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: 811-10045
Calvert Impact Fund, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
1825 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20009
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Maureen A. Gemma
Two International Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
(202) 238-2200
(Registrant's telephone number)
September 30
Date of Fiscal Year End
September 30, 2019
Date of Reporting Period
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Item 1. Report to Stockholders.
Calvert Small-Cap Fund
Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund
Calvert Global Water Fund
Calvert Green Bond Fund
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| | TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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| | | | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance |
| | | | Performance |
| | | | Fund Profile |
| | | | Endnotes and Additional Disclosures |
| | | | Fund Expenses |
| | | | Financial Statements |
| | | | Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
| | | | Federal Tax Information |
| | | | Management and Organization |
| | | | Important Notices |
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE1 Economic and Market Conditions
In the midst of a yearlong trade war with China and slowing economic growth worldwide, U.S. stocks delivered mixed returns during the 12-month period ended September 30, 2019.
U.S. stocks opened the period on the downside as investors worried that President Trump’s imposition of broad import tariffs might provoke a wider trade dispute with China, the world’s second-largest economy behind the U.S.
With U.S. economic data largely positive throughout 2018, the U.S. Federal Reserve Board (the Fed) raised its benchmark federal funds rate four times ─ from a low range of 1.50%-1.75% to 2.25%-2.50% ─ with the last quarter-point increase on December 19, 2018.
U.S. stocks turned higher in early 2019 as trade fears eased and interest rates remained stable after the Fed signaled a slower pace for future rate hikes. However, around the same time, U.S. economic indicators began sending mixed signals. While the job market was robust during the period with the U.S. unemployment rate dipping below 4%, retail sales fell, raising concerns about consumer spending. Factory output also declined, dragged down by a large drop in auto production.
The U.S. equity market fluctuated through the spring of 2019. Heightened trade-conflict rhetoric drove stocks lower in May before easing tensions helped equities recover in June. Key economic indicators continued to be mixed, with job creation decelerating sharply in May.
After holding interest rates steady through the first half of 2019, the Fed cut its benchmark interest rate to 2.00%-2.25% on July 31 ─ its first reduction in over a decade ─ followed by a second interest-rate drop to 1.75%-2.00% on September 18. Lower rates are intended to help stimulate economic activity by making borrowing costs relatively more affordable.
After sliding in August, U.S. equities rebounded in early September before retreating in the final weeks of the period. During the 12-month period ended September 30, 2019, the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average®2 gained 4.21%, while the broader U.S. equity market, as represented by the S&P 500® Index, rose 4.25%. The technology-laden Nasdaq Composite Index returned 0.52% during the period.
Large-cap U.S. stocks, as measured by the S&P 500® Index, generally outperformed their small-cap counterparts, as measured by the Russell 2000® Index, during the period. As a group, value stocks outpaced growth stocks in both large- and small-cap categories, as measured by the Russell growth and value indexes.
Fund Performance
For the 12-month period ended September 30, 2019, Calvert Small-Cap Fund (the Fund) returned 0.61% for Class A shares at net asset value (NAV), outperforming its benchmark, the Russell 2000® Index (the Index), which returned -8.89%.
Stock selection in most sectors contributed strongly to performance relative to the Index during the period. Selections within the financials, consumer discretionary, and real estate sectors had the largest positive impact on relative performance. Sector allocations also contributed to outperformance, especially an underweight position in energy stocks, which were hindered by low oil prices during the period. In contrast, Fund holdings within the health care and information technology (IT) sectors were overall detractors during the period.
The largest individual contributors represented several market sectors. In financials, Cohen & Steers, Inc., an asset manager specializing in real estate investment trusts (REITs), was the largest individual contributor. The company’s stock benefited from a favorable environment for REITs, strong performance in the company’s investment products, and healthy asset flows compared to other asset managers.
ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc., a pest control services provider in the consumer discretionary sector, was also a top contributor. Its stock benefited from the company spinning off its home-warranty business, which enabled the company to sharpen its strategic focus and improve fundamentals during the period.
Within the aerospace & defense industry, Hexcel Corp. (Hexcel), a provider of carbon fiber, was another leading contributor. Hexcel stock benefited as the company converted a large backlog of demand into strong revenue growth, earnings, and cash flow during the period.
ICU Medical, Inc. (ICU) and Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Ligand), both in the health care sector, were two of the largest individual detractors from performance relative to the Index. ICU, a manufacturer of medical IV solutions and pumps, did not meet revenue and earnings growth expectations as the industry was disrupted by competitive changes. The stock of Ligand, which licenses intellectual property and technology to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, fell after the company sold its assets related to Promacta ─ a man-made form of protein used to prevent bleeding caused by a lack of platelets in the blood ─ to Royalty Pharma, leaving Ligand without any significant positive developments in its pipeline.
In the IT sector, Conduent, Inc. (Conduent), a business-process outsourcing company, was also a leading detractor, missing earnings expectations in the aftermath of its spinoff from Xerox. By period-end, Conduent was sold out of the Fund.
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See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures in this report. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value (NAV) or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance less than or equal to one year is cumulative. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. Returns are before taxes unless otherwise noted. For performance as of the most recent month-end, please refer to www.calvert.com. |
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PERFORMANCE
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Performance2,3 | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio Managers Michael D. McLean, CFA and J. Griffith Noble, CFA, each of Calvert Research and Management |
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% Average Annual Total Returns | Class Inception Date |
| Performance Inception Date |
| | One Year |
| | Five Years |
| | Ten Years |
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Class A at NAV | 10/01/2004 |
| 10/01/2004 |
| | 0.61 | % | | 10.71 | % | | 12.21 | % |
Class A with 4.75% Maximum Sales Charge | — |
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| | -4.17 |
| | 9.63 |
| | 11.66 |
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Class C at NAV | 04/01/2005 |
| 10/01/2004 |
| | -0.12 |
| | 9.89 |
| | 11.28 |
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Class C with 1% Maximum Sales Charge | — |
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| | -1.06 |
| | 9.89 |
| | 11.28 |
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Class I at NAV | 04/29/2005 |
| 10/01/2004 |
| | 0.92 |
| | 11.16 |
| | 12.84 |
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Class R6 at NAV | 02/01/2019 |
| 10/01/2004 |
| | 0.96 |
| | 11.16 |
| | 12.85 |
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Russell 2000® Index | — |
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| | -8.89 | % | | 8.18 | % | | 11.19 | % |
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% Total Annual Operating Expense Ratios4 | | Class A |
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Gross | | 1.28 | % | | 2.03 | % | | 1.03 | % | | 0.97 | % |
Net | | 1.21 |
| | 1.96 |
| | 0.96 |
| | 0.90 |
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Growth of $10,000 |
This graph shows the change in value of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in Class A of the Fund for the period indicated. For comparison, the same investment is shown in the indicated index. |
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Growth of Investment3 | Amount Invested |
| Period Beginning | At NAV |
| With Maximum Sales Charge |
Class C |
| $10,000 |
| 09/30/2009 |
| $29,139 |
| N.A. |
Class I |
| $250,000 |
| 09/30/2009 |
| $837,607 |
| N.A. |
Class R6 |
| $1,000,000 |
| 09/30/2009 |
| $3,351,645 |
| N.A. |
See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures in this report.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value (NAV) or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance less than or equal to one year is cumulative. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. Returns are before taxes unless otherwise noted. For performance as of the most recent month-end, please refer to www.calvert.com.
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FUND PROFILE
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| SECTOR ALLOCATION (% of total investments)5 | | | TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS (% of net assets)6 | |
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| Industrials | 20.2 | % | | ACI Worldwide, Inc. | 3.0 | % |
| Financials | 16.6 | % | | RealPage, Inc. | 2.9 | % |
| Consumer Discretionary | 13.6 | % | | Hexcel Corp. | 2.4 | % |
| Information Technology | 13.2 | % | | ONE Gas, Inc. | 2.2 | % |
| Health Care | 13.0 | % | | Mueller Water Products, Inc., Class A | 2.2 | % |
| Real Estate | 9.7 | % | | Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. | 2.1 | % |
| Utilities | 5.1 | % | | Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. | 2.1 | % |
| Consumer Staples | 3.2 | % | | Chemed Corp. | 2.0 | % |
| Materials | 3.1 | % | | Altair Engineering, Inc., Class A | 2.0 | % |
| Energy | 2.0 | % | | EastGroup Properties, Inc. | 1.9 | % |
| High Social Impact Investments | 0.3 | % | | Total | 22.8 | % |
| Total | 100.0 | % | | | |
See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures in this report.
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Endnotes and Additional Disclosures | | |
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1 | The views expressed in this report are those of the portfolio manager(s) and are current only through the date stated on the cover. These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions, and Calvert and the Fund(s) disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions are based on many factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Calvert fund. This commentary may contain statements that are not historical facts, referred to as “forward looking statements.” The Fund’s actual future results may differ significantly from those stated in any forward looking statement, depending on factors such as changes in securities or financial markets or general economic conditions, the volume of sales and purchases of Fund shares, the continuation of investment advisory, administrative and service contracts, and other risks discussed from time to time in the Fund’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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2 | Dow Jones Industrial Average® is a price-weighted average of 30 blue-chip stocks that are generally the leaders in their industry. S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged index of large-cap stocks commonly used as a measure of U.S. stock market performance. S&P Dow Jones Indices are a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC (“S&P DJI”) and have been licensed for use. S&P® and S&P 500® are registered trademarks of S&P DJI; Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC (“Dow Jones”); S&P DJI, Dow Jones and their respective affiliates do not sponsor, endorse, sell or promote the Fund, will not have any liability with respect thereto and do not have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions of the S&P Dow Jones Indices. Nasdaq Composite Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of all domestic and international securities listed on Nasdaq. Source: Nasdaq, Inc. The information is provided by Nasdaq (with its affiliates, are referred to as the “Corporations”) and Nasdaq’s third party licensors on an “as is” basis and the Corporations make no guarantees and bear no liability of any kind with respect to the information or the Fund. Russell 2000® Index is an unmanaged index of 2,000 U.S. small-cap stocks. Unless otherwise stated, index returns do not reflect the effect of any applicable sales charges, commissions, expenses, taxes or leverage, as applicable. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
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3 | Total Returns at NAV do not include applicable sales charges. If sales charges were deducted, the returns would be lower. Total Returns shown with maximum sales charge reflect the stated maximum sales charge. Unless otherwise stated, performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. |
Performance prior to the inception date of a class may be linked to the performance of an older class of the Fund. This linked performance is adjusted for any applicable sales charge, but is not adjusted for class expense differences. If adjusted for such differences, the performance would be different. The performance of Class R6 is linked to Class I.
Performance since inception for an index, if presented, is the performance since the Fund’s or oldest share class’ inception, as applicable. Performance presented in the Financial Highlights included in the financial statements is not linked.
Calvert Research and Management became the investment adviser to the Fund on December 31, 2016. Performance reflected prior to such date is that of the Fund’s former investment adviser.
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4 | Source: Fund prospectus. Net expense ratios reflect a contractual expense reimbursement that continues through 1/31/20. Without the reimbursement, performance would have been lower. The expense ratios for the current reporting period can be found in the Financial Highlights section of this report. |
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5 | Does not include Short Term Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned. |
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6 | Excludes cash and cash equivalents. |
Fund profile subject to change due to active management.
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FUND EXPENSES
Example
As a Fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases and redemption fees (if applicable); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees; and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of Fund investing and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (April 1, 2019 to September 30, 2019).
Actual Expenses
The first section of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you 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 result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second section of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual Fund expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year (before expenses), which is not the actual Fund return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption fees (if applicable). Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher.
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| BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE (4/1/19) | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE (9/30/19) | EXPENSES DURING PERIOD (4/1/19 - 9/30/19) | ANNUALIZED EXPENSE RATIO |
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Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,060.20 | $6.25** | 1.21% |
Class C | $1,000.00 | $1,056.70 | $10.11** | 1.96% |
Class I | $1,000.00 | $1,061.40 | $4.96** | 0.96% |
Class R6 | $1,000.00 | $1,061.80 | $4.65** | 0.90% |
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Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,019.00 | $6.12** | 1.21% |
Class C | $1,000.00 | $1,015.24 | $9.90** | 1.96% |
Class I | $1,000.00 | $1,020.25 | $4.86** | 0.96% |
Class R6 | $1,000.00 | $1,020.56 | $4.56** | 0.90% |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio for the indicated Class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The Example assumes that the $1,000 was invested at the net asset value per share determined at the close of business on March 31, 2019. |
** Absent a waiver and/or reimbursement of expenses by an affiliate, expenses would be higher. |
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CALVERT SMALL-CAP FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
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| SHARES | VALUE ($) |
COMMON STOCKS - 97.6% | | |
Aerospace & Defense - 3.9% | | |
Hexcel Corp. | 197,787 | 16,244,246 |
Mercury Systems, Inc. (1) | 123,516 | 10,025,794 |
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Auto Components - 1.9% | | |
Dorman Products, Inc. (1) | 118,768 | 9,446,807 |
Visteon Corp. (1) | 43,762 | 3,612,115 |
| | 13,058,922 |
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Banks - 7.6% | | |
Columbia Banking System, Inc. | 244,272 | 9,013,637 |
Community Bank System, Inc. | 175,490 | 10,825,978 |
First Citizens BancShares, Inc., Class A | 23,241 | 10,959,294 |
Sterling Bancorp | 618,558 | 12,408,273 |
Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. | 180,745 | 6,631,534 |
Wintrust Financial Corp. | 36,130 | 2,335,082 |
| | 52,173,798 |
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Biotechnology - 2.0% | | |
Emergent BioSolutions, Inc. (1) | 110,336 | 5,768,366 |
Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (1)(2) | 80,627 | 8,025,612 |
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Building Products - 2.3% | | |
CSW Industrials, Inc. | 74,104 | 5,115,399 |
Trex Co., Inc. (1)(2) | 118,635 | 10,787,481 |
| | 15,902,880 |
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Capital Markets - 1.0% | | |
Cohen & Steers, Inc. (2) | 128,824 | 7,076,302 |
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Chemicals - 3.1% | | |
Minerals Technologies, Inc. | 212,541 | 11,283,802 |
Sensient Technologies Corp. | 143,221 | 9,832,121 |
| | 21,115,923 |
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Commercial Services & Supplies - 1.7% | | |
Viad Corp. | 168,416 | 11,309,134 |
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| SHARES | VALUE ($) |
COMMON STOCKS - CONT’D | | |
Diversified Consumer Services - 3.9% | | |
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (1) | 128,669 | 12,635,296 |
K12, Inc. (1) | 142,682 | 3,766,805 |
ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. (1) | 185,116 | 10,347,984 |
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Electric Utilities - 1.4% | | |
Portland General Electric Co. | 175,128 | 9,871,965 |
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Electrical Equipment - 1.9% | | |
EnerSys | 193,948 | 12,788,931 |
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Energy Equipment & Services - 2.0% | | |
Core Laboratories NV (2) | 70,129 | 3,269,414 |
Oceaneering International, Inc. (1) | 437,410 | 5,926,906 |
US Silica Holdings, Inc. (2) | 473,990 | 4,531,344 |
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Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) - 9.5% | | |
CubeSmart | 334,340 | 11,668,466 |
EastGroup Properties, Inc. | 105,968 | 13,248,119 |
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. | 427,642 | 14,326,007 |
Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. | 329,017 | 14,483,328 |
STORE Capital Corp. | 300,467 | 11,240,471 |
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Food & Staples Retailing - 1.3% | | |
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (1) | 268,928 | 6,957,168 |
Performance Food Group Co. (1) | 47,528 | 2,186,763 |
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Food Products - 1.8% | | |
J&J Snack Foods Corp. | 31,981 | 6,140,352 |
Lancaster Colony Corp. | 20,209 | 2,801,978 |
Nomad Foods Ltd. (1) | 168,348 | 3,451,134 |
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Gas Utilities - 2.2% | | |
ONE Gas, Inc. | 156,424 | 15,033,911 |
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Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 3.3% | | |
Haemonetics Corp. (1) | 82,495 | 10,405,919 |
ICU Medical, Inc. (1) | 77,134 | 12,310,587 |
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| SHARES | VALUE ($) |
COMMON STOCKS - CONT’D | | |
Health Care Providers & Services - 6.2% | | |
Addus HomeCare Corp. (1) | 131,709 | 10,441,890 |
Amedisys, Inc. (1) | 97,590 | 12,785,266 |
Chemed Corp. | 33,391 | 13,943,080 |
R1 RCM, Inc. (1) | 561,111 | 5,010,721 |
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.9% | | |
Choice Hotels International, Inc. | 148,477 | 13,208,514 |
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Insurance - 6.7% | | |
AMERISAFE, Inc. | 113,581 | 7,508,840 |
First American Financial Corp. | 188,492 | 11,122,913 |
Horace Mann Educators Corp. | 262,459 | 12,159,725 |
RLI Corp. | 85,115 | 7,908,035 |
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. | 92,022 | 6,919,134 |
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IT Services - 2.7% | | |
CSG Systems International, Inc. | 160,396 | 8,289,265 |
NIC, Inc. | 495,008 | 10,221,915 |
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Machinery - 5.8% | | |
Mueller Water Products, Inc., Class A | 1,327,388 | 14,919,841 |
RBC Bearings, Inc. (1) | 55,173 | 9,153,753 |
Welbilt, Inc. (1)(2) | 261,247 | 4,404,624 |
Woodward, Inc. | 100,039 | 10,787,205 |
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Pharmaceuticals - 1.2% | | |
Catalent, Inc. (1) | 173,767 | 8,281,735 |
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Professional Services - 0.9% | | |
CBIZ, Inc. (1) | 257,423 | 6,049,440 |
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Road & Rail - 1.7% | | |
Landstar System, Inc. | 103,138 | 11,611,276 |
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Software - 10.2% | | |
ACI Worldwide, Inc. (1) | 645,530 | 20,221,227 |
Altair Engineering, Inc., Class A (1) | 392,143 | 13,575,991 |
CDK Global, Inc. | 175,087 | 8,419,934 |
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| SHARES | VALUE ($) |
COMMON STOCKS - CONT’D | | |
Envestnet, Inc. (1)(2) | 131,567 | 7,459,849 |
RealPage, Inc. (1) | 316,263 | 19,880,292 |
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Specialty Retail - 3.1% | | |
Hudson Ltd., Class A (1) | 403,263 | 4,948,037 |
Monro, Inc. (2) | 94,043 | 7,430,338 |
National Vision Holdings, Inc. (1) | 378,060 | 9,099,904 |
| | 21,478,279 |
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Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 2.4% | | |
Columbia Sportswear Co. | 97,402 | 9,437,280 |
Gildan Activewear, Inc. | 199,243 | 7,073,126 |
| | 16,510,406 |
| | |
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 0.9% | | |
Essent Group Ltd. | 127,256 | 6,066,294 |
| | |
Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.8% | | |
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. | 211,195 | 11,995,876 |
| | |
Water Utilities - 1.3% | | |
Middlesex Water Co. | 140,459 | 9,124,217 |
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Total Common Stocks (Cost $597,999,764) | | 667,553,362 |
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| PRINCIPAL AMOUNT ($) | VALUE ($) |
HIGH SOCIAL IMPACT INVESTMENTS - 0.3% | | |
Calvert Impact Capital, Inc., Community Investment Notes, 1.50%, 12/15/19 (3)(4) | 1,401,905 | 1,394,489 |
ImpactAssets Inc., Global Sustainable Agriculture Notes, 3.39%, 11/3/20 (4)(5) | 152,000 | 150,914 |
ImpactAssets Inc., Microfinance Plus Notes, 1.98%, 11/3/20 (4)(5) | 195,000 | 190,519 |
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Total High Social Impact Investments (Cost $1,748,905) | | 1,735,922 |
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| SHARES | VALUE ($) |
SHORT TERM INVESTMENT OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 0.5% | | |
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.07% | 3,172,077 | 3,172,077 |
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Total Short Term Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned (Cost $3,172,077) | | 3,172,077 |
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| | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $602,920,746) - 98.4% | | 672,461,361 |
Other assets and liabilities, net - 1.6% | | 10,609,441 |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | 683,070,802 |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
(1) Non-income producing security. |
(2) All or a portion of this security was on loan at September 30, 2019. The aggregate market value of securities on loan at September 30, 2019 was $36,438,063. |
(3) Affiliated company (see Note 7). |
(4) Restricted security. Total market value of restricted securities amounts to $1,735,922, which represents 0.3% of the net assets of the Fund as of September 30, 2019. |
(5) Notes carry an interest rate that varies by period and is contingent on the performance of the underlying portfolio of loans to borrowers. The coupon rate shown represents the rate in effect at September 30, 2019. |
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RESTRICTED SECURITIES | ACQUISITION DATES | COST ($) |
Calvert Impact Capital, Inc., Community Investment Notes, 1.50%, 12/15/19 | 12/15/16 | 1,401,905 |
ImpactAssets Inc., Global Sustainable Agriculture Notes, 3.39%, 11/3/20 | 11/13/15 | 152,000 |
ImpactAssets Inc., Microfinance Plus Notes, 1.98%, 11/3/20 | 11/13/15 | 195,000 |
See notes to financial statements. |
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
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| | | |
ASSETS | |
Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers, at value (identified cost $601,518,841) - including $36,438,063 of securities on loan |
| $671,066,872 |
|
Investments in securities of affiliated issuers, at value (identified cost $1,401,905) | 1,394,489 |
|
Cash | 9,719,815 |
|
Receivable for investments sold | 2,983,009 |
|
Receivable for capital shares sold | 4,683,391 |
|
Dividends and interest receivable | 604,935 |
|
Interest receivable - affiliated | 16,940 |
|
Securities lending income receivable | 4,379 |
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Receivable from affiliate | 28,249 |
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Directors’ deferred compensation plan | 222,497 |
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Other assets | 19,207 |
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Total assets | 690,743,783 |
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| |
LIABILITIES | |
Payable for investments purchased | 3,160,053 |
|
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 412,599 |
|
Deposits for securities loaned | 3,172,077 |
|
Payable to affiliates: | |
Investment advisory fee | 365,210 |
|
Administrative fee | 64,449 |
|
Distribution and service fees | 47,231 |
|
Sub-transfer agency fee | 20,727 |
|
Directors’ deferred compensation plan | 222,497 |
|
Accrued expenses | 208,138 |
|
Total liabilities | 7,672,981 |
|
NET ASSETS |
| $683,070,802 |
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| |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | |
Paid-in capital applicable to common stock | |
(75,000,000 shares per class of $0.01 par value authorized) |
| $603,745,201 |
|
Distributable earnings | 79,325,601 |
|
Total |
| $683,070,802 |
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| |
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE | |
Class A (based on net assets of $172,276,696 and 6,794,980 shares outstanding) |
| $25.35 |
|
Class C (based on net assets of $14,774,769 and 683,124 shares outstanding) |
| $21.63 |
|
Class I (based on net assets of $461,237,211 and 16,775,435 shares outstanding) |
| $27.49 |
|
Class R6 (based on net assets of $34,782,126 and 1,264,663 shares outstanding) |
| $27.50 |
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| |
OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE* | |
Class A (100/95.25 of net asset value per share) |
| $26.61 |
|
* On sales of $50,000 or more, the offering price of Class A shares is reduced. | |
See notes to financial statements. |
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
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| | | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | |
Dividend income (net of foreign taxes withheld of $30,204) |
| $6,169,997 |
|
Interest income | 132,925 |
|
Interest income - affiliated issuers | 21,029 |
|
Securities lending income, net | 50,460 |
|
Total investment income | 6,374,411 |
|
| |
EXPENSES | |
Investment advisory fee | 3,347,366 |
|
Administrative fee | 590,712 |
|
Distribution and service fees: | |
Class A | 383,647 |
|
Class C | 148,071 |
|
Directors’ fees and expenses | 29,860 |
|
Custodian fees | 34,498 |
|
Transfer agency fees and expenses | 567,267 |
|
Accounting fees | 109,529 |
|
Professional fees | 47,840 |
|
Registration fees | 106,181 |
|
Reports to shareholders | 60,192 |
|
Miscellaneous | 38,411 |
|
Total expenses | 5,463,574 |
|
Waiver and/or reimbursement of expenses by affiliate | (202,235) |
|
Reimbursement of expenses-other | (11,868) |
|
Net expenses | 5,249,471 |
|
Net investment income | 1,124,940 |
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| |
| |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | |
Net realized gain on investment securities - unaffiliated issuers | 11,688,855 |
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| |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investment securities - unaffiliated issuers | (778,398) |
|
Investment securities - affiliated issuers | 45,366 |
|
| (733,032) |
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| |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 10,955,823 |
|
| |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations |
| $12,080,763 |
|
See notes to financial statements. |
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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| | | | | | | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | Year Ended September 30, 2019 | | Year Ended September 30, 2018 |
Operations: | | | |
Net investment income (loss) |
| $1,124,940 |
| |
| ($31,064 | ) |
Net realized gain | 11,688,855 |
| | 22,639,811 |
|
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (733,032) |
| | 38,660,819 |
|
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 12,080,763 |
| | 61,269,566 |
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| | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | |
Class A shares | (7,375,765) |
| | (18,026,063) |
|
Class C shares | (897,708) |
| | (2,382,276) |
|
Class I shares | (12,325,140) |
| | (12,620,526) |
|
Class Y shares | — |
| | (7,637,178) |
|
Total distributions to shareholders | (20,598,613) |
| | (40,666,043) |
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| | | |
Capital share transactions: | | | |
Class A shares | 19,666,759 |
| | 14,461,672 |
|
Class C shares | (2,714,077) |
| | 1,790,165 |
|
Class I shares | 205,627,063 |
| | 144,885,685 |
|
Class R6 shares (1) | 34,053,869 |
| | — |
|
Class Y shares (2) | — |
| | (46,060,517) |
|
Net increase in net assets from capital share transactions | 256,633,614 |
| | 115,077,005 |
|
| | | |
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | 248,115,764 |
| | 135,680,528 |
|
| | | |
| | | |
NET ASSETS | | | |
Beginning of year | 434,955,038 |
| | 299,274,510 |
|
End of year |
| $683,070,802 |
| |
| $434,955,038 |
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| | | |
(1) For the period from the commencement of operations, February 1, 2019, to September 30, 2019. |
(2) Effective December 8, 2017, Class Y shares of the Fund converted to Class I shares at net asset value. Thereafter, Class Y shares were terminated. |
See notes to financial statements. |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Year Ended September 30, | |
CLASS A SHARES | 2019 | | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | |
Net asset value, beginning | $26.61 | | $25.70 | | $21.76 | | $22.04 | | $22.98 | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) (1) | 0.02 |
| | (0.04) |
| | (0.05) |
| | 0.03 |
| (2) | 0.04 |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (0.04) |
| (3) | 4.34 |
| | 4.32 |
| | 1.53 |
| | 1.80 |
| |
Total from investment operations | (0.02) |
| | 4.30 |
| | 4.27 |
| | 1.56 |
| | 1.84 |
| |
Distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | — |
| | — |
| (4) | — |
| | (0.01) |
| | — |
| (4) |
Net realized gain | (1.24) |
| | (3.39) |
| | (0.33) |
| | (1.83) |
| | (2.78) |
| �� |
Total distributions | (1.24) |
| | (3.39) |
| | (0.33) |
| | (1.84) |
| | (2.78) |
| |
Total increase (decrease) in net asset value | (1.26) |
| | 0.91 |
| | 3.94 |
| | (0.28) |
| | (0.94) |
| |
Net asset value, ending | $25.35 | | $26.61 | | $25.70 | | $21.76 | | $22.04 | |
Total return (5) | 0.61 | % | | 18.55 | % | | 19.74 | % | | 7.66 | % | | 8.18 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets: (6) | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | 1.25 | % | | 1.28 | % | | 1.36 | % | | 1.42 | % | | 1.52 | % | |
Net expenses | 1.23 | % | | 1.28 | % | | 1.36 | % | | 1.37 | % | | 1.37 | % | |
Net investment income (loss) | 0.07 | % | | (0.17 | %) | | (0.22 | %) | | 0.12 | % | (2) | 0.19 | % | |
Portfolio turnover | 45 | % | | 51 | % | | 137 | % | | 150 | % | | 59 | % | |
Net assets, ending (in thousands) | $172,277 | | $158,921 | | $137,860 | | $170,294 | | $154,728 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
(1) Computed using average shares outstanding. |
(2) Amount includes a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custody out-of-pocket fees. This amounted to $0.001 per share and 0.01% of average net assets. |
(3) The per share amount is not in accord with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period because of the timing of sales of Fund shares and the amount of the per share realized and unrealized gains and losses at such time. |
(4) Amount is less than $0.005. |
(5) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any. |
(6) Total expenses do not reflect amounts reimbursed and/or waived by the adviser and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. Net expenses are net of all reductions and represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Year Ended September 30, | |
CLASS C SHARES | 2019 | | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | |
Net asset value, beginning | $22.90 | | $22.58 | | $19.30 | | $19.88 | | $21.12 | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss (1) | (0.14) |
| | (0.20) |
| | (0.21) |
| | (0.12) |
| (2) | (0.12) |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (0.04) |
| (3) | 3.77 |
| | 3.82 |
| | 1.37 |
| | 1.66 |
| |
Total from investment operations | (0.18) |
| | 3.57 |
| | 3.61 |
| | 1.25 |
| | 1.54 |
| |
Distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain | (1.09) |
| | (3.25) |
| | (0.33) |
| | (1.83) |
| | (2.78) |
| |
Total distributions | (1.09) |
| | (3.25) |
| | (0.33) |
| | (1.83) |
| | (2.78) |
| |
Total increase (decrease) in net asset value | (1.27) |
| | 0.32 |
| | 3.28 |
| | (0.58) |
| | (1.24) |
| |
Net asset value, ending | $21.63 | | $22.90 | | $22.58 | | $19.30 | | $19.88 | |
Total return (4) | (0.12 | %) | | 17.66 | % | | 18.82 | % | | 6.89 | % | | 7.38 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets: (5) | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | 2.01 | % | | 2.03 | % | | 2.22 | % | | 2.31 | % | | 2.36 | % | |
Net expenses | 1.99 | % | | 2.03 | % | | 2.12 | % | | 2.12 | % | | 2.12 | % | |
Net investment loss | (0.68 | %) | | (0.91 | %) | | (0.99 | %) | | (0.63 | %) | (2) | (0.56 | %) | |
Portfolio turnover | 45 | % | | 51 | % | | 137 | % | | 150 | % | | 59 | % | |
Net assets, ending (in thousands) | $14,775 | | $18,945 | | $16,691 | | $16,842 | | $15,887 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
(1) Computed using average shares outstanding. |
(2) Amount includes a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custody out-of-pocket fees. This amounted to $0.001 per share and 0.01% of average net assets. |
(3) The per share amount is not in accord with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period because of the timing of sales of Fund shares and the amount of the per share realized and unrealized gains and losses at such time. |
(4) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any. |
(5) Total expenses do not reflect amounts reimbursed and/or waived by the adviser and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. Net expenses are net of all reductions and represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Year Ended September 30, | |
CLASS I SHARES | 2019 | | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | |
Net asset value, beginning | $28.73 | | $27.51 | | $23.18 | | $23.34 | | $24.14 | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (1) | 0.09 |
| | 0.05 |
| | 0.06 |
| | 0.13 |
| (2) | 0.16 |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (0.02) |
| (3) | 4.67 |
| | 4.62 |
| | 1.63 |
| | 1.90 |
| |
Total from investment operations | 0.07 |
| | 4.72 |
| | 4.68 |
| | 1.76 |
| | 2.06 |
| |
Distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | (0.06) |
| | (0.08) |
| | (0.02) |
| | (0.09) |
| | (0.08) |
| |
Net realized gain | (1.25) |
| | (3.42) |
| | (0.33) |
| | (1.83) |
| | (2.78) |
| |
Total distributions | (1.31) |
| | (3.50) |
| | (0.35) |
| | (1.92) |
| | (2.86) |
| |
Total increase (decrease) in net asset value | (1.24) |
| | 1.22 |
| | 4.33 |
| | (0.16) |
| | (0.80) |
| |
Net asset value, ending | $27.49 | | $28.73 | | $27.51 | | $23.18 | | $23.34 | |
Total return (4) | 0.92 | % | | 18.92 | % | | 20.29 | % | | 8.15 | % | | 8.72 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets: (5) | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | 1.00 | % | | 1.04 | % | | 0.92 | % | | 0.94 | % | | 0.91 | % | |
Net expenses | 0.95 | % | | 0.92 | % | | 0.90 | % | | 0.92 | % | | 0.91 | % | |
Net investment income | 0.34 | % | | 0.19 | % | | 0.23 | % | | 0.58 | % | (2) | 0.64 | % | |
Portfolio turnover | 45 | % | | 51 | % | | 137 | % | | 150 | % | | 59 | % | |
Net assets, ending (in thousands) | $461,237 | | $257,089 | | $93,724 | | $96,664 | | $61,669 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
(1) Computed using average shares outstanding. |
(2) Amount includes a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custody out-of-pocket fees. This amounted to $0.001 per share and 0.01% of average net assets. |
(3) The per share amount is not in accord with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period because of the timing of sales of Fund shares and the amount of the per share realized and unrealized gains and losses at such time. |
(4) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any. |
(5) Total expenses do not reflect amounts reimbursed and/or waived by the adviser and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. Net expenses are net of all reductions and represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. |
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| | | | |
| Period Ended September 30, 2019 (1) | | |
CLASS R6 SHARES | | |
Net asset value, beginning | $24.93 | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | |
Net investment income (2) | 0.07 |
| | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 2.50 |
| | |
Total from investment operations | 2.57 |
| | |
Total increase in net asset value | 2.57 |
| | |
Net asset value, ending | $27.50 | | |
Total return (3) | 10.31 | % | (4) | |
Ratios to average net assets: (5) | | | |
Total expenses | 0.93 | % | (6) | |
Net expenses | 0.90 | % | (6) | |
Net investment income | 0.37 | % | (6) | |
Portfolio turnover | 45 | % | (7) | |
Net assets, ending (in thousands) | $34,782 | | |
| | | |
(1) For the period from the commencement of operations, February 1, 2019, to September 30, 2019. |
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding. |
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any. |
(4) Not annualized. |
(5) Total expenses do not reflect amounts reimbursed and/or waived by the adviser and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. Net expenses are net of all reductions and represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. |
(6) Annualized. |
(7) For the year ended September 30, 2019. |
See notes to financial statements. |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 — SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Calvert Small-Cap Fund (the Fund) is a diversified series of Calvert Impact Fund, Inc. (the Corporation). The Corporation is a Maryland business corporation registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company. The investment objective of the Fund is to seek to provide long-term capital appreciation through investment primarily in small-cap common stocks of U.S. companies.
The Fund offers four classes of shares. Class A shares are generally sold subject to a sales charge imposed at time of purchase. A contingent deferred sales charge of 0.80% may apply to certain redemptions of Class A shares for accounts for which no sales charge was paid, if redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Class C shares are sold without a front-end sales charge, and with certain exceptions, are charged a contingent deferred sales charge of 1% on shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Class C shares are only available for purchase through a financial intermediary. Effective January 25, 2019, Class C shares generally automatically convert to Class A shares ten years after their purchase as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Class I and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value, are not subject to a sales charge and are sold only to certain eligible investors. Each class represents a pro rata interest in the Fund, but votes separately on class-specific matters and is subject to different expenses.
The Fund applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies (ASC 946). Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements.
A. Investment Valuation: Net asset value per share is determined every business day as of the close of the regular session of the New York Stock Exchange (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time). The Fund uses independent pricing services approved by the Board of Directors (the Board) to value its investments wherever possible. Investments for which market quotations are not available or deemed not reliable are fair valued in good faith under the direction of the Board.
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) establishes a disclosure hierarchy that categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value assets and liabilities at measurement date. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical securities
Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
Valuation techniques used to value the Fund’s investments by major category are as follows:
Equity Securities. Equity securities (including warrants and rights) listed on a U.S. securities exchange generally are valued at the last sale or closing price as reported by an independent pricing service on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. Equity securities listed on the NASDAQ Global or Global Select Market are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. Unlisted or listed securities for which closing sales prices or closing quotations are not available are valued at the mean between the latest available bid and ask prices and are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy.
Debt Securities. Debt securities are generally valued on the basis of valuations provided by third party pricing services, as derived from such services’ pricing models. Inputs to the models may include, but are not limited to, reported trades, executable bid and ask prices, broker/dealer quotations, prices or yields of securities with similar characteristics, interest rates, anticipated prepayments, benchmark curves or information pertaining to the issuer, as well as industry and economic events. Accordingly, debt securities are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Short-term debt securities of sufficient credit quality purchased with remaining maturities of sixty days or less for which a valuation from a third party pricing service is not readily available may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value, and are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy.
Other Securities. Investments in registered investment companies (including money market funds) that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the net asset value per share on the valuation day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
Fair Valuation. If a market value cannot be determined for a security using the methodologies described above, or if, in the good faith opinion of the Fund’s adviser, the market value does not constitute a readily available market quotation, or if a significant event has occurred that would materially affect the value of the security, the security will be fair valued as determined in good faith by or at the direction of the Board in a manner that most fairly reflects the security’s “fair value”, which is the amount that
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the Fund might reasonably expect to receive for the security upon its current sale in the ordinary course. Each such determination is based on a consideration of relevant factors, which are likely to vary from one pricing context to another. These factors may include, but are not limited to, the type of security, the existence of any contractual restrictions on the security’s disposition, the price and extent of public trading in similar securities of the issuer or of comparable companies or entities, quotations or relevant information obtained from broker/dealers or other market participants, information obtained from the issuer, analysts, and/or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), an analysis of the company’s or entity’s financial statements, and an evaluation of the forces that influence the issuer and the market(s) in which the security is purchased and sold.
The values assigned to fair value investments are based on available information and do not necessarily represent amounts that might ultimately be realized. Further, due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such investments, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market existed, and the differences could be material.
The following table summarizes the market value of the Fund’s holdings as of September 30, 2019, based on the inputs used to value them:
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | Level 1 | | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
Common Stocks | $ | 667,553,362 |
| (1) | $ | — |
| $ | — |
| $ | 667,553,362 |
|
High Social Impact Investments | — |
| | 1,735,922 |
| — |
| 1,735,922 |
|
Short Term Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned | 3,172,077 |
| | — |
| — |
| 3,172,077 |
|
Total Investments | $ | 670,725,439 |
| | $ | 1,735,922 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 672,461,361 |
|
| | | | | |
(1) The level classification by major category of investments is the same as the category presentation in the Schedule of Investments. |
Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets were not significant and accordingly, a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for the year ended September 30, 2019 is not presented.
B. Investment Transactions and Income: Investment transactions for financial statement purposes are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses are recorded on an identified cost basis and may include proceeds from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date for dividends received in cash and/or securities or, in the case of dividends on certain foreign securities, as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, if any, have been provided for in accordance with the Fund’s understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. Distributions received that represent a return of capital are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments. Distributions received that represent a capital gain are recorded as a realized gain. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is accrued as earned.
C. Share Class Accounting: Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income and losses, other than class-specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Expenses arising in connection with a specific class are charged directly to that class. Sub-accounting, recordkeeping and similar administrative fees payable to financial intermediaries, which are a component of transfer agency fees and expenses on the Statement of Operations, are not allocated to Class R6 shares.
D. Restricted Securities: The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. Generally, these securities may only be sold publicly upon registration under the Securities Act of 1933 or in transactions exempt from such registration. Information regarding restricted securities (excluding Rule 144A securities) is included at the end of the Schedule of Investments.
E. Distributions to Shareholders: Distributions to shareholders are recorded by the Fund on ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are paid at least annually. Distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from U.S. GAAP; accordingly, periodic reclassifications are made within the Fund’s capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution under income tax regulations.
F. Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
G. Indemnifications: The Corporation’s By-Laws provide for indemnification for Directors or officers of the Corporation and certain other parties, to the fullest extent permitted by Maryland law and the 1940 Act, provided certain conditions are met. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into agreements with service providers that may contain
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indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
H. Federal Income Taxes: No provision for federal income or excise tax is required since the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute substantially all of its taxable earnings.
Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. A Fund’s federal tax return is subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years from the date of filing.
NOTE 2 — RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The investment advisory fee is earned by Calvert Research and Management (CRM), a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Management (EVM), as compensation for investment advisory services rendered to the Fund. Pursuant to the investment advisory agreement, CRM receives a fee, payable monthly, at the annual rate of 0.68% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. For the year ended September 30, 2019, the investment advisory fee amounted to $3,347,366.
CRM has agreed to reimburse the Fund’s operating expenses to the extent that total annual operating expenses (relating to ordinary operating expenses only and excluding expenses such as brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses of unaffiliated funds, interest expense, taxes or litigation expenses) exceed 1.21%, 1.96% and 0.96% (1.29%, 2.04% and 0.92% prior to February 1, 2019) of the Fund’s average daily net assets for Class A, Class C and Class I, respectively, and 0.90% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for Class R6. The expense reimbursement agreement with CRM may be changed or terminated after January 31, 2020. For the year ended September 30, 2019, CRM waived or reimbursed expenses of $202,235.
The administrative fee is earned by CRM as compensation for administrative services rendered to the Fund. The fee is computed at an annual rate of 0.12% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C, Class I and Class R6 and is payable monthly. For the year ended September 30, 2019, CRM was paid administrative fees of $590,712.
The Fund has in effect a distribution plan for Class A shares (Class A Plan) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Class A Plan, the Fund pays Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. (EVD), an affiliate of CRM and the Fund’s principal underwriter, a distribution and service fee of 0.25% per annum of its average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares for distribution services and facilities provided to the Fund by EVD, as well as for personal services and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. The Fund also has in effect a distribution plan for Class C shares (Class C Plan) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Class C Plan, the Fund pays EVD amounts equal to 0.75% per annum of its average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares for providing ongoing distribution services and facilities to the Fund. In addition, pursuant to the Class C Plan, the Fund also makes payments of service fees to EVD, financial intermediaries and other persons in amounts equal to 0.25% per annum of its average daily net assets attributable to that class. Service fees paid or accrued are for personal services and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. Distribution and service fees paid or accrued for the year ended September 30, 2019 amounted to $383,647 and $148,071 for Class A shares and Class C shares, respectively.
The Fund was informed that EVD received $43,301 as its portion of the sales charge on sales of Class A shares for the year ended September 30, 2019. The Fund was also informed that EVD received less than $100 and $2,107 of contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) paid by Class A and Class C shareholders, respectively, for the same period.
EVM provides sub-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Sub-Transfer Agency Support Services Agreement. For the year ended September 30, 2019, sub-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM amounted to $85,839 and are included in transfer agency fees and expenses on the Statement of Operations.
Each Director of the Fund who is not an employee of CRM or its affiliates receives a fee of $3,000 for each Board meeting attended in person and $2,000 for each Board meeting attended by phone plus an annual fee of $117,000, and $1,500 for each Committee meeting attended in person and $1,000 for each Committee meeting attended by phone plus an annual Committee fee of $2,500. The Board chair receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer and Committee chairs receive an additional $6,000 annual retainer. Eligible Directors may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan). Amounts deferred under the Plan are treated as though equal dollar amounts had been invested in shares of the Fund or other Calvert funds selected by the Directors. The Fund purchases shares of the funds selected equal to the dollar amounts deferred under the Plan, resulting in an asset equal to the deferred compensation liability. Obligations of the Plan are paid solely from the Fund’s assets. Directors’ fees are allocated to each of the Calvert funds served. Salaries and fees of officers and Directors of the Fund who are employees of CRM or its affiliates are paid by CRM. In addition, an advisory council was established to aid the Board and CRM in advancing the cause of responsible investing through original scholarship and thought leadership. The advisory council consists of CRM’s Chief Executive Officer and four additional members. Each member (other than CRM’s Chief Executive Officer) receives annual compensation of $75,000, which is being reimbursed by Calvert Investment Management, Inc. (CIM), the Calvert funds’ former investment adviser and Ameritas Holding Company, CIM’s parent company, through the end of 2019. For the year ended
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September 30, 2019, the Fund’s allocated portion of such expense and reimbursement was $11,868, which are included in miscellaneous expense and reimbursement of expenses-other, respectively, on the Statement of Operations.
NOTE 3 — INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
During the year ended September 30, 2019, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments, other than short-term securities, were $450,783,582 and $219,589,426, respectively.
NOTE 4 — DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND INCOME TAX INFORMATION
The tax character of distributions declared for the years ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 was as follows:
|
| | | | | | | |
| Year Ended September 30, |
| 2019 | | 2018 |
Ordinary income |
| $8,593,954 |
| |
| $19,113,210 |
|
Long-term capital gains |
| $12,004,659 |
| |
| $21,552,833 |
|
During the year ended September 30, 2019, distributable earnings was decreased by $1,680,265 and paid-in capital was increased by $1,680,265 primarily due to the Fund’s use of equalization accounting. Tax equalization accounting allows the Fund to treat as a distribution that portion of redemption proceeds representing a redeeming shareholder’s portion of undistributed taxable income and net capital gains. These reclassifications had no effect on the net assets or net asset value per share of the Fund.
As of September 30, 2019, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated loss) on a tax basis were as follows:
|
| | | |
Undistributed ordinary income |
| $1,806,606 |
|
Undistributed long-term capital gains |
| $8,261,231 |
|
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
| $69,257,764 |
|
The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments of the Fund at September 30, 2019, as determined on a federal income tax basis, were as follows:
|
| | | |
Aggregate cost |
| $603,203,597 |
|
Gross unrealized appreciation |
| $92,937,255 |
|
Gross unrealized depreciation | (23,679,491) |
|
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
| $69,257,764 |
|
NOTE 5 — SECURITIES LENDING
To generate additional income, the Fund may lend its securities pursuant to a securities lending agency agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (SSBT), the securities lending agent. Security loans are subject to termination by the Fund at any time and, therefore, are not considered illiquid investments. The Fund requires that the loan be continuously collateralized by either cash or securities as collateral equal at all times to at least 102% of the market value of the domestic securities loaned and 105% of the market value of the international securities loaned (if applicable). The market value of securities loaned is determined daily and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. Cash collateral is generally invested in a money market fund registered under the 1940 Act that is managed by an affiliate of SSBT. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Fund. Income earned on the investment of collateral, net of broker rebates and other expenses incurred by the securities lending agent, is split between the Fund and the securities lending agent on the basis of agreed upon contractual terms. Non-cash collateral, if any, is held by the lending agent on behalf of the Fund and cannot be sold or re-pledged by the Fund; accordingly, such collateral is not reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights to the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The securities lending agent shall indemnify the Fund in the case of default of any securities borrower.
At September 30, 2019, the total value of securities on loan was $36,438,063 and the total value of collateral received was $37,004,332, comprised of cash of $3,172,077 and U.S. Government and/or agencies securities of $33,832,255.
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The following table provides a breakdown of securities lending transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the obligations by class of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of September 30, 2019.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Transactions |
| Overnight and Continuous | <30 days | 30 to 90 days | >90 days | Total |
Securities Lending Transactions | | | �� | | |
Common Stocks |
| $37,004,332 |
| $— |
| $— |
|
| $— |
|
| $37,004,332 |
|
The carrying amount of the liability for deposits for securities loaned at September 30, 2019 approximated its fair value. If measured at fair value, such liability would have been considered as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy (see Note 1A) at September 30, 2019.
NOTE 6 — LINE OF CREDIT
The Fund participates with other funds managed by CRM in a $100 million ($62.5 million prior to June 21, 2019) committed unsecured line of credit agreement with SSBT, which is in effect through June 19, 2020. Borrowings may be made for temporary or emergency purposes only. Borrowings bear interest at the higher of the One-Month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) in effect that day or the overnight Federal Funds Rate, plus 1.00% per annum. A commitment fee of 0.20% per annum is incurred on the unused portion of the committed facility. An administrative fee of $37,500 was incurred in connection with the increase of the facility in June 2019. These fees are allocated to all participating funds. Because the line of credit is not available exclusively to the Fund, it may be unable to borrow some or all of its requested amounts at any particular time. The Fund had no borrowings outstanding pursuant to this line of credit at September 30, 2019. The Fund did not have any significant borrowings or allocated fees during the year ended September 30, 2019.
Effective at the close of business on October 28, 2019, the Fund and other participating funds managed by CRM terminated the line of credit agreement. Effective October 29, 2019, the Fund participates with other funds managed by EVM and its affiliates, including CRM, in an $800 million unsecured line of credit agreement with a syndicate of banks, which is in effect through October 27, 2020, at terms that are more favorable than the terminated agreement.
NOTE 7 — AFFILIATED COMPANIES
The Fund has invested a portion of its assets designated for high social impact investments in notes (the Notes) issued by Calvert Impact Capital, Inc. (CIC), formerly the Calvert Social Investment Foundation, pursuant to exemptive relief granted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). The Calvert funds first obtained an exemptive order for these investments in 1998. At that time, there was a significant overlap between the Fund Board members and CIC Board members as well as certain other affiliations between CIC and affiliates of the Fund’s investment adviser. In connection with the appointment of CRM as the Fund’s investment adviser, the Calvert funds filed a request for a new exemptive order from the SEC to permit additional investments in the Notes. On October 28, 2019, the SEC issued the requested new exemptive order, allowing the Fund to make additional investments in the Notes. While the overlap between the Fund Board members and CIC Board members generally has decreased since the original order was granted, certain potential points of affiliation between the Fund and CIC remain. CRM has licensed use of the Calvert name to CIC and provides other types of support. CRM’s President and Chief Executive Officer (and the only director/trustee on the Fund Board that is an “interested person” of the Funds) serves on the CIC Board, along with two members of the Advisory Council to the Fund Board and a second officer of CRM. In addition, another director/trustee on the Fund Board serves as a director emeritus on the CIC Board and a member of the Advisory Council to the Fund Board serves as a director emerita on the CIC Board.
At September 30, 2019, the value of the Fund’s investment in the Notes was $1,394,489, which represents 0.2% of the Fund’s net assets. Transactions in the Notes by the Fund for the year ended September 30, 2019 were as follows:
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Name of Issuer | Value, beginning of period | Purchases | Sale Proceeds | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value, end of period | Interest Income | Capital Gain Distributions Received | Principal Amount, end of period |
High Social Impact Investments | | | | | | | | | |
Calvert Impact Capital, Inc., Community Investment Notes, 1.50%, 12/15/19(1) |
| $1,349,123 |
|
| $— |
|
| $— |
|
| $— |
|
| $45,366 |
|
| $1,394,489 |
|
| $21,029 |
|
| $— |
|
| $1,401,905 |
|
| | | | | | | | | |
(1) Restricted security. |
NOTE 8 — CAPITAL SHARES
Transactions in capital shares for the years ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 were as follows:
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| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Year Ended September 30, 2019 | | Year Ended September 30, 2018 |
| Shares | Amount | | Shares | Amount |
Class A | | | | | |
Shares sold | 1,467,767 |
|
| $36,064,446 |
| | 1,448,003 |
|
| $36,391,649 |
|
Reinvestment of distributions | 317,910 |
| 7,044,877 |
| | 729,490 |
| 17,070,062 |
|
Shares redeemed | (1,148,858 | ) | (27,656,569 | ) | | (1,568,340 | ) | (39,000,039 | ) |
Converted from Class C | 185,714 |
| 4,214,005 |
| | — |
| — |
|
Net increase | 822,533 |
|
| $19,666,759 |
| | 609,153 |
|
| $14,461,672 |
|
| | | | | |
Class C | | | | | |
Shares sold | 210,002 |
|
| $4,399,949 |
| | 138,869 |
|
| $3,008,756 |
|
Reinvestment of distributions | 45,085 |
| 857,509 |
| | 109,480 |
| 2,219,166 |
|
Shares redeemed | (182,656 | ) | (3,757,530 | ) | | (160,129 | ) | (3,437,757 | ) |
Converted to Class A | (216,634 | ) | (4,214,005 | ) | | — |
| — |
|
Net increase (decrease) | (144,203 | ) |
| ($2,714,077 | ) | | 88,220 |
|
| $1,790,165 |
|
| | | | | |
Class I | | | | | |
Shares sold | 11,621,056 |
|
| $306,043,800 |
| | 5,113,586 |
|
| $137,357,519 |
|
Reinvestment of distributions | 456,891 |
| 10,956,240 |
| | 448,820 |
| 11,310,256 |
|
Shares redeemed | (4,249,703 | ) | (111,372,977 | ) | | (2,365,065 | ) | (63,158,802 | ) |
Converted from Class Y | — |
| — |
| | 2,343,506 |
| 59,376,712 |
|
Net increase | 7,828,244 |
|
| $205,627,063 |
| | 5,540,847 |
|
| $144,885,685 |
|
| | | | | |
Class R6 (1) | | | | | |
Shares sold | 1,296,704 |
|
| $34,920,036 |
| | — |
|
| $— |
|
Shares redeemed | (32,041 | ) |
| ($866,167 | ) | | — |
| — |
|
Net increase | 1,264,663 |
|
| $34,053,869 |
| | — |
|
| $— |
|
| | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Year Ended September 30, 2019 | | Year Ended September 30, 2018 |
| Shares | Amount | | Shares | Amount |
Class Y (2) | | | | | |
Shares sold | — |
|
| $— |
| | 385,898 |
|
| $9,876,396 |
|
Reinvestment of distributions | — |
| — |
| | 291,560 |
| 6,877,890 |
|
Shares redeemed | — |
| — |
| | (138,308 | ) | (3,438,091 | ) |
Converted to Class I | — |
| — |
| | (2,503,266 | ) | (59,376,712 | ) |
Net decrease | — |
|
| $— |
| | (1,964,116 | ) |
| ($46,060,517 | ) |
| | | | | |
(1) For the period from the commencement of operations, February 1, 2019, to September 30, 2019. |
(2) Effective December 8, 2017, Class Y shares of the Fund converted to Class I shares at net asset value. Thereafter, Class Y shares were terminated. |
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
Calvert Impact Fund, Inc.:
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Calvert Small-Cap Fund (the Fund), a series of Calvert Impact Fund, Inc., including the schedule of investments, as of September 30, 2019, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two‑year period then ended, and the related notes (collectively, the financial statements) and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the five‑year period then ended. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of September 30, 2019, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the years in the two‑year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the five‑year period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Such procedures also included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2019, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the Calvert Funds since 2002.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 20, 2019
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FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
The Form 1099-DIV you receive in February 2020 will show the tax status of all distributions paid to your account in calendar year 2019. Shareholders are advised to consult their own tax adviser with respect to the tax consequences of their investment in the Fund. As required by the Internal Revenue Code and/or regulations, shareholders must be notified regarding the status of qualified business income, qualified dividend income for individuals, the dividends received deduction for corporations and capital gains dividends.
Qualified Business Income. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019, the Fund designates $180,420, or up to the maximum amount of such dividends allowable pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code, as qualified business income.
Qualified Dividend Income. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019, the Fund designates approximately $4,354,868, or up to the maximum amount of such dividends allowable pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code, as qualified dividend income eligible for the reduced tax rate of 15%.
Dividends Received Deduction. Corporate shareholders are generally entitled to take the dividends received deduction on the portion of the Fund’s dividend distribution that qualifies under tax law. For the Fund’s fiscal 2019 ordinary income dividends, 34% qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.
Capital Gains Dividends. The Fund hereby designates as a capital gain dividend with respect to the taxable year ended September 30, 2019, $10,099,887 or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.
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MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION
Fund Management. The Directors of Calvert Impact Fund, Inc. (the Corporation) are responsible for the overall management and supervision of the Corporation’s affairs. The Directors and officers of the Corporation are listed below. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the last five years. Directors and officers of the Corporation hold indefinite terms of office. The “Independent Directors” consist of those Directors who are not “interested persons” of the Corporation, as that term is defined under the 1940 Act. The business address of each Director and officer, with the exception of Ms. Gemma and Mr. Kirchner, is 1825 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20009. As used below, “CRM” refers to Calvert Research and Management. Each Director oversees 39 funds in the Calvert fund complex. Each officer serves as an officer of certain other Calvert funds.
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| | | |
Name and Year of Birth | Corporation Position(s) | Position Start Date | Principal Occupation(s) and Other Directorships During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Experience |
| | | |
Interested Director | | | |
John H. Streur(1) 1960 | Director & President | 2015 | President and Chief Executive Officer of Calvert Research and Management (since December 31, 2016). President and Chief Executive Officer of Calvert Investments, Inc. (January 2015 - December 2016); Chief Executive Officer of Calvert Investment Distributors, Inc. (August 2015 - December 2016); Chief Compliance Officer of Calvert Investment Management, Inc. (August 2015 - April 2016); President and Director, Portfolio 21 Investments, Inc. (through October 2014); President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Managers Investment Group LLC (through January 2012); President and Director, The Managers Funds and Managers AMG Funds (through January 2012). Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. Portfolio 21 Investments, Inc. (asset management) (through October 2014); Managers Investment Group LLC (asset management) (through January 2012); The Managers Funds (asset management) (through January 2012); Managers AMG Funds (asset management) (through January 2012); Calvert Impact Capital, Inc. |
Independent Directors | | | |
Richard L. Baird, Jr. 1948 | Director | 2005 | Regional Disaster Recovery Lead, American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania (since 2017). Volunteer, American Red Cross (since 2015). Former President and CEO of Adagio Health Inc. (retired in 2014) in Pittsburgh, PA. Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. None. |
Alice Gresham Bullock 1950 | Chair & Director | 2016 | Professor Emerita at Howard University School of Law. Dean Emerita of Howard University School of Law and Deputy Director of the Association of American Law Schools (1992-1994). Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. None. |
Cari M. Dominguez 1949 | Director | 2016 | Former Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. Manpower, Inc. (employment agency); Triple S Management Corporation (managed care); National Association of Corporate Directors. |
John G. Guffey, Jr.(2) 1948 | Director | 2005 | President of Aurora Press Inc., a privately held publisher of trade paperbacks (since January 1997). Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. Calvert Impact Capital, Inc. (through December 31, 2018); Calvert Ventures, LLC. |
Miles D. Harper, III 1962 | Director | 2000 | Partner, Carr Riggs & Ingram (public accounting firm) since October 2014. Partner, Gainer Donnelly & Desroches (public accounting firm) (now Carr Riggs & Ingram), November 1999 - September 2014). Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. Bridgeway Funds (9) (asset management). |
Joy V. Jones 1950 | Director | 2000 | Attorney. Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. Conduit Street Restaurants SUD 2 Limited; Palm Management Restaurant Corporation. |
Anthony A. Williams 1951 | Director | 2016 | CEO and Executive Director of the Federal City Council (July 2012 to present); Senior Adviser and Independent Consultant for McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (September 2011 to present); Executive Director of Global Government Practice at the Corporate Executive Board (January 2010 to January 2012). Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. Freddie Mac; Evoq Properties/ Meruelo Maddux Properties, Inc. (real estate management); Weston Solutions, Inc. (environmental services); Bipartisan Policy Center’s Debt Reduction Task Force; Chesapeake Bay Foundation; Catholic University of America; Urban Institute (research organization). |
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Hope L. Brown 1973 | Chief Compliance Officer | 2014 | Chief Compliance Officer of 39 registered investment companies advised by CRM (since 2014). Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Wilmington Funds (2012-2014). |
Maureen A. Gemma(3) 1960 | Secretary, Vice President and Chief Legal Officer | 2016 | Vice President of CRM and officer of 39 registered investment companies advised by CRM (since 2016). Also Vice President of Eaton Vance and certain of its affiliates and officer of 162 registered investment companies advised or administered by Eaton Vance. |
James F. Kirchner(3) 1967 | Treasurer | 2016 | Vice President of CRM and officer of 39 registered investment companies advised by CRM (since 2016). Also Vice President of Eaton Vance and certain of its affiliates and officer of 162 registered investment companies advised or administered by Eaton Vance. |
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The SAI for the Fund includes additional information about the Directors and officers of the Fund and can be obtained without charge on Calvert’s website at www.calvert.com or by calling 1-800-368-2745.
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| | | | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance |
| | | | Performance and Fund Profile |
| | | | Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund |
| | | | Calvert Global Water Fund |
| | | | Endnotes and Additional Disclosures |
| | | | Fund Expenses |
| | 11 | | Financial Statements |
| | | | Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
| | | | Federal Tax Information |
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE1 Economic and Market Conditions
In the midst of a yearlong U.S.-China trade war and slowing economic growth worldwide, global stocks delivered mixed returns during the 12-month period ended September 30, 2019.
U.S. stocks opened the period on the downside as investors worried that President Trump’s imposition of broad import tariffs might provoke a wider trade dispute with China, the world’s second-largest economy behind the U.S.
With U.S. economic data largely positive in calendar year 2018, the U.S. Federal Reserve Board (the Fed) raised its benchmark federal funds rate four times ─ from a low range of 1.50%-1.75% to 2.25%-2.50% ─ with the last quarter-point increase on December 19, 2018.
U.S. stocks turned higher in early 2019 as trade fears eased and interest rates remained stable after the Fed signaled a slower pace for future rate hikes. However, around the same time, U.S. economic indicators began sending mixed signals. While the U.S. job market was robust during the period with the unemployment rate dipping below 4%, retail sales fell, raising concerns about consumer spending. Factory output also declined, dragged down by a large drop in auto production.
The U.S. equity market fluctuated through the spring of 2019. Heightened trade-conflict rhetoric drove stocks lower in May before easing tensions helped equities recover in June. Key economic indicators continued to be mixed, with job creation decelerating sharply in May.
After holding interest rates steady through the first half of 2019, the Fed cut its benchmark interest rate to 2.00%-2.25% on July 31 ─ its first reduction in over a decade ─ followed by a second interest-rate drop to 1.75%-2.00% on September 18. Lower rates are intended to help stimulate economic activity by making borrowing costs relatively more affordable.
After sliding in August, U.S. equities rebounded in early September before pulling back in the final weeks of the period. Like U.S. stocks, global equity markets were volatile during the period. In addition to concerns about U.S.-China trade tensions, investors confronted widespread evidence of a global economic slowdown from Germany to China to India. In Europe, markets faced the added uncertainties of Brexit. The United Kingdom is expected to exit the European Union this fall despite the political turmoil the pending move has already created inside and outside its borders.
During the 12-month period ended September 30, 2019, the MSCI World Index,2 a proxy for global equities, returned 1.83%. In the U.S., the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average® gained 4.21%, while the broader U.S. equity market represented by the S&P 500® Index rose 4.25%. The MSCI EAFE Index of developed-market international equities fell -1.34%, and the MSCI Emerging Markets Index fell -2.02% during the period.
Fund Performance - Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund
For the 12-month period ended September 30, 2019, Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund (the Fund) returned 3.60% for Class A shares at net asset value (NAV).
The Fund outperformed its primary benchmark, the MSCI ACWI Index (the Index), which returned 1.38%; and underperformed its secondary benchmark, the Calvert Global Energy Research Index (the Calvert Energy Index), which returned 4.50% during the period.
The Fund’s underperformance versus its secondary benchmark was due to Fund expenses and fees, which the Calvert Energy Index does not incur.
The Fund invests in five categories of companies that are significantly involved in energy-related business activities (each as defined in the Fund’s prospectus): Renewable Energy Producers/Distributors, Energy Technology Providers, Energy Efficiency Providers, Energy Use Leaders and Energy Innovators. The Fund’s holdings in companies involved in the Renewable Energy Producers/Distributors category were major contributors to outperformance relative to the Index during the period. The Fund’s holdings in companies in the Energy Technology Providers category further enhanced relative performance to the Index. In contrast, companies within the Energy Efficiency Providers, Energy Use Leaders and Energy Innovators categories detracted from relative performance to the Index during the period.
The Fund’s investment in foreign stocks ─ making up 66% of the portfolio as of period-end ─ also detracted from its performance relative to the Index as the U.S. market significantly outperformed global markets during the period. The Fund’s overweight positions in Asian and Western European markets were particularly detrimental.
See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures in this report.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value (NAV) or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance less than or equal to one year is cumulative. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. Returns are before taxes unless otherwise noted. For performance as of the most recent month-end, please refer to www.calvert.com.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE - continued Falck Renewables SpA (Falck) and Scatec Solar ASA (Scatec) were among the largest individual contributors among the Renewable Energy Producers/Distributor category. Shares of Falck, which designs and manages power plants in Europe and focuses on renewable energy sources, rose more than 90% during the period as the market embraced renewable energy.
Scatec, an installer of solar-based energy systems and plants in emerging markets, reported growth in its business and earnings. Scatec’s stock rose more than 75% during the period.
Among solar technology companies, Xinyi Solar Holdings Ltd. made a strong contribution, rebounding from the initial negative impact of U.S. tariffs on solar panels imposed in the previous period. SolarEdge Technologies, Inc., a solar technology company based in the U.S., benefited from the tariffs and sustained strong performance during the period.
The Fund’s exposure to the electric-vehicle market and the automobile industry overall detracted from performance. Tenneco, Inc. (Tenneco) and Delphi Technologies plc (Delphi), both auto parts suppliers, were among the leading individual detractors. Tenneco reported disappointing earnings following its acquisition of Federal-Mogul Corp. in late 2018. Delphi reported lower-than-expected results arising, in part, from reduced sales in China.
Ence Energía y Celulosa SA, a eucalyptus pulp and biomass renewable energy company based in Spain, was the largest individual detractor during the period. While the company’s margins in renewables increased, the pulp business struggled with declining prices, negative hedging results, a slight decrease in sales, and contracting margins.
Fund Performance - Calvert Global Water Fund
For the 12-month period ended September 30, 2019, Calvert Global Water Fund (the Fund) returned 4.86% for Class A shares at net asset value (NAV). The Fund outperformed its primary benchmark, the MSCI ACWI Index (the Index), which returned 1.38%; and underperformed its secondary benchmark, the Calvert Global Water Research Index (the Calvert Water Index), which returned 6.20% during the period.
The Fund’s underperformance versus its secondary benchmark was due to Fund expenses and fees, which the Calvert Water Index does not incur.
The Fund invests in five categories of companies that are significantly involved in water-related business activities (each as defined in the Fund’s prospectus): Water Utilities,
Water Infrastructure Providers, Water Technology Providers, Water Use Leaders and Water Innovators. The Fund’s overweight positions in companies in the Water Utilities category ─ particularly in the U.S. and Brazil ─ contributed strongly to outperformance relative to the Index during the period.
Tetra Tech, Inc. (Tetra Tech) and Ecolab, Inc. (Ecolab) were among the strongest individual contributors within the Water Utilities category. The stock of Tetra Tech, an environmental consulting and engineering firm, rose on the back of several quarters of strong revenue and earnings growth. Its performance was underpinned by strong demand for water and wastewater infrastructure to support growing urbanization in emerging markets, and global demand to revamp aging infrastructure in more developed markets.
The stock of Ecolab, a water, hygiene, and energy technology and services company, rose on organic growth and a series of acquisitions during the period.
Companies in the Water Technology Providers category in the U.S. also performed well. Water Use Leaders, Water Use Innovators, Water Technology Providers in Asia, and Water Infrastructure Providers in Japan and Europe, were, however, among the weakest-performing sectors during the period ─ weighed down by global uncertainties over international trade wars and Brexit.
Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., a company in the Water Technology Providers category based in India, was the largest individual detractor in the Fund. Its stock fell after its debt was downgraded during the period.
The Fund’s lack of exposure to large-cap U.S. companies within the Index, including Procter & Gamble Co. and Mastercard, Inc., further detracted from relative performance to the Index during the period.
See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures in this report.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value (NAV) or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance less than or equal to one year is cumulative. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. Returns are before taxes unless otherwise noted. For performance as of the most recent month-end, please refer to www.calvert.com.
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CALVERT GLOBAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS FUND
PERFORMANCE
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Portfolio Managers Thomas C. Seto, Christopher Madden, CFA and Jade Huang, each of Calvert Research and Management |
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Class A at NAV | 05/31/2007 |
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| | 3.60 | % | | 0.77 | % | | -3.16 | % |
Class A with 4.75% Maximum Sales Charge | — |
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Class C at NAV | 07/31/2007 |
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Class C with 1% Maximum Sales Charge | — |
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| | 1.85 |
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Class I at NAV | 05/31/2007 |
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| | 3.89 |
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MSCI ACWI Index | — |
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| | 1.38 | % | | 6.65 | % | | 8.34 | % |
Calvert Global Energy Research Spliced Benchmark | — |
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| | 2.78 |
| | -0.85 |
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Calvert Global Energy Research Index | — |
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Ardour Global Alternative Energy Index | — |
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Net | | | | | 1.24 |
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Class I |
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| 09/30/2009 |
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See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures in this report.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value (NAV) or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance less than or equal to one year is cumulative. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. Returns are before taxes unless otherwise noted. For performance as of the most recent month-end, please refer to www.calvert.com.
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FUND PROFILE
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| Industrials | 32.0 | % | | Calvert Impact Capital, Inc., Community Investment Notes | 2.3 | % |
| Utilities | 21.5 | % | | Enel SpA | 1.0 | % |
| Information Technology | 20.2 | % | | SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. | 0.9 | % |
| Materials | 11.5 | % | | Umicore SA | 0.9 | % |
| Consumer Discretionary | 6.7 | % | | Infineon Technologies AG | 0.9 | % |
| High Social Impact Investments | 2.5 | % | | Samsung SDI Co. Ltd. | 0.9 | % |
| Energy | 2.2 | % | | Hitachi Chemical Co. Ltd. | 0.9 | % |
| Consumer Staples | 1.7 | % | | Universal Display Corp. | 0.9 | % |
| Real Estate | 1.1 | % | | Delta Electronics, Inc. | 0.9 | % |
| Communication Services | 0.6 | % | | Varta AG | 0.8 | % |
| Total | 100.0 | % | | Total | 10.4 | % |
See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures in this report.
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CALVERT GLOBAL WATER FUND
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Class A at NAV | 09/30/2008 |
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| | 4.86 | % | | 3.06 | % | | 7.31 | % |
Class A with 4.75% Maximum Sales Charge | — |
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Class C at NAV | 09/30/2008 |
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Class C with 1% Maximum Sales Charge | — |
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| | 1.38 | % | | 6.65 | % | | 8.34 | % |
Calvert Global Water Research Spliced Benchmark | — |
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Calvert Global Water Research Index | — |
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S-Network Global Water Index | — |
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Net | | | | | 1.24 |
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Class I |
| $250,000 |
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| $518,857 |
| N.A. |
See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures in this report.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value (NAV) or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance less than or equal to one year is cumulative. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. Returns are before taxes unless otherwise noted. For performance as of the most recent month-end, please refer to www.calvert.com.
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| Utilities | 28.3 | % | | Xylem, Inc. | 1.6 | % |
| Materials | 8.3 | % | | IDEX Corp. | 1.5 | % |
| Information Technology | 5.0 | % | | Pentair plc | 1.4 | % |
| Consumer Discretionary | 3.9 | % | | Tetra Tech, Inc. | 1.4 | % |
| Consumer Staples | 3.2 | % | | LIXIL Group Corp. | 1.4 | % |
| Health Care | 2.5 | % | | American Water Works Co., Inc. | 1.4 | % |
| Real Estate | 0.7 | % | | Veolia Environnement SA | 1.4 | % |
| High Social Impact Investments | 0.4 | % | | Flowserve Corp. | 1.3 | % |
| Total | 100.0 | % | | Kurita Water Industries Ltd. | 1.3 | % |
| | | | Total | 14.5 | % |
See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures in this report.
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Endnotes and Additional Disclosures | | |
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1 | The views expressed in this report are those of the portfolio manager(s) and are current only through the date stated on the cover. These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions, and Calvert and the Fund(s) disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions are based on many factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Calvert fund. This commentary may contain statements that are not historical facts, referred to as “forward looking statements.” The Fund’s actual future results may differ significantly from those stated in any forward looking statement, depending on factors such as changes in securities or financial markets or general economic conditions, the volume of sales and purchases of Fund shares, the continuation of investment advisory, administrative and service contracts, and other risks discussed from time to time in the Fund’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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2 | MSCI World Index is an unmanaged index of equity securities in the developed markets. MSCI EAFE Index is an unmanaged index of equities in the developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada. MSCI Emerging Markets Index is an unmanaged index of emerging markets common stocks. MSCI ACWI Index is an unmanaged free-float-adjusted market-capitalization-weighted index designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. MSCI indexes are net of foreign withholding taxes. Source: MSCI. MSCI data may not be reproduced or used for any other purpose. MSCI provides no warranties, has not prepared or approved this report, and has no liability hereunder. Dow Jones Industrial Average® is a price-weighted average of 30 blue-chip stocks that are generally the leaders in their industry. S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged index of large-cap stocks commonly used as a measure of U.S. stock market performance. S&P Dow Jones Indices are a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC (“S&P DJI”) and have been licensed for use. S&P® and S&P 500® are registered trademarks of S&P DJI; Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC (“Dow Jones”); S&P DJI, Dow Jones and their respective affiliates do not sponsor, endorse, sell or promote the Fund, will not have any liability with respect thereto and do not have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions of the S&P Dow Jones Indices. |
The Calvert Global Energy Research Spliced Benchmark is comprised of the Ardour Global Alternative Energy Index prior to October 4, 2016 and the Calvert Global Energy Research Index thereafter. The Calvert Global Energy Research Index includes companies that manage energy use in a sustainable manner or that are actively engaged in facilitating the transition to a more sustainable economy through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the expanded use of renewable energy sources. The Calvert Global Energy Research Index incepted on July 15, 2016; accordingly the five and ten years returns are not available. The Ardour Global Alternative Energy Index measures the performance of stocks engaged in the field of alternative energy including solar, bioenergy, wind, hydro, and geothermal power sources.
The Calvert Global Water Research Spliced Benchmark is comprised of S-Network Global Water Index prior to May 31, 2016 and Calvert Global Water Research Index thereafter. The Calvert Global Water Research Index includes stocks of companies that manage water use in a sustainable manner or that are actively engaged in expanding access to water, improving water quality, promoting the efficient use of water, or providing solutions that address other global water challenges.
The Calvert Global Water Research Index incepted on February 5, 2016; accordingly the five and ten years returns are not available. The S-Network Global Water Index measures the performance of stocks involved in water infrastructure, including utilities, and water technology development.
Unless otherwise stated, index returns do not reflect the effect of any applicable sales charges, commissions, expenses, taxes or leverage, as applicable. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
3 Total Returns at NAV do not include applicable sales charges. If sales charges were deducted, the returns would be lower. Total Returns shown with maximum sales charge reflect the stated maximum sales charge. Unless otherwise stated, performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.
For performance prior to the inception date of a class may be linked to the performance of an older class of the Fund. This linked performance is adjusted for any applicable sales charge, but is not adjusted for class expense differences. If adjusted for such differences, the performance would be different. The performance of Class I for the Calvert Global Water Fund is linked to Class A. Performance since inception for an index, if presented, is the performance since the Fund’s or oldest share class’ inception, as applicable. Performance presented in the Financial Highlights included in the financial statements is not linked.
Effective October 4, 2016, the Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund changed its investment objective and principal investment strategies to track the Calvert Global Energy Research Index and implement the Calvert Principles for Responsible Investment. Prior to October 4, 2016, the Fund employed an active management strategy. Performance prior to October 4, 2016 reflects the Fund’s performance under its former investment objective and policies. In connection with such changes, the Fund changed its secondary benchmark from Ardour Global Alternative Energy Index to Calvert Global Energy Research Index.
Effective April 11, 2016, the Calvert Global Water Fund changed its investment objective and principal investment strategies to track the Calvert Global Water Research Index and implement the Calvert Principles for Responsible Investment. Prior to April 11, 2016, the Fund employed an active management strategy. Performance prior to April 11, 2016 reflects the Fund’s performance under its former investment objective and policies. In connection with such changes, the Fund changed its secondary benchmark from S-Network Global Water Index to Calvert Global Water Research Index.
Calvert Research and Management became the investment adviser to each Fund on December 31, 2016. Performance reflected prior to such date is that of each Fund’s former investment adviser.
4 Source: Fund prospectus. Net expense ratios reflect a contractual expense reimbursement that continues through 1/31/20. Without the reimbursement, performance would have been lower. The expense ratios for the current reporting period can be found in the Financial Highlights section of this report.
5 Does not include Short Term Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned.
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FUND EXPENSES
Example
As a Fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases and redemption fees (if applicable); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees; and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of Fund investing and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (April 1, 2019 to September 30, 2019).
Actual Expenses
The first section of the tables below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you 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 result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second section of the tables below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual Fund expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year (before expenses), which is not the actual Fund return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption fees (if applicable). Therefore, the second section of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher.
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CALVERT GLOBAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS FUND | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUES (4/1/19) | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE (9/30/19) | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* (4/1/19 - 9/30/19) | ANNUALIZED EXPENSE RATIO |
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Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,047.30 | $6.36** | 1.24% |
Class C | $1,000.00 | $1,044.10 | $10.20** | 1.99% |
Class I | $1,000.00 | $1,049.60 | $5.09** | 0.99% |
Hypothetical | | | | |
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Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,018.85 | $6.28** | 1.24% |
Class C | $1,000.00 | $1,015.09 | $10.05** | 1.99% |
Class I | $1,000.00 | $1,020.11 | $5.01** | 0.99% |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio for the indicated Class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The Example assumes that the $1,000 was invested at the net asset value per share determined at the close of business on March 31, 2019. |
** Absent a waiver and/or reimbursement of expenses by an affiliate, expenses would be higher. |
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CALVERT GLOBAL WATER FUND | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUES (4/1/19) | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE (9/30/19) | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* (4/1/19 - 9/30/19) | ANNUALIZED EXPENSE RATIO |
Actual | | | | |
Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,058.80 | $6.40** | 1.24% |
Class C | $1,000.00 | $1,055.00 | $10.25** | 1.99% |
Class I | $1,000.00 | $1,060.50 | $5.11** | 0.99% |
Hypothetical | | | | |
(5% return per year before expenses) | | | | |
Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,018.85 | $6.28** | 1.24% |
Class C | $1,000.00 | $1,015.09 | $10.05** | 1.99% |
Class I | $1,000.00 | $1,020.11 | $5.01** | 0.99% |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio for the indicated Class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The Example assumes that the $1,000 was invested at the net asset value per share determined at the close of business on March 31, 2019. |
** Absent a waiver and/or reimbursement of expenses by an affiliate, expenses would be higher. |
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CALVERT GLOBAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
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| SHARES | VALUE ($) |
COMMON STOCKS - 96.6% | | |
Austria - 1.5% | | |
Andritz AG | 15,534 | 634,800 |
Verbund AG | 9,827 | 537,686 |
| | 1,172,486 |
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Belgium - 0.9% | | |
Umicore SA (1) | 19,405 | 733,184 |
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Brazil - 1.0% | | |
Omega Geracao SA (2) | 48,700 | 383,861 |
Sao Martinho SA | 90,552 | 412,992 |
| | 796,853 |
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Canada - 3.8% | | |
Boralex, Inc., Class A (1) | 28,494 | 486,711 |
Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (2) | 15,771 | 640,618 |
Canadian Solar, Inc. (2) | 20,892 | 394,441 |
Innergex Renewable Energy, Inc. | 42,462 | 490,051 |
Northland Power, Inc. | 27,983 | 536,912 |
TransAlta Renewables, Inc. | 43,629 | 448,853 |
| | 2,997,586 |
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China - 5.3% | | |
BYD Co., Ltd., Class H (1) | 82,000 | 407,521 |
China Longyuan Power Group Corp. Ltd., Class H | 799,000 | 448,942 |
Daqo New Energy Corp. ADR (1)(2) | 10,122 | 466,523 |
Dongfang Electric Corp. Ltd., Class H | 640,600 | 356,429 |
Huaneng Renewables Corp. Ltd., Class H | 1,413,955 | 480,878 |
JinkoSolar Holding Co. Ltd. ADR (1)(2) | 28,041 | 447,254 |
Tianneng Power International Ltd. (1) | 618,000 | 435,392 |
Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co. Ltd., Class H | 429,100 | 508,093 |
Xinyi Solar Holdings Ltd. | 1,004,000 | 603,195 |
| | 4,154,227 |
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Denmark - 2.4% | | |
Novozymes A/S, Class B | 11,437 | 481,053 |
Orsted A/S (3) | 4,748 | 441,367 |
Rockwool International A/S, Class B | 1,912 | 382,304 |
Vestas Wind Systems A/S | 7,476 | 579,972 |
| | 1,884,696 |
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| SHARES | VALUE ($) |
COMMON STOCKS - CONT’D | | |
Finland - 1.2% | | |
Metsa Board Oyj | 80,454 | 478,074 |
Neste Oyj | 14,028 | 464,112 |
| | 942,186 |
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France - 4.4% | | |
Albioma SA | 16,452 | 430,042 |
Cie de Saint-Gobain | 13,034 | 510,838 |
Danone SA | 5,259 | 463,222 |
Legrand SA | 7,129 | 508,561 |
Nexans SA | 12,561 | 463,510 |
Schneider Electric SE | 6,285 | 549,573 |
Valeo SA | 14,634 | 474,244 |
| | 3,399,990 |
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Germany - 8.7% | | |
Aumann AG (3) | 22,541 | 323,214 |
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG | 6,351 | 447,277 |
Daimler AG | 8,056 | 400,520 |
Deutsche Post AG | 13,237 | 441,126 |
Encavis AG | 52,923 | 490,657 |
Evonik Industries AG | 15,811 | 390,314 |
HeidelbergCement AG | 5,510 | 398,097 |
Infineon Technologies AG | 40,428 | 726,360 |
Nordex SE (2) | 47,695 | 519,067 |
OSRAM Licht AG (2) | 11,195 | 482,589 |
Siemens AG | 5,706 | 610,799 |
SMA Solar Technology AG (2) | 16,716 | 474,206 |
Varta AG (2) | 6,609 | 652,014 |
VERBIO Vereinigte BioEnergie AG | 46,218 | 426,040 |
| | 6,782,280 |
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Hong Kong - 1.7% | | |
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. (1) | 317,000 | 395,969 |
China Everbright International Ltd. | 656,037 | 504,619 |
China High Speed Transmission Equipment Group Co. Ltd. (1) | 720,000 | 442,454 |
| | 1,343,042 |
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Ireland - 1.2% | | |
CRH plc | 13,137 | 450,917 |
Kingspan Group plc | 9,572 | 467,143 |
| | 918,060 |
Italy - 2.0% | | |
Enel SpA | 98,805 | 738,003 |
ERG SpA | 21,987 | 443,349 |
Falck Renewables SpA | 93,744 | 396,714 |
| | 1,578,066 |
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| SHARES | VALUE ($) |
COMMON STOCKS - CONT’D | | |
Japan - 7.5% | | |
Daikin Industries Ltd. (1) | 4,300 | 567,123 |
Ferrotec Holdings Corp. (1) | 55,400 | 435,970 |
GS Yuasa Corp. | 32,100 | 557,520 |
Hitachi Chemical Co. Ltd. (1) | 21,200 | 695,425 |
Hitachi Metals Ltd. (1) | 38,300 | 415,939 |
Meidensha Corp. | 30,000 | 517,421 |
Mitsubishi Electric Corp. | 39,100 | 521,600 |
Nidec Corp. | 3,200 | 433,349 |
Nippon Express Co. Ltd. | 8,200 | 419,977 |
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. (1) | 67,400 | 420,802 |
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. | 96,200 | 434,321 |
Yokogawa Electric Corp. | 24,300 | 446,530 |
| | 5,865,977 |
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Netherlands - 0.5% | | |
Signify NV (3) | 13,968 | 383,877 |
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New Zealand - 1.3% | | |
Mercury NZ Ltd. | 155,823 | 488,964 |
Meridian Energy Ltd. | 168,506 | 548,803 |
| | 1,037,767 |
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Norway - 1.2% | | |
Norsk Hydro ASA | 118,710 | 417,999 |
Scatec Solar ASA (3) | 37,035 | 476,109 |
| | 894,108 |
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Portugal - 1.3% | | |
Altri SGPS SA | 66,454 | 441,060 |
EDP - Energias de Portugal SA | 154,124 | 598,129 |
| | 1,039,189 |
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Singapore - 0.6% | | |
City Developments Ltd. | 61,800 | 439,620 |
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South Korea - 2.3% | | |
LG Chem Ltd. | 1,635 | 408,829 |
LG Display Co. Ltd. (2) | 34,652 | 409,917 |
Samsung SDI Co. Ltd. | 3,790 | 705,581 |
Seoul Semiconductor Co. Ltd. | 26,089 | 301,897 |
| | 1,826,224 |
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Spain - 4.0% | | |
Acciona SA (1) | 4,608 | 487,680 |
Atlantica Yield plc | 19,786 | 476,645 |
EDP Renovaveis SA | 43,370 | 467,579 |
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| SHARES | VALUE ($) |
COMMON STOCKS - CONT’D | | |
Ence Energia y Celulosa SA (1) | 98,028 | 373,069 |
Iberdrola SA | 41,950 | 436,019 |
Red Electrica Corp. SA | 22,279 | 451,278 |
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA (1) | 34,211 | 464,112 |
| | 3,156,382 |
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Sweden - 0.6% | | |
Nibe Industrier AB, Class B | 33,857 | 429,137 |
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Switzerland - 3.0% | | |
ABB Ltd. | 27,685 | 544,450 |
Clariant AG | 22,089 | 430,241 |
Gurit Holding AG | 389 | 520,811 |
Landis+Gyr Group AG | 4,777 | 428,190 |
Meyer Burger Technology AG (1)(2) | 1,114,055 | 456,330 |
| | 2,380,022 |
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Taiwan - 5.4% | | |
Chroma ATE, Inc. | 95,000 | 450,471 |
Delta Electronics, Inc. | 155,000 | 662,223 |
Epistar Corp. | 695,000 | 542,437 |
Everlight Electronics Co. Ltd. | 518,000 | 464,943 |
Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co. Ltd. | 95,000 | 444,003 |
OptoTech Corp. | 554,200 | 448,068 |
Simplo Technology Co. Ltd. | 69,000 | 577,664 |
Sino-American Silicon Products, Inc. | 228,000 | 602,399 |
| | 4,192,208 |
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Thailand - 1.6% | | |
BCPG PCL | 607,400 | 361,704 |
CK Power PCL | 1,902,600 | 357,679 |
Energy Absolute PCL, NVDR | 313,900 | 492,734 |
| | 1,212,117 |
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United Kingdom - 4.9% | | |
Aptiv plc | 6,169 | 539,294 |
Croda International plc | 7,198 | 429,979 |
Delphi Technologies plc | 21,996 | 294,746 |
easyJet plc | 34,953 | 493,317 |
John Laing Group plc (3) | 99,070 | 447,940 |
Johnson Matthey plc | 11,458 | 430,372 |
SIG plc | 218,473 | 337,867 |
Smart Metering Systems plc | 77,128 | 380,179 |
United Utilities Group plc | 45,777 | 464,660 |
| | 3,818,354 |
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| SHARES | VALUE ($) |
COMMON STOCKS - CONT’D | | |
United States - 28.3% | | |
3M Co. | 2,574 | 423,166 |
AAON, Inc. | 8,006 | 367,796 |
Acuity Brands, Inc. | 3,261 | 439,550 |
Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc. (1) | 31,755 | 471,244 |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A (2) | 370 | 451,822 |
Ameresco, Inc., Class A (2) | 20,565 | 330,480 |
American Superconductor Corp. (2) | 50,902 | 399,072 |
BorgWarner, Inc. | 11,532 | 422,994 |
Clearway Energy, Inc., Class C | 27,183 | 496,090 |
Covanta Holding Corp. | 27,595 | 477,117 |
Cree, Inc. (2) | 8,419 | 412,531 |
Eaton Corp. plc | 6,653 | 553,197 |
Emerson Electric Co. | 8,399 | 561,557 |
EnerSys | 9,567 | 630,848 |
Enviva Partners LP | 12,671 | 404,838 |
First Solar, Inc. (2) | 10,703 | 620,881 |
General Mills, Inc. | 8,125 | 447,850 |
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (2) | 8,712 | 400,229 |
Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (1) | 15,492 | 451,592 |
Ingersoll-Rand plc | 4,364 | 537,688 |
International Business Machines Corp. | 3,174 | 461,563 |
Itron, Inc. (2) | 5,832 | 431,335 |
Johnson Controls International plc | 13,081 | 574,125 |
Livent Corp. (1)(2) | 72,103 | 482,369 |
Microsoft Corp. | 3,155 | 438,640 |
NextEra Energy Partners LP | 10,260 | 542,138 |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | 2,029 | 472,737 |
ON Semiconductor Corp. (2) | 23,348 | 448,515 |
Ormat Technologies, Inc. | 7,640 | 567,576 |
Owens Corning | 8,055 | 509,076 |
Pattern Energy Group, Inc., Class A | 19,200 | 517,056 |
Plug Power, Inc. (1)(2) | 157,078 | 413,115 |
Power Integrations, Inc. | 6,993 | 632,377 |
Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (1)(2) | 25,245 | 378,801 |
Rockwell Automation, Inc. | 3,134 | 516,483 |
Sensata Technologies Holding plc (2) | 9,377 | 469,413 |
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (2) | 8,774 | 734,559 |
SunPower Corp. (1)(2) | 34,979 | 383,720 |
Sunrun, Inc. (1)(2) | 29,733 | 496,690 |
Tenneco, Inc., Class A (1) | 23,781 | 297,738 |
TerraForm Power, Inc., Class A | 32,669 | 595,392 |
Tesla, Inc. (1)(2) | 2,282 | 549,665 |
Universal Display Corp. | 4,048 | 679,659 |
Vivint Solar, Inc. (1)(2) | 50,387 | 329,531 |
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COMMON STOCKS - CONT’D | | |
Waste Management, Inc. | 3,928 | 451,720 |
Whirlpool Corp. | 3,070 | 486,165 |
| | 22,160,700 |
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Total Common Stocks (Cost $70,815,253) | | 75,538,338 |
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HIGH SOCIAL IMPACT INVESTMENTS - 2.4% | | |
Calvert Impact Capital, Inc., Community Investment Notes, 1.50%, 12/15/19 (4)(5) | 1,800,000 | 1,790,478 |
ImpactAssets Inc., Global Sustainable Agriculture Notes, 3.39%, 11/3/20 (4)(6) | 53,000 | 52,622 |
ImpactAssets Inc., Microfinance Plus Notes, 1.98%, 11/3/20 (4)(6) | 68,000 | 66,437 |
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Total High Social Impact Investments (Cost $1,921,000) | | 1,909,537 |
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SHORT TERM INVESTMENT OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 4.9% | | |
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.07% | 3,855,931 | 3,855,931 |
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Total Short Term Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned (Cost $3,855,931) | | 3,855,931 |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $76,592,184) - 103.9% | | 81,303,806 |
Other assets and liabilities, net - (3.9%) | | (3,088,457) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | 78,215,349 |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
(1) All or a portion of this security was on loan at September 30, 2019. The aggregate market value of securities on loan at September 30, 2019 was $9,330,458. |
(2) Non-income producing security. |
(3) Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. Total market value of Rule 144A securities amounts to $2,072,507, which represents 2.7% of the net assets of the Fund as of September 30, 2019. |
(4) Restricted security. Total market value of restricted securities amounts to $1,909,537, which represents 2.4% of the net assets of the Fund as of September 30, 2019. |
(5) Affiliated company (see Note 7). |
(6) Notes carry an interest rate that varies by period and is contingent on the performance of the underlying portfolio of loans to borrowers. The coupon rate shown represents the rate in effect at September 30, 2019. |
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ADR: | American Depositary Receipt |
NVDR: | Non-Voting Depository Receipt |
PCL: | Public Company Limited |
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At September 30, 2019, the concentration of the Fund’s investments in the various sectors, determined as a percentage of total investments, was as follows: |
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ECONOMIC SECTORS | % OF TOTAL INVESTMENTS* |
Industrials | 32.0 | % |
Utilities | 21.5 | % |
Information Technology | 20.2 | % |
Materials | 11.5 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | 6.7 | % |
High Social Impact Investments | 2.5 | % |
Energy | 2.2 | % |
Consumer Staples | 1.7 | % |
Real Estate | 1.1 | % |
Communication Services | 0.6 | % |
Total | 100.0 | % |
* Does not include Short Term Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned. | |
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RESTRICTED SECURITIES | ACQUISITION DATES | COST ($) |
Calvert Impact Capital, Inc., Community Investment Notes, 1.50%, 12/15/19 | 12/15/16 | 1,800,000 |
ImpactAssets Inc., Global Sustainable Agriculture Notes, 3.39%, 11/3/20 | 11/13/15 | 53,000 |
ImpactAssets Inc., Microfinance Plus Notes, 1.98%, 11/3/20 | 11/13/15 | 68,000 |
See notes to financial statements. | | |
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
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| SHARES | VALUE ($) |
COMMON STOCKS - 98.9% | | |
Australia - 1.3% | | |
Reliance Worldwide Corp. Ltd. (1) | 1,885,203 | 5,132,465 |
| | |
Brazil - 3.0% | | |
Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo ADR | 379,099 | 4,503,696 |
Cia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais | 227,564 | 3,723,769 |
Cia de Saneamento do Parana, PFC Shares | 1,057,194 | 4,185,572 |
| | 12,413,037 |
| | |
Canada - 0.6% | | |
Stantec, Inc. | 113,848 | 2,519,548 |
| | |
Chile - 1.8% | | |
Aguas Andinas SA, Class A | 7,185,428 | 3,929,985 |
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas SA | 2,622,814 | 3,669,026 |
| | 7,599,011 |
| | |
China - 0.8% | | |
China Lesso Group Holdings Ltd. | 3,675,578 | 3,478,965 |
| | |
Denmark - 0.6% | | |
Novozymes A/S, Class B | 61,903 | 2,603,708 |
| | |
Finland - 4.2% | | |
Kemira Oyj | 331,562 | 4,876,576 |
Metsa Board Oyj (1) | 449,375 | 2,670,279 |
Outotec Oyj (2) | 718,466 | 4,209,223 |
Uponor Oyj | 294,311 | 3,128,924 |
Valmet Oyj | 121,392 | 2,354,915 |
| | 17,239,917 |
| | |
France - 3.9% | | |
Accor SA | 62,153 | 2,590,753 |
L’Oreal SA | 9,244 | 2,585,259 |
Suez | 325,994 | 5,123,514 |
Veolia Environnement SA | 219,687 | 5,565,025 |
| | 15,864,551 |
| | |
Germany - 0.6% | | |
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, PFC Shares | 25,026 | 2,476,300 |
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| SHARES | VALUE ($) |
COMMON STOCKS - CONT’D | | |
Hong Kong - 3.6% | | |
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Ltd. | 7,945,452 | 4,065,466 |
China Everbright International Ltd. | 3,201,666 | 2,462,699 |
China Water Affairs Group Ltd. (1) | 4,744,421 | 3,687,586 |
Guangdong Investment Ltd. | 2,317,427 | 4,535,489 |
| | 14,751,240 |
| | |
India - 0.6% | | |
Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. | 9,242,167 | 2,564,881 |
| | |
Italy - 0.9% | | |
ACEA SpA | 179,765 | 3,588,953 |
| | |
Japan - 8.5% | | |
Ebara Corp. | 146,456 | 3,935,276 |
Hitachi Zosen Corp. (1) | 944,327 | 3,081,921 |
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. | 198,742 | 5,350,470 |
LIXIL Group Corp. (1) | 326,200 | 5,763,028 |
METAWATER Co. Ltd. | 95,417 | 3,252,178 |
Nihon Trim Co. Ltd. (1) | 81,200 | 3,460,240 |
Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd. | 170,000 | 2,645,554 |
TOTO Ltd. (1) | 110,200 | 4,150,166 |
Tsukishima Kikai Co. Ltd. | 258,600 | 3,336,241 |
| | 34,975,074 |
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Mexico - 0.6% | | |
Grupo Rotoplas SAB de CV (1) | 3,603,400 | 2,556,380 |
| | |
Netherlands - 2.4% | | |
Aalberts NV | 100,363 | 3,974,470 |
Arcadis NV (1) | 186,490 | 3,484,966 |
Boskalis Westminster (1) | 111,567 | 2,325,815 |
| | 9,785,251 |
| | |
Philippines - 0.8% | | |
Manila Water Co., Inc. | 8,274,706 | 3,223,661 |
| | |
Singapore - 0.7% | | |
City Developments Ltd. | 377,000 | 2,681,826 |
Hyflux Ltd. (1)(2)(3) | 17,622,294 | 0 |
| | 2,681,826 |
South Korea - 1.9% | | |
Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co. Ltd. (2) | 474,157 | 2,694,923 |
LG Chem Ltd. | 9,611 | 2,403,215 |
Woongjin Coway Co. Ltd. | 40,229 | 2,849,652 |
| | 7,947,790 |
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| SHARES | VALUE ($) |
COMMON STOCKS - CONT’D | | |
Spain - 0.7% | | |
Iberdrola SA | 259,334 | 2,695,457 |
| | |
Sweden - 0.6% | | |
Hennes & Mauritz AB, Class B | 136,960 | 2,654,881 |
| | |
Switzerland - 5.0% | | |
Geberit AG | 10,234 | 4,890,675 |
Georg Fischer AG | 4,734 | 4,103,729 |
Roche Holding AG | 9,356 | 2,724,135 |
SGS SA | 1,105 | 2,739,210 |
Sika AG | 16,356 | 2,393,075 |
Sulzer AG | 38,506 | 3,790,107 |
| | 20,640,931 |
| | |
Taiwan - 1.3% | | |
China Steel Corp. | 3,304,000 | 2,449,118 |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 324,294 | 2,880,226 |
| | 5,329,344 |
| | |
Thailand - 1.6% | | |
TTW PCL, Foreign Shares | 7,905,000 | 3,542,018 |
WHA Utilities and Power PCL, Foreign Shares | 14,302,700 | 3,182,573 |
| | 6,724,591 |
| | |
United Kingdom - 8.8% | | |
Croda International plc | 45,511 | 2,718,638 |
Ferguson plc (2) | 65,887 | 4,808,481 |
Halma plc | 101,608 | 2,459,464 |
nVent Electric plc | 112,185 | 2,472,557 |
Pennon Group plc | 513,623 | 5,218,292 |
Pentair plc | 156,543 | 5,917,325 |
Polypipe Group plc | 659,916 | 3,284,000 |
Rotork plc | 1,052,294 | 4,025,043 |
United Utilities Group plc | 509,155 | 5,168,184 |
| | 36,071,984 |
| | |
United States - 44.1% | | |
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. | 111,544 | 3,599,525 |
Aegion Corp. (2) | 148,638 | 3,177,880 |
American States Water Co. | 52,582 | 4,725,019 |
American Water Works Co., Inc. | 46,049 | 5,720,667 |
Aqua America, Inc. | 119,061 | 5,337,505 |
AquaVenture Holdings Ltd. (2) | 191,027 | 3,711,655 |
Artesian Resources Corp., Class A | 84,613 | 3,130,681 |
Badger Meter, Inc. | 90,852 | 4,878,752 |
California Water Service Group | 81,005 | 4,287,595 |
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| SHARES | VALUE ($) |
COMMON STOCKS - CONT’D | | |
Cantel Medical Corp. | 31,896 | 2,385,821 |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 37,693 | 2,770,812 |
Connecticut Water Service, Inc. | 53,254 | 3,730,975 |
Danaher Corp. | 18,147 | 2,620,971 |
Ecolab, Inc. | 36,713 | 7,270,643 |
Entegris, Inc. | 53,855 | 2,534,416 |
Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. (2) | 276,047 | 4,698,320 |
Flowserve Corp. | 116,892 | 5,460,025 |
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. | 80,954 | 4,428,184 |
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. | 102,236 | 4,887,903 |
General Mills, Inc. | 47,320 | 2,608,278 |
Gorman-Rupp Co. (The) | 97,308 | 3,385,345 |
Hanesbrands, Inc. (1) | 164,558 | 2,521,029 |
Hawkins, Inc. | 88,458 | 3,759,465 |
HD Supply Holdings, Inc. (2) | 110,836 | 4,342,000 |
IDEX Corp. | 38,101 | 6,243,992 |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (2) | 9,440 | 2,567,019 |
Intel Corp. | 52,174 | 2,688,526 |
Itron, Inc. (2) | 37,134 | 2,746,431 |
Kellogg Co. | 43,823 | 2,820,010 |
Lindsay Corp. (1) | 38,796 | 3,602,209 |
Masco Corp. | 114,544 | 4,774,194 |
Middlesex Water Co. | 61,584 | 4,000,497 |
Mueller Industries, Inc. | 128,640 | 3,689,395 |
Mueller Water Products, Inc., Class A | 355,637 | 3,997,360 |
NIKE, Inc., Class B | 29,573 | 2,777,496 |
Nucor Corp. | 50,789 | 2,585,668 |
Rexnord Corp. (2) | 181,330 | 4,904,976 |
Roper Technologies, Inc. | 7,722 | 2,753,665 |
Sempra Energy | 19,244 | 2,840,607 |
SJW Group | 63,633 | 4,345,498 |
Tetra Tech, Inc. | 68,125 | 5,910,525 |
Trimble, Inc. (2) | 62,449 | 2,423,646 |
Valmont Industries, Inc. | 29,260 | 4,050,754 |
Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A | 54,762 | 5,132,842 |
Xylem, Inc. | 80,129 | 6,379,871 |
York Water Co. (The) | 92,763 | 4,050,033 |
| | 181,258,680 |
| | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $349,336,612) | | 406,778,426 |
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| PRINCIPAL AMOUNT ($) | VALUE ($) |
HIGH SOCIAL IMPACT INVESTMENTS - 0.4% | | |
Calvert Impact Capital, Inc., Community Investment Notes, 1.50%, 12/15/19 (4)(5) | 1,000,000 | 994,710 |
ImpactAssets Inc., Global Sustainable Agriculture Notes, 3.39%, 11/3/20 (5)(6) | 284,000 | 281,972 |
ImpactAssets Inc., Microfinance Plus Notes, 1.98%, 11/3/20 (5)(6) | 366,000 | 357,590 |
| | |
Total High Social Impact Investments (Cost $1,650,000) | | 1,634,272 |
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| SHARES | VALUE ($) |
SHORT TERM INVESTMENT OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 1.7% | | |
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.07% | 6,945,271 | 6,945,271 |
| | |
Total Short Term Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned (Cost $6,945,271) | | 6,945,271 |
| | |
| | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $357,931,883) - 101.0% | | 415,357,969 |
Other assets and liabilities, net - (1.0%) | | (4,010,737) |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | 411,347,232 |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
(1) All or a portion of this security was on loan at September 30, 2019. The aggregate market value of securities on loan at September 30, 2019 was $28,304,256. |
(2) Non-income producing security. |
(3) For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, security is categorized as Level 3 (see Note 1A). |
(4) Affiliated company (see Note 7). |
(5) Restricted security. Total market value of restricted securities amounts to $1,634,272, which represents 0.4% of the net assets of the Fund as of September 30, 2019. |
(6) Notes carry an interest rate that varies by period and is contingent on the performance of the underlying portfolio of loans to borrowers. The coupon rate shown represents the rate in effect at September 30, 2019. |
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Abbreviations: | |
ADR: | American Depositary Receipt | |
PCL: | Public Company Limited | |
PFC Shares: | Preference Shares | |
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At September 30, 2019, the concentration of the Fund’s investments in the various sectors, determined as a percentage of total investments, was as follows: |
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ECONOMIC SECTORS | % OF TOTAL INVESTMENTS* |
Industrials | 47.7 | % |
Utilities | 28.3 | % |
Materials | 8.3 | % |
Information Technology | 5.0 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | 3.9 | % |
Consumer Staples | 3.2 | % |
Health Care | 2.5 | % |
Real Estate | 0.7 | % |
High Social Impact Investments | 0.4 | % |
Total | 100.0 | % |
* Does not include Short Term Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned. | |
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RESTRICTED SECURITIES | ACQUISITION DATES | COST ($) |
Calvert Impact Capital, Inc., Community Investment Notes, 1.50%, 12/15/19 | 12/15/16 | 1,000,000 |
ImpactAssets Inc., Global Sustainable Agriculture Notes, 3.39%, 11/3/20 | 11/13/15 | 284,000 |
ImpactAssets Inc., Microfinance Plus Notes, 1.98%, 11/3/20 | 11/13/15 | 366,000 |
See notes to financial statements. | | |
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CALVERT GLOBAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS FUND
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
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| | | |
ASSETS | |
Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers, at value (identified cost $74,792,184) - including $9,330,458 of securities on loan |
| $79,513,328 |
|
Investments in securities of affiliated issuers, at value (identified cost $1,800,000) | 1,790,478 |
|
Cash | 606,786 |
|
Cash denominated in foreign currency, at value (cost $58,720) | 58,588 |
|
Receivable for capital shares sold | 83,269 |
|
Dividends and interest receivable | 132,819 |
|
Interest receivable - affiliated | 21,750 |
|
Securities lending income receivable | 11,790 |
|
Tax reclaims receivable | 86,035 |
|
Receivable from affiliate | 26,861 |
|
Directors’ deferred compensation plan | 43,742 |
|
Other assets | 3,696 |
|
Total assets | 82,379,142 |
|
| |
LIABILITIES | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 61,623 |
|
Payable for foreign capital gains taxes | 22,880 |
|
Deposits for securities loaned | 3,855,931 |
|
Payable to affiliates: | |
Investment advisory fee | 48,573 |
|
Administrative fee | 7,772 |
|
Distribution and service fees | 15,524 |
|
Sub-transfer agency fee | 13,895 |
|
Directors’ deferred compensation plan | 43,742 |
|
Accrued expenses | 93,853 |
|
Total liabilities | 4,163,793 |
|
NET ASSETS |
| $78,215,349 |
|
| |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | |
Paid-in capital applicable to common stock | |
(75,000,000 shares per class of $0.01 par value authorized) |
| $149,125,133 |
|
Accumulated loss | (70,909,784) |
|
Total |
| $78,215,349 |
|
| |
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE | |
Class A (based on net assets of $47,596,423 and 6,718,679 shares outstanding) |
| $7.08 |
|
Class C (based on net assets of $6,751,610 and 1,018,342 shares outstanding) |
| $6.63 |
|
Class I (based on net assets of $23,867,316 and 3,313,825 shares outstanding) |
| $7.20 |
|
| |
OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE* | |
Class A (100/95.25 of net asset value per share) |
| $7.43 |
|
* On sales of $50,000 or more, the offering price of Class A shares is reduced. | |
See notes to financial statements. | |
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
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ASSETS | |
Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers, at value (identified cost $356,931,883) - including $28,304,256 of securities on loan |
| $414,363,259 |
|
Investments in securities of affiliated issuers, at value (identified cost $1,000,000) | 994,710 |
|
Cash | 1,812,983 |
|
Cash denominated in foreign currency, at value (cost $576,634) | 574,834 |
|
Receivable for capital shares sold | 572,158 |
|
Dividends and interest receivable | 911,358 |
|
Interest receivable - affiliated | 12,083 |
|
Securities lending income receivable | 13,551 |
|
Tax reclaims receivable | 305,912 |
|
Receivable from affiliate | 29,857 |
|
Directors’ deferred compensation plan | 234,506 |
|
Other assets | 19,375 |
|
Total assets | 419,844,586 |
|
| |
LIABILITIES | |
Payable for investments purchased | 260,783 |
|
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 285,380 |
|
Payable for foreign capital gains taxes | 129,687 |
|
Deposits for securities loaned | 6,945,271 |
|
Payable to affiliates: | |
Investment advisory fee | 245,634 |
|
Administrative fee | 40,347 |
|
Distribution and service fees | 78,637 |
|
Sub-transfer agency fee | 26,547 |
|
Directors’ deferred compensation plan | 234,506 |
|
Accrued expenses | 250,562 |
|
Total liabilities | 8,497,354 |
|
NET ASSETS |
| $411,347,232 |
|
| |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | |
Paid-in capital applicable to common stock | |
(75,000,000 shares per class of $0.01 par value authorized) |
| $399,127,234 |
|
Distributable earnings | 12,219,998 |
|
Total |
| $411,347,232 |
|
| |
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE | |
Class A (based on net assets of $181,138,925 and 8,750,449 shares outstanding) |
| $20.70 |
|
Class C (based on net assets of $50,369,385 and 2,654,297 shares outstanding) |
| $18.98 |
|
Class I (based on net assets of $179,838,922 and 8,625,233 shares outstanding) |
| $20.85 |
|
| |
OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE* | |
Class A (100/95.25 of net asset value per share) |
| $21.73 |
|
* On sales of $50,000 or more, the offering price of Class A shares is reduced. | |
See notes to financial statements. | |
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
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| | | | | | | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund | | Calvert Global Water Fund |
Dividend income (net of foreign taxes withheld of $179,880 and $793,972, respectively) |
| $1,779,056 |
| |
| $9,375,836 |
|
Interest income | 6,078 |
| | 23,248 |
|
Interest income - affiliated issuers | 27,000 |
| | 15,000 |
|
Securities lending income, net | 127,539 |
| | 240,337 |
|
Total investment income | 1,939,673 |
| | 9,654,421 |
|
| | | |
EXPENSES | | | |
Investment advisory fee | 576,664 |
| | 2,898,322 |
|
Administrative fee | 92,266 |
| | 475,427 |
|
Distribution and service fees: | | | |
Class A | 120,300 |
| | 446,567 |
|
Class C | 76,677 |
| | 515,421 |
|
Directors’ fees and expenses | 4,506 |
| | 23,240 |
|
Custodian fees | 70,045 |
| | 137,862 |
|
Transfer agency fees and expenses | 217,773 |
| | 624,696 |
|
Accounting fees | 32,761 |
| | 101,160 |
|
Professional fees | 30,037 |
| | 55,186 |
|
Registration fees | 64,426 |
| | 56,780 |
|
Reports to shareholders | 20,157 |
| | 64,068 |
|
Miscellaneous | 22,579 |
| | 45,643 |
|
Total expenses | 1,328,191 |
| | 5,444,372 |
|
Waiver and/or reimbursement of expenses by affiliate | (361,395) |
| | (549,666) |
|
Reimbursement of expenses-other | (1,910) |
| | (9,894) |
|
Net expenses | 964,886 |
| | 4,884,812 |
|
Net investment income | 974,787 |
| | 4,769,609 |
|
| | | |
| | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | |
Investment securities - unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign capital gains taxes of $10,361 and $14,276, respectively) | (385,573) |
| | (2,381,571) |
|
Foreign currency transactions | (11,301) |
| | (135,977) |
|
| (396,874) |
| | (2,517,548) |
|
| | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | |
Investment securities - unaffiliated issuers (including net increase (decrease) in payable for foreign capital gains taxes of ($15,633) and $129,687, respectively) | 1,912,677 |
| | 14,646,691 |
|
Investment securities - affiliated issuers | 58,248 |
| | 32,360 |
|
Foreign currency | (3,975) |
| | (5,122) |
|
| 1,966,950 |
| | 14,673,929 |
|
| | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 1,570,076 |
| | 12,156,381 |
|
| | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations |
| $2,544,863 |
| |
| $16,925,990 |
|
See notes to financial statements. | | | |
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
|
| | | | | | | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | Year Ended September 30, 2019 | | Year Ended September 30, 2018 |
Operations: | | | |
Net investment income |
| $974,787 |
| |
| $1,162,362 |
|
Net realized gain (loss) | (396,874) |
| | 4,009,952 |
|
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 1,966,950 |
| | (7,353,979) |
|
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 2,544,863 |
| | (2,181,665) |
|
| | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | |
Class A shares | (702,716) |
| | (715,579) |
|
Class C shares | (66,797) |
| | (66,958) |
|
Class I shares | (346,105) |
| | (227,800) |
|
Total distributions to shareholders | (1,115,618) |
| | (1,010,337) |
|
| | | |
Capital share transactions: | | | |
Class A shares | (4,663,197) |
| | (5,274,938) |
|
Class C shares | (3,207,233) |
| | (1,542,856) |
|
Class I shares | 3,980,156 |
| | 14,706,189 |
|
Class Y shares (1) | — |
| | (10,378,245) |
|
Net decrease in net assets from capital share transactions | (3,890,274) |
| | (2,489,850) |
|
| | | |
TOTAL DECREASE IN NET ASSETS | (2,461,029) |
| | (5,681,852) |
|
| | | |
| | | |
NET ASSETS | | | |
Beginning of year | 80,676,378 |
| | 86,358,230 |
|
End of year |
| $78,215,349 |
| |
| $80,676,378 |
|
| | | |
(1) Effective December 8, 2017, Class Y shares of the Fund converted to Class I shares at net asset value. Thereafter, Class Y shares were terminated. |
See notes to financial statements |
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
|
| | | | | | | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | Year Ended September 30, 2019 | | Year Ended September 30, 2018 |
Operations: | | | |
Net investment income |
| $4,769,609 |
| |
| $5,364,888 |
|
Net realized gain (loss) | (2,517,548) |
| | 29,519,092 |
|
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 14,673,929 |
| | (28,806,308) |
|
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 16,925,990 |
| | 6,077,672 |
|
| | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | |
Class A shares | (2,155,791) |
| | (2,210,996) |
|
Class C shares | (248,276) |
| | (224,953) |
|
Class I shares | (2,449,451) |
| | (2,126,296) |
|
Total distributions to shareholders | (4,853,518) |
| | (4,562,245) |
|
| | | |
Capital share transactions: | | | |
Class A shares | (24,869,349) |
| | (35,083,220) |
|
Class C shares | (9,435,586) |
| | (8,854,235) |
|
Class I shares | 2,885,512 |
| | 158,225,312 |
|
Class Y shares (1) | — |
| | (142,537,131) |
|
Net decrease in net assets from capital share transactions | (31,419,423) |
| | (28,249,274) |
|
| | | |
TOTAL DECREASE IN NET ASSETS | (19,346,951) |
| | (26,733,847) |
|
| | | |
| | | |
NET ASSETS | | | |
Beginning of year | 430,694,183 |
| | 457,428,030 |
|
End of year |
| $411,347,232 |
| |
| $430,694,183 |
|
| | | |
(1) Effective December 8, 2017, Class Y shares of the Fund converted to Class I shares at net asset value. Thereafter, Class Y shares were terminated. |
See notes to financial statements. |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Year Ended September 30, | |
CLASS A SHARES | 2019 | | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | |
Net asset value, beginning | $6.95 | | $7.23 | | $6.23 | | $5.76 | | $7.10 | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (1) | 0.08 |
| | 0.10 |
| | 0.08 |
| | 0.08 |
| (2) | 0.01 |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.15 |
| | (0.29) |
| | 0.98 |
| | 0.40 |
| | (1.35) |
| |
Total from investment operations | 0.23 |
| | (0.19) |
| | 1.06 |
| | 0.48 |
| | (1.34) |
| |
Distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | (0.10) |
| | (0.09) |
| | (0.06) |
| | (0.01) |
| | — |
| |
Total distributions | (0.10) |
| | (0.09) |
| | (0.06) |
| | (0.01) |
| | — |
| |
Total increase (decrease) in net asset value | 0.13 |
| | (0.28) |
| | 1.00 |
| | 0.47 |
| | (1.34) |
| |
Net asset value, ending | $7.08 | | $6.95 | | $7.23 | | $6.23 | | $5.76 | |
Total return (3) | 3.60 | % | | (2.73 | %) | | 17.28 | % | | 8.38 | % | | (18.87 | %) | |
Ratios to average net assets: (4) | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | 1.72 | % | | 1.69 | % | | 1.94 | % | | 2.06 | % | | 2.21 | % | |
Net expenses | 1.26 | % | | 1.28 | % | | 1.38 | % | | 1.85 | % | | 1.85 | % | |
Net investment income | 1.27 | % | | 1.34 | % | | 1.26 | % | | 1.33 | % | (2) | 0.17 | % | |
Portfolio turnover | 40 | % | | 38 | % | | 133 | % | | 89 | % | | 99 | % | |
Net assets, ending (in thousands) | $47,596 | | $51,502 | | $58,695 | | $70,317 | | $59,589 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
(1) Computed using average shares outstanding. |
(2) Amount includes a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custody out-of-pocket fees. This amounted to $0.005 per share and 0.08% of average net assets. |
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any. |
(4) Total expenses do not reflect amounts reimbursed and/or waived by the adviser and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. Net expenses are net of all reductions and represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Year Ended September 30, | |
CLASS C SHARES | 2019 | | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | |
Net asset value, beginning | $6.50 | | $6.76 | | $5.82 | | $5.42 | | $6.75 | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) (1) | 0.02 |
| | 0.04 |
| | 0.03 |
| | 0.03 |
| (2) | (0.05) |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.16 |
| | (0.26) |
| | 0.92 |
| | 0.37 |
| | (1.28) |
| |
Total from investment operations | 0.18 |
| | (0.22) |
| | 0.95 |
| | 0.40 |
| | (1.33) |
| |
Distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | (0.05) |
| | (0.04) |
| | (0.01 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| |
Total distributions | (0.05) |
| | (0.04) |
| | (0.01 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| |
Total increase (decrease) in net asset value | 0.13 |
| | (0.26) |
| | 0.94 |
| | 0.40 |
| | (1.33) |
| |
Net asset value, ending | $6.63 | | $6.50 | | $6.76 | | $5.82 | | $5.42 | |
Total return (3) | 2.85 | % | | (3.31 | %) | | 16.38 | % | | 7.38 | % | | (19.70 | %) | |
Ratios to average net assets: (4) | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | 2.48 | % | | 2.44 | % | | 2.78 | % | | 2.87 | % | | 2.96 | % | |
Net expenses | 2.01 | % | | 2.03 | % | | 2.13 | % | | 2.69 | % | | 2.85 | % | |
Net investment income (loss) | 0.38 | % | | 0.59 | % | | 0.55 | % | | 0.45 | % | (2) | (0.84 | %) | |
Portfolio turnover | 40 | % | | 38 | % | | 133 | % | | 89 | % | | 99 | % | |
Net assets, ending (in thousands) | $6,752 | | $9,996 | | $11,938 | | $13,213 | | $13,663 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
(1) Computed using average shares outstanding. |
(2) Amount includes a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custody out-of-pocket fees. This amounted to $0.004 per share and 0.07% of average net assets. |
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any. |
(4) Total expenses do not reflect amounts reimbursed and/or waived by the adviser and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. Net expenses are net of all reductions and represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Year Ended September 30, | |
CLASS I SHARES | 2019 | | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | |
Net asset value, beginning | $7.07 | | $7.34 | | $6.35 | | $5.88 | | $7.21 | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (1) | 0.11 |
| | 0.15 |
| | 0.13 |
| | 0.11 |
| (2) | 0.06 |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.14 |
| | (0.31) |
| | 0.97 |
| | 0.41 |
| | (1.39) |
| |
Total from investment operations | 0.25 |
| | (0.16) |
| | 1.10 |
| | 0.52 |
| | (1.33) |
| |
Distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | (0.12) |
| | (0.11) |
| | (0.11) |
| | (0.05) |
| | — |
| |
Total distributions | (0.12) |
| | (0.11) |
| | (0.11) |
| | (0.05) |
| | — |
| |
Total increase (decrease) in net asset value | 0.13 |
| | (0.27) |
| | 0.99 |
| | 0.47 |
| | (1.33) |
| |
Net asset value, ending | $7.20 | | $7.07 | | $7.34 | | $6.35 | | $5.88 | |
Total return (3) | 3.89 | % | | (2.33 | %) | | 17.66 | % | | 8.76 | % | | (18.45 | %) | |
Ratios to average net assets: (4) | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | 1.47 | % | | 1.43 | % | | 1.66 | % | | 3.83 | % | | 5.63 | % | |
Net expenses | 0.98 | % | | 0.93 | % | | 0.97 | % | | 1.40 | % | | 1.40 | % | |
Net investment income | 1.60 | % | | 2.00 | % | | 1.99 | % | | 1.74 | % | (2) | 0.82 | % | |
Portfolio turnover | 40 | % | | 38 | % | | 133 | % | | 89 | % | | 99 | % | |
Net assets, ending (in thousands) | $23,867 | | $19,178 | | $5,503 | | $910 | | $386 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
(1) Computed using average shares outstanding. |
(2) Amount includes a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custody out-of-pocket fees. This amounted to $0.006 per share and 0.09% of average net assets. |
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any. |
(4) Total expenses do not reflect amounts reimbursed and/or waived by the adviser and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. Net expenses are net of all reductions and represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Year Ended September 30, | |
CLASS A SHARES | 2019 | | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | |
Net asset value, beginning | $20.00 | | $19.92 | | $17.71 | | $14.87 | | $19.55 | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) (1) | 0.23 |
| | 0.23 |
| | 0.20 |
| | 0.03 |
| (2) | (0.02) |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.70 |
| | 0.04 |
| | 2.01 |
| | 2.81 |
| | (3.40) |
| |
Total from investment operations | 0.93 |
| | 0.27 |
| | 2.21 |
| | 2.84 |
| | (3.42) |
| |
Distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | (0.23) |
| | (0.19) |
| | — |
| | — |
| (3) | — |
| |
Net realized gain | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (1.26) |
| |
Total distributions | (0.23) |
| | (0.19) |
| | — |
| | — |
| (3) | (1.26) |
| |
Total increase (decrease) in net asset value | 0.70 |
| | 0.08 |
| | 2.21 |
| | 2.84 |
| | (4.68) |
| |
Net asset value, ending | $20.70 | | $20.00 | | $19.92 | | $17.71 | | $14.87 | |
Total return (4) | 4.86 | % | | 1.34 | % | | 12.48 | % | | 19.13 | % | | (18.35 | %) | |
Ratios to average net assets: (5) | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | 1.38 | % | | 1.39 | % | | 1.46 | % | | 1.63 | % | | 1.82 | % | |
Net expenses | 1.25 | % | | 1.28 | % | | 1.28 | % | | 1.51 | % | | 1.82 | % | |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.17 | % | | 1.14 | % | | 1.11 | % | | 0.22 | % | (2) | (0.09 | %) | |
Portfolio turnover | 28 | % | | 40 | % | | 34 | % | | 103 | % | | 110 | % | |
Net assets, ending (in thousands) | $181,139 | | $201,243 | | $235,266 | | $278,517 | | $295,337 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
(1) Computed using average shares outstanding. |
(2) Amount includes a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custody out-of-pocket fees. This amounted to $0.002 per share and 0.01% of average net assets. |
(3) Amount is less than $0.005. |
(4) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any. |
(5) Total expenses do not reflect amounts reimbursed and/or waived by the adviser and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. Net expenses are net of all reductions and represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Year Ended September 30, | |
CLASS C SHARES | 2019 | | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | |
Net asset value, beginning | $18.32 | | $18.28 | | $16.37 | | $13.84 | | $18.41 | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) (1) | 0.08 |
| | 0.07 |
| | 0.07 |
| | (0.08) |
| (2) | (0.13) |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.66 |
| | 0.03 |
| | 1.84 |
| | 2.61 |
| | (3.18) |
| |
Total from investment operations | 0.74 |
| | 0.10 |
| | 1.91 |
| | 2.53 |
| | (3.31) |
| |
Distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | (0.08) |
| | (0.06) |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| |
Net realized gain | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (1.26) |
| |
Total distributions | (0.08) |
| | (0.06) |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (1.26) |
| |
Total increase (decrease) in net asset value | 0.66 |
| | 0.04 |
| | 1.91 |
| | 2.53 |
| | (4.57) |
| |
Net asset value, ending | $18.98 | | $18.32 | | $18.28 | | $16.37 | | $13.84 | |
Total return (3) | 4.08 | % | | 0.61 | % | | 11.67 | % | | 18.28 | % | | (18.92 | %) | |
Ratios to average net assets: (4) | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | 2.13 | % | | 2.14 | % | | 2.17 | % | | 2.35 | % | | 2.53 | % | |
Net expenses | 2.01 | % | | 2.03 | % | | 2.03 | % | | 2.25 | % | | 2.53 | % | |
Net investment income (loss) | 0.43 | % | | 0.40 | % | | 0.41 | % | | (0.52 | %) | (2) | (0.79 | %) | |
Portfolio turnover | 28 | % | | 40 | % | | 34 | % | | 103 | % | | 110 | % | |
Net assets, ending (in thousands) | $50,369 | | $58,455 | | $67,096 | | $71,334 | | $75,061 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
(1) Computed using average shares outstanding. |
(2) Amount includes a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custody out-of-pocket fees. This amounted to $0.002 per share and 0.01% of average net assets. |
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any. |
(4) Total expenses do not reflect amounts reimbursed and/or waived by the adviser and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. Net expenses are net of all reductions and represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Year Ended September 30, | |
CLASS I SHARES | 2019 | | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | |
Net asset value, beginning | $20.15 | | $20.08 | | $17.79 | | $15.02 | | $19.64 | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (1) | 0.29 |
| | 0.36 |
| | 0.30 |
| | 0.13 |
| (2) | 0.06 |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.70 |
| | (0.02) |
| | 1.99 |
| | 2.80 |
| | (3.42) |
| |
Total from investment operations | 0.99 |
| | 0.34 |
| | 2.29 |
| | 2.93 |
| | (3.36) |
| |
Distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | (0.29) |
| | (0.27) |
| | — |
| | (0.16) |
| | — |
| |
Net realized gain | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (1.26) |
| |
Total distributions | (0.29) |
| | (0.27) |
| | — |
| | (0.16) |
| | (1.26) |
| |
Total increase (decrease) in net asset value | 0.70 |
| | 0.07 |
| | 2.29 |
| | 2.77 |
| | (4.62) |
| |
Net asset value, ending | $20.85 | | $20.15 | | $20.08 | | $17.79 | | $15.02 | |
Total return (3) | 5.18 | % | | 1.68 | % | | 12.87 | % | | 19.68 | % | | (17.93 | %) | |
Ratios to average net assets: (4) | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | 1.13 | % | | 1.14 | % | | 1.12 | % | | 1.56 | % | | 3.89 | % | |
Net expenses | 0.97 | % | | 0.93 | % | | 0.93 | % | | 1.08 | % | | 1.29 | % | |
Net investment income | 1.48 | % | | 1.78 | % | | 1.61 | % | | 0.80 | % | (2) | 0.32 | % | |
Portfolio turnover | 28 | % | | 40 | % | | 34 | % | | 103 | % | | 110 | % | |
Net assets, ending (in thousands) | $179,839 | | $170,996 | | $16,094 | | $4,637 | | $779 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
(1) Computed using average shares outstanding. |
(2) Amount includes a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custody out-of-pocket fees. This amounted to $0.003 per share and 0.02% of average net assets. |
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any. |
(4) Total expenses do not reflect amounts reimbursed and/or waived by the adviser and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. Net expenses are net of all reductions and represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 — SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund (Global Energy Solutions) and Calvert Global Water Fund (Global Water) (each a Fund and collectively, the Funds) are diversified series of Calvert Impact Fund, Inc. (the Corporation). The Corporation is a Maryland corporation registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company. The investment objective of Global Energy Solutions is to seek to track the performance of the Calvert Global Energy Research Index. Global Energy Solutions invests in equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies whose main business is sustainable energy solutions, or that are significantly involved in the sustainable energy solutions industry. The investment objective of Global Water is to seek to track the performance of the Calvert Global Water Research Index. Global Water invests in equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies whose main business is in the water industry, or that are significantly involved in water-related services or technologies.
Each Fund offers three classes of shares. Class A shares are generally sold subject to a sales charge imposed at time of purchase. A contingent deferred sales charge of 0.80% may apply to certain redemptions of Class A shares for accounts for which no sales charge was paid, if redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Class C shares are sold without a front-end sales charge, and with certain exceptions, are charged a contingent deferred sales charge of 1% on shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Class C shares are only available for purchase through a financial intermediary. Effective January 25, 2019, Class C shares generally automatically convert to Class A shares ten years after their purchase as described in the Funds’ prospectus. Class I shares are sold at net asset value, are not subject to a sales charge and are sold only to certain eligible investors. Each class represents a pro rata interest in each Fund, but votes separately on class-specific matters and is subject to different expenses.
Each Fund applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements.
A. Investment Valuation: Net asset value per share is determined every business day as of the close of the regular session of the New York Stock Exchange (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time). The Funds use independent pricing services approved by the Board of Directors (the Board) to value their investments wherever possible. Investments for which market quotations are not available or deemed not reliable are fair valued in good faith under the direction of the Board.
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) establishes a disclosure hierarchy that categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value assets and liabilities at measurement date. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical securities
Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs (including each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
Valuation techniques used to value each Fund’s investments by major category are as follows:
Equity Securities. Equity securities (including warrants and rights) listed on a U.S. securities exchange generally are valued at the last sale or closing price as reported by an independent pricing service on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. Equity securities listed on the NASDAQ Global or Global Select Market are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. Unlisted or listed securities for which closing sales prices or closing quotations are not available are valued at the mean between the latest available bid and ask prices and are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. The daily valuation of exchange-traded foreign securities generally is determined as of the close of trading on the principal exchange on which such securities trade. Events occurring after the close of trading on foreign exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to more accurately reflect their fair value as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange. When valuing foreign equity securities that meet certain criteria, the Funds’ Board has approved the use of a fair value service that values such securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that have a strong correlation to the fair-valued securities. Such securities are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy.
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Debt Securities. Debt securities are generally valued on the basis of valuations provided by third party pricing services, as derived from such services’ pricing models. Inputs to the models may include, but are not limited to, reported trades, executable bid and ask prices, broker/dealer quotations, prices or yields of securities with similar characteristics, interest rates, anticipated prepayments, benchmark curves or information pertaining to the issuer, as well as industry and economic events. Accordingly, debt securities are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Short-term debt securities of sufficient credit quality purchased with remaining maturities of sixty days or less for which a valuation from a third party pricing service is not readily available may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value, and are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy.
Other Securities. Investments in registered investment companies (including money market funds) that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the net asset value per share on the valuation day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
Fair Valuation. If a market value cannot be determined for a security using the methodologies described above, or if, in the good faith opinion of the Funds’ adviser, the market value does not constitute a readily available market quotation, or if a significant event has occurred that would materially affect the value of the security, the security will be fair valued as determined in good faith by or at the direction of the Board in a manner that most fairly reflects the security’s “fair value”, which is the amount that the Fund might reasonably expect to receive for the security upon its current sale in the ordinary course. Each such determination is based on a consideration of relevant factors, which are likely to vary from one pricing context to another. These factors may include, but are not limited to, the type of security, the existence of any contractual restrictions on the security’s disposition, the price and extent of public trading in similar securities of the issuer or of comparable companies or entities, quotations or relevant information obtained from broker/dealers or other market participants, information obtained from the issuer, analysts, and/or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), an analysis of the company’s or entity’s financial condition, and an evaluation of the forces that influence the issuer and the market(s) in which the security is purchased and sold.
The values assigned to fair value investments are based on available information and do not necessarily represent amounts that might ultimately be realized. Further, due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such investments, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market existed, and the differences could be material.
The following tables summarize the market value of each of the Funds’ holdings as of September 30, 2019, based on the inputs used to value them:
Global Energy Solutions
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | Level 1 | Level 2 | | Level 3 | Total |
Common Stocks | | | | | |
Brazil | $ | 796,853 |
| $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| $ | 796,853 |
|
Canada | 2,997,586 |
| — |
| | — |
| 2,997,586 |
|
China | 913,777 |
| 3,240,450 |
| | — |
| 4,154,227 |
|
Germany | 482,589 |
| 6,299,691 |
| | — |
| 6,782,280 |
|
Spain | 476,645 |
| 2,679,737 |
| | — |
| 3,156,382 |
|
United Kingdom | 834,040 |
| 2,984,314 |
| | — |
| 3,818,354 |
|
United States | 22,160,700 |
| — |
| | — |
| 22,160,700 |
|
Other Countries(1) | — |
| 31,671,956 |
| | — |
| 31,671,956 |
|
Total Common Stocks | $ | 28,662,190 |
| $ | 46,876,148 |
| (2) | $ | — |
| $ | 75,538,338 |
|
High Social Impact Investments | — |
| 1,909,537 |
| | — |
| 1,909,537 |
|
Short Term Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned | 3,855,931 |
| — |
| | — |
| 3,855,931 |
|
Total Investments | $ | 32,518,121 |
| $ | 48,785,685 |
| | $ | — |
| $ | 81,303,806 |
|
| | | | | |
(1) For further breakdown of equity securities by country, please refer to the Schedule of Investments. |
(2) Includes foreign equity securities whose values were adjusted to reflect market trading of comparable securities or other correlated instruments that occurred after the close of trading in their applicable foreign markets. |
Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets were not significant and accordingly, a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for the year ended September 30, 2019 is not presented.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | Level 1 | Level 2 | | Level 3(1) | Total |
Common Stocks | | | | | |
Brazil | $ | 12,413,037 |
| $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| $ | 12,413,037 |
|
Canada | 2,519,548 |
| — |
| | — |
| 2,519,548 |
|
Chile | 7,599,011 |
| — |
| | — |
| 7,599,011 |
|
Mexico | 2,556,380 |
| — |
| | — |
| 2,556,380 |
|
Singapore | — |
| 2,681,826 |
| | 0 |
| 2,681,826 |
|
United Kingdom | 8,389,882 |
| 27,682,102 |
| | — |
| 36,071,984 |
|
United States | 181,258,680 |
| — |
| | — |
| 181,258,680 |
|
Other Countries(2) | — |
| 161,677,960 |
| | — |
| 161,677,960 |
|
Total Common Stocks | $ | 214,736,538 |
| $ | 192,041,888 |
| (3) | $ | 0 |
| $ | 406,778,426 |
|
High Social Impact Investments | — |
| 1,634,272 |
| | — |
| 1,634,272 |
|
Short Term Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned | 6,945,271 |
| — |
| | — |
| 6,945,271 |
|
Total Investments | $ | 221,681,809 |
| $ | 193,676,160 |
| | $ | 0 |
| $ | 415,357,969 |
|
| | | | | |
(1) None of the unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets, individually or collectively, had a material impact on the Fund. |
(2) For further breakdown of equity securities by country, please refer to the Schedule of Investments. |
(3) Includes foreign equity securities whose values were adjusted to reflect market trading of comparable securities or other correlated instruments that occurred after the close of trading in their applicable foreign markets. |
Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets were not significant and accordingly, a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for the year ended September 30, 2019 is not presented.
B. Investment Transactions and Income: Investment transactions for financial statement purposes are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses are recorded on an identified cost basis and may include proceeds from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date for dividends received in cash and/or securities or, in the case of dividends on certain foreign securities, as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, if any, have been provided for in accordance with the Funds’ understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. In consideration of recent decisions rendered by European courts, Global Water has filed additional tax reclaims for previously withheld taxes on dividends earned in certain European Union countries. These filings are subject to various administrative and judicial proceedings within these countries. Due to the uncertainty as to the ultimate resolution of these proceedings, the likelihood of receipt of these reclaims, and the potential timing of payment, no amounts are reflected in the financial statements for such outstanding reclaims. Distributions received that represent a return of capital are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments. Distributions received that represent a capital gain are recorded as a realized gain. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is accrued as earned.
C. Share Class Accounting: Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income and losses, other than class-specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Expenses arising in connection with a specific class are charged directly to that class.
D. Foreign Currency Transactions: The Funds’ accounting records are maintained in U.S. dollars. For valuation of assets and liabilities on each date of net asset value determination, foreign denominations are converted into U.S. dollars using the current exchange rate. Security transactions, income and expenses are translated at the prevailing rate of exchange on the date of the event. Recognized gains or losses on investment transactions attributable to changes in foreign currency exchange rates are recorded for financial statement purposes as net realized gains and losses on investments. That portion of unrealized gains and losses on investments that results from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is not separately disclosed.
E. Restricted Securities: The Funds may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. Generally, these securities may only be sold publicly upon registration under the Securities Act of 1933 or in transactions exempt from such registration. Information regarding restricted securities (excluding Rule 144A securities) is included at the end of the Schedule of Investments.
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F. Distributions to Shareholders: Distributions to shareholders are recorded by the Funds on ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are paid at least annually. Distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from U.S. GAAP; accordingly, periodic reclassifications are made within the Funds’ capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution under income tax regulations.
G. Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
H. Indemnifications: The Corporation’s By-Laws provide for indemnification for Directors or officers of the Corporation and certain other parties, to the fullest extent permitted by Maryland law and the 1940 Act, provided certain conditions are met. Additionally, in the normal course of business, each Fund enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. Each Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against each Fund that have not yet occurred.
I. Federal Income Taxes: No provision for federal income or excise tax is required since each Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute substantially all of its taxable earnings.
In addition to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code, each Fund may also be subject to local taxes on the recognition of capital gains in certain countries. In determining the daily net asset value, each Fund estimates the accrual for such taxes, if any, based on the unrealized appreciation on certain portfolio securities and the related tax rates. Taxes attributable to unrealized appreciation are included in the respective Fund’s change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments. Capital gains taxes on securities sold are included in the respective Fund’s net realized gain (loss) on investments.
Management has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements. Each Fund’s federal tax return is subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years from the date of filing.
NOTE 2 — RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The investment advisory fee is earned by Calvert Research and Management (CRM), a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Management (EVM), as compensation for investment advisory services rendered to each Fund. Pursuant to the investment advisory agreement, CRM receives a fee, payable monthly at the following annual rates of each respective Fund’s average daily net assets:
|
| |
GLOBAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 0.75% |
GLOBAL WATER | |
Up to and including $250 Million | 0.75% |
Over $250 Million | 0.70% |
For the year ended September 30, 2019, the investment advisory fee for Global Energy Solutions and Global Water amounted to $576,664 and $2,898,322, respectively, or 0.75% and 0.73%, respectively, of the Funds’ average daily net assets.
CRM has agreed to reimburse the Funds’ operating expenses to the extent that total annual operating expenses (relating to ordinary operating expenses only and excluding expenses such as brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses of unaffiliated funds, interest expense, taxes or litigation expenses) exceed 1.24%, 1.99% and 0.99% (1.28%, 2.03% and 0.93% prior to February 1, 2019) of each Fund’s average daily net assets for Class A, Class C and Class I, respectively. The expense reimbursement agreements with CRM may be changed or terminated after January 31, 2020. For the year ended September 30, 2019, CRM waived or reimbursed expenses of $361,395 and $549,666 for Global Energy Solutions and Global Water, respectively.
The administrative fee is earned by CRM as compensation for administrative services rendered to the Funds. The fee is computed at an annual rate of 0.12% of each Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C and Class I and is payable monthly. For the year ended September 30, 2019, CRM was paid administrative fees of $92,266 and $475,427 for Global Energy Solutions and Global Water, respectively.
The Funds have in effect distribution plans for Class A shares (Class A Plan) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Class A Plan, each Fund pays Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. (EVD), an affiliate of CRM and the Funds’ principal underwriter, a distribution and service fee of 0.25% per annum of its average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares for distribution services and facilities provided to the Funds by EVD, as well as for personal services and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. The Funds also have in effect distribution plans for Class C shares (Class C Plan) pursuant to Rule 12b-1
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under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Class C Plan, each Fund pays EVD amounts equal to 0.75% per annum of its average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares for providing ongoing distribution services and facilities to the Funds. In addition, pursuant to the Class C Plan, each Fund also makes payments of service fees to EVD, financial intermediaries and other persons in amounts equal to 0.25% per annum of its average daily net assets attributable to that class. Service fees paid or accrued are for personal services and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. Distribution and service fees for Global Energy Solutions and Global Water paid or accrued for the year ended September 30, 2019 amounted to $120,300 and $446,567, respectively, for Class A shares. Distribution and service fees for Global Energy Solutions and Global Water paid or accrued for the year ended September 30, 2019 amounted to $76,677 and $515,421, respectively, for Class C shares.
The Funds were informed that EVD received $8,472 and $35,554 for Global Energy Solutions and Global Water, respectively, as their portion of the sales charge on sales of Class A shares paid by each Fund’s shareholders for the year ended September 30, 2019.
For the year ended September 30, 2019, the Funds were also informed that EVD received the following amounts of contingent deferred sales charges paid by Class A and Class C shareholders:
|
| | |
| GLOBAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS | GLOBAL WATER |
Class A | $633 | $794 |
Class C | 267 | 775 |
EVM provides sub-transfer agency and related services to the Funds pursuant to a Sub-Transfer Agency Support Services Agreement. For the year ended September 30, 2019, sub-transfer agency fees and expenses for Global Energy Solutions and Global Water incurred to EVM amounted to $58,161 and $110,474, respectively, and are included in transfer agency fees and expenses on the Statements of Operations.
During the year ended September 30, 2019, for Global Energy Solutions, CRM reimbursed the Fund $6,286 for a trading error. The impact of the reimbursement was less than $0.01 per share for each class and had no significant impact on total return.
Each Director of the Funds who is not an employee of CRM or its affiliates receives a fee of $3,000 for each Board meeting attended in person and $2,000 for each Board meeting attended by phone plus an annual fee of $117,000, and $1,500 for each Committee meeting attended in person and $1,000 for each Committee meeting attended by phone plus an annual Committee fee of $2,500. The Board chair receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer and Committee chairs receive an additional $6,000 annual retainer. Eligible Directors may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan). Amounts deferred under the Plan are treated as though equal dollar amounts had been invested in shares of the Funds or other Calvert funds selected by the Directors. The Funds purchase shares of the funds selected equal to the dollar amounts deferred under the Plan, resulting in an asset equal to the deferred compensation liability. Obligations of the Plan are paid solely from the Funds’ assets. Directors’ fees are allocated to each of the Calvert funds served. Salaries and fees of officers and Directors of the Funds who are employees of CRM or their affiliates are paid by CRM. In addition, an advisory council was established to aid the Board and CRM in advancing the cause of responsible investing through original scholarship and thought leadership. The advisory council consists of CRM’s Chief Executive Officer and four additional members. Each member (other than CRM’s Chief Executive Officer) receives annual compensation of $75,000, which is being reimbursed by Calvert Investment Management, Inc. (CIM), the Calvert funds’ former investment adviser and Ameritas Holding Company, CIM’s parent company, through the end of 2019. For the year ended September 30, 2019, Global Energy Solutions’ and Global Water’s allocated portion of such expense and reimbursement was $1,910 and $9,894, respectively, which are included in miscellaneous expense and reimbursement of expenses-other, respectively, on the Statements of Operations.
NOTE 3 — INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
During the year ended September 30, 2019, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments, other than short-term securities, were as follows:
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| | |
| GLOBAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS | GLOBAL WATER |
Purchases | $30,902,910 | $112,654,604 |
Sales | $35,491,266 | $146,158,293 |
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NOTE 4 — DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND INCOME TAX INFORMATION
The tax character of distributions declared for the years ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 was as follows:
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| GLOBAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS | GLOBAL WATER |
| Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
| 2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 |
Ordinary income |
| $1,115,618 |
|
| $1,010,337 |
|
| $4,853,518 |
|
| $4,562,245 |
|
During the year ended September 30, 2019, the following amounts were reclassified due to expired capital loss carryforwards for Global Energy Solutions and use of equalization accounting for Global Water. Tax equalization accounting allows the Funds to treat as a distribution that portion of redemption proceeds representing a redeeming shareholder’s portion of undistributed taxable income and net capital gains. These reclassifications had no effect on the net assets or net asset value per share of the Funds.
|
| | | | | | |
| GLOBAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS | GLOBAL WATER |
Change in: | | |
Paid-in capital |
| ($43,799,529 | ) |
| $421,890 |
|
Distributable earnings (Accumulated loss) |
| $43,799,529 |
|
| ($421,890 | ) |
As of September 30, 2019, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated loss) on a tax basis were as follows:
|
| | | | | | |
| GLOBAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS | GLOBAL WATER |
Undistributed ordinary income |
| $915,299 |
|
| $3,804,863 |
|
Deferred capital losses |
| ($75,571,239 | ) |
| ($45,650,417 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
| $3,746,156 |
|
| $54,065,552 |
|
At September 30, 2019, the Funds, for federal income tax purposes, had deferred capital losses which would reduce the respective Fund’s taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investment transactions, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code, and thus would reduce the amount of distributions to shareholders, which would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Funds of any liability for federal income or excise tax. The deferred capital losses are treated as arising on the first day of the Funds’ next taxable year, can be carried forward for an unlimited period, and retain the same short-term or long-term character as when originally deferred. The amounts of the deferred capital losses are as follows:
|
| | | | | | |
| GLOBAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS | GLOBAL WATER |
Deferred capital losses: | | |
Short-term |
| $— |
|
| $12,482,339 |
|
Long-term |
| $75,571,239 |
|
| $33,168,078 |
|
The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments of the Funds at September 30, 2019, as determined on a federal income tax basis, were as follows:
|
| | | | | | |
| GLOBAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS | GLOBAL WATER |
Aggregate cost |
| $77,530,907 |
|
| $361,150,466 |
|
Gross unrealized appreciation |
| $10,644,980 |
|
| $80,802,416 |
|
Gross unrealized depreciation | (6,872,081 | ) | (26,594,913 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
| $3,772,899 |
|
| $54,207,503 |
|
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NOTE 5 — SECURITIES LENDING
To generate additional income, the Funds may lend their securities pursuant to a securities lending agency agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (SSBT), the securities lending agent. Security loans are subject to termination by the Funds at any time and, therefore, are not considered illiquid investments. The Funds require that the loan be continuously collateralized by either cash or securities as collateral equal at all times to at least 102% of the market value of the domestic securities loaned and 105% of the market value of the international securities loaned (if applicable). The market value of securities loaned is determined daily and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Funds on the next business day. Cash collateral is generally invested in a money market fund registered under the 1940 Act that is managed by an affiliate of SSBT. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Funds. Income earned on the investment of collateral, net of broker rebates and other expenses incurred by the securities lending agent, is split between the Funds and the securities lending agent on the basis of agreed upon contractual terms. Non-cash collateral, if any, is held by the lending agent on behalf of a Fund and cannot be sold or re-pledged by the Fund; accordingly, such collateral is not reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights to the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The securities lending agent shall indemnify the Funds in the case of default of any securities borrower.
At September 30, 2019, the total value of securities on loan and the total value of collateral received were as follows:
|
| | | | | | |
| GLOBAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS | GLOBAL WATER |
Securities on Loan |
| $9,330,458 |
|
| $28,304,256 |
|
Collateral Received: | | |
Cash |
| $3,855,931 |
|
| $6,945,271 |
|
U.S. government and/or agencies securities | 5,912,479 |
| 23,358,126 |
|
Total Collateral Received |
| $9,768,410 |
|
| $30,303,397 |
|
The following table provides a breakdown of securities lending transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the obligations by class of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of September 30, 2019.
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Transactions |
| Overnight and Continuous | <30 days | 30 to 90 days | >90 days | Total |
Securities Lending Transactions | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | |
Global Energy Solutions |
| $9,768,410 |
|
| $— |
|
| $— |
|
| $— |
|
| $9,768,410 |
|
Global Water |
| $30,303,397 |
|
| $— |
|
| $— |
|
| $— |
|
| $30,303,397 |
|
The carrying amounts of the liabilities for deposits for securities loaned at September 30, 2019 approximated their fair value. If measured at fair value, such liabilities would have been considered as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy (see Note 1A) at September 30, 2019.
NOTE 6 — LINE OF CREDIT
The Funds participate with other funds managed by CRM in a $100 million ($62.5 million prior to June 21, 2019) committed (unsecured line of credit agreement with SSBT, which is in effect through June 19, 2020. Borrowings may be made for temporary or emergency purposes only. Borrowings bear interest at the higher of the One-Month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) in effect that day or the overnight Federal Funds Rate, plus 1.00% per annum. A commitment fee of 0.20% per annum is incurred on the unused portion of the committed facility. An administrative fee of $37,500 was incurred in connection with the increase of the facility in June 2019. These fees are allocated to all participating funds. Because the line of credit is not available exclusively to the Funds, a Fund may be unable to borrow some or all of its requested amounts at any particular time. The Funds had no borrowings outstanding pursuant to this line of credit at September 30, 2019. The Funds did not have any significant borrowings or allocated fees during the year ended September 30, 2019.
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Effective at the close of business on October 28, 2019, the Funds and other participating funds managed by CRM terminated the line of credit agreement. Effective October 29, 2019, the Funds participate with other funds managed by EVM and its affiliates, including CRM, in an $800 million unsecured line of credit agreement with a syndicate of banks, which is in effect through October 27, 2020, at terms that are more favorable than the terminated agreement.
NOTE 7 — AFFILIATED FUNDS
Each Fund has invested a portion of its assets designated for high social impact investments in notes (the Notes) issued by Calvert Impact Capital, Inc. (CIC), formerly the Calvert Social Investment Foundation, pursuant to exemptive relief granted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). The Calvert funds first obtained an exemptive order for these investments in 1998. At that time, there was a significant overlap between the Fund Board members and CIC Board members as well as certain other affiliations between CIC and affiliates of the Funds’ investment adviser. In connection with the appointment of CRM as the Funds’ investment adviser, the Calvert funds filed a request for a new exemptive order from the SEC to permit additional investments in the Notes. On October 28, 2019, the SEC issued the requested new exemptive order, allowing the Funds to make additional investments in the Notes. While the overlap between the Fund Board members and CIC Board members generally has decreased since the original order was granted, certain potential points of affiliation between the Funds and CIC remain. CRM has licensed use of the Calvert name to CIC and provides other types of support. CRM’s President and Chief Executive Officer (and the only director/trustee on the Fund Board that is an “interested person” of the Funds) serves on the CIC Board, along with two members of the Advisory Council to the Fund Board and a second officer of CRM. In addition, another director/trustee on the Fund Board serves as a director emeritus on the CIC Board and a member of the Advisory Council to the Fund Board serves as a director emerita on the CIC Board.
At September 30, 2019, the value of the Funds’ investment in the Notes was $1,790,478 for Global Energy Solutions, which represents 2.3% of its net assets and $994,710 for Global Water, which represents 0.2% of its net assets. Transactions in the Notes by the Funds for the year ended September 30, 2019 were as follows:
GLOBAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Name of Issuer | Value, beginning of year | Purchases | Sales Proceeds | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value, end of year | Interest Income | Capital Gain Distributions Received | Principal Amount, end of year |
High Social Impact Investments Calvert Impact Capital, Inc., Community Investment Notes, 1.50%, 12/15/19(1) |
| $1,732,230 |
|
| $— |
|
| $— |
|
| $— |
|
| $58,248 |
|
| $1,790,478 |
|
| $27,000 |
|
| $— |
|
| $1,800,000 |
|
GLOBAL WATER
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Name of Issuer | Value, beginning of year | Purchases | Sales Proceeds | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value, end of year | Interest Income | Capital Gain Distributions Received | Principal Amount, end of year |
High Social Impact Investments Calvert Impact Capital, Inc., Community Investment Notes, 1.50%, 12/15/19(1) |
| $962,350 |
|
| $— |
|
| $— |
|
| $— |
|
| $32,360 |
|
| $994,710 |
|
| $15,000 |
|
| $— |
|
| $1,000,000 |
|
(1) Restricted security. | | | | | | | | |
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NOTE 8 — CAPITAL SHARES
Transactions in capital shares for the years ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 were as follows:
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| | | | | | | | | | | |
GLOBAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS | Year Ended September 30, 2019 | | Year Ended September 30, 2018 |
| Shares | Amount | | Shares | Amount |
Class A | | | | | |
Shares sold | 1,775,530 |
|
| $11,992,411 |
| | 1,117,430 |
|
| $8,195,566 |
|
Reinvestment of distributions | 112,454 |
| 664,603 |
| | 90,355 |
| 679,470 |
|
Shares redeemed | (2,862,064 | ) | (19,213,624 | ) | | (1,924,505 | ) | (14,149,974 | ) |
Converted from Class C | 287,214 |
| 1,893,413 |
| | — |
| — |
|
Net decrease | (686,866 | ) |
| ($4,663,197 | ) | | (716,720 | ) |
| ($5,274,938 | ) |
| | | | | |
Class C | | | | | |
Shares sold | 89,959 |
|
| $580,475 |
| | 143,092 |
|
| $991,557 |
|
Reinvestment of distributions | 11,289 |
| 62,766 |
| | 8,307 |
| 58,729 |
|
Shares redeemed | (314,820 | ) | (1,957,061 | ) | | (379,003 | ) | (2,593,142 | ) |
Converted to Class A | (305,620 | ) | (1,893,413 | ) | | — |
| — |
|
Net decrease | (519,192 | ) |
| ($3,207,233 | ) | | (227,604 | ) |
| ($1,542,856 | ) |
| | | | | |
Class I | | | | | |
Shares sold | 1,807,826 |
|
| $12,172,970 |
| | 1,131,225 |
|
| $8,495,674 |
|
Reinvestment of distributions | 56,163 |
| 336,977 |
| | 28,546 |
| 217,810 |
|
Shares redeemed | (1,262,308 | ) | (8,529,791 | ) | | (571,721 | ) | (4,241,557 | ) |
Converted from Class Y | — |
| — |
| | 1,374,040 |
| 10,234,262 |
|
Net increase | 601,681 |
|
| $3,980,156 |
| | 1,962,090 |
|
| $14,706,189 |
|
| | | | | |
Class Y (1) | | | | | |
Shares sold | — |
|
| $— |
| | 124,845 |
|
| $960,892 |
|
Shares redeemed | — |
| — |
| | (143,680 | ) | (1,104,875 | ) |
Converted to Class I | — |
| — |
| | (1,342,427 | ) | (10,234,262 | ) |
Net decrease | — |
|
| $— |
| | (1,361,262 | ) |
| ($10,378,245 | ) |
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GLOBAL WATER | Year Ended September 30, 2019 | | Year Ended September 30, 2018 |
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Class A | | | | | |
Shares sold | 960,394 |
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| $18,681,657 |
| | 1,266,551 |
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| $25,626,840 |
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Reinvestment of distributions | 116,365 |
| 2,016,615 |
| | 100,880 |
| 2,054,923 |
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Shares redeemed | (2,459,523 | ) | (46,910,007 | ) | | (3,113,037 | ) | (62,764,983 | ) |
Converted from Class C | 70,649 |
| 1,342,386 |
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Net decrease | (1,312,115 | ) |
| ($24,869,349 | ) | | (1,745,606 | ) |
| ($35,083,220 | ) |
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Class C | | | | | |
Shares sold | 164,935 |
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| $2,960,681 |
| | 401,042 |
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| $7,461,295 |
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Reinvestment of distributions | 13,492 |
| 215,596 |
| | 9,931 |
| 186,409 |
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Shares redeemed | (637,289 | ) | (11,269,477 | ) | | (892,262 | ) | (16,501,939 | ) |
Converted to Class A | (76,746 | ) | (1,342,386 | ) | | — |
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Net decrease | (535,608 | ) |
| ($9,435,586 | ) | | (481,289 | ) |
| ($8,854,235 | ) |
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Class I | | | | | |
Shares sold | 2,133,477 |
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| $41,451,651 |
| | 2,734,514 |
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| $55,432,549 |
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Reinvestment of distributions | 120,781 |
| 2,104,010 |
| | 89,340 |
| 1,828,798 |
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Shares redeemed | (2,113,969 | ) | (40,670,149 | ) | | (1,999,658 | ) | (40,383,183 | ) |
Converted from Class Y | — |
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| | 6,859,381 |
| 141,347,148 |
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Net increase | 140,289 |
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| $2,885,512 |
| | 7,683,577 |
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| $158,225,312 |
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Shares sold | — |
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| $— |
| | 332,896 |
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| $6,851,319 |
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Shares redeemed | — |
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| | (391,471 | ) | (8,041,302 | ) |
Converted to Class I | — |
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| | (6,808,039 | ) | (141,347,148 | ) |
Net decrease | — |
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| $— |
| | (6,866,614 | ) |
| ($142,537,131 | ) |
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(1) Effective December 8, 2017, Class Y shares of each Fund converted to Class I shares at net asset value. Thereafter, Class Y shares were terminated. |
NOTE 9 — RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
Investing in foreign securities involves additional risks relating to political, social, and economic developments abroad. Other risks result from differences between regulations that apply to U.S. and foreign issuers and markets, and the potential for foreign markets to be less liquid and more volatile than U.S. markets. Securities that trade or are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar may be adversely affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
The risks of investing in emerging market securities are greater than those of investing in securities of developed foreign countries. These risks include volatile currency exchange rates, periods of high inflation, increased risk of default, greater social, economic and political uncertainty and instability, less governmental supervision and regulation of securities markets, weaker auditing and financial reporting standards, lack of liquidity in the markets, and the significantly smaller market capitalization of emerging market issuers.
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NOTE 10 — CONCENTRATION RISK
Global Energy Solutions concentrates its investments in the sustainable energy solutions industry. This industry can be significantly affected by obsolescence of existing technology, short product lifecycles, falling prices and profits, competition from new market entrants and general economic conditions. The industry can also be significantly affected by fluctuations in energy prices and supply and demand of alternative energy fuels, energy conservation, the success of exploration projects and tax and other government regulations and policies. Companies in this industry could be adversely affected by commodity price volatility, imposition of import controls, increased competition, depletion of resources, technological developments and labor relations.
Global Water concentrates its investments in the water industry. This industry can be significantly affected by economic trends or other conditions or developments, such as the availability of water, the level of rainfall and occurrence of other climatic events, changes in water consumption, new technologies relating to the supply of water, and water conservation. The industry can also be significantly affected by environmental considerations, taxation, government regulation (including the increased cost of compliance), inflation, increases in interest rates, price and supply fluctuations, increases in the cost of raw materials and other operating costs, technological advances, and competition from new market entrants.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
Calvert Impact Fund, Inc.:
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund and Calvert Global Water Fund (collectively, the Funds), each a series of Calvert Impact Fund, Inc., including the schedules of investments, as of September 30, 2019, the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two‑year period then ended, and the related notes (collectively, the financial statements) and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five‑year period then ended. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Funds as of September 30, 2019, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the years in the two‑year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five‑year period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Such procedures also included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2019, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the Calvert Funds since 2002.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 20, 2019
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FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
The Form 1099-DIV you receive in February 2020 will show the tax status of all distributions paid to your account in calendar year 2019. Shareholders are advised to consult their own tax adviser with respect to the tax consequences of their investment in the Funds. As required by the Internal Revenue Code and/or regulations, shareholders must be notified regarding the status of qualified dividend income for individuals, the dividends received deduction for corporations and the foreign tax credit.
Qualified Dividend Income. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019, the Funds designate approximately the following amounts, or up to the maximum amount of such dividends allowable pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code, as qualified dividend income eligible for the reduced tax rate of 15%.
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Global Energy Solutions |
| $1,334,370 |
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Global Water |
| $6,472,879 |
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Dividends Received Deduction. Corporate shareholders are generally entitled to take the dividends received deduction on the portion of the Funds’ dividend distribution that qualifies under tax law. For the Funds’ fiscal 2019 ordinary income dividends, the following amounts qualify for the corporate dividends received deduction:
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Global Energy Solutions | 24.31 | % |
Global Water | 81.16 | % |
Foreign Tax Credit. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019, the Funds paid foreign taxes and recognized foreign source income as follows:
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Global Energy Solutions |
| $151,917 |
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| $1,473,298 |
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Global Water |
| $567,035 |
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| $5,691,758 |
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MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION
Fund Management. The Directors of Calvert Impact Fund, Inc. (the Corporation) are responsible for the overall management and supervision of the Corporation’s affairs. The Directors and officers of the Corporation are listed below. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the last five years. Directors and officers of the Corporation hold indefinite terms of office. The “Independent Directors” consist of those Directors who are not “interested persons” of the Corporation, as that term is defined under the 1940 Act. The business address of each Director and officer, with the exception of Ms. Gemma and Mr. Kirchner, is 1825 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20009. As used below, “CRM” refers to Calvert Research and Management. Each Director oversees 39 funds in the Calvert fund complex. Each officer serves as an officer of certain other Calvert funds.
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Name and Year of Birth | Corporation Position(s) | Position Start Date | Principal Occupation(s) and Other Directorships During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Experience |
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John H. Streur(1) 1960 | Director & President | 2015 | President and Chief Executive Officer of Calvert Research and Management (since December 31, 2016). President and Chief Executive Officer of Calvert Investments, Inc. (January 2015 - December 2016); Chief Executive Officer of Calvert Investment Distributors, Inc. (August 2015 - December 2016); Chief Compliance Officer of Calvert Investment Management, Inc. (August 2015 - April 2016); President and Director, Portfolio 21 Investments, Inc. (through October 2014); President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Managers Investment Group LLC (through January 2012); President and Director, The Managers Funds and Managers AMG Funds (through January 2012). Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. Portfolio 21 Investments, Inc. (asset management) (through October 2014); Managers Investment Group LLC (asset management) (through January 2012); The Managers Funds (asset management) (through January 2012); Managers AMG Funds (asset management) (through January 2012); Calvert Impact Capital, Inc. |
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Richard L. Baird, Jr. 1948 | Director | 2005 | Regional Disaster Recovery Lead, American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania (since 2017). Volunteer, American Red Cross (since 2015). Former President and CEO of Adagio Health Inc. (retired in 2014) in Pittsburgh, PA. Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. None. |
Alice Gresham Bullock 1950 | Chair & Director | 2016 | Professor Emerita at Howard University School of Law. Dean Emerita of Howard University School of Law and Deputy Director of the Association of American Law Schools (1992-1994). Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. None. |
Cari M. Dominguez 1949 | Director | 2016 | Former Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. Manpower, Inc. (employment agency); Triple S Management Corporation (managed care); National Association of Corporate Directors. |
John G. Guffey, Jr.(2) 1948 | Director | 2005 | President of Aurora Press Inc., a privately held publisher of trade paperbacks (since January 1997). Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. Calvert Impact Capital, Inc. (through December 31, 2018); Calvert Ventures, LLC. |
Miles D. Harper, III 1962 | Director | 2000 | Partner, Carr Riggs & Ingram (public accounting firm) since October 2014. Partner, Gainer Donnelly & Desroches (public accounting firm) (now Carr Riggs & Ingram), November 1999 - September 2014). Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. Bridgeway Funds (9) (asset management). |
Joy V. Jones 1950 | Director | 2000 | Attorney. Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. Conduit Street Restaurants SUD 2 Limited; Palm Management Restaurant Corporation. |
Anthony A. Williams 1951 | Director | 2016 | CEO and Executive Director of the Federal City Council (July 2012 to present); Senior Adviser and Independent Consultant for McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (September 2011 to present); Executive Director of Global Government Practice at the Corporate Executive Board (January 2010 to January 2012). Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. Freddie Mac; Evoq Properties/ Meruelo Maddux Properties, Inc. (real estate management); Weston Solutions, Inc. (environmental services); Bipartisan Policy Center’s Debt Reduction Task Force; Chesapeake Bay Foundation; Catholic University of America; Urban Institute (research organization). |
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Name and Year of Birth | Corporation Position(s) | Position Start Date | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years |
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Hope L. Brown 1973 | Chief Compliance Officer | 2014 | Chief Compliance Officer of 39 registered investment companies advised by CRM (since 2014). Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Wilmington Funds (2012-2014). |
Maureen A. Gemma(3) 1960 | Secretary, Vice President and Chief Legal Officer | 2016 | Vice President of CRM and officer of 39 registered investment companies advised by CRM (since 2016). Also Vice President of Eaton Vance and certain of its affiliates and officer of 162 registered investment companies advised or administered by Eaton Vance. |
James F. Kirchner(3) 1967 | Treasurer | 2016 | Vice President of CRM and officer of 39 registered investment companies advised by CRM (since 2016). Also Vice President of Eaton Vance and certain of its affiliates and officer of 162 registered investment companies advised or administered by Eaton Vance. |
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(1) | Mr. Streur is an interested person of the Funds because of his positions with the Funds’ adviser and certain affiliates. |
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The SAI for the Funds include additional information about the Directors and officers of the Funds and can be obtained without charge on Calvert’s website at www.calvert.com or by calling 1-800-368-2745.
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IMPORTANT NOTICES
Privacy. The Calvert Funds and Calvert Research and Management are committed to ensuring your financial privacy. Each of the financial institutions identified below has in effect the following policy (“Privacy Policy”) with respect to nonpublic personal information about its customers:
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• | Only such information received from you, through application forms or otherwise, and information about your Calvert fund transactions will be collected. This may include information such as name, address, social security number, tax status, account balances and transactions. |
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• | None of such information about you (or former customers) will be disclosed to anyone, except as permitted by law (which includes disclosure to employees necessary to service your account). In the normal course of servicing a customer’s account, Calvert Research and Management may share information with unaffiliated third parties that perform various required services such as transfer agents, custodians and broker-dealers. |
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• | Policies and procedures (including physical, electronic and procedural safeguards) are in place that are designed to protect the confidentiality of such information. |
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• | The Funds reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time upon proper notification to you. Customers may want to review the Funds’ Privacy Policy periodically for changes by accessing the link on our homepage: www.calvert.com. |
Our pledge of privacy applies to the following entities: the Calvert Family of Funds, Calvert Research and Management and their affiliated service providers, Eaton Vance Management and Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. In addition, our Privacy Policy applies only to those Calvert customers who are individuals and who have a direct relationship with us. If a customer’s account (i.e., fund shares) is held in the name of a third-party financial advisor/broker-dealer, it is likely that only such advisor’s privacy policies apply to the customer. This notice supersedes all previously issued privacy disclosures. For more information about Calvert’s Privacy Policy, please call 1-800-368-2745.
Delivery of Shareholder Documents. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) permits funds to deliver only one copy of shareholder documents, including prospectuses, proxy statements and shareholder reports, to fund investors with multiple accounts at the same residential or post office box address. This practice is often called “householding” and it helps eliminate duplicate mailings to shareholders. Calvert funds, or your financial intermediary, may household the mailing of your documents indefinitely unless you instruct Calvert funds, or your financial intermediary, otherwise. If you would prefer that your Calvert fund documents not be householded, please contact Calvert funds at 1-800-368-2745, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions that householding not apply to delivery of your Calvert fund documents will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Calvert funds or your financial intermediary. Separate statements will be generated for each separate account and will be householded as described above.
Portfolio Holdings. Each Calvert fund files a schedule of portfolio holdings on Part F to Form N-PORT with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Form N-PORT will be available on the Calvert funds’ website at www.calvert.com, by calling Calvert funds at 1-800-368-2745 or in the EDGAR database on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Proxy Voting. The Proxy Voting Guidelines that each Calvert fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is provided as an Appendix to the fund’s Statement of Additional Information. The Statement of Additional Information can be obtained free of charge by calling the Calvert funds at 1-800-368-2745, by visiting the Calvert funds’ website at www.calvert.com or visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how a Calvert fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available by calling Calvert funds, by visiting the Calvert funds’ website at www.calvert.com or by visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
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Investment Adviser and Administrator Calvert Research and Management 1825 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20009 | Transfer Agent DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. 2000 Crown Colony Drive Quincy, MA 02169 |
Principal Underwriter* Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. Two International Place Boston, MA 02110 (617) 482-8260 | Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm KPMG LLP 1601 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103-2499 |
Custodian State Street Bank and Trust Company State Street Financial Center, One Lincoln Street Boston, MA 02111 | Fund Offices 1825 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20009 |
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* FINRA BrokerCheck. Investors may check the background of their Investment Professional by contacting the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). FINRA BrokerCheck is a free tool to help investors check the professional background of current and former FINRA-registered securities firms and brokers. FINRA BrokerCheck is available by calling 1-800-289-9999 and at www.FINRA.org. The FINRA BrokerCheck brochure describing this program is available to investors at www.FINRA.org.
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Important Note. Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semi-annual shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (calvert.com/prospectus), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website address to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. If you are a direct investor, you may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically by signing up for e-Delivery at calvert.com. If you own your shares through a financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank), you must contact your financial intermediary to sign up.
You may elect to receive all future Fund shareholder reports in paper free of charge. If you are a direct investor, you can inform the Fund that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by calling 1-800-368-2745. If you own these shares through a financial intermediary, you must contact your financial intermediary or follow instructions included with this disclosure, if applicable, to elect to continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all Calvert funds held directly or to all funds held through your financial intermediary, as applicable.
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Commodity Futures Trading Commission Registration. Effective December 31, 2012, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) adopted certain regulatory changes that subject registered investment companies and advisers to regulation by the CFTC if a fund invests more than a prescribed level of its assets in certain CFTC-regulated instruments (including futures, certain options and swap agreements) or markets itself as providing investment exposure to such instruments. The Fund and its adviser have claimed an exclusion from the definition of the term “commodity pool operator” under the Commodity Exchange Act. Accordingly, neither the Fund nor the adviser is subject to CFTC regulation.
Fund shares are not insured by the FDIC and are not deposits or other obligations of, or guaranteed by, any depository institution. Shares are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of principal invested.
This report must be preceded or accompanied by a current summary prospectus or prospectus. Before investing, investors should consider carefully the investment objective, risks, and charges and expenses of a mutual fund. This and other important information is contained in the summary prospectus and prospectus, which can be obtained from a financial intermediary. Prospective investors should read the prospectus carefully before investing. For further information, please call 1-800-368-2745.
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| | | | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance |
| | | | Performance |
| | | | Fund Profile |
| | 5 | | Endnotes and Additional Disclosures |
| | 6 | | Fund Expenses |
| | 7 | | Financial Statements |
| | | | Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
| | | | Federal Tax Information |
| | | | Management and Organization |
| | | | Important Notices |
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE1 Economic and Market Conditions
During the 12-month period ended September 30, 2019, investors witnessed a dramatic turnaround in U.S. fixed-income markets. The rising interest-rate environment at the beginning of the period gave way to a falling interest-rate climate against the backdrop of multiple domestic and international uncertainties.
With U.S. economic data largely positive in calendar year 2018, the U.S. Federal Reserve Board (the Fed) raised its benchmark federal funds rate four times ─ from a low range of 1.50%-1.75% to 2.25%-2.50% ─ with the last quarter-point increase on December 19, 2018.
As 2018 came to a close, investors became increasingly concerned about a growing U.S.-China trade war and looming U.S. government shutdown. In connection with its December 2018 rate hike, the Fed lowered its number of projected interest-rate increases in 2019 from three to two, which some investors viewed as indicating weakness in the U.S. economy. The result was a “flight to quality” by investors seeking the relative safety of fixed-income investments over stocks. This bond rally pushed longer-term bond prices up and yields down in the final month of 2018.
The first two months of 2019 were relatively quiet for bonds. Downward pressure on interest rates and upward pressure on prices resumed in March 2019 and continued through the end of the period propelled by lower-than-desired inflation, Brexit concerns, low European interest rates, and on-again/off-again trade-conflict rhetoric. This combination of factors fueled investor concerns about both U.S. and global growth potential during the period.
After holding interest rates steady through the first half of 2019, the Fed cut its benchmark interest rate to 2.00%-2.25% on July 31 ─ its first reduction in over a decade ─ followed by a second interest-rate drop to 1.75%-2.00% on September 18. Lower rates are intended to help stimulate economic activity by making borrowing costs relatively more affordable.
As a whole, the 12-month period ended September 30, 2019, was marked by strong performance across U.S. bond markets. As investors searched for yield in an ongoing low interest-rate environment, lower-rated6 investment-grade bonds generally outperformed higher-rated investment-grade bonds, while longer-duration7 issues outperformed shorter-duration issues during the period. In addition, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index,2 a broad measure of the U.S. bond market, returned 10.30%, outperforming the 4.25% return of the S&P 500® Index, a broad measure of the U.S. stock market.
U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds, driven by continued strength in the U.S. economy, were among the best-performing bond asset classes during the period, with the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate Bond Index returning 13.00%. Worries
about slowing global growth, however, weighed on the high yield sector, one of the weaker fixed-income areas, with the ICE BofAML U.S. High Yield Index returning 6.30% during the period.
Fund Performance
For the 12-month period ended September 30, 2019, Calvert Green Bond Fund (the Fund) returned 9.53% for Class A shares at net asset value (NAV), underperforming its primary benchmark, the ICE BofAML Green Bond Index-Hedged USD (the Index), which returned 12.80%.
The Fund outperformed the Index early in the period as its more conservative positioning, particularly in investment-grade corporate bonds and government-related securities, benefited amid considerable volatility. In late December 2018 and subsequent quarters in the period, as the Fed and global central banks signaled an easing of interest-rate hikes amid market volatility, the Fund’s more conservative position among investment-grade corporate bonds and government-related issues detracted, and the Fund underperformed the Index.
For the 12-month period, the Fund’s shorter-than-Index duration in non-U.S. government securities and other non-U.S. issues was the leading detractor from Index-relative performance. Security selection in investment-grade corporate bonds also detracted from Index-relative performance during the period, largely a result of the Fund’s more conservative credit positioning than the Index. Out-of-Index allocations to asset-backed securities and collateralized mortgage-backed obligations further weighed on Index-relative performance during the period.
While the Fund’s shorter duration within non-U.S. issues detracted, its longer duration in U.S. securities was beneficial during the 12-month period. The Fund’s yield curve8 positioning during the 12-month period also contributed to relative performance. Out-of-Index allocations to high yield securities, and underweight positions in U.S. Treasurys and government-related securities also enhanced performance during the period.
At period-end, against the backdrop of multiple market and geopolitical uncertainties ─ international trade tensions, Brexit, and the U.S. impeachment inquiry, among others ─ the Fund held a slightly overweight duration in U.S. securities. Following the Fed’s announcement in December 2018 that it would be backing away from interest-rate hikes in 2019, the Fund positioned its portfolio for a steepening of the yield curve. By period-end, the Fund held an overweight position relative to the Index in asset-backed securities tied to the housing market and household balance sheets.
With respect to investment-grade credit and given the relatively late stage of the credit cycle, the Fund had a lower-than-Index spread duration9 and a focus on higher-quality credit by period-end.
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See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures in this report. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value (NAV) or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance less than or equal to one year is cumulative. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. Returns are before taxes unless otherwise noted. For performance as of the most recent month-end, please refer to www.calvert.com. |
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PERFORMANCE
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Portfolio Managers Vishal Khanduja, CFA and Brian S. Ellis, CFA, each of Calvert Research and Management |
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Class A at NAV | 10/31/2013 |
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| | 9.53 | % | | 3.25 | % | | 3.14 | % |
Class A with 3.75% Maximum Sales Charge | — |
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Class I at NAV | 10/31/2013 |
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Class R6 at NAV | 02/01/2019 |
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ICE BofAML 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index | — |
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% Total Annual Operating Expense Ratios4 | | | | Class A |
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Net | | | | 0.73 |
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This graph shows the change in value of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in Class A of the Fund for the period indicated. For comparison, the same investment is shown in the indicated index. |
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Growth of Investment3 | Amount Invested |
| Period Beginning | At NAV |
| With Maximum Sales Charge |
Class I |
| $250,000 |
| 10/31/2013 |
| $306,518 |
| N.A. |
Class R6 |
| $1,000,000 |
| 10/31/2013 |
| $1,226,971 |
| N.A. |
See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures in this report.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value (NAV) or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance less than or equal to one year is cumulative. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. Returns are before taxes unless otherwise noted. For performance as of the most recent month-end, please refer to www.calvert.com.
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FUND PROFILE
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| PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (% of total investments)5 | | | COUNTRY ALLOCATION (% of total investments)5 | |
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| Corporate Bonds | 63.1 | % | | United States | 64.9 | % |
| Sovereign Government Bonds | 15.4 | % | | Canada | 7.8 | % |
| Asset-Backed Securities | 8.2 | % | | France | 7.1 | % |
| Collateralized Mortgage-Backed Obligations | 5.9 | % | | Germany | 3.1 | % |
| Taxable Municipal Obligations | 2.9 | % | | Italy | 2.4 | % |
| U.S. Government Agencies and Instrumentalities | 2.3 | % | | Australia | 1.9 | % |
| U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | 1.2 | % | | Sweden | 1.8 | % |
| Preferred Stocks | 1.0 | % | | Finland | 1.7 | % |
| High Social Impact Investments | 0.0 | % | * | Luxembourg | 1.5 | % |
| Total | 100.0 | % | | Netherlands | 1.4 | % |
| * Amount is less than 0.05%.
| | | South Korea | 1.3 | % |
| | | | Philippines | 1.1 | % |
| | | | Singapore | 1.1 | % |
| | | | Other (less than 1.0% each) | 2.9 | % |
| | | | Total | 100.0 | % |
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See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures in this report.
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1 | The views expressed in this report are those of the portfolio manager(s) and are current only through the date stated on the cover. These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions, and Calvert and the Fund(s) disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions are based on many factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Calvert fund. This commentary may contain statements that are not historical facts, referred to as “forward looking statements.” The Fund’s actual future results may differ significantly from those stated in any forward looking statement, depending on factors such as changes in securities or financial markets or general economic conditions, the volume of sales and purchases of Fund shares, the continuation of investment advisory, administrative and service contracts, and other risks discussed from time to time in the Fund’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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2 | Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index of domestic investment-grade bonds, including corporate, government and mortgage-backed securities. Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate Bond Index measures the performance of investment-grade U.S. corporate securities with a maturity of one year or more. S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged index of large-cap stocks commonly used as a measure of U.S. stock market performance. S&P Dow Jones Indices are a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC (“S&P DJI”) and have been licensed for use. S&P® and S&P 500® are registered trademarks of S&P DJI; Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC (“Dow Jones”); S&P DJI, Dow Jones and their respective affiliates do not sponsor, endorse, sell or promote the Fund, will not have any liability with respect thereto and do not have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions of the S&P Dow Jones Indices. ICE BofAML U.S. High Yield Index is an unmanaged index of below-investment grade U.S. corporate bonds. ICE BofAML Green Bond Index - Hedged USD tracks the performance of securities issued for qualified “green” purposes. Qualifying bonds must have a clearly designated use of proceeds that is solely applied toward projects or activities that promote climate change mitigation or adaptation or other environmental sustainability purposes. ICE BofAML 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index is an unmanaged index of U.S. Treasury securities maturing in 90 days. ICE® BofAML® indices are not for redistribution or other uses; provided “as is”, without warranties, and with no liability. Eaton Vance has prepared this report and ICE Data Indices, LLC does not endorse it, or guarantee, review, or endorse Eaton Vance’s products. BofAML® is a licensed registered trademark of Bank of America Corporation in the United States and other countries. Unless otherwise stated, index returns do not reflect the effect of any applicable sales charges, commissions, expenses, taxes or leverage, as applicable. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
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3 | Total Returns at NAV do not include applicable sales charges. If sales charges were deducted, the returns would be lower. Total Returns shown with maximum sales charge reflect the stated maximum sales charge. Unless otherwise stated, performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. |
Performance prior to the inception date of a class may be linked to the performance of an older class of the Fund. This linked performance is adjusted for any applicable sales charge, but is not adjusted for class expense differences. If adjusted for such differences, the performance would be different. The performance of Class R6 is linked to Class I. Performance since inception for an index, if presented, is the performance since the Fund’s or oldest share class’ inception, as applicable. Performance presented in the Financial Highlights included in the financial statements is not linked.
Calvert Research and Management became the investment adviser to the Fund on December 31, 2016. Performance reflected prior to such date is that of the Fund’s former investment adviser.
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4 | Source: Fund prospectus. Net expense ratios reflect a contractual expense reimbursement that continues through 1/31/20. Without the reimbursement, performance would have been lower. The expense ratios for the current reporting period can be found in the Financial Highlights section of this report. |
5 Does not include Short Term Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned.
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6 | Ratings are based on Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) or Fitch Ratings (“Fitch”), as applicable. If securities are rated differently by the ratings agencies, the highest rating is applied. Ratings, which are subject to change, apply to the creditworthiness of the issuers of the underlying securities and not to the Fund or its shares. Credit ratings measure the quality of a bond based on the issuer’s creditworthiness, with ratings ranging from AAA, being the highest, to D, being the lowest based on S&P’s measures. Ratings of BBB or higher by S&P or Fitch (Baa or higher by Moody’s) are considered to be investment-grade quality. Credit ratings are based largely on the ratings agency’s analysis at the time of rating. The rating assigned to any particular security is not necessarily a reflection of the issuer’s current financial condition and does not necessarily reflect its assessment of the volatility of a security’s market value or of the liquidity of an investment in the security. |
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7 | Duration is a measure of the expected change in price of a bond - in percentage terms - given a one percent change in interest rates, all else being constant. Securities with lower durations tend to be less sensitive to interest rate changes. |
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8 | Yield curve is a graphical representation of the yields offered by bonds of various maturities. The yield curve flattens when long-term interest rates fall and/or short-term interest rates increase, and the yield curve steepens when long-term interest rates increase and/or short-term interest rates fall. |
9 Spread duration is an estimate of how much the price of a specific bond will move when the spread of that bond - the yield difference between that bond and a government bond of similar maturity - changes.
Fund profile subject to change due to active management.
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FUND EXPENSES
Example
As a Fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases and redemption fees (if applicable); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees; and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of Fund investing and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (April 1, 2019 to September 30, 2019).
Actual Expenses
The first section of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you 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 result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second section of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual Fund expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year (before expenses), which is not the actual Fund return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption fees (if applicable). Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher.
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| BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE (4/1/19) | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE (9/30/19) | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* (4/1/19 - 9/30/19) | ANNUALIZED EXPENSE RATIO |
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Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,052.70 | $3.76** | 0.73% |
Class I | $1,000.00 | $1,053.30 | $2.47** | 0.48% |
Class R6 | $1,000.00 | $1,054.20 | $2.21** | 0.43% |
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Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,021.41 | $3.70** | 0.73% |
Class I | $1,000.00 | $1,022.66 | $2.43** | 0.48% |
Class R6 | $1,000.00 | $1,022.91 | $2.18** | 0.43% |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio for the indicated Class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The Example assumes that the $1,000 was invested at the net asset value per share determined at the close of business on March 31, 2019. |
** Absent a waiver and/or reimbursement of expenses by an affiliate, expenses would be higher. |
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CALVERT GREEN BOND FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
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| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (*) | VALUE ($) |
CORPORATE BONDS - 61.5% | | | |
Basic Materials - 0.9% | | | |
LG Chem Ltd.: | | | |
3.25%, 10/15/24 (1) | | 1,550,000 | 1,599,967 |
3.625%, 4/15/29 (1) | | 1,500,000 | 1,572,628 |
| | | 3,172,595 |
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Communications - 2.6% | | | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 3.875%, 2/8/29 | | 8,190,000 | 9,002,246 |
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Consumer, Cyclical - 0.3% | | | |
Hyundai Capital Services, Inc., 2.875%, 3/16/21 (1) | | 1,200,000 | 1,204,670 |
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Consumer, Non-cyclical - 2.4% | | | |
Conservation Fund (The), 3.474%, 12/15/29 | | 2,345,000 | 2,388,541 |
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, 3.15%, 5/1/27 | | 2,208,000 | 2,328,215 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 3.959%, 7/1/38 | | 2,985,000 | 3,491,812 |
| | | 8,208,568 |
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Energy - 4.4% | | | |
Hanwha Energy USA Holdings Corp., 2.375%, 7/30/22 (1) | | 5,000,000 | 5,008,937 |
Pattern Energy Group, Inc., 5.875%, 2/1/24 (1) | | 1,980,000 | 2,036,925 |
TerraForm Power Operating LLC: | | | |
5.00%, 1/31/28 (1) | | 2,280,000 | 2,382,600 |
6.625%, 6/15/25 (1) | | 5,365,000 | 5,681,589 |
| | | 15,110,051 |
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Financial - 25.0% | | | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 4.00%, 1/15/24 | | 2,364,000 | 2,524,205 |
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd., 3.25%, 6/3/20 (2) | AUD | 4,740,000 | 3,242,975 |
Bank of America Corp.: | | | |
2.151%, 11/9/20 | | 4,099,000 | 4,099,478 |
3.499% to 5/17/21, 5/17/22 (3) | | 6,132,000 | 6,254,836 |
Bank of Nova Scotia (The), 2.375%, 1/18/23 | | 5,100,000 | 5,147,043 |
Boston Properties LP, 3.40%, 6/21/29 | | 2,700,000 | 2,828,430 |
Citigroup, Inc., 0.50%, 1/29/22 (2) | EUR | 11,950,000 | 13,201,157 |
Commonwealth Bank of Australia, 3.25%, 3/31/22 | AUD | 2,020,000 | 1,429,296 |
Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank SA, 2.957%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.625%), 10/3/21 (4) | | 6,747,000 | 6,760,532 |
DBS Group Holdings Ltd., 2.896%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.62%), 7/25/22 (1)(4) | | 3,640,000 | 3,656,946 |
Digital Euro Finco LLC, 2.50%, 1/16/26 (2) | EUR | 4,500,000 | 5,415,637 |
Digital Realty Trust LP, 3.95%, 7/1/22 | | 3,808,000 | 3,976,811 |
HAT Holdings I LLC / HAT Holdings II LLC, 5.25%, 7/15/24 (1) | | 7,000,000 | 7,376,250 |
ING Groep NV, 4.625%, 1/6/26 (1) | | 2,175,000 | 2,407,849 |
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CORPORATE BONDS - CONT’D | | | |
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., 2.527%, 9/13/23 | | 1,100,000 | 1,110,055 |
National Australia Bank Ltd., 3.625%, 6/20/23 (5) | | 1,867,000 | 1,966,341 |
Nederlandse Waterschapsbank NV, 3.125%, 12/5/22 (1) | | 500,000 | 524,009 |
Regency Centers LP, 3.75%, 6/15/24 | | 1,500,000 | 1,577,409 |
Royal Bank of Canada, 0.25%, 5/2/24 (2) | EUR | 8,600,000 | 9,447,174 |
Toronto-Dominion Bank (The), 1.85%, 9/11/20 | | 3,109,000 | 3,107,028 |
| | | 86,053,461 |
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Government - 6.6% | | | |
African Development Bank, 2.14%, (SOFR + 0.32%), 11/18/20 (4) | | 2,000,000 | 2,000,273 |
Asian Development Bank: | | | |
1.875%, 8/10/22 | | 1,500,000 | 1,509,517 |
2.125%, 3/19/25 | | 750,000 | 769,009 |
2.375%, 8/10/27 | | 750,000 | 785,279 |
3.125%, 9/26/28 | | 800,000 | 892,288 |
European Bank for Reconstruction & Development, 1.625%, 9/27/24 | | 2,000,000 | 1,998,306 |
European Investment Bank: | | | |
2.375%, 5/24/27 | | 3,965,000 | 4,159,676 |
2.50%, 10/15/24 | | 1,000,000 | 1,042,314 |
International Bank for Reconstruction & Development, 3.125%, 11/20/25 | | 4,150,000 | 4,502,234 |
International Finance Corp.: | | | |
2.00%, 10/24/22 | | 2,450,000 | 2,478,597 |
2.125%, 4/7/26 | | 1,500,000 | 1,544,477 |
Nordic Investment Bank, 2.25%, 9/30/21 | | 950,000 | 959,710 |
| | | 22,641,680 |
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Industrial - 3.8% | | | |
Owens Corning, 3.95%, 8/15/29 | | 9,117,000 | 9,290,611 |
Xylem, Inc.: | | | |
3.25%, 11/1/26 | | 1,999,000 | 2,063,144 |
4.375%, 11/1/46 | | 1,590,000 | 1,765,697 |
| | | 13,119,452 |
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Technology - 2.0% | | | |
Apple, Inc.: | | | |
2.85%, 2/23/23 | | 2,500,000 | 2,575,394 |
3.00%, 6/20/27 (5) | | 2,346,000 | 2,469,351 |
DXC Technology Co., 3.082%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.95%), 3/1/21 (4) | | 1,731,000 | 1,730,491 |
| | | 6,775,236 |
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Utilities - 13.5% | | | |
American Water Capital Corp.: | | | |
2.95%, 9/1/27 | | 480,000 | 493,095 |
3.40%, 3/1/25 | | 850,000 | 893,082 |
4.00%, 12/1/46 | | 500,000 | 551,542 |
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CORPORATE BONDS - CONT’D | | | |
Avangrid, Inc.: | | | |
3.15%, 12/1/24 | | 4,913,000 | 5,068,345 |
3.80%, 6/1/29 | | 6,300,000 | 6,775,609 |
Enel Finance International NV: | | | |
1.00%, 9/16/24 (2) | EUR | 3,025,000 | 3,438,941 |
1.125%, 9/16/26 (2) | EUR | 4,100,000 | 4,726,972 |
MidAmerican Energy Co.: | | | |
3.65%, 8/1/48 | | 3,570,000 | 3,899,906 |
4.25%, 7/15/49 | | 2,390,000 | 2,882,783 |
NextEra Energy Operating Partners LP: | | | |
4.25%, 9/15/24 (1) | | 1,825,000 | 1,888,875 |
4.50%, 9/15/27 (1) | | 3,760,000 | 3,858,700 |
NSTAR Electric Co., 3.25%, 5/15/29 | | 2,500,000 | 2,668,762 |
Public Service Co. of Colorado: | | | |
3.20%, 3/1/50 | | 4,500,000 | 4,589,658 |
3.70%, 6/15/28 (5) | | 1,978,000 | 2,187,358 |
4.10%, 6/15/48 | | 1,000,000 | 1,170,597 |
Terraform Global Operating LLC, 6.125%, 3/1/26 (1) | | 1,595,000 | 1,642,850 |
| | | 46,737,075 |
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Total Corporate Bonds (Cost $205,125,615) | | | 212,025,034 |
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SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS - 15.0% | | | |
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Canada - 2.6% | | | |
Export Development Canada, 1.625%, 6/1/20 | | 2,585,000 | 2,579,770 |
Province of Ontario Canada: | | | |
1.95%, 1/27/23 | CAD | 3,200,000 | 2,428,846 |
2.65%, 2/5/25 | CAD | 5,000,000 | 3,927,614 |
| | | 8,936,230 |
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Finland - 1.4% | | | |
Municipality Finance plc, 1.375%, 9/21/21 (1) | | 5,000,000 | 4,961,383 |
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France - 5.1% | | | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 1.75%, 6/25/39 (1)(2) | EUR | 12,440,000 | 17,586,501 |
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Germany - 3.1% | | | |
Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau: | | | |
1.75%, 10/15/19 | | 3,490,000 | 3,489,530 |
1.75%, 9/14/29 | | 2,200,000 | 2,202,009 |
1.875%, 11/30/20 | | 2,800,000 | 2,802,322 |
2.00%, 9/29/22 | | 2,000,000 | 2,021,610 |
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SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS - CONT’D | | | |
Mexico - 0.2% | | | |
Nacional Financiera SNC, 3.375%, 11/5/20 (1) | | 750,000 | 756,570 |
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Netherlands - 0.5% | | | |
Nederlandse Waterschapsbank NV, 2.375%, 3/24/26 (1) | | 1,700,000 | 1,763,502 |
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Norway - 0.3% | | | |
Kommunalbanken AS, 1.375%, 10/26/20 (1) | | 1,000,000 | 994,254 |
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Sweden - 1.8% | | | |
Kommuninvest i Sverige AB, 1.875%, 6/1/21 (1) | | 1,600,000 | 1,602,227 |
Svensk Exportkredit AB, 1.875%, 6/23/20 | | 4,500,000 | 4,497,755 |
| | | 6,099,982 |
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Total Sovereign Government Bonds (Cost $50,263,369) | | | 51,613,893 |
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ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 8.0% | | | |
Helios Issuer LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class C, 8.00%, 9/20/49 (1) | | 2,507,034 | 2,606,664 |
Mosaic Solar Loan Trust: | | | |
Series 2018-1A, Class A, 4.01%, 6/22/43 (1) | | 1,087,435 | 1,129,083 |
Series 2019-1A, Class A, 4.37%, 12/21/43 (1) | | 1,289,355 | 1,329,112 |
Mosaic Solar Loans LLC: | | | |
Series 2017-1A, Class A, 4.45%, 6/20/42 (1) | | 730,558 | 763,388 |
Series 2017-2A, Class A, 3.82%, 6/22/43 (1) | | 91,317 | 93,384 |
RenewFund Receivables Trust, Series 2015-1, Class A, 3.51%, 4/15/25 (1) | | 63,241 | 63,279 |
SolarCity LMC LLC: | | | |
Series 2013-1, Class A, 4.80%, 11/20/38 (1) | | 196,003 | 207,535 |
Series 2014-1, Class A, 4.59%, 4/20/44 (1) | | 4,235,152 | 4,329,164 |
Series 2014-2, Class A, 4.02%, 7/20/44 (1) | | 1,635,320 | 1,652,061 |
Series 2014-2, Class B, 5.44%, 7/20/44 (1) | | 172,134 | 172,576 |
Spruce ABS Trust, Series 2016-E1, Class A, 4.32%, 6/15/28 (1) | | 507,367 | 519,056 |
Sunrun Callisto Issuer LLC, Series 2015-1A, Class B, 5.38%, 7/20/45 (1) | | 845,933 | 869,088 |
TES LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A, 4.33%, 10/20/47 (1) | | 2,545,667 | 2,597,338 |
Tesla Auto Lease Trust: | | | |
Series 2018-A, Class A, 2.32%, 12/20/19 (1) | | 403,681 | 403,700 |
Series 2018-A, Class B, 2.75%, 2/20/20 (1) | | 2,360,000 | 2,361,069 |
Series 2018-B, Class A, 3.71%, 8/20/21 (1) | | 1,803,995 | 1,833,452 |
Toyota Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2016-B, Class A4, 1.52%, 8/16/21 | | 5,035,433 | 5,027,799 |
Vivint Solar Financing V LLC, Series 2018-1A, Class A, 4.73%, 4/30/48 (1) | | 1,482,139 | 1,580,483 |
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Total Asset-Backed Securities (Cost $27,013,854) | | | 27,538,231 |
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TAXABLE MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS - 2.8% | | | |
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General Obligations - 1.4% | | | |
Massachusetts, Green Bonds, 3.277%, 6/1/46 | | 4,775,000 | 4,966,191 |
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Water and Sewer - 1.4% | | | |
District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority, Green Bonds, 4.814%, 10/1/2114 | | 1,665,000 | 2,355,475 |
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust, 5.192%, 8/1/40 (6) | | 150,000 | 177,845 |
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, 6.947%, 7/1/40 (6) | | 250,000 | 259,030 |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, NY, (Water and Sewer System), 5.882%, 6/15/44 (6) | | 605,000 | 894,075 |
New York Environmental Facilities Corp., Green Bonds, 2.25%, 7/15/20 | | 1,070,000 | 1,071,552 |
| | | 4,757,977 |
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Total Taxable Municipal Obligations (Cost $8,685,981) | | | 9,724,168 |
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U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 1.2% | | | |
Federal National Mortgage Association: | | | |
2.65%, 6/1/26 | | 1,889,756 | 1,956,900 |
2.68%, 7/1/26 | | 2,000,000 | 2,079,267 |
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Total U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities (Cost $3,951,577) | | | 4,036,167 |
| | | |
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U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND INSTRUMENTALITIES - 2.2% | | | |
Overseas Private Investment Corp.: | | | |
2.36%, 10/15/29 | | 2,870,000 | 2,908,405 |
3.16%, 6/1/33 | | 177,566 | 190,691 |
3.22%, 9/15/29 | | 749,242 | 792,452 |
3.52%, 9/20/32 | | 3,527,643 | 3,824,860 |
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Total U.S. Government Agencies and Instrumentalities (Cost $7,324,450) | | | 7,716,408 |
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HIGH SOCIAL IMPACT INVESTMENTS - 0.1% | | | |
Calvert Impact Capital, Inc., Community Investment Notes, 1.50%, 12/15/19 (7)(8) | | 150,000 | 149,206 |
| | | |
Total High Social Impact Investments (Cost $150,000) | | | 149,206 |
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COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE-BACKED OBLIGATIONS - 5.8% | | | |
Federal National Mortgage Association: | | | |
Series 2017-M2, Class A1, 2.894%, 2/25/27 (9) | | 384,827 | 392,256 |
Series 2017-M13, Class A2, 3.037%, 9/25/27 (9) | | 4,150,000 | 4,375,296 |
Series 2018-M4, Class A2, 3.144%, 3/25/28 (9) | | 4,142,000 | 4,404,512 |
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| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (*) | VALUE ($) |
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE-BACKED OBLIGATIONS - CONT’D | | | |
Series 2018-M8, Class A2, 3.436%, 6/25/28 (9) | | 923,077 | 1,002,621 |
Series 2018-M13, Class A2, 3.82%, 9/25/30 (9) | | 2,420,000 | 2,732,196 |
Series 2019-M1, Class A2, 3.673%, 9/25/28 (9) | | 4,530,000 | 5,022,304 |
Series 2019-M9, Class A2, 2.937%, 4/25/29 (9) | | 1,920,000 | 2,041,514 |
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Total Collateralized Mortgage-Backed Obligations (Cost $18,510,517) | | | 19,970,699 |
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| | | |
| | SHARES | VALUE ($) |
PREFERRED STOCKS - 0.9% | | | |
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.9% | | | |
Brookfield Property Partners LP, Series A2, 6.38% | | 123,000 | 3,193,080 |
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Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $3,075,000) | | | 3,193,080 |
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| | | |
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SHORT TERM INVESTMENT OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 0.2% | | | |
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, 2.07% | | 825,493 | 825,493 |
| | | |
Total Short Term Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned (Cost $825,493) | | | 825,493 |
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| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $324,925,856) - 97.7% | | | 336,792,379 |
Other assets and liabilities, net - 2.3% | | | 8,007,134 |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | 344,799,513 |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
(*) In U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. |
(1) Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. Total market value of Rule 144A securities amounts to $91,017,664, which represents 26.4% of the net assets of the Fund as of September 30, 2019. |
(2) Security exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside the United States. Security may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. At September 30, 2019, the aggregate value of these securities is $57,059,357 or 16.5% of the Fund’s net assets. |
(3) Security converts to variable rate after the indicated fixed-rate coupon period. |
(4) Variable rate security. The stated interest rate represents the rate in effect at September 30, 2019. |
(5) All or a portion of this security was on loan at September 30, 2019. The aggregate market value of securities on loan at September 30, 2019 was $2,146,411. |
(6) Build America Bond. Represents taxable municipal obligation issued pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 or other legislation providing for the issuance of taxable municipal debt on which the issuer receives federal support. |
(7) Restricted security. Total market value of restricted securities amounts to $149,206, which represents 0.1% of the net assets of the Fund as of September 30, 2019. |
(8) Affiliated company (see Note 8). |
(9) Weighted average fixed-rate coupon that changes/updates monthly. Rate shown is the rate at September 30, 2019. |
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COUNTRY ALLOCATION | % OF TOTAL INVESTMENTS** |
United States | 64.9 | % |
Canada | 7.8 | % |
France | 7.1 | % |
Germany | 3.1 | % |
Other (less than 3% each) | 17.1 | % |
Total | 100.0 | % |
** Does not include Short Term Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned. | |
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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS |
CURRENCY PURCHASED | CURRENCY SOLD | COUNTERPARTY | SETTLEMENT DATE | UNREALIZED APPRECIATION | UNREALIZED (DEPRECIATION) |
| | | | | | | |
USD | 4,676,429 | AUD | 6,915,931 | State Street Bank and Trust Company | 11/29/19 | $ | — |
| $ | (269 | ) |
USD | 6,225,795 | CAD | 8,265,166 | State Street Bank and Trust Company | 11/29/19 | — |
| (18,272 | ) |
USD | 38,418,012 | EUR | 34,430,419 | State Street Bank and Trust Company | 11/29/19 | 731,179 |
| — |
|
USD | 6,376,740 | EUR | 5,711,117 | State Street Bank and Trust Company | 11/29/19 | 125,468 |
| — |
|
USD | 4,957,330 | EUR | 4,481,561 | State Street Bank and Trust Company | 11/29/19 | 51,905 |
| — |
|
USD | 3,381,994 | EUR | 3,044,964 | State Street Bank and Trust Company | 11/29/19 | 49,038 |
| — |
|
USD | 2,663,961 | EUR | 2,423,819 | State Street Bank and Trust Company | 11/29/19 | 10,898 |
| — |
|
| | | | | | $ | 968,488 |
| $ | (18,541 | ) |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS | NUMBER OF CONTRACTS | EXPIRATION DATE | NOTIONAL AMOUNT | VALUE/ UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) |
Long: | | | | |
U.S. 2-Year Treasury Note | 70 | 12/31/2019 |
| $15,085,000 |
|
| ($36,023 | ) |
U.S. 5-Year Treasury Note | 65 | 12/31/2019 | 7,744,648 |
| (42,260 | ) |
Total Long | | | |
| ($78,283 | ) |
| | | | |
Short: | | | | |
U.S. 10-Year Treasury Note | (11) | 12/19/19 |
| ($1,433,438 | ) |
| $12,355 |
|
U.S. Long Treasury Bond | (11) | 12/19/19 | (1,785,438) |
| 21,893 |
|
U.S. Ultra 10-Year Treasury Note | (55) | 12/19/19 | (7,832,344) |
| 89,705 |
|
U.S. Ultra-Long Treasury Bond | (13) | 12/19/19 | (2,494,781) |
| 42,631 |
|
Total Short | | | |
| $166,584 |
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Abbreviations: |
AUD: | Australian Dollar |
CAD: | Canadian Dollar |
EUR: | Euro |
LIBOR: | London Interbank Offered Rate |
SOFR: | Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
USD: | United States Dollar |
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RESTRICTED SECURITIES | ACQUISITION DATE | COST ($) |
Calvert Impact Capital, Inc., Community Investment Notes, 1.50%, 12/15/19 | 12/15/16 | 150,000 |
See notes to financial statements. |
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CALVERT GREEN BOND FUND
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
|
| | | |
ASSETS | |
Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers, at value (identified cost $324,775,856) - including $2,146,411 of securities on loan |
| $336,643,173 |
|
Investments in securities of affiliated issuers, at value (identified cost $150,000) | 149,206 |
|
Cash | 6,231,012 |
|
Receivable for open forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 968,488 |
|
Receivable for capital shares sold | 2,634,636 |
|
Interest receivable | 2,034,501 |
|
Interest receivable - affiliated | 1,813 |
|
Securities lending income receivable | 705 |
|
Receivable from affiliate | 55,799 |
|
Deposits at broker for futures contracts | 156,695 |
|
Directors’ deferred compensation plan | 78,223 |
|
Other assets | 8,076 |
|
Total assets | 348,962,327 |
|
| |
LIABILITIES | |
Payable for variation margin on open futures contracts | 1,066 |
|
Payable for open forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 18,541 |
|
Due to custodian - foreign currency, at value (cost $62,281) | 61,090 |
|
Payable for investments purchased | 2,569,519 |
|
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 340,456 |
|
Deposits for securities loaned | 825,493 |
|
Distributions payable | 21,310 |
|
Payable to affiliates: | |
Investment advisory fee | 68,119 |
|
Administrative fee | 32,697 |
|
Distribution and service fees | 11,678 |
|
Sub-transfer agency fee | 9,094 |
|
Directors’ deferred compensation plan | 78,223 |
|
Accrued expenses | 125,528 |
|
Total liabilities | 4,162,814 |
|
NET ASSETS |
| $344,799,513 |
|
| |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | |
Paid-in capital applicable to common stock | |
(75,000,000 shares per class of $0.01 par value authorized) |
| $330,644,443 |
|
Distributable earnings | 14,155,070 |
|
Total |
| $344,799,513 |
|
See notes to financial statements. |
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CALVERT GREEN BOND FUND
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 - CONT’D
|
| | | |
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE | |
Class A (based on net assets of $58,421,629 and 3,681,280 shares outstanding) |
| $15.87 |
|
Class I (based on net assets of $285,796,416 and 17,982,943 shares outstanding) |
| $15.89 |
|
Class R6 (based on net assets of $581,468 and 36,568 shares outstanding) |
| $15.90 |
|
| |
OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE* | |
Class A (100/96.25 of net asset value per share) |
| $16.49 |
|
* On sales of $50,000 or more, the offering price of Class A shares is reduced. | |
See notes to financial statements. |
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CALVERT GREEN BOND FUND
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
|
| | | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | |
Interest income |
| $6,892,131 |
|
Interest income - affiliated issuers | 2,250 |
|
Securities lending income, net | 8,626 |
|
Total investment income | 6,903,007 |
|
| |
EXPENSES | |
Investment advisory fee | 610,029 |
|
Administrative fee | 279,018 |
|
Distribution and service fees: | |
Class A | 120,911 |
|
Directors’ fees and expenses | 14,414 |
|
Custodian fees | 30,451 |
|
Transfer agency fees and expenses | 249,581 |
|
Accounting fees | 51,201 |
|
Professional fees | 43,193 |
|
Registration fees | 77,586 |
|
Reports to shareholders | 34,688 |
|
Miscellaneous | 26,887 |
|
Total expenses | 1,537,959 |
|
Waiver and/or reimbursement of expenses by affiliate | (268,247) |
|
Reimbursement of expenses-other | (5,621) |
|
Net expenses | 1,264,091 |
|
Net investment income | 5,638,916 |
|
| |
| |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment securities - unaffiliated issuers | 375,080 |
|
Futures contracts | (744,329) |
|
Foreign currency transactions | 208,262 |
|
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 1,455,730 |
|
| 1,294,743 |
|
| |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investment securities - unaffiliated issuers | 14,811,163 |
|
Investment securities - affiliated issuers | 4,853 |
|
Futures contracts | 139,994 |
|
Foreign currency | (33,207) |
|
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 949,947 |
|
| 15,872,750 |
|
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 17,167,493 |
|
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations |
| $22,806,409 |
|
See notes to financial statements. |
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
|
| | | | | | | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | Year Ended September 30, 2019 | | Year Ended September 30, 2018 |
Operations: | | | |
Net investment income |
| $5,638,916 |
| |
| $2,558,121 |
|
Net realized gain | 1,294,743 |
| | 79,974 |
|
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 15,872,750 |
| | (3,160,465) |
|
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 22,806,409 |
| | (522,370) |
|
| | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | |
Class A shares | (1,080,665) |
| | (1,028,519) |
|
Class I shares | (4,552,457) |
| | (2,084,302) |
|
Class R6 shares | (5,324) |
| | — |
|
Class Y shares | — |
| | (113,468) |
|
Total distributions to shareholders | (5,638,446) |
| | (3,226,289) |
|
| | | |
Capital share transactions: | | | |
Class A shares | 12,395,417 |
| | 5,971,148 |
|
Class I shares | 158,968,614 |
| | 91,774,077 |
|
Class R6 shares (1) | 560,126 |
| | — |
|
Class Y shares (2) | — |
| | (35,779,108) |
|
Net increase in net assets from capital share transactions | 171,924,157 |
| | 61,966,117 |
|
| | | |
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | 189,092,120 |
| | 58,217,458 |
|
| | | |
| | | |
NET ASSETS | | | |
Beginning of year | 155,707,393 |
| | 97,489,935 |
|
End of year |
| $344,799,513 |
| |
| $155,707,393 |
|
| | | |
| | | |
(1) For the period from the commencement of operations, February 1, 2019, to September 30, 2019. |
(2) Effective December 8, 2017, Class Y shares of the Fund converted to Class I shares at net asset value. Thereafter, Class Y shares were terminated. |
See notes to financial statements. |
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CALVERT GREEN BOND FUND
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Year Ended September 30, | |
CLASS A SHARES | 2019 | | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | |
Net asset value, beginning | $14.82 | | $15.32 | | $15.64 | | $15.14 | | $15.20 | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (1) | 0.34 |
| | 0.27 |
| | 0.26 |
| | 0.25 |
| | 0.23 |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.05 |
| | (0.39) |
| | (0.16) |
| | 0.53 |
| | 0.06 |
| |
Total from investment operations | 1.39 |
| | (0.12) |
| | 0.10 |
| | 0.78 |
| | 0.29 |
| |
Distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | (0.34) |
| | (0.27) |
| | (0.26) |
| | (0.25) |
| | (0.22) |
| |
Net realized gain | — |
| | (0.11) |
| | (0.16) |
| | (0.03) |
| | (0.13) |
| |
Total distributions | (0.34) |
| | (0.38) |
| | (0.42) |
| | (0.28) |
| | (0.35) |
| |
Total increase (decrease) in net asset value | 1.05 |
| | (0.50) |
| | (0.32) |
| | 0.50 |
| | (0.06) |
| |
Net asset value, ending | $15.87 | | $14.82 | | $15.32 | | $15.64 | | $15.14 | |
Total return (2) | 9.53 | % | | (0.80 | %) | | 0.71 | % | | 5.21 | % | | 1.95 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets: (3) | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | 0.86 | % | | 0.99 | % | | 1.04 | % | | 1.12 | % | | 1.24 | % | |
Net expenses | 0.77 | % | | 0.85 | % | | 0.88 | % | | 0.88 | % | | 0.88 | % | |
Net investment income | 2.21 | % | | 1.83 | % | | 1.71 | % | | 1.64 | % | | 1.49 | % | |
Portfolio turnover | 21 | % | | 16 | % | | 43 | % | | 243 | % | | 444 | % | |
Net assets, ending (in thousands) | $58,422 | | $42,611 | | $38,011 | | $28,987 | | $23,108 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
(1) Computed using average shares outstanding. |
(2) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any. |
(3) Total expenses do not reflect amounts reimbursed and/or waived by the adviser and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. Net expenses are net of all reductions and represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Year Ended September 30, | |
CLASS I SHARES | 2019 | | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | |
Net asset value, beginning | $14.83 | | $15.32 | | $15.63 | | $15.13 | | $15.18 | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (1) | 0.38 |
| | 0.33 |
| | 0.32 |
| | 0.31 |
| | 0.29 |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.06 |
| | (0.40) |
| | (0.15) |
| | 0.53 |
| | 0.06 |
| |
Total from investment operations | 1.44 |
| | (0.07) |
| | 0.17 |
| | 0.84 |
| | 0.35 |
| |
Distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | (0.38) |
| | (0.31) |
| | (0.32) |
| | (0.31) |
| | (0.27) |
| |
Net realized gain | — |
| | (0.11) |
| | (0.16) |
| | (0.03) |
| | (0.13) |
| |
Total distributions | (0.38) |
| | (0.42) |
| | (0.48) |
| | (0.34) |
| | (0.40) |
| |
Total increase (decrease) in net asset value | 1.06 |
| | (0.49) |
| | (0.31) |
| | 0.50 |
| | (0.05) |
| |
Net asset value, ending | $15.89 | | $14.83 | | $15.32 | | $15.63 | | $15.13 | |
Total return (2) | 9.84 | % | | (0.48 | %) | | 1.15 | % | | 5.60 | % | | 2.36 | % | |
Ratios to average net assets: (3) | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | 0.61 | % | | 0.74 | % | | 0.68 | % | | 0.67 | % | | 0.76 | % | |
Net expenses | 0.48 | % | | 0.50 | % | | 0.50 | % | | 0.50 | % | | 0.50 | % | |
Net investment income | 2.47 | % | | 2.24 | % | | 2.09 | % | | 2.01 | % | | 1.89 | % | |
Portfolio turnover | 21 | % | | 16 | % | | 43 | % | | 243 | % | | 444 | % | |
Net assets, ending (in thousands) | $285,796 | | $113,097 | | $23,641 | | $23,908 | | $28,540 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
(1) Computed using average shares outstanding. |
(2) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any. |
(3) Total expenses do not reflect amounts reimbursed and/or waived by the adviser and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. Net expenses are net of all reductions and represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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| | | | |
CLASS R6 SHARES | Period Ended September 30, 2019 (1) | | |
Net asset value, beginning | $15.01 | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | |
Net investment income (2) | 0.26 |
| | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 0.89 |
| | |
Total from investment operations | 1.15 |
| | |
Distributions from: | | | |
Net investment income | (0.26) |
| | |
Total distributions | (0.26) |
| | |
Total increase in net asset value | 0.89 |
| | |
Net asset value, ending | $15.90 | | |
Total return (3) | 7.68 | % | (4) | |
Ratios to average net assets: (5) | | | |
Total expenses | 0.54 | % | (6) | |
Net expenses | 0.43 | % | (6) | |
Net investment income | 2.49 | % | (6) | |
Portfolio turnover | 21 | % | (7) | |
Net assets, ending (in thousands) | $581 | | |
| | | |
(1) For the period from the commencement of operations, February 1, 2019, to September 30, 2019. |
(2) Computed using average shares outstanding. |
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested and do not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any. |
(4) Not annualized. |
(5) Total expenses do not reflect amounts reimbursed and/or waived by the adviser and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. Net expenses are net of all reductions and represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. |
(6) Annualized. |
(7) For the year ended September 30, 2019. |
See notes to financial statements. |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 — SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Calvert Green Bond Fund (the Fund) is a diversified series of Calvert Impact Fund, Inc. (the Corporation). The Corporation is a Maryland corporation registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company. The investment objective of the Fund is to seek to maximize income, to the extent consistent with preservation of capital, primarily through investment in bonds. The Fund invests primarily in “green” investments which include those issued by companies that develop or provide products or services that seek to provide environmental solutions and/or that support environmental projects, among others.
The Fund offers three classes of shares. Class A shares are generally sold subject to a sales charge imposed at time of purchase. A contingent deferred sales charge of 0.80% may apply to certain redemptions of Class A shares for accounts for which no sales charge was paid, if redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Class I and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value, are not subject to a sales charge and are sold only to certain eligible investors. Each class represents a pro rata interest in the Fund, but votes separately on class-specific matters and is subject to different expenses.
The Fund applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies (ASC 946). Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements.
A. Investment Valuation: Net asset value per share is determined every business day as of the close of the regular session of the New York Stock Exchange (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time). The Fund uses independent pricing services approved by the Board of Directors (the Board) to value its investments wherever possible. Investments for which market quotations are not available or deemed not reliable are fair valued in good faith under the direction of the Board.
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) establishes a disclosure hierarchy that categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value assets and liabilities at measurement date. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical securities
Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
Valuation techniques used to value the Fund’s investments by major category are as follows:
Equity Securities. Equity securities (including warrants and rights) listed on a U.S. securities exchange generally are valued at the last sale or closing price as reported by an independent pricing service on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. Equity securities listed on the NASDAQ Global or Global Select Market are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. Unlisted or listed securities for which closing sales prices or closing quotations are not available are valued at the mean between the latest available bid and ask prices and are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy.
Debt Securities. Debt securities are generally valued on the basis of valuations provided by third party pricing services, as derived from such services’ pricing models. Inputs to the models may include, but are not limited to, reported trades, executable bid and ask prices, broker/dealer quotations, prices or yields of securities with similar characteristics, interest rates, anticipated prepayments, benchmark curves or information pertaining to the issuer, as well as industry and economic events. Accordingly, debt securities are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Short-term debt securities of sufficient credit quality purchased with remaining maturities of sixty days or less for which a valuation from a third party pricing service is not readily available may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value, and are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy.
Other Securities. Investments in registered investment companies (including money market funds) that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the net asset value per share on the valuation day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
Derivatives. Futures contracts are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation) based on the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are generally valued at the mean of the average bid and average ask prices that are reported by currency dealers to a third party pricing service at the valuation time. Such third party pricing service valuations are supplied for specific settlement periods and the Fund’s forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at an interpolated rate between
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the closest preceding and subsequent settlement period reported by the third party pricing service and are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy.
Fair Valuation. If a market value cannot be determined for a security using the methodologies described above, or if, in the good faith opinion of the Fund’s adviser, the market value does not constitute a readily available market quotation, or if a significant event has occurred that would materially affect the value of the security, the security will be fair valued as determined in good faith by or at the direction of the Board in a manner that most fairly reflects the security’s “fair value”, which is the amount that the Fund might reasonably expect to receive for the security upon its current sale in the ordinary course. Each such determination is based on a consideration of relevant factors, which are likely to vary from one pricing context to another. These factors may include, but are not limited to, the type of security, the existence of any contractual restrictions on the security’s disposition, the price and extent of public trading in similar securities of the issuer or of comparable companies or entities, quotations or relevant information obtained from broker/dealers or other market participants, information obtained from the issuer, analysts, and/or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), an analysis of the company’s or entity’s financial statements, and an evaluation of the forces that influence the issuer and the market(s) in which the security is purchased and sold.
The values assigned to fair value investments are based on available information and do not necessarily represent amounts that might ultimately be realized. Further, due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such investments, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market existed, and the differences could be material.
The following table summarizes the market value of the Fund’s holdings as of September 30, 2019, based on the inputs used to value them:
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| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
Corporate Bonds | $ | — |
| $ | 212,025,034 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 212,025,034 |
|
Sovereign Government Bonds | — |
| 51,613,893 |
| — |
| 51,613,893 |
|
Asset-Backed Securities | — |
| 27,538,231 |
| — |
| 27,538,231 |
|
Taxable Municipal Obligations | — |
| 9,724,168 |
| — |
| 9,724,168 |
|
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | — |
| 4,036,167 |
| — |
| 4,036,167 |
|
U.S. Government Agencies and Instrumentalities | — |
| 7,716,408 |
| — |
| 7,716,408 |
|
High Social Impact Investments | — |
| 149,206 |
| — |
| 149,206 |
|
Collateralized Mortgage-Backed Obligations | — |
| 19,970,699 |
| — |
| 19,970,699 |
|
Preferred Stocks | 3,193,080 |
| — |
| — |
| 3,193,080 |
|
Short Term Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned | 825,493 |
| — |
| — |
| 825,493 |
|
Total Investments | $ | 4,018,573 |
| $ | 332,773,806 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 336,792,379 |
|
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | $ | — |
| $ | 968,488 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 968,488 |
|
Futures Contracts | 166,584 |
| — |
| — |
| 166,584 |
|
Total | $ | 4,185,157 |
| $ | 333,742,294 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 337,927,451 |
|
| | | | |
Liabilities | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | $ | — |
| $ | (18,541 | ) | $ | — |
| $ | (18,541 | ) |
Futures Contracts | (78,283 | ) | — |
| — |
| (78,283 | ) |
Total | $ | (78,283 | ) | $ | (18,541 | ) | $ | — |
| $ | (96,824 | ) |
| | | | |
B. Investment Transactions and Income: Investment transactions for financial statement purposes are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses are recorded on an identified cost basis and may include proceeds from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date for dividends received in cash and/or securities. Non-cash dividends are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Withholding taxes on foreign interest, if any, have been provided for in accordance with the Fund’s understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is accrued as earned.
C. Share Class Accounting: Realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Net investment income, other than class-specific expenses, is allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of the value of each class’s paid shares to the total value of all paid shares. Expenses arising in connection with a specific class are charged directly to that class. Sub-accounting, recordkeeping and
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similar administrative fees payable to financial intermediaries, which are a component of transfer agency fees and expenses on the Statement of Operations, are not allocated to Class R6 shares.
D. Foreign Currency Transactions: The Fund’s accounting records are maintained in U.S. dollars. For valuation of assets and liabilities on each date of net asset value determination, foreign denominations are converted into U.S. dollars using the current exchange rate. Security transactions, income, and expenses are translated at the prevailing rate of exchange on the date of the event. Recognized gains or losses on investment transactions attributable to changes in foreign currency exchange rates are recorded for financial statement purposes as net realized gains and losses on investments. That portion of unrealized gains and losses on investments that results from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is not separately disclosed.
E. Futures Contracts: The Fund may enter into futures contracts to buy or sell a financial instrument for a set price at a future date. Initial margin deposits of either cash or securities as required by the broker are made upon entering into the contract. While the contract is open, daily variation margin payments are made to or received from the broker reflecting the daily change in market value of the contract and are recorded for financial reporting purposes as unrealized gains or losses by the Fund. When a futures contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded equal to the difference between the opening and closing value of the contract. The risks associated with entering into futures contracts may include the possible illiquidity of the secondary market which would limit the Fund’s ability to close out a futures contract prior to the settlement date, an imperfect correlation between the value of the contracts and the underlying financial instruments, or that the counterparty will fail to perform its obligations under the contracts’ terms. Futures contracts are designed by boards of trade, which are designated “contracts markets” by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission. Futures contracts trade on the contracts markets in a manner that is similar to the way a stock trades on a stock exchange, and the boards of trade, through their clearing corporations, guarantee the futures contracts against default. As a result, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund.
F. Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts: The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts for the purchase or sale of a specific foreign currency at a fixed price on a future date. The forward foreign currency exchange contracts are adjusted by the daily exchange rate of the underlying currency and any gains or losses are recorded as unrealized until such time as the contracts have been closed. Risks may arise upon entering these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar.
G. Restricted Securities: The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. Generally, these securities may only be sold publicly upon registration under the Securities Act of 1933 or in transactions exempt from such registration. Information regarding restricted securities (excluding Rule 144A securities) is included at the end of the Schedule of Investments.
H. Distributions to Shareholders: Distributions to shareholders are recorded by the Fund on ex-dividend date. The Fund declares income distributions daily to shareholders of record at the time of declaration and generally pays them monthly. Prior to February 1, 2019, distributions from net investment income were declared monthly. Distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are paid at least annually. Distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from U.S. GAAP; accordingly, periodic reclassifications are made within the Fund’s capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution under income tax regulations.
I. Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
J. Indemnifications: The Corporation’s By-Laws provide for indemnification for Directors or officers of the Corporation and certain other parties, to the fullest extent permitted by Maryland law and the 1940 Act, provided certain conditions are met. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
K. Federal Income Taxes: No provision for federal income or excise tax is required since the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute substantially all of its taxable earnings.
Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. A Fund’s federal tax return is subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years from the date of filing.
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NOTE 2 — RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The investment advisory fee is earned by Calvert Research and Management (CRM), a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Management (EVM), as compensation for investment advisory services rendered to the Fund. Pursuant to the investment advisory agreement, CRM receives a fee, payable monthly, at the annual rate of 0.25% (0.30% prior to February 1, 2019) of the Fund’s average daily net assets. For the year ended September 30, 2019, the investment advisory fee amounted to $610,029.
CRM has agreed to reimburse the Fund’s operating expenses to the extent that total annual operating expenses (relating to ordinary operating expenses only and excluding expenses such as brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses of unaffiliated funds, interest expense, taxes or litigation expenses) exceed 0.73% and 0.48% (0.85% and 0.50% prior to February 1, 2019) of the Fund’s average daily net assets for Class A and Class I, respectively, and 0.43% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for Class R6. The expense reimbursement agreement with CRM may be changed or terminated after January 31, 2020. For the year ended September 30, 2019, CRM waived or reimbursed expenses of $268,247.
The administrative fee is earned by CRM as compensation for administrative services rendered to the Fund. The fee is computed at an annual rate of 0.12% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class I and Class R6 and is payable monthly. For the year ended September 30, 2019, CRM was paid administrative fees of $279,018.
The Fund has in effect a distribution plan for Class A shares (Class A Plan) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Class A Plan, the Fund pays Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. (EVD), an affiliate of CRM and the Fund’s principal underwriter, a distribution and service fee of 0.25% per annum of its average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares for distribution services and facilities provided to the Fund by EVD, as well as for personal services and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. Distribution and service fees paid or accrued for the year ended September 30, 2019 amounted to $120,911 for Class A shares.
The Fund was informed that EVD received $28,415 as its portion of the sales charge on sales of Class A shares and no contingent deferred sales charges paid by Fund shareholders for the year ended September 30, 2019.
EVM provides sub-transfer agency and related services to the Fund pursuant to a Sub-Transfer Agency Support Services Agreement. For the year ended September 30, 2019, sub-transfer agency fees and expenses incurred to EVM amounted to $36,257 and are included in transfer agency fees and expenses on the Statement of Operations.
Each Director of the Fund who is not an employee of CRM or its affiliates receives a fee of $3,000 for each Board meeting attended in person and $2,000 for each Board meeting attended by phone plus an annual fee of $117,000, and $1,500 for each Committee meeting attended in person and $1,000 for each Committee meeting attended by phone plus an annual Committee fee of $2,500. The Board chair receives an additional $15,000 annual retainer and Committee chairs receive an additional $6,000 annual retainer. Eligible Directors may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan). Amounts deferred under the Plan are treated as though equal dollar amounts had been invested in shares of the Fund or other Calvert funds selected by the Directors. The Fund purchases shares of the funds selected equal to the dollar amounts deferred under the Plan, resulting in an asset equal to the deferred compensation liability. Obligations of the Plan are paid solely from the Fund’s assets. Directors’ fees are allocated to each of the Calvert funds served. Salaries and fees of officers and Directors of the Fund who are employees of CRM or its affiliates are paid by CRM. In addition, an advisory council was established to aid the Board and CRM in advancing the cause of responsible investing through original scholarship and thought leadership. The advisory council consists of CRM’s Chief Executive Officer and four additional members. Each member (other than CRM’s Chief Executive Officer) receives annual compensation of $75,000, which is being reimbursed by Calvert Investment Management, Inc. (CIM), the Calvert funds’ former investment adviser and Ameritas Holding Company, CIM’s parent company, through the end of 2019. For the year ended September 30, 2019, the Fund’s allocated portion of such expense and reimbursement was $5,621, which are included in miscellaneous expense and reimbursement of expenses-other, respectively, on the Statement of Operations.
NOTE 3 — INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
During the year ended September 30, 2019, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments, other than U.S. government and agency securities and short-term securities and including maturities and paydowns, were $196,110,558 and $45,328,884, respectively. Purchases and sales of U.S. government and agency securities, including paydowns, were $12,890,266 and $2,445,600, respectively.
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NOTE 4 — DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND INCOME TAX INFORMATION
The tax character of distributions declared for the years ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 was as follows:
|
| | | | | | | |
| Year Ended September 30, |
| 2019 | | 2018 |
Ordinary income |
| $5,638,446 |
| |
| $2,723,930 |
|
Long-term capital gains |
| $— |
| |
| $502,359 |
|
During the year ended September 30, 2019, distributable earnings was decreased by $89,502 and paid-in capital was increased by $89,502 due to the Fund’s use of equalization accounting. Tax equalization accounting allows the Fund to treat as a distribution that portion of redemption proceeds representing a redeeming shareholder’s portion of undistributed taxable income and net capital gains. These reclassifications had no effect on the net assets or net asset value per share of the Fund.
As of September 30, 2019, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated loss) on a tax basis were as follows:
|
| | | |
Undistributed ordinary income |
| $637,853 |
|
Deferred capital losses |
| ($208,584 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
| $13,747,111 |
|
Distributions payable |
| ($21,310 | ) |
At September 30, 2019, the Fund, for federal income tax purposes, had deferred capital losses of $208,584 which would reduce the Fund’s taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investment transactions, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code, and thus would reduce the amount of distributions to shareholders, which would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Fund of any liability for federal income or excise tax. The deferred capital losses are treated as arising on the first day of the Fund’s next taxable year, can be carried forward for an unlimited period, and retain the same short-term or long-term character as when originally deferred. Of the deferred capital losses at September 30, 2019, $208,584 are long-term.
The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, including open derivative contracts, of the Fund at September 30, 2019, as determined on a federal income tax basis, were as follows:
|
| | | |
Aggregate cost |
| $323,041,022 |
|
Gross unrealized appreciation |
| $14,557,265 |
|
Gross unrealized depreciation | (805,908) |
|
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
| $13,751,357 |
|
NOTE 5 — FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Fund may trade in financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of its investing activities. These financial instruments may include forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. The notional or contractual amounts of these instruments represent the investment the Fund has in particular classes of financial instruments and do not necessarily represent the amounts potentially subject to risk. The measurement of the risks associated with these instruments is meaningful only when all related and offsetting transactions are considered. A summary of obligations under these financial instruments at September 30, 2019 is included in the Schedule of Investments. At September 30, 2019, the Fund had sufficient cash and/or securities to cover commitments under these contracts.
In the normal course of pursuing its investment objective, the Fund is subject to the following risks:
Foreign Exchange Risk: During the year ended September 30, 2019, the Fund entered into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to seek to hedge against the decline in the value of currencies in which its portfolio holdings are denominated against the U.S. dollar.
Interest Rate Risk: During the year ended September 30, 2019, the Fund used futures contracts to hedge interest rate risk and to manage duration.
The Fund enters into forward foreign currency exchange contracts that may contain provisions whereby the counterparty may terminate the contract under certain conditions, including but not limited to a decline in the Fund’s net assets below a certain level over a certain period of time, which would trigger a payment by the Fund for those derivatives in a liability position. At
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September 30, 2019, the fair value of derivatives with credit-related contingent features in a net liability position was $18,541. At September 30, 2019, there were no assets pledged by the Fund for such liability.
The over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives in which the Fund invests are subject to the risk that the counterparty to the contract fails to perform its obligations under the contract. To mitigate this risk, the Fund has entered into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) with its derivative counterparty. The ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Fund and the counterparty that governs certain OTC derivatives and typically contains, among other things, set-off provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event as defined under the ISDA Master Agreement. Under the ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy or insolvency. The ISDA Master Agreement allows the counterparty to OTC derivatives to terminate derivative contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund’s net assets decline by a stated percentage or the Fund fails to meet the terms of its ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the counterparty to accelerate payment by the Fund of any net liability owed to it.
The collateral requirements for derivatives traded under the ISDA Master Agreement are governed by a Credit Support Annex to the ISDA Master Agreement. Collateral requirements are determined at the close of business each day and are typically based on changes in market values for each transaction under the ISDA Master Agreement and netted into one amount for such agreement. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a counterparty is subject to a minimum transfer threshold amount before a transfer is required. Collateral pledged for the benefit of the Fund and/or counterparty is held in segregated accounts by the Fund’s custodian and cannot be sold, re-pledged, assigned or otherwise used while pledged. The portion of such collateral representing cash, if any, is reflected as deposits for derivatives collateral and, in the case of cash pledged by a counterparty for the benefit of the Fund, a corresponding liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Securities pledged by the Fund as collateral, if any, are identified as such in the Schedule of Investments.
At September 30, 2019, the fair value of open derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) by risk exposure was as follows:
|
| | | | | | | | | | |
Risk | Derivative | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Caption | Assets | | Liabilities | |
Foreign exchange | Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | Receivable/Payable for open forward foreign currency exchange contracts |
| $968,488 |
| |
| ($18,541 | ) | |
Interest rate | Futures contracts | Distributable earnings | 166,584 |
| (1) | (78,283 | ) | (1) |
Total Derivatives |
| $1,135,072 |
| |
| ($96,824 | ) | |
Derivatives not subject to master netting agreement |
| $166,584 |
| |
| ($78,283 | ) | |
Total Derivatives subject to master netting agreement |
| $968,488 |
| |
| ($18,541 | ) | |
| |
(1) Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as Receivable or Payable for variation margin on open futures contracts, as applicable. |
The Fund’s derivative assets and liabilities at fair value by risk, which are reported gross in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, are presented in the table above. The following tables present the Fund’s derivative assets and liabilities by counterparty, net of amounts available for offset under a master netting agreement and net of the related collateral received by the Fund for such assets and pledged by the Fund for such liabilities as of September 30, 2019.
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| | | | | |
Counterparty | Derivative Assets Subject to Master Netting Agreement | Derivatives Available for Offset | Non-cash Collateral Received(a) | Cash Collateral Received(a) | Net Amount of Derivative Assets(b) |
State Street Bank and Trust Company | $968,488 | $(18,541) | $(699,455) | $— | $250,492 |
| | | | | |
Counterparty | Derivative Liabilities Subject to Master Netting Agreement | Derivatives Available for Offset | Non-cash Collateral Pledged(a) | Cash Collateral Pledged(a) | Net Amount of Derivative Liabilities(c) |
State Street Bank and Trust Company | $(18,541) | $18,541 | $— | $— | $— |
| | | | | |
(a) In some instances, the total collateral received and/or pledged may be more than the amount shown due to overcollateralization. |
(b) Net amount represents the net amount due from the counterparty in the event of default. |
(c) Net amount represents the net amount payable to the counterparty in the event of default. |
The effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) on the Statement of Operations by risk exposure for the year ended September 30, 2019 was as follows:
|
| | | | | | |
Statement of Operations Caption | Foreign exchange | Interest rate |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts |
| $1,455,730 |
|
| $— |
|
Futures contracts | — |
| (744,329 | ) |
Total |
| $1,455,730 |
|
| ($744,329 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts |
| $949,947 |
|
| $— |
|
Futures contracts | — |
| 139,994 |
|
Total |
| $949,947 |
|
| $139,994 |
|
The average notional cost of futures contracts and average notional amounts of other derivative contracts outstanding during the year ended September 30, 2019, which are indicative of the volume of these derivative types, were approximately as follows:
|
| | |
Futures Contracts - Long | Futures Contracts - Short | Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts* |
$12,198,000 | $7,489,000 | $28,622,000 |
*The average notional amount of forward foreign currency exchange contracts is based on the absolute value of notional amounts of currency purchased and currency sold.
NOTE 6 — SECURITIES LENDING
To generate additional income, the Fund may lend its securities pursuant to a securities lending agency agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (SSBT), the securities lending agent. Security loans are subject to termination by the Fund at any time and, therefore, are not considered illiquid investments. The Fund requires that the loan be continuously collateralized by either cash or securities as collateral equal at all times to at least 102% of the market value of the domestic securities loaned and 105% of the market value of the international securities loaned (if applicable). The market value of securities loaned is determined daily and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. Cash collateral is generally invested in a money market fund registered under the 1940 Act that is managed by an affiliate of SSBT. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Fund. Income earned on the investment of collateral, net of broker rebates and other expenses incurred by the securities lending agent, is split between the Fund and the securities lending agent on the basis of agreed upon contractual terms. Non-cash collateral, if any, is held by the lending agent on behalf of the Fund and cannot be sold or re-pledged by the Fund; accordingly, such collateral is not reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights to the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as
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well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The securities lending agent shall indemnify the Fund in the case of default of any securities borrower.
At September 30, 2019, the total value of securities on loan, including accrued interest, was $2,162,648 and the total value of collateral received was $2,207,846, comprised of cash of $825,493 and U.S. government and/or agencies securities of $1,382,353.
The following table provides a breakdown of securities lending transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the obligations by class of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of September 30, 2019.
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Transactions |
| Overnight and Continuous | <30 days | 30 to 90 days | >90 days | Total |
Securities Lending Transactions | | | | | |
Corporate Bonds |
| $2,207,846 |
|
| $— |
|
| $— |
|
| $— |
|
| $2,207,846 |
|
The carrying amount of the liability for deposits for securities loaned at September 30, 2019 approximated its fair value. If measured at fair value, such liability would have been considered as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy (see Note 1A) at September 30, 2019.
NOTE 7 — LINE OF CREDIT
The Fund participates with other funds managed by CRM in a $100 million ($62.5 million prior to June 21, 2019) committed unsecured line of credit agreement with SSBT, which is in effect through June 19, 2020. Borrowings may be made for temporary or emergency purposes only. Borrowings bear interest at the higher of the One-Month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) in effect that day or the overnight Federal Funds Rate, plus 1.00% per annum. A commitment fee of 0.20% per annum is incurred on the unused portion of the committed facility. An administrative fee of $37,500 was incurred in connection with the increase of the facility in June 2019. These fees are allocated to all participating funds. Because the line of credit is not available exclusively to the Fund, it may be unable to borrow some or all of its requested amounts at any particular time. The Fund had no borrowings outstanding pursuant to this line of credit at September 30, 2019. The Fund did not have any significant borrowings or allocated fees during the year ended September 30, 2019.
Effective at the close of business on October 28, 2019, the Fund and other participating funds managed by CRM terminated the line of credit agreement. Effective October 29, 2019, the Fund participates with other funds managed by EVM and its affiliates, including CRM, in an $800 million unsecured line of credit agreement with a syndicate of banks, which is in effect through October 27, 2020, at terms that are more favorable than the terminated agreement.
NOTE 8 — AFFILIATED COMPANIES
The Fund has invested a portion of its assets designated for high social impact investments in notes (the Notes) issued by Calvert Impact Capital, Inc. (CIC), formerly the Calvert Social Investment Foundation, pursuant to exemptive relief granted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). The Calvert funds first obtained an exemptive order for these investments in 1998. At that time, there was a significant overlap between the Fund Board members and CIC Board members as well as certain other affiliations between CIC and affiliates of the Fund’s investment adviser. In connection with the appointment of CRM as the Fund’s investment adviser, the Calvert funds filed a request for a new exemptive order from the SEC to permit additional investments in the Notes. On October 28, 2019, the SEC issued the requested new exemptive order, allowing the Fund to make additional investments in the Notes. While the overlap between the Fund Board members and CIC Board members generally has decreased since the original order was granted, certain potential points of affiliation between the Fund and CIC remain. CRM has licensed use of the Calvert name to CIC and provides other types of support. CRM’s President and Chief Executive Officer (and the only director/trustee on the Fund Board that is an “interested person” of the Funds) serves on the CIC Board, along with two members of the Advisory Council to the Fund Board and a second officer of CRM. In addition, another director/trustee on the Fund Board serves as a director emeritus on the CIC Board and a member of the Advisory Council to the Fund Board serves as a director emerita on the CIC Board.
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At September 30, 2019, the value of the Fund’s investments in the Notes was $149,206, which represents 0.1% of the Fund’s net assets. Transactions in the Notes by the Fund for the year ended September 30, 2019 were as follows:
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Name of Issuer | Value, beginning of period | Purchases | Sales Proceeds | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value, end of period | Interest Income | Capital Gain Distributions Received | Principal Amount, end of period |
High Social Impact Investments | | | | | | | | | |
Calvert Impact Capital, Inc., Community Investment Notes, 1.50%, 12/15/19 (1) |
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| $4,853 |
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| $149,206 |
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(1) Restricted security. |
NOTE 9 — CAPITAL SHARES
Transactions in capital shares for the years ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 were as follows:
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Class A | | | | | |
Shares sold | 1,398,702 |
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| $21,394,507 |
| | 1,218,090 |
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| $18,270,517 |
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Reinvestment of distributions | 66,735 |
| 1,020,393 |
| | 64,092 |
| 962,198 |
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Shares redeemed | (660,326 | ) | (10,019,483 | ) | | (887,229 | ) | (13,261,567 | ) |
Net increase | 805,111 |
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| $12,395,417 |
| | 394,953 |
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| $5,971,148 |
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Class I | | | | | |
Shares sold | 12,333,822 |
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| $189,249,815 |
| | 4,217,632 |
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| $63,008,279 |
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Reinvestment of distributions | 281,533 |
| 4,331,692 |
| | 128,410 |
| 1,922,953 |
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Shares redeemed | (2,258,110 | ) | (34,612,893 | ) | | (782,172 | ) | (11,692,537 | ) |
Converted from Class Y | — |
| — |
| | 2,518,669 |
| 38,535,382 |
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Net increase | 10,357,245 |
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| $158,968,614 |
| | 6,082,539 |
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| $91,774,077 |
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Class R6 (1) | | | | | |
Shares sold | 63,941 |
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| $993,091 |
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| $— |
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Reinvestment of distributions | 337 |
| 5,324 |
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| — |
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Shares redeemed | (27,710 | ) | (438,289 | ) | | — |
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Net increase | 36,568 |
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| $560,126 |
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| $— |
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Class Y (2) | | | | | |
Shares sold | — |
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| $— |
| | 252,580 |
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| $3,876,594 |
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Reinvestment of distributions | — |
| — |
| | 7,157 |
| 109,537 |
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Shares redeemed | — |
| — |
| | (80,165 | ) | (1,229,857 | ) |
Converted to Class I | — |
| — |
| | (2,513,986 | ) | (38,535,382 | ) |
Net decrease | — |
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| $— |
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| ($35,779,108 | ) |
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(1) For the period from the commencement of operations, February 1, 2019, to September 30, 2019. |
(2) Effective December 8, 2017, Class Y shares of the Fund converted to Class I shares at net asset value. Thereafter, Class Y shares were terminated. |
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NOTE 10 — RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
Investing in foreign securities involves additional risks relating to political, economic and market developments abroad, including the imposition of economic and other sanctions by the United States or another country. Other risks result from differences between regulations that apply to U.S. and foreign issuers and markets, and the potential for foreign markets to be less liquid and more volatile than U.S. markets. Securities that trade or are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar may be adversely affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
The Fund may have difficulties enforcing its legal or contractual rights in a foreign country. Economic data as reported by sovereign or government entities and other issuers may be delayed, inaccurate or fraudulent. In the event of default of a sovereign or government debt, there are typically no assets to be seized or cash flows to be attached. Furthermore, the willingness or ability of a sovereign or government entity to renegotiate defaulted debt may be limited.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
Calvert Impact Fund, Inc.:
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Calvert Green Bond Fund (the Fund), a series of Calvert Impact Fund, Inc., including the schedule of investments, as of September 30, 2019, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two‑year period then ended, and the related notes (collectively, the financial statements) and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the five‑year period then ended. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of September 30, 2019, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the years in the two‑year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the five‑year period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Such procedures also included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2019, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the Calvert Funds since 2002.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 20, 2019
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FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
The Form 1099-DIV you receive in February 2020 will show the tax status of all distributions paid to your account in calendar year 2019. Shareholders are advised to consult their own tax adviser with respect to the tax consequences of their investment in the Fund.
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MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION
Fund Management. The Directors of Calvert Impact Fund, Inc. (the Corporation) are responsible for the overall management and supervision of the Corporation’s affairs. The Directors and officers of the Corporation are listed below. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the last five years. Directors and officers of the Corporation hold indefinite terms of office. The “Independent Directors” consist of those Directors who are not “interested persons” of the Corporation, as that term is defined under the 1940 Act. The business address of each Director and officer, with the exception of Ms. Gemma and Mr. Kirchner, is 1825 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20009. As used below, “CRM” refers to Calvert Research and Management. Each Director oversees 39 funds in the Calvert fund complex. Each officer serves as an officer of certain other Calvert funds.
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Name and Year of Birth | Corporation Position(s) | Position Start Date | Principal Occupation(s) and Other Directorships During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Experience |
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John H. Streur(1) 1960 | Director & President | 2015 | President and Chief Executive Officer of Calvert Research and Management (since December 31, 2016). President and Chief Executive Officer of Calvert Investments, Inc. (January 2015 - December 2016); Chief Executive Officer of Calvert Investment Distributors, Inc. (August 2015 - December 2016); Chief Compliance Officer of Calvert Investment Management, Inc. (August 2015 - April 2016); President and Director, Portfolio 21 Investments, Inc. (through October 2014); President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Managers Investment Group LLC (through January 2012); President and Director, The Managers Funds and Managers AMG Funds (through January 2012). Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. Portfolio 21 Investments, Inc. (asset management) (through October 2014); Managers Investment Group LLC (asset management) (through January 2012); The Managers Funds (asset management) (through January 2012); Managers AMG Funds (asset management) (through January 2012); Calvert Impact Capital, Inc. |
Independent Directors | | | |
Richard L. Baird, Jr. 1948 | Director | 2005 | Regional Disaster Recovery Lead, American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania (since 2017). Volunteer, American Red Cross (since 2015). Former President and CEO of Adagio Health Inc. (retired in 2014) in Pittsburgh, PA. Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. None. |
Alice Gresham Bullock 1950 | Chair & Director | 2016 | Professor Emerita at Howard University School of Law. Dean Emerita of Howard University School of Law and Deputy Director of the Association of American Law Schools (1992-1994). Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. None. |
Cari M. Dominguez 1949 | Director | 2016 | Former Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. Manpower, Inc. (employment agency); Triple S Management Corporation (managed care); National Association of Corporate Directors. |
John G. Guffey, Jr.(2) 1948 | Director | 2005 | President of Aurora Press Inc., a privately held publisher of trade paperbacks (since January 1997). Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. Calvert Impact Capital, Inc. (through December 31, 2018); Calvert Ventures, LLC. |
Miles D. Harper, III 1962 | Director | 2000 | Partner, Carr Riggs & Ingram (public accounting firm) since October 2014. Partner, Gainer Donnelly & Desroches (public accounting firm) (now Carr Riggs & Ingram), November 1999 - September 2014). Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. Bridgeway Funds (9) (asset management). |
Joy V. Jones 1950 | Director | 2000 | Attorney. Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. Conduit Street Restaurants SUD 2 Limited; Palm Management Restaurant Corporation. |
Anthony A. Williams 1951 | Director | 2016 | CEO and Executive Director of the Federal City Council (July 2012 to present); Senior Adviser and Independent Consultant for McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (September 2011 to present); Executive Director of Global Government Practice at the Corporate Executive Board (January 2010 to January 2012). Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. Freddie Mac; Evoq Properties/ Meruelo Maddux Properties, Inc. (real estate management); Weston Solutions, Inc. (environmental services); Bipartisan Policy Center’s Debt Reduction Task Force; Chesapeake Bay Foundation; Catholic University of America; Urban Institute (research organization). |
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Principal Officers who are not Directors | |
Name and Year of Birth | Corporation Position(s) | Position Start Date | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years |
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Hope L. Brown 1973 | Chief Compliance Officer | 2014 | Chief Compliance Officer of 39 registered investment companies advised by CRM (since 2014). Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Wilmington Funds (2012-2014). |
Maureen A. Gemma(3) 1960 | Secretary, Vice President and Chief Legal Officer | 2016 | Vice President of CRM and officer of 39 registered investment companies advised by CRM (since 2016). Also Vice President of Eaton Vance and certain of its affiliates and officer of 162 registered investment companies advised or administered by Eaton Vance. |
James F. Kirchner(3) 1967 | Treasurer | 2016 | Vice President of CRM and officer of 39 registered investment companies advised by CRM (since 2016). Also Vice President of Eaton Vance and certain of its affiliates and officer of 162 registered investment companies advised or administered by Eaton Vance. |
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(1) | Mr. Streur is an interested person of the Fund because of his positions with the Fund’s adviser and certain affiliates. |
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(2) | Mr. Guffey is currently married to Rebecca L. Adamson, who serves as a member of the Advisory Council. |
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(3) | The business address for Ms. Gemma and Mr. Kirchner is Two International Place, Boston, MA 02110. |
The SAI for the Fund includes additional information about the Directors and officers of the Fund and can be obtained without charge on Calvert’s website at www.calvert.com or by calling 1-800-368-2745.
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IMPORTANT NOTICES
Privacy. The Calvert Funds and Calvert Research and Management are committed to ensuring your financial privacy. Each of the financial institutions identified below has in effect the following policy (“Privacy Policy”) with respect to nonpublic personal information about its customers:
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• | Only such information received from you, through application forms or otherwise, and information about your Calvert fund transactions will be collected. This may include information such as name, address, social security number, tax status, account balances and transactions. |
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• | None of such information about you (or former customers) will be disclosed to anyone, except as permitted by law (which includes disclosure to employees necessary to service your account). In the normal course of servicing a customer’s account, Calvert Research and Management may share information with unaffiliated third parties that perform various required services such as transfer agents, custodians and broker-dealers. |
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• | Policies and procedures (including physical, electronic and procedural safeguards) are in place that are designed to protect the confidentiality of such information. |
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• | The Funds reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time upon proper notification to you. Customers may want to review the Funds’ Privacy Policy periodically for changes by accessing the link on our homepage: www.calvert.com. |
Our pledge of privacy applies to the following entities: the Calvert Family of Funds, Calvert Research and Management and their affiliated service providers, Eaton Vance Management and Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. In addition, our Privacy Policy applies only to those Calvert customers who are individuals and who have a direct relationship with us. If a customer’s account (i.e., fund shares) is held in the name of a third-party financial advisor/broker-dealer, it is likely that only such advisor’s privacy policies apply to the customer. This notice supersedes all previously issued privacy disclosures. For more information about Calvert’s Privacy Policy, please call 1-800-368-2745.
Delivery of Shareholder Documents. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) permits funds to deliver only one copy of shareholder documents, including prospectuses, proxy statements and shareholder reports, to fund investors with multiple accounts at the same residential or post office box address. This practice is often called “householding” and it helps eliminate duplicate mailings to shareholders. Calvert funds, or your financial intermediary, may household the mailing of your documents indefinitely unless you instruct Calvert funds, or your financial intermediary, otherwise. If you would prefer that your Calvert fund documents not be householded, please contact Calvert funds at 1-800-368-2745, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions that householding not apply to delivery of your Calvert fund documents will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Calvert funds or your financial intermediary. Separate statements will be generated for each separate account and will be householded as described above.
Portfolio Holdings. Each Calvert fund files a schedule of portfolio holdings on Part F to Form N-PORT with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Form N-PORT will be available on the Calvert funds’ website at www.calvert.com, by calling Calvert funds at 1-800-368-2745 or in the EDGAR database on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Proxy Voting. The Proxy Voting Guidelines that each Calvert fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is provided as an Appendix to the fund’s Statement of Additional Information. The Statement of Additional Information can be obtained free of charge by calling the Calvert funds at 1-800-368-2745, by visiting the Calvert funds’ website at www.calvert.com or visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how a Calvert fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available by calling Calvert funds, by visiting the Calvert funds’ website at www.calvert.com or by visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
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Investment Adviser and Administrator Calvert Research and Management 1825 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20009 | Transfer Agent DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. 2000 Crown Colony Drive Quincy, MA 02169 |
Principal Underwriter* Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. Two International Place Boston, MA 02110 (617) 482-8260 | Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm KPMG LLP 1601 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103-2499 |
Custodian State Street Bank and Trust Company State Street Financial Center, One Lincoln Street Boston, MA 02111 | Fund Offices 1825 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20009 |
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* FINRA BrokerCheck. Investors may check the background of their Investment Professional by contacting the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). FINRA BrokerCheck is a free tool to help investors check the professional background of current and former FINRA-registered securities firms and brokers. FINRA BrokerCheck is available by calling 1-800-289-9999 and at www.FINRA.org. The FINRA BrokerCheck brochure describing this program is available to investors at www.FINRA.org.
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Item 2. Code of Ethics.
The registrant has adopted a code of ethics applicable to its Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer. The registrant undertakes to provide a copy of such code of ethics to any person upon request, without charge, by calling 1-800-368-2745. The registrant has not amended the code of ethics as described in Form N-CSR during the period covered by this report. The registrant has not granted any waiver, including an implicit waiver, from a provision of the code of ethics as described in Form N-CSR during the period covered by this report.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
The registrant's Board of Directors has determined that Miles D. Harper III, an “independent” Director serving on the registrant’s audit committee, is an “audit committee financial expert,” as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR. Under applicable securities laws, a person who is determined to be an audit committee financial expert will not be deemed an "expert" for any purpose, including without limitation for the purposes of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, as a result of being designated or identified as an audit committee financial expert. The designation or identification of a person as an audit committee financial expert does not impose on such person any duties, obligations, or liabilities that are greater than the duties, obligations, and liabilities imposed on such person as a member of the audit committee and Board of Directors in the absence of such designation or identification.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
(a) - (d)
The following table presents the aggregate fees billed to the registrant for the registrant’s fiscal years ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2019 by KPMG for professional services rendered for the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements and fees billed for other services rendered by KPMG during such periods.
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Fiscal Years Ended | 9/30/18 | %* | 9/30/19 | %* |
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Audit Fees | $84,650 | 0% | $91,060 | 0% |
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Audit-Related Fees(1) | $0 | 0% | $0 | 0% |
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Tax Fees(2) | $25,315 | 0% | $22,200 | 0% |
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All Other Fees(3) | $0 | 0% | $0 | 0% |
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Total | $109,965 | 0% | $113,260 | 0% |
*Percentage of fees approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to (c )(7)(i)(C ) of Rule 2-01 of Reg. S-X (statutory de minimis
waiver of Committee’s requirement to pre-approve).
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(1) | Audit-related fees consist of the aggregate fees billed for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant’s financial statements and are not reported under the category of audit fees. |
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(2) | Tax fees consist of the aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by the principal accountant relating to tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning and specifically include fees for tax return preparation and other related tax compliance/planning matters. |
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(3) | All other fees consist of the aggregate fees billed for products and services provided by the principal accountant other than audit, audit-related, and tax services. |
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(e) | The Audit Committee is required to pre-approve all audit and non-audit services provided to the registrant by the auditors, and to the registrant’s investment adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant. In determining whether to pre-approve non-audit services, the Audit Committee considers whether the services are consistent with maintaining the independence of the auditors. The Committee may delegate its authority to pre-approve certain matters to one or more of its members. In this regard, the |
Committee has delegated authority jointly to the Audit Committee Chair together with another Committee member with respect to non-audit services not exceeding $25,000 in each instance. In addition, the Committee has pre-approved the retention of the auditors to provide tax-related services related to the tax treatment and tax accounting of newly acquired securities, upon request by the investment adviser in each instance.
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(g) | Aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant’s accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for each of the last two fiscal years of the registrant: |
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Fiscal Year ended 9/30/18 | Fiscal Year ended 9/30/19 |
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$20,400 | 0% | $22,200 | 0% |
*Percentage of fees approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Reg. S-X (statutory de minimis waiver of Committee’s requirement to pre-approve).
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(h) | The registrant’s audit committee has considered whether the provision by the registrant’s principal accountant of non-audit services to the registrant’s investment adviser and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to Rule 2-01(c)(7)(ii) of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence. |
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments.
Please see schedule of investments contained in the Report to Shareholders included under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.
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.
No material changes.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers have concluded that the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 Act, as amended (the “1940 Act”) are effective, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.
(b) There was no change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the 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. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 13. Exhibits.
(a)(1) Registrant’s Code of Ethics- Not applicable (please see Item 2)
(a)(2)(i) Treasurer’s Section 302 certification.
(a)(2)(ii) President’s Section 302 certification.
(b) Combined Section 906 certification.
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.
Calvert Impact Fund, Inc.
By: /s/ John H. Streur
John H. Streur
President
Date: November 21, 2019
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: /s/ James F. Kirchner
James F. Kirchner
Treasurer
Date: November 21, 2019
By: /s/ John H. Streur
John H. Streur
President
Date: November 21, 2019