal.
The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage passthroughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. The S&P 500 Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks and is frequently used as a general measure of market performance. Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing.
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus and, if available, a summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about a fund, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Performance Overview | | | 2 | | |
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance | | | 4 | | |
Understanding Your Fund's Expenses | | | 6 | | |
Portfolio of Investments | | | 7 | | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | 14 | | |
Statement of Operations | | | 16 | | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | | | 17 | | |
Financial Highlights | | | 19 | | |
Notes to Financial Statements | | | 24 | | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | 29 | | |
Federal Income Tax Information | | | 30 | | |
Trustees and Officers | | | 31 | | |
Approval of Investment Management Services Agreement | | | 37 | | |
Important Information About This Report | | | 41 | | |
Fund Investment Manager
Columbia Management Investment
Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Distributor
Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Transfer Agent
Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
For more information about any of the funds, please visit columbiamanagement.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Performance Summary
> Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned -0.51% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period that ended April 30, 2014. Class Z shares of the Fund returned -0.26% for the same time period.
> The Fund's benchmark, the Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index, returned 0.97% for the 12-month period.
> The Fund's maturity and higher quality positioning generally accounted for its shortfall relative to the benchmark.
Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended April 30, 2014)
| | Inception | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Class A | | 12/05/89 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | -0.51 | | | | 3.82 | | | | 3.59 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -3.76 | | | | 3.13 | | | | 3.24 | | |
Class B | | 06/07/93 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | -1.16 | | | | 3.06 | | | | 2.82 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -4.05 | | | | 3.06 | | | | 2.82 | | |
Class C | | 06/17/92 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | -1.16 | | | | 3.08 | | | | 2.82 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -2.12 | | | | 3.08 | | | | 2.82 | | |
Class R4* | | 03/19/13 | | | -0.19 | | | | 4.09 | | | | 3.84 | | |
Class Z | | 09/20/89 | | | -0.26 | | | | 4.10 | | | | 3.84 | | |
Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index | | | | | | | 0.97 | | | | 4.91 | | | | 4.71 | | |
Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% CDSC for the first year only. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiamanagement.com or calling 800.345.6611.
*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990, with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Performance Overview (continued)
Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (May 1, 2004 – April 30, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance
Effective July 7, 2014, the Fund will be renamed Columbia AMT-Free Virginia Intermediate Muni Bond Fund.
For the 12-month period that ended April 30, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned -0.51% excluding sales charges. Class Z shares of the Fund returned -0.26% for the same time period. The Fund's benchmark, the Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index, returned 0.97% for the 12-month period. The Fund's maturity and quality positioning generally accounted for its shortfall relative to the benchmark. It had more exposure to bonds in the weakest performing maturity segment — 8 to 12 years. The Fund also had less exposure than the benchmark to bonds rated A, which was the best performing quality tier for the period. Virginia is generally considered a high quality state and there are more issues with higher ratings within the state as compared with other states.
Stable Economic Growth
Even though a difficult winter weighed on the U.S. economy early in 2014, it was not enough to derail the steady growth that marked the 12-month period. Solid new job growth drove the unemployment rate down to 6.3%. Robust manufacturing activity boosted the nation's capacity utilization rate to a recovery high of 79.2%. Personal income edged higher, borrowing increased and the savings rate declined. Consumer confidence generally rose during the 12-month period, reflecting consumer expectations that the economy was on solid ground. The housing market lost some momentum, the victim of bad winter weather, tighter borrowing standards, rising prices and higher mortgage rates. However, higher pending home sales near the end of the period was a positive data point.
Investors welcomed reduced tensions in Washington, where an extended budget deal and the president's nomination of Janet Yellen as the new Federal Reserve (Fed) chair received bipartisan support. In December 2013, the Fed announced that it would take a measured approach to tapering its monthly bond-buying program, beginning in January 2014. Further tapering commenced in February, March and April. Against this backdrop of generally positive economic news, bonds lost some ground as interest rates moved higher. Nevertheless, the municipal market managed a modestly positive return for the period.
A Challenging Environment for the Municipal Market
Municipal yields followed Treasury yields higher from the beginning of the period through early September. A rapid selloff in the wake of climbing yields sent municipal bond fund shares downward, causing heavy selling pressure, which persisted through the end of the calendar year. The environment improved in the first four months of 2014. Fund outflows slowed, state and local revenues improved, demand for shorter-maturity municipal bonds remained strong and new issuance declined sharply. Through April, new bond issuance was down by 30% compared to the same period in 2013, and refunding volume has dropped by more than 50%. For the 12 months covered by this report, the best returns came from bonds with two- to four-year maturities. Ten-year maturities were the worst performers. Generally speaking, lower quality bonds generated slightly higher returns than higher quality bonds.
Portfolio Management
Brian McGreevy
Quality Breakdown (%) (at April 30, 2014) | |
AAA rating | | | 15.7 | | |
AA rating | | | 50.4 | | |
A rating | | | 19.9 | | |
BBB rating | | | 9.2 | | |
Not rated | | | 4.8 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | | |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income securities (excluding Money Market Funds).
Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from AAA (highest) to D (lowest), and are subject to change. The ratings shown are determined by using the middle rating of Moody's, S&P, and Fitch after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When a rating from only two agencies is available, the lower rating is used. When a rating from only one agency is available, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by one of these agencies, it is designated as Not rated. Credit ratings are subjective opinions and not statements of fact.
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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)
Contributors and Detractors
Pre-refunded bonds and transportation issues did well for the Fund, generating returns in excess of the benchmark. Pre-refunded bonds are high quality and generally shorter in maturity. They are issued to pre-fund older callable bonds at lower rates for the issuer. The proceeds from the new issues are invested in Treasury securities and used to repay the original bond at its original call date. Hospital issues generated mixed results. Those with shorter maturities or shorter call dates lagged late in the year. However, they were good defensive holdings early in the period.
The Fund's small position in Puerto Rico issues was a drag on performance as it significantly underperformed the overall market. We eliminated the position during the period.
Portfolio Activity
We responded to a relatively high rate of redemptions by selling lower coupon, lower book-yielding securities to raise cash and maintain a healthy dividend stream for shareholders. We also shortened the Fund's duration in response to rising interest rates. However, as rates stabilized and then declined in the final months of the period, the Fund's lighter exposure to the 12- to 17-year portion of the yield curve detracted from results.
Positive Long-Term Prospects for Virginia
Federal defense cuts, along with overall federal fiscal restraint, have been a recent drag on Virginia's economy. Weak expansion overseas and state fiscal problems also hobbled Virginia's growth. However, port activity has been strong, population growth remains positive and unemployment has been well below the national average. Over the longer term, we believe Virginia remains a desirable place for business, workers and investment. We also believe next year's budget will likely treat Virginia more favorably. The state also has the potential to benefit from demand outside of government.
Looking Ahead
So far, we believe 2014 is lining up to be a better year for the municipal market than 2013. Overall returns have been better than they were in 2013, especially for longer-term municipal bonds. Even though we expect interest rates to continue to rise gradually through the end of the year, we believe that the taxable equivalent yield on municipals is still attractive to investors who are subject to higher federal tax rates. In this environment, we have positioned the Fund with neutral duration relative to the benchmark and greater emphasis on securities rated A and BBB, which we believe have the potential to offer more value in an environment of slow but improving economic growth.
Investment Risks
There are risks associated with an investment in this Fund, including market risk, credit risk, interest rate risk prepayment and extension risk and state-specific municipal securities risk. In general, bond prices rise when interest rates fall and vice versa. Because the Fund concentrates its investments in municipal securities issued by a single state and its municipalities, specific events or factors affecting a particular state can cause more volatility in the Fund than a fund that is more geographically diversified. This effect is more pronounced for longer-term securities. Non-investment grade securities, commonly called "high-yield" or "junk" bonds, have more volatile prices and carry more risk to principal and income than investment grade securities. Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes. Federal and state income tax rules will apply to any capital gain distributions and any gains or losses on sales. See the Fund's prospectus for more information on these and other risks.
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Understanding Your Fund's Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the Fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the "Actual" column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See "Compare With Other Funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare With Other Funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
November 1, 2013 – April 30, 2014
| | Account Value at the Beginning of the Period ($) | | Account Value at the End of the Period ($) | | Expenses Paid During the Period ($) | | Fund's Annualized Expense Ratio (%) | |
| | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | |
Class A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,024.40 | | | | 1,020.78 | | | | 4.07 | | | | 4.06 | | | | 0.81 | | |
Class B | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,021.50 | | | | 1,017.06 | | | | 7.82 | | | | 7.80 | | | | 1.56 | | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,021.50 | | | | 1,017.06 | | | | 7.82 | | | | 7.80 | | | | 1.56 | | |
Class R4 | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,025.50 | | | | 1,022.02 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 0.56 | | |
Class Z | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,025.70 | | | | 1,022.02 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 0.56 | | |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as "acquired funds"), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds).
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
April 30, 2014
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Municipal Bonds 98.5%
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Airport 6.0% | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2010F-1 10/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,184,120 | | |
Revenue Bonds Series 2009B 10/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,486,360 | | |
Series 2009C 10/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,434,010 | | |
Series 2010A 10/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,475,000 | | | | 2,886,493 | | |
10/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,515,000 | | | | 1,739,993 | | |
Norfolk Airport Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2011 (AGM) 07/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,113,110 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 13,844,086 | | |
Higher Education 7.4% | |
Amherst Industrial Development Agency Refunding Revenue Bonds Educational Facilities Sweet Briar Institute Series 2006 09/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,025,630 | | |
Lexington Industrial Development Authority Revenue Bonds VMI Development Board, Inc. Project Series 2006A(a) 12/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,678,222 | | |
Virginia College Building Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds University of Richmond Project Series 2011A 03/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,245,000 | | | | 1,486,493 | | |
Series 2011B 03/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,250,000 | | | | 2,689,942 | | |
Revenue Bonds Liberty University Projects Series 2010 03/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,166,600 | | |
03/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,455,000 | | | | 1,664,302 | | |
03/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,266,460 | | |
Roanoke College Series 2007 04/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,107,800 | | |
Washington & Lee University Project Series 1998 (NPFGC) 01/01/26 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,115,000 | | | | 3,750,024 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 16,835,473 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Hospital 9.8% | |
Augusta County Economic Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Augusta Health Care, Inc. Series 2003 09/01/19 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 905,000 | | | | 1,042,397 | | |
Fairfax County Industrial Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Inova Health System Project Series 1993 08/15/19 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,137,420 | | |
Series 1993I (NPFGC) 08/15/19 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,113,580 | | |
Revenue Bonds Inova Health System Series 2009C 05/15/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,106,550 | | |
Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds MediCorp Health Systems Obligation Series 2007 06/15/18 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,110,460 | | |
06/15/20 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,493,960 | | |
Norfolk Economic Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Sentara Healthcare Series 2012B 11/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,735,000 | | | | 1,953,731 | | |
Roanoke Economic Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Carilion Clinic Obligation Group Series 2010 07/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,833,620 | | |
Revenue Bonds Carilion Clinic Obligation Group Series 2012 07/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,308,220 | | |
07/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,141,590 | | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Sentara Healthcare Series 2010 11/01/16 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,082,510 | | |
Revenue Bonds Wellmont Health System Project Series 2007A 09/01/22 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 710,000 | | | | 750,278 | | |
Winchester Economic Development Authority Revenue Bonds Valley Health System Series 2007 01/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,348,663 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 22,422,979 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Investor Owned 1.5% | |
Chesterfield County Economic Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Virginia Electric & Power Series 2009A 05/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,218,580 | | |
York County Economic Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Virginia Electric & Power Series 2009A(a) 05/01/33 | | | 4.050 | % | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,303,250 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 3,521,830 | | |
Local Appropriation 6.4% | |
Appomattox County Economic Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2010 05/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,490,000 | | | | 1,690,271 | | |
Bedford County Economic Development Authority Revenue Bonds Public Facilities Project Series 2006 (NPFGC) 05/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,230,000 | | | | 1,285,977 | | |
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority Revenue Bonds School Board Center Administration Building Project I Series 2005A 04/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,380,000 | | | | 1,437,905 | | |
Six Public Facilities Projects Series 2010 04/01/24 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,340,000 | | | | 1,424,969 | | |
Henrico County Economic Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2009B 08/01/21 | | | 4.500 | % | | | 1,770,000 | | | | 1,999,428 | | |
James City County Economic Development Authority Revenue Bonds Public Facilities Projects Series 2006 (AGM) 06/15/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,187,920 | | |
Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority Revenue Bonds Public Projects Series 2008 02/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,098,830 | | |
New Kent County Economic Development Authority Revenue Bonds School & Governmental Projects Series 2006 (AGM) 02/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,075,000 | | | | 2,260,069 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Prince William County Industrial Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds ATCC Project Series 2005 02/01/17 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,115,000 | | | | 1,254,141 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 14,639,510 | | |
Local General Obligation 13.7% | |
City of Hampton Limited General Obligation Refunding & Public Improvement Bonds Series 2010A 01/15/19 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,249,940 | | |
City of Lynchburg Unlimited General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds Series 2009A 08/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 525,000 | | | | 614,644 | | |
08/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 530,000 | | | | 613,576 | | |
City of Manassas Park Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2008 (AGM) 01/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,205,000 | | | | 1,353,625 | | |
City of Newport News Unlimited General Obligation Improvement Bonds Series 2011A 07/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,380,000 | | | | 1,598,744 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Improvement-Water Series 2007B 07/01/20 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,417,440 | | |
Series 2006B 02/01/18 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,030,000 | | | | 3,504,649 | | |
City of Portsmouth Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Public Utilities Series 2012A 07/15/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,599,670 | | |
Series 2006A (NPFGC) 07/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 660,000 | | | | 725,663 | | |
City of Richmond Unlimited General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds Series 2010D 07/15/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 575,000 | | | | 681,421 | | |
07/15/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,174,810 | | |
City of Virginia Beach Unlimited General Obligation Refunding & Public Improvement Bonds Series 2004B 05/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,109,540 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
County of Arlington Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Public Improvement Series 2006 08/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 2,633,616 | | |
County of Fairfax Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Public Improvement Series 2011A 04/01/24 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,207,580 | | |
County of Pittsylvania Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B 02/01/23 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,030,000 | | | | 1,197,519 | | |
County of Smyth Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Public Improvement Series 2011A 11/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,415,120 | | |
Town of Leesburg Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2006B 09/15/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,145,000 | | | | 1,304,808 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 31,402,365 | | |
Other Bond Issue 0.7% | |
Virginia Beach Development Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2010C 08/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,380,000 | | | | 1,594,935 | | |
Other Industrial Development Bond 0.9% | |
Peninsula Ports Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Dominion Term Association Project Series 2003(a) 10/01/33 | | | 2.375 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,041,640 | | |
Pool/Bond Bank 17.9% | |
Virginia Public School Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds School Financing Series 2004C 08/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 6,618,060 | | |
Series 2009C 08/01/25 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 2,560,000 | | | | 2,730,086 | | |
Virginia Resources Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Revolving Fund Series 2011A 08/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,395,000 | | | | 1,623,543 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Subordinated State Revolving Fund Series 2005 10/01/19 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,861,040 | | |
10/01/20 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 4,316,900 | | |
10/01/21 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 6,475,000 | | | | 8,091,031 | | |
Revenue Bonds State Revolving Fund Series 2009 10/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,380,000 | | | | 1,579,120 | | |
Subordinated State Revolving Fund Series 2008 10/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,620,300 | | |
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds Series 2009B 11/01/18 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 3,870,000 | | | | 4,365,824 | | |
St. Moral Series 2009B 11/01/18 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 965,000 | | | | 1,082,904 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 40,888,808 | | |
Refunded/Escrowed 4.3% | |
City of Portsmouth Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2006 Escrowed to Maturity (NPFGC) 07/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 340,000 | | | | 374,061 | | |
County of Arlington Prerefunded 08/01/16 Unlimited General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds Series 2006 08/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 1,765,952 | | |
County of Henrico Prerefunded 12/01/18 Unlimited General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds Series 2008A 12/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,176,130 | | |
County of Prince William Prerefunded 09/01/16 Certificate of Participation Prince William County Facilities Series 2006A (AMBAC) 09/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 800,000 | | | | 885,800 | | |
09/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,625,000 | | | | 1,799,281 | | |
Newport News Economic Development Authority Prerefunded 01/15/16 Revenue Bonds Series 2005A 01/15/23 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,510,000 | | | | 1,635,511 | | |
Richmond Metropolitan Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 1998 Escrowed to Maturity (NPFGC) 07/15/17 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 480,000 | | | | 522,005 | | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. Prerefunded 06/01/15 Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds Series 2005 06/01/26 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,555,000 | | | | 1,612,395 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Virginia Resources Authority Prerefunded Revenue Bonds Series 2009B Escrowed to Maturity 11/01/18 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 130,000 | | | | 146,513 | | |
St. Moral Series 2009B Escrowed to Maturity 11/01/18 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 35,000 | | | | 39,446 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 9,957,094 | | |
Retirement Communities 3.9% | |
Albermarle County Economic Development Authority Revenue Bonds Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Series 2012 01/01/32 | | | 4.625 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,887,880 | | |
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Retirement-Greenspring Series 2006A 10/01/26 | | | 4.750 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,050,340 | | |
Revenue Bonds Goodwin House, Inc. Series 2007 10/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,649,600 | | |
Hanover County Economic Development Authority Revenue Bonds Covenant Woods Series 2012-A 07/01/22 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,320,000 | | | | 1,269,985 | | |
Henrico County Economic Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Westminster Canterbury Corp. Series 2006 10/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,021,380 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 8,879,185 | | |
Special Non Property Tax 6.5% | |
Greater Richmond Convention Center Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2005 (NPFGC) 06/15/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,800,000 | | | | 3,949,530 | | |
06/15/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,144,600 | | |
Reynolds Crossing Community Development Authority Special Assessment Bonds Reynolds Crossing Project Series 2007 03/01/21 | | | 5.100 | % | | | 518,000 | | | | 525,096 | | |
Shops at White Oak Village Community Development Authority (The) Special Assessment Bonds Series 2007 03/01/17 | | | 5.300 | % | | | 1,292,000 | | | | 1,380,502 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Territory of Guam Revenue Bonds Series 2011A(b) 01/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 850,000 | | | | 883,966 | | |
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority(b) Revenue Bonds Matching Fund Loan Notes Series 2012-A 10/01/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,210,000 | | | | 2,246,200 | | |
Senior Lien-Matching Fund Loan Note Series 2010A 10/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,450,000 | | | | 2,633,701 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 14,763,595 | | |
Special Property Tax 5.3% | |
Dullles Town Center Community Development Authority Refunding Special Assessment Bonds Dulles Town Center Project Series 2012 03/01/23 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 944,260 | | |
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority Special Tax Bonds Silver Line Phase I Project Series 2011 04/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,503,910 | | |
04/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,185,000 | | | | 4,664,057 | | |
Marquis Community Development Authority of York County(c)(d) Tax Allocation Bonds Series 2007C 09/01/41 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 3,164,000 | | | | 394,551 | | |
Marquis Community Development Authority of York County(d) Tax Allocation Bonds Series 2007B 09/01/41 | | | 5.625 | % | | | 2,084,000 | | | | 1,849,654 | | |
Virginia Gateway Community Development Authority Refunding Special Assessment Bonds Series 2012 03/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 690,000 | | | | 702,489 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 12,058,921 | | |
State Appropriated 0.9% | |
Virginia Public Building Authority Revenue Bonds Public Facility Series 2006B 08/01/26 | | | 4.500 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,071,320 | | |
Transportation 1.5% | |
Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board Revenue Bonds Capital Projects Series 2012 05/15/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,416,670 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Turnpike/Bridge/Toll Road 4.6% | |
Chesapeake Bay Bridge & Tunnel District Refunding Revenue Bonds General Resolution Series 1998 (NPFGC) 07/01/25 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,596,400 | | |
City of Chesapeake Expressway Toll Road Revenue Bonds Transportation System Senior Series 2012A 07/15/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,025,000 | | | | 1,126,578 | | |
07/15/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,054,850 | | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Revenue Bonds Capital Appreciation-2nd Senior Lien Series 2009B (AGM)(c) 10/01/23 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 3,467,050 | | |
Richmond Metropolitan Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 1998 (NPFGC) 07/15/17 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 360,000 | | | | 379,609 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 10,624,487 | | |
Water & Sewer 7.2% | |
City of Newport News Revenue Bonds Series 2007 (AGM) 06/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,035,000 | | | | 1,158,651 | | |
City of Norfolk Water Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2012 11/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,184,340 | | |
City of Richmond Revenue Bonds Series 2007 (AGM) 01/15/21 | | | 4.500 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,089,670 | | |
County of Spotsylvania Revenue Bonds Series 2007 (AGM) 06/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,030,000 | | | | 1,153,868 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Fairfax County Water Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Subordinated Series 2005B 04/01/19 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,835,000 | | | | 2,187,063 | | |
Hampton Roads Sanitation District Revenue Bonds Series 2008 04/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,139,900 | | |
04/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,404,940 | | |
Series 2011 11/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 1,994,510 | | |
11/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,380,000 | | | | 1,568,867 | | |
Upper Occoquan Sewage Authority Revenue Bonds Series 1995A (NPFGC) 07/01/20 | | | 5.150 | % | | | 1,295,000 | | | | 1,490,895 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 16,372,704 | | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost: $211,022,259) | | | | | | | 225,335,602 | | |
Money Market Funds 0.5%
| | Shares | | Value ($) | |
JPMorgan Tax-Free Money Market Fund, 0.010%(e) | | | 1,140,293 | | | | 1,140,293 | | |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost: $1,140,293) | | | | | 1,140,293 | | |
Total Investments (Cost: $212,162,552) | | | | | 226,475,895 | | |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | | | | 2,277,694 | | |
Net Assets | | | | | 228,753,589 | | |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Variable rate security.
(b) Municipal obligations include debt obligations issued by or on behalf of territories, possessions, or sovereign nations within the territorial boundaries of the United States. At April 30, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $5,763,867 or 2.52% of net assets.
(c) Zero coupon bond.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)
(d) Identifies issues considered by the Investment Manager to be illiquid as to their marketability. The aggregate value of such securities at April 30, 2014 was $2,244,205, representing 0.98% of net assets. Information concerning such security holdings at April 30, 2014 is as follows:
Security Description | | Acquisition Dates | | Cost ($) | |
Marquis Community Development Authority of York County Tax Allocation Bonds Series 2007B 09/01/41 5.625% | | 11/30/07 | | | 2,084,000 | | |
Marquis Community Development Authority of York County Tax Allocation Bonds Series 2007C 09/01/41 0.000% | | 11/30/07 | | | 840,892 | | |
(e) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at April 30, 2014.
Abbreviation Legend
AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation
AMBAC Ambac Assurance Corporation
NPFGC National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation
Fair Value Measurements
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
> Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
> Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
> Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Fair Value Measurements (continued)
Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at April 30, 2014:
Description | | Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets ($) | | Level 2 Other Significant Observable Inputs ($) | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs ($) | | Total ($) | |
Bonds | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 225,335,602 | | | | — | | | | 225,335,602 | | |
Total Bonds | | | — | | | | 225,335,602 | | | | — | | | | 225,335,602 | | |
Mutual Funds | |
Money Market Funds | | | 1,140,293 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,140,293 | | |
Total Mutual Funds | | | 1,140,293 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,140,293 | | |
Total | | | 1,140,293 | | | | 225,335,602 | | | | — | | | | 226,475,895 | | |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.
There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2014
Assets | |
Investments, at value | |
(identified cost $212,162,552) | | $ | 226,475,895 | | |
Receivable for: | |
Investments sold | | | 577,686 | | |
Capital shares sold | | | 357,701 | | |
Interest | | | 2,421,682 | | |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | | | 968 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 752 | | |
Total assets | | | 229,834,684 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Capital shares purchased | | | 316,477 | | |
Dividend distributions to shareholders | | | 575,527 | | |
Investment management fees | | | 2,505 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | | | 433 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 38,107 | | |
Administration fees | | | 438 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 115,014 | | |
Other expenses | | | 32,594 | | |
Total liabilities | | | 1,081,095 | | |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 228,753,589 | | |
Represented by | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 213,882,191 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | 822,052 | | |
Accumulated net realized loss | | | (263,997 | ) | |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | 14,313,343 | | |
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 228,753,589 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
April 30, 2014
Class A | |
Net assets | | $ | 47,112,870 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 4,246,542 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.09 | | |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | | $ | 11.46 | | |
Class B | |
Net assets | | $ | 17,831 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,607 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.10 | | |
Class C | |
Net assets | | $ | 4,043,805 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 364,357 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.10 | | |
Class R4 | |
Net assets | | $ | 76,963 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 6,945 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.08 | | |
Class Z | |
Net assets | | $ | 177,502,120 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 16,001,978 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.09 | | |
(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 3.25%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Year ended April 30, 2014
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends | | $ | 341 | | |
Interest | | | 10,099,375 | | |
Total income | | | 10,099,716 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees | | | 1,104,819 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | | | 123,529 | | |
Class B | | | 234 | | |
Class C | | | 44,975 | | |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | | | 94,218 | | |
Class B | | | 45 | | |
Class C | | | 8,589 | | |
Class R4 | | | 27 | | |
Class Z | | | 425,414 | | |
Administration fees | | | 191,743 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 29,510 | | |
Custodian fees | | | 2,968 | | |
Printing and postage fees | | | 23,153 | | |
Registration fees | | | 30,395 | | |
Professional fees | | | 36,296 | | |
Other | | | 31,523 | | |
Total expenses | | | 2,147,438 | | |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | | | (431,935 | ) | |
Expense reductions | | | (20 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 1,715,483 | | |
Net investment income | | | 8,384,233 | | |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments | | | (263,997 | ) | |
Net realized loss | | | (263,997 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | (12,235,891 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (12,235,891 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized loss | | | (12,499,888 | ) | |
Net decrease in net assets from operations | | $ | (4,115,655 | ) | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | Year ended April 30, 2014 | | Year ended April 30, 2013(a) | |
Operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 8,384,233 | | | $ | 10,277,615 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (263,997 | ) | | | 2,271,676 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (12,235,891 | ) | | | 231,117 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (4,115,655 | ) | | | 12,780,408 | | |
Distributions to shareholders | |
Net investment income | |
Class A | | | (1,412,916 | ) | | | (1,458,897 | ) | |
Class B | | | (487 | ) | | | (2,282 | ) | |
Class C | | | (94,734 | ) | | | (100,032 | ) | |
Class R4 | | | (499 | ) | | | (8 | ) | |
Class Z | | | (6,879,789 | ) | | | (8,716,396 | ) | |
Net realized gains | |
Class A | | | (296,837 | ) | | | (81,116 | ) | |
Class B | | | (117 | ) | | | (174 | ) | |
Class C | | | (26,739 | ) | | | (7,808 | ) | |
Class R4 | | | (15 | ) | | | — | | |
Class Z | | | (1,201,281 | ) | | | (446,678 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (9,913,414 | ) | | | (10,813,391 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity | | | (98,997,385 | ) | | | (27,903,080 | ) | |
Total decrease in net assets | | | (113,026,454 | ) | | | (25,936,063 | ) | |
Net assets at beginning of year | | | 341,780,043 | | | | 367,716,106 | | |
Net assets at end of year | | $ | 228,753,589 | | | $ | 341,780,043 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | $ | 822,052 | | | $ | 851,335 | | |
(a) Class R4 shares are for the period from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | Year ended April 30, 2014 | | Year ended April 30, 2013(a) | |
| | Shares | | Dollars($) | | Shares | | Dollars($) | |
Capital stock activity | |
Class A shares | |
Subscriptions(b) | | | 631,769 | | | | 6,980,196 | | | | 536,097 | | | | 6,175,085 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 74,024 | | | | 814,424 | | | | 54,993 | | | | 634,599 | | |
Redemptions | | | (1,226,704 | ) | | | (13,521,020 | ) | | | (531,974 | ) | | | (6,125,809 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (520,911 | ) | | | (5,726,400 | ) | | | 59,116 | | | | 683,875 | | |
Class B shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 4 | | | | 43 | | | | 119 | | | | 1,376 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 49 | | | | 544 | | | | 89 | | | | 1,027 | | |
Redemptions(b) | | | (2,550 | ) | | | (28,434 | ) | | | (10,159 | ) | | | (116,758 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (2,497 | ) | | | (27,847 | ) | | | (9,951 | ) | | | (114,355 | ) | |
Class C shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 43,250 | | | | 479,174 | | | | 117,832 | | | | 1,361,039 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 7,690 | | | | 84,594 | | | | 6,125 | | | | 70,724 | | |
Redemptions | | | (171,876 | ) | | | (1,897,990 | ) | | | (47,576 | ) | | | (549,358 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (120,936 | ) | | | (1,334,222 | ) | | | 76,381 | | | | 882,405 | | |
Class R4 shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 6,690 | | | | 73,716 | | | | 218 | | | | 2,500 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 36 | | | | 401 | | | | 1 | | | | 6 | | |
Net increase | | | 6,726 | | | | 74,117 | | | | 219 | | | | 2,506 | | |
Class Z shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 1,434,444 | | | | 15,949,872 | | | | 2,244,008 | | | | 25,865,539 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 53,225 | | | | 585,778 | | | | 46,836 | | | | 540,498 | | |
Redemptions | | | (9,855,070 | ) | | | (108,518,683 | ) | | | (4,839,666 | ) | | | (55,763,548 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (8,367,401 | ) | | | (91,983,033 | ) | | | (2,548,822 | ) | | | (29,357,511 | ) | |
Total net decrease | | | (9,005,019 | ) | | | (98,997,385 | ) | | | (2,423,057 | ) | | | (27,903,080 | ) | |
(a) Class R4 shares are for the period from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
(b) Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.
| | Year ended April 30, | | Year ended March 31, | |
Class A | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.54 | | | $ | 11.47 | | | $ | 11.38 | | | $ | 10.86 | | | $ | 10.94 | | | $ | 10.57 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.35 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.52 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.37 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.72 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.09 | | | $ | 11.54 | | | $ | 11.47 | | | $ | 11.38 | | | $ | 10.86 | | | $ | 10.94 | | |
Total return | | | (0.51 | %) | | | 3.49 | % | | | 1.06 | % | | | 7.87 | % | | | 2.40 | % | | | 6.83 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.97 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.94 | %(c) | | | 0.98 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.87 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.81 | %(e) | | | 0.80 | %(e) | | | 0.79 | %(c) | | | 0.79 | %(e) | | | 0.80 | %(e) | | | 0.78 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.86 | % | | | 2.68 | % | | | 3.04 | %(c) | | | 2.92 | % | | | 3.11 | % | | | 3.17 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 47,113 | | | $ | 55,003 | | | $ | 54,025 | | | $ | 53,775 | | | $ | 51,196 | | | $ | 51,857 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 2 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 8 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 12 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year ended April 30, | | Year ended March 31, | |
Class B | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.54 | | | $ | 11.48 | | | $ | 11.38 | | | $ | 10.86 | | | $ | 10.95 | | | $ | 10.57 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.27 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.51 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.37 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.64 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.10 | | | $ | 11.54 | | | $ | 11.48 | | | $ | 11.38 | | | $ | 10.86 | | | $ | 10.95 | | |
Total return | | | (1.16 | %) | | | 2.62 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 7.06 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 6.14 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.69 | %(c) | | | 1.81 | % | | | 1.67 | % | | | 1.62 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 1.56 | %(e) | | | 1.55 | %(e) | | | 1.54 | %(c) | | | 1.54 | %(e) | | | 1.55 | %(e) | | | 1.53 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.08 | % | | | 1.92 | % | | | 2.29 | %(c) | | | 2.19 | % | | | 2.34 | % | | | 2.44 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 18 | | | $ | 47 | | | $ | 161 | | | $ | 182 | | | $ | 392 | | | $ | 1,575 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 2 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 8 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 12 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year ended April 30, | | Year ended March 31, | |
Class C | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.54 | | | $ | 11.48 | | | $ | 11.38 | | | $ | 10.86 | | | $ | 10.95 | | | $ | 10.57 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.26 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.52 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.38 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.64 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.10 | | | $ | 11.54 | | | $ | 11.48 | | | $ | 11.38 | | | $ | 10.86 | | | $ | 10.95 | | |
Total return | | | (1.16 | %) | | | 2.63 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 7.06 | % | | | 1.54 | % | | | 6.13 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.70 | %(c) | | | 1.73 | % | | | 1.67 | % | | | 1.62 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 1.56 | %(e) | | | 1.55 | %(e) | | | 1.54 | %(c) | | | 1.54 | %(e) | | | 1.55 | %(e) | | | 1.53 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.11 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 2.29 | %(c) | | | 2.15 | % | | | 2.35 | % | | | 2.41 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 4,044 | | | $ | 5,601 | | | $ | 4,694 | | | $ | 4,739 | | | $ | 3,544 | | | $ | 2,499 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 2 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 8 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 12 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year ended April 30, | |
Class R4 | | 2014 | | 2013(a) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.52 | | | $ | 11.43 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.04 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | 0.09 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.13 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.08 | | | $ | 11.52 | | |
Total return | | | (0.19 | %) | | | 1.12 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.56 | %(c) | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.56 | %(e) | | | 0.52 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.18 | % | | | 2.98 | %(c) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 77 | | | $ | 3 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 2 | % | | | 11 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year ended April 30, | | Year ended March 31, | |
Class Z | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.54 | | | $ | 11.47 | | | $ | 11.38 | | | $ | 10.85 | | | $ | 10.94 | | | $ | 10.57 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.37 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.53 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.37 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.74 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.09 | | | $ | 11.54 | | | $ | 11.47 | | | $ | 11.38 | | | $ | 10.85 | | | $ | 10.94 | | |
Total return | | | (0.26 | %) | | | 3.75 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 8.23 | % | | | 2.56 | % | | | 7.10 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.69 | %(c) | | | 0.73 | % | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.62 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.56 | %(e) | | | 0.55 | %(e) | | | 0.54 | %(c) | | | 0.54 | %(e) | | | 0.55 | %(e) | | | 0.53 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.09 | % | | | 2.93 | % | | | 3.29 | %(c) | | | 3.16 | % | | | 3.36 | % | | | 3.42 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 177,502 | | | $ | 281,126 | | | $ | 308,836 | | | $ | 306,166 | | | $ | 264,505 | | | $ | 278,479 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 2 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 8 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 12 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2014
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.
Fund Shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R4 and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.
Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.25% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.
Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 3.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.
Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain other eligible investors.
Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security Valuation
Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board) based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
Security Transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
April 30, 2014
Income Recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of Class Net Asset Value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal Income Tax Status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax exempt and taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Distributions to Shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and Indemnifications
Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any
future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates
Investment Management Fees
Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. The investment management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.40% to 0.27% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended April 30, 2014 was 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Administration Fees
Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator. The Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended April 30, 2014 was 0.07% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Other Expenses
Other expenses are for, among other things, miscellaneous expenses of the Fund or the Board, including payments to a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. That company's expenses include boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. For the year ended April 30, 2014, other expenses paid to this company were $2,085.
Compensation of Board Members
Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), the Board members who are not "interested persons" of the Fund, as defined under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund's liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.
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April 30, 2014
Transfer Agent Fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.
The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees.
For the year ended April 30, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
Class A | | | 0.19 | % | |
Class B | | | 0.19 | | |
Class C | | | 0.19 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.17 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.19 | | |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended April 30, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $20.
Distribution and Service Fees
The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution
and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund.
Sales Charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $12,826 for Class A and $531 for Class C shares for the year ended April 30, 2014.
Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:
| | Fee Rates Contractual through August 31, 2014 | |
Class A | | | 0.81 | % | |
Class B | | | 1.56 | | |
Class C | | | 1.56 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.56 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.56 | | |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short,
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
April 30, 2014
inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.
Note 4. Federal Tax Information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At April 30, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for capital loss carryforwards, Trustees' deferred compensation and distribution reclassifications. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:
Undistributed net investment income | | $ | (25,091 | ) | |
Accumulated net realized loss | | | 25,091 | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:
Year Ended April 30, | | 2014 | | 2013 | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 42,435 | | | $ | 43,799 | | |
Tax-exempt income | | | 8,371,081 | | | | 10,233,816 | | |
Long-term capital gains | | | 1,499,898 | | | | 535,776 | | |
Total | | $ | 9,913,414 | | | $ | 10,813,391 | | |
Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.
At April 30, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed tax-exempt income | | $ | 1,512,395 | | |
Capital loss carryforwards | | | (263,997 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | 14,313,343 | | |
At April 30, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $212,162,552 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Unrealized appreciation | | $ | 15,295,929 | | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (982,586) | | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 14,313,343 | | |
The following capital loss carryforwards, determined at April 30, 2014, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:
Year of Expiration | | Amount ($) | |
Unlimited short-term | | | 263,997 | | |
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio Information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $5,187,465 and $100,094,398, respectively, for the year ended April 30, 2014.
Note 6. Shareholder Concentration
At April 30, 2014, one unaffiliated shareholder of record owned 79.9% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.
Note 7. Line of Credit
The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
April 30, 2014
annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended April 30, 2014.
Note 8. Significant Risks
Geographic Concentration Risk
Because state-specific tax-exempt funds invest primarily in the municipal securities issued by the state and political sub-divisions of the state, the Fund will be particularly affected by political and economic conditions and developments in the state in which it invests. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk than that of a municipal bond fund which is more geographically diversified. The value of the municipal securities owned by the Fund also may be adversely affected by future changes in federal or state income tax laws.
Note 9. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 10. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings
In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the Funds' Boards of Trustees.
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities.
Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the
Shareholders of Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at April 30, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements 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, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at April 30, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
June 20, 2014
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Federal Income Tax Information
(Unaudited)
The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.
Tax Designations
Capital Gain Dividend | | $ | 1,499,898 | | |
Exempt-Interest Dividends | | | 99.50 | % | |
Capital Gain Dividend. The Fund designates as a capital gain dividend the amount reflected above, or if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such fiscal period. The Fund also designates as capital gain dividends, to the extent necessary to fully distribute such capital gains, earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on the redemption of shares.
Exempt-Interest Dividends. The percentage of net investment income dividends paid during the fiscal year that qualifies as exempt-interest dividends for federal income tax purposes.
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Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the Funds' operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the Funds' Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve through the end of the calendar year in which he or she reaches either the mandatory retirement age established by the Board or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.
Independent Trustees
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Kathleen Blatz 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1954 | | Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2006 | | | 132 | | | Trustee, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota since 2009 | |
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr. 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1944 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds | | Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Hancock Funds (mutual funds), 1989-2000 | | | 130 | | | Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2005-2011 | |
Pamela G. Carlton 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1954 | | Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | President, Springboard — Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company) since 2003; Director or Management Director of US Equity Research, Chase Asset Management, 1996-2003; Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, 1982-1996 | | | 132 | | | None | |
William P. Carmichael 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1943 | | Chair of the Board since 1/14, Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds | | Retired; Co-founder, The Succession Fund (provides exit strategies to owners of privately held companies); previously, Senior Vice President, Sara Lee Corporation; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Beatrice Foods Company; Vice President, Esmark, Inc.; Associate, Price Waterhouse | | | 132 | | | Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel) since July 2003; Director, International Textile Corp. since 2012; former Director, McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development) 2010-2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2009-2011; Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products), 2002-2009; Director, Simmons Company (bedding), 2004-2010 | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Independent Trustees (continued)
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Patricia M. Flynn 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1950 | | Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University since 1976 (also teaches and conducts research on corporate governance); Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University, 1992-2002 | | | 132 | | | None | |
William A. Hawkins 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1942 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds | | Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010 | | | 130 | | | Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds) | |
R. Glenn Hilliard 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1943 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds | | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting) since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), September 2003-May 2011 | | | 130 | | | Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), 2003-2011 | |
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr. 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1939 | | Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds, Board Chair 1/07-12/13 | | President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College since 2002 | | | 132 | | | Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer), 2002-2013 | |
Catherine James Paglia 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1952 | | Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company) since September 1998 | | | 132 | | | Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer) since 2012 | |
Leroy C. Richie 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1941 | | Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman Funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. (law firm) since 2004; Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation, 1993-1997 | | | 132 | | | Lead Outside Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging) since September 2005; Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production) since 1994; Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services) since November 2007 | |
Minor M. Shaw 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1947 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds | | President, Micco LLC (private investments) since 2011; President, Micco Corp. since 1998 | | | 130 | | | Director, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina since April 2008; Director, National Association of Corporate Directors, Carolinas Chapter, since 2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds) | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Independent Trustees (continued)
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Alison Taunton-Rigby 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1944 | | Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc., (biotechnology) 2003-2010 | | | 132 | | | Director, Healthways, Inc. (health and wellbeing solutions) since 2005; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG since 2011; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor) since 2001; Director, Boston Children's Hospital since 2002 | |
Interested Trustee Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Anthony M. Santomero 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1946 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds | | Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008 | | | 130 | | | Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. since May 2008; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since March 2008; Director, Citigroup Inc. since 2009; Director, Citibank, N.A. since 2009; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2008-2011 | |
* Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the Funds to be an "interested person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup Inc. and Citibank, N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the Funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.
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Interested Trustee Affiliated with Investment Manager*
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
William F. Truscott 53600 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 1960 | | Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and since 5/10 for Nations Funds | | Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, May 2010-September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-August 2012 | | | 186 | | | Former Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-January 2013 | |
* Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary or visiting columbiamanagement.com.
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:
Officers
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
J. Kevin Connaughton 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1964 | | President and Principal Executive Officer (2009) | | Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, December 2004-April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, June 2008-January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003 | |
Michael G. Clarke 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1969 | | Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, September 2004-April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002 | |
Scott R. Plummer 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1959 | | Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011) | | Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012-February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010-2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005-2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006 | |
Thomas P. McGuire 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1972 | | Chief Compliance Officer (2012) | | Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, 2005-April 2010 | |
Colin Moore 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1958 | | Senior Vice President (2010) | | Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2007-April 2010 | |
Michael E. DeFao 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America 2005-April 2010 | |
Joseph F. DiMaria 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2006-April 2010 | |
Paul B. Goucher 100 Park Avenue New York, NY 10017 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008) | | Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously Chief Counsel, January 2010-January 2013, and Group Counsel, November 2008-January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated, July 2008-November 2008 | |
Amy Johnson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1965 | | Vice President (2006) | | Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, 2009-April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services, 2006-2009) | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Officers (continued)
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
Paul D. Pearson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1956 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999) | | Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 1998-April 2010 | |
Christopher O. Petersen 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1970 | | Vice President and Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., since January 2010 (previously Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel, 2004-January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007 | |
Stephen T. Welsh 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1957 | | Vice President (2006) | | President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc., 2004-April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., 2007-April 2010 | |
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Approval of Investment Management
Services Agreement
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Management or the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), serves as the investment manager to Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund). Under an investment management services agreement (the IMS Agreement), Columbia Management provides investment advice and other services to the Fund and other funds distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (collectively, the Funds).
On an annual basis, the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), including the independent Board members (the Independent Trustees), considers renewal of the IMS Agreement. Columbia Management prepared detailed reports for the Board and its Contracts Committee in January, March and April 2014, including reports based on analyses of data provided by an independent organization (Lipper) and a comprehensive response to each item of information requested by independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees (Independent Legal Counsel) in a letter to the Investment Manager, to assist the Board in making this determination. All of the materials presented in January, March and April were first supplied in draft form to designated representatives of the Independent Trustees, i.e., Independent Legal Counsel, Fund Counsel, the Chair of the Board and the Chair of the Contracts Committee, and the final materials (including proposed expense caps for certain Funds) were revised to reflect discussion and subsequent requests made by the Contracts Committee. In addition, throughout the year, the Board (or its committees) regularly meets with portfolio management teams and senior management personnel, and reviews information prepared by Columbia Management addressing the services Columbia Management provides and Fund performance. The Board also accords appropriate weight to the work, deliberations and conclusions of the Contracts Committee, the Investment Review Committee and the Compliance Committee in determining whether to continue the IMS Agreement.
The Board, at its April 9-11, 2014 in-person Board meeting (the April Meeting), considered the renewal of the IMS Agreement for an additional one-year term. At the April Meeting, Independent Legal Counsel reviewed with the Independent Trustees various factors relevant to the Board's consideration of advisory agreements and the Board's legal responsibilities related to such consideration. Following an analysis and discussion of the factors identified below, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the IMS Agreement.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Columbia Management
The Independent Trustees analyzed various reports and presentations they had received detailing the services performed by Columbia Management, as well as its expertise, resources and capabilities. The Independent Trustees specifically considered many developments during the past year concerning the services provided by Columbia Management, including, in particular, the successful implementation of a globalization initiative, which, among other things, increased worldwide analyst support for global products, the reorganization of the Informational Technology research team, the hiring of additional personnel to assist the Asset Allocation team and the global restructuring of the Senior Operational team. The Independent Trustees noted the information they received concerning Columbia Management's ability to retain its key portfolio management personnel. The Independent Trustees also recalled Columbia Management's representation that additional staff has been added to support the vigorous application of the "5P" review process, to which all internally-managed Funds are subject.
In connection with the Board's evaluation of the overall package of services provided by Columbia Management, the Board also considered the quality of administrative services provided to the Fund by Columbia Management, recalling the information it received highlighting significant achievements in 2013 in the performance of administrative services. In evaluating the quality of services provided under the IMS Agreement and the Fund's Administrative Services Agreement, the Independent Trustees also took into account the organization and strength of the Fund's and its service providers' compliance programs. In addition, the Board also reviewed the financial condition of Columbia Management (and its affiliates) and each entity's ability to carry out its responsibilities under the IMS Agreement and the Fund's other services agreements with affiliates of Ameriprise Financial, observing the financial strength of Ameriprise Financial, with its solid balance sheet. The Board also discussed the acceptability of the terms of the IMS Agreement (including the relatively broad scope of services required to be performed by Columbia Management). The Board concluded that the services being performed under the IMS Agreement were of a reasonably high quality.
Based on the foregoing, and based on other information received (both oral and written, including the information on investment performance referenced below) and other considerations, the Board concluded that Columbia Management and its affiliates were in a position to continue to provide a high quality and level of services to the Fund.
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Approval of Investment Management
Services Agreement (continued)
Investment Performance
For purposes of evaluating the nature, extent and quality of services provided under the IMS Agreement, the Board carefully reviewed the investment performance of the Fund. In this regard, the Board considered detailed reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization showing, for various periods, the performance of the Fund, the performance of a benchmark index, the percentage ranking of the Fund among its comparison group and the net assets of the Fund. The Board observed that the Fund's investment performance was appropriate in light of the particular market environment.
Comparative Fees, Costs of Services Provided and the Profits Realized by Columbia Management and its Affiliates from their Relationships with the Fund
The Board reviewed comparative fees and the costs of services provided under the IMS Agreement. The Board members considered detailed comparative information set forth in an annual report on fees and expenses, including, among other things, data (based on analyses conducted by an independent organization) showing a comparison of the Fund's expenses with median expenses paid by funds in its comparative peer universe, as well as data showing the Fund's contribution to Columbia Management's profitability.
The Board accorded particular weight to the notion that the level of fees should reflect a rational pricing model applied consistently across the various product lines in the Fund family, while assuring that the overall fees for each Fund (with few defined exceptions) are generally in line with the "pricing philosophy" currently in effect (i.e., that the total expense ratio of the Fund is no higher than the median expense ratio of funds in the same comparison universe of the Fund). In this connection, the Board also considered the 2013 report provided by an independent consulting firm, Bobroff Consulting (the Independent Consultant), that concluded that the Funds' standardized investment management fee rates were within a reasonable range. The Board took into account that the Fund's total expense ratio (after considering proposed voluntary expense caps/waivers) approximated the peer universe's median expense ratio. It was observed that various proposals concerning the Funds' transfer agency and sub-transfer agency fee structures, and other changes impacting the Funds' pricing structure and fees, are expected to be considered at a later Board meeting which, if adopted, would alter the current pricing philosophy. Based on its review, the Board concluded that the Fund's management fee was fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services that the Fund receives.
The Board also considered the expected profitability of Columbia Management and its affiliates in connection with Columbia Management providing investment management services to the Fund. In this regard, the Board referred to a detailed profitability report, discussing the profitability to Columbia Management and Ameriprise Financial from managing, operating and distributing the Funds. In this regard, the Board observed that: (i) the Independent Consultant concluded that 2012 profitability was reasonable; (ii) 2013 profitability only moderately exceeded 2012 levels; and (iii) 2013 profitability is in line with profitability levels of industry competitors. It also took into account the indirect economic benefits flowing to Columbia Management or its affiliates in connection with managing or distributing the Funds, such as the enhanced ability to offer various other financial products to Ameriprise Financial customers, soft dollar benefits and overall reputational advantages. The Board noted that the fees paid by the Funds should permit the Investment Manager to offer competitive compensation to its personnel, make necessary investments in its business and earn an appropriate profit. The Board concluded that profitability levels were reasonable.
Economies of Scale to be Realized
The Board also considered the economies of scale that might be realized by Columbia Management as the Fund grows and took note of the extent to which Fund shareholders might also benefit from such growth. In this regard, the Independent Trustees took into account that IMS fees decline as Fund assets exceed various breakpoints, all of which have not been surpassed.
Based on the foregoing, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that the investment management service fees were fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services provided. In reaching this conclusion, no single factor was determinative. On April 11, 2014, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the IMS Agreement.
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Important Information About This Report
Each fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
The policy of the Board is to vote the proxies of the companies in which each fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31 for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30 of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. Each fund's complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
columbiamanagement.com
This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and, if available, a summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund go to columbiamanagement.com. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Annual Report
April 30, 2014

Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
(renamed Columbia AMT-Free California Intermediate Muni Bond Fund, effective July 7, 2014)
Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
Continued Economic Recovery
The U.S. economy continued to recover at a slow but steady pace during the first quarter of 2014, supported by solid manufacturing activity, reasonable job growth and continued gains for the housing market. Industrial production was robust, buoyed by strong demand for autos and related parts. After a disappointing January, job growth picked up, which helped boost consumer confidence. Housing data was somewhat mixed, as harsh weather and higher mortgage rates put a damper on sales, while lower inventories helped prices trend higher. The Federal Reserve (the Fed) announced further reductions to its monthly asset purchases and reassured the markets that it would not make any significant changes to monetary policy until it was satisfied that the labor market was on solid ground. Despite mostly good news on the economic front, the broad financial markets recorded only modest gains, as bitter winter weather at home and mounting tensions between Russia and Western allies prompted investor caution.
Investors braced for higher interest rates, but long-term yields declined and the fixed-income markets were surprisingly resilient in the face of stable-to-improving economic data. Risk-on trading continued during the quarter as the higher yielding sectors of the fixed-income markets generally fared well. Emerging-market bonds, long-term U.S. Treasuries and sovereign debt were among the strongest performers, as were Treasury Inflation Protected Securities. Municipal bonds delivered solid gains, especially high-yield municipals, which benefited from continued improvement in state finances.
Against this backdrop, the broad bond market, as measured by the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, edged out the broad stock market, as measured by the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, with gains of 1.84% vs. 1.81%, respectively. As indicated late last year, the Fed began tapering its monthly asset purchase program and announced further reductions. New Fed chair Janet Yellen reassured investors the Fed was committed to keeping short-term borrowing rates low into 2015.
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Thank you for your continued support of the Columbia Funds. We look forward to serving your investment needs for many years to come.
Best Regards,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds
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The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage passthroughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. The S&P 500 Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks and is frequently used as a general measure of market performance. Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing.
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus and, if available, a summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about a fund, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Performance Overview | | | 2 | | |
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance | | | 4 | | |
Understanding Your Fund's Expenses | | | 6 | | |
Portfolio of Investments | | | 7 | | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | 16 | | |
Statement of Operations | | | 18 | | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | | | 19 | | |
Financial Highlights | | | 21 | | |
Notes to Financial Statements | | | 27 | | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | 33 | | |
Federal Income Tax Information | | | 34 | | |
Trustees and Officers | | | 35 | | |
Approval of Investment Management Services Agreement | | | 41 | | |
Important Information About This Report | | | 45 | | |
Fund Investment Manager
Columbia Management Investment
Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Distributor
Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Transfer Agent
Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
For more information about any of the funds, please visit columbiamanagement.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.
Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Performance Summary
> Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 0.64% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period that ended April 30, 2014. Class Z shares of the Fund returned 0.98% for the same time period.
> During the same time period, the Barclays California 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index returned 2.02% and the Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index returned 0.97%.
> A slightly longer duration relative to the Barclays California 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index at the beginning of the period detracted from results. Duration is a measure of interest rate sensitivity.
Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended April 30, 2014)
| | Inception | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Class A | | 09/09/02 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 0.64 | | | | 5.13 | | | | 4.16 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -2.64 | | | | 4.44 | | | | 3.81 | | |
Class B | | 08/29/02 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | -0.11 | | | | 4.35 | | | | 3.38 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -3.04 | | | | 4.35 | | | | 3.38 | | |
Class C | | 09/11/02 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | -0.02 | | | | 4.35 | | | | 3.38 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -1.00 | | | | 4.35 | | | | 3.38 | | |
Class R4* | | 03/19/13 | | | 0.98 | | | | 5.40 | | | | 4.42 | | |
Class R5* | | 11/08/12 | | | 0.98 | | | | 5.42 | | | | 4.43 | | |
Class Z | | 08/19/02 | | | 0.98 | | | | 5.40 | | | | 4.42 | | |
Barclays California 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index | | | | | | | 2.02 | | | | 5.55 | | | | 4.99 | | |
Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index | | | | | | | 0.97 | | | | 4.91 | | | | 4.71 | | |
Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% CDSC for the first year only. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiamanagement.com or calling 800.345.6611.
*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The Barclays California 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index tracks investment grade bonds issued from the state of California and its municipalities.
The Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990, with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Performance Overview (continued)
Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (May 1, 2004 – April 30, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance
Effective July 7, 2014, the Fund will be renamed Columbia AMT-Free California Intermediate Muni Bond Fund.
For the 12-month period that ended April 30, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 0.64% excluding sales charges. Class Z shares of the Fund returned 0.98% for the same 12-month period. During the same time period, the Barclays California 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index returned 2.02% and the Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index returned 0.97%. In an environment of rising interest rates, a slightly longer duration relative to the Barclays California 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index at the beginning of the period detracted from results.
Stable Economic Growth
Even though a difficult winter weighed on the U.S. economy early in 2014, it was not enough to derail the steady growth that marked the 12-month period. Solid new job growth drove the unemployment rate down to 6.3%. Robust manufacturing activity boosted the nation's capacity utilization rate to a recovery high of 79.2%. Personal income edged higher, borrowing increased and the savings rate declined. Consumer confidence generally rose during the 12-month period, reflecting consumer expectations that the economy was on solid ground. The housing market lost some momentum, the victim of bad winter weather, tighter borrowing standards, rising prices and higher mortgage rates. However, higher pending home sales near the end of the period was a positive data point.
Investors welcomed reduced tensions in Washington, where an extended budget deal and the president's nomination of Janet Yellen as the new Federal Reserve (Fed) chair received bipartisan support. In December 2013, the Fed announced that it would take a measured approach to tapering its monthly bond-buying program, beginning in January 2014. Further tapering commenced in February, March and April. Against this backdrop of generally positive economic news, bonds lost some ground as interest rates moved higher. Nevertheless, the municipal market managed a modestly positive return for the period.
Contributors and Detractors
The special property tax sector was the best performer for the Fund during the period. Positions in tax allocation and special tax bonds benefited from rising assessed property tax values in California. The biggest detractor from performance was the Fund's slightly longer duration positioning relative to the Barclays California 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index at the beginning of the period, before the Fed's tapering announcement drove interest rates dramatically higher across all maturities. In response to changing market conditions and Fund redemptions, we sold bonds purchased at much lower yields and bonds with coupons below 5%, which we expected to continue to be out of favor. One benefit to this action was that it allowed us to lower the Fund's duration, which offered some protection against higher rates down the road. It also allowed us to realize losses that offset gains from previous activity, creating a gain/loss neutral position for the Fund, which helped it avoid taxable capital gains.
California Continued to Improve
Credit fundamentals, both for the state and for California municipalities, continued to improve over the 12-month period. In fact, the state will have a
Portfolio Management
Brian McGreevy
Paul Fuchs, CFA
Quality Breakdown (%) (at April 30, 2014) | |
AAA rating | | | 0.7 | | |
AA rating | | | 29.1 | | |
A rating | | | 51.8 | | |
BBB rating | | | 14.6 | | |
Non-investment grade | | | 1.1 | | |
Not rated | | | 2.7 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | | |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income securities (excluding Money Market Funds).
Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from AAA (highest) to D (lowest), and are subject to change. The ratings shown are determined by using the middle rating of Moody's, S&P, and Fitch after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When a rating from only two agencies is available, the lower rating is used. When a rating from only one agency is available, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by one of these agencies, it is designated as Not rated. Credit ratings are subjective opinions and not statements of fact.
Investment Risks
There are risks associated with an investment in this Fund, including market risk, credit risk, interest rate risk prepayment and extension risk and state-specific municipal securities risk. In general, bond prices rise when interest rates fall and vice versa. Because the Fund concentrates its investments in municipal securities issued by a single state and its municipalities, specific events or factors affecting a particular state can cause more volatility in the Fund than a fund that is more geographically diversified. This effect is more pronounced for longer-term securities. Non-investment grade securities, commonly called 'high-yield' or 'junk' bonds, have more volatile prices and carry more risk to principal and income than investment grade securities. See the Fund's prospectus for information on these and other risks associated with Fund. Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes. Federal and state income tax rules will apply to any capital gain distributions and any gains or losses on sales.
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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)
budget surplus for 2014 and must decide what to do with it. The governor has proposed a constitutional amendment to establish a more disciplined approach to fund the state's rainy day reserve. Both are welcomed developments. Presently, demand for California municipal bonds remains strong as tax-sensitive investors seek shelter from increasing taxes. The immense wealth creation in Silicon Valley keeps adding to demand for investments that are exempt from federal and state taxes.
Looking Ahead
Municipal fund inflows improved early in 2014, and new issue supply was down 30% over the same period in 2013. That combination has produced a supportive technical environment for the municipal market. Concern about Russia's intentions in the Ukraine also rekindled interest in U.S. Treasury bonds, helping to lower yields. In this environment, we currently intend to maintain the Fund's neutral duration relative to the Barclays California 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index and favor purchases in the A and BBB quality range. We continue to find good opportunities to invest in California issuers that offer sound credit fundamentals and incremental yield. In addition, we presently believe there is value in bonds maturing in seven to 10 years and in and around 20 years. We think these maturity ranges may do well if rates resume their gradual rise and the yield curve, which depicts the range of yields from short to long-term, assumes a flatter profile.
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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Understanding Your Fund's Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the Fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the "Actual" column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See "Compare With Other Funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare With Other Funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
November 1, 2013 – April 30, 2014
| | Account Value at the Beginning of the Period ($) | | Account Value at the End of the Period ($) | | Expenses Paid During the Period ($) | | Fund's Annualized Expense Ratio (%) | |
| | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | |
Class A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,033.40 | | | | 1,021.12 | | | | 3.73 | | | | 3.71 | | | | 0.74 | | |
Class B | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,029.60 | | | | 1,017.41 | | | | 7.50 | | | | 7.45 | | | | 1.49 | | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,030.60 | | | | 1,017.41 | | | | 7.50 | | | | 7.45 | | | | 1.49 | | |
Class R4 | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,035.80 | | | | 1,022.36 | | | | 2.47 | | | | 2.46 | | | | 0.49 | | |
Class R5 | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,035.30 | | | | 1,022.81 | | | | 2.02 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 0.40 | | |
Class Z | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,034.80 | | | | 1,022.36 | | | | 2.47 | | | | 2.46 | | | | 0.49 | | |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as "acquired funds"), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds).
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
April 30, 2014
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Municipal Bonds 93.2%
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Airport 3.1% | |
City of San Jose Revenue Bonds Series 2007B (AMBAC) 03/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,061,100 | | |
County of Orange Revenue Bonds Series 2009A 07/01/25 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,712,010 | | |
County of Sacramento Revenue Bonds Senior Series 2008 (AGM) 07/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,132,240 | | |
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Revenue Bonds Subordinated Series 2010A 07/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,140,860 | | |
San Francisco City & County Airports Commission Refunding Revenue Bonds 2nd Series 2009C (AGM) 05/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,825,000 | | | | 2,113,879 | | |
Revenue Bonds Series 2011G 05/01/26 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,325,820 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 9,485,909 | | |
Higher Education 5.6% | |
California Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds California Lutheran University Series 2008 10/01/21 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,629,945 | | |
Pitzer College Series 2005A 04/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,225,000 | | | | 1,271,195 | | |
Series 2009 04/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,610,000 | | | | 1,864,670 | | |
University Southern California Series 2009C 10/01/24 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,772,950 | | |
California Municipal Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Biola University Series 2013 10/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 505,000 | | | | 565,857 | | |
10/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 840,000 | | | | 912,231 | | |
California State Public Works Board Refunding Revenue Bonds California State University Series 2006A (NPFGC) 10/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,107,050 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
California State University Revenue Bonds Systemwide Series 2009A 11/01/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,932,575 | | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Revenue Bonds California Baptist University Series 2014A 11/01/23 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 715,000 | | | | 738,631 | | |
Lancer Plaza Project Series 2013 11/01/23 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,025,330 | | |
University of California Revenue Bonds Series 2009O 05/15/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,179,440 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 16,999,874 | | |
Hospital 7.0% | |
ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corps. Revenue Bonds Sharp Healthcare Series 2011A 08/01/24 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,750,000 | | | | 3,143,745 | | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Sutter Health Series 2011D 08/15/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,250,000 | | | | 2,573,955 | | |
Revenue Bonds Catholic Healthcare West Series 2009A 07/01/29 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,434,725 | | |
Series 2009E 07/01/25 | | | 5.625 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,677,285 | | |
Children's Hospital of Orange County Series 2009A 11/01/21 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,376,820 | | |
City of Hope Obligation Group Series 2012-A 11/15/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 600,000 | | | | 709,926 | | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority(a) Revenue Bonds Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital Series 2014 08/15/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 300,000 | | | | 345,513 | | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Revenue Bonds Health Facility Adventist Health System West Series 2005A 03/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,035,740 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Series 2014A (AGM) 10/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,100,840 | | |
John Muir Health Series 2006A 08/15/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,282,330 | | |
Kaiser Permanente Series 2009A 04/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,347,340 | | |
Sutter Health Series 2011A 08/15/26 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,156,440 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 21,184,659 | | |
Independent Power 2.6% | |
Kings River Conservation District Certificate of Participation Peaking Project Series 2004 05/01/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,500,206 | | |
Sacramento Municipal Utility District Revenue Bonds Cosumnes Project Series 2006 (NPFGC) 07/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,048,420 | | |
07/01/29 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,149,700 | | |
Sacramento Power Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2005 (AMBAC) 07/01/15 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,161,940 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 7,860,266 | | |
Joint Power Authority 3.9% | |
M-S-R Public Power Agency Revenue Bonds Subordinated Lien Series 2008L (AGM) 07/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,815,125 | | |
Northern California Power Agency Refunding Revenue Bonds Hydroelectric Project No. 1 Series 2008C (AGM) 07/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,437,130 | | |
Southern California Public Power Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Sanitary Power Project Series 2005A (AGM) 01/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,061,700 | | |
Series 2008A 07/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,318,720 | | |
Revenue Bonds Southern Transmission Project Series 2008 07/01/27 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,192,620 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 11,825,295 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Local Appropriation 6.0% | |
City & County of San Francisco Certificate of Participation Multiple Capital Improvement Projects Series 2009B 04/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,495,000 | | | | 1,682,413 | | |
City of Vista Certificate of Participation Community Projects Series 2007 (NPFGC) 05/01/21 | | | 4.750 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 796,230 | | |
County of Monterey Certificate of Participation Refinancing Project Series 2009 (AGM) 08/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,115,070 | | |
Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency Revenue Bonds VT Manchester Social Services Project Series 2005 (AMBAC) 09/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,095,000 | | | | 1,164,992 | | |
Oakland Joint Powers Financing Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Oakland Administration Buildings Series 2008B (AGM) 08/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,200,260 | | |
Pasadena Public Financing Authority Revenue Bonds Rose Bowl Renovation Series 2010A 03/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,776,725 | | |
Pico Rivera Public Financing Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2009 09/01/26 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,085,000 | | | | 1,187,685 | | |
Richmond Joint Powers Financing Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Lease-Civic Center Project Series 2009 (AGM) 08/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,570,000 | | | | 1,768,385 | | |
Riverside Public Financing Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2012-A 11/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,155,000 | | | | 1,246,199 | | |
San Mateo Joint Powers Financing Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Youth Services Campus Series 2008A 07/15/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 435,000 | | | | 487,239 | | |
07/15/28 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,275,000 | | | | 2,610,403 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Santa Clara County Financing Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Multiple Facilities Projects Series 2010N 05/15/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,128,410 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 18,164,011 | | |
Local General Obligation 12.9% | |
City & County of San Francisco Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Earthquake Safety Series 2010E 06/15/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,380,000 | | | | 3,933,002 | | |
City of Los Angeles Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2011A 09/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,525,390 | | |
Compton Community College District Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2012 07/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,095,000 | | | | 2,413,754 | | |
Compton Unified School District(b) Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Election of 2002 - Capital Appreciation Series 2006C (AMBAC) 06/01/23 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 2,025,000 | | | | 1,369,690 | | |
06/01/24 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 1,925,000 | | | | 1,228,650 | | |
Culver City School Facilities Financing Authority Revenue Bonds Unified School District Series 2005 (AGM) 08/01/23 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,490,000 | | | | 1,854,603 | | |
East Side Union High School District Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds 2012 Crossover Series 2006 (AGM) 09/01/20 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,280,000 | | | | 1,517,965 | | |
Long Beach Community College District Unlimited General Obligation Bonds 2008 Election Series 2012-B 08/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 700,000 | | | | 836,759 | | |
Los Angeles Unified School District Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Election of 2004 Series 2006G (AMBAC) 07/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,096,270 | | |
Palomar Community College District Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Capital Appreciation-Election of 2006 Series 2010B(b) 08/01/22 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 2,140,000 | | | | 1,681,719 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2005 (AGM) 09/01/19 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,200,640 | | |
Rancho Santiago Community College District(b) Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Capital Appreciation-Election of 2002 Series 2006C (AGM) 09/01/31 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 3,785,000 | | | | 1,681,675 | | |
Rescue Union School District Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Capital Appreciation-Election of 1998 Series 2005 (NPFGC)(b) 09/01/26 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 658,196 | | |
Riverside Public Financing Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2012-A 11/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,145,000 | | | | 2,324,022 | | |
San Mateo County Community College District Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Capital Appreciation-Election of 2005 Series 2006A (NPFGC)(b) 09/01/15 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 994,850 | | |
San Mateo Foster City School District Revenue Bonds Series 2005 (AGM) 08/15/19 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,419,400 | | |
Saugus Union School District Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2006 (NPFGC) 08/01/21 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,375,000 | | | | 2,879,521 | | |
Simi Valley School Financing Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Simi Valley Unified School District Series 2007 08/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,045,000 | | | | 1,204,018 | | |
West Contra Costa Unified School District Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2011 (AGM) 08/01/23 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,481,980 | | |
Series 2012 08/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,365,000 | | | | 2,636,100 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 38,938,204 | | |
Multi-Family 1.2% | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds University of California Irvine East Campus Apartments Series 2012 05/15/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,130,920 | | |
05/15/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 850,605 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Revenue Bonds CHF-Irvine LLC-UCI East Campus Series 2008 05/15/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,666,695 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 3,648,220 | | |
Municipal Power 8.2% | |
City of Riverside Electric Revenue Bonds Series 2008D (AGM) 10/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,109,940 | | |
City of Santa Clara Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2011A 07/01/29 | | | 5.375 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,119,950 | | |
City of Vernon Electric System Revenue Bonds Series 2009A 08/01/21 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 3,900,000 | | | | 4,322,175 | | |
Imperial Irrigation District Refunding Revenue Bonds Systems Series 2008 11/01/21 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,870,475 | | |
Series 2011D 11/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,860,000 | | | | 3,328,268 | | |
11/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,040,000 | | | | 1,191,954 | | |
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Revenue Bonds Power System Series 2009B 07/01/23 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,370,440 | | |
Subordinated Series 2007A-1 (AMBAC) 07/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,132,210 | | |
Sacramento Municipal Utility District Revenue Bonds Series 2008U (AGM) 08/15/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,723,590 | | |
State of California Department of Water Resources Revenue Bonds Series 2005G-11 05/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,315,440 | | |
Tuolumne Wind Project Authority Revenue Bonds Tuolumne Co. Project Series 2009 01/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,125,000 | | |
Walnut Energy Center Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2004A (AMBAC) 01/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,055,000 | | | | 2,063,035 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 24,672,477 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Other Bond Issue 0.8% | |
Long Beach Bond Finance Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Aquarium of the Pacific Series 2012 11/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,210,000 | | | | 2,436,260 | | |
Ports 2.0% | |
Los Angeles Harbor Department Revenue Bonds Series 2009A 08/01/23 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,358,020 | | |
Port of Oakland Refunding Revenue Bonds Intermediate Lien Series 2007B (NPFGC) 11/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,165,000 | | | | 1,280,195 | | |
San Diego Unified Port District Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2013A 09/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,122,770 | | |
09/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,230,394 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 5,991,379 | | |
Prepaid Gas 0.8% | |
M-S-R Energy Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2009B 11/01/29 | | | 6.125 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,453,480 | | |
Refunded/Escrowed 3.7% | |
Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority Prerefunded 08/01/14 Revenue Bonds State Payment Acceleration Notes Series 2006 (NPFGC) 08/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,024,380 | | |
Bay Area Toll Authority Prerefunded 04/01/16 Revenue Bonds San Francisco Bay Area Series 2006F (FHLMC/FNMA) 04/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,197,647 | | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority Revenue Bonds Insured Episcopal Home Series 2010B Escrowed to Maturity 02/01/19 | | | 5.100 | % | | | 615,000 | | | | 684,858 | | |
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank Prerefunded 02/01/15 Revenue Bonds California Independent System Operator Series 2009A 02/01/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,900,000 | | | | 1,972,580 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
California State Public Works Board Prerefunded 04/01/15 Revenue Bonds University California Institute Project Series 2005C 04/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,044,160 | | |
Revenue Bonds Various University of California Projects Series 2005D Escrowed to Maturity 05/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,048,160 | | |
City of Newport Beach Prerefunded 12/01/21 Revenue Bonds Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Series 2011 12/01/30 | | | 5.875 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,280,170 | | |
Los Alamitos Unified School District Unlimited General Obligation Bonds School Facilities Improvement BAN Series 2011 Escrowed to Maturity(b) 09/01/16 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,982,000 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 11,233,955 | | |
Retirement Communities 3.0% | |
ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corps. Refunding Revenue Bonds Episcopal Senior Communities Series 2011 07/01/24 | | | 5.375 | % | | | 2,795,000 | | | | 3,050,547 | | |
Revenue Bonds Casa de Las Campanas, Inc. Series 2010 09/01/15 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,020,000 | | | | 1,059,433 | | |
Episcopal Senior Communities Series 2012B 07/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,088,070 | | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority Revenue Bonds Insured California Nevada-Methodist Series 2006 07/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,071,170 | | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Episcopal Communities and Services Series 2012 05/15/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,520,000 | | | | 1,621,749 | | |
Revenue Bonds Insured Redwoods Project Series 2013I 11/15/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,082,060 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 8,973,029 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Special Non Property Tax 2.4% | |
State of California Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2009A 07/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,491,490 | | |
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority(c) Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2013B 10/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,740,000 | | | | 1,972,360 | | |
Revenue Bonds Matching Fund Loan-Senior Lien Series 2010A 10/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,490,000 | | | | 1,686,471 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 7,150,321 | | |
Special Property Tax 7.3% | |
Chino Public Financing Authority Refunding Special Tax Bonds Series 2012 09/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,070,000 | | | | 1,171,875 | | |
County of El Dorado Refunding Special Tax Bonds Community Facilities District No. 92-1 Series 2012 09/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 630,000 | | | | 690,461 | | |
09/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 805,000 | | | | 878,432 | | |
Culver City Redevelopment Finance Authority Refunding Tax Allocation Bonds Series 1993 (AMBAC) 11/01/14 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 385,000 | | | | 389,620 | | |
Fontana Public Finance Authority Tax Allocation Bonds Subordinated Lien-North Fontana Redevelopment Series 2005A (AMBAC) 10/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,515,000 | | | | 1,588,568 | | |
Glendale Redevelopment Agency Refunding Tax Allocation Bonds Central Glendale Redevelopment Subordinated Series 2013 (AGM) 12/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 755,000 | | | | 881,546 | | |
Inglewood Redevelopment Agency Refunding Tax Allocation Bonds Merged Redevelopment Project Series 1998A (AMBAC) 05/01/17 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,425,000 | | | | 1,540,881 | | |
La Quinta Redevelopment Agency Refunding Tax Allocation Bonds Redevelopment Project Subordinated Series 2013A 09/01/30 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,615,830 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long Beach Bond Finance Authority Tax Allocation Bonds Industrial Redevelopment Project Areas Series 2002B (AMBAC) 11/01/19 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,070,000 | | | | 1,249,589 | | |
Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency Refunding Tax Allocation Bonds Subordinated Series 2013 09/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,288,240 | | |
Poway Unified School District Special Tax Bonds Community Facilities District No. 6-4S Ranch Series 2012 09/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,785,000 | | | | 1,955,432 | | |
09/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,205,000 | | | | 1,311,016 | | |
San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation Bonds Mission Bay South Redevelopment Project Series 2014A 08/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 225,000 | | | | 243,365 | | |
08/01/30 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 175,000 | | | | 187,913 | | |
San Francisco Redevelopment Projects Series 2009B 08/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,255,000 | | | | 1,380,776 | | |
Santa Clara Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation Bonds Capital Appreciation-Bayshore North Project Series 2011(b) 06/01/14 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 1,005,000 | | | | 1,004,309 | | |
Sulphur Springs Union School District Refunding Special Tax Bonds Community Facilities District No. 2002-1-SE Series 2012 09/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 1,153,414 | | |
09/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,180,000 | | | | 1,288,230 | | |
Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation Bonds MCAS-Tustin Redevelopment Project Area Series 2010 09/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,332,687 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 22,152,184 | | |
State Appropriated 6.6% | |
California State Public Works Board Refunding Revenue Bonds Various Capital Projects Series 2012G 11/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,672,410 | | |
Revenue Bonds Department General Services Series 2006A 04/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,042,530 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Series 2014C 10/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,925,000 | | | | 2,281,087 | | |
Department of General Services-Butterfeld State Series 2005A 06/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,261,800 | | |
Series 2014A 09/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,329,580 | | |
Various Capital Projects Series 2011A 10/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,356,420 | | |
Series 2013I 11/01/28 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,455,370 | | |
Subordinated Series 2009I-1 11/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,284,560 | | |
Subordinated Series 2010A-1 03/01/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,318,540 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 20,002,297 | | |
State General Obligation 6.9% | |
State of California Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2010 11/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,801,250 | | |
Various Purpose Series 2007 12/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,205,340 | | |
Series 2009 04/01/26 | | | 5.625 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,349,300 | | |
10/01/29 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,698,885 | | |
Series 2011 10/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,735,120 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2007 08/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,750,000 | | | | 4,208,513 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 20,998,408 | | |
Tobacco 0.4% | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp. Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds Series 2005A (AMBAC) 06/01/14 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,254,918 | | |
Turnpike/Bridge/Toll Road 1.1% | |
Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency Refunding Revenue Bonds Subordinated Series 2014B-3(d) 01/15/53 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,397,230 | | |
Water & Sewer 7.7% | |
City of Fresno Sewer System Revenue Bonds Series 2008A 09/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,148,440 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
City of Los Angeles Wastewater System Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2009A 06/01/25 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,348,480 | | |
Clovis Public Financing Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2007 (AMBAC) 08/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,062,490 | | |
Kern County Water Agency Improvement District No. 4 Certificate of Participation Series 2008A 05/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,020,000 | | | | 2,223,414 | | |
Oxnard Financing Authority Revenue Bonds Project Series 2006 06/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 4,315,000 | | | | 4,448,377 | | |
Redwood Trunk Sewer & Headworks Series 2004A (NPFGC) 06/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,001,540 | | |
Sacramento County Sanitation Districts Financing Authority Revenue Bonds County Sanitation District 1 Series 2005 (NPFGC) 08/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,582,380 | | |
Sacramento Regional County Sanitation Series 2006 (NPFGC) 12/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,090,850 | | |
San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Senior Series 2009B 05/15/25 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,745,970 | | |
Series 2010A 08/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,328,040 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Semitropic Improvement District Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2012-A 12/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,850,000 | | | | 3,309,163 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 23,289,144 | | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost: $261,060,009) | | | | | | | 282,111,520 | | |
Municipal Short Term 0.4%
Issue Description | | Effective Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Disposal 0.4% | |
California Pollution Control Financing Authority Revenue Bonds Republic Services VRDN Series 2010B(a)(d)(e) 08/01/24 | | | 0.350 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,250,000 | | |
Total Municipal Short Term (Cost: $1,250,000) | | | | | | | 1,250,000 | | |
Money Market Funds 5.8%
| | Shares | | Value ($) | |
JPMorgan Tax-Free Money Market Fund, 0.010%(f) | | | 17,692,734 | | | | 17,692,734 | | |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost: $17,692,734) | | | | | 17,692,734 | | |
Total Investments (Cost: $280,002,743) | | | | | 301,054,254 | | |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | | | | 1,858,128 | | |
Net Assets | | | | | 302,912,382 | | |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Represents a security purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.
(b) Zero coupon bond.
(c) Municipal obligations include debt obligations issued by or on behalf of territories, possessions, or sovereign nations within the territorial boundaries of the United States. At April 30, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $3,658,831 or 1.21% of net assets.
(d) Variable rate security.
(e) Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At April 30, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $1,250,000 or 0.41% of net assets.
(f) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at April 30, 2014.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)
Abbreviation Legend
AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation
AMBAC Ambac Assurance Corporation
BAN Bond Anticipation Note
FHLMC Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
FNMA Federal National Mortgage Association
NPFGC National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation
VRDN Variable Rate Demand Note
Fair Value Measurements
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
> Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
> Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
> Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Short-term securities are valued using amortized cost, as permitted under Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Generally, amortized cost approximates the current fair value of these securities, but because the value is not obtained from a quoted price in an active market, such securities are reflected as Level 2.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
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Fair Value Measurements (continued)
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at April 30, 2014:
Description | | Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets ($) | | Level 2 Other Significant Observable Inputs ($) | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs ($) | | Total ($) | |
Bonds | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 282,111,520 | | | | — | | | | 282,111,520 | | |
Total Bonds | | | — | | | | 282,111,520 | | | | — | | | | 282,111,520 | | |
Short-Term Securities | |
Municipal Short Term | | | — | | | | 1,250,000 | | | | — | | | | 1,250,000 | | |
Total Short-Term Securities | | | — | | | | 1,250,000 | | | | — | | | | 1,250,000 | | |
Mutual Funds | |
Money Market Funds | | | 17,692,734 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 17,692,734 | | |
Total Mutual Funds | | | 17,692,734 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 17,692,734 | | |
Total | | | 17,692,734 | | | | 283,361,520 | | | | — | | | | 301,054,254 | | |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.
There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2014
Assets | |
Investments, at value | |
(identified cost $280,002,743) | | $ | 301,054,254 | | |
Receivable for: | |
Capital shares sold | | | 916,688 | | |
Interest | | | 3,665,253 | | |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | | | 1,812 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 752 | | |
Total assets | | | 305,638,759 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis | | | 1,595,513 | | |
Capital shares purchased | | | 194,638 | | |
Dividend distributions to shareholders | | | 781,413 | | |
Investment management fees | | | 3,302 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | | | 480 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 47,526 | | |
Administration fees | | | 571 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 69,929 | | |
Other expenses | | | 33,005 | | |
Total liabilities | | | 2,726,377 | | |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 302,912,382 | | |
Represented by | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 284,291,453 | | |
Excess of distributions over net investment income | | | (51,814 | ) | |
Accumulated net realized loss | | | (2,378,768 | ) | |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | 21,051,511 | | |
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 302,912,382 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
April 30, 2014
Class A | |
Net assets | | $ | 33,140,098 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 3,179,442 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.42 | | |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | | $ | 10.77 | | |
Class B | |
Net assets | | $ | 26,624 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,554 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.42 | | |
Class C | |
Net assets | | $ | 9,252,669 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 888,256 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.42 | | |
Class R4 | |
Net assets | | $ | 51,697 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 4,976 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.39 | | |
Class R5 | |
Net assets | | $ | 340,685 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 32,858 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.37 | | |
Class Z | |
Net assets | | $ | 260,100,609 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 25,013,556 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.40 | | |
(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 3.25%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Statement of Operations
Year Ended April 30, 2014
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends | | $ | 733 | | |
Interest | | | 11,160,399 | | |
Total income | | | 11,161,132 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees | | | 1,163,315 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | | | 74,210 | | |
Class B | | | 202 | | |
Class C | | | 90,675 | | |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | | | 56,825 | | |
Class B | | | 39 | | |
Class C | | | 17,381 | | |
Class R4 | | | 7 | | |
Class R5 | | | 42 | | |
Class Z | | | 483,021 | | |
Administration fees | | | 201,539 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 23,540 | | |
Custodian fees | | | 2,862 | | |
Printing and postage fees | | | 29,380 | | |
Registration fees | | | 25,183 | | |
Professional fees | | | 33,622 | | |
Other | | | 29,966 | | |
Total expenses | | | 2,231,809 | | |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | | | (651,807 | ) | |
Expense reductions | | | (40 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 1,579,962 | | |
Net investment income | | | 9,581,170 | | |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments | | | (2,226,103 | ) | |
Net realized loss | | | (2,226,103 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | (6,035,349 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (6,035,349 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized loss | | | (8,261,452 | ) | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 1,319,718 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | Year Ended April 30, 2014 | | Year Ended April 30, 2013(a)(b) | |
Operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 9,581,170 | | | $ | 9,576,446 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (2,226,103 | ) | | | 130,925 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (6,035,349 | ) | | | 5,447,610 | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 1,319,718 | | | | 15,154,981 | | |
Distributions to shareholders | |
Net investment income | |
Class A | | | (921,325 | ) | | | (739,053 | ) | |
Class B | | | (477 | ) | | | (311 | ) | |
Class C | | | (213,531 | ) | | | (136,370 | ) | |
Class R4 | | | (122 | ) | | | (9 | ) | |
Class R5 | | | (2,943 | ) | | | (39 | ) | |
Class Z | | | (8,442,772 | ) | | | (8,700,664 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (9,581,170 | ) | | | (9,576,446 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity | | | (7,554,167 | ) | | | 33,602,163 | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (15,815,619 | ) | | | 39,180,698 | | |
Net assets at beginning of year | | | 318,728,001 | | | | 279,547,303 | | |
Net assets at end of year | | $ | 302,912,382 | | | $ | 318,728,001 | | |
Excess of distributions over net investment income | | $ | (51,814 | ) | | $ | (65,425 | ) | |
(a) Class R4 shares are for the period from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
(b) Class R5 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, 2014 | | Year Ended April 30, 2013(a)(b) | |
| | Shares | | Dollars ($) | | Shares | | Dollars ($) | |
Capital stock activity | |
Class A shares | |
Subscriptions(c) | | | 1,717,006 | | | | 17,569,379 | | | | 2,152,204 | | | | 22,901,982 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 71,345 | | | | 731,002 | | | | 49,555 | | | | 525,977 | | |
Redemptions | | | (1,361,863 | ) | | | (13,919,575 | ) | | | (1,375,792 | ) | | | (14,598,606 | ) | |
Net increase | | | 426,488 | | | | 4,380,806 | | | | 825,967 | | | | 8,829,353 | | |
Class B shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 1,425 | | | | 14,559 | | | | 1,581 | | | | 16,726 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 1 | | | | 11 | | | | 1 | | | | 5 | | |
Redemptions(c) | | | (700 | ) | | | (7,026 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net increase | | | 726 | | | | 7,544 | | | | 1,582 | | | | 16,731 | | |
Class C shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 455,004 | | | | 4,626,484 | | | | 371,838 | | | | 3,939,604 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 10,883 | | | | 111,377 | | | | 4,547 | | | | 48,259 | | |
Redemptions | | | (327,675 | ) | | | (3,348,280 | ) | | | (45,191 | ) | | | (481,299 | ) | |
Net increase | | | 138,212 | | | | 1,389,581 | | | | 331,194 | | | | 3,506,564 | | |
Class R4 shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 4,736 | | | | 49,099 | | | | 237 | | | | 2,500 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 2 | | | | 16 | | | | 1 | | | | 7 | | |
Net increase | | | 4,738 | | | | 49,115 | | | | 238 | | | | 2,507 | | |
Class R5 shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 32,623 | | | | 333,474 | | | | 235 | | | | 2,500 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 275 | | | | 2,834 | | | | 1 | | | | 7 | | |
Redemptions | | | (276 | ) | | | (2,841 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net increase | | | 32,622 | | | | 333,467 | | | | 236 | | | | 2,507 | | |
Class Z shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 6,985,515 | | | | 71,643,063 | | | | 7,435,604 | | | | 78,699,497 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 121,320 | | | | 1,239,928 | | | | 117,521 | | | | 1,244,577 | | |
Redemptions | | | (8,497,884 | ) | | | (86,597,671 | ) | | | (5,551,453 | ) | | | (58,699,573 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (1,391,049 | ) | | | (13,714,680 | ) | | | 2,001,672 | | | | 21,244,501 | | |
Total net increase (decrease) | | | (788,263 | ) | | | (7,554,167 | ) | | | 3,160,889 | | | | 33,602,163 | | |
(a) Class R4 shares are for the period from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
(b) Class R5 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
(c) Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.
| | Year Ended April 30, | | Year Ended March 31, | |
Class A | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.68 | | | $ | 10.47 | | | $ | 10.37 | | | $ | 9.65 | | | $ | 9.72 | | | $ | 9.34 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.32 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.72 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.39 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 1.04 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.71 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.42 | | | $ | 10.68 | | | $ | 10.47 | | | $ | 10.37 | | | $ | 9.65 | | | $ | 9.72 | | |
Total return | | | 0.64 | % | | | 5.12 | % | | | 1.22 | % | | | 10.87 | % | | | 2.48 | % | | | 7.65 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 1.00 | %(c) | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.90 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.74 | %(e) | | | 0.73 | %(e) | | | 0.73 | %(c) | | | 0.74 | %(e) | | | 0.80 | %(e) | | | 0.79 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.10 | % | | | 3.01 | % | | | 3.11 | %(c) | | | 3.13 | % | | | 3.14 | % | | | 3.34 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 33,140 | | | $ | 29,398 | | | $ | 20,180 | | | $ | 18,858 | | | $ | 11,613 | | | $ | 14,059 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 12 | % | | | 8 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 25 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, | | Year Ended March 31, | |
Class B | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.68 | | | $ | 10.47 | | | $ | 10.37 | | | $ | 9.64 | | | $ | 9.71 | | | $ | 9.34 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.25 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.71 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.37 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.62 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.42 | | | $ | 10.68 | | | $ | 10.47 | | | $ | 10.37 | | | $ | 9.64 | | | $ | 9.71 | | |
Total return | | | (0.11 | %) | | | 4.34 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 10.04 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 6.74 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.78 | %(c) | | | 1.96 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.65 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 1.49 | %(e) | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.48 | %(c) | | | 1.56 | %(e) | | | 1.55 | %(e) | | | 1.54 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.36 | % | | | 2.26 | % | | | 2.38 | %(c) | | | 2.53 | % | | | 2.41 | % | | | 2.58 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 27 | | | $ | 20 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 144 | | | $ | 218 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 12 | % | | | 8 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 25 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, | | Year Ended March 31, | |
Class C | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.67 | | | $ | 10.47 | | | $ | 10.37 | | | $ | 9.64 | | | $ | 9.72 | | | $ | 9.35 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.25 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.73 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.37 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.62 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.42 | | | $ | 10.67 | | | $ | 10.47 | | | $ | 10.37 | | | $ | 9.64 | | | $ | 9.72 | | |
Total return | | | (0.02 | %) | | | 4.24 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 10.15 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 6.74 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.75 | %(c) | | | 1.73 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.65 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 1.49 | %(e) | | | 1.48 | %(e) | | | 1.48 | %(c) | | | 1.49 | %(e) | | | 1.55 | %(e) | | | 1.54 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.35 | % | | | 2.25 | % | | | 2.36 | %(c) | | | 2.38 | % | | | 2.42 | % | | | 2.55 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 9,253 | | | $ | 8,004 | | | $ | 4,384 | | | $ | 4,223 | | | $ | 1,599 | | | $ | 1,875 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 12 | % | | | 8 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 25 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, | |
Class R4 | | 2014 | | 2013(a) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.64 | | | $ | 10.54 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.04 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 0.10 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.14 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.39 | | | $ | 10.64 | | |
Total return | | | 0.98 | % | | | 1.32 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.56 | %(c) | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.49 | %(e) | | | 0.44 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.46 | % | | | 3.27 | %(c) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 52 | | | $ | 3 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 12 | % | | | 8 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, | |
Class R5 | | 2014 | | 2013(a) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.63 | | | $ | 10.63 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.16 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 0.01 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.17 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.37 | | | $ | 10.63 | | |
Total return | | | 0.98 | % | | | 1.57 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.58 | % | | | 0.50 | %(c) | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.40 | % | | | 0.39 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.47 | % | | | 3.28 | %(c) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 341 | | | $ | 3 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 12 | % | | | 8 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, | | Year Ended March 31, | |
Class Z | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.65 | | | $ | 10.45 | | | $ | 10.35 | | | $ | 9.63 | | | $ | 9.70 | | | $ | 9.33 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.34 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.72 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.38 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.72 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.40 | | | $ | 10.65 | | | $ | 10.45 | | | $ | 10.35 | | | $ | 9.63 | | | $ | 9.70 | | |
Total return | | | 0.98 | % | | | 5.29 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 11.16 | % | | | 2.74 | % | | | 7.82 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.75 | %(c) | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.65 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.49 | %(e) | | | 0.48 | %(e) | | | 0.48 | %(c) | | | 0.50 | %(e) | | | 0.55 | %(e) | | | 0.54 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.35 | % | | | 3.27 | % | | | 3.35 | %(c) | | | 3.39 | % | | | 3.43 | % | | | 3.56 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 260,101 | | | $ | 281,301 | | | $ | 254,981 | | | $ | 252,647 | | | $ | 217,024 | | | $ | 211,046 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 12 | % | | | 8 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 25 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2014
Note 1. Organization
Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.
Fund Shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R4, Class R5 and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.
Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.25% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.
Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 3.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.
Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain other eligible investors.
Class R5 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans.
Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security Valuation
Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board) based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.
Short-term securities purchased within 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The value of short-term securities originally purchased with maturities greater than 60 days is determined based on an amortized value to par upon reaching 60 days to maturity. Short-term securities maturing in more than 60 days from the valuation date are valued at the market price or approximate market value based on current interest rates.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security.
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The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
Delayed Delivery Securities
The Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a "when-issued" basis. This may increase risk since the other party to the transaction may fail to deliver which could cause the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Fund designates cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.
Security Transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income Recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of Class Net Asset Value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal Income Tax Status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax exempt and taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund
intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Distributions to Shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and Indemnifications
Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates
Investment Management Fees
Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. The investment management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.40% to 0.27% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended April 30, 2014 was 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Administration Fees
Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator. The Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended April 30, 2014 was 0.07% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
April 30, 2014
Other Expenses
Other expenses are for, among other things, miscellaneous expenses of the Fund or the Board, including payments to a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. That company's expenses include boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. For the year ended April 30, 2014, other expenses paid to this company were $2,085.
Compensation of Board Members
Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), the Board members who are not "interested persons" of the Fund, as defined under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund's liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.
Transfer Agent Fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.
The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agent fees for Class R5 shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R5 shares.
For the year ended April 30, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
Class A | | | 0.19 | % | |
Class B | | | 0.19 | | |
Class C | | | 0.19 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.19 | | |
Class R5 | | | 0.05 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.19 | | |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended April 30, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $40.
Distribution and Service Fees
The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund.
Sales Charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $61,239 for Class A and $932 for Class C shares for the year ended April 30, 2014.
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April 30, 2014
Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the periods disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:
| | September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014 | | Prior to September 1, 2013 | |
Class A | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.73 | % | |
Class B | | | 1.49 | | | | 1.48 | | |
Class C | | | 1.49 | | | | 1.48 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.48 | | |
Class R5 | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.39 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.48 | | |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.
Note 4. Federal Tax Information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At April 30, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for capital loss carryforwards, Trustees' deferred compensation and distributions. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require
reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:
Excess of distributions over net investment income | | $ | 13,611 | | |
Accumulated net realized loss | | | 11,158 | | |
Paid-in capital | | | (24,769 | ) | |
Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:
Year Ended April 30, | | 2014 | | 2013 | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 18,539 | | | $ | 18,179 | | |
Tax-exempt income | | | 9,562,631 | | | | 9,558,267 | | |
Total | | $ | 9,581,170 | | | $ | 9,576,446 | | |
Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.
At April 30, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed tax-exempt income | | $ | 799,440 | | |
Capital loss carryforwards | | | (2,378,768 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | 21,051,511 | | |
At April 30, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $280,002,743 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Unrealized appreciation | | $ | 21,258,257 | | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (206,746 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 21,051,511 | | |
The following capital loss carryforwards, determined at April 30, 2014, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:
Year of Expiration | | Amount ($) | |
2017 | | | 10,109 | | |
Unlimited short-term | | | 2,323,351 | | |
Unlimited long-term | | | 45,308 | | |
Total | | | 2,378,768 | | |
Unlimited capital loss carryforwards are required to be utilized prior to any capital losses which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, capital loss carryforwards which carry an expiration date may be more likely to expire unused.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
April 30, 2014
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio Information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $34,896,581 and $55,372,071, respectively, for the year ended April 30, 2014.
Note 6. Shareholder Concentration
At April 30, 2014, one unaffiliated shareholder of record owned 75.2 % of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.
Note 7. Line of Credit
The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended April 30, 2014.
Note 8. Significant Risks
Geographic Concentration Risk
Because state-specific tax-exempt funds invest primarily in the municipal securities issued by the state and political sub-divisions of the state, the Fund will be particularly affected by political and economic conditions and developments in the state in which it invests. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk than that of a municipal bond fund which is more geographically diversified. The value of the municipal securities owned by the Fund also may be adversely affected by future changes in federal or state income tax laws.
Note 9. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 10. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings
In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the Funds' Boards of Trustees.
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or
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April 30, 2014
regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of
Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at April 30, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements 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, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at April 30, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
June 20, 2014
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Federal Income Tax Information
(Unaudited)
The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.
Tax Designations:
Exempt-Interest Dividends | | | 99.81 | % | |
Exempt-Interest Dividends. The percentage of net investment income dividends paid during the fiscal year that qualifies as exempt-interest dividends for federal income tax purposes.
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Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the Funds' operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the Funds' Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve through the end of the calendar year in which he or she reaches either the mandatory retirement age established by the Board or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.
Independent Trustees
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Kathleen Blatz 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1954 | | Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2006 | | | 132 | | | Trustee, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota since 2009 | |
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr. 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1944 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds | | Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Hancock Funds (mutual funds), 1989-2000 | | | 130 | | | Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2005-2011 | |
Pamela G. Carlton 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1954 | | Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | President, Springboard — Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company) since 2003; Director or Management Director of US Equity Research, Chase Asset Management, 1996-2003; Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, 1982-1996 | | | 132 | | | None | |
William P. Carmichael 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1943 | | Chair of the Board since 1/14, Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds | | Retired; Co-founder, The Succession Fund (provides exit strategies to owners of privately held companies); previously, Senior Vice President, Sara Lee Corporation; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Beatrice Foods Company; Vice President, Esmark, Inc.; Associate, Price Waterhouse | | | 132 | | | Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel) since July 2003; Director, International Textile Corp. since 2012; former Director, McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development) 2010-2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2009-2011; Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products), 2002-2009; Director, Simmons Company (bedding), 2004-2010 | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Independent Trustees (continued)
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Patricia M. Flynn 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1950 | | Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University since 1976 (also teaches and conducts research on corporate governance); Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University, 1992-2002 | | | 132 | | | None | |
William A. Hawkins 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1942 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds | | Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010 | | | 130 | | | Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds) | |
R. Glenn Hilliard 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1943 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds | | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting) since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), September 2003-May 2011 | | | 130 | | | Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), 2003-2011 | |
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr. 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1939 | | Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds, Board Chair 1/07-12/13 | | President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College since 2002 | | | 132 | | | Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer), 2002-2013 | |
Catherine James Paglia 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1952 | | Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company) since September 1998 | | | 132 | | | Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer) since 2012 | |
Leroy C. Richie 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1941 | | Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman Funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. (law firm) since 2004; Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation, 1993-1997 | | | 132 | | | Lead Outside Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging) since September 2005; Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production) since 1994; Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services) since November 2007 | |
Minor M. Shaw 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1947 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds | | President, Micco LLC (private investments) since 2011; President, Micco Corp. since 1998 | | | 130 | | | Director, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina since April 2008; Director, National Association of Corporate Directors, Carolinas Chapter, since 2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds) | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Independent Trustees (continued)
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Alison Taunton-Rigby 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1944 | | Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc., (biotechnology) 2003-2010 | | | 132 | | | Director, Healthways, Inc. (health and wellbeing solutions) since 2005; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG since 2011; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor) since 2001; Director, Boston Children's Hospital since 2002 | |
Interested Trustee Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Anthony M. Santomero 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1946 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds | | Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008 | | | 130 | | | Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. since May 2008; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since March 2008; Director, Citigroup Inc. since 2009; Director, Citibank, N.A. since 2009; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2008-2011 | |
*Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the Funds to be an "interested person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup Inc. and Citibank, N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the Funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Interested Trustee Affiliated with Investment Manager*
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
William F. Truscott 53600 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 1960 | | Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and since 5/10 for Nations Funds | | Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, May 2010-September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-August 2012 | | | 186 | | | Former Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-January 2013 | |
*Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary or visiting columbiamanagement.com.
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:
Officers
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
J. Kevin Connaughton 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1964 | | President and Principal Executive Officer (2009) | | Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, December 2004-April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, June 2008-January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003 | |
Michael G. Clarke 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1969 | | Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, September 2004-April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002 | |
Scott R. Plummer 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1959 | | Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011) | | Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012-February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010-2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005-2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006 | |
Thomas P. McGuire 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1972 | | Chief Compliance Officer (2012) | | Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, 2005-April 2010 | |
Colin Moore 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1958 | | Senior Vice President (2010) | | Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2007-April 2010 | |
Michael E. DeFao 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America 2005-April 2010 | |
Joseph F. DiMaria 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2006-April 2010 | |
Paul B. Goucher 100 Park Avenue New York, NY 10017 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008) | | Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously Chief Counsel, January 2010-January 2013, and Group Counsel, November 2008-January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated, July 2008-November 2008 | |
Amy Johnson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1965 | | Vice President (2006) | | Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, 2009-April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services, 2006-2009) | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Officers (continued)
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
Paul D. Pearson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1956 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999) | | Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 1998-April 2010 | |
Christopher O. Petersen 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1970 | | Vice President and Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., since January 2010 (previously Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel, 2004-January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007 | |
Stephen T. Welsh 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1957 | | Vice President (2006) | | President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc., 2004-April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., 2007-April 2010 | |
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Approval of Investment Management Services
Agreement
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Management or the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), serves as the investment manager to Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund). Under an investment management services agreement (the IMS Agreement), Columbia Management provides investment advice and other services to the Fund and other funds distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (collectively, the Funds).
On an annual basis, the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), including the independent Board members (the Independent Trustees), considers renewal of the IMS Agreement. Columbia Management prepared detailed reports for the Board and its Contracts Committee in January, March and April 2014, including reports based on analyses of data provided by an independent organization (Lipper) and a comprehensive response to each item of information requested by independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees (Independent Legal Counsel) in a letter to the Investment Manager, to assist the Board in making this determination. All of the materials presented in January, March and April were first supplied in draft form to designated representatives of the Independent Trustees, i.e., Independent Legal Counsel, Fund Counsel, the Chair of the Board and the Chair of the Contracts Committee, and the final materials (including proposed expense caps for certain Funds) were revised to reflect discussion and subsequent requests made by the Contracts Committee. In addition, throughout the year, the Board (or its committees) regularly meets with portfolio management teams and senior management personnel, and reviews information prepared by Columbia Management addressing the services Columbia Management provides and Fund performance. The Board also accords appropriate weight to the work, deliberations and conclusions of the Contracts Committee, the Investment Review Committee and the Compliance Committee in determining whether to continue the IMS Agreement.
The Board, at its April 9-11, 2014 in-person Board meeting (the April Meeting), considered the renewal of the IMS Agreement for an additional one-year term. At the April Meeting, Independent Legal Counsel reviewed with the Independent Trustees various factors relevant to the Board's consideration of advisory agreements and the Board's legal responsibilities related to such consideration. Following an analysis and discussion of the factors identified below, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the IMS Agreement.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Columbia Management
The Independent Trustees analyzed various reports and presentations they had received detailing the services performed by Columbia Management, as well as its expertise, resources and capabilities. The Independent Trustees specifically considered many developments during the past year concerning the services provided by Columbia Management, including, in particular, the successful implementation of a globalization initiative, which, among other things, increased worldwide analyst support for global products, the reorganization of the Informational Technology research team, the hiring of additional personnel to assist the Asset Allocation team and the global restructuring of the Senior Operational team. The Independent Trustees noted the information they received concerning Columbia Management's ability to retain its key portfolio management personnel. The Independent Trustees also recalled Columbia Management's representation that additional staff has been added to support the vigorous application of the "5P" review process, to which all internally-managed Funds are subject.
In connection with the Board's evaluation of the overall package of services provided by Columbia Management, the Board also considered the quality of administrative services provided to the Fund by Columbia Management, recalling the information it received highlighting significant achievements in 2013 in the performance of administrative services. In evaluating the quality of services provided under the IMS Agreement and the Fund's Administrative Services Agreement, the Independent Trustees also took into account the organization and strength of the Fund's and its service providers' compliance programs. In addition, the Board also reviewed the financial condition of Columbia Management (and its affiliates) and each entity's ability to carry out its responsibilities under the IMS Agreement and the Fund's other services agreements with affiliates of Ameriprise Financial, observing the financial strength of Ameriprise Financial, with its solid balance sheet. The Board also discussed the acceptability of the terms of the IMS Agreement (including the relatively broad scope of services required to be performed by Columbia Management). The Board concluded that the services being performed under the IMS Agreement were of a reasonably high quality.
Based on the foregoing, and based on other information received (both oral and written, including the information on investment performance referenced below) and other considerations, the Board concluded that Columbia Management and its affiliates were in a position to continue to provide a high quality and level of services to the Fund.
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Approval of Investment Management Services
Agreement (continued)
Investment Performance
For purposes of evaluating the nature, extent and quality of services provided under the IMS Agreement, the Board carefully reviewed the investment performance of the Fund. In this regard, the Board considered detailed reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization showing, for various periods, the performance of the Fund, the performance of a benchmark index, the percentage ranking of the Fund among its comparison group and the net assets of the Fund. The Board observed that the Fund's investment performance was appropriate in light of the particular management style involved and the particular market environment.
Comparative Fees, Costs of Services Provided and the Profits Realized By Columbia Management and its Affiliates from their Relationships with the Fund
The Board reviewed comparative fees and the costs of services provided under the IMS Agreement. The Board members considered detailed comparative information set forth in an annual report on fees and expenses, including, among other things, data (based on analyses conducted by an independent organization) showing a comparison of the Fund's expenses with median expenses paid by funds in its comparative peer universe, as well as data showing the Fund's contribution to Columbia Management's profitability.
The Board accorded particular weight to the notion that the level of fees should reflect a rational pricing model applied consistently across the various product lines in the Fund family, while assuring that the overall fees for each Fund (with few defined exceptions) are generally in line with the "pricing philosophy" currently in effect (i.e., that the total expense ratio of the Fund is no higher than the median expense ratio of funds in the same comparison universe of the Fund). In this connection, the Board also considered the 2013 report provided by an independent consulting firm, Bobroff Consulting (the Independent Consultant), that concluded that the Funds' standardized investment management fee rates were within a reasonable range. The Board took into account that the Fund's total expense ratio (after considering proposed voluntaryexpense caps/waivers) approximated the peer universe's median expense ratio. It was observed that various proposals concerning the Funds' transfer agency and sub-transfer agency fee structures, and other changes impacting the Funds' pricing structure and fees, are expected to be considered at a later Board meeting which, if adopted, would alter the current pricing philosophy. Based on its review, the Board concluded that the Fund's management fee was fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services that the Fund receives.
The Board also considered the expected profitability of Columbia Management and its affiliates in connection with Columbia Management providing investment management services to the Fund. In this regard, the Board referred to a detailed profitability report, discussing the profitability to Columbia Management and Ameriprise Financial from managing, operating and distributing the Funds. In this regard, the Board observed that: (i) the Independent Consultant concluded that 2012 profitability was reasonable; (ii) 2013 profitability only moderately exceeded 2012 levels; and (iii) 2013 profitability is in line with profitability levels of industry competitors. It also took into account the indirect economic benefits flowing to Columbia Management or its affiliates in connection with managing or distributing the Funds, such as the enhanced ability to offer various other financial products to Ameriprise Financial customers, soft dollar benefits and overall reputational advantages. The Board noted that the fees paid by the Funds should permit the Investment Manager to offer competitive compensation to its personnel, make necessary investments in its business and earn an appropriate profit. The Board concluded that profitability levels were reasonable.
Economies of Scale to be Realized
The Board also considered the economies of scale that might be realized by Columbia Management as the Fund grows and took note of the extent to which Fund shareholders might also benefit from such growth. In this regard, the Independent Trustees took into account that IMS fees decline as Fund assets exceed various breakpoints, all of which have not been surpassed.
Based on the foregoing, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that the investment management service fees were fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services provided. In reaching this conclusion, no single factor was determinative. On April 11, 2014, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the IMS Agreement.
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Important Information About This Report
Each fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
The policy of the Board is to vote the proxies of the companies in which each fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31 for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30 of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. Each fund's complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
columbiamanagement.com
This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and, if available, a summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund go to columbiamanagement.com. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
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April 30, 2014

Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
(renamed Columbia AMT-Free Maryland Intermediate Muni Bond Fund, effective July 7, 2014)
Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
Continued Economic Recovery
The U.S. economy continued to recover at a slow but steady pace during the first quarter of 2014, supported by solid manufacturing activity, reasonable job growth and continued gains for the housing market. Industrial production was robust, buoyed by strong demand for autos and related parts. After a disappointing January, job growth picked up, which helped boost consumer confidence. Housing data was somewhat mixed, as harsh weather and higher mortgage rates put a damper on sales, while lower inventories helped prices trend higher. The Federal Reserve (the Fed) announced further reductions to its monthly asset purchases and reassured the markets that it would not make any significant changes to monetary policy until it was satisfied that the labor market was on solid ground. Despite mostly good news on the economic front, the broad financial markets recorded only modest gains, as bitter winter weather at home and mounting tensions between Russia and Western allies prompted investor caution.
Investors braced for higher interest rates, but long-term yields declined and the fixed-income markets were surprisingly resilient in the face of stable-to-improving economic data. Risk-on trading continued during the quarter as the higher yielding sectors of the fixed-income markets generally fared well. Emerging-market bonds, long-term U.S. Treasuries and sovereign debt were among the strongest performers, as were Treasury Inflation Protected Securities. Municipal bonds delivered solid gains, especially high-yield municipals, which benefited from continued improvement in state finances.
Against this backdrop, the broad bond market, as measured by the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, edged out the broad stock market, as measured by the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, with gains of 1.84% vs. 1.81%, respectively. As indicated late last year, the Fed began tapering its monthly asset purchase program and announced further reductions. New Fed chair Janet Yellen reassured investors the Fed was committed to keeping short-term borrowing rates low into 2015.
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Thank you for your continued support of the Columbia Funds. We look forward to serving your investment needs for many years to come.
Best Regards,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds
Investing involves risk including the risk of loss of principal.
The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage passthroughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. The S&P 500 Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks and is frequently used as a general measure of market performance. Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing.
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus and, if available, a summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about a fund, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Performance Overview | | | 2 | | |
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance | | | 4 | | |
Understanding Your Fund's Expenses | | | 6 | | |
Portfolio of Investments | | | 7 | | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | 12 | | |
Statement of Operations | | | 14 | | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | | | 15 | | |
Financial Highlights | | | 17 | | |
Notes to Financial Statements | | | 22 | | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | 27 | | |
Federal Income Tax Information | | | 28 | | |
Trustees and Officers | | | 29 | | |
Approval of Investment Management Services Agreement | | | 35 | | |
Important Information About This Report | | | 37 | | |
Fund Investment Manager
Columbia Management Investment
Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Distributor
Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Transfer Agent
Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
For more information about any of the funds, please visit columbiamanagement.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Performance Summary
> Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned -0.16% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period that ended April 30, 2014. Class Z shares of the Fund returned 0.09% for the same time period.
> The Fund's benchmark, the Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index, returned 0.97% for the 12-month period.
> The Fund's state general obligation bonds, modest exposure to Puerto Rico and maturity positioning detracted from results.
Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended April 30, 2014)
| | Inception | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Class A | | 09/01/90 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | -0.16 | | | | 4.12 | | | | 3.27 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -3.37 | | | | 3.45 | | | | 2.93 | | |
Class B | | 06/08/93 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | -0.90 | | | | 3.35 | | | | 2.51 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -3.81 | | | | 3.35 | | | | 2.51 | | |
Class C | | 06/17/92 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | -0.90 | | | | 3.35 | | | | 2.49 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -1.87 | | | | 3.35 | | | | 2.49 | | |
Class R4* | | 03/19/13 | | | 0.08 | | | | 4.18 | | | | 3.30 | | |
Class Z | | 09/01/90 | | | 0.09 | | | | 4.38 | | | | 3.52 | | |
Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index | | | | | | | 0.97 | | | | 4.91 | | | | 4.71 | | |
Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% CDSC for the first year only. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiamanagement.com or calling 800.345.6611.
*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990, with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Performance Overview (continued)
Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (May 1, 2004 – April 30, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance
Effective July 7, 2014, the Fund will be renamed Columbia AMT-Free Maryland Intermediate Muni Bond Fund.
For the 12-month period that ended April 30, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned -0.16% excluding sales charges. Class Z shares of the Fund returned 0.09% for the same time period. The Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index, which is national in scope, gained 0.97%. The Fund's state general obligation bonds, modest exposure to Puerto Rico and maturity positioning detracted from results.
Stable Economic Growth
Even though a difficult winter weighed on the U.S. economy early in 2014, it was not enough to derail the steady growth that marked the 12-month period. Solid new job growth drove the unemployment rate down to 6.3%. Robust manufacturing activity boosted the nation's capacity utilization rate to a recovery high of 79.2%. Personal income edged higher, borrowing increased and the savings rate declined. Consumer confidence generally rose during the 12-month period, reflecting consumer expectations that the economy was on solid ground. The housing market lost some momentum, the victim of bad winter weather, tighter borrowing standards, rising prices and higher mortgage rates. However, higher pending home sales near the end of the period was a positive data point.
Investors welcomed reduced tensions in Washington, where an extended budget deal and the president's nomination of Janet Yellen as the new Federal Reserve (Fed) chair received bipartisan support. In December 2013, the Fed announced that it would take a measured approach to tapering its monthly bond-buying program, beginning in January 2014. Further tapering commenced in February, March and April. Against this backdrop of generally positive economic news, bonds lost some ground as interest rates moved higher. Nevertheless, the municipal market managed a modestly positive return for the period.
A Challenging Environment for the Municipal Market
Municipal yields followed Treasury yields higher from the beginning of the period, in April 2013, through early September. A rapid selloff in the wake of climbing yields sent municipal bond fund shares downward, causing heavy selling pressure, which persisted through the end of the calendar year. The environment improved in the first four months of 2014. Fund outflows slowed, state and local revenues improved, demand for shorter-maturity municipal bonds remained strong and new issuance declined sharply. Through April, new bond issuance was down by 30% compared to the same period in 2013, and refunding volume has dropped by more than 50%. For the 12 months covered by this report, the best returns came from bonds with two- to four-year maturities. Ten-year maturities were the worst performers. Generally speaking, lower quality bonds generated slightly higher returns than higher quality bonds.
Portfolio Management
Brian McGreevy
Quality Breakdown (%) (at April 30, 2014) | |
AAA rating | | | 10.7 | | |
AA rating | | | 47.8 | | |
A rating | | | 19.7 | | |
BBB rating | | | 18.1 | | |
Non-investment grade | | | 1.8 | | |
Not rated | | | 1.9 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | | |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income securities (excluding Money Market Funds).
Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from AAA (highest) to D (lowest), and are subject to change. The ratings shown are determined by using the middle rating of Moody's, S&P, and Fitch after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When a rating from only two agencies is available, the lower rating is used. When a rating from only one agency is available, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by one of these agencies, it is designated as Not rated. Credit ratings are subjective opinions and not statements of fact.
Investment Risks
There are risks associated with an investment in this Fund, including market risk, credit risk, interest rate risk prepayment and extension risk and state-specific municipal securities risk. In general, bond prices rise when interest rates fall and vice versa. Because the Fund concentrates its investments in municipal securities issued by a single state and its municipalities, specific events or factors affecting a particular state can cause more volatility in the Fund than a fund that is more geographically diversified. This effect is more pronounced for longer-term securities. Non-investment grade securities, commonly called 'high-yield' or 'junk' bonds, have more volatile prices and carry more risk to principal and income than investment grade securities. See the Fund's prospectus for information on these and other risks associated with Fund. Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes. Federal and state income tax rules will apply to any capital gain distributions and any gains or losses on sales.
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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)
Contributors and Detractors
The Fund's holdings in the three- to eight-year maturity range outperformed the benchmark. Pre-refunded bonds also added to returns relative to the benchmark. Pre-refunded bonds are high quality and generally shorter in maturity. They are issued to pre-fund older callable bonds at lower rates for the issuer. The proceeds from the new issues are invested in Treasury securities and used to repay the original bond at its original call date. Housing and hospital bonds, which represented 25% of the portfolio, returned more than 2.0% for the Fund. Non-rated bonds, particularly continuing care retirement community issues, generated strong results.
The Fund had more exposure to the eight- to 12- year maturity range, which detracted from results, and was under weight in 12- to 17-year maturities, which outperformed late in the period. State general obligation bonds were also a small drag on results. A single position in Puerto Rico electric bonds generated negative results for the Fund and was sold before the end of the period.
Maryland's Long-Term Outlook Brightens
Last year's federal government shutdown and sequestation were a significant drag on Maryland's economy. Moody's Analytics estimates that the federal government shutdown cost the state $15 million per day. However, the new budget eases the drag of sequestation and alleviates some uncertainty going forward. Private sector employment also shows signs of life. The state's well established cybersecurity industry stands to benefit from increased global demand. In the long term, we expect Maryland to track the U.S. economy once federal government payrolls establish some stability.
Looking Ahead
So far, we believe 2014 is lining up to be a better year for the municipal market than 2013. More recent overall returns have been better than they were in 2013, especially for longer-term municipal bonds. Even though we currently expect interest rates to continue to rise gradually through the end of 2014, we believe that the taxable equivalent yield on municipals is still attractive to investors who are subject to higher federal tax rates. In this environment, we have currently positioned the Fund with neutral duration relative to the benchmark and with greater emphasis on securities rated A and BBB, which we believe have the potential to offer more value in an environment of slow but improving economic growth.
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Understanding Your Fund's Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the Fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the "Actual" column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See "Compare With Other Funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare With Other Funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
November 1, 2013 – April 30, 2014
| | Account Value at the Beginning of the Period ($) | | Account Value at the End of the Period ($) | | Expenses Paid During the Period ($) | | Fund's Annualized Expense Ratio (%) | �� |
| | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | |
Class A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,023.50 | | | | 1,020.78 | | | | 4.06 | | | | 4.06 | | | | 0.81 | | |
Class B | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,019.70 | | | | 1,017.06 | | | | 7.81 | | | | 7.80 | | | | 1.56 | | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,019.70 | | | | 1,017.06 | | | | 7.81 | | | | 7.80 | | | | 1.56 | | |
Class R4 | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,024.70 | | | | 1,022.02 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 0.56 | | |
Class Z | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,024.70 | | | | 1,022.02 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 0.56 | | |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as "acquired funds"), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds).
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
April 30, 2014
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Municipal Bonds 97.5%
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Disposal 1.3% | |
Maryland Environmental Service Revenue Bonds Mid Shore II Regional Landfill Series 2011 11/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,030,000 | | | | 1,158,966 | | |
Higher Education 2.6% | |
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds Maryland Institute College of Art Series 2012 06/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,068,470 | | |
Notre Dame of Maryland University Series 2012 10/01/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,042,510 | | |
Morgan State University Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2012 07/01/30 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 150,000 | | | | 165,300 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 2,276,280 | | |
Hospital 11.7% | |
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds Carroll Hospital Series 2012A 07/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,210,000 | | | | 1,331,629 | | |
07/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,092,730 | | |
FHA Insured Mortgage-Western Health Series 2006 01/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,450,000 | | | | 1,555,125 | | |
Johns Hopkins Health System Series 2012 07/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,126,930 | | |
Johns Hopkins Health System Series 2013C 05/15/33 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,669,395 | | |
MedStar Health Series 2011 08/15/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,620,000 | | | | 1,838,700 | | |
Peninsula Regional Medical Center Series 2006 07/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,605,750 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 10,220,259 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Investor Owned 3.4% | |
Maryland Economic Development Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds Potomac Series 2009 09/01/22 | | | 6.200 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,950,450 | | |
Local Appropriation 2.7% | |
City of Baltimore Refunding Certificate of Participation Series 2010A 10/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,699,275 | | |
Howard County Housing Commission Revenue Bonds Roger Carter Recreation Center Project Series 2011 06/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 585,000 | | | | 648,250 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 2,347,525 | | |
Local General Obligation 12.7% | |
City of Baltimore Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Consolidated Public Improvement Series 2008A (AGM) 10/15/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,303,420 | | |
County of Anne Arundel General Obligation Limited Notes Consolidated General Improvement Series 2006 03/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,624,335 | | |
County of Baltimore Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Consolidated Public Improvement Series 2008 02/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,149,860 | | |
County of Frederick Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Public Facilities Series 2006 11/01/18 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,005,000 | | | | 2,362,071 | | |
11/01/21 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 3,060,125 | | |
County of Prince George's Limited General Obligation Refunding & Public Improvement Bonds Series 2011B 09/15/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 601,260 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 11,101,071 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Multi-Family 6.2% | |
Maryland Economic Development Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds Morgan State University Project Senior Series 2012 07/01/20 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 550,000 | | | | 579,970 | | |
University of Maryland-Baltimore County Project Series 2006 (XLCA) 07/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 600,000 | | | | 623,460 | | |
University of Maryland-College Park Projects Series 2006 (AGCP) 06/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,074,100 | | |
Revenue Bonds Salisbury University Project Series 2012 06/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,147,498 | | |
Senior Revenue Bonds Towson University Project Series 2007A 07/01/24 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,185,000 | | | | 1,243,930 | | |
Towson University Project Series 2012 07/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 700,000 | | | | 748,342 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 5,417,300 | | |
Municipal Power 0.3% | |
Guam Power Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2012A (AGM)(a) 10/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 220,000 | | | | 252,208 | | |
Other Bond Issue 3.8% | |
County of Montgomery Revenue Bonds Department of Liquor Control Series 2009A 04/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,055,000 | | | | 2,319,355 | | |
Maryland Community Development Administration Revenue Bonds Capital Fund Securitization Series 2003 (AGM) 07/01/21 | | | 4.400 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,001,620 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 3,320,975 | | |
Other Industrial Development Bond 1.7% | |
Maryland Economic Development Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds CNX Marine Terminals, Inc. Series 2010 09/01/25 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 1,425,000 | | | | 1,524,593 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Pool/Bond Bank 1.3% | |
Maryland Water Quality Financing Administration Revolving Loan Fund Revenue Bonds Series 2008A 03/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,136,270 | | |
Refunded/Escrowed 5.5% | |
City of Baltimore Prerefunded 07/01/16 Revenue Bonds Wastewater Projects Series 2006C (AMBAC) 07/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,125,000 | | | | 1,238,726 | | |
Revenue Bonds Water Project Series 1994A Escrowed to Maturity (FGIC) 07/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,695,736 | | |
County of Baltimore Prerefunded 09/01/16 Revenue Bonds Catholic Health Initiatives Series 2006A 09/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,658,280 | | |
Maryland State Transportation Authority Revenue Bonds Series 1978 Escrowed to Maturity 07/01/16 | | | 6.800 | % | | | 235,000 | | | | 252,606 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 4,845,348 | | |
Retirement Communities 6.3% | |
City of Gaithersburg Refunding Revenue Bonds Asbury Obligation Series 2009B 01/01/23 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,370,300 | | |
County of Baltimore Revenue Bonds Oak Crest Village Incorporate Facility Series 2007A 01/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,045,000 | | | | 1,091,628 | | |
01/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,056,700 | | |
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds King Farm Presbyterian Community Series 2007A 01/01/27 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,008,340 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 5,526,968 | | |
Single Family 1.8% | |
Maryland Community Development Administration Revenue Bonds Residential Series 2010B 09/01/30 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,587,780 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Special Non Property Tax 7.6% | |
State of Maryland Department of Transportation Revenue Bonds Series 2008 02/15/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,125,000 | | | | 3,551,688 | | |
Series 2009 06/15/21 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,495,000 | | | | 1,660,960 | | |
Territory of Guam Revenue Bonds Series 2011A(a) 01/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 350,000 | | | | 363,986 | | |
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Matching Fund Loan-Senior Lien Series 2010A(a) 10/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,102,140 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 6,678,774 | | |
Special Property Tax 4.1% | |
Anne Arundel County Consolidated District Special Tax Refunding Bonds Villages of Dorchester & Farmington Series 2013 07/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 225,000 | | | | 260,937 | | |
07/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 574,660 | | |
County of Frederick Special Tax Bonds Urbana Community Development Authority Series 2010A 07/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,740,525 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 3,576,122 | | |
State Appropriated 4.2% | |
Maryland Economic Development Corp. Refunding Revenue Bonds Department of Transportation Headquarters Series 2010 06/01/22 | | | 4.500 | % | | | 2,675,000 | | | | 3,111,105 | | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority Revenue Bonds Transportation System Series 2006A 12/15/19 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 588,290 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 3,699,395 | | |
State General Obligation 5.9% | |
State of Maryland Unlimited General Obligation Bonds State & Local Facilities 1st Series 2009C 03/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,754,190 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
State & Local Facilities-Capital Improvement 1st Series 2003A 03/01/17 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,392,340 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 5,146,530 | | |
Transportation 4.0% | |
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Revenue Bonds Transit Series 2009 07/01/23 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,469,890 | | |
Turnpike/Bridge/Toll Road 2.7% | |
Maryland State Transportation Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2009A 07/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,321,880 | | |
Water & Sewer 7.7% | |
City of Baltimore Revenue Bonds Wastewater Projects Series 2007D (AMBAC) 07/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,408,125 | | |
Series 2008A (AGM) 07/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,429,950 | | |
Maryland Water Quality Financing Administration Revolving Loan Fund Revenue Bonds Series 2008 03/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,836,675 | | |
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Unlimited General Obligation Refunding & Public Improvement Bonds Series 2009 06/01/21 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,108,870 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 6,783,620 | | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost: $79,299,490) | | | | | | | 85,342,204 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Money Market Funds 1.6%
| | Shares | | Value ($) | |
JPMorgan Tax-Free Money Market Fund, 0.010%(b) | | | 1,368,449 | | | | 1,368,449 | | |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost: $1,368,449) | | | | | 1,368,449 | | |
Total Investments (Cost: $80,667,939) | | | | | 86,710,653 | | |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | | | | 796,090 | | |
Net Assets | | | | | 87,506,743 | | |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Municipal obligations include debt obligations issued by or on behalf of territories, possessions, or sovereign nations within the territorial boundaries of the United States. At April 30, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $1,718,334 or 1.96% of net assets.
(b) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at April 30, 2014.
Abbreviation Legend
AGCP Assured Guaranty Corporation
AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation
AMBAC Ambac Assurance Corporation
FGIC Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
FHA Federal Housing Authority
XLCA XL Capital Assurance
Fair Value Measurements
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
> Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
> Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
> Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Fair Value Measurements (continued)
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at April 30, 2014:
Description | | Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets ($) | | Level 2 Other Significant Observable Inputs ($) | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs ($) | |
Total ($) | |
Bonds | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 85,342,204 | | | | — | | | | 85,342,204 | | |
Total Bonds | | | — | | | | 85,342,204 | | | | — | | | | 85,342,204 | | |
Mutual Funds | |
Money Market Funds | | | 1,368,449 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,368,449 | | |
Total Mutual Funds | | | 1,368,449 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,368,449 | | |
Total | | | 1,368,449 | | | | 85,342,204 | | | | — | | | | 86,710,653 | | |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.
There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2014
Assets | |
Investments, at value | |
(identified cost $80,667,939) | | $ | 86,710,653 | | |
Receivable for: | |
Capital shares sold | | | 84,564 | | |
Interest | | | 1,101,740 | | |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | | | 618 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 637 | | |
Total assets | | | 87,898,212 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Capital shares purchased | | | 10,533 | | |
Dividend distributions to shareholders | | | 226,310 | | |
Investment management fees | | | 957 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | | | 219 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 14,931 | | |
Administration fees | | | 167 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 107,626 | | |
Other expenses | | | 30,726 | | |
Total liabilities | | | 391,469 | | |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 87,506,743 | | |
Represented by | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 83,549,554 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | 238,451 | | |
Accumulated net realized loss | | | (2,323,976 | ) | |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | 6,042,714 | | |
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 87,506,743 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
April 30, 2014
Class A | |
Net assets | | $ | 20,972,746 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,941,758 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.80 | | |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | | $ | 11.16 | | |
Class B | |
Net assets | | $ | 92,504 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 8,558 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.81 | | |
Class C | |
Net assets | | $ | 2,666,465 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 246,838 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.80 | | |
Class R4 | |
Net assets | | $ | 10,104 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 936 | | |
Net asset value per share(b) | | $ | 10.80 | | |
Class Z | |
Net assets | | $ | 63,764,924 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 5,902,682 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.80 | | |
(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 3.25%.
(b) Net asset value per share rounds to this amount due to fractional shares outstanding.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Year Ended April 30, 2014
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends | | $ | 300 | | |
Interest | | | 3,961,513 | | |
Total income | | | 3,961,813 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees | | | 423,881 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | | | 54,662 | | |
Class B | | | 995 | | |
Class C | | | 25,789 | | |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | | | 42,882 | | |
Class B | | | 195 | | |
Class C | | | 5,051 | | |
Class R4 | | | 6 | | |
Class Z | | | 160,303 | | |
Administration fees | | | 74,179 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 25,859 | | |
Custodian fees | | | 1,833 | | |
Printing and postage fees | | | 21,300 | | |
Registration fees | | | 25,241 | | |
Professional fees | | | 31,976 | | |
Other | | | 25,170 | | |
Total expenses | | | 919,322 | | |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | | | (244,382 | ) | |
Expense reductions | | | (60 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 674,880 | | |
Net investment income | | | 3,286,933 | | |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments | | | 34,332 | | |
Net realized gain | | | 34,332 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | (4,767,002 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (4,767,002 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized loss | | | (4,732,670 | ) | |
Net decrease in net assets from operations | | $ | (1,445,737 | ) | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | Year Ended April 30, 2014 | | Year Ended April 30, 2013(a) | |
Operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 3,286,933 | | | $ | 4,120,471 | | |
Net realized gain | | | 34,332 | | | | 807,967 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (4,767,002 | ) | | | 290,144 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (1,445,737 | ) | | | 5,218,582 | | |
Distributions to shareholders | |
Net investment income | |
Class A | | | (643,382 | ) | | | (649,382 | ) | |
Class B | | | (2,171 | ) | | | (2,810 | ) | |
Class C | | | (56,542 | ) | | | (55,899 | ) | |
Class R4 | | | (95 | ) | | | (8 | ) | |
Class Z | | | (2,584,743 | ) | | | (3,412,373 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (3,286,933 | ) | | | (4,120,472 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity | | | (44,693,945 | ) | | | (2,058,975 | ) | |
Total decrease in net assets | | | (49,426,615 | ) | | | (960,865 | ) | |
Net assets at beginning of year | | | 136,933,358 | | | | 137,894,223 | | |
Net assets at end of year | | $ | 87,506,743 | | | $ | 136,933,358 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | $ | 238,451 | | | $ | 238,451 | | |
(a) Class R4 shares are for the period from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, 2014 | | Year Ended April 30, 2013(a) | |
| | Shares | | Dollars ($) | | Shares | | Dollars ($) | |
Capital stock activity | |
Class A shares | |
Subscriptions(b) | | | 141,386 | | | | 1,520,318 | | | | 152,890 | | | | 1,699,702 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 19,255 | | | | 206,011 | | | | 15,799 | | | | 175,887 | | |
Redemptions | | | (352,147 | ) | | | (3,751,151 | ) | | | (278,163 | ) | | | (3,087,446 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (191,506 | ) | | | (2,024,822 | ) | | | (109,474 | ) | | | (1,211,857 | ) | |
Class B shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 51 | | | | 547 | | | | 91 | | | | 1,011 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 152 | | | | 1,624 | | | | 158 | | | | 1,761 | | |
Redemptions(b) | | | (2,341 | ) | | | (24,948 | ) | | | (4,547 | ) | | | (50,615 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (2,138 | ) | | | (22,777 | ) | | | (4,298 | ) | | | (47,843 | ) | |
Class C shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 72,895 | | | | 778,361 | | | | 65,891 | | | | 734,385 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 4,373 | | | | 46,796 | | | | 4,386 | | | | 48,835 | | |
Redemptions | | | (94,158 | ) | | | (1,005,515 | ) | | | (61,867 | ) | | | (687,787 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (16,890 | ) | | | (180,358 | ) | | | 8,410 | | | | 95,433 | | |
Class R4 shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 710 | | | | 7,600 | | | | 226 | | | | 2,500 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | (1 | ) | | | (6 | ) | | | 1 | | | | 6 | | |
Net increase | | | 709 | | | | 7,594 | | | | 227 | | | | 2,506 | | |
Class Z shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 393,787 | | | | 4,210,648 | | | | 1,552,156 | | | | 17,291,699 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 15,083 | | | | 161,405 | | | | 14,787 | | | | 164,665 | | |
Redemptions | | | (4,386,820 | ) | | | (46,845,635 | ) | | | (1,650,796 | ) | | | (18,353,578 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (3,977,950 | ) | | | (42,473,582 | ) | | | (83,853 | ) | | | (897,214 | ) | |
Total net decrease | | | (4,187,775 | ) | | | (44,693,945 | ) | | | (188,988 | ) | | | (2,058,975 | ) | |
(a) Class R4 shares are for the period from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
(b) Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.
| | Year Ended April 30, | | Year Ended March 31, | |
Class A | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.14 | | | $ | 11.05 | | | $ | 10.96 | | | $ | 10.41 | | | $ | 10.53 | | | $ | 10.08 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.34 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.55 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.45 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.79 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.80 | | | $ | 11.14 | | | $ | 11.05 | | | $ | 10.96 | | | $ | 10.41 | | | $ | 10.53 | | |
Total return | | | (0.16 | %) | | | 3.58 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 8.55 | % | | | 2.05 | % | | | 7.93 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.05 | %(c) | | | 1.03 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 0.94 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.81 | %(e) | | | 0.81 | %(e) | | | 0.80 | %(c) | | | 0.80 | %(e) | | | 0.80 | %(e) | | | 0.79 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.94 | % | | | 2.72 | % | | | 2.83 | %(c) | | | 3.07 | % | | | 3.18 | % | | | 3.26 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 20,973 | | | $ | 23,767 | | | $ | 24,781 | | | $ | 24,708 | | | $ | 23,454 | | | $ | 27,423 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 2 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 1 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 23 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, | | Year Ended March 31, | |
Class B | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.15 | | | $ | 11.06 | | | $ | 10.97 | | | $ | 10.42 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.09 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.27 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.55 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.45 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.72 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.81 | | | $ | 11.15 | | | $ | 11.06 | | | $ | 10.97 | | | $ | 10.42 | | | $ | 10.54 | | |
Total return | | | (0.90 | %) | | | 2.81 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 7.73 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | 7.13 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.75 | % | | | 1.80 | %(c) | | | 1.81 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.69 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 1.56 | %(e) | | | 1.56 | %(e) | | | 1.55 | %(c) | | | 1.55 | %(e) | | | 1.55 | %(e) | | | 1.54 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.18 | % | | | 1.96 | % | | | 2.08 | %(c) | | | 2.34 | % | | | 2.43 | % | | | 2.56 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 93 | | | $ | 119 | | | $ | 166 | | | $ | 164 | | | $ | 371 | | | $ | 929 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 2 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 1 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 23 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, | | Year Ended March 31, | |
Class C | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.14 | | | $ | 11.05 | | | $ | 10.96 | | | $ | 10.41 | | | $ | 10.53 | | | $ | 10.08 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.26 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.55 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.45 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.71 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.80 | | | $ | 11.14 | | | $ | 11.05 | | | $ | 10.96 | | | $ | 10.41 | | | $ | 10.53 | | |
Total return | | | (0.90 | %) | | | 2.81 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 7.74 | % | | | 1.29 | % | | | 7.12 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.80 | % | | | 1.76 | % | | | 1.80 | %(c) | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.69 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 1.56 | %(e) | | | 1.56 | %(e) | | | 1.55 | %(c) | | | 1.55 | %(e) | | | 1.55 | %(e) | | | 1.54 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.19 | % | | | 1.96 | % | | | 2.09 | %(c) | | | 2.33 | % | | | 2.42 | % | | | 2.49 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 2,666 | | | $ | 2,939 | | | $ | 2,822 | | | $ | 2,838 | | | $ | 3,705 | | | $ | 3,269 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 2 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 1 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 23 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, | |
Class R4 | | 2014 | | 2013(a) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.14 | | | $ | 11.06 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.04 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | 0.08 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | — | | | | 0.12 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.80 | | | $ | 11.14 | | |
Total return | | | 0.08 | % | | | 1.06 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.71 | %(c) | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.56 | %(e) | | | 0.55 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.24 | % | | | 2.97 | %(c) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 10 | | | $ | 3 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 2 | % | | | 15 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, | | Year Ended March 31, | |
Class Z | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.14 | | | $ | 11.05 | | | $ | 10.96 | | | $ | 10.41 | | | $ | 10.53 | | | $ | 10.09 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.37 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.55 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.44 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | — | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.81 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.80 | | | $ | 11.14 | | | $ | 11.05 | | | $ | 10.96 | | | $ | 10.41 | | | $ | 10.53 | | |
Total return | | | 0.09 | % | | | 3.84 | % | | | 1.07 | % | | | 8.82 | % | | | 2.31 | % | | | 8.09 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.80 | %(c) | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.69 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.56 | %(e) | | | 0.56 | %(e) | | | 0.55 | %(c) | | | 0.55 | %(e) | | | 0.55 | %(e) | | | 0.54 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.17 | % | | | 2.96 | % | | | 3.07 | %(c) | | | 3.31 | % | | | 3.43 | % | | | 3.52 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 63,765 | | | $ | 110,105 | | | $ | 110,126 | | | $ | 109,482 | | | $ | 103,031 | | | $ | 131,234 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 2 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 1 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 23 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2014
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a non-diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.
Fund Shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R4 and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.
Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.25% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.
Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 3.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.
Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain other eligible investors.
Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security Valuation
Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board) based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
Security Transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
April 30, 2014
Income Recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of Class Net Asset Value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal Income Tax Status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax exempt and taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Distributions to Shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and Indemnifications
Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any
future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates
Investment Management Fees
Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. The investment management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.40% to 0.27% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended April 30, 2014 was 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Administration Fees
Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator. The Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended April 30, 2014 was 0.07% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Other Expenses
Other expenses are for, among other things, miscellaneous expenses of the Fund or the Board, including payments to a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. That company's expenses include boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. For the year ended April 30, 2014, other expenses paid to this company were $1,692.
Compensation of Board Members
Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), the Board members who are not "interested persons" of the Fund, as defined under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund's liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.
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April 30, 2014
Transfer Agent Fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.
The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees.
For the year ended April 30, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
Class A | | | 0.20 | % | |
Class B | | | 0.20 | | |
Class C | | | 0.20 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.20 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.20 | | |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended April 30, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $60.
Distribution and Service Fees
The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily
and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund.
Sales Charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $4,881 for Class A and $807 for Class C shares for the year ended April 30, 2014.
Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:
| | Fee Rates Contractual through August 31, 2014 | |
Class A | | | 0.81 | % | |
Class B | | | 1.56 | | |
Class C | | | 1.56 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.56 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.56 | | |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
April 30, 2014
charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.
Note 4. Federal Tax Information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At April 30, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for capital loss carryforwards, Trustees' deferred compensation and distributions. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:
Accumulated net realized loss | | $ | 237,225 | | |
Paid-in capital | | | (237,225 | ) | |
Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:
Year Ended April 30, | | 2014 | | 2013 | |
Tax-exempt income | | $ | 3,228,969 | | | $ | 3,961,933 | | |
Ordinary income | | | 57,964 | | | | 158,539 | | |
Total | | | 3,286,933 | | | | 4,120,472 | | |
Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.
At April 30, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed tax-exempt income | | $ | 572,324 | | |
Capital loss carryforwards | | | (2,323,976 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | 6,042,714 | | |
At April 30, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $80,667,939 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Unrealized appreciation | | $ | 6,130,508 | | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (87,794 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | 6,042,714 | | |
The following capital loss carryforwards, determined at April 30, 2014, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:
Year of Expiration | | Amount ($) | |
2016 | | | 511 | | |
2017 | | | 2,323,465 | | |
Total | | | 2,323,976 | | |
For the year ended April 30, 2014, $34,332 of capital loss carryforward was utilized and $237,225 expired unused.
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio Information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $1,630,365 and $44,099,961, respectively, for the year ended April 30, 2014.
Note 6. Shareholder Concentration
At April 30, 2014, one unaffiliated shareholder of record owned 83.0% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.
Note 7. Line of Credit
The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
April 30, 2014
Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended April 30, 2014.
Note 8. Significant Risks
Geographic Concentration Risk
Because state-specific tax-exempt funds invest primarily in the municipal securities issued by the state and political sub-divisions of the state, the Fund will be particularly affected by political and economic conditions and developments in the state in which it invests. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk than that of a municipal bond fund which is more geographically diversified. The value of the municipal securities owned by the Fund also may be adversely affected by future changes in federal or state income tax laws.
Non-Diversification Risk
A non-diversified fund is permitted to invest a greater percentage of its total assets in fewer issuers than a diversified fund. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk of loss from a few issuers than a similar fund that invests more broadly.
Note 9. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 10. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings
In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties
ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the Funds' Boards of Trustees.
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at April 30, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements 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, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at April 30, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
June 20, 2014
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Federal Income Tax Information
(Unaudited)
The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.
Tax Designations
Exempt-Interest Dividends | | | 98.24 | % | |
Exempt-Interest Dividends. The percentage of net investment income dividends paid during the fiscal year that qualifies as exempt-interest dividends for federal income tax purposes.
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Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the Funds' operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the Funds' Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve through the end of the calendar year in which he or she reaches either the mandatory retirement age established by the Board or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.
Independent Trustees
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Kathleen Blatz 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1954 | | Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2006 | | | 132 | | | Trustee, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota since 2009 | |
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr. 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1944 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds | | Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Hancock Funds (mutual funds), 1989-2000 | | | 130 | | | Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2005-2011 | |
Pamela G. Carlton 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1954 | | Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | President, Springboard — Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company) since 2003; Director or Management Director of US Equity Research, Chase Asset Management, 1996-2003; Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, 1982-1996 | | | 132 | | | None | |
William P. Carmichael 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1943 | | Chair of the Board since 1/14, Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds | | Retired; Co-founder, The Succession Fund (provides exit strategies to owners of privately held companies); previously, Senior Vice President, Sara Lee Corporation; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Beatrice Foods Company; Vice President, Esmark, Inc.; Associate, Price Waterhouse | | | 132 | | | Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel) since July 2003; Director, International Textile Corp. since 2012; former Director, McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development) 2010-2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2009-2011; Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products), 2002-2009; Director, Simmons Company (bedding), 2004-2010 | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Independent Trustees (continued)
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Patricia M. Flynn 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1950 | | Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University since 1976 (also teaches and conducts research on corporate governance); Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University, 1992-2002 | | | 132 | | | None | |
William A. Hawkins 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1942 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds | | Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010 | | | 130 | | | Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds) | |
R. Glenn Hilliard 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1943 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds | | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting) since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), September 2003-May 2011 | | | 130 | | | Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), 2003-2011 | |
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr. 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1939 | | Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds, Board Chair 1/07-12/13 | | President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College since 2002 | | | 132 | | | Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer), 2002-2013 | |
Catherine James Paglia 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1952 | | Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company) since September 1998 | | | 132 | | | Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer) since 2012 | |
Leroy C. Richie 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1941 | | Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman Funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. (law firm) since 2004; Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation, 1993-1997 | | | 132 | | | Lead Outside Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging) since September 2005; Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production) since 1994; Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services) since November 2007 | |
Minor M. Shaw 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1947 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds | | President, Micco LLC (private investments) since 2011; President, Micco Corp. since 1998 | | | 130 | | | Director, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina since April 2008; Director, National Association of Corporate Directors, Carolinas Chapter, since 2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds) | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Independent Trustees (continued)
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Alison Taunton-Rigby 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1944 | | Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc., (biotechnology) 2003-2010 | | | 132 | | | Director, Healthways, Inc. (health and wellbeing solutions) since 2005; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG since 2011; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor) since 2001; Director, Boston Children's Hospital since 2002 | |
Interested Trustee Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Anthony M. Santomero 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1946 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds | | Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008 | | | 130 | | | Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. since May 2008; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since March 2008; Director, Citigroup Inc. since 2009; Director, Citibank, N.A. since 2009; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2008-2011 | |
* Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the Funds to be an "interested person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup Inc. and Citibank, N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the Funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.
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Interested Trustee Affiliated with Investment Manager*
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
William F. Truscott 53600 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 1960 | | Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and since 5/10 for Nations Funds | | Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, May 2010-September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-August 2012 | | | 186 | | | Former Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-January 2013 | |
* Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary or visiting columbiamanagement.com.
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The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:
Officers
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
J. Kevin Connaughton 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1964 | | President and Principal Executive Officer (2009) | | Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, December 2004-April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, June 2008-January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003 | |
Michael G. Clarke 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1969 | | Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, September 2004-April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002 | |
Scott R. Plummer 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1959 | | Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011) | | Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012-February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010-2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005-2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006 | |
Thomas P. McGuire 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1972 | | Chief Compliance Officer (2012) | | Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, 2005-April 2010 | |
Colin Moore 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1958 | | Senior Vice President (2010) | | Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2007-April 2010 | |
Michael E. DeFao 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America 2005-April 2010 | |
Joseph F. DiMaria 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2006-April 2010 | |
Paul B. Goucher 100 Park Avenue New York, NY 10017 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008) | | Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously Chief Counsel, January 2010-January 2013, and Group Counsel, November 2008-January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated, July 2008-November 2008 | |
Amy Johnson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1965 | | Vice President (2006) | | Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, 2009-April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services, 2006-2009) | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Officers (continued)
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
Paul D. Pearson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1956 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999) | | Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 1998-April 2010 | |
Christopher O. Petersen 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1970 | | Vice President and Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., since January 2010 (previously Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel, 2004-January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007 | |
Stephen T. Welsh 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1957 | | Vice President (2006) | | President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc., 2004-April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., 2007-April 2010 | |
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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Approval of Investment Management
Services Agreement
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Management or the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), serves as the investment manager to Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund). Under an investment management services agreement (the IMS Agreement), Columbia Management provides investment advice and other services to the Fund and other funds distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (collectively, the Funds).
On an annual basis, the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), including the independent Board members (the Independent Trustees), considers renewal of the IMS Agreement. Columbia Management prepared detailed reports for the Board and its Contracts Committee in January, March and April 2014, including reports based on analyses of data provided by an independent organization (Lipper) and a comprehensive response to each item of information requested by independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees (Independent Legal Counsel) in a letter to the Investment Manager, to assist the Board in making this determination. All of the materials presented in January, March and April were first supplied in draft form to designated representatives of the Independent Trustees, i.e., Independent Legal Counsel, Fund Counsel, the Chair of the Board and the Chair of the Contracts Committee, and the final materials (including proposed expense caps for certain Funds) were revised to reflect discussion and subsequent requests made by the Contracts Committee. In addition, throughout the year, the Board (or its committees) regularly meets with portfolio management teams and senior management personnel, and reviews information prepared by Columbia Management addressing the services Columbia Management provides and Fund performance. The Board also accords appropriate weight to the work, deliberations and conclusions of the Contracts Committee, the Investment Review Committee and the Compliance Committee in determining whether to continue the IMS Agreement.
The Board, at its April 9-11, 2014 in-person Board meeting (the April Meeting), considered the renewal of the IMS Agreement for an additional one-year term. At the April Meeting, Independent Legal Counsel reviewed with the Independent Trustees various factors relevant to the Board's consideration of advisory agreements and the Board's legal responsibilities related to such consideration. Following an analysis and discussion of the factors identified below, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the IMS Agreement.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Columbia Management
The Independent Trustees analyzed various reports and presentations they had received detailing the services performed by Columbia Management, as well as its expertise, resources and capabilities. The Independent Trustees specifically considered many developments during the past year concerning the services provided by Columbia Management, including, in particular, the successful implementation of a globalization initiative, which, among other things, increased worldwide analyst support for global products, the reorganization of the Informational Technology research team, the hiring of additional personnel to assist the Asset Allocation team and the global restructuring of the Senior Operational team. The Independent Trustees noted the information they received concerning Columbia Management's ability to retain its key portfolio management personnel. The Independent Trustees also recalled Columbia Management's representation that additional staff has been added to support the vigorous application of the "5P" review process, to which all internally-managed Funds are subject.
In connection with the Board's evaluation of the overall package of services provided by Columbia Management, the Board also considered the quality of administrative services provided to the Fund by Columbia Management, recalling the information it received highlighting significant achievements in 2013 in the performance of administrative services. In evaluating the quality of services provided under the IMS Agreement and the Fund's Administrative Services Agreement, the Independent Trustees also took into account the organization and strength of the Fund's and its service providers' compliance programs. In addition, the Board also reviewed the financial condition of Columbia Management (and its affiliates) and each entity's ability to carry out its responsibilities under the IMS Agreement and the Fund's other services agreements with affiliates of Ameriprise Financial, observing the financial strength of Ameriprise Financial, with its solid balance sheet. The Board also discussed the acceptability of the terms of the IMS Agreement (including the relatively broad scope of services required to be performed by Columbia Management). The Board concluded that the services being performed under the IMS Agreement were of a reasonably high quality.
Based on the foregoing, and based on other information received (both oral and written, including the information on investment performance referenced below) and other considerations, the Board concluded that Columbia Management and its affiliates were in a position to continue to provide a high quality and level of services to the Fund.
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Approval of Investment Management
Services Agreement (continued)
Investment Performance
For purposes of evaluating the nature, extent and quality of services provided under the IMS Agreement, the Board carefully reviewed the investment performance of the Fund. In this regard, the Board considered detailed reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization showing, for various periods, the performance of the Fund, the performance of a benchmark index, the percentage ranking of the Fund among its comparison group and the net assets of the Fund. The Board observed that the Fund's investment performance met expectations.
Comparative Fees, Costs of Services Provided and the Profits Realized By Columbia Management and its Affiliates from their Relationships with the Fund
The Board reviewed comparative fees and the costs of services provided under the IMS Agreement. The Board members considered detailed comparative information set forth in an annual report on fees and expenses, including, among other things, data (based on analyses conducted by an independent organization) showing a comparison of the Fund's expenses with median expenses paid by funds in its comparative peer universe, as well as data showing the Fund's contribution to Columbia Management's profitability.
The Board accorded particular weight to the notion that the level of fees should reflect a rational pricing model applied consistently across the various product lines in the Fund family, while assuring that the overall fees for each Fund (with few defined exceptions) are generally in line with the "pricing philosophy" currently in effect (i.e., that the total expense ratio of the Fund is no higher than the median expense ratio of funds in the same comparison universe of the Fund). In this connection, the Board also considered the 2013 report provided by an independent consulting firm, Bobroff Consulting (the Independent Consultant), that concluded that the Funds' standardized investment management fee rates were within a reasonable range. The Board took into account that the Fund's total expense ratio (after considering proposed voluntary expense caps/waivers) approximated the peer universe's median expense ratio. It was observed that various proposals concerning the Funds' transfer agency and sub-transfer agency fee structures, and other changes impacting the Funds' pricing structure and fees, are expected to be considered at a later Board meeting which, if adopted, would alter the current pricing philosophy. Based on its review, the Board concluded that the Fund's management fee was fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services that the Fund receives.
The Board also considered the expected profitability of Columbia Management and its affiliates in connection with Columbia Management providing investment management services to the Fund. In this regard, the Board referred to a detailed profitability report, discussing the profitability to Columbia Management and Ameriprise Financial from managing, operating and distributing the Funds. In this regard, the Board observed that: (i) the Independent Consultant concluded that 2012 profitability was reasonable; (ii) 2013 profitability only moderately exceeded 2012 levels; and (iii) 2013 profitability is in line with profitability levels of industry competitors. It also took into account the indirect economic benefits flowing to Columbia Management or its affiliates in connection with managing or distributing the Funds, such as the enhanced ability to offer various other financial products to Ameriprise Financial customers, soft dollar benefits and overall reputational advantages. The Board noted that the fees paid by the Funds should permit the Investment Manager to offer competitive compensation to its personnel, make necessary investments in its business and earn an appropriate profit. The Board concluded that profitability levels were reasonable.
Economies of Scale to be Realized
The Board also considered the economies of scale that might be realized by Columbia Management as the Fund grows and took note of the extent to which Fund shareholders might also benefit from such growth. In this regard, the Independent Trustees took into account that IMS fees decline as Fund assets exceed various breakpoints, all of which have not been surpassed.
Based on the foregoing, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that the investment management service fees were fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services provided. In reaching this conclusion, no single factor was determinative. On April 11, 2014, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the IMS Agreement.
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Important Information About This Report
Each fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
The policy of the Board is to vote the proxies of the companies in which each fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31 for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30 of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. Each fund's complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
columbiamanagement.com
This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and, if available, a summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund go to columbiamanagement.com. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
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April 30, 2014

Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
(renamed Columbia AMT-Free North Carolina Intermediate Muni Bond Fund, effective July 7, 2014)
Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
Continued Economic Recovery
The U.S. economy continued to recover at a slow but steady pace during the first quarter of 2014, supported by solid manufacturing activity, reasonable job growth and continued gains for the housing market. Industrial production was robust, buoyed by strong demand for autos and related parts. After a disappointing January, job growth picked up, which helped boost consumer confidence. Housing data was somewhat mixed, as harsh weather and higher mortgage rates put a damper on sales, while lower inventories helped prices trend higher. The Federal Reserve (the Fed) announced further reductions to its monthly asset purchases and reassured the markets that it would not make any significant changes to monetary policy until it was satisfied that the labor market was on solid ground. Despite mostly good news on the economic front, the broad financial markets recorded only modest gains, as bitter winter weather at home and mounting tensions between Russia and Western allies prompted investor caution.
Investors braced for higher interest rates, but long-term yields declined and the fixed-income markets were surprisingly resilient in the face of stable-to-improving economic data. Risk-on trading continued during the quarter as the higher yielding sectors of the fixed-income markets generally fared well. Emerging-market bonds, long-term U.S. Treasuries and sovereign debt were among the strongest performers, as were Treasury Inflation Protected Securities. Municipal bonds delivered solid gains, especially high-yield municipals, which benefited from continued improvement in state finances.
Against this backdrop, the broad bond market, as measured by the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, edged out the broad stock market, as measured by the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, with gains of 1.84% vs. 1.81%, respectively. As indicated late last year, the Fed began tapering its monthly asset purchase program and announced further reductions. New Fed chair Janet Yellen reassured investors the Fed was committed to keeping short-term borrowing rates low into 2015.
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J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds
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The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage passthroughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. The S&P 500 Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks and is frequently used as a general measure of market performance. Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing.
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus and, if available, a summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about a fund, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Performance Overview | | | 2 | | |
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance | | | 4 | | |
Understanding Your Fund's Expenses | | | 6 | | |
Portfolio of Investments | | | 7 | | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | 13 | | |
Statement of Operations | | | 15 | | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | | | 16 | | |
Financial Highlights | | | 18 | | |
Notes to Financial Statements | | | 23 | | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | 28 | | |
Federal Income Tax Information | | | 29 | | |
Trustees and Officers | | | 30 | | |
Approval of Investment Management Services Agreement | | | 36 | | |
Important Information About This Report | | | 41 | | |
Fund Investment Manager
Columbia Management Investment
Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Distributor
Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Transfer Agent
Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
For more information about any of the funds, please visit columbiamanagement.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Performance Summary
> Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned -0.22% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period that ended April 30, 2014. Class Z shares of the Fund returned 0.03% for the same time period.
> The Fund's benchmark, the Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index, returned 0.97% for the 12-month period.
> The Fund's modest position in Puerto Rican bonds and its education and local general obligation bonds detracted from results, as all three generated negative returns for the period.
Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended April 30, 2014)
| | Inception | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Class A | | 12/14/92 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | -0.22 | | | | 4.25 | | | | 3.45 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -3.48 | | | | 3.57 | | | | 3.11 | | |
Class B | | 06/07/93 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | -0.96 | | | | 3.45 | | | | 2.67 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -3.87 | | | | 3.45 | | | | 2.67 | | |
Class C | | 12/16/92 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | -0.96 | | | | 3.48 | | | | 2.68 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -1.93 | | | | 3.48 | | | | 2.68 | | |
Class R4 * | | 03/19/13 | | | 0.03 | | | | 4.49 | | | | 3.70 | | |
Class Z | | 12/11/92 | | | 0.03 | | | | 4.49 | | | | 3.70 | | |
Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index | | | | | | | 0.97 | | | | 4.91 | | | | 4.71 | | |
Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% CDSC for the first year only. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiamanagement.com or calling 800.345.6611.
*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990, with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Performance Overview (continued)
Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (May 1, 2004 – April 30, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance
Effective July 7, 2014, the Fund will be renamed Columbia AMT-Free North Carolina Intermediate Muni Bond Fund.
For the 12-month period that ended April 30, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned -0.22% excluding sales charges. Class Z shares of the Fund returned 0.03% for the same time period. The Fund's benchmark, the Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index, returned 0.97% for the 12-month period. The Fund's modest position in Puerto Rican bonds and its education and local general obligation bonds detracted from results, as all three generated negative returns for the period.
Stable Economic Growth
Even though a difficult winter weighed on the U.S. economy early in 2014, it was not enough to derail the steady growth that marked the 12-month period. Solid new job growth drove the unemployment rate down to 6.3%. Robust manufacturing activity boosted the nation's capacity utilization rate to a recovery high of 79.2%. Personal income edged higher, borrowing increased and the savings rate declined. Consumer confidence generally rose during the 12-month period, reflecting consumer expectations that the economy was on solid ground. The housing market lost some momentum, the victim of bad winter weather, tighter borrowing standards, rising prices and higher mortgage rates. However, higher pending home sales near the end of the period was a positive data point.
Investors welcomed reduced tensions in Washington, where an extended budget deal and the president's nomination of Janet Yellen as the new Federal Reserve (Fed) chair received bipartisan support. In December 2013, the Fed announced that it would take a measured approach to tapering its monthly bond-buying program, beginning in January 2014. Further tapering commenced in February, March and April. Against this backdrop of generally positive economic news, bonds lost some ground as interest rates moved higher. Nevertheless, the municipal market managed a modestly positive return for the period.
A Challenging Environment for the Municipal Market
Municipal yields followed Treasury yields higher from the beginning of the period through early September 2013. A rapid selloff in the wake of climbing yields sent municipal bond fund shares downward, causing heavy selling pressure, which persisted through the end of the calendar year. The environment improved in the first four months of 2014. Fund outflows slowed, state and local revenues improved, demand for shorter-maturity municipal bonds remained strong and new issuance declined sharply. Through April, new bond issuance was down by 30% compared to the same period in 2013, and refunding volume has dropped by more than 50%. For the 12 months covered by this report, the best returns came from bonds with two- to four-year maturities. Ten-year maturities were the worst performers. Generally speaking, lower quality bonds generated slightly higher returns than higher quality bonds.
Contributors and Detractors
The Fund had a heavy weight in pre-refunded bonds, which performed well during the period. Pre-refunded bonds are high quality and generally shorter in maturity. They are issued to pre-fund older callable bonds at lower rates for the issuer. The proceeds from the new issues are invested in Treasury securities and used to repay the original bond at its original call date. Two Fund issuers
Portfolio Management
Brian McGreevy
Quality Breakdown (%) (at April 30, 2014) | |
AAA rating | | | 14.9 | | |
AA rating | | | 48.0 | | |
A rating | | | 21.9 | | |
BBB rating | | | 9.5 | | |
Not rated | | | 5.7 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | | |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income securities (excluding Money Market Funds).
Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from AAA (highest) to D (lowest), and are subject to change. The ratings shown are determined by using the middle rating of Moody's, S&P, and Fitch after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When a rating from only two agencies is available, the lower rating is used. When a rating from only one agency is available, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by one of these agencies, it is designated as Not rated. Credit ratings are subjective opinions and not statements of fact.
Investment Risks
There are risks associated with an investment in this Fund, including market risk, credit risk, interest rate risk prepayment and extension risk and state-specific municipal securities risk. In general, bond prices rise when interest rates fall and vice versa. Because the Fund concentrates its investments in municipal securities issued by a single state and its municipalities, specific events or factors affecting a particular state can cause more volatility in the Fund than a fund that is more geographically diversified. This effect is more pronounced for longer-term securities. Non-investment grade securities, commonly called 'high-yield' or 'junk' bonds, have more volatile prices and carry more risk to principal and income than investment grade securities. See the Fund's prospectus for information on these and other risks associated with Fund. Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes. Federal and state income tax rules will apply to any capital gain distributions and any gains or losses on sales.
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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)
refunded their debt to its first call price, which generated a substantial improvement in price. Albemarle Hospital, a non-rated issue, generated a return of more than 8.0%. Electric revenue bonds, where the Fund's exposure is more than 10%, also generated returns higher than the index. An underweight in bonds rated AAA was positive for the Fund, as higher quality bonds underperformed.
During the period, we did well to decrease the Fund's exposure to lower coupon bonds. As interest rates rose in 2013, these bonds were weak performers as the market feared they would trade below par and that they had the potential to be subject to additional tax consequences.
The Fund's maturity positioning generated mixed results. Exposure to the two- to six-year range aided results because the Fund's holdings did better than the benchmark's holdings of similar maturities. In addition, the Fund's holdings in the eight- to 12-year range, which were weak for the benchmark, were solid for the Fund. However, the Fund's holdings in the six- to eight-year range were weak, dragged down by a small position in Puerto Rican bonds, which were sold near the end of the period.
North Carolina Recovery Advances at Moderate Pace
Unusually cold weather early in 2014 weighed on job growth in North Carolina. And it could take the state longer to recover from the last recession, as the downturn it endured was more severe than the nation overall. Yet, we currently believe North Carolina's long-term prospects are bright. The housing market recovery has been steady. A new federally subsidized manufacturing innovation institute aims to boost technology-driven manufacturing. The introduction of the Park Center in the Research Triangle of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, also figures to attract more companies to the region. However, the state has cut budgets for university, community college and public schools, which could weaken the state's ability to attract companies whose employees seek quality educational resources for their families.
Looking Ahead
So far, we believe 2014 is lining up to be a better year for the municipal market than 2013. Overall returns have been better than they were in 2013, especially for longer-term municipal bonds. Even though we expect interest rates to continue to rise gradually through the end of 2014, we presently believe at this time that the taxable equivalent yield on municipal bonds is still attractive to investors who are subject to higher federal tax rates. In this environment, we have currently positioned the Fund with neutral duration relative to the benchmark and greater emphasis on securities rated A and BBB, which we believe have the potential to offer more value in an environment of slow but improving economic growth.
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Understanding Your Fund's Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the Fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the "Actual" column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See "Compare With Other Funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare With Other Funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
November 1, 2013 – April 30, 2014
| | Account Value at the Beginning of the Period ($) | | Account Value at the End of the Period ($) | | Expenses Paid During the Period ($) | | Fund's Annualized Expense Ratio (%) | |
| | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | |
Class A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,023.10 | | | | 1,020.78 | | | | 4.06 | | | | 4.06 | | | | 0.81 | | |
Class B | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,019.30 | | | | 1,017.06 | | | | 7.81 | | | | 7.80 | | | | 1.56 | | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,019.30 | | | | 1,017.06 | | | | 7.81 | | | | 7.80 | | | | 1.56 | | |
Class R4 | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,024.40 | | | | 1,022.02 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 0.56 | | |
Class Z | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,024.40 | | | | 1,022.02 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 0.56 | | |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as "acquired funds"), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds).
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Portfolio of Investments
April 30, 2014
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Municipal Bonds 96.1%
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Airport 2.1% | |
Raleigh Durham Airport Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2010A 05/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,483,420 | | |
Higher Education 4.7% | |
Appalachian State University Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2005 (NPFGC) 07/15/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 790,000 | | | | 830,124 | | |
North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency Revenue Bonds Meredith College Series 2008 06/01/31 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,069,610 | | |
Wake Forest University Series 2009 01/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,143,640 | | |
University of North Carolina System Revenue Bonds General Trust Indenture Series 2009B 10/01/17 | | | 4.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,108,430 | | |
Series 2008A 10/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,271,940 | | |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Revenue Bonds Series 2014 04/01/30 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,145,520 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 7,569,264 | | |
Hospital 8.8% | |
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority (The) Refunding Revenue Bonds Carolinas Health Care System Group Series 2007A (AGM) 01/15/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,550,000 | | | | 1,707,371 | | |
Series 2008A 01/15/24 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,220,140 | | |
Series 2009A 01/15/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,126,870 | | |
North Carolina Medical Care Commission Refunding Revenue Bonds Novant Health Obligation Group Series 2013 11/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 530,000 | | | | 602,637 | | |
Southeastern Regional Medical Center Series 2012 06/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,094,010 | | |
Vidant Health Series 2012A 06/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,670,820 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Revenue Bonds Duke University Health System Series 2012A 06/01/32 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,105,990 | | |
Moses Cone Health System Series 2011 10/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,215,000 | | | | 3,735,444 | | |
Northern Hospital District of Surry County Revenue Bonds Series 2008 10/01/24 | | | 5.750 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,060,440 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 14,323,722 | | |
Joint Power Authority 10.2% | |
North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 1993B (NPFGC) 01/01/22 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,238,120 | | |
Series 1993B (NPFGC/IBC) 01/01/22 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,712,020 | | |
Series 2005A (AMBAC) 01/01/20 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,151,800 | | |
Series 2008A (AGM) 01/01/19 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,711,605 | | |
Revenue Bonds Series 2009B 01/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,250,000 | | | | 2,460,015 | | |
North Carolina Municipal Power Agency No. 1 Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2008A 01/01/17 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,185,000 | | | | 1,325,991 | | |
01/01/20 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,244,660 | | |
Revenue Bonds Series 2009A 01/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,715,460 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 16,559,671 | | |
Local Appropriation 17.9% | |
City of Greenville Certificate of Participation Public Facilities & Equipment Project Series 2004 (AMBAC) 06/01/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,180,000 | | | | 2,189,156 | | |
City of Wilmington Refunding Certificate of Participation Series 2006A 06/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,005,000 | | | | 1,093,169 | | |
County of Buncombe Revenue Bonds Series 2012 06/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 573,860 | | |
06/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,139,550 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
County of Cabarrus Certificate of Participation Installment Financing Contract Series 2008C 06/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,545,000 | | | | 1,756,634 | | |
County of Catawba Revenue Bonds Series 2011 10/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 400,000 | | | | 469,620 | | |
County of Chatham Certificate of Participation Series 2006 (AMBAC) 06/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,065,000 | | | | 1,157,730 | | |
County of Cumberland Refunding Certificate of Participation Improvement Projects Series 2009-B1 12/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,775,000 | | | | 3,201,101 | | |
County of Gaston Refunding Certificate of Participation Series 2005 (NPFGC) 12/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,350,000 | | | | 1,445,175 | | |
County of Harnett Certificate of Participation Series 2009 06/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,880,000 | | | | 2,096,971 | | |
County of Henderson Certificate of Participation Series 2006A (AMBAC) 06/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,060,000 | | | | 1,154,181 | | |
County of Mecklenburg Certificate of Participation Series 2009A 02/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,114,140 | | |
County of Moore Revenue Bonds Series 2010 06/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,635,000 | | | | 1,832,295 | | |
County of New Hanover Refunding Certificate of Participation Series 2005B (AMBAC) 09/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,755,000 | | | | 2,039,363 | | |
County of Randolph Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2013C 10/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,766,865 | | |
County of Sampson Certificate of Participation Series 2006 (AGM) 06/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,092,460 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
County of Union Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2012 12/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,715,000 | | | | 2,080,878 | | |
Jacksonville Public Facilities Corp. Limited Obligation Revenue Bonds Series 2012 04/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,075,000 | | | | 1,206,817 | | |
Orange County Public Facilities Co. Revenue Bonds Series 2012 10/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,325,000 | | | | 1,539,835 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 28,949,800 | | |
Local General Obligation 5.9% | |
County of Cabarrus Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Public Improvement Series 2006 03/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,039,760 | | |
03/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,083,620 | | |
County of Iredell Unlimited General Obligation Bonds School Series 2006 02/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,420,000 | | | | 2,604,331 | | |
County of New Hanover Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2009 12/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,170,000 | | | | 1,345,149 | | |
County of Stanly Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2010 02/01/18 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,669,605 | | |
County of Wake Unrefunded Unlimited General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds Series 2009 03/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,565,000 | | | | 1,828,781 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 9,571,246 | | |
Municipal Power 1.1% | |
Greenville Utilities Commission Revenue Bonds Series 2008A (AGM) 11/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,040,000 | | | | 1,206,078 | | |
Guam Power Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2012A (AGM)(a) 10/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 520,000 | | | | 596,128 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 1,802,206 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Other Bond Issue 0.7% | |
Durham County Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Authority Revenue Bonds Research Triangle Institute Series 2010 02/01/18 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,098,680 | | |
Ports 1.4% | |
North Carolina State Ports Authority Revenue Bonds Senior Lien Series 2010B 02/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,192,440 | | |
Refunded/Escrowed 16.7% | |
Albemarle Hospital Authority Prerefunded 10/01/17 Revenue Bonds Series 2007 10/01/21 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,295,200 | | |
10/01/27 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,147,600 | | |
Appalachian State University Prerefunded 07/15/15 Revenue Bonds Series 2005 (NPFGC) 07/15/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 695,000 | | | | 735,449 | | |
County of Burke Prerefunded 04/01/16 Certificate of Participation Series 2006B (AMBAC) 04/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,425,000 | | | | 1,550,357 | | |
County of Craven Prerefunded 06/01/17 Certificate of Participation Series 2007 (NPFGC) 06/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,825,000 | | | | 3,196,911 | | |
06/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,825,000 | | | | 2,065,261 | | |
County of Wake Prerefunded 03/01/19 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Public Improvement Series 2009 03/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 935,000 | | | | 1,105,497 | | |
Revenue Bonds Series 1993 Escrowed to Maturity (NPFGC) 10/01/26 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 3,065,000 | | | | 3,584,579 | | |
North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency Prerefunded 01/01/22 Revenue Bonds Series 1988A 01/01/26 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,285,530 | | |
Revenue Bonds Series 1986A Escrowed to Maturity 01/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,165,000 | | | | 2,325,535 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
North Carolina Medical Care Commission Prerefunded 11/01/17 Revenue Bonds Wilson Medical Center Series 2007 11/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,385,000 | | | | 3,875,453 | | |
Puerto Rico Highways & Transportation Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2003AA Escrowed to Maturity (NPFGC)(a) 07/01/18 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 3,360,000 | | | | 3,980,424 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 27,147,796 | | |
Retirement Communities 1.6% | |
North Carolina Medical Care Commission Refunding Revenue Bonds 1st Mortgage United Methodist Series 2013A 10/01/33 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,595,000 | | | | 1,552,796 | | |
1st Mortgage-Givens Estates Series 2007 07/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,061,600 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 2,614,396 | | |
Special Non Property Tax 1.4% | |
Territory of Guam Revenue Bonds Series 2011A(a) 01/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 519,980 | | |
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Matching Fund Loan-Senior Lien Series 2010A(a) 10/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,560,000 | | | | 1,765,702 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 2,285,682 | | |
State Appropriated 1.8% | |
North Carolina Infrastructure Finance Corp. Certificate of Participation Capital Improvement Series 2007A (AGM) 05/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,570,000 | | | | 2,857,249 | | |
Water & Sewer 21.8% | |
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2008 08/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,149,330 | | |
City of Charlotte Revenue Bonds Series 2009B 07/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,835,000 | | | | 6,789,139 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Water & Sewer System Series 2008 07/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,441,060 | | |
City of Concord Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2008B 12/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,755,090 | | |
City of Gastonia Refunding Revenue Bonds Combined Utilities System Series 2009 05/01/17 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,205,000 | | | | 1,320,824 | | |
City of Greensboro Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2006 06/01/17 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,278,420 | | |
06/01/22 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,468,692 | | |
06/01/23 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,470,200 | | |
City of High Point Revenue Bonds Series 2008 (AGM) 11/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,156,170 | | |
11/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,154,280 | | |
City of Raleigh Revenue Bonds Series 2006A 03/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,627,260 | | |
Series 2011 03/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 800,000 | | | | 919,616 | | |
City of Thomasville Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2012 05/01/24 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 539,405 | | |
05/01/26 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 860,000 | | | | 911,996 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
City of Winston-Salem Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2007A 06/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,373,560 | | |
Revenue Bonds Series 2009 06/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,165,550 | | |
County of Brunswick Revenue Bonds Series 2008A 04/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,915,000 | | | | 2,179,768 | | |
04/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,390,000 | | | | 1,577,622 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 35,277,982 | | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost: $143,618,807) | | | | | | | 155,733,554 | | |
Money Market Funds 2.8%
| | Shares | | Value ($) | |
JPMorgan Tax-Free Money Market Fund, 0.010%(b) | | | 4,585,560 | | | | 4,585,560 | | |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost: $4,585,560) | | | | | 4,585,560 | | |
Total Investments (Cost: $148,204,367) | | | | | 160,319,114 | | |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | | | | 1,751,848 | | |
Net Assets | | | | | 162,070,962 | | |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Municipal obligations include debt obligations issued by or on behalf of territories, possessions, or sovereign nations within the territorial boundaries of the United States. At April 30, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $6,862,234 or 4.23% of net assets.
(b) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at April 30, 2014.
Abbreviation Legend
AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation
AMBAC Ambac Assurance Corporation
IBC Insurance Bond Certificate
NPFGC National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Fair Value Measurements
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
> Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
> Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
> Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Fair Value Measurements (continued)
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at April 30, 2014:
Description | | Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets ($) | | Level 2 Other Significant Observable Inputs ($) | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs ($) | | Total ($) | |
Bonds | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 155,733,554 | | | | — | | | | 155,733,554 | | |
Total Bonds | | | — | | | | 155,733,554 | | | | — | | | | 155,733,554 | | |
Mutual Funds | |
Money Market Funds | | | 4,585,560 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,585,560 | | |
Total Mutual Funds | | | 4,585,560 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,585,560 | | |
Total | | | 4,585,560 | | | | 155,733,554 | | | | — | | | | 160,319,114 | | |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.
There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2014
Assets | |
Investments, at value | |
(identified cost $148,204,367) | | $ | 160,319,114 | | |
Receivable for: | |
Capital shares sold | | | 263,156 | | |
Interest | | | 2,139,068 | | |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | | | 864 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 680 | | |
Total assets | | | 162,722,882 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Capital shares purchased | | | 86,602 | | |
Dividend distributions to shareholders | | | 397,470 | | |
Investment management fees | | | 1,773 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | | | 384 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 26,250 | | |
Administration fees | | | 310 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 107,541 | | |
Other expenses | | | 31,590 | | |
Total liabilities | | | 651,920 | | |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 162,070,962 | | |
Represented by | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 152,328,130 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | 737,030 | | |
Accumulated net realized loss | | | (3,108,945 | ) | |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | 12,114,747 | | |
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 162,070,962 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
April 30, 2014
Class A | |
Net assets | | $ | 27,796,541 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,619,561 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.61 | | |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | | $ | 10.97 | | |
Class B | |
Net assets | | $ | 102,007 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 9,611 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.61 | | |
Class C | |
Net assets | | $ | 7,015,237 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 661,313 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.61 | | |
Class R4 | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,736,885 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 163,865 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.60 | | |
Class Z | |
Net assets | | $ | 125,420,292 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 11,830,486 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.60 | | |
(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 3.25%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Statement of Operations
Year Ended April 30, 2014
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends | | $ | 545 | | |
Interest | | | 6,430,743 | | |
Total income | | | 6,431,288 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees | | | 705,293 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | | | 75,372 | | |
Class B | | | 1,142 | | |
Class C | | | 72,913 | | |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | | | 58,640 | | |
Class B | | | 221 | | |
Class C | | | 14,173 | | |
Class R4 | | | 1,308 | | |
Class Z | | | 268,729 | | |
Administration fees | | | 123,426 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 26,863 | | |
Custodian fees | | | 2,292 | | |
Printing and postage fees | | | 22,977 | | |
Registration fees | | | 24,710 | | |
Professional fees | | | 32,563 | | |
Other | | | 27,565 | | |
Total expenses | | | 1,458,187 | | |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | | | (321,351 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 1,136,836 | | |
Net investment income | | | 5,294,452 | | |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments | | | (432,106 | ) | |
Net realized loss | | | (432,106 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | (6,609,611 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (6,609,611 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized loss | | | (7,041,717 | ) | |
Net decrease in net assets from operations | | $ | (1,747,265 | ) | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | Year Ended April 30, 2014 | | Year Ended April 30, 2013(a) | |
Operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 5,294,452 | | | $ | 6,075,124 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (432,106 | ) | | | 684,349 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (6,609,611 | ) | | | 1,382,384 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (1,747,265 | ) | | | 8,141,857 | | |
Distributions to shareholders | |
Net investment income | |
Class A | | | (856,844 | ) | | | (896,426 | ) | |
Class B | | | (2,381 | ) | | | (2,812 | ) | |
Class C | | | (152,273 | ) | | | (156,689 | ) | |
Class R4 | | | (21,441 | ) | | | (8 | ) | |
Class Z | | | (4,261,513 | ) | | | (5,019,201 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (5,294,452 | ) | | | (6,075,136 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity | | | (40,397,421 | ) | | | (12,989,822 | ) | |
Total decrease in net assets | | | (47,439,138 | ) | | | (10,923,101 | ) | |
Net assets at beginning of year | | | 209,510,100 | | | | 220,433,201 | | |
Net assets at end of year | | $ | 162,070,962 | | | $ | 209,510,100 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | $ | 737,030 | | | $ | 737,031 | | |
(a) Class R4 shares are for the period from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, 2014 | | Year Ended April 30, 2013(a) | |
| | Shares | | Dollars ($) | | Shares | | Dollars ($) | |
Capital stock activity | |
Class A shares | |
Subscriptions(b) | | | 487,517 | | | | 5,110,376 | | | | 415,472 | | | | 4,535,493 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 62,988 | | | | 661,759 | | | | 60,476 | | | | 660,647 | | |
Redemptions | | | (1,116,020 | ) | | | (11,686,687 | ) | | | (391,487 | ) | | | (4,267,494 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (565,515 | ) | | | (5,914,552 | ) | | | 84,461 | | | | 928,646 | | |
Class B shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 37 | | | | 394 | | | | 30 | | | | 327 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 189 | | | | 1,985 | | | | 203 | | | | 2,217 | | |
Redemptions(b) | | | (3,351 | ) | | | (35,161 | ) | | | (4,533 | ) | | | (49,446 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (3,125 | ) | | | (32,782 | ) | | | (4,300 | ) | | | (46,902 | ) | |
Class C shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 124,421 | | | | 1,309,987 | | | | 162,353 | | | | 1,776,448 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 12,008 | | | | 126,099 | | | | 10,917 | | | | 119,250 | | |
Redemptions | | | (268,833 | ) | | | (2,806,963 | ) | | | (138,462 | ) | | | (1,513,574 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (132,404 | ) | | | (1,370,877 | ) | | | 34,808 | | | | 382,124 | | |
Class R4 shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 182,189 | | | | 1,914,667 | | | | 230 | | | | 2,500 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 2,033 | | | | 21,343 | | | | 1 | | | | 6 | | |
Redemptions | | | (20,588 | ) | | | (214,599 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net increase | | | 163,634 | | | | 1,721,411 | | | | 231 | | | | 2,506 | | |
Class Z shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 2,519,806 | | | | 26,520,764 | | | | 2,478,489 | | | | 27,074,501 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 53,774 | | | | 564,454 | | | | 50,366 | | | | 549,746 | | |
Redemptions | | | (5,911,569 | ) | | | (61,885,839 | ) | | | (3,838,774 | ) | | | (41,880,443 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (3,337,989 | ) | | | (34,800,621 | ) | | | (1,309,919 | ) | | | (14,256,196 | ) | |
Total net decrease | | | (3,875,399 | ) | | | (40,397,421 | ) | | | (1,194,719 | ) | | | (12,989,822 | ) | |
(a) Class R4 shares are for the period from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
(b) Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.
| | Year Ended April 30, | | Year Ended March 31, | |
Class A | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.94 | | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 10.74 | | | $ | 10.13 | | | $ | 10.17 | | | $ | 9.79 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.33 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.61 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.38 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.71 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.61 | | | $ | 10.94 | | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 10.74 | | | $ | 10.13 | | | $ | 10.17 | | |
Total return | | | (0.22 | %) | | | 3.57 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 9.02 | % | | | 2.61 | % | | | 7.34 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 0.96 | %(c) | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.91 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.79 | %(c) | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.80 | %(e) | | | 0.78 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.84 | % | | | 2.59 | % | | | 2.65 | %(c) | | | 2.80 | % | | | 2.97 | % | | | 3.27 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 27,797 | | | $ | 34,852 | | | $ | 33,601 | | | $ | 33,061 | | | $ | 31,731 | | | $ | 33,307 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 3 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 1 | % | | | 4 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 15 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, | | Year Ended March 31, | |
Class B | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.94 | | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 10.74 | | | $ | 10.13 | | | $ | 10.17 | | | $ | 9.79 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.26 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.59 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.38 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.81 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.64 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.61 | | | $ | 10.94 | | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 10.74 | | | $ | 10.13 | | | $ | 10.17 | | |
Total return | | | (0.96 | %) | | | 2.80 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 8.07 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 6.55 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.74 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.71 | %(c) | | | 1.82 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.66 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.54 | %(c) | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | %(e) | | | 1.53 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.09 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.90 | %(c) | | | 2.08 | % | | | 2.22 | % | | | 2.56 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 102 | | | $ | 139 | | | $ | 185 | | | $ | 183 | | | $ | 554 | | | $ | 1,260 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 3 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 1 | % | | | 4 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 15 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, | | Year Ended March 31, | |
Class C | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.94 | | | $ | 10.83 | | | $ | 10.74 | | | $ | 10.13 | | | $ | 10.17 | | | $ | 9.79 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.26 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.62 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.38 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.64 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.61 | | | $ | 10.94 | | | $ | 10.83 | | | $ | 10.74 | | | $ | 10.13 | | | $ | 10.17 | | |
Total return | | | (0.96 | %) | | | 2.89 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 8.23 | % | | | 1.84 | % | | | 6.55 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.74 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.71 | %(c) | | | 1.74 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.66 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.54 | %(c) | | | 1.54 | % | | | 1.55 | %(e) | | | 1.53 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.09 | % | | | 1.84 | % | | | 1.90 | %(c) | | | 2.03 | % | | | 2.22 | % | | | 2.54 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 7,015 | | | $ | 8,683 | | | $ | 8,222 | | | $ | 8,112 | | | $ | 5,270 | | | $ | 3,797 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 3 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 1 | % | | | 4 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 15 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, | |
Class R4 | | 2014 | | 2013(a) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.93 | | | $ | 10.85 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.04 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 0.08 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | — | | | | 0.12 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.60 | | | $ | 10.93 | | |
Total return | | | 0.03 | % | | | 1.07 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.60 | %(c) | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.52 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.17 | % | | | 2.98 | %(c) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 1,737 | | | $ | 3 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 3 | % | | | 10 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, | | Year Ended March 31, | |
Class Z | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.93 | | | $ | 10.83 | | | $ | 10.73 | | | $ | 10.12 | | | $ | 10.17 | | | $ | 9.79 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.36 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.61 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.38 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | — | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.74 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.60 | | | $ | 10.93 | | | $ | 10.83 | | | $ | 10.73 | | | $ | 10.12 | | | $ | 10.17 | | |
Total return | | | 0.03 | % | | | 3.83 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 9.30 | % | | | 2.76 | % | | | 7.61 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.71 | %(c) | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.66 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.54 | %(c) | | | 0.54 | % | | | 0.55 | %(e) | | | 0.53 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.09 | % | | | 2.84 | % | | | 2.90 | %(c) | | | 3.05 | % | | | 3.22 | % | | | 3.54 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 125,420 | | | $ | 165,833 | | | $ | 178,425 | | | $ | 178,204 | | | $ | 160,427 | | | $ | 172,795 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 3 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 1 | % | | | 4 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 15 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2014
Note 1. Organization
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.
Fund Shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R4 and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.
Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.25% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.
Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 3.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.
Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain other eligible investors.
Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security Valuation
Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board) based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
Security Transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
April 30, 2014
Income Recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of Class Net Asset Value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal Income Tax Status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax exempt and taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Distributions to Shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and Indemnifications
Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any
future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates
Investment Management Fees
Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. The investment management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.40% to 0.27% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended April 30, 2014 was 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Administration Fees
Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator. The Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended April 30, 2014 was 0.07% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Other Expenses
Other expenses are for, among other things, miscellaneous expenses of the Fund or the Board, including payments to a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. That company's expenses include boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. For the year ended April 30, 2014, other expenses paid to this company were $1,845.
Compensation of Board Members
Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), the Board members who are not "interested persons" of the Fund, as defined under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund's liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.
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Transfer Agent Fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.
The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees.
For the year ended April 30, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
Class A | | | 0.19 | % | |
Class B | | | 0.19 | | |
Class C | | | 0.19 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.19 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.19 | | |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended April 30, 2014, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
Distribution and Service Fees
The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution
and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund.
Sales Charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $17,943 for Class A and $5,528 for Class C shares for the year ended April 30, 2014.
Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:
| | Fee Rates Contractual through August 31, 2014 | |
Class A | | | 0.81 | % | |
Class B | | | 1.56 | | |
Class C | | | 1.56 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.56 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.56 | | |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short,
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April 30, 2014
inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.
Note 4. Federal Tax Information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At April 30, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for capital loss carryforwards, Trustees' deferred compensation, distributions, and tax straddles. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:
Undistributed net investment income | | $ | (1 | ) | |
Accumulated net realized loss | | | (1 | ) | |
Paid-in capital | | | 2 | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:
Year Ended April 30, | | 2014 | | 2013 | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 15,531 | | | $ | 15,423 | | |
Tax-exempt income | | | 5,278,921 | | | | 6,059,713 | | |
Total | | $ | 5,294,452 | | | $ | 6,075,136 | | |
Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.
At April 30, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed tax-exempt income | | $ | 1,216,204 | | |
Capital loss carryforwards | | | (3,081,754 | ) | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 12,140,499 | | |
At April 30, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $148,178,615 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Unrealized appreciation | | $ | 12,330,016 | | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (189,517 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | $ | 12,140,499 | | |
The following capital loss carryforward, determined at April 30, 2014, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:
Year of Expiration | | Amount | |
2017 | | $ | 2,649,648 | | |
Unlimited short-term | | | 432,106 | | |
Total | | $ | 3,081,754 | | |
Unlimited capital loss carryforwards are required to be utilized prior to any capital losses which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, capital loss carryforwards which carry an expiration date may be more likely to expire unused.
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio Information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $4,910,218 and $43,563,782, respectively, for the year ended April 30, 2014.
Note 6. Shareholder Concentration
At April 30, 2014, two unaffiliated shareholders of record owned 81.0% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.
Note 7. Line of Credit
The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR
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April 30, 2014
rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended April 30, 2014.
Note 8. Significant Risks
Geographic Concentration Risk
Because state-specific tax-exempt funds invest primarily in the municipal securities issued by the state and political sub-divisions of the state, the Fund will be particularly affected by political and economic conditions and developments in the state in which it invests. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk than that of a municipal bond fund which is more geographically diversified. The value of the municipal securities owned by the Fund also may be adversely affected by future changes in federal or state income tax laws.
Note 9. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 10. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings
In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the Funds' Boards of Trustees.
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at April 30, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements 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, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at April 30, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
June 20, 2014
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Federal Income Tax Information
(Unaudited)
The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.
Tax Designations:
Exempt-Interest Dividends | | | 99.71 | % | |
Exempt-Interest Dividends. The percentage of net investment income dividends paid during the fiscal year that qualifies as exempt-interest dividends for federal income tax purposes.
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Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the Funds' operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the Funds' Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve through the end of the calendar year in which he or she reaches either the mandatory retirement age established by the Board or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.
Independent Trustees
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Kathleen Blatz 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1954 | | Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2006 | | | 132 | | | Trustee, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota since 2009 | |
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr. 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1944 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds | | Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Hancock Funds (mutual funds), 1989-2000 | | | 130 | | | Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2005-2011 | |
Pamela G. Carlton 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1954 | | Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | President, Springboard — Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company) since 2003; Director or Management Director of US Equity Research, Chase Asset Management, 1996-2003; Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, 1982-1996 | | | 132 | | | None | |
William P. Carmichael 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1943 | | Chair of the Board since 1/14, Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds | | Retired; Co-founder, The Succession Fund (provides exit strategies to owners of privately held companies); previously, Senior Vice President, Sara Lee Corporation; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Beatrice Foods Company; Vice President, Esmark, Inc.; Associate, Price Waterhouse | | | 132 | | | Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel) since July 2003; Director, International Textile Corp. since 2012; former Director, McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development) 2010-2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2009-2011; Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products), 2002-2009; Director, Simmons Company (bedding), 2004-2010 | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Independent Trustees (continued)
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Patricia M. Flynn 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1950 | | Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University since 1976 (also teaches and conducts research on corporate governance); Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University, 1992-2002 | | | 132 | | | None | |
William A. Hawkins 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1942 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds | | Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010 | | | 130 | | | Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds) | |
R. Glenn Hilliard 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1943 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds | | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting) since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), September 2003-May 2011 | | | 130 | | | Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), 2003-2011 | |
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr. 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1939 | | Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds, Board Chair 1/07-12/13 | | President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College since 2002 | | | 132 | | | Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer), 2002-2013 | |
Catherine James Paglia 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1952 | | Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company) since September 1998 | | | 132 | | | Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer) since 2012 | |
Leroy C. Richie 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1941 | | Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman Funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. (law firm) since 2004; Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation, 1993-1997 | | | 132 | | | Lead Outside Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging) since September 2005; Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production) since 1994; Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services) since November 2007 | |
Minor M. Shaw 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1947 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds | | President, Micco LLC (private investments) since 2011; President, Micco Corp. since 1998 | | | 130 | | | Director, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina since April 2008; Director, National Association of Corporate Directors, Carolinas Chapter, since 2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds) | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Independent Trustees (continued)
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Alison Taunton-Rigby 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1944 | | Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc., (biotechnology) 2003-2010 | | | 132 | | | Director, Healthways, Inc. (health and wellbeing solutions) since 2005; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG since 2011; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor) since 2001; Director, Boston Children's Hospital since 2002 | |
Interested Trustee Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Anthony M. Santomero 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1946 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds | | Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008 | | | 130 | | | Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. since May 2008; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since March 2008; Director, Citigroup Inc. since 2009; Director, Citibank, N.A. since 2009; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2008-2011 | |
*Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the Funds to be an "interested person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup Inc. and Citibank, N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the Funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.
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Interested Trustee Affiliated with Investment Manager*
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
William F. Truscott 53600 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 1960 | | Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and since 5/10 for Nations Funds | | Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, May 2010-September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-August 2012 | | | 186 | | | Former Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-January 2013 | |
*Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary or visiting columbiamanagement.com.
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:
Officers
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
J. Kevin Connaughton 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1964 | | President and Principal Executive Officer (2009) | | Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, December 2004-April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, June 2008-January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003 | |
Michael G. Clarke 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1969 | | Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, September 2004-April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002 | |
Scott R. Plummer 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1959 | | Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011) | | Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012-February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010-2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005-2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006 | |
Thomas P. McGuire 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1972 | | Chief Compliance Officer (2012) | | Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, 2005-April 2010 | |
Colin Moore 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1958 | | Senior Vice President (2010) | | Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2007-April 2010 | |
Michael E. DeFao 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America 2005-April 2010 | |
Joseph F. DiMaria 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2006-April 2010 | |
Paul B. Goucher 100 Park Avenue New York, NY 10017 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008) | | Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously Chief Counsel, January 2010-January 2013, and Group Counsel, November 2008-January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated, July 2008-November 2008 | |
Amy Johnson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1965 | | Vice President (2006) | | Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, 2009-April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services, 2006-2009) | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Officers (continued)
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
Paul D. Pearson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1956 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999) | | Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 1998-April 2010 | |
Christopher O. Petersen 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1970 | | Vice President and Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., since January 2010 (previously Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel, 2004-January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007 | |
Stephen T. Welsh 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1957 | | Vice President (2006) | | President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc., 2004-April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., 2007-April 2010 | |
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Approval of Investment Management Services
Agreement
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Management or the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), serves as the investment manager to Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund). Under an investment management services agreement (the IMS Agreement), Columbia Management provides investment advice and other services to the Fund and other funds distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (collectively, the Funds).
On an annual basis, the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), including the independent Board members (the Independent Trustees), considers renewal of the IMS Agreement. Columbia Management prepared detailed reports for the Board and its Contracts Committee in January, March and April 2014, including reports based on analyses of data provided by an independent organization (Lipper) and a comprehensive response to each item of information requested by independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees (Independent Legal Counsel) in a letter to the Investment Manager, to assist the Board in making this determination. All of the materials presented in January, March and April were first supplied in draft form to designated representatives of the Independent Trustees, i.e., Independent Legal Counsel, Fund Counsel, the Chair of the Board and the Chair of the Contracts Committee, and the final materials (including proposed expense caps for certain Funds) were revised to reflect discussion and subsequent requests made by the Contracts Committee. In addition, throughout the year, the Board (or its committees) regularly meets with portfolio management teams and senior management personnel, and reviews information prepared by Columbia Management addressing the services Columbia Management provides and Fund performance. The Board also accords appropriate weight to the work, deliberations and conclusions of the Contracts Committee, the Investment Review Committee and the Compliance Committee in determining whether to continue the IMS Agreement.
The Board, at its April 9-11, 2014 in-person Board meeting (the April Meeting), considered the renewal of the IMS Agreement for an additional one-year term. At the April Meeting, Independent Legal Counsel reviewed with the Independent Trustees various factors relevant to the Board's consideration of advisory agreements and the Board's legal responsibilities related to such consideration. Following an analysis and discussion of the factors identified below, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the IMS Agreement.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Columbia Management
The Independent Trustees analyzed various reports and presentations they had received detailing the services performed by Columbia Management, as well as its expertise, resources and capabilities. The Independent Trustees specifically considered many developments during the past year concerning the services provided by Columbia Management, including, in particular, the successful implementation of a globalization initiative, which, among other things, increased worldwide analyst support for global products, the reorganization of the Informational Technology research team, the hiring of additional personnel to assist the Asset Allocation team and the global restructuring of the Senior Operational team. The Independent Trustees noted the information they received concerning Columbia Management's ability to retain its key portfolio management personnel. The Independent Trustees also recalled Columbia Management's representation that additional staff has been added to support the vigorous application of the "5P" review process, to which all internally-managed Funds are subject.
In connection with the Board's evaluation of the overall package of services provided by Columbia Management, the Board also considered the quality of administrative services provided to the Fund by Columbia Management, recalling the information it received highlighting significant achievements in 2013 in the performance of administrative services. In evaluating the quality of services provided under the IMS Agreement and the Fund's Administrative Services Agreement, the Independent Trustees also took into account the organization and strength of the Fund's and its service providers' compliance programs. In addition, the Board also reviewed the financial condition of Columbia Management (and its affiliates) and each entity's ability to carry out its responsibilities under the IMS Agreement and the Fund's other services agreements with affiliates of Ameriprise Financial, observing the financial strength of Ameriprise Financial, with its solid balance sheet. The Board also discussed the acceptability of the terms of the IMS Agreement (including the relatively broad scope of services required to be performed by Columbia Management). The Board concluded that the services being performed under the IMS Agreement were of a reasonably high quality.
Based on the foregoing, and based on other information received (both oral and written, including the information on investment performance referenced below) and other considerations, the Board concluded that Columbia Management and its affiliates were in a position to continue to provide a high quality and level of services to the Fund.
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Approval of Investment Management Services Agreement (continued)
Investment Performance
For purposes of evaluating the nature, extent and quality of services provided under the IMS Agreement, the Board carefully reviewed the investment performance of the Fund. In this regard, the Board considered detailed reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization showing, for various periods, the performance of the Fund, the performance of a benchmark index, the percentage ranking of the Fund among its comparison group and the net assets of the Fund. The Board observed that the Fund's investment performance met expectations.
Comparative Fees, Costs of Services Provided and the Profits Realized By Columbia Management and its Affiliates from their Relationships with the Fund
The Board reviewed comparative fees and the costs of services provided under the IMS Agreement. The Board members considered detailed comparative information set forth in an annual report on fees and expenses, including, among other things, data (based on analyses conducted by an independent organization) showing a comparison of the Fund's expenses with median expenses paid by funds in its comparative peer universe, as well as data showing the Fund's contribution to Columbia Management's profitability.
The Board accorded particular weight to the notion that the level of fees should reflect a rational pricing model applied consistently across the various product lines in the Fund family, while assuring that the overall fees for each Fund (with few defined exceptions) are generally in line with the "pricing philosophy" currently in effect (i.e., that the total expense ratio of the Fund is no higher than the median expense ratio of funds in the same comparison universe of the Fund). In this connection, the Board also considered the 2013 report provided by an independent consulting firm, Bobroff Consulting (the Independent Consultant), that concluded that the Funds' standardized investment management fee rates were within a reasonable range. The Board took into account that the Fund's total expense ratio (after considering proposed voluntary expense caps/waivers) approximated the peer universe's median expense ratio. It was observed that various proposals concerning the Funds' transfer agency and sub-transfer agency fee structures, and other changes impacting the Funds' pricing structure and fees, are expected to be considered at a later Board meeting which, if adopted, would alter the current pricing philosophy. Based on its review, the Board concluded that the Fund's management fee was fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services that the Fund receives.
The Board also considered the expected profitability of Columbia Management and its affiliates in connection with Columbia Management providing investment management services to the Fund. In this regard, the Board referred to a detailed profitability report, discussing the profitability to Columbia Management and Ameriprise Financial from managing, operating and distributing the Funds. In this regard, the Board observed that: (i) the Independent Consultant concluded that 2012 profitability was reasonable; (ii) 2013 profitability only moderately exceeded 2012 levels; and (iii) 2013 profitability is in line with profitability levels of industry competitors. It also took into account the indirect economic benefits flowing to Columbia Management or its affiliates in connection with managing or distributing the Funds, such as the enhanced ability to offer various other financial products to Ameriprise Financial customers, soft dollar benefits and overall reputational advantages. The Board noted that the fees paid by the Funds should permit the Investment Manager to offer competitive compensation to its personnel, make necessary investments in its business and earn an appropriate profit. The Board concluded that profitability levels were reasonable.
Economies of Scale to be Realized
The Board also considered the economies of scale that might be realized by Columbia Management as the Fund grows and took note of the extent to which Fund shareholders might also benefit from such growth. In this regard, the Independent Trustees took into account that IMS fees decline as Fund assets exceed various breakpoints, all of which have not been surpassed.
Based on the foregoing, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that the investment management service fees were fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services provided. In reaching this conclusion, no single factor was determinative. On April 11, 2014, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the IMS Agreement.
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Important Information About This Report
Each fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
The policy of the Board is to vote the proxies of the companies in which each fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31 for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30 of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. Each fund's complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
columbiamanagement.com
This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and, if available, a summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund go to columbiamanagement.com. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
(renamed Columbia AMT-Free South Carolina Intermediate Muni Bond Fund, effective July 7, 2014)
Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
Continued Economic Recovery
The U.S. economy continued to recover at a slow but steady pace during the first quarter of 2014, supported by solid manufacturing activity, reasonable job growth and continued gains for the housing market. Industrial production was robust, buoyed by strong demand for autos and related parts. After a disappointing January, job growth picked up, which helped boost consumer confidence. Housing data was somewhat mixed, as harsh weather and higher mortgage rates put a damper on sales, while lower inventories helped prices trend higher. The Federal Reserve (the Fed) announced further reductions to its monthly asset purchases and reassured the markets that it would not make any significant changes to monetary policy until it was satisfied that the labor market was on solid ground. Despite mostly good news on the economic front, the broad financial markets recorded only modest gains, as bitter winter weather at home and mounting tensions between Russia and Western allies prompted investor caution.
Investors braced for higher interest rates, but long-term yields declined and the fixed-income markets were surprisingly resilient in the face of stable-to-improving economic data. Risk-on trading continued during the quarter as the higher yielding sectors of the fixed-income markets generally fared well. Emerging-market bonds, long-term U.S. Treasuries and sovereign debt were among the strongest performers, as were Treasury Inflation Protected Securities. Municipal bonds delivered solid gains, especially high-yield municipals, which benefited from continued improvement in state finances.
Against this backdrop, the broad bond market, as measured by the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, edged out the broad stock market, as measured by the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, with gains of 1.84% vs. 1.81%, respectively. As indicated late last year, the Fed began tapering its monthly asset purchase program and announced further reductions. New Fed chair Janet Yellen reassured investors the Fed was committed to keeping short-term borrowing rates low into 2015.
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Thank you for your continued support of the Columbia Funds. We look forward to serving your investment needs for many years to come.
Best Regards,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds
Investing involves risk including the risk of loss of principal.
The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage passthroughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. The S&P 500 Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks and is frequently used as a general measure of market performance. Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing.
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus and, if available, a summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about a fund, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Performance Overview | | | 2 | | |
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance | | | 4 | | |
Understanding Your Fund's Expenses | | | 6 | | |
Portfolio of Investments | | | 7 | | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | 12 | | |
Statement of Operations | | | 14 | | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | | | 15 | | |
Financial Highlights | | | 17 | | |
Notes to Financial Statements | | | 22 | | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | 27 | | |
Federal Income Tax Information | | | 28 | | |
Trustees and Officers | | | 29 | | |
Approval of Investment Management Services Agreement | | | 35 | | |
Important Information About This Report | | | 37 | | |
Fund Investment Manager
Columbia Management Investment
Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Distributor
Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Transfer Agent
Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
For more information about any of the funds, please visit columbiamanagement.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Performance Summary
> Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned -0.66% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period that ended April 30, 2014. Class Z shares of the Fund returned -0.32% for the same time period.
> The Fund's benchmark, the Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index, returned 0.97% for the 12-month period.
> The Fund's maturity positioning generally accounted for its shortfall relative to its benchmark.
Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended April 30, 2014)
| | Inception | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Class A | | 05/05/92 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | -0.66 | | | | 4.29 | | | | 3.68 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -3.93 | | | | 3.61 | | | | 3.34 | | |
Class B | | 06/08/93 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | -1.31 | | | | 3.53 | | | | 2.92 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -4.20 | | | | 3.53 | | | | 2.92 | | |
Class C | | 06/17/92 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | -1.31 | | | | 3.53 | | | | 2.91 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -2.27 | | | | 3.53 | | | | 2.91 | | |
Class R4* | | 03/19/13 | | | -0.32 | | | | 4.56 | | | | 3.94 | | |
Class Z | | 01/06/92 | | | -0.32 | | | | 4.56 | | | | 3.94 | | |
Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index | | | | | 0.97 | | | | 4.91 | | | | 4.71 | | |
Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% CDSC for the first year only. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiamanagement.com or calling 800.345.6611.
*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990, with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Performance Overview (continued)
Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (May 1, 2004 – April 30, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance
Effective July 7, 2014, the Fund will be renamed Columbia AMT-Free South Carolina Intermediate Muni Bond Fund.
For the 12-month period that ended April 30, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned -0.66% excluding sales charges. Class Z shares of the Fund returned -0.32% for the same time period. The Fund's benchmark, the Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index, returned 0.97% for the 12-month period. The Fund's maturity positioning generally accounted for its shortfall relative to its benchmark. We shortened the Fund's duration, a measure of interest rate sensitivity, in response to rising interest rates and to meet redemptions. As a result, we missed some of the rally as rates stabilized then declined over the last four months of the period.
Stable Economic Growth
Even though a difficult winter weighed on the U.S. economy early in 2014, it was not enough to derail the steady growth that marked the 12-month period. Solid new job growth drove the unemployment rate down to 6.3%. Robust manufacturing activity boosted the nation's capacity utilization rate to a recovery high of 79.2%. Personal income edged higher, borrowing increased and the savings rate declined. Consumer confidence generally rose during the 12-month period, reflecting consumer expectations that the economy was on solid ground. The housing market lost some momentum, the victim of bad winter weather, tighter borrowing standards, rising prices and higher mortgage rates. However, higher pending home sales near the end of the period was a positive data point.
Investors welcomed reduced tensions in Washington, where an extended budget deal and the president's nomination of Janet Yellen as the new Federal Reserve (Fed) chair received bipartisan support. In December 2013, the Fed announced that it would take a measured approach to tapering its monthly bond-buying program, beginning in January 2014. Further tapering commenced in February, March and April. Against this backdrop of generally positive economic news, bonds lost some ground as interest rates moved higher. Nevertheless, the municipal market managed a modestly positive return for the period.
A Challenging Environment for the Municipal Market
Municipal yields followed Treasury yields higher from the beginning of the reporting period through early September 2013. A rapid selloff in the wake of climbing yields sent municipal bond fund shares downward, causing heavy selling pressure, which persisted through the end of the calendar year. The environment improved in the first four months of 2014. Fund outflows slowed, state and local revenues improved, demand for shorter-maturity municipal bonds remained strong and new issuance declined sharply. Through April, new bond issuance was down by 30% compared to the same period in 2013, and refunding volume dropped by more than 50%. For the 12 months covered by this report, the best returns came from bonds with two- to four-year maturities. Ten-year maturities were the worst performers. Generally speaking, lower quality bonds generated slightly higher returns than higher quality bonds.
Contributors and Detractors
The Fund's holdings in the two- to six-year maturity range did better than their benchmark counterparts, which aided results even though the Fund was significantly underweight in the maturity segment. The Fund's electric revenue
Portfolio Management
Brian McGreevy
Quality Breakdown (%) (at April 30, 2014) | |
AAA rating | | | 2.5 | | |
AA rating | | | 40.0 | | |
A rating | | | 49.8 | | |
BBB rating | | | 4.7 | | |
Not rated | | | 3.0 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | | |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income securities (excluding Money Market Funds).
Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from AAA (highest) to D (lowest), and are subject to change. The ratings shown are determined by using the middle rating of Moody's, S&P, and Fitch after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When a rating from only two agencies is available, the lower rating is used. When a rating from only one agency is available, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by one of these agencies, it is designated as Not rated. Credit ratings are subjective opinions and not statements of fact.
Investment Risks
There are risks associated with an investment in this Fund, including market risk, credit risk, interest rate risk prepayment and extension risk and state-specific municipal securities risk. In general, bond prices rise when interest rates fall and vice versa. Because the Fund concentrates its investments in municipal securities issued by a single state and its municipalities, specific events or factors affecting a particular state can cause more volatility in the Fund than a fund that is more geographically diversified. This effect is more pronounced for longer-term securities. Non-investment grade securities, commonly called 'high-yield' or 'junk' bonds, have more volatile prices and carry more risk to principal and income than investment grade securities. See the Fund's prospectus for information on these and other risks associated with Fund. Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes. Federal and state income tax rules will apply to any capital gain distributions and any gains or losses on sales.
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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)
bonds also generated returns that were better than the benchmark. An underweight in issues rated AAA was also positive for the Fund, as higher quality names underperformed. These gains were more than offset by the impact of the Fund's maturity positioning. A heavier weight in eight- to 12-year maturities was a drag on performance as this was the worst performing area of the benchmark. An underweight in 12- to 17-year maturities was a source of underperformance as the market improved. The Fund had only one position in Puerto Rican bonds, but it was a drag on performance. It was sold near the end of the period. Education and local general obligation bonds were a source of underperformance as both experienced negative returns. Hospital credits, where the Fund was overweight, performed in line with the benchmark.
South Carolina's Economy Set to Outperform
South Carolina has kept pace with the nation's economic recovery. Job growth has been strong, and wage and salary growth has picked up. The performance of the leisure/hospitality sector has been stronger than expected. Overall, the state's unemployment rate is at a six-year low of 5.7%. In addition, the manufacturing sector is expected to remain an important part of the South Carolina economy, because of low labor costs, low unionization rates and the state's willingness to offer aggressive tax incentives to attract manufacturing business. The scaling back of federal sequestration also stands to benefit South Carolina more than other states. As a result, we currently expect South Carolina to outperform over the next several years. Health care and retail should be particularly robust. Long term, we believe a favorable business climate and strong population growth stand to make South Carolina an above-average outperformer.
Looking Ahead
So far, we believe 2014 is lining up to be a better year for the municipal market than 2013. More recent returns have been better than they were in 2013, especially for longer-term municipal bonds. Even though we presently expect interest rates to continue to rise gradually through the end of 2014, we believe that the taxable equivalent yield on municipals is still attractive to investors who are subject to higher federal tax rates. In this environment, we have currently positioned the Fund with neutral duration relative to the benchmark and with greater emphasis on issues rated A and BBB, which we believe have the potential to offer more value in an environment of slow but improving economic growth.
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Understanding Your Fund's Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the Fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the "Actual" column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See "Compare With Other Funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare With Other Funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
November 1, 2013 – April 30, 2014
| | Account Value at the Beginning of the Period ($) | | Account Value at the End of the Period ($) | | Expenses Paid During the Period ($) | | Fund's Annualized Expense Ratio (%) | |
| | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | |
Class A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,023.50 | | | | 1,020.78 | | | | 4.06 | | | | 4.06 | | | | 0.81 | | |
Class B | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,019.70 | | | | 1,017.06 | | | | 7.81 | | | | 7.80 | | | | 1.56 | | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,019.70 | | | | 1,017.06 | | | | 7.81 | | | | 7.80 | | | | 1.56 | | |
Class R4 | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,024.80 | | | | 1,022.02 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 0.56 | | |
Class Z | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,024.80 | | | | 1,022.02 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 0.56 | | |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as "acquired funds"), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds).
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Portfolio of Investments
April 30, 2014
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Municipal Bonds 95.6%
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Airport 2.3% | |
County of Horry Revenue Bonds Series 2010A 07/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,315,000 | | | | 1,484,964 | | |
07/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,150,000 | | | | 1,318,371 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 2,803,335 | | |
Higher Education 4.0% | |
Florence-Darlington Commission for Technical Education Revenue Bonds Series 2005A (NPFGC) 03/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,905,000 | | | | 1,971,275 | | |
University of South Carolina Revenue Bonds Moore School of Business Project Series 2012 05/01/26 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,731,675 | | |
Series 2008A (AGM) 06/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,060,000 | | | | 1,207,912 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 4,910,862 | | |
Hospital 17.6% | |
County of Charleston Revenue Bonds Care Alliance Health Services Series 1999A (AGM) 08/15/15 | | | 5.125 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,110,120 | | |
County of Greenwood Refunding Revenue Bonds Self Regional Healthcare Series 2012B 10/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 1,910,230 | | |
10/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,167,020 | | |
Greenville Hospital System Board Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2008A 05/01/21 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,750,000 | | | | 3,132,332 | | |
Lexington County Health Services District, Inc. Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2007 11/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,230,000 | | | | 1,395,115 | | |
11/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,121,760 | | |
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Anmed Health Project Series 2010 02/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,102,280 | | |
Palmetto Health Series 2005A (AGM) 08/01/21 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,286,980 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Revenue Bonds Bon Secours Health System, Inc. Series 2013 11/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,273,480 | | |
Kershaw County Medical Center Project Series 2008 09/15/25 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,925,000 | | | | 2,040,211 | | |
Spartanburg Regional Health Services District Revenue Bonds Series 2008A 04/15/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,225,000 | | | | 1,375,455 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 21,914,983 | | |
Investor Owned 0.9% | |
County of Oconee Refunding Revenue Bonds Duke Power Co. Project Series 2009 02/01/17 | | | 3.600 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,073,600 | | |
Joint Power Authority 8.4% | |
City of Easley Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2011 (AGM) 12/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,113,180 | | |
Piedmont Municipal Power Agency Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2008A-3 (AGM) 01/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,216,900 | | |
01/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,050,000 | | | | 3,458,913 | | |
South Carolina State Public Service Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2009A 01/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,215,600 | | |
Revenue Bonds Series 2009B 01/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,419,938 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 10,424,531 | | |
Local Appropriation 23.4% | |
Berkeley County School District Revenue Bonds Securing Assets for Education Series 2006 12/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,098,350 | | |
12/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,191,320 | | |
12/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 3,545,000 | | | | 3,869,864 | | |
Charleston Educational Excellence Finance Corp. Revenue Bonds Charleston County School District Project Series 2006 12/01/19 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,217,280 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
City of North Charleston Revenue Bonds Series 2012 06/01/29 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,280,000 | | | | 2,515,592 | | |
Dorchester County School District No. 2 Refunding Revenue Bonds Growth Installment Purchase Series 2013 12/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,136,500 | | |
Fort Mill School Facilities Corp. Revenue Bonds Series 2006 12/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,900,000 | | | | 3,164,190 | | |
Greenville County School District Refunding Revenue Bonds Building Equity Sooner Tomorrow Series 2006 12/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,412,203 | | |
Newberry Investing in Children's Education Revenue Bonds Newberry County School District Project Series 2005 12/01/15 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,265,000 | | | | 1,349,553 | | |
Scago Educational Facilities Corp. for Pickens School District Revenue Bonds Pickens County Project Series 2006 (AGM) 12/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,458,200 | | |
12/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,177,960 | | |
Sumter Two School Facilities, Inc. Refunding Revenue Bonds Sumter County School District No. 2 Series 2007 12/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,131,520 | | |
Town of Hilton Head Island Revenue Bonds Series 2011A 06/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 555,000 | | | | 638,366 | | |
06/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 580,000 | | | | 662,053 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 29,022,951 | | |
Local General Obligation 5.8% | |
Anderson County School District No. 4 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2006 (AGM) 03/01/19 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,115,000 | | | | 1,208,772 | | |
Beaufort County School District Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2014B 03/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,190,000 | | | | 1,449,860 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
County of Charleston Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Improvement Series 2009A 08/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,338,460 | | |
Spartanburg County School District No. 7 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2001 03/01/18 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,221,180 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 7,218,272 | | |
Municipal Power 1.7% | |
City of Rock Hill Refunding Revenue Bonds Combined Utility System Series 2012A (AGM) 01/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,560,000 | | | | 1,810,520 | | |
Guam Power Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2012A (AGM)(a) 10/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 315,000 | | | | 361,116 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 2,171,636 | | |
Ports 0.9% | |
South Carolina State Ports Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2010 07/01/23 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,137,010 | | |
Prep School 0.4% | |
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority Revenue Bonds York Preparatory Academy Project Series 2014A 11/01/33 | | | 7.000 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 513,835 | | |
Refunded/Escrowed 1.0% | |
Puerto Rico Highways & Transportation Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2003AA Escrowed to Maturity (NPFGC)(a) 07/01/18 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 1,243,883 | | |
Resource Recovery 2.0% | |
Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority(b) Revenue Bonds Capital Appreciation-Landfill Gas Project Series 2007 10/01/24 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 1,835,000 | | | | 1,265,251 | | |
10/01/25 | | | 0.000 | % | | | 1,835,000 | | | | 1,200,879 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 2,466,130 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Retirement Communities 3.4% | |
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds 1st Mortgage-Episcopal Church Series 2007 04/01/15 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 525,000 | | | | 539,417 | | |
04/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 600,000 | | | | 631,974 | | |
1st Mortgage-Lutheran Homes Series 2007 05/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,245,000 | | | | 1,294,041 | | |
05/01/21 | | | 5.375 | % | | | 1,650,000 | | | | 1,707,931 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 4,173,363 | | |
Single Family 0.5% | |
South Carolina State Housing Finance & Development Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2010-1 (GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC) 01/01/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 610,000 | | | | 659,148 | | |
Special Non Property Tax 3.6% | |
City of Greenville Improvement Refunding Bonds Series 2011 (AGM) 04/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,290,000 | | | | 1,502,231 | | |
City of Myrtle Beach Revenue Bonds Hospitality Fee Series 2014B 06/01/30 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 560,000 | | | | 623,795 | | |
City of Rock Hill Revenue Bonds Hospitality Fee Pledge Series 2013 04/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 695,000 | | | | 814,797 | | |
Territory of Guam Revenue Bonds Series 2011A(a) 01/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 400,000 | | | | 415,984 | | |
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Senior Lien-Matching Fund Loan Note Series 2010A(a) 10/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,060,000 | | | | 1,139,479 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 4,496,286 | | |
Student Loan 1.7% | |
South Carolina State Education Assistance Authority Revenue Bonds Student Loan Series 2009I 10/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,015,000 | | | | 2,139,708 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Transportation 4.7% | |
South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2005A (AMBAC) 10/01/20 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 4,880,000 | | | | 5,817,936 | | |
Water & Sewer 13.3% | |
Anderson Regional Joint Water System Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2012 07/15/28 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,251,820 | | |
Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority Improvement Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2006 (AGM) 03/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,682,055 | | |
03/01/25 | | | 4.750 | % | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,319,800 | | |
City of Charleston Refunding Revenue Bonds Waterworks & Sewer System Series 2009A 01/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,859,100 | | |
City of Columbia Refunding Revenue Bonds Waterworks & Sewer System Series 2011A 02/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,136,220 | | |
County of Berkeley Water & Sewer Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2008A (AGM) 06/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,141,240 | | |
Renewable Water Resources Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2005B (AGM) 03/01/19 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,177,220 | | |
Series 2010A 01/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,761,105 | | |
Series 2012 01/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,172,700 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 16,501,260 | | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost: $110,717,667) | | | | | | | 118,688,729 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Money Market Funds 3.4%
| | Shares | | Value ($) | |
JPMorgan Tax-Free Money Market Fund, 0.010%(c) | | | 4,282,828 | | | | 4,282,828 | | |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost: $4,282,828) | | | | | 4,282,828 | | |
Total Investments (Cost: $115,000,495) | | | | | 122,971,557 | | |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | | | | 1,214,032 | | |
Net Assets | | | | | 124,185,589 | | |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Municipal obligations include debt obligations issued by or on behalf of territories, possessions, or sovereign nations within the territorial boundaries of the United States. At April 30, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $3,160,462 or 2.54% of net assets.
(b) Zero coupon bond.
(c) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at April 30, 2014.
Abbreviation Legend
AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation
AMBAC Ambac Assurance Corporation
FHLMC Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
FNMA Federal National Mortgage Association
GNMA Government National Mortgage Association
NPFGC National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation
Fair Value Measurements
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
> Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
> Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
> Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Fair Value Measurements (continued)
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at April 30, 2014:
Description | | Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets ($) | | Level 2 Other Significant Observable Inputs ($) | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs ($) | | Total ($) | |
Bonds | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 118,688,729 | | | | — | | | | 118,688,729 | | |
Total Bonds | | | — | | | | 118,688,729 | | | | — | | | | 118,688,729 | | |
Mutual Funds | |
Money Market Funds | | | 4,282,828 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,282,828 | | |
Total Mutual Funds | | | 4,282,828 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,282,828 | | |
Total | | | 4,282,828 | | | | 118,688,729 | | | | — | | | | 122,971,557 | | |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.
There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2014
Assets | |
Investments, at value | |
(identified cost $115,000,495) | | $ | 122,971,557 | | |
Receivable for: | |
Capital shares sold | | | 143,177 | | |
Interest | | | 1,570,345 | | |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | | | 662 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 648 | | |
Total assets | | | 124,686,389 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Capital shares purchased | | | 30,373 | | |
Dividend distributions to shareholders | | | 307,190 | | |
Investment management fees | | | 1,359 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | | | 528 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 22,622 | | |
Administration fees | | | 238 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 107,093 | | |
Other expenses | | | 31,397 | | |
Total liabilities | | | 500,800 | | |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 124,185,589 | | |
Represented by | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 115,215,286 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | 1,096,315 | | |
Accumulated net realized loss | | | (97,074 | ) | |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | 7,971,062 | | |
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 124,185,589 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
April 30, 2014
Class A | |
Net assets | | $ | 21,694,047 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,067,363 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.49 | | |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | | $ | 10.84 | | |
Class B | |
Net assets | | $ | 24,499 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,333 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.50 | | |
Class C | |
Net assets | | $ | 13,871,113 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,321,046 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.50 | | |
Class R4 | |
Net assets | | $ | 604,343 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 57,615 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.49 | | |
Class Z | |
Net assets | | $ | 87,991,587 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 8,381,198 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.50 | | |
(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 3.25%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Statement of Operations
Year Ended April 30, 2014
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends | | $ | 193 | | |
Interest | | | 5,053,946 | | |
Total income | | | 5,054,139 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees | | | 527,856 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | | | 56,893 | | |
Class B | | | 719 | | |
Class C | | | 139,820 | | |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | | | 43,712 | | |
Class B | | | 139 | | |
Class C | | | 26,847 | | |
Class R4 | | | 499 | | |
Class Z | | | 182,378 | | |
Administration fees | | | 92,375 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 26,147 | | |
Custodian fees | | | 2,069 | | |
Printing and postage fees | | | 22,138 | | |
Registration fees | | | 19,049 | | |
Professional fees | | | 34,967 | | |
Other | | | 25,855 | | |
Total expenses | | | 1,201,463 | | |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | | | (265,033 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 936,430 | | |
Net investment income | | | 4,117,709 | | |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments | | | (97,074 | ) | |
Net realized loss | | | (97,074 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | (5,891,627 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (5,891,627 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized loss | | | (5,988,701 | ) | |
Net decrease in net assets from operations | | $ | (1,870,992 | ) | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | Year Ended April 30, 2014 | | Year Ended April 30, 2013(a) | |
Operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 4,117,709 | | | $ | 4,942,480 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (97,074 | ) | | | 812,308 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (5,891,627 | ) | | | 1,393,274 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (1,870,992 | ) | | | 7,148,062 | | |
Distributions to shareholders | |
Net investment income | |
Class A | | | (687,610 | ) | | | (737,871 | ) | |
Class B | | | (1,645 | ) | | | (2,718 | ) | |
Class C | | | (318,131 | ) | | | (305,366 | ) | |
Class R4 | | | (8,876 | ) | | | (9 | ) | |
Class Z | | | (3,101,447 | ) | | | (3,896,516 | ) | |
Net realized gains | |
Class A | | | (10,759 | ) | | | — | | |
Class B | | | (37 | ) | | | — | | |
Class C | | | (6,762 | ) | | | — | | |
Class R4 | | | (192 | ) | | | — | | |
Class Z | | | (43,423 | ) | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (4,178,882 | ) | | | (4,942,480 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity | | | (35,895,298 | ) | | | (10,205,179 | ) | |
Total decrease in net assets | | | (41,945,172 | ) | | | (7,999,597 | ) | |
Net assets at beginning of year | | | 166,130,761 | | | | 174,130,358 | | |
Net assets at end of year | | $ | 124,185,589 | | | $ | 166,130,761 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | $ | 1,096,315 | | | $ | 1,101,330 | | |
(a) Class R4 shares are for the period from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, 2014 | | Year Ended April 30, 2013(a) | |
| | Shares | | Dollars ($) | | Shares | | Dollars ($) | |
Capital stock activity | |
Class A shares | |
Subscriptions(b) | | | 400,356 | | | | 4,172,250 | | | | 786,533 | | | | 8,520,729 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 49,193 | | | | 512,200 | | | | 46,687 | | | | 506,413 | | |
Redemptions | | | (930,682 | ) | | | (9,756,565 | ) | | | (585,105 | ) | | | (6,335,753 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (481,133 | ) | | | (5,072,115 | ) | | | 248,115 | | | | 2,691,389 | | |
Class B shares | |
Subscriptions | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | 6 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 138 | | | | 1,442 | | | | 227 | | | | 2,458 | | |
Redemptions(b) | | | (8,167 | ) | | | (85,336 | ) | | | (4,307 | ) | | | (46,718 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (8,029 | ) | | | (83,894 | ) | | | (4,079 | ) | | | (44,254 | ) | |
Class C shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 289,043 | | | | 3,023,842 | | | | 358,502 | | | | 3,890,750 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 19,889 | | | | 207,157 | | | | 16,204 | | | | 175,855 | | |
Redemptions | | | (428,686 | ) | | | (4,467,197 | ) | | | (240,470 | ) | | | (2,610,818 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (119,754 | ) | | | (1,236,198 | ) | | | 134,236 | | | | 1,455,787 | | |
Class R4 shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 57,136 | | | | 591,829 | | | | 231 | | | | 2,500 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 861 | | | | 8,962 | | | | 1 | | | | 6 | | |
Redemptions | | | (614 | ) | | | (6,369 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net increase | | | 57,383 | | | | 594,422 | | | | 232 | | | | 2,506 | | |
Class Z shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 1,282,166 | | | | 13,381,814 | | | | 3,873,321 | | | | 41,933,570 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 39,092 | | | | 407,323 | | | | 40,129 | | | | 435,394 | | |
Redemptions | | | (4,194,741 | ) | | | (43,886,650 | ) | | | (5,243,476 | ) | | | (56,679,571 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (2,873,483 | ) | | | (30,097,513 | ) | | | (1,330,026 | ) | | | (14,310,607 | ) | |
Total net decrease | | | (3,425,016 | ) | | | (35,895,298 | ) | | | (951,522 | ) | | | (10,205,179 | ) | |
(a) Class R4 shares are for the period from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
(b) Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.
| | Year Ended April 30, | | Year Ended March 31, | |
Class A | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.89 | | | $ | 10.74 | | | $ | 10.64 | | | $ | 10.08 | | | $ | 10.17 | | | $ | 9.84 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.34 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.56 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.33 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.67 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.49 | | | $ | 10.89 | | | $ | 10.74 | | | $ | 10.64 | | | $ | 10.08 | | | $ | 10.17 | | |
Total return | | | (0.66 | %) | | | 4.28 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 8.97 | % | | | 2.54 | % | | | 6.91 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.01 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 0.99 | %(c) | | | 1.04 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.91 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.81 | %(e) | | | 0.79 | %(c) | | | 0.79 | %(e) | | | 0.80 | %(e) | | | 0.78 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.02 | % | | | 2.81 | % | | | 2.95 | %(c) | | | 3.16 | % | | | 3.41 | % | | | 3.39 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 21,694 | | | $ | 27,743 | | | $ | 24,707 | | | $ | 24,748 | | | $ | 18,513 | | | $ | 24,126 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 6 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 16 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, | | Year Ended March 31, | |
Class B | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.89 | | | $ | 10.75 | | | $ | 10.65 | | | $ | 10.08 | | | $ | 10.18 | | | $ | 9.85 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.27 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.58 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.33 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.60 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.50 | | | $ | 10.89 | | | $ | 10.75 | | | $ | 10.65 | | | $ | 10.08 | | | $ | 10.18 | | |
Total return | | | (1.31 | %) | | | 3.41 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 8.25 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 6.12 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.76 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.74 | %(c) | | | 1.84 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.66 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.55 | %(e) | | | 1.54 | %(c) | | | 1.54 | %(e) | | | 1.55 | %(e) | | | 1.53 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.29 | % | | | 2.07 | % | | | 2.20 | %(c) | | | 2.43 | % | | | 2.65 | % | | | 2.64 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 24 | | | $ | 113 | | | $ | 155 | | | $ | 154 | | | $ | 246 | | | $ | 1,175 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 6 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 16 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, | | Year Ended March 31, | |
Class C | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.89 | | | $ | 10.75 | | | $ | 10.65 | | | $ | 10.08 | | | $ | 10.18 | | | $ | 9.85 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.27 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.58 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.33 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.60 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.50 | | | $ | 10.89 | | | $ | 10.75 | | | $ | 10.65 | | | $ | 10.08 | | | $ | 10.18 | | |
Total return | | | (1.31 | %) | | | 3.41 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 8.27 | % | | | 1.68 | % | | | 6.11 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.76 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.73 | %(c) | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.66 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.55 | %(e) | | | 1.54 | %(c) | | | 1.54 | %(e) | | | 1.55 | %(e) | | | 1.53 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.28 | % | | | 2.06 | % | | | 2.19 | %(c) | | | 2.41 | % | | | 2.65 | % | | | 2.63 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 13,871 | | | $ | 15,694 | | | $ | 14,041 | | | $ | 13,093 | | | $ | 10,031 | | | $ | 9,300 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 6 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 16 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, | |
Class R4 | | 2014 | | 2013(a) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.88 | | | $ | 10.80 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.04 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | 0.08 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.12 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.49 | | | $ | 10.88 | | |
Total return | | | (0.32 | %) | | | 1.09 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.58 | %(c) | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.53 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.34 | % | | | 3.12 | %(c) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 604 | | | $ | 3 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 6 | % | | | 14 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, | | Year Ended March 31, | |
Class Z | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.89 | | | $ | 10.75 | | | $ | 10.65 | | | $ | 10.08 | | | $ | 10.18 | | | $ | 9.84 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.37 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.57 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.34 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.71 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.50 | | | $ | 10.89 | | | $ | 10.75 | | | $ | 10.65 | | | $ | 10.08 | | | $ | 10.18 | | |
Total return | | | (0.32 | %) | | | 4.45 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 9.33 | % | | | 2.70 | % | | | 7.28 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.73 | %(c) | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.66 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.55 | %(e) | | | 0.54 | %(c) | | | 0.54 | %(e) | | | 0.55 | %(e) | | | 0.53 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.27 | % | | | 3.06 | % | | | 3.20 | %(c) | | | 3.42 | % | | | 3.65 | % | | | 3.64 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 87,992 | | | $ | 122,578 | | | $ | 135,227 | | | $ | 131,663 | | | $ | 127,101 | | | $ | 150,971 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 6 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 16 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2014
Note 1. Organization
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.
Fund Shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R4 and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.
Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.25% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.
Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 3.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.
Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain other eligible investors.
Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security Valuation
Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board) based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
Security Transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
April 30, 2014
Income Recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of Class Net Asset Value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal Income Tax Status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax exempt and taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Distributions to Shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and Indemnifications
Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any
future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates
Investment Management Fees
Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. The investment management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.40% to 0.27% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended April 30, 2014 was 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Administration Fees
Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator. The Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended April 30, 2014 was 0.07% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Other Expenses
Other expenses are for, among other things, miscellaneous expenses of the Fund or the Board, including payments to a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. That company's expenses include boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. For the year ended April 30, 2014, other expenses paid to this company were $1,748.
Compensation of Board Members
Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), the Board members who are not "interested persons" of the Fund, as defined under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund's liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.
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April 30, 2014
Transfer Agent Fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.
The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees.
For the year ended April 30, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
Class A | | | 0.19 | % | |
Class B | | | 0.19 | | |
Class C | | | 0.19 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.19 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.19 | | |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended April 30, 2014, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
Distribution and Service Fees
The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted,
distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund.
Sales Charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $33,426 for Class A and $2,129 for Class C shares for the year ended April 30, 2014.
Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:
| | Fee Rates Contractual through August 31, 2014 | |
Class A | | | 0.81 | % | |
Class B | | | 1.56 | | |
Class C | | | 1.56 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.56 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.56 | | |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and
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April 30, 2014
non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.
Note 4. Federal Tax Information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At April 30, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for capital loss carryforwards, principal and/or interest of fixed income securities, deferral/reversal of wash sale losses, Trustees' deferred compensation and distribution reclassifications. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:
Undistributed net investment income | | $ | (5,015 | ) | |
Accumulated net realized loss | | | 5,013 | | |
Paid-in capital | | | 2 | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:
Year Ended April 30, | | 2014 | | 2013 | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 14,472 | | | $ | 14,440 | | |
Long-term capital gains | | | 56,114 | | | | — | | |
Tax-exempt income | | | 4,108,296 | | | | 4,928,040 | | |
Total | | $ | 4,178,882 | | | $ | 4,942,480 | | |
Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.
At April 30, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed tax-exempt income | | $ | 1,510,538 | | |
Capital loss carryforwards | | | (30,659 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | 7,904,647 | | |
At April 30, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $115,066,910 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Unrealized appreciation | | $ | 8,076,534 | | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (171,887 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 7,904,647 | | |
The following capital loss carryforwards, determined at April 30, 2014, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:
Year of Expiration | | Amount ($) | |
Unlimited short-term | | | 30,659 | | |
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio Information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $8,196,451 and $45,913,981, respectively, for the year ended April 30, 2014.
Note 6. Shareholder Concentration
At April 30, 2014, one unaffiliated shareholder of record owned 65.3% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.
Note 7. Line of Credit
The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR
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April 30, 2014
rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended April 30, 2014.
Note 8. Significant Risks
Geographic Concentration Risk
Because state-specific tax-exempt funds invest primarily in the municipal securities issued by the state and political sub-divisions of the state, the Fund will be particularly affected by political and economic conditions and developments in the state in which it invests. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk than that of a municipal bond fund which is more geographically diversified. The value of the municipal securities owned by the Fund also may be adversely affected by future changes in federal or state income tax laws.
Note 9. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 10. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings
In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the Funds' Boards of Trustees.
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at April 30, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements 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, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at April 30, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
June 20, 2014
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Federal Income Tax Information
(Unaudited)
The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.
Tax Designations:
Capital Gain Dividend | | $ | 56,114 | | |
Exempt-Interest Dividends | | | 99.65 | % | |
Capital Gain Dividend. The Fund designates as a capital gain dividend the amount reflected above, or if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such fiscal period. The Fund also designates as capital gain dividends, to the extent necessary to fully distribute such capital gains, earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on the redemption of shares.
Exempt-Interest Dividends. The percentage of net investment income dividends paid during the fiscal year that qualifies as exempt-interest dividends for federal income tax purposes.
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Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the Funds' operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the Funds' Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve through the end of the calendar year in which he or she reaches either the mandatory retirement age established by the Board or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.
Independent Trustees
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Kathleen Blatz 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1954 | | Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2006 | | | 132 | | | Trustee, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota since 2009 | |
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr. 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1944 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds | | Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Hancock Funds (mutual funds), 1989-2000 | | | 130 | | | Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2005-2011 | |
Pamela G. Carlton 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1954 | | Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | President, Springboard — Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company) since 2003; Director or Management Director of US Equity Research, Chase Asset Management, 1996-2003; Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, 1982-1996 | | | 132 | | | None | |
William P. Carmichael 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1943 | | Chair of the Board since 1/14, Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds | | Retired; Co-founder, The Succession Fund (provides exit strategies to owners of privately held companies); previously, Senior Vice President, Sara Lee Corporation; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Beatrice Foods Company; Vice President, Esmark, Inc.; Associate, Price Waterhouse | | | 132 | | | Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel) since July 2003; Director, International Textile Corp. since 2012; former Director, McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development) 2010-2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2009-2011; Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products), 2002-2009; Director, Simmons Company (bedding), 2004-2010 | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Independent Trustees (continued)
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Patricia M. Flynn 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1950 | | Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University since 1976 (also teaches and conducts research on corporate governance); Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University, 1992-2002 | | | 132 | | | None | |
William A. Hawkins 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1942 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds | | Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010 | | | 130 | | | Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds) | |
R. Glenn Hilliard 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1943 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds | | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting) since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), September 2003-May 2011 | | | 130 | | | Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), 2003-2011 | |
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr. 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1939 | | Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds, Board Chair 1/07-12/13 | | President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College since 2002 | | | 132 | | | Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer), 2002-2013 | |
Catherine James Paglia 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1952 | | Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company) since September 1998 | | | 132 | | | Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer) since 2012 | |
Leroy C. Richie 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1941 | | Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman Funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. (law firm) since 2004; Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation, 1993-1997 | | | 132 | | | Lead Outside Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging) since September 2005; Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production) since 1994; Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services) since November 2007 | |
Minor M. Shaw 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1947 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds | | President, Micco LLC (private investments) since 2011; President, Micco Corp. since 1998 | | | 130 | | | Director, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina since April 2008; Director, National Association of Corporate Directors, Carolinas Chapter, since 2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds) | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Independent Trustees (continued)
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Alison Taunton-Rigby 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1944 | | Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc., (biotechnology) 2003-2010 | | | 132 | | | Director, Healthways, Inc. (health and wellbeing solutions) since 2005; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG since 2011; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor) since 2001; Director, Boston Children's Hospital since 2002 | |
Interested Trustee Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Anthony M. Santomero 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1946 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds | | Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008 | | | 130 | | | Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. since May 2008; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since March 2008; Director, Citigroup Inc. since 2009; Director, Citibank, N.A. since 2009; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2008-2011 | |
*Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the Funds to be an "interested person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup Inc. and Citibank, N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the Funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.
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Interested Trustee Affiliated with Investment Manager*
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
William F. Truscott 53600 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 1960 | | Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and since 5/10 for Nations Funds | | Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, May 2010-September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-August 2012 | | | 186 | | | Former Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-January 2013 | |
*Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary or visiting columbiamanagement.com.
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:
Officers
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
J. Kevin Connaughton 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1964 | | President and Principal Executive Officer (2009) | | Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, December 2004-April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, June 2008-January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003 | |
Michael G. Clarke 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1969 | | Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, September 2004-April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002 | |
Scott R. Plummer 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1959 | | Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011) | | Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012-February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010-2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005-2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006 | |
Thomas P. McGuire 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1972 | | Chief Compliance Officer (2012) | | Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, 2005-April 2010 | |
Colin Moore 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1958 | | Senior Vice President (2010) | | Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2007-April 2010 | |
Michael E. DeFao 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America 2005-April 2010 | |
Joseph F. DiMaria 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2006-April 2010 | |
Paul B. Goucher 100 Park Avenue New York, NY 10017 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008) | | Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously Chief Counsel, January 2010-January 2013, and Group Counsel, November 2008-January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated, July 2008-November 2008 | |
Amy Johnson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1965 | | Vice President (2006) | | Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, 2009-April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services, 2006-2009) | |
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Officers (continued)
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
Paul D. Pearson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1956 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999) | | Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 1998-April 2010 | |
Christopher O. Petersen 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1970 | | Vice President and Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., since January 2010 (previously Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel, 2004-January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007 | |
Stephen T. Welsh 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1957 | | Vice President (2006) | | President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc., 2004-April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., 2007-April 2010 | |
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Approval of Investment Management Services
Agreement
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Management or the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), serves as the investment manager to Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund). Under an investment management services agreement (the IMS Agreement), Columbia Management provides investment advice and other services to the Fund and other funds distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (collectively, the Funds).
On an annual basis, the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), including the independent Board members (the Independent Trustees), considers renewal of the IMS Agreement. Columbia Management prepared detailed reports for the Board and its Contracts Committee in January, March and April 2014, including reports based on analyses of data provided by an independent organization (Lipper) and a comprehensive response to each item of information requested by independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees (Independent Legal Counsel) in a letter to the Investment Manager, to assist the Board in making this determination. All of the materials presented in January, March and April were first supplied in draft form to designated representatives of the Independent Trustees, i.e., Independent Legal Counsel, Fund Counsel, the Chair of the Board and the Chair of the Contracts Committee, and the final materials (including proposed expense caps for certain Funds) were revised to reflect discussion and subsequent requests made by the Contracts Committee. In addition, throughout the year, the Board (or its committees) regularly meets with portfolio management teams and senior management personnel, and reviews information prepared by Columbia Management addressing the services Columbia Management provides and Fund performance. The Board also accords appropriate weight to the work, deliberations and conclusions of the Contracts Committee, the Investment Review Committee and the Compliance Committee in determining whether to continue the IMS Agreement.
The Board, at its April 9-11, 2014 in-person Board meeting (the April Meeting), considered the renewal of the IMS Agreement for an additional one-year term. At the April Meeting, Independent Legal Counsel reviewed with the Independent Trustees various factors relevant to the Board's consideration of advisory agreements and the Board's legal responsibilities related to such consideration. Following an analysis and discussion of the factors identified below, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the IMS Agreement.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Columbia Management
The Independent Trustees analyzed various reports and presentations they had received detailing the services performed by Columbia Management, as well as its expertise, resources and capabilities. The Independent Trustees specifically considered many developments during the past year concerning the services provided by Columbia Management, including, in particular, the successful implementation of a globalization initiative, which, among other things, increased worldwide analyst support for global products, the reorganization of the Informational Technology research team, the hiring of additional personnel to assist the Asset Allocation team and the global restructuring of the Senior Operational team. The Independent Trustees noted the information they received concerning Columbia Management's ability to retain its key portfolio management personnel. The Independent Trustees also recalled Columbia Management's representation that additional staff has been added to support the vigorous application of the "5P" review process, to which all internally-managed Funds are subject.
In connection with the Board's evaluation of the overall package of services provided by Columbia Management, the Board also considered the quality of administrative services provided to the Fund by Columbia Management, recalling the information it received highlighting significant achievements in 2013 in the performance of administrative services. In evaluating the quality of services provided under the IMS Agreement and the Fund's Administrative Services Agreement, the Independent Trustees also took into account the organization and strength of the Fund's and its service providers' compliance programs. In addition, the Board also reviewed the financial condition of Columbia Management (and its affiliates) and each entity's ability to carry out its responsibilities under the IMS Agreement and the Fund's other services agreements with affiliates of Ameriprise Financial, observing the financial strength of Ameriprise Financial, with its solid balance sheet. The Board also discussed the acceptability of the terms of the IMS Agreement (including the relatively broad scope of services required to be performed by Columbia Management). The Board concluded that the services being performed under the IMS Agreement were of a reasonably high quality.
Based on the foregoing, and based on other information received (both oral and written, including the information on investment performance referenced below) and other considerations, the Board concluded that Columbia Management and its affiliates were in a position to continue to provide a high quality and level of services to the Fund.
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Approval of Investment Management Services
Agreement (continued)
Investment Performance
For purposes of evaluating the nature, extent and quality of services provided under the IMS Agreement, the Board carefully reviewed the investment performance of the Fund. In this regard, the Board considered detailed reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization showing, for various periods, the performance of the Fund, the performance of a benchmark index, the percentage ranking of the Fund among its comparison group and the net assets of the Fund. The Board observed that the Fund's investment performance met expectations.
Comparative Fees, Costs of Services Provided and the Profits Realized By Columbia Management and its Affiliates from their Relationships with the Fund
The Board reviewed comparative fees and the costs of services provided under the IMS Agreement. The Board members considered detailed comparative information set forth in an annual report on fees and expenses, including, among other things, data (based on analyses conducted by an independent organization) showing a comparison of the Fund's expenses with median expenses paid by funds in its comparative peer universe, as well as data showing the Fund's contribution to Columbia Management's profitability.
The Board accorded particular weight to the notion that the level of fees should reflect a rational pricing model applied consistently across the various product lines in the Fund family, while assuring that the overall fees for each Fund (with few defined exceptions) are generally in line with the "pricing philosophy" currently in effect (i.e., that the total expense ratio of the Fund is no higher than the median expense ratio of funds in the same comparison universe of the Fund). In this connection, the Board also considered the 2013 report provided by an independent consulting firm, Bobroff Consulting (the Independent Consultant), that concluded that the Funds' standardized investment management fee rates were within a reasonable range. The Board took into account that the Fund's total expense ratio (after considering proposed voluntary expense caps/waivers) approximated the peer universe's median expense ratio. It was observed that various proposals concerning the Funds' transfer agency and sub-transfer agency fee structures, and other changes impacting the Funds' pricing structure and fees, are expected to be considered at a later Board meeting which, if adopted, would alter the current pricing philosophy. Based on its review, the Board concluded that the Fund's management fee was fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services that the Fund receives.
The Board also considered the expected profitability of Columbia Management and its affiliates in connection with Columbia Management providing investment management services to the Fund. In this regard, the Board referred to a detailed profitability report, discussing the profitability to Columbia Management and Ameriprise Financial from managing, operating and distributing the Funds. In this regard, the Board observed that: (i) the Independent Consultant concluded that 2012 profitability was reasonable; (ii) 2013 profitability only moderately exceeded 2012 levels; and (iii) 2013 profitability is in line with profitability levels of industry competitors. It also took into account the indirect economic benefits flowing to Columbia Management or its affiliates in connection with managing or distributing the Funds, such as the enhanced ability to offer various other financial products to Ameriprise Financial customers, soft dollar benefits and overall reputational advantages. The Board noted that the fees paid by the Funds should permit the Investment Manager to offer competitive compensation to its personnel, make necessary investments in its business and earn an appropriate profit. The Board concluded that profitability levels were reasonable.
Economies of Scale to be Realized
The Board also considered the economies of scale that might be realized by Columbia Management as the Fund grows and took note of the extent to which Fund shareholders might also benefit from such growth. In this regard, the Independent Trustees took into account that IMS fees decline as Fund assets exceed various breakpoints, all of which have not been surpassed.
Based on the foregoing, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that the investment management service fees were fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services provided. In reaching this conclusion, no single factor was determinative. On April 11, 2014, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the IMS Agreement.
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Important Information About This Report
Each fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
The policy of the Board is to vote the proxies of the companies in which each fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31 for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30 of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. Each fund's complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
columbiamanagement.com
This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and, if available, a summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund go to columbiamanagement.com. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
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April 30, 2014

Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
(renamed Columbia AMT-Free Georgia Intermediate Muni Bond Fund, effective July 7, 2014)
Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value
Dear Shareholders,
Continued Economic Recovery
The U.S. economy continued to recover at a slow but steady pace during the first quarter of 2014, supported by solid manufacturing activity, reasonable job growth and continued gains for the housing market. Industrial production was robust, buoyed by strong demand for autos and related parts. After a disappointing January, job growth picked up, which helped boost consumer confidence. Housing data was somewhat mixed, as harsh weather and higher mortgage rates put a damper on sales, while lower inventories helped prices trend higher. The Federal Reserve (the Fed) announced further reductions to its monthly asset purchases and reassured the markets that it would not make any significant changes to monetary policy until it was satisfied that the labor market was on solid ground. Despite mostly good news on the economic front, the broad financial markets recorded only modest gains, as bitter winter weather at home and mounting tensions between Russia and Western allies prompted investor caution.
Investors braced for higher interest rates, but long-term yields declined and the fixed-income markets were surprisingly resilient in the face of stable-to-improving economic data. Risk-on trading continued during the quarter as the higher yielding sectors of the fixed-income markets generally fared well. Emerging-market bonds, long-term U.S. Treasuries and sovereign debt were among the strongest performers, as were Treasury Inflation Protected Securities. Municipal bonds delivered solid gains, especially high-yield municipals, which benefited from continued improvement in state finances.
Against this backdrop, the broad bond market, as measured by the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, edged out the broad stock market, as measured by the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, with gains of 1.84% vs. 1.81%, respectively. As indicated late last year, the Fed began tapering its monthly asset purchase program and announced further reductions. New Fed chair Janet Yellen reassured investors the Fed was committed to keeping short-term borrowing rates low into 2015.
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Thank you for your continued support of the Columbia Funds. We look forward to serving your investment needs for many years to come.
Best Regards,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds
Investing involves risk including the risk of loss of principal.
The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage passthroughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. The S&P 500 Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks and is frequently used as a general measure of market performance. Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing.
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus and, if available, a summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about a fund, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Performance Overview | | | 2 | | |
Manager Discussion of Fund Performance | | | 4 | | |
Understanding Your Fund's Expenses | | | 6 | | |
Portfolio of Investments | | | 7 | | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | 12 | | |
Statement of Operations | | | 14 | | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | | | 15 | | |
Financial Highlights | | | 17 | | |
Notes to Financial Statements | | | 22 | | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | 27 | | |
Federal Income Tax Information | | | 28 | | |
Trustees and Officers | | | 29 | | |
Approval of Investment Management Services Agreement | | | 35 | | |
Important Information About This Report | | | 37 | | |
Fund Investment Manager
Columbia Management Investment
Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Distributor
Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Fund Transfer Agent
Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
For more information about any of the funds, please visit columbiamanagement.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Performance Summary
> Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 0.02% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period that ended April 30, 2014. Class Z shares of the Fund returned 0.18% for the same time period.
> The Fund's benchmark, the Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index, returned 0.97% for the 12-month period.
> The Fund's maturity positioning generally accounted for its shortfall relative to its benchmark.
Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended April 30, 2014)
| | Inception | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Class A | | 05/04/92 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | 0.02 | | | | 4.12 | | | | 3.60 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -3.26 | | | | 3.43 | | | | 3.26 | | |
Class B | | 06/07/93 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | -0.82 | | | | 3.32 | | | | 2.83 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -3.71 | | | | 3.32 | | | | 2.83 | | |
Class C | | 06/17/92 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Excluding sales charges | | | | | | | -0.82 | | | | 3.32 | | | | 2.83 | | |
Including sales charges | | | | | | | -1.78 | | | | 3.32 | | | | 2.83 | | |
Class R4* | | 03/19/13 | | | 0.18 | | | | 4.35 | | | | 3.85 | | |
Class Z | | 03/01/92 | | | 0.18 | | | | 4.37 | | | | 3.86 | | |
Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index | | | | | | | 0.97 | | | | 4.91 | | | | 4.71 | | |
Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% CDSC for the first year only. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiamanagement.com or calling 800.345.6611.
*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.
The Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990, with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Performance Overview (continued)
Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (May 1, 2004 – April 30, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance
Effective July 7, 2014, the Fund will be renamed Columbia AMT-Free Georgia Intermediate Muni Bond Fund.
For the 12-month period that ended April 30, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 0.02% excluding sales charges. Class Z shares of the Fund returned 0.18% for the same time period. The Fund's benchmark, the Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index, returned 0.97% for the 12-month period. The Fund's maturity positioning generally accounted for its shortfall relative to the benchmark, as the Fund generally had more exposure than the benchmark to the 8-12 year maturity range, which was the worst performing area of the maturity spectrum during the period. We shortened the Fund's duration as interest rates rose in 2013, which was a good strategic decision, but it was a little too short to capture the upside opportunity when rates stabilized and then declined in 2014.
Stable Economic Growth
Even though a difficult winter weighed on the U.S. economy early in 2014, it was not enough to derail the steady growth that marked the 12-month period. Solid new job growth drove the unemployment rate down to 6.3%. Robust manufacturing activity boosted the nation's capacity utilization rate to a recovery high of 79.2%. Personal income edged higher, borrowing increased and the savings rate declined. Consumer confidence generally rose during the 12-month period, reflecting consumer expectations that the economy was on solid ground. The housing market lost some momentum, the victim of bad winter weather, tighter borrowing standards, rising prices and higher mortgage rates. However, higher pending home sales near the end of the period was a positive data point.
Investors welcomed reduced tensions in Washington, where an extended budget deal and the president's nomination of Janet Yellen as the new Federal Reserve (Fed) chair received bipartisan support. In December 2013, the Fed announced that it would take a measured approach to tapering its monthly bond-buying program, beginning in January 2014. Further tapering commenced in February, March and April. Against this backdrop of generally positive economic news, bonds lost some ground as interest rates moved higher. Nevertheless, the municipal market managed a modestly positive return for the period.
A Challenging Environment for the Municipal Market
Municipal yields followed Treasury yields higher from the beginning of the reporting period through early September 2013. A rapid selloff in the wake of climbing yields sent municipal bond fund shares downward, causing heavy selling pressure which persisted through the end of the calendar year. The environment improved in the first four months of 2014. Fund outflows slowed, state and local revenues improved, demand for shorter-maturity municipal bonds remained strong and new issuance declined sharply. Through April, new bond issuance was down by 30% compared to the same period in 2013, and refunding volume dropped by more than 50%. For the 12-month period, the best returns came from bonds with two- to four-year maturities. Bonds with 10-year maturities were the worst performers. Generally speaking, lower quality bonds generated slightly higher returns than higher quality bonds.
We took advantage of market volatility to shorten the Fund's duration, manage tax gains and losses and decrease exposure to lower coupon bonds, which underperformed as rates rose and added volatility to the portfolio. The Fund's cash position was larger than we typically maintain to provide liquidity and meet
Portfolio Management
Brian McGreevy
Quality Breakdown (%) (at April 30, 2014) | |
AAA rating | | | 8.5 | | |
AA rating | | | 44.6 | | |
A rating | | | 37.5 | | |
BBB rating | | | 8.0 | | |
Not rated | | | 1.4 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | | |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income securities (excluding Money Market Funds).
Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from AAA (highest) to D (lowest), and are subject to change. The ratings shown are determined by using the middle rating of Moody's, S&P, and Fitch after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When a rating from only two agencies is available, the lower rating is used. When a rating from only one agency is available, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by one of these agencies, it is designated as Not rated. Credit ratings are subjective opinions and not statements of fact.
Investment Risks
There are risks associated with an investment in this Fund, including market risk, credit risk, interest rate risk prepayment and extension risk and state-specific municipal securities risk. In general, bond prices rise when interest rates fall and vice versa. Because the Fund concentrates its investments in municipal securities issued by a single state and its municipalities, specific events or factors affecting a particular state can cause more volatility in the Fund than a fund that is more geographically diversified. This effect is more pronounced for longer-term securities. Non-investment grade securities, commonly called 'high-yield' or 'junk' bonds, have more volatile prices and carry more risk to principal and income than investment grade securities. See the Fund's prospectus for information on these and other risks associated with Fund. Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes. Federal and state income tax rules will apply to any capital gain distributions and any gains or losses on sales.
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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)
customer redemptions. We also eliminated the Fund's modest exposure to Puerto Rico, which, with recent downgrades, currently accounts for very little of the benchmark as well.
Contributors and Detractors
The Fund's overweight relative to the benchmark in issues rated A and underweight in higher quality issues rated AAA added results. Because we sold the Fund's only Puerto Rico holding early in the period, we avoided the large losses that ensued as all Puerto Rico credits came under pressure. Housing bonds and transportation issues aided results. In addition, the Fund's overweight in water and sewer issues, which generated better results than the benchmark components, supported the Fund's returns. These gains were somewhat offset by the Fund's overweight in the weakest performing segment of the yield curve, eight- to 12-year maturity range. Hospital and local general obligation bonds also detracted from results.
Georgia's Momentum Intact
Even though job growth slowed half way through the period, we believe the employment picture for Georgia is better than its neighboring Southern states and the U.S. average. Consumer and business services have been resilient, construction hiring has resumed and manufacturing employment bounced back from a weak stretch in 2013. At this time, housing prices are also up strongly. The current forecast for Georgia state and local government calls for an increase in public hiring in 2014, as state tax revenues have shown healthy gains. Disappointing population growth in 2013 weighs on Georgia's short-term outlook. However, we believe the state's multiple drivers of growth have the potential to lift Georgia to above-average growth over the longer term.
Looking Ahead
So far, we believe 2014 is lining up to be a better year for the municipal market than 2013. Overall returns have been better than they were in 2013, especially for longer-term municipal bonds. Even though we expect interest rates to continue to rise gradually through the end of 2014, we presently believe that the taxable equivalent yield on municipal bonds is still attractive to investors who are subject to higher federal tax rates. In this environment, we have currently positioned the Fund with neutral duration relative to the benchmark and with greater emphasis on issues rated A and BBB, which we believe have the potential to offer more value in an environment of slow but improving economic growth.
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Understanding Your Fund's Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the Fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the "Actual" column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See "Compare With Other Funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare With Other Funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
November 1, 2013 – April 30, 2014
| | Account Value at the Beginning of the Period ($) | | Account Value at the End of the Period ($) | | Expenses Paid During the Period ($) | | Fund's Annualized Expense Ratio (%) | |
| | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | |
Class A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,021.30 | | | | 1,020.78 | | | | 4.06 | | | | 4.06 | | | | 0.81 | | |
Class B | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,016.60 | | | | 1,017.06 | | | | 7.80 | | | | 7.80 | | | | 1.56 | | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,016.60 | | | | 1,017.06 | | | | 7.80 | | | | 7.80 | | | | 1.56 | | |
Class R4 | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,021.70 | | | | 1,022.02 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 0.56 | | |
Class Z | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,022.50 | | | | 1,022.02 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 0.56 | | |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as "acquired funds"), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds).
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
April 30, 2014
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Municipal Bonds 96.6%
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Airport 3.6% | |
City of Atlanta Department of Aviation Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2010C 01/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,692,630 | | |
Revenue Bonds Series 2012B 01/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,132,410 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 2,825,040 | | |
Forest Products 1.3% | |
Richmond County Development Authority Revenue Bonds International Paper Co. Project Series 2001A 03/01/15 | | | 5.150 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,031,980 | | |
Higher Education 14.1% | |
Athens Housing Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds UGAREF East Series 2010 12/01/16 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 250,000 | | | | 270,410 | | |
UGAREF East Campus Housing Series 2011 12/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,120,890 | | |
Bleckley County & Dodge County Joint Development Authority Revenue Bonds Middle Georgia College Series 2008 07/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,260,000 | | | | 1,354,210 | | |
Bulloch County Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Georgia Southern University Housing Foundation Series 2012 (AGM) 08/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,107,800 | | |
Revenue Bonds Georgia Southern University Housing Foundation Four Series 2008 (AGM) 07/01/20 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,149,660 | | |
Carrollton Payroll Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Anticipation Certificates - UWG Campus Center Series 2012 (AGM) 08/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,225,000 | | | | 1,367,529 | | |
DeKalb Newton & Gwinnett Counties Joint Development Authority Revenue Bonds GGC Foundation LLC Project Series 2009 07/01/24 | | | 5.500 | % | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,780,050 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Richmond County Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds ASU Jaguar Student Housing Series 2012 (AGM) 02/01/27 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 827,295 | | |
South Regional Joint Development Authority Revenue Bonds VSU Auxiliary Services-Student Series 2008A 08/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,125,000 | | | | 1,222,796 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 11,200,640 | | |
Hospital 7.6% | |
Cobb County Kennestone Hospital Authority Revenue Bonds Certificates Series 2005B (AMBAC) 04/01/16 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 1,110,000 | | | | 1,178,620 | | |
DeKalb Private Hospital Authority Revenue Bonds Children's Healthcare Series 2009 11/15/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 320,000 | | | | 362,339 | | |
Fayette County Hospital Authority Revenue Bonds Fayette Community Hospital Series 2009A 06/15/23 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,281,140 | | |
Gwinnett County Hospital Authority Revenue Bonds Gwinnet Hospital System Series 2007A (AGM) 07/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,186,140 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 6,008,239 | | |
Joint Power Authority 4.9% | |
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia Revenue Bonds Linked Certificates Series 1992B (NPFGC) 01/01/16 | | | 6.375 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,061,380 | | |
Project One Subordinated Series 2008A 01/01/21 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,395,000 | | | | 1,655,642 | | |
Subordinated Series 2008D 01/01/23 | | | 6.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,184,740 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 3,901,762 | | |
Local Appropriation 7.8% | |
Atlanta Public Safety & Judicial Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds Public Safety Facility Project Series 2006 (AGM) 12/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,310,000 | | | | 1,442,480 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Clayton County Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Tuff Archives LLC Series 2012 07/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,295,000 | | | | 1,485,935 | | |
Fulton County Facilities Corp. Certificate of Participation Fulton County Public Purpose Project Series 2009 11/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,130,920 | | |
Winder-Barrow Industrial Building Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds City of Winder Project Series 2012 (AGM) 12/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,900,000 | | | | 2,161,231 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 6,220,566 | | |
Local General Obligation 12.3% | |
Atlanta Solid Waste Management Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2008 (AGM) 12/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 795,000 | | | | 908,939 | | |
Cherokee County Board of Education Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2009A 08/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,332,980 | | |
Series 2014A 08/01/30 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,162,880 | | |
College Park Business & Industrial Development Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Civic Center Project Series 2005 (AMBAC) 09/01/19 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,098,560 | | |
Gwinnett County School District Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2010 02/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,855,140 | | |
Savannah-Chatham County School District Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2004 (AGM) 08/01/19 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,385,560 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 9,744,059 | | |
Multi-Family 2.9% | |
Cobb County Development Authority Revenue Bonds KSU Village Real Estate Series 2007A (AMBAC) 07/15/27 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,250,000 | | | | 2,296,215 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Municipal Power 1.4% | |
City of Griffin Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2012 (AGM) 01/01/22 | | | 4.000 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 817,110 | | |
Guam Power Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2012A (AGM)(a) 10/01/24 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 220,000 | | | | 252,208 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 1,069,318 | | |
Prepaid Gas 0.4% | |
Main Street Natural Gas, Inc. Revenue Bonds Series 2007A 09/15/19 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 295,000 | | | | 334,524 | | |
Refunded/Escrowed 7.7% | |
Douglas County School District Prerefunded 04/01/17 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2007 04/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,110,000 | | | | 1,251,658 | | |
Unlimited General Obligation Prefunded 04/01/17 Bonds Series 2007 04/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 890,000 | | | | 1,004,134 | | |
Gwinnett County School District Prerefunded 02/01/18 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2008 02/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,150,190 | | |
State of Georgia Prerefunded 12/01/17 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G 12/01/20 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,150,470 | | |
Walton County School District Prerefunded 08/01/15 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2005A (NPFGC) 08/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,589,640 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 6,146,092 | | |
Special Non Property Tax 8.2% | |
Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2005 (NPFGC) 10/01/19 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,430,000 | | | | 2,854,060 | | |
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 1992N (NPFGC/BNY) 07/01/18 | | | 6.250 | % | | | 1,535,000 | | | | 1,701,839 | | |
Third Indenture Series 2012A 07/01/30 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,675,545 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Territory of Guam Revenue Bonds Series 2011A(a) 01/01/31 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 300,000 | | | | 311,988 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 6,543,432 | | |
Special Property Tax 2.1% | |
City of Atlanta Refunding Tax Allocation Bonds Atlanta Station Project Series 2007 (AGM) 12/01/20 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 1,545,000 | | | | 1,671,860 | | |
State General Obligation 2.9% | |
State of Georgia Unlimited General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D 05/01/23 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,337,860 | | |
Transportation 4.2% | |
Georgia State Road & Tollway Authority Revenue Bonds Federal Highway Grant BAN Series 2009A 06/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,166,080 | | |
Federal Highway Grant - GARVEE BAN Series 2006 (NPFGC) 06/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,189,160 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 3,355,240 | | |
Water & Sewer 15.2% | |
Augusta Water & Sewerage Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2007 (AGM) 10/01/21 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,147,450 | | |
10/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,292,720 | | |
City of Atlanta Water & Wastewater Revenue Bonds Series 2009B (AGM) 11/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,140,170 | | |
Municipal Bonds (continued)
Issue Description | | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
County of DeKalb Refunding Revenue Bond Water & Sewerage Series 2006B 10/01/21 | | | 5.250 | % | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,405,200 | | |
Jackson County Water & Sewer Authority Revenue Bonds Series 2006A (XLCA) 09/01/16 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,030,000 | | | | 1,106,344 | | |
Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2005 (NPFGC) 07/01/17 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,140,000 | | | | 1,284,563 | | |
07/01/22 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,052,950 | | |
Walton County Water & Sewer Authority Revenue Bonds Hard Labor Creek Project Series 2008 (AGM) 02/01/25 | | | 5.000 | % | | | 1,495,000 | | | | 1,674,624 | | |
Total | | | | | | | 12,104,021 | | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost: $71,435,109) | | | | | | | 76,790,848 | | |
Money Market Funds 2.5%
| | Shares | | Value ($) | |
JPMorgan Tax-Free Money Market Fund, 0.010%(b) | | | 1,958,147 | | | | 1,958,147 | | |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost: $1,958,147) | | | | | 1,958,147 | | |
Total Investments (Cost: $73,393,256) | | | | | 78,748,995 | | |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | | | | 702,334 | | |
Net Assets | | | | | 79,451,329 | | |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) Municipal obligations include debt obligations issued by or on behalf of territories, possessions, or sovereign nations within the territorial boundaries of the United States. At April 30, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $564,196 or 0.71% of net assets.
(b) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at April 30, 2014.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Abbreviation Legend
AGM Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation
AMBAC Ambac Assurance Corporation
BAN Bond Anticipation Note
BNY Bank of New York
NPFGC National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation
XLCA XL Capital Assurance
Fair Value Measurements
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
> Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.
> Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).
> Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
April 30, 2014
Fair Value Measurements (continued)
For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at April 30, 2014:
Description | | Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets ($) | | Level 2 Other Significant Observable Inputs ($) | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs ($) | | Total ($) | |
Bonds | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 76,790,848 | | | | — | | | | 76,790,848 | | |
Total Bonds | | | — | | | | 76,790,848 | | | | — | | | | 76,790,848 | | |
Mutual Funds | |
Money Market Funds | | | 1,958,147 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,958,147 | | |
Total Mutual Funds | | | 1,958,147 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,958,147 | | |
Total | | | 1,958,147 | | | | 76,790,848 | | | | — | | | | 78,748,995 | | |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.
There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2014
Assets | |
Investments, at value | |
(identified cost $73,393,256) | | $ | 78,748,995 | | |
Receivable for: | |
Capital shares sold | | | 76,694 | | |
Interest | | | 1,007,223 | | |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | | | 655 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 614 | | |
Total assets | | | 79,834,181 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Capital shares purchased | | | 34,247 | | |
Dividend distributions to shareholders | | | 196,936 | | |
Investment management fees | | | 871 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | | | 216 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 14,521 | | |
Administration fees | | | 152 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 105,547 | | |
Other expenses | | | 30,362 | | |
Total liabilities | | | 382,852 | | |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 79,451,329 | | |
Represented by | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 74,158,052 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | 140,766 | | |
Accumulated net realized loss | | | (203,228 | ) | |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | 5,355,739 | | |
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | | $ | 79,451,329 | | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
April 30, 2014
Class A | |
Net assets | | $ | 16,728,035 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,546,374 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.82 | | |
Maximum offering price per share(a) | | $ | 11.18 | | |
Class B | |
Net assets | | $ | 212,389 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 19,623 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.82 | | |
Class C | |
Net assets | | $ | 3,500,932 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 323,530 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.82 | | |
Class R4 | |
Net assets | | $ | 36,933 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 3,418 | | |
Net asset value per share(b) | | $ | 10.80 | | |
Class Z | |
Net assets | | $ | 58,973,040 | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 5,451,273 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.82 | | |
(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 3.25%.
(b) Net asset value per share rounds to this amount due to fractional shares outstanding.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Statement of Operations
Year Ended April 30, 2014
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends | | $ | 334 | | |
Interest | | | 3,127,201 | | |
Total income | | | 3,127,535 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees | | | 337,994 | | |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | | | 42,773 | | |
Class B | | | 2,094 | | |
Class C | | | 38,881 | | |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | | | 33,857 | | |
Class B | | | 415 | | |
Class C | | | 7,689 | | |
Class R4 | | | 9 | | |
Class Z | | | 125,163 | | |
Administration fees | | | 59,149 | | |
Compensation of board members | | | 25,164 | | |
Custodian fees | | | 1,691 | | |
Printing and postage fees | | | 21,228 | | |
Registration fees | | | 23,509 | | |
Professional fees | | | 34,565 | | |
Other | | | 24,241 | | |
Total expenses | | | 778,422 | | |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | | | (221,483 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 556,939 | | |
Net investment income | | | 2,570,596 | | |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments | | | (203,228 | ) | |
Net realized loss | | | (203,228 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | (2,737,552 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (2,737,552 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized loss | | | (2,940,780 | ) | |
Net decrease in net assets from operations | | $ | (370,184 | ) | |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | Year Ended April 30, 2014 | | Year Ended April 30, 2013(a) | |
Operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 2,570,596 | | | $ | 3,038,674 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (203,228 | ) | | | 617,336 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (2,737,552 | ) | | | (210,967 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (370,184 | ) | | | 3,445,043 | | |
Distributions to shareholders | |
Net investment income | |
Class A | | | (494,521 | ) | | | (576,263 | ) | |
Class B | | | (4,493 | ) | | | (5,354 | ) | |
Class C | | | (83,246 | ) | | | (86,232 | ) | |
Class R4 | | | (142 | ) | | | (9 | ) | |
Class Z | | | (1,988,246 | ) | | | (2,370,817 | ) | |
Net realized gains | |
Class A | | | (113,251 | ) | | | (16,344 | ) | |
Class B | | | (1,381 | ) | | | (190 | ) | |
Class C | | | (25,243 | ) | | | (3,430 | ) | |
Class R4 | | | (16 | ) | | | — | | |
Class Z | | | (404,861 | ) | | | (62,446 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (3,115,400 | ) | | | (3,121,085 | ) | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity | | | (16,253,048 | ) | | | (5,196,092 | ) | |
Total decrease in net assets | | | (19,738,632 | ) | | | (4,872,134 | ) | |
Net assets at beginning of year | | | 99,189,961 | | | | 104,062,095 | | |
Net assets at end of year | | $ | 79,451,329 | | | $ | 99,189,961 | | |
Undistributed net investment income | | $ | 140,766 | | | $ | 165,802 | | |
(a) Class R4 shares are for the period from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, 2014 | | Year Ended April 30, 2013(a) | |
| | Shares | | Dollars ($) | | Shares | | Dollars ($) | |
Capital stock activity | |
Class A shares | |
Subscriptions(b) | | | 348,795 | | | | 3,717,506 | | | | 309,194 | | | | 3,462,505 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 37,421 | | | | 402,659 | | | | 39,862 | | | | 447,356 | | |
Redemptions | | | (758,732 | ) | | | (8,247,044 | ) | | | (207,091 | ) | | | (2,324,482 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (372,516 | ) | | | (4,126,879 | ) | | | 141,965 | | | | 1,585,379 | | |
Class B shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 206 | | | | 2,213 | | | | 164 | | | | 1,846 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 297 | | | | 3,195 | | | | 284 | | | | 3,188 | | |
Redemptions(b) | | | (140 | ) | | | (1,507 | ) | | | (14,501 | ) | | | (162,758 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 363 | | | | 3,901 | | | | (14,053 | ) | | | (157,724 | ) | |
Class C shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 61,401 | | | | 674,191 | | | | 127,657 | | | | 1,430,778 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 7,901 | | | | 84,936 | | | | 6,054 | | | | 67,973 | | |
Redemptions | | | (129,136 | ) | | | (1,384,926 | ) | | | (100,765 | ) | | | (1,127,857 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (59,834 | ) | | | (625,799 | ) | | | 32,946 | | | | 370,894 | | |
Class R4 shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 3,189 | | | | 34,292 | | | | 224 | | | | 2,500 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 4 | | | | 42 | | | | 1 | | | | 6 | | |
Net increase | | | 3,193 | | | | 34,334 | | | | 225 | | | | 2,506 | | |
Class Z shares | |
Subscriptions | | | 447,121 | | | | 4,828,087 | | | | 778,048 | | | | 8,731,054 | | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 14,755 | | | | 158,690 | | | | 12,415 | | | | 139,348 | | |
Redemptions | | | (1,533,223 | ) | | | (16,525,382 | ) | | | (1,415,307 | ) | | | (15,867,549 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (1,071,347 | ) | | | (11,538,605 | ) | | | (624,844 | ) | | | (6,997,147 | ) | |
Total net decrease | | | (1,500,141 | ) | | | (16,253,048 | ) | | | (463,761 | ) | | | (5,196,092 | ) | |
(a) Class R4 shares are for the period from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
(b) Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.
| | Year Ended April 30, | | Year Ended March 31, | |
Class A | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.21 | | | $ | 11.18 | | | $ | 11.09 | | | $ | 10.50 | | | $ | 10.58 | | | $ | 10.18 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.34 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.59 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.40 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.74 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.82 | | | $ | 11.21 | | | $ | 11.18 | | | $ | 11.09 | | | $ | 10.50 | | | $ | 10.58 | | |
Total return | | | 0.02 | % | | | 3.16 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 8.85 | % | | | 2.35 | % | | | 7.31 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.02 | %(c) | | | 1.04 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.95 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.80 | %(c) | | | 0.80 | %(e) | | | 0.80 | %(e) | | | 0.78 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.89 | % | | | 2.77 | % | | | 2.92 | %(c) | | | 2.99 | % | | | 3.09 | % | | | 3.20 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 16,728 | | | $ | 21,517 | | | $ | 19,861 | | | $ | 19,563 | | | $ | 19,641 | | | $ | 19,433 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 5 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 22 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, | | Year Ended March 31, | |
Class B | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.22 | | | $ | 11.18 | | | $ | 11.10 | | | $ | 10.50 | | | $ | 10.58 | | | $ | 10.19 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.26 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.60 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.39 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.65 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.82 | | | $ | 11.22 | | | $ | 11.18 | | | $ | 11.10 | | | $ | 10.50 | | | $ | 10.58 | | |
Total return | | | (0.82 | %) | | | 2.48 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 8.10 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 6.41 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.83 | % | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.77 | %(c) | | | 1.81 | % | | | 1.74 | % | | | 1.70 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.55 | %(c) | | | 1.55 | %(e) | | | 1.55 | %(e) | | | 1.53 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.15 | % | | | 2.04 | % | | | 2.17 | %(c) | | | 2.25 | % | | | 2.33 | % | | | 2.47 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 212 | | | $ | 216 | | | $ | 373 | | | $ | 369 | | | $ | 528 | | | $ | 886 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 5 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 22 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, | | Year Ended March 31, | |
Class C | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.22 | | | $ | 11.18 | | | $ | 11.09 | | | $ | 10.50 | | | $ | 10.58 | | | $ | 10.18 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.26 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.59 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.40 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.66 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.82 | | | $ | 11.22 | | | $ | 11.18 | | | $ | 11.09 | | | $ | 10.50 | | | $ | 10.58 | | |
Total return | | | (0.82 | %) | | | 2.48 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 8.00 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 6.51 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 1.82 | % | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.77 | %(c) | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.74 | % | | | 1.70 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.55 | %(c) | | | 1.55 | %(e) | | | 1.55 | %(e) | | | 1.53 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.14 | % | | | 2.02 | % | | | 2.17 | %(c) | | | 2.23 | % | | | 2.34 | % | | | 2.42 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 3,501 | | | $ | 4,301 | | | $ | 3,919 | | | $ | 4,066 | | | $ | 3,347 | | | $ | 3,567 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 5 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 22 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, | |
Class R4 | | 2014 | | 2013(a) | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.20 | | | $ | 11.12 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.04 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 0.08 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.12 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.80 | | | $ | 11.20 | | |
Total return | | | 0.18 | % | | | 1.07 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.72 | %(c) | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.53 | %(c) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.21 | % | | | 3.12 | %(c) | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 37 | | | $ | 3 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 5 | % | | | 16 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2013.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | Year Ended April 30, | | Year Ended March 31, | |
Class Z | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012(a) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Per share data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.22 | | | $ | 11.18 | | | $ | 11.09 | | | $ | 10.50 | | | $ | 10.58 | | | $ | 10.18 | | |
Income from investment operations: | |
Net investment income | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.36 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.59 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.40 | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.94 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.76 | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | |
Net investment income | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | |
Net realized gains | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.82 | | | $ | 11.22 | | | $ | 11.18 | | | $ | 11.09 | | | $ | 10.50 | | | $ | 10.58 | | |
Total return | | | 0.18 | % | | | 3.51 | % | | | 1.07 | % | | | 9.08 | % | | | 2.61 | % | | | 7.58 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets(b) | |
Total gross expenses | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.77 | %(c) | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.70 | % | |
Total net expenses(d) | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.55 | %(c) | | | 0.55 | %(e) | | | 0.55 | %(e) | | | 0.53 | %(e) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.14 | % | | | 3.02 | % | | | 3.17 | %(c) | | | 3.24 | % | | | 3.34 | % | | | 3.46 | % | |
Supplemental data | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 58,973 | | | $ | 73,154 | | | $ | 79,910 | | | $ | 79,371 | | | $ | 85,305 | | | $ | 110,040 | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 5 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 22 | % | |
Notes to Financial Highlights
(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.
(b) In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.
(c) Annualized.
(d) Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.
(e) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2014
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.
Fund Shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R4 and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.
Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.25% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.
Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 3.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.
Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.
Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain other eligible investors.
Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security Valuation
Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board) based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.
Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
Security Transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
April 30, 2014
Income Recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of Class Net Asset Value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal Income Tax Status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax exempt and taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Distributions to Shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and Indemnifications
Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any
future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates
Investment Management Fees
Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. The investment management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.40% to 0.27% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended April 30, 2014 was 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Administration Fees
Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator. The Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended April 30, 2014 was 0.07% of the Fund's average daily net assets.
Other Expenses
Other expenses are for, among other things, miscellaneous expenses of the Fund or the Board, including payments to a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. That company's expenses include boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. For the year ended April 30, 2014, other expenses paid to this company were $1,633.
Compensation of Board Members
Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), the Board members who are not "interested persons" of the Fund, as defined under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund's liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
April 30, 2014
Transfer Agent Fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.
The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees.
For the year ended April 30, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
Class A | | | 0.20 | % | |
Class B | | | 0.20 | | |
Class C | | | 0.20 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.20 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.20 | | |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended April 30, 2014, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
Distribution and Service Fees
The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution
and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund.
Sales Charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $6,518 for Class A and $1,256 for Class C shares for the year ended April 30, 2014.
Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:
| | Fee Rates Contractual through August 31, 2014 | |
Class A | | | 0.81 | % | |
Class B | | | 1.56 | | |
Class C | | | 1.56 | | |
Class R4 | | | 0.56 | | |
Class Z | | | 0.56 | | |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short,
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
April 30, 2014
inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.
Note 4. Federal Tax Information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At April 30, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for capital loss carryforwards, Trustees' deferred compensation and distributions. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:
Undistributed net investment income | | $ | (24,984 | ) | |
Accumulated net realized loss | | | 24,984 | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:
Year Ended April 30, | | 2014 | | 2013 | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 8,960 | | | $ | — | | |
Long-term capital gains | | | 510,808 | | | | 82,410 | | |
Tax-exempt income | | | 2,595,632 | | | | 3,038,675 | | |
Total | | $ | 3,115,400 | | | $ | 3,121,085 | | |
Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.
At April 30, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed tax-exempt income | | $ | 443,231 | | |
Capital loss carryforwards | | | (203,228 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | 5,355,739 | | |
At April 30, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $73,393,256 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Unrealized appreciation | | $ | 5,510,818 | | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (155,079 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 5,355,739 | | |
The following capital loss carryforward, determined at April 30, 2014, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:
Year of Expiration | | Amount | |
Unlimited short-term | | $ | 203,228 | | |
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio Information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $3,817,235 and $20,880,997, respectively, for the year ended April 30, 2014.
Note 6. Shareholder Concentration
At April 30, 2014, one unaffiliated shareholder of record owned 77.4% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.
Note 7. Line of Credit
The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
April 30, 2014
The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended April 30, 2014.
Note 8. Significant Risks
Geographic Concentration Risk
Because state-specific tax-exempt funds invest primarily in the municipal securities issued by the state and political sub-divisions of the state, the Fund will be particularly affected by political and economic conditions and developments in the state in which it invests. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk than that of a municipal bond fund which is more geographically diversified. The value of the municipal securities owned by the Fund also may be adversely affected by future changes in federal or state income tax laws.
Note 9. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 10. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings
In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the Funds' Boards of Trustees.
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material
adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at April 30, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements 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, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at April 30, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
June 20, 2014
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Federal Income Tax Information
(Unaudited)
The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.
Tax Designations:
Capital Gain Dividend | | $ | 2,595,632 | | |
Exempt-Interest Dividends | | | 100.00 | % | |
Capital Gain Dividend. The Fund designates as a capital gain dividend the amount reflected above, or if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such fiscal period. The Fund also designates as capital gain dividends, to the extent necessary to fully distribute such capital gains, earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on the redemption of shares.
Exempt-Interest Dividends. The percentage of net investment income dividends paid during the fiscal year that qualifies as exempt-interest dividends for federal income tax purposes.
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Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the Funds' operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the Funds' Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve through the end of the calendar year in which he or she reaches either the mandatory retirement age established by the Board or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.
Independent Trustees
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Kathleen Blatz 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1954 | | Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2006 | | | 132 | | | Trustee, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota since 2009 | |
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr. 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1944 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds | | Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Hancock Funds (mutual funds), 1989-2000 | | | 130 | | | Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2005-2011 | |
Pamela G. Carlton 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1954 | | Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | President, Springboard — Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company) since 2003; Director or Management Director of US Equity Research, Chase Asset Management, 1996-2003; Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, 1982-1996 | | | 132 | | | None | |
William P. Carmichael 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1943 | | Chair of the Board since 1/14, Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds | | Retired; Co-founder, The Succession Fund (provides exit strategies to owners of privately held companies); previously, Senior Vice President, Sara Lee Corporation; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Beatrice Foods Company; Vice President, Esmark, Inc.; Associate, Price Waterhouse | | | 132 | | | Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel) since July 2003; Director, International Textile Corp. since 2012; former Director, McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development) 2010-2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2009-2011; Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products), 2002-2009; Director, Simmons Company (bedding), 2004-2010 | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Independent Trustees (continued)
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Patricia M. Flynn 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1950 | | Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University since 1976 (also teaches and conducts research on corporate governance); Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University, 1992-2002 | | | 132 | | | None | |
William A. Hawkins 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1942 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds | | Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010 | | | 130 | | | Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds) | |
R. Glenn Hilliard 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1943 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds | | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting) since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), September 2003-May 2011 | | | 130 | | | Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), 2003-2011 | |
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr. 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1939 | | Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds, Board Chair 1/07-12/13 | | President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College since 2002 | | | 132 | | | Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer), 2002-2013 | |
Catherine James Paglia 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1952 | | Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company) since September 1998 | | | 132 | | | Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer) since 2012 | |
Leroy C. Richie 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1941 | | Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman Funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. (law firm) since 2004; Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation, 1993-1997 | | | 132 | | | Lead Outside Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging) since September 2005; Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production) since 1994; Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services) since November 2007 | |
Minor M. Shaw 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1947 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds | | President, Micco LLC (private investments) since 2011; President, Micco Corp. since 1998 | | | 130 | | | Director, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina since April 2008; Director, National Association of Corporate Directors, Carolinas Chapter, since 2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds) | |
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Independent Trustees (continued)
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Alison Taunton-Rigby 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1944 | | Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds | | Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc., (biotechnology) 2003-2010 | | | 132 | | | Director, Healthways, Inc. (health and wellbeing solutions) since 2005; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG since 2011; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor) since 2001; Director, Boston Children's Hospital since 2002 | |
Interested Trustee Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
Anthony M. Santomero 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 1946 | | Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds | | Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008 | | | 130 | | | Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. since May 2008; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since March 2008; Director, Citigroup Inc. since 2009; Director, Citibank, N.A. since 2009; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2008-2011 | |
*Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the Funds to be an "interested person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup Inc. and Citibank, N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the Funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
Interested Trustee Affiliated with Investment Manager*
Name, Address, Year of Birth | | Position Held With Funds and Length of Service | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Professional Experience | | Number of Funds in the Fund Family Overseen by Board Member | | Other Present or Past Directorships/ Trusteeships (Within Past 5 Years) | |
William F. Truscott 53600 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 1960 | | Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and since 5/10 for Nations Funds | | Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, May 2010-September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-August 2012 | | | 186 | | | Former Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-January 2013 | |
*Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary or visiting columbiamanagement.com.
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Trustees and Officers (continued)
The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:
Officers
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
J. Kevin Connaughton 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1964 | | President and Principal Executive Officer (2009) | | Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, December 2004-April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, June 2008-January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003 | |
Michael G. Clarke 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1969 | | Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, September 2004-April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002 | |
Scott R. Plummer 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1959 | | Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011) | | Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012-February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010-2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005-2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006 | |
Thomas P. McGuire 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1972 | | Chief Compliance Officer (2012) | | Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, 2005-April 2010 | |
Colin Moore 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1958 | | Senior Vice President (2010) | | Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2007-April 2010 | |
Michael E. DeFao 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America 2005-April 2010 | |
Joseph F. DiMaria 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008) | | Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2006-April 2010 | |
Paul B. Goucher 100 Park Avenue New York, NY 10017 Born 1968 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008) | | Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously Chief Counsel, January 2010-January 2013, and Group Counsel, November 2008-January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated, July 2008-November 2008 | |
Amy Johnson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1965 | | Vice President (2006) | | Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, 2009-April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services, 2006-2009) | |
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Officers (continued)
Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position and Year First Appointed to Position for any Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex or a Predecessor Thereof | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | |
Paul D. Pearson 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1956 | | Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999) | | Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 1998-April 2010 | |
Christopher O. Petersen 5228 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474 Born 1970 | | Vice President and Secretary (2010) | | Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., since January 2010 (previously Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel, 2004-January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007 | |
Stephen T. Welsh 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 Born 1957 | | Vice President (2006) | | President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc., 2004-April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., 2007-April 2010 | |
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Approval of Investment Management Services
Agreement
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Management or the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), serves as the investment manager to Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund). Under an investment management services agreement (the IMS Agreement), Columbia Management provides investment advice and other services to the Fund and other funds distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (collectively, the Funds).
On an annual basis, the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), including the independent Board members (the Independent Trustees), considers renewal of the IMS Agreement. Columbia Management prepared detailed reports for the Board and its Contracts Committee in January, March and April 2014, including reports based on analyses of data provided by an independent organization (Lipper) and a comprehensive response to each item of information requested by independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees (Independent Legal Counsel) in a letter to the Investment Manager, to assist the Board in making this determination. All of the materials presented in January, March and April were first supplied in draft form to designated representatives of the Independent Trustees, i.e., Independent Legal Counsel, Fund Counsel, the Chair of the Board and the Chair of the Contracts Committee, and the final materials (including proposed expense caps for certain Funds) were revised to reflect discussion and subsequent requests made by the Contracts Committee. In addition, throughout the year, the Board (or its committees) regularly meets with portfolio management teams and senior management personnel, and reviews information prepared by Columbia Management addressing the services Columbia Management provides and Fund performance. The Board also accords appropriate weight to the work, deliberations and conclusions of the Contracts Committee, the Investment Review Committee and the Compliance Committee in determining whether to continue the IMS Agreement.
The Board, at its April 9-11, 2014 in-person Board meeting (the April Meeting), considered the renewal of the IMS Agreement for an additional one-year term. At the April Meeting, Independent Legal Counsel reviewed with the Independent Trustees various factors relevant to the Board's consideration of advisory agreements and the Board's legal responsibilities related to such consideration. Following an analysis and discussion of the factors identified below, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the IMS Agreement.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Columbia Management
The Independent Trustees analyzed various reports and presentations they had received detailing the services performed by Columbia Management, as well as its expertise, resources and capabilities. The Independent Trustees specifically considered many developments during the past year concerning the services provided by Columbia Management, including, in particular, the successful implementation of a globalization initiative, which, among other things, increased worldwide analyst support for global products, the reorganization of the Informational Technology research team, the hiring of additional personnel to assist the Asset Allocation team and the global restructuring of the Senior Operational team. The Independent Trustees noted the information they received concerning Columbia Management's ability to retain its key portfolio management personnel. The Independent Trustees also recalled Columbia Management's representation that additional staff has been added to support the vigorous application of the "5P" review process, to which all internally-managed Funds are subject.
In connection with the Board's evaluation of the overall package of services provided by Columbia Management, the Board also considered the quality of administrative services provided to the Fund by Columbia Management, recalling the information it received highlighting significant achievements in 2013 in the performance of administrative services. In evaluating the quality of services provided under the IMS Agreement and the Fund's Administrative Services Agreement, the Independent Trustees also took into account the organization and strength of the Fund's and its service providers' compliance programs. In addition, the Board also reviewed the financial condition of Columbia Management (and its affiliates) and each entity's ability to carry out its responsibilities under the IMS Agreement and the Fund's other services agreements with affiliates of Ameriprise Financial, observing the financial strength of Ameriprise Financial, with its solid balance sheet. The Board also discussed the acceptability of the terms of the IMS Agreement (including the relatively broad scope of services required to be performed by Columbia Management). The Board concluded that the services being performed under the IMS Agreement were of a reasonably high quality.
Based on the foregoing, and based on other information received (both oral and written, including the information on investment performance referenced below) and other considerations, the Board concluded that Columbia Management and its affiliates were in a position to continue to provide a high quality and level of services to the Fund.
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Approval of Investment Management Services
Agreement (continued)
Investment Performance
For purposes of evaluating the nature, extent and quality of services provided under the IMS Agreement, the Board carefully reviewed the investment performance of the Fund. In this regard, the Board considered detailed reports providing the results of analyses performed by an independent organization showing, for various periods, the performance of the Fund, the performance of a benchmark index, the percentage ranking of the Fund among its comparison group and the net assets of the Fund. The Board observed that the Fund's investment performance met expectations.
Comparative Fees, Costs of Services Provided and the Profits Realized By Columbia Management and its Affiliates from their Relationships with the Fund
The Board reviewed comparative fees and the costs of services provided under the IMS Agreement. The Board members considered detailed comparative information set forth in an annual report on fees and expenses, including, among other things, data (based on analyses conducted by an independent organization) showing a comparison of the Fund's expenses with median expenses paid by funds in its comparative peer universe, as well as data showing the Fund's contribution to Columbia Management's profitability.
The Board accorded particular weight to the notion that the level of fees should reflect a rational pricing model applied consistently across the various product lines in the Fund family, while assuring that the overall fees for each Fund (with few defined exceptions) are generally in line with the "pricing philosophy" currently in effect (i.e., that the total expense ratio of the Fund is no higher than the median expense ratio of funds in the same comparison universe of the Fund). In this connection, the Board also considered the 2013 report provided by an independent consulting firm, Bobroff Consulting (the Independent Consultant), that concluded that the Funds' standardized investment management fee rates were within a reasonable range. The Board took into account that the Fund's total expense ratio (after considering proposed voluntary expense caps/waivers) approximated the peer universe's median expense ratio. It was observed that various proposals concerning the Funds' transfer agency and sub-transfer agency fee structures, and other changes impacting the Funds' pricing structure and fees, are expected to be considered at a later Board meeting which, if adopted, would alter the current pricing philosophy. Based on its review, the Board concluded that the Fund's management fee was fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services that the Fund receives.
The Board also considered the expected profitability of Columbia Management and its affiliates in connection with Columbia Management providing investment management services to the Fund. In this regard, the Board referred to a detailed profitability report, discussing the profitability to Columbia Management and Ameriprise Financial from managing, operating and distributing the Funds. In this regard, the Board observed that: (i) the Independent Consultant concluded that 2012 profitability was reasonable; (ii) 2013 profitability only moderately exceeded 2012 levels; and (iii) 2013 profitability is in line with profitability levels of industry competitors. It also took into account the indirect economic benefits flowing to Columbia Management or its affiliates in connection with managing or distributing the Funds, such as the enhanced ability to offer various other financial products to Ameriprise Financial customers, soft dollar benefits and overall reputational advantages. The Board noted that the fees paid by the Funds should permit the Investment Manager to offer competitive compensation to its personnel, make necessary investments in its business and earn an appropriate profit. The Board concluded that profitability levels were reasonable.
Economies of Scale to be Realized
The Board also considered the economies of scale that might be realized by Columbia Management as the Fund grows and took note of the extent to which Fund shareholders might also benefit from such growth. In this regard, the Independent Trustees took into account that IMS fees decline as Fund assets exceed various breakpoints, all of which have not been surpassed.
Based on the foregoing, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that the investment management service fees were fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services provided. In reaching this conclusion, no single factor was determinative. On April 11, 2014, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the IMS Agreement.
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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Important Information About This Report
Each fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
The policy of the Board is to vote the proxies of the companies in which each fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31 for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30 of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. Each fund's complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
columbiamanagement.com
This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and, if available, a summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund go to columbiamanagement.com. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.
© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Item 2. Code of Ethics.
(a) The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party.
(b) During the period covered by this report, there were not any amendments to a provision of the code of ethics adopted in 2(a) above.
(c) During the period covered by this report, there were no waivers, including any implicit waivers, from a provision of the code of ethics described in 2(a) above that relates to one or more of the items set forth in paragraph (b) of this item’s instructions.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
The registrant’s Board of Trustees has determined that Edward J. Boudreau, Pamela G. Carlton, William A. Hawkins and Alison Taunton-Rigby, each of whom are members of the registrant’s Board of Trustees and Audit Committee, each qualify as an audit committee financial expert. Mr. Boudreau, Ms. Carlton, Mr. Hawkins and Ms. Taunton-Rigby are each independent trustees, as defined in paragraph (a)(2) of this item’s instructions.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Fee information below is disclosed for the seven series of the registrant whose reports to stockholders are included in this annual filing. The fees presented for 2013 also include two series that liquidated during the period.
(a) Audit Fees. Aggregate Audit Fees billed by the principal accountant for professional services rendered during the fiscal years ended April 30, 2014 and April 30, 2013 are approximately as follows:
2014 | | 2013 | |
$ | 154,000 | | $ | 154,000 | |
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Audit Fees include amounts related to the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years.
(b) Audit-Related Fees. Aggregate Audit-Related Fees billed to the registrant by the principal accountant for professional services rendered during the fiscal years ended April 30, 2014 and April 30, 2013 are approximately as follows:
Audit-Related Fees include amounts for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant’s financial statements and are not reported in Audit Fees above. In both fiscal years 2014 and 2013, Audit-Related Fees consist of agreed-upon procedures performed for semi-annual shareholder reports.
During the fiscal years ended April 30, 2014 and April 30, 2013, there were no Audit-Related Fees billed by the registrant’s principal accountant to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for an engagement that related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant.
(c) Tax Fees. Aggregate Tax Fees billed by the principal accountant to the registrant for professional services rendered during the fiscal years ended April 30, 2014 and April 30, 2013 are approximately as follows:
2014 | | 2013 | |
$ | 25,800 | | $ | 72,400 | |
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Tax Fees include amounts for the review of annual tax returns, the review of required shareholder distribution calculations and typically include amounts for professional services by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. In fiscal year 2013, Tax Fees also include agreed-upon procedures related to fund liquidations and the review of final tax returns.
During the fiscal years ended April 30, 2014 and April 30, 2013, there were no Tax Fees billed by the registrant’s principal accountant to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for an engagement that related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant.
(d) All Other Fees. Aggregate All Other Fees billed by the principal accountant to the registrant for professional services rendered during the fiscal years ended April 30, 2014 and April 30, 2013 are approximately as follows:
All Other Fees include amounts for products and services provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through (c) above.
Aggregate All Other Fees billed by the registrant’s principal accountant to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for an engagement that related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant during the fiscal years ended April 30, 2014 and April 30, 2013 are approximately as follows:
2014 | | 2013 | |
$ | 325,000 | | $ | 115,000 | |
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In fiscal year 2014, All Other Fees primarily consist of fees billed for internal control examinations of the registrant’s transfer agent and investment advisor. In fiscal year 2013, All Other Fees consist of fees billed for an internal control examination of the registrant’s transfer agent.
(e)(1) Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
The registrant’s Audit Committee is required to pre-approve the engagement of the registrant’s independent auditors to provide audit and non-audit services to the registrant and non-audit services to its investment adviser (excluding any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is sub-contracted or overseen by another investment adviser (the “Adviser”) or any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Adviser that provides ongoing services to the Fund (a “Control Affiliate”) if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant.
The Audit Committee has adopted a Policy for Engagement of Independent Auditors for Audit and Non-Audit Services (the “Policy”). The Policy sets forth the understanding of the Audit Committee regarding the engagement of the registrant’s independent accountants to provide (i) audit and permissible audit-related, tax and other services to the registrant (“Fund Services”); (ii) non-audit services to the registrant’s Adviser and any Control Affiliates, that relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of a Fund (“Fund-related Adviser Services”); and (iii) certain other audit and non-audit services to the registrant’s Adviser and its Control Affiliates. A service will require specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee if it is to be provided by the Fund’s independent auditor; provided, however, that pre-approval of non-audit services to the Fund, the Adviser or Control Affiliates may be waived if certain de minimis requirements set forth in the SEC’s rules are met.
Under the Policy, the Audit Committee may delegate pre-approval authority to any pre-designated member or members who are independent board members. The member(s) to whom such authority is delegated must report, for informational purposes only, any pre-approval decisions to the Audit Committee at its next regular meeting. The Audit Committee’s responsibilities with respect to the pre-approval of services performed by the independent auditor may not be delegated to management.
On an annual basis, at a regularly scheduled Audit Committee meeting, the Fund’s Treasurer or other Fund officer shall submit to the Audit Committee a schedule of the types of Fund Services and Fund-related Adviser Services that are subject to specific pre-approval. This schedule will provide a description of each type of service that is subject to specific pre-approval, along with total projected fees for each service. The pre-approval will generally cover a one-year period. The Audit Committee will review and approve the types of services and the projected fees for the next one-year period and may add to, or subtract from, the list of pre-approved services from time to time, based on subsequent determinations. This specific approval acknowledges that the Audit Committee is in agreement with the specific types of services that the independent auditor will be permitted to perform and the projected fees for each service.
The Fund’s Treasurer or other Fund officer shall report to the Audit Committee at each of its regular meetings regarding all Fund Services or Fund-related Adviser Services provided since the last such report was rendered, including a description of the services, by category, with forecasted fees for the annual reporting period, proposed changes requiring specific pre-approval and a description of services provided by the independent auditor, by category, with actual fees during the current reporting period.
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(e)(2) 100% of the services performed for items (b) through (d) above during 2014 and 2013 were pre-approved by the registrant’s Audit Committee.
(f) Not applicable.
(g) The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant’s accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2014 and April 30, 2013 are approximately as follows:
2014 | | 2013 | |
$ | 353,600 | | $ | 190,200 | |
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(h) The registrant’s Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the registrant’s adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is
subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable.
Item 6. Investments
(a) The registrant’s “Schedule I — Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers” (as set forth in 17 CFR 210.12-12) is included in Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.
(b) Not applicable.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officers, based on their evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, have concluded that such controls and procedures are adequately designed to ensure that material information required to be disclosed by the registrant in Form N-CSR is accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) There was no change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Exhibits.
(a)(1) Code of ethics required to be disclosed under Item 2 of Form N-CSR attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CODE ETH.
(a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.
(a)(3) Not applicable.
(b) Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(registrant) | | | Columbia Funds Series Trust | |
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By (Signature and Title) | | | /s/ J. Kevin Connaughton | |
| | J. Kevin Connaughton, President and Principal Executive Officer |
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Date | | | June 20, 2014 | |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By (Signature and Title) | | | /s/ J. Kevin Connaughton | |
| | | J. Kevin Connaughton, President and Principal Executive Officer | |
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Date | | | June 20, 2014 | |
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By (Signature and Title) | | | /s/ Michael G. Clarke | |
| | Michael G. Clarke, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |
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Date | | | June 20, 2014 | |
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