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: 811-21532
Frank Funds
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
312 East 22nd Street, #2B, New York, NY 10010
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Brian J. Frank, Frank Capital Partners LLC
312 East 22nd Street, #2B, New York, NY 10010
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
With copy to:
JoAnn M. Strasser, Thompson Hine LLP
312 Walnut Street, 14th Floor, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: 973-887-7698
Date of fiscal year end: June 30
Date of reporting period: June 30, 2010
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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
FRANK FUNDS
ANNUAL REPORT
FRANK VALUE FUND
LEIGH BALDWIN TOTAL RETURN FUND
June 30, 2010
Fiscal Year, 2010
To our fellow shareholders,
The Frank Funds’ fiscal year ending June 30, 2010 saw the beginnings of an economic recovery questioned by a weakening job market and ballooning government deficits. Additionally, the rapid rise in Greek interest rates spurred fear of a European debt contagion. Problems in Greece are, for the moment, contained, however investor caution has resulted in extreme differences between the interest rates on government bonds and the valuations of public company common stock. Investors vastly prefer the safety of short-term government debt despite paying near-zero interest rates, and these fears have resulted in a difficult twelve months for stock market investors. Additionally, continued outflows from domestic US equity funds have resulted in fewer dollars in the market, further depressing company valuations.
The world economy continues to deleverage, and the US job market remains in the doldrums. Companies are flush with cash, but these strong balance sheets are not translating into job growth because of the vast amount of uncertainty in the world. Corporations are not only unsure of the amount of demand to prepare for, but the large amount of legislation coming out of Washington and the uncertainty on 2011 tax rates is keeping employers on the sidelines. Thus there is a dual-aversion to the Funds’ holdings: numerous investors are fleeing stocks for bonds, and the investors who remain must battle extreme uncertainty. Thankfully, the Funds’ long-term focus enables the portfolio managers to look past short-term worries and take advantage of current depressed valuations.
Frank Value Fund Portfolio Performance
The Frank Value Fund (“Value Fund”) gained 12.75% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, compared to a gain of 14.35% for its benchmark, the S&P 500 Total Return Index. Over the past three years on an annualized basis, the Value Fund declined -7.68%, compared to a drop of -9.83% for the benchmark. Since inception (7/21/04) on an annualized basis, the Value Fund has generated a return of 2.37%, compared to a gain of 0.88% for the S&P 500 Total Return Index.
Relative to the benchmark, the Value Fund experienced a challenging fiscal year in the Services sector, driven by stock allocation decisions. In the Services sector, Western Union, a money transfer company, trailed the benchmark. Western Union remains a dominant company in its space with robust earnings, however sluggish short-term growth has been a drag on the stock price. As an overweight position for the Value Fund, Western Union contributed to the Fund’s relative underperformance versus its benchmark in the fiscal year. The Value Fund was also overweight the Healthcare sector during the last fiscal year. This sector has been under significant price pressure due to government regulation and patent portfolio expiration. While the Value Fund’s portfolio manager believes these investments will drive long-term outperformance, in the last fiscal year this sector underperformed the benchmark.
The Value Fund experienced a strong year in the Consumer Discretionary sector, driven by stock allocation decisions. In the Consumer Discretionary sector, Bare Escentuals, a manufacturer of mineral-based makeup, received a buyout offer on January 14, 2010 at a 39.9% premium to the previous day’s closing price. The Value Fund exited its holdings in Bare Escentuals in the fiscal year at an average realized gain of 77.4%.
Leigh Baldwin Total Return Fund Portfolio Performance
The Leigh Baldwin Total Return Fund (“Baldwin Fund”) gained 0.48% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, compared to a gain of 14.35% for its benchmark, the S&P 500 Total Return Index. Since inception (8/30/08) on an annualized basis, the Baldwin Fund has generated a return of -4.30%, compared to -8.71% for the S&P 500 Total Return Index.
The Baldwin Fund experienced a challenging fiscal year in the Energy sector, driven by stock allocation decisions. In the Energy sector, Exxon Mobil, a multinational oil services company, encountered business challenges from the BP oil spill, resulting in price declines in the stock market. As an overweight position for the Baldwin Fund, Exxon Mobil contributed to the relative underperformance versus its benchmark during the last fiscal year.
The Baldwin Fund experienced a strong year in the Services sector, driven by stock allocation decisions. In the Services sector, McDonald’s Corp, a world-wide food service retailer, weathered the slow-growth environment and expanded its business, and shares advanced. The Baldwin Fund’s strategy to purchase put options on its positions also generated gains in the fiscal year.
Thank you for your investment. We look forward to continue working with you.
Sincerely,
Brian Frank
President
Frank Funds Trust
Frank Value Fund
AVERAGE ANNUAL RATE OF RETURN (%)
FOR PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2010
1 Year | 3 Year | Since Inception (7/21/2004) | |
Frank Value Fund | 13.51% | (7.68)% | 2.37% |
S&P 500 Index | 14.43% | (9.80)% | 0.89% |
This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 7/21/2004 (commencement of investment operations). Total return is based on the net change in NAV and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. Performance figures represent past performance which is not predictive of future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (“S&P 500”) is a market value-weighted index, representing the aggregate market value of the common equity of 500 stocks primarily traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The S&P 500 is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of common stock prices. The figures for the S&P 500 reflect all dividends reinvested but do not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes.
The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.
Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call (888)-217-5426.
Leigh Baldwin Total Return Fund
AVERAGE ANNUAL RATE OF RETURN (%)
FOR PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2010
One Year | Since Inception (8/1/2008) | |
Leigh Baldwin Total Return Fund | 0.82% | (4.30)% |
S&P 500 Index | 14.43% | (8.06)% |
This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 8/1/2008 (commencement of investment operations). Total return is based on the net change in NAV and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. Performance figures represent past performance which is not predictive of future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (“S&P 500”) is a market value-weighted index, representing the aggregate market value of the common equity of 500 stocks primarily traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The S&P 500 is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of common stock prices. The figures for the S&P 500 reflect all dividends reinvested but do not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes.
The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.
Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call (888)-217-5426.
FRANK VALUE FUND
PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS
JUNE 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
The following chart gives a visual breakdown of the Frank Value Fund (the “Value Fund”) by the industry sectors the underlying securities represent as a percentage of the portfolio of investments.
LEIGH BALDWIN TOTAL RETURN FUND
PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS
JUNE 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
The following chart gives a visual breakdown of the Leigh Baldwin Total Return Fund (the “Baldwin Fund”) by the industry sectors the underlying securities represent as a percentage of the portfolio of investments.
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Schedule of Investments | ||||||
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Shares | Value | |||||
COMMON STOCKS - 96.58% | ||||||
Apparel & Other Finished Products of Fabrics & Similar Material - 3.64% | ||||||
7,097 | True Religion Apparel, Inc. * | $ 156,631 | ||||
Communications Equipment, NEC - 1.37% | ||||||
15,962 | Lojack Corp. * | 58,900 | ||||
Communications Services, NEC - 2.30% | ||||||
4,795 | Neustar Inc. Class A * | 98,873 | ||||
Computer Communications Equipment - 4.55% | ||||||
9,193 | Cisco Systems, Inc. * | 195,903 | ||||
Electronic Computers - 2.08% | ||||||
7,423 | Dell, Inc. * | 89,521 | ||||
Finance Services - 2.97% | ||||||
7,024 | Americredit Corp. * | 127,977 | ||||
Hospital & Medical Service Plans - 8.96% | ||||||
3,549 | Humana, Inc. * | 162,083 | ||||
3,937 | WellCare Health Plans, Inc. * | 93,464 | ||||
2,665 | Wellpoint, Inc. * | 130,399 | ||||
385,946 | ||||||
Pharmaceutical Preparations - 15.30% | ||||||
7,487 | Forest Laboratories, Inc. Class A * | 205,368 | ||||
3,509 | NBTY, Inc. * | 119,341 | ||||
20,174 | Pfizer, Inc. | 287,681 | ||||
6,569 | Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. * | 46,509 | ||||
658,899 | ||||||
Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores - 2.74% | ||||||
4,120 | Aeropostale Inc. * | 117,997 | ||||
Retail-Computer & Computer Software Stores - 2.14% | ||||||
4,903 | GameStop Corp. Class A * | 92,127 | ||||
Retail-Drug Stores & Proprietary Stores - 4.66% | ||||||
11,276 | PetMed Express, Inc. | 200,713 | ||||
Retail-Radio, TV & Consumer Electronics Stores - 2.29% | ||||||
2,917 | Best Buy Company, Inc. | 98,770 | ||||
Semiconductors & Related Devices - 5.10% | ||||||
11,285 | Intel Corp. | 219,493 | ||||
Services-Advertising Agencies - 2.52% | ||||||
10,172 | Valueclick, Inc. * | 108,739 | ||||
Services-Business Services, NEC - 8.67% | ||||||
9,908 | eBay, Inc. * | 194,296 | ||||
12,009 | Western Union Co. | 179,054 | ||||
373,350 | ||||||
Services-Computer Programming, Date Processing, ETC - 3.46% | ||||||
335 | Google Inc. Class A * | 149,058 | ||||
Services-Consumer Credit Reporting, Collection Agencies - 3.79% | ||||||
1,615 | Dun & Bradstreet | 108,399 | ||||
2,743 | Moody's Corp. | 54,640 | ||||
163,039 | ||||||
Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management - 3.11% | ||||||
4,430 | Forrester Research, Inc. * | 134,052 | ||||
Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography - 1.88% | ||||||
9,295 | American Reprographics Co. * | 81,145 | ||||
Services-Management Consulting - 2.51% | ||||||
4,120 | Corporate Executive Board Co. | 108,232 | ||||
Services-Personal Services - 2.88% | ||||||
4,825 | Weight Watchers International | 123,954 | ||||
Services-Prepackaged Software - 5.14% | ||||||
5,290 | CA Technologies, Inc. | 97,336 | ||||
5,383 | Microsoft Corp. | 123,863 | ||||
221,199 | ||||||
Telegraph & Other Message Communications - 4.52% | ||||||
8,944 | J2 Global Communications, Inc. * | 195,338 | ||||
TOTAL FOR COMMON STOCKS (Cost $4,570,858) - 96.58% | 4,159,856 | |||||
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 4.53% | ||||||
194,930 | Fidelity Institutional Money Market Portfolio 0.26% ** (Cost $194,930) | 194,930 | ||||
TOTAL FOR SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $194,930) - 4.53% | 194,930 | |||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $4,765,788) - 101.11% | 4,354,786 | |||||
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (1.11)% | (47,648) | |||||
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ 4,307,138 | |||||
* Non-income producing securities during the period. | ||||||
** Variable rate security; the coupon rate shown represents the yield at June 30, 2010. | ||||||
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below: | ||||||
Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access. | ||||||
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Level 2 - Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an active market, price for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, yield curves, default rates and similar data. | ||||||
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available,representing the Fund's own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available. | ||||||
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. | ||||||
The following is a summary of inputs used as of June 30, 2010 in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value: | ||||||
Investments in Securities | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||
Common Stocks | $ 4,159,856 | - | - | $ 4,159,856 | ||
Short-Term Investments: | ||||||
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Portfolio | $ 194,930 | - | - | $ 194,930 | ||
$ 4,354,786 | - | - | $ 4,354,786 | |||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | ||||||
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Schedule of Investments | |||
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| June 30, 2010 |
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Shares | Value | ||
COMMON STOCKS - 81.95% | |||
Biological Products - 1.03% | |||
1,000 | Gilead Sciences, Inc. * | $ 34,280 | |
Cigarettes - 4.83% | |||
3,500 | Philip Morris International, Inc. | 160,440 | |
Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas - 3.72% | |||
3,600 | Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (Brazil) | 123,552 | |
Electric Services - 1.06% | |||
1,500 | Huaneng Power International Inc. (China) ADR | 35,295 | |
Farm Machinery & Equipment - 0.78% | |||
5,000 | Arts-Way Manufacturing Co. | 26,013 | |
Finance Services - 0.73% | |||
3,000 | Oneida Financial Corp. | 24,300 | |
Grain Mill Products - 8.21% | |||
4,000 | General Mills, Inc. | 142,080 | |
2,600 | Kellogg Co. | 130,780 | |
272,860 | |||
Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts - 4.48% | |||
2,000 | Lockheed Martin Corp. | 149,000 | |
Malt Beverages - 4.21% | |||
3,300 | Molson Coors Brewing, Co. | 139,788 | |
National Commercial Banks - 0.90% | |||
5,000 | Wilber Corp. | 30,000 | |
Petroleum Refining - 4.46% | |||
2,600 | Exxon Mobil Corp. | 148,382 | |
Pharmaceutical Preparations - 8.11% | |||
5,000 | Bristol Myers Squibb Co. | 124,700 | |
3,000 | Novartis AG (Switzerland) ADR | 144,960 | |
269,660 | |||
Pumps & Pumping Equipment - 3.65% | |||
2,700 | ITT Corp. | 121,284 | |
Retail-Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores - 4.42% | |||
5,500 | Walgreen Co. | 146,850 | |
Retail-Miscellaneous Shopping - 1.94% | |||
5,000 | Barnes and Noble, Inc. | 64,500 | |
Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies - 2.99% | |||
7,000 | Schwab Corp. | 99,260 | |
Semiconductors & Related Devices - 4.10% | |||
7,000 | Intel Corp. | 136,150 | |
Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management - 3.75% | |||
4,800 | Paychex, Inc. | 124,656 | |
Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production - 5.55% | |||
1,500 | Dreamworks Animation SKG, Inc.* | 42,825 | |
4,500 | Walt Disney Co. | 141,750 | |
184,575 | |||
Services-Prepackaged Software - 3.46% | |||
5,000 | Microsoft Corp. | 115,050 | |
Soap, Detergents, Cleaning Preperations, Perfumes, Cosmetics - 4.51% | |||
2,500 | Procter & Gamble Co. | 149,950 | |
Telephone Communications (No Radio Telephone) - 4.00% | |||
5,500 | AT&T Corp. | 133,045 | |
Water Supply - 1.06% | |||
2,000 | Aqua America, Inc. | 35,360 | |
TOTAL FOR COMMON STOCKS (Cost $3,090,434) - 81.95% | 2,724,250 | ||
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 3.89% | |||
5,000 | Aberdeen Asia Pacific Fund | 30,250 | |
2,000 | Direxion Large Cap Bear 3X Shares * | 36,500 | |
4,000 | The Gabelli Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust | 62,680 | |
TOTAL FOR EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (Cost $122,769) - 3.89% | 129,430 | ||
REITS - 3.61% | |||
7,000 | Annaly Capital Management, Inc. | 120,050 | |
TOTAL FOR REITS (Cost $130,550) - 3.61% | 120,050 | ||
Underlying Security | |||
Expiration Date/Exercise Price | |||
PUT OPTIONS - 7.29% * | |||
Shares Subject | |||
to Put | |||
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. | |||
6,500 | January 2012 Put @ $15.00 | 18,265 | |
AT&T Corp. | |||
5,500 | January 2011 Put @ $20.00 | 13,200 | |
Barnes & Noble, Inc. | |||
5,000 | October 2010 Put @ $10.00 | 3,250 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | |||
5,000 | January 2012 Put @ $20.00 | 11,800 | |
Disney Enterprises, Inc. | |||
4,500 | January 2012 Put @ $25.00 | 12,420 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | |||
2,600 | January 2012 Put @ $52.50 | 18,590 | |
General Mills, Inc. | |||
4,000 | January 2012 Put @ $30.00 | 10,000 | |
Intel Corp. | |||
6,500 | January 2012 Put @ $15.00 | 11,570 | |
ITT Corp. | |||
2,700 | January 2011 Put @ $45.00 | 11,880 | |
Kellogg Co. | |||
2,600 | January 2012 Put @ $40.00 | 5,330 | |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | |||
2,000 | January 2012 Put @ $70.00 | 18,800 | |
Microsoft Corp. | |||
5,000 | January 2012 Put @ $22.50 | 17,750 | |
Molson Coors Brewing Co. | |||
3,000 | January 2011 Put @ $35.00 | 3,450 | |
Novartis AG (Switzerland) ADR | |||
2,500 | January 2011 Put @ $45.00 | 5,125 | |
Paychex, Inc. | |||
4,500 | January 2012 Put @ $25.00 | 16,200 | |
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (Brazil) | |||
3,600 | January 2012 Put @ $30.00 | 17,280 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | |||
2,500 | January 2012 Put @ $40.00 | 13,500 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | |||
1,000 | January 2012 Put @ $21.00 | 5,400 | |
Procter & Gamble Co. | |||
2,500 | January 2012 Put @ $50.00 | 9,375 | |
Schwab Corp. | |||
6,500 | January 2011 Put @ $12.50 | 5,850 | |
Walgreen Co. | |||
5,500 | January 2012 Put @ $22.50 | 13,365 | |
Total (Premiums Paid $209,670) - 7.29% | 242,400 | ||
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 5.24% | |||
174,313 | Fidelity Government Fund Class-I 0.07% ** (Cost $174,313) | 174,313 | |
TOTAL FOR SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - (Cost $174,313) 5.24% | 174,313 | ||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $3,727,736) - 101.98% | 3,390,443 | ||
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (1.98)% | (66,865) | ||
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ 3,323,578 | ||
ADR - American Depository Receipt | |||
* Non-income producing securities during the period. | |||
** Variable rate security; the coupon rate shown represents the yield at June 30, 2010. | |||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | |||
Baldwin Fund | |||||||||||
Schedule of Call Options Written | |||||||||||
June 30, 2010 | |||||||||||
CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN * | |||||||||||
Underlying Security | Shares Subject | ||||||||||
Expiration Date/Exercise Price | to Call | Value | |||||||||
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. | |||||||||||
August 2010 Call @ $18.00 | 7,000 | $ 2,030 | |||||||||
Aqua America, Inc. | |||||||||||
August 2010 Call @ $17.50 | 2,000 | 1,300 | |||||||||
AT&T Corp. | |||||||||||
July 2010 Call @ $26.00 | 5,500 | 165 | |||||||||
Barnes & Nobles, Inc. | |||||||||||
August 2010 Call @ $15.00 | 3,000 | 1,500 | |||||||||
Barnes & Nobles, Inc. | |||||||||||
July 2010 Call @ $17.50 | 2,000 | 200 | |||||||||
Bristol-Meyers Squibb Co. | |||||||||||
July 2010 Call @ $25.00 | 5,000 | 2,550 | |||||||||
Direxion Large Cap Bear 3X Shares | |||||||||||
July 2010 Call @ $17.00 | 2,000 | 3,900 | |||||||||
Disney Enterprises, Inc. | |||||||||||
July 2010 Call @ $34.00 | 4,500 | 765 | |||||||||
Dreamworks Animation SKG, Inc. | |||||||||||
July 2010 Call @ $30.00 | 1,500 | 750 | |||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. | |||||||||||
July 2010 Call @ $65.00 | 2,000 | 120 | |||||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. | |||||||||||
July 2010 Call @ $62.50 | 600 | 78 | |||||||||
General Mills, Inc. | |||||||||||
July 2010 Call @ $37.50 | 4,000 | 200 | |||||||||
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | |||||||||||
July 2010 Call @ $38.00 | 1,000 | 80 | |||||||||
Huaneng Power International Inc. (China) ADR | |||||||||||
August 2010 Call @ $22.50 | 1,500 | 2,925 | |||||||||
Intel Corp. | |||||||||||
July 2010 Call @ $22.00 | 7,000 | 420 | |||||||||
ITT Corp. | |||||||||||
July 2010 Call @ $50.00 | 2700 | 135 | |||||||||
Kellogg Co. | |||||||||||
July 2010 Call @ $55.00 | 2,600 | 130 | |||||||||
Lockheed Martin Corp. | |||||||||||
July 2010 Call @ $55.00 | 2,000 | 400 | |||||||||
Microsoft Corp. | |||||||||||
July 2010 Call @ $27.00 | 5,000 | 150 | |||||||||
Molson Coors Brewing Co. | |||||||||||
January 2010 Call @ $45.00 | 3,300 | 495 | |||||||||
Novartis AG (Switzerland) ADR | |||||||||||
July 2010 Call @ $50.00 | 3,000 | 1,350 | |||||||||
Procter & Gamble Co. | |||||||||||
July 2010 Call @ $62.50 | 2,500 | 350 | |||||||||
Paychex, Inc. | |||||||||||
July 2010 Call @ $32.50 | 4,800 | 240 | |||||||||
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (Brazil) | |||||||||||
July 2010 Call @ $40.00 | 3,600 | 324 | |||||||||
Philip Morris International, Inc. | |||||||||||
July 2010 Call @ $47.00 | 3,500 | 1,715 | |||||||||
Schwab Corp. | |||||||||||
July 2010 Call @ $18.00 | 7,000 | 700 | |||||||||
Walgreen Co. | |||||||||||
July 2010 Call @ $30.00 | 2,000 | 80 | |||||||||
Walgreen Co. | |||||||||||
July 2010 Call @ $32.00 | 3,500 | 70 | |||||||||
Total (Premiums Received $51,635) | $ 23,122 | ||||||||||
ADR - American Depository Receipt | |||||||||||
* Non-income producing securities during the period. | |||||||||||
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below: | |||||||||||
Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access. | |||||||||||
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Level 2 - Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. | |||||||||||
These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an active market, price for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, yield curves, default rates and similar data. | |||||||||||
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available,representing the Fund's own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available. | |||||||||||
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. | |||||||||||
The following is a summary of inputs used as of June 30, 2010 in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value: | |||||||||||
Investments in Securities | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||
(Assets) | |||||||||||
Common Stocks | $ 2,724,250 | - | - | $ 2,724,250 | |||||||
Exchange Traded Funds | $ 129,430 | - | - | $ 129,430 | |||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts | $ 120,050 | - | - | $ 120,050 | |||||||
Put Options | $ 242,400 | - | - | $ 242,400 | |||||||
Short-Term Investments: | |||||||||||
Fidelity Government Fund Class-I | $ 174,313 | - | - | $ 174,313 | |||||||
Total | $ 3,390,443 | - | - | $ 3,390,443 | |||||||
Investments in Securities Sold Short | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||
(Liabilities) | |||||||||||
Call Options | $ 23,122 | - | - | $ 23,122 | |||||||
Total | $ 23,122 | - | - | $ 23,122 | |||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | |||||||||||
Frank Funds | |||
Statements of Assets and Liabilities | |||
June 30, 2010 | |||
Value Fund | Baldwin Fund | ||
Assets: | |||
Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $4,765,788 and $3,727,735) | $ 4,354,786 | $ 3,390,443 | |
Receivables: | |||
Dividends and Interest | 882 | 11,240 | |
Due from Adviser | - | 2,396 | |
Securities Sold | - | 1,410 | |
Prepaid Expenses | - | 2,163 | |
Total Assets | 4,355,668 | 3,407,652 | |
Liabilities: | |||
Covered Call Options Written at Fair Market Value | |||
(premiums received $0 and $51,635) | - | 23,122 | |
Payables: | |||
Accrued Management Fees | 6,163 | - | |
Securities Purchased | 42,367 | 43,000 | |
Dividends Payable | - | 2,498 | |
Other Accrued Expenses | - | 15,454 | |
Total Liabilities | 48,530 | 84,074 | |
Net Assets | $ 4,307,138 | $ 3,323,578 | |
Net Assets Consist of: | |||
Paid In Capital | $ 4,904,198 | $ 3,528,399 | |
Accumulated Undistributed Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (186,058) | 103,958 | |
Unrealized Depreciation in Value of Investments | (411,002) | (308,779) | |
Net Assets, for 512,601 and 389,817 Shares Outstanding | $ 4,307,138 | $ 3,323,578 | |
Net Asset Value Per Share | $ 8.40 | $ 8.53 | |
Minimum Redemption Price Per Share * | $ 8.23 | $ 8.36 | |
* The Funds will impose a 2% redemption fee on shares redeemed within 5 business days of purchase. | |||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | |||
Frank Funds | |||
Statements of Operations | |||
For the year ended June 30, 2010 | |||
Value Fund | Baldwin Fund | ||
Investment Income: | |||
Dividends (a) | $ 19,263 | $ 102,190 | |
Interest | 275 | 151 | |
Total Investment Income | 19,538 | 102,341 | |
Expenses: | |||
Advisory Fees (Note 3) | 35,897 | 11,499 | |
Administration Fees (Note 4) | - | 60,000 | |
Transfer Agent Fees | - | 12,046 | |
Miscellaneous Expenses | - | 1,570 | |
Audit Fees | - | 8,000 | |
Distribution Fees | - | 25,553 | |
Legal Fees | - | 13,473 | |
Custody Fees | - | 14,246 | |
Insurance Expense | - | 556 | |
Trustee Expense | - | 711 | |
Printing and Mailing Expense | - | 442 | |
Registration Fees | - | 3,892 | |
Total Expenses | 35,897 | 151,988 | |
Fees Waived and Reimbursed by the Advisor | - | (107,270) | |
Net Expenses | 35,897 | 44,718 | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | (16,359) | 57,623 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on: | |||
Realized Gain on Investments | 4,291 | 169,195 | |
Realized Loss on Options | - | (26,150) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | |||
Investments | (268,866) | (352,339) | |
Options | - | 100,715 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Options | (264,575) | (108,579) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ (280,934) | $ (50,956) | |
(a) net of foreign witholding taxes of $1,704 - Baldwin Fund | |||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | |||
Value Fund | |||
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | |||
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Years Ended | |||
6/30/2010 | 6/30/2009 | ||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations: | |||
Net Investment Loss | $ (16,359) | $ (3,599) | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 4,291 | (174,009) | |
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments | (268,866) | 23,230 | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | (280,934) | (154,378) | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | |||
Realized Gains | - | (91,799) | |
Total Distributions Paid to Shareholders | - | (91,799) | |
Capital Share Transactions (Note 5) | 3,704,827 | 161,471 | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | 3,423,893 | (84,706) | |
Net Assets: | |||
Beginning of Period | 883,245 | 967,951 | |
End of Period (Including Undistributed Net Investment Income | |||
of $0 and $0, respectively) | $ 4,307,138 | $ 883,245 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | |||
Baldwin Fund | |||
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | |||
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Period | |||
Year Ended | Ended * | ||
6/30/2010 | 6/30/2009 | ||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations: | |||
Net Investment Income | $ 57,623 | $ 22,721 | |
Net Realized Gain on Investments and Options | 143,045 | 37,285 | |
Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Options | (251,624) | (57,156) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | (50,956) | 2,850 | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | |||
Net Investment Income | (59,803) | (23,056) | |
Realized Gains | (73,857) | - | |
Total Distributions Paid to Shareholders | (133,660) | (23,056) | |
Capital Share Transactions (Note 5) | 1,877,692 | 1,550,708 | |
Total Increase in Net Assets | 1,693,076 | 1,530,502 | |
Net Assets: | |||
Beginning of Period | 1,630,502 | 100,000 | |
End of Period (Including Undistributed Net Investment Income of ($0 and $0, respectively) | |||
$ 3,323,578 | $ 1,630,502 | ||
* For the Period August 1, 2008 (commencement of investment operations) through June 30, 2009. | |||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | |||
Value Fund | ||||||
Financial Highlights | ||||||
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period. | ||||||
For the Years Ended | ||||||
6/30/2010 | 6/30/2009 | 6/30/2008 | 6/30/2007 | 6/30/2006 | ||
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Period | $ 7.40 | $ 10.42 | $ 13.61 | $ 11.36 | $ 10.76 | |
Income From Investment Operations: | ||||||
Net Investment Loss * | (0.06) | (0.03) | (0.04) | (0.07) | (0.04) | |
Net Gain (Loss) on Securities (Realized and Unrealized) | 1.06 | (2.16) | (1.74) | 2.90 | 0.92 | |
Total from Investment Operations | 1.00 | (2.19) | (1.78) | 2.83 | 0.88 | |
Distributions: | ||||||
Net Investment Income | - | - | - | - | - | |
Realized Gains | - | (0.83) | (1.41) | (0.58) | (0.28) | |
Total from Distributions | - | (0.83) | (1.41) | (0.58) | (0.28) | |
Net Asset Value, at End of Period | $ 8.40 | $ 7.40 | $ 10.42 | $ 13.61 | $ 11.36 | |
Total Return ** | 13.51% | (19.12)% | (14.31)% | 25.41% | 8.30% | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||||
Net Assets at End of Period (Thousands) | $ 4,307 | $ 883 | $ 968 | $ 853 | $ 499 | |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets | 1.50% | 1.50% | 1.50% | 1.50% | 1.50% | |
Ratio of Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets | (0.68)% | (0.43)% | (0.35)% | (0.54)% | (0.35)% | |
Portfolio Turnover | 58.68% | 47.11% | 63.03% | 72.06% | 45.25% | |
* Per share net investment loss has been determined on the basis of average shares outstanding during the period. | ||||||
** Assumes reinvestment of dividends. | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | ||||||
Baldwin Fund | ||||
Financial Highlights | ||||
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period. | ||||
Year Ended | Period Ended * | |||
6/30/2010 | 6/30/2009 | |||
Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Period | $ 8.94 | $ 10.00 | ||
Income From Investment Operations: | ||||
Net Investment Income ** | 0.20 | 0.26 | ||
Net Gain (Loss) on Securities (Realized and Unrealized) | (0.11) | (1.15) | ||
Total from Investment Operations | 0.09 | (0.89) | ||
Distributions: | ||||
Net Investment Income | (0.20) | (0.17) | ||
Realized Gains | (0.30) | - | ||
Total from Distributions | (0.50) | (0.17) | ||
Net Asset Value, at End of Period | $ 8.53 | $ 8.94 | ||
Total Return *** | 0.82% | (8.80)% | (a) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||
Net Assets at End of Period (Thousands) | $ 3,324 | $ 1,631 | ||
Before Reimbursement: | ||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets | 5.94% | 16.14% | (b) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | (1.94)% | (11.24)% | (b) | |
After Reimbursement: | ||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets | 1.75% | 1.75% | (b) | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets | 2.25% | 3.15% | (b) | |
Portfolio Turnover | 417.96% | 195.12% | ||
* For the Period August 1, 2008 (commencement of investment operations) through June 30, 2009. | ||||
** Per share net investment income has been determined on the basis of average shares outstanding during the period. | ||||
*** Assumes reinvestment of dividends. | ||||
(a) Not Annualized | ||||
(b) Annualized | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | ||||
FRANK FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2010
Note 1. Organization
Frank Funds (the “Trust”), is an open-end regulated investment company that was organized as an Ohio business trust on February 12, 2004. The Trust is permitted to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest of separate series, each series representing a distinct fund with its own investment objective and policies. At present, there are two series authorized by the Trust, the Frank Value Fund (the “Value Fund”) and the Leigh Baldwin Total Return Fund (the “Baldwin Fund”) ( each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”). Frank Capital Partners LLC (“FCP” or “Frank Capital”) is the adviser to the Value Fund and Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC (“LBC”) is the adviser to the Baldwin Fund. The Value Fund’s investment objective is to provide long-term capital appreciation. The Value Fund’s principal inve stment strategy is value investing. The Value Fund commenced operations on July 21, 2004. The Baldwin Fund’s investment objective is to provide total return. The Baldwin Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by purchasing equity securities (including common stock, shares of other investment companies and exchange traded funds) and selling covered calls to generate income to the Baldwin Fund. The Baldwin Fund also utilizes put options in conjunction with the covered calls to limit the risk of ownership of the underlying equity securities. The Baldwin Fund commenced operations on August 1, 2008.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Codification: The FASB has issued FASB ASC 105 (formerly FASB Statement No. 168), The “FASB Accounting Standards Codification™” and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) (“ASC 105”). ASC 105 established the FASB Accounting Standards Codification™ (“Codification” or “ASC”) as the single source of authoritative GAAP recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The Codification supersedes all existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. All other non-grandfathered, non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification will become nonauthoritative.
Following the Codification, the FASB will not issue new standards in the form of Statements, FASB Staff Positions or Emerging Issues Task Force Abstracts. Instead, it will issue Accounting Standards Updates, which will serve to update the Codification, provide background information about the guidance and provide the basis for conclusions on the changes to the Codification. GAAP is not intended to be changed as a result of the FASB's Codification project, but it will change the way the guidance is organized and presented. As a result, these changes will have a significant impact on how companies reference GAAP in their financial statements and in their accounting policies for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The Funds have implemented the Codification as of December 31, 2009.
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Security Valuation- Equity securities generally are valued by using market quotations, but may be valued on the basis of prices furnished by a pricing service when the adviser believes such prices accurately reflect the fair market value of such securities. Securities that are traded on any stock exchange or on the NASDAQ over-the-counter market are generally valued by the pricing service at the last quoted sale price. Lacking a last sale price, an equity security is generally valued by the pricing service at its last bid price. When market quotations are not readily available, when the adviser determines that the market quotation or the price provided by the pricing service does not accurately reflect the current market value, or when restricted or illiquid securities are being valued, such securities are valued as determined in good faith by the adviser, in conformity with guidelines a dopted by and subject to review by the Board of Trustees.
Fixed income securities generally are valued by using market quotations, but may be valued on the basis of prices furnished by a pricing service when the adviser believes such prices accurately reflect the fair market value of such securities. A pricing service utilizes electronic data processing techniques based on yield spreads relating to securities with similar characteristics to determine prices for normal institutional-size trading units of debt securities without regard to sale or bid prices. If the adviser decides that a price provided by the pricing service does not accurately reflect the fair market value of the securities, when prices are not readily available from a pricing service, or when restricted or illiquid securities are being valued, securities are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser, in conformity with guidelines adopted by and subject to review of the Board of Trustees. Short term investments in fixed income securities with maturities of less than 60 days when acquired, or which subsequently are within 60 days of maturity, are valued by using the amortized cost method of valuation, which the Board has determined will represent fair value.
In accordance with the Trust’s good faith pricing guidelines, the adviser is required to consider all appropriate factors relevant to the value of securities for which it has determined other pricing sources are not available or reliable as described above. No single standard for determining fair value exists since fair value depends upon the circumstances of each individual case. As a general principle, the current fair value of an issue of securities being valued by the adviser would appear to be the amount which the owner might reasonably expect to receive for them upon their current sale. Methods which are in accord with this principle may, for example, be based on (i) a multiple of earnings; (ii) a discount from market of a similar freely traded security (including a derivative security or a basket of securities traded on other markets, exchanges or among dealers); or (iii) yield to m aturity with respect to debt issues, or a combination of these and other methods.
Financial Futures Contracts The Funds may invest in financial futures contracts solely for the purpose of hedging their existing portfolio securities, or securities that the Funds intend to purchase, against fluctuations in fair value caused by changes in market values or interest rates. Upon entering into a financial futures contract, the Funds are required to pledge to the broker an amount of cash, U.S. government securities, or other assets, equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount (initial margin deposit). Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin” are made or received by the Funds each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the fair value of the security. The Funds recognize a gain or loss equal to the daily variation margin. Should market conditions move unexpectedly, the Funds may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the financial futures contracts and may realize a loss. The use of futures transactions involves the risk of imperfect correlation in movements in the price of futures contracts, interest rates, and the underlying hedged assets.
Option Writing - The Baldwin Fund may invest in put and call options. When a fund writes an option, an amount equal to the premium received by the fund is recorded as a liability and is subsequently adjusted to the current fair value of the option written. Premiums received from writing options that expire unexercised are treated by the Baldwin Fund on the expiration date as realized gains. The difference between the premium and the amount paid on effecting a closing purchase transaction, including brokerage commissions, is also treated as a realized gain, or, if the premium is less than the amount paid for the closing purchase transaction, as a realized loss. If a call option is exercised, the premium is added to the proceeds from the sale of the underlying security or currency in determining if the fund has a realized gain or loss. If a put option is exercised, the premium reduces the cost basis of the securities purchased by the fund. The Baldwin Fund as writer of an option bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option.
Share Valuation - The price (net asset value) of the shares of each Fund is normally determined as of 4:00 p.m., Eastern time on each day the Funds are open for business and on any other day on which there is sufficient trading in the Funds’ securities to materially affect the net asset value. The Funds are normally open for business on every day except Saturdays, Sundays and the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Redemption Fee - To discourage short-term trades by investors, the Funds will impose a redemption fee of 2% of the total redemption amount (calculated at market value) if shares are redeemed within five days of purchase. There were no redemption fees collected for the Funds for the year ended June 30, 2010.
Security Transaction Timing - Security transactions are recorded on the dates transactions are entered into (the trade dates). Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recognized on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis. The Funds use the identified cost basis in computing gain or loss on sale of investment securities. Discounts and premiums on securities purchased are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends are provided for in accordance with the Funds’ understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates.
Income Taxes - The Funds intend to continue to qualify each year as a “regulated investment company” under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. By so qualifying, the Funds will not be subject to federal income taxes to the extent that they distribute substantially all of their net investment income and any realized capital gains. It is the Funds’ policy to distribute annually, prior to the end of the calendar year, dividends sufficient to satisfy excise tax requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. This Internal Revenue Service requirement may cause an excess of distributions over the book year-end accumulated income.
In addition, GAAP requires management of the Funds to analyze all open tax years, fiscal years 2008-2010, as defined by IRS statue of limitations for all major industries, including federal tax authorities and certain tax authorities. As of and during the period ended June 30, 2010, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds have no examination in progress and is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total tax amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Distributions to Shareholders - The Funds intend to distribute to their shareholders substantially all of their net realized capital gains and net investment income, if any, at year-end. Distributions will be recorded on ex-dividend date.
Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles 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 during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Reclassifications - As of June 30, 2010, the Value Fund recorded permanent book/tax differences of $16,359 from net investment loss to undistributed capital gains/losses. As of June 30, 2010, the Baldwin Fund recorded permanent book/tax differences of $2,179 from net investment loss to undistributed capital gains/losses. This reclassification has no impact on the net asset values of the Funds and is designed generally to present undistributed income and net realized gains on a tax basis, which is considered to be more informative to shareholders.
Subsequent Events – Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in these financial statements.
Note 3. Investment Management, Administration and Underwriting Agreements
Value Fund
The Trust has a Management Agreement with Frank Capital, with respect to the Value Fund. Under the terms of the Management Agreement, Frank Capital manages the investment portfolio of the Value Fund, subject to policies adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. Under the Management Agreement, Frank Capital, at its own expense and without reimbursement from the Trust, furnishes office space and all necessary office facilities, and pays fees and expenses incurred by the Value Fund, including but not limited to, legal, auditing, accounting, and expenses of the custodian, along with equipment and executive personnel necessary for managing the assets of the Value Fund. Frank Capital also pays the salaries and fees of all its officers and employees that serve as officers and trustees of the Trust. Frank Capital pays all ordinary operating expenses of the Value Fund except brokerage fees and commissions, tax es, borrowing costs (such as (a) interest and (b) dividend expenses on securities sold short), acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses. For its services and the payment of Value Fund ordinary operating expenses, Frank Capital receives an annual investment management fee of 1.50% of the average daily net assets of the Value Fund. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, Frank Capital earned fees of $35,897 from the Value Fund. As of June 30, 2010, the Value Fund owed Frank Capital $6,163.
Baldwin Fund
The Trust has a Management Agreement with LBC with respect to the Baldwin Fund. Under the terms of the Management Agreement, LBC manages the investment portfolio of the Baldwin Fund, subject to policies adopted by the Trust's Board of Trustees. Under the terms of the Management Agreement LBC pays all of the expenses of the Baldwin Fund except administrative fees, 12b-1 fees, brokerage fees and commissions, taxes, borrowing costs (such as interest and dividend expense of securities sold short) acquired fund fees and expenses and extraordinary expenses. As compensation for its management services, the Baldwin Fund is obligated to pay LBC a fee computed and accrued daily and paid monthly at an annual rate of 0.45% of the average daily net assets of the Baldwin Fund. For the year ending June 30, 2010, LBC earned a fee of $11,499 from the Baldwin Fund.
LBC has contractually agreed to defer its fees and to reimburse expenses, exclusive of any front-end or contingent deferred loads, taxes, leverage interest, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization, dividend expense on securities sold short, underlying fund fees, 12b-1 fees and expenses or extraordinary expenses such as litigation, at least until October 31, 2019, so that the total annual operating expenses will not exceed 1.75%, subject to possible recoupment from the Baldwin Fund in future years on a rolling three year basis (within the three years after the fees have been deferred or reimbursed) if such recoupment can be achieved within the foregoing expense limits.
LBC reimbursed the Baldwin Fund $107,270 for the year ending June 30, 2010. LBC owed the Fund $2,396 for reimbursement of expenses at June 30, 2010. At June 30, 2010, the amount subject to future recoupment is as follows:
Fiscal Year Ended | Recoverable Through | Amount |
June 30, 2009 | June 30, 2012 | $103,914 |
June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2013 | $107,270 |
Note 4. Related Party Transactions
Brian J. Frank and Monique Weiss are the control persons of Frank Capital. Brian Frank also serves as a trustee of the Trust, and both Mr. Frank and Ms. Weiss serve as officers of the Trust. Mr. Frank and Ms. Weiss receive benefits from Frank Capital resulting from management fees paid to Frank Capital by the Value Fund.
The Baldwin Fund pays LBC brokerage commissions for executing securities transactions, which are separate from, and in addition to, the fees paid by the Baldwin Fund to LBC for advisory services. For the year ending June 30, 2010, LBC was paid $41,905 in brokerage commissions. Frank Capital receives administration fees from the Baldwin Fund of $5,000 per month. Administrative fees paid to Frank Capital for the year ending June 30, 2010 were $60,000. LBC acts as the distributor of the Baldwin Fund.
Note 5. Capital Share Transactions
The Trust is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of separate series. The total paid-in capital as of June 30, 2010 was $4,904,198 and $3,528,399 for the Value Fund and the Baldwin Fund, respectively. Transactions in capital were as follows:
Value Fund | July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 | July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 | ||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |
Shares sold | 490,129 | $ 4,589,276 | 23,908 | $167,576 |
Shares reinvested | - | - | 15,377 | 91,799 |
Shares redeemed | (96,948) | (884,449) | (12,758) | (97,904) |
Net Increase | 393,181 | $3,704,827 | 26,527 | $161,471 |
Baldwin Fund | August 1, 2008 (commencement of | |||
July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 | investment operations) through June 30, 2009 | |||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |
Shares sold | 197,991 | $1,794,458 | 170,034 | $1,529,362 |
Shares reinvested | 12,902 | 115,261 | 2,403 | 21,383 |
Shares redeemed | (3,509) | (32,027) | (4) | (37) |
Net Increase | 207,384 | $1,877,692 | 172,433 | $1,550,708 |
Note 6. Options
As of June 30, 2010, the Baldwin Fund had outstanding written call options valued at $23,122.
Transactions in written call options during the year ended June 30, 2010 were as follows:
Number of | Premiums | ||
Contracts | Received | ||
Options outstanding at June 30, 2009 | 502 | $ 41,777 | |
Options written | 7,513 | 545,325 | |
Options exercised | (2,718) | (245,383) | |
Options expired | (2,746) | (149,999) | |
Options terminated in closing purchase transaction | (1,610) | (140,085) | |
Options outstanding at June 30, 2010 | 941 | $ 51,635 |
As of June 30, 2010, the Baldwin Fund held put options valued at $242,400.
Transactions in put options purchased during the year ended June 30, 2010 were as follows:
Number of | Premiums | ||
Contracts | Paid | ||
Options outstanding at June 30, 2009 | 420 | $ 132,413 | |
Options purchased | 1,185 | 270,589 | |
Options expired | (60) | (1,595) | |
Options terminated | (710) | (191,737) | |
Options outstanding at June 30, 2010 | 835 | $ 209,670 |
The Funds adopted SFAS 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”, effective July 1, 2009.
The location on the statement of assets and liabilities of the Baldwin Fund’s derivative positions, which are not accounted for as hedging instruments under GAAP, is as follows:
Liability
Derivatives
Call options written 23,122
Realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives contracts entered into during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010 by the Baldwin Fund are recorded in the following locations in the Statement of Operations:
Realized
Unrealized
Location
Gain/(Loss)
Location
Gain/(Loss)
Call options Realized Gain
Change in Unrealized
Written (Loss) on Options
(26,150)
Appreciation/(Depreciation) 100,715
Written
on Options Written
The selling of written call options may tend to reduce the volatility of the Baldwin Fund because the premiums received from selling the options will reduce any losses on the underlying securities, but only by the amount of the premiums. However, selling the options may also limit the Baldwin Fund’s gain on the underlying securities. Written call options expose the Baldwin Fund to minimal counterparty risk since they are exchange-traded and the exchange’s clearing house guarantees the options against default.
Note 7. Investment Transactions
For the year ended June 30, 2010, purchases and sales of investment securities other than U.S. Government obligations and short-term investments for the Value Fund aggregated $4,913,861 and $1,348,782, respectively.
For the year ended June 30, 2010, purchases and sales of investment securities other than U.S. Government obligations, short-term investments and options for the Baldwin Fund aggregated $11,269,689 and $9,598,532, respectively. Purchases and sales of options for the Baldwin Fund aggregated $717,376 and $623,693, respectively.
Note 8. Tax Matters
As of June 30, 2010, the tax basis components of distributable earnings, unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and cost of investment securities for each of the Funds were as follows:
Value Fund
Baldwin Fund
Undistributed capital gain
$ -0- $ 103,958
Capital loss carryforward expiring 6/30/2017+
$ 43,309
$ -0-
6/30/2018 59,239 -0-
$ 102,548
$ -0-
Post-October capital loss deferrals realized between 11/1/09 and 6/30/2010 * $ 34,508
$ 2,355
Gross unrealized appreciation on investment securities
$ 106,932 $ 107,084
Gross unrealized depreciation on investment securities
$ (540,268)
$ (470,148)
Net unrealized depreciation on investment securities
$ (433,336) $ (363,064)
Cost of investment securities, including Short Term investments **
$ 4,788,122
$ 3,782,020
*These deferrals are considered incurred in the subsequent year.
** The difference between book and tax cost represents disallowed wash sales for tax purposes.
+ The capital loss carryforward will be used to offset any capital gains realized by the Value Fund in future years through the expiration date. The
Value Fund will not make distributions from capital gains while a capital loss carry forward remains.
On September 30, 2009, the Baldwin Fund declared a distribution of $0.0680 per share of net investment income. The distribution was paid on September 30, 2009 to shareholders of record on September 29, 2009.
On November 27, 2009, the Baldwin Fund declared a distribution of $0.2980 per share of short-term capital gain. The distribution was paid on November 27, 2009 to shareholders of record on November 26, 2009.
On December 21, 2009, the Baldwin Fund declared a distribution of $0.0358 per share of net investment income. The distribution was paid on December 21, 2009 to shareholders of record on December 18, 2009.
On March 24, 2010, the Baldwin Fund declared a distribution of $0.0500 per share of net investment income. The distribution was paid on March 24, 2010 to shareholders of record on March 23, 2010.
On June 30, 2010, the Baldwin Fund declared a distribution of $0.0470 per share of net investment income. The distribution was paid on June 30, 2010 to shareholders of record on June 29, 2010.
The tax character of the distributions paid were as follows:
Value Fund | Baldwin Fund | |
Distributions paid from: | ||
Ordinary income | $0 | $133,660 |
$0 | $133,660 |
Permanent book and tax differences relating to shareholder distributions may result in reclassifications to paid in capital and may affect the per-share allocation between net investment income and realized and unrealized gain/loss. Undistributed net investment income and accumulated undistributed net realized gain/loss on investment transactions may include temporary book and tax differences which reverse in subsequent periods. Any taxable income or gain remaining at fiscal year end is distributed in the following year.
Note 9. Control and Ownership
The beneficial ownership, either directly or indirectly, of more than 25% of the voting securities of a fund creates a presumption of control of the fund, under Section 2(a)(9) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. As of June 30, 2010, NFS, LLC owned approximately 93.31% of the Baldwin Fund, for the benefit of others, and may be deemed to control the Baldwin Fund. As of June 30, 2010, Pershing, LLC owned approximately 43.13% of the Value Fund, for the benefit of others, and may be deemed to control the Value Fund.
Note 10. New Accounting Pronouncement.
In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-06 “Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements”. ASU No. 2010-06 amends FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, to require additional disclosures regarding fair value measurements. Certain disclosures required by ASU No. 2010-06 are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2009, and other required disclosures are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is currently evaluating the impact ASU 2010-06 will have on the Funds’ financial statement disclosures.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees
of Frank Value Fund and Leigh Baldwin Total Return Fund,
both a Series of the Frank Funds
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of Frank Value Fund, ("Value Fund"), and Leigh Baldwin Total Return Fund (“Baldwin Fund”), both a series of the Frank Funds (the “Funds”), including the schedule of investments and schedule of call options written, as of June 30, 2010 and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended for the Value Fund and for the year then ended and the period August 1, 2008 (commencement of operations) through June 30, 2009 for the Baldwin Fund, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended for the Value Fund, and for the year then ended and the period August 1, 2008 (commencement of operations) through June 30, 2009 for the Baldwin Fund. These financial statements and financial hig hlights 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 conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities and cash owned as of June 30, 2010, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial positions of Frank Value Fund and Leigh Baldwin Total Return Fund, both a series of the Frank Funds, as of June 30, 2010, the results of their operations, changes in their net assets and the financial highlights for the periods indicated above in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Abington, Pennsylvania | |
August 25, 2010 |
Frank Funds | |||
Expense Illustration | |||
June 30, 2010 (Unaudited) | |||
Expense Example | |||
As a shareholder of the Value Fund, you incur ongoing costs which typically consist solely of management fees. As a shareholder of the Baldwin Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transactions costs, including, deferred sales charges (loads) and redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. | |||
With respect to the Funds the Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period of January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010. | |||
Actual Expenses | |||
The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account 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 line 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 line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in these Funds 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. | |||
Value Fund | |||
Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period * | |
January 1, 2010 | June 30, 2010 | January 1,2010 to June 30,2010 | |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $897.44 | $7.06 |
Hypothetical (5% Annual | |||
Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,017.36 | $7.50 |
* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 1.50%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). | |||
Baldwin Fund | |||
Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period * | |
January 1, 2010 | June 30, 2010 | January 1,2010 to June 30,2010 | |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $964.68 | $8.52 |
Hypothetical (5% Annual | |||
Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,016.12 | $8.75 |
* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 1.75%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). | |||
FRANK FUNDS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JUNE 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
The following table provides information regarding each Trustee who is not an “interested person” of the Trust, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940. Each Trustee has an indefinite term.
Name, Address and Age | Position & Length of Time Served with the Trust | Principal Occupations During Past 5 Years and Current Directorships |
Matthew D.L. Deutsch, 312 E. 22nd St. #2B. New York, NY 10010 Age: 28 | Trustee since June 2004. | CEO of Deutsch & Thomas, Inc., a seller of professional business plans, September 2005 to present; Investment Strategist and Director, M.D.L. Deutsch and Company, an investment management company, February 2003 to September 2005. |
Jason W. Frey, 312 E. 22nd St. #2B. New York, NY 10010 Age: 31 | Trustee since June 2004. | Software Developer, ManageIQ, Inc., a virtualization software company, October 2007 to present; Product Developer, Metavante Corporation (f.k.a. Prime Associates, Inc), a banking software development company, September 2002 to October 2007. |
Hemanshu Patel 312 E. 22nd St. #2B. New York, NY 10010 Age: 26 | Trustee since January 2010. | Associate , J. W. Childs Associates, private equity firm, November 2007 to present; Analyst, Citigroup Global Markets, July 2006 to November 2007; Student, Rutgers University, August 2002 to May 2006 |
Andrea Goncalves 312 E. 22nd St. #2B. New York, NY 10010 Age: 28 | Trustee since January 2010. | Senior Accountant, Security Atlantic Mortgage / REMM, mortgage company, May 2006 to present; Financial Management Associate, Ernst & Young, May 2004 to May 2006 |
The following table provides information regarding each Trustee who is an “interested person” of the Trust, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, and each officer of the Trust. Each Trustee and Officer of the Trust has an indefinite term.
1 Brian J. Frank is considered an “Interested” Trustee, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, because he is affiliated with the Adviser. Brian Frank and Monique Weiss are married.
Additional information regarding the Trustees and Officers is available in the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information.
FRANK FUNDS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
JUNE 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
Each Fund’s Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") includes additional information about the trustees and is available, without charge, upon request. You may call toll-free (888) 217-5426 to request a copy of the SAI or to make shareholder inquiries.
A description of the policies and procedures that each Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how each Fund voted proxies during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge upon request by (1) calling (888) 217-5426 and (2) from the documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Each Fund files a complete schedule of investments with the SEC for the first and third quarter of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ first and third fiscal quarters end on September 30 and March 31. The Form N-Q filing must be made within 60 days of the end of the quarter. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at http://sec.gov, or they may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC (call 1-800-732-0330 for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room). You may also obtain copies by calling (888) 217-5426.
Special Meeting of Shareholders – January 15, 2010
On August 31, 2009, Alfred Frank resigned his positions as trustee and officer of the Trust. He also agreed to sell to Ms. Monique Weiss his 50% interest in FCP. Ms. Weiss’ acquisition would be considered a “change of control” of FCP.
Pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), as amended, a transaction which results in a change of control of an investment adviser causes the management agreement to be “assigned”. The 1940 Act further provides that a management agreement will automatically terminate in the event of an assignment. As a result, Value Fund shareholder approval of a new management agreement between the Trust and FCP, with respect to the Value Fund, was required. Ms. Weiss’ acquisition of Alfred Frank’s 50% interest in FCP was made contingent upon shareholder approval of the new management agreement.
On October 30, 2009, the Trust sent to shareholders of the Value Fund and the Baldwin Fund a Notice of Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Shareholder Meeting”) setting forth two proposals (i) the approval of the new management agreement between the Trust and FCP, which required the approval of only the Value Fund’s shareholders, and (ii) the election of three trustees, Brian Frank (who had been previously appointed by the non-interested trustees), Andrea Goncalves and Hemanshu Patel. The Shareholder Meeting was called for November 20, 2009.
On November 20, 2009, however, the quorum of shareholders required to vote on the Shareholder Meeting proposals was not present in person or by proxy, and the meeting was adjourned until further notice. On December 31, 2009, the Trust sent notice to the shareholders that the Shareholder Meeting would reconvene on January 15, 2010.
As of December 31, 2009, Brian Frank and Alfred Frank each owned 50% of FCP and the Trust’s Board of Trustees consisted of Brian J. Frank, Matthew D. L. Deutsch and Jason W. Frey.
A Shareholder Meeting was held on January 15, 2010 to consider and approve the new management agreement between the Trust and FCP and to elect Brian Frank, Andrea Goncalves and Hemanshu Patel as Trustees.
The approval of the new management agreement between the Trust and FCP required the affirmative vote of a “majority of the outstanding voting securities” of the Value Fund as that term is defined under the 1940 Act. This means the affirmative vote of the lesser of (a) 67% or more of the shares of the Value Fund present at the Shareholders Meeting or represented by proxy if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Value Fund are present or represented by proxy at the Shareholders Meeting or (b) more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Value Fund.
At the Shareholders Meeting, the Value Fund had 59% of shareholders entitled to vote present by proxy. The proposed management agreement between the Trust and FCP was approved by the shareholders of the Value Fund with voting results as follows:
For
Against
Abstain
Broker Non-vote
Value Fund
119,845
0
368
0
Any of the Board of Trustee nominees receiving a plurality of the votes cast, by shareholders of the Value Fund and the Baldwin Fund, in person or by proxy at the Shareholders Meeting, at which a quorum existed, would be elected to the Board of Trustees. Each of the nominees, Brian Frank, Andrea Goncalves and Hemanshu Patel, were elected to the Board of Trustees of the Trust by the following vote of shareholders of the Value Fund and the Baldwin Fund:
Authority Given
Authority Withheld
Brian J. Frank
252,551
1,106
Andrea Goncalves
252,551
1,106
Hemanshu Patel
252,551
1,106
New Fee Structure for the Value Fund
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Trust on June 27, 2010, the Board redesignated the Value Fund’s class of outstanding shares as “Investor Class” shares and designated two additional classes of shares as “Class C” and “Institutional Class” shares, effective September 15, 2010.
Additionally, the Board approved changes to the fee structure of the Value Fund’s Investor Class shares, effective as of September 15, 2010 and subject to shareholder approval. As a result of the changes, the Fund will have two agreements with the adviser: (1) a management agreement with an annual fee of 0.99% and (2) an administration agreement with an annual fee of 0.25%. Under the terms of the proposed administration agreement, FCP will provide administration services to the Fund and will pay all of the Fund’s normal operating expenses (with the exception of the management fee and Rule 12b-1 fees). The Value Fund’s Investor Class shares will pay Rule 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees of 0.25% under a Distribution Plan Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 (the “Plan”). Any increase in the management fee or Rule 12b-1 fees in the future would require shareholder ap proval. Although no fee increase is currently anticipated, the Board of Trustees could increase the administration fee without shareholder approval.
Approval of a New Management Agreement
In deciding to approve the new Management Agreement, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, evaluated the impact of the proposed management fee changes on the Value Fund. The Board, including the Independent Trustees, requested and reviewed materials furnished by FCP, including financial information, and discussed the proposed Management Agreement.
Based on its review, it was the consensus of the Board that approval of the new Management Agreement was in the best interests of the Trust and the Value Fund’s shareholders. Accordingly, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously recommended approval by the shareholders of the Value Fund of the new Management Agreement. In making this recommendation, the Board of Trustees primarily evaluated (i) their satisfaction with the experience, reputation, qualifications, and background of FCP’s investment personnel, (ii) the nature and quality of its operations and services, including the research tools and overall investment philosophy that FCP will continue to provide the Value Fund, (iii) the benefits of continuity in services to be provided by FCP, and (iv) the fact that Mr. Brian Frank will remain the portfolio manager for the Value Fund.
As to the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided by FCP to the Fund, the Trustees considered that, under the terms of the new Management Agreement, FCP would, subject to the supervision of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, provide or arrange to be provided to the Fund such investment advice as FCP in its discretion deems advisable and will furnish or arrange to be furnished a continuous investment program for the Value Fund consistent with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Board considered the experience and resources to be dedicated to the Value Fund by FCP and noted that FCP reported that its Code of Ethics remains in place, as well as its Compliance Policies and Procedures. The Board concluded that, overall, the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided to the Value Fund by FCP were consistent with the Board’s expectations.
The Trustees considered the investment performance of the Value Fund compared to its benchmark. It was the consensus of the Trustees that the overall investment philosophy of FCP was satisfactory and that the performance of the Value Fund provided reasonable returns.
As to comparative fees and expenses, the Trustees considered the management fee to be paid by the Value Fund and compared those fees to management fees paid by funds in a peer group of other mutual funds. The Trustees noted that they had also compared the total expense ratio of the Value Fund with the expense ratios of the funds in the peer group and had determined that the Value Fund’s contractual management fee and total expense ratio were reasonable. The Trustees noted that, pursuant to the new Administration Agreement, FCP will provide administrative services and will continue to pay the Value Fund’s operating expenses (excluding the management fees and 12b-1 fees) for an annual fee of 0.25%. Additionally, the Board noted that FCP has no other clients and consequently, there were no other fees charged by FCP for the Board to consider. The Trustees concluded that the Value Fund’s management fees were ac ceptable in light of the quality of services the Value Fund expects to receive from FCP and the level of fees paid by funds in the peer group.
As to the profits to be realized by FCP, the Trustees noted that they had reviewed FCP’s estimates of its profitability and its financial condition. Based on this review, the Trustees concluded that they were satisfied that FCP’s expected level of profitability from its relationship with the Value Fund was reasonable and not excessive under the new Management Agreement. As to economies of scale and whether fee levels reflect those economies of scale, the Trustees noted that these factors were not relevant given the small size of the Value Fund; however, it was the consensus of the Board that the issue be revisited as the Value Fund grows.
As a result of their considerations, the Board of Trustees, including all of the Independent Trustees, determined that the proposed Management Agreement was in the best interests of the Value Fund and its shareholders. Accordingly, the Board of Trustees, by separate vote of the Independent Trustees and the entire Board of Trustees, unanimously approved the new Management Agreement and voted to recommend it to shareholders for approval.
Subsequent Event: Special Meeting of Shareholders — August 30, 2010
On August 30, 2010, the Trust held a special meeting of the shareholders of the Value Fund. At the meeting, holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Value Fund, in person or by proxy, voted (i) to approve the Plan for Investor Class shares and (ii) to approve the new Management Agreement between the Trust, on behalf of the Value Fund, and FCP. Both the Plan and the new Management Agreement will become effective as of September 15, 2010. Additional information regarding the Plan, the new Management Agreement, and the administration agreement are available in the Value Fund’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on July 22, 2010. Additional details regarding the special meeting of the shareholders will be provided in the Trust’s Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal period ending December 31, 2010.
Board of Trustees
Brian J. Frank
Matthew D. L. Deutsch
Jason W. Frey
Andrea Goncalves
Hemanshu Patel
Investment Advisers
Frank Capital Partners, LLC
312 E. 22nd St. #2B
New York, NY 10010
Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC
112 Albany Street, P.O. Box 660
Cazenovia, NY 13035
Dividend Paying Agent,
Shareholders’ Servicing Agent,
Transfer Agent
Mutual Shareholder Services, LLC
Custodian
Huntington National Bank
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Sanville & Company
Legal Counsel
Thompson Hine LLP
This report is provided for the general information of the shareholders of the Value Fund and the Baldwin Fund. This report is not intended for distribution to prospective investors in the Funds, unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal executive officer and the principal financial officer. The registrant has not made any amendments to its code of ethics during the covered period. The registrant has not granted any waivers from any provisions of the code of ethics during the covered period. A copy of the registrant’s Code of Ethics is filed herewith.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
The registrant’s board of trustees has determined that the registrant does not have an audit committee financial expert. This is because the registrant believes that the experience provided by each member of the audit committee together offers the registrant adequate oversight for the registrant's level of financial complexity.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
(a)
Audit Fees
FY 2010
$ 16,000
FY 2009
$ 16,000
(b)
Audit-Related Fees
Registrant
Adviser
FY 2010
$ 0
$ 0
FY 2009
$ 0
$ 0
(c)
Tax Fees
Registrant
Adviser
FY 2010
$ 3,000
$ 0
FY 2009
$ 3,000
$ 0
Nature of the fees:
Preparation of tax returns
(d)
All Other Fees
Registrant
Adviser
FY 2010
$ 0
$ 0
FY 2009
$ 0
$ 0
(e)
(1)
Audit Committee’s Pre-Approval Policies
The audit committee has not adopted pre-approval policies and procedures described in paragraph (c)(7) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
(2)
Percentages of Services Approved by the Audit Committee
None of the services described in paragraph (b) through (d) of this Item were approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
(f)
During audit of registrant's financial statements for the most recent fiscal year, less than 50 percent of the hours expended on the principal accountant's engagement were attributed to work performed by persons other than the principal accountant's full-time, permanent employees.
(g)
The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant's accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant's investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant:
Registrant
Adviser
FY 2010
$ 3,000
$ 0
FY 2009
$ 3,000
$ 0
(h)
Not applicable. The auditor performed no services for the registrant's investment adviser or any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Companies. Not applicable.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments. Not applicable – schedule filed with Item 1.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Funds. Not applicable.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Funds. Not applicable.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Funds. Not applicable.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The registrant has not adopted procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant's board of trustees.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a)
Disclosure Controls & Procedures. Principal executive and financial officers have concluded that Registrant’s disclosure controls & procedures are effective based on their evaluation as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.
(b)
There were no significant changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s second fiscal half-year that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Exhibits.
(a)(1)
EX-99.CODE ETH. Filed herwith.
(a)(2)
EX-99.CERT. Filed herewith.
(a)(3)
Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Act (17 CFR 270.23c-1) sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons. Not applicable.
(b)
EX-99.906CERT. Filed herewith.
SIGNATURES
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.
Frank Funds
By /s/Brian J. Frank, President & Treasurer
Brian J. Frank
President & Treasurer
Date: September 1, 2010
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/Brian J. Frank, President & Treasurer
Brian J. Frank
President & Treasurer
Date: September 1, 2010