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 811-21852
Columbia Funds Series Trust II
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
290 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Daniel J. Beckman
c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
290 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
Ryan C. Larrenaga, Esq.
c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
290 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (800) 345-6611
Date of fiscal year end: August 31
Date of reporting period: February 28, 2023
Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.
A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

Semiannual Report
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Columbia Emerging Markets Bond Fund
Not FDIC or NCUA Insured • No Financial Institution Guarantee • May Lose Value
If you elect to receive the shareholder report for Columbia Emerging Markets Bond Fund (the Fund) in paper, mailed to you, the Fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address, unless such shareholder elects to receive shareholder reports from the Fund electronically via e-mail or by having a paper notice mailed to you (Postcard Notice) that your Fund’s shareholder report is available at the Columbia funds’ website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/). If you would like more than one report in paper to be mailed to you, or would like to elect to receive reports via e-mail or access them through Postcard Notice, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-PORT, is available on columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager)
290 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
290 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
The Fund seeks to provide shareholders with high total return through current income and, secondarily, through capital appreciation.
Portfolio management
Adrian Hilton
Lead Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2020
Christopher Cooke
Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since 2017
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended February 28, 2023) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A | Excluding sales charges | 02/16/06 | 2.00 | -7.70 | -1.67 | 0.61 |
| Including sales charges | | -2.86 | -12.05 | -2.62 | 0.11 |
Advisor Class* | 03/19/13 | 2.24 | -7.45 | -1.42 | 0.86 |
Class C | Excluding sales charges | 02/16/06 | 1.63 | -8.36 | -2.42 | -0.15 |
| Including sales charges | | 0.64 | -9.25 | -2.42 | -0.15 |
Institutional Class | 09/27/10 | 2.12 | -7.46 | -1.42 | 0.86 |
Institutional 2 Class | 11/08/12 | 2.32 | -7.23 | -1.29 | 1.02 |
Institutional 3 Class | 11/08/12 | 2.23 | -7.28 | -1.26 | 1.07 |
Class R | 11/16/11 | 1.99 | -7.84 | -1.91 | 0.37 |
JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index-Global | | 1.76 | -8.20 | -0.41 | 1.59 |
Returns for Class A shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 4.75%. Returns for Class C shares are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each share class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or calling 800.345.6611.
* | The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information. |
The JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index-Global is based on U.S. dollar-denominated debt instruments issued by emerging market sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities, such as Brady bonds, Eurobonds and loans, and reflects reinvestment of all distributions and changes in market prices.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance (continued)
(Unaudited)
Quality breakdown (%) (at February 28, 2023) |
AA rating | 8.4 |
A rating | 9.4 |
BBB rating | 28.8 |
BB rating | 24.9 |
B rating | 17.9 |
CCC rating | 3.9 |
CC rating | 0.7 |
C rating | 0.3 |
D rating | 0.5 |
Not rated | 5.2 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income investments.
Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from highest to lowest credit quality, determined by using the middle rating of Moody’s, S&P and Fitch, after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When ratings are available from only two rating agencies, the lower rating is used. When a rating is available from only one rating agency, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by any rating agency, it is designated as “Not rated.” Credit quality ratings assigned by a rating agency are subjective opinions, not statements of fact, and are subject to change, including daily. The ratings assigned by credit rating agencies are but one of the considerations that the Investment Manager and/or Fund’s subadviser incorporates into its credit analysis process, along with such other country-specific factors as the direction and stance of fiscal policy, balance of payment trends and commodity prices, the level and structure of public debt as well as political stability and commitment to strong macroeconomic policies.
Country breakdown (%) (at February 28, 2023) |
Angola | 1.5 |
Argentina | 1.9 |
Azerbaijan | 0.6 |
Bahrain | 1.8 |
Brazil | 2.7 |
Chile | 0.4 |
China | 0.4 |
Colombia | 5.7 |
Croatia | 0.3 |
Dominican Republic | 2.4 |
Ecuador | 0.9 |
Egypt | 2.7 |
Ghana | 0.4 |
Guatemala | 1.4 |
Hong Kong | 2.7 |
Hungary | 1.3 |
India | 2.1 |
Indonesia | 5.7 |
Ireland | 0.3 |
Isle of Man | 0.2 |
Ivory Coast | 1.8 |
Jersey | 1.2 |
Kazakhstan | 2.2 |
Malaysia | 0.6 |
Mexico | 11.0 |
Mongolia | 0.4 |
Netherlands | 0.2 |
Nigeria | 1.0 |
Oman | 1.3 |
Pakistan | 0.4 |
Panama | 2.3 |
Paraguay | 1.5 |
Peru | 0.3 |
Philippines | 1.8 |
Qatar | 5.7 |
Romania | 2.3 |
Russian Federation | 0.3 |
Saudi Arabia | 6.5 |
South Africa | 2.6 |
Turkey | 4.8 |
Ukraine | 0.7 |
United Arab Emirates | 3.8 |
United Kingdom | 0.5 |
United States | 7.3(a) |
Venezuela | 0.6 |
Virgin Islands | 3.5 |
Total | 100.0 |
(a) | Includes investments in Money Market Funds. |
Country breakdown is based primarily on issuer’s place of organization/incorporation. Percentages indicated are based upon total investments, excluding investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are shareholder transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
September 1, 2022 — February 28, 2023 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | Account value at the end of the period ($) | Expenses paid during the period ($) | Fund’s annualized expense ratio (%) |
| Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual |
Class A | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,020.00 | 1,019.04 | 5.81 | 5.81 | 1.16 |
Advisor Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,022.40 | 1,020.28 | 4.56 | 4.56 | 0.91 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,016.30 | 1,015.32 | 9.55 | 9.54 | 1.91 |
Institutional Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,021.20 | 1,020.28 | 4.56 | 4.56 | 0.91 |
Institutional 2 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,023.20 | 1,021.12 | 3.71 | 3.71 | 0.74 |
Institutional 3 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,022.30 | 1,021.37 | 3.46 | 3.46 | 0.69 |
Class R | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,019.90 | 1,017.80 | 7.06 | 7.05 | 1.41 |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Corporate Bonds & Notes 13.4% |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Brazil 0.6% |
Hidrovias International Finance Sarl(a) |
02/08/2031 | 4.950% | | 2,700,000 | 1,909,576 |
Colombia 0.8% |
Millicom International Cellular SA(a) |
01/15/2028 | 5.125% | | 1,215,000 | 1,072,583 |
03/25/2029 | 6.250% | | 1,260,000 | 1,146,600 |
03/25/2029 | 6.250% | | 180,000 | 163,800 |
Total | 2,382,983 |
Guatemala 0.6% |
Energuate Trust(a) |
05/03/2027 | 5.875% | | 1,300,000 | 1,206,262 |
05/03/2027 | 5.875% | | 550,000 | 510,342 |
Total | 1,716,604 |
Hong Kong 2.7% |
Lenovo Group Ltd.(a) |
04/24/2025 | 5.875% | | 3,500,000 | 3,486,281 |
07/27/2032 | 6.536% | | 2,736,000 | 2,673,532 |
Xiaomi Best Time International Ltd.(a) |
07/14/2031 | 2.875% | | 2,100,000 | 1,596,036 |
Total | 7,755,849 |
India 0.9% |
Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd.(a) |
02/12/2030 | 3.949% | | 1,300,000 | 940,917 |
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd.(a) |
08/04/2027 | 4.200% | | 2,100,000 | 1,679,731 |
Total | 2,620,648 |
Ireland 0.3% |
Phosagro OAO Via Phosagro Bond Funding DAC(a) |
09/16/2028 | 2.600% | | 1,532,000 | 941,820 |
Isle of Man 0.2% |
AngloGold Ashanti Holdings PLC |
10/01/2030 | 3.750% | | 565,000 | 481,912 |
Jersey 1.2% |
Galaxy Pipeline Assets Bidco Ltd.(a) |
03/31/2036 | 2.625% | | 1,780,000 | 1,411,826 |
09/30/2040 | 2.940% | | 2,576,769 | 2,034,347 |
Total | 3,446,173 |
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Netherlands 0.2% |
Mong Duong Finance Holdings BV(a) |
05/07/2029 | 5.125% | | 570,000 | 490,669 |
Philippines 0.7% |
SMC Global Power Holdings Corp.(a),(b) |
12/31/2079 | 5.700% | | 2,600,000 | 2,189,281 |
Saudi Arabia 0.8% |
Greensaif Pipelines Bidco Sarl(a) |
02/23/2038 | 6.129% | | 2,200,000 | 2,207,123 |
Turkey 0.5% |
Turk Telekomunikasyon AS(a) |
02/28/2025 | 6.875% | | 1,650,000 | 1,555,157 |
United Kingdom 0.5% |
Tullow Oil PLC(a) |
03/01/2025 | 7.000% | | 2,200,000 | 1,381,515 |
Virgin Islands 3.4% |
Gold Fields Orogen Holdings BVI Ltd.(a) |
05/15/2029 | 6.125% | | 2,231,000 | 2,204,016 |
JGSH Philippines Ltd.(a) |
07/09/2030 | 4.125% | | 6,100,000 | 5,567,978 |
Studio City Finance Ltd.(a) |
01/15/2029 | 5.000% | | 2,900,000 | 2,232,135 |
Total | 10,004,129 |
Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (Cost $43,407,723) | 39,083,439 |
|
Foreign Government Obligations(c),(d) 77.4% |
| | | | |
Angola 1.5% |
Angolan Government International Bond(a) |
11/26/2029 | 8.000% | | 3,600,000 | 3,259,191 |
05/08/2048 | 9.375% | | 1,300,000 | 1,109,025 |
Total | 4,368,216 |
Argentina 1.9% |
Argentine Republic Government International Bond(b) |
07/09/2035 | 0.500% | | 18,700,000 | 5,321,042 |
07/09/2046 | 0.500% | | 610,000 | 177,329 |
Total | 5,498,371 |
Azerbaijan 0.6% |
Republic of Azerbaijan International Bond(a) |
09/01/2032 | 3.500% | | 2,000,000 | 1,693,599 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Foreign Government Obligations(c),(d) (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Bahrain 1.8% |
Bahrain Government International Bond(a) |
05/18/2034 | 5.625% | | 3,100,000 | 2,709,054 |
CBB International Sukuk Programme Co. WLL(a) |
05/18/2029 | 3.875% | | 2,707,000 | 2,424,451 |
Total | 5,133,505 |
Brazil 2.0% |
Brazilian Government International Bond |
05/30/2029 | 4.500% | | 1,200,000 | 1,106,429 |
06/12/2030 | 3.875% | | 4,097,000 | 3,535,723 |
01/27/2045 | 5.000% | | 1,600,000 | 1,230,168 |
Total | 5,872,320 |
Chile 0.4% |
Chile Government International Bond |
01/25/2050 | 3.500% | | 1,500,000 | 1,084,628 |
China 0.4% |
China Government Bond |
11/21/2029 | 3.130% | CNY | 100,000 | 14,723 |
State Grid Overseas Investment 2016 Ltd.(a) |
05/04/2027 | 3.500% | | 1,250,000 | 1,192,166 |
Total | 1,206,889 |
Colombia 4.7% |
Colombia Government International Bond |
01/30/2030 | 3.000% | | 6,600,000 | 4,989,586 |
04/15/2031 | 3.125% | | 5,675,000 | 4,130,167 |
04/22/2032 | 3.250% | | 1,652,000 | 1,174,262 |
Ecopetrol SA |
04/29/2030 | 6.875% | | 3,942,000 | 3,515,227 |
Total | 13,809,242 |
Croatia 0.3% |
Croatia Government International Bond(a) |
01/26/2024 | 6.000% | | 767,000 | 769,168 |
Dominican Republic 2.4% |
Dominican Republic International Bond(a) |
01/30/2030 | 4.500% | | 2,489,000 | 2,143,162 |
09/23/2032 | 4.875% | | 1,500,000 | 1,258,605 |
04/30/2044 | 7.450% | | 1,714,000 | 1,649,547 |
06/05/2049 | 6.400% | | 1,300,000 | 1,083,948 |
01/30/2060 | 5.875% | | 1,050,000 | 789,141 |
Total | 6,924,403 |
Foreign Government Obligations(c),(d) (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Ecuador 0.9% |
Ecuador Government International Bond(a),(b) |
07/31/2030 | 5.500% | | 3,600,000 | 1,765,178 |
07/31/2035 | 2.500% | | 630,416 | 224,360 |
07/31/2040 | 1.500% | | 1,899,850 | 595,528 |
Total | 2,585,066 |
Egypt 2.7% |
Egypt Government International Bond(a) |
04/16/2030 | 5.625% | EUR | 2,200,000 | 1,553,973 |
04/11/2031 | 6.375% | EUR | 1,700,000 | 1,204,142 |
05/29/2032 | 7.625% | | 1,815,000 | 1,289,203 |
09/30/2033 | 7.300% | | 3,600,000 | 2,449,651 |
02/21/2048 | 7.903% | | 2,200,000 | 1,330,551 |
Total | 7,827,520 |
Ghana 0.4% |
Ghana Government International Bond(a),(e) |
03/26/2051 | 0.000% | | 3,400,000 | 1,234,595 |
Guatemala 0.8% |
Guatemala Government Bond(a) |
10/07/2033 | 3.700% | | 792,000 | 651,998 |
06/01/2050 | 6.125% | | 1,650,000 | 1,566,244 |
Total | 2,218,242 |
Hungary 1.2% |
Hungary Government International Bond(a) |
09/22/2031 | 2.125% | | 1,950,000 | 1,498,931 |
09/21/2051 | 3.125% | | 2,700,000 | 1,653,415 |
09/25/2052 | 6.750% | | 457,000 | 471,675 |
Total | 3,624,021 |
India 1.2% |
Export-Import Bank of India(a) |
01/15/2030 | 3.250% | | 3,900,000 | 3,387,185 |
Indonesia 5.6% |
Indonesia Government International Bond(a) |
01/15/2045 | 5.125% | | 2,300,000 | 2,243,951 |
Indonesia Government International Bond |
10/30/2049 | 3.700% | | 4,100,000 | 3,239,502 |
03/31/2052 | 4.300% | | 555,000 | 473,581 |
Indonesia Treasury Bond |
04/15/2032 | 6.375% | IDR | 50,550,000,000 | 3,216,794 |
Perusahaan Penerbit SBSN Indonesia III(a) |
06/23/2025 | 2.300% | | 1,145,000 | 1,079,536 |
Perusahaan Perseroan Persero PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara(a) |
06/30/2050 | 4.000% | | 500,000 | 359,085 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Foreign Government Obligations(c),(d) (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium Persero(a) |
05/15/2030 | 5.450% | | 4,485,000 | 4,360,360 |
PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara(a) |
07/17/2049 | 4.875% | | 1,500,000 | 1,214,405 |
Total | 16,187,214 |
Ivory Coast 1.8% |
Ivory Coast Government International Bond(a) |
10/17/2031 | 5.875% | EUR | 3,440,000 | 3,039,233 |
06/15/2033 | 6.125% | | 2,400,000 | 2,076,562 |
Total | 5,115,795 |
Kazakhstan 2.1% |
KazMunayGas National Co. JSC(a) |
04/19/2027 | 4.750% | | 2,200,000 | 2,027,090 |
04/24/2030 | 5.375% | | 3,800,000 | 3,429,107 |
04/19/2047 | 5.750% | | 1,018,000 | 822,104 |
Total | 6,278,301 |
Malaysia 0.6% |
Petronas Capital Ltd.(a) |
04/21/2030 | 3.500% | | 1,795,000 | 1,644,355 |
Mexico 10.8% |
Comision Federal de Electricidad(a) |
07/26/2033 | 3.875% | | 4,100,000 | 3,116,374 |
Mexican Bonos |
05/31/2029 | 8.500% | MXN | 61,500,000 | 3,211,786 |
Mexico Government International Bond |
04/16/2030 | 3.250% | | 5,250,000 | 4,571,359 |
01/15/2047 | 4.350% | | 1,800,000 | 1,391,499 |
02/10/2048 | 4.600% | | 1,600,000 | 1,280,825 |
Petroleos Mexicanos |
11/12/2026 | 7.470% | MXN | 50,100,000 | 2,317,226 |
01/28/2031 | 5.950% | | 5,000,000 | 3,830,807 |
02/16/2032 | 6.700% | | 5,590,000 | 4,439,053 |
01/23/2045 | 6.375% | | 4,800,000 | 3,045,251 |
09/21/2047 | 6.750% | | 2,100,000 | 1,361,634 |
01/23/2050 | 7.690% | | 2,700,000 | 1,908,024 |
Petroleos Mexicanos(a) |
02/07/2033 | 10.000% | | 898,000 | 864,530 |
Total | 31,338,368 |
Mongolia 0.4% |
Mongolia Government International Bond(a) |
01/19/2028 | 8.650% | | 340,000 | 346,114 |
07/07/2031 | 4.450% | | 1,100,000 | 886,939 |
Total | 1,233,053 |
Foreign Government Obligations(c),(d) (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Nigeria 1.0% |
Nigeria Government International Bond(a) |
09/28/2028 | 6.125% | | 1,100,000 | 872,145 |
09/28/2033 | 7.375% | | 1,600,000 | 1,166,360 |
11/28/2047 | 7.625% | | 1,300,000 | 872,808 |
Total | 2,911,313 |
Oman 1.2% |
Oman Government International Bond(a) |
01/25/2031 | 6.250% | | 1,339,000 | 1,354,739 |
01/17/2048 | 6.750% | | 2,400,000 | 2,302,666 |
Total | 3,657,405 |
Pakistan 0.4% |
Pakistan Government International Bond(a) |
09/30/2025 | 8.250% | | 419,000 | 201,177 |
12/05/2027 | 6.875% | | 1,000,000 | 437,592 |
04/08/2031 | 7.375% | | 1,078,000 | 456,425 |
Total | 1,095,194 |
Panama 2.2% |
Panama Government International Bond |
03/16/2025 | 3.750% | | 900,000 | 871,074 |
09/29/2032 | 2.252% | | 2,200,000 | 1,638,192 |
01/19/2033 | 3.298% | | 2,186,000 | 1,777,696 |
02/14/2035 | 6.400% | | 919,000 | 949,572 |
01/19/2063 | 4.500% | | 1,783,000 | 1,274,174 |
Total | 6,510,708 |
Paraguay 1.5% |
Paraguay Government International Bond(a) |
08/11/2044 | 6.100% | | 3,700,000 | 3,498,010 |
03/30/2050 | 5.400% | | 925,000 | 776,128 |
Total | 4,274,138 |
Peru 0.3% |
Peruvian Government International Bond |
01/15/2034 | 3.000% | | 1,089,000 | 858,476 |
Philippines 1.0% |
Philippine Government International Bond |
07/06/2046 | 3.200% | | 4,100,000 | 2,953,204 |
Qatar 5.5% |
Ooredoo International Finance Ltd.(a) |
04/08/2031 | 2.625% | | 1,063,000 | 914,879 |
Qatar Government International Bond(a) |
04/23/2028 | 4.500% | | 700,000 | 695,499 |
03/14/2029 | 4.000% | | 4,700,000 | 4,556,971 |
04/16/2030 | 3.750% | | 3,100,000 | 2,951,154 |
04/23/2048 | 5.103% | | 2,350,000 | 2,329,880 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Foreign Government Obligations(c),(d) (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
03/14/2049 | 4.817% | | 2,550,000 | 2,434,899 |
Qatar Petroleum(a) |
07/12/2031 | 2.250% | | 2,763,000 | 2,271,120 |
Total | 16,154,402 |
Romania 2.2% |
Romanian Government International Bond(a) |
02/27/2027 | 3.000% | | 2,284,000 | 2,036,276 |
11/25/2027 | 5.250% | | 2,476,000 | 2,391,919 |
02/14/2051 | 4.000% | | 3,000,000 | 2,100,692 |
Total | 6,528,887 |
Russian Federation 0.3% |
Gazprom PJSC via Gaz Finance PLC(a) |
02/25/2030 | 3.250% | | 1,383,000 | 935,900 |
Saudi Arabia 5.6% |
Gaci First Investment Co.(a) |
10/13/2032 | 5.250% | | 3,700,000 | 3,701,909 |
KSA Sukuk Ltd.(a) |
10/29/2029 | 2.969% | | 1,400,000 | 1,261,668 |
Saudi Arabian Oil Co.(a) |
11/24/2030 | 2.250% | | 3,200,000 | 2,630,466 |
Saudi Government International Bond(a) |
07/18/2033 | 4.875% | | 1,596,000 | 1,573,522 |
01/21/2055 | 3.750% | | 3,950,000 | 2,984,644 |
01/21/2055 | 3.750% | | 2,200,000 | 1,662,333 |
02/02/2061 | 3.450% | | 3,500,000 | 2,426,852 |
Total | 16,241,394 |
South Africa 2.5% |
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.(a) |
02/11/2025 | 7.125% | | 2,300,000 | 2,259,021 |
Republic of South Africa Government International Bond |
09/30/2029 | 4.850% | | 1,400,000 | 1,236,544 |
09/30/2049 | 5.750% | | 4,200,000 | 3,074,771 |
04/20/2052 | 7.300% | | 1,000,000 | 865,362 |
Total | 7,435,698 |
Turkey 4.2% |
Turkey Government International Bond |
04/14/2026 | 4.250% | | 1,350,000 | 1,174,927 |
03/25/2027 | 6.000% | | 2,000,000 | 1,785,171 |
02/17/2028 | 5.125% | | 4,900,000 | 4,143,535 |
04/26/2029 | 7.625% | | 2,400,000 | 2,201,572 |
01/19/2033 | 9.375% | | 2,340,000 | 2,265,916 |
05/30/2040 | 6.750% | | 760,000 | 588,099 |
Total | 12,159,220 |
Foreign Government Obligations(c),(d) (continued) |
Issuer | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Ukraine 0.7% |
Ukraine Government International Bond(a) |
09/01/2028 | 7.750% | | 7,000,000 | 1,328,697 |
05/21/2031 | 6.876% | | 3,810,000 | 648,794 |
Total | 1,977,491 |
United Arab Emirates 3.7% |
Abu Dhabi Government International Bond(a) |
09/30/2049 | 3.125% | | 2,500,000 | 1,810,851 |
04/16/2050 | 3.875% | | 385,000 | 318,812 |
Abu Dhabi Ports Co. PJSC(a) |
05/06/2031 | 2.500% | | 1,800,000 | 1,486,208 |
DP World Crescent Ltd.(a) |
09/26/2028 | 4.848% | | 1,450,000 | 1,427,667 |
DP World Ltd.(a) |
09/25/2048 | 5.625% | | 500,000 | 484,710 |
DP World PLC(a) |
07/02/2037 | 6.850% | | 3,600,000 | 4,001,948 |
MDGH GMTN (RSC), Ltd.(a) |
04/28/2033 | 5.500% | | 1,292,000 | 1,342,883 |
Total | 10,873,079 |
Venezuela 0.6% |
Petroleos de Venezuela SA(a),(e) |
05/16/2024 | 0.000% | | 22,627,059 | 928,286 |
Venezuela Government International Bond(a),(e) |
10/13/2024 | 0.000% | | 7,500,000 | 797,194 |
Total | 1,725,480 |
Total Foreign Government Obligations (Cost $292,136,147) | 225,326,045 |
Money Market Funds 7.1% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 4.748%(f),(g) | 20,875,332 | 20,866,982 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $20,866,989) | 20,866,982 |
Total Investments in Securities (Cost $356,410,859) | 285,276,466 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | 5,974,835 |
Net Assets | $291,251,301 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Investments in derivatives
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts |
Currency to be sold | Currency to be purchased | Counterparty | Settlement date | Unrealized appreciation ($) | Unrealized depreciation ($) |
120,000 EUR | 128,942 USD | Citi | 03/28/2023 | 1,807 | — |
546,974 EUR | 587,645 USD | Goldman Sachs International | 03/28/2023 | 8,148 | — |
108,000,000 MXN | 5,775,202 USD | Goldman Sachs International | 03/28/2023 | — | (96,828) |
5,556,086 EUR | 5,969,514 USD | UBS | 03/28/2023 | 83,067 | — |
Total | | | | 93,022 | (96,828) |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) | Represents privately placed and other securities and instruments exempt from Securities and Exchange Commission registration (collectively, private placements), such as Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 144A eligible securities, which are often sold only to qualified institutional buyers. At February 28, 2023, the total value of these securities amounted to $175,702,662, which represents 60.33% of total net assets. |
(b) | Represents a variable rate security with a step coupon where the rate adjusts according to a schedule for a series of periods, typically lower for an initial period and then increasing to a higher coupon rate thereafter. The interest rate shown was the current rate as of February 28, 2023. |
(c) | Principal amounts are denominated in United States Dollars unless otherwise noted. |
(d) | Principal and interest may not be guaranteed by a governmental entity. |
(e) | Represents a security in default. |
(f) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 28, 2023. |
(g) | As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. The value of the holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended February 28, 2023 are as follows: |
Affiliated issuers | Beginning of period($) | Purchases($) | Sales($) | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)($) | End of period($) | Realized gain (loss)($) | Dividends($) | End of period shares |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 4.748% |
| 38,514,208 | 23,970,398 | (41,618,649) | 1,025 | 20,866,982 | 4,314 | 602,992 | 20,875,332 |
Currency Legend
CNY | China Yuan Renminbi |
EUR | Euro |
IDR | Indonesian Rupiah |
MXN | Mexican Peso |
USD | US Dollar |
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
■ | Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments. |
■ | Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.). |
■ | Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments). |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
The Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board) has designated the Investment Manager, through its Valuation Committee (the Committee), as valuation designee, responsible for determining the fair value of the assets of the Fund for which market quotations are not readily available using valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. Representatives of Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC report to the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at February 28, 2023:
| Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) | Total ($) |
Investments in Securities | | | | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | — | 39,083,439 | — | 39,083,439 |
Foreign Government Obligations | — | 225,326,045 | — | 225,326,045 |
Money Market Funds | 20,866,982 | — | — | 20,866,982 |
Total Investments in Securities | 20,866,982 | 264,409,484 | — | 285,276,466 |
Investments in Derivatives | | | | |
Asset | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | 93,022 | — | 93,022 |
Liability | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | (96,828) | — | (96,828) |
Total | 20,866,982 | 264,405,678 | — | 285,272,660 |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund’s assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security’s value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.
Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $335,543,870) | $264,409,484 |
Affiliated issuers (cost $20,866,989) | 20,866,982 |
Cash | 70,101 |
Foreign currency (cost $248,229) | 245,869 |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 93,022 |
Receivable for: | |
Capital shares sold | 3,154,206 |
Dividends | 78,185 |
Interest | 3,753,465 |
Foreign tax reclaims | 11,606 |
Prepaid expenses | 6,698 |
Other assets | 33,360 |
Total assets | 292,722,978 |
Liabilities | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 96,828 |
Payable for: | |
Capital shares purchased | 1,240,372 |
Management services fees | 4,749 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 432 |
Transfer agent fees | 25,124 |
Compensation of board members | 78,574 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 27 |
Other expenses | 25,571 |
Total liabilities | 1,471,677 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $291,251,301 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 409,709,946 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | (118,458,645) |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $291,251,301 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Class A | |
Net assets | $27,953,561 |
Shares outstanding | 3,123,617 |
Net asset value per share | $8.95 |
Maximum sales charge | 4.75% |
Maximum offering price per share (calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge for Class A shares) | $9.40 |
Advisor Class | |
Net assets | $1,233,472 |
Shares outstanding | 137,559 |
Net asset value per share | $8.97 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $1,573,566 |
Shares outstanding | 177,156 |
Net asset value per share | $8.88 |
Institutional Class | |
Net assets | $39,002,374 |
Shares outstanding | 4,353,097 |
Net asset value per share | $8.96 |
Institutional 2 Class | |
Net assets | $39,943,717 |
Shares outstanding | 4,459,085 |
Net asset value per share | $8.96 |
Institutional 3 Class | |
Net assets | $167,163,276 |
Shares outstanding | 18,653,834 |
Net asset value per share | $8.96 |
Class R | |
Net assets | $14,381,335 |
Shares outstanding | 1,607,635 |
Net asset value per share | $8.95 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — affiliated issuers | $602,992 |
Interest | 7,896,902 |
Interfund lending | 922 |
Foreign taxes withheld | (11,435) |
Total income | 8,489,381 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 861,689 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 35,403 |
Class C | 8,109 |
Class R | 36,143 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 32,036 |
Advisor Class | 1,573 |
Class C | 1,834 |
Institutional Class | 43,815 |
Institutional 2 Class | 11,871 |
Institutional 3 Class | 5,823 |
Class R | 16,357 |
Compensation of board members | 12,148 |
Custodian fees | 12,700 |
Printing and postage fees | 12,727 |
Registration fees | 54,305 |
Audit fees | 15,880 |
Legal fees | 8,133 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 27 |
Other | 7,625 |
Total expenses | 1,178,198 |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | (758) |
Fees waived by transfer agent | |
Institutional 2 Class | (1,673) |
Total net expenses | 1,175,767 |
Net investment income | 7,313,614 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | (8,081,125) |
Investments — affiliated issuers | 4,314 |
Foreign currency translations | 8,937 |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | (944,938) |
Net realized loss | (9,012,812) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 7,729,522 |
Investments — affiliated issuers | 1,025 |
Foreign currency translations | 26,726 |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 31,069 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 7,788,342 |
Net realized and unrealized loss | (1,224,470) |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $6,089,144 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | Year Ended August 31, 2022 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $7,313,614 | $13,436,396 |
Net realized loss | (9,012,812) | (9,246,253) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 7,788,342 | (77,828,822) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 6,089,144 | (73,638,679) |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | |
Class A | (719,149) | (1,326,434) |
Advisor Class | (36,484) | (94,669) |
Class C | (34,728) | (84,422) |
Institutional Class | (1,029,769) | (1,881,366) |
Institutional 2 Class | (1,046,772) | (1,860,774) |
Institutional 3 Class | (4,565,772) | (7,168,624) |
Class R | (349,112) | (617,895) |
Total distributions to shareholders | (7,781,786) | (13,034,184) |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity | (8,061,963) | 26,080,715 |
Total decrease in net assets | (9,754,605) | (60,592,148) |
Net assets at beginning of period | 301,005,906 | 361,598,054 |
Net assets at end of period | $291,251,301 | $301,005,906 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | August 31, 2022 |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A | | | | |
Subscriptions | 523,704 | 4,566,187 | 656,294 | 6,426,256 |
Distributions reinvested | 78,739 | 693,551 | 124,289 | 1,274,044 |
Redemptions | (855,209) | (7,511,669) | (1,194,245) | (11,877,927) |
Net decrease | (252,766) | (2,251,931) | (413,662) | (4,177,627) |
Advisor Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 7,394 | 65,915 | 28,096 | 302,300 |
Distributions reinvested | 4,145 | 36,484 | 9,167 | 94,669 |
Redemptions | (67,653) | (587,551) | (117,546) | (1,204,654) |
Net decrease | (56,114) | (485,152) | (80,283) | (807,685) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | 18,298 | 163,586 | 7,772 | 75,381 |
Distributions reinvested | 3,972 | 34,728 | 8,156 | 84,422 |
Redemptions | (48,327) | (418,880) | (192,022) | (1,954,058) |
Net decrease | (26,057) | (220,566) | (176,094) | (1,794,255) |
Institutional Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 578,222 | 5,166,029 | 2,789,462 | 30,371,586 |
Distributions reinvested | 115,983 | 1,022,781 | 183,527 | 1,868,569 |
Redemptions | (939,780) | (8,315,272) | (2,247,081) | (22,507,461) |
Net increase (decrease) | (245,575) | (2,126,462) | 725,908 | 9,732,694 |
Institutional 2 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 523,888 | 4,671,040 | 1,162,439 | 11,724,986 |
Distributions reinvested | 118,644 | 1,045,862 | 181,616 | 1,859,313 |
Redemptions | (735,947) | (6,472,059) | (1,418,767) | (14,025,890) |
Net decrease | (93,415) | (755,157) | (74,712) | (441,591) |
Institutional 3 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 287,751 | 2,560,041 | 2,690,582 | 27,564,102 |
Distributions reinvested | 517,266 | 4,565,533 | 704,745 | 7,168,606 |
Redemptions | (921,166) | (8,216,030) | (1,014,916) | (10,086,443) |
Net increase (decrease) | (116,149) | (1,090,456) | 2,380,411 | 24,646,265 |
Class R | | | | |
Subscriptions | 28,936 | 261,032 | 111,185 | 1,194,470 |
Distributions reinvested | 39,636 | 349,087 | 60,171 | 615,880 |
Redemptions | (197,895) | (1,742,358) | (283,526) | (2,887,436) |
Net decrease | (129,323) | (1,132,239) | (112,170) | (1,077,086) |
Total net increase (decrease) | (919,399) | (8,061,963) | 2,249,398 | 26,080,715 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
| Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Total distributions to shareholders |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $9.00 | 0.21 | (0.04) | 0.17 | (0.22) | (0.22) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $11.59 | 0.37 | (2.59) | (2.22) | (0.37) | (0.37) |
Year Ended 8/31/2021 | $11.31 | 0.40 | 0.20 | 0.60 | (0.32) | (0.32) |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $11.29 | 0.45 | (0.08) | 0.37 | (0.35) | (0.35) |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $10.74 | 0.59 | 0.39 | 0.98 | (0.43) | (0.43) |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $12.09 | 0.62 | (1.31) | (0.69) | (0.66) | (0.66) |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $9.01 | 0.22 | (0.02) | 0.20 | (0.24) | (0.24) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $11.61 | 0.40 | (2.61) | (2.21) | (0.39) | (0.39) |
Year Ended 8/31/2021 | $11.33 | 0.43 | 0.20 | 0.63 | (0.35) | (0.35) |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $11.31 | 0.51 | (0.11) | 0.40 | (0.38) | (0.38) |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $10.75 | 0.61 | 0.41 | 1.02 | (0.46) | (0.46) |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $12.11 | 0.65 | (1.32) | (0.67) | (0.69) | (0.69) |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $8.93 | 0.17 | (0.03) | 0.14 | (0.19) | (0.19) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $11.51 | 0.30 | (2.59) | (2.29) | (0.29) | (0.29) |
Year Ended 8/31/2021 | $11.23 | 0.31 | 0.21 | 0.52 | (0.24) | (0.24) |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $11.22 | 0.37 | (0.09) | 0.28 | (0.27) | (0.27) |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $10.67 | 0.51 | 0.39 | 0.90 | (0.35) | (0.35) |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $12.01 | 0.53 | (1.29) | (0.76) | (0.58) | (0.58) |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $9.01 | 0.22 | (0.03) | 0.19 | (0.24) | (0.24) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $11.60 | 0.40 | (2.60) | (2.20) | (0.39) | (0.39) |
Year Ended 8/31/2021 | $11.32 | 0.43 | 0.20 | 0.63 | (0.35) | (0.35) |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $11.30 | 0.49 | (0.09) | 0.40 | (0.38) | (0.38) |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $10.75 | 0.62 | 0.39 | 1.01 | (0.46) | (0.46) |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $12.10 | 0.65 | (1.31) | (0.66) | (0.69) | (0.69) |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $9.00 | 0.23 | (0.03) | 0.20 | (0.24) | (0.24) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $11.60 | 0.41 | (2.61) | (2.20) | (0.40) | (0.40) |
Year Ended 8/31/2021 | $11.31 | 0.44 | 0.22 | 0.66 | (0.37) | (0.37) |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $11.30 | 0.49 | (0.09) | 0.40 | (0.39) | (0.39) |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $10.74 | 0.63 | 0.40 | 1.03 | (0.47) | (0.47) |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $12.10 | 0.65 | (1.30) | (0.65) | (0.71) | (0.71) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b) | Net investment income ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $8.95 | 2.00% | 1.16%(c) | 1.16%(c) | 4.75%(c) | 9% | $27,954 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $9.00 | (19.53%) | 1.12% | 1.12% | 3.65% | 28% | $30,371 |
Year Ended 8/31/2021 | $11.59 | 5.42% | 1.12% | 1.12%(d) | 3.49% | 56% | $43,920 |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $11.31 | 3.40% | 1.11%(e) | 1.11%(e) | 4.13% | 175% | $46,632 |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $11.29 | 9.33% | 1.11%(e) | 1.11%(e) | 5.40% | 106% | $54,778 |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $10.74 | (5.97%) | 1.13% | 1.13% | 5.33% | 64% | $61,421 |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $8.97 | 2.24% | 0.91%(c) | 0.91%(c) | 4.99%(c) | 9% | $1,233 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $9.01 | (19.38%) | 0.87% | 0.87% | 3.88% | 28% | $1,745 |
Year Ended 8/31/2021 | $11.61 | 5.67% | 0.87% | 0.87%(d) | 3.75% | 56% | $3,180 |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $11.33 | 3.65% | 0.85%(e) | 0.85%(e) | 4.51% | 175% | $4,799 |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $11.31 | 9.69% | 0.86%(e) | 0.86%(e) | 5.51% | 106% | $20,141 |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $10.75 | (5.80%) | 0.88% | 0.88% | 5.60% | 64% | $8,734 |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $8.88 | 1.63% | 1.91%(c) | 1.91%(c) | 4.00%(c) | 9% | $1,574 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $8.93 | (20.19%) | 1.87% | 1.87% | 2.86% | 28% | $1,815 |
Year Ended 8/31/2021 | $11.51 | 4.66% | 1.87% | 1.87%(d) | 2.76% | 56% | $4,365 |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $11.23 | 2.55% | 1.86%(e) | 1.86%(e) | 3.39% | 175% | $8,881 |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $11.22 | 8.57% | 1.86%(e) | 1.86%(e) | 4.66% | 106% | $13,374 |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $10.67 | (6.63%) | 1.88% | 1.88% | 4.57% | 64% | $16,550 |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $8.96 | 2.12% | 0.91%(c) | 0.91%(c) | 5.00%(c) | 9% | $39,002 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $9.01 | (19.31%) | 0.87% | 0.87% | 3.91% | 28% | $41,413 |
Year Ended 8/31/2021 | $11.60 | 5.67% | 0.87% | 0.87%(d) | 3.75% | 56% | $44,921 |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $11.32 | 3.66% | 0.86%(e) | 0.86%(e) | 4.40% | 175% | $51,668 |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $11.30 | 9.60% | 0.86%(e) | 0.86%(e) | 5.65% | 106% | $71,443 |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $10.75 | (5.72%) | 0.88% | 0.88% | 5.57% | 64% | $81,762 |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $8.96 | 2.32% | 0.75%(c) | 0.74%(c) | 5.17%(c) | 9% | $39,944 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $9.00 | (19.29%) | 0.73% | 0.73% | 4.05% | 28% | $40,987 |
Year Ended 8/31/2021 | $11.60 | 5.90% | 0.75% | 0.75% | 3.86% | 56% | $53,660 |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $11.31 | 3.69% | 0.73%(e) | 0.73%(e) | 4.44% | 175% | $42,699 |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $11.30 | 9.83% | 0.75%(e) | 0.75%(e) | 5.75% | 106% | $35,131 |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $10.74 | (5.68%) | 0.75% | 0.74% | 5.60% | 64% | $36,419 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Total distributions to shareholders |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $9.01 | 0.23 | (0.04) | 0.19 | (0.24) | (0.24) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $11.60 | 0.42 | (2.60) | (2.18) | (0.41) | (0.41) |
Year Ended 8/31/2021 | $11.32 | 0.45 | 0.20 | 0.65 | (0.37) | (0.37) |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $11.30 | 0.50 | (0.09) | 0.41 | (0.39) | (0.39) |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $10.75 | 0.64 | 0.39 | 1.03 | (0.48) | (0.48) |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $12.10 | 0.66 | (1.30) | (0.64) | (0.71) | (0.71) |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $8.99 | 0.20 | (0.03) | 0.17 | (0.21) | (0.21) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $11.58 | 0.35 | (2.60) | (2.25) | (0.34) | (0.34) |
Year Ended 8/31/2021 | $11.30 | 0.37 | 0.20 | 0.57 | (0.29) | (0.29) |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $11.29 | 0.42 | (0.09) | 0.33 | (0.32) | (0.32) |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $10.73 | 0.56 | 0.40 | 0.96 | (0.40) | (0.40) |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $12.08 | 0.59 | (1.31) | (0.72) | (0.63) | (0.63) |
Notes to Financial Highlights |
(a) | In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios. |
(b) | Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. |
(c) | Annualized. |
(d) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(e) | Ratios include interest on collateral expense which is less than 0.01%. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b) | Net investment income ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $8.96 | 2.23% | 0.69%(c) | 0.69%(c) | 5.22%(c) | 9% | $167,163 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $9.01 | (19.16%) | 0.68% | 0.68% | 4.11% | 28% | $169,057 |
Year Ended 8/31/2021 | $11.60 | 5.86% | 0.69% | 0.69% | 3.92% | 56% | $190,133 |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $11.32 | 3.83% | 0.68%(e) | 0.68%(e) | 4.53% | 175% | $184,834 |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $11.30 | 9.79% | 0.69%(e) | 0.69%(e) | 5.83% | 106% | $182,472 |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $10.75 | (5.54%) | 0.70% | 0.69% | 5.72% | 64% | $202,999 |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $8.95 | 1.99% | 1.41%(c) | 1.41%(c) | 4.50%(c) | 9% | $14,381 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $8.99 | (19.75%) | 1.37% | 1.37% | 3.40% | 28% | $15,618 |
Year Ended 8/31/2021 | $11.58 | 5.15% | 1.37% | 1.37%(d) | 3.25% | 56% | $21,419 |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $11.30 | 3.05% | 1.36%(e) | 1.36%(e) | 3.87% | 175% | $21,748 |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $11.29 | 9.16% | 1.36%(e) | 1.36%(e) | 5.15% | 106% | $24,620 |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $10.73 | (6.20%) | 1.38% | 1.38% | 5.07% | 64% | $27,218 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Emerging Markets Bond Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust II (the Trust), is a non-diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers each of the share classes listed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. Different share classes may have different minimum initial investment amounts and pay different net investment income distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of distributing such share classes vary. Distributions to shareholders in a liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class.
As described in the Fund’s prospectus, Class A and Class C shares are offered to the general public for investment. Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. Advisor Class, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Class R shares are available for purchase through authorized investment professionals to omnibus retirement plans or to institutional investors and to certain other investors as also described in the Fund’s prospectus.
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
Debt securities generally are valued based on prices obtained from pricing services, which are intended to reflect market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques that take into account, as applicable, factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as approved independent broker-dealer quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are not readily available or not believed to be reflective of market value may also be valued based upon a bid quote from an approved independent broker-dealer. Debt securities maturing in 60 days or less are valued primarily at amortized market value, unless this method results in a valuation that management believes does not approximate fair value.
Investments in open-end investment companies (other than exchange-traded funds (ETFs)), are valued at the latest net asset value reported by those companies as of the valuation time.
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market based upon foreign currency exchange rates provided by a pricing service.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security, if available.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Foreign currency transactions and translations
The values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are generally translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates determined at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and translations include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.
For financial statement purposes, the Fund does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statement of Operations.
Derivative instruments
The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, in seeking to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more securities, currencies, commodities, indices, or other assets or instruments. Derivatives may be used to increase investment flexibility (including to maintain cash reserves while maintaining desired exposure to certain assets), for risk management (hedging) purposes, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligations under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell or terminate, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.
A derivative instrument may suffer a marked-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform its obligations under the contract. The Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any variation margin held by the counterparty, plus any replacement costs or related amounts. With exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the clearinghouse or central counterparty (CCP) provides some protection in the case of clearing member default. The clearinghouse or CCP stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, failure of the clearinghouse or CCP may pose additional counterparty credit risk. However, credit risk still exists in exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer account. While clearing brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a clearing broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the clearing broker for all its clients and such shortfall is remedied by the CCP or otherwise, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the clearing broker’s customers (including the Fund), potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.
In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivatives counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and foreign exchange forward contracts and contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA
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Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative 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 (close-out netting), including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset or netting in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.
Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the clearinghouse or CCP for exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms for most over-the-counter derivatives are subject to regulatory requirements to exchange variation margin with trading counterparties and may have contract specific margin terms as well. For over-the-counter derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the marked-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $250,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund may also pay interest expense on cash collateral received from the broker or receive interest income on cash collateral pledged to the broker. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.
Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties of over-the-counter derivatives transactions to terminate derivatives contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund’s net asset value declines by a stated percentage over a specified time period or if the Fund fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In determining whether to exercise such termination rights, the Fund would consider, in addition to counterparty credit risk, whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are over-the-counter agreements between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. The Fund utilized forward foreign currency exchange contracts to hedge the currency exposure associated with some or all of the Fund’s securities and to shift foreign currency exposure back to U.S. dollars. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods.
The values of forward foreign currency exchange contracts fluctuate daily with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Changes in the value of these contracts are recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation until the contract is exercised or has expired. The Fund will realize a gain or loss when the forward foreign currency exchange contract is closed or expires. Non-deliverable forward foreign currency exchange contracts are settled with the counterparty in U.S. dollars without delivery of foreign currency.
The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the prices of the Fund’s portfolio securities. The risks of forward foreign currency exchange contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar (or other foreign currencies) and the possibility that counterparties will not complete their contractual obligations, which may be in excess of the amount reflected, if any, in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Effects of derivative transactions in the financial statements
The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; and the impact of derivative transactions over the period in the Statement of Operations, including realized and unrealized gains (losses). The derivative instrument schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) at February 28, 2023:
| Asset derivatives | |
Risk exposure category | Statement of assets and liabilities location | Fair value ($) |
Foreign exchange risk | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 93,022 |
| Liability derivatives | |
Risk exposure category | Statement of assets and liabilities location | Fair value ($) |
Foreign exchange risk | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 96,828 |
The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended February 28, 2023:
Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | | | | | | Forward foreign currency exchange contracts ($) |
Foreign exchange risk | | | | | | (944,938) |
|
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income |
Risk exposure category | | | | | | Forward foreign currency exchange contracts ($) |
Foreign exchange risk | | | | | | 31,069 |
The following table is a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended February 28, 2023:
Derivative instrument | Average unrealized appreciation ($)* | Average unrealized depreciation ($)* |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 46,511 | (183,303) |
* | Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended February 28, 2023. |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
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Offsetting of assets and liabilities
The following table presents the Fund’s gross and net amount of assets and liabilities available for offset under netting arrangements as well as any related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of February 28, 2023:
| | Citi ($) | Goldman Sachs International ($) | UBS ($) | Total ($) |
Assets | | | | | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | 1,807 | 8,148 | 83,067 | 93,022 |
Liabilities | | | | | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | - | 96,828 | - | 96,828 |
Total financial and derivative net assets | | 1,807 | (88,680) | 83,067 | (3,806) |
Total collateral received (pledged) (a) | | - | - | - | - |
Net amount (b) | | 1,807 | (88,680) | 83,067 | (3,806) |
(a) | In some instances, the actual collateral received and/or pledged may be more than the amount shown due to overcollateralization. |
(b) | Represents the net amount due from/(to) counterparties in the event of default. |
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.
The Fund may place a debt security on non-accrual status and reduce related interest income when it becomes probable that the interest will not be collected and the amount of uncollectible interest can be reasonably estimated. The Fund may also adjust accrual rates when it becomes probable the full interest will not be collected and a partial payment will be received. A defaulted debt security is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectability of interest is reasonably assured.
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Foreign taxes
The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Tailored Shareholder Reports
In October 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a final rule relating to Tailored Shareholder Reports for Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds; Fee Information in Investment Company Advertisements. The rule and form amendments will, among other things, require the Fund to transmit concise and visually engaging shareholder reports that highlight key information. The amendments will require that funds tag information in a structured data format and that certain more in-depth information be made available online and available for delivery free of charge to investors on request. The amendments became effective January 24, 2023. There is an 18-month transition period after the effective date of the amendment.
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund’s daily net assets that declines from 0.60% to 0.393% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended February 28, 2023 was 0.600% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Participating Affiliates
The Investment Manager and its investment advisory affiliates (Participating Affiliates) around the world may coordinate in providing services to their clients. From time to time the Investment Manager (or any affiliated investment subadviser to the Fund, as the case may be) may engage its Participating Affiliates to provide a variety of services such as investment research, investment monitoring, trading and discretionary investment management (including portfolio management) to certain accounts managed by the Investment Manager, including the Fund. These Participating Affiliates provide services to the Investment Manager (or any affiliated investment subadviser to the Fund, as the case may be) either pursuant to subadvisory agreements, personnel-sharing agreements or other inter-company arrangements, and the Fund pays no additional fees and expenses as a result of any such arrangements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
These Participating Affiliates, like the Investment Manager, are direct or indirect subsidiaries of Ameriprise Financial and are registered, as appropriate, with respective regulators in their home jurisdictions and, where required, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in the United States.
Pursuant to some of these arrangements, certain employees of these Participating Affiliates may serve as "associated persons" of the Investment Manager and, in this capacity, subject to the oversight and supervision of the Investment Manager and consistent with the investment objectives, policies and limitations set forth in the Fund’s prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI), may provide such services to the Fund on behalf of the Investment Manager.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Deferred Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund. The expense for the Deferred Plan, which includes Trustees’ fees deferred during the current period as well as any gains or losses on the Trustees’ deferred compensation balances as a result of market fluctuations, is included in "Compensation of board members" in the Statement of Operations.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer for the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to affiliated registered investment companies managed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, based on relative net assets.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with SS&C GIDS, Inc. (SS&C GIDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent. Prior to January 1, 2023, SS&C GIDS was known as DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of SS&C GIDS for services as sub-transfer agent and SS&C GIDS is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class. In addition, prior to January 1, 2023, Institutional 2 Class shares were subject to a contractual transfer agency fee annual limitation of not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to that share class.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
For the six months ended February 28, 2023, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
| Effective rate (%) |
Class A | 0.23 |
Advisor Class | 0.23 |
Class C | 0.23 |
Institutional Class | 0.23 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.05 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.01 |
Class R | 0.23 |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended February 28, 2023, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Under a Plan and Agreement of Distribution, the Fund pays a fee at the maximum annual rates of up to 0.25%, 1.00% and 0.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively. For Class C shares, of the 1.00% fee, up to 0.75% can be reimbursed for distribution expenses and up to an additional 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses. For Class R shares, of the 0.50% fee, up to 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses.
The amount of distribution and shareholder services expenses incurred by the Distributor and not yet reimbursed (unreimbursed expense) was approximately $311,000 for Class C shares. This amount is based on the most recent information available as of December 31, 2022, and may be recovered from future payments under the distribution plan or contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs). To the extent the unreimbursed expense has been fully recovered, the distribution and/or shareholder services fee is reduced.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended February 28, 2023, if any, are listed below:
| Front End (%) | CDSC (%) | Amount ($) |
Class A | 4.75 | 0.50 - 1.00(a) | 2,313 |
Class C | — | 1.00(b) | 0 |
(a) | This charge is imposed on certain investments of between $1 million and $50 million redeemed within 18 months after purchase, as follows: 1.00% if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions. |
(b) | This charge applies to redemptions within 12 months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions. |
The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the classes’ average daily net assets:
| January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 | Prior to January 1, 2023 |
Class A | 1.16% | 1.16% |
Advisor Class | 0.91 | 0.91 |
Class C | 1.91 | 1.91 |
Institutional Class | 0.91 | 0.91 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.77 | 0.77 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.72 | 0.73 |
Class R | 1.41 | 1.41 |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, costs associated with shareholder meetings, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. Reflected in the contractual cap commitment, prior to January 1, 2023, is the Transfer Agent’s contractual agreement to limit total transfer agency fees to an annual rate of not more than 0.05% for Institutional 2 Class of the average daily net assets attributable to that share class. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At February 28, 2023, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal tax cost ($) | Gross unrealized appreciation ($) | Gross unrealized (depreciation) ($) | Net unrealized (depreciation) ($) |
356,411,000 | 1,170,000 | (72,308,000) | (71,138,000) |
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
The following capital loss carryforwards, determined at August 31, 2022, may be available to reduce future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code.
No expiration short-term ($) | No expiration long-term ($) | Total ($) |
(10,670,644) | (26,320,407) | (36,991,051) |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $28,219,045 and $22,917,572, respectively, for the six months ended February 28, 2023. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Affiliated money market fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds (the Affiliated MMF). The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends - affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the Affiliated MMF. The Affiliated MMF prices its shares with a floating net asset value. In addition, the Board of Trustees of the Affiliated MMF may impose a fee on redemptions (sometimes referred to as a liquidity fee) or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing a redemption gate) in the event its liquidity falls below regulatory limits.
Note 7. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund’s activity in the Interfund Program during the six months ended February 28, 2023 was as follows:
Borrower or lender | Average loan balance ($) | Weighted average interest rate (%) | Number of days with outstanding loans |
Lender | 2,333,333 | 4.42 | 3 |
Interest income earned by the Fund is recorded as Interfund lending in the Statement of Operations. The Fund had no outstanding interfund loans at February 28, 2023.
Note 8. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Citibank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. Pursuant to an October 27, 2022 amendment and restatement, the credit facility, which is an agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager or an affiliated investment manager, severally and not jointly, permits aggregate borrowings up to $950 million. Interest is currently charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the secured overnight financing rate plus 0.10% and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the unused amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations. This agreement expires annually in October unless extended or renewed. Prior to the October 27, 2022 amendment and restatement, the Fund had access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Citibank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. which permitted collective borrowings up to $950 million. Interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the secured overnight financing rate plus 0.11448% and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 1.00%.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended February 28, 2023.
Note 9. Significant risks
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that the value of debt instruments in the Fund’s portfolio may decline because the issuer defaults or otherwise becomes unable or unwilling, or is perceived to be unable or unwilling, to honor its financial obligations, such as making payments to the Fund when due. Credit rating agencies assign credit ratings to certain debt instruments to indicate their credit risk. Lower-rated or unrated debt instruments held by the Fund may present increased credit risk as compared to higher-rated debt instruments.
Derivatives risk
Losses involving derivative instruments may be substantial, because a relatively small movement in the underlying reference (which is generally the price, rate or other economic indicator associated with a security(ies), commodity, currency, index or other instrument or asset) may result in a substantial loss for the Fund. In addition to the potential for increased losses, the use of derivative instruments may lead to increased volatility within the Fund. Derivatives will typically increase the Fund’s exposure to principal risks to which it is otherwise exposed, and may expose the Fund to additional risks, including correlation risk, counterparty risk, hedging risk, leverage risk, liquidity risk and pricing risk.
Foreign securities and emerging market countries risk
Investing in foreign securities may involve heightened risks relative to investments in U.S. securities. Investing in foreign securities subjects the Fund to the risks associated with the issuer’s country of organization and places of business operations, including risks associated with political, regulatory, economic, social, diplomatic and other conditions or events occurring in the country or region, which may result in significant market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may be more volatile and less liquid than U.S. securities. Investing in emerging markets may increase these risks and expose the Fund to elevated risks associated with increased inflation, deflation or currency devaluation. To the extent that the Fund concentrates its investment exposure to any one or a few specific countries, the Fund will be particularly susceptible to the risks associated with the conditions, events or other factors impacting those countries or regions and may, therefore, have a greater risk than that of a fund that is more geographically diversified. The financial information and disclosure made available by issuers of emerging market securities may be considerably less reliable than publicly available information about other foreign securities. The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, which regulates auditors of U.S. public companies, is unable to inspect audit work papers in certain foreign countries. Investors in foreign countries often have limited rights and few practical remedies to pursue shareholder claims, including class actions or fraud claims, and the ability of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice and other authorities to bring and enforce actions against foreign issuers or foreign persons is limited.
Geographic focus risk
The Fund may be particularly susceptible to risks related to economic, political, regulatory or other events or conditions affecting issuers and countries within the specific geographic regions in which the Fund invests. The Fund’s net asset value may be more volatile than the net asset value of a more geographically diversified fund.
Latin America Region. The Fund is particularly susceptible to risks related to economic, political, regulatory, legal, social or other events or conditions affecting issuers in, or those that have investment exposure to, the Latin America region. These include risks of elevated and volatile interest, inflation and unemployment rates. Currency devaluations, exchange rate volatility and relatively high dependence upon commodities and international trade may also present additional risks for the Fund. Latin American economies may be susceptible to adverse government regulatory and economic intervention and
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
controls, limitations in the ability to repatriate investment income, capital or the proceeds of the sale of securities, inadequate investor protections, less developed custody, settlement, regulatory, accounting, auditing and financial standards, unfavorable changes in laws or regulations, natural disasters, corruption and military activity.
Middle East and North Africa Region. The Fund is particularly susceptible to risks related to economic, political, regulatory, legal, social or other events or conditions affecting issuers in, or those that have investment exposure to, the Middle East and North Africa region. These include the risk of local and regional conflicts including terrorist activity, religious, ethnic and/or socio-economic unrest, acts of war or other conflicts in the region and elevated risks of volatile interest rates, excessive inflation and unemployment rates. Currency devaluations, exchange rate volatility and relatively high dependence upon commodities and international trade may also present additional risks for the Fund. Middle East and North Africa economies may be susceptible to adverse government regulatory and economic intervention and controls, limitations in the ability to repatriate investment income, capital or the proceeds of the sale of securities, inadequate investor protections, less developed custody, settlement, regulatory, accounting, auditing and financial standards, unfavorable changes in laws or regulations, natural disasters, corruption and military activity.
High-yield investments risk
Securities and other debt instruments held by the Fund that are rated below investment grade (commonly called "high-yield" or "junk" bonds) and unrated debt instruments of comparable quality expose the Fund to a greater risk of loss of principal and income than a fund that invests solely or primarily in investment grade debt instruments. In addition, these investments have greater price fluctuations, are less liquid and are more likely to experience a default than higher-rated debt instruments. High-yield debt instruments are considered to be predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer’s capacity to pay interest and repay principal.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk of losses attributable to changes in interest rates. In general, if interest rates rise, the values of debt instruments tend to fall, and if interest rates fall, the values of debt instruments tend to rise. Actions by governments and central banking authorities can result in increases or decreases in interest rates. Higher periods of inflation could lead such authorities to raise interest rates. Increasing interest rates may negatively affect the value of debt securities held by the Fund, resulting in a negative impact on the Fund’s performance and net asset value per share. In general, the longer the maturity or duration of a debt security, the greater its sensitivity to changes in interest rates. The Fund is subject to the risk that the income generated by its investments may not keep pace with inflation.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk associated with a lack of marketability of investments which may make it difficult to sell the investment at a desirable time or price. Changing regulatory, market or other conditions or environments (for example, the interest rate or credit environments) may adversely affect the liquidity of the Fund’s investments. The Fund may have to accept a lower selling price for the holding, sell other investments, or forego another, more appealing investment opportunity. Generally, the less liquid the market at the time the Fund sells a portfolio investment, the greater the risk of loss or decline of value to the Fund. A less liquid market can lead to an increase in Fund redemptions, which may negatively impact Fund performance and net asset value per share, including, for example, if the Fund is forced to sell securities in a down market.
Market risk
The Fund may incur losses due to declines in the value of one or more securities in which it invests. These declines may be due to factors affecting a particular issuer, or the result of, among other things, political, regulatory, market, economic or social developments affecting the relevant market(s) more generally. In addition, turbulence in financial markets and reduced liquidity in equity, credit and/or fixed income markets may negatively affect many issuers, which could adversely affect the Fund’s ability to price or value hard-to-value assets in thinly traded and closed markets and could cause significant redemptions and operational challenges. Global economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, and conditions and events in one country, region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. These risks may be magnified if certain events or developments adversely interrupt the global supply chain; in these and other circumstances, such risks might affect companies worldwide. As a result, local, regional or global events
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
such as terrorism, war, natural disasters, disease/virus outbreaks and epidemics or other public health issues, recessions, depressions or other events – or the potential for such events – could have a significant negative impact on global economic and market conditions.
The large-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February 2022 has resulted in sanctions and market disruptions, including declines in regional and global stock markets, unusual volatility in global commodity markets and significant devaluations of Russian currency. The extent and duration of the military action are impossible to predict but could be significant. Market disruption caused by the Russian military action, and any counter-measures or responses thereto (including international sanctions, a downgrade in the country’s credit rating, purchasing and financing restrictions, boycotts, tariffs, changes in consumer or purchaser preferences, cyberattacks and espionage) could have severe adverse impacts on regional and/or global securities and commodities markets, including markets for oil and natural gas. These impacts may include reduced market liquidity, distress in credit markets, further disruption of global supply chains, increased risk of inflation, and limited access to investments in certain international markets and/or issuers. These developments and other related events could negatively impact Fund performance.
Non-diversification risk
A non-diversified fund is permitted to invest a greater percentage of its total assets in fewer issuers than a diversified fund. This increases the risk that a change in the value of any one investment held by the Fund could affect the overall value of the Fund more than it would affect that of a diversified fund holding a greater number of investments. Accordingly, the Fund’s value will likely be more volatile than the value of a more diversified fund.
Shareholder concentration risk
At February 28, 2023, one unaffiliated shareholder of record owned 10.6% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Affiliated shareholders of record owned 62.8% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Note 10. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 11. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates are involved in the normal course of business in legal proceedings which include regulatory inquiries, arbitration and litigation, including class actions concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their activities as part of a diversified financial services firm. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial or one or more of its affiliates that provides services to the Fund.
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Columbia Ultra Short Duration Municipal Bond Fund
Not FDIC or NCUA Insured • No Financial Institution Guarantee • May Lose Value
If you elect to receive the shareholder report for Columbia Ultra Short Duration Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund) in paper, mailed to you, the Fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address, unless such shareholder elects to receive shareholder reports from the Fund electronically via e-mail or by having a paper notice mailed to you (Postcard Notice) that your Fund’s shareholder report is available at the Columbia funds’ website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/). If you would like more than one report in paper to be mailed to you, or would like to elect to receive reports via e-mail or access them through Postcard Notice, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-PORT, is available on columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager)
290 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
290 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
Columbia Ultra Short Duration Municipal Bond Fund | Semiannual Report 2023
Fund at a Glance
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Investment Objective
The Fund seeks to provide shareholders with current income exempt from U.S. federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital.
Portfolio management
Douglas Rangel, CFA
Lead Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since June 2022
Catherine Stienstra
Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since January 2022
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended February 28, 2023) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A* | 05/27/14 | 0.71 | 0.45 | 0.76 | 0.67 |
Advisor Class | 09/30/09 | 0.79 | 0.60 | 0.99 | 0.91 |
Institutional Class* | 01/26/22 | 0.78 | 0.60 | 0.99 | 0.91 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 01/26/22 | 0.83 | 1.26 | 1.12 | 0.97 |
Bloomberg 1 Year Municipal Bond Index | | 0.35 | -0.36 | 0.92 | 0.81 |
The Fund’s performance prior to January 21, 2022 reflects returns achieved by BMO Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund (the Predecessor Fund), a series of BMO Funds, Inc. The Predecessor Fund was managed by BMO Asset Management Corp. (BMO AM). The Fund’s performance prior to September 1, 2022 reflects returns achieved according to different principal investment strategies. If the Fund’s current strategies had been in place for the prior periods, results shown may have been different.
The Fund’s share classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in fees associated with each share class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates and any predecessor firms that were in place during the performance periods shown. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or calling 800.345.6611.
* | The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information. |
Effective September 1, 2022, the Fund compares its performance to that of the Bloomberg 1 Year Municipal Bond Index (the New Index). Prior to this date, the Fund compared its performance to that of the Bloomberg 1 Year Municipal Bond Index, iMoneyNet, Inc. Money Market Fund Tax-Free National Retail Index, and Blended Benchmark (consisting of 50% Bloomberg 1 Year Municipal Bond Index and 50% iMoneyNet, Inc. Money Market Fund Tax-Free National Retail Index) (the Former Index). The Fund’s investment manager believes that the New Index provides a more appropriate basis for comparing the Fund’s performance in light of the changes made to the Fund’s name and principal investment strategies.
The Bloomberg 1 Year Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index composed of long-term tax-exempt bonds with a minimum rating of Baa.
The iMoneyNet, Inc. Money Market Fund Tax-Free National Retail Index is an arithmetic average of performance for all money market mutual funds tracked within this category. The category includes retail funds that invest in obligations of tax-exempt entities, including state and municipal authorities.
The Blended Benchmark, established by the Investment Manager, is composed of 50% Bloomberg 1 Year Municipal Bond Index and 50% iMoneyNet, Inc. Money Market Fund Tax-Free National Retail Index.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes (except the iMoneyNet, Inc. Money Market Tax-Free National Retail Index, which reflects deduction of fees) or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance (continued)
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Quality breakdown (%) (at February 28, 2023) |
AAA rating | 21.9 |
AA rating | 33.6 |
A rating | 22.0 |
BBB rating | 7.4 |
BB rating | 0.2 |
Not rated | 14.9 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income investments.
Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from highest to lowest credit quality, determined by using the middle rating of Moody’s, S&P and Fitch, after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When ratings are available from only two rating agencies, the lower rating is used. When a rating is available from only one rating agency, that rating is used. If a security is not rated but has a rating by Kroll and/or DBRS, the same methodology is applied to those bonds that would otherwise be not rated. When a bond is not rated by any rating agency, it is designated as “Not rated.” Credit quality ratings assigned by a rating agency are subjective opinions, not statements of fact, and are subject to change, including daily. The ratings assigned by credit rating agencies are but one of the considerations that the Investment Manager and/or Fund’s subadviser incorporates into its credit analysis process, along with such other issuer-specific factors as cash flows, capital structure and leverage ratios, ability to de-leverage (repay) through free cash flow, quality of management, market positioning and access to capital, as well as such security-specific factors as the terms of the security (e.g., interest rate and time to maturity) and the amount and type of any collateral.
Top Ten States/Territories (%) (at February 28, 2023) |
Texas | 17.8 |
New York | 11.5 |
Ohio | 5.2 |
Illinois | 5.0 |
California | 4.4 |
Massachusetts | 4.1 |
South Carolina | 4.0 |
Kentucky | 3.4 |
Michigan | 3.3 |
Colorado | 3.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding Money Market Funds and investments in derivatives, if any.
For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled “Portfolio of Investments.”
Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
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As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are shareholder transaction costs, which may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
September 1, 2022 — February 28, 2023 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | Account value at the end of the period ($) | Expenses paid during the period ($) | Fund’s annualized expense ratio (%) |
| Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual |
Class A | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,007.10 | 1,022.46 | 2.34 | 2.36 | 0.47 |
Advisor Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,007.90 | 1,023.16 | 1.64 | 1.66 | 0.33 |
Institutional Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,007.80 | 1,023.06 | 1.74 | 1.76 | 0.35 |
Institutional 3 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,008.30 | 1,023.55 | 1.24 | 1.25 | 0.25 |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Floating Rate Notes 0.1% |
Issue Description | Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Minnesota 0.1% |
City of Minneapolis/St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority(a),(b) |
Revenue Bonds |
Allina Health Systems |
Series 2009B-1 (JPMorgan Chase Bank) |
11/15/2035 | 2.480% | | 200,000 | 200,000 |
Total Floating Rate Notes (Cost $200,000) | 200,000 |
|
Municipal Bonds 88.2% |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Alabama 2.1% |
Birmingham Airport Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2020 (BAM) |
07/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 325,000 | 331,829 |
Black Belt Energy Gas District(c) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2018B-1 (Mandatory Put 12/01/23) |
0.7 x 1-month USD LIBOR + 0.900% 12/01/2048 | 3.958% | | 4,500,000 | 4,510,431 |
Total | 4,842,260 |
Alaska 0.4% |
State of Alaska |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Series 2023A |
08/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,043,904 |
Arizona 0.5% |
Arizona Water Infrastructure Finance Authority |
Prerefunded 10/01/24 Revenue Bonds |
Water Quality |
Series 2014A |
10/01/2028 | 5.000% | | 1,020,000 | 1,050,387 |
California 4.4% |
Bay Area Toll Authority(c) |
Revenue Bonds |
San Francisco Bay Area Toll Bridge |
Series 2012 (Mandatory Put 04/01/24) |
Muni Swap Index Yield + 1.100% 04/01/2045 | 4.520% | | 1,750,000 | 1,758,400 |
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Brightline West Passenger Rail Project |
Series 2023 (Mandatory Put 01/31/24) |
01/01/2050 | 3.650% | | 1,000,000 | 996,249 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
California Municipal Finance Authority(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Waste Management, Inc. Project |
Series 2017 (Mandatory Put 12/01/23) |
12/01/2044 | 0.700% | | 3,000,000 | 2,935,106 |
City of Los Angeles Department of Airports(d) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2018B |
05/15/2024 | 5.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,521,929 |
State of California |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Various Purpose |
Series 2018 |
10/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 2,880,000 | 3,018,902 |
Total | 10,230,586 |
Colorado 3.0% |
City & County of Denver Airport System(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2022D |
11/15/2024 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,022,358 |
E-470 Public Highway Authority(c) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2021B (Mandatory Put 09/01/24) |
0.7 x SOFR + 0.350% 09/01/2039 | 3.399% | | 4,500,000 | 4,466,852 |
Weld County School District No. RE-4 |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2023 |
12/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 1,450,000 | 1,496,020 |
Total | 6,985,230 |
Connecticut 2.7% |
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Housing Mortgage Finance Program |
Series 2020 (Mandatory Put 11/15/23) |
05/15/2060 | 0.500% | | 750,000 | 728,186 |
State of Connecticut |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Series 2022F |
11/15/2024 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,580,570 |
State of Connecticut Special Tax |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Transportation Infrastructure Purposes |
Series 2014 |
09/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,566,592 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Revenue Bonds |
Transportation Infrasturucture Purposes |
Series 2022A |
07/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 350,000 | 358,228 |
Total | 6,233,576 |
District of Columbia 0.7% |
District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency |
Revenue Bonds |
Faircliff Plaza East Apartments Project |
Series 2022 (FHA) (Mandatory Put 12/01/25) |
12/01/2026 | 5.000% | | 600,000 | 616,908 |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Aviation(d) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Airport System |
Series 2019A |
10/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,020,317 |
Total | 1,637,225 |
Florida 1.6% |
County of Miami-Dade Seaport Department(d) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2023A |
10/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 850,000 | 878,383 |
Duval County Public Schools |
Certificate of Participation |
Series 2022A |
07/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 1,750,000 | 1,789,987 |
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2019A |
10/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,019,699 |
Total | 3,688,069 |
Georgia 1.7% |
County of DeKalb Water & Sewerage |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Second Resolution |
Series 2022 |
10/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,059,270 |
Development Authority of Monroe County (The) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Oglethorpe Power Corp. Scherer Project |
Series 2013 (Mandatory Put 02/03/25) |
01/01/2039 | 1.500% | | 2,000,000 | 1,883,844 |
Total | 3,943,114 |
Hawaii 1.1% |
Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply |
Prerefunded 07/01/24 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2014A |
07/01/2032 | 4.000% | | 2,540,000 | 2,570,207 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Illinois 4.9% |
Chicago Midway International Airport(d) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2016A |
01/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,008,468 |
City of Joliet Waterworks & Sewerage |
Revenue Bonds |
Senior Lien |
BAN Series 2022 |
01/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,014,816 |
Illinois Finance Authority |
Prerefunded 08/01/24 Revenue Bonds |
Advocate Health Care |
Series 2014 |
08/01/2031 | 5.000% | | 2,580,000 | 2,639,315 |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
American Water Capital Corp. Project |
Series 2020 (Mandatory Put 09/01/23) |
05/01/2040 | 0.700% | | 2,800,000 | 2,755,838 |
Northern Illinois University |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2020B (BAM) |
04/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 500,000 | 508,386 |
State of Illinois |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2020C |
05/01/2024 | 5.500% | | 500,000 | 509,054 |
Village of Schaumburg |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Series 2022 |
12/01/2024 | 4.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,022,256 |
Total | 11,458,133 |
Indiana 1.6% |
Indiana Finance Authority(d) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Fulcrum Centerpoint LLC Project |
Series 2022 (Mandatory Put 11/15/23) |
12/15/2046 | 4.500% | | 2,000,000 | 1,994,733 |
Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank |
Prerefunded 01/01/25 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2015A |
01/01/2034 | 5.000% | | 1,675,000 | 1,733,615 |
Total | 3,728,348 |
Kentucky 3.3% |
County of Owen |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Kentucky-American Water Co. Project |
Series 2020 (Mandatory Put 09/01/23) |
06/01/2040 | 0.700% | | 2,800,000 | 2,755,838 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Kentucky Public Energy Authority(c) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2019A-2 (Mandatory Put 06/01/25) |
0.7 x 1-month USD LIBOR + 1.120% 12/01/2049 | 4.178% | | 5,000,000 | 5,010,321 |
Total | 7,766,159 |
Louisiana 2.1% |
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority(c) |
Revenue Bonds |
Children’s Medical Center Project |
Series 2018 (Mandatory Put 09/01/23) |
Muni Swap Index Yield + 0.650% 09/01/2057 | 4.070% | | 5,000,000 | 5,000,733 |
Maryland 1.5% |
State of Maryland Department of Transportation |
Revenue Bonds |
2nd Issue |
Series 2018 |
10/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,027,762 |
University System of Maryland |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2022A |
04/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,548,606 |
Total | 3,576,368 |
Michigan 3.3% |
Michigan Finance Authority |
Prerefunded 06/01/24 Revenue Bonds |
MidMichigan Health |
Series 2014 |
06/01/2033 | 5.000% | | 2,910,000 | 2,977,476 |
University of Michigan |
Prerefunded 04/01/24 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2014A |
04/01/2031 | 4.500% | | 3,110,000 | 3,154,081 |
Wayne County Airport Authority(d),(e) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport |
Series 2017 |
12/01/2025 | 4.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,503,959 |
Total | 7,635,516 |
Minnesota 0.3% |
Minnesota Rural Water Finance Authority, Inc. |
Revenue Notes |
Public Projects Construction |
Series 2022 |
12/01/2023 | 2.625% | | 800,000 | 788,403 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Mississippi 1.2% |
State of Mississippi Gaming Tax |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2015E |
10/15/2024 | 5.000% | | 2,735,000 | 2,803,315 |
Nebraska 2.8% |
Nebraska Public Power District |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2020A (Mandatory Put 07/01/23) |
01/01/2051 | 0.600% | | 6,600,000 | 6,533,277 |
New Hampshire 0.1% |
New Hampshire Business Finance Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Springpoint Senior Living |
Series 2021 |
01/01/2024 | 4.000% | | 220,000 | 219,014 |
New York 9.1% |
City of New York |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Series 2022B-1 |
08/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,603,838 |
City of North Tonawanda |
Limited General Obligation Notes |
BAN Series 2022 |
05/18/2023 | 4.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,003,013 |
City of Schenectady |
Limited General Obligation Notes |
BAN Series 2022 |
05/05/2023 | 3.500% | | 2,000,000 | 1,999,207 |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Future Tax Secured |
Subordinated Series 2020 |
05/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 3,100,000 | 3,169,737 |
New York State Urban Development Corp. |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2020E |
03/15/2024 | 5.000% | | 2,135,000 | 2,177,173 |
New York Transportation Development Corp(d) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Terminal 4 JFK International Airport Project |
Series 2020 |
12/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,018,573 |
Owego Apalachin Central School District |
Unlimited General Obligation Notes |
BAN Series 2022 |
06/28/2023 | 4.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,002,330 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority(c) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
MTA Bridges and Tunnels |
Series 2021 (Mandatory Put 02/01/24) |
0.7 x SOFR + 0.380% 01/01/2032 | 3.429% | | 485,000 | 479,934 |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
MTA Bridges and Tunnels |
Series 2023 |
11/15/2025 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,098,642 |
Revenue Bonds |
BAN Series 2022A |
08/15/2024 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,023,678 |
Village of Endicott |
Limited General Obligation Notes |
BAN Series 2022 |
08/24/2023 | 3.750% | | 1,819,000 | 1,818,466 |
Total | 21,394,591 |
North Carolina 2.0% |
North Carolina Medical Care Commission |
Revenue Bonds |
Friends Home, Inc. |
Series 2020B2 |
09/01/2025 | 2.300% | | 1,250,000 | 1,172,240 |
Town of Cary |
Prerefunded 03/01/24 Unlimited General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds |
Series 2014 |
03/01/2033 | 4.000% | | 3,525,000 | 3,555,515 |
Total | 4,727,755 |
North Dakota 2.7% |
Cass County Joint Water Resource District |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2021A |
05/01/2024 | 0.480% | | 5,000,000 | 4,751,990 |
City of Horace |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding & Public Improvement Bonds |
Series 2021B |
10/01/2023 | 0.600% | | 1,600,000 | 1,559,944 |
Total | 6,311,934 |
Ohio 5.1% |
Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Junior Lien - Infrastructure |
Series 2022 |
02/15/2025 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,035,424 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Convention Center Hotel Acquisition and Demolition Project |
Series 2020A |
05/01/2023 | 3.000% | | 6,000,000 | 5,986,182 |
State of Ohio |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2022-1 |
12/15/2025 | 5.000% | | 835,000 | 879,974 |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Series 2022A |
09/01/2024 | 4.000% | | 3,085,000 | 3,127,502 |
Series 2022C |
09/01/2024 | 4.000% | | 915,000 | 927,606 |
Total | 11,956,688 |
Oregon 0.7% |
State of Oregon Department of Transportation |
Prerefunded 11/15/24 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2015A |
11/15/2029 | 5.000% | | 1,485,000 | 1,532,755 |
Pennsylvania 2.1% |
Bethlehem Area School District Authority(c) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2021 (Mandatory Put 11/01/25) |
0.7 x SOFR + 0.350% 01/01/2032 | 3.399% | | 1,780,000 | 1,729,303 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2022B |
12/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 400,000 | 420,539 |
Revenue Bonds |
Subordinated Series 2017B-1 |
06/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 1,580,000 | 1,637,195 |
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Asset Improvement Program |
Series 2022 |
06/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,022,941 |
Total | 4,809,978 |
Puerto Rico 0.4% |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico(f) |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Restructured |
Series 2021-A1 |
07/01/2023 | 5.250% | | 994,975 | 997,768 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Rhode Island 0.4% |
Rhode Island Student Loan Authority(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2020A |
12/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,033,186 |
South Carolina 3.9% |
Patriots Energy Group Financing Agency(c) |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2018B (Mandatory Put 02/01/24) |
0.7 x 1-month USD LIBOR + 0.860% 10/01/2048 | 3.918% | | 6,000,000 | 6,009,372 |
South Carolina Ports Authority(d) |
Prerefunded 07/01/25 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2015 |
07/01/2050 | 5.250% | | 2,000,000 | 2,074,854 |
South Carolina Public Service Authority |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2021A |
12/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,040,352 |
Total | 9,124,578 |
Texas 16.8% |
Austin Independent School District |
Prerefunded 08/01/25 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2015A |
08/01/2033 | 4.000% | | 2,905,000 | 2,966,169 |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2023 |
08/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,025,222 |
City of Lubbock |
Limited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Series 2018 |
02/15/2025 | 5.000% | | 2,575,000 | 2,666,712 |
City of San Antonio Electric & Gas Systems |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2022 |
02/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,538,380 |
Colorado River Municipal Water District |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Series 2017 |
01/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 1,625,000 | 1,648,087 |
01/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 1,055,000 | 1,089,060 |
County of Williamson |
Prerefunded 02/15/25 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2015 |
02/15/2034 | 4.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,027,756 |
Dallas Independent School District |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Series 2023 |
02/15/2024 | 5.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,543,277 |
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Manor Independent School District |
Prerefunded 08/01/24 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
School Building |
Series 2014 |
08/01/2029 | 4.000% | | 1,500,000 | 1,513,114 |
Matagorda County Navigation District No. 1(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Central Power and Light Co. Project |
Series 2020 (Mandatory Put 09/01/23) |
05/01/2030 | 0.900% | | 3,000,000 | 2,938,698 |
Pflugerville Independent School District |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2023A |
02/15/2025 | 5.000% | | 2,000,000 | 2,074,700 |
Pharr San Juan Alamo Independent School District |
Prerefunded 02/01/25 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2015 |
02/01/2030 | 4.000% | | 1,450,000 | 1,465,687 |
Plano Independent School District |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2023 |
02/15/2025 | 5.000% | | 3,000,000 | 3,109,737 |
Spring Branch Independent School District |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2022 |
02/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,016,892 |
State of Texas |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Texas Transportation Commission - Highway Improvement |
Series 2016 |
04/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 4,000,000 | 4,076,485 |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Water Financial Assistance |
Subordinated Series 2018 |
08/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 2,875,000 | 2,945,104 |
Texas Water Development Board |
Revenue Bonds |
State Revolving Fund |
Series 2018 |
08/01/2024 | 5.000% | | 1,610,000 | 1,651,957 |
State Water Implementation Fund |
Series 2019 |
10/15/2025 | 5.000% | | 1,905,000 | 1,992,619 |
Total | 39,289,656 |
Utah 0.4% |
Utah Housing Corp. |
Revenue Bonds |
Moda Shoreline Apartments |
Series 2022 (Mandatory Put 09/01/24) |
09/01/2025 | 4.000% | | 1,000,000 | 1,003,149 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Municipal Bonds (continued) |
Issue Description | Coupon Rate | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Virginia 2.3% |
County of Fairfax |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2023A |
10/01/2025 | 4.000% | | 4,000,000 | 4,102,393 |
Virginia Port Authority Commonwealth Port Fund(d) |
Prerefunded 07/01/25 Revenue Bonds |
Series 2015 |
07/01/2030 | 5.000% | | 1,210,000 | 1,247,213 |
Total | 5,349,606 |
Washington 2.7% |
King County School District No. 411 Issaquah |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Series 2022 |
12/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 600,000 | 631,458 |
Port of Seattle |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Private Activity |
Series 2021 |
09/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 1,100,000 | 1,138,212 |
Seattle Housing Authority |
Revenue Bonds |
Jefferson Terrace Project |
Series 2022 |
09/01/2025 | 4.000% | | 2,500,000 | 2,519,856 |
State of Washington |
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds |
Series 2023C |
06/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 1,985,000 | 2,067,363 |
Total | 6,356,889 |
Wisconsin 0.3% |
State of Wisconsin |
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds |
Series 2022-4 |
05/01/2025 | 5.000% | | 750,000 | 780,601 |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost $208,328,300) | 206,402,958 |
|
Municipal Short Term 10.0% |
Issue Description | Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Alabama 0.8% |
Chatom Industrial Development Board |
Revenue Bonds |
Series 2022 (Mandatory Put 08/01/23) |
08/01/2037 | 3.310% | | 2,000,000 | 1,985,246 |
Municipal Short Term (continued) |
Issue Description | Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Florida 0.9% |
Florida Development Finance Corp.(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Brightline Florida Passenger Rail Expansion Project |
Series 2021 (Mandatory Put 04/04/23) |
12/01/2056 | 2.900% | | 2,000,000 | 1,997,856 |
Indiana 0.4% |
Indiana Finance Authority(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Republic Services, Inc. Project |
Series 2010A (Mandatory Put 06/01/23) |
05/01/2034 | 3.400% | | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
Massachusetts 4.0% |
Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority |
Unlimited General Obligation Notes |
RAN Series 2022 |
07/21/2023 | 3.880% | | 2,400,000 | 2,395,692 |
Metrowest Regional Transit Authority |
Revenue Notes |
Series 2022 |
09/15/2023 | 3.860% | | 2,000,000 | 1,998,164 |
Montachusett Regional Transit Authority |
Revenue Notes |
Regional Transit Authority |
Series 2022 |
07/28/2023 | 3.950% | | 3,000,000 | 2,999,542 |
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority |
Revenue Notes |
RAN Series 2022 |
07/14/2023 | 3.720% | | 2,000,000 | 2,001,361 |
Total | 9,394,759 |
New Jersey 0.9% |
Township of Pemberton |
Unlimited General Obligation Notes |
BAN Series 2022 |
05/31/2023 | 3.920% | | 2,000,000 | 1,999,795 |
New York 2.1% |
Board of Cooperative Educational Services for the Sole Supervisory District |
Revenue Notes |
RAN Series 2022 |
06/29/2023 | 3.400% | | 2,000,000 | 2,003,393 |
Greater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative Educational Services District |
Revenue Notes |
RAN Series 2022 |
06/30/2023 | 4.030% | | 3,000,000 | 2,999,010 |
Total | 5,002,403 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Municipal Short Term (continued) |
Issue Description | Yield | | Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
Pennsylvania 0.2% |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority(d) |
Revenue Bonds |
Republic Services |
Series 2019 (Mandatory Put 04/17/23) |
04/01/2034 | 3.450% | | 500,000 | 499,295 |
Texas 0.7% |
Mission Economic Development Corp.(d) |
Refunding Revenue Bonds |
Republic Services, Inc. Project |
Series 2019 (Mandatory Put 05/01/23) |
01/01/2026 | 3.500% | | 650,000 | 649,159 |
Waste Management, Inc. Project |
Series 2020 (Mandatory Put 03/01/23) |
07/01/2040 | 3.500% | | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
Total | 1,649,159 |
Total Municipal Short Term (Cost $23,610,020) | 23,528,513 |
Money Market Funds 0.9% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
JPMorgan Institutional Tax Free Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares, 2.972%(g) | 2,068,200 | 2,068,200 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $2,068,200) | 2,068,200 |
Total Investments in Securities (Cost $234,206,520) | 232,199,671 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | 1,890,720 |
Net Assets | $234,090,391 |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) | The Fund is entitled to receive principal and interest from the guarantor after a day or a week’s notice or upon maturity. The maturity date disclosed represents the final maturity. |
(b) | Represents a variable rate security where the coupon rate adjusts on specified dates (generally daily or weekly) using the prevailing money market rate. The interest rate shown was the current rate as of February 28, 2023. |
(c) | Variable rate security. The interest rate shown was the current rate as of February 28, 2023. |
(d) | Income from this security may be subject to alternative minimum tax. |
(e) | Represents privately placed and other securities and instruments exempt from Securities and Exchange Commission registration (collectively, private placements), such as Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 144A eligible securities, which are often sold only to qualified institutional buyers. At February 28, 2023, the total value of these securities amounted to $1,503,959, which represents 0.64% of total net assets. |
(f) | Municipal obligations include debt obligations issued by or on behalf of territories, possessions, or sovereign nations within the territorial boundaries of the United States. At February 28, 2023, the total value of these securities amounted to $997,768, which represents 0.43% of total net assets. |
(g) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 28, 2023. |
Abbreviation Legend
BAM | Build America Mutual Assurance Co. |
BAN | Bond Anticipation Note |
FHA | Federal Housing Authority |
LIBOR | London Interbank Offered Rate |
RAN | Revenue Anticipation Note |
SOFR | Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
■ | Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments. |
■ | Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.). |
■ | Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments). |
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
The Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board) has designated the Investment Manager, through its Valuation Committee (the Committee), as valuation designee, responsible for determining the fair value of the assets of the Fund for which market quotations are not readily available using valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. Representatives of Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC report to the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at February 28, 2023:
| Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) | Total ($) |
Investments in Securities | | | | |
Floating Rate Notes | — | 200,000 | — | 200,000 |
Municipal Bonds | — | 206,402,958 | — | 206,402,958 |
Municipal Short Term | — | 23,528,513 | — | 23,528,513 |
Money Market Funds | 2,068,200 | — | — | 2,068,200 |
Total Investments in Securities | 2,068,200 | 230,131,471 | — | 232,199,671 |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund’s assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security’s value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $234,206,520) | $232,199,671 |
Receivable for: | |
Capital shares sold | 149,865 |
Interest | 2,310,841 |
Prepaid expenses | 1,786 |
Other assets | 22,283 |
Total assets | 234,684,446 |
Liabilities | |
Due to custodian | 4,786 |
Payable for: | |
Capital shares purchased | 146,528 |
Distributions to shareholders | 397,797 |
Management services fees | 1,346 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 21 |
Transfer agent fees | 8,318 |
Compensation of board members | 8,631 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 63 |
Other expenses | 26,565 |
Total liabilities | 594,055 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $234,090,391 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 237,999,845 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | (3,909,454) |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $234,090,391 |
Class A | |
Net assets | $5,124,004 |
Shares outstanding | 514,569 |
Net asset value per share | $9.96 |
Advisor Class | |
Net assets | $224,482,995 |
Shares outstanding | 22,570,025 |
Net asset value per share | $9.95 |
Institutional Class | |
Net assets | $4,471,537 |
Shares outstanding | 449,144 |
Net asset value per share | $9.96 |
Institutional 3 Class | |
Net assets | $11,855 |
Shares outstanding | 1,192 |
Net asset value per share | $9.95 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers | $151,125 |
Interest | 2,810,123 |
Total income | 2,961,248 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 269,729 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 5,553 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 1,562 |
Advisor Class | 51,868 |
Institutional Class | 730 |
Institutional 3 Class | 1 |
Compensation of board members | 10,906 |
Custodian fees | 3,964 |
Printing and postage fees | 5,930 |
Registration fees | 44,557 |
Audit fees | 14,921 |
Legal fees | 8,002 |
Interest on interfund lending | 67 |
Offering costs | 34,977 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 22 |
Other | 5,798 |
Total expenses | 458,587 |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | (32,743) |
Expense reduction | (20) |
Total net expenses | 425,824 |
Net investment income | 2,535,424 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | (632,145) |
Net realized loss | (632,145) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 161,102 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 161,102 |
Net realized and unrealized loss | (471,043) |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $2,064,381 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | Year Ended August 31, 2022 (a) |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $2,535,424 | $3,081,885 |
Net realized loss | (632,145) | (796,845) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 161,102 | (5,177,921) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 2,064,381 | (2,892,881) |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | |
Class A | (66,961) | (51,202) |
Advisor Class | (2,432,878) | (2,713,640) |
Institutional Class | (35,080) | (6,418) |
Institutional 3 Class | (122) | (13,910) |
Total distributions to shareholders | (2,535,041) | (2,785,170) |
Decrease in net assets from capital stock activity | (43,966,637) | (292,742,453) |
Redemption fees | — | 170 |
Total decrease in net assets | (44,437,297) | (298,420,334) |
Net assets at beginning of period | 278,527,688 | 576,948,022 |
Net assets at end of period | $234,090,391 | $278,527,688 |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | August 31, 2022 (a) |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A | | | | |
Subscriptions | 126,009 | 1,257,459 | 76,162 | 763,990 |
Distributions reinvested | 6,279 | 62,653 | 5,066 | 50,745 |
Redemptions | (439,434) | (4,390,553) | (393,090) | (3,940,940) |
Net decrease | (307,146) | (3,070,441) | (311,862) | (3,126,205) |
Advisor Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 5,699,067 | 56,783,054 | 35,773,136 | 359,829,889 |
Distributions reinvested | 84,899 | 846,338 | 108,173 | 1,085,073 |
Redemptions | (10,207,593) | (101,739,179) | (64,864,397) | (651,879,114) |
Net decrease | (4,423,627) | (44,109,787) | (28,983,088) | (290,964,152) |
Institutional Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 478,398 | 4,758,977 | 186,283 | 1,865,120 |
Distributions reinvested | 689 | 6,869 | 635 | 6,351 |
Redemptions | (155,678) | (1,552,255) | (61,183) | (612,381) |
Net increase | 323,409 | 3,213,591 | 125,735 | 1,259,090 |
Institutional 3 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 1,044,160 | 10,504,262 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 833 | 8,348 |
Redemptions | — | — | (1,043,801) | (10,423,796) |
Net increase | — | — | 1,192 | 88,814 |
Total net decrease | (4,407,364) | (43,966,637) | (29,168,023) | (292,742,453) |
(a) | Institutional Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are based on operations from January 26, 2022 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. For periods ended 2022 and thereafter, per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
| Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains | Total distributions to shareholders |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $9.98 | 0.09 | (0.02) | 0.07 | (0.09) | — | (0.09) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $10.11 | 0.06 | (0.13) | (0.07) | (0.06) | — | (0.06) |
Year Ended 8/31/2021(h) | $10.09 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.06 | (0.04) | — | (0.04) |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $10.09 | 0.09 | 0.01 | 0.10 | (0.10) | — | (0.10) |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $10.07 | 0.13 | 0.03 | 0.16 | (0.14) | — | (0.14) |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $10.08 | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.10 | (0.10) | (0.01) | (0.11) |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $9.97 | 0.10 | (0.02) | 0.08 | (0.10) | — | (0.10) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(i) | $10.10 | 0.07 | (0.13) | (0.06) | (0.07) | — | (0.07) |
Year Ended 8/31/2021(h) | $10.08 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.09 | (0.07) | — | (0.07) |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $10.09 | 0.13 | (0.01) | 0.12 | (0.13) | — | (0.13) |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $10.06 | 0.17 | 0.03 | 0.20 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $10.08 | 0.13 | (0.01) | 0.12 | (0.13) | (0.01) | (0.14) |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $9.98 | 0.10 | (0.02) | 0.08 | (0.10) | — | (0.10) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(j) | $10.07 | 0.07 | (0.10) | (0.03) | (0.06) | — | (0.06) |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $9.97 | 0.10 | (0.02) | 0.08 | (0.10) | — | (0.10) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(j) | $10.07 | 0.04 | (0.01) | 0.03 | (0.13) | — | (0.13) |
Notes to Financial Highlights |
(a) | In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios. |
(b) | Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. |
(c) | Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by BMO Asset Management Corp, and certain of its affiliates, if applicable, for the account periods prior to the closing of the Reorganization, which occurred on January 21, 2022. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | Ratios include interfund lending expense which is less than 0.01%. |
(f) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(g) | Ratios include line of credit interest expense which is less than 0.01%. |
(h) | Net investment income (loss) per share calculated using the average shares method. |
(i) | Redemption fees consisted of per share amounts less than $0.01. |
(j) | Institutional Class and Institutional 3 Class shares commenced operations on January 26, 2022. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b),(c) | Net investment income ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $9.96 | 0.71% | 0.50%(d),(e) | 0.47%(d),(e),(f) | 1.81%(d) | 49% | $5,124 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $9.98 | (0.74%) | 0.56%(e),(g) | 0.48%(e),(g) | 0.57% | 104% | $8,199 |
Year Ended 8/31/2021(h) | $10.11 | 0.59% | 0.64% | 0.55% | 0.40% | 137% | $11,463 |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $10.09 | 1.06% | 0.63% | 0.55% | 1.05% | 267% | $12,998 |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $10.09 | 1.62% | 0.62% | 0.55% | 1.41% | 155% | $16,498 |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $10.07 | 0.95% | 0.62% | 0.55% | 0.99% | 156% | $27,434 |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $9.95 | 0.79% | 0.35%(d),(e) | 0.33%(d),(e),(f) | 1.98%(d) | 49% | $224,483 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(i) | $9.97 | (0.56%) | 0.38%(e),(g) | 0.29%(e),(g) | 0.72% | 104% | $269,063 |
Year Ended 8/31/2021(h) | $10.10 | 0.85% | 0.39% | 0.30% | 0.64% | 137% | $565,485 |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $10.08 | 1.21% | 0.38% | 0.30% | 1.28% | 267% | $523,605 |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $10.09 | 1.98% | 0.37% | 0.30% | 1.66% | 155% | $541,859 |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $10.06 | 1.10% | 0.37% | 0.30% | 1.25% | 156% | $572,669 |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $9.96 | 0.78% | 0.36%(d),(e) | 0.35%(d),(e),(f) | 2.06%(d) | 49% | $4,472 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(j) | $9.98 | (0.33%) | 0.31%(d),(e),(g) | 0.27%(d),(e),(g) | 1.14%(d) | 104% | $1,254 |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $9.95 | 0.83% | 0.34%(d),(e) | 0.25%(d),(e) | 2.07%(d) | 49% | $12 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(j) | $9.97 | 0.27% | 0.28%(d),(e),(g) | 0.23%(d),(e),(g) | 0.70%(d) | 104% | $12 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Ultra Short Duration Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust II (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
The Fund commenced operations as of January 21, 2022, upon the Fund’s acquisition of the assets of BMO Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund (the Predecessor Fund), a series of BMO Funds, Inc. in exchange for shares of the Fund (the Reorganization). The Predecessor Fund is considered the accounting survivor of the Reorganization, and accordingly, certain financial history of the Predecessor Fund is included in these financial statements.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers each of the share classes listed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. Different share classes may have different minimum initial investment amounts and pay different net investment income distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of distributing such share classes vary. Distributions to shareholders in a liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class.
As described in the Fund’s prospectus, Class A shares are offered to the general public for investment. Advisor Class, Institutional Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are available for purchase through authorized investment professionals to omnibus retirement plans or to institutional investors and to certain other investors as also described in the Fund’s prospectus.
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
Debt securities generally are valued based on prices obtained from pricing services, which are intended to reflect market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques that take into account, as applicable, factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as approved independent broker-dealer quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are not readily available or not believed to be reflective of market value may also be valued based upon a bid quote from an approved independent broker-dealer. Debt securities maturing in 60 days or less are valued primarily at amortized market value, unless this method results in a valuation that management believes does not approximate fair value.
Investments in open-end investment companies (other than exchange-traded funds (ETFs)), are valued at the latest net asset value reported by those companies as of the valuation time.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security, if available.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Redemption Fees
The Predecessor Fund imposed a 2% redemption fee on shares held for 30 days or less. All redemption fees are recorded by the Fund as paid-in-capital and stated separately in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets.
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.
The Fund may place a debt security on non-accrual status and reduce related interest income when it becomes probable that the interest will not be collected and the amount of uncollectible interest can be reasonably estimated. The Fund may also adjust accrual rates when it becomes probable the full interest will not be collected and a partial payment will be received. A defaulted debt security is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectability of interest is reasonably assured.
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its net tax-exempt and investment company taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Tailored Shareholder Reports
In October 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a final rule relating to Tailored Shareholder Reports for Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds; Fee Information in Investment Company Advertisements. The rule and form amendments will, among other things, require the Fund to transmit concise and visually engaging shareholder reports that highlight key information. The amendments will require that funds tag information in a structured data format and that certain more in-depth information be made available online and available for delivery free of charge to investors on request. The amendments became effective January 24, 2023. There is an 18-month transition period after the effective date of the amendment.
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to 0.21% of the Fund’s daily net assets.
Offering costs
Offering costs were incurred prior to the shares of the Fund being offered. Offering costs may include, among other things, state registration filing fees, legal fees, printing costs and other miscellaneous costs, if applicable. The Fund amortizes offering costs over a period of 12 months from the commencement of operations.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Deferred Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund. The expense for the Deferred Plan, which includes Trustees’ fees deferred during the current period as well as any gains or losses on the Trustees’ deferred compensation balances as a result of market fluctuations, is included in "Compensation of board members" in the Statement of Operations.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer for the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to affiliated registered investment companies managed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, based on relative net assets.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with SS&C GIDS, Inc. (SS&C GIDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent. Prior to January 1, 2023, SS&C GIDS was known as DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of SS&C GIDS for services as sub-transfer agent and SS&C GIDS is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.02% of the average daily net assets attributable to Institutional 3 Class shares.
For the six months ended February 28, 2023, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
| Effective rate (%) |
Class A | 0.04 |
Advisor Class | 0.04 |
Institutional Class | 0.04 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.02 |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended February 28, 2023, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses of the Fund by $20.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board of Trustees has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.
Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.15% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the classes’ average daily net assets:
| Fee rate(s) contractual through December 31, 2023 |
Class A | 0.51% |
Advisor Class | 0.36 |
Institutional Class | 0.36 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.25 |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, costs associated with shareholder meetings, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. In addition to the contractual agreement, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have voluntarily agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse Fund expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described above) so that Fund level expenses (expenses directly attributable to the Fund and not to a specific share class) are waived proportionately across all share classes. This arrangement may be revised or discontinued at any time. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At February 28, 2023, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal tax cost ($) | Gross unrealized appreciation ($) | Gross unrealized (depreciation) ($) | Net unrealized (depreciation) ($) |
234,207,000 | 334,000 | (2,341,000) | (2,007,000) |
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
The following capital loss carryforwards, determined at August 31, 2022, may be available to reduce future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code.
No expiration short-term ($) | No expiration long-term ($) | Total ($) |
(506,046) | (1,034,836) | (1,540,882) |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $126,771,775 and $113,456,734, respectively, for the six months ended February 28, 2023. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund’s activity in the Interfund Program during the six months ended February 28, 2023 was as follows:
Borrower or lender | Average loan balance ($) | Weighted average interest rate (%) | Number of days with outstanding loans |
Borrower | 500,000 | 4.85 | 1 |
Interest expense incurred by the Fund is recorded as Interfund lending in the Statement of Operations. The Fund had no outstanding interfund loans at February 28, 2023.
Note 7. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Citibank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. Pursuant to an October 27, 2022 amendment and restatement, the credit facility, which is an agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager or an affiliated investment manager, severally and not jointly, permits aggregate borrowings up to $950 million. Interest is currently charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the secured overnight financing rate plus 0.10% and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the unused amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations. This agreement expires annually in October unless extended or renewed. Prior to the October 27, 2022 amendment and restatement, the Fund had access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Citibank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. which permitted collective borrowings up to $950 million. Interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the secured overnight financing rate plus 0.11448% and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 1.00%.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended February 28, 2023.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Note 8. Significant risks
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that the value of debt instruments in the Fund’s portfolio may decline because the issuer defaults or otherwise becomes unable or unwilling, or is perceived to be unable or unwilling, to honor its financial obligations, such as making payments to the Fund when due. Credit rating agencies assign credit ratings to certain debt instruments to indicate their credit risk. Lower-rated or unrated debt instruments held by the Fund may present increased credit risk as compared to higher-rated debt instruments.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk of losses attributable to changes in interest rates. In general, if interest rates rise, the values of debt instruments tend to fall, and if interest rates fall, the values of debt instruments tend to rise. Actions by governments and central banking authorities can result in increases or decreases in interest rates. Higher periods of inflation could lead such authorities to raise interest rates. Increasing interest rates may negatively affect the value of debt securities held by the Fund, resulting in a negative impact on the Fund’s performance and net asset value per share. In general, the longer the maturity or duration of a debt security, the greater its sensitivity to changes in interest rates. The Fund is subject to the risk that the income generated by its investments may not keep pace with inflation.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk associated with a lack of marketability of investments which may make it difficult to sell the investment at a desirable time or price. Changing regulatory, market or other conditions or environments (for example, the interest rate or credit environments) may adversely affect the liquidity of the Fund’s investments. The Fund may have to accept a lower selling price for the holding, sell other investments, or forego another, more appealing investment opportunity. Generally, the less liquid the market at the time the Fund sells a portfolio investment, the greater the risk of loss or decline of value to the Fund. A less liquid market can lead to an increase in Fund redemptions, which may negatively impact Fund performance and net asset value per share, including, for example, if the Fund is forced to sell securities in a down market.
Market risk
The Fund may incur losses due to declines in the value of one or more securities in which it invests. These declines may be due to factors affecting a particular issuer, or the result of, among other things, political, regulatory, market, economic or social developments affecting the relevant market(s) more generally. In addition, turbulence in financial markets and reduced liquidity in equity, credit and/or fixed income markets may negatively affect many issuers, which could adversely affect the Fund’s ability to price or value hard-to-value assets in thinly traded and closed markets and could cause significant redemptions and operational challenges. Global economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, and conditions and events in one country, region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. These risks may be magnified if certain events or developments adversely interrupt the global supply chain; in these and other circumstances, such risks might affect companies worldwide. As a result, local, regional or global events such as terrorism, war, natural disasters, disease/virus outbreaks and epidemics or other public health issues, recessions, depressions or other events – or the potential for such events – could have a significant negative impact on global economic and market conditions.
Municipal securities risk
Municipal securities are debt obligations generally issued to obtain funds for various public purposes, including general financing for state and local governments, or financing for a specific project or public facility, and include obligations of the governments of the U.S. territories, commonwealths and possessions such as Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to the extent such obligations are exempt from state and U.S. federal income taxes. The value of municipal securities can be significantly affected by actual or expected political and legislative changes at the federal or state level. Municipal securities may be fully or partially backed by the taxing authority of the local government, by the credit of a private issuer, by the current or anticipated revenues from a specific project or specific assets or by domestic or foreign entities providing credit support,
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
such as letters of credit, guarantees or insurance, and are generally classified into general obligation bonds and special revenue obligations. Because many municipal securities are issued to finance projects in sectors such as education, health care, transportation and utilities, conditions in those sectors can affect the overall municipal market.
Issuers in a state, territory, commonwealth or possession in which the Fund invests may experience significant financial difficulties for various reasons, including as the result of events that cannot be reasonably anticipated or controlled such as economic downturns or similar periods of economic stress, social conflict or unrest, labor disruption and natural disasters. Such financial difficulties may lead to credit rating downgrades or defaults of such issuers which in turn, could affect the market values and marketability of many or all municipal obligations of issuers in such state, territory, commonwealth or possession. The value of the Fund’s shares will be negatively impacted to the extent it invests in such securities. The Fund’s annual and semiannual reports show the Fund’s investment exposures at a point in time. The risk of investing in the Fund is directly correlated to the Fund’s investment exposures.
Securities issued by a particular state and its instrumentalities are subject to the risk of unfavorable developments in such state. A municipal security can be significantly affected by adverse tax, legislative, regulatory, demographic or political changes as well as changes in a particular state’s (state and its instrumentalities’) financial, economic or other condition and prospects.
Shareholder concentration risk
At February 28, 2023, three unaffiliated shareholders of record owned 79.5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Note 9. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted below, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Following the period end, shareholders of the Fund redeemed $52,889,690, which represented approximately 22.6% of the Fund’s net assets as of February 28, 2023.
Note 10. Change in Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
At a meeting held on November 23, 2021, the Board of Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust II, upon recommendation of the Audit Committee, approved the appointment of Cohen & Company, Ltd. ("Cohen") as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund. Effective November 10, 2021, KPMG, LLP ("KPMG"), the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund’s fiscal year ended August 31, 2021, was dismissed.
KPMG’s reports on the financial statements of the Fund as of and for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020 contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. During such fiscal years and through the November 10, 2021, there were no: (1) disagreements between the Fund and KPMG on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure which, if not resolved to KPMG’s satisfaction, would have caused them to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with their reports on the Fund’s financial statements for such periods, or (2) reportable events as defined under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
At a meeting held on November 4, 2022, the Board of Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust II, upon recommendation of the Audit Committee, approved and appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund. Effective November 16, 2022 (the Dismissal Date), Cohen, the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund’s fiscal year ended August 31, 2022, was dismissed.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Cohen’s report on the financial statements of the Fund as of and for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and was not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. During such fiscal year and through the Dismissal Date, there were no: (1) disagreements between the Fund and Cohen on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure which, if not resolved to Cohen’s satisfaction, would have caused them to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with their reports on the Fund’s financial statements for such period, or (2) reportable events of the kind described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022, neither the Fund, nor anyone on its behalf, consulted PwC regarding: (1) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, (2) the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Fund’s financial statements, or (3) any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement or a reportable event, as such terms are described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Note 11. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates are involved in the normal course of business in legal proceedings which include regulatory inquiries, arbitration and litigation, including class actions concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their activities as part of a diversified financial services firm. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial or one or more of its affiliates that provides services to the Fund.
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Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to
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Columbia Integrated Large Cap Value Fund
Not FDIC or NCUA Insured • No Financial Institution Guarantee • May Lose Value
If you elect to receive the shareholder report for Columbia Integrated Large Cap Value Fund (the Fund) in paper, mailed to you, the Fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address, unless such shareholder elects to receive shareholder reports from the Fund electronically via e-mail or by having a paper notice mailed to you (Postcard Notice) that your Fund’s shareholder report is available at the Columbia funds’ website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/). If you would like more than one report in paper to be mailed to you, or would like to elect to receive reports via e-mail or access them through Postcard Notice, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-PORT, is available on columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager)
290 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
290 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
The Fund seeks to provide shareholders with capital appreciation.
Portfolio management
Ernesto Ramos, Ph.D.
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since January 21, 2022 (Managed Predecessor Fund 2012 - December 2020 and June 2021 - January 21, 2022)
J.P. Gurnee, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since January 21, 2022 (Managed Predecessor Fund December 2020 - January 21, 2022)
Jason Hans, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since January 21, 2022 (Managed Predecessor Fund February 2012 - January 21, 2022)
Morningstar style boxTM
The Morningstar Style Box is based on a fund’s portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.
© 2023 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended February 28, 2023) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A* | Excluding sales charges | 05/27/14 | 4.73 | -2.37 | 6.27 | 9.38 |
| Including sales charges | | -1.30 | -7.99 | 5.02 | 8.74 |
Advisor Class | 01/31/08 | 4.86 | -2.11 | 6.55 | 9.66 |
Class C* | Excluding sales charges | 01/26/22 | 4.29 | -3.12 | 5.48 | 8.57 |
| Including sales charges | | 3.38 | -3.97 | 5.48 | 8.57 |
Institutional Class* | 01/26/22 | 4.90 | -2.10 | 6.55 | 9.66 |
Institutional 2 Class* | 01/26/22 | 4.87 | -2.08 | 6.57 | 9.67 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 01/26/22 | 4.90 | -2.02 | 6.58 | 9.68 |
Class R* | 01/26/22 | 4.55 | -2.62 | 6.02 | 9.12 |
Russell 1000 Value Index | | 4.07 | -2.81 | 7.22 | 9.60 |
The Fund’s performance prior to January 21, 2022 reflects returns achieved by BMO Large-Cap Value Fund (the Predecessor Fund), a series of BMO Funds, Inc. The Predecessor Fund was managed by BMO Asset Management Corp. (BMO AM) and had the same investment objective and a substantially identical investment strategy to the Fund.
Returns for Class A shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class C shares are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each share class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates and any predecessor firms that were in place during the performance periods shown. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or calling 800.345.6611.
* | The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information. |
The Russell 1000® Value Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of those stocks in the Russell 1000 Index with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance (continued)
(Unaudited)
Portfolio breakdown (%) (at February 28, 2023) |
Common Stocks | 98.8 |
Money Market Funds | 1.2 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Equity sector breakdown (%) (at February 28, 2023) |
Communication Services | 8.6 |
Consumer Discretionary | 6.7 |
Consumer Staples | 9.2 |
Energy | 8.1 |
Financials | 19.1 |
Health Care | 15.3 |
Industrials | 11.4 |
Information Technology | 8.8 |
Materials | 3.5 |
Real Estate | 5.2 |
Utilities | 4.1 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are shareholder transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
September 1, 2022 — February 28, 2023 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | Account value at the end of the period ($) | Expenses paid during the period ($) | Fund’s annualized expense ratio (%) |
| Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual |
Class A | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,047.30 | 1,020.88 | 4.01 | 3.96 | 0.79 |
Advisor Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,048.60 | 1,022.12 | 2.74 | 2.71 | 0.54 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,042.90 | 1,017.21 | 7.75 | 7.65 | 1.53 |
Institutional Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,049.00 | 1,022.12 | 2.74 | 2.71 | 0.54 |
Institutional 2 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,048.70 | 1,022.56 | 2.29 | 2.26 | 0.45 |
Institutional 3 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,049.00 | 1,022.81 | 2.03 | 2.01 | 0.40 |
Class R | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,045.50 | 1,019.59 | 5.33 | 5.26 | 1.05 |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Common Stocks 98.7% |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Communication Services 8.5% |
Entertainment 1.4% |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | 34,066 | 3,779,282 |
Interactive Media & Services 4.8% |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C(a) | 54,708 | 4,940,132 |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A(a) | 35,696 | 6,244,658 |
Pinterest, Inc., Class A(a) | 60,777 | 1,526,111 |
Total | | 12,710,901 |
Media 2.3% |
Charter Communications, Inc., Class A(a) | 4,118 | 1,513,818 |
Comcast Corp., Class A | 71,514 | 2,658,176 |
Fox Corp., Class A | 51,466 | 1,802,339 |
Total | | 5,974,333 |
Total Communication Services | 22,464,516 |
Consumer Discretionary 6.6% |
Auto Components 0.5% |
Gentex Corp. | 46,509 | 1,327,832 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.3% |
Expedia Group, Inc.(a) | 31,273 | 3,407,819 |
Leisure Products 0.8% |
Hasbro, Inc. | 36,634 | 2,015,236 |
Specialty Retail 3.4% |
AutoZone, Inc.(a) | 2,230 | 5,544,984 |
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. | 17,252 | 3,549,599 |
Total | | 9,094,583 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.6% |
Capri Holdings Ltd.(a) | 34,007 | 1,685,727 |
Total Consumer Discretionary | 17,531,197 |
Consumer Staples 9.1% |
Beverages 1.7% |
PepsiCo, Inc. | 25,613 | 4,444,624 |
Food & Staples Retailing 3.4% |
U.S. Foods Holding Corp.(a) | 73,123 | 2,744,306 |
Walmart, Inc. | 43,861 | 6,233,964 |
Total | | 8,978,270 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Food Products 0.9% |
Hershey Co. (The) | 10,466 | 2,494,257 |
Household Products 3.1% |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 33,136 | 2,428,869 |
Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | 41,618 | 5,724,972 |
Total | | 8,153,841 |
Total Consumer Staples | 24,070,992 |
Energy 8.0% |
Energy Equipment & Services 0.7% |
Schlumberger Ltd. | 35,834 | 1,906,727 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 7.3% |
APA Corp. | 30,991 | 1,189,435 |
Diamondback Energy, Inc. | 24,339 | 3,421,577 |
EOG Resources, Inc. | 36,359 | 4,109,294 |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 95,873 | 10,537,401 |
Total | | 19,257,707 |
Total Energy | 21,164,434 |
Financials 18.8% |
Banks 9.6% |
Bank of America Corp. | 176,466 | 6,052,784 |
Citigroup, Inc. | 65,683 | 3,329,471 |
KeyCorp | 214,979 | 3,931,966 |
U.S. Bancorp | 77,514 | 3,699,743 |
Wells Fargo & Co. | 149,587 | 6,996,184 |
Western Alliance Bancorp | 18,074 | 1,341,814 |
Total | | 25,351,962 |
Capital Markets 2.9% |
Morgan Stanley | 29,070 | 2,805,255 |
State Street Corp. | 54,824 | 4,861,792 |
Total | | 7,667,047 |
Consumer Finance 3.0% |
American Express Co. | 34,679 | 6,033,799 |
Capital One Financial Corp. | 18,097 | 1,974,021 |
Total | | 8,007,820 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Insurance 3.3% |
Arch Capital Group Ltd.(a) | 37,946 | 2,656,220 |
Chubb Ltd. | 6,676 | 1,408,769 |
Everest Re Group Ltd. | 12,379 | 4,753,165 |
Total | | 8,818,154 |
Total Financials | 49,844,983 |
Health Care 15.1% |
Biotechnology 2.9% |
Exelixis, Inc.(a) | 96,403 | 1,646,563 |
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.(a) | 21,484 | 2,215,001 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | 13,439 | 3,901,207 |
Total | | 7,762,771 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.8% |
Hologic, Inc.(a) | 39,623 | 3,155,576 |
Medtronic PLC | 50,137 | 4,151,343 |
Total | | 7,306,919 |
Health Care Providers & Services 3.8% |
CVS Health Corp. | 60,332 | 5,040,135 |
Elevance Health, Inc. | 10,893 | 5,116,116 |
Total | | 10,156,251 |
Life Sciences Tools & Services 1.0% |
Avantor, Inc.(a) | 55,776 | 1,359,261 |
IQVIA Holdings, Inc.(a) | 5,795 | 1,208,084 |
Total | | 2,567,345 |
Pharmaceuticals 4.6% |
Johnson & Johnson | 38,232 | 5,859,436 |
Merck & Co., Inc. | 58,111 | 6,173,713 |
Total | | 12,033,149 |
Total Health Care | 39,826,435 |
Industrials 11.2% |
Building Products 1.6% |
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. | 20,898 | 1,294,631 |
Owens Corning | 30,671 | 2,999,317 |
Total | | 4,293,948 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Commercial Services & Supplies 2.0% |
Clean Harbors, Inc.(a) | 14,281 | 1,886,092 |
Waste Management, Inc. | 22,320 | 3,342,643 |
Total | | 5,228,735 |
Construction & Engineering 1.2% |
MasTec, Inc.(a) | 34,251 | 3,347,008 |
Electrical Equipment 1.4% |
Sensata Technologies Holding | 73,619 | 3,723,649 |
Machinery 1.7% |
Gates Industrial Corp. PLC(a) | 153,850 | 2,160,054 |
Oshkosh Corp. | 25,542 | 2,278,091 |
Total | | 4,438,145 |
Professional Services 1.7% |
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. | 21,287 | 2,016,518 |
CACI International, Inc., Class A(a) | 8,578 | 2,513,354 |
Total | | 4,529,872 |
Trading Companies & Distributors 1.6% |
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A | 16,460 | 1,391,199 |
W.W. Grainger, Inc. | 4,182 | 2,795,374 |
Total | | 4,186,573 |
Total Industrials | 29,747,930 |
Information Technology 8.7% |
Communications Equipment 1.7% |
F5, Inc.(a) | 15,482 | 2,213,617 |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | 8,193 | 2,153,202 |
Total | | 4,366,819 |
IT Services 4.1% |
Akamai Technologies, Inc.(a) | 38,273 | 2,778,620 |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | 37,826 | 2,397,033 |
FleetCor Technologies, Inc.(a) | 11,086 | 2,381,162 |
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(a) | 45,358 | 3,338,349 |
Total | | 10,895,164 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 0.7% |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | 11,531 | 1,976,990 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Software 2.2% |
Dropbox, Inc., Class A(a) | 107,559 | 2,194,204 |
Salesforce, Inc.(a) | 21,710 | 3,551,973 |
Total | | 5,746,177 |
Total Information Technology | 22,985,150 |
Materials 3.4% |
Chemicals 2.3% |
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.(a) | 102,439 | 3,052,682 |
Dow, Inc. | 51,392 | 2,939,623 |
Total | | 5,992,305 |
Containers & Packaging 1.1% |
Sealed Air Corp. | 62,294 | 3,028,734 |
Total Materials | 9,021,039 |
Real Estate 5.2% |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) 4.5% |
Brixmor Property Group, Inc. | 136,274 | 3,085,243 |
Camden Property Trust | 17,236 | 1,978,003 |
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. | 41,167 | 2,218,078 |
Public Storage | 15,031 | 4,493,518 |
Total | | 11,774,842 |
Real Estate Management & Development 0.7% |
CBRE Group, Inc., Class A(a) | 21,659 | 1,844,047 |
Total Real Estate | 13,618,889 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Utilities 4.1% |
Electric Utilities 2.7% |
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. | 40,503 | 2,984,261 |
PPL Corp. | 150,344 | 4,069,812 |
Total | | 7,054,073 |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers 1.4% |
AES Corp. (The) | 153,152 | 3,779,791 |
Total Utilities | 10,833,864 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $218,985,664) | 261,109,429 |
|
Money Market Funds 1.2% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 4.748%(b),(c) | 3,195,852 | 3,194,573 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $3,194,431) | 3,194,573 |
Total Investments in Securities (Cost: $222,180,095) | 264,304,002 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | 259,900 |
Net Assets | 264,563,902 |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) | Non-income producing investment. |
(b) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 28, 2023. |
(c) | As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. The value of the holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended February 28, 2023 are as follows: |
Affiliated issuers | Beginning of period($) | Purchases($) | Sales($) | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)($) | End of period($) | Realized gain (loss)($) | Dividends($) | End of period shares |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 4.748% |
| 3,583,115 | 37,747,048 | (38,135,723) | 133 | 3,194,573 | 391 | 62,979 | 3,195,852 |
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
■ | Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments. |
■ | Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.). |
■ | Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments). |
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
The Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board) has designated the Investment Manager, through its Valuation Committee (the Committee), as valuation designee, responsible for determining the fair value of the assets of the Fund for which market quotations are not readily available using valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. Representatives of Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC report to the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at February 28, 2023:
| Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) | Total ($) |
Investments in Securities | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | |
Communication Services | 22,464,516 | — | — | 22,464,516 |
Consumer Discretionary | 17,531,197 | — | — | 17,531,197 |
Consumer Staples | 24,070,992 | — | — | 24,070,992 |
Energy | 21,164,434 | — | — | 21,164,434 |
Financials | 49,844,983 | — | — | 49,844,983 |
Health Care | 39,826,435 | — | — | 39,826,435 |
Industrials | 29,747,930 | — | — | 29,747,930 |
Information Technology | 22,985,150 | — | — | 22,985,150 |
Materials | 9,021,039 | — | — | 9,021,039 |
Real Estate | 13,618,889 | — | — | 13,618,889 |
Utilities | 10,833,864 | — | — | 10,833,864 |
Total Common Stocks | 261,109,429 | — | — | 261,109,429 |
Money Market Funds | 3,194,573 | — | — | 3,194,573 |
Total Investments in Securities | 264,304,002 | — | — | 264,304,002 |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $218,985,664) | $261,109,429 |
Affiliated issuers (cost $3,194,431) | 3,194,573 |
Cash | 2,001 |
Receivable for: | |
Capital shares sold | 148,616 |
Dividends | 352,514 |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | 3,268 |
Prepaid expenses | 1,853 |
Other assets | 46,204 |
Total assets | 264,858,458 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Capital shares purchased | 185,201 |
Management services fees | 5,461 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 226 |
Transfer agent fees | 63,999 |
Compensation of board members | 9,006 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 78 |
Audit fees | 14,922 |
Other expenses | 15,663 |
Total liabilities | 294,556 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $264,563,902 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 204,916,902 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | 59,647,000 |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $264,563,902 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Class A | |
Net assets | $32,865,168 |
Shares outstanding | 2,460,891 |
Net asset value per share | $13.35 |
Maximum sales charge | 5.75% |
Maximum offering price per share (calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge for Class A shares) | $14.16 |
Advisor Class | |
Net assets | $134,083,305 |
Shares outstanding | 10,028,328 |
Net asset value per share | $13.37 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $2,154 |
Shares outstanding | 161 |
Net asset value per share(a) | $13.42 |
Institutional Class | |
Net assets | $96,111,190 |
Shares outstanding | 7,146,012 |
Net asset value per share | $13.45 |
Institutional 2 Class | |
Net assets | $695,249 |
Shares outstanding | 51,674 |
Net asset value per share | $13.45 |
Institutional 3 Class | |
Net assets | $804,679 |
Shares outstanding | 59,812 |
Net asset value per share | $13.45 |
Class R | |
Net assets | $2,157 |
Shares outstanding | 161 |
Net asset value per share(a) | $13.43 |
(a) | Net asset value per share rounds to this amount due to fractional shares outstanding. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers | $2,939,326 |
Dividends — affiliated issuers | 62,979 |
Total income | 3,002,305 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 1,125,195 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 42,349 |
Class C | 83 |
Class R | 6 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 24,785 |
Advisor Class | 101,226 |
Class C | 12 |
Institutional Class | 92,584 |
Institutional 2 Class | 277 |
Institutional 3 Class | 19 |
Class R | 2 |
Compensation of board members | 11,275 |
Custodian fees | 5,354 |
Printing and postage fees | 10,695 |
Registration fees | 46,966 |
Audit fees | 14,922 |
Legal fees | 8,347 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 27 |
Other | 61,833 |
Total expenses | 1,545,957 |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | (699,515) |
Fees waived by transfer agent | |
Institutional 3 Class | (9) |
Expense reduction | (717) |
Total net expenses | 845,716 |
Net investment income | 2,156,589 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 11,753,153 |
Investments — affiliated issuers | 391 |
Net realized gain | 11,753,544 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 1,394,215 |
Investments — affiliated issuers | 133 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 1,394,348 |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 13,147,892 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $15,304,481 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | Year Ended August 31, 2022 (a),(b) |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $2,156,589 | $5,170,370 |
Net realized gain | 11,753,544 | 65,041,500 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 1,394,348 | (97,681,422) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 15,304,481 | (27,469,552) |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | |
Class A | (4,350,518) | (3,482,605) |
Advisor Class | (18,161,617) | (51,340,591) |
Class C | (421) | (3) |
Institutional Class | (15,448,232) | (696,387) |
Institutional 2 Class | (111,598) | (4,409) |
Institutional 3 Class | (306) | (17) |
Class R | (299) | (9) |
Class R6 | — | (3,864,120) |
Total distributions to shareholders | (38,072,991) | (59,388,141) |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity | (44,776,160) | 76,293,216 |
Redemption fees | — | 30 |
Total decrease in net assets | (67,544,670) | (10,564,447) |
Net assets at beginning of period | 332,108,572 | 342,673,019 |
Net assets at end of period | $264,563,902 | $332,108,572 |
(a) | Class R6 shares are based on operations from September 1, 2021 through the liquidation of Class R6 shares of the Predecessor Fund prior to the Reorganization described in the Notes to Financial Statements. |
(b) | Class C, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class, and Class R shares are based on operations from January 26, 2022 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | August 31, 2022 (a),(b) |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A | | | | |
Subscriptions | 15,647 | 215,509 | 62,515 | 998,413 |
Fund reorganization | — | — | 1,901,735(c) | 29,561,709(c) |
Distributions reinvested | 326,062 | 4,317,138 | 209,483 | 3,404,751 |
Redemptions | (336,730) | (4,678,049) | (691,968) | (10,867,655) |
Net increase (decrease) | 4,979 | (145,402) | 1,481,765 | 23,097,218 |
Advisor Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 1,558,353 | 21,252,531 | 3,067,030 | 51,067,146 |
Fund reorganization | — | — | 15,894,230(c) | 247,297,962(c) |
Distributions reinvested | 913,184 | 12,105,587 | 2,964,372 | 48,526,335 |
Redemptions | (2,701,470) | (37,290,645) | (26,593,500) | (426,108,839) |
Net decrease | (229,933) | (3,932,527) | (4,667,868) | (79,217,396) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 3,836 | 55,500 |
Distributions reinvested | 9 | 127 | — | — |
Redemptions | (3,684) | (51,695) | — | — |
Net increase (decrease) | (3,675) | (51,568) | 3,836 | 55,500 |
Institutional Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 254,179 | 3,577,317 | 16,934,795 | 271,307,013 |
Distributions reinvested | 1,156,366 | 15,429,455 | 50,395 | 696,048 |
Redemptions | (4,192,081) | (60,179,976) | (7,057,642) | (104,513,477) |
Net increase (decrease) | (2,781,536) | (41,173,204) | 9,927,548 | 167,489,584 |
Institutional 2 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 74,067 | 1,094,096 |
Distributions reinvested | 8,340 | 111,292 | 319 | 4,393 |
Redemptions | (27,686) | (392,940) | (3,366) | (48,662) |
Net increase (decrease) | (19,346) | (281,648) | 71,020 | 1,049,827 |
Institutional 3 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 59,672 | 808,468 | 160 | 2,500 |
Redemptions | (20) | (279) | — | — |
Net increase | 59,652 | 808,189 | 160 | 2,500 |
Class R | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 161 | 2,500 |
Net increase | — | — | 161 | 2,500 |
Class R6 | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 241,999 | 4,417,303 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 225,333 | 3,753,432 |
Redemptions | — | — | (2,527,701) | (44,357,252) |
Net decrease | — | — | (2,060,369) | (36,186,517) |
Total net increase (decrease) | (2,969,859) | (44,776,160) | 4,756,253 | 76,293,216 |
(a) | Class R6 shares are based on operations from September 1, 2021 through the liquidation of Class R6 shares of the Predecessor Fund prior to the Reorganization described in the Notes to Financial Statements. |
(b) | Class C, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class, and Class R shares are based on operations from January 26, 2022 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end. |
(c) | Represents the acquisition of BMO Dividend Income Fund and BMO Low Volatility Fund in connection with the Fund Reorganizations. See Note 9 of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. For periods ended 2022 and thereafter, per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
| Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains | Total distributions to shareholders |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $14.57 | 0.08 | 0.58 | 0.66 | (0.11) | (1.77) | (1.88) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(f) | $19.06 | 0.18 | (1.27) | (1.09) | (0.18) | (3.22) | (3.40) |
Year Ended 8/31/2021(h) | $13.52 | 0.18 | 5.53 | 5.71 | (0.17) | — | (0.17) |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $13.72 | 0.22 | (0.18) | 0.04 | (0.24) | — | (0.24) |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $16.59 | 0.26 | (1.46) | (1.20) | (0.27) | (1.40) | (1.67) |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $15.85 | 0.16 | 2.22 | 2.38 | (0.19) | (1.45) | (1.64) |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $14.59 | 0.10 | 0.58 | 0.68 | (0.13) | (1.77) | (1.90) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(f) | $19.08 | 0.21 | (1.26) | (1.05) | (0.22) | (3.22) | (3.44) |
Year Ended 8/31/2021(h) | $13.53 | 0.22 | 5.54 | 5.76 | (0.21) | — | (0.21) |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $13.74 | 0.27 | (0.20) | 0.07 | (0.28) | — | (0.28) |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $16.61 | 0.30 | (1.46) | (1.16) | (0.31) | (1.40) | (1.71) |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $15.88 | 0.28 | 2.14 | 2.42 | (0.24) | (1.45) | (1.69) |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $14.64 | 0.03 | 0.58 | 0.61 | (0.06) | (1.77) | (1.83) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(i) | $15.57 | 0.07 | (0.98) | (0.91) | (0.02) | — | (0.02) |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $14.66 | 0.10 | 0.59 | 0.69 | (0.13) | (1.77) | (1.90) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(i) | $15.59 | 0.13 | (0.97) | (0.84) | (0.09) | — | (0.09) |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $14.67 | 0.11 | 0.58 | 0.69 | (0.14) | (1.77) | (1.91) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(i) | $15.59 | 0.16 | (0.98) | (0.82) | (0.10) | — | (0.10) |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $14.67 | 0.10 | 0.59 | 0.69 | (0.14) | (1.77) | (1.91) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(i) | $15.59 | 0.15 | (0.96) | (0.81) | (0.11) | — | (0.11) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b),(c) | Net investment income ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $13.35 | 4.73% | 1.25%(d) | 0.79%(d),(e) | 1.22%(d) | 19% | $32,865 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(f) | $14.57 | (6.97%) | 1.17%(g) | 0.79%(g) | 1.11% | 51% | $35,789 |
Year Ended 8/31/2021(h) | $19.06 | 42.53% | 0.86% | 0.79% | 1.17% | 60% | $18,563 |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $13.52 | 0.43% | 0.85% | 0.79% | 1.62% | 76% | $14,047 |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $13.72 | (7.15%) | 0.85% | 0.79% | 1.78% | 67% | $18,621 |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $16.59 | 15.57% | 0.91% | 0.89% | 0.82% | 54% | $22,602 |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $13.37 | 4.86% | 1.00%(d) | 0.54%(d),(e) | 1.47%(d) | 19% | $134,083 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(f) | $14.59 | (6.72%) | 0.89%(g) | 0.54%(g) | 1.28% | 51% | $149,646 |
Year Ended 8/31/2021(h) | $19.08 | 42.93% | 0.61% | 0.54% | 1.42% | 60% | $284,731 |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $13.53 | 0.70% | 0.60% | 0.54% | 1.90% | 76% | $213,466 |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $13.74 | (6.97%) | 0.59% | 0.54% | 2.01% | 67% | $224,930 |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $16.61 | 15.83% | 0.67% | 0.64% | 1.64% | 54% | $287,685 |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $13.42 | 4.29% | 1.99%(d) | 1.53%(d),(e) | 0.42%(d) | 19% | $2 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(i) | $14.64 | (5.85%) | 1.97%(d),(g) | 1.53%(d),(g) | 0.82%(d) | 51% | $56 |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $13.45 | 4.90% | 1.00%(d) | 0.54%(d),(e) | 1.47%(d) | 19% | $96,111 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(i) | $14.66 | (5.36%) | 0.97%(d),(g) | 0.53%(d),(g) | 1.44%(d) | 51% | $145,571 |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $13.45 | 4.87% | 0.92%(d) | 0.45%(d) | 1.57%(d) | 19% | $695 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(i) | $14.67 | (5.25%) | 0.89%(d),(g) | 0.45%(d),(g) | 1.81%(d) | 51% | $1,042 |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $13.45 | 4.90% | 0.90%(d) | 0.40%(d) | 1.57%(d) | 19% | $805 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(i) | $14.67 | (5.22%) | 0.86%(d),(g) | 0.40%(d),(g) | 1.63%(d) | 51% | $2 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains | Total distributions to shareholders |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $14.65 | 0.07 | 0.58 | 0.65 | (0.10) | (1.77) | (1.87) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(i) | $15.57 | 0.09 | (0.95) | (0.86) | (0.06) | — | (0.06) |
Notes to Financial Highlights |
(a) | In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios. |
(b) | Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. |
(c) | Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by BMO Asset Management Corp, and certain of its affiliates, if applicable, for the account periods prior to the closing of the Reorganization, which occurred on January 21, 2022. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(f) | Redemption fees consisted of per share amounts less than $0.01. |
(g) | Ratios include interfund lending expense which is less than 0.01%. |
(h) | Net investment income (loss) per share calculated using the average shares method. |
(i) | Class C, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Class R shares commenced operations on January 26, 2022. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b),(c) | Net investment income ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $13.43 | 4.55% | 1.52%(d) | 1.05%(d),(e) | 0.93%(d) | 19% | $2 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(i) | $14.65 | (5.55%) | 1.47%(d),(g) | 1.03%(d),(g) | 1.00%(d) | 51% | $2 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Integrated Large Cap Value Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust II (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers each of the share classes listed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. Different share classes may have different minimum initial investment amounts and pay different net investment income distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of distributing such share classes vary. Distributions to shareholders in a liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class.
As described in the Fund’s prospectus, Class A and Class C shares are offered to the general public for investment. Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. Advisor Class, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Class R shares are available for purchase through authorized investment professionals to omnibus retirement plans or to institutional investors and to certain other investors as also described in the Fund’s prospectus. Class R6 shares were liquidated prior to the Reorganization described in Note 9.
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
Equity securities listed on an exchange are valued at the closing price or last trade price on their primary exchange at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. Securities with a closing price not readily available or not listed on any exchange are valued at the mean between the closing bid and ask prices. Listed preferred stocks convertible into common stocks are valued using an evaluated price from a pricing service.
Foreign equity securities are valued based on the closing price or last trade price on their primary exchange at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. If any foreign equity security closing prices are not readily available, the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are determined at the scheduled closing time of the New York Stock Exchange. Many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to a policy approved by the Board of Trustees. Under the policy, the Fund may utilize a third-party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third-party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Investments in open-end investment companies (other than exchange-traded funds (ETFs)), are valued at the latest net asset value reported by those companies as of the valuation time.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security, if available.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Redemption Fees
The Predecessor Fund (as defined in Note 9) imposed a 2% redemption fee on shares held for 30 days or less. All redemption fees are recorded by the Fund as paid-in-capital and stated separately in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets.
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of an ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.
The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in equity securities, business development companies (BDCs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), limited partnerships (LPs), other regulated investment companies (RICs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information as to the tax character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on actual information reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. With respect to REITs, to the extent actual information has not yet been reported, estimates for return of capital are made by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). The Investment Manager’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.
Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities on the payment date, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid each calendar quarter. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Tailored Shareholder Reports
In October 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a final rule relating to Tailored Shareholder Reports for Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds; Fee Information in Investment Company Advertisements. The rule and form amendments will, among other things, require the Fund to transmit concise and visually engaging shareholder reports that highlight key information. The amendments will require that funds tag information in a structured data format and that certain more in-depth information be made available online and available for delivery free of charge to investors on request. The amendments became effective January 24, 2023. There is an 18-month transition period after the effective date of the amendment.
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund’s daily net assets that declines from 0.75% to 0.55% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended February 28, 2023 was 0.75% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Deferred Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund. The expense for the Deferred Plan, which includes Trustees’ fees deferred during the current period as well as any gains or losses on the Trustees’ deferred compensation balances as a result of market fluctuations, is included in "Compensation of board members" in the Statement of Operations.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer for the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to affiliated registered investment companies managed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, based on relative net assets.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with SS&C GIDS, Inc. (SS&C GIDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent. Prior to January 1, 2023, SS&C GIDS was known as DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of SS&C GIDS for services as sub-transfer agent and SS&C GIDS is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class. In addition, effective through December 31, 2023, Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to a contractual transfer agency fee annual limitation of not more than 0.01% of the average daily net assets attributable to that share class.
For the six months ended February 28, 2023, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
| Effective rate (%) |
Class A | 0.15 |
Advisor Class | 0.15 |
Class C | 0.15 |
Institutional Class | 0.15 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.06 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.01 |
Class R | 0.15 |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended February 28, 2023, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses of the Fund by $717.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Under a Plan and Agreement of Distribution, the Fund pays a fee at the maximum annual rates of up to 0.25%, 1.00% and 0.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively. For Class C shares, of the 1.00% fee, up to 0.75% can be reimbursed for distribution expenses and up to an additional 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses. For Class R shares, of the 0.50% fee, up to 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs), received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended February 28, 2023, if any, are listed below:
| Front End (%) | CDSC (%) | Amount ($) |
Class A | 5.75 | 0.50 - 1.00(a) | 1,578 |
Class C | — | 1.00(b) | — |
(a) | This charge is imposed on certain investments of between $1 million and $50 million redeemed within 18 months after purchase, as follows: 1.00% if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions. |
(b) | This charge applies to redemptions within 12 months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions. |
The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges.
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the classes’ average daily net assets:
| Fee rate(s) contractual through December 31, 2023 |
Class A | 0.80% |
Advisor Class | 0.55 |
Class C | 1.55 |
Institutional Class | 0.55 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.46 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.40 |
Class R | 1.05 |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, costs associated with shareholder meetings, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. In addition to the contractual agreement, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have voluntarily agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse Fund expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described above) so that Fund level expenses (expenses directly attributable to the Fund and not to a specific share class) are waived proportionately across all share classes. This arrangement may be revised or discontinued at any time. Reflected in the contractual cap commitment, effective through December 31, 2023, is the Transfer Agent’s contractual agreement to limit total transfer agency fees to an annual rate of not more than 0.01% for Institutional 3 Class of the average daily net assets attributable to that share class, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
At February 28, 2023, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal tax cost ($) | Gross unrealized appreciation ($) | Gross unrealized (depreciation) ($) | Net unrealized appreciation ($) |
222,180,000 | 50,028,000 | (7,904,000) | 42,124,000 |
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $56,570,922 and $136,978,010, respectively, for the six months ended February 28, 2023. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Affiliated money market fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds (the Affiliated MMF). The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends - affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the Affiliated MMF. The Affiliated MMF prices its shares with a floating net asset value. In addition, the Board of Trustees of the Affiliated MMF may impose a fee on redemptions (sometimes referred to as a liquidity fee) or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing a redemption gate) in the event its liquidity falls below regulatory limits.
Note 7. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund did not borrow or lend money under the Interfund Program during the six months ended February 28, 2023.
Note 8. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Citibank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. Pursuant to an October 27, 2022 amendment and restatement, the credit facility, which is an agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager or an affiliated investment manager, severally and not jointly, permits aggregate borrowings up to $950 million. Interest is currently charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the secured overnight financing rate plus 0.10% and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
its pro rata share of the unused amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations. This agreement expires annually in October unless extended or renewed. Prior to the October 27, 2022 amendment and restatement, the Fund had access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Citibank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. which permitted collective borrowings up to $950 million. Interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the secured overnight financing rate plus 0.11448% and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 1.00%.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended February 28, 2023.
Note 9. Fund reorganizations
Effective after the close of business on January 21, 2022 (the Closing Date), Columbia Integrated Large Cap Value Fund acquired all of the assets of BMO Large-Cap Value Fund (the Predecessor Fund), BMO Dividend Income Fund and BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund (each an Acquired Fund, and collectively, the Acquired Funds), each a series of BMO Funds, Inc. (the Predecessor Company), in exchange for shares of the Fund and the Fund’s assumption of (i) liabilities and obligations of the Acquired Funds reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities prepared as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange on the Closing Date in accordance with GAAP and (ii) any obligation of the Acquired Funds to indemnify the members of the Board of Directors of the Predecessor Company under the Predecessor Company’s Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws (the Reorganizations). The Predecessor Fund is considered the accounting survivor of the Reorganizations. Accordingly, the Fund adopted the performance and financial history of the Predecessor Fund.
The purpose of the Reorganizations was to combine three funds with comparable investment objectives and strategies.
The Board of Directors of the Predecessor Company approved agreements and plans of reorganization providing for the Reorganizations at a meeting held in August 2021. Shareholders of BMO Dividend Income Fund and BMO Large-Cap Value Fund approved the Reorganizations at a joint meeting held November 23, 2021, and shareholders of BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund approved the Reorganizations at a joint meeting held January 7, 2022.
The Reorganizations were accomplished by a tax-free exchange in which the Acquired Funds’ shareholders were issued shares of the Fund that were equal in aggregate net asset value to the shares of the Acquired Funds that those shareholders held immediately prior to the effective time of the Reorganizations.
The tax-free exchanges were: 17,905,076 shares of BMO Large-Cap Value Fund valued at $278,568,671 (including $61,124,163 of unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)), 13,981,440 shares of BMO Dividend Income Fund valued at $181,315,640 (including $35,566,694 of unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)) and 8,340,907 shares of BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund valued at $95,544,031 (including $15,721,755 of unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)).
In connection with the Reorganizations, Columbia Integrated Large Cap Value Fund issued the following number of shares:
| Shares |
Class A | 3,059,526 |
Advisor Class | 32,641,515 |
For financial reporting purposes, net assets received from the Acquired Funds, and shares issued by Columbia Integrated Large Cap Value Fund were recorded at fair value. The Acquired Funds’ cost of investments was carried forward.
The Fund’s financial statements reflect both the operations of the Predecessor Fund for the period prior to the Reorganizations and the Fund for the period subsequent to the Reorganizations. Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single integrated portfolio since the Reorganizations were completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of the Acquired Funds that have been included in the Fund’s Statement of Operations since the Reorganizations were completed.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Assuming the Reorganizations had been completed on September 1, 2021, the Fund’s pro-forma results of operations for the year ended August 31, 2022 would have been approximately:
| ($) |
Net investment income | 7,276,000 |
Net realized gain | 159,215,000 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) | (181,663,000) |
Net decrease in net assets from operations | (15,172,000) |
Note 10. Significant risks
Market risk
The Fund may incur losses due to declines in the value of one or more securities in which it invests. These declines may be due to factors affecting a particular issuer, or the result of, among other things, political, regulatory, market, economic or social developments affecting the relevant market(s) more generally. In addition, turbulence in financial markets and reduced liquidity in equity, credit and/or fixed income markets may negatively affect many issuers, which could adversely affect the Fund’s ability to price or value hard-to-value assets in thinly traded and closed markets and could cause significant redemptions and operational challenges. Global economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, and conditions and events in one country, region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. These risks may be magnified if certain events or developments adversely interrupt the global supply chain; in these and other circumstances, such risks might affect companies worldwide. As a result, local, regional or global events such as terrorism, war, natural disasters, disease/virus outbreaks and epidemics or other public health issues, recessions, depressions or other events – or the potential for such events – could have a significant negative impact on global economic and market conditions.
The large-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February 2022 has resulted in sanctions and market disruptions, including declines in regional and global stock markets, unusual volatility in global commodity markets and significant devaluations of Russian currency. The extent and duration of the military action are impossible to predict but could be significant. Market disruption caused by the Russian military action, and any counter-measures or responses thereto (including international sanctions, a downgrade in the country’s credit rating, purchasing and financing restrictions, boycotts, tariffs, changes in consumer or purchaser preferences, cyberattacks and espionage) could have severe adverse impacts on regional and/or global securities and commodities markets, including markets for oil and natural gas. These impacts may include reduced market liquidity, distress in credit markets, further disruption of global supply chains, increased risk of inflation, and limited access to investments in certain international markets and/or issuers. These developments and other related events could negatively impact Fund performance.
Shareholder concentration risk
At February 28, 2023, three unaffiliated shareholders of record owned 71.7% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Note 11. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted below, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Following the period end, shareholders of the Fund redeemed $55,641,041, which represented approximately 21.0% of the Fund’s net assets as of February 28, 2023.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Note 12. Change in Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
At a meeting held on November 23, 2021, the Board of Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust II, upon recommendation of the Audit Committee, approved the appointment of Cohen & Company, Ltd. ("Cohen") as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund. Effective November 10, 2021, KPMG, LLP ("KPMG"), the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund’s fiscal year ended August 31, 2021, was dismissed.
KPMG’s reports on the financial statements of the Fund as of and for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020 contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. During such fiscal years and through the November 10, 2021, there were no: (1) disagreements between the Fund and KPMG on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure which, if not resolved to KPMG’s satisfaction, would have caused them to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with their reports on the Fund’s financial statements for such periods, or (2) reportable events as defined under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
At a meeting held on November 4, 2022, the Board of Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust II, upon recommendation of the Audit Committee, approved and appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund. Effective November 16, 2022 (the Dismissal Date), Cohen, the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund’s fiscal year ended August 31, 2022, was dismissed.
Cohen’s report on the financial statements of the Fund as of and for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and was not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. During such fiscal year and through the Dismissal Date, there were no: (1) disagreements between the Fund and Cohen on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure which, if not resolved to Cohen’s satisfaction, would have caused them to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with their reports on the Fund’s financial statements for such period, or (2) reportable events of the kind described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022, neither the Fund, nor anyone on its behalf, consulted PwC regarding: (1) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, (2) the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Fund’s financial statements, or (3) any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement or a reportable event, as such terms are described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Note 13. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates are involved in the normal course of business in legal proceedings which include regulatory inquiries, arbitration and litigation, including class actions concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their activities as part of a diversified financial services firm. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial or one or more of its affiliates that provides services to the Fund.
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Columbia Integrated Large Cap Growth Fund
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Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-PORT, is available on columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
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Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager)
290 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
290 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
Columbia Integrated Large Cap Growth Fund | Semiannual Report 2023
Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
The Fund seeks to provide shareholders with capital appreciation.
Portfolio management
Ernesto Ramos, Ph.D.
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since January 21, 2022 (Managed Predecessor Fund 2012 - December 2020 and June 2021 - January 21, 2022)
J.P. Gurnee, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since January 21, 2022 (Managed Predecessor Fund December 2020 - January 21, 2022)
Jason Hans, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since January 21, 2022 (Managed Predecessor Fund February 2012 - January 21, 2022)
Morningstar style boxTM
The Morningstar Style Box is based on a fund’s portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.
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Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended February 28, 2023) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A* | Excluding sales charges | 05/27/14 | -0.33 | -11.86 | 9.16 | 13.17 |
| Including sales charges | | -6.08 | -16.92 | 7.87 | 12.50 |
Advisor Class | 01/31/08 | -0.28 | -11.72 | 9.40 | 13.44 |
Class C* | Excluding sales charges | 01/26/22 | -0.78 | -12.59 | 8.31 | 12.32 |
| Including sales charges | | -1.52 | -13.25 | 8.31 | 12.32 |
Institutional Class* | 01/26/22 | -0.27 | -11.70 | 9.40 | 13.44 |
Institutional 2 Class* | 01/26/22 | -0.34 | -11.71 | 9.40 | 13.44 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 12/28/15 | -0.26 | -11.62 | 9.56 | 13.56 |
Class R* | 01/26/22 | -0.59 | -12.17 | 8.85 | 12.87 |
Russell 1000 Growth Index | | -1.24 | -13.34 | 11.54 | 14.26 |
The Fund’s performance prior to January 21, 2022 reflects returns achieved by BMO Large-Cap Growth Fund (the Predecessor Fund), a series of BMO Funds, Inc. The Predecessor Fund was managed by BMO Asset Management Corp. (BMO AM) and had the same investment objective and a substantially identical investment strategy to the Fund.
Returns for Class A shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class C shares are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each share class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates and any predecessor firms that were in place during the performance periods shown. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or calling 800.345.6611.
* | The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information. |
The Russell 1000® Growth Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of those Russell 1000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance (continued)
(Unaudited)
Portfolio breakdown (%) (at February 28, 2023) |
Common Stocks | 97.8 |
Money Market Funds | 2.2 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Equity sector breakdown (%) (at February 28, 2023) |
Communication Services | 9.2 |
Consumer Discretionary | 15.0 |
Consumer Staples | 6.3 |
Energy | 1.5 |
Financials | 4.0 |
Health Care | 12.3 |
Industrials | 5.9 |
Information Technology | 43.8 |
Materials | 0.7 |
Real Estate | 1.3 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Equity sub-industry breakdown (%) (at February 28, 2023) |
Information Technology | |
Application Software | 6.0 |
Communications Equipment | 1.5 |
Data Processing & Outsourced Services | 6.8 |
Internet Services & Infrastructure | 1.4 |
Semiconductors | 8.9 |
Systems Software | 9.9 |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | 9.3 |
Total | 43.8 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are shareholder transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
September 1, 2022 — February 28, 2023 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | Account value at the end of the period ($) | Expenses paid during the period ($) | Fund’s annualized expense ratio (%) |
| Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual |
Class A | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 996.70 | 1,021.77 | 3.02 | 3.06 | 0.61 |
Advisor Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 997.20 | 1,022.27 | 2.53 | 2.56 | 0.51 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 992.20 | 1,017.31 | 7.46 | 7.55 | 1.51 |
Institutional Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 997.30 | 1,022.27 | 2.53 | 2.56 | 0.51 |
Institutional 2 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 996.60 | 1,022.51 | 2.28 | 2.31 | 0.46 |
Institutional 3 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 997.40 | 1,022.81 | 1.98 | 2.01 | 0.40 |
Class R | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 994.10 | 1,019.79 | 4.99 | 5.06 | 1.01 |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Common Stocks 97.7% |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Communication Services 8.9% |
Entertainment 1.5% |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | 34,205 | 3,794,703 |
Interactive Media & Services 7.4% |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(a) | 30,483 | 2,745,299 |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C(a) | 107,133 | 9,674,110 |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A(a) | 28,122 | 4,919,662 |
Pinterest, Inc., Class A(a) | 32,874 | 825,466 |
Total | | 18,164,537 |
Total Communication Services | 21,959,240 |
Consumer Discretionary 14.6% |
Automobiles 1.5% |
Tesla, Inc.(a) | 17,405 | 3,580,383 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 2.9% |
Expedia Group, Inc.(a) | 25,376 | 2,765,223 |
Starbucks Corp. | 42,235 | 4,311,771 |
Total | | 7,076,994 |
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 4.3% |
Amazon.com, Inc.(a) | 112,827 | 10,631,688 |
Leisure Products 1.1% |
YETI Holdings, Inc.(a) | 71,761 | 2,797,244 |
Specialty Retail 4.8% |
AutoZone, Inc.(a) | 1,650 | 4,102,791 |
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. | 9,203 | 1,893,517 |
Ulta Beauty, Inc.(a) | 7,777 | 4,034,708 |
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | 14,456 | 1,805,843 |
Total | | 11,836,859 |
Total Consumer Discretionary | 35,923,168 |
Consumer Staples 6.1% |
Beverages 4.0% |
Monster Beverage Corp.(a) | 41,259 | 4,198,516 |
PepsiCo, Inc. | 32,555 | 5,649,269 |
Total | | 9,847,785 |
Food Products 0.8% |
Hershey Co. (The) | 7,738 | 1,844,120 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Personal Products 1.3% |
Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. (The), Class A | 13,605 | 3,306,695 |
Total Consumer Staples | 14,998,600 |
Energy 1.5% |
Energy Equipment & Services 1.0% |
Halliburton Co. | 69,231 | 2,508,239 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 0.5% |
EOG Resources, Inc. | 10,608 | 1,198,916 |
Total Energy | 3,707,155 |
Financials 3.9% |
Banks 1.6% |
U.S. Bancorp | 58,019 | 2,769,247 |
Western Alliance Bancorp | 17,254 | 1,280,937 |
Total | | 4,050,184 |
Capital Markets 0.8% |
MSCI, Inc. | 3,928 | 2,051,005 |
Consumer Finance 0.6% |
American Express Co. | 8,015 | 1,394,530 |
Insurance 0.9% |
Progressive Corp. (The) | 15,317 | 2,198,296 |
Total Financials | 9,694,015 |
Health Care 12.1% |
Biotechnology 5.5% |
Exelixis, Inc.(a) | 107,432 | 1,834,939 |
Incyte Corp.(a) | 30,683 | 2,361,977 |
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.(a) | 21,104 | 2,175,823 |
Seagen, Inc.(a) | 12,454 | 2,237,859 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | 16,235 | 4,712,858 |
Total | | 13,323,456 |
Health Care Providers & Services 3.7% |
Cigna Corp. (The) | 14,097 | 4,117,733 |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 10,404 | 4,951,680 |
Total | | 9,069,413 |
Health Care Technology 1.7% |
Veeva Systems Inc., Class A(a) | 25,394 | 4,206,770 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Pharmaceuticals 1.2% |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 9,605 | 2,989,268 |
Total Health Care | 29,588,907 |
Industrials 5.8% |
Aerospace & Defense 1.1% |
Axon Enterprise, Inc.(a) | 13,967 | 2,797,730 |
Commercial Services & Supplies 1.1% |
Waste Management, Inc. | 18,661 | 2,794,671 |
Construction & Engineering 1.0% |
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.(a) | 47,483 | 2,440,626 |
Electrical Equipment 0.6% |
Acuity Brands, Inc. | 6,962 | 1,350,350 |
Machinery 1.3% |
ITT, Inc. | 14,631 | 1,329,811 |
Snap-On, Inc. | 7,607 | 1,891,709 |
Total | | 3,221,520 |
Professional Services 0.7% |
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. | 16,613 | 1,573,750 |
Total Industrials | 14,178,647 |
Information Technology 42.8% |
Communications Equipment 1.5% |
F5, Inc.(a) | 4,508 | 644,554 |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | 11,347 | 2,982,105 |
Total | | 3,626,659 |
IT Services 8.0% |
FleetCor Technologies, Inc.(a) | 12,760 | 2,740,721 |
GoDaddy, Inc., Class A(a) | 44,434 | 3,364,098 |
MasterCard, Inc., Class A | 25,963 | 9,224,394 |
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(a) | 59,452 | 4,375,667 |
Total | | 19,704,880 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 8.7% |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(a) | 23,304 | 1,831,228 |
Broadcom, Inc. | 10,846 | 6,445,669 |
NVIDIA Corp. | 23,225 | 5,391,916 |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | 48,366 | 5,974,652 |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | 10,075 | 1,727,359 |
Total | | 21,370,824 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Software 15.5% |
Adobe, Inc.(a) | 17,806 | 5,768,254 |
Autodesk, Inc.(a) | 8,394 | 1,667,804 |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | 8,198 | 989,417 |
Dropbox, Inc., Class A(a) | 102,311 | 2,087,144 |
Microsoft Corp. | 77,885 | 19,426,077 |
New Relic, Inc.(a) | 22,090 | 1,611,907 |
ServiceNow, Inc.(a) | 7,574 | 3,273,255 |
Workday, Inc., Class A(a) | 16,947 | 3,143,160 |
Total | | 37,967,018 |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 9.1% |
Apple, Inc. | 150,941 | 22,250,213 |
Total Information Technology | 104,919,594 |
Materials 0.7% |
Containers & Packaging 0.7% |
Sealed Air Corp. | 33,990 | 1,652,594 |
Total Materials | 1,652,594 |
Real Estate 1.3% |
Real Estate Management & Development 1.3% |
CBRE Group, Inc., Class A(a) | 37,283 | 3,174,275 |
Total Real Estate | 3,174,275 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $166,133,048) | 239,796,195 |
|
Money Market Funds 2.2% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 4.748%(b),(c) | 5,464,249 | 5,462,064 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $5,461,989) | 5,462,064 |
Total Investments in Securities (Cost: $171,595,037) | 245,258,259 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | 124,406 |
Net Assets | 245,382,665 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) | Non-income producing investment. |
(b) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 28, 2023. |
(c) | As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. The value of the holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended February 28, 2023 are as follows: |
Affiliated issuers | Beginning of period($) | Purchases($) | Sales($) | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)($) | End of period($) | Realized gain (loss)($) | Dividends($) | End of period shares |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 4.748% |
| 3,862,804 | 54,372,354 | (52,772,924) | (170) | 5,462,064 | 102 | 55,565 | 5,464,249 |
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
■ | Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments. |
■ | Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.). |
■ | Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments). |
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
The Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board) has designated the Investment Manager, through its Valuation Committee (the Committee), as valuation designee, responsible for determining the fair value of the assets of the Fund for which market quotations are not readily available using valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. Representatives of Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC report to the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at February 28, 2023:
| Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) | Total ($) |
Investments in Securities | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | |
Communication Services | 21,959,240 | — | — | 21,959,240 |
Consumer Discretionary | 35,923,168 | — | — | 35,923,168 |
Consumer Staples | 14,998,600 | — | — | 14,998,600 |
Energy | 3,707,155 | — | — | 3,707,155 |
Financials | 9,694,015 | — | — | 9,694,015 |
Health Care | 29,588,907 | — | — | 29,588,907 |
Industrials | 14,178,647 | — | — | 14,178,647 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
| Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) | Total ($) |
Information Technology | 104,919,594 | — | — | 104,919,594 |
Materials | 1,652,594 | — | — | 1,652,594 |
Real Estate | 3,174,275 | — | — | 3,174,275 |
Total Common Stocks | 239,796,195 | — | — | 239,796,195 |
Money Market Funds | 5,462,064 | — | — | 5,462,064 |
Total Investments in Securities | 245,258,259 | — | — | 245,258,259 |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $166,133,048) | $239,796,195 |
Affiliated issuers (cost $5,461,989) | 5,462,064 |
Cash | 118 |
Receivable for: | |
Capital shares sold | 45,179 |
Dividends | 134,278 |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | 3,033 |
Prepaid expenses | 1,658 |
Other assets | 46,623 |
Total assets | 245,489,148 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Capital shares purchased | 49,331 |
Management services fees | 5,046 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 143 |
Transfer agent fees | 19,464 |
Compensation of board members | 8,574 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 66 |
Audit fees | 14,922 |
Other expenses | 8,937 |
Total liabilities | 106,483 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $245,382,665 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 160,099,365 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | 85,283,300 |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $245,382,665 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Class A | |
Net assets | $52,285,195 |
Shares outstanding | 3,836,505 |
Net asset value per share | $13.63 |
Maximum sales charge | 5.75% |
Maximum offering price per share (calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge for Class A shares) | $14.46 |
Advisor Class | |
Net assets | $25,711,798 |
Shares outstanding | 1,847,442 |
Net asset value per share | $13.92 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $3,574 |
Shares outstanding | 264 |
Net asset value per share(a) | $13.53 |
Institutional Class | |
Net assets | $70,807,585 |
Shares outstanding | 5,080,558 |
Net asset value per share | $13.94 |
Institutional 2 Class | |
Net assets | $122,066 |
Shares outstanding | 8,760 |
Net asset value per share | $13.93 |
Institutional 3 Class | |
Net assets | $96,450,752 |
Shares outstanding | 6,897,753 |
Net asset value per share | $13.98 |
Class R | |
Net assets | $1,695 |
Shares outstanding | 124 |
Net asset value per share(a) | $13.62 |
(a) | Net asset value per share rounds to this amount due to fractional shares outstanding. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers | $941,420 |
Dividends — affiliated issuers | 55,565 |
Interfund lending | 30 |
Total income | 997,015 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 917,139 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 26,159 |
Class C | 19 |
Class R | 4 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 32,590 |
Advisor Class | 19,774 |
Class C | 2 |
Institutional Class | 46,095 |
Institutional 2 Class | 45 |
Institutional 3 Class | 2,772 |
Class R | 1 |
Compensation of board members | 10,712 |
Custodian fees | 2,094 |
Printing and postage fees | 10,425 |
Registration fees | 45,143 |
Audit fees | 14,922 |
Legal fees | 7,873 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 23 |
Other | 61,340 |
Total expenses | 1,197,132 |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | (592,758) |
Expense reduction | (700) |
Total net expenses | 603,674 |
Net investment income | 393,341 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 1,660,447 |
Investments — affiliated issuers | 102 |
Net realized gain | 1,660,549 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | (1,938,012) |
Investments — affiliated issuers | (170) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (1,938,182) |
Net realized and unrealized loss | (277,633) |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $115,708 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | Year Ended August 31, 2022 (a) |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $393,341 | $899,469 |
Net realized gain | 1,660,549 | 110,357,496 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (1,938,182) | (199,384,850) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 115,708 | (88,127,885) |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | |
Class A | (13,522,959) | (246,598) |
Advisor Class | (6,382,265) | (27,671,125) |
Class C | (995) | — |
Institutional Class | (16,988,688) | — |
Institutional 2 Class | (30,029) | — |
Institutional 3 Class | (23,658,084) | (56,772,058) |
Class R | (538) | — |
Investor Class | — | (13,323,922) |
Total distributions to shareholders | (60,583,558) | (98,013,703) |
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity | 51,948,083 | (148,070,471) |
Redemption fees | — | 20 |
Total decrease in net assets | (8,519,767) | (334,212,039) |
Net assets at beginning of period | 253,902,432 | 588,114,471 |
Net assets at end of period | $245,382,665 | $253,902,432 |
(a) | Class C, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class, and Class R shares are based on operations from January 26, 2022 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | August 31, 2022 (a) |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A | | | | |
Subscriptions | 126,596 | 2,148,307 | 3,283,034 | 66,942,122 |
Distributions reinvested | 984,011 | 13,185,752 | 10,578 | 246,598 |
Redemptions | (363,665) | (5,213,786) | (262,351) | (5,197,256) |
Net increase | 746,942 | 10,120,273 | 3,031,261 | 61,991,464 |
Advisor Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 186,750 | 2,739,878 | 686,569 | 15,461,705 |
Distributions reinvested | 438,464 | 5,998,191 | 1,121,682 | 26,347,865 |
Redemptions | (1,135,340) | (19,509,894) | (5,641,994) | (125,324,561) |
Net decrease | (510,126) | (10,771,825) | (3,833,743) | (83,514,991) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 230 | 4,500 |
Distributions reinvested | 34 | 456 | — | — |
Net increase | 34 | 456 | 230 | 4,500 |
Institutional Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 364,545 | 5,295,738 | 4,978,716 | 104,642,992 |
Distributions reinvested | 1,238,595 | 16,968,753 | — | — |
Redemptions | (1,165,465) | (19,473,027) | (335,833) | (6,336,622) |
Net increase | 437,675 | 2,791,464 | 4,642,883 | 98,306,370 |
Institutional 2 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 8,316 | 152,793 |
Distributions reinvested | 2,153 | 29,489 | — | — |
Redemptions | (1,706) | (27,554) | (3) | (45) |
Net increase | 447 | 1,935 | 8,313 | 152,748 |
Institutional 3 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 1,838,910 | 31,687,261 | 1,221,581 | 28,290,217 |
Distributions reinvested | 1,719,813 | 23,630,231 | 2,404,299 | 56,629,103 |
Redemptions | (359,742) | (5,511,712) | (12,195,076) | (253,954,561) |
Net increase (decrease) | 3,198,981 | 49,805,780 | (8,569,196) | (169,035,241) |
Class R | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 124 | 2,500 |
Net increase | — | — | 124 | 2,500 |
Investor Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 35,788 | 899,427 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 558,721 | 12,932,997 |
Redemptions | — | — | (3,379,215) | (69,810,245) |
Net decrease | — | — | (2,784,706) | (55,977,821) |
Total net increase (decrease) | 3,873,953 | 51,948,083 | (7,504,834) | (148,070,471) |
(a) | Class C, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class, and Class R shares are based on operations from January 26, 2022 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. For periods ended 2022 and thereafter, per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
| Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income (loss) | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains | Total distributions to shareholders |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $18.13 | 0.02 | (0.16) | (0.14) | (0.03) | (4.33) | (4.36) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $27.22 | 0.03 | (4.40) | (4.37) | (0.01) | (4.71) | (4.72) |
Year Ended 8/31/2021(g) | $22.22 | (0.01) | 6.77 | 6.76 | (0.04) | (1.72) | (1.76) |
Year Ended 8/31/2020(g) | $17.94 | 0.04 | 5.12 | 5.16 | (0.09) | (0.79) | (0.88) |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $20.96 | 0.09 | (0.48) | (0.39) | (0.08) | (2.55) | (2.63) |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $17.46 | 0.05 | 4.45 | 4.50 | — | (1.00) | (1.00) |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $18.44 | 0.02 | (0.15) | (0.13) | (0.06) | (4.33) | (4.39) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $27.60 | 0.04 | (4.42) | (4.38) | (0.07) | (4.71) | (4.78) |
Year Ended 8/31/2021(g) | $22.49 | 0.05 | 6.86 | 6.91 | (0.08) | (1.72) | (1.80) |
Year Ended 8/31/2020(g) | $18.15 | 0.09 | 5.18 | 5.27 | (0.14) | (0.79) | (0.93) |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $21.17 | 0.18 | (0.53) | (0.35) | (0.12) | (2.55) | (2.67) |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $17.60 | 0.11 | 4.48 | 4.59 | (0.02) | (1.00) | (1.02) |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $18.06 | (0.05) | (0.15) | (0.20) | — | (4.33) | (4.33) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(h) | $20.09 | (0.07) | (1.96) | (2.03) | — | — | — |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $18.46 | 0.02 | (0.15) | (0.13) | (0.06) | (4.33) | (4.39) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(h) | $20.41 | 0.05 | (2.00) | (1.95) | — | — | — |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $18.47 | 0.03 | (0.17) | (0.14) | (0.07) | (4.33) | (4.40) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(h) | $20.41 | 0.06 | (2.00) | (1.94) | — | — | — |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $18.52 | 0.03 | (0.16) | (0.13) | (0.08) | (4.33) | (4.41) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $27.69 | 0.06 | (4.43) | (4.37) | (0.09) | (4.71) | (4.80) |
Year Ended 8/31/2021(g) | $22.56 | 0.08 | 6.88 | 6.96 | (0.11) | (1.72) | (1.83) |
Year Ended 8/31/2020(g) | $18.20 | 0.12 | 5.19 | 5.31 | (0.16) | (0.79) | (0.95) |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $21.21 | 0.13 | (0.44) | (0.31) | (0.15) | (2.55) | (2.70) |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $17.62 | 0.11 | 4.52 | 4.63 | (0.04) | (1.00) | (1.04) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b),(c) | Net investment income (loss) ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $13.63 | (0.33%) | 1.10%(d) | 0.61%(d),(e) | 0.20%(d) | 33% | $52,285 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $18.13 | (19.28%) | 0.95%(f) | 0.70%(f) | 0.16% | 42% | $56,024 |
Year Ended 8/31/2021(g) | $27.22 | 32.70% | 0.84% | 0.79% | (0.03%) | 50% | $1,587 |
Year Ended 8/31/2020(g) | $22.22 | 29.85% | 0.83% | 0.79% | 0.22% | 71% | $687 |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $17.94 | (0.63%) | 0.84% | 0.79% | 0.49% | 89% | $712 |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $20.96 | 26.84% | 0.91% | 0.88% | 0.32% | 57% | $860 |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $13.92 | (0.28%) | 1.00%(d) | 0.51%(d),(e) | 0.28%(d) | 33% | $25,712 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $18.44 | (19.10%) | 0.82%(f) | 0.53%(f) | 0.16% | 42% | $43,484 |
Year Ended 8/31/2021(g) | $27.60 | 33.03% | 0.58% | 0.54% | 0.21% | 50% | $170,901 |
Year Ended 8/31/2020(g) | $22.49 | 30.19% | 0.58% | 0.54% | 0.48% | 71% | $121,958 |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $18.15 | (0.40%) | 0.59% | 0.54% | 0.75% | 89% | $168,838 |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $21.17 | 27.19% | 0.67% | 0.64% | 0.56% | 57% | $279,227 |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $13.53 | (0.78%) | 1.99%(d) | 1.51%(d),(e) | (0.70%)(d) | 33% | $4 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(h) | $18.06 | (10.10%) | 1.96%(d) | 1.51%(d) | (0.62%)(d) | 42% | $4 |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $13.94 | (0.27%) | 1.00%(d) | 0.51%(d),(e) | 0.30%(d) | 33% | $70,808 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(h) | $18.46 | (9.55%) | 0.96%(d) | 0.51%(d) | 0.42%(d) | 42% | $85,728 |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $13.93 | (0.34%) | 0.94%(d) | 0.46%(d) | 0.34%(d) | 33% | $122 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(h) | $18.47 | (9.50%) | 0.90%(d) | 0.45%(d) | 0.57%(d) | 42% | $154 |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $13.98 | (0.26%) | 0.88%(d) | 0.40%(d) | 0.43%(d) | 33% | $96,451 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $18.52 | (18.97%) | 0.61%(f) | 0.40%(f) | 0.26% | 42% | $68,507 |
Year Ended 8/31/2021(g) | $27.69 | 33.19% | 0.43% | 0.39% | 0.36% | 50% | $339,707 |
Year Ended 8/31/2020(g) | $22.56 | 30.40% | 0.43% | 0.39% | 0.62% | 71% | $268,706 |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $18.20 | (0.22%) | 0.43% | 0.39% | 0.94% | 89% | $226,978 |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $21.21 | 27.36% | 0.43% | 0.40% | 0.87% | 57% | $60,971 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income (loss) | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains | Total distributions to shareholders |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $18.12 | (0.01) | (0.16) | (0.17) | — | (4.33) | (4.33) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(h) | $20.09 | (0.01) | (1.96) | (1.97) | — | — | — |
Notes to Financial Highlights |
(a) | In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios. |
(b) | Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. |
(c) | Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by BMO Asset Management Corp, and certain of its affiliates, if applicable, for the account periods prior to the closing of the Reorganization, which occurred on January 21, 2022. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(f) | Ratios include interfund lending expense which is less than 0.01%. |
(g) | Net investment income (loss) per share calculated using the average shares method. |
(h) | Class C, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class and Class R shares commenced operations on January 26, 2022. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b),(c) | Net investment income (loss) ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $13.62 | (0.59%) | 1.49%(d) | 1.01%(d),(e) | (0.23%)(d) | 33% | $2 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(h) | $18.12 | (9.81%) | 1.46%(d) | 1.01%(d) | (0.13%)(d) | 42% | $2 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Integrated Large Cap Growth Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust II (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
The Fund commenced operations as of January 21, 2022, upon the Fund’s acquisition of the assets of BMO Large-Cap Growth Fund (the Predecessor Fund), a series of BMO Funds, Inc. in exchange for shares of the Fund (the Reorganization). The Predecessor Fund is considered the accounting survivor of the Reorganization, and accordingly, certain financial history of the Predecessor Fund is included in these financial statements.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers each of the share classes listed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. Different share classes may have different minimum initial investment amounts and pay different net investment income distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of distributing such share classes vary. Distributions to shareholders in a liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class.
As described in the Fund’s prospectus, Class A and Class C shares are offered to the general public for investment. Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. Advisor Class, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Class R shares are available for purchase through authorized investment professionals to omnibus retirement plans or to institutional investors and to certain other investors as also described in the Fund’s prospectus. Effective January 21, 2022, Investor Class shares were exchanged for Class A shares of the Fund.
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
Equity securities listed on an exchange are valued at the closing price or last trade price on their primary exchange at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. Securities with a closing price not readily available or not listed on any exchange are valued at the mean between the closing bid and ask prices. Listed preferred stocks convertible into common stocks are valued using an evaluated price from a pricing service.
Investments in open-end investment companies (other than exchange-traded funds (ETFs)), are valued at the latest net asset value reported by those companies as of the valuation time.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security, if available.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Redemption Fees
The Predecessor Fund imposed a 2% redemption fee on shares held for 30 days or less. All redemption fees are recorded by the Fund as paid-in-capital and stated separately in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets.
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of an ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.
The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in equity securities, business development companies (BDCs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), limited partnerships (LPs), other regulated investment companies (RICs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information as to the tax character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on actual information reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. With respect to REITs, to the extent actual information has not yet been reported, estimates for return of capital are made by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). The Investment Manager’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.
Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities on the payment date, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Tailored Shareholder Reports
In October 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a final rule relating to Tailored Shareholder Reports for Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds; Fee Information in Investment Company Advertisements. The rule and form amendments will, among other things, require the Fund to transmit concise and visually engaging shareholder reports that highlight key information. The amendments will require that funds tag information in a structured data format and that certain more in-depth information be made available online and available for delivery free of charge to investors on request. The amendments became effective January 24, 2023. There is an 18-month transition period after the effective date of the amendment.
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund’s daily net assets that declines from 0.75% to 0.55% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended February 28, 2023 was 0.75% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Deferred Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund. The expense for the Deferred Plan, which includes Trustees’ fees deferred during the current period as well as any gains or losses on the Trustees’ deferred compensation balances as a result of market fluctuations, is included in "Compensation of board members" in the Statement of Operations.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer for the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to affiliated registered investment companies managed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, based on relative net assets.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with SS&C GIDS, Inc. (SS&C GIDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent. Prior to January 1, 2023, SS&C GIDS was known as DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of SS&C GIDS for services as sub-transfer agent and SS&C GIDS is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class.
For the six months ended February 28, 2023, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
| Effective rate (%) |
Class A | 0.12 |
Advisor Class | 0.12 |
Class C | 0.12 |
Institutional Class | 0.12 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.07 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.01 |
Class R | 0.12 |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended February 28, 2023, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses of the Fund by $700.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Under a Plan and Agreement of Distribution, the Fund pays a fee at the maximum annual rates of up to 0.25%, 1.00% and 0.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively. For Class C shares, of the 1.00% fee, up to 0.75% can be reimbursed for distribution expenses and up to an additional 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses. For Class R shares, of the 0.50% fee, up to 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses. The Fund pays the distribution and/or shareholder services fees for Class A up to the point where the Distributor’s expenses are fully recovered.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs), received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended February 28, 2023, if any, are listed below:
| Front End (%) | CDSC (%) | Amount ($) |
Class A | 5.75 | 0.50 - 1.00(a) | 1,489 |
Class C | — | 1.00(b) | — |
(a) | This charge is imposed on certain investments of between $1 million and $50 million redeemed within 18 months after purchase, as follows: 1.00% if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions. |
(b) | This charge applies to redemptions within 12 months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions. |
The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges.
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the classes’ average daily net assets:
| Fee rate(s) contractual through December 31, 2023 |
Class A | 0.80% |
Advisor Class | 0.55 |
Class C | 1.55 |
Institutional Class | 0.55 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.46 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.40 |
Class R | 1.05 |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, costs associated with shareholder meetings, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. In addition to the contractual agreement, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have voluntarily agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse Fund expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described above) so that Fund level expenses (expenses directly attributable to the Fund and not to a specific share class) are waived proportionately across all share classes. This arrangement may be revised or discontinued at any time. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
At February 28, 2023, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal tax cost ($) | Gross unrealized appreciation ($) | Gross unrealized (depreciation) ($) | Net unrealized appreciation ($) |
171,595,000 | 80,855,000 | (7,192,000) | 73,663,000 |
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. The Fund will elect to treat the following late-year ordinary losses and post-October capital losses at August 31, 2022 as arising on September 1, 2022.
Late year ordinary losses ($) | Post-October capital losses ($) |
— | 17,224,101 |
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $81,044,731 and $91,200,196, respectively, for the six months ended February 28, 2023. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Affiliated money market fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds (the Affiliated MMF). The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends - affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the Affiliated MMF. The Affiliated MMF prices its shares with a floating net asset value. In addition, the Board of Trustees of the Affiliated MMF may impose a fee on redemptions (sometimes referred to as a liquidity fee) or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing a redemption gate) in the event its liquidity falls below regulatory limits.
Note 7. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The Fund’s activity in the Interfund Program during the six months ended February 28, 2023 was as follows:
Borrower or lender | Average loan balance ($) | Weighted average interest rate (%) | Number of days with outstanding loans |
Lender | 300,000 | 3.59 | 1 |
Interest income earned by the Fund is recorded as Interfund lending in the Statement of Operations. The Fund had no outstanding interfund loans at February 28, 2023.
Note 8. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Citibank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. Pursuant to an October 27, 2022 amendment and restatement, the credit facility, which is an agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager or an affiliated investment manager, severally and not jointly, permits aggregate borrowings up to $950 million. Interest is currently charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the secured overnight financing rate plus 0.10% and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the unused amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations. This agreement expires annually in October unless extended or renewed. Prior to the October 27, 2022 amendment and restatement, the Fund had access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Citibank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. which permitted collective borrowings up to $950 million. Interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the secured overnight financing rate plus 0.11448% and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 1.00%.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended February 28, 2023.
Note 9. Significant risks
Information technology sector risk
The Fund is more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the information technology sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors. Companies in the information technology sector are subject to certain risks, including the risk that new services, equipment or technologies will not be accepted by consumers and businesses or will become rapidly obsolete. Performance of such companies may be affected by factors including obtaining and protecting patents (or the failure to do so) and significant competitive pressures, including aggressive pricing of their products or services, new market entrants, competition for market share and short product cycles due to an accelerated rate of technological developments. Such competitive pressures may lead to limited earnings and/or falling profit margins. As a result, the value of their securities may fall or fail to rise. In addition, many information technology sector companies have limited operating histories and prices of these companies’ securities historically have been more volatile than other securities, especially over the short term. Some companies in the information technology sector are facing increased government and regulatory scrutiny and may be subject to adverse government or regulatory action, which could negatively impact the value of their securities.
Market risk
The Fund may incur losses due to declines in the value of one or more securities in which it invests. These declines may be due to factors affecting a particular issuer, or the result of, among other things, political, regulatory, market, economic or social developments affecting the relevant market(s) more generally. In addition, turbulence in financial markets and reduced liquidity in equity, credit and/or fixed income markets may negatively affect many issuers, which could adversely affect the Fund’s ability to price or value hard-to-value assets in thinly traded and closed markets and could cause significant redemptions and operational challenges. Global economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, and conditions and events in one country, region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. These risks may be magnified if certain events or developments adversely interrupt the global supply chain;
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
in these and other circumstances, such risks might affect companies worldwide. As a result, local, regional or global events such as terrorism, war, natural disasters, disease/virus outbreaks and epidemics or other public health issues, recessions, depressions or other events – or the potential for such events – could have a significant negative impact on global economic and market conditions.
The large-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February 2022 has resulted in sanctions and market disruptions, including declines in regional and global stock markets, unusual volatility in global commodity markets and significant devaluations of Russian currency. The extent and duration of the military action are impossible to predict but could be significant. Market disruption caused by the Russian military action, and any counter-measures or responses thereto (including international sanctions, a downgrade in the country’s credit rating, purchasing and financing restrictions, boycotts, tariffs, changes in consumer or purchaser preferences, cyberattacks and espionage) could have severe adverse impacts on regional and/or global securities and commodities markets, including markets for oil and natural gas. These impacts may include reduced market liquidity, distress in credit markets, further disruption of global supply chains, increased risk of inflation, and limited access to investments in certain international markets and/or issuers. These developments and other related events could negatively impact Fund performance.
Shareholder concentration risk
At February 28, 2023, two unaffiliated shareholders of record owned 71.0% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Note 10. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 11. Change in Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
At a meeting held on November 23, 2021, the Board of Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust II, upon recommendation of the Audit Committee, approved the appointment of Cohen & Company, Ltd. ("Cohen") as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund. Effective November 10, 2021, KPMG, LLP ("KPMG"), the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund’s fiscal year ended August 31, 2021, was dismissed.
KPMG’s reports on the financial statements of the Fund as of and for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020 contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. During such fiscal years and through the November 10, 2021, there were no: (1) disagreements between the Fund and KPMG on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure which, if not resolved to KPMG’s satisfaction, would have caused them to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with their reports on the Fund’s financial statements for such periods, or (2) reportable events as defined under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
At a meeting held on November 4, 2022, the Board of Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust II, upon recommendation of the Audit Committee, approved and appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund. Effective November 16, 2022 (the Dismissal Date), Cohen, the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund’s fiscal year ended August 31, 2022, was dismissed.
Cohen’s report on the financial statements of the Fund as of and for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and was not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. During such fiscal year and through the Dismissal Date, there were no: (1) disagreements between the Fund and Cohen on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
which, if not resolved to Cohen’s satisfaction, would have caused them to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with their reports on the Fund’s financial statements for such period, or (2) reportable events of the kind described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022, neither the Fund, nor anyone on its behalf, consulted PwC regarding: (1) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, (2) the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Fund’s financial statements, or (3) any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement or a reportable event, as such terms are described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Note 12. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates are involved in the normal course of business in legal proceedings which include regulatory inquiries, arbitration and litigation, including class actions concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their activities as part of a diversified financial services firm. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial or one or more of its affiliates that provides services to the Fund.
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Columbia Integrated Large Cap Growth Fund
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to
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Columbia Integrated Small Cap Growth Fund
Not FDIC or NCUA Insured • No Financial Institution Guarantee • May Lose Value
If you elect to receive the shareholder report for Columbia Integrated Small Cap Growth Fund (the Fund) in paper, mailed to you, the Fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address, unless such shareholder elects to receive shareholder reports from the Fund electronically via e-mail or by having a paper notice mailed to you (Postcard Notice) that your Fund’s shareholder report is available at the Columbia funds’ website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/). If you would like more than one report in paper to be mailed to you, or would like to elect to receive reports via e-mail or access them through Postcard Notice, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-PORT, is available on columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager)
290 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
290 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
The Fund seeks to provide shareholders with capital appreciation.
Portfolio management
Ernesto Ramos, Ph.D.
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since January 21, 2022 (Managed Predecessor Fund June 2021 - January 21, 2022)
Jason Hans, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since January 21, 2022
Thomas Lettenberger, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Managed Fund since January 21, 2022 (Managed Predecessor Fund October 2016 - January 21, 2022)
Morningstar style boxTM
The Morningstar Style Box is based on a fund’s portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.
© 2023 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended February 28, 2023) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A* | Excluding sales charges | 05/31/17 | 6.73 | -7.84 | 5.43 | 7.11 |
| Including sales charges | | 0.62 | -13.15 | 4.18 | 6.47 |
Advisor Class | 01/31/08 | 6.86 | -7.65 | 5.69 | 7.38 |
Class C* | Excluding sales charges | 01/26/22 | 6.33 | -8.56 | 4.64 | 6.31 |
| Including sales charges | | 5.33 | -9.43 | 4.64 | 6.31 |
Institutional Class* | 01/26/22 | 6.86 | -7.63 | 5.69 | 7.38 |
Institutional 2 Class* | 01/26/22 | 6.85 | -7.57 | 5.70 | 7.38 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 01/26/22 | 6.93 | -7.56 | 5.72 | 7.39 |
Class R* | 01/26/22 | 6.57 | -8.12 | 5.15 | 6.84 |
Russell 2000® Growth Index | | 3.06 | -7.92 | 5.06 | 9.31 |
The Fund’s performance prior to January 21, 2022 reflects returns achieved by BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund (the Predecessor Fund), a series of BMO Funds, Inc. The Predecessor Fund was managed by BMO Asset Management Corp. (BMO AM) and had the same investment objective and a substantially identical investment strategy to the Fund.
Returns for Class A shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class C shares are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each share class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates and any predecessor firms that were in place during the performance periods shown. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or calling 800.345.6611.
* | The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information. |
The Russell 2000® Growth Index measures the performance of those Russell 2000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance (continued)
(Unaudited)
Portfolio breakdown (%) (at February 28, 2023) |
Common Stocks | 99.2 |
Money Market Funds | 0.8 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total investments excluding investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Equity sector breakdown (%) (at February 28, 2023) |
Communication Services | 0.5 |
Consumer Discretionary | 10.4 |
Consumer Staples | 3.2 |
Energy | 7.6 |
Financials | 5.8 |
Health Care | 23.1 |
Industrials | 19.3 |
Information Technology | 20.8 |
Materials | 6.6 |
Real Estate | 1.6 |
Utilities | 1.1 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are shareholder transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
September 1, 2022 — February 28, 2023 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | Account value at the end of the period ($) | Expenses paid during the period ($) | Fund’s annualized expense ratio (%) |
| Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual |
Class A | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,067.30 | 1,019.04 | 5.95 | 5.81 | 1.16 |
Advisor Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,068.60 | 1,019.93 | 5.03 | 4.91 | 0.98 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,063.30 | 1,014.98 | 10.13 | 9.89 | 1.98 |
Institutional Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,068.60 | 1,019.93 | 5.03 | 4.91 | 0.98 |
Institutional 2 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,068.50 | 1,020.33 | 4.62 | 4.51 | 0.90 |
Institutional 3 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,069.30 | 1,020.58 | 4.36 | 4.26 | 0.85 |
Class R | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,065.70 | 1,017.26 | 7.79 | 7.60 | 1.52 |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
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Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Common Stocks 99.2% |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Communication Services 0.5% |
Media 0.5% |
TechTarget, Inc.(a) | 7,228 | 272,712 |
Total Communication Services | 272,712 |
Consumer Discretionary 10.3% |
Auto Components 1.7% |
Gentherm, Inc.(a) | 7,320 | 464,893 |
Patrick Industries, Inc. | 6,757 | 492,248 |
Total | | 957,141 |
Diversified Consumer Services 1.4% |
2U, Inc.(a) | 38,818 | 347,810 |
Duolingo, Inc.(a) | 5,056 | 459,034 |
Total | | 806,844 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 3.1% |
Century Casinos, Inc.(a) | 51,744 | 479,149 |
Everi Holdings, Inc.(a) | 25,164 | 477,864 |
Inspired Entertainment, Inc.(a) | 19,274 | 304,722 |
Shake Shack, Inc., Class A(a) | 9,230 | 514,942 |
Total | | 1,776,677 |
Household Durables 1.9% |
Cavco Industries, Inc.(a) | 1,716 | 489,060 |
Skyline Champion Corp.(a) | 9,092 | 621,984 |
Total | | 1,111,044 |
Leisure Products 0.7% |
YETI Holdings, Inc.(a) | 9,885 | 385,317 |
Specialty Retail 0.3% |
Container Store Group, Inc. (The)(a) | 45,744 | 198,986 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 1.2% |
Crocs, Inc.(a) | 5,892 | 717,115 |
Total Consumer Discretionary | 5,953,124 |
Consumer Staples 3.2% |
Beverages 1.1% |
Primo Water Corp. | 42,240 | 653,875 |
Food & Staples Retailing 1.2% |
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.(a) | 21,728 | 658,141 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Household Products 0.9% |
Central Garden & Pet Co., Class A(a) | 13,823 | 531,218 |
Total Consumer Staples | 1,843,234 |
Energy 7.5% |
Energy Equipment & Services 4.0% |
ChampionX Corp. | 18,983 | 580,310 |
DMC Global Inc(a) | 20,582 | 550,980 |
NexTier Oilfield Solutions, Inc.(a) | 49,324 | 450,328 |
Oceaneering International, Inc.(a) | 34,768 | 726,304 |
Total | | 2,307,922 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 3.5% |
Golar LNG Ltd.(a) | 13,127 | 299,689 |
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A | 20,797 | 454,414 |
Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. | 18,746 | 573,628 |
SandRidge Energy, Inc.(a) | 29,572 | 431,456 |
Talos Energy, Inc.(a) | 15,197 | 270,659 |
Total | | 2,029,846 |
Total Energy | 4,337,768 |
Financials 5.8% |
Banks 1.0% |
OFG Bancorp | 18,958 | 576,702 |
Capital Markets 0.8% |
Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A | 6,239 | 485,394 |
Insurance 2.9% |
AMERISAFE, Inc. | 9,176 | 500,459 |
Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A(a) | 11,652 | 543,566 |
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. | 1,888 | 601,706 |
Total | | 1,645,731 |
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 1.1% |
Essent Group Ltd. | 14,078 | 604,650 |
Total Financials | 3,312,477 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Health Care 22.9% |
Biotechnology 8.2% |
Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | 48,158 | 635,204 |
Avid Bioservices, Inc.(a) | 34,918 | 574,750 |
CareDx, Inc.(a) | 22,657 | 381,091 |
Coherus Biosciences, Inc.(a) | 41,898 | 283,649 |
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | 11,437 | 548,862 |
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals(a) | 24,741 | 318,169 |
Prothena Corp., PLC(a) | 6,535 | 364,392 |
PTC Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | 11,285 | 492,816 |
Vericel Corp.(a) | 15,323 | 465,972 |
Xencor, Inc.(a) | 20,781 | 667,694 |
Total | | 4,732,599 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 8.6% |
AxoGen, Inc.(a) | 46,344 | 382,338 |
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.(a) | 24,861 | 490,010 |
Cerus Corp.(a) | 97,474 | 278,776 |
Inogen, Inc.(a) | 13,918 | 218,095 |
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.(a) | 2,775 | 721,306 |
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.(a) | 4,665 | 548,977 |
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.(a) | 10,437 | 736,643 |
Omnicell, Inc.(a) | 6,108 | 332,519 |
Shockwave Medical, Inc.(a) | 2,511 | 477,693 |
Tactile Systems Technology, Inc.(a) | 28,307 | 409,036 |
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.(a) | 16,908 | 362,846 |
Total | | 4,958,239 |
Health Care Providers & Services 1.7% |
Option Care Health, Inc.(a) | 22,499 | 690,044 |
PetIQ, Inc.(a) | 31,234 | 291,101 |
Total | | 981,145 |
Health Care Technology 3.1% |
Evolent Health, Inc., Class A(a) | 17,624 | 617,016 |
Health Catalyst, Inc.(a) | 28,214 | 393,868 |
HealthStream, Inc.(a) | 16,923 | 434,075 |
Schrodinger, Inc.(a) | 15,919 | 345,920 |
Total | | 1,790,879 |
Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.6% |
BioLife Solutions, Inc.(a) | 15,552 | 361,740 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Pharmaceuticals 0.7% |
Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.(a) | 7,708 | 377,923 |
Total Health Care | 13,202,525 |
Industrials 19.1% |
Aerospace & Defense 1.1% |
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.(a) | 49,499 | 626,162 |
Air Freight & Logistics 0.9% |
HUB Group, Inc., Class A(a) | 5,544 | 508,551 |
Building Products 1.6% |
Gibraltar Industries, Inc.(a) | 8,024 | 428,562 |
Resideo Technologies, Inc.(a) | 25,230 | 462,718 |
Total | | 891,280 |
Construction & Engineering 2.1% |
EMCOR Group, Inc. | 3,958 | 661,857 |
MYR Group, Inc.(a) | 4,612 | 556,253 |
Total | | 1,218,110 |
Electrical Equipment 0.5% |
Vicor Corp.(a) | 6,362 | 299,014 |
Machinery 6.8% |
Alamo Group, Inc. | 2,977 | 542,975 |
Astec Industries, Inc. | 11,077 | 498,797 |
Helios Technologies, Inc. | 5,685 | 385,102 |
Hillenbrand, Inc. | 10,191 | 480,404 |
John Bean Technologies Corp. | 4,164 | 461,746 |
Mueller Water Products, Inc., Class A | 40,354 | 559,710 |
Proto Labs, Inc.(a) | 15,300 | 481,032 |
Tennant Co. | 7,360 | 521,235 |
Total | | 3,931,001 |
Professional Services 2.8% |
ICF International, Inc. | 5,184 | 515,756 |
Legalzoom.com, Inc.(a) | 39,267 | 320,812 |
NV5 Global, Inc.(a) | 3,922 | 412,673 |
Upwork, Inc.(a) | 33,107 | 375,433 |
Total | | 1,624,674 |
Road & Rail 1.2% |
Marten Transport Ltd. | 31,983 | 705,865 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Trading Companies & Distributors 2.1% |
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. | 4,124 | 589,155 |
NOW, Inc.(a) | 48,161 | 618,869 |
Total | | 1,208,024 |
Total Industrials | 11,012,681 |
Information Technology 20.6% |
Communications Equipment 0.8% |
Viavi Solutions, Inc.(a) | 41,642 | 455,563 |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 2.0% |
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | 7,911 | 736,356 |
Itron, Inc.(a) | 8,092 | 451,291 |
Total | | 1,187,647 |
IT Services 3.3% |
ExlService Holdings, Inc.(a) | 3,533 | 581,214 |
Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc.(a) | 33,956 | 395,587 |
International Money Express, Inc.(a) | 18,790 | 480,085 |
Squarespace, Inc., Class A(a) | 18,458 | 432,102 |
Total | | 1,888,988 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 4.6% |
Amkor Technology, Inc. | 16,973 | 437,224 |
Formfactor, Inc.(a) | 15,837 | 476,694 |
NVE Corp. | 4,855 | 368,883 |
Photronics, Inc.(a) | 28,843 | 508,214 |
Power Integrations, Inc. | 5,926 | 487,413 |
Semtech Corp.(a) | 12,632 | 389,192 |
Total | | 2,667,620 |
Software 9.9% |
A10 Networks, Inc. | 35,857 | 545,743 |
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc.(a) | 7,756 | 394,237 |
Alteryx, Inc., Class A(a) | 8,790 | 574,075 |
Box, Inc., Class A(a) | 18,382 | 613,040 |
CommVault Systems, Inc.(a) | 8,275 | 487,232 |
LiveRamp Holdings, Inc.(a) | 21,103 | 498,664 |
Mitek Systems, Inc.(a) | 33,220 | 308,946 |
SPS Commerce, Inc.(a) | 4,275 | 643,986 |
Tenable Holdings, Inc.(a) | 14,317 | 633,241 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Varonis Systems, Inc.(a) | 15,500 | 419,740 |
Workiva, Inc., Class A(a) | 6,364 | 567,669 |
Total | | 5,686,573 |
Total Information Technology | 11,886,391 |
Materials 6.6% |
Chemicals 1.0% |
Ingevity Corp.(a) | 6,940 | 572,967 |
Construction Materials 1.2% |
Summit Materials, Inc., Class A(a) | 22,969 | 678,504 |
Containers & Packaging 0.5% |
Ranpak Holdings Corp.(a) | 44,351 | 279,411 |
Metals & Mining 3.9% |
Commercial Metals Co. | 11,574 | 598,955 |
Materion Corp. | 6,460 | 721,453 |
MP Materials Corp.(a) | 14,158 | 495,530 |
Piedmont Lithium, Inc.(a) | 6,836 | 443,656 |
Total | | 2,259,594 |
Total Materials | 3,790,476 |
Real Estate 1.6% |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) 1.6% |
SITE Centers Corp. | 32,620 | 436,129 |
STAG Industrial, Inc. | 14,675 | 493,667 |
Total | | 929,796 |
Total Real Estate | 929,796 |
Utilities 1.1% |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers 1.1% |
Altus Power, Inc.(a) | 43,744 | 296,147 |
Montauk Renewables, Inc.(a) | 34,623 | 341,383 |
Total | | 637,530 |
Total Utilities | 637,530 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $52,121,567) | 57,178,714 |
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The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Money Market Funds 0.8% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 4.748%(b),(c) | 468,837 | 468,649 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $468,645) | 468,649 |
Total Investments in Securities (Cost: $52,590,212) | 57,647,363 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | 14,056 |
Net Assets | 57,661,419 |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) | Non-income producing investment. |
(b) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 28, 2023. |
(c) | As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. The value of the holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended February 28, 2023 are as follows: |
Affiliated issuers | Beginning of period($) | Purchases($) | Sales($) | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)($) | End of period($) | Realized gain (loss)($) | Dividends($) | End of period shares |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 4.748% |
| 772,168 | 5,893,619 | (6,197,052) | (86) | 468,649 | 151 | 12,225 | 468,837 |
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
■ | Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments. |
■ | Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.). |
■ | Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments). |
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
The Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board) has designated the Investment Manager, through its Valuation Committee (the Committee), as valuation designee, responsible for determining the fair value of the assets of the Fund for which market quotations are not readily available using valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. Representatives of Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC report to the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at February 28, 2023:
| Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) | Total ($) |
Investments in Securities | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | |
Communication Services | 272,712 | — | — | 272,712 |
Consumer Discretionary | 5,953,124 | — | — | 5,953,124 |
Consumer Staples | 1,843,234 | — | — | 1,843,234 |
Energy | 4,337,768 | — | — | 4,337,768 |
Financials | 3,312,477 | — | — | 3,312,477 |
Health Care | 13,202,525 | — | — | 13,202,525 |
Industrials | 11,012,681 | — | — | 11,012,681 |
Information Technology | 11,886,391 | — | — | 11,886,391 |
Materials | 3,790,476 | — | — | 3,790,476 |
Real Estate | 929,796 | — | — | 929,796 |
Utilities | 637,530 | — | — | 637,530 |
Total Common Stocks | 57,178,714 | — | — | 57,178,714 |
Money Market Funds | 468,649 | — | — | 468,649 |
Total Investments in Securities | 57,647,363 | — | — | 57,647,363 |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $52,121,567) | $57,178,714 |
Affiliated issuers (cost $468,645) | 468,649 |
Receivable for: | |
Capital shares sold | 14,235 |
Dividends | 16,217 |
Foreign tax reclaims | 516 |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | 597 |
Prepaid expenses | 1,412 |
Other assets | 44,244 |
Total assets | 57,724,584 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Capital shares purchased | 22,299 |
Management services fees | 1,341 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 107 |
Transfer agent fees | 8,906 |
Compensation of board members | 7,487 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 11 |
Audit fees | 14,922 |
Printing and postage fees | 3,680 |
Other expenses | 4,412 |
Total liabilities | 63,165 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $57,661,419 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 57,269,866 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | 391,553 |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $57,661,419 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Class A | |
Net assets | $21,748,759 |
Shares outstanding | 1,835,683 |
Net asset value per share | $11.85 |
Maximum sales charge | 5.75% |
Maximum offering price per share (calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge for Class A shares) | $12.57 |
Advisor Class | |
Net assets | $3,804,824 |
Shares outstanding | 292,270 |
Net asset value per share | $13.02 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $13,703 |
Shares outstanding | 1,153 |
Net asset value per share(a) | $11.89 |
Institutional Class | |
Net assets | $32,058,102 |
Shares outstanding | 2,432,031 |
Net asset value per share | $13.18 |
Institutional 2 Class | |
Net assets | $19,033 |
Shares outstanding | 1,443 |
Net asset value per share | $13.19 |
Institutional 3 Class | |
Net assets | $14,743 |
Shares outstanding | 1,117 |
Net asset value per share | $13.20 |
Class R | |
Net assets | $2,255 |
Shares outstanding | 189 |
Net asset value per share(a) | $11.95 |
(a) | Net asset value per share rounds to this amount due to fractional shares outstanding. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers | $166,502 |
Dividends — affiliated issuers | 12,225 |
Foreign taxes withheld | (1,525) |
Total income | 177,202 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 239,155 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 18,849 |
Class C | 192 |
Class R | 6 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 16,157 |
Advisor Class | 2,797 |
Class C | 30 |
Institutional Class | 24,387 |
Institutional 2 Class | 6 |
Institutional 3 Class | 2 |
Class R | 2 |
Compensation of board members | 9,348 |
Custodian fees | 2,225 |
Printing and postage fees | 9,014 |
Registration fees | 44,512 |
Audit fees | 14,922 |
Legal fees | 6,559 |
Offering costs | 54,767 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 3 |
Other | 5,317 |
Total expenses | 448,250 |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | (152,294) |
Expense reduction | (779) |
Total net expenses | 295,177 |
Net investment loss | (117,975) |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 535,703 |
Investments — affiliated issuers | 151 |
Net realized gain | 535,854 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 3,191,904 |
Investments — affiliated issuers | (86) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 3,191,818 |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 3,727,672 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $3,609,697 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | Year Ended August 31, 2022 (a) |
Operations | | |
Net investment loss | $(117,975) | $(511,769) |
Net realized gain | 535,854 | 13,384,378 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 3,191,818 | (34,316,453) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 3,609,697 | (21,443,844) |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | |
Class A | (1,095,113) | (10,822,640) |
Advisor Class | (171,886) | (22,458,727) |
Class C | (2,213) | — |
Institutional Class | (1,413,522) | — |
Institutional 2 Class | (834) | — |
Institutional 3 Class | (646) | — |
Class R | (114) | — |
Total distributions to shareholders | (2,684,328) | (33,281,367) |
Decrease in net assets from capital stock activity | (3,604,366) | (7,416,221) |
Redemption fees | — | 20 |
Total decrease in net assets | (2,678,997) | (62,141,412) |
Net assets at beginning of period | 60,340,416 | 122,481,828 |
Net assets at end of period | $57,661,419 | $60,340,416 |
(a) | Class C, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class, and Class R shares are based on operations from January 26, 2022 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | August 31, 2022 (a) |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A | | | | |
Subscriptions | 8,803 | 100,449 | 127,686 | 1,730,459 |
Distributions reinvested | 98,419 | 1,085,560 | 659,788 | 10,585,029 |
Redemptions | (141,900) | (1,600,036) | (376,964) | (6,073,298) |
Net increase (decrease) | (34,678) | (414,027) | 410,510 | 6,242,190 |
Advisor Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 3,608 | 46,286 | 240,885 | 4,343,667 |
Distributions reinvested | 14,045 | 170,229 | 1,135,271 | 20,155,352 |
Redemptions | (23,494) | (290,194) | (4,681,388) | (78,221,553) |
Net decrease | (5,841) | (73,679) | (3,305,232) | (53,722,534) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | 915 | 10,471 | 2,757 | 38,017 |
Distributions reinvested | 189 | 2,099 | — | — |
Redemptions | (2,708) | (33,533) | — | — |
Net increase (decrease) | (1,604) | (20,963) | 2,757 | 38,017 |
Institutional Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 199,758 | 2,540,129 | 2,920,768 | 43,250,236 |
Distributions reinvested | 115,077 | 1,411,998 | — | — |
Redemptions | (553,186) | (7,049,096) | (250,386) | (3,258,105) |
Net increase (decrease) | (238,351) | (3,096,969) | 2,670,382 | 39,992,131 |
Institutional 2 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 1,725 | 22,035 |
Distributions reinvested | 60 | 730 | — | — |
Redemptions | — | — | (342) | (4,236) |
Net increase | 60 | 730 | 1,383 | 17,799 |
Institutional 3 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 1,073 | 13,676 |
Distributions reinvested | 44 | 542 | — | — |
Net increase | 44 | 542 | 1,073 | 13,676 |
Class R | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 189 | 2,500 |
Net increase | — | — | 189 | 2,500 |
Total net decrease | (280,370) | (3,604,366) | (218,938) | (7,416,221) |
(a) | Class C, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class, and Class R shares are based on operations from January 26, 2022 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. For periods ended 2022 and thereafter, per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
| Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income (loss) | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net realized gains | Total distributions to shareholders |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $11.71 | (0.03) | 0.77 | 0.74 | (0.60) | (0.60) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(f) | $23.20 | (0.12) | (4.08) | (4.20) | (7.29) | (7.29) |
Year Ended 8/31/2021(h) | $16.64 | (0.19) | 7.48 | 7.29 | (0.73) | (0.73) |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $15.32 | (0.07) | 1.69 | 1.62 | (0.30) | (0.30) |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $21.60 | (0.02) | (3.51) | (3.53) | (2.75) | (2.75) |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $18.37 | (0.12) | 5.43 | 5.31 | (2.08) | (2.08) |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $12.79 | (0.02) | 0.85 | 0.83 | (0.60) | (0.60) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(f) | $24.59 | (0.10) | (4.41) | (4.51) | (7.29) | (7.29) |
Year Ended 8/31/2021(h) | $17.55 | (0.14) | 7.91 | 7.77 | (0.73) | (0.73) |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $16.10 | (0.03) | 1.78 | 1.75 | (0.30) | (0.30) |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $22.48 | 0.01 | (3.64) | (3.63) | (2.75) | (2.75) |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $19.00 | (0.03) | 5.59 | 5.56 | (2.08) | (2.08) |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $11.79 | (0.08) | 0.78 | 0.70 | (0.60) | (0.60) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(i) | $13.25 | (0.11) | (1.35) | (1.46) | — | — |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $12.94 | (0.02) | 0.86 | 0.84 | (0.60) | (0.60) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(i) | $14.46 | (0.04) | (1.48) | (1.52) | — | — |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $12.95 | (0.02) | 0.86 | 0.84 | (0.60) | (0.60) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(i) | $14.46 | (0.03) | (1.48) | (1.51) | — | — |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $12.95 | (0.01) | 0.86 | 0.85 | (0.60) | (0.60) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(i) | $14.46 | (0.03) | (1.48) | (1.51) | — | — |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b),(c) | Net investment income (loss) ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $11.85 | 6.73% | 1.71%(d) | 1.16%(d),(e) | (0.53%)(d) | 26% | $21,749 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(f) | $11.71 | (24.43%) | 1.60%(g) | 1.22%(g) | (0.78%) | 54% | $21,895 |
Year Ended 8/31/2021(h) | $23.20 | 44.85% | 1.35% | 1.24% | (0.86%) | 62% | $33,873 |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $16.64 | 10.60% | 1.34% | 1.24% | (0.46%) | 70% | $27,152 |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $15.32 | (16.12%) | 1.30% | 1.24% | (0.54%) | 61% | $31,378 |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $21.60 | 31.55% | 1.28% | 1.24% | (0.47%) | 80% | $53,772 |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $13.02 | 6.86% | 1.53%(d) | 0.98%(d),(e) | (0.35%)(d) | 26% | $3,805 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(f) | $12.79 | (24.27%) | 1.39%(g) | 0.98%(g) | (0.51%) | 54% | $3,813 |
Year Ended 8/31/2021(h) | $24.59 | 45.27% | 1.10% | 0.99% | (0.61%) | 62% | $88,609 |
Year Ended 8/31/2020 | $17.55 | 10.89% | 1.09% | 0.99% | (0.22%) | 70% | $69,926 |
Year Ended 8/31/2019 | $16.10 | (15.92%) | 1.05% | 0.99% | (0.29%) | 61% | $68,226 |
Year Ended 8/31/2018 | $22.48 | 31.83% | 1.02% | 0.99% | (0.21%) | 80% | $99,311 |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $11.89 | 6.33% | 2.53%(d) | 1.98%(d),(e) | (1.34%)(d) | 26% | $14 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(i) | $11.79 | (11.02%) | 2.45%(d) | 1.98%(d) | (1.55%)(d) | 54% | $33 |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $13.18 | 6.86% | 1.52%(d) | 0.98%(d),(e) | (0.35%)(d) | 26% | $32,058 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(i) | $12.94 | (10.51%) | 1.45%(d) | 0.98%(d) | (0.58%)(d) | 54% | $34,566 |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $13.19 | 6.85% | 1.44%(d) | 0.90%(d) | (0.27%)(d) | 26% | $19 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(i) | $12.95 | (10.44%) | 1.37%(d) | 0.90%(d) | (0.44%)(d) | 54% | $18 |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $13.20 | 6.93% | 1.39%(d) | 0.85%(d) | (0.22%)(d) | 26% | $15 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(i) | $12.95 | (10.44%) | 1.32%(d) | 0.85%(d) | (0.40%)(d) | 54% | $14 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income (loss) | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net realized gains | Total distributions to shareholders |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $11.82 | (0.05) | 0.78 | 0.73 | (0.60) | (0.60) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(i) | $13.25 | (0.08) | (1.35) | (1.43) | — | — |
Notes to Financial Highlights |
(a) | In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios. |
(b) | Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. |
(c) | Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by BMO Asset Management Corp, and certain of its affiliates, if applicable, for the account periods prior to the closing of the Reorganization, which occurred on January 21, 2022. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(f) | Redemption fees consisted of per share amounts less than $0.01. |
(g) | Ratios include interfund lending expense which is less than 0.01%. |
(h) | Net investment income (loss) per share calculated using the average shares method. |
(i) | Class C, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Class R shares commenced operations on January 26, 2022. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b),(c) | Net investment income (loss) ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $11.95 | 6.57% | 2.05%(d) | 1.52%(d),(e) | (0.92%)(d) | 26% | $2 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(i) | $11.82 | (10.79%) | 1.95%(d) | 1.48%(d) | (1.08%)(d) | 54% | $2 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Integrated Small Cap Growth Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust II (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
The Fund commenced operations as of January 21, 2022, upon the Fund’s acquisition of the assets of BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund (the Predecessor Fund), a series of BMO Funds, Inc. in exchange for shares of the Fund (the Reorganization). The Predecessor Fund is considered the accounting survivor of the Reorganization, and accordingly, certain financial history of the Predecessor Fund is included in these financial statements.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers each of the share classes listed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. Different share classes may have different minimum initial investment amounts and pay different net investment income distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of distributing such share classes vary. Distributions to shareholders in a liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class.
As described in the Fund’s prospectus, Class A and Class C shares are offered to the general public for investment. Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. Advisor Class, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Class R shares are available for purchase through authorized investment professionals to omnibus retirement plans or to institutional investors and to certain other investors as also described in the Fund’s prospectus.
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
Equity securities listed on an exchange are valued at the closing price or last trade price on their primary exchange at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. Securities with a closing price not readily available or not listed on any exchange are valued at the mean between the closing bid and ask prices. Listed preferred stocks convertible into common stocks are valued using an evaluated price from a pricing service.
Foreign equity securities are valued based on the closing price or last trade price on their primary exchange at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. If any foreign equity security closing prices are not readily available, the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are determined at the scheduled closing time of the New York Stock Exchange. Many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to a policy approved by the Board of Trustees. Under the policy, the Fund may utilize a third-party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third-party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.
Investments in open-end investment companies (other than exchange-traded funds (ETFs)), are valued at the latest net asset value reported by those companies as of the valuation time.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security, if available.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Redemption Fees
The Predecessor Fund imposed a 2% redemption fee on shares held for 30 days or less. All redemption fees are recorded by the Fund as paid-in-capital and stated separately in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets.
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of an ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.
The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in equity securities, business development companies (BDCs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), limited partnerships (LPs), other regulated investment companies (RICs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information as to the tax character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on actual information reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. With respect to REITs, to the extent actual information has not yet been reported, estimates for return of capital are made by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). The Investment Manager’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.
Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities on the payment date, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Foreign taxes
The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Tailored Shareholder Reports
In October 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a final rule relating to Tailored Shareholder Reports for Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds; Fee Information in Investment Company Advertisements. The rule and form amendments will, among other things, require the Fund to transmit concise and visually engaging shareholder reports that highlight key information. The amendments will require that funds tag information in a structured data format and that certain more in-depth information be made available online and available for delivery free of charge to investors on request. The amendments became effective January 24, 2023. There is an 18-month transition period after the effective date of the amendment.
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund’s daily net assets that declines from 0.85% to 0.73% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended February 28, 2023 was 0.85% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Offering costs
Offering costs were incurred prior to the shares of the Fund being offered. Offering costs may include, among other things, state registration filing fees, legal fees, printing costs and other miscellaneous costs, if applicable. The Fund amortizes offering costs over a period of 12 months from the commencement of operations.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Deferred Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund. The expense for the Deferred Plan, which includes Trustees’ fees deferred during the current period as well as any gains or losses on the Trustees’ deferred compensation balances as a result of market fluctuations, is included in "Compensation of board members" in the Statement of Operations.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer for the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to affiliated registered investment companies managed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, based on relative net assets.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with SS&C GIDS, Inc. (SS&C GIDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent. Prior to January 1, 2023, SS&C GIDS was known as DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of SS&C GIDS for services as sub-transfer agent and SS&C GIDS is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
For the six months ended February 28, 2023, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
| Effective rate (%) |
Class A | 0.15 |
Advisor Class | 0.15 |
Class C | 0.15 |
Institutional Class | 0.15 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.07 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.02 |
Class R | 0.19 |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended February 28, 2023, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses of the Fund by $779.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Under a Plan and Agreement of Distribution, the Fund pays a fee at the maximum annual rates of up to 0.25%, 1.00% and 0.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively. For Class C shares, of the 1.00% fee, up to 0.75% can be reimbursed for distribution expenses and up to an additional 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses. For Class R shares, of the 0.50% fee, up to 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses. The Fund pays the distribution and/or shareholder services fees for Class A up to the point where the Distributor’s expenses are fully recovered.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs), received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended February 28, 2023, if any, are listed below:
| Front End (%) | CDSC (%) | Amount ($) |
Class A | 5.75 | 0.50 - 1.00(a) | 675 |
Class C | — | 1.00(b) | — |
(a) | This charge is imposed on certain investments of between $1 million and $50 million redeemed within 18 months after purchase, as follows: 1.00% if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions. |
(b) | This charge applies to redemptions within 12 months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions. |
The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the classes’ average daily net assets:
| Fee rate(s) contractual through December 31, 2023 |
Class A | 1.27% |
Advisor Class | 1.02 |
Class C | 2.02 |
Institutional Class | 1.02 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.90 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.85 |
Class R | 1.52 |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, costs associated with shareholder meetings, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. In addition to the contractual agreement, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have voluntarily agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse Fund expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described above) so that Fund level expenses (expenses directly attributable to the Fund and not to a specific share class) are waived proportionately across all share classes. This arrangement may be revised or discontinued at any time. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At February 28, 2023, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal tax cost ($) | Gross unrealized appreciation ($) | Gross unrealized (depreciation) ($) | Net unrealized appreciation ($) |
52,590,000 | 11,198,000 | (6,141,000) | 5,057,000 |
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. The Fund will elect to treat the following late-year ordinary losses and post-October capital losses at August 31, 2022 as arising on September 1, 2022.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Late year ordinary losses ($) | Post-October capital losses ($) |
308,754 | 4,247,179 |
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $14,475,452 and $20,626,995, respectively, for the six months ended February 28, 2023. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Affiliated money market fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds (the Affiliated MMF). The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends - affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the Affiliated MMF. The Affiliated MMF prices its shares with a floating net asset value. In addition, the Board of Trustees of the Affiliated MMF may impose a fee on redemptions (sometimes referred to as a liquidity fee) or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing a redemption gate) in the event its liquidity falls below regulatory limits.
Note 7. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund did not borrow or lend money under the Interfund Program during the six months ended February 28, 2023.
Note 8. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Citibank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. Pursuant to an October 27, 2022 amendment and restatement, the credit facility, which is an agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager or an affiliated investment manager, severally and not jointly, permits aggregate borrowings up to $950 million. Interest is currently charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the secured overnight financing rate plus 0.10% and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the unused amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations. This agreement expires annually in October unless extended or renewed. Prior to the October 27, 2022 amendment and restatement, the Fund had access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Citibank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. which permitted collective borrowings
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
up to $950 million. Interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the secured overnight financing rate plus 0.11448% and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 1.00%.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended February 28, 2023.
Note 9. Significant risks
Health care sector risk
The Fund is more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the health care sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors. Companies in the health care sector are subject to certain risks, including restrictions on government reimbursement for medical expenses, government approval of medical products and services, competitive pricing pressures, and the rising cost of medical products and services (especially for companies dependent upon a relatively limited number of products or services). Performance of such companies may be affected by factors including, government regulation, obtaining and protecting patents (or the failure to do so), product liability and other similar litigation as well as product obsolescence.
Information technology sector risk
The Fund is more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the information technology sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors. Companies in the information technology sector are subject to certain risks, including the risk that new services, equipment or technologies will not be accepted by consumers and businesses or will become rapidly obsolete. Performance of such companies may be affected by factors including obtaining and protecting patents (or the failure to do so) and significant competitive pressures, including aggressive pricing of their products or services, new market entrants, competition for market share and short product cycles due to an accelerated rate of technological developments. Such competitive pressures may lead to limited earnings and/or falling profit margins. As a result, the value of their securities may fall or fail to rise. In addition, many information technology sector companies have limited operating histories and prices of these companies’ securities historically have been more volatile than other securities, especially over the short term. Some companies in the information technology sector are facing increased government and regulatory scrutiny and may be subject to adverse government or regulatory action, which could negatively impact the value of their securities.
Market risk
The Fund may incur losses due to declines in the value of one or more securities in which it invests. These declines may be due to factors affecting a particular issuer, or the result of, among other things, political, regulatory, market, economic or social developments affecting the relevant market(s) more generally. In addition, turbulence in financial markets and reduced liquidity in equity, credit and/or fixed income markets may negatively affect many issuers, which could adversely affect the Fund’s ability to price or value hard-to-value assets in thinly traded and closed markets and could cause significant redemptions and operational challenges. Global economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, and conditions and events in one country, region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. These risks may be magnified if certain events or developments adversely interrupt the global supply chain; in these and other circumstances, such risks might affect companies worldwide. As a result, local, regional or global events such as terrorism, war, natural disasters, disease/virus outbreaks and epidemics or other public health issues, recessions, depressions or other events – or the potential for such events – could have a significant negative impact on global economic and market conditions.
The large-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February 2022 has resulted in sanctions and market disruptions, including declines in regional and global stock markets, unusual volatility in global commodity markets and significant devaluations of Russian currency. The extent and duration of the military action are impossible to predict but could be significant. Market disruption caused by the Russian military action, and any counter-measures or responses thereto (including international sanctions, a downgrade in the country’s credit rating, purchasing and financing restrictions, boycotts, tariffs, changes in consumer or purchaser preferences, cyberattacks and espionage) could have severe adverse impacts on regional and/or global securities and commodities markets, including markets for oil and natural gas. These impacts may include reduced
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
market liquidity, distress in credit markets, further disruption of global supply chains, increased risk of inflation, and limited access to investments in certain international markets and/or issuers. These developments and other related events could negatively impact Fund performance.
Shareholder concentration risk
At February 28, 2023, two unaffiliated shareholders of record owned 72.9% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Small- and mid-cap company risk
Investments in small- and mid-capitalization companies (small- and mid-cap companies) often involve greater risks than investments in larger, more established companies (larger companies) because small- and mid-cap companies tend to have less predictable earnings and may lack the management experience, financial resources, product diversification and competitive strengths of larger companies. Securities of small- and mid-cap companies may be less liquid and more volatile than the securities of larger companies.
Note 10. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
Note 11. Change in Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
At a meeting held on November 23, 2021, the Board of Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust II, upon recommendation of the Audit Committee, approved the appointment of Cohen & Company, Ltd. ("Cohen") as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund. Effective November 10, 2021, KPMG, LLP ("KPMG"), the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund’s fiscal year ended August 31, 2021, was dismissed.
KPMG’s reports on the financial statements of the Fund as of and for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020 contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. During such fiscal years and through the November 10, 2021, there were no: (1) disagreements between the Fund and KPMG on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure which, if not resolved to KPMG’s satisfaction, would have caused them to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with their reports on the Fund’s financial statements for such periods, or (2) reportable events as defined under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
At a meeting held on November 4, 2022, the Board of Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust II, upon recommendation of the Audit Committee, approved and appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund. Effective November 16, 2022 (the Dismissal Date), Cohen, the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund’s fiscal year ended August 31, 2022, was dismissed.
Cohen’s report on the financial statements of the Fund as of and for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and was not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. During such fiscal year and through the Dismissal Date, there were no: (1) disagreements between the Fund and Cohen on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure which, if not resolved to Cohen’s satisfaction, would have caused them to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with their reports on the Fund’s financial statements for such period, or (2) reportable events of the kind described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022, neither the Fund, nor anyone on its behalf, consulted PwC regarding: (1) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, (2) the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Fund’s financial statements, or (3) any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement or a reportable event, as such terms are described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Note 12. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates are involved in the normal course of business in legal proceedings which include regulatory inquiries, arbitration and litigation, including class actions concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their activities as part of a diversified financial services firm. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial or one or more of its affiliates that provides services to the Fund.
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Semiannual Report
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Columbia Pyrford International Stock Fund
Not FDIC or NCUA Insured • No Financial Institution Guarantee • May Lose Value
If you elect to receive the shareholder report for Columbia Pyrford International Stock Fund (the Fund) in paper, mailed to you, the Fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address, unless such shareholder elects to receive shareholder reports from the Fund electronically via e-mail or by having a paper notice mailed to you (Postcard Notice) that your Fund’s shareholder report is available at the Columbia funds’ website (columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/). If you would like more than one report in paper to be mailed to you, or would like to elect to receive reports via e-mail or access them through Postcard Notice, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.
Proxy voting policies and procedures
The policy of the Board of Trustees is to vote the proxies of the companies in which the Fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.
Quarterly schedule of investments
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-PORT, is available on columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.
Additional Fund information
For more information about the Fund, please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fund investment manager
Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager)
290 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
Fund distributor
Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
290 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
Fund transfer agent
Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 219104
Kansas City, MO 64121-9104
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Fund at a Glance
(Unaudited)
Investment objective
The Fund seeks to provide shareholders with capital appreciation.
Portfolio management
Pyrford International Ltd
Tony Cousins, CFA
Paul Simons, CFA
Daniel McDonagh, CFA
Morningstar style boxTM
The Morningstar Style Box is based on a fund’s portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.
© 2023 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
Average annual total returns (%) (for the period ended February 28, 2023) |
| | Inception | 6 Months cumulative | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class A* | Excluding sales charges | 05/27/14 | 9.20 | -3.20 | 2.81 | 3.97 |
| Including sales charges | | 2.89 | -8.78 | 1.60 | 3.35 |
Advisor Class | 12/29/11 | 9.37 | -3.04 | 3.06 | 4.23 |
Class C* | Excluding sales charges | 12/15/21 | 8.78 | -3.95 | 2.04 | 3.20 |
| Including sales charges | | 7.78 | -4.89 | 2.04 | 3.20 |
Institutional Class* | 12/15/21 | 9.33 | -2.98 | 3.07 | 4.23 |
Institutional 2 Class* | 12/15/21 | 9.45 | -2.87 | 3.10 | 4.25 |
Institutional 3 Class* | 05/27/14 | 9.42 | -2.91 | 3.21 | 4.36 |
Class R* | 12/15/21 | 9.07 | -3.47 | 2.55 | 3.71 |
MSCI EAFE Index (Net) | | 12.58 | -3.14 | 2.64 | 4.83 |
The Fund’s performance prior to December 10, 2021 reflects returns achieved by BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund (the Predecessor Fund), a series of BMO Funds, Inc. The Predecessor Fund was managed by BMO Asset Management Corp. (BMO AM) and had the same investment objective and a substantially identical investment strategy to the Fund.
Returns for Class A shares are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class C shares are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each share class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates and any predecessor firms that were in place during the performance periods shown. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/ or calling 800.345.6611.
* | The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiathreadneedleus.com/investor/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information. |
The MSCI EAFE Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada. The index is compiled from a composite of securities markets of Europe, Australasia and the Far East and is widely recognized by investors in foreign markets as the measurement index for portfolios of non-North American securities.
Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes (except the MSCI EAFE Index (Net), which reflects reinvested dividends net of withholding taxes) or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.
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Fund at a Glance (continued)
(Unaudited)
Equity sector breakdown (%) (at February 28, 2023) |
Communication Services | 10.5 |
Consumer Discretionary | 3.9 |
Consumer Staples | 16.9 |
Energy | 4.4 |
Financials | 13.0 |
Health Care | 9.3 |
Industrials | 24.6 |
Information Technology | 8.2 |
Materials | 5.4 |
Utilities | 3.8 |
Total | 100.0 |
Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
Country breakdown (%) (at February 28, 2023) |
Australia | 10.4 |
Finland | 2.6 |
France | 7.4 |
Germany | 10.4 |
Hong Kong | 4.6 |
Indonesia | 2.1 |
Japan | 14.1 |
Malaysia | 3.0 |
Netherlands | 3.5 |
Norway | 1.9 |
Singapore | 6.0 |
Sweden | 3.5 |
Switzerland | 10.0 |
Taiwan | 2.8 |
United Kingdom | 16.0 |
United States(a) | 1.7 |
Total | 100.0 |
(a) | Includes investments in Money Market Funds. |
Country breakdown is based primarily on issuer’s place of organization/incorporation. Percentages indicated are based upon total investments, excluding investments in derivatives, if any. The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses
(Unaudited)
As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are shareholder transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing fund costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing your Fund’s expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the Fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the “Actual” column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.
Compare with other funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.
September 1, 2022 — February 28, 2023 |
| Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | Account value at the end of the period ($) | Expenses paid during the period ($) | Fund’s annualized expense ratio (%) |
| Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual | Hypothetical | Actual |
Class A | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,092.00 | 1,019.29 | 5.76 | 5.56 | 1.11 |
Advisor Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,093.70 | 1,020.53 | 4.46 | 4.31 | 0.86 |
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,087.80 | 1,015.57 | 9.63 | 9.30 | 1.86 |
Institutional Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,093.30 | 1,020.53 | 4.46 | 4.31 | 0.86 |
Institutional 2 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,094.50 | 1,021.08 | 3.89 | 3.76 | 0.75 |
Institutional 3 Class | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,094.20 | 1,021.08 | 3.89 | 3.76 | 0.75 |
Class R | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,090.70 | 1,018.00 | 7.10 | 6.85 | 1.37 |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 365.
Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
From time to time, the Investment Manager and its affiliates may waive fees and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund so that Fund level expenses (expenses directly attributable to the Fund and not to a specific share class) are waived proportionately across all share classes. This arrangement may be revised or terminated at any time without notice. Had the Investment Manager and its affiliates not waived fees and/or reimbursed the expenses of the Fund during the six months ended February 28, 2023, the annualized expense ratios would have been 1.17% for Class A, 0.92% for Class Advisor, 1.92% for Class C, 0.92% for Institutional Class, 0.81% for Institutional 2 Class and 1.42% for Class R. The actual expenses paid would have been $6.07 for Class A, $4.78 for Class Advisor, $9.94 for Class C, $4.78 for Institutional Class, $4.21 for Institutional 2 Class and $7.36 for Class R; the hypothetical expenses paid would have been $5.86 for Class A, $4.61 for Class Advisor, $9.59 for Class C, $4.61 for Institutional Class, $4.06 for Institutional 2 Class and $7.10 for Class R.
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Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses (continued)
(Unaudited)
Other share classes may have had expense waiver/reimbursement changes; however, the changes were not considered material.
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Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)
Investments in securities
Common Stocks 95.7% |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Australia 10.3% |
Brambles Ltd. | 1,202,026 | 10,386,343 |
Computershare Ltd. | 473,397 | 7,874,065 |
Endeavour Group Ltd. | 778,391 | 3,571,595 |
QBE Insurance Group Ltd. | 685,412 | 6,933,793 |
Rio Tinto Ltd. | 55,105 | 4,306,685 |
Woodside Energy Group Ltd. | 244,890 | 5,933,683 |
Woolworths Group Ltd. | 361,938 | 8,976,536 |
Total | 47,982,700 |
Finland 2.6% |
KONE OYJ, Class B | 84,699 | 4,398,561 |
Sampo OYJ, Class A | 158,951 | 7,737,768 |
Total | 12,136,329 |
France 7.4% |
Air Liquide SA | 59,173 | 9,401,196 |
Bureau Veritas A | 217,019 | 6,199,486 |
Legrand SA | 78,726 | 7,271,701 |
Rubis SCA | 131,910 | 3,639,544 |
Sanofi | 83,937 | 7,847,969 |
Total | 34,359,896 |
Germany 8.6% |
Brenntag SE | 126,226 | 9,507,752 |
Deutsche Post AG | 190,251 | 8,045,901 |
Fielmann AG | 118,504 | 4,206,421 |
GEA Group AG | 105,821 | 4,651,882 |
Nemetschek SE | 72,498 | 4,105,555 |
SAP SE | 81,038 | 9,206,807 |
Total | 39,724,318 |
Hong Kong 4.5% |
AIA Group Ltd. | 711,200 | 7,558,646 |
ASMPT Ltd. | 435,070 | 3,712,187 |
Power Assets Holdings Ltd. | 991,569 | 5,303,683 |
VTech Holdings Ltd. | 821,700 | 4,514,205 |
Total | 21,088,721 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Indonesia 2.1% |
PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk | 16,913,700 | 5,176,700 |
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Persero Tbk | 18,297,500 | 4,661,031 |
Total | 9,837,731 |
Japan 14.0% |
ABC-Mart, Inc. | 145,700 | 7,178,349 |
Japan Tobacco, Inc. | 736,168 | 14,970,270 |
KDDI Corp. | 318,700 | 9,324,486 |
Mitsubishi Electric Corp. | 1,020,800 | 11,470,952 |
Nabtesco Corp. | 209,300 | 5,409,300 |
Nihon Kohden Corp. | 309,500 | 7,753,165 |
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. | 630,100 | 5,673,165 |
Toyota Tsusho Corp. | 80,300 | 3,274,917 |
Total | 65,054,604 |
Malaysia 2.9% |
Axiata Group Bhd | 6,946,100 | 4,905,764 |
Malayan Banking Bhd | 4,451,300 | 8,728,571 |
Total | 13,634,335 |
Netherlands 3.5% |
Koninklijke Philips NV | 133,630 | 2,181,749 |
Koninklijke Vopak NV | 143,194 | 4,568,326 |
Shell PLC | 164,560 | 4,984,256 |
Wolters Kluwer NV | 39,646 | 4,589,723 |
Total | 16,324,054 |
Norway 1.9% |
Telenor ASA | 787,898 | 8,834,584 |
Singapore 5.9% |
ComfortDelGro Corp., Ltd. | 6,948,500 | 6,239,386 |
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd. | 1,268,900 | 3,360,012 |
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. | 5,227,707 | 9,184,439 |
United Overseas Bank Ltd. | 397,602 | 8,813,102 |
Total | 27,596,939 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Sweden 3.4% |
ASSA ABLOY AB, Class B | 194,188 | 4,725,325 |
Atlas Copco AB, Class A | 393,894 | 4,676,398 |
Essity AB, Class B | 242,853 | 6,550,376 |
Total | 15,952,099 |
Switzerland 10.0% |
Geberit AG | 5,026 | 2,712,521 |
Givaudan SA | 781 | 2,354,153 |
Nestlé SA, Registered Shares | 102,465 | 11,544,797 |
Novartis AG, Registered Shares | 114,153 | 9,607,131 |
Roche Holding AG, Genusschein Shares | 30,642 | 8,835,283 |
Schindler Holding AG | 14,958 | 3,364,107 |
SGS SA, Registered Shares | 1,185 | 2,716,419 |
Zurich Insurance Group AG | 10,927 | 5,183,259 |
Total | 46,317,670 |
Taiwan 2.8% |
Advantech Co., Ltd. | 244,000 | 2,830,409 |
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. | 1,215,000 | 4,593,737 |
Merida Industry Co., Ltd. | 89,000 | 524,476 |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | 314,000 | 5,194,783 |
Total | 13,143,405 |
United Kingdom 15.8% |
BP PLC | 709,891 | 4,665,072 |
British American Tobacco PLC | 198,118 | 7,497,933 |
Bunzl PLC | 139,769 | 4,980,097 |
GSK PLC | 360,683 | 6,178,832 |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Issuer | Shares | Value ($) |
Haleon PLC(a) | 450,854 | 1,744,650 |
IMI PLC | 189,243 | 3,538,511 |
Imperial Brands PLC | 222,987 | 5,372,042 |
Legal & General Group PLC | 2,926,547 | 9,008,202 |
National Grid PLC | 665,745 | 8,354,914 |
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC | 106,850 | 7,413,789 |
Unilever PLC | 179,174 | 8,939,102 |
Vodafone Group PLC | 4,965,816 | 5,945,942 |
Total | 73,639,086 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $380,562,018) | 445,626,471 |
Preferred Stocks 1.8% |
Issuer | | Shares | Value ($) |
Germany 1.8% |
Fuchs Petrolub SE | | 207,939 | 8,330,154 |
Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $6,859,283) | 8,330,154 |
Money Market Funds 1.6% |
| Shares | Value ($) |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 4.748%(b),(c) | 7,663,663 | 7,660,597 |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $7,660,594) | 7,660,597 |
Total Investments in Securities (Cost $395,081,895) | 461,617,222 |
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net | | 4,054,555 |
Net Assets | $465,671,777 |
Notes to Portfolio of Investments
(a) | Non-income producing investment. |
(b) | The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 28, 2023. |
(c) | As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company’s outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. The value of the holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended February 28, 2023 are as follows: |
Affiliated issuers | Beginning of period($) | Purchases($) | Sales($) | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)($) | End of period($) | Realized gain (loss)($) | Dividends($) | End of period shares |
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 4.748% |
| 13,344,812 | 57,896,833 | (63,579,740) | (1,308) | 7,660,597 | 4,171 | 235,967 | 7,663,663 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements
The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.
Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
■ | Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments. |
■ | Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.). |
■ | Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments). |
Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.
Foreign equity securities actively traded in markets where there is a significant delay in the local close relative to the New York Stock Exchange are classified as Level 2. The values of these securities may include an adjustment to reflect the impact of market movements following the close of local trading, as described in Note 2 to the financial statements – Security valuation.
Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.
The Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board) has designated the Investment Manager, through its Valuation Committee (the Committee), as valuation designee, responsible for determining the fair value of the assets of the Fund for which market quotations are not readily available using valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager’s organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.
The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. Representatives of Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC report to the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.
The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments at February 28, 2023:
| Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) | Total ($) |
Investments in Securities | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | |
Australia | — | 47,982,700 | — | 47,982,700 |
Finland | — | 12,136,329 | — | 12,136,329 |
France | — | 34,359,896 | — | 34,359,896 |
Germany | — | 39,724,318 | — | 39,724,318 |
Hong Kong | — | 21,088,721 | — | 21,088,721 |
Indonesia | — | 9,837,731 | — | 9,837,731 |
Japan | — | 65,054,604 | — | 65,054,604 |
Malaysia | — | 13,634,335 | — | 13,634,335 |
Netherlands | — | 16,324,054 | — | 16,324,054 |
Norway | — | 8,834,584 | — | 8,834,584 |
Singapore | — | 27,596,939 | — | 27,596,939 |
Sweden | — | 15,952,099 | — | 15,952,099 |
Switzerland | — | 46,317,670 | — | 46,317,670 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Fair value measurements (continued)
| Level 1 ($) | Level 2 ($) | Level 3 ($) | Total ($) |
Taiwan | — | 13,143,405 | — | 13,143,405 |
United Kingdom | — | 73,639,086 | — | 73,639,086 |
Total Common Stocks | — | 445,626,471 | — | 445,626,471 |
Preferred Stocks | | | | |
Germany | — | 8,330,154 | — | 8,330,154 |
Total Preferred Stocks | — | 8,330,154 | — | 8,330,154 |
Money Market Funds | 7,660,597 | — | — | 7,660,597 |
Total Investments in Securities | 7,660,597 | 453,956,625 | — | 461,617,222 |
See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.
The Fund’s assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security’s value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets. These assets include certain foreign securities for which a third party statistical pricing service may be employed for purposes of fair market valuation. The model utilized by such third party statistical pricing service takes into account a security’s correlation to available market data including, but not limited to, intraday index, ADR, and exchange-traded fund movements.
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $387,421,301) | $453,956,625 |
Affiliated issuers (cost $7,660,594) | 7,660,597 |
Foreign currency (cost $7) | 7 |
Receivable for: | |
Capital shares sold | 58,020 |
Dividends | 1,237,205 |
Foreign tax reclaims | 2,991,355 |
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager | 2,293 |
Prepaid expenses | 2,051 |
Other assets | 42,406 |
Total assets | 465,950,559 |
Liabilities | |
Payable for: | |
Capital shares purchased | 151,876 |
Management services fees | 11,126 |
Distribution and/or service fees | 13 |
Transfer agent fees | 61,899 |
Compensation of board members | 10,663 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 45 |
Audit fees | 14,922 |
Custodian fees | 25,071 |
Other expenses | 3,167 |
Total liabilities | 278,782 |
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $465,671,777 |
Represented by | |
Paid in capital | 406,649,150 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | 59,022,627 |
Total - representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $465,671,777 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Class A | |
Net assets | $1,933,150 |
Shares outstanding | 142,066 |
Net asset value per share | $13.61 |
Maximum sales charge | 5.75% |
Maximum offering price per share (calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge for Class A shares) | $14.44 |
Advisor Class | |
Net assets | $311,034,014 |
Shares outstanding | 23,437,671 |
Net asset value per share | $13.27 |
Class C | |
Net assets | $2,328 |
Shares outstanding | 173 |
Net asset value per share(a) | $13.43 |
Institutional Class | |
Net assets | $2,681,222 |
Shares outstanding | 204,351 |
Net asset value per share | $13.12 |
Institutional 2 Class | |
Net assets | $39,064,511 |
Shares outstanding | 2,978,489 |
Net asset value per share | $13.12 |
Institutional 3 Class | |
Net assets | $110,954,222 |
Shares outstanding | 8,357,021 |
Net asset value per share | $13.28 |
Class R | |
Net assets | $2,330 |
Shares outstanding | 173 |
Net asset value per share(a) | $13.44 |
(a) | Net asset value per share rounds to this amount due to fractional shares outstanding. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Net investment income | |
Income: | |
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers | $4,797,392 |
Dividends — affiliated issuers | 235,967 |
Interfund lending | 80 |
Foreign taxes withheld | (264,133) |
Total income | 4,769,306 |
Expenses: | |
Management services fees | 2,014,385 |
Distribution and/or service fees | |
Class A | 2,202 |
Class C | 11 |
Class R | 6 |
Transfer agent fees | |
Class A | 1,029 |
Advisor Class | 185,307 |
Class C | 2 |
Institutional Class | 1,478 |
Institutional 2 Class | 1,307 |
Institutional 3 Class | 3,690 |
Class R | 2 |
Compensation of board members | 12,337 |
Custodian fees | 25,113 |
Printing and postage fees | 6,048 |
Registration fees | 50,050 |
Audit fees | 14,922 |
Legal fees | 9,401 |
Interest on interfund lending | 442 |
Compensation of chief compliance officer | 44 |
Other | 57,948 |
Total expenses | 2,385,724 |
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates | (462,898) |
Expense reduction | (300) |
Total net expenses | 1,922,526 |
Net investment income | 2,846,780 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 4,496,781 |
Investments — affiliated issuers | 4,171 |
Foreign currency translations | (26,133) |
Net realized gain | 4,474,819 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments — unaffiliated issuers | 34,076,840 |
Investments — affiliated issuers | (1,308) |
Foreign currency translations | 136,548 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 34,212,080 |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 38,686,899 |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $41,533,679 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | Year Ended August 31, 2022 (a) |
Operations | | |
Net investment income | $2,846,780 | $17,348,501 |
Net realized gain | 4,474,819 | 8,258,127 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 34,212,080 | (117,332,247) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 41,533,679 | (91,725,619) |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Net investment income and net realized gains | | |
Class A | (59,933) | (55,459) |
Advisor Class | (11,579,584) | (15,466,525) |
Class C | (59) | — |
Institutional Class | (101,501) | — |
Institutional 2 Class | (1,534,697) | — |
Institutional 3 Class | (3,891,976) | (8,840,663) |
Class R | (70) | — |
Total distributions to shareholders | (17,167,820) | (24,362,647) |
Decrease in net assets from capital stock activity | (35,737,715) | (168,031,905) |
Redemption fees | — | 10 |
Total decrease in net assets | (11,371,856) | (284,120,161) |
Net assets at beginning of period | 477,043,633 | 761,163,794 |
Net assets at end of period | $465,671,777 | $477,043,633 |
(a) | Class C, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class, and Class R shares are based on operations from December 15, 2021 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended |
| February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | August 31, 2022 (a) |
| Shares | Dollars ($) | Shares | Dollars ($) |
Capital stock activity |
Class A | | | | |
Subscriptions | 16,356 | 220,123 | 16,215 | 239,949 |
Distributions reinvested | 4,527 | 59,252 | 3,688 | 53,915 |
Redemptions | (9,774) | (126,072) | (16,412) | (230,422) |
Net increase | 11,109 | 153,303 | 3,491 | 63,442 |
Advisor Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 213,830 | 2,730,515 | 2,682,236 | 38,124,461 |
Distributions reinvested | 814,016 | 10,386,839 | 975,399 | 13,918,949 |
Redemptions | (3,411,819) | (43,631,390) | (9,773,907) | (135,441,338) |
Net decrease | (2,383,973) | (30,514,036) | (6,116,272) | (83,397,928) |
Class C | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 173 | 2,500 |
Net increase | — | — | 173 | 2,500 |
Institutional Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 126,815 | 1,531,554 | 104,939 | 1,415,111 |
Distributions reinvested | 8,042 | 101,417 | — | — |
Redemptions | (31,430) | (399,376) | (4,015) | (51,336) |
Net increase | 103,427 | 1,233,595 | 100,924 | 1,363,775 |
Institutional 2 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 289,151 | 3,857,109 | 3,241,704 | 41,713,761 |
Distributions reinvested | 121,794 | 1,534,610 | — | — |
Redemptions | (618,703) | (8,207,410) | (55,457) | (738,302) |
Net increase (decrease) | (207,758) | (2,815,691) | 3,186,247 | 40,975,459 |
Institutional 3 Class | | | | |
Subscriptions | 1,021,899 | 13,121,352 | 1,345,251 | 18,944,248 |
Distributions reinvested | 300,337 | 3,832,298 | 619,048 | 8,833,813 |
Redemptions | (1,653,115) | (20,748,536) | (11,135,983) | (154,819,714) |
Net decrease | (330,879) | (3,794,886) | (9,171,684) | (127,041,653) |
Class R | | | | |
Subscriptions | — | — | 173 | 2,500 |
Net increase | — | — | 173 | 2,500 |
Total net decrease | (2,808,074) | (35,737,715) | (11,996,948) | (168,031,905) |
(a) | Class C, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class, and Class R shares are based on operations from December 15, 2021 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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The following table is intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. For periods ended 2022 and thereafter, per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.
| Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income (loss) | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains | Total distributions to shareholders |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $12.88 | 0.06 | 1.11 | 1.17 | (0.44) | — | (0.44) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $15.58 | 0.36 | (2.61) | (2.25) | (0.36) | (0.09) | (0.45) |
Year Ended 8/31/2021(g),(h) | $13.56 | 0.37 | 1.89 | 2.26 | (0.24) | — | (0.24) |
Year Ended 8/31/2020(g),(h) | $13.08 | 0.26 | 0.54 | 0.80 | (0.32) | — | (0.32) |
Year Ended 8/31/2019(h) | $13.43 | 0.32 | (0.34) | (0.02) | (0.33) | — | (0.33) |
Year Ended 8/31/2018(h) | $13.16 | (0.09) | 0.36 | 0.27 | — | — | — |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $12.58 | 0.08 | 1.08 | 1.16 | (0.47) | — | (0.47) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $15.24 | 0.37 | (2.55) | (2.18) | (0.39) | (0.09) | (0.48) |
Year Ended 8/31/2021(g),(h) | $13.29 | 0.40 | 1.85 | 2.25 | (0.30) | — | (0.30) |
Year Ended 8/31/2020(g),(h) | $12.84 | 0.31 | 0.51 | 0.82 | (0.37) | — | (0.37) |
Year Ended 8/31/2019(h) | $13.18 | 0.33 | (0.33) | 0.00(i) | (0.34) | — | (0.34) |
Year Ended 8/31/2018(h) | $13.21 | 0.37 | (0.06) | 0.31 | (0.34) | — | (0.34) |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $12.67 | 0.01 | 1.09 | 1.10 | (0.34) | — | (0.34) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(j) | $14.42 | 0.24 | (1.99) | (1.75) | — | — | — |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $12.45 | 0.07 | 1.07 | 1.14 | (0.47) | — | (0.47) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(j) | $14.07 | 0.27 | (1.89) | (1.62) | — | — | — |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $12.45 | 0.08 | 1.08 | 1.16 | (0.49) | — | (0.49) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(j) | $14.07 | 0.28 | (1.90) | (1.62) | — | — | — |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $12.60 | 0.08 | 1.09 | 1.17 | (0.49) | — | (0.49) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(h) | $15.26 | 0.39 | (2.55) | (2.16) | (0.41) | (0.09) | (0.50) |
Year Ended 8/31/2021(g),(h) | $13.31 | 0.43 | 1.84 | 2.27 | (0.32) | — | (0.32) |
Year Ended 8/31/2020(g),(h) | $12.86 | 0.34 | 0.50 | 0.84 | (0.39) | — | (0.39) |
Year Ended 8/31/2019(h) | $13.20 | 0.34 | (0.31) | 0.03 | (0.37) | — | (0.37) |
Year Ended 8/31/2018(h) | $13.22 | 0.35 | (0.01) | 0.34 | (0.36) | — | (0.36) |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b),(c) | Net investment income ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
Class A |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $13.61 | 9.20% | 1.31%(d),(e) | 1.11%(d),(e),(f) | 0.92%(d) | 3% | $1,933 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $12.88 | (14.81%) | 1.29%(e) | 1.12%(e) | 2.51% | 17% | $1,686 |
Year Ended 8/31/2021(g),(h) | $15.58 | 16.83% | 1.20% | 1.19% | 2.54% | 13% | $1,986 |
Year Ended 8/31/2020(g),(h) | $13.56 | 6.11% | 1.20% | 1.19% | 1.95% | 28% | $1,816 |
Year Ended 8/31/2019(h) | $13.08 | 0.04% | 1.21% | 1.19% | 2.32% | 16% | $4,621 |
Year Ended 8/31/2018(h) | $13.43 | 2.05% | 1.20% | 1.18% | 2.88% | 20% | $6,037 |
Advisor Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $13.27 | 9.37% | 1.06%(d),(e) | 0.86%(d),(e),(f) | 1.18%(d) | 3% | $311,034 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022 | $12.58 | (14.68%) | 1.04%(e) | 0.88%(e) | 2.65% | 17% | $324,963 |
Year Ended 8/31/2021(g),(h) | $15.24 | 17.18% | 0.95% | 0.94% | 2.78% | 13% | $486,673 |
Year Ended 8/31/2020(g),(h) | $13.29 | 6.38% | 0.95% | 0.94% | 2.40% | 28% | $463,023 |
Year Ended 8/31/2019(h) | $12.84 | 0.25% | 0.96% | 0.94% | 2.71% | 16% | $486,114 |
Year Ended 8/31/2018(h) | $13.18 | 2.34% | 0.96% | 0.94% | 2.41% | 20% | $485,053 |
Class C |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $13.43 | 8.78% | 2.06%(d),(e) | 1.86%(d),(e),(f) | 0.18%(d) | 3% | $2 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(j) | $12.67 | (12.14%) | 2.03%(d),(e) | 1.85%(d),(e) | 2.36%(d) | 17% | $2 |
Institutional Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $13.12 | 9.33% | 1.06%(d),(e) | 0.86%(d),(e),(f) | 1.10%(d) | 3% | $2,681 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(j) | $12.45 | (11.51%) | 1.03%(d),(e) | 0.85%(d),(e) | 3.00%(d) | 17% | $1,256 |
Institutional 2 Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $13.12 | 9.45% | 0.95%(d),(e) | 0.75%(d),(e) | 1.30%(d) | 3% | $39,065 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(j) | $12.45 | (11.51%) | 0.92%(d),(e) | 0.75%(d),(e) | 3.12%(d) | 17% | $39,674 |
Institutional 3 Class |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $13.28 | 9.42% | 0.95%(d),(e) | 0.75%(d),(e) | 1.30%(d) | 3% | $110,954 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(h) | $12.60 | (14.53%) | 0.88%(e) | 0.75%(e) | 2.74% | 17% | $109,460 |
Year Ended 8/31/2021(g),(h) | $15.26 | 17.31% | 0.80% | 0.79% | 2.99% | 13% | $272,505 |
Year Ended 8/31/2020(g),(h) | $13.31 | 6.54% | 0.80% | 0.79% | 2.65% | 28% | $230,148 |
Year Ended 8/31/2019(h) | $12.86 | 0.44% | 0.81% | 0.79% | 2.86% | 16% | $163,829 |
Year Ended 8/31/2018(h) | $13.20 | 2.55% | 0.81% | 0.79% | 3.32% | 20% | $155,368 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| Net asset value, beginning of period | Net investment income (loss) | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Distributions from net investment income | Distributions from net realized gains | Total distributions to shareholders |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $12.71 | 0.04 | 1.10 | 1.14 | (0.41) | — | (0.41) |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(j) | $14.42 | 0.29 | (2.00) | (1.71) | — | — | — |
Notes to Financial Highlights |
(a) | In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund’s reported expense ratios. |
(b) | Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable. |
(c) | Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by BMO Asset Management Corp, and certain of its affiliates, if applicable, for the account periods prior to the closing of the Reorganization, which occurred on December 10, 2021. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | Ratios include interfund lending expense which is less than 0.01%. |
(f) | The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%. |
(g) | Net investment income (loss) per share calculated using the average shares method. |
(h) | Redemption fees consisted of per share amounts less than $0.01. |
(i) | Rounds to zero. |
(j) | Class C, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class and Class R shares commenced operations on December 15, 2021. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date. |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| Net asset value, end of period | Total return | Total gross expense ratio to average net assets(a) | Total net expense ratio to average net assets(a),(b),(c) | Net investment income ratio to average net assets | Portfolio turnover | Net assets, end of period (000’s) |
Class R |
Six Months Ended 2/28/2023 (Unaudited) | $13.44 | 9.07% | 1.57%(d),(e) | 1.37%(d),(e),(f) | 0.67%(d) | 3% | $2 |
Year Ended 8/31/2022(j) | $12.71 | (11.86%) | 1.53%(d),(e) | 1.35%(d),(e) | 2.87%(d) | 17% | $2 |
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Columbia Pyrford International Stock Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust II (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.
The Fund commenced operations as of December 10, 2021, upon the Fund’s acquisition of the assets of BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund (the Predecessor Fund), a series of BMO Funds, Inc. in exchange for shares of the Fund (the Reorganization). The Predecessor Fund is considered the accounting survivor of the Reorganization, and accordingly, certain financial history of the Predecessor Fund is included in these financial statements.
Fund shares
The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers each of the share classes listed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust’s organizational documents or by law. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure. Different share classes may have different minimum initial investment amounts and pay different net investment income distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of distributing such share classes vary. Distributions to shareholders in a liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class.
As described in the Fund’s prospectus, Class A and Class C shares are offered to the general public for investment. Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. Advisor Class, Institutional Class, Institutional 2 Class, Institutional 3 Class and Class R shares are available for purchase through authorized investment professionals to omnibus retirement plans or to institutional investors and to certain other investors as also described in the Fund’s prospectus.
Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security valuation
Foreign equity securities are valued based on the closing price or last trade price on their primary exchange at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. If any foreign equity security closing prices are not readily available, the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are determined at the scheduled closing time of the New York Stock Exchange. Many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to a policy approved by the Board of Trustees. Under the policy, the Fund may utilize a third-party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third-party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.
Investments in open-end investment companies (other than exchange-traded funds (ETFs)), are valued at the latest net asset value reported by those companies as of the valuation time.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security, if available.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
Redemption Fees
The Predecessor Fund imposed a 2% redemption fee on shares held for 30 days or less. All redemption fees are recorded by the Fund as paid-in-capital and stated separately in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets.
Foreign currency transactions and translations
The values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are generally translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates determined at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and translations include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.
For financial statement purposes, the Fund does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statement of Operations.
Security transactions
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.
Income recognition
Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of an ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.
The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in equity securities, business development companies (BDCs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), limited partnerships (LPs), other regulated investment companies (RICs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information as to the tax character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on actual information reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. With respect to REITs, to the extent actual information has not yet been reported, estimates for return of capital are made by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). The Investment Manager’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.
Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities on the payment date, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.
Determination of class net asset value
All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
Federal income tax status
The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its investment company taxable income and net capital gain, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its ordinary income, capital gain net income and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.
Foreign taxes
The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Tailored Shareholder Reports
In October 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a final rule relating to Tailored Shareholder Reports for Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds; Fee Information in Investment Company Advertisements. The rule and form amendments will, among other things, require the Fund to transmit concise and visually engaging shareholder reports that highlight key information. The amendments will require that funds tag information in a structured data format and that certain more in-depth information be made available online and available for delivery free of charge to investors on request. The amendments became effective January 24, 2023. There is an 18-month transition period after the effective date of the amendment.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Note 3. Fees and other transactions with affiliates
Management services fees
The Fund has entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The Investment Manager is responsible for the ultimate oversight of investments made by the Fund. The Fund’s subadviser (see Subadvisory agreement below) has the primary responsibility for the day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund’s daily net assets that declines from 0.87% to 0.62% as the Fund’s net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended February 28, 2023 was 0.86% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Subadvisory agreement
The Investment Manager has entered into a Subadvisory Agreement with Pyrford International Ltd (Pyrford) to serve as the subadviser to the Fund. Pyrford is an affiliate of the Investment Manager. The Investment Manager compensates Pyrford to manage the investment of the Fund’s assets.
Compensation of board members
Members of the Board of Trustees who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Deferred Plan), these members of the Board of Trustees may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. All amounts payable under the Deferred Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund. The expense for the Deferred Plan, which includes Trustees’ fees deferred during the current period as well as any gains or losses on the Trustees’ deferred compensation balances as a result of market fluctuations, is included in "Compensation of board members" in the Statement of Operations.
Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer
The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer for the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. As disclosed in the Statement of Operations, a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s total compensation is allocated to the Fund, along with other allocations to affiliated registered investment companies managed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, based on relative net assets.
Transfer agency fees
Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with SS&C GIDS, Inc. (SS&C GIDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent. Prior to January 1, 2023, SS&C GIDS was known as DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of SS&C GIDS for services as sub-transfer agent and SS&C GIDS is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).
The Fund pays the Transfer Agent a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent a fee for shareholder services based on the number of accounts or on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in omnibus accounts up to the lesser of the amount charged by the financial intermediary or a cap established by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Institutional 2 Class and Institutional 3 Class shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.07% and 0.02%, respectively, of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
For the six months ended February 28, 2023, the Fund’s annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:
| Effective rate (%) |
Class A | 0.12 |
Advisor Class | 0.12 |
Class C | 0.12 |
Institutional Class | 0.12 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.01 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.01 |
Class R | 0.12 |
An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended February 28, 2023, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses of the Fund by $300.
Distribution and service fees
The Fund has entered into an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Under a Plan and Agreement of Distribution, the Fund pays a fee at the maximum annual rates of up to 0.25%, 1.00% and 0.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C and Class R shares, respectively. For Class C shares, of the 1.00% fee, up to 0.75% can be reimbursed for distribution expenses and up to an additional 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses. For Class R shares, of the 0.50% fee, up to 0.25% can be reimbursed for shareholder servicing expenses.
Sales charges
Sales charges, including front-end charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs), received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares for the six months ended February 28, 2023, if any, are listed below:
| Front End (%) | CDSC (%) | Amount ($) |
Class A | 5.75 | 0.50 - 1.00(a) | 9 |
Class C | — | 1.00(b) | — |
(a) | This charge is imposed on certain investments of between $1 million and $50 million redeemed within 18 months after purchase, as follows: 1.00% if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions. |
(b) | This charge applies to redemptions within 12 months after purchase, with certain limited exceptions. |
The Fund’s other share classes are not subject to sales charges.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Expenses waived/reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its affiliates
The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period(s) disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rate(s) as a percentage of the classes’ average daily net assets:
| Fee rate(s) contractual through December 31, 2023 |
Class A | 1.17% |
Advisor Class | 0.92 |
Class C | 1.92 |
Institutional Class | 0.92 |
Institutional 2 Class | 0.81 |
Institutional 3 Class | 0.75 |
Class R | 1.42 |
Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, costs associated with shareholder meetings, infrequent and/or unusual expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from the Investment Manager, certain of its affiliates and the Fund. In addition to the contractual agreement, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have voluntarily agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse Fund expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described above) so that Fund level expenses (expenses directly attributable to the Fund and not to a specific share class) are waived proportionately across all share classes. This arrangement may be revised or discontinued at any time. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.
Note 4. Federal tax information
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.
At February 28, 2023, the approximate cost of all investments for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:
Federal tax cost ($) | Gross unrealized appreciation ($) | Gross unrealized (depreciation) ($) | Net unrealized appreciation ($) |
395,082,000 | 100,627,000 | (34,092,000) | 66,535,000 |
Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.
Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. The Fund will elect to treat the following late-year ordinary losses and post-October capital losses at August 31, 2022 as arising on September 1, 2022.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Late year ordinary losses ($) | Post-October capital losses ($) |
— | 1,689,402 |
Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
Note 5. Portfolio information
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $14,025,153 and $57,904,608, respectively, for the six months ended February 28, 2023. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.
Note 6. Affiliated money market fund
The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds (the Affiliated MMF). The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends - affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the Affiliated MMF. The Affiliated MMF prices its shares with a floating net asset value. In addition, the Board of Trustees of the Affiliated MMF may impose a fee on redemptions (sometimes referred to as a liquidity fee) or temporarily suspend redemptions (sometimes referred to as imposing a redemption gate) in the event its liquidity falls below regulatory limits.
Note 7. Interfund lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund participates in a program (the Interfund Program) allowing each participating Columbia Fund (each, a Participating Fund) to lend money directly to and, except for closed-end funds and money market funds, borrow money directly from other Participating Funds for temporary purposes. The amounts eligible for borrowing and lending under the Interfund Program are subject to certain restrictions.
Interfund loans are subject to the risk that the borrowing fund could be unable to repay the loan when due, and a delay in repayment to the lending fund could result in lost opportunities and/or additional lending costs. The exemptive order is subject to conditions intended to mitigate conflicts of interest arising from the Investment Manager’s relationship with each Participating Fund.
The Fund’s activity in the Interfund Program during the six months ended February 28, 2023 was as follows:
Borrower or lender | Average loan balance ($) | Weighted average interest rate (%) | Number of days with outstanding loans |
Borrower | 1,333,333 | 4.43 | 3 |
Lender | 800,000 | 3.60 | 1 |
Interest income earned and interest expense incurred by the Fund is recorded as Interfund lending in the Statement of Operations. The Fund had no outstanding interfund loans at February 28, 2023.
Note 8. Line of credit
The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Citibank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. Pursuant to an October 27, 2022 amendment and restatement, the credit facility, which is an agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager or an affiliated investment manager, severally and not jointly, permits aggregate borrowings up to $950 million. Interest is currently charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the secured
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overnight financing rate plus 0.10% and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the unused amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations. This agreement expires annually in October unless extended or renewed. Prior to the October 27, 2022 amendment and restatement, the Fund had access to a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Citibank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. which permitted collective borrowings up to $950 million. Interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the secured overnight financing rate plus 0.11448% and (iii) the overnight bank funding rate, plus in each case, 1.00%.
The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended February 28, 2023.
Note 9. Significant risks
Foreign securities and emerging market countries risk
Investing in foreign securities may involve heightened risks relative to investments in U.S. securities. Investing in foreign securities subjects the Fund to the risks associated with the issuer’s country of organization and places of business operations, including risks associated with political, regulatory, economic, social, diplomatic and other conditions or events occurring in the country or region, which may result in significant market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may be more volatile and less liquid than U.S. securities. Investing in emerging markets may increase these risks and expose the Fund to elevated risks associated with increased inflation, deflation or currency devaluation. To the extent that the Fund concentrates its investment exposure to any one or a few specific countries, the Fund will be particularly susceptible to the risks associated with the conditions, events or other factors impacting those countries or regions and may, therefore, have a greater risk than that of a fund that is more geographically diversified. The financial information and disclosure made available by issuers of emerging market securities may be considerably less reliable than publicly available information about other foreign securities. The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, which regulates auditors of U.S. public companies, is unable to inspect audit work papers in certain foreign countries. Investors in foreign countries often have limited rights and few practical remedies to pursue shareholder claims, including class actions or fraud claims, and the ability of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice and other authorities to bring and enforce actions against foreign issuers or foreign persons is limited.
Geographic focus risk
The Fund may be particularly susceptible to risks related to economic, political, regulatory or other events or conditions affecting issuers and countries within the specific geographic regions in which the Fund invests. The Fund’s net asset value may be more volatile than the net asset value of a more geographically diversified fund.
Asia Pacific Region. The Fund is particularly susceptible to economic, political, regulatory or other events or conditions affecting issuers and countries in the Asia Pacific region. Many of the countries in the region are considered underdeveloped or developing, including from a political, economic and/or social perspective, and may have relatively unstable governments and economies based on limited business, industries and/or natural resources or commodities. Events in any one country within the region may impact other countries in the region or the region as a whole. As a result, events in the region will generally have a greater effect on the Fund than if the Fund were more geographically diversified. This could result in increased volatility in the value of the Fund’s investments and losses for the Fund. Also, securities of some companies in the region can be less liquid than U.S. or other foreign securities, potentially making it difficult for the Fund to sell such securities at a desirable time and price.
Europe. The Fund is particularly susceptible to risks related to economic, political, regulatory or other events or conditions, including acts of war or other conflicts in the region, affecting issuers and countries in Europe. Countries in Europe are often closely connected and interdependent, and events in one European country can have an adverse impact on, and potentially spread to, other European countries. In addition, significant private or public debt problems in a single European Union (EU) country can pose economic risks to the EU as a whole. As a result, the Fund’s net asset value may be more volatile than the net asset value of a more geographically diversified fund. If securities of issuers in Europe fall out of favor, it may cause the Fund to underperform other funds that do not focus their investments in this region of the world. The departure of the United
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February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Kingdom (UK) from the EU single market became effective January 1, 2021 with the end of the Brexit transition period and the post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and EU taking effect on December 31, 2020. The impact of Brexit on the UK and European economies and the broader global economy could be significant, resulting in negative impacts on currency and financial markets generally, such as increased volatility and illiquidity, and potentially lower economic growth in markets in Europe, which may adversely affect the value of your investment in the Fund.
Industrials sector risk
The Fund is more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the industrials sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors. Companies in the industrials sector are subject to certain risks, including changes in supply and demand for their specific product or service and for industrial sector products in general, including decline in demand for such products due to rapid technological developments and frequent new product introduction. Performance of such companies may be affected by factors including government regulation, world events and economic conditions and risks for environmental damage and product liability claims.
Market risk
The Fund may incur losses due to declines in the value of one or more securities in which it invests. These declines may be due to factors affecting a particular issuer, or the result of, among other things, political, regulatory, market, economic or social developments affecting the relevant market(s) more generally. In addition, turbulence in financial markets and reduced liquidity in equity, credit and/or fixed income markets may negatively affect many issuers, which could adversely affect the Fund’s ability to price or value hard-to-value assets in thinly traded and closed markets and could cause significant redemptions and operational challenges. Global economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, and conditions and events in one country, region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. These risks may be magnified if certain events or developments adversely interrupt the global supply chain; in these and other circumstances, such risks might affect companies worldwide. As a result, local, regional or global events such as terrorism, war, natural disasters, disease/virus outbreaks and epidemics or other public health issues, recessions, depressions or other events – or the potential for such events – could have a significant negative impact on global economic and market conditions.
The large-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February 2022 has resulted in sanctions and market disruptions, including declines in regional and global stock markets, unusual volatility in global commodity markets and significant devaluations of Russian currency. The extent and duration of the military action are impossible to predict but could be significant. Market disruption caused by the Russian military action, and any counter-measures or responses thereto (including international sanctions, a downgrade in the country’s credit rating, purchasing and financing restrictions, boycotts, tariffs, changes in consumer or purchaser preferences, cyberattacks and espionage) could have severe adverse impacts on regional and/or global securities and commodities markets, including markets for oil and natural gas. These impacts may include reduced market liquidity, distress in credit markets, further disruption of global supply chains, increased risk of inflation, and limited access to investments in certain international markets and/or issuers. These developments and other related events could negatively impact Fund performance.
Shareholder concentration risk
At February 28, 2023, three unaffiliated shareholders of record owned 51.2% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid positions, which may result in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid positions. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.
Note 10. Subsequent events
Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
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Note 11. Change in Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
At a meeting held on November 23, 2021, the Board of Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust II, upon recommendation of the Audit Committee, approved the appointment of Cohen & Company, Ltd. ("Cohen") as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund. Effective November 10, 2021, KPMG, LLP ("KPMG"), the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund’s fiscal year ended August 31, 2021, was dismissed.
KPMG’s reports on the financial statements of the Fund as of and for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020 contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. During such fiscal years and through the November 10, 2021, there were no: (1) disagreements between the Fund and KPMG on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure which, if not resolved to KPMG’s satisfaction, would have caused them to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with their reports on the Fund’s financial statements for such periods, or (2) reportable events as defined under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
At a meeting held on November 4, 2022, the Board of Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust II, upon recommendation of the Audit Committee, approved and appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund. Effective November 16, 2022 (the Dismissal Date), Cohen, the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund’s fiscal year ended August 31, 2022, was dismissed.
Cohen’s report on the financial statements of the Fund as of and for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and was not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. During such fiscal year and through the Dismissal Date, there were no: (1) disagreements between the Fund and Cohen on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure which, if not resolved to Cohen’s satisfaction, would have caused them to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with their reports on the Fund’s financial statements for such period, or (2) reportable events of the kind described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022, neither the Fund, nor anyone on its behalf, consulted PwC regarding: (1) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, (2) the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Fund’s financial statements, or (3) any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement or a reportable event, as such terms are described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Note 12. Information regarding pending and settled legal proceedings
Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates are involved in the normal course of business in legal proceedings which include regulatory inquiries, arbitration and litigation, including class actions concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their activities as part of a diversified financial services firm. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Fund is not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sale of Fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Fund. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Fund or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Fund, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial or one or more of its affiliates that provides services to the Fund.
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Item 2. Code of Ethics.
Not applicable for semiannual reports.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Not applicable for semiannual reports.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Not applicable for semiannual reports.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable.
Item 6. Investments
(a) | The registrant’s “Schedule I – Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers” (as set forth in 17 CFR 210.12-12) is included in Item 1 of this Form N-CSR. |
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant's board of directors.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) | The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, based on their evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, have concluded that such controls and procedures are adequately designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the registrant in Form N-CSR is accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. |
(b) | There was no change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the 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) Code of ethics required to be disclosed under Item 2 of Form N-CSR: Not applicable for semiannual reports.
(a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.
(a)(3) Not applicable.
(a)(4) Change in Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
(b) Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(registrant) | Columbia Funds Series Trust II |
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By (Signature and Title) | /s/ Daniel J. Beckman |
| Daniel J. Beckman, President and Principal Executive Officer |
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Date | April 21, 2023 |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By (Signature and Title) | /s/ Daniel J. Beckman |
| Daniel J. Beckman, President and Principal Executive Officer |
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Date | April 21, 2023 |
By (Signature and Title) | /s/ Michael G. Clarke |
| Michael G. Clarke, Chief Financial Officer, |
| Principal Financial Officer and Senior Vice President |
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Date | April 21, 2023 |
By (Signature and Title) | /s/ Joseph Beranek |
| Joseph Beranek, Treasurer, Chief Accounting |
| Officer and Principal Financial Officer |
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Date | April 21, 2023 |