Annual Report 2010
For the Period from January 4, 2010 (Date of Initial Public Investment) to May 31, 2010
Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund
This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”). This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus. The Fund’s shares are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by, any depository institution. The Fund’s shares are not insured by the FDIC, Federal Reserve Board or any other agency, and are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of principal amount invested. Neither the Fund nor the Fund’s distributor is a bank.
Distributor: Capital Investment Group, Inc., 17 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603, Phone 1-800-773-3863.
Statements in this Annual Report that reflect projections or expectations of future financial or economic performance of the Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund (“Fund”) and of the market in general and statements of the Fund’s plans and objectives for future operations are forward-looking statements. No assurance can be given that actual results or events will not differ materially from those projected, estimated, assumed or anticipated in any such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could result in such differences, in addition to the other factors noted with such forward-looking statements, include, without limitation, general economic conditions such as inflation, recession and interest rates. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
An investment in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of some or the entire principal amount invested. There can be no assurance that the Fund will be successful in meeting its investment objective. Investment in the Fund is also subject to the following risks: stock market risk, issuer-specific risk, short sale strategy risk, smaller capitalization securities risk, risks associated with investing in ETF, and limited history of operations risk. More information about these risks and other risks can be found in the Fund’s prospectus.
The performance information quoted in this annual report represents past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end by visiting www.caritascapital.com.
An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the Fund. A copy of the prospectus is available at www.caritascapital.com or by c alling Shareholder Services at 1-800-773-3863. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing. |
This Annual Report was first distributed to shareholders on or about July 30, 2010.
For More Information on Your Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund:
See Our Web site @ www.caritascapital.com
or
Call Our Shareholder Services Group Toll-Free at 1-800-773-3863.
5950 Fairview Road, Suite 610-A
Charlotte, NC 28210
(704) 553-8778 ~ Fax (704) 552-8757
Email: bfontana@caritascapital.com
www.caritascapital.com
June 23, 2010
Dear Fellow Shareholders of the Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund:
Enclosed for your review is the Annual Report for the Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2010. The Fund formally launched on December 31, 2009, so this report reflects the five months that the Fund has been in operation. The Fund outperformed its benchmark (the Russell 3000 Growth Index) during this period, as shown in the table below:
| Returns from December 31, 2009 – May 31, 2010 |
Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund (without load) | 4.1% |
Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund (with load) | -1.9% |
Russell 3000 Growth Index* | -1.7% |
S&P 500 Index* | -1.5% |
We are pleased that the Fund nicely outperformed its benchmark and the broader markets during the period.**
*You cannot invest directly in this index. This index does not have an investment advisor and does not pay any commissions, expenses, or taxes. If this index did pay commissions, expenses, or taxes, its returns would be lower.
**Information and benchmark comparison based on return gross of any sales load.
While we are encouraged at the Fund’s outperformance, we should remind shareholders that we do not manage the Fund to any specific benchmark. Our current investment philosophy is that we are in a multi-year period of returns for the equity markets that are below historical averages. In our opinion, this type of market requires:
· | Sensitivity to both growth characteristics and valuation levels for individual stocks. We seek to achieve this by focusing on a “growth at a reasonable price” (GARP) investment approach, where we look for companies across all market capitalizations with healthy growth prospects that we believe are not yet reflected in their stock prices; and |
· | The ability to preserve capital in down market periods. We seek to achieve this by buying short Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), which typically increase in value when the market declines. We are also willing to hold high levels of cash. In addition, we focus heavily on risk/reward characteristics of each stock, and seek to purchase stocks that we believe have limited downside compared to their upside potential. |
In our opinion, the equity markets thus far in 2010 have been weighed down by numerous global and macroeconomic concerns including fears of sovereign debt defaults in Europe, the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, increasingly hostile rhetoric out of Washington, DC toward the still fragile financial services industry, and the potential for Chinese credit tightening. In addition, ongoing concerns in the US over likely increases in federal and state taxes, challenges for businesses in accessing credit, and increasing government
intervention in private markets have further raised uncertainty in the equity markets. Accordingly, we believe it is appropriate to have some hedged position as well as relatively high cash levels for the Fund.
Despite the myriad concerns in the market, we continue to find stocks that we believe have attractive risk/reward characteristics and that meet our GARP investment philosophy. While the Fund is not immune to the global macroeconomic concerns, we will remain focused on the investment disciplines that have resulted in the Fund’s positive performance thus far.
I invite any current or prospective shareholder to call or email me directly to discuss the Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund and our investment approach.
Very truly yours,
Bob Fontana, CFA
Caritas Capital, LLC
The views in the foregoing discussion were those of the Fund’s investment advisor as of the date set forth above and may not reflect its views on the date this Annual Report is first published or anytime thereafter. These views are intended to assist shareholders in understanding their investment in the Fund and do not constitute investment advice.
The performance information quoted above represents past performance and past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data, current to the most recent month end, may be obtained by calling the Fund at (800)773-3863. Fee waivers and expense reimbursements have positively impacted Fund performance. An investor should consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. The Fund’s Prospectus contains this and other important info rmation. For information on the Fund’s expense ratio, please see the Financial Highlights Table found within the accompanying Annual Report.
CARITAS ALL-CAP GROWTH FUND
Performance Update - $10,000 Investment (Unaudited)
For the period from January 4, 2010 (Date of Initial Public Investment) to May 31, 2010
 | Performance Returns for the period ended May 31, 2010. |
Average Annual Total Returns | | Since Inception* | Gross Expense Ratio** |
Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund – No Sales Load | | 4.10% | 2.43% |
Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund – 5.75% Maximum Sales Load | | (1.89)% | 2.43% |
Cumulative Total Investment Returns | | Since Inception* | Final Value of $10,000 Investment |
Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund – No Sales Load | | 4.10% | $10,410 |
Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund – 5.75% Maximum Sales Load | | (1.89)% | $9,811 |
Russell 3000 Total Return Growth Index | | (1.74)% | $9,826 |
*The Fund’s inception date – January 4, 2010 (Date of Initial Public Investment). |
This graph assumes an initial investment of $10,000 (9,425 after maximum sales load of 5.75%) at January 4, 2010 (Date of Initial Public Investment). All dividends and distributions are reinvested. This graph depicts the performance of the Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) versus the Russell 3000 Total Return Growth Index. It is important to note that the Fund is a professionally managed mutual fund while the indices are not available for investment and are unmanaged. The comparison is shown for illustrative purposes only. ** The gross expense ratio shown is from the Fund’s prospectus dated October 1, 2009. This number may vary from the expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report because it is based on a different time period and, if applicable, does not include fee or expense waivers. |
Performance quoted above represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data, current to the most recent month-end, by visiting www.caritascapital.com.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Average annual total returns are historical in nature and measure net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestments of distributions.
Fund Expenses (Unaudited)
Example – As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period as indicated below. Actual Expenses – The first line of the table below provides information about the actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes – The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed annual rate of return of 5% before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds by comparing this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments. Therefore, the last line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher. |
Expense Example | Beginning Account Value January 4, 2010 | Ending Account Value May 31, 2010 | Expenses Paid During Period* |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,041.00 | $7.85 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,012.44 | $7.74 |
* Actual expenses are based on expenses incurred during the period from January 4, 2010 (Date of Initial Public Investment) to May 31, 2010. The Fund’s annualized expense ratio is 1.91%. The values under “Expenses Paid During Period” are equal to the annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 146/365 (to reflect the period).
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Schedule of Investments | | | | | | |
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COMMON STOCKS - 70.13% | | | | | | |
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| Consumer Discretionary - 12.02% | | | | | | |
| | CBS Corp. | | | | | 7,000 | | $ 101,990 |
| * | Coinstar, Inc. | | | | | 3,300 | | 177,078 |
| * | Corinthian Colleges, Inc. | | | | 7,400 | | 99,086 |
| * | Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. | | | | 25,000 | | 92,375 |
| | Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. | | | | 2,900 | | 114,231 |
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| Consumer Staples - 3.52% | | | | | | |
| | Diamond Foods, Inc. | | | | 2,825 | | 117,097 |
| * | Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. | | | | 900 | | 54,099 |
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| Energy - 2.00% | | | | | | | |
| | Arch Coal, Inc. | | | | | 4,500 | | 97,155 |
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| Financials - 1.48% | | | | | | | |
| | The Charles Schwab Corp. | | | | 4,400 | | 71,940 |
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| Health Care - 15.99% | | | | | | |
| * | Amedisys, Inc. | | | | | 1,700 | | 84,524 |
| | CR Bard, Inc. | | | | | 1,375 | | 111,513 |
| * | ev3, Inc. | | | | | 11,400 | | 215,688 |
| | Quality Systems, Inc. | | | | 2,050 | | 121,032 |
| * | RehabCare Group, Inc. | | | | 3,000 | | 87,360 |
| μ | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. | | | | 2,875 | | 157,607 |
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| Industrials - 16.03% | | | | | | | |
| | ABM Industries, Inc. | | | | 2,700 | | 58,050 |
| | Briggs & Stratton Corp. | | | | 4,650 | | 95,976 |
| * | Clean Harbors, Inc. | | | | 1,400 | | 88,774 |
| * | Diana Shipping, Inc. | | | | 4,075 | | 55,461 |
| * | EnerSys | | | | | 4,950 | | 111,375 |
| * | IHS, Inc. | | | | | 2,200 | | 113,850 |
| | John Bean Technologies Corp. | | | | 5,450 | | 93,631 |
| * | Quality Distribution, Inc. | | | | 15,000 | | 85,050 |
| * | Wabash National Corp. | | | | 10,800 | | 77,652 |
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Schedule of Investments | | | | | | |
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COMMON STOCKS - (Continued) | | | | | | |
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| Information Technology - 15.19% | | | | | | |
| * | Cavium Networks, Inc. | | | | 2,650 | | $ 70,437 |
| * | Cirrus Logic, Inc. | | | | 19,600 | | 278,614 |
| * | FLIR Systems, Inc. | | | | 3,200 | | 91,168 |
| | Intel Corp. | | | | | 3,500 | | 74,970 |
| * | Itron, Inc. | | | | | 1,900 | | 126,654 |
| * | VeriSign, Inc. | | | | | 3,475 | | 96,987 |
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| Materials - 3.90% | | | | | | | |
| | Agrium, Inc. | | | | | 1,800 | | 98,838 |
| μ | BHP Billiton Ltd. | | | | 1,400 | | 90,776 |
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| | Total Common Stocks (Cost $3,152,924) | | | | | 3,411,038 |
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EXCHANGE TRADED PRODUCTS - 10.51% | | | | | | |
| * | ProShares UltraShort Dow30 | | | | 4,625 | | 135,050 |
| * | ProShares UltraShort MidCap400 | | | | 5,825 | | 107,995 |
| * | ProShares UltraShort QQQ | | | | 7,225 | | 129,978 |
| * | ProShares UltraShort Russell2000 | | | | 6,800 | | 138,380 |
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| | Total Exchange Traded Products (Cost $519,845) | | | | 511,403 |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 18.42% | | | | | | |
| § | HighMark 100% US Treasury Money Market Fund, 0.01% | | 895,782 | | 895,782 |
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| | Total Short-Term Investment (Cost $895,782) | | | | | 895,782 |
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Total Value of Investments (Cost $4,568,551) - 99.06% | | | | | $ 4,818,223 |
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Other Assets Less Liabilities - 0.94% | | | | | | 45,735 |
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| Net Assets - 100% | | | | | | | $ 4,863,958 |
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* | Non-income producing investment | | | | | | |
§ | Represents 7 day effective yield | | | | | | |
μ | American Depositary Receipt | | | | | | |
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As of May 31, 2010 | | | | | | | |
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| | | Consumer Discretionary | 12.02% | | $ 584,760 | | |
| | | Consumer Staples | | 3.52% | | 171,196 | | |
| | | Energy | | 2.00% | | 97,155 | | |
| | | Exchange Traded Products | 10.51% | | 511,403 | | |
| | | Financials | | 1.48% | | 71,940 | | |
| | | Health Care | | 15.99% | | 777,724 | | |
| | | Industrials | | 16.03% | | 779,819 | | |
| | | Information Technology | 15.19% | | 738,830 | | |
| | | Materials | | 3.90% | | 189,614 | | |
| | | Other | | 18.42% | | 895,782 | | |
| | | Total | | 99.06% | | $ 4,818,223 | | |
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | |
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As of May 31, 2010 | | | |
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Assets: | | | |
| Investments, at fair value (cost $4,568,551) | $ | 4,818,223 | |
| Receivables: | | | |
| | Fund shares sold | | 37,786 | |
| | Dividends and interest | | 2,288 | |
| Prepaid expenses | | | |
| | Fund accounting fees | | 2,250 | |
| | Compliance services fees | | 665 | |
| | Other expenses | | 5,675 | |
| Due from affiliates: | | | |
| | Advisor (note 2) | | 12,781 | |
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| Total assets | | 4,879,668 | |
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Liabilities: | | | |
| Accrued expenses | | | |
| | Fund accounting fees | | 7 | |
| | Other expenses | | 15,703 | |
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| Total liabilities | | 15,710 | |
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Net Assets | $ | 4,863,958 | |
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Net Assets Consist of: | | | |
| Capital | $ | 4,594,395 | |
| Undistributed net realized gain on investments | | 19,891 | |
| Net unrealized appreciation on investments | | 249,672 | |
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| Total Net Assets | $ | 4,863,958 | |
| Shares Outstanding, no par value (unlimited authorized shares) | | 467,268 | |
| Net Asset Value, Maximum Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share (a) | $ | 10.41 | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share ($10.41 ÷ 94.25%) | $ | 11.05 | |
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(a) | The Fund charges a redemption fee of 2% of the amount redeemed on redemptions of fund shares occurring |
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Statement of Operations | | |
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For the period from January 4, 2010 (Date of Initial Public Investment) to May 31, 2010 | | |
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Investment Income: | | |
| Dividends | $ | 8,720 |
| Foreign withholding tax | | (72) |
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| Total Investment Income | | 8,648 |
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Expenses: | | |
| Advisory fees (note 2) | | 17,398 |
| Administration fees (note 2) | | 9,666 |
| Transfer agent fees (note 2) | | 10,264 |
| Fund accounting fees (note 2) | | 10,957 |
| Compliance service fees (note 2) | | 3,210 |
| Custody fees (note 2) | | 1,799 |
| Distribution and service fees (note 3) | | 3,480 |
| Registration and filing administration fees (note 2) | | 186 |
| Audit and tax preparation fees | | 13,005 |
| Registration and filing expenses | | 2,050 |
| Printing expenses | | 250 |
| Trustee fees and meeting expenses | | 694 |
| Securities pricing fees | | 811 |
| Other operating expenses | | 5,689 |
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| Total Expenses | | 79,459 |
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| Expenses reimbursed by advisor (note 2) | | (26,056) |
| Advisory fees waived (note 2) | | (17,398) |
| Administration fees waived (note 2) | | (391) |
| Fund accounting fees waived (note 2) | | (4,068) |
| Transfer Agent fees waived (note 2) | | (3,833) |
| Distribution and service fees waived (note 3) | | (382) |
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| Net Expenses | | 27,331 |
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Net Investment Loss | | (18,683) |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments | | |
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| Net realized gain from investment transactions | | 38,574 |
| Change in unrealized appreciation on investments | | 249,672 |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments | | 288,246 |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 269,563 |
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | | | |
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For the period from January 4, 2010 (Date of Initial Public Investment) to May 31, 2010 | | |
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Operations: | | | | | |
| | Net investment loss | | | $ | (18,683) |
| Net realized gain from investment transactions | | | 38,574 |
| Change in unrealized appreciation on investments | | | 249,672 |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 269,563 |
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Capital Share Transactions: (note 6) | | | | |
| | Shares sold | | | | | 4,666,086 |
| | Redemption fees | | | | | 48 |
| | Reinvested dividends and distributions | | | | - |
| | Shares repurchased | | | | (71,739) |
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Increase from Capital Share Transactions | | | | 4,594,395 |
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Net Increase in Net Assets | | | | 4,863,958 |
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Net Assets: | | | | | |
| | Beginning of period | | | | - |
| | End of period | | | | $ | 4,863,958 |
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Financial Highlights | | | |
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For a share outstanding during the period from January 4, 2010 (Date of Initial Public Investment) to May 31, 2010 | |
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Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $ | 10.00 | |
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Income (Loss) from Investment Operations | | | |
| Net investment loss | | (0.04) | |
| Net realized and unrealized gain on securities | | 0.45 | |
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Total from Investment Operations | | 0.41 | |
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Paid in Capital | | | | |
| Paid in capital (from redemption fees) (note 1) | | 0.00 | (a) |
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Total Distributions | | | 0.00 | |
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Net Asset Value, End of Period | $ | 10.41 | |
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Total Return (c)(d) | | | 4.10% | |
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Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) | $ | 4,864 | |
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Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands) | $ | 3,456 | |
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Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets (e) | | 5.56% | (b) |
Net Expenses to Average Net Assets (e) | | 1.91% | (b) |
Net Investment Loss to Average Net Assets | | (1.31)% | (b) |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | 50.48% | |
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(a) | Actual amount is less than $0.01 per share. | | | |
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(c) | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, |
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(d) | Total return does not reflect sales charge. | | | |
(e) | The expense ratios listed above reflect total expenses prior to any waivers and reimbursements (gross expense ratio) |
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CARITAS ALL-CAP GROWTH FUND
Notes to Financial Statements
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
The Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund (“Fund”) is a series of the Starboard Investment Trust (“Trust”). The Trust is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Fund is a separate diversified series of the Trust.
The Fund commenced operations on January 4, 2010. The investment objective of the Fund is to seek capital appreciation. In order to achieve its investment objective, Caritas Capital, LLC (“Advisor”) will seek to invest primarily in a portfolio of common stocks of companies that the Advisor believes have above-average future growth potential relative to their peers. The Advisor also anticipates hedging the Fund’s long positions in equity securities through investments in “short” exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”). A “short” ETF is an investment that seeks to track the opposite of the performance of an index by holding in its portfolio short positions in either the contents of the index or a representative sample of the securities in the index.
The Fund invests in companies of all sizes traded on any United States stock exchange or over-the-counter market (“Universe”). The Universe is not limited by market capitalization or industry segmentation, and may include large-, mid-, small- and micro- cap companies. The Advisor generally selects common stocks based on fundamental, bottom up research. Other factors that influence investment decisions include economic and technical analysis. The Fund will generally hold each of its equity positions from one to three years. The Advisor, may, however, trade the Fund’s portfolio more actively if market conditions warrant.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund. The policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) codified its standards and accounting principles for the financial statements issued for years ending after September 15, 2009. Herein, the Fund will make reference to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States issued by FASB as Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”).
Investment Valuation
The Fund’s investments in securities are carried at fair value. Securities listed on an exchange or quoted on a national market system are valued at the last sales price as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Securities traded in the NASDAQ over-the-counter market are generally valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. Other securities traded in the over-the-counter market and listed securities for which no sale was reported on that date are valued at the most recent bid price. Securities and assets for which representative market quotations are not readily available (e.g., if the exchange on which the portfolio security is principally traded closes early or if trading of the particular portfolio security is halted during the day and does not resume prior to the Fund’s net asset value calculation) or which cannot be ac curately valued using the Fund’s normal pricing procedures are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under policies approved by the Trustees. A portfolio security’s “fair value” price may differ from the price next available for that portfolio security using the Fund’s normal pricing procedures. Instruments with maturities of 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.
Fair Value Measurement
The Fund has adopted ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements. ASC Topic 820 defines fair value, establishes a frame work for measuring fair value and expands disclosure about fair value measurements.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
a. | Level 1: quoted prices in active markets for identical securities |
b. | Level 2: other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.) |
c. | Level 3: significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining fair value of investments) |
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1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
The Fund has adopted FASB guidance updating ASC Topic 820 titled, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions that are not Orderly” which provides guidance on determining when there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for an asset or liability, when a transaction that is not orderly, and how that information must be incorporated into fair value measurement. The guidance emphasizes that even if there has been a significant decrease in volume and level of activity for an asset or liability and regardless of the valuation techniques used, the objective of a fair value measurement remains the same.
An Investment asset’s or liability’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level input, individually or in aggregate, that is significant to fair value measurement.
The valuation techniques used by the Fund to measure fair value during the initial period ended May 31, 2010 maximized the use of observable inputs and minimized the use of unobservable inputs.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Fund's assets:
Assets | | Total | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 |
Common Stocks | $ | 3,411,038 | $ | 3,411,038 | $ | | $ | |
Exchange Traded Products | | 511,403 | | 511,403 | | - | | - |
Short-Term Investment | | 895,782 | | - | | 895,782 | | - |
Total | $ | 4,818,223 | $ | 3,922,441 | $ | 895,782 | $ | - |
Investment Transactions and Investment Income
Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of discounts and premiums. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes.
Expenses
The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf as well as a portion of general expenses, which are allocated according to methods reviewed annually by the Trustees.
Dividend Distributions
The Fund may declare and distribute dividends from net investment income (if any) quarterly. Distributions from capital gains (if any) are generally declared and distributed annually. Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on ex-date.
Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in the net assets from operations during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Federal Income Taxes
No provision for income taxes is included in the accompanying financial statements, as the Fund intends to distribute to shareholders all taxable investment income and realized gains and otherwise comply with Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies.
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2. | Transactions with Affiliates & Service Providers |
Advisor
The Fund pays a monthly advisory fee to Caritas Capital, LLC (the “Advisor”) based upon the average daily net assets of the Fund and calculated at the annual rate as shown in Schedule A. The Advisor has contractually agreed to waive all or part its advisory fee and to reimburse expenses at least until August 31, 2010, to ensure that the Fund’s annual operating expenses (exclusive of interest, taxes, brokerage fees and commissions, extraordinary expenses, payments under the Rule 12b-1 distribution plan, and acquire fund fees and expenses) will not exceed 1.70% of the daily average net assets for Fund shares. The expense limitation percentage, as well as the advisory fees waived and expenses reimbursed for the initial period ended May 31, 2010, are included in Schedule A provided below.
Schedule A: Advisor Fees | Expense Limitation Ratio | Advisor Fees Waived | Expenses Reimbursed |
Average Net Assets | Rate |
All assets | 1.25% | 1.95% | $17,398 | $26,056 |
Administrator
The Fund pays a monthly administration fee to the Administrator based upon the average daily net assets of the Fund and calculated at the annual rates as shown in the schedule below which is subject to a minimum of $2,000 per month. The Administrator also receives a fee to procure and pay the Fund’s custodian, additional compensation for fund accounting and recordkeeping services, and additional compensation for certain costs involved with the daily valuation of securities and as reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses. A breakdown of these fees is provided below.
Administration Fees* | Custody Fees* | Fund Accounting Fees (monthly) | Fund Accounting Fees | Blue Sky Administration Fees (annual) |
Average Net Assets | Annual Rate | Average Net Assets | Annual Rate |
First $50 million | 0.175% | First $100 million | 0.020% | $2,250 | 0.01% | $150 per state |
Next $50 million | 0.150% | Over $100 million | 0.009% | | | |
Next $50 million | 0.125% | | | | | |
Next $50 million | 0.100% | *Minimum monthly fees of $3,000 and $417 for Administration and Custody, respectively. |
Over $200 million | 0.075% |
As of and during the initial period ended May 31, 2010, the Administrator waived fees in the amounts of $391 and $4,068, for administration and fund accounting fees, respectively.
Compliance Services
Nottingham Compliance Services, LLC (“NCS”), a wholly owned affiliate of the Administrator, provides services which assist the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer in monitoring and testing the policies and procedures of the Trust in conjunction with requirements under Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. It receives compensation for this service at an annual rate of $7,750.
Transfer Agent
Nottingham Shareholder Services, LLC (the “Transfer Agent”) serves as transfer, dividend paying, and shareholder servicing agent for the Fund. It receives compensation for its services at a rate of $21 per shareholder per year, subject to a minimum fee of $1,750 per month. The Transfer Agent is also reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses. As of and during the initial period ended May 31, 2010, the Transfer Agent waived fees in the amount of $3,833.
Distributor
Capital Investment Group, Inc. (the “Distributor”) serves as the Fund’s principal underwriter and distributor. The Distributor receives any sales charges imposed on purchases and re-allocates a portion of such charges to dealers through whom the sale was made, if any. During the initial period ended May 31, 2010, the Distributor did not retain any sales charges. The Distributor receives $5,000 per year paid in monthly installments for services provided and expenses assumed.
Certain Trustees and officers of the Trust may also be officers of the Advisor, the Distributor, the Administrator, or NCS.
(Continued)
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3. | Distribution and Service Fees |
The Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust as defined in the 1940 Act and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in such plan or in any agreement related to such plan, adopted a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act (the “Plan”). The 1940 Act regulates the manner in which a regulated investment company may assume expenses of distributing and promoting the sales of its shares and servicing of its shareholder accounts. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur certain expenses, which may not exceed 0.25% per annum of the Fund’s average daily net assets for each year elapsed subsequent to adoption of the Plan, for payment to the Distributor and others for items such as advertising expenses, selling expens es, commissions, travel or other expenses reasonably intended to result in sales of shares of the Fund or support servicing of shareholder accounts. For the initial period ended May 31, 2010, $3,480 in fees were incurred and $382 subsequently voluntarily waived by the Distributor.
4. | Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities |
For the initial period ended May 31, 2010, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding short-term securities) were as follows:
Initial Period Ended | Purchases of Securities | Proceeds from Sales of Securities |
May 31, 2010 | $4,914,079 | $1,279,884 |
There were no long-term purchases or sales of U.S Government Obligations during the initial period ended May 31, 2010.
Distributions are determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations, which differ from generally accepted accounting principles, and, therefore, may differ significantly in amount or character from net investment income and realized gains for financial reporting purposes. Financial reporting records are adjusted for permanent book/tax differences to reflect tax character but are not adjusted for temporary differences.
Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions for all open tax years (current and prior three tax years, is applicable) and determined that the implementation of ASC Topic 740 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” had no impact on the Fund’s net assets or results of operations. As of and during the initial period ended May 31, 2010, the Fund does not have a liability for uncertain tax positions. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the statement of operations. During the initial period, the Fund did not incur any interest or penalties.
Reclassifications to paid-in capital relate primarily to differing book/tax treatment of ordinary net investment losses. For the initial period ended May 31, 2010, the following reclassifications, which had no impact on results of operations or net assets, were recorded to reflect tax character:
Paid-in Capital | $ - |
Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss) | | 18,683 |
Undistributed Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments | | (18,683) |
There were no distributions during the initial period ended May 31, 2010.
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5. Federal Income Tax (continued)
At May 31, 2010, the tax-basis cost of investments and components of distributable earnings were as follows:
Cost of Investments | $ | 4,568,551 |
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Unrealized Appreciation | $ | 410,685 |
Unrealized Depreciation | | (161,013) |
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | 249,672 |
Undistributed Short-Term Gains | | 19,891 |
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Distributable Earnings | $ | 269,563 |
6. | Capital Share Transactions |
For the initial period ended | May 31, 2010 |
Transactions in Capital Shares | 474,102 |
| Shares sold |
| Reinvested distributions | - |
| Shares repurchased | (6,834) |
Net Increase in Capital Shares | 467,268 |
Shares Outstanding, Beginning of Period | | - |
Shares Outstanding, End of Period | 467,268 |
7. | Commitments and Contingencies |
Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Trust entered into contracts with its service providers, on behalf of the Fund, and others that provide for general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund. The Fund expects risk of loss to be remote.
In accordance with the adoption of ASC Topic 855, Subsequent Events, and in preparing these financial statements, the Fund has evaluated the need for disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events through the date of issuance of these financial statements. This evaluation did not result in any subsequent events that necessitated disclosures and/or adjustments.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders,
Trustees, and
Audit Committee of
Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of the Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”, one of the series constituting the Starboard Investment Trust), including the schedule of investments, as of May 31, 2010, and the related statements of operations, changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for the period from January 4, 2010 (Date of Initial Public Investment) to May 31, 2010. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amo unts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of May 31, 2010, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund as of May 31, 2010, the results of its operations and its changes in its net assets, and the financial highlights for the period from January 4, 2010 (Date of Initial Public Investment) to May 31, 2010 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
BrookWeiner L.L.C.
Chicago, Illinois
July 15, 2010

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Additional Information (Unaudited)
1. | Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record |
A copy of the Trust’s Proxy Voting and Disclosure Policy and the Advisor’s Disclosure Policy are included as Appendix B to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information and are available, without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-773-3863, and on the website of the Security and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) at http://www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent period ended June 30, is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling the Fund at the number above and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
2. | Quarterly Portfolio Holdings |
The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. You may review and make copies at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 202-942-8090. You may also obtain copies without charge, upon request, by calling the Fund toll-free at 1-800-773-3863.
3. | Approval of Advisory Agreement |
The Advisor supervises the investments of the Fund pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement. At the organizational meeting of the Fund’s Board of Trustees on July 16, 2009, the Trustees initially approved the Investment Advisory Agreement for an initial two-year term. In considering whether to approve the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Trustees reviewed and considered the information they deemed reasonably necessary, including the following material factors: (i) the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided by the Advisor; (ii) the costs of the services to be provided and profits to be realized by the Advisor and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund; (iii) the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the Fund grows and whether advisory fee levels reflect those economies of scale for the benefit of the Fund’s investors; (iv) the Advisor’s practices regarding brokerage and portfolio transactions; and (v) the Advisor’s practices regarding possible conflicts of interest.
At the meeting, the Trustees reviewed various informational materials including, without limitation, the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund; a memorandum from the Advisor to the Trustees containing information about the Advisor, its business, its finances, its personnel, its services to the Fund, and comparative expense information for other mutual funds with a strategy similar to the Fund; and a memorandum from the Fund’s legal counsel that summarized the fiduciary duties and responsibilities of the Board of Trustees in reviewing and approving the Investment Advisory Agreement, including the types of information and factors that should be considered in order to make an informed decision.
In considering the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided by the Advisor, the Trustees reviewed the responsibilities of the Advisor under the Investment Advisory Agreement. The Trustees reviewed the services to be provided by the Advisor to the Fund including, without limitation, the Advisor’s procedures for formulating investment recommendations and assuring compliance with the Fund’s investment objectives and limitations, proposed efforts during the Fund’s start-up phase, coordination of services for the Fund among the Fund’s service providers, and efforts to promote the Fund, grow the Fund’s assets, and assist in the distribution of Fund shares. The Trustees also noted that the Fund’s principal officer is an employee of the Advisor and will serve the Fund without additional compensation. After reviewing the foregoing information and further information in the memorandum from the Advisor (e.g., descriptions of the Advisor’s business, the experience and education of the Fund’s portfolio managers, the Advisor’s compliance programs, and a copy of the Advisor’s Form ADV), the Board of Trustees concluded that the quality, extent, and nature of the services to be provided by the Advisor were satisfactory and adequate for the Fund.
In considering the costs of the services to be provided and profits to be realized by the Advisor and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, the Trustees evaluated the Advisor’s staffing, personnel, and methods of operating; the education and experience of the Advisor’s personnel; the Advisor’s compliance programs, policies, and procedures; the financial condition of the Advisor; the level of commitment to the Fund and the Advisor by the principals of the Advisor; the projected asset levels of the Fund; the Advisor’s payment of startup costs for the Fund; the overall expenses of the Fund in light of its expense limitation arrangement with the Advisor; and the nature and frequency of advisory fee payments. The Trustees reviewed the financial statements of the Advisor and discussed the fina ncial stability and productivity of the firm. The Trustees also considered potential benefits for the Advisor in managing the Fund, including promotion of the Advisor’s name, the ability for the Advisor to place small accounts
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into the Fund, and the potential for the Advisor to generate soft dollars from Fund trades that may benefit the Advisor’s other clients. The Trustees then compared the expected fees and expenses of the Fund (including the management fee) to other funds comparable in terms of the type of fund, the style of investment management, the size of fund and the nature of the investment strategy and markets invested in, among other factors. The Trustees determined that the Fund’s management fee and net expense ratio were higher than some of the comparable funds and lower than others. The Trustees also determined that the management fee and net expense ratio were higher than the peer group average. The Trustees noted that the Fund’s asset level was expected to be much smaller than the industry average during its start-up phase. 0;Following this comparison and upon further consideration and discussion of the foregoing, the Board of Trustees concluded that the fees to be paid to the Advisor by the Fund were fair and reasonable in relation to the nature and quality of the services provided by the Advisor and that they reflected charges that were within a range of what could have been negotiated at arm’s length.
In considering the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the Fund grows and whether advisory fee levels reflect those economies of scale for the benefit of the Fund’s investors, the Trustees considered the Fund’s fee arrangements with the Advisor involved both the management fee and an expense limitation arrangement. The Trustees determined that, while the management fee would remain the same at all asset levels, the Fund’s shareholders would benefit from the Fund’s expense limitation arrangement until the Fund’s assets grew to a level where the Fund’s expenses fell below the cap set by the arrangement and the Advisor began receiving its full fee. Thereafter, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s shareholders would benefit from economies of scale under the F und’s agreements with service providers other than the Advisor. Following further discussion of the Fund’s projected asset levels, expectations for growth, and levels of fees, the Board of Trustees determined, in light of all the facts and circumstances, that the Fund’s fee arrangements with the Advisor would provide benefits and that, at the Fund’s projected asset levels for the next year, the Fund’s arrangements with the Advisor were fair and reasonable in relation to the nature and quality of the services to be provided by the Advisor.
In considering the Advisor’s practices regarding brokerage and portfolio transactions, the Trustees reviewed the Advisor’s standards, and performance in utilizing those standards, for seeking best execution for Fund portfolio transactions. The Trustees also considered the anticipated portfolio turnover rate for the Fund; the process by which evaluations are made of the overall reasonableness of commissions paid; the method and basis for selecting and evaluating the broker-dealers used; any anticipated allocation of portfolio business to persons affiliated with the Advisor; and the extent to which the Fund allocates portfolio business to broker-dealers who provide research, statistical, or other services (soft dollars). After further review and discussion, the Board of Trustees determined that the Advis or’s practices regarding brokerage and portfolio transactions were satisfactory.
In considering the Advisor’s practices regarding conflicts of interest, the Trustees evaluated the potential for conflicts of interest and considered such matters as the experience and ability of the advisory personnel assigned to the Fund; the basis for soft dollar payments with broker-dealers, including any broker-dealers affiliated with the Advisor; the basis of decisions to buy or sell securities for the Fund and the Advisor’s other accounts; the method for bunching of portfolio securities transactions; and the substance and administration of the Advisor’s code of ethics. Following further consideration and discussion, the Board of Trustees indicated that the Advisor’s standards and practices relating to the identification and mitigation of potential conflicts of interests were satisfactory.
Based upon all of the foregoing considerations, the Board of Trustees, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, approved the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund.
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4. | Information about Trustees and Officers |
The business and affairs of the Fund and the Trust are managed under the direction of the Board of Trustees of the Trust. Information concerning the Trustees and officers of the Trust and Fund is set forth below. Generally, each Trustee and officer serves an indefinite term or until certain circumstances such as their resignation, death, or otherwise as specified in the Trust’s organizational documents. Any Trustee may be removed at a meeting of shareholders by a vote meeting the requirements of the Trust’s organizational documents. The Statement of Additional Information of the Fund includes additional information about the Trustees and officers and is available, without charge, upon request by calling the Fund toll-free at 1-800-773-3863. The address of each Trustee and officer, unless oth erwise indicated below, is 116 South Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804. The Independent Trustees received aggregate compensation of $1,500 during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2010 from the Fund for their services to the Fund and Trust.
Name, Age and Address | Position held with Funds or Trust | Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | Other Directorships Held by Trustee |
Independent Trustees |
Jack E. Brinson Age: 78 | Trustee, Chairman | Since 7/09 | Retired; previously, President of Brinson Investment Co. (personal investments) and President of Brinson Chevrolet, Inc. (auto dealership). | 3 | Independent Trustee of the following: DGHM Investment Trust for the one series of that trust; Gardner Lewis Investment Trust for the two series of that trust; Hillman Capital Management Investment Trust for the two series of that trust; New Providence Investment Trust for the one series of that trust; Nottingham Investment Trust II for the four series of the trust; and Tilson Investment Trust for the two series of that trust; (all registered investment companies). |
James H. Speed, Jr. Age: 57 | Trustee | Since 7/09 | President and CEO of NC Mutual Insurance Company (insurance company) since 2003; President of Speed Financial Group, Inc. (consulting and private investments) from 2000 to 2003. | 3 | Independent Trustee of the following Hillman Capital Management Investment Trust for the two series of that trust; New Providence Investment Trust for the one series of that trust; Nottingham Investment Trust II for the four series of the trust; and Tilson Investment Trust for the two series of that trust; (all registered investment companies). Member of Board of Directors of NC Mutual Life Insurance Company. Member of Board of Directors of M&F Bancorp. |
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Name, Age and Address | Position held with Funds or Trust | Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | Other Directorships Held by Trustee |
J. Buckley Strandberg Age: 50 | Trustee | Since 7/09 | President of Standard Insurance and Realty (insurance and property management) since 1982; Director, Southern Bank from 2002-2006; Independent Trustee, Nottingham Investment Trust II for the four series of that trust (registered investment company) from 1991-2006 | 3 | None |
Other Officers |
D. Jerry Murphey Age: 52 9940 SW Arborcrest Way Portland, OR 97225 | President (FMX Funds) | Since 7/09 | Manager, President, and CEO of FolioMetrix, LLC (advisor to the FMX Funds) since 2009; principal of Uptrade Research Associates, LLC (investment research) since 2009; previously, Investment Management Consultant for Prudential Investments, Wealth Management Solutions (investment management) | n/a | n/a |
Julie M. Koethe Age: 29 9940 SW Arborcrest Way Portland, OR 97225 | Treasurer (FMX Funds) | Since 4/10 | Vice President of Accounting and Administration for FolioMetrix, LLC (advisor to the FMX Funds) since 2010; Insurance Accounting Supervisor for Applied Underwriting (workers compensation and payroll service provider) from 2003-2010 | n/a | n/a |
Robert G. Fontana Age: 40 5950 Fairview Road Suite 610 - A Charlotte, NC 28210 | President and Treasurer (Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund) | Since 7/09 | President and CIO of Caritas Capital, LLC (advisor to the Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund) since 2009; Portfolio Manager for Portfolio Capital Management (investment management) since 2006; previously, Portfolio Manager for Covenant Capital, LLC (investment management) | n/a | n/a |
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Name, Age and Address | Position held with Funds or Trust | Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | Other Directorships Held by Trustee |
T. Lee Hale, Jr. Age: 32 | Chief Compliance Officer; Assistant Treasurer | Since 7/09 and 4/10 | Financial Reporting Manger for The Nottingham Company (fund administrator) since 2009; previously, principal of Lee Hale Contracting (marine industry consulting). | n/a | n/a |
A. Vason Hamrick Age: 33 | Secretary | Since 7/09 | Corporate Counsel for The Nottingham Company since 2004. | n/a | n/a |
Caritas All-Cap Growth Fund
is a series ofThe Starboard Investment Trust
For Shareholder Service Inquiries: | For Investment Advisor Inquiries: |
Nottingham Shareholder Services, LLC | Caritas Capital, LLC |
116 South Franklin Street | 5950 Fairview Road |
Post Office Drawer 4365 | Suite 610-A |
Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27803 | Charlotte, North Carolina 28210 |
Toll-Free Telephone: Toll-Free Telephone:
1-800-773-3863 | 1-800-773-3863 |
World Wide Web @: | World Wide Web @: |
ncfunds.com | caritascapital.com |