The views in the report contained herein were those of the Funds’ investment adviser, Brown Advisory LLC, or, for the sub-advised funds, of the respective sub-adviser, as of December 31, 2021 and may not reflect their views on the date this report is first published or anytime thereafter. This report may contain discussions about certain investments both held and not held in the portfolio as of December 31, 2021. All current and future holdings are subject to risk and are subject to change. While these views are intended to assist shareholders in understanding their investment in each Fund, they do not constitute investment advice, are not a guarantee of future performance and are not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security. Performance figures include the reinvestment of dividend and capital gain distributions.
The broad based market indexes referenced in the following management commentaries are considered representative of their indicated market, the indexes are unmanaged and do not reflect the deduction of fees, such as, investment management and fund accounting fees, or taxes associated with a mutual fund. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2021, the Brown Advisory Growth Equity Fund – Investor Shares (the “Fund”) increased 5.64% in value. During the same period, the Russell 1000® Growth Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 12.93%.
Despite the emergence of yet another COVID-19 variant, continued disruption across supply chain and labor markets, and mounting inflation, the benchmark Russell 1000 Growth Index continued to climb higher, ending the calendar year in historic territory. Record flows into ETFs continued to drive concentration and momentum in the largest Index constituents. The top 10 stocks now account for nearly half of Index market capitalization, contributing 68% of the return over this period. The Growth Equity Fund posted a respectable return but trailed the benchmark, which is disappointing but not surprising given the narrow breadth of the market. The portfolio has exposure to several of the stocks in the top 10, but it is at a meaningful underweight. As such, relative performance was hampered more by what we did not own within the top 10 constituents versus what we did own.
Technology was the biggest detractor to relative performance, primarily due to the mega-cap drag and a cyclical rotation out of mid-cap stocks, especially high-growth software and internet names. Several of the aforementioned top 10 stocks reside in the technology sector, which now comprises 46% of the benchmark. Roughly 23% of the portfolio overlaps with the Russell Mid-Cap® Index. Supply chain and labor market issues weighed heavily on mid-caps, which began to sell off starting in October. In fact, the Russell Mid-Cap® Growth Index underperformed the Russell 1000 Growth Index by over 1,080 basis points during this period. There were no meaningful changes with respect to company fundamentals within the portfolio mid-cap holdings during this time period, yet several of them were caught in the rotation. Coupa Software, Veeva Systems and Pinterest Inc., which are new holdings within the last 12 months, were all down meaningfully. Coupa and Veeva gave conservative guidance in light of the cloudy macro conditions, and Pinterest engagement numbers were weak. In our view, none of these factors warranted the severe price reaction that the stocks experienced. We continue to find these names attractive investment opportunities and have been adding to them on weakness.
Health care provided the highest positive sector contribution to the Fund’s return. All but one of the portfolio holdings in health care delivered a positive contribution. The lone negative contributor was Veeva Systems, which trades more closely with its software peers than it does to the health care sector. Dexcom, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Zoetis were the most notable in terms positive contributors. The Dexcom management team continues to execute on its strategic priorities, such as increasing access and lowering the out-of-pocket costs for its industry-leading glucose monitors. COVID-19 has only increased the awareness and importance of properly managing diabetes with glucose monitoring. The insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes market remains an underpenetrated market for Dexcom and with its next-generation model slated to come to market in the near future, we believe that it is positioned well going forward.
The upward trend of the U.S. stock market, especially within the large-cap growth segment, has now reached historic levels. The last time the trailing 10-year compounded return for the Russell 1000 Growth Index was in the 20% range (currently 19.8%) as of December 31, was during the dot-com era of the late 1990s. From a historical perspective, this strategy tends to keep up, but underperformance is more common when the market is driven by a small group of momentum stocks and absolute returns are near historic levels, such as in the late 1990s. While the strategy did not have a 10-year track record at that point, the quarterly underperformance was worse than recent quarters. When the correction ultimately came, it was swift and vociferous, and we believe the portfolio performed well on a relative basis. A more recent example happened during the meaningful market drawdown in the early days of COVID-19, where the portfolio outperformed the Index. While it is impossible to predict when, we expect at some point, markets will revert to more normalized levels, which will likely involve a correction. While market cycles are never exactly the same, our process remains consistent, and we continue to find stocks of companies with best in breed business models that are trading at valuations that we believe offer investors more upside potential relative to downside risk. The strategy has proven to be resilient over the course of two and a half decades and several market cycles, but there are times like these that underperformance is inevitable.
Sincerely,
Kenneth M. Stuzin, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Brown Advisory Growth Equity FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Investments in medium capitalization companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies for various reasons such as narrower markets, limited financial resources and less liquid stock. The value of the Fund’s investments in REITs may change in response to changes in the real estate market such as declines in the value of real estate, lack of available capital or financing opportunities, and increases in property taxes or operating costs. Investments in foreign securities entail certain risks not associated with investments in domestic securities, such as volatility of currency exchange rates, and in some cases, political and economic instability and relatively illiquid markets. These risks are greater for investments in emerging markets. The Fund may invest in ETFs, which may trade at a discount to the aggregate value of the underlying securities and although expense ratios for ETFs are generally low, frequent trading of ETFs by the Fund can generate brokerage expenses.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Growth Equity FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Common Stocks — 93.7% | | | |
| | | |
Communication Services — 8.8% | | | |
| 58,575 | | Alphabet, Inc. — Class C* | | | 169,492,034 | |
| 707,083 | | Match Group, Inc.* | | | 93,511,727 | |
| 1,508,466 | | Pinterest, Inc.* | | | 54,832,739 | |
| | | | | | 317,836,500 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 7.0% | | | | |
| 33,471 | | Amazon.com, Inc.* | | | 111,603,694 | |
| 1,147,361 | | Chewy, Inc.* | | | 67,659,878 | |
| 187,955 | | Lululemon Athletica, Inc.* | | | 73,574,985 | |
| | | | | | 252,838,557 | |
Consumer Staples — 7.9% | | | | |
| 849,980 | | Brown-Forman Corp. | | | 61,929,543 | |
| 177,978 | | Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | 101,038,110 | |
| 336,323 | | Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. | | | 124,506,775 | |
| | | | | | 287,474,428 | |
Health Care — 21.7% | | | | |
| 217,886 | | DexCom, Inc.* | | | 116,993,888 | |
| 990,303 | | Edwards Lifesciences Corp.* | | | 128,293,754 | |
| 442,852 | | Intuitive Surgical, Inc.* | | | 159,116,723 | |
| 228,185 | | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 152,254,159 | |
| 395,004 | | Veeva Systems, Inc.* | | | 100,915,622 | |
| 534,577 | | Zoetis, Inc. | | | 130,452,825 | |
| | | | | | 788,026,971 | |
Industrials — 10.3% | | | | |
| 269,059 | | Cintas Corp. | | | 119,238,877 | |
| 352,415 | | IDEX Corp. | | | 83,282,713 | |
| 375,266 | | L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | | | 80,021,722 | |
| 183,127 | | Roper Technologies, Inc. | | | 90,072,846 | |
| | | | | | 372,616,158 | |
Information Technology — 34.7% | | | | |
| 182,805 | | Adobe, Inc.* | | | 103,661,403 | |
| 409,703 | | Autodesk, Inc.* | | | 115,204,387 | |
| 326,286 | | Coupa Software, Inc.* | | | 51,569,502 | |
| 248,461 | | Intuit, Inc. | | | 159,815,084 | |
| 330,852 | | MasterCard, Inc. | | | 118,881,741 | |
| 521,381 | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 175,350,858 | |
| 621,152 | | NXP Semiconductors NV | | | 141,486,003 | |
| 534,577 | | PayPal Holdings, Inc.* | | | 100,810,531 | |
| 267,849 | | ServiceNow, Inc.* | | | 173,863,464 | |
| 84,000 | | Shopify, Inc.* | | | 115,700,760 | |
| | | | | | 1,256,343,733 | |
Materials — 3.3% | | | | |
| 342,438 | | Sherwin-Williams Co. | | | 120,592,966 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $1,587,074,558) | | | 3,395,729,313 | |
| | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts — 3.5% | | | | |
| 324,737 | | SBA Communications Corp. | | | 126,329,188 | |
Total Real Estate Investment Trusts (Cost $29,911,853) | | | 126,329,188 | |
| | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 2.8% | | | | |
| | | | |
Money Market Funds — 2.8% | | | | |
| 101,335,814 | | First American Government | | | | |
| | | Obligations Fund — Class Z, 0.02%# | | | 101,335,814 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $101,335,814) | | | 101,335,814 | |
Total Investments — 100.0% (Cost $1,718,322,225) | | | 3,623,394,315 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.0% | | | 720,639 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 3,624,114,954 | |
* | Non-Income Producing |
# | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Information Technology | | | 34.7 | % |
Health Care | | | 21.7 | % |
Industrials | | | 10.3 | % |
Communication Services | | | 8.8 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 7.9 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 7.0 | % |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | 3.5 | % |
Materials | | | 3.3 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 2.8 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.0 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Flexible Equity FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2021, the Brown Advisory Flexible Equity Fund – Investor Shares (the “Fund”) increased 5.82% in value. During the same period, the S&P 500® Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 11.67%.
The Fund’s return for the three-month period ended December 31, 2021, lagged in comparison to the benchmark S&P 500 Index gain. This caused our six-month result to meaningfully lag the return produced by the S&P 500 Index. While no strategy wins all the time, the Fund’s strategy continues to maintain positive performance relative to the benchmark over time, as shown in the performance tables in the accompanying pages.
The U.S. economy is on an improving footing today after defying expectations and recovering strongly from one of the deepest downturns in modern history. The current economic data is strong and in sharp contrast to the data just 18 months ago. The unemployment rate in the U.S. dropped to 4.2% in November, closing in on maximum employment, and a far cry from the highs of 14.8% witnessed in April 2020. The economy was on track to grow at an annual rate of 6–7% during the fourth quarter of 2021. Similar growth is expected for the first quarter of 2022, which again is a dramatic reversal from the 31% decline in real GDP that occurred during the second quarter of 2020.
If one were to go only by the strong equity market returns of the last couple of years, +28.7% in 2021 and +18.4% in 2020, one might easily conclude that the economy and the society at large are, or will soon be, past the tremendous hardships and pandemic related uncertainty, and that the economic prospects from here on will only be bright. This scenario cannot be ruled out. However, we believe there are some existing and potential new risks that pose a challenge to this outlook. For instance, the virus continues to circulate in the form of new variants, straining the public health system and the global economy at large. We still don’t know the extent of exacerbation of the already existing labor and supply shortages due to the fast-spreading Omicron variant. In addition, serious inflation worries have cropped up, which the U.S. economy has not had to contend with for decades.
Earlier in 2021, many pundits and the Fed dismissed the prospects of inflation. When inflation started cropping up, it was characterized as “transient,” caused by supply chain disruptions that would autocorrect soon. By the end of the year, however, this sentiment shifted dramatically, with inflation feared as being more “persistent.” If the inflationary pressure was to escalate and last much longer, it could have widespread implications on purchasing power of the masses, corporate profitability, interest rates and, therefore, asset prices.
There are some lessons to be drawn here. We believe the most meaningful one is that it is difficult to make accurate economic forecasts and predictions on what gains the equity markets will post in a year or, for that matter, any shorter-term time horizon. Time and again, it has been proven that these are mostly futile exercises. Predicting the performance of the Fund relative to its benchmark is no different. The Fund performed well coming out of the lows of March 2020, and its returns exceeded those of the S&P 500 Index through the first half of 2021. What’s interesting is that our holdings did not change meaningfully from the first half of the year to the second, yet the relative performance swung.
In the short term, we believe that we have no control over our relative performance, as it is determined by the market prices of securities held when the Fund’s portfolio is measured. Over the longer term, though, we believe that our approach of looking for fundamentally sound businesses that are likely to compound in value over time and are available at compelling prices does produce attractive returns.
The biggest contributors to returns in the six-month period were Microsoft Corp., a leading technology services and software business; Apple Inc., a manufacturer of various personal digital, computing and communications devices; Lowe’s Companies, a home improvements retailer; UnitedHealth Group, a managed care company; and Edwards Lifesciences, a manufacturer and marketer of medical devices to treat late-stage cardiovascular disease. Microsoft’s business momentum remains strong, and we believe the company continues to execute well. Apple reported better-than-expected November data on the iPhone despite difficulties in the Asian supply chain. New product introductions, including an augmented reality platform to be released later next year or early 2023, generated investor excitement. Lowe’s posted strong sales and earnings growth, as well as profitability exceeding analysts’ estimates. Both the do-it-yourself (DIY) and Pros businesses performed well. UnitedHealth Group increased its earnings guidance for 2022, and the company continues to invest in innovation to improve the patient experience. Edwards Lifesciences’ annual investor meeting presentation was well-received by investors. The company offered financial guidance for metrics in 2022 that was within the range or better than expectations. We believe the future growth potential is strong for transcatheter aortic valve replacement therapy as the market continues to expand.
Brown Advisory Flexible Equity FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
The stocks that hurt the Fund’s performance the most were Pinterest, a pinboard-style photo sharing website; PayPal Holdings, a digital payments company; Alibaba, one of the largest Chinese e-commerce companies; Bed Bath & Beyond, a leading home goods retailer; and Visa, a global payments network. Pinterest declined as investors were concerned about the growth in its monthly active user base. We believe that the social media platform can grow and become more profitable with the increase in global digital advertising spend. PayPal Holdings declined with the return of in-person shopping, supply chain constraints and lack of a strong recovery in travel. The company revised its outlook to slightly lower revenue and earnings growth than previously expected—18% versus 20% and 19% versus 21%, respectively. Alibaba is facing a more challenging environment than in the past due to maturing e-commerce penetration, a slowing Chinese economy, sweeping regulatory changes and stiffer competition. Investors also fear the evolving regulatory landscape for Chinese companies listed in the U.S. Such worries notwithstanding, we think that Alibaba has defensible moats in both its e-commerce and fast-growing Cloud businesses. We have continued to hold on to our shares, as we believe the stock is trading at a price meaningfully below our assessment of its intrinsic value. Bed Bath & Beyond is in the midst of massive turnaround led by a new senior management team. Quarterly results have missed analysts’ estimates, and the company lowered guidance. Visa’s shares were impacted by the lack of return of cross-border travel—which is a meaningful profit and growth driver—as the pandemic and associated lockdowns have continued to protract. There are some additional secular worries related to the fast-evolving fintech landscape and newer forms of payments (e.g., buy now pay later, account-to-account, digital currencies) and the emergence of alternative rails (e.g., real-time payment networks). We continue to watch these developments carefully. So far, our assessment is that these lesser-developed, newer forms of payment do not pose an imminent economic threat to the network.
We don’t get fazed when a stock within our portfolio underperforms in the short term. Oftentimes, there are valid reasons for price adjustment, and we take the time to understand them. If we determine that investor fears are shorter term in nature and we have confidence in the long-term prospects of the business overall, we actively consider adding to our position as long as the price we are currently paying is more favorable than elsewhere in the portfolio.
There were no new investments added to the Fund’s portfolio since our June 30, 2021, annual report to shareholders. We eliminated two—Conagra Brands and General Dynamics—in favor of reinvesting the proceeds into more attractive opportunities already in our portfolio.
The Flexible Equity team searches for investment bargains among long-term, attractive businesses with shareholder-oriented managers—those with productive assets and productive managers. These businesses should have or develop competitive advantages that result in good business economics, managers who allocate capital well, capacity to adjust to changes in the world and the ability to grow business value over time. Bargains in these types of stocks can arise for various reasons but are often due to short-term investor perceptions, temporary business challenges that should improve, company or industry changes for the better, or as-yet-unrecognized potential for long-term growth and development. Despite the occasional investment that will go awry and stretches when the general stock market is unrewarding, we are optimistic about the long-term outlook for equities of good businesses purchased at reasonable prices and our ability to find them.
Sincerely,
Maneesh Bajaj, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund’s investment focus on environmental factors could cause it to make or avoid investments that could result in the Fund underperforming similar funds that do not have an environmental focus. Investments in smaller and medium-sized capitalization companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies for various reasons such as narrower markets, limited financial resources and less liquid stock. Investments in foreign securities entail certain risks not associated with investments in domestic securities, such as volatility of currency exchange rates, and in some cases, political and economic instability and relatively illiquid markets. These risks are greater for investments in emerging markets. The value of the Fund’s investments in REITS may change in response to changes in the real estate market such as declines in the value of real estate, lack of available capital or financing opportunities, and increases in property taxes or operating costs.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Flexible Equity FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Common Stocks — 95.0% | | | |
| | | |
Communication Services — 12.9% | | | |
| 5,792 | | Alphabet, Inc. — Class A* | | | 16,779,656 | |
| 11,348 | | Alphabet, Inc. — Class C* | | | 32,836,459 | |
| 69,114 | | Meta Platforms, Inc.* | | | 23,246,494 | |
| 194,469 | | Pinterest, Inc.* | | | 7,068,948 | |
| 60,599 | | T-Mobile US, Inc.* | | | 7,028,272 | |
| 59,711 | | Walt Disney Co.* | | | 9,248,637 | |
| | | | | | 96,208,466 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 15.0% | | | | |
| 61,642 | | Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. ADR* | | | 7,322,453 | |
| 5,956 | | Amazon.com, Inc.* | | | 19,859,329 | |
| 347,055 | | Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.* | | | 5,060,062 | |
| 7,860 | | Booking Holdings, Inc.* | | | 18,857,948 | |
| 64,859 | | Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.* | | | 8,164,451 | |
| 150,568 | | CarMax, Inc.* | | | 19,608,471 | |
| 89,709 | | Lowe’s Companies, Inc. | | | 23,187,982 | |
| 130,334 | | TJX Companies, Inc. | | | 9,894,957 | |
| | | | | | 111,955,653 | |
Consumer Staples — 1.6% | | | | |
| 469,260 | | Nomad Foods, Ltd.* | | | 11,914,511 | |
| | | | |
Energy — 1.6% | | | | |
| 470,221 | | Suncor Energy, Inc. | | | 11,769,632 | |
| | | | |
Financials — 17.4% | | | | |
| 73,138 | | Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 22,062,809 | |
| 474,874 | | Bank of America Corp. | | | 21,127,144 | |
| 86,860 | | Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.* | | | 25,971,140 | |
| 88,014 | | Blackstone, Inc. | | | 11,388,131 | |
| 113,473 | | CIT Group, Inc. | | | 5,825,704 | |
| 7,173 | | First Citizens BancShares, Inc. | | | 5,952,442 | |
| 122,422 | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 19,385,524 | |
| 249,805 | | KKR & Co., Inc. | | | 18,610,473 | |
| | | | | | 130,323,367 | |
Health Care — 11.2% | | | | |
| 49,187 | | Agilent Technologies, Inc. | | | 7,852,705 | |
| 35,679 | | Anthem, Inc. | | | 16,538,644 | |
| 201,808 | | Edwards Lifesciences Corp.* | | | 26,144,226 | |
| 91,066 | | Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 6,979,298 | |
| 52,974 | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 26,600,364 | |
| | | | | | 84,115,237 | |
Industrials — 6.5% | | | | |
| 60,331 | | Canadian National Railway Co. | | | 7,412,267 | |
| 258,385 | | Carrier Global Corp. | | | 14,014,803 | |
| 92,642 | | Otis Worldwide Corp. | | | 8,066,339 | |
| 128,791 | | Stericycle, Inc.* | | | 7,681,095 | |
| 34,908 | | United Rentals, Inc.* | | | 11,599,579 | |
| | | | | | 48,774,083 | |
Information Technology — 28.8% | | | | |
| 32,009 | | Accenture PLC | | | 13,269,331 | |
| 60,767 | | Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 10,681,016 | |
| 180,256 | | Apple, Inc. | | | 32,008,058 | |
| 21,853 | | Intuit, Inc. | | | 14,056,287 | |
| 87,883 | | MasterCard, Inc. | | | 31,578,119 | |
| 154,197 | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 51,859,535 | |
| 67,303 | | PayPal Holdings, Inc.* | | | 12,692,000 | |
| 139,142 | | Taiwan Semiconductor | | | | |
| | | Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ADR | | | 16,740,174 | |
| 148,381 | | Visa, Inc. | | | 32,155,646 | |
| | | | | | 215,040,166 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $264,068,638) | | | 710,101,115 | |
| | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts — 2.5% | | | | |
| 35,193 | | Crown Castle International Corp. | | | 7,346,187 | |
| 30,249 | | SBA Communications Corp. | | | 11,767,466 | |
Total Real Estate Investment Trusts (Cost $7,142,841) | | | 19,113,653 | |
| | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 2.1% | | | | |
| | | | |
Money Market Funds — 2.1% | | | | |
| 15,742,193 | | First American Government | | | | |
| | | Obligations Fund — Class Z, 0.02%# | | | 15,742,193 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $15,742,193) | | | 15,742,193 | |
Total Investments — 99.6% (Cost $286,953,672) | | | 744,956,961 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.4% | | | 2,623,893 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 747,580,854 | |
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
# | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Information Technology | | | 28.8 | % |
Financials | | | 17.4 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 15.0 | % |
Communication Services | | | 12.9 | % |
Health Care | | | 11.2 | % |
Industrials | | | 6.5 | % |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | 2.5 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 2.1 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 1.6 | % |
Energy | | | 1.6 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.4 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Equity Income FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2021, the Brown Advisory Equity Income Fund – Investor Shares (the “Fund”) increased 11.64% in value. During the same period, the S&P 500® Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 11.67%.
U.S. stocks performed well over the past six months, and all the Index’s sectors rose during the period. Notably, stock prices rose consistently despite investor concerns about rising inflation and interest rates, as well as the emergence of a highly contagious variant of the COVID-19 virus during the period.
In terms of sector performance, information technology and financial stocks performed the best on a relative basis for the Fund during the period. Among IT sector holdings, Microsoft and Accenture benefited from strong customer demand for their enterprise cloud computing products and services, which drove impressive revenue growth at both companies. Additionally, technology maker Apple gained because of healthy consumer demand for its newest iPhone model. In financials, alternative asset manager Blackstone was a standout performer for the Fund during the period. The company successfully broadened its product portfolio over the past several years, and that strategy has contributed to an accelerated earnings growth rate and higher multiple for the stock.
In contrast, the health care and consumer staples sectors detracted the most from the Fund’s relative performance during the period. Medical device supplier Medtronic struggled to grow its sales as hospitals worldwide contended with COVID-19 cases and staffing challenges. Also, the company experienced some setbacks related to its new product pipeline during the period. In consumer staples, many of the Fund’s holdings were negatively impacted by widely reported global supply chain constraints and rising input costs. Cleaning supplies provider Clorox was eliminated from the Fund after the company forecasted disappointing near-term earnings because of the severity of its individual supply chain challenges.
Other deletions to the Fund during the period were railroad company Canadian National Railway and toys and games maker Hasbro. Canadian National was eliminated after announcing that its CEO will step down amid pressure from an activist investor, while Hasbro was eliminated because of a weakening outlook for long-term earnings and dividend growth at the company. CVS Health was the sole addition to the Fund during the period. We believe that the pharmacy and health services company offers an attractive investment combination of financial strength, accelerating earnings and dividend growth, and reasonable valuation.
Many of the Fund’s holdings meaningfully increased their dividend payouts during the period, demonstrating the ability of high-quality businesses to adjust and adapt to changing macroeconomic conditions. Looking ahead, there is potential for further dividend increases based on favorable long-term earnings and cash flow growth outlooks. As always, the Fund’s ultimate goal is to construct the best possible portfolio of investments offering above-average dividend yields with attractive future growth potential at reasonable valuations.
Sincerely,
Brian Graney, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund is non-diversified which means it may invest a large percentage of its assets in the securities of fewer issuers. Concentration in a limited number of issuers exposes the Fund to greater market risk than if its assets were diversified among a greater number of issuers. The Fund is also subject to interest rate risk which is the risk that debt securities in the Fund’s portfolio will decline in value because of an increase in market interest rates. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Income from tax- exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes and a portion of income may be subject to the Federal Alternative minimum tax for certain investors.
Diversification does not assure a profit nor protect against loss in a declining market.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Because the Fund’s ESG criteria exclude securities of certain issuers for nonfinancial reasons, the Fund may forgo some market opportunities available to the funds that do not use these criteria.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Equity Income FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Common Stocks — 92.0% | | | |
| | | |
Communication Services — 2.0% | | | |
| 36,407 | | Comcast Corp. | | | 1,832,364 | |
| | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 12.9% | | | | |
| 18,720 | | Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | 1,901,952 | |
| 6,947 | | Home Depot, Inc. | | | 2,883,075 | |
| 7,658 | | Lowe’s Companies, Inc. | | | 1,979,440 | |
| 9,318 | | McDonald’s Corp. | | | 2,497,876 | |
| 12,596 | | Target Corp. | | | 2,915,218 | |
| | | | | | 12,177,561 | |
Consumer Staples — 5.5% | | | | |
| 16,683 | | Procter & Gamble Co. | | | 2,729,005 | |
| 42,043 | | Reynolds Consumer Products, Inc. | | | 1,320,150 | |
| 21,565 | | Unilever PLC ADR | | | 1,159,982 | |
| | | | | | 5,209,137 | |
Energy — 1.6% | | | | |
| 95,970 | | Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | 1,522,084 | |
| | | | |
Financials — 17.3% | | | | |
| 11,104 | | Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 3,349,633 | |
| 52,909 | | Bank of America Corp. | | | 2,353,921 | |
| 24,578 | | Blackstone, Inc. | | | 3,180,147 | |
| 10,866 | | Chubb Ltd. | | | 2,100,507 | |
| 4,380 | | Erie Indemnity Co. | | | 843,851 | |
| 17,409 | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 2,756,715 | |
| 8,955 | | T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | | | 1,760,911 | |
| | | | | | 16,345,685 | |
Health Care — 16.6% | | | | |
| 18,050 | | AbbVie, Inc. | | | 2,443,970 | |
| 20,226 | | CVS Health Corp. | | | 2,086,514 | |
| 14,856 | | Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | | 1,078,694 | |
| 10,364 | | Johnson & Johnson | | | 1,772,970 | |
| 15,372 | | Medtronic PLC | | | 1,590,233 | |
| 36,491 | | Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 2,796,670 | |
| 20,798 | | Novartis AG ADR | | | 1,819,201 | |
| 4,171 | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 2,094,426 | |
| | | | | | 15,682,678 | |
Industrials — 5.7% | | | | |
| 6,989 | | Cummins, Inc. | | | 1,524,581 | |
| 4,101 | | L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | | | 874,497 | |
| 6,863 | | Otis Worldwide Corp. | | | 597,561 | |
| 11,313 | | United Parcel Service, Inc. | | | 2,424,829 | |
| | | | | | 5,421,468 | |
Information Technology — 24.3% | | | | |
| 5,691 | | Accenture PLC | | | 2,359,204 | |
| 6,026 | | Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 1,059,190 | |
| 33,924 | | Apple, Inc. | | | 6,023,885 | |
| 13,614 | | Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 3,356,940 | |
| 55,531 | | Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 3,519,000 | |
| 19,738 | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 6,638,284 | |
| | | | | | 22,956,503 | |
Materials — 4.2% | | | | |
| 22,974 | | Dow, Inc. | | | 1,303,085 | |
| 7,644 | | Linde PLC | | | 2,648,111 | |
| | | | | | 3,951,196 | |
Utilities — 1.9% | | | | |
| 22,877 | | Dominion Energy, Inc. | | | 1,797,217 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $39,408,273) | | | 86,895,893 | |
| | | | |
Preferred Stocks — 1.5% | | | | |
| | | | |
Financials — 0.8% | | | | |
| 7,714 | | KKR & Co., Inc. — Series C, 6.00% | | | 718,559 | |
| | | | |
Health Care — 0.7% | | | | |
| 13,168 | | Becton, Dickinson & Co. Depositary Shares^ | | | 694,612 | |
Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $1,068,723) | | | 1,413,171 | |
| | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts — 4.0% | | | | |
| 7,686 | | American Tower Corp. | | | 2,248,155 | |
| 18,817 | | W.P. Carey, Inc. | | | 1,543,935 | |
Total Real Estate Investment Trusts (Cost $1,865,749) | | | 3,792,090 | |
| | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 2.4% | | | | |
| | | | |
Money Market Funds — 2.4% | | | | |
| 2,282,359 | | First American Government | | | | |
| | | Obligations Fund — Class Z, 0.02%# | | | 2,282,359 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $2,282,359) | | | 2,282,359 | |
Total Investments — 99.9% (Cost $44,625,104) | | | 94,383,513 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.1% | | | 126,877 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 94,510,390 | |
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
^ | Each depositary share represents 1/20th interest in a share of Becton, Dickinson and Co. 6.00% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series B. Each outstanding depositary share will automatically convert on June 1, 2023 into a number of shares of common stock. Refer to the company’s filings at sec.gov for additional information. |
# | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Information Technology | | | 24.3 | % |
Financials | | | 18.1 | % |
Health Care | | | 17.3 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 12.9 | % |
Industrials | | | 5.7 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 5.5 | % |
Materials | | | 4.2 | % |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | 4.0 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 2.4 | % |
Communication Services | | | 2.0 | % |
Utilities | | | 1.9 | % |
Energy | | | 1.6 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.1 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Sustainable Growth FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2021, the Brown Advisory Sustainable Growth Fund – Institutional Shares (the “Fund”) increased 14.45% in value. During the same period, the Russell 1000® Growth Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 12.93%.
The third and fourth quarters evoked market sentiments that could describe the entire year: a hopeful start, fueled by fast-growing companies with products and services that have helped make these past two pandemic years safer and more productive for their customers. Then, the realities of supply chain constraints, “the great resignation” labor shortages and fears around inflation set in as a new COVID-19 variant was introduced. Despite this environment, we continue to find opportunities to upgrade the portfolio in times of uncertainty and volatility.
From a sector perspective, the Fund benefited from strong results in health care names, where we have been overweight compared to the benchmark for years. In contrast, the benchmark experienced strong results in consumer discretionary, where the Fund underperformed.
Notable in this period is the underperformance of Chegg, an education technology company. The stock fell dramatically after reporting disappointing earnings in the third quarter, violating our thesis and leading to an exit of the name. We got two critical factors wrong in this thesis: the persistence and strength of the secular growth opportunity in the study and skills-based market, and the company’s ability to penetrate that market.
Marvell Technology, a semiconductor company, was the top contributor to performance. Over the last five years, management has built Marvell into a one-stop shop for data infrastructure via acquisition and internal development.
We added Enphase Energy in the third quarter. In 2008, Enphase introduced microinverter technology for photovoltaic systems. Relative to string inverters, microinverters increase the output, reliability and safety of residential solar systems. We believe that Enphase has an attractive, asset-light business model that generates strong cash flow while playing a mission-critical role in decarbonizing the economy. Pursuant to our sell discipline, we exited Accenture to upgrade the portfolio by making room for Enphase.
Reflecting on what was another challenging year in 2021, we are grateful for the trust our clients place in us to find the best investments in our universe at the intersection of strong fundamentals, sustainable business advantages and attractive valuations.
Sincerely,
David Powell, CFA and Karina Funk, CFA
Portfolio Managers
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund’s investment focus on environmental factors could cause it to make or avoid investments that could result in the Fund underperforming similar funds that do not have an environmental focus. Investments in smaller and medium-sized capitalization companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies for various reasons such as narrower markets, limited financial resources and less liquid stock. Investments in foreign securities entail certain risks not associated with investments in domestic securities, such as volatility of currency exchange rates, and in some cases, political and economic instability and relatively illiquid markets. These risks are greater for investments in emerging markets. The value of the Fund’s investments in REITS may change in response to changes in the real estate market such as declines in the value of real estate, lack of available capital or financing opportunities, and increases in property taxes or operating costs.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Because the Fund’s ESG criteria exclude securities of certain issuers for nonfinancial reasons, the Fund may forgo some market opportunities available to the funds that do not use these criteria.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Sustainable Growth FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Common Stocks — 94.2% | | | |
| | | |
Communication Services — 4.4% | | | |
| 112,121 | | Alphabet, Inc. — Class A* | | | 324,819,022 | |
| | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 12.5% | | | | |
| 77,174 | | Amazon.com, Inc.* | | | 257,324,355 | |
| 645,060 | | Etsy, Inc.* | | | 141,229,436 | |
| 438,292 | | Home Depot, Inc. | | | 181,895,563 | |
| 1,128,492 | | NIKE, Inc. | | | 188,085,762 | |
| 1,345,453 | | Starbucks Corp. | | | 157,377,638 | |
| | | | | | 925,912,754 | |
Financials — 2.7% | | | | |
| 321,802 | | MSCI, Inc. | | | 197,164,867 | |
| | | | |
Health Care — 24.2% | | | | |
| 209,681 | | Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.* | | | 158,428,673 | |
| 950,845 | | Danaher Corp. | | | 312,837,514 | |
| 1,466,311 | | Edwards Lifesciences Corp.* | | | 189,960,590 | |
| 403,345 | | IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.* | | | 265,586,549 | |
| 420,818 | | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 280,786,602 | |
| 645,060 | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 323,910,428 | |
| 541,380 | | West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | | | 253,912,634 | |
| | | | | | 1,785,422,990 | |
Industrials — 7.5% | | | | |
| 497,992 | | Enphase Energy, Inc.* | | | 91,102,656 | |
| 2,569,958 | | Fortive Corp. | | | 196,062,096 | |
| 1,167,807 | | Verisk Analytics, Inc. | | | 267,112,495 | |
| | | | | | 554,277,247 | |
Information Technology — 40.8% | | | | |
| 388,784 | | Adobe, Inc.* | | | 220,463,855 | |
| 991,616 | | Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 174,296,344 | |
| 690,200 | | Autodesk, Inc.* | | | 194,077,338 | |
| 816,882 | | Block, Inc.* | | | 131,934,612 | |
| 1,252,262 | | Cadence Design Systems, Inc.* | | | 233,359,024 | |
| 3,075,321 | | Dynatrace, Inc.* | | | 185,595,622 | |
| 497,992 | | Intuit, Inc. | | | 320,318,414 | |
| 2,689,450 | | Marvell Technology, Inc. | | | 235,299,981 | |
| 1,062,966 | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 357,496,725 | |
| 407,713 | | Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | | | 201,137,054 | |
| 920,267 | | NVIDIA Corp. | | | 270,659,728 | |
| 324,714 | | ServiceNow, Inc.* | | | 210,775,105 | |
| 1,278,472 | | Visa, Inc. | | | 277,057,667 | |
| | | | | | 3,012,471,469 | |
Materials — 2.1% | | | | |
| 678,551 | | Ecolab, Inc. | | | 159,181,279 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $4,015,188,193) | | | 6,959,249,628 | |
| | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts — 4.0% | | | | |
| 1,026,563 | | American Tower Corp. | | | 300,269,677 | |
Total Real Estate Investment Trusts (Cost $220,534,811) | | | 300,269,677 | |
| | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 1.5% | | | | |
| | | | |
Money Market Funds — 1.5% | | | | |
| 109,802,016 | | First American Government | | | | |
| | | Obligations Fund — Class Z, 0.02%# | | | 109,802,016 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $109,802,016) | | | 109,802,016 | |
Total Investments — 99.7% (Cost $4,345,525,020) | | | 7,369,321,321 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.3% | | | 20,082,011 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 7,389,403,332 | |
* | Non-Income Producing |
# | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Information Technology | | | 40.8 | % |
Health Care | | | 24.2 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 12.5 | % |
Industrials | | | 7.5 | % |
Communication Services | | | 4.4 | % |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | 4.0 | % |
Financials | | | 2.7 | % |
Materials | | | 2.1 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 1.5 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.3 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Mid-Cap Growth FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2021, the Brown Advisory Mid-Cap Growth Fund – Investor Shares (the “Fund”) decreased 1.85% in value. During the same period, the Russell Midcap® Growth Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 2.07%.
The Fund seeks to produce attractive, risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle by owning companies that we believe are well-positioned to grow their enterprise value meaningfully (or compound) over time. We define a firm’s potential to compound with a set of traits we call the three Gs—durable growth, sound governance and scalable go-to-market strategies. This philosophy typically leads us to own higher-quality, less-cyclical businesses. Finally, we strive to mitigate risk through deep due diligence, a valuation sensitivity, and by employing a structured sell discipline.
During the second half of 2021, the economy continued to recover, inflation ticked up and the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield climbed modestly. With that backdrop, cyclicals, rate-sensitive businesses and high-growth tech drove U.S. equity returns. Large-caps outperformed small-caps meaningfully. In fact, the Russell 1000® Growth Index beat its value counterpart by approximately 6% during the period, and it beat the Russell 2000® Growth Index by more than 18% as mega-cap tech stocks continued to march higher. In a twist, however, value outpaced growth in the mid- and small-cap ranges, driven more by cyclicals and rate-sensitive businesses. The strategy performed largely as expected given our overweight to small caps (approximately one-third of the Midcap Growth portfolio overlaps with our Small-Cap Growth portfolio) and our traditional growth approach. In aggregate, our holdings felt stuck in the middle, while more attractive gains were generally found more often in the extremes.
From an individual stock perspective, one of our largest positions, Marvell, benefited from strong demand for semiconductors, key design wins and exposure to secular growth areas, like 5G and data center. In health care, aortic heart valve maker Edwards Lifesciences’ stock price rose as demand for its heart valving systems proved nondeferrable, even with stress on hospitals from new COVID-19 waves. Our two largest detractors in the period faced difficult comparisons from 2020’s COVID-19 environment, resulting in declining user engagement in the short term and lower stock prices. Pinterest’s monthly active user growth stagnated following a pandemic boost, but its fundamental results have been mostly better than we originally forecasted. Mobile game operator Zynga’s cohort of newly acquired users during COVID-19 churned above historical trends, causing a near-term hiccup in growth. Subsequent to the end of this semiannual period, Take-Two Interactive offered to acquire Zynga at a more than 50% premium to its stock price as of December 31, 2021.
The Fund added 12 new investments during the period, including seven in technology, four in health care and one in the industrials vertical. The Fund exited 13 investments during the period to fund those opportunities.
As always, we remain committed to seeking attractive, risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle by owning a diversified portfolio of companies, each of which we believe could one day grow much larger. We thank you for your support and interest and look forward to updating you in more detail in our next letter.
Sincerely,
George Sakellaris, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund’s investment focus on environmental factors could cause it to make or avoid investments that could result in the Fund underperforming similar funds that do not have an environmental focus. Investments in smaller and medium-sized capitalization companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies for various reasons such as narrower markets, limited financial resources and less liquid stock. Investments in foreign securities entail certain risks not associated with investments in domestic securities, such as volatility of currency exchange rates, and in some cases, political and economic instability and relatively illiquid markets. These risks are greater for investments in emerging markets. The value of the Fund’s investments in REITS may change in response to changes in the real estate market such as declines in the value of real estate, lack of available capital or financing opportunities, and increases in property taxes or operating costs.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Mid-Cap Growth FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Common Stocks — 94.3% | | | |
| | | |
Communication Services — 8.7% | | | |
| 22,022 | | Liberty Broadband Corp.* | | | 3,543,340 | |
| 39,031 | | Match Group, Inc.* | | | 5,161,849 | |
| 100,494 | | Pinterest, Inc.* | | | 3,652,957 | |
| 17,420 | | SentinelOne, Inc.* | | | 879,536 | |
| 370,258 | | Zynga, Inc.* | | | 2,369,651 | |
| | | | | | 15,607,333 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 13.0% | | | | |
| 75,021 | | ACV Auctions, Inc.* | | | 1,413,396 | |
| 29,457 | | Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.* | | | 3,708,047 | |
| 2,136 | | Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.* | | | 3,734,262 | |
| 11,175 | | Etsy, Inc.* | | | 2,446,655 | |
| 10,213 | | Lululemon Athletica, Inc.* | | | 3,997,878 | |
| 37,552 | | National Vision Holdings, Inc.* | | | 1,802,120 | |
| 29,992 | | Shift4 Payments, Inc.* | | | 1,737,437 | |
| 10,682 | | Ulta Beauty, Inc.* | | | 4,404,616 | |
| | | | | | 23,244,411 | |
Consumer Staples — 2.2% | | | | |
| 14,544 | | Brown-Forman Corp. | | | 1,059,676 | |
| 14,955 | | Casey’s General Stores, Inc. | | | 2,951,369 | |
| | | | | | 4,011,045 | |
Financials — 2.1% | | | | |
| 50,863 | | KKR & Co., Inc. | | | 3,789,294 | |
| | | | |
Health Care — 21.6% | | | | |
| 5,574 | | Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 945,239 | |
| 2,020 | | argenx SE ADR* | | | 707,384 | |
| 12,736 | | Ascendis Pharma A/S ADR* | | | 1,713,374 | |
| 10,423 | | Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Co., Ltd.* | | | 1,436,394 | |
| 4,766 | | Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.* | | | 3,601,048 | |
| 9,614 | | Blueprint Medicines Corp.* | | | 1,029,755 | |
| 35,251 | | Catalent, Inc.* | | | 4,513,185 | |
| 9,539 | | Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.* | | | 3,594,104 | |
| 46,015 | | Edwards Lifesciences Corp.* | | | 5,961,244 | |
| 21,939 | | HealthEquity, Inc.* | | | 970,581 | |
| 19,474 | | Inari Medical, Inc.* | | | 1,777,392 | |
| 15,612 | | Natera, Inc.* | | | 1,458,005 | |
| 38,949 | | NeoGenomics, Inc.* | | | 1,328,940 | |
| 37,059 | | Oak Street Health, Inc.* | | | 1,228,135 | |
| 13,640 | | Teleflex, Inc. | | | 4,480,467 | |
| 15,284 | | Veeva Systems, Inc.* | | | 3,904,756 | |
| | | | | | 38,650,003 | |
Industrials — 18.2% | | | | |
| 8,217 | | Cintas Corp. | | | 3,641,528 | |
| 50,042 | | CoStar Group, Inc.* | | | 3,954,819 | |
| 14,133 | | Equifax, Inc. | | | 4,138,001 | |
| 101,809 | | IAA, Inc.* | | | 5,153,572 | |
| 12,901 | | IDEX Corp. | | | 3,048,764 | |
| 12,326 | | SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.* | | | 2,986,343 | |
| 17,749 | | Verisk Analytics, Inc. | | | 4,059,729 | |
| 40,838 | | Waste Connections, Inc. | | | 5,564,994 | |
| | | | | | 32,547,750 | |
Information Technology — 25.6% | | | | |
| 14,626 | | Autodesk, Inc.* | | | 4,112,684 | |
| 90,162 | | AvidXchange Holdings, Inc.* | | | 1,357,840 | |
| 14,631 | | Coupa Software, Inc.* | | | 2,312,430 | |
| 67,955 | | Dynatrace, Inc.* | | | 4,101,084 | |
| 11,841 | | Elastic NV* | | | 1,457,509 | |
| 4,848 | | Fair Isaac Corp.* | | | 2,102,432 | |
| 81,513 | | Genpact, Ltd. | | | 4,326,710 | |
| 22,432 | | GoDaddy, Inc.* | | | 1,903,580 | |
| 7,724 | | Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. | | | 1,289,831 | |
| 8,546 | | KLA Corp. | | | 3,675,720 | |
| 53,000 | | Marvell Technology, Inc. | | | 4,636,970 | |
| 28,184 | | nCino, Inc.* | | | 1,546,174 | |
| 15,201 | | NXP Semiconductors NV | | | 3,462,484 | |
| 17,763 | | Okta, Inc.* | | | 3,981,932 | |
| 40,517 | | Qualtrics International, Inc.* | | | 1,434,302 | |
| 14,626 | | WEX, Inc.* | | | 2,053,344 | |
| 16,598 | | Workiva, Inc.* | | | 2,165,873 | |
| | | | | | 45,920,899 | |
Materials — 2.9% | | | | |
| 53,164 | | Ball Corp. | | | 5,118,098 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $123,306,435) | | | 168,888,833 | |
| | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts — 2.6% | | | | |
| 11,915 | | SBA Communications Corp. | | | 4,635,173 | |
Total Real Estate Investment Trusts (Cost $2,751,741) | | | 4,635,173 | |
| | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 2.5% | | | | |
| | | | |
Money Market Funds — 2.5% | | | | |
| 4,576,578 | | First American Government | | | | |
| | | Obligations Fund — Class Z, 0.02%# | | | 4,576,578 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $4,576,578) | | | 4,576,578 | |
Total Investments — 99.4% (Cost $130,634,754) | | | 178,100,584 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.6% | | | 1,023,316 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 179,123,900 | |
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
# | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Information Technology | | | 25.6 | % |
Health Care | | | 21.6 | % |
Industrials | | | 18.2 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 13.0 | % |
Communication Services | | | 8.7 | % |
Materials | | | 2.9 | % |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | 2.6 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 2.5 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 2.2 | % |
Financials | | | 2.1 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.6 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Small-Cap Growth FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2021, the Brown Advisory Small-Cap Growth Fund – Institutional Shares (the “Fund”) decreased 1.12% in value. During the same period, the Russell 2000® Growth Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, decreased 5.64%.
The favorable relative results were driven by balanced, bottom-up stock selection and our efforts to allocate incremental capital away from certain pockets of market excess. Overall, our team is striving to remain focused and disciplined as market volatility continues to escalate. Historically, we have utilized times of stress effectively to enhance the risk/return profile of the strategy, and we hope to do so again.
As a reminder, our philosophy is to harness the power of compounding. We seek out businesses that we believe possess the ability to scale into much larger organizations over time. Our 3G (durable growth, sound governance and scalable go-to-market strategies) investment filter enables our team to keep its gaze on these unique, long-term opportunities. This practice certainly causes us to generally separate the wheat from the chaff, embedding what we believe are higher-quality assets in the portfolio when compared to the typical small-cap benchmark. When we couple this dynamic with valuation discipline and prudent diversification, we have historically driven solid relative downside capture. The portfolio’s upside stems from solid security selection that leverages our team’s deep domain expertise and rigorous due diligence process. This combination of offense through stock picking and defense through portfolio construction has been the mantra for nearly 16 years under present portfolio management.
As we look back at the past six months (and year) of executing against our overall investment process, we are amazed by the multitude of macroeconomic cross-currents that blow across the investment landscape. We have witnessed vast changes in market leadership (e.g., low quality to high quality, growth to value and small to large) that have wreaked havoc on both absolute and relative returns no matter the type of strategy managed. These equity market gyrations have stemmed from a combination of economic recovery from COVID-19, fiscal and monetary stimulus, the rise of the Delta and Omicron variants, and a sizable jump in inflation, which forced the Federal Reserve to remove the word “transitory” from its lexicon. The appropriate response to this development is being both contemplated and vocalized. If the Fed acts as it has suggested, we stand on the cusp of attempting the most significant policy shift of the last decade (i.e., quantitative tightening and rate increases) and one with which many investment professionals have no prior experience. Unfortunately, as we look ahead to 2022, we will probably confront a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world. It is in times like these where we believe remaining focused on the long term is more important and valuable than ever.
We conduct quarterly, six-month and annual review processes for the Fund because we know the long term is made up of a series of short terms. While the period reviewed on these pages is too brief to really draw any firm conclusions regarding the efficacy of our process, we hope that providing some color allows you to better understand our approach and tendencies so that you may be better equipped to evaluate our multiyear results as they unfold. As investment practitioners, we certainly hope to learn ourselves.
During the trailing six months, an examination of our attribution demonstrates that stock selection was far and away the largest driver of our relative results. As the sector level, we witnessed attractive performance in information technology and health care, with several other areas also aiding returns. Communication services was the only sector detracting from results in a meaningful manner. However, the driver was a meaningful decline in a single holding. Over time, we expect to see security selection drive our relative returns and hope to achieve a balanced contribution across sectors.
In any given period, while we certainly give the “top-down” catalysts for our returns their due, we typically spend the majority of our efforts examining individual security contributions to measure whether their progress is tracking against our underlying investment thesis. During the period, our top three contributors came from three different sectors. EastGroup Properties, our loan traditional REIT holding, continues to benefit from both robust demand for its infill industrial properties and favorable capital markets conditions, allowing the company to accelerate its development and acquisition activity. The stock gained nearly 40% as future cash flow estimates rose. In technology, Workiva, our largest software holding, is a software-as-a-service company focused on enterprise reporting. The business is benefiting from accelerating growth. Its incremental investments and go-to-market motion are backing a robust product platform with in-demand functionality, such as global statutory and ESG reporting. Although we trimmed our position size materially as the valuation expanded to manage risk, we continue to see a bright future and a long runway for expansion. Finally, in health care, Biohaven Pharmaceutical, a commercial-stage biotechnology company, rose nearly
Brown Advisory Small-Cap Growth FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
42% in the period due to the strong launch of Nurtec, its promising drug for migraine treatment and prevention. A recently announced partnership with Pfizer provided access to capital to drive growth in the U.S. market and a distribution partner for the rest of the world with unparalleled scale and reach.
On the negative side of the ledger for the trailing six months, Zynga Inc., HealthEquity Inc. and Chegg Inc. registered as our largest detractors. Zynga, a leading mobile games company, was forced to modestly lower its full-year bookings target due to Apple’s IDFA policy, syncing up directly with a reopening surge in mobility from COVID-19 lockdowns. Fortunately, we determined that this was not a violation of our investment thesis and continued to hold the stock. Early in 2022 it was announced that Take-Two, another interactive entertainment company, offered to acquire the business to bolster its mobile presence. HealthEquity, a leading provider of HSA and other benefits, faltered as its smaller commuter and FSA business lines were impacted by a resurgence in COVID-19 infections. Lastly, we have Chegg, the dominant provider of online study aids. This was the sole holding of the bottom contributors, where we determined almost immediately that our investment thesis was violated. While overall, this was a strong investment for the strategy, it ended poorly when the company reported its third-quarter 2021 earnings results and gave fourth-quarter 2021 guidance. We were honestly perplexed by the management team’s projections and found the numbers difficult to believe. Thus, we sold 80–90% of our position prior to the opening of the equity market the next day and were completely out of the stock by roughly 9:32 a.m. Luckily, these swift actions likely helped avoid some meaningful negative returns with regards to the position as the stock proceeded to move materially lower after our exit.
In sum, we were not perfect in the prior six months, but our stock selection was, on balance, solid, and our investment process and discipline resulted in attractive relative results. As we look ahead, our outlook is for more volatility in the months ahead. Although it may be unsettling in the short term, we hope our portfolio construction helps to buffer the jolts and our stock selection proves efficacious. Over the long term, we actually prefer bouts of excess volatility (on occasion) because they tend to produce the types of opportunities in attractive small-cap companies that we believe can greatly enhance our portfolio’s risk/reward dynamics.
The cross-currents that remain at play likely mean we will be living in this volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environment for a bit. We will strive to execute our game plan well no matter what hand is dealt and look forward to updating you on our efforts and progress in six months’ time.
Sincerely,
Christopher A. Berrier
Portfolio Manager
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Investments in smaller companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies for various reasons such as narrower markets, limited financial resources and less liquid stock. The value of the Fund’s investments in REITs may change in response to changes in the real estate market such as declines in the value of real estate, lack of available capital or financing opportunities, and increases in property taxes or operating costs. The Fund may invest in ETFs, which may trade at a discount to the aggregate value of the underlying securities and although expense ratios for ETFs are generally low, frequent trading of ETFs by the Fund can generate brokerage expenses. Earnings growth is not representative of the fund’s future performance. Diversification does not assure a profit, nor does it protect against a loss in a declining market. Investments in foreign securities entail certain risks not associated with investments in domestic securities, such as volatility of currency exchange rates, and in some cases, political and economic instability and relatively illiquid markets. These risks are greater for investments in emerging markets. Privately Placement issued securities are restricted securities that are not publicly traded. Delay or difficulty in selling such securities may result in a loss to the Fund.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Small-Cap Growth FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Common Stocks — 91.7% | | | |
| | | |
Communication Services — 4.8% | | | |
| 2,711,551 | | Angi, Inc.* | | | 24,973,385 | |
| 468,054 | | Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. | | | 34,252,192 | |
| 7,832,586 | | Zynga, Inc.* | | | 50,128,550 | |
| | | | | | 109,354,127 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 13.3% | | | | |
| 379,442 | | Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.* | | | 47,764,159 | |
| 218,685 | | Choice Hotels International, Inc. | | | 34,112,673 | |
| 153,753 | | Churchill Downs, Inc. | | | 37,039,098 | |
| 1,023,506 | | Clarus Corp. | | | 28,371,586 | |
| 339,000 | | First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.* | | | 5,681,640 | |
| 1,596,259 | | Leslie’s, Inc.* | | | 37,767,488 | |
| 889,251 | | MakeMyTrip, Ltd.* | | | 24,641,145 | |
| 494,589 | | National Vision Holdings, Inc.* | | | 23,735,326 | |
| 744,825 | | Terminix Global Holdings, Inc.* | | | 33,688,435 | |
| 123,346 | | TopBuild Corp.* | | | 34,032,395 | |
| | | | | | 306,833,945 | |
Consumer Staples — 3.2% | | | | |
| 228,721 | | Casey’s General Stores, Inc. | | | 45,138,089 | |
| 703,760 | | Simply Good Foods Co.* | | | 29,255,303 | |
| | | | | | 74,393,392 | |
Energy — 0.9% | | | | |
| 531,423 | | Cactus, Inc. | | | 20,263,159 | |
| | | | |
Financials — 2.3% | | | | |
| 742,982 | | Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. | | | 53,717,599 | |
| | | | |
Health Care — 22.6% | | | | |
| 737,925 | | Abcam PLC ADR* | | | 17,378,134 | |
| 1,065,534 | | agilon health, Inc.* | | | 28,769,418 | |
| 789,070 | | Alignment Healthcare, Inc.* | | | 11,094,324 | |
| 125,198 | | Ascendis Pharma A/S ADR* | | | 16,842,887 | |
| 243,846 | | Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Co., Ltd.* | | | 33,604,417 | |
| 256,557 | | Blueprint Medicines Corp.* | | | 27,479,820 | |
| 349,390 | | Bruker Corp. | | | 29,317,315 | |
| 362,815 | | Catalent, Inc.* | | | 46,451,204 | |
| 181,607 | | Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.* | | | 68,425,885 | |
| 352,929 | | Encompass Health Corp. | | | 23,032,147 | |
| 526,645 | | Establishment Labs Holdings, Inc.* | | | 35,595,936 | |
| 82,865 | | Fate Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 4,848,431 | |
| 484,590 | | HealthEquity, Inc.* | | | 21,438,262 | |
| 160,516 | | Inari Medical, Inc.* | | | 14,650,295 | |
| 83,682 | | Natera, Inc.* | | | 7,815,062 | |
| 1,096,327 | | NeoGenomics, Inc.* | | | 37,406,677 | |
| 283,780 | | Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.* | | | 24,169,543 | |
| 160,925 | | Nevro Corp.* | | | 13,046,190 | |
| 258,247 | | Oak Street Health, Inc.* | | | 8,558,306 | |
| 322,790 | | OrthoPediatrics Corp.* | | | 19,322,209 | |
| 158,928 | | Progyny, Inc.* | | | 8,002,025 | |
| 953,372 | | SI-BONE, Inc.* | | | 21,174,392 | |
| | | | | | 518,422,879 | |
Industrials — 14.9% | | | | |
| 930,234 | | AZEK Co., Inc.* | | | 43,014,020 | |
| 278,947 | | FTI Consulting, Inc.* | | | 42,796,049 | |
| 1,138,990 | | IAA, Inc.* | | | 57,655,674 | |
| 21,286 | | IDEX Corp. | | | 5,030,307 | |
| 137,730 | | John Bean Technologies Corp. | | | 21,149,819 | |
| 373,446 | | Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. | | | 22,757,799 | |
| 145,944 | | MSA Safety, Inc. | | | 22,031,706 | |
| 134,993 | | SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.* | | | 32,706,104 | |
| 67,168 | | Valmont Industries, Inc. | | | 16,825,584 | |
| 271,932 | | Waste Connections, Inc. | | | 37,056,174 | |
| 163,376 | | Woodward, Inc. | | | 17,883,137 | |
| 629,352 | | Zurn Water Solutions Corp. | | | 22,908,413 | |
| | | | | | 341,814,786 | |
Information Technology — 26.4% | | | | |
| 629,993 | | Accolade, Inc.* | | | 16,606,615 | |
| 267,489 | | BlackLine, Inc.* | | | 27,695,811 | |
| 211,771 | | CMC Materials, Inc. | | | 40,594,383 | |
| 484,805 | | Couchbase, Inc.* | | | 12,100,733 | |
| 384,370 | | Dynatrace, Inc.* | | | 23,196,729 | |
| 284,836 | | Entegris, Inc. | | | 39,472,573 | |
| 293,997 | | Envestnet, Inc.* | | | 23,325,722 | |
| 1,863,221 | | EVO Payments, Inc.* | | | 47,698,458 | |
| 1,615,352 | | Genpact, Ltd. | | | 85,742,884 | |
| 2,814,192 | | Infinera Corp.* | | | 26,988,101 | |
| 259,105 | | Lattice Semiconductor Corp.* | | | 19,966,631 | |
| 103,773 | | Littelfuse, Inc. | | | 32,655,288 | |
| 351,203 | | ManTech International Corp. | | | 25,613,235 | |
| 280,108 | | Mimecast, Ltd.* | | | 22,288,194 | |
| 393,642 | | Phreesia, Inc.* | | | 16,399,126 | |
| 589,069 | | PROS Holdings, Inc.* | | | 20,316,990 | |
| 817,481 | | Sumo Logic, Inc.* | | | 11,085,042 | |
| 120,195 | | WEX, Inc.* | | | 16,874,176 | |
| 499,306 | | Workiva, Inc.* | | | 65,154,440 | |
| 1,704,415 | | Zuora, Inc.* | | | 31,838,472 | |
| | | | | | 605,613,603 | |
Materials — 3.3% | | | | |
| 489,736 | | HB Fuller Co. | | | 39,668,616 | |
| 156,067 | | Quaker Houghton | | | 36,017,142 | |
| | | | | | 75,685,758 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $1,441,201,669) | | | 2,106,099,248 | |
| | | | |
Private Placements — 0.1% | | | | |
| 19,200 | | StepStone VC Global Partners IV-B, L.P.*^† | | | 1,995,964 | |
| 91,769 | | StepStone VC Global Partners V-B, L.P.*~† | | | 155,456 | |
Total Private Placements (Cost $—) | | | 2,151,420 | |
| | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts — 3.1% | | | | |
| 2,087,625 | | DigitalBridge Group, Inc.* | | | 17,389,916 | |
| 241,635 | | EastGroup Properties, Inc. | | | 55,056,535 | |
Total Real Estate Investment Trusts (Cost $40,653,512) | | | 72,446,451 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Small-Cap Growth FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Short-Term Investments — 5.0% | | | |
| | | |
Money Market Funds — 5.0% | | | |
| 114,514,598 | | First American Government | | | |
| | | Obligations Fund — Class Z, 0.02%# | | | 114,514,598 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $114,514,598) | | | 114,514,598 | |
Total Investments — 99.9% (Cost $1,596,369,779) | | | 2,295,211,717 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.1% | | | 2,646,528 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 2,297,858,245 | |
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
^ | Security is exempt from registration under Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933. Security was acquired from February 2008 to April 2018 as part of a $2,000,000 capital commitment. As of the date of this report, $1,920,000 of the capital commitment has been fulfilled by the Fund. |
~ | Security is exempt from registration under Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933. Security was acquired from October 2012 to August 2018 as part of a $100,000 capital commitment. As of the date of this report, $91,000 of the capital commitment has been fulfilled by the Fund. |
† | These securities are being fair valued, using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), under the supervision of the Board of Trustees. Further, they may not be sold by the Fund. Total unfunded capital commitments related to these holdings are immaterial and total $89,000, or 0.0% of the Fund’s net assets as of the date of this report. |
# | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Information Technology | | | 26.4 | % |
Health Care | | | 22.6 | % |
Industrials | | | 14.9 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 13.3 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 5.0 | % |
Communication Services | | | 4.8 | % |
Materials | | | 3.3 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 3.2 | % |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | 3.1 | % |
Financials | | | 2.3 | % |
Energy | | | 0.9 | % |
Private Placements | | | 0.1 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.1 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2021, the Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund – Investor Shares (the “Fund”) increased 6.17% in value. During the same period, the Russell 2000® Value Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 1.24%.
While the strategy trailed during the first half of the year, the rebound in relative performance mirrored the rebound in quality in the second half of the year. The impact of this reversion was spread over the fourth quarter and demonstrated reduced downside risk during the period of volatility in late November. We were pleased with the six-month period’s operating results, especially in light of the challenging inflationary environment. As we entered 2021, we expected that small-cap markets would continue to be strong and that leadership would transition to higher-quality companies within the Index. This was especially the case after the rally in the fourth quarter of 2020 in companies with low Return on Equity, high leverage and low stock prices. Indeed, highly shorted stocks that encompassed the bulk of the “meme”, where some names popular on social media and message boards saw momentum, vastly outperformed the rest of the market and had a sizable absolute impact on small-cap index returns.
Murphy USA Inc. was the top contributor during the period. Murphy USA engages in the motor fuel products and convenience merchandise through retail stores. It reported strong results on better-than-expected in-store sales and elevated fuel margins.
ChampionX Corporation (CHX) is an industry leader in specialty chemical solutions and technologies that help companies drill for and produce oil and gas efficiently around the world. It was the largest detractor during the period, as energy was one of the worst-performing sectors. We continue to like the consistent free cash flow generation and targeted capital allocation of this business. From a fundamental perspective, we continue to be impressed with CHX’s management team and execution. The business is showing improving trends as we head into 2022, we believe the core production chemicals segment should begin to see margin progression as recent pricing initiatives roll through.
The Fund had the opportunity to add eight new investments during this time period. Notable additions include WideOpenWest Inc., WSFS Financial Corporation and Premier Financial Corporation.
WideOpenWest Inc. engages in the provision of internet, cable, television and voice-over-IP-based services to residential and business customers. We believe it should see improved margins in its ongoing shift from video subscribers to the much more profitable broadband business. The company announced a transaction to sell one-third of its business, which should allow it to reduce its elevated debt burden. The company trades at a discount to cable peers and to the assets it just sold, which were of lower quality than the remaining entity.
WSFS Financial Corporation is an attractive banking franchise highlighted by highly diversified fee revenues, which make up 30% of total revenues, and top-quintile profitability among banks. WSFS’s commercial focus and highly coveted deposit franchise help drive the company’s mid- to high teens return on its tangible common equity profitability profile.
Premier Financial Corporation is a highly profitable Ohio-based bank that we believe is undervalued. The company recently completed a merger of equals of two smaller and not well-known banks. We believe it is not well-known or highly followed among investors. As investors get to know the new entity and the company demonstrates its pro forma profitability, a profitability measure that excludes certain items, we believe the company should see multiple expansion on top of strong organic performance.
The Fund also sold six investments. One of these eliminations was Core-Mark Holding Company, which was acquired by Performance Food Group Company in a stock and cash transaction. We sold the shares that we received in the transaction.
Back in 2012, the number of total U.S. public companies dropped below 5,000. By the end of 2021, that number is back closer to 6,000. Spin-offs, IPOs and even SPACs have all contributed to this increase. While valuations for small-cap stocks broadly have increased, we have been reassured that our research process has been able to identify attractive investments, especially those undergoing some sort of corporate change, whether that be spin-off, merger or asset disposition.
As we head into 2022, we feel that the investment team is strong and that this last year’s results demonstrate that we were able to navigate the challenges of COVID-19. While we feel reassured that the markets seem to be getting back to some level of normalcy, we remain confident that our cash flow-based research process is strongly positioned to drive attractive, risk-adjusted returns for our investors.
Sincerely,
J. David Schuster
Portfolio Manager
Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Investments in smaller companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies for various reasons such as narrower markets, limited financial resources and less liquid stock. The value of the Fund’s investments in REITs may change in response to changes in the real estate market such as declines in the value of real estate, lack of available capital or financing opportunities, and increases in property taxes or operating costs. The Fund may invest in ETFs, which may trade at a discount to the aggregate value of the underlying securities and although expense ratios for ETFs are generally low, frequent trading of ETFs by the Fund can generate brokerage expenses. Earnings growth is not representative of the fund’s future performance. Diversification does not assure a profit, nor does it protect against a loss in a declining market. Investments in foreign securities entail certain risks not associated with investments in domestic securities, such as volatility of currency exchange rates, and in some cases, political and economic instability and relatively illiquid markets. These risks are greater for investments in emerging markets. Privately Placement issued securities are restricted securities that are not publicly traded. Delay or difficulty in selling such securities may result in a loss to the Fund.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Common Stocks — 87.0% | | | |
| | | |
Communication Services — 6.1% | | | |
| 300,619 | | Loyalty Ventures, Inc.* | | | 9,039,613 | |
| 317,127 | | Nexstar Media Group, Inc. | | | 47,879,835 | |
| 1,189,966 | | WideOpenWest, Inc.* | | | 25,608,068 | |
| | | | | | 82,527,516 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 12.1% | | | | |
| 174,337 | | Civeo Corp.* | | | 3,342,040 | |
| 323,437 | | Culp, Inc. | | | 3,075,886 | |
| 1,193,086 | | Denny’s Corp.* | | | 19,089,376 | |
| 61,351 | | Helen of Troy Ltd.* | | | 14,998,479 | |
| 238,427 | | JOANN, Inc. | | | 2,474,872 | |
| 862,140 | | La-Z-Boy, Inc. | | | 31,304,303 | |
| 193,929 | | Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.* | | | 14,341,050 | |
| 164,375 | | Murphy USA, Inc. | | | 32,750,075 | |
| 921,827 | | Vista Outdoor, Inc.* | | | 42,468,570 | |
| | | | | | 163,844,651 | |
Consumer Staples — 3.6% | | | | |
| 976,951 | | Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.* | | | 28,995,906 | |
| 483,827 | | TreeHouse Foods, Inc.* | | | 19,609,508 | |
| | | | | | 48,605,414 | |
Energy — 3.6% | | | | |
| 1,512,581 | | ChampionX Corp.* | | | 30,569,262 | |
| 355,647 | | Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.* | | | 3,723,624 | |
| 147,439 | | REX American Resources Corp.* | | | 14,154,144 | |
| | | | | | 48,447,030 | |
Financials — 23.6% | | | | |
| 105,096 | | Assurant, Inc. | | | 16,380,263 | |
| 395,496 | | Bancorp, Inc.* | | | 10,010,004 | |
| 1,610,542 | | Eastern Bankshares, Inc. | | | 32,484,632 | |
| 271,634 | | First Bancorp | | | 12,419,106 | |
| 164,707 | | Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. | | | 21,586,499 | |
| 1,816,425 | | MGIC Investment Corp. | | | 26,192,849 | |
| 761,545 | | Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. | | | 30,484,646 | |
| 339,376 | | Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp. | | | 12,013,910 | |
| 703,194 | | Premier Financial Corp. | | | 21,735,727 | |
| 144,119 | | Primerica, Inc. | | | 22,089,119 | |
| 108,898 | | TriState Capital Holdings, Inc.* | | | 3,295,253 | |
| 220,163 | | UMB Financial Corp. | | | 23,361,496 | |
| 887,452 | | Veritex Holdings, Inc. | | | 35,302,841 | |
| 88,151 | | Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | | | 26,189,662 | |
| 495,449 | | WSFS Financial Corp. | | | 24,831,904 | |
| | | | | | 318,377,911 | |
Health Care — 2.5% | | | | |
| 789,682 | | Owens & Minor, Inc. | | | 34,351,167 | |
| | | | |
Industrials — 17.7% | | | | |
| 273,294 | | Albany International Corp. | | | 24,172,854 | |
| 315,467 | | Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | | | 31,212,305 | |
| 210,201 | | CRA International, Inc. | | | 19,624,365 | |
| 175,713 | | Curtiss-Wright Corp. | | | 24,366,122 | |
| 522,714 | | Federal Signal Corp. | | | 22,654,425 | |
| 117,885 | | Kadant, Inc. | | | 27,170,135 | |
| 273,626 | | McGrath RentCorp | | | 21,961,223 | |
| 1,376,100 | | Mueller Water Products, Inc. | | | 19,815,840 | |
| 194,593 | | Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | | | 27,062,048 | |
| 344,357 | | SPX Corp.* | | | 20,551,226 | |
| | | | | | 238,590,543 | |
Information Technology — 9.2% | | | | |
| 180,978 | | CMC Materials, Inc. | | | 34,691,673 | |
| 594,406 | | CTS Corp. | | | 21,826,588 | |
| 838,810 | | EchoStar Corp.* | | | 22,102,643 | |
| 324,433 | | Onto Innovation, Inc.* | | | 32,842,353 | |
| 94,308 | | PC Connection, Inc. | | | 4,067,504 | |
| 196,254 | | Vectrus, Inc.* | | | 8,982,546 | |
| | | | | | 124,513,307 | |
Materials — 5.7% | | | | |
| 290,562 | | Eagle Materials, Inc. | | | 48,366,950 | |
| 389,187 | | Ingevity Corp.* | | | 27,904,708 | |
| | | | | | 76,271,658 | |
Utilities — 2.9% | | | | |
| 531,313 | | Portland General Electric Co. | | | 28,117,084 | |
| 1,052,663 | | Star Group L.P. | | | 11,337,181 | |
| | | | | | 39,454,265 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $755,086,314) | | | 1,174,983,462 | |
| | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts — 8.9% | | | | |
| 73,055 | | CTO Realty Growth, Inc. | | | 4,487,038 | |
| 129,840 | | EastGroup Properties, Inc. | | | 29,584,044 | |
| 945,737 | | Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 27,265,598 | |
| 535,962 | | Getty Realty Corp. | | | 17,199,020 | |
| 636,247 | | Global Medical REIT, Inc. | | | 11,293,384 | |
| 2,596,113 | | Ladder Capital Corp. | | | 31,127,395 | |
Total Real Estate Investment Trusts (Cost $80,411,523) | | | 120,956,479 | |
| | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 3.9% | | | | |
| | | | |
Money Market Funds — 3.9% | | | | |
| 52,728,687 | | First American Government | | | | |
| | | Obligations Fund — Class Z, 0.02%# | | | 52,728,687 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $52,728,687) | | | 52,728,687 | |
Total Investments — 99.8% (Cost $888,226,524) | | | 1,348,668,628 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.2% | | | 2,073,849 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 1,350,742,477 | |
* | Non-Income Producing |
# | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Financials | | | 23.6 | % |
Industrials | | | 17.7 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 12.1 | % |
Information Technology | | | 9.2 | % |
Real Estate | | | 8.9 | % |
Communication Services | | | 6.1 | % |
Materials | | | 5.7 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 3.9 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 3.6 | % |
Energy | | | 3.6 | % |
Utilities | | | 2.9 | % |
Health Care | | | 2.5 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.2 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Sustainable Small-Cap Core FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
Dear Shareholders:
The Brown Advisory Sustainable Small-Cap Core Fund – Institutional Shares (the “Fund”) leverages our proprietary fundamental and environmental, social and governance (ESG) research to pursue strong investment returns that align with investors’ values. The Fund’s investment approach seeks outperformance through a concentrated, low-turnover portfolio of companies with best-in-breed business models, attractive valuations and strong or improving sustainable drivers that stem from a company’s products, services or operations.
After a strong start to the year, the Russell 2000® Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, somewhat stagnated during the third quarter, as improving signs of economic recovery and the relaxed COVID-19 restrictions had little impact on investor sentiment amid increasing concerns around inflation and the Federal Reserve tapering. During the fourth quarter, markets continued to be impacted by increasing concerns around new COVID-19 variants (Delta, Omicron), ongoing inflation concerns and persistent supply chain issues, all of which led to increased suggestions from the Federal Reserve around raising interest rates in 2022. With this dynamic macroeconomic backdrop, we are pleased with the Fund’s performance.
Since the Fund’s launch on September 30, 2021, the Fund increased 2.40% in value. During the same period, the Index increased 2.14%. Outperformance was fairly broad-based across several sectors and driven mostly by strong stock selection, consistent with our goal as bottom-up managers.
Onto Innovation, CMC Materials, EastGroup Properties, Comfort Systems and Sprouts Farmers Market were top contributors to performance for the six-month period. Onto Innovation, Inc. continued to benefit from solid execution, outsized free cash flow and a strong semiconductor capital equipment cycle. CMC Materials Inc. announced it was being acquired Entegris Inc. for a 35% premium, a favorable outcome. EastGroup Properties Inc. benefited from increasing earnings estimates and multiple expansion throughout 2021, on the back of a robust industrial real estate market, and management executed well against this favorable backdrop. EastGroup has also continued to incorporate sustainability-linked metrics into its financing terms. Comfort Systems USA Inc.’s third-quarter results came in better than expected and were an improvement from a surprisingly weak second-quarter report, reporting an organic increase in its backlog year over year. Lastly, Sprouts Farmers Markets Inc. was able to maintain healthy margins and robust free cash flow during the period despite missing street expectations.
The Fund’s largest detractors for the period included AvidXchange Holdings, HealthEquity, Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Angi Inc. and Accolade. AvidXchange Holdings and Accolade were both weak due to the broader market sell-off of high-growth, high-multiple technology companies. HealthEquity Inc. underperformed given a combination of low interest rates and a quarterly earnings result that showed disappointing service and interchange revenue results, causing management to lower its fiscal year guide. Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. was impacted as the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to delay workplace reopenings and teachers’ return to the workforce, though centers have made steady progress in return to normalization. Lastly, Angi Inc.’s stock has been pressured by supply constraints and skepticism over the major brand transformation in the last three quarters.
During the period, we took the opportunity to add three high-quality businesses to the portfolio—AvidXchange Holdings, Warby Parker and Zurn Water Solutions. AvidXchange offers a cloud-based software and payments platform that digitizes the accounts payable (AP) workflow for middle market businesses in a variety of niche verticals. Digitizing the AP workflow enables customers to reduce environmental impacts, primarily from paper invoices and checks, and mitigate fraud risk. We believe there is long runway for growth, as close to half of all business-to-business payment volume is still paid using paper checks.
Warby Parker is a leading omnichannel retailer of eyeglasses and associated eye care services. The company offers affordable prescription eyeglasses by designing eyeglasses itself, avoiding licensing fees, cutting out the middleman and removing any unnecessary markups by selling directly to consumers. The company’s sustainable opportunity is embedded in its long-standing Buy a Pair, Give a Pair mission since its founding, which has been instrumental in attracting both employees and customers.
Zurn Water Solutions is a stand-alone pure-play water management business with meaningful exposure to secular drivers of climate change, water scarcity and hygiene. It is an underappreciated water asset that was previously embedded within Rexnord. We believe the company should benefit from a cyclical recovery in nonresidential construction and ongoing share gains.
Two positions exited the portfolio during the six-month period. In late November, Acceleron announced that it was being acquired by Merck. We chose to eliminate Vimeo after disappointing subscriber growth, especially on the self-serve side, which drove some concern around the setup for 2022.
Brown Advisory Sustainable Small-Cap Core FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
The Fund does not attempt to make broad market predictions, nor do we manage portfolios from the top down. Rather, our research team focuses on what we believe we can control: conducting thorough fundamental and ESG research, driving strong communication within the investment team, and managing the portfolio with a long-term investment horizon. Amid the market’s turmoil, we remain guided by individual company analysis and bottom-up portfolio construction.
Sincerely,
Timothy Hathaway, CFA
Portfolio Manager; Head of U.S. Institutional Business
Emily Dwyer
Portfolio Manager
Kenneth Coe, CFA
Associate Portfolio Manager, Equity Research Analyst
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund’s investment focus on environmental factors could cause it to make or avoid investments that could result in the Fund underperforming similar funds that do not have an environmental focus. Investments in smaller and medium-sized capitalization companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies for various reasons such as narrower markets, limited financial resources and less liquid stock. Investments in foreign securities entail certain risks not associated with investments in domestic securities, such as volatility of currency exchange rates, and in some cases, political and economic instability and relatively illiquid markets. These risks are greater for investments in emerging markets. The value of the Fund’s investments in REITS may change in response to changes in the real estate market such as declines in the value of real estate, lack of available capital or financing opportunities, and increases in property taxes or operating costs.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Because the Fund’s ESG criteria exclude securities of certain issuers for nonfinancial reasons, the Fund may forgo some market opportunities available to the funds that do not use these criteria.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Sustainable Small-Cap Core FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Common Stocks — 87.4% | | | |
| | | |
Communication Services — 3.3% | | | |
| 31,205 | | Angi, Inc.* | | | 287,398 | |
| 4,202 | | Nexstar Media Group, Inc. | | | 634,418 | |
| | | | | | 921,816 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 8.3% | | | | |
| 4,708 | | Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.* | | | 592,643 | |
| 2,481 | | Choice Hotels International, Inc. | | | 387,011 | |
| 24,715 | | Denny’s Corp.* | | | 395,441 | |
| 7,715 | | National Vision Holdings, Inc.* | | | 370,243 | |
| 1,488 | | TopBuild Corp.* | | | 410,554 | |
| 3,149 | | Warby Parker, Inc.* | | | 146,617 | |
| | | | | | 2,302,509 | |
Consumer Staples — 3.1% | | | | |
| 22,609 | | Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.* | | | 671,035 | |
| 4,809 | | TreeHouse Foods, Inc.* | | | 194,909 | |
| | | | | | 865,944 | |
Financials — 15.8% | | | | |
| 18,296 | | Bancorp, Inc.* | | | 463,072 | |
| 33,989 | | Eastern Bankshares, Inc. | | | 685,558 | |
| 33,362 | | MGIC Investment Corp. | | | 481,080 | |
| 10,165 | | Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. | | | 406,905 | |
| 3,108 | | Primerica, Inc. | | | 476,363 | |
| 6,237 | | Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. | | | 450,935 | |
| 7,037 | | TriState Capital Holdings, Inc.* | | | 212,940 | |
| 6,055 | | UMB Financial Corp. | | | 642,496 | |
| 14,469 | | Veritex Holdings, Inc. | | | 575,577 | |
| | | | | | 4,394,926 | |
Health Care — 14.5% | | | | |
| 9,366 | | Abcam PLC ADR* | | | 220,569 | |
| 12,028 | | Alignment Healthcare, Inc.* | | | 169,114 | |
| 2,460 | | Ascendis Pharma A/S ADR* | | | 330,944 | |
| 2,875 | | Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Co., Ltd.* | | | 396,204 | |
| 3,017 | | Blueprint Medicines Corp.* | | | 323,151 | |
| 1,235 | | Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.* | | | 465,323 | |
| 6,581 | | HealthEquity, Inc.* | | | 291,143 | |
| 3,058 | | Inari Medical, Inc.* | | | 279,104 | |
| 4,556 | | NeoGenomics, Inc.* | | | 155,451 | |
| 2,106 | | Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.* | | | 179,368 | |
| 1,741 | | Nevro Corp.* | | | 141,143 | |
| 6,247 | | OrthoPediatrics Corp.* | | | 373,945 | |
| 12,342 | | Owens & Minor, Inc. | | | 536,877 | |
| 8,495 | | SI-BONE, Inc.* | | | 188,674 | |
| | | | | | 4,051,010 | |
Industrials — 18.2% | | | | |
| 13,284 | | AZEK Co., Inc.* | | | 614,252 | |
| 7,310 | | Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | | | 723,251 | |
| 13,081 | | Federal Signal Corp. | | | 566,931 | |
| 11,380 | | IAA, Inc.* | | | 576,056 | |
| 1,833 | | John Bean Technologies Corp. | | | 281,475 | |
| 5,670 | | McGrath RentCorp | | | 455,074 | |
| 38,414 | | Mueller Water Products, Inc. | | | 553,162 | |
| 2,116 | | Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | | | 294,272 | |
| 1,124 | | SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.* | | | 272,323 | |
| 7,584 | | SPX Corp.* | | | 452,613 | |
| 1,235 | | Woodward, Inc. | | | 135,183 | |
| 3,675 | | Zurn Water Solutions Corp. | | | 133,770 | |
| | | | | | 5,058,362 | |
Information Technology — 20.6% | | | | |
| 7,928 | | Accolade, Inc.* | | | 208,982 | |
| 1,711 | | Aspen Technology, Inc.* | | | 260,414 | |
| 14,145 | | AvidXchange Holdings, Inc.* | | | 213,024 | |
| 3,149 | | BlackLine, Inc.* | | | 326,047 | |
| 2,875 | | CMC Materials, Inc. | | | 551,109 | |
| 10,388 | | CTS Corp. | | | 381,447 | |
| 4,192 | | Dynatrace, Inc.* | | | 252,987 | |
| 17,951 | | EchoStar Corp.* | | | 473,009 | |
| 2,146 | | Envestnet, Inc.* | | | 170,264 | |
| 7,401 | | EVO Payments, Inc.* | | | 189,466 | |
| 5,680 | | Genpact, Ltd. | | | 301,494 | |
| 1,073 | | Littelfuse, Inc. | | | 337,652 | |
| 8,718 | | Onto Innovation, Inc.* | | | 882,523 | |
| 4,779 | | Phreesia, Inc.* | | | 199,093 | |
| 2,329 | | WEX, Inc.* | | | 326,968 | |
| 5,113 | | Workiva, Inc.* | | | 667,195 | |
| | | | | | 5,741,674 | |
Materials — 3.6% | | | | |
| 5,842 | | HB Fuller Co. | | | 473,202 | |
| 7,310 | | Ingevity Corp.* | | | 524,127 | |
| | | | | | 997,329 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $24,246,720) | | | 24,333,570 | |
| | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts — 6.3% | | | | |
| 70,480 | | DigitalBridge Group, Inc.* | | | 587,098 | |
| 3,230 | | EastGroup Properties, Inc. | | | 735,956 | |
| 10,469 | | Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 301,821 | |
| 1,701 | | W.P. Carey, Inc. | | | 139,567 | |
Total Real Estate Investment Trusts (Cost $1,528,960) | | | 1,764,442 | |
| | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 3.8% | | | | |
| | | | |
Money Market Funds — 3.8% | | | | |
| 1,056,064 | | First American Government | | | | |
| | | Obligations Fund — Class Z, 0.02%# | | | 1,056,064 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $1,056,064) | | | 1,056,064 | |
Total Investments — 97.5% (Cost $26,831,744) | | | 27,154,076 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 2.5% | | | 702,174 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 27,856,250 | |
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
# | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Information Technology | | | 20.6 | % |
Industrials | | | 18.2 | % |
Financials | | | 15.8 | % |
Health Care | | | 14.5 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 8.3 | % |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | 6.3 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 3.8 | % |
Materials | | | 3.6 | % |
Communication Services | | | 3.3 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 3.1 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 2.5 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Global Leaders FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2021, the Brown Advisory Global Leaders Fund – Investor Shares (the “Fund”) increased 5.28% in value. During the same period, the FTSE All-World Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 5.42%.
As of December 31, 2021, the Fund’s annualized return since its July 1, 2015 inception was 14.37%, notably ahead of the 11.17% return of the Index for the same period.
Performance during the six-month period was driven by what we would call a bifurcation between strong-performing information technology companies and underperformance from companies that were in some way directly or indirectly impacted by the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most obviously, this occurred with our aerospace investments and, less obviously, with holdings such as Visa and Mastercard or our emerging market financials, which also continued to underperform more interest rate-sensitive financials.
We saw strong performance in information technology companies, materials (Sherwin-Williams) and consumer discretionary (TJX Companies). Four of our top five contributors during the period were IT companies. Marvell had a particularly strong share price appreciation, as its share price increased 50.3% due to what we believe to be a combination of a wider understanding of its attractive competitive positioning and end market exposure, but also the strong quarterly result. This helped show that Marvell was able to secure semiconductor supply to a much higher level than what investors thought possible given the existing supply chain constraints. Marvell is a portfolio company that transformed its business over the last five years. It has gone from 80% consumer facing to less than 15% today while ramping up the attractive data center end market from zero to 20%. We believe Marvell’s management has shown tremendous discipline as it reinvested both organically and via M&A. Today, we believe it is a better business than when we first invested. We have trimmed the position following the strong share price reaction post-earnings. Financials, our second biggest alpha contributor since inception, experienced the biggest underperformance, as we hold little exposure to interest rate-sensitive companies, with companies like Charles Schwab and Deutsche Boerse (via Clearstream) being an exception. Our main exposure in financials is to companies with structural, long-term growth drivers. We have witnessed a similar dynamic before, in the fourth quarter of 2016, when the market went through a strong, cyclical rally toward the end of the year. We leveraged our process, particularly the drawdown review, and added to underperforming companies, such as Bank Rakyat and Visa. We benefited when these companies rallied in 2017.
We initiated a new investment in B3 and sold our positions in Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) and Brown Forman during the reporting period. B3 is Brazil’s leading exchange that operates vertically integrated pre- and post-trading businesses in trading of cash, equities, fixed income and listed derivatives. B3 benefits from a number of secular growth trends, including deepening local capital markets and increased domestic investor participation in existing and new products, such as over-the-counter instruments and data analytics. Despite B3’s prominence in equity trading, the majority of revenues are derived from more stable and recurring post-trading activities, which is similar to our investment in Deutsche Boerse. We had been watching B3 for a long time and, after a meaningful share price correction, we could finally see a double-digit IRR, even when assuming a 15% weighted average cost of capital to allow for country and currency depreciation risk in the Brazilian market.
We invested in FICO during the first quarter of 2021. As the year progressed, we undertook investigative research regarding the regulatory threats for FICO associated with the review currently being conducted by the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to potentially open mortgage credit scoring to more competition. Supply-side risk is one we are always wary of, and we must calibrate any risk in our base case accurately. Our conclusion after meaningful primary research to understand the potential outcomes of FHFA’s decision was that our base case still had a double-digit IRR, but the probability had materially deteriorated in recent months and wasn’t reflecting a skew of outcomes we are normally comfortable with. Consequently, we exited FICO in November.
We also exited Brown Forman during the reporting period. We continue to believe that Brown Forman has a strong franchise model with Jack Daniels, excellent distribution capabilities and a high-quality management team. Nevertheless, even at continuing high profitability levels and assuming expected growth and margin improvements would materialize, we only saw moderate upside to the current five-year IRR and allocated the capital into ideas we see as more compelling.
As a reminder, the Fund is focused on delivering long-term performance by investing in companies that we believe create tremendous value for their customers and, as an outcome of this, generate attractive economics for shareholders. We believe that companies that combine a superior outcome for their customers with strong leadership can generate high and sustainable returns on invested capital, which can lead to attractive shareholder returns. This “win-win”—firstly for customers and ultimately for
Brown Advisory Global Leaders FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
shareholders—is fundamental to us but not easily achieved. We are long-term focused and look for franchises that can compound excess economic profit at above-market growth rates for extended periods of time. We believe that a concentrated, low-turnover portfolio of leading global companies should produce attractive, risk-adjusted returns for our clients. We are fundamental, bottom-up stock pickers and invest in companies and management teams--not in countries, economies or macro factors. Given that we currently hold only 30 investments, vs. more than 4,000 in our benchmark, our performance is primarily an output of stock picking, which can vary significantly from the benchmark over short periods. The Fund’s regional gross revenue, which we think is a good indicator of the underlying economics of the Fund, is split 39.8% to North America, 21.6% to Europe and 36.2% to Asia and the rest of world, with the balance being in cash (as of December 31, 2021). We continue to hold no investments in energy, utilities and real estate, where we have yet to find companies that satisfy our strict investment criteria.
We remain focused on executing on our investment process and scouring the globe for high-quality companies. We remain very active on the research front and maintain extensive ready-to-review and ready-to-buy lists. Patience is an underrated virtue in investing, and we remain disciplined on entry points for attractive assets. We feel that overpaying for good businesses is an ever-present risk for quality-focused investors. We would like to thank our investors for their support and for placing their faith in us.
Sincerely,
Mick Dillon, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Bertie Thomson, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund invests in small and medium capitalization companies which carry greater risk than is associated with larger companies for various reasons, such as narrower markets, limited financial resources and less liquid stock. The value of the Fund’s investments in REITs may change in response to changes in the real estate market such as declines in the value of real estate, lack of available capital or financing opportunities, and increases in property taxes or operating costs. The Fund may invest in ETFs, which may trade at a discount to the aggregate value of the underlying securities and although expense ratios for ETFs are generally low, frequent trading of ETFs by the Fund can generate brokerage expenses. Investments in foreign securities entail certain risks not associated with investments in domestic securities, such as volatility of currency exchange rates, and in some cases, political and economic instability and relatively illiquid markets. These risks are greater for investments in emerging markets. Private Placement issued securities are restricted securities that are not publicly traded. Delay or difficulty in selling such securities may result in a loss to the Fund. The Adviser assesses a company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) profile through conducting ESG research and leveraging engagement when appropriate through dialogue with company management teams as part of its fundamental due diligence process. The Adviser views ESG characteristics as material to fundamentals and seeks to understand their impact on companies in which the Fund may invest.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Global Leaders FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Common Stocks — 98.6% | | | |
| | | |
Brazil — 1.8% | | | |
| 12,926,190 | | B3 S.A. — Brasil Bolsa Balcao | | | 25,741,018 | |
| | | | |
China — 6.4% | | | | |
| 3,579,144 | | AIA Group, Ltd. | | | 36,123,755 | |
| 978,380 | | Tencent Holdings, Ltd. | | | 57,089,569 | |
| | | | | | 93,213,324 | |
France — 3.8% | | | | |
| 450,024 | | Safran S.A. | | | 55,093,352 | |
| | | | |
Germany — 5.0% | | | | |
| 358,720 | | CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA* | | | 26,219,879 | |
| 276,179 | | Deutsche Boerse AG | | | 46,114,767 | |
| | | | | | 72,334,646 | |
India — 2.0% | | | | |
| 1,461,037 | | HDFC Bank, Ltd. | | | 28,924,491 | |
| | | | |
Indonesia — 2.7% | | | | |
| 134,704,854 | | Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero | | | 38,785,057 | |
| | | | |
Netherlands — 2.4% | | | | |
| 302,304 | | Wolters Kluwer NV | | | 35,581,431 | |
| | | | |
Sweden — 2.2% | | | | |
| 538,060 | | Atlas Copco AB | | | 31,605,789 | |
| | | | |
Switzerland — 5.0% | | | | |
| 120,229 | | Roche Holding AG | | | 49,878,353 | |
| 86,942 | | Schindler Holding AG | | | 23,234,189 | |
| | | | | | 73,112,542 | |
Taiwan — 4.4% | | | | |
| 535,270 | | Taiwan Semiconductor | | | | |
| | | Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ADR | | | 64,398,334 | |
| | | | |
United Kingdom — 3.0% | | | | |
| 808,459 | | Unilever PLC | | | 43,370,859 | |
| | | | |
United States — 59.9% | | | | |
| | | | |
Communication Services — 9.0% | | | | |
| 30,264 | | Alphabet, Inc. — Class C* | | | 87,571,608 | |
| 326,431 | | Electronic Arts, Inc. | | | 43,056,249 | |
| | | | | | 130,627,857 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 4.6% | | | | |
| 14,454 | | Booking Holdings, Inc.* | | | 34,678,470 | |
| 423,951 | | TJX Companies, Inc. | | | 32,186,360 | |
| | | | | | 66,864,830 | |
Consumer Staples — 3.1% | | | | |
| 121,333 | | Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. | | | 44,917,476 | |
| | | | |
Financials — 2.7% | | | | |
| 465,268 | | Charles Schwab Corp. | | | 39,129,039 | |
| | | | |
Health Care — 3.3% | | | | |
| 371,454 | | Edwards Lifesciences Corp.* | | | 48,121,866 | |
| | | | |
Information Technology — 32.5% | | | | |
| 54,148 | | Adobe, Inc.* | | | 30,705,165 | |
| 145,612 | | Autodesk, Inc.* | | | 40,944,638 | |
| 74,264 | | Intuit, Inc. | | | 47,768,090 | |
| 633,113 | | Marvell Technology, Inc. | | | 55,391,056 | |
| 150,027 | | MasterCard, Inc. | | | 53,907,702 | |
| 414,243 | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 139,318,207 | |
| 481,413 | | Visa, Inc. | | | 104,327,011 | |
| | | | | | 472,361,869 | |
Materials — 4.7% | | | | |
| 111,974 | | Ecolab, Inc. | | | 26,267,981 | |
| 118,587 | | Sherwin-Williams Co. | | | 41,761,598 | |
| | | | | | 68,029,579 | |
Total United States | | | 870,052,516 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $984,549,455) | | | 1,432,213,359 | |
| | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 2.0% | | | | |
| | | | |
Money Market Funds — 2.0% | | | | |
| 28,938,094 | | First American Government | | | | |
| | | Obligations Fund — Class Z, 0.02%# | | | 28,938,094 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $28,938,094) | | | 28,938,094 | |
Total Investments — 100.6% (Cost $1,013,487,549) | | | 1,461,151,453 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.6)% | | | (8,422,636 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 1,452,728,817 | |
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
# | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Information Technology | | | 39.4 | % |
Financials | | | 14.8 | % |
Communication Services | | | 14.7 | % |
Industrials | | | 7.6 | % |
Health Care | | | 6.7 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 6.1 | % |
Materials | | | 4.7 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 4.6 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 2.0 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | (0.6 | )% |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Intermediate Income FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2021, the Brown Advisory Intermediate Income Fund – Investor Shares (the “Fund”) decreased 0.66% in value. During the same period, the Bloomberg Intermediate US Aggregate Bond Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, decreased 0.46%.
The Fund aims to generate performance primarily through individual security analysis, supported by a detailed and disciplined research process focused on attempting to reduce downside risk. Duration and sector weightings are determined mainly by an analysis of the intermediate-term risk/reward as opposed to any particular macro forecast.
During the second half of 2021, the future path of monetary policy became clearer as the Federal Reserve sped up the pace of tapering its asset purchase program and pulled forward the timing of the first policy rate increase. The result was a move higher in short- and intermediate-term interest rates. Specifically, the five-year and seven-year Treasuries were higher by 37 basis points and 20 basis points respectively.
The announcement by the Federal Reserve that its bond buying program would be ending in early 2022 weighed on mortgage bonds, with spreads moving wider by 4 basis points over the period. Our mortgage bond selection was a detractor, as lower-coupon, longer-duration securities suffered during this period. This was somewhat mitigated by performance in our asset-backed and commercial-backed bonds, but they represented a smaller part of our overall allocation to securitized bonds.
Over the period, we maintained a mild overweight to high-quality corporate bonds. We actively lowered the overweight over the period through sales of bonds that we believe did not continue to offer attractive relative value or where our investment thesis had run its course. Our exposure to five- to seven-year corporates bonds overall, though, was negatively impacted by the move higher in interest rates and was a detractor to performance on a relative basis.
Given our focus on credit-sensitive sectors of the market, we continued to be underweight Treasury securities, which was a bright spot during the period. We primarily utilize Treasuries for liquidity and duration management of the Fund. Our lower allocation during the period added to performance, as short and intermediate Treasuries decreased in value as the market continued to adjust to shifting expectations of future monetary policy.
We believe our research-focused investment process will continue to generate attractive income as individual security selection returns to the forefront of relative performance.
Sincerely,
Jason T. Vlosich
Portfolio Manager
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund is subject to interest rate risk which is the risk that debt securities in the Fund’s portfolio will decline in value because of increases in market interest rates. Investments in Asset Backed and Mortgage Backed Securities include additional risks that investors should be aware of such as credit risk, prepayment risk, possible illiquidity and default, as well as increased susceptibility to adverse economic developments. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. The risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Inflation-indexed bonds see the principal value of the security increased as the Consumer Price Index increases. Should the Consumer Price Index decline, those securities should be adversely impacted. Diversification does not assure a profit, nor does it protect against a loss in a declining market.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Because the Fund’s ESG criteria exclude securities of certain issuers for nonfinancial reasons, the Fund may forgo some market opportunities available to the funds that do not use these criteria.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Intermediate Income FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 26.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 825,000 | | BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, | | | | | | | | |
| | | Series 2018-DSNY C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.35%)^ | | | 1.46 | % | | 09/15/2034 | | | 816,019 | |
| 750,000 | | BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Series 2019-RLJ C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.60%)^ | | | 1.71 | % | | 04/15/2036 | | | 745,342 | |
| 1,978,988 | | Bayview MSR Opportunity Master Fund Trust, Series 2021-6 INV2 A5#^ | | | 2.50 | % | | 10/25/2051 | | | 2,001,541 | |
| 1,940,728 | | Bayview MSR Opportunity Master Fund Trust, Series 2021-5 INV5 A5#^ | | | 2.50 | % | | 11/25/2051 | | | 1,962,914 | |
| 1,552,500 | | BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-VOLT D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.65%)^ | | | 1.76 | % | | 09/15/2036 | | | 1,542,044 | |
| 417,521 | | BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-BXLP C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.25%)^ | | | 1.36 | % | | 12/15/2036 | | | 416,449 | |
| 500,000 | | BX Trust, Series 2019-CALM C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.30%)^ | | | 1.41 | % | | 11/15/2032 | | | 497,962 | |
| 1,250,000 | | BX Trust, Series 2021-SDMF B (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.74%)^ | | | 0.85 | % | | 09/15/2034 | | | 1,228,116 | |
| 750,000 | | CSMC, Series 2019-ICE4 C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.43%)^ | | | 1.54 | % | | 05/15/2036 | | | 748,711 | |
| 1,000,000 | | CSMC, Series 2019-ICE4 D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.60%)^ | | | 1.71 | % | | 05/15/2036 | | | 997,713 | |
| 500,000 | | DBGS Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-C1 7EA^ | | | 4.64 | % | | 10/17/2051 | | | 498,753 | |
| 234 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# C0-0210 | | | 8.00 | % | | 01/01/2023 | | | 239 | |
| 57,062 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# 1B-0889 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.59%) | | | 1.84 | % | | 05/01/2033 | | | 57,269 | |
| 1,337,957 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# QA-2240 | | | 2.50 | % | | 04/01/2048 | | | 1,372,763 | |
| 993,429 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 3037 NE | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/15/2035 | | | 1,110,370 | |
| 1,364,796 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4774 LP | | | 3.50 | % | | 09/15/2046 | | | 1,404,069 | |
| 60,821 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4840 BK | | | 4.50 | % | | 09/15/2046 | | | 61,552 | |
| 743,989 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 5145 AB | | | 1.50 | % | | 09/25/2049 | | | 732,367 | |
| 1,326,647 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 5129 KA | | | 1.00 | % | | 11/25/2049 | | | 1,313,213 | |
| 1,589,300 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 5129 DM | | | 1.00 | % | | 08/25/2050 | | | 1,550,778 | |
| 1,406,590 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 5115 KC | | | 1.00 | % | | 12/25/2050 | | | 1,372,556 | |
| 1,675,873 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 5139 DH | | | 2.00 | % | | 02/25/2051 | | | 1,681,090 | |
| 1,397,240 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 5127 ME | | | 1.00 | % | | 07/25/2051 | | | 1,366,808 | |
| 1,280,608 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4634 MA | | | 4.50 | % | | 11/15/2054 | | | 1,334,540 | |
| 762,422 | | FHMS, Series Q-006 APT1# | | | 2.59 | % | | 04/25/2028 | | | 788,877 | |
| 186,824 | | FHMS, Series Q-006 APT2# | | | 2.67 | % | | 10/25/2028 | | | 192,793 | |
| 173,814 | | FHMS, Series Q-010 APT1# | | | 2.69 | % | | 04/25/2046 | | | 174,869 | |
| 240,533 | | FHMS, Series Q-007 APT1# | | | 2.99 | % | | 10/25/2047 | | | 242,417 | |
| 259,391 | | FHMS, Series Q-007 APT2# | | | 3.32 | % | | 10/25/2047 | | | 268,839 | |
| 727,406 | | FHMS, Series Q-013 APT1# | | | 1.20 | % | | 05/25/2050 | | | 727,118 | |
| 750,000 | | FNMA, Pool# BL1160 | | | 3.64 | % | | 01/01/2026 | | | 785,603 | |
| 9,347 | | FNMA, Pool# 628837 | | | 6.50 | % | | 03/01/2032 | | | 10,444 | |
| 522,335 | | FNMA, Pool# MA2998 | | | 3.50 | % | | 04/01/2032 | | | 555,590 | |
| 14,656 | | FNMA, Pool# 663238 | | | 5.50 | % | | 09/01/2032 | | | 16,076 | |
| 22,712 | | FNMA, Pool# 744805 (6 Month LIBOR USD + 1.52%) | | | 1.64 | % | | 11/01/2033 | | | 22,793 | |
| 10,082 | | FNMA, Pool# 741373 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.28%) | | | 2.41 | % | | 12/01/2033 | | | 10,119 | |
| 23,101 | | FNMA, Pool# 764342 (6 Month LIBOR USD + 1.52%) | | | 1.65 | % | | 02/01/2034 | | | 23,223 | |
| 95,053 | | FNMA, Pool# BN0202 | | | 5.50 | % | | 09/01/2048 | | | 105,951 | |
| 1,555,121 | | FNMA, Pool# BQ2613 | | | 2.50 | % | | 10/01/2050 | | | 1,589,372 | |
| 241,670 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2013-115 AI~ | | | 3.00 | % | | 04/25/2031 | | | 7,083 | |
| 130,818 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2020-6 GL | | | 3.00 | % | | 04/25/2043 | | | 131,746 | |
| 111,097 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2017-44 BA | | | 3.50 | % | | 01/25/2044 | | | 111,584 | |
| 456,178 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2016-M10 AV1 | | | 2.35 | % | | 11/25/2045 | | | 467,079 | |
| 1,300,934 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-15 HD | | | 1.00 | % | | 04/25/2051 | | | 1,277,199 | |
| 671,316 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-KF42 B (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.20%)^ | | | 2.29 | % | | 12/25/2024 | | | 669,510 | |
| 1,150,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-K723 B#^ | | | 3.57 | % | | 10/25/2039 | | | 1,186,228 | |
| 750,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-K735 B#^ | | | 4.02 | % | | 05/25/2052 | | | 808,799 | |
| 500,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-K737 B#^ | | | 3.30 | % | | 01/25/2053 | | | 525,002 | |
| 13,137 | | GNMA, Pool# 781186X | | | 9.00 | % | | 06/15/2030 | | | 13,194 | |
| 2,828,023 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-93 PC | | | 1.00 | % | | 09/20/2050 | | | 2,757,429 | |
| 2,658,921 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-84 ED | | | 1.00 | % | | 07/16/2060 | | | 2,548,821 | |
| 700,000 | | JPMCC, Series 2019-BKWD C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.60%)^ | | | 1.71 | % | | 09/17/2029 | | | 688,805 | |
| 500,000 | | KNDL Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-KNSQ C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.05%)^ | | | 1.16 | % | | 05/15/2036 | | | 499,186 | |
| 500,000 | | MRCD Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-PARK C^ | | | 2.72 | % | | 12/15/2036 | | | 497,731 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Intermediate Income FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 26.5% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 900,000 | | MSC, Series 2017-CLS A (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.70%)^ | | | 0.81 | % | | 11/15/2034 | | | 900,197 | |
| 400,000 | | MSC, Series 2019-NUGS B (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.30%)^ | | | 2.80 | % | | 12/15/2036 | | | 400,786 | |
Total Mortgage Backed Securities (Cost $44,078,816) | | | | | | | | | 43,817,641 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes — 25.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,665,000 | | AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust | | | 1.65 | % | | 10/29/2024 | | | 1,663,201 | |
| 1,525,000 | | Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | | | 3.38 | % | | 08/15/2031 | | | 1,645,634 | |
| 1,530,000 | | American Tower Corp. | | | 3.60 | % | | 01/15/2028 | | | 1,650,731 | |
| 1,660,000 | | Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 1.70 | % | | 10/01/2028 | | | 1,657,449 | |
| 1,715,000 | | Brunswick Corp. | | | 2.40 | % | | 08/18/2031 | | | 1,648,205 | |
| 1,555,000 | | Citigroup, Inc. | | | 3.20 | % | | 10/21/2026 | | | 1,649,784 | |
| 770,000 | | Colonial Enterprises, Inc.^ | | | 3.25 | % | | 05/15/2030 | | | 813,695 | |
| 758,000 | | Comcast Corp. | | | 3.40 | % | | 04/01/2030 | | | 828,922 | |
| 760,000 | | Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc. | | | 3.35 | % | | 04/01/2030 | | | 819,005 | |
| 1,570,000 | | Crown Castle International Corp. | | | 3.30 | % | | 07/01/2030 | | | 1,659,681 | |
| 745,000 | | Dollar General Corp. | | | 3.88 | % | | 04/15/2027 | | | 818,844 | |
| 1,470,000 | | Dollar Tree, Inc. | | | 4.20 | % | | 05/15/2028 | | | 1,640,826 | |
| 1,680,000 | | Enel Finance International NV^ | | | 1.88 | % | | 07/12/2028 | | | 1,640,697 | |
| 735,000 | | Exelon Corp. | | | 4.05 | % | | 04/15/2030 | | | 818,274 | |
| 785,000 | | Fortis, Inc. | | | 3.06 | % | | 10/04/2026 | | | 818,144 | |
| 765,000 | | Hasbro, Inc. | | | 3.50 | % | | 09/15/2027 | | | 825,908 | |
| 755,000 | | JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. | | | 3.88 | % | | 03/01/2026 | | | 822,232 | |
| 1,460,000 | | Keysight Technologies, Inc. | | | 4.60 | % | | 04/06/2027 | | | 1,645,446 | |
| 1,655,000 | | Micron Technology, Inc. | | | 2.70 | % | | 04/15/2032 | | | 1,659,733 | |
| 795,000 | | Morgan Stanley | | | 3.75 | % | | 02/25/2023 | | | 822,549 | |
| 1,670,000 | | NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. | | | 1.90 | % | | 06/15/2028 | | | 1,655,101 | |
| 710,000 | | Northrop Grumman Corp. | | | 4.40 | % | | 05/01/2030 | | | 820,859 | |
| 1,515,000 | | NXP BV^ | | | 3.88 | % | | 06/18/2026 | | | 1,637,439 | |
| 1,680,000 | | PerkinElmer, Inc. | | | 1.90 | % | | 09/15/2028 | | | 1,643,823 | |
| 1,660,000 | | Physicians Realty L.P. | | | 2.63 | % | | 11/01/2031 | | | 1,653,298 | |
| 1,310,000 | | SYSCO Corp. | | | 5.95 | % | | 04/01/2030 | | | 1,638,272 | |
| 1,695,000 | | Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | | | 2.05 | % | | 03/31/2030 | | | 1,663,572 | |
| 1,645,000 | | Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 2.10 | % | | 03/22/2028 | | | 1,650,663 | |
| 1,565,000 | | Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 3.00 | % | | 10/23/2026 | | | 1,646,250 | |
| 945,000 | | West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd.^ | | | 4.35 | % | | 10/15/2024 | | | 1,011,259 | |
| 825,000 | | Xylem, Inc. | | | 1.95 | % | | 01/30/2028 | | | 817,021 | |
Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (Cost $40,954,989) | | | | | | | | | 41,386,517 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Backed Securities — 10.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 510,000 | | American Homes 4 Rent Trust, Series 2015-SFR2 C^ | | | 4.69 | % | | 10/18/2052 | | | 547,178 | |
| 900,000 | | CarMax Auto Owner Trust, Series 2021-2 C | | | 1.34 | % | | 02/16/2027 | | | 891,931 | |
| 615,000 | | Dext ABS LLC, Series 2021-1A A^ | | | 1.12 | % | | 02/15/2028 | | | 613,547 | |
| 117,087 | | FHF Trust, Series 2020-1A A^ | | | 2.59 | % | | 12/15/2023 | | | 117,626 | |
| 779,718 | | FHF Trust, Series 2021-2A A^ | | | 0.83 | % | | 12/15/2026 | | | 774,669 | |
| 189,762 | | FHF Trust, Series 2021-1A A^ | | | 1.27 | % | | 03/15/2027 | | | 188,634 | |
| 1,420,430 | | GoodLeap Sustainable Home Solutions Trust, Series 2021-4GS A^ | | | 1.93 | % | | 07/20/2048 | | | 1,393,243 | |
| 890,000 | | GoodLeap Sustainable Home Solutions Trust, Series 2021-5CS A^ | | | 2.31 | % | | 10/20/2048 | | | 890,026 | |
| 590,000 | | GTP Acquisition Partners I LLC, Series 2015-1-2^ | | | 3.48 | % | | 06/15/2050 | | | 614,132 | |
| 1,575,000 | | HPEFS Equipment Trust, Series 2021-2A B^ | | | 0.61 | % | | 09/20/2028 | | | 1,559,554 | |
| 700,000 | | HPEFS Equipment Trust, Series 2019-1A D^ | | | 2.72 | % | | 09/20/2029 | | | 707,929 | |
| 500,000 | | HPEFS Equipment Trust, Series 2020-1A D^ | | | 2.26 | % | | 02/20/2030 | | | 506,546 | |
| 1,059,840 | | HPEFS Equipment Trust, Series 2021-1A A2^ | | | 0.27 | % | | 03/20/2031 | | | 1,058,914 | |
| 733,895 | | Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2018-SFR1 C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.25%)^ | | | 1.36 | % | | 03/19/2037 | | | 733,977 | |
| 990,400 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank NA — CACLN, Series 2021-3 B^ | | | 0.76 | % | | 02/25/2029 | | | 984,659 | |
| 487,056 | | MVW Owner Trust, Series 2017-1A A^ | | | 2.42 | % | | 12/20/2034 | | | 492,439 | |
| 260,524 | | NYCTL Trust, Series 2019-A A^ | | | 2.19 | % | | 11/10/2032 | | | 261,586 | |
| 145,000 | | Oportun Funding XIV LLC, Series 2021-A A^ | | | 1.21 | % | | 03/08/2028 | | | 144,735 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Intermediate Income FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par | | | | | | | | | | |
Value/Shares | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Asset Backed Securities — 10.8% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 374,630 | | Progress Residential Trust, Series 2019-SFR1 A^ | | | 3.42 | % | | 03/19/2036 | | | 375,351 | |
| 600,000 | | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2019-3 D | | | 2.68 | % | | 10/15/2025 | | | 608,067 | |
| 274,000 | | SBA Tower Trust, Series 2020-1-2^ | | | 2.33 | % | | 01/15/2028 | | | 280,039 | |
| 400,000 | | SBA Tower Trust, Series 2020-1-2^ | | | 1.88 | % | | 07/15/2050 | | | 399,868 | |
| 850,000 | | Stack Infrastructure Issuer LLC, Series 2020-1A A2^ | | | 1.89 | % | | 08/25/2045 | | | 836,430 | |
| 750,000 | | Tesla Auto Lease Trust, Series 2020-A A3^ | | | 0.68 | % | | 12/20/2023 | | | 750,349 | |
| 445,000 | | Tesla Auto Lease Trust, Series 2021-A C^ | | | 1.18 | % | | 03/20/2025 | | | 442,230 | |
| 1,125,000 | | Vantage Data Centers LLC, Series 2020-1A A2^ | | | 1.65 | % | | 09/15/2045 | | | 1,101,165 | |
| 500,000 | | Verizon Owner Trust, Series 2019-A C | | | 3.22 | % | | 09/20/2023 | | | 507,241 | |
Total Asset Backed Securities (Cost $17,869,240) | | | | | | | | | 17,782,065 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Notes — 21.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 6,000,000 | | United States Treasury Note | | | 0.38 | % | | 03/31/2022 | | | 6,004,143 | |
| 3,500,000 | | United States Treasury Note | | | 1.75 | % | | 06/30/2022 | | | 3,526,610 | |
| 8,000,000 | | United States Treasury Note | | | 1.63 | % | | 08/15/2022 | | | 8,068,686 | |
| 6,775,000 | | United States Treasury Note | | | 2.25 | % | | 03/31/2026 | | | 7,069,289 | |
| 6,395,000 | | United States Treasury Note | | | 2.88 | % | | 05/15/2028 | | | 6,974,297 | |
| 4,385,000 | | United States Treasury Note | | | 0.88 | % | | 11/15/2030 | | | 4,174,657 | |
Total U.S. Treasury Notes (Cost $35,575,437) | | | | | | | | | 35,817,682 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Affiliated Mutual Funds (Note 3) — 11.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,877,653 | | Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities Fund — Institutional Shares | | | | | | | | | 19,583,926 | |
Total Affiliated Mutual Funds (Cost $19,290,606) | | | | | | | | | 19,583,926 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 3.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds — 3.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 6,030,382 | | First American Government Obligations Fund — Class Z, 0.02%* | | | | | | | | | 6,030,382 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $6,030,382) | | | | | | | | | 6,030,382 | |
Total Investments — 99.6% (Cost $163,799,470) | | | | | | | | | 164,418,213 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.4% | | | | | | | | | 685,321 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | | | $ | 165,103,534 | |
^ | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. |
# | Variable rate security. Rate disclosed is as of the date of this report. |
~ | Interest Only Security |
* | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Mortgage Backed Securities | | | 26.5 | % |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | | | 25.1 | % |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | | 21.7 | % |
Affiliated Mutual Funds | | | 11.9 | % |
Asset Backed Securities | | | 10.8 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 3.6 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.4 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Total Return FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2021, the Brown Advisory Total Return Fund – Institutional Shares (the “Fund”) increased 0.37% in value. During the same period, the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 0.06%.
The Fund aims to generate performance primarily through individual security analysis, supported by a detailed and disciplined credit process and focused on preservation of capital. Duration and sector weightings are set mainly by an analysis of the intermediate-term risk/reward as opposed to any particular macro forecast.
Despite this, curve positioning wound up being the most impactful factor for the Fund’s relative return over this period. The Fund was positioned for the yield curve to flatten, which we believed would be the most likely outcome should inflation pressure remain strong. During the second half of 2021, the five-year Treasury rose 37 basis points, while the 30-year Treasury fell 18 basis points. This curve flattening added about 30 basis points to relative performance.
Our credit selection was also a solid positive, as our corporate bond holdings outperformed those in the benchmark by 50 bps after adjusting for duration. Our Asset-back Security (ABS) and Commercial Mortgage-backed Security (CMBS) selections were also slightly ahead of benchmark. Combined, these added about 20 basis points to relative performance.
One detractor was Mortgage-backed Security (MBS) selection. We were overweight the 2% and 2.5% coupons during most of this period. The 2.5% coupon was one of the worst-performing bonds generally, and our selections also slightly underperformed the average. The combination of these two factors probably subtracted 10 basis points from relative performance.
Looking forward, we continue to think that positioning underweight duration generally, and for the curve to flatten specifically, is the right risk management decision to help ameliorate any potential volatility in the bond market. However, we doubt the effect is as dramatic as it was during the later part of 2021. Indeed, in each of last two years, performance in the bond market (as well as this Fund) has been dominated by top-down factors: first, the large swings in credit spreads in 2020, and then, interest rates in 2021. We think 2022 will return to a bit more “normal” environment, where our relative performance is more likely to be driven by individual security selection.
Sincerely,
Thomas D.D. Graff, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund is subject to interest rate risk which is the risk that debt securities in the Fund’s portfolio will decline in value because of increases in market interest rates. Investments in Asset Backed and Mortgage Backed Securities include additional risks that investors should be aware of such as credit risk, prepayment risk, possible illiquidity and default, as well as increased susceptibility to adverse economic developments. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. The risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Inflation-indexed bonds see the principal value of the security increased as the Consumer Price Index increases. Should the Consumer Price Index decline, those securities should be adversely impacted. Diversification does not assure a profit, nor does it protect against a loss in a declining market. The Adviser assesses a company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) profile through conducting ESG research and leveraging engagement when appropriate through dialogue with company management teams as part of its fundamental due diligence process. The Adviser views ESG characteristics as material to fundamentals and seeks to understand their impact on companies in which the Fund may invest.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Total Return FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 34.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 1,800,000 | | BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, | | | | | | | | |
| | | Series 2018-DSNY C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.35%)^ | | | 1.46 | % | | 09/15/2034 | | | 1,780,406 | |
| 1,250,000 | | BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Series 2019-RLJ C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.60%)^ | | | 1.71 | % | | 04/15/2036 | | | 1,242,237 | |
| 4,960,602 | | Bayview MSR Opportunity Master Fund Trust INV2, Series 2021-6 A1#^ | | | 3.00 | % | | 10/25/2051 | | | 5,092,689 | |
| 4,888,864 | | Bayview MSR Opportunity Master Fund Trust INV5, Series 2021-5 A2#^ | | | 2.50 | % | | 11/25/2051 | | | 4,914,379 | |
| 8,219,200 | | BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-VOLT D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.65%)^ | | | 1.76 | % | | 09/15/2036 | | | 8,163,846 | |
| 1,252,562 | | BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-BXLP C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.25%)^ | | | 1.36 | % | | 12/15/2036 | | | 1,249,348 | |
| 940,000 | | BX Trust, Series 2019-CALM C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.30%)^ | | | 1.41 | % | | 11/15/2032 | | | 936,168 | |
| 3,445,000 | | BX Trust, Series 2021-SDMF B (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.74%)^ | | | 0.85 | % | | 09/15/2034 | | | 3,384,687 | |
| 500,000 | | CAMB Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-LIFE B (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.25%)^ | | | 1.36 | % | | 12/15/2037 | | | 500,805 | |
| 500,000 | | CAMB Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-LIFE C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.45%)^ | | | 1.56 | % | | 12/15/2037 | | | 500,870 | |
| 1,563,256 | | Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust, Series 2021-R01 1M1 (SOFR30A + 0.75%)^ | | | 0.80 | % | | 10/25/2041 | | | 1,563,737 | |
| 4,699,803 | | Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust, Series 2021-R02 2M1 (SOFR30A + 0.90%)^ | | | 0.95 | % | | 11/25/2041 | | | 4,704,821 | |
| 600,000 | | CORE Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-CORE C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.30%)^ | | | 1.41 | % | | 12/15/2031 | | | 592,276 | |
| 1,250,000 | | CSMC, Series 2019-ICE4 C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.43%)^ | | | 1.54 | % | | 05/15/2036 | | | 1,247,851 | |
| 2,950,000 | | CSMC, Series 2019-ICE4 D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.60%)^ | | | 1.71 | % | | 05/15/2036 | | | 2,943,255 | |
| 4,000,000 | | DBGS Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-C1 7EA^ | | | 4.64 | % | | 10/17/2051 | | | 3,990,023 | |
| 4,000,000 | | FHLMC MSCR Trust, Series 2021-MN3 M1 (SOFR30A + 2.30%)^ | | | 2.35 | % | | 11/27/2051 | | | 3,980,414 | |
| 835,624 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# G3-1063 | | | 3.50 | % | | 11/01/2037 | | | 891,209 | |
| 3,839,777 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# SD-0580 | | | 3.00 | % | | 04/01/2051 | | | 4,001,882 | |
| 1,977,951 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# QC-2694 | | | 2.50 | % | | 06/01/2051 | | | 2,023,739 | |
| 632,988 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4094 NI~ | | | 2.50 | % | | 03/15/2027 | | | 15,131 | |
| 1,608,247 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4107 LI~ | | | 3.00 | % | | 08/15/2027 | | | 171,574 | |
| 1,602,365 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4143 IA~ | | | 3.50 | % | | 09/15/2042 | | | 158,262 | |
| 3,211,284 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4774 LP | | | 3.50 | % | | 09/15/2046 | | | 3,303,692 | |
| 277,819 | | FHLMC SCRTT, Series 2017-1 M1#^ | | | 4.00 | % | | 01/25/2056 | | | 280,258 | |
| 3,744,505 | | FHMS, Series K-021 X1#~ | | | 1.38 | % | | 06/25/2022 | | | 2,929 | |
| 10,204,380 | | FHMS, Series K-C02 X1#~ | | | 0.37 | % | | 03/25/2024 | | | 68,642 | |
| 4,311,482 | | FHMS, Series K-038 X1#~ | | | 1.10 | % | | 03/25/2024 | | | 92,122 | |
| 63,124,353 | | FHMS, Series K-047 X1#~ | | | 0.12 | % | | 05/25/2025 | | | 279,395 | |
| 9,456,283 | | FHMS, Series Q-013 XPT1~ | | | 1.66 | % | | 05/25/2025 | | | 292,053 | |
| 19,128,924 | | FHMS, Series K-C06 X1#~ | | | 0.90 | % | | 06/25/2025 | | | 482,451 | |
| 10,314,866 | | FHMS, Series K-734 X1#~ | | | 0.65 | % | | 02/25/2026 | | | 239,129 | |
| 6,612,160 | | FHMS, Series K-735 X1#~ | | | 0.96 | % | | 05/25/2026 | | | 244,675 | |
| 8,478,180 | | FHMS, Series K-736 X1#~ | | | 1.31 | % | | 07/25/2026 | | | 411,475 | |
| 658,508 | | FHMS, Series K-058 X1#~ | | | 0.92 | % | | 08/25/2026 | | | 24,750 | |
| 2,996,313 | | FHMS, Series K-C04 X1#~ | | | 1.25 | % | | 12/25/2026 | | | 123,393 | |
| 7,506,692 | | FHMS, Series Q-013 XPT2~ | | | 1.81 | % | | 05/25/2027 | | | 262,746 | |
| 1,331,580 | | FHMS, Series K-W03 X1#~ | | | 0.83 | % | | 06/25/2027 | | | 44,918 | |
| 7,460,508 | | FHMS, Series K-C05 X1#~ | | | 1.20 | % | | 07/25/2027 | | | 330,248 | |
| 6,000,000 | | FHMS, Series K-739 XAM#~ | | | 1.61 | % | | 09/25/2027 | | | 502,563 | |
| 16,500,000 | | FHMS, Series K-740 XAM#~ | | | 1.11 | % | | 10/25/2027 | | | 975,761 | |
| 9,841,431 | | FHMS, Series K-070 X1#~ | | | 0.33 | % | | 11/25/2027 | | | 179,339 | |
| 296,086 | | FHMS, Series Q-006 APT1# | | | 2.59 | % | | 04/25/2028 | | | 306,360 | |
| 4,968,370 | | FHMS, Series K-087 X1#~ | | | 0.36 | % | | 12/25/2028 | | | 120,426 | |
| 3,986,636 | | FHMS, Series K-092 X1#~ | | | 0.71 | % | | 04/25/2029 | | | 189,285 | |
| 5,492,676 | | FHMS, Series K-G01 X1#~ | | | 0.97 | % | | 04/25/2029 | | | 286,390 | |
| 3,536,427 | | FHMS, Series K-094 X1#~ | | | 0.88 | % | | 06/25/2029 | | | 207,120 | |
| 4,493,444 | | FHMS, Series K-103 X1#~ | | | 0.64 | % | | 11/25/2029 | | | 205,415 | |
| 4,800,000 | | FHMS, Series K-110 XAM#~ | | | 1.87 | % | | 04/25/2030 | | | 678,388 | |
| 4,750,000 | | FHMS, Series K-111 XAM#~ | | | 1.80 | % | | 05/25/2030 | | | 651,723 | |
| 6,238,500 | | FHMS, Series K-114 XAM#~ | | | 1.34 | % | | 06/25/2030 | | | 648,629 | |
| 9,300,000 | | FHMS, Series K-115 XAM#~ | | | 1.55 | % | | 07/25/2030 | | | 1,114,054 | |
| 173,814 | | FHMS, Series Q-010 APT1# | | | 2.69 | % | | 04/25/2046 | | | 174,869 | |
| 2,029,248 | | FHMS, Series Q-007 APT2# | | | 3.32 | % | | 10/25/2047 | | | 2,103,162 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Total Return FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 34.5% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 1,091,110 | | FHMS, Series Q-013 APT1# | | | 1.20 | % | | 05/25/2050 | | | 1,090,678 | |
| 500,000 | | FNMA, Pool# AN0287 | | | 2.95 | % | | 11/01/2025 | | | 527,479 | |
| 1,000,000 | | FNMA, Pool# AN1614 | | | 2.47 | % | | 06/01/2026 | | | 1,025,201 | |
| 1,367,233 | | FNMA, Pool# AN3755 | | | 2.92 | % | | 12/01/2026 | | | 1,419,893 | |
| 3,000,000 | | FNMA, Pool# BL4576 | | | 2.70 | % | | 10/01/2031 | | | 3,251,416 | |
| 565,114 | | FNMA, Pool# MA2897 | | | 3.00 | % | | 02/01/2037 | | | 593,734 | |
| 255,913 | | FNMA, Pool# 467095 | | | 5.90 | % | | 01/01/2041 | | | 294,398 | |
| 168,918 | | FNMA, Pool# 469130 | | | 4.87 | % | | 10/01/2041 | | | 189,224 | |
| 191,252 | | FNMA, Pool# BH7686 | | | 4.50 | % | | 12/01/2047 | | | 206,827 | |
| 93,128 | | FNMA, Pool# BK5105 | | | 5.50 | % | | 05/01/2048 | | | 103,340 | |
| 109,815 | | FNMA, Pool# BK8032 | | | 5.50 | % | | 06/01/2048 | | | 123,016 | |
| 95,053 | | FNMA, Pool# BN0202 | | | 5.50 | % | | 09/01/2048 | | | 105,951 | |
| 109,763 | | FNMA, Pool# BN4936 | | | 5.50 | % | | 12/01/2048 | | | 120,730 | |
| 108,933 | | FNMA, Pool# BN4921 | | | 5.50 | % | | 01/01/2049 | | | 119,809 | |
| 2,399,080 | | FNMA, Pool# FM4866 | | | 2.50 | % | | 10/01/2050 | | | 2,452,451 | |
| 5,249,691 | | FNMA, Pool# FM6708 | | | 2.50 | % | | 01/01/2051 | | | 5,373,069 | |
| 3,941,666 | | FNMA, Pool# MA4238 | | | 2.50 | % | | 01/01/2051 | | | 4,028,482 | |
| 6,404,347 | | FNMA, Pool# BT0539 | | | 2.50 | % | | 05/01/2051 | | | 6,548,529 | |
| 5,720,058 | | FNMA, Pool# BR8946 | | | 2.50 | % | | 05/01/2051 | | | 5,846,042 | |
| 3,910,738 | | FNMA, Pool# BT8676 | | | 2.50 | % | | 09/01/2051 | | | 3,996,872 | |
| 5,883,865 | | FNMA, Pool# BT1090 | | | 2.50 | % | | 05/01/2051 | | | 6,013,457 | |
| 2,985,545 | | FNMA, Pool# FM8754 | | | 3.00 | % | | 09/01/2051 | | | 3,137,429 | |
| 2,999,875 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-M20 A1# | | | 1.84 | % | | 10/25/2031 | | | 3,059,207 | |
| 20,977,991 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2019-M23 X3#~ | | | 0.28 | % | | 10/27/2031 | | | 529,671 | |
| 7,200,825 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-95 WI#~ | | | 1.74 | % | | 05/25/2035 | | | 378,043 | |
| 256,663 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2012-65 HJ | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/25/2040 | | | 279,806 | |
| 1,186,344 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2019-47 QA | | | 3.00 | % | | 06/25/2049 | | | 1,224,466 | |
| 1,411,215 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2020-10 Q | | | 3.00 | % | | 03/25/2050 | | | 1,450,280 | |
| 1,222,129 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-01 PA | | | 1.00 | % | | 11/25/2050 | | | 1,173,816 | |
| 3,718,705 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-47 IO~ | | | 2.50 | % | | 07/25/2051 | | | 494,802 | |
| 2,000,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-K102 B#^ | | | 3.53 | % | | 10/25/2029 | | | 2,106,342 | |
| 2,790,600 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-KF75 B (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.25%)^ | | | 2.34 | % | | 12/26/2029 | | | 2,778,790 | |
| 2,020,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-K105 B#^ | | | 3.53 | % | | 02/25/2030 | | | 2,115,189 | |
| 1,750,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-K723 B#^ | | | 3.57 | % | | 10/25/2039 | | | 1,805,129 | |
| 3,325,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-K47 B#^ | | | 3.59 | % | | 06/25/2048 | | | 3,508,646 | |
| 1,785,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-K64 B#^ | | | 3.99 | % | | 05/25/2050 | | | 1,934,370 | |
| 1,500,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-K89 B#^ | | | 4.29 | % | | 01/25/2051 | | | 1,675,772 | |
| 1,500,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-K734 B#^ | | | 4.05 | % | | 02/25/2051 | | | 1,609,372 | |
| 2,000,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-K735 B#^ | | | 4.02 | % | | 05/25/2052 | | | 2,156,797 | |
| 750,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-K736 B#^ | | | 3.76 | % | | 09/25/2052 | | | 794,925 | |
| 314,076 | | GNMA, Pool# 723334X | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/15/2039 | | | 364,268 | |
| 2,590,198 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2017-167 SE (1 Month LIBOR USD + 6.20%)~ | | | 6.10 | % | | 11/20/2047 | | | 458,335 | |
| 1,145,335 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2019-152 LC | | | 3.50 | % | | 10/20/2049 | | | 1,159,081 | |
| 1,956,236 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-136 BD | | | 2.00 | % | | 08/20/2051 | | | 1,936,467 | |
| 494,329 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2014-45 B1#~ | | | 0.66 | % | | 07/16/2054 | | | 9,866 | |
| 298,987 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2014-135 I0#~ | | | 0.44 | % | | 01/16/2056 | | | 7,276 | |
| 315,929 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2015-172 I0#~ | | | 0.58 | % | | 03/16/2057 | | | 8,785 | |
| 559,672 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2016-40 I0#~ | | | 0.61 | % | | 07/16/2057 | | | 16,843 | |
| 448,060 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2016-56 I0#~ | | | 0.88 | % | | 11/16/2057 | | | 21,834 | |
| 598,871 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2016-98 I0#~ | | | 0.87 | % | | 05/16/2058 | | | 29,219 | |
| 4,868,099 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-084 ED | | | 1.00 | % | | 07/16/2060 | | | 4,666,522 | |
| 1,000,000 | | JPMCC, Series 2019-BKWD C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.60%)^ | | | 1.71 | % | | 09/17/2029 | | | 984,007 | |
| 1,500,000 | | MRCD Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-PARK C^ | | | 2.72 | % | | 12/15/2036 | | | 1,493,192 | |
| 600,000 | | MSC, Series 2019-NUGS B (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.30%)^ | | | 2.80 | % | | 12/15/2036 | | | 601,178 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Natixis Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2020-2PAC C^ | | | 3.40 | % | | 12/16/2038 | | | 1,020,291 | |
Total Mortgage Backed Securities (Cost $155,317,141) | | | | | | | | | 157,296,583 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Total Return FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes — 34.3% | | | | | | | | |
| 4,555,000 | | AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust | | | 3.00 | % | | 10/29/2028 | | | 4,626,915 | |
| 3,765,000 | | Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | | | 4.90 | % | | 12/15/2030 | | | 4,532,109 | |
| 2,115,000 | | Allison Transmission, Inc.^ | | | 5.88 | % | | 06/01/2029 | | | 2,302,981 | |
| 2,205,000 | | Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.^ | | | 4.50 | % | | 11/15/2026 | | | 2,285,361 | |
| 1,940,000 | | Booking Holdings, Inc. | | | 4.63 | % | | 04/13/2030 | | | 2,266,496 | |
| 1,085,000 | | Boyd Gaming Corp.^ | | | 8.63 | % | | 06/01/2025 | | | 1,163,901 | |
| 2,153,000 | | Brinker International, Inc.^ | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2024 | | | 2,295,486 | |
| 4,720,000 | | Brunswick Corp. | | | 2.40 | % | | 08/18/2031 | | | 4,536,168 | |
| 2,535,000 | | Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.^ | | | 5.88 | % | | 07/01/2029 | | | 2,285,062 | |
| 2,193,000 | | CCM Merger, Inc.^ | | | 6.38 | % | | 05/01/2026 | | | 2,289,942 | |
| 2,290,000 | | Clearway Energy Operating LLC^ | | | 3.75 | % | | 02/15/2031 | | | 2,287,802 | |
| 4,255,000 | | Colonial Enterprises, Inc.^ | | | 3.25 | % | | 05/15/2030 | | | 4,496,456 | |
| 5,313,000 | | Conservation Fund | | | 3.47 | % | | 12/15/2029 | | | 5,618,375 | |
| 2,315,000 | | Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. | | | 3.00 | % | | 02/15/2029 | | | 2,289,662 | |
| 4,325,000 | | Crown Castle International Corp. | | | 3.30 | % | | 07/01/2030 | | | 4,572,050 | |
| 4,185,000 | | Darden Restaurants, Inc. | | | 3.85 | % | | 05/01/2027 | | | 4,536,550 | |
| 2,325,000 | | Enel Finance International NV^ | | | 2.25 | % | | 07/12/2031 | | | 2,253,961 | |
| 4,675,000 | | Enterprise Products Operating LLC | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (Fixed until 08/16/2022, then 3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.99%) | | | 4.88 | % | | 08/16/2077 | | | 4,383,089 | |
| 4,050,000 | | Exelon Corp. | | | 4.05 | % | | 04/15/2030 | | | 4,508,856 | |
| 2,280,000 | | Ford Motor Co. | | | 3.25 | % | | 02/12/2032 | | | 2,339,280 | |
| 4,325,000 | | Fortis, Inc. | | | 3.06 | % | | 10/04/2026 | | | 4,507,611 | |
| 2,065,000 | | Graphic Packaging International LLC^ | | | 4.75 | % | | 07/15/2027 | | | 2,237,221 | |
| 3,115,000 | | Hasbro, Inc. | | | 3.90 | % | | 11/19/2029 | | | 3,441,119 | |
| 1,047,000 | | Hawaiian Brand Intellectual Property, Ltd.^ | | | 5.75 | % | | 01/20/2026 | | | 1,096,832 | |
| 1,673,000 | | KeHE Distributors LLC^ | | | 8.63 | % | | 10/15/2026 | | | 1,798,057 | |
| 2,315,000 | | LBM Acquisition LLC^ | | | 6.25 | % | | 01/15/2029 | | | 2,292,220 | |
| 4,085,000 | | Lear Corp. | | | 4.25 | % | | 05/15/2029 | | | 4,516,400 | |
| 4,020,000 | | Marriott International, Inc. | | | 4.65 | % | | 12/01/2028 | | | 4,515,746 | |
| 3,984,000 | | Marvell Technology, Inc. | | | 4.88 | % | | 06/22/2028 | | | 4,571,672 | |
| 2,275,000 | | Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co.^ | | | 7.25 | % | | 04/15/2025 | | | 2,283,304 | |
| 2,280,000 | | Mercer International, Inc. | | | 5.13 | % | | 02/01/2029 | | | 2,332,577 | |
| 4,545,000 | | Micron Technology, Inc. | | | 2.70 | % | | 04/15/2032 | | | 4,557,999 | |
| 2,180,000 | | ModivCare, Inc.^ | | | 5.88 | % | | 11/15/2025 | | | 2,291,616 | |
| 2,040,000 | | NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (Fixed until 12/01/2027, then 3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.41%) | | | 4.80 | % | | 12/01/2077 | | | 2,176,407 | |
| 4,177,000 | | NXP BV^ | | | 3.88 | % | | 06/18/2026 | | | 4,514,577 | |
| 2,255,000 | | Option Care Health, Inc.^ | | | 4.38 | % | | 10/31/2029 | | | 2,264,088 | |
| 2,165,000 | | Performance Food Group, Inc.^ | | | 6.88 | % | | 05/01/2025 | | | 2,267,632 | |
| 4,655,000 | | PerkinElmer, Inc. | | | 2.25 | % | | 09/15/2031 | | | 4,536,887 | |
| 4,550,000 | | Physicians Realty L.P. | | | 2.63 | % | | 11/01/2031 | | | 4,531,630 | |
| 4,160,000 | | PVH Corp. | | | 4.63 | % | | 07/10/2025 | | | 4,536,039 | |
| 2,375,000 | | Rackspace Technology Global, Inc.^ | | | 5.38 | % | | 12/01/2028 | | | 2,319,045 | |
| 3,605,000 | | SYSCO Corp. | | | 5.95 | % | | 04/01/2030 | | | 4,508,374 | |
| 4,670,000 | | Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | | | 2.05 | % | | 03/31/2030 | | | 4,583,410 | |
| 1,910,000 | | Terminix Co. LLC | | | 7.45 | % | | 08/15/2027 | | | 2,389,868 | |
| 4,365,000 | | VF Corp. | | | 2.95 | % | | 04/23/2030 | | | 4,537,162 | |
| 2,300,000 | | VOC Escrow, Ltd.^ | | | 5.00 | % | | 02/15/2028 | | | 2,280,335 | |
| 4,305,000 | | West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd.^ | | | 4.35 | % | | 10/15/2024 | | | 4,606,847 | |
Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (Cost $153,378,801) | | | | | | | | | 156,365,177 | |
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Asset Backed Securities — 14.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 540,000 | | American Homes 4 Rent, Series 2014-SFR2 D^ | | | 5.15 | % | | 10/17/2036 | | | 568,959 | |
| 2,000,000 | | American Homes 4 Rent, Series 2014-SFR3 B^ | | | 4.20 | % | | 12/18/2036 | | | 2,081,864 | |
| 520,000 | | American Homes 4 Rent, Series 2015-SFR1 D^ | | | 4.41 | % | | 04/18/2052 | | | 541,225 | |
| 1,000,000 | | AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2020-2 C | | | 1.48 | % | | 02/18/2026 | | | 1,006,367 | |
| 2,196,000 | | AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2021-1 D | | | 1.21 | % | | 12/18/2026 | | | 2,168,920 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Total Return FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Asset Backed Securities — 14.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 2,255,000 | | CarMax Auto Owner Trust, Series 2021-2 C | | | 1.34 | % | | 02/16/2027 | | | 2,234,784 | |
| 500,000 | | CNH Equipment Trust, Series 2020-A A4 | | | 1.51 | % | | 04/15/2027 | | | 503,643 | |
| 1,680,000 | | Dext ABS LLC, Series 2021-1 A^ | | | 1.12 | % | | 02/15/2028 | | | 1,676,030 | |
| 540,000 | | Dext ABS LLC, Series 2021-1 B^ | | | 1.76 | % | | 02/15/2028 | | | 536,135 | |
| 681,645 | | Dext ABS LLC, Series 2020-1 A^ | | | 1.46 | % | | 02/16/2027 | | | 682,369 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2019-3 D | | | 3.18 | % | | 10/15/2026 | | | 1,020,789 | |
| 1,320,000 | | Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2020-1 D | | | 2.70 | % | | 05/15/2027 | | | 1,345,109 | |
| 5,200,000 | | Dryden 64 CLO Ltd., Series 2018-64A A (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.97%)^ | | | 1.09 | % | | 04/18/2031 | | | 5,200,562 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2019-3A D^ | | | 3.11 | % | | 08/15/2025 | | | 1,534,713 | |
| 1,170,872 | | FHF Trust, Series 2020-1A A^ | | | 2.59 | % | | 12/15/2023 | | | 1,176,264 | |
| 1,217,343 | | FHF Trust, Series 2021-1A A^ | | | 1.27 | % | | 03/15/2027 | | | 1,210,104 | |
| 303,502 | | FREED ABS Trust, Series 2021-1CP A^ | | | 0.66 | % | | 03/20/2028 | | | 303,176 | |
| 1,000,000 | | GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust, Series 2021-2 C | | | 1.01 | % | | 05/20/2025 | | | 989,356 | |
| 2,992,373 | | GoodLeap Sustainable Home Solutions Trust, Series 2021-4 A^ | | | 1.93 | % | | 07/20/2048 | | | 2,935,100 | |
| 2,440,000 | | GoodLeap Sustainable Home Solutions Trust, Series 2021-5 A^ | | | 2.31 | % | | 10/20/2048 | | | 2,440,072 | |
| 750,000 | | HPEFS Equipment Trust, Series 2020-1A C^ | | | 2.03 | % | | 02/20/2030 | | | 757,547 | |
| 1,000,000 | | HPEFS Equipment Trust, Series 2020-1A D^ | | | 2.26 | % | | 02/20/2030 | | | 1,013,092 | |
| 1,380,000 | | HPEFS Equipment Trust, Series 2021-1A D^ | | | 1.03 | % | | 03/20/2031 | | | 1,362,937 | |
| 2,199,685 | | Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2018-SFR1 C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.25%)^ | | | 1.36 | % | | 03/19/2037 | | | 2,199,931 | |
| 2,579,960 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank NA — CACLN, Series 2021-2 B^ | | | 0.89 | % | | 12/25/2028 | | | 2,567,782 | |
| 2,713,953 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank NA — CACLN, Series 2021-3 B^ | | | 0.76 | % | | 02/25/2029 | | | 2,698,220 | |
| 1,363,757 | | MVW Owner Trust, Series 2017-1A A^ | | | 2.42 | % | | 12/20/2034 | | | 1,378,828 | |
| 512,537 | | Newtek Small Business Loan Trust, Series 2018-1 A (PRIME + -0.55%)^ | | | 2.70 | % | | 02/25/2044 | | | 514,434 | |
| 5,000,000 | | Octagon Investment Partners 54, Ltd., Series 2021-1A A1 (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.12%)^ | | | 1.25 | % | | 07/17/2034 | | | 4,989,310 | |
| 640,000 | | Oportun Funding XIV LLC, Series 2021-A A^ | | | 1.21 | % | | 03/08/2028 | | | 638,830 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Prestige Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2019-1A D^ | | | 3.01 | % | | 08/15/2025 | | | 1,014,427 | |
| 790,000 | | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2019-3 D | | | 2.68 | % | | 10/15/2025 | | | 800,622 | |
| 364,000 | | SBA Tower Trust, Series 2020-1-2^ | | | 2.33 | % | | 01/15/2028 | | | 372,023 | |
| 2,700,000 | | Stack Infrastructure Issuer LLC, Series 2020-1A A2^ | | | 1.89 | % | | 08/25/2045 | | | 2,656,897 | |
| 5,800,000 | | Symphony CLO XIX, Ltd., Series 2018-19A A (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.96%)^ | | | 1.08 | % | | 04/16/2031 | | | 5,801,148 | |
| 2,180,000 | | Tesla Auto Lease Trust, Series 2021-A C^ | | | 1.18 | % | | 03/20/2025 | | | 2,166,430 | |
| 325,141 | | Theorem Funding Trust, Series 2020-1A A^ | | | 2.48 | % | | 10/15/2026 | | | 326,158 | |
| 3,000,000 | | Vantage Data Centers LLC, Series 2020-1A A2^ | | | 1.65 | % | | 09/15/2045 | | | 2,936,441 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2020-2A C^ | | | 2.01 | % | | 07/15/2025 | | | 1,011,324 | |
Total Asset Backed Securities (Cost $65,587,510) | | | | | | | | | 65,361,922 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Municipal Bonds — 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 230,000 | | American Municipal Power, Inc. | | | 6.05 | % | | 02/15/2043 | | | 341,910 | |
| 1,200,000 | | Health Care Authority for Baptist Health | | | 5.50 | % | | 11/15/2043 | | | 1,587,558 | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost $1,525,162) | | | | | | | | | 1,929,468 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Notes — 13.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 28,615,000 | | United States Treasury Note | | | 0.38 | % | | 03/31/2022 | | | 28,634,756 | |
| 30,470,000 | | United States Treasury Note | | | 2.75 | % | | 04/30/2023 | | | 31,366,841 | |
Total U.S. Treasury Notes (Cost $60,143,126) | | | | | | | | | 60,001,597 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Total Return FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Shares/ | | | | | |
Par Value | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Short-Term Investments — 2.0% | | | |
| | | |
Money Market Funds — 1.6% | | | |
| 7,155,137 | | First American Government Obligations Fund — Class Z, 0.02%* | | | 7,155,137 | |
| | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bills — 0.4% | | | | |
| 1,800,000 | | United States Treasury Bill, 01/13/2022, 0.05%† | | | 1,799,995 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $8,955,109) | | | 8,955,132 | |
Total Investments — 98.6% (Cost $444,906,849) | | | 449,909,879 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 1.4% | | | 6,274,289 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 456,184,168 | |
# | Variable rate security. Rate disclosed is as of the date of this report. |
^ | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. |
~ | Interest Only Security |
* | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
† | This security is pledged as collateral in connection with open futures contracts. Rate disclosed is yield to maturity as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Mortgage Backed Securities | | | 34.5 | % |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | | | 34.3 | % |
Asset Backed Securities | | | 14.3 | % |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | | 13.1 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 1.6 | % |
Municipal Bonds | | | 0.4 | % |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 0.4 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.4 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
Futures Contracts — Long (Note 6)
| | | | | | Notional | | | Notional | | Unrealized Appreciation |
Issue | | Contracts | | Expiration Date | | Amount | | | Value | | | (Depreciation) | |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Note Futures | | | 31 | | 3/31/22 | | $ | 6,776,549 | | | $ | 6,763,328 | | | $ | (13,221 | ) |
U.S. Treasury Long Bond Futures | | | 242 | | 3/22/22 | | | 38,779,234 | | | | 38,825,875 | | | | 46,641 | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Bond Futures | | | 362 | | 3/22/22 | | | 71,207,763 | | | | 71,359,250 | | | | 151,487 | |
| | | | | | | $ | 116,763,546 | | | $ | 116,948,453 | | | $ | 184,907 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts — Short (Note 6) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Notional | | | Notional | | Unrealized Appreciation |
Issue | | Contracts | | Expiration Date | | Amount | | | Value | | | (Depreciation) | |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Note Futures | | | (125) |
| 3/31/22 | | $ | (15,129,425 | ) | | $ | (15,122,071 | ) | | $ | 7,354 | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note Futures | | | (405) |
| 3/22/22 | | | (52,676,544 | ) | | | (52,839,844 | ) | | | (163,300 | ) |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Ultra Note Futures | | | (161) |
| 3/22/22 | | | (23,427,247 | ) | | | (23,576,438 | ) | | | (149,191 | ) |
| | | | | | | $ | (91,233,216 | ) | | $ | (91,538,353 | ) | | $ | (305,137 | ) |
There is no variation margin due to or from the Fund as of the date of this report.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Sustainable Bond FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2021, the Brown Advisory Sustainable Bond Fund – Investor Shares (the “Fund”) increased 0.17% in value. During the same period, the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark increased 0.06%.
The Fund aims to generate performance primarily through individual security analysis, supported by a detailed and disciplined credit process, focused on capital preservation, and informed by our proprietary sustainability analysis. Duration and sector weightings are set mainly by an analysis of the intermediate-term risk/reward as opposed to any particular macro forecast.
Despite this, curve positioning wound up being the most impactful factor for the Fund’s relative return over this period. The Fund was positioned for the yield curve to flatten, which we believed would be the most likely outcome should inflation pressure remain strong. During the second half of 2021, the five-year Treasury rose 37 basis points, while the 30-year Treasury fell 18 basis points. This curve flattening added about 30 basis points to relative performance.
Our credit allocation had little effect on relative performance. We typically aim to have bottom-up selection be the driver of portfolio alpha. However, the lack of spread volatility during this period resulted in less differentiation among credits. Our corporate bond positions performed about in line with those in the Index after adjusting for duration.
One detractor was mortgage-back securities selection. We were overweight the 2% and 2.5% coupons during most of this period. The 2.5% coupon was one of the worst-performing bonds generally, and our selections also slightly underperformed the average. The combination of these two factors probably subtracted 10 basis points from relative performance.
Looking forward, we continue to think that positioning underweight duration generally, and for the curve to flatten specifically, is the right risk management decision to help ameliorate any potential volatility in the bond market. However, we doubt the effect will be as dramatic as it was during the later part of 2021. Indeed, in each of last two years, performance in the bond market (as well as this Fund) has been dominated by top-down factors: first, the large swings in credit spreads in 2020, and then, interest rates in 2021. We think 2022 will return to a bit more “normal” environment, where our relative performance is more likely to be driven by individual security selection.
We expect to publish our 2021 Impact Report in February and look forward to sharing more detail about the impact in the Fund and outlook for the sustainable landscape in 2022.
Sincerely,
Amy Hauter, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Thomas D.D. Graff, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund’s investment focus on environmental factors could cause it to make or avoid investments that could result in the Fund underperforming similar funds that do not have an environmental focus. Investments in smaller and medium-sized capitalization companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies for various reasons such as narrower markets, limited financial resources and less liquid stock. Investments in foreign securities entail certain risks not associated with investments in domestic securities, such as volatility of currency exchange rates, and in some cases, political and economic instability and relatively illiquid markets. These risks are greater for investments in emerging markets. The value of the Fund’s investments in REITS may change in response to changes in the real estate market such as declines in the value of real estate, lack of available capital or financing opportunities, and increases in property taxes or operating costs.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Because the Fund’s ESG criteria exclude securities of certain issuers for nonfinancial reasons, the Fund may forgo some market opportunities available to the funds that do not use these criteria.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Sustainable Bond Fund
Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes — 36.3% | | | | | | | | |
| 2,795,000 | | AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust | | | 3.00 | % | | 10/29/2028 | | | 2,839,128 | |
| 2,375,000 | | Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | | | 4.90 | % | | 12/15/2030 | | | 2,858,900 | |
| 1,300,000 | | Allison Transmission, Inc.^ | | | 5.88 | % | | 06/01/2029 | | | 1,415,544 | |
| 2,720,000 | | American Tower Corp. | | | 3.13 | % | | 01/15/2027 | | | 2,851,303 | |
| 2,750,000 | | Amphenol Corp. | | | 2.80 | % | | 02/15/2030 | | | 2,839,564 | |
| 2,885,000 | | Bank of America Corp. (Fixed until 09/25/2024, then SOFR + 0.91%) | | | 0.98 | % | | 09/25/2025 | | | 2,852,386 | |
| 2,960,000 | | Brunswick Corp. | | | 2.40 | % | | 08/18/2031 | | | 2,844,715 | |
| 2,820,000 | | Citigroup, Inc. (Fixed until 05/15/2023, then SOFR + 1.67%) | | | 1.68 | % | | 05/15/2024 | | | 2,852,417 | |
| 1,405,000 | | Clearway Energy Operating LLC ^ | | | 3.75 | % | | 02/15/2031 | | | 1,403,651 | |
| 2,399,000 | | Conservation Fund | | | 3.47 | % | | 12/15/2029 | | | 2,536,887 | |
| 1,325,000 | | Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc. | | | 3.35 | % | | 04/01/2030 | | | 1,427,870 | |
| 1,450,000 | | Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. | | | 3.00 | % | | 02/15/2029 | | | 1,434,130 | |
| 2,695,000 | | Crown Castle International Corp. | | | 3.30 | % | | 07/01/2030 | | | 2,848,942 | |
| 3,800,000 | | CVS Health Corp. | | | 4.30 | % | | 03/25/2028 | | | 4,270,912 | |
| 2,935,000 | | Enel Finance International NV^ | | | 2.25 | % | | 07/12/2031 | | | 2,845,323 | |
| 2,875,000 | | Equinix, Inc. | | | 2.50 | % | | 05/15/2031 | | | 2,879,397 | |
| 765,000 | | Ford Foundation | | | 2.42 | % | | 06/01/2050 | | | 727,932 | |
| 1,405,000 | | Ford Motor Co. | | | 3.25 | % | | 02/12/2032 | | | 1,441,530 | |
| 2,735,000 | | Fortis, Inc. | | | 3.06 | % | | 10/04/2026 | | | 2,850,477 | |
| 1,310,000 | | Graphic Packaging International LLC^ | | | 4.75 | % | | 07/15/2027 | | | 1,419,254 | |
| 2,585,000 | | Hasbro, Inc. | | | 3.90 | % | | 11/19/2029 | | | 2,855,632 | |
| 668,000 | | Hawaiian Brand Intellectual Property, Ltd.^ | | | 5.75 | % | | 01/20/2026 | | | 699,793 | |
| 2,625,000 | | JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. | | | 3.88 | % | | 03/01/2026 | | | 2,858,755 | |
| 1,000,000 | | KeHE Distributors LLC^ | | | 8.63 | % | | 10/15/2026 | | | 1,074,750 | |
| 1,160,000 | | Land O’Lakes, Inc.^ | | | 7.25 | % | | 07/14/2027 | | | 1,255,758 | |
| 1,420,000 | | LBM Acquisition LLC^ | | | 6.25 | % | | 01/15/2029 | | | 1,406,027 | |
| 2,520,000 | | Marriott International, Inc. | | | 4.65 | % | | 12/01/2028 | | | 2,830,766 | |
| 2,495,000 | | Marvell Technology, Inc. | | | 4.88 | % | | 06/22/2028 | | | 2,863,033 | |
| 2,830,000 | | Micron Technology, Inc. | | | 2.70 | % | | 04/15/2032 | | | 2,838,094 | |
| 2,620,000 | | NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (Fixed until 12/01/2027, then 3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.41%) | | | 4.80 | % | | 12/01/2077 | | | 2,795,190 | |
| 2,630,000 | | NXP BV^ | | | 3.88 | % | | 06/18/2026 | | | 2,842,551 | |
| 1,420,000 | | Option Care Health, Inc.^ | | | 4.38 | % | | 10/31/2029 | | | 1,425,723 | |
| 2,925,000 | | PerkinElmer, Inc. | | | 2.25 | % | | 09/15/2031 | | | 2,850,783 | |
| 2,855,000 | | Physicians Realty LP | | | 2.63 | % | | 11/01/2031 | | | 2,843,473 | |
| 2,595,000 | | PVH Corp. | | | 4.63 | % | | 07/10/2025 | | | 2,829,572 | |
| 1,460,000 | | Rackspace Technology Global, Inc.^ | | | 5.38 | % | | 12/01/2028 | | | 1,425,602 | |
| 2,930,000 | | Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | | | 2.05 | % | | 03/31/2030 | | | 2,875,673 | |
| 900,000 | | Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | | | 4.01 | % | | 08/15/2047 | | | 995,496 | |
| 3,950,000 | | Verisk Analytics, Inc. | | | 4.00 | % | | 06/15/2025 | | | 4,249,062 | |
| 3,860,000 | | Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 3.88 | % | | 02/08/2029 | | | 4,285,183 | |
| 2,740,000 | | VF Corp. | | | 2.95 | % | | 04/23/2030 | | | 2,848,070 | |
| 2,935,000 | | VMware, Inc. | | | 1.80 | % | | 08/15/2028 | | | 2,861,024 | |
| 2,645,000 | | West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd.^ | | | 4.35 | % | | 10/15/2024 | | | 2,830,456 | |
Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (Cost $102,954,797) | | | | | | | | | 104,080,728 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 36.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 4,566,200 | | BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-VOLT D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.65%)^ | | | 1.76 | % | | 09/15/2036 | | | 4,535,447 | |
| 500,000 | | CAMB Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-LIFE B (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.25%)^ | | | 1.36 | % | | 12/15/2037 | | | 500,805 | |
| 500,000 | | CAMB Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-LIFE C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.45%)^ | | | 1.56 | % | | 12/15/2037 | | | 500,870 | |
| 600,000 | | CORE Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-CORE C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.30%)^ | | | 1.41 | % | | 12/15/2031 | | | 592,276 | |
| 500,000 | | CSMC, Series 2019-ICE4 C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.43%)^ | | | 1.54 | % | | 05/15/2036 | | | 499,141 | |
| 1,350,000 | | CSMC, Series 2019-ICE4 D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.60%)^ | | | 1.71 | % | | 05/15/2036 | | | 1,346,913 | |
| 1,000,000 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# WN-2029 | | | 2.39 | % | | 01/01/2029 | | | 1,014,108 | |
| 2,200,000 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# WN-1090 | | | 2.15 | % | | 02/01/2031 | | | 2,220,409 | |
| 4,221,609 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# SD-0580 | | | 3.00 | % | | 04/01/2051 | | | 4,399,834 | |
| 5,633,754 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# RA-6064 | | | 2.50 | % | | 09/01/2051 | | | 5,850,196 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Sustainable Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 36.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 174,604 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2015-HQ2 M3 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%) | | | 3.35 | % | | 05/27/2025 | | | 176,505 | |
| 102,263 | | FHMS, Series K-W01 A1 | | | 2.59 | % | | 05/25/2025 | | | 105,389 | |
| 600,000 | | FHMS, Series K-G01 A7 | | | 2.88 | % | | 04/25/2026 | | | 633,398 | |
| 570,677 | | FHMS, Series K-W03 X1#~ | | | 0.83 | % | | 06/25/2027 | | | 19,251 | |
| 300,000 | | FHMS, Series K-W03 A2 | | | 3.02 | % | | 06/25/2027 | | | 320,889 | |
| 629,184 | | FHMS, Series Q-006 APT1# | | | 2.59 | % | | 04/25/2028 | | | 651,015 | |
| 5,492,676 | | FHMS, Series K-G01 X1#~ | | | 0.97 | % | | 04/25/2029 | | | 286,390 | |
| 6,250,000 | | FHMS, Series K-G02 X1#~ | | | 1.02 | % | | 08/25/2029 | | | 410,659 | |
| 800,000 | | FHMS, Series K-G03 A2# | | | 1.30 | % | | 06/25/2030 | | | 772,148 | |
| 1,960,000 | | FHMS, Series K-SG1 A2 | | | 1.50 | % | | 09/25/2030 | | | 1,921,330 | |
| 1,850,000 | | FHMS, Series K-G04 A2 | | | 1.49 | % | | 11/25/2030 | | | 1,809,018 | |
| 173,814 | | FHMS, Series Q-010 APT1# | | | 2.69 | % | | 04/25/2046 | | | 174,869 | |
| 444,061 | | FHMS, Series Q-007 APT1# | | | 2.99 | % | | 10/25/2047 | | | 447,539 | |
| 727,406 | | FHMS, Series Q-013 APT1# | | | 1.20 | % | | 05/25/2050 | | | 727,118 | |
| 2,400,000 | | FNMA, Pool# BL3537 | | | 2.61 | % | | 08/01/2026 | | | 2,501,028 | |
| 979,142 | | FNMA, Pool# AN6809 | | | 2.91 | % | | 09/01/2027 | | | 1,028,493 | |
| 2,000,000 | | FNMA, Pool# AN7996 | | | 3.15 | % | | 02/01/2028 | | | 2,122,036 | |
| 2,500,000 | | FNMA, Pool# AN8982 | | | 3.44 | % | | 05/01/2028 | | | 2,667,833 | |
| 1,283,000 | | FNMA, Pool# BL7071 | | | 1.91 | % | | 06/01/2035 | | | 1,253,869 | |
| 93,128 | | FNMA, Pool# BK5105 | | | 5.50 | % | | 05/01/2048 | | | 103,340 | |
| 109,815 | | FNMA, Pool# BK8032 | | | 5.50 | % | | 06/01/2048 | | | 123,016 | |
| 95,053 | | FNMA, Pool# BN0202 | | | 5.50 | % | | 09/01/2048 | | | 105,951 | |
| 109,763 | | FNMA, Pool# BN4936 | | | 5.50 | % | | 12/01/2048 | | | 120,730 | |
| 108,933 | | FNMA, Pool# BN4921 | | | 5.50 | % | | 01/01/2049 | | | 119,809 | |
| 3,720,457 | | FNMA, Pool# CB1050 | | | 2.50 | % | | 07/01/2051 | | | 3,806,234 | |
| 2,985,545 | | FNMA, Pool# FM8754 | | | 3.00 | % | | 09/01/2051 | | | 3,137,429 | |
| 75,410 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2017-M2 A2# | | | 2.78 | % | | 02/25/2027 | | | 79,738 | |
| 733,011 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2017-M13 A2# | | | 2.93 | % | | 09/25/2027 | | | 783,696 | |
| 1,930,000 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2019-M1 A2# | | | 3.55 | % | | 09/25/2028 | | | 2,154,028 | |
| 2,360,000 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2019-M22 A2 | | | 2.52 | % | | 08/27/2029 | | | 2,488,905 | |
| 1,675,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-KG01 B#^ | | | 4.16 | % | | 04/25/2029 | | | 1,763,776 | |
| 1,000,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-K89 B#^ | | | 4.29 | % | | 01/25/2051 | | | 1,117,181 | |
| 1,000,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-K734 B#^ | | | 4.05 | % | | 02/25/2051 | | | 1,072,915 | |
| 1,250,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-K735 B#^ | | | 4.02 | % | | 05/25/2052 | | | 1,347,998 | |
| 2,570,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-K737 B#^ | | | 3.30 | % | | 01/25/2053 | | | 2,698,512 | |
| 13,624,000 | | GNMA, 2.00%, Due TBA January | | | 2.00 | % | | 01/15/2052 | | | 13,754,917 | |
| 755,074 | | GNMA, Pool# 781950X | | | 4.50 | % | | 07/15/2035 | | | 844,667 | |
| 858,034 | | GNMA, Pool# MA7106M | | | 2.00 | % | | 01/20/2036 | | | 878,674 | |
| 881,357 | | GNMA, Pool# MA7164M | | | 2.00 | % | | 02/20/2036 | | | 904,137 | |
| 724,547 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2020-167 EC | | | 1.00 | % | | 02/20/2049 | | | 719,340 | |
| 231,762 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2019-152 LC | | | 3.50 | % | | 10/20/2049 | | | 234,543 | |
| 935,317 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2020-016 MD | | | 2.75 | % | | 02/20/2050 | | | 950,386 | |
| 1,519,392 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-066 QA | | | 1.00 | % | | 03/20/2050 | | | 1,488,318 | |
| 1,738,918 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-023 ME | | | 1.25 | % | | 02/20/2051 | | | 1,694,722 | |
| 1,893,923 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-074 HA | | | 1.00 | % | | 04/20/2051 | | | 1,854,700 | |
| 1,129,361 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-074 NG | | | 1.75 | % | | 04/20/2051 | | | 1,132,092 | |
| 2,453,375 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-104 ED | | | 1.75 | % | | 06/20/2051 | | | 2,451,856 | |
| 981,967 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-125 UL | | | 1.50 | % | | 07/20/2051 | | | 947,252 | |
| 978,118 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-136 BD | | | 2.00 | % | | 08/20/2051 | | | 968,233 | |
| 1,371,000 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-158 JD | | | 1.50 | % | | 09/20/2051 | | | 1,310,526 | |
| 2,470,671 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-160 DK | | | 2.00 | % | | 09/20/2051 | | | 2,392,344 | |
| 1,498,487 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-177 KD | | | 2.00 | % | | 10/20/2051 | | | 1,496,770 | |
| 4,265,147 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-084 ED | | | 1.00 | % | | 07/16/2060 | | | 4,088,537 | |
| 311,218 | | IMT Trust, Series 2017-APTS BFL (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.95%)^ | | | 1.06 | % | | 06/15/2034 | | | 310,996 | |
| 785,789 | | IMT Trust, Series 2017-APTS CFL (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.10%)^ | | | 1.21 | % | | 06/15/2034 | | | 785,255 | |
| 1,345,000 | | KNDL Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-KNSQ C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.05%)^ | | | 1.16 | % | | 05/15/2036 | | | 1,342,812 | |
| 700,000 | | MRCD Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-PARK C^ | | | 2.72 | % | | 12/15/2036 | | | 696,823 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Sustainable Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 36.3% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 200,000 | | MSC, Series 2017-CLS A (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.70%)^ | | | 0.81 | % | | 11/15/2034 | | | 200,044 | |
| 1,110,000 | | MSC, Series 2017-CLS D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.40%)^ | | | 1.51 | % | | 11/15/2034 | | | 1,109,121 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Natixis Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2020-2PAC C^ | | | 3.40 | % | | 12/16/2038 | | | 1,020,291 | |
Total Mortgage Backed Securities (Cost $104,235,523) | | | | | | | | | 104,089,390 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Backed Securities — 9.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 500,000 | | CNH Equipment Trust, Series 2020-A A4 | | | 1.51 | % | | 04/15/2027 | | | 503,643 | |
| 2,650,000 | | CNH Equipment Trust, Series 2021-C B | | | 1.41 | % | | 04/16/2029 | | | 2,636,803 | |
| 328,200 | | Dext ABS LLC, Series 2020-1 A^ | | | 1.46 | % | | 02/16/2027 | | | 328,548 | |
| 1,030,000 | | Dext ABS LLC, Series 2021-1 A^ | | | 1.12 | % | | 02/15/2028 | | | 1,027,566 | |
| 330,000 | | Dext ABS LLC, Series 2021-1 B^ | | | 1.76 | % | | 02/15/2028 | | | 327,638 | |
| 292,718 | | FHF Trust, Series 2020-1A A^ | | | 2.59 | % | | 12/15/2023 | | | 294,066 | |
| 1,129,891 | | FHF Trust, Series 2021-2A A^ | | | 0.83 | % | | 12/15/2026 | | | 1,122,575 | |
| 576,448 | | FHF Trust, Series 2021-1A A^ | | | 1.27 | % | | 03/15/2027 | | | 573,020 | |
| 133,652 | | FREED ABS Trust, Series 2021-1CP A^ | | | 0.66 | % | | 03/20/2028 | | | 133,509 | |
| 600,000 | | FREED ABS Trust, Series 2021-1CP B^ | | | 1.41 | % | | 03/20/2028 | | | 599,035 | |
| 2,899,571 | | GoodLeap Sustainable Home Solutions Trust, Series 2021-4 A^ | | | 1.93 | % | | 07/20/2048 | | | 2,844,074 | |
| 1,495,000 | | GoodLeap Sustainable Home Solutions Trust, Series 2021-5 A^ | | | 2.31 | % | | 10/20/2048 | | | 1,495,044 | |
| 1,975,000 | | HPEFS Equipment Trust, Series 2021-2 B^ | | | 0.61 | % | | 09/20/2028 | | | 1,955,631 | |
| 1,000,000 | | HPEFS Equipment Trust, Series 2019-1A D^ | | | 2.72 | % | | 09/20/2029 | | | 1,011,327 | |
| 1,000,000 | | HPEFS Equipment Trust, Series 2020-1A D^ | | | 2.26 | % | | 02/20/2030 | | | 1,013,092 | |
| 620,000 | | HPEFS Equipment Trust, Series 2021-1 TR^ | | | 1.03 | % | | 03/20/2031 | | | 612,334 | |
| 512,537 | | Newtek Small Business Loan Trust, Series 2018-1 A (1 Month LIBOR USD + -0.55%)^ | | | 2.70 | % | | 02/25/2044 | | | 514,434 | |
| 245,007 | | NYCTL Trust, Series 2019-A A^ | | | 2.19 | % | | 11/10/2032 | | | 246,006 | |
| 327,000 | | Oportun Funding XIII LLC, Series 2019-A A^ | | | 3.08 | % | | 08/08/2025 | | | 330,418 | |
| 305,000 | | Oportun Funding XIV LLC, Series 2021-A A^ | | | 1.21 | % | | 03/08/2028 | | | 304,442 | |
| 1,075,000 | | PFS Financing Corp., Series 2021-A A^ | | | 0.71 | % | | 04/15/2026 | | | 1,060,778 | |
| 362,000 | | SBA Tower Trust, Series 2020-1-2^ | | | 2.33 | % | | 01/15/2028 | | | 369,979 | |
| 1,007,970 | | SoFi Consumer Loan Program Trust, Series 2021-1 A^ | | | 0.49 | % | | 09/25/2030 | | | 1,004,307 | |
| 1,540,000 | | SoFi Consumer Loan Program Trust, Series 2021-1 B^ | | | 1.30 | % | | 09/25/2030 | | | 1,524,903 | |
| 850,000 | | Stack Infrastructure Issuer LLC, Series 2020-1A A2^ | | | 1.89 | % | | 08/25/2045 | | | 836,430 | |
| 750,000 | | Tesla Auto Lease Trust, Series 2020-A A3^ | | | 0.68 | % | | 12/20/2023 | | | 750,349 | |
| 750,000 | | Tesla Auto Lease Trust, Series 2020-A C^ | | | 1.68 | % | | 02/20/2024 | | | 755,330 | |
| 525,000 | | Tesla Auto Lease Trust, Series 2021-A C^ | | | 1.18 | % | | 03/20/2025 | | | 521,732 | |
| 1,125,000 | | Vantage Data Centers LLC, Series 2020-1A A2^ | | | 1.65 | % | | 09/15/2045 | | | 1,101,166 | |
| 750,000 | | Verizon Owner Trust, Series 2019-A C | | | 3.22 | % | | 09/20/2023 | | | 760,861 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Verizon Owner Trust, Series 2019-B C | | | 2.60 | % | | 12/20/2023 | | | 1,015,169 | |
Total Asset Backed Securities (Cost $27,681,586) | | | | | | | | | 27,574,209 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign Government Bonds — 5.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 5,600,000 | | International Bank for Reconstruction & Development | | | 0.63 | % | | 04/22/2025 | | | 5,510,568 | |
| 3,920,000 | | International Finance Corp. | | | 2.00 | % | | 10/24/2022 | | | 3,971,023 | |
| 2,425,000 | | Korea Development Bank (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.73%) | | | 0.85 | % | | 07/06/2022 | | | 2,432,129 | |
| 4,000,000 | | Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau | | | 2.00 | % | | 09/29/2022 | | | 4,047,096 | |
Total Foreign Government Bonds (Cost $16,075,942) | | | | | | | | | 15,960,816 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Notes — 7.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 10,805,000 | | United States Treasury Note | | | 0.13 | % | | 01/15/2024 | | | 10,671,204 | |
| 10,330,000 | | United States Treasury Note | | | 2.75 | % | | 04/30/2023 | | | 10,634,049 | |
Total U.S Treasury Notes (Cost $21,445,447) | | | | | | | | | 21,305,253 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Municipal Bonds — 3.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,650,000 | | California Health Facilities Financing Authority | | | 3.03 | % | | 06/01/2034 | | | 2,762,671 | |
| 1,325,000 | | Colorado Health Facilities Authority | | | 3.36 | % | | 12/01/2030 | | | 1,362,842 | |
| 100,000 | | Honolulu, City & County Hawaii | | | 3.00 | % | | 09/01/2027 | | | 107,262 | |
| 30,000 | | Los Angeles California Community College District | | | 6.60 | % | | 08/01/2042 | | | 47,673 | |
| 430,000 | | Los Angeles California Wastewater System Revenue | | | 3.49 | % | | 06/01/2029 | | | 470,047 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Sustainable Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par Value/ | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Municipal Bonds — 3.4% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 15,000 | | Maryland Community Development Administration | | | 3.24 | % | | 09/01/2048 | | | 15,556 | |
| 3,300,000 | | Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority | | | 3.96 | % | | 12/15/2026 | | | 3,447,980 | |
| 1,000,000 | | New York City Housing Development Corp. | | | 2.71 | % | | 08/01/2031 | | | 1,025,427 | |
| 355,000 | | University of California | | | 2.99 | % | | 05/15/2026 | | | 376,918 | |
| 25,000 | | University of North Texas System | | | 3.69 | % | | 04/15/2030 | | | 27,181 | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost $9,263,925) | | | | | | | | | 9,643,557 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 5.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds — 5.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 14,224,459 | | First American Government Obligations Fund — Class Z, 0.02%* | | | | | | | | | 14,224,459 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bills — 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 250,000 | | United States Treasury Bill, 01/13/2022, 0.05%† | | | | | | | | | 249,999 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $14,474,455) | | | | | | | | | 14,474,458 | |
Total Investments — 103.7% (Cost $296,131,675) | | | | | | | | | 297,128,411 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (3.7)% | | | | | | | | | (10,679,816 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | | | $ | 286,448,595 | |
# | Variable rate security. Rate disclosed is as of the date of this report. |
^ | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. |
~ | Interest Only Security |
* | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
† | This security is pledged as collateral in connection with open futures contracts. Rate disclosed is yield to maturity as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Corporate Bonds & Notes | | | 36.3 | % |
Mortgage Backed Securities | | | 36.3 | % |
Asset Backed Securities | | | 9.6 | % |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | | 7.4 | % |
Foreign Government Bonds | | | 5.6 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 5.0 | % |
Municipal Bonds | | | 3.4 | % |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 0.1 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | (3.7 | )% |
| | | 100.0 | % |
Futures Contracts — Long (Note 6)
| | | | | | Notional | | | Notional | | Unrealized Appreciation |
Issue | | Contracts | | Expiration Date | | Amount | | | Value | | | (Depreciation) | |
U.S. Treasury Long Bond Futures | | | 110 | | 03/22/2022 | | $ | 17,626,968 | | | $ | 17,648,125 | | | $ | 21,157 | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Bond Futures | | | 194 | | 03/22/2022 | | | 38,170,007 | | | | 38,242,250 | | | | 72,243 | |
| | | | | | | $ | 55,796,975 | | | $ | 55,890,375 | | | $ | 93,400 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts — Short (Note 6) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Notional | | | Notional | | Unrealized Appreciation |
Issue | | Contracts | | Expiration Date | | Amount | | | Value | | | (Depreciation) | |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Note Futures | | | (148) |
| 03/31/2022 | | $ | (17,913,230 | ) | | $ | (17,904,531 | ) | | $ | 8,699 | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note Futures | | | (339) |
| 03/22/2022 | | | (44,092,218 | ) | | | (44,228,906 | ) | | | (136,688 | ) |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Ultra Note Futures | | | (114) |
| 03/22/2022 | | | (16,588,237 | ) | | | (16,693,875 | ) | | | (105,638 | ) |
| | | | | | | $ | (78,593,685 | ) | | $ | (78,827,312 | ) | | $ | (233,627 | ) |
There is no variation margin due to or from the Fund as of the date of this report.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Maryland Bond FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2021, the Brown Advisory Maryland Bond Fund – Investor Shares (the “Fund”) increased 0.27% in value. During the same period, the Bloomberg 1-10 Year Blended Municipal Bond Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 0.17%.
The Fund modestly outperformed its benchmark for the six-month period ended December 31, 2021, a period where municipal bond yields experienced relatively low volatility compared with other fixed income asset classes. Yield curve movements were in focus across fixed income markets during the period, as investors began to price in a greater likelihood of near-term Fed rate hikes. Curves flattened universally across investment-grade bond markets, led by the move in U.S. Treasuries, which “twisted” during the period (i.e. short-term bond yields moving higher and longer-term bond yields moving lower). The municipal yield curve also flattened during the period, but the short-term muni yields have not followed the short-term U.S. Treasury yields higher. For example, yields on AAA-rated muni bonds with maturities inside of three years finished the year at roughly 0.30%, while similar-maturity Treasury bonds yielded roughly 1.00%. In our view, much of this dislocation in short rate movements between munis and Treasuries is due to a combination of the continued strong asset flows into the muni market and a desire by many muni investors to seek refuge in short-maturity bonds. This combination has resulted in what we consider excessively rich relative valuations for the front end of the muni curve, particularly in the three to five-year range. We continue to be underweight that area of the curve in favor of relative overweight positions in intermediate maturity bonds and ultra-short-maturity and floating-rate bonds. Most of our curve positioning develops naturally as part of our security selection process. As we look at new opportunities, we assess relative value (and upside/downside) for those securities across the yield curve. Our curve positioning within the Fund is an outcome of that process. While we do seek to avoid overvalued portions of the market, we believe most of our alpha generation is likely to come from sector allocations and bottom-up security selection.
In terms of performance attribution, the Fund did benefit from strong performance in intermediate- and longer-maturity bonds during the period, while noting that much of that relative performance was driven by selection. Within credit, we continue to see value in middle-quality (A-rated and BBB-rated) investment-grade revenue-backed bonds and remain overweight those rating categories. This weighting is driven by the opportunities that our fundamental credit analysts are finding in the market rather than a top-down view on credit spreads. The Fund benefited from broad-based credit sector outperformance during the period highlighted by hospitals/health care, higher education and dedicated tax revenue issuers. Municipal credit fundamentals were a tailwind in 2021, and we continue to find opportunities within many essential service revenue sectors from both a yield carry and a performance upside standpoint.
Looking forward, we are focusing on delivering stability within the strategy. While there are times to play offense in bonds, we do not believe this is one of those times. We ultimately strive to build well-diversified portfolios that are concentrated in our highest-conviction ideas while seeking to deliver the best-possible risk-adjusted returns over the long term. We are currently aiming to position the Fund to have plenty of defense should volatility arise while also seeking to outperform through excess income generation and individual bond selection should we remain in a low-volatility world.
Sincerely,
Stephen M. Shutz, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Joshua R. Perry, CFA, CAIA, FRM
Portfolio Manager
Brown Advisory Maryland Bond FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund is non-diversified which means it may invest a large percentage of its assets in the securities of fewer issuers. Investment in a limited number of issuers exposes the Fund to greater market risk than if its assets were diversified among a greater number of issuers. The Fund is also subject to interest rate risk which is the risk that debt securities in the Fund’s portfolio will decline in value because of an increase in market interest rates. Municipal securities are subject to adverse political or economic factors, including changes in the tax law. Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes and a portion of income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for certain investors.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report. Credit Quality weights by rating are derived from the highest bond rating as determined by Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”), Moody’s or Fitch. Bond ratings are grades given to bonds that indicate their credit quality as determined by private independent rating services such as S&P, Moody’s and Fitch. These firms evaluate a bond issuer’s financial strength, or its ability to pay a bond’s principal and interest in a timely fashion. Ratings are expressed as letters ranging from ‘AAA’, which is the highest grade, to ‘D’, which is the lowest grade. In limited situations when none of the three rating agencies have issued a formal rating, the Advisor will classify the security as nonrated.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Maryland Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Municipal Bonds — 96.5% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
General Obligation Bonds — 24.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 1,650,000 | | Baltimore County Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/01/2028 | | | 1,843,121 | |
| 6,000,000 | | Baltimore County Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 03/01/2032 | | | 7,631,299 | |
| 1,520,000 | | Baltimore County Maryland | | | 4.00 | % | | 02/01/2033 | | | 1,632,905 | |
| 5,000,000 | | Baltimore County Maryland | | | 4.00 | % | | 03/01/2036 | | | 5,993,231 | |
| 1,080,000 | | Baltimore, Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/15/2032 | | | 1,329,255 | |
| 2,400,000 | | Maryland State | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/01/2024 | | | 2,686,905 | |
| 1,400,000 | | Maryland State | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/01/2031 | | | 1,758,014 | |
| 3,500,000 | | Montgomery County Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/01/2023 | | | 3,802,257 | |
| 3,370,000 | | Montgomery County Maryland | | | 3.00 | % | | 10/01/2034 | | | 3,752,597 | |
| 1,350,000 | | Prince George’s County Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2024 | | | 1,518,847 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Prince George’s County Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2025 | | | 1,749,339 | |
| 1,550,000 | | Prince George’s County Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2026 | | | 1,865,253 | |
| 2,200,000 | | Prince George’s County Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2027 | | | 2,722,679 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Prince George’s County Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/15/2029 | | | 1,261,095 | |
| 5,000,000 | | Prince George’s County Maryland | | | 4.00 | % | | 07/15/2037 | | | 5,923,267 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | 45,470,064 | |
Revenue Bonds — 72.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 975,000 | | Austin, Texas | | | 7.88 | % | | 09/01/2026 | | | 979,193 | |
| 1,320,000 | | Baltimore, Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2028 | | | 1,586,005 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Baltimore, Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2028 | | | 1,201,519 | |
| 520,000 | | Baltimore, Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/15/2030 | | | 566,703 | |
| 225,000 | | Baltimore, Maryland^ | | | 3.25 | % | | 06/01/2031 | | | 236,344 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Baltimore, Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2032 | | | 1,092,331 | |
| 670,000 | | Baltimore, Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/15/2033 | | | 727,997 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Baltimore, Maryland | | | 4.00 | % | | 07/01/2034 | | | 1,194,058 | |
| 1,600,000 | | Baltimore, Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2035 | | | 1,923,997 | |
| 1,260,000 | | Baltimore, Maryland^ | | | 3.50 | % | | 06/01/2039 | | | 1,313,085 | |
| 1,750,000 | | California Municipal Finance Authority^ | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/01/2039 | | | 1,989,170 | |
| 1,550,000 | | Franklin County Ohio | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2034 | | | 1,696,460 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Frederick County Maryland^ | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/01/2027 | | | 1,104,625 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Frederick County Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2029 | | | 2,531,013 | |
| 5,050,000 | | Frederick County Maryland^ | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/01/2032 | | | 5,712,123 | |
| 1,110,000 | | Frederick County Maryland^ | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/01/2037 | | | 1,243,093 | |
| 1,410,000 | | Frederick County Maryland | | | 3.75 | % | | 07/01/2039 | | | 1,496,038 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Gaithersburg, City of Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 01/01/2028 | | | 1,114,049 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Gaithersburg, City of Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 01/01/2033 | | | 2,211,541 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Lancaster County Pennsylvania Hospital Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2035 | | | 2,182,105 | |
| 1,245,000 | | Maryland Community Development Administration | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/01/2030 | | | 1,551,550 | |
| 1,030,000 | | Maryland Community Development Administration | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/01/2031 | | | 1,274,693 | |
| 2,660,000 | | Maryland Community Development Administration | | | 2.41 | % | | 07/01/2043 | | | 2,665,723 | |
| 1,140,000 | | Maryland Community Development Administration Local Government Infrastructure | | | 4.00 | % | | 06/01/2035 | | | 1,361,677 | |
| 850,000 | | Maryland Economic Development Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2031 | | | 933,474 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Maryland Economic Development Corp. | | | 4.00 | % | | 07/01/2040 | | | 1,699,482 | |
| 4,500,000 | | Maryland Economic Development Corp. | | | 4.50 | % | | 07/01/2044 | | | 4,988,990 | |
| 1,100,000 | | Maryland Stadium Authority | | | 1.42 | % | | 05/01/2025 | | | 1,103,247 | |
| 3,000,000 | | Maryland Stadium Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 05/01/2030 | | | 3,531,432 | |
| 1,750,000 | | Maryland Stadium Authority Built to Learn Revenue | | | 4.00 | % | | 06/01/2036 | | | 2,097,584 | |
| 1,055,000 | | Maryland State Department of Transportation | | | 4.00 | % | | 05/15/2022 | | | 1,069,892 | |
| 1,715,000 | | Maryland State Department of Transportation | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2027 | | | 2,064,304 | |
| 1,150,000 | | Maryland State Department of Transportation | | | 4.00 | % | | 08/01/2038 | | | 1,370,615 | |
| 500,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/15/2023 | | | 538,159 | |
| 500,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2024 | | | 511,194 | |
| 1,450,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2025 | | | 1,606,920 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2025 | | | 1,730,960 | |
| 1,060,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2025 | | | 1,085,478 | |
| 420,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2026 | | | 482,778 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Maryland Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par | | | | | | | | | | |
Value/Shares | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Municipal Bonds — 96.5% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Revenue Bonds — 72.0% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 2,500,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.25 | % | | 07/01/2026 | | | 2,794,576 | |
| 1,605,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2028 | | | 1,788,436 | |
| 3,500,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2029 | | | 4,258,196 | |
| 100,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 4.00 | % | | 10/01/2030 | | | 108,200 | |
| 300,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 4.00 | % | | 10/01/2031 | | | 324,257 | |
| 1,070,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2032 | | | 1,192,291 | |
| 250,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2033 | | | 287,662 | |
| 1,250,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/15/2033 | | | 1,411,849 | |
| 1,955,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2034 | | | 2,221,061 | |
| 430,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2036 | | | 492,856 | |
| 1,200,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2037 | | | 1,405,044 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2038 | | | 1,730,032 | |
| 1,310,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2043 | | | 1,503,556 | |
| 4,355,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 05/15/2045 | | | 5,254,254 | |
| 4,000,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities# | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2045 | | | 4,782,370 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Maryland State Transportation Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2022 | | | 1,019,277 | |
| 2,500,000 | | Maryland State Transportation Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2023 | | | 2,676,972 | |
| 850,000 | | Maryland State Transportation Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2024 | | | 947,597 | |
| 3,000,000 | | Maryland State Transportation Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2025 | | | 3,469,826 | |
| 1,510,000 | | Maryland State Transportation Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2025 | | | 1,746,479 | |
| 4,420,000 | | Maryland State Transportation Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2028 | | | 5,419,123 | |
| 4,330,000 | | Maryland State Transportation Authority | | | 4.00 | % | | 06/01/2035 | | | 5,041,124 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Metropolitan Washington DC Airports Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2039 | | | 1,870,562 | |
| 365,000 | | New Hope Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. | | | 5.50 | % | | 07/01/2046 | | | 278,402 | |
| 820,000 | | New Hope Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. | | | 5.75 | % | | 07/01/2051 | | | 633,156 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Newport News Virginia Economic Development Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/01/2031 | | | 2,259,849 | |
| 2,000,000 | | North Carolina Medical Care Commission | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2031 | | | 2,172,338 | |
| 1,000,000 | | St Mary’s College of Maryland | | | 4.00 | % | | 09/01/2024 | | | 1,089,509 | |
| 1,335,000 | | University System of Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 04/01/2022 | | | 1,350,669 | |
| 3,280,000 | | Washington State Housing Finance Commission^ | | | 4.00 | % | | 01/01/2026 | | | 3,520,713 | |
| 2,700,000 | | Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission | | | 4.00 | % | | 06/01/2032 | | | 3,261,079 | |
| 3,500,000 | | Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission | | | 4.00 | % | | 06/01/2042 | | | 3,782,432 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | 133,863,348 | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost $171,789,408) | | | | | | | | | 179,333,412 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 1.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds — 1.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 3,092,172 | | First American Government Obligations Fund — Class Z, 0.02%* | | | | | | | | | 3,092,172 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $3,092,172) | | | | | | | | | 3,092,172 | |
Total Investments — 98.2% (Cost $174,881,580) | | | | | | | | | 182,425,584 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 1.8% | | | | | | | | | 3,409,638 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | | | $ | 185,835,222 | |
^ | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. |
# | Variable rate security. Rate disclosed is as of the date of this report. |
* | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Revenue Bonds | | | 72.0 | % |
General Obligation Bonds | | | 24.5 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 1.7 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.8 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Bond FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2021, the Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Bond Fund – Investor Shares (the “Fund”) increased 0.36% in value. During the same period, the Bloomberg 1-10 Year Blended Municipal Bond Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 0.17%.
The Fund modestly outperformed its benchmark for the six-month period ended December 31, 2021, a period where municipal bond yields experienced relatively low volatility compared with other fixed income asset classes. Yield curve movements were in focus across fixed income markets during the period, as investors began to price in a greater likelihood of near-term Fed rate hikes. Curves flattened universally across investment-grade bond markets, led by the move in U.S. Treasuries, which “twisted” during the period (i.e., short-term bond yields moving higher and longer-term bond yields moving lower). The municipal yield curve also flattened during the period, but the short-term muni yields have not followed the short-term U.S. Treasury yields higher. For example, yields on AAA-rated muni bonds with maturities inside of three years finished the year at roughly 0.30%, while similar-maturity Treasury bonds yielded roughly 1.00%. In our view, much of this dislocation in short rate movements between munis and Treasuries is due to a combination of the continued strong asset flows into the muni market and a desire by many muni investors to seek refuge in short-maturity bonds. This combination has resulted in what we consider rich relative valuations for the front end of the muni curve, particularly in the three- to five-year range. We continue to be underweight that area of the curve in favor of relative overweight positions in intermediate maturity bonds and ultra-short-maturity and floating-rate bonds. Most of our curve positioning develops naturally as part of our security selection process. As we look at new opportunities, we assess relative value (and upside/downside) for those securities across the yield curve. Our curve positioning within the Fund is an outcome of that process. While we do seek to avoid overvalued portions of the market, we believe most of our alpha generation is likely to come from sector allocations and bottom-up security selection.
In terms of performance attribution, the Fund did benefit from strong performance in intermediate- and longer-maturity bonds during the period, while noting that much of that relative performance was driven by selection. Within credit, we continue to see value in middle-quality (A-rated and BBB-rated) investment-grade revenue-backed bonds and remain overweight those rating categories. This weighting is driven by the opportunities that our fundamental credit analysts are finding in the market rather than a top-down view on credit spreads. The Fund benefited from broad-based credit sector outperformance during the period highlighted by hospitals/health care, higher education and dedicated tax revenue issuers. Municipal credit fundamentals were a tailwind in 2021, and we continue to find opportunities within many essential service revenue sectors from both a yield carry and a performance upside standpoint.
Looking forward, we are focusing on delivering stability within the strategy. While there are times to play offense in bonds, we do not believe this is one of those times. We ultimately strive to build well-diversified portfolios that are concentrated in our highest-conviction ideas while seeking to deliver the best-possible risk-adjusted returns over the long term. We are currently aiming to position the Fund to have plenty of defense should volatility arise while also seeking to outperform through excess income generation and individual bond selection should we remain in a low-volatility world.
Sincerely,
Stephen M. Shutz, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Joshua R. Perry, CFA, CAIA, FRM
Portfolio Manager
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Bond FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund is non-diversified which means it may invest a large percentage of its assets in the securities of fewer issuers. Concentration in a limited number of issuers exposes the Fund to greater market risk than if its assets were diversified among a greater number of issuers. The Fund is also subject to interest rate risk which is the risk that debt securities in the Fund’s portfolio will decline in value because of an increase in market interest rates. This risk is usually greater for longer- term debt securities. Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes and a portion of income may be subject to the Federal Alternative minimum tax for certain investors.
Diversification does not assure a profit nor protect against loss in a declining market.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Credit Quality weights by rating are derived from the highest bond rating as determined by Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”), Moody’s or Fitch. Bond ratings are grades given to bonds that indicate their credit quality as determined by private independent rating services such as S&P, Moody’s and Fitch. These firms evaluate a bond issuer’s financial strength, or its ability to pay a bond’s principal and interest in a timely fashion. Ratings are expressed as letters ranging from ‘AAA’, which is the highest grade, to ‘D’, which is the lowest grade. In limited situations when none of the three rating agencies have issued a formal rating, the Advisor will classify the security as nonrated.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Municipal Bonds — 98.8% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
General Obligation Bonds — 9.9% | | | | | | | | |
| 4,480,000 | | Alameda California Unified School District+ | | | 2.50 | % | | 08/01/2032 | | | 3,754,081 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Alamo Texas Community College District | | | 4.00 | % | | 02/15/2035 | | | 1,099,752 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Broward County Florida School District | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2029 | | | 2,301,190 | |
| 3,600,000 | | California, State of | | | 4.00 | % | | 11/01/2033 | | | 4,214,546 | |
| 2,000,000 | | California, State of | | | 4.00 | % | | 11/01/2034 | | | 2,339,268 | |
| 2,800,000 | | Chicago Illinois Park District | | | 5.75 | % | | 01/01/2038 | | | 3,100,174 | |
| 9,000,000 | | Chicago Illinois Park District† | | | 5.00 | % | | 01/01/2044 | | | 11,081,771 | |
| 3,040,000 | | Clark County Nevada School District | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/15/2027 | | | 3,541,405 | |
| 5,000,000 | | Clark County Nevada School District | | | 4.00 | % | | 06/15/2034 | | | 5,598,807 | |
| 8,045,000 | | Grossmont California Healthcare District+ | | | 2.49 | % | | 07/15/2033 | | | 6,670,507 | |
| 5,000,000 | | Kane, McHenry, Cook & DeKalb Counties Illinois Unit School District No. 300 | | | 5.25 | % | | 01/01/2033 | | | 5,242,247 | |
| 1,025,000 | | Katy Texas Independent School District | | | 5.00 | % | | 02/15/2038 | | | 1,205,247 | |
| 1,985,000 | | Kitsap County Washington School District No 401 Central Kitsap | | | 4.00 | % | | 12/01/2033 | | | 2,250,205 | |
| 2,460,000 | | Kitsap County Washington School District No 401 Central Kitsap | | | 4.00 | % | | 12/01/2034 | | | 2,785,247 | |
| 1,435,000 | | Lane County Oregon School District No 9 Springfield+ | | | 3.49 | % | | 06/15/2032 | | | 1,194,282 | |
| 1,200,000 | | Las Vegas Valley Nevada Water District | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2033 | | | 1,222,732 | |
| 5,240,000 | | Louisiana, State of | | | 4.00 | % | | 05/01/2035 | | | 5,788,069 | |
| 830,000 | | Massachusetts, Commonwealth of (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.57%) | | | 0.66 | % | | 05/01/2037 | | | 835,023 | |
| 17,000,000 | | New York, City of New York† | | | 4.00 | % | | 08/01/2037 | | | 20,011,820 | |
| 4,015,000 | | New York, City of New York | | | 5.00 | % | | 03/01/2043 | | | 5,068,071 | |
| 3,030,000 | | Ohio, State of | | | 5.00 | % | | 05/01/2035 | | | 3,455,876 | |
| 7,000,000 | | Hawaii, State of | | | 2.80 | % | | 10/01/2027 | | | 7,402,928 | |
| 7,000,000 | | Texas, State of | | | 4.00 | % | | 10/01/2044 | | | 7,576,813 | |
| 4,640,000 | | Twin Rivers California Unified School District+ | | | 2.42 | % | | 08/01/2032 | | | 3,835,524 | |
| 5,350,000 | | Washington, State of | | | 5.00 | % | | 02/01/2039 | | | 6,401,982 | |
| 3,325,000 | | Will County Illinois Community Unit School District No 365 Valley View | | | 4.00 | % | | 11/01/2037 | | | 3,772,612 | |
| 1,000,000 | | York County Pennsylvania | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2032 | | | 1,125,679 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | 122,875,858 | |
Revenue Bonds — 88.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,285,000 | | Arizona Sports & Tourism Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2028 | | | 1,310,629 | |
| 10,000,000 | | Austin Texas Water & Wastewater System Revenue | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2043 | | | 10,987,453 | |
| 4,200,000 | | Austin, Texas | | | 7.88 | % | | 09/01/2026 | | | 4,218,064 | |
| 17,000,000 | | Black Belt Energy Gas District# | | | 4.00 | % | | 12/01/2048 | | | 17,971,577 | |
| 10,475,000 | | Buckeye Ohio Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority | | | 4.00 | % | | 06/01/2038 | | | 12,226,402 | |
| 1,445,000 | | California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank | | | 4.00 | % | | 11/01/2031 | | | 1,536,323 | |
| 1,050,000 | | California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (SIFMA Municipal Swap Index + 0.35%) | | | 0.45 | % | | 08/01/2047 | | | 1,053,122 | |
| 4,300,000 | | Central Florida Expressway Authority | | | 4.00 | % | | 07/01/2034 | | | 5,300,893 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Chicago Illinois Wastewater Transmission Revenue | | | 5.00 | % | | 01/01/2031 | | | 2,254,870 | |
| 4,000,000 | | Chicago Illinois Waterworks Revenue | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/01/2039 | | | 4,435,661 | |
| 7,880,000 | | Chicago O’Hare International Airport | | | 5.00 | % | | 01/01/2033 | | | 8,881,686 | |
| 4,690,000 | | Colorado Health Facilities Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2034 | | | 5,183,463 | |
| 7,715,000 | | Colorado Health Facilities Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/01/2035 | | | 8,629,288 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Colorado Housing and Finance Authority | | | 1.55 | % | | 04/01/2023 | | | 1,002,087 | |
| 5,530,000 | | Dauphin County Pennsylvania General Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2042 | | | 5,632,220 | |
| 10,050,000 | | Delaware Valley Pennsylvania Regional Finance Authority (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.65%) | | | 0.76 | % | | 06/01/2027 | | | 10,027,780 | |
| 3,380,000 | | Denver Colorado Airport System Revenue | | | 1.72 | % | | 11/15/2027 | | | 3,397,241 | |
| 6,750,000 | | Denver Colorado Airport System Revenue | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/01/2034 | | | 9,193,021 | |
| 9,150,000 | | Denver Colorado Airport System Revenue | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/01/2036 | | | 12,808,914 | |
| 5,000,000 | | Denver Colorado Dedicated Tax Revenue | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/01/2042 | | | 5,823,909 | |
| 4,855,000 | | District of Columbia | | | 5.00 | % | | 03/01/2038 | | | 6,254,668 | |
| 1,625,000 | | District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2028 | | | 1,891,170 | |
| 2,345,000 | | District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority | | | 5.25 | % | | 10/01/2044 | | | 2,733,687 | |
| 1,385,000 | | Energy Northwest | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2033 | | | 1,587,362 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Municipal Bonds — 98.8% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Revenue Bonds — 88.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 4,500,000 | | Florida Development Finance Corp. | | | 4.00 | % | | 11/15/2033 | | | 5,491,570 | |
| 13,500,000 | | Florida Municipal Power Agency | | | 1.43 | % | | 10/01/2026 | | | 13,473,035 | |
| 3,000,000 | | Glendale Arizona Industrial Development Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2048 | | | 3,447,688 | |
| 6,835,000 | | Glendale Arizona Industrial Development Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2054 | | | 7,838,949 | |
| 15,445,000 | | Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2031 | | | 19,480,791 | |
| 14,260,000 | | Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2032 | | | 17,986,149 | |
| 8,925,000 | | Grand Forks North Dakota Health Care System | | | 4.00 | % | | 12/01/2035 | | | 10,650,261 | |
| 1,375,000 | | Grand Forks North Dakota Health Care System | | | 4.00 | % | | 12/01/2037 | | | 1,633,910 | |
| 5,000,000 | | Grand Forks, County of North Dakota^ | | | 6.63 | % | | 12/15/2031 | | | 5,068,530 | |
| 2,500,000 | | Grand Forks, County of North Dakota^ | | | 9.00 | % | | 06/15/2044 | | | 2,510,569 | |
| 4,050,000 | | Harris County Texas Sports Authority+ | | | 4.43 | % | | 11/15/2034 | | | 2,517,585 | |
| 1,385,000 | | Hudson County New Jersey Improvement Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 05/01/2041 | | | 1,611,078 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Illinois Sales Tax Revenue | | | 1.80 | % | | 06/15/2027 | | | 1,969,302 | |
| 1,750,000 | | Illinois Sales Tax Revenue | | | 2.00 | % | | 06/15/2028 | | | 1,719,656 | |
| 10,000,000 | | Illinois Sales Tax Revenue | | | 3.00 | % | | 06/15/2034 | | | 10,977,286 | |
| 3,000,000 | | Illinois State Toll Highway Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 01/01/2031 | | | 3,138,238 | |
| 1,250,000 | | Illinois State Toll Highway Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 01/01/2033 | | | 1,476,270 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Illinois State Toll Highway Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 01/01/2037 | | | 1,710,241 | |
| 6,070,000 | | Imperial California Irrigation District Electric System Revenue | | | 4.00 | % | | 11/01/2037 | | | 7,047,333 | |
| 1,810,000 | | Indianapolis Indiana Local Public Improvement Bond Bank | | | 5.00 | % | | 02/01/2034 | | | 1,976,670 | |
| 5,000,000 | | Industrial Development Authority of the City of St Louis Missouri | | | 2.22 | % | | 12/01/2038 | | | 5,042,865 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Jacksonville, Florida Sales Tax Revenue | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2030 | | | 2,070,289 | |
| 3,720,000 | | Kansas City Missouri Municipal Assistance Corp.+ | | | 3.07 | % | | 04/15/2026 | | | 3,581,565 | |
| 3,000,000 | | Lancaster County Pennsylvania Hospital Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2035 | | | 3,273,157 | |
| 2,280,000 | | Las Vegas Nevada Redevelopment Agency | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/15/2028 | | | 2,648,515 | |
| 5,235,000 | | Lees Summit Missouri Industrial Development Authority | | | 5.25 | % | | 08/15/2039 | | | 5,596,935 | |
| 10,000,000 | | Lehigh County Pennsylvania (SIFMA Municipal Swap Index + 1.10%) | | | 1.20 | % | | 08/15/2038 | | | 10,280,346 | |
| 2,720,000 | | Louisiana Public Facilities Authority | | | 4.00 | % | | 05/15/2042 | | | 3,051,410 | |
| 7,000,000 | | Louisiana State Gasoline & Fuels Tax Revenue | | | 5.00 | % | | 05/01/2041 | | | 7,943,766 | |
| 21,505,000 | | Love Field Texas Airport Modernization Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/01/2028 | | | 22,323,080 | |
| 25,000,000 | | Main Street Natural Gas, Inc. (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.75%) | | | 0.82 | % | | 04/01/2048 | | | 25,128,137 | |
| 29,000,000 | | Main Street Natural Gas, Inc. (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.83%) | | | 0.90 | % | | 08/01/2048 | | | 29,231,171 | |
| 10,000,000 | | Main Street Natural Gas, Inc.# | | | 4.00 | % | | 03/01/2050 | | | 11,325,387 | |
| 5,000,000 | | Maryland Community Development Administration | | | 2.41 | % | | 07/01/2043 | | | 5,010,758 | |
| 3,840,000 | | Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency | | | 4.00 | % | | 12/01/2033 | | | 3,905,608 | |
| 3,685,000 | | Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County Health & Educational Authority | | | 4.05 | % | | 07/01/2026 | | | 4,030,816 | |
| 14,250,000 | | Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority+ | | | 2.17 | % | | 06/15/2030 | | | 12,175,559 | |
| 1,495,000 | | Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority+ | | | 2.28 | % | | 12/15/2033 | | | 1,156,494 | |
| 10,000,000 | | Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority+ | | | 4.43 | % | | 06/15/2035 | | | 7,414,037 | |
| 10,165,000 | | Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority+ | | | 4.20 | % | | 06/15/2037 | | | 7,025,879 | |
| 5,365,000 | | Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority+ | | | 2.88 | % | | 06/15/2038 | | | 3,560,263 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/15/2053 | | | 1,123,162 | |
| 7,725,000 | | Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/15/2057 | | | 8,999,963 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2027 | | | 1,038,496 | |
| 5,295,000 | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2028 | | | 6,106,769 | |
| 1,705,000 | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority+ | | | 3.20 | % | | 11/15/2029 | | | 1,484,982 | |
| 2,235,000 | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority | | | 5.25 | % | | 11/15/2031 | | | 2,695,210 | |
| 6,000,000 | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority+ | | | 3.60 | % | | 11/15/2033 | | | 4,683,610 | |
| 5,000,000 | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2035 | | | 5,676,427 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2036 | | | 1,119,161 | |
| 5,120,000 | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2036 | | | 6,095,200 | |
| 17,590,000 | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2038 | | | 18,505,378 | |
| 10,000,000 | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2038 | | | 10,709,208 | |
| 10,000,000 | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority | | | 5.25 | % | | 11/15/2044 | | | 10,936,165 | |
| 6,760,000 | | Miami-Dade County Florida Water & Sewer System Revenue | | | 4.00 | % | | 10/01/2035 | | | 7,891,942 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Municipal Bonds — 98.8% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Revenue Bonds — 88.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | Michigan State Finance Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/01/2044 | | | 2,298,807 | |
| 2,020,000 | | Michigan State University | | | 4.00 | % | | 08/15/2030 | | | 2,135,914 | |
| 3,000,000 | | Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission | | | 5.00 | % | | 01/01/2030 | | | 3,269,814 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/01/2030 | | | 2,296,884 | |
| 1,595,000 | | Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/01/2037 | | | 1,827,016 | |
| 5,000,000 | | Nebraska Educational Health Cultural & Social Services Finance Authority | | | 4.00 | % | | 01/01/2044 | | | 5,624,625 | |
| 1,080,000 | | New Hope Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2031 | | | 925,961 | |
| 1,750,000 | | New Hope Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. | | | 5.25 | % | | 07/01/2036 | | | 1,429,705 | |
| 250,000 | | New Hope Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. | | | 5.50 | % | | 07/01/2046 | | | 190,686 | |
| 4,000,000 | | New Hope Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2046 | | | 3,023,624 | |
| 2,000,000 | | New Hope Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. | | | 5.75 | % | | 07/01/2051 | | | 1,544,284 | |
| 5,900,000 | | New Jersey Economic Development Authority | | | 3.38 | % | | 06/15/2026 | | | 6,278,396 | |
| 5,000,000 | | New Jersey Economic Development Authority | | | 3.47 | % | | 06/15/2027 | | | 5,364,518 | |
| 2,350,000 | | New Jersey Economic Development Authority (SIFMA Municipal Swap Index + 1.55%) | | | 1.65 | % | | 09/01/2027 | | | 2,375,711 | |
| 2,835,000 | | New Jersey Economic Development Authority (SIFMA Municipal Swap Index + 1.60%) | | | 1.70 | % | | 03/01/2028 | | | 2,867,023 | |
| 1,950,000 | | New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2027 | | | 2,230,694 | |
| 1,000,000 | | New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority | | | 5.25 | % | | 06/15/2028 | | | 1,152,738 | |
| 4,320,000 | | New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority+ | | | 1.59 | % | | 12/15/2032 | | | 3,527,971 | |
| 1,000,000 | | New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority+ | | | 2.14 | % | | 12/15/2035 | | | 751,819 | |
| 9,675,000 | | New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority+ | | | 2.27 | % | | 12/15/2038 | | | 6,678,830 | |
| 1,550,000 | | New Jersey Turnpike Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 01/01/2028 | | | 1,723,052 | |
| 13,565,000 | | New Mexico Municipal Energy Acquisition Authority# | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/01/2039 | | | 15,400,395 | |
| 16,000,000 | | New York & New Jersey Port Authority | | | 4.00 | % | | 03/15/2030 | | | 18,810,696 | |
| 1,165,000 | | New York & New Jersey Port Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 05/01/2031 | | | 1,331,228 | |
| 12,250,000 | | New York & New Jersey Port Authority | | | 4.00 | % | | 11/01/2034 | | | 14,527,625 | |
| 7,000,000 | | New York & New Jersey Port Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/01/2034 | | | 7,605,327 | |
| 2,010,000 | | New York City Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/15/2033 | | | 2,060,832 | |
| 13,965,000 | | New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue | | | 0.84 | % | | 11/01/2025 | | | 13,671,919 | |
| 2,000,000 | | New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue | | | 3.05 | % | | 05/01/2027 | | | 2,131,074 | |
| 2,635,000 | | New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue | | | 2.67 | % | | 08/01/2027 | | | 2,756,315 | |
| 8,165,000 | | New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue | | | 5.00 | % | | 02/01/2034 | | | 8,574,571 | |
| 7,045,000 | | New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/01/2036 | | | 7,842,846 | |
| 7,575,000 | | New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue | | | 4.00 | % | | 05/01/2043 | | | 8,859,313 | |
| 7,340,000 | | New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue | | | 4.00 | % | | 05/01/2045 | | | 8,650,318 | |
| 10,000,000 | | New York City Water & Sewer System | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/15/2047 | | | 10,450,284 | |
| 10,085,000 | | New York City Water & Sewer System | | | 4.25 | % | | 06/15/2047 | | | 10,654,109 | |
| 1,235,000 | | New York Convention Center Development Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2026 | | | 1,434,901 | |
| 2,000,000 | | New York Convention Center Development Corp.+ | | | 2.46 | % | | 11/15/2032 | | | 1,603,117 | |
| 8,730,000 | | New York Convention Center Development Corp.+ | | | 2.52 | % | | 11/15/2035 | | | 6,441,883 | |
| 3,000,000 | | New York Convention Center Development Corp.+ | | | 2.77 | % | | 11/15/2037 | | | 2,085,438 | |
| 2,750,000 | | New York Convention Center Development Corp.+ | | | 3.09 | % | | 11/15/2037 | | | 1,944,925 | |
| 10,000,000 | | New York State Dormitory Authority | | | 1.19 | % | | 03/15/2026 | | | 9,865,584 | |
| 1,675,000 | | New York State Dormitory Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 03/15/2030 | | | 1,941,091 | |
| 1,115,000 | | New York State Dormitory Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 02/15/2031 | | | 1,345,304 | |
| 1,325,000 | | New York State Dormitory Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 03/15/2031 | | | 1,534,435 | |
| 2,000,000 | | New York State Dormitory Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 03/15/2036 | | | 2,306,607 | |
| 6,915,000 | | New York State Dormitory Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 03/15/2037 | | | 6,979,723 | |
| 20,035,000 | | New York State Thruway Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 01/01/2037 | | | 25,478,319 | |
| 9,390,000 | | New York State Urban Development Corp. | | | 4.00 | % | | 03/15/2038 | | | 11,123,551 | |
| 6,850,000 | | New York State Urban Development Corp.† | | | 4.00 | % | | 03/15/2045 | | | 8,050,449 | |
| 15,000,000 | | New York State Urban Development Corp.† | | | 4.00 | % | | 03/15/2046 | | | 17,468,315 | |
| 5,030,000 | | New York Transportation Development Corp. | | | 4.00 | % | | 07/01/2041 | | | 5,406,041 | |
| 3,375,000 | | Newport News Virginia Economic Development Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/01/2031 | | | 3,813,496 | |
| 1,760,000 | | Niagara County New York Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 05/15/2024 | | | 1,947,234 | |
| 2,000,000 | | North Carolina Medical Care Commission | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2031 | | | 2,172,338 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Municipal Bonds — 98.8% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Revenue Bonds — 88.9% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 4,165,000 | | North Texas Tollway Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 01/01/2032 | | | 4,685,196 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Omaha Nebraska Public Power District | | | 5.00 | % | | 02/01/2043 | | | 2,262,931 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Onondaga County New York Trust for Cultural Resources | | | 4.00 | % | | 12/01/2049 | | | 1,174,719 | |
| 1,150,000 | | Orange County Florida Convention Center/Orlando | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2027 | | | 1,331,243 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Park Creek Colorado Metropolitan District | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/01/2034 | | | 1,139,844 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2035 | | | 2,239,635 | |
| 10,000,000 | | Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2029 | | | 11,780,505 | |
| 6,360,000 | | Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission | | | 4.00 | % | | 12/01/2036 | | | 7,234,175 | |
| 8,700,000 | | Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/01/2043 | | | 9,747,512 | |
| 10,000,000 | | Phoenix Arizona Civic Improvement Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2049 | | | 12,363,138 | |
| 2,070,000 | | Pinal County Arizona | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/01/2027 | | | 2,304,427 | |
| 4,000,000 | | Pompano Beach, City of Florida | | | 4.00 | % | | 09/01/2050 | | | 4,332,740 | |
| 17,483,000 | | Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp Sales Tax Revenue+ | | | 4.63 | % | | 07/01/2033 | | | 13,273,889 | |
| 2,750,000 | | Riverside County California Transportation Commission | | | 4.00 | % | | 06/01/2039 | | | 3,293,822 | |
| 3,750,000 | | Riverside County California Transportation Commission | | | 4.00 | % | | 06/01/2040 | | | 4,483,683 | |
| 4,230,000 | | Sales Tax Securitization Corp. | | | 5.50 | % | | 01/01/2032 | | | 5,438,771 | |
| 5,735,000 | | San Diego California Tobacco Settlement Revenue Funding Corp. | | | 4.00 | % | | 06/01/2032 | | | 6,334,339 | |
| 7,300,000 | | San Francisco California City & County Airport | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Commission-San Francisco International Airport | | | 4.00 | % | | 05/01/2039 | | | 8,551,819 | |
| 2,290,000 | | Tampa, City of Florida+ | | | 3.37 | % | | 09/01/2040 | | | 1,264,005 | |
| 1,850,000 | | Tampa, City of Florida+ | | | 3.74 | % | | 09/01/2045 | | | 814,531 | |
| 22,140,000 | | Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp.# | | | 4.00 | % | | 05/01/2048 | | | 23,027,891 | |
| 7,150,000 | | Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp.# | | | 4.00 | % | | 11/01/2049 | | | 7,894,049 | |
| 3,045,000 | | Terrebonne Parish Louisiana+ | | | 3.14 | % | | 04/01/2036 | | | 2,234,213 | |
| 17,380,000 | | Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp II (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.87%) | | | 1.01 | % | | 09/15/2027 | | | 17,611,945 | |
| 700,000 | | Texas Municipal Power Agency Revenue | | | 3.00 | % | | 09/01/2032 | | | 752,925 | |
| 1,100,000 | | Texas Municipal Power Agency Revenue | | | 3.00 | % | | 09/01/2034 | | | 1,180,614 | |
| 1,265,000 | | Tobacco Settlement Authority | | | 5.25 | % | | 06/01/2032 | | | 1,277,074 | |
| 11,105,000 | | Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2031 | | | 13,555,811 | |
| 20,000,000 | | Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2035 | | | 22,409,260 | |
| 5,000,000 | | Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2046 | | | 5,874,894 | |
| 1,045,000 | | Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority+ | | | 3.39 | % | | 11/15/2031 | | | 861,460 | |
| 9,030,000 | | TSASC, Inc. | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2031 | | | 10,793,368 | |
| 1,050,000 | | University of Texas System — Permanent University Fund | | | 4.00 | % | | 07/01/2032 | | | 1,140,984 | |
| 4,941,498 | | Utah Housing Corp. | | | 2.50 | % | | 08/21/2051 | | | 5,159,707 | |
| 4,990,952 | | Utah Housing Corp. | | | 2.50 | % | | 11/21/2051 | | | 5,211,344 | |
| 17,026,485 | | Vermont Student Assistance Corp. (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.00%) | | | 1.10 | % | | 06/02/2042 | | | 17,044,635 | |
| 3,300,000 | | Virginia Small Business Financing Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2034 | | | 3,323,190 | |
| 6,080,000 | | Virginia Small Business Financing Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2034 | | | 6,122,733 | |
| 1,230,000 | | Virginia Small Business Financing Authority | | | 4.00 | % | | 12/01/2036 | | | 1,388,479 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Washington DC Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | | | 4.00 | % | | 07/15/2045 | | | 2,366,860 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Washington State Housing Finance Commission^ | | | 4.00 | % | | 01/01/2026 | | | 1,073,388 | |
| 2,655,000 | | Washington State Housing Finance Commission^ | | | 5.00 | % | | 01/01/2031 | | | 2,928,644 | |
| 5,000,000 | | West Virginia State Hospital Finance Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2023 | | | 5,325,403 | |
| 1,610,000 | | Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 05/01/2027 | | | 1,757,657 | |
| 5,250,000 | | Wise County Virginia Industrial Development Authority# | | | 0.75 | % | | 10/01/2040 | | | 5,298,162 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | 1,102,361,600 | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost $1,181,276,262) | | | | | | | | | 1,225,237,458 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Short-Term Investments — 1.5% | | | |
| | | |
Money Market Funds — 1.5% | | | |
| 17,834,958 | | First American Government Obligations Fund — Class Z, 0.02%* | | | 17,834,958 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $17,834,958) | | | 17,834,958 | |
Total Investments — 100.3% (Cost $1,199,111,220) | | | 1,243,072,416 | |
| | | | |
Floating Rate Note Obligations — (2.1)% | | | | |
Notes with interest and fee rates ranging from 0.68% to 0.72% as of the date of this report and | | | | |
contractual maturities of collateral ranging from 08/01/2037 to 03/15/2046~ | | | (25,425,000 | ) |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 1.8% | | | 22,304,650 | |
NET ASSETS —100.0% | | $ | 1,239,952,066 | |
+ | Zero coupon bond. Rate disclosed is calculated yield to maturity as of the date of this report. |
# | Variable rate security. Rate disclosed is as of the date of this report. |
^ | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. |
† | Underlying security related to TOB Trusts entered into by the Fund. |
* | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
~ | Floating rate note obligations related to securities held. The interest and fee rate shown reflects the rates in effect as of the date of this report. As of the date of this report, the Fund’s investments with a value of $56,612,355 are held by TOB Trusts and serve as collateral for the $25,425,000 in the floating rate note obligations outstanding at that date. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Revenue Bonds | | | 88.9 | % |
General Obligation Bonds | | | 9.9 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 1.5 | % |
Floating Rate Note Obligations | | | (2.1 | ) |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.8 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2021, the Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund – Investor Shares (the “Fund”) increased 0.66% in value. During the same period, the Bloomberg 1-10 Year Blended Municipal Bond Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 0.17%.
The Fund modestly outperformed its benchmark for the six-month period ended December 31, 2021, a period where broad municipal bond yields experienced relatively low volatility compared to other fixed income asset classes. Yield curve movements were in focus across fixed income markets during the period, as investors began to price in the likelihood of near-term Fed rate hikes. Curves flattened universally across investment-grade bond markets led by the move in U.S. Treasuries, which “twisted” during the period, with short-term bond yields moving higher and longer-term bond yields moving lower. The municipal yield curve did flatten during the period, but short-term muni yields have not followed U.S. Treasury yields higher. For example, yields on AAA-rated muni bonds with maturities inside of three years finished the year at roughly 0.30%, while similar-maturity Treasury bonds yielded roughly 1.00%. In our view, much of this dislocation in short rate movements between munis and Treasuries is due to a combination of the continued strong asset flows into the muni market and a desire by many muni investors to seek refuge in short-maturity bonds. This combination has resulted in what we consider excessively high relative valuations for the front-end of the muni curve, particularly in the three to five year range. We continue to be underweight that area of the curve in favor of relative overweight positions in intermediate maturity bonds and ultra-short-maturity and floating-rate bonds. Most of our curve positioning develops naturally as part of our security selection process. As we look at new opportunities, we assess relative value (and upside/downside) for those securities across the yield curve. Our curve positioning within the Fund is an outcome of that process. While we do seek to avoid overvalued portions of the market, we believe most of our alpha generation is likely to come from sector allocations and bottom-up security selection.
In terms of performance attribution, the Fund did benefit from strong performance in intermediate- and longer-maturity bonds during the period, but much of that relative performance was driven by selection. Within credit we continue to see value in middle-quality (A-rated and BBB-rated) investment-grade revenue-backed bonds and remain overweight those rating categories. This is driven by the opportunities that our fundamental credit and ESG analysts are finding in the market rather than a top-down view on credit spreads. The Fund benefited from broad-based credit sector outperformance during the period highlighted by hospitals/health care, lease revenue, and dedicated tax revenue issuers. Municipal credit fundamentals were a tailwind in 2021, and we continue to find opportunities within many essential service revenue sectors from both a yield carry, performance upside standpoint and with strong positive impact.
Looking forward, we are focusing on delivering stability within the strategy. While there are times to play offense in bonds, we do not believe this is one of those times. We ultimately strive to build well-diversified portfolios that are concentrated in our highest-conviction ideas while seeking to deliver the best-possible risk-adjusted returns over the long-term. We are currently aiming to position the Fund to have plenty of defense should volatility arise, while also seeking to outperform through excess income generation and individual bond selection should we remain in a low-volatility world.
We expect to publish our 2021 Impact Report in February and look forward to sharing more detail about the impact in the Fund and outlook for the sustainable landscape in 2022.
Sincerely,
Stephen M. Shutz, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Amy N. Hauter, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund is non-diversified which means it may invest a large percentage of its assets in the securities of fewer issuers. Concentration in a limited number of issuers exposes the Fund to greater market risk than if its assets were diversified among a greater number of issuers. The Fund is also subject to interest rate risk which is the risk that debt securities in the Fund’s portfolio will decline in value because of an increase in market interest rates. This risk is usually greater for longer- term debt securities. Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes and a portion of income may be subject to the Federal Alternative minimum tax for certain investors. The Adviser utilizes ESG analysis in connection with the Fund’s investments in fixed-income securities. ESG factors are considered systematically and comprehensively through leveraging a repeatable process that strives to minimize risk and capture opportunity.
Diversification does not assure a profit nor protect against loss in a declining market.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Because the Fund’s ESG criteria exclude securities of certain issuers for nonfinancial reasons, the Fund may forgo some market opportunities available to the funds that do not use these criteria.
Credit Quality weights by rating are derived from the highest bond rating as determined by Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”), Moody’s or Fitch. Bond ratings are grades given to bonds that indicate their credit quality as determined by private independent rating services such as S&P, Moody’s and Fitch. These firms evaluate a bond issuer’s financial strength, or its ability to pay a bond’s principal and interest in a timely fashion. Ratings are expressed as letters ranging from ‘AAA’, which is the highest grade, to ‘D’, which is the lowest grade. In limited situations when none of the three rating agencies have issued a formal rating, the Advisor will classify the security as nonrated.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Municipal Bonds — 97.7% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
General Obligation Bonds — 9.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 2,425,000 | | Chicago Illinois Park District | | | 4.00 | % | | 01/01/2034 | | | 2,831,963 | |
| 6,000,000 | | Chicago Illinois Park District† | | | 5.00 | % | | 01/01/2044 | | | 7,387,847 | |
| 1,125,000 | | Detroit City Michigan School District | | | 5.00 | % | | 05/01/2039 | | | 1,433,582 | |
| 4,315,000 | | New Jersey, State of | | | 2.30 | % | | 06/01/2027 | | | 4,440,474 | |
| 1,905,000 | | New York, City of New York | | | 1.25 | % | | 08/01/2027 | | | 1,864,403 | |
| 1,250,000 | | New York, City of New York | | | 2.90 | % | | 10/01/2027 | | | 1,328,301 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | 19,286,570 | |
Revenue Bonds — 88.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | American Municipal Power Ohio, Inc. | | | 4.00 | % | | 02/15/2044 | | | 1,141,217 | |
| 4,985,000 | | Arizona Board of Rights State University Systems | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2025 | | | 5,769,454 | |
| 1,200,000 | | Arizona Industrial Development Authority | | | 4.00 | % | | 07/01/2041 | | | 1,291,018 | |
| 2,250,000 | | Austin, Texas | | | 7.88 | % | | 09/01/2026 | | | 2,259,677 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Baltimore County Maryland | | | 4.00 | % | | 01/01/2039 | | | 1,160,606 | |
| 1,525,000 | | Baltimore County Maryland | | | 4.00 | % | | 01/01/2040 | | | 1,767,334 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Baltimore County Maryland | | | 4.00 | % | | 01/01/2045 | | | 1,718,111 | |
| 1,950,000 | | Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2034 | | | 2,065,452 | |
| 750,000 | | Buffalo New York Sewer Authority | | | 4.00 | % | | 06/15/2051 | | | 851,500 | |
| 630,000 | | California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank | | | 4.00 | % | | 08/01/2023 | | | 666,053 | |
| 500,000 | | California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank | | | 4.00 | % | | 08/01/2024 | | | 544,130 | |
| 1,005,000 | | California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/01/2038 | | | 1,268,379 | |
| 1,000,000 | | California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/01/2039 | | | 1,259,931 | |
| 2,000,000 | | California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank | | | 4.00 | % | | 05/01/2046 | | | 2,353,413 | |
| 4,360,000 | | California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (SIFMA Municipal Swap Index + 0.35%) | | | 0.45 | % | | 08/01/2047 | | | 4,372,963 | |
| 1,170,000 | | California Municipal Finance Authority^ | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/01/2029 | | | 1,334,780 | |
| 1,575,000 | | California Municipal Finance Authority^ | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/01/2049 | | | 1,773,805 | |
| 1,180,000 | | California School Finance Authority^ | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2037 | | | 1,385,682 | |
| 2,250,000 | | Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/01/2045 | | | 2,635,164 | |
| 6,450,000 | | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 01/15/2031 | | | 6,478,694 | |
| 5,000,000 | | Clayton County Georgia Development Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2033 | | | 5,117,766 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Colorado Health Facilities Authority | | | 4.00 | % | | 12/01/2040 | | | 1,734,149 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Connecticut State Clean Water Fund | | | 4.00 | % | | 02/01/2035 | | | 1,191,520 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Connecticut State Clean Water Fund | | | 5.00 | % | | 05/01/2036 | | | 1,809,860 | |
| 5,000,000 | | Denver, Colorado City & County Airport System Revenue | | | 1.72 | % | | 11/15/2027 | | | 5,025,505 | |
| 3,000,000 | | District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2039 | | | 3,508,901 | |
| 2,495,000 | | Du Page County, Illinois | | | 3.00 | % | | 05/15/2047 | | | 2,595,785 | |
| 1,320,000 | | East Chicago Sanitary District | | | 4.00 | % | | 07/15/2031 | | | 1,406,752 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Florida Development Finance Corp. | | | 4.00 | % | | 11/15/2034 | | | 2,435,060 | |
| 2,375,000 | | Glendale Arizona Industrial Development Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2042 | | | 2,741,869 | |
| 2,500,000 | | Grand Forks County North Dakota^ | | | 7.00 | % | | 12/15/2043 | | | 2,526,382 | |
| 2,500,000 | | Grand Forks County North Dakota^ | | | 9.00 | % | | 06/15/2044 | | | 2,510,570 | |
| 600,000 | | Harris County Texas Flood Control District | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2027 | | | 700,222 | |
| 1,405,000 | | Hartford County Connecticut Metropolitan District Clean Water Project | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/01/2036 | | | 1,585,738 | |
| 985,000 | | Illinois Finance Authority (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.50%) | | | 0.57 | % | | 11/01/2034 | | | 985,085 | |
| 5,000,000 | | Lakeland Florida Hospital System | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2040 | | | 5,595,130 | |
| 3,000,000 | | Lancaster County Pennsylvania Solid Waste Management Authority | | | 5.25 | % | | 12/15/2031 | | | 3,283,228 | |
| 3,470,000 | | Los Angeles County California Metropolitan Transportation Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2038 | | | 4,228,457 | |
| 970,000 | | Maricopa County Arizona Industrial Development Authority | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (SIFMA Municipal Swap Index + 0.38%) | | | 0.48 | % | | 01/01/2035 | | | 970,313 | |
| 2,500,000 | | Maryland Community Development Administration | | | 2.41 | % | | 07/01/2043 | | | 2,505,379 | |
| 1,275,000 | | Maryland Economic Development Corp. | | | 4.00 | % | | 07/01/2040 | | | 1,444,559 | |
| 4,200,000 | | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority# | | | 0.11 | % | | 03/01/2030 | | | 4,200,000 | |
| 4,455,000 | | Massachusetts Clean Energy Cooperative Corp. | | | 1.57 | % | | 07/01/2026 | | | 4,445,505 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority | | | 2.56 | % | | 07/01/2026 | | | 1,547,310 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Municipal Bonds — 97.7% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Revenue Bonds — 88.7% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | Massachusetts Port Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2037 | | | 1,298,772 | |
| 5,000,000 | | Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County Tennessee Health & Educational Facilities | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2040 | | | 5,893,961 | |
| 135,000 | | Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority+ | | | 2.17 | % | | 12/15/2031 | | | 110,197 | |
| 3,000,000 | | Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority+ | | | 2.28 | % | | 12/15/2032 | | | 2,384,479 | |
| 270,000 | | Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority+ | | | 2.71 | % | | 06/15/2034 | | | 206,023 | |
| 135,000 | | Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority+ | | | 2.81 | % | | 06/15/2035 | | | 100,090 | |
| 175,000 | | Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority+ | | | 2.89 | % | | 06/15/2037 | | | 120,957 | |
| 1,175,000 | | Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority+ | | | 3.40 | % | | 12/15/2038 | | | 768,793 | |
| 375,000 | | Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority+ | | | 3.38 | % | | 12/15/2051 | | | 169,988 | |
| 590,000 | | Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority+ | | | 3.53 | % | | 12/15/2052 | | | 259,680 | |
| 3,230,000 | | Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/15/2053 | | | 3,627,814 | |
| 1,955,000 | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority | | | 5.25 | % | | 11/15/2033 | | | 2,417,831 | |
| 1,050,000 | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2035 | | | 1,262,319 | |
| 5,000,000 | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2037 | | | 5,812,393 | |
| 1,250,000 | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2038 | | | 1,567,659 | |
| 1,870,000 | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2042 | | | 1,964,239 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Miami-Dade County Florida Water & Sewer System | | | 4.00 | % | | 10/01/2039 | | | 1,818,261 | |
| 2,540,000 | | Monroeville Pennsylvania Finance Authority | | | 4.25 | % | | 02/15/2042 | | | 2,598,634 | |
| 2,075,000 | | New Hope Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. | | | 5.50 | % | | 07/01/2046 | | | 1,582,697 | |
| 1,000,000 | | New Jersey Economic Development Authority | | | 3.47 | % | | 06/15/2027 | | | 1,072,904 | |
| 1,960,000 | | New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency | | | 1.60 | % | | 10/01/2026 | | | 1,961,920 | |
| 2,000,000 | | New York City Housing Development Corp. | | | 2.60 | % | | 11/01/2034 | | | 2,073,091 | |
| 1,000,000 | | New York City Water & Sewer System | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/15/2047 | | | 1,189,877 | |
| 2,425,000 | | New York Liberty Development Corp. | | | 4.00 | % | | 09/15/2035 | | | 2,441,313 | |
| 3,000,000 | | New York Liberty Development Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/15/2040 | | | 3,025,960 | |
| 930,000 | | New York State Dormitory Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2050 | | | 1,056,392 | |
| 2,500,000 | | New York State Housing Finance Agency | | | 1.60 | % | | 11/01/2024 | | | 2,513,107 | |
| 1,414,465 | | New York State Housing Finance Agency | | | 1.65 | % | | 05/15/2039 | | | 1,380,673 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission# | | | 1.63 | % | | 12/01/2034 | | | 1,030,751 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Ohio, State of (SIFMA Municipal Swap Index + 0.40%) | | | 0.50 | % | | 01/01/2052 | | | 1,501,455 | |
| 2,500,000 | | Phoenix Arizona Civic Improvement Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2049 | | | 3,090,785 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Pompano Beach, City of Florida | | | 3.50 | % | | 09/01/2035 | | | 2,148,469 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Portland Maine General Airport Revenue | | | 4.00 | % | | 01/01/2038 | | | 1,726,675 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Regional Transportation Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2031 | | | 1,665,956 | |
| 1,500,000 | | San Francisco, California City & County Airports Common International Airport | | | 4.00 | % | | 05/01/2037 | | | 1,782,691 | |
| 2,500,000 | | St. Louis, City of Missouri Industrial Development Authority | | | 2.22 | % | | 12/01/2038 | | | 2,521,433 | |
| 1,200,000 | | Tampa Florida Hospital Revenue | | | 4.00 | % | | 07/01/2039 | | | 1,405,494 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Tampa Florida Hospital Revenue | | | 4.00 | % | | 07/01/2045 | | | 1,151,885 | |
| 2,635,000 | | Upper Santa Clara Valley California Joint Powers Authority | | | 4.00 | % | | 08/01/2045 | | | 2,923,434 | |
| 2,223,674 | | Utah Housing Corp. | | | 2.50 | % | | 08/21/2051 | | | 2,321,868 | |
| 2,495,476 | | Utah Housing Corp. | | | 2.50 | % | | 11/21/2051 | | | 2,605,672 | |
| 2,250,000 | | Virginia Small Business Financing Authority | | | 4.00 | % | | 01/01/2036 | | | 2,592,604 | |
| 1,650,000 | | Wayne County Michigan Airport Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/01/2034 | | | 2,185,641 | |
| 1,685,000 | | Wayne County Michigan Airport Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/01/2036 | | | 2,223,210 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority# | | | 0.01 | % | | 02/15/2050 | | | 1,000,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | 190,750,455 | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost $206,889,106) | | | | | | | | | 210,037,025 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Short-Term Investments — 3.0% | | | |
| | | |
Money Market Funds — 3.0% | | | |
| 6,414,569 | | First American Government Obligations Fund — Class Z, 0.02%* | | | 6,414,569 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $6,414,569) | | | 6,414,569 | |
Total Investments — 100.7% (Cost $213,303,675) | | | 216,451,594 | |
| | | | |
Floating Rate Note Obligations — (1.9)% | | | | |
Note with interest and fee rate of 0.72% as of the date of this report and a | | | | |
contractual maturity of collateral of 01/01/2044~ | | | (4,000,000 | ) |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 1.2% | | | 2,500,678 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 214,952,272 | |
+ | Zero coupon bond. Rate disclosed is calculated yield to maturity as of the date of this report. |
# | Variable rate security. Rate disclosed is as of the date of this report. |
^ | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. |
† | Underlying security related to TOB Trusts entered into by the Fund. |
* | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
~ | Floating rate note obligations related to securities held. The interest and fee rate shown reflects the rates in effect as of the date of this report. As of the date of this report, the Fund’s investments with a value of $7,387,847 are held by TOB Trusts and serve as collateral for the $4,000,000 in the floating rate note obligations outstanding at that date. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Revenue Bonds | | | 88.7 | % |
General Obligation Bonds | | | 9.0 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 3.0 | % |
Floating Rate Note Obligations | | | (1.9 | )% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.2 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2021, the Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities Fund – Investor Shares (the “Fund”) decreased 0.55% in value. During the same period, the Bloomberg Mortgage Backed Securities Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, declined 0.27%.
The Fund aims to generate performance primarily through strong current income generation from high-quality mortgage-related securities selected to have more a more favorable pace of principal repayment. This is supplemented by select mortgage-related credit positions in the asset-backed and commercial mortgage-backed securities sectors. We think this combination can deliver attractive income generation with relatively low exposure to credit volatility.
Agency-backed mortgage bonds struggled to keep up with other bond types in this period. This was due to two big factors. The first was an increase in expected interest rate volatility. In June, the relatively high inflation reports were dismissed as likely transitory. By year-end, this was clearly not the case, which left markets much less certain about the interest rate outlook. Mortgage bonds are sensitive to expected rate volatility, as it makes the pace of refinancing less certain. This uncertainty weighed a bit on Mortgage-backed Security (MBS) prices.
The second was the Federal Reserve’s announcement that its bond buying program would be ending early in 2022. Since MBS were a big part of their purchases, it stands to reason that this would be a negative for MBS. This effect was probably small, though, as MBS spreads in aggregate only moved 4 basis points wider during this period.
The biggest drag on relative performance for the Fund during this period was MBS selection. We were overweight the 2% and 2.5% coupons during most of this period. The 2.5% coupon was one of the worst-performing bonds generally, and our selections also slightly underperformed the average. The combination of these two factors probably subtracted 40 basis points from relative performance.
Other factors were minor. Our overweight of agency-backed commercial mortgage-backed security (CMBS) vs. MBS was a minor benefit, as the CMBS generally outperformed. In addition, we were underweight duration generally, which was also a small benefit.
Over the last two years, performance in the bond market (as well as this Fund) has been dominated by top-down factors: first, Fed policy to save the economy in 2020, and then, the pricing in of a recovery in 2021. We think 2022 will return to a bit more “normal” environment, where our relative performance is more likely to be driven by individual security selection. MBS functioned as a defensive sector in 2021, generally holding up well as rates rose. We expect that will continue in 2022, and therefore, we think this portfolio can serve as a shorter-duration alternative for fixed income investors.
Sincerely,
Thomas D.D. Graff, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer- term debt securities. Investments in Asset-Backed and Mortgage-Backed securities include additional risks that investor should be aware of including credit risk, prepayment risk, possible illiquidity and default, as well as increased susceptibility to adverse economic developments. Certain fixed income securities held by the Fund may be difficult (or impossible) to sell at the time and at the price the Adviser would like. As a result, the Fund may have to hold these securities longer than it would like and may forego other investment opportunities. Issuers may experience an acceleration in prepayments of mortgage loans or other receivables backing the issuers’ fixed income securities when interest rates decline, which can shorten the maturity of the security, force the Fund to invest in securities with lower interest rates, and reduce the Fund’s return. Issuers may decrease prepayments of principal when interest rates increase, extending the maturity of a fixed income security and causing the value of the security to decline. Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Investors should consult a tax professional for advice and information concerning the tax features of mortgage backed securities and fixed coupon bonds. Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) are bonds secured by a mortgage or collection of mortgages. Diversification does not assure a profit nor protect against loss in a declining market. As part of its fundamental research approach, the Adviser has a process to integrate, identify and consider the Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) risks and opportunities throughout the investment lifecycle using a proprietary ESG assessment.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Because the Fund’s ESG criteria exclude securities of certain issuers for nonfinancial reasons, the Fund may forgo some market opportunities available to funds that do not use these criteria.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 105.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 2,080,000 | | BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, | | | | | | | | |
| | | Series 2018-DSNY A (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.85%)^ | | | 0.96 | % | | 09/15/2034 | | | 2,079,804 | |
| 4,960,602 | | Bayview MSR Opportunity Master Fund Trust INV2, Series 2021-6 A1#^ | | | 3.00 | % | | 10/25/2051 | | | 5,092,689 | |
| 4,888,864 | | Bayview MSR Opportunity Master Fund Trust INV5, Series 2021-5 A2#^ | | | 2.50 | % | | 11/25/2051 | | | 4,914,379 | |
| 2,000,000 | | BBCMS Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-TALL A (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.72%)^ | | | 0.83 | % | | 03/15/2037 | | | 1,979,829 | |
| 5,662,100 | | BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-VOLT D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.65%)^ | | | 1.76 | % | | 09/15/2036 | | | 5,623,967 | |
| 2,305,000 | | BX Trust, Series 2021-SDMF B (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.74%)^ | | | 0.85 | % | | 09/15/2034 | | | 2,264,645 | |
| 1,563,256 | | Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust, Series 2021-R01 1M1 (SOFR30A + 0.75%)^ | | | 0.80 | % | | 10/25/2041 | | | 1,563,737 | |
| 4,699,803 | | Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust, Series 2021-R02 2M1 (SOFR30A + 0.90%)^ | | | 0.95 | % | | 11/25/2041 | | | 4,704,821 | |
| 986,000 | | DBGS Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-C1 7EA^ | | | 4.64 | % | | 10/17/2051 | | | 983,541 | |
| 3,000,000 | | FHLMC MSCR Trust, Series 2021-MN3 M1 (SOFR30A + 2.30%)^ | | | 2.35 | % | | 11/27/2051 | | | 2,985,311 | |
| 42,501 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# N3-0530 | | | 5.50 | % | | 01/01/2029 | | | 43,944 | |
| 64,424 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# C5-3878 | | | 5.50 | % | | 12/01/2030 | | | 71,983 | |
| 144,109 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# C9-1366 | | | 4.50 | % | | 04/01/2031 | | | 155,914 | |
| 55,466 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# C6-6421 | | | 6.50 | % | | 02/01/2032 | | | 61,241 | |
| 194,991 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# N7-0078 | | | 5.50 | % | | 01/01/2033 | | | 208,245 | |
| 26,660 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# 1B-0889 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.59%) | | | 1.84 | % | | 05/01/2033 | | | 26,757 | |
| 63,361 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# A1-4256 | | | 5.50 | % | | 10/01/2033 | | | 70,608 | |
| 171,722 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# G3-0932 | | | 4.50 | % | | 03/01/2034 | | | 185,621 | |
| 22,800 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# 1J-0204 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.75%) | | | 2.03 | % | | 05/01/2035 | | | 24,012 | |
| 502,715 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# C9-1826 | | | 3.00 | % | | 05/01/2035 | | | 530,523 | |
| 148,577 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# N7-0071 | | | 6.00 | % | | 06/01/2035 | | | 159,443 | |
| 43,513 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# A4-6629 | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/01/2035 | | | 48,969 | |
| 393,347 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# K9-3365 | | | 3.50 | % | | 11/01/2035 | | | 415,497 | |
| 375,279 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# K9-3349 | | | 4.00 | % | | 11/01/2035 | | | 401,334 | |
| 23,848 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# 1L-1263 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.25%) | | | 2.38 | % | | 03/01/2036 | | | 25,420 | |
| 21,706 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# 1H-1348 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.14%) | | | 2.17 | % | | 10/01/2036 | | | 23,238 | |
| 171,270 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# G2-0028 | | | 7.50 | % | | 12/01/2036 | | | 190,417 | |
| 93,772 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# B3-1891 | | | 5.38 | % | | 01/01/2037 | | | 102,786 | |
| 103,499 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# 84-7727 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.74%) | | | 1.99 | % | | 02/01/2037 | | | 104,179 | |
| 88,936 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# B3-1900 | | | 5.38 | % | | 02/01/2037 | | | 97,511 | |
| 44,047 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# B3-1934 | | | 5.38 | % | | 04/01/2037 | | | 48,294 | |
| 89,431 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# B3-1976 | | | 5.10 | % | | 05/01/2037 | | | 97,655 | |
| 32,485 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# 1J-1681 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.98%) | | | 2.23 | % | | 06/01/2037 | | | 34,310 | |
| 77,978 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# B3-2000 | | | 5.10 | % | | 06/01/2037 | | | 85,150 | |
| 51,838 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# U3-0653 | | | 5.13 | % | | 07/01/2037 | | | 57,043 | |
| 67,056 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# U3-0606 | | | 5.10 | % | | 09/01/2037 | | | 73,244 | |
| 213,020 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# U3-0681 | | | 5.10 | % | | 09/01/2037 | | | 232,806 | |
| 47,569 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# 1G-2249 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.78%) | | | 2.03 | % | | 10/01/2037 | | | 47,729 | |
| 133,291 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# T3-0346 | | | 5.38 | % | | 10/01/2037 | | | 146,208 | |
| 835,624 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# G3-1063 | | | 3.50 | % | | 11/01/2037 | | | 891,208 | |
| 79,655 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# U3-0800 | | | 5.10 | % | | 11/01/2037 | | | 86,975 | |
| 137,624 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# U3-1874 | | | 5.38 | % | | 04/01/2038 | | | 150,861 | |
| 320,118 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# N7-0082 | | | 6.00 | % | | 07/01/2038 | | | 348,473 | |
| 175,399 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# G0-4540 | | | 6.00 | % | | 08/01/2038 | | | 203,696 | |
| 144,332 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# G0-4655 | | | 6.00 | % | | 08/01/2038 | | | 167,620 | |
| 103,690 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# U3-2470 | | | 5.10 | % | | 11/01/2038 | | | 113,255 | |
| 78,438 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# G0-8348 | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2039 | | | 89,087 | |
| 366,989 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# C0-3427 | | | 5.50 | % | | 10/01/2039 | | | 417,580 | |
| 2,860,337 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# ZA-5113 | | | 4.00 | % | | 12/01/2047 | | | 3,116,779 | |
| 237,552 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# G0-8828 | | | 5.50 | % | | 04/01/2048 | | | 261,510 | |
| 2,664,247 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# SD-0580 | | | 3.00 | % | | 04/01/2051 | | | 2,776,725 | |
| 4,131,664 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# QC-2694 | | | 2.50 | % | | 06/01/2051 | | | 4,227,309 | |
| 123,164 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4318 DI~ | | | 2.50 | % | | 08/15/2022 | | | 398 | |
| 263,450 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4329 CI~ | | | 2.50 | % | | 01/15/2023 | | | 1,926 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 105.5% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 14,250 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 1843 Z | | | 7.00 | % | | 04/15/2026 | | | 14,946 | |
| 126,968 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 2517 Z | | | 5.50 | % | | 10/15/2032 | | | 138,836 | |
| 920,428 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 2907 VZ | | | 4.50 | % | | 05/15/2034 | | | 998,328 | |
| 226,523 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 2890 ZA | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2034 | | | 254,487 | |
| 366,318 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 3150 DZ | | | 5.50 | % | | 05/15/2036 | | | 417,606 | |
| 223,218 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 3294 CB | | | 5.50 | % | | 03/15/2037 | | | 254,979 | |
| 1,027,749 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 3830 NB | | | 4.50 | % | | 02/15/2039 | | | 1,056,596 | |
| 151,894 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4309 BI~ | | | 3.00 | % | | 08/15/2039 | | | 834 | |
| 2,876,067 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 5014 BP | | | 1.25 | % | | 09/25/2040 | | | 2,831,413 | |
| 838,262 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4121 DH | | | 2.00 | % | | 10/15/2042 | | | 776,983 | |
| 294,093 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4690 QA | | | 3.50 | % | | 05/15/2044 | | | 295,543 | |
| 2,617,725 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4951 EA | | | 2.50 | % | | 09/15/2044 | | | 2,673,001 | |
| 3,211,283 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4774 LP | | | 3.50 | % | | 09/15/2046 | | | 3,303,691 | |
| 649,091 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4872 AB | | | 4.00 | % | | 08/15/2047 | | | 658,231 | |
| 254,396 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4891 PA | | | 3.50 | % | | 07/15/2048 | | | 258,370 | |
| 995,855 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4888 AC | | | 3.50 | % | | 01/15/2049 | | | 1,031,475 | |
| 2,736,575 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 5080 PB | | | 1.25 | % | | 03/25/2050 | | | 2,665,342 | |
| 2,869,565 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 5083 UB | | | 1.25 | % | | 03/25/2051 | | | 2,785,500 | |
| 926,062 | | FHLMC SCRTT, Series 2017-1 M1#^ | | | 4.00 | % | | 01/25/2056 | | | 934,195 | |
| 10,010,654 | | FHMS, Series K-019 X1#~ | | | 1.58 | % | | 03/25/2022 | | | 100 | |
| 14,978,019 | | FHMS, Series K-021 X1#~ | | | 1.38 | % | | 06/25/2022 | | | 11,717 | |
| 23,385,479 | | FHMS, Series K-025 X1#~ | | | 0.78 | % | | 10/25/2022 | | | 114,846 | |
| 12,485,118 | | FHMS, Series K-035 X1#~ | | | 0.33 | % | | 08/25/2023 | | | 64,039 | |
| 73,056,875 | | FHMS, Series K-C02 X1#~ | | | 0.37 | % | | 03/25/2024 | | | 491,432 | |
| 19,832,817 | | FHMS, Series K-038 X1#~ | | | 1.10 | % | | 03/25/2024 | | | 423,762 | |
| 42,146,915 | | FHMS, Series K-040 X1#~ | | | 0.70 | % | | 09/25/2024 | | | 678,464 | |
| 17,838,922 | | FHMS, Series K-C03 X1#~ | | | 0.49 | % | | 11/25/2024 | | | 212,289 | |
| 130,886,491 | | FHMS, Series K-047 X1#~ | | | 0.12 | % | | 05/25/2025 | | | 579,317 | |
| 10,008,185 | | FHMS, Series Q-013 XPT1~ | | | 1.66 | % | | 05/25/2025 | | | 309,098 | |
| 163,185 | | FHMS, Series K-W01 A1 | | | 2.59 | % | | 05/25/2025 | | | 168,173 | |
| 36,907,337 | | FHMS, Series K-C06 X1#~ | | | 0.90 | % | | 06/25/2025 | | | 930,840 | |
| 14,390,561 | | FHMS, Series K-053 X1#~ | | | 0.88 | % | | 12/25/2025 | | | 437,646 | |
| 41,487,582 | | FHMS, Series K-734 X1#~ | | | 0.65 | % | | 02/25/2026 | | | 961,802 | |
| 9,180,270 | | FHMS, Series K-055 X1#~ | | | 1.35 | % | | 03/25/2026 | | | 452,361 | |
| 32,931,389 | | FHMS, Series K-735 X1#~ | | | 0.96 | % | | 05/25/2026 | | | 1,218,587 | |
| 25,983,129 | | FHMS, Series K-736 X1#~ | | | 1.31 | % | | 07/25/2026 | | | 1,261,050 | |
| 5,926,572 | | FHMS, Series K-058 X1#~ | | | 0.92 | % | | 08/25/2026 | | | 222,747 | |
| 6,353,562 | | FHMS, Series K-059 X1#~ | | | 0.31 | % | | 09/25/2026 | | | 80,703 | |
| 26,676,696 | | FHMS, Series K-737 X1#~ | | | 0.64 | % | | 10/25/2026 | | | 698,263 | |
| 24,899,365 | | FHMS, Series K-C04 X1#~ | | | 1.25 | % | | 12/25/2026 | | | 1,025,398 | |
| 54,525,023 | | FHMS, Series K-063 X1#~ | | | 0.29 | % | | 01/25/2027 | | | 710,357 | |
| 21,306,841 | | FHMS, Series K-064 X1#~ | | | 0.60 | % | | 03/25/2027 | | | 604,085 | |
| 7,589,008 | | FHMS, Series Q-013 XPT2~ | | | 1.81 | % | | 05/25/2027 | | | 265,627 | |
| 5,536,521 | | FHMS, Series K-W03 X1#~ | | | 0.83 | % | | 06/25/2027 | | | 186,764 | |
| 22,913,706 | | FHMS, Series K-C05 X1#~ | | | 1.20 | % | | 07/25/2027 | | | 1,014,303 | |
| 12,387,641 | | FHMS, Series K-068 X1#~ | | | 0.43 | % | | 08/25/2027 | | | 278,070 | |
| 30,164,493 | | FHMS, Series K-069 X1#~ | | | 0.36 | % | | 09/25/2027 | | | 592,066 | |
| 6,021,759 | | FHMS, Series K-739 XAM#~ | | | 1.61 | % | | 09/25/2027 | | | 504,386 | |
| 16,500,000 | | FHMS, Series K-740 XAM#~ | | | 1.11 | % | | 10/25/2027 | | | 975,760 | |
| 52,159,585 | | FHMS, Series K-070 X1#~ | | | 0.33 | % | | 11/25/2027 | | | 950,499 | |
| 31,403,279 | | FHMS, Series K-072 X1#~ | | | 0.37 | % | | 12/25/2027 | | | 636,180 | |
| 5,700,000 | | FHMS, Series K-HG1 A3 | | | 3.34 | % | | 12/25/2027 | | | 6,053,229 | |
| 2,694,386 | | FHMS, Series Q-006 APT1# | | | 2.59 | % | | 04/25/2028 | | | 2,787,876 | |
| 871,847 | | FHMS, Series Q-006 APT2# | | | 2.67 | % | | 10/25/2028 | | | 899,699 | |
| 24,841,851 | | FHMS, Series K-087 X1#~ | | | 0.36 | % | | 12/25/2028 | | | 602,132 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 105.5% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 18,143,157 | | FHMS, Series K-091 X1#~ | | | 0.56 | % | | 03/25/2029 | | | 685,488 | |
| 12,637,925 | | FHMS, Series K-092 X1#~ | | | 0.71 | % | | 04/25/2029 | | | 600,049 | |
| 9,986,684 | | FHMS, Series K-G01 X1#~ | | | 0.97 | % | | 04/25/2029 | | | 520,710 | |
| 6,269,790 | | FHMS, Series K-093 X1#~ | | | 0.95 | % | | 05/25/2029 | | | 387,022 | |
| 10,970,571 | | FHMS, Series K-094 X1#~ | | | 0.88 | % | | 06/25/2029 | | | 642,521 | |
| 6,250,000 | | FHMS, Series K-G02 X1#~ | | | 1.02 | % | | 08/25/2029 | | | 410,659 | |
| 14,478,875 | | FHMS, Series K-103 X1#~ | | | 0.64 | % | | 11/25/2029 | | | 661,892 | |
| 4,800,000 | | FHMS, Series K-110 XAM#~ | | | 1.87 | % | | 04/25/2030 | | | 678,388 | |
| 4,803,897 | | FHMS, Series K-111 XAM#~ | | | 1.80 | % | | 05/25/2030 | | | 659,118 | |
| 6,238,500 | | FHMS, Series K-114 XAM#~ | | | 1.34 | % | | 06/25/2030 | | | 648,629 | |
| 9,275,345 | | FHMS, Series K-115 XAM#~ | | | 1.55 | % | | 07/25/2030 | | | 1,111,101 | |
| 523,801 | | FHMS, Series Q-004 A2H# | | | 2.81 | % | | 01/25/2046 | | | 523,739 | |
| 289,689 | | FHMS, Series Q-010 APT1# | | | 2.69 | % | | 04/25/2046 | | | 291,448 | |
| 1,785,931 | | FHMS, Series Q-004 A4H# | | | 2.82 | % | | 08/25/2046 | | | 1,798,319 | |
| 2,109,344 | | FHMS, Series Q-007 APT1# | | | 2.99 | % | | 10/25/2047 | | | 2,125,865 | |
| 1,852,792 | | FHMS, Series Q-007 APT2# | | | 3.32 | % | | 10/25/2047 | | | 1,920,279 | |
| 727,406 | | FHMS, Series Q-013 APT1# | | | 1.20 | % | | 05/25/2050 | | | 727,118 | |
| 1,029,935 | | FHS, Series 366 IO~ | | | 4.00 | % | | 08/15/2049 | | | 188,678 | |
| 1,000,000 | | FNMA, Pool# AN9202 | | | 3.32 | % | | 05/01/2025 | | | 1,036,047 | |
| 1,178,222 | | FNMA, Pool# 109465 | | | 3.58 | % | | 08/01/2025 | | | 1,223,918 | |
| 26,516 | | FNMA, Pool# 336422 (3 Year CMT Rate + 2.30%) | | | 3.94 | % | | 10/01/2025 | | | 26,637 | |
| 59,126 | | FNMA, Pool# 344903 | | | 5.50 | % | | 10/01/2025 | | | 64,711 | |
| 1,000,000 | | FNMA, Pool# AN0287 | | | 2.95 | % | | 11/01/2025 | | | 1,054,957 | |
| 58,237 | | FNMA, Pool# 356232 | | | 6.50 | % | | 01/01/2026 | | | 64,296 | |
| 26,789 | | FNMA, Pool# 406521 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.52%) | | | 2.90 | % | | 05/01/2026 | | | 26,862 | |
| 3,100,000 | | FNMA, Pool# BL3537 | | | 2.61 | % | | 08/01/2026 | | | 3,230,494 | |
| 42,958 | | FNMA, Pool# 356329 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.65%) | | | 2.78 | % | | 01/01/2027 | | | 42,967 | |
| 15,301 | | FNMA, Pool# 363850 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.13%) | | | 2.25 | % | | 04/01/2027 | | | 15,394 | |
| 29,622 | | FNMA, Pool# 406380 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.17%) | | | 2.22 | % | | 11/01/2027 | | | 29,709 | |
| 2,375,000 | | FNMA, Pool# AN7996 | | | 3.15 | % | | 02/01/2028 | | | 2,519,918 | |
| 580,698 | | FNMA, Pool# 257203 | | | 5.00 | % | | 05/01/2028 | | | 632,682 | |
| 803,403 | | FNMA, Pool# 958720 | | | 5.65 | % | | 10/01/2028 | | | 867,685 | |
| 2,399,098 | | FNMA, Pool# BL3182 | | | 2.98 | % | | 07/01/2029 | | | 2,545,282 | |
| 383,454 | | FNMA, Pool# 957502 | | | 3.98 | % | | 07/01/2029 | | | 411,330 | |
| 35,712 | | FNMA, Pool# 520478 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.10%) | | | 2.22 | % | | 11/01/2029 | | | 35,826 | |
| 34,433 | | FNMA, Pool# 559439 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.27%) | | | 2.40 | % | | 09/01/2030 | | | 34,556 | |
| 45,579 | | FNMA, Pool# 573097 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.21%) | | | 2.34 | % | | 02/01/2031 | | | 45,720 | |
| 89,631 | | FNMA, Pool# AL0898 | | | 5.00 | % | | 02/01/2031 | | | 98,538 | |
| 9,683 | | FNMA, Pool# 590852 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.11%) | | | 2.11 | % | | 07/01/2031 | | | 9,697 | |
| 1,599,020 | | FNMA, Pool# AI4717 | | | 4.50 | % | | 07/01/2031 | | | 1,755,201 | |
| 32,620 | | FNMA, Pool# 656181 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.16%) | | | 2.28 | % | | 08/01/2031 | | | 32,874 | |
| 33,579 | | FNMA, Pool# 723313 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.54%) | | | 2.54 | % | | 09/01/2031 | | | 33,630 | |
| 9,242 | | FNMA, Pool# 642122 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.27%) | | | 2.77 | % | | 03/01/2032 | | | 9,275 | |
| 823,701 | | FNMA, Pool# 470828 | | | 3.53 | % | | 03/01/2032 | | | 928,672 | |
| 8,763 | | FNMA, Pool# 628837 | | | 6.50 | % | | 03/01/2032 | | | 9,792 | |
| 27,112 | | FNMA, Pool# 640225 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.27%) | | | 2.77 | % | | 04/01/2032 | | | 27,253 | |
| 36,230 | | FNMA, Pool# 662138 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.30%) | | | 2.30 | % | | 09/01/2032 | | | 36,360 | |
| 32,772 | | FNMA, Pool# 668309 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.02%) | | | 2.02 | % | | 11/01/2032 | | | 32,899 | |
| 27,400 | | FNMA, Pool# 696546 (6 Month LIBOR USD + 2.26%) | | | 2.38 | % | | 03/01/2033 | | | 27,535 | |
| 6,093 | | FNMA, Pool# 555819 (6 Month LIBOR USD + 1.03%) | | | 1.28 | % | | 07/01/2033 | | | 6,152 | |
| 33,833 | | FNMA, Pool# 744805 (6 Month LIBOR USD + 1.52%) | | | 1.64 | % | | 11/01/2033 | | | 33,954 | |
| 15,247 | | FNMA, Pool# 751498 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.22%) | | | 2.34 | % | | 11/01/2033 | | | 15,305 | |
| 25,666 | | FNMA, Pool# 741373 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.28%) | | | 2.41 | % | | 12/01/2033 | | | 25,761 | |
| 27,637 | | FNMA, Pool# 764342 (6 Month LIBOR USD + 1.52%) | | | 1.65 | % | | 02/01/2034 | | | 27,783 | |
| 27,736 | | FNMA, Pool# 774969 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.28%) | | | 2.40 | % | | 04/01/2034 | | | 27,816 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 105.5% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 110,696 | | FNMA, Pool# 783554 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.21%) | | | 2.21 | % | | 07/01/2034 | | | 111,210 | |
| 8,697 | | FNMA, Pool# 819649 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.52%) | | | 1.89 | % | | 03/01/2035 | | | 8,736 | |
| 47,173 | | FNMA, Pool# 889829 | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2035 | | | 53,276 | |
| 34,881 | | FNMA, Pool# 830970 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.83%) | | | 2.08 | % | | 08/01/2035 | | | 34,964 | |
| 22,133 | | FNMA, Pool# 837329 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.04%) | | | 2.04 | % | | 09/01/2035 | | | 22,351 | |
| 542,613 | | FNMA, Pool# AL7654 | | | 3.00 | % | | 09/01/2035 | | | 567,838 | |
| 51,469 | | FNMA, Pool# 836715 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.77%) | | | 2.02 | % | | 10/01/2035 | | | 51,704 | |
| 120,825 | | FNMA, Pool# 842006 | | | 4.25 | % | | 10/01/2035 | | | 129,161 | |
| 23,435 | | FNMA, Pool# 922680 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.91%) | | | 2.16 | % | | 11/01/2035 | | | 24,735 | |
| 249,946 | | FNMA, Pool# 850232 | | | 4.25 | % | | 12/01/2035 | | | 267,846 | |
| 12,440 | | FNMA, Pool# 865849 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.54%) | | | 1.91 | % | | 03/01/2036 | | | 12,550 | |
| 16,031 | | FNMA, Pool# 877009 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 2.38%) | | | 2.65 | % | | 03/01/2036 | | | 16,893 | |
| 260,271 | | FNMA, Pool# AB0577 | | | 4.00 | % | | 03/01/2036 | | | 274,032 | |
| 21,167 | | FNMA, Pool# 868568 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.74%) | | | 2.07 | % | | 04/01/2036 | | | 22,146 | |
| 60,418 | | FNMA, Pool# 882017 (6 Month LIBOR USD + 1.56%) | | | 1.69 | % | | 05/01/2036 | | | 60,846 | |
| 19,064 | | FNMA, Pool# 745626 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.14%) | | | 2.22 | % | | 05/01/2036 | | | 19,107 | |
| 4,646 | | FNMA, Pool# 872895 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.88%) | | | 2.13 | % | | 06/01/2036 | | | 4,650 | |
| 16,816 | | FNMA, Pool# 886163 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.83%) | | | 2.08 | % | | 07/01/2036 | | | 16,997 | |
| 234,481 | | FNMA, Pool# 896838 | | | 5.45 | % | | 07/01/2036 | | | 245,584 | |
| 94,744 | | FNMA, Pool# 745818 | | | 6.50 | % | | 09/01/2036 | | | 106,720 | |
| 67,698 | | FNMA, Pool# 902770 | | | 5.38 | % | | 11/01/2036 | | | 74,141 | |
| 53,758 | | FNMA, Pool# 995521 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.84%) | | | 2.09 | % | | 05/01/2037 | | | 53,878 | |
| 56,260 | | FNMA, Pool# 950382 (6 Month LIBOR USD + 1.12%) | | | 1.27 | % | | 08/01/2037 | | | 57,784 | |
| 28,904 | | FNMA, Pool# 941050 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.70%) | | | 1.95 | % | | 08/01/2037 | | | 28,935 | |
| 53,463 | | FNMA, Pool# 952835 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.32%) | | | 2.40 | % | | 09/01/2037 | | | 57,147 | |
| 2,128,178 | | FNMA, Pool# MA3208 | | | 4.50 | % | | 10/01/2037 | | | 2,327,150 | |
| 106,724 | | FNMA, Pool# 955233 | | | 6.50 | % | | 12/01/2037 | | | 124,028 | |
| 6,127 | | FNMA, Pool# 982237 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.84%) | | | 2.09 | % | | 05/01/2038 | | | 6,135 | |
| 269,628 | | FNMA, Pool# AD0100 | | | 7.00 | % | | 12/01/2038 | | | 323,391 | |
| 91,581 | | FNMA, Pool# 930507 | | | 6.50 | % | | 02/01/2039 | | | 103,462 | |
| 1,703,406 | | FNMA, Pool# AS2249 | | | 4.00 | % | | 04/01/2039 | | | 1,871,882 | |
| 286,066 | | FNMA, Pool# AL0407 | | | 6.50 | % | | 04/01/2039 | | | 322,823 | |
| 222,575 | | FNMA, Pool# AD0427 | | | 5.50 | % | | 10/01/2039 | | | 254,668 | |
| 298,326 | | FNMA, Pool# AD0941 | | | 5.50 | % | | 04/01/2040 | | | 341,535 | |
| 597,130 | | FNMA, Pool# 467095 | | | 5.90 | % | | 01/01/2041 | | | 686,929 | |
| 293,387 | | FNMA, Pool# AH8447 | | | 5.50 | % | | 04/01/2041 | | | 322,886 | |
| 929,051 | | FNMA, Pool# 469130 | | | 4.87 | % | | 10/01/2041 | | | 1,040,735 | |
| 298,859 | | FNMA, Pool# BC1738 | | | 4.50 | % | | 09/01/2043 | | | 322,707 | |
| 252,849 | | FNMA, Pool# AS1429 | | | 4.00 | % | | 12/01/2043 | | | 269,910 | |
| 324,026 | | FNMA, Pool# AV7739 | | | 4.00 | % | | 01/01/2044 | | | 349,331 | |
| 148,703 | | FNMA, Pool# AW6485 | | | 4.00 | % | | 06/01/2044 | | | 158,331 | |
| 205,088 | | FNMA, Pool# AY0382 | | | 4.00 | % | | 11/01/2044 | | | 212,267 | |
| 356,447 | | FNMA, Pool# AW9534 | | | 4.00 | % | | 03/01/2045 | | | 383,421 | |
| 307,202 | | FNMA, Pool# AZ4154 | | | 4.00 | % | | 06/01/2045 | | | 329,796 | |
| 1,132,079 | | FNMA, Pool# AZ7828 | | | 4.00 | % | | 08/01/2045 | | | 1,237,560 | |
| 713,339 | | FNMA, Pool# BA3674 | | | 4.50 | % | | 10/01/2045 | | | 785,169 | |
| 328,135 | | FNMA, Pool# BC6366 | | | 4.50 | % | | 02/01/2046 | | | 355,579 | |
| 198,649 | | FNMA, Pool# BD1241 | | | 4.50 | % | | 05/01/2046 | | | 212,967 | |
| 993,140 | | FNMA, Pool# BD5189 | | | 4.50 | % | | 07/01/2046 | | | 1,087,347 | |
| 260,404 | | FNMA, Pool# BD8599 | | | 4.50 | % | | 11/01/2046 | | | 279,897 | |
| 571,308 | | FNMA, Pool# BH7686 | | | 4.50 | % | | 12/01/2047 | | | 617,833 | |
| 843,472 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ8287 | | | 4.50 | % | | 01/01/2048 | | | 914,112 | |
| 456,698 | | FNMA, Pool# BK5105 | | | 5.50 | % | | 05/01/2048 | | | 506,778 | |
| 388,930 | | FNMA, Pool# BK8032 | | | 5.50 | % | | 06/01/2048 | | | 435,684 | |
| 302,927 | | FNMA, Pool# BN0202 | | | 5.50 | % | | 09/01/2048 | | | 337,658 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 105.5% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 274,336 | | FNMA, Pool# BN4936 | | | 5.50 | % | | 12/01/2048 | | | 301,747 | |
| 156,805 | | FNMA, Pool# BN4921 | | | 5.50 | % | | 01/01/2049 | | | 172,460 | |
| 922,780 | | FNMA, Pool# BQ1161 | | | 2.50 | % | | 08/01/2050 | | | 943,341 | |
| 1,507,953 | | FNMA, Pool# BQ2613 | | | 2.50 | % | | 10/01/2050 | | | 1,541,166 | |
| 5,899,262 | | FNMA, Pool# FM4866 | | | 2.50 | % | | 10/01/2050 | | | 6,030,500 | |
| 8,607,650 | | FNMA, Pool# FM6708 | | | 2.50 | % | | 01/01/2051 | | | 8,809,946 | |
| 8,796,587 | | FNMA, Pool# BR8946 | | | 2.50 | % | | 05/01/2051 | | | 8,990,332 | |
| 9,099,812 | | FNMA, Pool# BT1090 | | | 2.50 | % | | 05/01/2051 | | | 9,300,235 | |
| 9,186,349 | | FNMA, Pool# BT0539 | | | 2.50 | % | | 05/01/2051 | | | 9,393,163 | |
| 3,720,457 | | FNMA, Pool# CB1050 | | | 2.50 | % | | 07/01/2051 | | | 3,806,234 | |
| 3,980,727 | | FNMA, Pool# FM8754 | | | 3.00 | % | | 09/01/2051 | | | 4,183,239 | |
| 54,700,000 | | FNMA, 2.00%, Due TBA January | | | 2.00 | % | | 01/15/2052 | | | 54,563,251 | |
| 43,807 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 1996-23 G | | | 6.50 | % | | 07/25/2026 | | | 46,364 | |
| 1,583,981 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2016-M7 A2 | | | 2.50 | % | | 09/25/2026 | | | 1,613,239 | |
| 1,997,736 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2017-T1 A | | | 2.90 | % | | 06/25/2027 | | | 2,114,478 | |
| 1,003,924 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2012-139 HI~ | | | 2.50 | % | | 12/25/2027 | | | 46,192 | |
| 77,237 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2013-15 QI~ | | | 3.00 | % | | 03/25/2028 | | | 4,526 | |
| 902,000 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2019-M6 A2 | | | 3.45 | % | | 01/25/2029 | | | 1,000,912 | |
| 500,000 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2018-M13 A2# | | | 3.71 | % | | 09/25/2030 | | | 573,894 | |
| 455,445 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2013-115 AI~ | | | 3.00 | % | | 04/25/2031 | | | 13,349 | |
| 27,983 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2014-14 LI~ | | | 3.00 | % | | 04/25/2031 | | | 3 | |
| 1,999,917 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-M20 A1# | | | 1.84 | % | | 10/25/2031 | | | 2,039,472 | |
| 25,972,751 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2019-M23 X3#~ | | | 0.28 | % | | 10/27/2031 | | | 655,783 | |
| 144,760 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2001-80 Z | | | 6.00 | % | | 01/25/2032 | | | 159,304 | |
| 301,170 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2006-M2 A2A# | | | 5.27 | % | | 10/25/2032 | | | 324,620 | |
| 357,391 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2003-71 MB | | | 5.50 | % | | 08/25/2033 | | | 409,197 | |
| 1,777,995 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2014-8 IQ~ | | | 4.00 | % | | 03/25/2034 | | | 229,309 | |
| 9,258,202 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-95 WI#~ | | | 1.74 | % | | 05/25/2035 | | | 486,056 | |
| 2,334,902 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2005-73 EZ | | | 5.50 | % | | 08/25/2035 | | | 2,644,672 | |
| 769,037 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2005-110 GL | | | 5.50 | % | | 12/25/2035 | | | 860,978 | |
| 361,841 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2006-21 Z | | | 5.50 | % | | 04/25/2036 | | | 406,857 | |
| 1,110,396 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2006-112 QC | | | 5.50 | % | | 11/25/2036 | | | 1,270,215 | |
| 516,103 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2007-22 A | | | 5.50 | % | | 03/25/2037 | | | 589,542 | |
| 724,742 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2009-20 DA (1 Month LIBOR USD + 7.40%)~ | | | 7.30 | % | | 04/25/2039 | | | 159,382 | |
| 1,283,313 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2012-65 HJ | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/25/2040 | | | 1,399,030 | |
| 123,237 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2015-15 GA | | | 3.00 | % | | 03/25/2041 | | | 123,903 | |
| 66,504 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2012-10 UF (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.55%) | | | 0.65 | % | | 02/25/2042 | | | 67,670 | |
| 1,179,822 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2012-27 PI~ | | | 4.50 | % | | 02/25/2042 | | | 128,053 | |
| 409,070 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2013-34 IG~ | | | 3.00 | % | | 05/25/2042 | | | 39,908 | |
| 267,280 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2012-141 ZC | | | 2.50 | % | | 12/25/2042 | | | 261,833 | |
| 7,640 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2003-W10 3A5 | | | 4.30 | % | | 06/25/2043 | | | 8,130 | |
| 2,182 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2003-W12 1A9 | | | 4.48 | % | | 06/25/2043 | | | 2,377 | |
| 13,090 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2003-W12 1A8 | | | 4.55 | % | | 06/25/2043 | | | 14,190 | |
| 7,662 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2003-W12 2A7 | | | 4.68 | % | | 06/25/2043 | | | 8,239 | |
| 8,939 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2003-W12 2A6 | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/25/2043 | | | 9,780 | |
| 166,645 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2017-44 BA | | | 3.50 | % | | 01/25/2044 | | | 167,377 | |
| 457,203 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2015-40 LI~ | | | 4.50 | % | | 03/25/2045 | | | 80,508 | |
| 409,720 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2018-86 JA | | | 4.00 | % | | 05/25/2047 | | | 422,911 | |
| 1,186,344 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2019-47 QA | | | 3.00 | % | | 06/25/2049 | | | 1,224,466 | |
| 1,377,057 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2019-37 IM~ | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/25/2049 | | | 181,685 | |
| 3,729,000 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2019-70 CB | | | 3.50 | % | | 12/25/2049 | | | 3,904,681 | |
| 2,851,634 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-01 PA | | | 1.00 | % | | 11/25/2050 | | | 2,738,904 | |
| 5,666,598 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-47 IO~ | | | 2.50 | % | | 07/25/2051 | | | 753,985 | |
| 2,305,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-K102 B# ^ | | | 3.53 | % | | 10/25/2029 | | | 2,427,559 | |
| 1,067,186 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-KF73 B (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.45%)^ | | | 2.54 | % | | 11/25/2029 | | | 1,069,011 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 105.5% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 1,860,400 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-KF75 B (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.25%)^ | | | 2.34 | % | | 12/26/2029 | | | 1,852,527 | |
| 1,280,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-K105 B#^ | | | 3.53 | % | | 02/25/2030 | | | 1,340,318 | |
| 19,071,482 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2012-K20 X2A^~ | | | 0.20 | % | | 05/25/2045 | | | 5,414 | |
| 700,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-K68 B#^ | | | 3.84 | % | | 10/25/2049 | | | 756,156 | |
| 1,300,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-K64 B#^ | | | 3.99 | % | | 05/25/2050 | | | 1,408,785 | |
| 750,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-K736 B#^ | | | 3.76 | % | | 09/25/2052 | | | 794,925 | |
| 249 | | GNMA, Pool# 004295M | | | 6.00 | % | | 10/20/2023 | | | 248 | |
| 55,096 | | GNMA, Pool# 783374X | | | 5.50 | % | | 04/15/2024 | | | 56,536 | |
| 89,502 | | GNMA, Pool# 728160X | | | 5.25 | % | | 11/15/2024 | | | 91,934 | |
| 247,871 | | GNMA, Pool# 623145X | | | 5.50 | % | | 10/15/2028 | | | 273,806 | |
| 1,014,114 | | GNMA, Pool# 589694X | | | 4.50 | % | | 08/15/2029 | | | 1,115,483 | |
| 33,248 | | GNMA, Pool# 728157X | | | 3.75 | % | | 11/15/2029 | | | 35,467 | |
| 293,483 | | GNMA, Pool# 770225C | | | 4.25 | % | | 08/20/2031 | | | 318,979 | |
| 346,309 | | GNMA, Pool# 003160M | | | 6.00 | % | | 11/20/2031 | | | 395,707 | |
| 461,683 | | GNMA, Pool# 003489M | | | 6.00 | % | | 12/20/2033 | | | 532,413 | |
| 241,747 | | GNMA, Pool# 782173M | | | 5.50 | % | | 05/20/2035 | | | 279,088 | |
| 858,034 | | GNMA, Pool# MA7106M | | | 2.00 | % | | 01/20/2036 | | | 878,674 | |
| 881,357 | | GNMA, Pool# MA7164M | | | 2.00 | % | | 02/20/2036 | | | 904,137 | |
| 85,278 | | GNMA, Pool# 784315X | | | 6.00 | % | | 06/15/2036 | | | 94,672 | |
| 276,882 | | GNMA, Pool# 770226C | | | 4.75 | % | | 09/20/2036 | | | 297,736 | |
| 145,483 | | GNMA, Pool# 004194M | | | 5.50 | % | | 07/20/2038 | | | 162,361 | |
| 90,519 | | GNMA, Pool# 706295C | | | 5.10 | % | | 12/20/2038 | | | 97,073 | |
| 907,386 | | GNMA, Pool# AC0521C | | | 5.50 | % | | 05/20/2042 | | | 1,027,056 | |
| 900,785 | | GNMA, Pool# BM9287C | | | 4.00 | % | | 08/20/2049 | | | 970,156 | |
| 337,083 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2013-168 IA~ | | | 2.50 | % | | 11/16/2028 | | | 16,400 | |
| 489,276 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2004-93 PD | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/16/2034 | | | 523,822 | |
| 83,803 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2006-40 B | | | 6.00 | % | | 08/20/2036 | | | 93,166 | |
| 486,327 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2012-52 WA# | | | 6.19 | % | | 04/20/2038 | | | 559,800 | |
| 788,477 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2016-012 KI~ | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/20/2038 | | | 131,976 | |
| 516,707 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2017-083 ID~ | | | 7.00 | % | | 01/20/2039 | | | 88,488 | |
| 603,463 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2011-2 DP# | | | 5.46 | % | | 03/20/2039 | | | 664,581 | |
| 899,078 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2010-105 IB~ | | | 4.50 | % | | 01/16/2040 | | | 82,669 | |
| 587,740 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2016-68 IC#~ | | | 6.00 | % | | 01/20/2040 | | | 103,927 | |
| 682,000 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2011-156 PM | | | 2.00 | % | | 04/20/2040 | | | 656,294 | |
| 1,051,351 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2017-083 IK~ | | | 6.00 | % | | 05/20/2040 | | | 226,090 | |
| 312,377 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2016-112 AW# | | | 7.05 | % | | 12/20/2040 | | | 367,645 | |
| 1,435,592 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2012-143 IC~ | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/16/2041 | | | 237,722 | |
| 831,612 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2012-97 GB | | | 2.00 | % | | 08/16/2042 | | | 825,517 | |
| 1,013,640 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2017-103 IM~ | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/20/2043 | | | 159,511 | |
| 784,120 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2013-86 IA~ | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/20/2043 | | | 107,056 | |
| 457,318 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2014-06 IG~ | | | 4.50 | % | | 01/16/2044 | | | 55,000 | |
| 2,182,198 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2011-127 C# | | | 3.50 | % | | 03/16/2047 | | | 2,253,305 | |
| 460,860 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2018-127 PB | | | 3.00 | % | | 09/20/2047 | | | 473,665 | |
| 33,558 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2018-166 AB | | | 4.00 | % | | 10/20/2047 | | | 34,263 | |
| 568,171 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2018-166 BA | | | 3.50 | % | | 11/20/2047 | | | 582,034 | |
| 2,590,198 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2017-167 SE (1 Month LIBOR USD + 6.20%)~ | | | 6.10 | % | | 11/20/2047 | | | 458,335 | |
| 2,998,365 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2018-036 LI~ | | | 5.00 | % | | 03/20/2048 | | | 380,440 | |
| 664,011 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2018-153 QA | | | 3.50 | % | | 11/20/2048 | | | 706,452 | |
| 570,204 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2019-152 LC | | | 3.50 | % | | 10/20/2049 | | | 577,047 | |
| 579,422 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2019-162 KB | | | 2.00 | % | | 12/20/2049 | | | 536,148 | |
| 552,000 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-050 PL | | | 1.25 | % | | 03/20/2051 | | | 437,386 | |
| 2,042,383 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-074 NG | | | 1.75 | % | | 04/20/2051 | | | 2,047,321 | |
| 1,963,934 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-125 UL | | | 1.50 | % | | 07/20/2051 | | | 1,894,505 | |
| 1,328,284 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-136 BD | | | 2.00 | % | | 08/20/2051 | | | 1,314,861 | |
| 1,232,371 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-160 DK | | | 2.00 | % | | 09/20/2051 | | | 1,193,301 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate
| | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 105.5% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 1,940,041 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-177 KD | | | 2.00 | % | | 10/20/2051 | | | 1,937,818 | |
| 1,420,189 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2014-135 I0#~ | | | 0.44 | % | | 01/16/2056 | | | 34,559 | |
| 1,500,662 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2015-172 I0#~ | | | 0.58 | % | | 03/16/2057 | | | 41,730 | |
| 2,725,281 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2016-40 I0#~ | | | 0.61 | % | | 07/16/2057 | | | 82,018 | |
| 2,184,961 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2016-56 I0#~ | | | 0.88 | % | | 11/16/2057 | | | 106,473 | |
| 2,844,636 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2016-98 I0#~ | | | 0.87 | % | | 05/16/2058 | | | 138,789 | |
| 9,183,657 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2021-084 ED | | | 1.00 | % | | 07/16/2060 | | | 8,803,382 | |
| 4,833,340 | | JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-INV6 A2#^ | | | 3.00 | % | | 04/25/2052 | | | 4,930,995 | |
| 6,469,698 | | Mello Mortgage Capital Acceptance, Series 2021-INV4 A3#^ | | | 2.50 | % | | 12/26/2051 | | | 6,473,237 | |
| 1,300,000 | | Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2019-NUGS A (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.95%)^ | | | 2.45 | % | | 12/15/2036 | | | 1,301,527 | |
| 3,500,000 | | RCKT Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-6 A1#^ | | | 2.50 | % | | 12/25/2051 | | | 3,486,602 | |
| 482,168 | | SBA, Pool# 522053 (PRIME + 0.59%) | | | 3.84 | % | | 05/25/2026 | | | 491,132 | |
| 2,282,843 | | Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-1 A1#^ | | | 2.50 | % | | 03/25/2051 | | | 2,284,712 | |
Total Mortgage Backed Securities (Cost $340,723,745) | | | | | | | | | 348,353,452 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Backed Securities — 6.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,927,567 | | American Homes 4 Rent Trust, Series 2014-SFR2 A^ | | | 3.79 | % | | 10/17/2036 | | | 2,002,219 | |
| 2,130,000 | | American Homes 4 Rent Trust, Series 2014-SFR2 B^ | | | 4.29 | % | | 10/17/2036 | | | 2,216,527 | |
| 2,370,886 | | American Homes 4 Rent Trust, Series 2014-SFR3 A^ | | | 3.68 | % | | 12/18/2036 | | | 2,484,337 | |
| 320,022 | | American Homes 4 Rent Trust, Series 2015-SFR1 A^ | | | 3.47 | % | | 04/18/2052 | | | 335,127 | |
| 219,431 | | American Homes 4 Rent Trust, Series 2015-SFR2 A^ | | | 3.73 | % | | 10/18/2052 | | | 230,659 | |
| 250,000 | | American Homes 4 Rent Trust, Series 2015-SFR2 C^ | | | 4.69 | % | | 10/18/2052 | | | 268,224 | |
| 1,404,000 | | AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2021-1 D | | | 1.21 | % | | 12/18/2026 | | | 1,386,686 | |
| 1,505,000 | | CarMax Auto Owner Trust, Series 2021-2 C | | | 1.34 | % | | 02/16/2027 | | | 1,491,508 | |
| 1,175,000 | | Dext ABS LLC, Series 2021-1 A^ | | | 1.12 | % | | 02/15/2028 | | | 1,172,223 | |
| 380,000 | | Dext ABS LLC, Series 2021-1 B^ | | | 1.76 | % | | 02/15/2028 | | | 377,280 | |
| 292,718 | | FHF Trust, Series 2020-1A A^ | | | 2.59 | % | | 12/15/2023 | | | 294,066 | |
| 1,358,670 | | FHF Trust, Series 2021-2A A^ | | | 0.83 | % | | 12/15/2026 | | | 1,349,873 | |
| 809,175 | | FHF Trust, Series 2021-1A A^ | | | 1.27 | % | | 03/15/2027 | | | 804,363 | |
| 189,340 | | FREED ABS Trust, Series 2021-1CP A^ | | | 0.66 | % | | 03/20/2028 | | | 189,137 | |
| 1,675,000 | | GoodLeap Sustainable Home Solutions Trust, Series 2021-5 A^ | | | 2.31 | % | | 10/20/2048 | | | 1,675,049 | |
| 1,869,326 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank NA — CACLN, Series 2021-3 B^ | | | 0.76 | % | | 02/25/2029 | | | 1,858,490 | |
| 410,000 | | Oportun Funding XIV LLC, Series 2021-A A^ | | | 1.21 | % | | 03/08/2028 | | | 409,250 | |
| 1,505,000 | | PFS Financing Corp., Series 2021-A A^ | | | 0.71 | % | | 04/15/2026 | | | 1,485,090 | |
| 108,380 | | Theorem Funding Trust, Series 2020-1A A^ | | | 2.48 | % | | 10/15/2026 | | | 108,719 | |
Total Asset Backed Securities (Cost $19,950,345) | | | | | | | | | 20,138,827 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Municipal Bonds — 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | Colorado Health Facilities Authority | | | 2.80 | % | | 12/01/2026 | | | 607,978 | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost $600,000) | | | | | | | | | 607,978 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes — 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 460,000 | | Land O’Lakes, Inc.^+ | | | 7.25 | % | | 04/04/2027 | | | 497,973 | |
Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (Cost $445,925) | | | | | | | | | 497,973 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Short-Term Investments — 3.9% | | | |
Money Market Funds — 3.9% | | | |
| 12,831,284 | | First American Government Obligations Fund — Class Z, 0.02%* | | | 12,831,284 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $12,831,284) | | | 12,831,284 | |
Total Investments — 115.8% (Cost $374,551,299) | | | 382,429,514 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (15.8)% | | | (52,087,290 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 330,342,224 | |
# | Variable rate security. Rate disclosed is as of the date of this report. |
^ | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. |
+ | Perpetual security with no stated maturity date. Date shown is last call date. |
~ | Interest Only Security |
* | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Mortgage Backed Securities | | | 105.5 | % |
Asset Backed Securities | | | 6.1 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 3.9 | % |
Municipal Bonds | | | 0.2 | % |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | | | 0.1 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | (15.8 | )% |
| | | 100.0 | % |
Futures Contracts — Long (Note 6)
| | | | | | Notional | | | Notional | | Unrealized Appreciation |
Issue | | Contracts | | Expiration Date | | Amount | | | Value | | | (Depreciation) | |
U.S. Treasury Long Bond Futures | | | 76 | | 03/22/2022 | | $ | 12,178,614 | | | $ | 12,193,250 | | | $ | 14,636 | |
| | | | | | | $ | 12,178,614 | | | $ | 12,193,250 | | | $ | 14,636 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts — Short (Note 6) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Notional | | | Notional | | Unrealized Appreciation |
Issue | | Contracts | | Expiration Date | | Amount | | | Value | | | (Depreciation) | |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Note Futures | | | (179) |
| 03/31/2022 | | $ | (21,665,342 | ) | | $ | (21,654,805 | ) | | $ | 10,537 | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note Futures | | | (168) |
| 03/22/2022 | | | (21,851,009 | ) | | | (21,918,750 | ) | | | (67,741 | ) |
| | | | | | | $ | (43,516,351 | ) | | $ | (43,573,555 | ) | | $ | (57,204 | ) |
There is no variation margin due to or from the Fund as of the date of this report.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory – WMC Strategic European Equity FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2021, the Brown Advisory – WMC Strategic European Equity Fund – Institutional Shares (the “Fund”) increased 3.45% in value. During the same period, the MSCI Europe Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 4.02%.
For the six months ended December 31, 2021, the portfolio slightly lagged the benchmark. Sector allocation, a result of our bottom-up stock selection process, contributed to relative performance, driven by the Fund’s underweight to consumer discretionary and overweight to health care. This was partially offset by our lack of exposure to energy and underweight to information technology, which detracted. While our allocation choices aided our relative performance during the period, our security selection choices detracted from it, notably in health care, industrials and consumer staples. This was partially offset by strong selection within financials, communication services and information technology.
From an individual stock perspective, our top relative contributors were Beazley (financials), UBS (financials) and Bunzl (industrials). Our top relative detractors were Fresenius (health care) and Smith & Nephew (health care). During the period, we purchased new positions in British American Tobacco and Sandvik. We sold positions in AstraZeneca and Laboratorios Farmaceuticos.
Our out-of-benchmark position in London-based insurance company Beazley contributed to relative performance, as Beazley prevailed in a litigation case filed by a property management software company that was victimized by a phishing scheme. An appeals court concluded that the company was not entitled to insurance coverage because it never held the stolen funds. Beazley’s share price increased following the ruling.
Fresenius is a high-quality health care company operating in four segments: Medical (dialysis), Kabi (IV drugs), Helios (private hospitals) and Vamed (outpatient clinic provider). Shares of Fresenius declined during the period despite reporting solid third-quarter results and slightly raising its outlook for the full year. COVID-19 constitutes a headwind for the company, particularly within the Fresenius Medical Care segment.
We think the current portfolio is well-positioned and are optimistic about the future, despite potential for near-term uncertainty. We intend to continue to use volatility to opportunistically adjust our positioning.
Sincerely,
Carl Dirk Enderlein, CFA
Senior Managing Director and Equity Portfolio Manager
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Investments focused in a single geographic region may be exposed to greater risk than investments diversified among various geographies. Investments in foreign securities entail certain risks not associated with investments in domestic securities, such as volatility of currency exchange rates, and in some cases, political and economic instability and relatively illiquid markets. These risks are greater in emerging markets. Investments in smaller and medium capitalization companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies for various reasons such as narrower markets, limited financial resources and less liquid stock. The Fund may invest in ETFs, which may trade at a discount to the aggregate value of the underlying securities and although expense ratios for ETFs are generally low, frequent trading of ETFs by the Fund can generate brokerage expenses. The value of investments in REITs may change in response to changes in the real estate market such as declines in the value of real estate, lack of available capital or financing opportunities, and increases in property taxes or operating costs. Derivatives involve risks different from, and in certain cases, greater than the risks presented by more traditional investments. Investors will indirectly bear the principal risks and its share of the fees and expenses of the Fund’s investment in other Investment Companies.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory – WMC Strategic European Equity FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Common Stocks — 96.0% | | | |
| | | |
Austria — 3.2% | | | |
| 226,929 | | Erste Group Bank AG | | | 10,638,510 | |
| 73,312 | | Porr AG* | | | 1,146,817 | |
| 105,701 | | Vienna Insurance Group AG | | | | |
| | | Wiener Versicherung Gruppe | | | 3,000,278 | |
| | | | | | 14,785,605 | |
Belgium — 3.7% | | | | |
| 149,009 | | UCB S.A. | | | 17,005,783 | |
| | | | |
Czech Republic — 1.2% | | | | |
| 134,608 | | Komercni banka, a.s. | | | 5,755,285 | |
| | | | |
Denmark — 0.2% | | | | |
| 2,047 | | ALK-Abello A/S* | | | 1,074,886 | |
| | | | |
France — 12.5% | | | | |
| 97,529 | | Amundi S.A. | | | 8,044,614 | |
| 207,669 | | Bureau Veritas S.A. | | | 6,894,386 | |
| 464,734 | | Elior Group S.A.* | | | 3,366,503 | |
| 666,406 | | Elis S.A.* | | | 11,545,703 | |
| 38,340 | | Legrand S.A. | | | 4,490,417 | |
| 8,233 | | Pernod Ricard S.A. | | | 1,980,675 | |
| 135,583 | | Publicis Groupe S.A. | | | 9,134,764 | |
| 98,109 | | Safran S.A. | | | 12,010,812 | |
| | | | | | 57,467,874 | |
Germany — 12.1% | | | | |
| 34,671 | | Beiersdorf AG | | | 3,553,948 | |
| 77,556 | | Brenntag SE | | | 7,003,596 | |
| 336,495 | | Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA | | | 13,524,867 | |
| 20,068 | | Hannover Rueck SE | | | 3,804,819 | |
| 242,891 | | Hensoldt AG | | | 3,444,868 | |
| 104,590 | | Jenoptik AG | | | 4,413,375 | |
| 51,118 | | Siemens Healthineers AG | | | 3,811,312 | |
| 354,783 | | United Internet AG | | | 14,065,818 | |
| 31,839 | | Washtec AG | | | 1,988,204 | |
| | | | | | 55,610,807 | |
Italy — 0.2% | | | | |
| 33,801 | | MARR SpA | | | 725,805 | |
| | | | |
Netherlands — 4.2% | | | | |
| 28,498 | | Heineken NV | | | 3,207,153 | |
| 203,044 | | QIAGEN NV* | | | 11,258,895 | |
| 41,831 | | Wolters Kluwer NV | | | 4,923,543 | |
| | | | | | 19,389,591 | |
Portugal — 1.6% | | | | |
| 317,799 | | Jeronimo Martins SGPS S.A. | | | 7,266,697 | |
| | | | |
Spain — 1.6% | | | | |
| 330,302 | | Almirall S.A. | | | 4,219,713 | |
| 24,887 | | Fluidra S.A. | | | 992,548 | |
| 35,119 | | Viscofan S.A. | | | 2,275,321 | |
| | | | | | 7,487,582 | |
Sweden — 10.2% | | | | |
| 183,883 | | Alfa Laval AB | | | 7,386,494 | |
| 250,939 | | Assa Abloy AB | | | 7,648,866 | |
| 282,603 | | Hexpol AB | | | 3,779,191 | |
| 128,511 | | Sandvik AB | | | 3,582,058 | |
| 1,730,265 | | Swedish Match AB | | | 13,736,024 | |
| 417,204 | | Trelleborg AB | | | 10,946,355 | |
| | | | | | 47,078,988 | |
Switzerland — 9.2% | | | | |
| 59,476 | | Julius Baer Group, Ltd. | | | 3,977,298 | |
| 227,827 | | Novartis AG | | | 20,019,620 | |
| 1,018,618 | | UBS Group AG | | | 18,283,478 | |
| | | | | | 42,280,396 | |
United Kingdom — 36.1% | | | | |
| 1,492,590 | | BAE Systems PLC | | | 11,130,511 | |
| 1,462,215 | | Beazley PLC* | | | 9,246,236 | |
| 416,722 | | British American Tobacco PLC | | | 15,473,566 | |
| 336,476 | | Bunzl PLC | | | 13,144,506 | |
| 381,218 | | Compass Group PLC* | | | 8,582,600 | |
| 2,503,283 | | ConvaTec Group PLC | | | 6,539,264 | |
| 408,619 | | Electrocomponents PLC | | | 6,700,960 | |
| 894,742 | | GlaxoSmithKline PLC | | | 19,480,949 | |
| 118,234 | | Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC | | | 3,550,682 | |
| 198,334 | | IMI PLC | | | 4,677,494 | |
| 457,859 | | Lancashire Holdings Ltd. | | | 3,284,587 | |
| 55,839 | | Next PLC | | | 6,175,946 | |
| 654,425 | | Prudential PLC | | | 11,316,849 | |
| 963,796 | | Rotork PLC | | | 4,690,604 | |
| 210,727 | | Savills Plc | | | 4,013,920 | |
| 608,953 | | Smith & Nephew PLC | | | 10,627,652 | |
| 566,547 | | Smiths Group PLC | | | 12,127,070 | |
| 103,962 | | Spectris PLC | | | 5,174,757 | |
| 678,999 | | WPP PLC | | | 10,339,586 | |
| | | | | | 166,277,739 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $356,017,587) | | | 442,207,038 | |
| | | | |
Preferred Stocks — 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | |
Germany — 0.6% | | | | |
| 65,002 | | Fuchs Petrolub SE | | | 2,937,374 | |
Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $2,735,454) | | | 2,937,374 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory – WMC Strategic European Equity FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Short-Term Investments — 2.1% | | | |
| | | |
Money Market Funds — 2.1% | | | |
| 9,634,747 | | First American Government | | | |
| | | Obligations Fund — Class Z, 0.02%# | | | 9,634,747 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $9,634,747) | | | 9,634,747 | |
Total Investments — 98.7% (Cost $368,387,788) | | | 454,779,159 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 1.3% | | | 5,933,900 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 460,713,059 | |
* | Non-Income Producing |
# | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
United Kingdom | | | 36.1 | % |
Germany | | | 12.7 | % |
France | | | 12.5 | % |
Sweden | | | 10.2 | % |
Switzerland | | | 9.2 | % |
Netherlands | | | 4.2 | % |
Belgium | | | 3.7 | % |
Austria | | | 3.2 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 2.1 | % |
Spain | | | 1.6 | % |
Portugal | | | 1.6 | % |
Czech Republic | | | 1.2 | % |
Denmark | | | 0.2 | % |
Italy | | | 0.2 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.3 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Emerging Markets Select FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2021, the Brown Advisory Emerging Markets Select Fund – Institutional Shares (the “Fund”) decreased 5.25% in value. During the same period, the FTSE Emerging Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, decreased 7.71%.
In the second half of 2021, the Fund was able to preserve capital better than the Index. China, the largest weighting in the Index, pulled emerging markets lower in the second half of the year as several factors weighed on economic growth and investor sentiment. These factors included an ongoing real estate market slump, regulatory interference in certain sectors, zero-tolerance COVID-19 policies and contentious U.S.-China relations. The weakness in China overshadowed strong performance from another key emerging market, India, which remains a meaningful Fund allocation. The Fund’s investments in India contributed positively to performance and slightly outperformed those of the Index.
Key sector allocations that helped included an overweight to information technology, the largest sector in the Index, and an underweight to communication services. The Fund’s consumer discretionary stocks declined but outperformed those of the Index, as the Fund had less exposure to the consumer internet companies that were directly in the crosshairs of the Chinese government’s regulatory actions. Stock selection was additive in the real estate sector, where the Fund also had less exposure to the companies most impacted by the weak property market in China. Finally, the Fund’s stocks within the utilities and materials sectors generally performed well, as they benefited from rising energy prices and energy shortages in both Europe and China.
The largest single-stock contributors to performance came from a diverse group of businesses. China Resources Power Holdings is a Chinese power generation company whose business benefited from the energy shortages there. Macrotech Developers, one of the largest real estate owners and developers in India, reported a sharp rebound in its sales outlook. Fangda New Carbon Material, the Fund’s third largest contributor, is one of the world’s largest producers of graphite electrodes, which are in high demand because their use in the production and recycling of steel is less carbon intensive than traditional methods. The Fund’s five largest detractors were Tencent, Alibaba Group, Trip.com, Galaxy Entertainment and Baidu, which were all negatively impacted by the environment in China.
The volatility in the greater China region may continue over the near term, but we think the long-term growth of the region remains attractive. The Fund took advantage of the volatility to add selectively to existing positions and initiate new ones, sourcing capital from better-performing regions, such as India. We continue to believe these less-efficient markets offer the Fund an opportunity to identify company-specific investment opportunities with attractive return potential.
Sincerely,
Jordan Wruble
Portfolio Manager
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund may invest in ETFs, which may trade at a discount to the aggregate value of the underlying securities and although expense ratios for ETFs are generally low, frequent trading of ETFs by the Fund can generate brokerage expenses. The Fund may invest in foreign securities which involve greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods. These risks are greater in emerging markets. Derivatives may involve certain costs and risks such as liquidity, interest rate, market, credit, management, and the risk that a position could not be closed when most advantageous. Investing in derivatives could lose more than the amount invested. The Fund invests in smaller and medium-sized companies which carry greater risk than is associated with larger companies for various reasons, such as narrower markets, limited financial resources and less liquid stock.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Emerging Markets Select FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Common Stocks — 91.9% | | | |
| | | |
Brazil — 1.3% | | | |
| 2,765,100 | | Ambev S.A. | | | 7,737,379 | |
| | | | |
China — 35.1% | | | | |
| 942,864 | | AIA Group, Ltd. | | | 9,516,183 | |
| 435,200 | | Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd.* | | | 6,395,518 | |
| 298,000 | | ANTA Sports Products, Ltd. | | | 4,475,464 | |
| 192,295 | | Baidu, Inc.* | | | 3,586,480 | |
| 50,277 | | Baidu, Inc. ADR* | | | 7,480,715 | |
| 518,550 | | Beijing Oriental Yuhong | | | | |
| | | Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd. | | | 4,292,155 | |
| 1,636,000 | | Brilliance China Automotive Holdings, Ltd.*† | | | 2,098 | |
| 4,729,000 | | China Construction Bank Corp. | | | 3,276,946 | |
| 1,129,827 | | China Mengniu Dairy Co., Ltd. | | | 6,404,846 | |
| 2,176,000 | | China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. | | | 5,154,509 | |
| 567,654 | | China Resources Beer Holdings Co., Ltd. | | | 4,648,559 | |
| 194,081 | | China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp., Ltd. | | | 6,690,654 | |
| 2,407,811 | | Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. | | | 2,001,609 | |
| 111,542 | | Ecovacs Robotics Co., Ltd. | | | 2,641,848 | |
| 2,691,075 | | Fangda Carbon New Material Co., Ltd. | | | 4,571,686 | |
| 1,253,000 | | Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.* | | | 6,500,065 | |
| 1,315,600 | | Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd. | | | 5,564,106 | |
| 169,616 | | Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. | | | 9,919,819 | |
| 119,800 | | Huazhu Group Ltd.* | | | 447,639 | |
| 87,396 | | Huazhu Group Ltd. ADR* | | | 3,263,367 | |
| 2,145,000 | | Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Ltd. | | | 1,209,959 | |
| 830,095 | | Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd. | | | 5,402,864 | |
| 13,503 | | Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd. | | | 4,339,298 | |
| 3,910,000 | | Lenovo Group, Ltd. | | | 4,493,708 | |
| 1,079,894 | | Longfor Group Holdings, Ltd. | | | 5,093,589 | |
| 402,902 | | Meituan* | | | 11,650,915 | |
| 457,949 | | Midea Group Co., Ltd. | | | 5,303,308 | |
| 238,400 | | NetEase, Inc. | | | 4,820,125 | |
| 684,467 | | Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China, Ltd. | | | 4,932,352 | |
| 1,360,700 | | Sany Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. | | | 4,871,271 | |
| 215,605 | | Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd. | | | 4,298,065 | |
| 355,583 | | Tencent Holdings, Ltd. | | | 20,748,666 | |
| 43,550 | | Trip.com Group, Ltd.* | | | 1,068,132 | |
| 373,693 | | Trip.com Group, Ltd. ADR* | | | 9,200,322 | |
| 521,552 | | Tsingtao Brewery Co., Ltd. | | | 4,880,606 | |
| 624,572 | | Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co., Ltd. | | | 5,398,301 | |
| 2,001,000 | | Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings, Ltd.* | | | 3,349,622 | |
| 107,375 | | Yum China Holdings, Inc. | | | 5,351,570 | |
| 27,922 | | Zai Lab Ltd. ADR* | | | 1,754,898 | |
| | | | | | 205,001,837 | |
Czech Republic — 0.8% | | | | |
| 128,071 | | CEZ AS | | | 4,847,500 | |
| | | | |
Hungary — 0.8% | | | | |
| 89,885 | | OTP Bank PLC* | | | 4,583,356 | |
| | | | |
India — 14.9% | | | | |
| 539,553 | | Ambuja Cements Ltd. | | | 2,731,089 | |
| 498,079 | | Aurobindo Pharma, Ltd. | | | 4,908,982 | |
| 665,330 | | Axis Bank, Ltd.* | | | 6,046,030 | |
| 34,373 | | Bajaj Finance Ltd. | | | 3,210,546 | |
| 473,007 | | Bharti Airtel Ltd.* | | | 4,344,507 | |
| 171,631 | | Escorts, Ltd. | | | 4,390,221 | |
| 394,567 | | Godrej Consumer Products, Ltd.* | | | 5,130,591 | |
| 156,797 | | HDFC Bank, Ltd. | | | 3,104,147 | |
| 869,101 | | ICICI Bank, Ltd. | | | 8,639,699 | |
| 304,857 | | Larsen & Toubro, Ltd. | | | 7,743,339 | |
| 243,134 | | Macrotech Developers Ltd.* | | | 4,016,402 | |
| 441,286 | | Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | | | 4,951,323 | |
| 267,721 | | Reliance Industries Ltd. | | | 8,504,586 | |
| 312,908 | | Shriram Transport Finance Co., Ltd. | | | 5,093,237 | |
| 102,655 | | Siemens Ltd. | | | 3,254,226 | |
| 556,243 | | State Bank of India | | | 3,432,204 | |
| 767,827 | | Wipro, Ltd. | | | 7,357,596 | |
| | | | | | 86,858,725 | |
Indonesia — 0.6% | | | | |
| 6,745,800 | | Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT | | | 3,330,936 | |
| | | | |
Russia — 2.0% | | | | |
| 107,336 | | LUKOIL PJSC ADR | | | 9,617,403 | |
| 113,607 | | Sberbank of Russia PJSC ADR | | | 1,822,825 | |
| | | | | | 11,440,228 | |
Singapore — 2.1% | | | | |
| 328,924 | | DBS Group Holdings, Ltd. | | | 7,966,198 | |
| 1,429,308 | | Wilmar International, Ltd. | | | 4,398,800 | |
| | | | | | 12,364,998 | |
South Africa — 0.8% | | | | |
| 290,186 | | Sasol, Ltd.* | | | 4,751,091 | |
| | | | |
South Korea — 10.7% | | | | |
| 140,880 | | DB Insurance Co., Ltd. | | | 6,396,332 | |
| 156,520 | | Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. | | | 5,228,906 | |
| 48,620 | | KB Financial Group, Inc. | | | 2,248,398 | |
| 37,575 | | Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore | | | | |
| | | Engineering Co., Ltd.* | | | 2,986,806 | |
| 29,020 | | POSCO | | | 6,729,357 | |
| 478,407 | | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | | | 31,419,366 | |
| 210,331 | | Samsung Engineering Co., Ltd.* | | | 4,044,014 | |
| 117,170 | | Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. | | | 3,620,442 | |
| | | | | | 62,673,621 | |
Taiwan — 16.1% | | | | |
| 216,726 | | Advantech Co., Ltd. | | | 3,098,162 | |
| 1,455,500 | | ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. | | | 5,624,366 | |
| 391,000 | | Catcher Technology Co., Ltd. | | | 2,210,397 | |
| 408,747 | | Chroma ATE, Inc. | | | 2,947,740 | |
| 3,511,000 | | Compal Electronics, Inc. | | | 3,069,326 | |
| 4,121,000 | | CTBC Financial Holding Co., Ltd. | | | 3,860,555 | |
| 387,693 | | Delta Electronics, Inc. | | | 3,846,762 | |
| 207,000 | | Elite Material Co., Ltd. | | | 2,074,507 | |
| 147,647 | | Globalwafers Co., Ltd. | | | 4,730,049 | |
| 2,256,000 | | Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. | | | 8,460,320 | |
| 1,973,000 | | Lite-On Technology Corp. | | | 4,543,318 | |
| 193,781 | | MediaTek, Inc. | | | 8,315,051 | |
| 1,867,457 | | Taiwan Semiconductor | | | | |
| | | Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | | | 41,310,014 | |
| | | | | | 94,090,567 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Emerging Markets Select FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Common Stocks — 91.9% (Continued) | | | |
| | | |
Thailand — 1.4% | | | |
| 832,000 | | Bangkok Bank PCL NVDR | | | 3,011,068 | |
| 1,292,800 | | Siam Commercial Bank PCL NVDR | | | 4,907,149 | |
| | | | | | 7,918,217 | |
Turkey — 1.0% | | | | |
| 4,522,365 | | Akbank T.A.S. | | | 2,442,298 | |
| 566,931 | | Tofas Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi AS | | | 3,244,136 | |
| | | | | | 5,686,434 | |
United Arab Emirates — 1.0% | | | | |
| 2,430,302 | | Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC | | | 5,638,513 | |
| | | | |
United Kingdom — 1.0% | | | | |
| 84,924 | | Antofagasta PLC | | | 1,544,526 | |
| 738,521 | | Standard Chartered PLC | | | 4,490,777 | |
| | | | | | 6,035,303 | |
United States — 2.3% | | | | |
| 94,602 | | Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. | | | 8,393,090 | |
| 262,367 | | Flex, Ltd.* | | | 4,809,187 | |
| | | | | | 13,202,277 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $465,422,476) | | | 536,160,982 | |
| | | | |
Preferred Stocks — 2.4% | | | | |
| | | | |
Brazil — 2.0% | | | | |
| 3,660,927 | | Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais | | | 8,737,330 | |
| 759,000 | | Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. | | | 2,860,396 | |
| | | | | | 11,597,726 | |
South Korea — 0.4% | | | | |
| 27,729 | | Hyundai Motor Co. | | | 2,294,131 | |
Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $14,979,326) | | | 13,891,857 | |
| | | | |
Exchange Traded Funds — 1.2% | | | | |
| | | | |
United States — 1.2% | | | | |
| 81,290 | | iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex | | | | |
| | | Japan Exchange Traded Fund | | | 6,722,683 | |
Total Exchange Traded Funds (Cost $6,668,765) | | | 6,722,683 | |
| | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 4.4% | | | | |
| | | | |
Money Market Funds — 4.4% | | | | |
| 25,535,745 | | First American Government | | | | |
| | | Obligations Fund — Class Z, 0.02%# | | | 25,535,745 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $25,535,745) | | | 25,535,745 | |
Total Investments — 99.9% (Cost $512,606,312) | | | 582,311,267 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.1% | | | 860,799 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 583,172,066 | |
* | Non-Income Producing |
† | This security is being fair valued, using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), under the supervision of the Board of Trustees. |
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
NVDR — Non-Voting Depositary Receipt
# | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
China | | | 35.1 | % |
Taiwan | | | 16.1 | % |
India | | | 14.9 | % |
South Korea | | | 11.1 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 4.4 | % |
United States | | | 3.5 | % |
Brazil | | | 3.3 | % |
Singapore | | | 2.1 | % |
Russia | | | 2.0 | % |
Thailand | | | 1.4 | % |
United Kingdom | | | 1.0 | % |
Turkey | | | 1.0 | % |
United Arab Emirates | | | 1.0 | % |
Czech Republic | | | 0.8 | % |
South Africa | | | 0.8 | % |
Hungary | | | 0.8 | % |
Indonesia | | | 0.6 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.1 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory – Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2021, the Brown Advisory – Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund – Institutional Shares (the “Fund”) decreased 0.95% in value. During the same period, the Russell 1000® Value Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 6.93%.
The six-month period ended December 31, 2021 saw an increase in volatility as tapering by central banks around the world—and the promise of tightening in 2022—coincided with the emergence of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. This surge in cases has injected significant uncertainty as to the timing of a full global economic recovery, given the knock-on effects of potential lockdowns on supply chains and inflation.
Relative underperformance was driven primarily by stock selection in health care, consumer discretionary, industrials and consumer staples. Areas of relative strength included stock selection in financials and information technology.
From an individual stock perspective, Ameriprise Financial, AutoZone and Oracle were among the top contributors on an absolute-return basis. Ameriprise’s quarterly results were strong as the business continues to perform well, in large part due to the strong organic growth of its wealth and asset management segments, which now account for over 80% of earnings. AutoZone reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings that demonstrated strong same-store sales growth despite an easing of factors that drove solid growth a year ago, namely stay-at-home orders and closures of big-box retail auto service stores. Oracle outperformed, as its results exceeded sales forecasts across all segments.
The primary detractors from performance included Flowserve, Biogen and Harley Davidson. Near-term challenges across Flowserve’s supply chain and certain end markets continue to present roadblocks to gaining consistent positive sales traction that can leverage an improved operating and financial structure. Biogen investors, in the short term, appear to be continuing to focus entirely on news related to its Alzheimer’s medication Aduhelm. Concerns over whether it would be covered, even in part, by Medicare have hurt the company’s share price. Harley-Davidson faced global logistics challenges and punitive tariffs from the European Union, which hampered operating results. The company generated meaningful free cash flow in the first six months of the year and appears to be on a growth trajectory.
We took advantage of market uncertainty and initiated positions in four new stocks: MillerKnoll, NetApp, Gentex and The Interpublic Group of Companies. We exited positions in TE Connectivity, Oracle and JPMorgan Chase & Co. after deeming these companies to be fully valued following process-driven trims conducted over the past year.
While it has been disappointing to see the level of underperformance of the Fund relative to the Index, we cannot control what happens in the market. Much of the underperformance was concentrated over a short period of time and was driven by a relatively small number of stocks. We have been steadfast in following our process and believe in the companies we hold in the portfolio. We also continue to believe that the market anomalies that have adversely impacted the portfolio’s relative performance will reverse.
Although broadly speaking we believe the market is quite expensive, we also believe the Fund is full of great investment opportunities trading at deep discounts to our calculations of their intrinsic value. As the market has risen, we have been busy trimming or selling out of positions in stocks that have touched or surpassed our target prices, recycling these funds into other names that have trailed off over recent quarters and into new opportunities where we believe “misguided hate” has created compelling entry points. Overall, we remain excited about the opportunities we are seeing as we seek to protect capital and deliver capital appreciation over the long term.
We thank you for your support and continued investment in the Fund.
Sincerely,
Rui Cardoso, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Glenn Fortin, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Brown Advisory – Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2021
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund’s investment focus on environmental factors could cause it to make or avoid investments that could result in the Fund underperforming similar funds that do not have an environmental focus. Investments in smaller and medium-sized capitalization companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies for various reasons such as narrower markets, limited financial resources and less liquid stock. Investments in foreign securities entail certain risks not associated with investments in domestic securities, such as volatility of currency exchange rates, and in some cases, political and economic instability and relatively illiquid markets. These risks are greater for investments in emerging markets. The value of the Fund’s investments in REITS may change in response to changes in the real estate market such as declines in the value of real estate, lack of available capital or financing opportunities, and increases in property taxes or operating costs.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory – Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Common Stocks — 96.8% | | | |
| | | |
Communication Services — 14.1% | | | |
| 594,220 | | Comcast Corp. | | | 29,907,093 | |
| 640,010 | | Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. | | | 23,968,375 | |
| 825,562 | | Omnicom Group, Inc. | | | 60,488,927 | |
| 960,730 | | Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 49,919,531 | |
| | | | | | 164,283,926 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 15.2% | | | | |
| 6,735 | | AutoZone, Inc.* | | | 14,119,187 | |
| 758,580 | | eBay, Inc. | | | 50,445,570 | |
| 758,070 | | Gentex Corp. | | | 26,418,740 | |
| 1,238,289 | | Harley-Davidson, Inc. | | | 46,671,112 | |
| 356,500 | | Polaris, Inc. | | | 39,182,915 | |
| | | | | | 176,837,524 | |
Consumer Staples — 14.3% | | | | |
| 1,172,140 | | Campbell Soup Co. | | | 50,941,204 | |
| 851,221 | | Kellogg Co. | | | 54,835,657 | |
| 421,500 | | Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | 60,240,780 | |
| | | | | | 166,017,641 | |
Financials — 9.8% | | | | |
| 189,920 | | American Express Co. | | | 31,070,912 | |
| 170,430 | | Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 51,411,914 | |
| 507,600 | | SEI Investments Co. | | | 30,933,144 | |
| | | | | | 113,415,970 | |
Health Care — 17.0% | | | | |
| 308,631 | | AmerisourceBergen Corp. | | | 41,013,974 | |
| 262,735 | | Amgen, Inc. | | | 59,107,492 | |
| 160,710 | | Biogen, Inc.* | | | 38,557,543 | |
| 767,475 | | Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 58,819,284 | |
| | | | | | 197,498,293 | |
Industrials — 15.6% | | | | |
| 105,425 | | Cummins, Inc. | | | 22,997,410 | |
| 1,100,604 | | Flowserve Corp. | | | 33,678,482 | |
| 352,044 | | Ingersoll Rand, Inc. | | | 21,780,962 | |
| 923,440 | | MillerKnoll, Inc. | | | 36,189,614 | |
| 40,340 | | Parker-Hannifin Corp. | | | 12,832,961 | |
| 586,595 | | Westinghouse Air Brake | | | | |
| | | Technologies Corp. | | | 54,031,265 | |
| | | | | | 181,510,694 | |
Information Technology — 9.8% | | | | |
| 751,647 | | Amdocs, Ltd. | | | 56,253,261 | |
| 79,510 | | NetApp, Inc. | | | 7,314,125 | |
| 1,949,770 | | NortonLifeLock, Inc. | | | 50,655,025 | |
| | | | | | 114,222,411 | |
Materials — 1.0% | | | | |
| 66,345 | | PPG Industries, Inc. | | | 11,440,532 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $993,380,615) | | | 1,125,226,991 | |
| | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 2.7% | | | | |
| | | | |
Money Market Funds — 2.7% | | | | |
| 31,354,095 | | First American Government | | | | |
| | | Obligations Fund — Class Z, 0.02%# | | | 31,354,095 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $31,354,095) | | | 31,354,095 | |
Total Investments — 99.5% (Cost $1,024,734,710) | | | 1,156,581,086 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.5% | | | 5,896,334 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 1,162,477,420 | |
* | Non-Income Producing |
# | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Health Care | | | 17.0 | % |
Industrials | | | 15.6 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 15.2 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 14.3 | % |
Communication Services | | | 14.1 | % |
Information Technology | | | 9.8 | % |
Financials | | | 9.8 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 2.7 | % |
Materials | | | 1.0 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.5 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
| | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | |
| | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | |
| | GROWTH | | | FLEXIBLE | | | EQUITY | | | SUSTAINABLE | |
| | EQUITY | | | EQUITY | | | INCOME | | | GROWTH | |
| | FUND | | | FUND | | | FUND | | | FUND | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investments, at cost | | $ | 1,718,322,225 | | | $ | 286,953,672 | | | $ | 44,625,104 | | | $ | 4,345,525,020 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 1,905,072,090 | | | | 458,003,289 | | | | 49,758,409 | | | | 3,023,796,301 | |
Total investments, at value | | | 3,623,394,315 | | | | 744,956,961 | | | | 94,383,513 | | | | 7,369,321,321 | |
Cash | | | — | | | | 24,663 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments sold | | | — | | | | 192,949 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Fund shares sold | | | 2,918,097 | | | | 3,148,604 | | | | 42,100 | | | | 26,495,699 | |
Interest and dividends | | | 417,629 | | | | 156,385 | | | | 98,036 | | | | 2,298,054 | |
Foreign tax reclaims | | | — | | | | — | | | | 17,407 | | | | — | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 101,751 | | | | 49,266 | | | | 48,681 | | | | 241,028 | |
Total Assets | | | 3,626,831,792 | | | | 748,528,828 | | | | 94,589,737 | | | | 7,398,356,102 | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | — | | | | 483,251 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 480,871 | | | | 51,877 | | | | 3 | | | | 4,589,705 | |
Accrued Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 1,717,483 | | | | 265,906 | | | | 46,730 | | | | 3,199,921 | |
Service fees | | | 153,764 | | | | 65,260 | | | | 8,706 | | | | 368,813 | |
Administration, accounting and transfer agent fees | | | 161,932 | | | | 32,767 | | | | 3,955 | | | | 293,891 | |
Business management fees | | | 152,639 | | | | 31,115 | | | | 3,966 | | | | 306,003 | |
Trustee fees | | | 8,180 | | | | 2,372 | | | | 1,321 | | | | 37,045 | |
Distribution fees | | | 9,414 | | | | 1,294 | | | | 254 | | | | 108,623 | |
Professional fees | | | 8,872 | | | | 10,243 | | | | 10,442 | | | | 5,561 | |
Custody fees | | | 10,311 | | | | 1,576 | | | | 362 | | | | 19,435 | |
Other liabilities | | | 13,372 | | | | 2,313 | | | | 3,608 | | | | 23,773 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 2,716,838 | | | | 947,974 | | | | 79,347 | | | | 8,952,770 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 3,624,114,954 | | | $ | 747,580,854 | | | $ | 94,510,390 | | | $ | 7,389,403,332 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPONENTS OF NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 1,661,419,006 | | | $ | 286,881,561 | | | $ | 42,460,490 | | | $ | 4,407,131,477 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | 1,962,695,948 | | | | 460,699,293 | | | | 52,049,900 | | | | 2,982,271,855 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 3,624,114,954 | | | $ | 747,580,854 | | | $ | 94,510,390 | | | $ | 7,389,403,332 | |
COMPUTATION OF NET ASSET VALUE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 2,420,275,747 | | | $ | 225,817,569 | | | $ | 25,498,617 | | | $ | 4,424,603,028 | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | 69,271,883 | | | | 6,465,809 | | | | 1,569,977 | | | | 88,389,623 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 34.94 | | | $ | 34.92 | | | $ | 16.24 | | | $ | 50.06 | |
Investor Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,158,489,500 | | | $ | 515,603,669 | | | $ | 67,835,525 | | | $ | 2,444,257,649 | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | 33,809,168 | | | | 14,811,429 | | | | 4,178,085 | | | | 49,622,595 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 34.27 | | | $ | 34.81 | | | $ | 16.24 | | | $ | 49.26 | |
Advisor Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 45,349,707 | | | $ | 6,159,616 | | | $ | 1,176,248 | | | $ | 520,542,655 | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | 1,436,576 | | | | 177,336 | | | | 72,499 | | | | 10,840,350 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 31.57 | | | $ | 34.73 | | | $ | 16.22 | | | $ | 48.02 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
| | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | |
| | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | |
| | MID-CAP | | | SMALL-CAP | | | SMALL-CAP | | | SUSTAINABLE | |
| | GROWTH | | | GROWTH | | | FUNDAMENTAL | | | SMALL-CAP | |
| | FUND | | | FUND | | | VALUE FUND | | | CORE FUND | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investments, at cost | | $ | 130,634,754 | | | $ | 1,596,369,779 | | | $ | 888,226,524 | | | $ | 26,831,744 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 47,465,830 | | | | 698,841,938 | | | | 460,442,104 | | | | 322,332 | |
Total investments, at value | | | 178,100,584 | | | | 2,295,211,717 | | | | 1,348,668,628 | | | | 27,154,076 | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund shares sold | | | 1,132,260 | | | | 4,955,806 | | | | 3,777,382 | | | | 901,855 | |
Interest and dividends | | | 8,872 | | | | 983,817 | | | | 1,860,295 | | | | 14,212 | |
Foreign tax reclaims | | | 1,540 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 32,525 | | | | 114,173 | | | | 52,026 | | | | 50,560 | |
Total Assets | | | 179,275,781 | | | | 2,301,265,513 | | | | 1,354,358,331 | | | | 28,120,703 | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | — | | | | 376,637 | | | | 1,980,636 | | | | 243,432 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 16,876 | | | | 1,023,781 | | | | 469,169 | | | | — | |
Accrued Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees, net | | | 98,449 | | | | 1,619,517 | | | | 943,993 | | | | 10,253 | |
Service fees | | | 4,035 | | | | 103,827 | | | | 85,783 | | | | 71 | |
Administration, accounting and transfer agent fees | | | 8,243 | | | | 113,883 | | | | 58,025 | | | | 627 | |
Business management fees | | | 7,573 | | | | 95,266 | | | | 55,529 | | | | 1,003 | |
Trustee fees | | | 1,065 | | | | 10,259 | | | | 3,845 | | | | 142 | |
Distribution fees | | | — | | | | 2,725 | | | | 1,581 | | | | — | |
Professional fees | | | 10,205 | | | | 11,427 | | | | 10,652 | | | | 4,756 | |
Custody fees | | | 1,761 | | | | 6,713 | | | | 1,364 | | | | 1,902 | |
Other liabilities | | | 3,674 | | | | 43,233 | | | | 5,277 | | | | 2,267 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 151,881 | | | | 3,407,268 | | | | 3,615,854 | | | | 264,453 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 179,123,900 | | | $ | 2,297,858,245 | | | $ | 1,350,742,477 | | | $ | 27,856,250 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPONENTS OF NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 128,966,775 | | | $ | 1,518,568,311 | | | $ | 896,516,890 | | | $ | 27,561,851 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | 50,157,125 | | | | 779,289,934 | | | | 454,225,587 | | | | 294,399 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 179,123,900 | | | $ | 2,297,858,245 | | | $ | 1,350,742,477 | | | $ | 27,856,250 | |
COMPUTATION OF NET ASSET VALUE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 146,535,735 | | | $ | 1,459,488,233 | | | $ | 654,495,448 | | | $ | 27,277,498 | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | 8,308,655 | | | | 26,678,719 | | | | 20,906,891 | | | | 2,663,452 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 17.64 | | | $ | 54.71 | | | $ | 31.31 | | | $ | 10.24 | |
Investor Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 32,588,165 | | | $ | 825,751,657 | | | $ | 688,383,880 | | | $ | 578,752 | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | 1,859,326 | | | | 30,286,813 | | | | 22,014,001 | | | | 56,530 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 17.53 | | | $ | 27.26 | | | $ | 31.27 | | | $ | 10.24 | |
Advisor Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,618,355 | | | $ | 7,863,149 | | | $ | — | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | — | | | | 487,319 | | | | 252,819 | | | | — | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | — | | | $ | 25.89 | | | $ | 31.10 | | | $ | — | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
| | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | |
| | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | |
| | GLOBAL | | | INTERMEDIATE | | | TOTAL | | | SUSTAINABLE | |
| | LEADERS | | | INCOME | | | RETURN | | | BOND | |
| | FUND | | | FUND | | | FUND | | | FUND | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments – unaffiliated, at cost | | $ | 1,013,487,549 | | | $ | 144,508,864 | | | $ | 444,906,849 | | | $ | 296,131,675 | |
Investments – affiliated, at cost (Note 3) | | | — | | | | 19,290,606 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total investments, at cost | | | 1,013,487,549 | | | | 163,799,470 | | | | 444,906,849 | | | | 296,131,675 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) – unaffiliated | | | 447,663,904 | | | | 325,423 | | | | 5,003,030 | | | | 996,736 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) – affiliated (Note 3) | | | — | | | | 293,320 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 447,663,904 | | | | 618,743 | | | | 5,003,030 | | | | 996,736 | |
Investments – unaffiliated, at value | | | 1,461,151,453 | | | | 144,834,287 | | | | 449,909,879 | | | | 297,128,411 | |
Investments – affiliated, at value (Note 3) | | | — | | | | 19,583,926 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total investments, at value | | | 1,461,151,453 | | | | 164,418,213 | | | | 449,909,879 | | | | 297,128,411 | |
Cash – segregated for open TBA transactions | | | — | | | | — | | | | 608,000 | | | | 354,000 | |
Cash deposit at broker – futures contracts (Note 6) | | | — | | | | 110,370 | | | | 2,017,625 | | | | 1,469,454 | |
Gross unrealized appreciation – futures contracts (Note 6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 205,482 | | | | 102,099 | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments sold | | | — | | | | 365 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Fund shares sold | | | 7,169,207 | | | | 115,000 | | | | 1,872,896 | | | | 519,035 | |
Interest and dividends | | | 652,759 | | | | 512,191 | | | | 2,154,358 | | | | 1,133,011 | |
Foreign tax reclaims | | | 547,512 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 58,203 | | | | 28,795 | | | | 39,018 | | | | 42,232 | |
Total Assets | | | 1,469,579,134 | | | | 165,184,934 | | | | 456,807,258 | | | | 300,748,242 | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross unrealized depreciation – futures contracts (Note 6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 325,712 | | | | 242,326 | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | 15,866,238 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13,788,463 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 15,938 | | | | 1,355 | | | | 116,874 | | | | 149,698 | |
Accrued Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees, net | | | 769,360 | | | | 36,991 | | | | 116,746 | | | | 72,825 | |
Service fees | | | 12,446 | | | | 6,999 | | | | 188 | | | | 230 | |
Administration, accounting and transfer agent fees | | | 61,316 | | | | 11,683 | | | | 27,188 | | | | 16,973 | |
Business management fees | | | 59,182 | | | | 6,999 | | | | 19,458 | | | | 12,138 | |
Trustee fees | | | 7,614 | | | | 1,061 | | | | 2,153 | | | | 2,186 | |
Distribution fees | | | — | | | | 767 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Professional fees | | | 10,298 | | | | 10,851 | | | | 10,917 | | | | 10,166 | |
Custodian fees | | | 25,302 | | | | 540 | | | | 1,403 | | | | 1,527 | |
Other liabilities | | | 22,623 | | | | 4,154 | | | | 2,451 | | | | 3,115 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 16,850,317 | | | | 81,400 | | | | 623,090 | | | | 14,299,647 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 1,452,728,817 | | | $ | 165,103,534 | | | $ | 456,184,168 | | | $ | 286,448,595 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPONENTS OF NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 1,016,071,921 | | | $ | 164,333,351 | | | $ | 451,273,142 | | | $ | 285,450,291 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | 436,656,896 | | | | 770,183 | | | | 4,911,026 | | | | 998,304 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 1,452,728,817 | | | $ | 165,103,534 | | | $ | 456,184,168 | | | $ | 286,448,595 | |
COMPUTATION OF NET ASSET VALUE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,352,950,674 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 452,207,771 | | | $ | 280,986,502 | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | 57,506,264 | | | | — | | | | 44,019,270 | | | | 27,467,514 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 23.53 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 10.27 | | | $ | 10.23 | |
Investor Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 99,778,143 | | | $ | 161,554,816 | | | $ | 3,976,397 | | | $ | 5,462,093 | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | 4,252,119 | | | | 14,935,007 | | | | 387,151 | | | | 533,879 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 23.47 | | | $ | 10.82 | | | $ | 10.27 | | | $ | 10.23 | |
Advisor Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,548,718 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | — | | | | 335,688 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | — | | | $ | 10.57 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | BROWN | | | | |
| | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | ADVISORY | | | BROWN | |
| | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | TAX-EXEMPT | | | ADVISORY | |
| | MARYLAND | | | TAX-EXEMPT | | | SUSTAINABLE | | | MORTGAGE | |
| | BOND | | | BOND | | | BOND | | | SECURITIES | |
| | FUND | | | FUND | | | FUND | | | FUND | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investments, at cost | | $ | 174,881,580 | | | $ | 1,199,111,220 | | | $ | 213,303,675 | | | $ | 374,551,299 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 7,544,004 | | | | 43,961,196 | | | | 3,147,919 | | | | 7,878,215 | |
Total investments, at value | | | 182,425,584 | | | | 1,243,072,416 | | | | 216,451,594 | | | | 382,429,514 | |
Cash | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 537,000 | |
Cash deposit at broker – futures contracts (Note 6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 467,694 | |
Gross unrealized appreciation – futures contracts (Note 6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 25,173 | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 25,608,696 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 1,068,036 | | | | 16,075,604 | | | | 699,000 | | | | 320,600 | |
Interest and dividends | | | 2,702,498 | | | | 8,901,303 | | | | 2,135,932 | | | | 1,309,169 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 10,210 | | | | 40,867 | | | | 36,105 | | | | 42,031 | |
Total Assets | | | 186,206,328 | | | | 1,268,090,190 | | | | 219,322,631 | | | | 410,739,877 | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Floating rate note obligations, interest and fees | | | — | | | | 25,478,965 | | | | 4,005,390 | | | | — | |
Gross unrealized depreciation – futures contracts (Note 6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 67,741 | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 80,179,179 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 24,142 | | | | 253,506 | | | | 80,119 | | | | 1,446 | |
Distribution to shareholders | | | 259,758 | | | | 1,956,120 | | | | 183,239 | | | | — | |
Accrued Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 46,993 | | | | 312,285 | | | | 54,090 | | | | 83,207 | |
Service fees | | | 7,832 | | | | 545 | | | | 9,015 | | | | 246 | |
Administration, accounting and transfer agent fees | | | 10,530 | | | | 59,816 | | | | 13,509 | | | | 30,839 | |
Business management fees | | | 7,832 | | | | 52,048 | | | | 9,015 | | | | 13,868 | |
Trustee fees | | | 1,028 | | | | 8,071 | | | | 1,392 | | | | 1,893 | |
Professional fees | | | 10,486 | | | | 10,850 | | | | 8,611 | | | | 10,964 | |
Custodian fees | | | 702 | | | | 2,620 | | | | 885 | | | | 1,657 | |
Other liabilities | | | 1,803 | | | | 3,298 | | | | 5,094 | | | | 6,613 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 371,106 | | | | 28,138,124 | | | | 4,370,359 | | | | 80,397,653 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 185,835,222 | | | $ | 1,239,952,066 | | | $ | 214,952,272 | | | $ | 330,342,224 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPONENTS OF NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 182,108,802 | | | $ | 1,208,988,053 | | | $ | 211,641,882 | | | $ | 326,323,744 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | 3,726,420 | | | | 30,964,013 | | | | 3,310,390 | | | | 4,018,480 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 185,835,222 | | | $ | 1,239,952,066 | | | $ | 214,952,272 | | | $ | 330,342,224 | |
COMPUTATION OF NET ASSET VALUE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,226,125,738 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 324,689,225 | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | — | | | | 118,335,767 | | | | — | | | | 31,138,582 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | — | | | $ | 10.36 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 10.43 | |
Investor Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 185,835,222 | | | $ | 13,826,328 | | | $ | 214,952,272 | | | $ | 5,652,999 | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | 17,225,832 | | | | 1,334,101 | | | | 21,312,657 | | | | 541,212 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.79 | | | $ | 10.36 | | | $ | 10.09 | | | $ | 10.45 | |
Advisor Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
| | BROWN | | | | | | | |
| | ADVISORY – | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | |
| | WMC | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY – | |
| | STRATEGIC | | | EMERGING | | | BEUTEL | |
| | EUROPEAN | | | MARKETS | | | GOODMAN | |
| | EQUITY | | | SELECT | | | LARGE-CAP | |
| | FUND | | | FUND | | | VALUE FUND | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | |
Investments: | | | | | | | | | |
Total investments, at cost | | $ | 368,387,788 | | | $ | 512,606,312 | | | $ | 1,024,734,710 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 86,391,371 | | | | 69,704,955 | | | | 131,846,376 | |
Total investments, at value | | | 454,779,159 | | | | 582,311,267 | | | | 1,156,581,086 | |
Foreign currency (Cost of $3,090, $819,182, and $—, respectively.) | | | 3,107 | | | | 836,831 | | | | — | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments sold | | | 274,047 | | | | 1,010,632 | | | | 2,788,573 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 1,913,848 | | | | 8,587,888 | | | | 11,403,656 | |
Interest and dividends | | | 659,722 | | | | 2,097,194 | | | | 2,517,454 | |
Foreign tax reclaims | | | 3,621,080 | | | | 25,843 | | | | — | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 46,310 | | | | 60,235 | | | | 60,848 | |
Total Assets | | | 461,297,273 | | | | 594,929,890 | | | | 1,173,351,617 | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | — | | | | 11,107,898 | | | | 9,992,014 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 167,525 | | | | 95,928 | | | | 312,609 | |
Interest expense on line of credit | | | 45 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Accrued Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 343,916 | | | | 430,620 | | | | 442,513 | |
Service fees | | | 4,063 | | | | 694 | | | | 17 | |
Administration, accounting and transfer agent fees | | | 19,950 | | | | 24,502 | | | | 53,533 | |
Business management fees | | | 19,106 | | | | 23,923 | | | | 49,168 | |
Trustee fees | | | 1,120 | | | | 3,457 | | | | 5,521 | |
Distribution fees | | | 664 | | | | 7 | | | | — | |
Professional fees | | | 10,829 | | | | 11,002 | | | | 9,967 | |
Custodian fees | | | 12,087 | | | | 42,445 | | | | 7,438 | |
Other liabilities | | | 4,909 | | | | 17,348 | | | | 1,417 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 584,214 | | | | 11,757,824 | | | | 10,874,197 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 460,713,059 | | | $ | 583,172,066 | | | $ | 1,162,477,420 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPONENTS OF NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 389,770,153 | | | $ | 532,268,176 | | | $ | 1,038,148,369 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | 70,942,906 | | | | 50,903,890 | | | | 124,329,051 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 460,713,059 | | | $ | 583,172,066 | | | $ | 1,162,477,420 | |
COMPUTATION OF NET ASSET VALUE | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 428,132,368 | | | $ | 577,646,737 | | | $ | 1,162,341,805 | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | 34,918,365 | | | | 48,839,689 | | | | 88,976,382 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 12.26 | | | $ | 11.83 | | | $ | 13.06 | |
Investor Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 29,441,509 | | | $ | 5,493,607 | | | $ | 135,615 | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | 2,408,241 | | | | 464,509 | | | | 10,386 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 12.23 | | | $ | 11.83 | | | $ | 13.06 | |
Advisor Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 3,139,182 | | | $ | 31,722 | | | $ | — | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | 259,760 | | | | 2,671 | | | | — | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 12.08 | | | $ | 11.88 | | | $ | — | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Operations
For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
| | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | |
| | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | |
| | GROWTH | | | FLEXIBLE | | | EQUITY | | | SUSTAINABLE | |
| | EQUITY | | | EQUITY | | | INCOME | | | GROWTH | |
| | FUND | | | FUND | | | FUND | | | FUND | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend income | | $ | 7,105,052 | | | $ | 2,915,978 | | | $ | 926,839 | | | $ | 15,407,393 | |
Less: foreign taxes withheld | | | (103,425 | ) | | | (66,588 | ) | | | (2,062 | ) | | | — | |
Interest Income | | | 7,445 | | | | 2,175 | | | | 265 | | | | 9,333 | |
Total investment income | | | 7,009,072 | | | | 2,851,565 | | | | 925,042 | | | | 15,416,726 | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 10,381,558 | | | | 1,578,567 | | | | 279,780 | | | | 17,738,042 | |
Service fees – Investor Shares (Note 3) | | | 912,623 | | | | 386,938 | | | | 50,196 | | | | 1,653,396 | |
Service fees – Advisor Shares (Note 3) | | | 30,995 | | | | 4,595 | | | | 914 | | | | 372,254 | |
Business management fees | | | 924,731 | | | | 184,718 | | | | 23,315 | | | | 1,677,529 | |
Administration, accounting and transfer agent fees | | | 441,312 | | | | 90,649 | | | | 11,927 | | | | 780,818 | |
Miscellaneous expenses | | | 63,045 | | | | 15,452 | | | | 10,790 | | | | 131,336 | |
Professional fees | | | 67,008 | | | | 21,709 | | | | 11,889 | | | | 105,169 | |
Trustee fees | | | 50,457 | | | | 10,748 | | | | 2,412 | | | | 107,552 | |
Distribution fees – Advisor Shares (Note 3) | | | 51,658 | | | | 7,658 | | | | 1,523 | | | | 620,424 | |
Custody fees | | | 55,979 | | | | 11,083 | | | | 1,399 | | | | 104,472 | |
Registration fees | | | 77,893 | | | | 28,411 | | | | 20,572 | | | | 132,073 | |
Insurance fees | | | 21,355 | | | | 4,235 | | | | 535 | | | | 33,646 | |
Total Expenses | | | 13,078,614 | | | | 2,344,763 | | | | 415,252 | | | | 23,456,711 | |
Expenses waived by adviser – expense cap (Note 3) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (8,232 | ) | | | — | |
Net Expenses | | | 13,078,614 | | | | 2,344,763 | | | | 407,020 | | | | 23,456,711 | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | | | (6,069,542 | ) | | | 506,802 | | | | 518,022 | | | | (8,039,985 | ) |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 201,375,868 | | | | 10,483,182 | | | | 2,911,328 | | | | 15,075,810 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 3,671,630 | | | | 30,221,459 | | | | 6,701,239 | | | | 838,563,574 | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | 205,047,498 | | | | 40,704,641 | | | | 9,612,567 | | | | 853,639,384 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 198,977,956 | | | $ | 41,211,443 | | | $ | 10,130,589 | | | $ | 845,599,399 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Operations
For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
| | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | |
| | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | |
| | MID-CAP | | | SMALL-CAP | | | SMALL-CAP | | | SUSTAINABLE | |
| | GROWTH | | | GROWTH | | | FUNDAMENTAL | | | SMALL-CAP | |
| | FUND | | | FUND | | | VALUE FUND | | | CORE FUND* | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend income | | $ | 240,854 | | | $ | 4,408,278 | | | $ | 8,437,898 | | | $ | 30,830 | |
Less: foreign taxes withheld | | | (5,676 | ) | | | (32,591 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Interest Income | | | 763 | | | | 12,838 | | | | 4,335 | | | | 60 | |
Total investment income | | | 235,941 | | | | 4,388,525 | | | | 8,442,233 | | | | 30,890 | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 629,191 | | | | 10,239,372 | | | | 5,428,631 | | | | 39,387 | |
Service fees – Investor Shares (Note 3) | | | 25,236 | | | | 627,090 | | | | 493,992 | | | | 91 | |
Service fees – Advisor Shares (Note 3) | | | — | | | | 10,622 | | | | 5,679 | | | | — | |
Business management fees | | | 48,399 | | | | 602,316 | | | | 319,331 | | | | 2,317 | |
Administration, accounting and transfer agent fees | | | 23,695 | | | | 293,497 | | | | 152,377 | | | | 1,160 | |
Miscellaneous expenses | | | 11,571 | | | | 140,869 | | | | 27,456 | | | | 5,528 | |
Professional fees | | | 13,163 | | | | 48,057 | | | | 29,638 | | | | 4,830 | |
Trustee fees | | | 3,371 | | | | 39,689 | | | | 18,389 | | | | 142 | |
Distribution fees – Advisor Shares (Note 3) | | | — | | | | 17,703 | | | | 9,465 | | | | — | |
Custody fees | | | 5,309 | | | | 38,899 | | | | 19,160 | | | | 1,150 | |
Registration fees | | | 20,165 | | | | 51,669 | | | | 35,679 | | | | 8,822 | |
Insurance fees | | | 1,158 | | | | 15,593 | | | | 7,365 | | | | 6 | |
Total Expenses | | | 781,258 | | | | 12,125,376 | | | | 6,547,162 | | | | 63,433 | |
Expenses waived by adviser – expense cap (Note 3) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (20,249 | ) |
Net Expenses | | | 781,258 | | | | 12,125,376 | | | | 6,547,162 | | | | 43,184 | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | | | (545,317 | ) | | | (7,736,851 | ) | | | 1,895,071 | | | | (12,294 | ) |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 8,094,922 | | | | 192,864,259 | | | | 49,116,366 | | | | (15,639 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | (11,695,180 | ) | | | (213,677,708 | ) | | | 27,806,556 | | | | 322,332 | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | (3,600,258 | ) | | | (20,813,449 | ) | | | 76,922,922 | | | | 306,693 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | (4,145,575 | ) | | $ | (28,550,300 | ) | | $ | 78,817,993 | | | $ | 294,399 | |
* | Inception date of Fund was September 30, 2021. Results of operations are for the period from October 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Operations
For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
| | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | |
| | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | |
| | GLOBAL | | | INTERMEDIATE | | | TOTAL | | | SUSTAINABLE | |
| | LEADERS | | | INCOME | | | RETURN | | | BOND | |
| | FUND | | | FUND | | | FUND | | | FUND | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend income – unaffiliated | | $ | 4,074,632 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Dividend income – affiliated (Note 3) | | | — | | | | 123,650 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Less: foreign taxes withheld | | | (203,321 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Interest Income | | | 1,427 | | | | 1,081,385 | | | | 4,122,082 | | | | 2,170,093 | |
Total investment income | | | 3,872,738 | | | | 1,205,035 | | | | 4,122,082 | | | | 2,170,093 | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 4,354,898 | | | | 253,661 | | | | 688,266 | | | | 390,379 | |
Service fees – Investor Shares (Note 3) | | | 74,259 | | | | 41,357 | | | | 1,129 | | | | 1,212 | |
Service fees – Advisor Shares (Note 3) | | | — | | | | 920 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Business management fees | | | 334,992 | | | | 42,277 | | | | 114,711 | | | | 65,063 | |
Administration, accounting and transfer agent fees | | | 160,998 | | | | 30,686 | | | | 72,781 | | | | 45,160 | |
Miscellaneous expenses | | | 44,292 | | | | 11,935 | | | | 11,670 | | | | 10,498 | |
Professional fees | | | 30,479 | | | | 13,453 | | | | 18,007 | | | | 13,879 | |
Trustee fees | | | 22,434 | | | | 3,105 | | | | 7,481 | | | | 4,885 | |
Distribution fees – Advisor Shares (Note 3) | | | — | | | | 4,598 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Custodian fees | | | 77,506 | | | | 4,412 | | | | 9,853 | | | | 7,864 | |
Registration fees | | | 23,932 | | | | 20,475 | | | | 31,012 | | | | 26,881 | |
Insurance fees | | | 7,442 | | | | 1,033 | | | | 2,638 | | | | 1,297 | |
Total Expenses | | | 5,131,232 | | | | 427,912 | | | | 957,548 | | | | 567,118 | |
Expenses waived by adviser – investments in affiliates (Note 3) | | | — | | | | (30,464 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net Expenses | | | 5,131,232 | | | | 397,448 | | | | 957,548 | | | | 567,118 | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | | | (1,258,494 | ) | | | 807,587 | | | | 3,164,534 | | | | 1,602,975 | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments – unaffiliated | | | 8,313,687 | | | | 272,722 | | | | 1,940,334 | | | | 1,256,767 | |
Investments – affiliated (Note 3) | | | — | | | | 7,704 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Less: foreign capital gains taxes paid | | | (59,111 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Futures contracts (Note 6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,870,243 | | | | 2,430,687 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 8,254,576 | | | | 280,426 | | | | 6,810,577 | | | | 3,687,454 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments – unaffiliated | | | 62,772,259 | | | | (1,886,482 | ) | | | (6,503,744 | ) | | | (4,287,054 | ) |
Investments – affiliated (Note 3) | | | — | | | | (249,079 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Futures contracts (Note 6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,951,156 | ) | | | (873,740 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 62,772,259 | | | | (2,135,561 | ) | | | (8,454,900 | ) | | | (5,160,794 | ) |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | 71,026,835 | | | | (1,855,135 | ) | | | (1,644,323 | ) | | | (1,473,340 | ) |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 69,768,341 | | | $ | (1,047,548 | ) | | $ | 1,520,211 | | | $ | 129,635 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Operations
For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | BROWN | | | | |
| | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | ADVISORY | | | BROWN | |
| | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | TAX-EXEMPT | | | ADVISORY | |
| | MARYLAND | | | TAX-EXEMPT | | | SUSTAINABLE | | | MORTGAGE | |
| | BOND | | | BOND | | | BOND | | | SECURITIES | |
| | FUND | | | FUND | | | FUND | | | FUND | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Income | | $ | 2,082,191 | | | $ | 12,436,580 | | | $ | 1,825,111 | | | $ | 1,712,409 | |
Total investment income | | | 2,082,191 | | | | 12,436,580 | | | | 1,825,111 | | | | 1,712,409 | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 280,345 | | | | 1,852,121 | | | | 295,477 | | | | 480,125 | |
Service fees – Investor Shares (Note 3) | | | 46,724 | | | | 3,159 | | | | 49,246 | | | | 3,278 | |
Business management fees | | | 46,724 | | | | 308,687 | | | | 49,246 | | | | 80,021 | |
Administration, accounting and transfer agent fees | | | 30,770 | | | | 171,566 | | | | 32,495 | | | | 78,502 | |
Miscellaneous expenses | | | 9,175 | | | | 19,665 | | | | 11,974 | | | | 16,715 | |
Professional fees | | | 13,450 | | | | 29,890 | | | | 11,594 | | | | 15,933 | |
Trustee fees | | | 3,254 | | | | 22,514 | | | | 3,576 | | | | 5,551 | |
Custodian fees | | | 2,803 | | | | 18,521 | | | | 3,301 | | | | 7,561 | |
Registration fees | | | 4,036 | | | | 38,819 | | | | 14,427 | | | | 16,766 | |
Insurance fees | | | 1,127 | | | | 7,279 | | | | 1,097 | | | | 1,876 | |
Interest expense and fees on floating rate note obligations | | | — | | | | 72,062 | | | | 5,390 | | | | — | |
Total expenses | | | 438,408 | | | | 2,544,283 | | | | 477,823 | | | | 706,328 | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | | | 1,643,783 | | | | 9,892,297 | | | | 1,347,288 | | | | 1,006,081 | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 102,953 | | | | 7,559,029 | | | | 427,957 | | | | (500,996 | ) |
Securities sold short | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 40,142 | |
Futures contracts (Note 6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 531,463 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 102,953 | | | | 7,559,029 | | | | 427,957 | | | | 70,609 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (1,303,239 | ) | | | (12,228,973 | ) | | | (405,508 | ) | | | (2,983,021 | ) |
Futures contracts (Note 6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (113,192 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (1,303,239 | ) | | | (12,228,973 | ) | | | (405,508 | ) | | | (3,096,213 | ) |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | (1,200,286 | ) | | | (4,669,944 | ) | | | 22,449 | | | | (3,025,604 | ) |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 443,497 | | | $ | 5,222,353 | | | $ | 1,369,737 | | | $ | (2,019,523 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Operations
For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
| | BROWN | | | | | | | |
| | ADVISORY – | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | |
| | WMC | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY – | |
| | STRATEGIC | | | EMERGING | | | BEUTEL | |
| | EUROPEAN | | | MARKETS | | | GOODMAN | |
| | EQUITY | | | SELECT | | | LARGE-CAP | |
| | FUND | | | FUND | | | VALUE FUND | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend income | | $ | 3,412,243 | | | $ | 7,315,311 | | | $ | 12,485,728 | |
Less: foreign taxes withheld | | | (145,513 | ) | | | (926,124 | ) | | | (154 | ) |
Interest Income | | | 1,266 | | | | 1,563 | | | | 3,043 | |
Total investment income | | | 3,267,996 | | | | 6,390,750 | | | | 12,488,617 | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 2,132,112 | | | | 2,468,774 | | | | 2,658,505 | |
Service fees – Investor Shares (Note 3) | | | 26,157 | | | | 4,220 | | | | 60 | |
Service fees – Advisor Shares (Note 3) | | | 2,659 | | | | 23 | | | | — | |
Business management fees | | | 118,451 | | | | 137,154 | | | | 295,389 | |
Administration, accounting and transfer agent fees | | | 57,850 | | | | 68,353 | | | | 146,537 | |
Miscellaneous expenses | | | 20,292 | | | | 40,244 | | | | 21,144 | |
Professional fees | | | 18,269 | | | | 19,235 | | | | 28,430 | |
Trustee fees | | | 6,613 | | | | 9,629 | | | | 18,791 | |
Distribution fees – Advisor Shares (Note 3) | | | 4,432 | | | | 39 | | | | — | |
Custodian fees | | | 57,081 | | | | 230,951 | | | | 23,663 | |
Registration fees | | | 28,176 | | | | 31,788 | | | | 45,295 | |
Insurance fees | | | 2,755 | | | | 3,171 | | | | 6,727 | |
Interest expense on line of credit | | | 45 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Expenses | | | 2,474,892 | | | | 3,013,581 | | | | 3,244,541 | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | | | 793,104 | | | | 3,377,169 | | | | 9,244,076 | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 19,182,575 | | | | 4,353,507 | | | | 40,846,363 | |
Less: foreign capital gains taxes paid | | | — | | | | (1,227,618 | ) | | | — | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 19,182,575 | | | | 3,125,889 | | | | 40,846,363 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | (4,615,317 | ) | | | (35,636,094 | ) | | | (61,710,723 | ) |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | 14,567,258 | | | | (32,510,205 | ) | | | (20,864,360 | ) |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 15,360,362 | | | $ | (29,133,036 | ) | | $ | (11,620,284 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | BROWN ADVISORY | | | BROWN ADVISORY | |
| | GROWTH EQUITY FUND | | | FLEXIBLE EQUITY FUND | |
| | Six Months | | | | | | Six Months | | | | |
| | Ended | | | Fiscal | | | Ended | | | Fiscal | |
| | December 31, | | | Year Ended | | | December 31, | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2021 | | | June 30, | | | 2021 | | | June 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | | | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (6,069,542 | ) | | $ | (7,725,043 | ) | | $ | 506,802 | | | $ | 835,557 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 201,375,868 | | | | 461,819,891 | | | | 10,483,182 | | | | 34,441,388 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 3,671,630 | | | | 495,474,320 | | | | 30,221,459 | | | | 183,930,591 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | 198,977,956 | | | | 949,569,168 | | | | 41,211,443 | | | | 219,207,536 | |
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM EARNINGS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (275,948,186 | ) | | | (96,150,732 | ) | | | (8,262,600 | ) | | | (5,183,375 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (138,356,314 | ) | | | (53,804,293 | ) | | | (18,655,194 | ) | | | (13,042,478 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | (5,590,446 | ) | | | (1,430,507 | ) | | | (219,055 | ) | | | (144,982 | ) |
Total Distributions from earnings | | | (419,894,946 | ) | | | (151,385,532 | ) | | | (27,136,849 | ) | | | (18,370,835 | ) |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 167,546,486 | | | | 458,256,416 | | | | 19,347,152 | | | | 30,225,050 | |
Investor Shares | | | 30,595,848 | | | | 110,682,834 | | | | 18,158,905 | | | | 33,280,987 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 15,362,639 | | | | 25,287,065 | | | | 475,797 | | | | 598,360 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 253,768,541 | | | | 86,813,486 | | | | 5,836,134 | | | | 3,670,013 | |
Investor Shares | | | 118,404,207 | | | | 46,667,508 | | | | 12,052,985 | | | | 8,053,785 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 4,917,946 | | | | 1,176,723 | | | | 183,082 | | | | 129,212 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (178,724,298 | ) | | | (594,751,190 | ) | | | (5,185,202 | ) | | | (22,716,693 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (91,317,911 | ) | | | (237,529,004 | ) | | | (24,826,158 | ) | | | (46,836,653 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | (5,509,611 | ) | | | (11,711,930 | ) | | | (584,572 | ) | | | (864,904 | ) |
Redemption fees: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 2,132 | | | | 8,175 | | | | 67 | | | | 59 | |
Investor Shares | | | 1,060 | | | | 4,412 | | | | 155 | | | | 150 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 37 | | | | 89 | | | | 2 | | | | 2 | |
Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions | | | 315,047,076 | | | | (115,095,416 | ) | | | 25,458,347 | | | | 5,539,368 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 94,130,086 | | | | 683,088,220 | | | | 39,532,941 | | | | 206,376,069 | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 3,529,984,868 | | | | 2,846,896,648 | | | | 708,047,913 | | | | 501,671,844 | |
End of period | | $ | 3,624,114,954 | | | $ | 3,529,984,868 | | | $ | 747,580,854 | | | $ | 708,047,913 | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 4,365,496 | | | | 13,793,461 | | | | 550,892 | | | | 1,021,861 | |
Investor Shares | | | 813,208 | | | | 3,402,697 | | | | 522,859 | | | | 1,088,801 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 437,532 | | | | 830,317 | | | | 13,467 | | | | 20,114 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 7,470,372 | | | | 2,679,429 | | | | 170,965 | | | | 128,920 | |
Investor Shares | | | 3,553,548 | | | | 1,462,931 | | | | 354,732 | | | | 283,689 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 160,194 | | | | 39,540 | | | | 5,407 | | | | 4,558 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (4,639,097 | ) | | | (18,067,236 | ) | | | (147,708 | ) | | | (784,283 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (2,490,700 | ) | | | (7,276,803 | ) | | | (711,212 | ) | | | (1,649,133 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | (154,366 | ) | | | (386,697 | ) | | | (16,486 | ) | | | (30,951 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 9,516,187 | | | | (3,522,361 | ) | | | 742,916 | | | | 83,576 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | BROWN ADVISORY | | | BROWN ADVISORY | |
| | EQUITY INCOME FUND | | | SUSTAINABLE GROWTH FUND | |
| | Six Months | | | | | | Six Months | | | | |
| | Ended | | | Fiscal | | | Ended | | | Fiscal | |
| | December 31, | | | Year Ended | | | December 31, | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2021 | | | June 30, | | | 2021 | | | June 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | | | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 518,022 | | | $ | 1,225,770 | | | $ | (8,039,985 | ) | | $ | (7,165,827 | ) |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 2,911,328 | | | | 9,558,819 | | | | 15,075,810 | | | | 133,852,813 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 6,701,239 | | | | 12,065,441 | | | | 838,563,574 | | | | 1,304,746,396 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | 10,130,589 | | | | 22,850,030 | | | | 845,599,399 | | | | 1,431,433,382 | |
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM EARNINGS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (2,271,905 | ) | | | (1,503,436 | ) | | | (78,187,845 | ) | | | — | |
Investor Shares | | | (6,094,820 | ) | | | (3,884,410 | ) | | | (43,902,480 | ) | | | — | |
Advisor Shares | | | (107,187 | ) | | | (62,187 | ) | | | (9,653,371 | ) | | | — | |
Total Distributions from earnings | | | (8,473,912 | ) | | | (5,450,033 | ) | | | (131,743,696 | ) | | | — | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 52,389 | | | | 614,324 | | | | 1,008,261,003 | | | | 1,563,805,836 | |
Investor Shares | | | 904,933 | | | | 857,793 | | | | 562,598,935 | | | | 836,613,190 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 6,854 | | | | 128,454 | | | | 58,327,152 | | | | 113,771,986 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 1,991,935 | | | | 1,260,662 | | | | 56,556,940 | | | | — | |
Investor Shares | | | 3,827,840 | | | | 2,113,481 | | | | 41,803,230 | | | | — | |
Advisor Shares | | | 99,349 | | | | 57,774 | | | | 8,653,932 | | | | — | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (1,063,323 | ) | | | (4,644,705 | ) | | | (433,419,356 | ) | | | (616,247,511 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (1,659,356 | ) | | | (7,001,432 | ) | | | (241,536,403 | ) | | | (590,892,163 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | (133,688 | ) | | | (100,081 | ) | | | (43,967,383 | ) | | | (75,880,872 | ) |
Redemption fees: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | 137 | | | | 28,758 | | | | 35,520 | |
Investor Shares | | | — | | | | 364 | | | | 15,761 | | | | 22,547 | |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | 6 | | | | 3,522 | | | | 5,437 | |
Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions | | | 4,026,933 | | | | (6,713,223 | ) | | | 1,017,326,091 | | | | 1,231,233,970 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 5,683,610 | | | | 10,686,774 | | | | 1,731,181,794 | | | | 2,662,667,352 | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 88,826,780 | | | | 78,140,006 | | | | 5,658,221,538 | | | | 2,995,554,186 | |
End of period | | $ | 94,510,390 | | | $ | 88,826,780 | | | $ | 7,389,403,332 | | | $ | 5,658,221,538 | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 3,214 | | | | 41,333 | | | | 20,506,380 | | | | 41,474,197 | |
Investor Shares | | | 55,198 | | | | 58,637 | | | | 11,631,150 | | | | 22,746,741 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 424 | | | | 8,629 | | | | 1,235,818 | | | | 3,150,995 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 125,842 | | | | 89,237 | | | | 1,164,442 | | | | — | |
Investor Shares | | | 242,222 | | | | 151,075 | | | | 874,545 | | | | — | |
Advisor Shares | | | 6,290 | | | | 4,102 | | | | 185,707 | | | | — | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (64,070 | ) | | | (324,173 | ) | | | (8,787,582 | ) | | | (16,100,160 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (101,195 | ) | | | (488,066 | ) | | | (5,015,499 | ) | | | (15,762,445 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | (8,238 | ) | | | (7,074 | ) | | | (940,171 | ) | | | (2,043,919 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 259,687 | | | | (466,300 | ) | | | 20,854,790 | | | | 33,465,409 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | BROWN ADVISORY | | | BROWN ADVISORY | |
| | MID-CAP GROWTH FUND | | | SMALL-CAP GROWTH FUND | |
| | Six Months | | | | | | Six Months | | | | |
| | Ended | | | Fiscal | | | Ended | | | Fiscal | |
| | December 31, | | | Year Ended | | | December 31, | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2021 | | | June 30, | | | 2021 | | | June 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | | | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (545,317 | ) | | $ | (779,117 | ) | | $ | (7,736,851 | ) | | $ | (14,435,989 | ) |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 8,094,922 | | | | 18,516,408 | | | | 192,864,259 | | | | 237,055,955 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (11,695,180 | ) | | | 39,063,177 | | | | (213,677,708 | ) | | | 514,202,972 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | (4,145,575 | ) | | | 56,800,468 | | | | (28,550,300 | ) | | | 736,822,938 | |
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM EARNINGS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (13,572,347 | ) | | | — | | | | (172,748,428 | ) | | | (11,896,784 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (2,932,131 | ) | | | — | | | | (97,870,445 | ) | | | (5,863,246 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,547,788 | ) | | | (116,750 | ) |
Total Distributions from earnings | | | (16,504,478 | ) | | | — | | | | (272,166,661 | ) | | | (17,876,780 | ) |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 13,022,952 | | | | 41,408,797 | | | | 135,778,299 | | | | 530,516,528 | |
Investor Shares | | | 1,551,596 | | | | 3,288,623 | | | | 81,764,649 | | | | 220,054,702 | |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 967,186 | | | | 2,322,172 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 9,182,645 | | | | — | | | | 154,065,376 | | | | 10,885,113 | |
Investor Shares | | | 2,932,130 | | | | — | | | | 76,826,887 | | | | 4,488,157 | |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,239,714 | | | | 94,232 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (17,823,648 | ) | | | (28,292,095 | ) | | | (398,198,834 | ) | | | (309,822,737 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (1,653,612 | ) | | | (9,487,455 | ) | | | (46,256,921 | ) | | | (140,236,741 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,747,254 | ) | | | (4,440,626 | ) |
Redemption fees: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 1 | | | | 34 | | | | 240 | | | | 10,187 | |
Investor Shares | | | — | | | | 7 | | | | 129 | | | | 4,967 | |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2 | | | | 93 | |
Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions | | | 7,212,064 | | | | 6,917,911 | | | | 3,439,473 | | | | 313,876,047 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (13,437,989 | ) | | | 63,718,379 | | | | (297,277,488 | ) | | | 1,032,822,205 | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 192,561,889 | | | | 128,843,510 | | | | 2,595,135,733 | | | | 1,562,313,528 | |
End of period | | $ | 179,123,900 | | | $ | 192,561,889 | | | $ | 2,297,858,245 | | | $ | 2,595,135,733 | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 680,971 | | | | 2,392,734 | | | | 2,205,229 | | | | 9,824,740 | |
Investor Shares | | | 79,770 | | | | 186,548 | | | | 2,700,241 | | | | 7,823,520 | |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 34,166 | | | | 89,978 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 543,030 | | | | — | | | | 2,953,141 | | | | 192,793 | |
Investor Shares | | | 174,428 | | | | — | | | | 2,954,880 | | | | 159,267 | |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 50,191 | | | | 3,511 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (931,591 | ) | | | (1,618,248 | ) | | | (6,384,834 | ) | | | (5,563,525 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (84,214 | ) | | | (558,836 | ) | | | (1,529,349 | ) | | | (4,910,617 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | (97,008 | ) | | | (169,814 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 462,394 | | | | 402,198 | | | | 2,886,657 | | | | 7,449,853 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | BROWN ADVISORY SMALL-CAP | | BROWN ADVISORY SUSTAINABLE |
| | FUNDAMENTAL VALUE FUND | | SMALL-CAP CORE FUND* |
| | Six Months | | | | | | Period | |
| | Ended | | | Fiscal | | | Ended | |
| | December 31, | | | Year Ended | | | December 31, | |
| | 2021 | | | June 30, | | | 2021* |
|
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | | | (Unaudited) | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 1,895,071 | | | $ | 3,523,445 | | | $ | (12,294 | ) |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 49,116,366 | | | | 108,654,199 | | | | (15,639 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 27,806,556 | | | | 312,738,342 | | | | 322,332 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | 78,817,993 | | | | 424,915,986 | | | | 294,399 | |
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM EARNINGS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (4,049,873 | ) | | | (2,636,684 | ) | | | — | |
Investor Shares | | | (3,302,606 | ) | | | (2,476,129 | ) | | | — | |
Advisor Shares | | | (25,337 | ) | | | (8,815 | ) | | | — | |
Total Distributions from earnings | | | (7,377,816 | ) | | | (5,121,628 | ) | | | — | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 55,884,407 | | | | 169,637,501 | | | | 26,981,148 | |
Investor Shares | | | 32,262,042 | | | | 103,752,623 | | | | 807,527 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 851,818 | | | | 3,444,448 | | | | — | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 2,331,040 | | | | 1,304,113 | | | | — | |
Investor Shares | | | 1,810,880 | | | | 641,899 | | | | — | |
Advisor Shares | | | 23,318 | | | | 7,959 | | | | — | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (28,760,416 | ) | | | (106,244,029 | ) | | | (1,000 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (31,162,431 | ) | | | (116,625,651 | ) | | | (225,824 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | (1,563,324 | ) | | | (1,895,710 | ) | | | — | |
Redemption fees: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 721 | | | | 3,937 | | | | — | |
Investor Shares | | | 758 | | | | 4,854 | | | | — | |
Advisor Shares | | | 8 | | | | 46 | | | | — | |
Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions | | | 31,678,821 | | | | 54,031,990 | | | | 27,561,851 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 103,118,998 | | | | 473,826,348 | | | | 27,856,250 | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 1,247,623,479 | | | | 773,797,131 | | | | — | |
End of period | | $ | 1,350,742,477 | | | $ | 1,247,623,479 | | | $ | 27,856,250 | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 1,870,869 | | | | 6,785,199 | | | | 2,663,552 | |
Investor Shares | | | 1,090,216 | | | | 4,300,398 | | | | 78,562 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 28,763 | | | | 120,477 | | | | — | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 76,504 | | | | 54,887 | | | | — | |
Investor Shares | | | 60,122 | | | | 27,039 | | | | — | |
Advisor Shares | | | 781 | | | | 337 | | | | — | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (975,400 | ) | | | (4,405,364 | ) | | | (100 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (1,042,154 | ) | | | (4,929,069 | ) | | | (22,032 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | (52,763 | ) | | | (79,338 | ) | | | — | |
Increase (Decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 1,056,938 | | | | 1,874,566 | | | | 2,719,982 | |
* | Inception date of Fund was September 30, 2021. Results of operations are for the period from October 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | BROWN ADVISORY | | | BROWN ADVISORY | |
| | GLOBAL LEADERS FUND | | | INTERMEDIATE INCOME FUND | |
| | Six Months | | | | | | Six Months | | | | |
| | Ended | | | Fiscal | | | Ended | | | Fiscal | |
| | December 31, | | | Year Ended | | | December 31, | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2021 | | | June 30, | | | 2021 | | | June 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | | | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (1,258,494 | ) | | $ | 1,402,184 | | | $ | 807,587 | | | $ | 1,742,582 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 8,254,576 | | | | 21,010,351 | | | | 280,426 | | | | 2,063,118 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 62,772,259 | | | | 270,587,214 | | | | (2,135,561 | ) | | | (2,225,244 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | 69,768,341 | | | | 292,999,749 | | | | (1,047,548 | ) | | | 1,580,456 | |
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM EARNINGS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (14,988,323 | ) | | | (1,219,498 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Investor Shares | | | (1,060,271 | ) | | | (81,118 | ) | | | (2,336,167 | ) | | | (2,024,012 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | (48,813 | ) | | | (35,872 | ) |
Total Distributions from earnings | | | (16,048,594 | ) | | | (1,300,616 | ) | | | (2,384,980 | ) | | | (2,059,884 | ) |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 168,176,048 | | | | 327,175,286 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Investor Shares | | | 2,030,474 | | | | 9,721,189 | | | | 14,885,495 | | | | 69,035,600 | |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 200 | | | | 54,578 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 9,094,459 | | | | 303,142 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Investor Shares | | | 914,903 | | | | 70,480 | | | | 1,417,590 | | | | 745,482 | |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 45,149 | | | | 32,893 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (23,854,184 | ) | | | (49,946,130 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Investor Shares | | | (3,082,250 | ) | | | (6,091,604 | ) | | | (19,166,738 | ) | | | (49,833,684 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | (81,315 | ) | | | (43,882 | ) |
Redemption fees: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 145 | | | | 1,470 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Investor Shares | | | 12 | | | | 144 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions | | | 153,279,607 | | | | 281,233,977 | | | | (2,899,619 | ) | | | 19,990,987 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 206,999,354 | | | | 572,933,110 | | | | (6,332,147 | ) | | | 19,511,559 | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 1,245,729,463 | | | | 672,796,353 | | | | 171,435,681 | | | | 151,924,122 | |
End of period | | $ | 1,452,728,817 | | | $ | 1,245,729,463 | | | $ | 165,103,534 | | | $ | 171,435,681 | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 7,265,056 | | | | 16,373,896 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Investor Shares | | | 87,887 | | | | 477,255 | | | | 1,351,831 | | | | 6,201,443 | |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 19 | | | | 5,017 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 397,518 | | | | 15,226 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Investor Shares | | | 40,127 | | | | 3,545 | | | | 130,540 | | | | 67,135 | |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,248 | | | | 3,031 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (1,034,784 | ) | | | (2,498,105 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Investor Shares | | | (132,117 | ) | | | (308,680 | ) | | | (1,737,390 | ) | | | (4,487,530 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | (7,663 | ) | | | (4,048 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 6,623,687 | | | | 14,063,137 | | | | (258,415 | ) | | | 1,785,048 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | BROWN ADVISORY | | | BROWN ADVISORY | |
| | TOTAL RETURN FUND | | | SUSTAINABLE BOND FUND | |
| | Six Months | | | | | | Six Months | | | | |
| | Ended | | | Fiscal | | | Ended | | | Fiscal | |
| | December 31, | | | Year Ended | | | December 31, | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2021 | | | June 30, | | | 2021 | | | June 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | | | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 3,164,534 | | | $ | 5,974,109 | | | $ | 1,602,975 | | | $ | 2,962,376 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 6,810,577 | | | | 3,026,798 | | | | 3,687,454 | | | | 2,163,756 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (8,454,900 | ) | | | 3,699,619 | | | | (5,160,794 | ) | | | (1,016,013 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | 1,520,211 | | | | 12,700,526 | | | | 129,635 | | | | 4,110,119 | |
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM EARNINGS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (11,248,580 | ) | | | (14,293,838 | ) | | | (5,522,594 | ) | | | (6,647,215 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (109,054 | ) | | | (189,740 | ) | | | (104,689 | ) | | | (123,028 | ) |
Total Distributions from earnings | | | (11,357,634 | ) | | | (14,483,578 | ) | | | (5,627,283 | ) | | | (6,770,243 | ) |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 58,959,386 | | | | 150,248,925 | | | | 86,684,912 | | | | 102,466,710 | |
Investor Shares | | | 182,712 | | | | 2,544,231 | | | | 1,490,576 | | | | 3,548,318 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 6,500,158 | | | | 8,155,243 | | | | 3,145,121 | | | | 3,271,157 | |
Investor Shares | | | 99,318 | | | | 171,436 | | | | 83,783 | | | | 95,926 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (41,502,812 | ) | | | (106,757,079 | ) | | | (21,923,308 | ) | | | (38,120,567 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (958,510 | ) | | | (2,461,886 | ) | | | (1,021,264 | ) | | | (714,914 | ) |
Redemption fees: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | 741 | | | | 1,282 | | | | 1,554 | |
Investor Shares | | | — | | | | 9 | | | | 24 | | | | 29 | |
Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions | | | 23,280,252 | | | | 51,901,620 | | | | 68,461,126 | | | | 70,548,213 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 13,442,829 | | | | 50,118,568 | | | | 62,963,478 | | | | 67,888,089 | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 442,741,339 | | | | 392,622,771 | | | | 223,485,117 | | | | 155,597,028 | |
End of period | | $ | 456,184,168 | | | $ | 442,741,339 | | | $ | 286,448,595 | | | $ | 223,485,117 | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 5,605,066 | | | | 14,146,348 | | | | 8,298,717 | | | | 9,729,795 | |
Investor Shares | | | 17,474 | | | | 238,850 | | | | 143,203 | | | | 338,049 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 628,228 | | | | 769,645 | | | | 306,018 | | | | 310,735 | |
Investor Shares | | | 9,587 | | | | 16,183 | | | | 8,134 | | | | 9,127 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (3,955,743 | ) | | | (10,107,352 | ) | | | (2,099,875 | ) | | | (3,634,984 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (92,154 | ) | | | (233,230 | ) | | | (98,014 | ) | | | (68,198 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 2,212,458 | | | | 4,830,444 | | | | 6,558,183 | | | | 6,684,524 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | BROWN ADVISORY | | | BROWN ADVISORY | |
| | MARYLAND BOND FUND | | | TAX-EXEMPT BOND FUND | |
| | Six Months | | | | | | Six Months | | | | |
| | Ended | | | Fiscal | | | Ended | | | Fiscal | |
| | December 31, | | | Year Ended | | | December 31, | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2021 | | | June 30, | | | 2021 | | | June 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | | | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 1,643,783 | | | $ | 3,479,051 | | | $ | 9,892,297 | | | $ | 22,440,185 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 102,953 | | | | 97,687 | | | | 7,559,029 | | | | 20,808,707 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (1,303,239 | ) | | | 4,228,940 | | | | (12,228,973 | ) | | | 32,884,664 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | 443,497 | | | | 7,805,678 | | | | 5,222,353 | | | | 76,133,556 | |
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM EARNINGS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | (20,938,954 | ) | | | (29,711,781 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (2,045,152 | ) | | | (4,243,704 | ) | | | (214,712 | ) | | | (260,612 | ) |
Total Distributions from earnings | | | (2,045,152 | ) | | | (4,243,704 | ) | | | (21,153,666 | ) | | | (29,972,393 | ) |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 169,520,793 | | | | 370,614,846 | |
Investor Shares | | | 6,367,525 | | | | 24,968,339 | | | | 2,770,797 | | | | 4,295,133 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,045,076 | | | | 7,240,171 | |
Investor Shares | | | 491,116 | | | | 1,006,650 | | | | 170,496 | | | | 179,967 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | (125,113,962 | ) | | | (305,615,768 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (5,904,482 | ) | | | (19,252,616 | ) | | | (482,936 | ) | | | (3,328,557 | ) |
Redemption fees: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6 | |
Investor Shares | | | 80 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions | | | 954,239 | | | | 6,722,373 | | | | 53,910,264 | | | | 73,385,798 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (647,416 | ) | | | 10,284,347 | | | | 37,978,951 | | | | 119,546,961 | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 186,482,638 | | | | 176,198,291 | | | | 1,201,973,115 | | | | 1,082,426,154 | |
End of period | | $ | 185,835,222 | | | $ | 186,482,638 | | | $ | 1,239,952,066 | | | $ | 1,201,973,115 | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16,258,804 | | | | 35,903,729 | |
Investor Shares | | | 587,986 | | | | 2,312,457 | | | | 265,182 | | | | 415,733 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 677,515 | | | | 701,699 | |
Investor Shares | | | 45,359 | | | | 93,166 | | | | 16,375 | | | | 17,415 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | (12,006,568 | ) | | | (29,550,681 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (544,739 | ) | | | (1,781,703 | ) | | | (46,286 | ) | | | (324,070 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 88,606 | | | | 623,920 | | | | 5,165,022 | | | | 7,163,825 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | BROWN ADVISORY | | | | | | | |
| | TAX-EXEMPT SUSTAINABLE | | | BROWN ADVISORY | |
| | BOND FUND | | | MORTGAGE SECURITIES FUND | |
| | Six Months | | | | | | Six Months | | | | |
| | Ended | | | Fiscal | | | Ended | | | Fiscal | |
| | December 31, | | | Year Ended | | | December 31, | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2021 | | | June 30, | | | 2021 | | | June 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | | | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 1,347,288 | | | $ | 2,442,116 | | | $ | 1,006,081 | | | $ | (787,682 | ) |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 427,957 | | | | 2,004,560 | | | | 70,609 | | | | 3,649,989 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (405,508 | ) | | | 3,896,490 | | | | (3,096,213 | ) | | | 1,338,932 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | 1,369,737 | | | | 8,343,166 | | | | (2,019,523 | ) | | | 4,201,239 | |
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM EARNINGS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,916,888 | ) | | | (1,503,072 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (3,402,666 | ) | | | (2,559,299 | ) | | | (49,865 | ) | | | (118,094 | ) |
Total Distributions from earnings | | | (3,402,666 | ) | | | (2,559,299 | ) | | | (1,966,753 | ) | | | (1,621,166 | ) |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 52,759,853 | | | | 110,872,804 | |
Investor Shares | | | 61,430,282 | | | | 109,926,761 | | | | 2,807,939 | | | | 24,528,218 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 441,991 | | | | 294,936 | |
Investor Shares | | | 1,233,725 | | | | 451,744 | | | | 47,478 | | | | 117,644 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | (13,110,289 | ) | | | (63,258,102 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (24,801,405 | ) | | | (94,071,642 | ) | | | (29,022,198 | ) | | | (2,689,608 | ) |
Redemption fees: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,196 | | | | 93 | |
Investor Shares | | | — | | | | 85 | | | | 53 | | | | 10 | |
Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions | | | 37,862,602 | | | | 16,306,948 | | | | 13,926,023 | | | | 69,865,995 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 35,829,673 | | | | 22,090,815 | | | | 9,939,747 | | | | 72,446,068 | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 179,122,599 | | | | 157,031,784 | | | | 320,402,477 | | | | 247,956,409 | |
End of period | | $ | 214,952,272 | | | $ | 179,122,599 | | | $ | 330,342,224 | | | $ | 320,402,477 | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,014,896 | | | | 10,524,847 | |
Investor Shares | | | 6,049,840 | | | | 10,983,189 | | | | 265,613 | | | | 2,327,339 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 42,122 | | | | 28,000 | |
Investor Shares | | | 122,055 | | | | 44,955 | | | | 4,505 | | | | 11,152 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,245,265 | ) | | | (6,005,046 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (2,443,752 | ) | | | (9,344,231 | ) | | | (2,744,100 | ) | | | (254,888 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 3,728,143 | | | | 1,683,913 | | | | 1,337,771 | | | | 6,631,404 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | BROWN ADVISORY – | | | BROWN ADVISORY | |
| | WMC STRATEGIC | | | EMERGING MARKETS | |
| | EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND | | | SELECT FUND | |
| | Six Months | | | | | | Six Months | | | | |
| | Ended | | | Fiscal | | | Ended | | | Fiscal | |
| | December 31, | | | Year Ended | | | December 31, | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2021 | | | June 30, | | | 2021 | | | June 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | | | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 793,104 | | | $ | 4,109,443 | | | $ | 3,377,169 | | | $ | 3,100,058 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 19,182,575 | | | | 45,125,577 | | | | 3,125,889 | | | | 14,477,360 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (4,615,317 | ) | | | 52,604,293 | | | | (35,636,094 | ) | | | 101,914,885 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | 15,360,362 | | | | 101,839,313 | | | | (29,133,036 | ) | | | 119,492,303 | |
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM EARNINGS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (39,782,445 | ) | | | (20,009,676 | ) | | | (3,771,870 | ) | | | (2,138,888 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (2,675,078 | ) | | | (1,879,956 | ) | | | (28,421 | ) | | | (21,367 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | (291,103 | ) | | | (220,820 | ) | | | (101 | ) | | | (21 | ) |
Total Distributions from earnings | | | (42,748,626 | ) | | | (22,110,452 | ) | | | (3,800,392 | ) | | | (2,160,276 | ) |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 36,329,032 | | | | 114,798,417 | | | | 121,620,003 | | | | 182,958,474 | |
Investor Shares | | | 1,565,156 | | | | 24,558,529 | | | | 270,719 | | | | 1,523,609 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 30,399 | | | | 455,367 | | | | 9,961 | | | | 10,218 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 25,171,967 | | | | 12,839,068 | | | | 838,107 | | | | 412,838 | |
Investor Shares | | | 2,448,466 | | | | 1,770,675 | | | | 26,928 | | | | 20,969 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 261,014 | | | | 209,582 | | | | 101 | | | | 21 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (24,973,769 | ) | | | (68,574,420 | ) | | | (42,131,505 | ) | | | (36,476,602 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (12,930,890 | ) | | | (16,467,048 | ) | | | (371,114 | ) | | | (1,427,705 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | (697,754 | ) | | | (1,542,550 | ) | | | (1,049 | ) | | | (49,719 | ) |
Redemption fees: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 150 | | | | 8 | | | | 2,478 | | | | 123 | |
Investor Shares | | | 10 | | | | 1 | | | | 24 | | | | 2 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions | | | 27,203,782 | | | | 68,047,629 | | | | 80,264,653 | | | | 146,972,228 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (184,482 | ) | | | 147,776,490 | | | | 47,331,225 | | | | 264,304,255 | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 460,897,541 | | | | 313,121,051 | | | | 535,840,841 | | | | 271,536,586 | |
End of period | | $ | 460,713,059 | | | $ | 460,897,541 | | | $ | 583,172,066 | | | $ | 535,840,841 | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 2,775,660 | | | | 9,389,076 | | | | 10,155,426 | | | | 15,248,156 | |
Investor Shares | | | 118,174 | | | | 2,044,309 | | | | 22,632 | | | | 127,777 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 2,323 | | | | 38,762 | | | | 823 | | | | 878 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 2,137,667 | | | | 1,097,369 | | | | 70,846 | | | | 36,341 | |
Investor Shares | | | 208,879 | | | | 151,859 | | | | 2,276 | | | | 1,846 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 22,571 | | | | 18,193 | | | | 9 | | | | 2 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (1,913,530 | ) | | | (5,890,250 | ) | | | (3,548,490 | ) | | | (3,305,092 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (969,672 | ) | | | (1,266,112 | ) | | | (30,868 | ) | | | (134,055 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | (54,521 | ) | | | (135,282 | ) | | | (87 | ) | | | (4,854 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 2,327,551 | | | | 5,447,924 | | | | 6,672,567 | | | | 11,970,999 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | BROWN ADVISORY – | |
| | BEUTEL GOODMAN | |
| | LARGE-CAP VALUE FUND | |
| | Six Months | | | | |
| | Ended | | | Fiscal | |
| | December 31, | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2021 | | | June 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 9,244,076 | | | $ | 11,690,279 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 40,846,363 | | | | 61,713,222 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (61,710,723 | ) | | | 172,843,343 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | (11,620,284 | ) | | | 246,246,844 | |
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM EARNINGS | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (100,197,516 | ) | | | (22,311,318 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (11,377 | ) | | | — | |
Total Distributions from earnings | | | (100,208,893 | ) | | | (22,311,318 | ) |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 154,834,672 | | | | 527,531,771 | |
Investor Shares | | | 115,460 | | | | 20,000 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 68,672,974 | | | | 5,500,846 | |
Investor Shares | | | 11,084 | | | | — | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (98,698,789 | ) | | | (59,629,241 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (219 | ) | | | — | |
Redemption fees: | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 728 | | | | 150 | |
Investor Shares | | | — | | | | — | |
Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions | | | 124,935,910 | | | | 473,423,526 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 13,106,733 | | | | 697,359,052 | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 1,149,370,687 | | | | 452,011,635 | |
End of period | | $ | 1,162,477,420 | | | $ | 1,149,370,687 | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 11,083,307 | | | | 41,377,447 | |
Investor Shares | | | 8,155 | | | | 1,388 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 5,328,934 | | | | 446,135 | |
Investor Shares | | | 860 | | | | — | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (7,188,796 | ) | | | (4,687,212 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (17 | ) | | | — | |
Increase (Decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 9,232,443 | | | | 37,137,758 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Financial Highlights
| | | | | | From Investment | | | | Distributions to | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratios to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | Operations(a) | | | | Shareholders From | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets(b) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
For a Share | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding | | Net Asset | | | Net | | | & | | | | | | | | | | | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | |
Throughout | | Value, | | | Investment | | | Unrealized | | | | Net | | | Net | | | | | Value, | | | | | | End of | | | Investment | | | | | | Gross | | | Portfolio | |
Each Fiscal Period: | | Beginning | | | Income | | | Gains | | | | Investment | | | Realized | | | | | End of | | | Total | | | Period | | | Income | | | Net | | | Expenses | | | Turnover | |
Beginning | Ending | | of Period | | | (Loss) | | | (Losses) | | Total | | Income | | | Gains | | Total | | | Period | Return(c) | | | | (000’s | ) | | (Loss) | | | Expenses | | | (d) | | | Rate (c) | |
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BROWN ADVISORY GROWTH EQUITY FUND: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Institutional Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | $ | 37.39 | | | (0.05 | ) | | 2.07 | | | 2.02 | | | — | | | (4.47 | ) | | (4.47 | ) | | $ | 34.94 | | | | 5.74 | % | | $ | 2,420,276 | | | (0.27 | )% | | 0.65 | % | | 0.65 | % | | 8 | % |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 29.05 | | | (0.06 | ) | | 10.02 | | | 9.96 | | | — | | | (1.62 | ) | | (1.62 | ) | | | 37.39 | | | | 35.14 | | | | 2,321,278 | | | (0.19 | ) | | 0.67 | | | 0.67 | | | 25 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 24.80 | | | (0.04 | ) | | 5.56 | | | 5.52 | | | — | | | (1.27 | ) | | (1.27 | ) | | | 29.05 | | | | 22.88 | | | | 1,849,565 | | | (0.16 | ) | | 0.69 | | | 0.69 | | | 22 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 23.91 | | | (0.04 | ) | | 3.38 | | | 3.34 | | | — | | | (2.45 | ) | | (2.45 | ) | | | 24.80 | | | | 16.69 | | | | 1,523,633 | | | (0.19 | ) | | 0.70 | | | 0.70 | | | 22 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 20.03 | | | (0.06 | ) | | 5.62 | | | 5.56 | | | — | | | (1.68 | ) | | (1.68 | ) | | | 23.91 | | | | 28.89 | | | | 289,434 | | | (0.29 | ) | | 0.71 | | | 0.71 | | | 25 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 19.16 | | | (0.03 | ) | | 2.47 | | | 2.44 | | | — | | | (1.57 | ) | | (1.57 | ) | | | 20.03 | | | | 13.91 | | | | 276,592 | | | (0.16 | ) | | 0.72 | | | 0.72 | | | 40 | |
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Investor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 36.79 | | | (0.08 | ) | | 2.03 | | | 1.95 | | | — | | | (4.47 | ) | | (4.47 | ) | | | 34.27 | | | | 5.64 | | | | 1,158,490 | | | (0.42 | ) | | 0.80 | | | 0.80 | | | 8 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 28.64 | | | (0.11 | ) | | 9.88 | | | 9.77 | | | — | | | (1.62 | ) | | (1.62 | ) | | | 36.79 | | | | 34.98 | | | | 1,174,666 | | | (0.34 | ) | | 0.82 | | | 0.82 | | | 25 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 24.50 | | | (0.08 | ) | | 5.49 | | | 5.41 | | | — | | | (1.27 | ) | | (1.27 | ) | | | 28.64 | | | | 22.70 | | | | 983,640 | | | (0.31 | ) | | 0.84 | | | 0.84 | | | 22 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 23.69 | | | (0.08 | ) | | 3.34 | | | 3.26 | | | — | | | (2.45 | ) | | (2.45 | ) | | | 24.50 | | | | 16.50 | | | | 828,388 | | | (0.34 | ) | | 0.85 | | | 0.85 | | | 22 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 19.89 | | | (0.10 | ) | | 5.58 | | | 5.48 | | | — | | | (1.68 | ) | | (1.68 | ) | | | 23.69 | | | | 28.69 | | | | 1,775,180 | | | (0.44 | ) | | 0.86 | | | 0.86 | | | 25 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 19.06 | | | (0.06 | ) | | 2.46 | | | 2.40 | | | — | | | (1.57 | ) | | (1.57 | ) | | | 19.89 | | | | 13.77 | | | | 1,484,383 | | | (0.31 | ) | | 0.87 | | | 0.87 | | | 40 | |
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Advisor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 34.27 | | | (0.12 | ) | | 1.89 | | | 1.77 | | | — | | | (4.47 | ) | | (4.47 | ) | | | 31.57 | | | | 5.53 | | | | 45,350 | | | (0.67 | ) | | 1.05 | | | 1.05 | | | 8 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 26.84 | | | (0.18 | ) | | 9.23 | | | 9.05 | | | — | | | (1.62 | ) | | (1.62 | ) | | | 34.27 | | | | 34.63 | | | | 34,042 | | | (0.59 | ) | | 1.07 | | | 1.07 | | | 25 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 23.09 | | | (0.14 | ) | | 5.16 | | | 5.02 | | | — | | | (1.27 | ) | | (1.27 | ) | | | 26.84 | | | | 22.39 | | | | 13,692 | | | (0.56 | ) | | 1.09 | | | 1.09 | | | 22 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 22.53 | | | (0.13 | ) | | 3.14 | | | 3.01 | | | — | | | (2.45 | ) | | (2.45 | ) | | | 23.09 | | | | 16.22 | | | | 6,683 | | | (0.59 | ) | | 1.10 | | | 1.10 | | | 22 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 19.04 | | | (0.14 | ) | | 5.31 | | | 5.17 | | | — | | | (1.68 | ) | | (1.68 | ) | | | 22.53 | | | | 28.32 | | | | 6,215 | | | (0.69 | ) | | 1.11 | | | 1.11 | | | 25 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 18.35 | | | (0.10 | ) | | 2.36 | | | 2.26 | | | — | | | (1.57 | ) | | (1.57 | ) | | | 19.04 | | | | 13.53 | | | | 5,479 | | | (0.56 | ) | | 1.12 | | | 1.12 | | | 40 | |
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BROWN ADVISORY FLEXIBLE EQUITY FUND: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Institutional Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 34.26 | | | 0.04 | | | 1.95 | | | 1.99 | | | (0.06 | ) | | (1.27 | ) | | (1.33 | ) | | | 34.92 | | | | 5.89 | | | | 225,818 | | | 0.25 | | | 0.53 | | | 0.53 | | | 3 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 24.36 | | | 0.07 | | | 10.76 | | | 10.83 | | | (0.09 | ) | | (0.84 | ) | | (0.93 | ) | | | 34.26 | | | | 45.26 | | | | 201,849 | | | 0.25 | | | 0.54 | | | 0.54 | | | 13 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 22.92 | | | 0.11 | | | 2.50 | | | 2.61 | | | (0.15 | ) | | (1.02 | ) | | (1.17 | ) | | | 24.36 | | | | 11.29 | | | | 134,574 | | | 0.47 | | | 0.56 | | | 0.56 | | | 12 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 21.94 | | | 0.17 | | | 1.63 | | | 1.80 | | | (0.08 | ) | | (0.74 | ) | | (0.82 | ) | | | 22.92 | | | | 8.94 | | | | 135,190 | | | 0.78 | | | 0.57 | | | 0.57 | | | 14 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 18.53 | | | 0.10 | | | 3.43 | | | 3.53 | | | (0.12 | ) | | — | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 21.94 | | | | 19.07 | | | | 131,218 | | | 0.48 | | | 0.72 | | | 0.72 | | | 15 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 15.15 | | | 0.11 | | | 3.37 | | | 3.48 | | | (0.10 | ) | | — | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 18.53 | | | | 23.05 | | | | 101,431 | | | 0.61 | | | 0.73 | | | 0.73 | | | 15 | |
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Investor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 34.16 | | | 0.02 | | | 1.93 | | | 1.95 | | | (0.03 | ) | | (1.27 | ) | | (1.30 | ) | | | 34.81 | | | | 5.82 | | | | 515,604 | | | 0.10 | | | 0.68 | | | 0.68 | | | 3 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 24.31 | | | 0.03 | | | 10.73 | | | 10.76 | | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.84 | ) | | (0.91 | ) | | | 34.16 | | | | 45.05 | | | | 500,233 | | | 0.10 | | | 0.69 | | | 0.69 | | | 13 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 22.88 | | | 0.07 | | | 2.49 | | | 2.56 | | | (0.11 | ) | | (1.02 | ) | | (1.13 | ) | | | 24.31 | | | | 11.12 | | | | 362,695 | | | 0.32 | | | 0.71 | | | 0.71 | | | 12 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 21.90 | | | 0.14 | | | 1.63 | | | 1.77 | | | (0.05 | ) | | (0.74 | ) | | (0.79 | ) | | | 22.88 | | | | 8.77 | | | | 343,917 | | | 0.63 | | | 0.72 | | | 0.72 | | | 14 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 18.50 | | | 0.07 | | | 3.42 | | | 3.49 | | | (0.09 | ) | | — | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 21.90 | | | | 18.88 | | | | 316,109 | | | 0.33 | | | 0.87 | | | 0.87 | | | 15 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 15.12 | | | 0.08 | | | 3.37 | | | 3.45 | | | (0.07 | ) | | — | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 18.50 | | | | 22.90 | | | | 310,360 | | | 0.46 | | | 0.88 | | | 0.88 | | | 15 | |
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Advisor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 34.10 | | | (0.03 | ) | | 1.93 | | | 1.90 | | | — | | | (1.27 | ) | | (1.27 | ) | | | 34.73 | | | | 5.67 | | | | 6,160 | | | (0.15 | ) | | 0.93 | | | 0.93 | | | 3 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 24.30 | | | (0.04 | ) | | 10.72 | | | 10.68 | | | (0.04 | ) | | (0.84 | ) | | (0.88 | ) | | | 34.10 | | | | 44.69 | | | | 5,965 | | | (0.15 | ) | | 0.94 | | | 0.94 | | | 13 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 22.90 | | | 0.02 | | | 2.48 | | | 2.50 | | | (0.08 | ) | | (1.02 | ) | | (1.10 | ) | | | 24.30 | | | | 10.84 | | | | 4,403 | | | 0.07 | | | 0.96 | | | 0.96 | | | 12 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 21.91 | | | 0.08 | | | 1.65 | | | 1.73 | | | — | | | (0.74 | ) | | (0.74 | ) | | | 22.90 | | | | 8.52 | | | | 4,652 | | | 0.38 | | | 0.97 | | | 0.97 | | | 14 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 18.50 | | | 0.02 | | | 3.42 | | | 3.44 | | | (0.03 | ) | | — | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 21.91 | | | | 18.61 | | | | 6,445 | | | 0.08 | | | 1.12 | | | 1.12 | | | 15 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 15.12 | | | 0.04 | | | 3.37 | | | 3.41 | | | (0.03 | ) | | — | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 18.50 | | | | 22.56 | | | | 5,842 | | | 0.21 | | | 1.13 | | | 1.13 | | | 15 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Financial Highlights
| | | | | From Investment | | Distributions to | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratios to Average | | | | |
| | | | | Operations(a) | | Shareholders From | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets(b) | | | | |
| | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
For a Share | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding | | Net Asset | | Net | | & | | | | | | | | | | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | |
Throughout | | Value, | | Investment | | Unrealized | | | | Net | | Net | | | | | Value, | | | | | | End of | | | Investment | | | | | | Gross | | | Portfolio | |
Each Fiscal Period: | | Beginning | | Income | | Gains | | | | Investment | | Realized | | | | | End of | | | Total | | | Period | | | Income | | | Net | | | Expenses | | | Turnover | |
Beginning | Ending | | of Period | | (Loss) | | (Losses) | | Total | | Income | | Gains | | Total | | | Period | Return(c) | | | | (000’s | ) | | (Loss) | | | Expenses | | | (d) | | | Rate (c) | |
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BROWN ADVISORY EQUITY INCOME FUND: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Institutional Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | $ | 15.98 | | 0.10 | | 1.71 | | | 1.81 | | (0.10 | ) | | (1.45 | ) | | (1.55 | ) | | $ | 16.24 | | | 11.65 | % | | $ | 25,499 | | | 1.22 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 6 | % |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 12.97 | | 0.23 | | 3.75 | | | 3.98 | | (0.23 | ) | | (0.74 | ) | | (0.97 | ) | | | 15.98 | | | 31.84 | | | | 24,045 | | | 1.59 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 20 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 14.15 | | 0.23 | | (0.10 | ) | | 0.13 | | (0.23 | ) | | (1.08 | ) | | (1.31 | ) | | | 12.97 | | | 0.46 | | | | 22,026 | | | 1.66 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 16 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 14.41 | | 0.26 | | 1.33 | | | 1.59 | | (0.27 | ) | | (1.58 | ) | | (1.85 | ) | | | 14.15 | | | 13.12 | | | | 26,449 | | | 1.87 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 11 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 13.80 | | 0.24 | | 1.07 | | | 1.31 | | (0.25 | ) | | (0.45 | ) | | (0.70 | ) | | | 14.41 | | | 9.51 | | | | 27,975 | | | 1.70 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 14 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 12.87 | | 0.26 | | 1.41 | | | 1.67 | | (0.26 | ) | | (0.48 | ) | | (0.74 | ) | | | 13.80 | | | 13.36 | | | | 29,587 | | | 1.94 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 7 | |
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Investor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 15.97 | | 0.09 | | 1.72 | | | 1.81 | | (0.09 | ) | | (1.45 | ) | | (1.54 | ) | | | 16.24 | | | 11.64 | | | | 67,836 | | | 1.07 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 6 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 12.96 | | 0.21 | | 3.75 | | | 3.96 | | (0.21 | ) | | (0.74 | ) | | (0.95 | ) | | | 15.97 | | | 31.67 | | | | 63,600 | | | 1.44 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 20 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 14.15 | | 0.21 | | (0.11 | ) | | 0.10 | | (0.21 | ) | | (1.08 | ) | | (1.29 | ) | | | 12.96 | | | 0.24 | | | | 55,228 | | | 1.51 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 16 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 14.40 | | 0.24 | | 1.34 | | | 1.58 | | (0.25 | ) | | (1.58 | ) | | (1.83 | ) | | | 14.15 | | | 13.03 | | | | 62,309 | | | 1.72 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 11 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 13.80 | | 0.22 | | 1.06 | | | 1.28 | | (0.23 | ) | | (0.45 | ) | | (0.68 | ) | | | 14.40 | | | 9.27 | | | | 66,512 | | | 1.55 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 14 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 12.86 | | 0.24 | | 1.42 | | | 1.66 | | (0.24 | ) | | (0.48 | ) | | (0.72 | ) | | | 13.80 | | | 13.28 | | | | 81,890 | | | 1.79 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 7 | |
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Advisor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 15.96 | | 0.07 | | 1.71 | | | 1.78 | | (0.07 | ) | | (1.45 | ) | | (1.52 | ) | | | 16.22 | | | 11.44 | | | | 1,176 | | | 0.82 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 6 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 12.96 | | 0.17 | | 3.74 | | | 3.91 | | (0.17 | ) | | (0.74 | ) | | (0.91 | ) | | | 15.96 | | | 31.27 | | | | 1,182 | | | 1.19 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 20 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 14.14 | | 0.17 | | (0.10 | ) | | 0.07 | | (0.17 | ) | | (1.08 | ) | | (1.25 | ) | | | 12.96 | | | 0.05 | | | | 886 | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 16 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 14.40 | | 0.21 | | 1.33 | | | 1.54 | | (0.22 | ) | | (1.58 | ) | | (1.80 | ) | | | 14.14 | | | 12.67 | | | | 1,017 | | | 1.47 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 11 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 13.78 | | 0.19 | | 1.06 | | | 1.25 | | (0.18 | ) | | (0.45 | ) | | (0.63 | ) | | | 14.40 | | | 9.04 | | | | 1,077 | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 14 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 12.84 | | 0.20 | | 1.43 | | | 1.63 | | (0.21 | ) | | (0.48 | ) | | (0.69 | ) | | | 13.78 | | | 13.02 | | | | 2,422 | | | 1.54 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 7 | |
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BROWN ADVISORY SUSTAINABLE GROWTH FUND: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Institutional Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 44.56 | | (0.04 | ) | 6.45 | | | 6.41 | | — | | | (0.91 | ) | | (0.91 | ) | | | 50.06 | | | 14.45 | | | | 4,424,603 | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 0.62 | | | | 0.62 | | | | 8 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 31.96 | | (0.03 | ) | 12.63 | | | 12.60 | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | 44.56 | | | 39.42 | | | | 3,364,728 | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 23 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 26.39 | | 0.01 | | 5.77 | | | 5.78 | | — | | | (0.21 | ) | | (0.21 | ) | | | 31.96 | | | 22.01 | | | | 1,601,989 | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 20 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 23.02 | | 0.03 | | 4.12 | | | 4.15 | | — | | | (0.78 | ) | | (0.78 | ) | | | 26.39 | | | 18.89 | | | | 749,949 | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 21 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 18.94 | | 0.01 | | 4.42 | | | 4.43 | | — | | | (0.35 | ) | | (0.35 | ) | | | 23.02 | | | 23.59 | | | | 369,642 | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 29 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 16.05 | | (0.02 | ) | 3.03 | | | 3.01 | | — | | | (0.12 | ) | | (0.12 | ) | | | 18.94 | | | 18.83 | | | | 221,177 | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 41 | |
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Investor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 43.90 | | (0.08 | ) | 6.35 | | | 6.27 | | — | | | (0.91 | ) | | (0.91 | ) | | | 49.26 | | | 14.35 | | | | 2,444,258 | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 8 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 31.52 | | (0.09 | ) | 12.47 | | | 12.38 | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | 43.90 | | | 39.28 | | | | 1,849,429 | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 23 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 26.07 | | (0.03 | ) | 5.69 | | | 5.66 | | — | | | (0.21 | ) | | (0.21 | ) | | | 31.52 | | | 21.82 | | | | 1,108,023 | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 20 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 22.79 | | (0.01 | ) | 4.07 | | | 4.06 | | — | | | (0.78 | ) | | (0.78 | ) | | | 26.07 | | | 18.68 | | | | 374,769 | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 21 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 18.78 | | (0.02 | ) | 4.38 | | | 4.36 | | — | | | (0.35 | ) | | (0.35 | ) | | | 22.79 | | | 23.41 | | | | 102,201 | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 29 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 15.94 | | (0.04 | ) | 3.00 | | | 2.96 | | — | | | (0.12 | ) | | (0.12 | ) | | | 18.78 | | | 18.65 | | | | 36,954 | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 41 | |
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Advisor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 42.87 | | (0.13 | ) | 6.19 | | | 6.06 | | — | | | (0.91 | ) | | (0.91 | ) | | | 48.02 | | | 14.20 | | | | 520,543 | | | (0.56 | ) | | | 1.02 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 8 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 30.86 | | (0.18 | ) | 12.19 | | | 12.01 | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | 42.87 | | | 38.92 | | | | 444,064 | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 1.05 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 23 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 25.59 | | (0.09 | ) | 5.57 | | | 5.48 | | — | | | (0.21 | ) | | (0.21 | ) | | | 30.86 | | | 21.53 | | | | 285,542 | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 20 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 22.44 | | (0.07 | ) | 4.00 | | | 3.93 | | — | | | (0.78 | ) | | (0.78 | ) | | | 25.59 | | | 18.39 | | | | 250,871 | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 21 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 18.54 | | (0.07 | ) | 4.32 | | | 4.25 | | — | | | (0.35 | ) | | (0.35 | ) | | | 22.44 | | | 23.12 | | | | 213,262 | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 29 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 15.78 | | (0.08 | ) | 2.96 | | | 2.88 | | — | | | (0.12 | ) | | (0.12 | ) | | | 18.54 | | | 18.33 | | | | 172,012 | | | (0.50 | ) | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 41 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Financial Highlights
| | | | | From Investment | | | Distributions to | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratios to Average | | | | |
| | | | | Operations(a) | | | Shareholders From | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets(b) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
For a Share | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding | | Net Asset | | Net | | | & | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | |
Throughout | | Value, | | Investment | | | Unrealized | | | | | | Net | | | Net | | | | | | Value, | | | | | | End of | | | Investment | | | | | | Gross | | | Portfolio | |
Each Fiscal Period: | | Beginning | | Income | | | Gains | | | | | | Investment | | | Realized | | | | | | End of | | | Total | | | Period | | | Income | | | Net | | | Expenses | | | Turnover | |
Beginning | Ending | | of Period | | (Loss) | | | (Losses) | | | Total | | | Income | | | Gains | | | Total | | | Period | Return(c) | | | | (000’s | ) | | (Loss) | | | Expenses | | | (d) | | | Rate (c) | |
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BROWN ADVISORY MID-CAP GROWTH FUND: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Institutional Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | $ | 19.86 | | (0.05 | ) | | (0.42 | ) | | (0.47 | ) | | — | | | (1.75 | ) | | (1.75 | ) | | $ | 17.64 | | | | (1.74 | )% | | $ | 146,536 | | | | (0.54 | )% | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 23 | % |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 13.86 | | (0.08 | ) | | 6.08 | | | 6.00 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | 19.86 | | | | 43.03 | | | | 159,180 | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 0.76 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 48 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 13.14 | | (0.01 | ) | | 0.77 | | | 0.76 | | | — | | | (0.04 | ) | | (0.04 | ) | | | 13.86 | | | | 5.68 | | | | 100,367 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 35 | |
07/02/18^ | 06/30/19 | | | 11.42 | | (0.00 | ) | | 1.83 | | | 1.83 | | | — | | | (0.11 | ) | | (0.11 | ) | | | 13.14 | | | | 16.36 | | | | 42,404 | | | | (0.00 | ) | | | 0.70 | | | | 1.04 | | | | 46 | |
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Investor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 19.76 | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.41 | ) | | (0.48 | ) | | — | | | (1.75 | ) | | (1.75 | ) | | | 17.53 | | | | (1.85 | ) | | | 32,588 | | | | (0.69 | ) | | | 0.93 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 23 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 13.81 | | (0.10 | ) | | 6.05 | | | 5.95 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | 19.76 | | | | 42.90 | | | | 33,381 | | | | (0.59 | ) | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.94 | | | | 48 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 13.12 | | (0.03 | ) | | 0.76 | | | 0.73 | | | — | | | (0.04 | ) | | (0.04 | ) | | | 13.81 | | | | 5.46 | | | | 28,477 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 0.85 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 35 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 11.36 | | (0.02 | ) | | 1.89 | | | 1.87 | | | — | | | (0.11 | ) | | (0.11 | ) | | | 13.12 | | | | 16.80 | | | | 2,933 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 0.85 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 46 | |
10/02/17^ | 06/30/18 | | | 10.00 | | (0.01 | ) | | 1.37 | | | 1.36 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | 11.36 | | | | 13.60 | | | | 21,377 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 0.85 | | | | 1.58 | | | | 29 | |
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BROWN ADVISORY SMALL-CAP GROWTH FUND: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Institutional Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 63.00 | | (0.18 | ) | | (0.88 | ) | | (1.06 | ) | | — | | | (7.23 | ) | | (7.23 | ) | | | 54.71 | | | | (1.12 | ) | | | 1,459,488 | | | | (0.59 | ) | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 9 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 44.31 | | (0.34 | ) | | 19.48 | | | 19.14 | | | — | | | (0.45 | ) | | (0.45 | ) | | | 63.00 | | | | 43.31 | | | | 1,758,121 | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 32 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 44.24 | | (0.20 | ) | | 1.15 | | | 0.95 | | | — | | | (0.88 | ) | | (0.88 | ) | | | 44.31 | | | | 2.18 | | | | 1,039,126 | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 29 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 40.64 | | (0.15 | ) | | 5.52 | | | 5.37 | | | (0.18 | ) | | (1.59 | ) | | (1.77 | ) | | | 44.24 | | | | 14.56 | | | | 838,698 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 0.98 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 44 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 35.15 | | (0.16 | ) | | 6.31 | | | 6.15 | | | (0.15 | ) | | (0.51 | ) | | (0.66 | ) | | | 40.64 | | | | 17.64 | | | | 424,449 | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | 0.98 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 30 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 31.19 | | (0.16 | ) | | 5.25 | | | 5.09 | | | — | | | (1.13 | ) | | (1.13 | ) | | | 35.15 | | | | 16.57 | | | | 165,615 | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | 0.98 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 22 | |
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Investor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 31.42 | | (0.11 | ) | | (0.45 | ) | | (0.56 | ) | | — | | | (3.60 | ) | | (3.60 | ) | | | 27.26 | | | | (1.21 | ) | | | 825,752 | | | | (0.74 | ) | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 9 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 22.13 | | (0.21 | ) | | 9.72 | | | 9.51 | | | — | | | (0.22 | ) | | (0.22 | ) | | | 31.42 | | | | 43.11 | | | | 822,075 | | | | (0.76 | ) | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 32 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 22.13 | | (0.13 | ) | | 0.57 | | | 0.44 | | | — | | | (0.44 | ) | | (0.44 | ) | | | 22.13 | | | | 2.02 | | | | 511,028 | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 29 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 20.34 | | (0.10 | ) | | 2.77 | | | 2.67 | | | (0.08 | ) | | (0.80 | ) | | (0.88 | ) | | | 22.13 | | | | 14.40 | | | | 493,421 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 44 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 17.61 | | (0.11 | ) | | 3.15 | | | 3.04 | | | (0.06 | ) | | (0.25 | ) | | (0.31 | ) | | | 20.34 | | | | 17.44 | | | | 476,786 | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 30 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 15.65 | | (0.11 | ) | | 2.63 | | | 2.52 | | | — | | | (0.56 | ) | | (0.56 | ) | | | 17.61 | | | | 16.40 | | | | 335,185 | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 22 | |
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Advisor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 29.88 | | (0.15 | ) | | (0.42 | ) | | (0.57 | ) | | — | | | (3.42 | ) | | (3.42 | ) | | | 25.89 | | | | (1.35 | ) | | | 12,618 | | | | (0.99 | ) | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 9 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 21.10 | | (0.26 | ) | | 9.25 | | | 8.99 | | | — | | | (0.21 | ) | | (0.21 | ) | | | 29.88 | | | | 42.74 | | | | 14,939 | | | | (1.01 | ) | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 32 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 21.15 | | (0.18 | ) | | 0.55 | | | 0.37 | | | — | | | (0.42 | ) | | (0.42 | ) | | | 21.10 | | | | 1.78 | | | | 12,159 | | | | (0.88 | ) | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 29 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 19.46 | | (0.15 | ) | | 2.64 | | | 2.49 | | | (0.04 | ) | | (0.76 | ) | | (0.80 | ) | | | 21.15 | | | | 14.08 | | | | 14,489 | | | | (0.76 | ) | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 44 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 16.85 | | (0.15 | ) | | 3.02 | | | 2.87 | | | (0.02 | ) | | (0.24 | ) | | (0.26 | ) | | | 19.46 | | | | 17.21 | | | | 18,449 | | | | (0.82 | ) | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 30 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 15.02 | | (0.14 | ) | | 2.51 | | | 2.37 | | | — | | | (0.54 | ) | | (0.54 | ) | | | 16.85 | | | | 16.04 | | | | 32,852 | | | | (0.89 | ) | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 22 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Financial Highlights
| | | | | | From Investment | | | Distributions to | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratios to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | Operations(a) | | | Shareholders From | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets(b) | | | | |
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For a Share | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding | | Net Asset | | | Net | | | & | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | |
Throughout | | Value, | | | Investment | | | Unrealized | | | | | | Net | | | Net | | | | | | Value, | | | | | | End of | | | Investment | | | | | | Gross | | | Portfolio | |
Each Fiscal Period: | | Beginning | | | Income | | | Gains | | | | | | Investment | | | Realized | | | | | | End of | | | Total | | | Period | | | Income | | | Net | | | Expenses | | | Turnover | |
Beginning | Ending | | of Period | | | (Loss) | | | (Losses) | | | Total | | | Income | | | Gains | | | Total | | | Period | Return(c) | | | | (000’s | ) | | (Loss) | | | Expenses | | | (d) | | | Rate (c) | |
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BROWN ADVISORY SMALL-CAP FUNDAMENTAL VALUE FUND: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Institutional Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | $ | 29.65 | | | 0.06 | | | 1.80 | | | 1.86 | | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.20 | ) | | $ | 31.31 | | | 6.27 | % | | $ | 654,495 | | | | 0.38 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 17 | % |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 19.25 | | | 0.11 | | | 10.44 | | | 10.55 | | | (0.15 | ) | | — | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 29.65 | | | 54.97 | | | | 591,096 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 42 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 24.77 | | | 0.21 | | | (4.46 | ) | | (4.25 | ) | | (0.13 | ) | | (1.14 | ) | | (1.27 | ) | | | 19.25 | | | (18.38 | ) | | | 336,819 | | | | 0.94 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 56 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 29.16 | | | 0.29 | | | (1.54 | ) | | (1.25 | ) | | (0.21 | ) | | (2.93 | ) | | (3.14 | ) | | | 24.77 | | | (2.91 | ) | | | 447,846 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 36 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 27.11 | | | 0.15 | | | 3.11 | | | 3.26 | | | (0.20 | ) | | (1.01 | ) | | (1.21 | ) | | | 29.16 | | | 12.13 | | | | 410,785 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 32 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 22.75 | | | 0.17 | | | 4.31 | | | 4.48 | | | (0.09 | ) | | (0.03 | ) | | (0.12 | ) | | | 27.11 | | | 19.73 | | | | 341,038 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 30 | |
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Investor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 29.60 | | | 0.03 | | | 1.79 | | | 1.82 | | | (0.05 | ) | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.15 | ) | | | 31.27 | | | 6.17 | | | | 688,384 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 17 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 19.22 | | | 0.07 | | | 10.42 | | | 10.49 | | | (0.11 | ) | | — | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 29.60 | | | 54.74 | | | | 648,403 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 42 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 24.75 | | | 0.18 | | | (4.46 | ) | | (4.28 | ) | | (0.11 | ) | | (1.14 | ) | | (1.25 | ) | | | 19.22 | | | (18.49 | ) | | | 432,498 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 56 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 29.12 | | | 0.25 | | | (1.53 | ) | | (1.28 | ) | | (0.16 | ) | | (2.93 | ) | | (3.09 | ) | | | 24.75 | | | (3.05 | ) | | | 577,212 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 36 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 27.08 | | | 0.10 | | | 3.10 | | | 3.20 | | | (0.15 | ) | | (1.01 | ) | | (1.16 | ) | | | 29.12 | | | 11.95 | | | | 874,269 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 32 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 22.73 | | | 0.13 | | | 4.31 | | | 4.44 | | | (0.06 | ) | | (0.03 | ) | | (0.09 | ) | | | 27.08 | | | 19.54 | | | | 834,317 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 30 | |
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Advisor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 29.43 | | | — | | | 1.78 | | | 1.78 | | | (0.01 | ) | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.11 | ) | | | 31.10 | | | 6.04 | | | | 7,863 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 17 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 19.10 | | | 0.01 | | | 10.36 | | | 10.37 | | | (0.04 | ) | | — | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 29.43 | | | 54.37 | | | | 8,125 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 42 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 24.64 | | | 0.12 | | | (4.44 | ) | | (4.32 | ) | | (0.08 | ) | | (1.14 | ) | | (1.22 | ) | | | 19.10 | | | (18.71 | ) | | | 4,480 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 56 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 28.98 | | | 0.19 | | | (1.51 | ) | | (1.32 | ) | | (0.09 | ) | | (2.93 | ) | | (3.02 | ) | | | 24.64 | | | (3.27 | ) | | | 8,393 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 36 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 26.95 | | | 0.03 | | | 3.08 | | | 3.11 | | | (0.07 | ) | | (1.01 | ) | | (1.08 | ) | | | 28.98 | | | 11.65 | | | | 25,032 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 32 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 22.62 | | | 0.07 | | | 4.29 | | | 4.36 | | | — | | | (0.03 | ) | | (0.03 | ) | | | 26.95 | | | 19.29 | | | | 24,974 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 30 | |
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BROWN ADVISORY SUSTAINABLE SMALL-CAP CORE FUND: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Institutional Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
9/30/21^ | 12/31/21 | | | 10.00 | | | (0.01 | ) | | 0.25 | | | 0.24 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | 10.24 | | | 2.40 | | | | 27,277 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 0.93 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 5 | |
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Investor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
9/30/21^ | 12/31/21 | | | 10.00 | | | (0.01 | ) | | 0.25 | | | 0.24 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | 10.24 | | | 2.40 | | | | 579 | | | | (0.41 | ) | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.52 | | | | 5 | |
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BROWN ADVISORY GLOBAL LEADERS FUND: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Institutional Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 22.60 | | | (0.02 | ) | | 1.22 | | | 1.20 | | | (0.02 | ) | | (0.25 | ) | | (0.27 | ) | | | 23.53 | | | 5.34 | | | | 1,352,951 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 9 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 16.38 | | | 0.03 | | | 6.22 | | | 6.25 | | | (0.03 | ) | | — | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 22.60 | | | 38.17 | | | | 1,149,790 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 14 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 15.24 | | | 0.07 | | | 1.13 | | | 1.20 | | | (0.06 | ) | | — | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 16.38 | | | 7.85 | | | | 605,983 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.82 | | | | 27 | |
10/31/18^ | 06/30/19 | | | 13.13 | | | 0.07 | | | 2.07 | | | 2.14 | | | (0.03 | ) | | — | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 15.24 | | | 16.38 | | | | 214,263 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 23 | |
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Investor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 22.54 | | | (0.04 | ) | | 1.23 | | | 1.19 | | | (0.01 | ) | | (0.25 | ) | | (0.26 | ) | | | 23.47 | | | 5.28 | | | | 99,778 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 9 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 16.36 | | | — | | | 6.20 | | | 6.20 | | | (0.02 | ) | | — | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 22.54 | | | 37.91 | | | | 95,940 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 14 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 15.23 | | | 0.05 | | | 1.12 | | | 1.17 | | | (0.04 | ) | | — | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 16.36 | | | 7.68 | | | | 66,813 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 27 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 13.82 | | | 0.08 | | | 1.36 | | | 1.44 | | | (0.03 | ) | | — | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 15.23 | | | 10.49 | | | | 18,943 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 23 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 11.50 | | | 0.08 | | | 2.25 | | | 2.33 | | | (0.01 | ) | | — | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 13.82 | | | 20.28 | | | | 86,112 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 26 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 9.65 | | | 0.04 | | | 1.83 | | | 1.87 | | | (0.02 | ) | | — | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 11.50 | | | 19.39 | | | | 39,354 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 35 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Financial Highlights
| | | | | | From Investment | | | Distributions to | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratios to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | Operations(a) | | | Shareholders From | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets(b) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
For a Share | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding | | Net Asset | | | Net | | | & | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | |
Throughout | | Value, | | | Investment | | | Unrealized | | | | | | Net | | | Net | | | | | | Value, | | | | | | End of | | | Investment | | | | | | Gross | | | Portfolio | |
Each Fiscal Period: | | Beginning | | | Income | | | Gains | | | | | | Investment | | | Realized | | | | | | End of | | | Total | | | Period | | | Income | | | Net | | | Expenses | | | Turnover | |
Beginning | Ending | | of Period | | | (Loss) | | | (Losses) | | | Total | | | Income | | | Gains | | | Total | | | Period | Return(c) | | | | (000’s | ) | | (Loss) | | | Expenses | | | (d) | | | Rate (c) | |
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BROWN ADVISORY INTERMEDIATE INCOME FUND: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Investor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | $ | 11.05 | | | 0.05 | | | (0.12 | ) | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.06 | ) | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.16 | ) | | $ | 10.82 | | | (0.66 | )% | | $ | 161,555 | | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.46 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 26 | % |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 11.06 | | | 0.11 | | | 0.02 | | | 0.13 | | | (0.13 | ) | | (0.01 | ) | | (0.14 | ) | | | 11.05 | | | 1.11 | | | | 167,774 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 50 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 10.72 | | | 0.24 | | | 0.35 | | | 0.59 | | | (0.25 | ) | | — | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 11.06 | | | 5.55 | | | | 148,300 | | | | 2.24 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 105 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 10.35 | | | 0.27 | | | 0.36 | | | 0.63 | | | (0.26 | ) | | — | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 10.72 | | | 6.24 | | | | 135,175 | | | | 2.63 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 82 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 10.60 | | | 0.23 | | | (0.24 | ) | | (0.01 | ) | | (0.24 | ) | | — | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 10.35 | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 125,060 | | | | 2.20 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 35 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 10.78 | | | 0.20 | | | (0.16 | ) | | 0.04 | | | (0.22 | ) | | — | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 10.60 | | | 0.40 | | | | 131,941 | | | | 1.88 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 62 | |
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Advisor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 10.80 | | | 0.04 | | | (0.12 | ) | | (0.08 | ) | | (0.05 | ) | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.15 | ) | | | 10.57 | | | (0.80 | ) | | | 3,549 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 26 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 10.82 | | | 0.08 | | | 0.01 | | | 0.09 | | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.01 | ) | | (0.11 | ) | | | 10.80 | | | 0.79 | | | | 3,661 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 50 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 10.49 | | | 0.21 | | | 0.34 | | | 0.55 | | | (0.22 | ) | | — | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 10.82 | | | 5.32 | | | | 3,624 | | | | 1.99 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 105 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 10.13 | | | 0.24 | | | 0.36 | | | 0.60 | | | (0.24 | ) | | — | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 10.49 | | | 6.01 | | | | 3,615 | | | | 2.38 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 82 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 10.38 | | | 0.20 | | | (0.24 | ) | | (0.04 | ) | | (0.21 | ) | | — | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 10.13 | | | (0.38 | ) | | | 3,782 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 35 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 10.56 | | | 0.17 | | | (0.15 | ) | | 0.02 | | | (0.20 | ) | | — | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 10.38 | | | 0.16 | | | | 4,098 | | | | 1.63 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 62 | |
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BROWN ADVISORY TOTAL RETURN FUND: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Institutional Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 10.49 | | | 0.07 | | | (0.03 | ) | | 0.04 | | | (0.09 | ) | | (0.17 | ) | | (0.26 | ) | | | 10.27 | | | 0.37 | | | | 452,208 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 69 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 10.51 | | | 0.14 | | | 0.18 | | | 0.32 | | | (0.15 | ) | | (0.19 | ) | | (0.34 | ) | | | 10.49 | | | 3.10 | | | | 437,997 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 130 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 10.22 | | | 0.27 | | | 0.52 | | | 0.79 | | | (0.28 | ) | | (0.22 | ) | | (0.50 | ) | | | 10.51 | | | 7.90 | | | | 388,100 | | | | 2.62 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 143 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 9.78 | | | 0.32 | | | 0.44 | | | 0.76 | | | (0.32 | ) | | — | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 10.22 | | | 7.90 | | | | 246,074 | | | | 3.26 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 106 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 10.00 | | | 0.28 | | | (0.22 | ) | | 0.06 | | | (0.28 | ) | | — | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 9.78 | | | 0.61 | | | | 121,381 | | | | 2.79 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 209 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 10.18 | | | 0.24 | | | (0.16 | ) | | 0.08 | | | (0.25 | ) | | (0.01 | ) | | (0.26 | ) | | | 10.00 | | | 0.80 | | | | 107,686 | | | | 2.36 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 216 | |
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Investor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 10.49 | | | 0.07 | | | (0.03 | ) | | 0.04 | | | (0.09 | ) | | (0.17 | ) | | (0.26 | ) | | | 10.27 | | | 0.34 | | | | 3,976 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 69 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 10.51 | | | 0.14 | | | 0.18 | | | 0.32 | | | (0.15 | ) | | (0.19 | ) | | (0.34 | ) | | | 10.49 | | | 3.05 | | | | 4,744 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 130 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 10.22 | | | 0.26 | | | 0.52 | | | 0.78 | | | (0.27 | ) | | (0.22 | ) | | (0.49 | ) | | | 10.51 | | | 7.85 | | | | 4,523 | | | | 2.57 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 143 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 9.78 | | | 0.32 | | | 0.43 | | | 0.75 | | | (0.31 | ) | | — | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 10.22 | | | 7.85 | | | | 4,916 | | | | 3.21 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 106 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 10.00 | | | 0.27 | | | (0.21 | ) | | 0.06 | | | (0.28 | ) | | — | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 9.78 | | | 0.56 | | | | 2,619 | | | | 2.74 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 209 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 10.18 | | | 0.23 | | | (0.16 | ) | | 0.07 | | | (0.24 | ) | | (0.01 | ) | | (0.25 | ) | | | 10.00 | | | 0.75 | | | | 2,668 | | | | 2.31 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 216 | |
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BROWN ADVISORY SUSTAINABLE BOND FUND: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Institutional Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 10.42 | | | 0.06 | | | (0.04 | ) | | 0.02 | | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.14 | ) | | (0.21 | ) | | | 10.23 | | | 0.20 | | | | 280,987 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 53 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 10.54 | | | 0.16 | | | 0.10 | | | 0.26 | | | (0.17 | ) | | (0.21 | ) | | (0.38 | ) | | | 10.42 | | | 2.44 | | | | 218,476 | | | | 1.56 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 89 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 10.13 | | | 0.27 | | | 0.54 | | | 0.81 | | | (0.28 | ) | | (0.12 | ) | | (0.40 | ) | | | 10.54 | | | 8.14 | | | | 153,472 | | | | 2.63 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 97 | |
07/02/18^ | 06/30/19 | | | 9.70 | | | 0.30 | | | 0.42 | | | 0.72 | | | (0.29 | ) | | — | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 10.13 | | | 7.60 | | | | 126,466 | | | | 3.08 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 66 | |
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Investor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 10.42 | | | 0.06 | | | (0.04 | ) | | 0.02 | | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.14 | ) | | (0.21 | ) | | | 10.23 | | | 0.17 | | | | 5,462 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 53 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 10.54 | | | 0.16 | | | 0.10 | | | 0.26 | | | (0.17 | ) | | (0.21 | ) | | (0.38 | ) | | | 10.42 | | | 2.39 | | | | 5,009 | | | | 1.51 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 89 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 10.13 | | | 0.26 | | | 0.54 | | | 0.80 | | | (0.27 | ) | | (0.12 | ) | | (0.39 | ) | | | 10.54 | | | 8.09 | | | | 2,125 | | | | 2.58 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 97 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 9.70 | | | 0.29 | | | 0.43 | | | 0.72 | | | (0.29 | ) | | — | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 10.13 | | | 7.54 | | | | 884 | | | | 3.03 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 66 | |
08/07/17^ | 06/30/18 | | | 10.00 | | | 0.21 | | | (0.34 | ) | | (0.13 | ) | | (0.17 | ) | | — | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 9.70 | | | (1.27 | ) | | | 54,291 | | | | 2.41 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 64 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Financial Highlights
| | | | | | From Investment | | | Distributions to | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratios to Average | | | | |
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For a Share | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding | | Net Asset | | | Net | | | & | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | |
Throughout | | Value, | | | Investment | | | Unrealized | | | | | | Net | | | Net | | | | | | Value, | | | | | | End of | | | Investment | | | | | | Gross | | | Portfolio | |
Each Fiscal Period: | | Beginning | | | Income | | | Gains | | | | | | Investment | | | Realized | | | | | | End of | | | Total | | | Period | | | Income | | | Net | | | Expenses | | | Turnover | |
Beginning | Ending | | of Period | | | (Loss) | | | (Losses) | | | Total | | | Income | | | Gains | | | Total | | | Period | Return(c) | | | | (000’s | ) | | (Loss) | | | Expenses | | | (d) | | | Rate (c) | |
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BROWN ADVISORY MARYLAND BOND FUND: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Investor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | $ | 10.88 | | | 0.10 | | | (0.07 | ) | | 0.03 | | | (0.12 | ) | | — | | | (0.12 | ) | | $ | 10.79 | | | 0.27 | % | | $ | 185,835 | | | | 1.76 | % | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.47 | % | | | 5 | % |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 10.67 | | | 0.21 | | | 0.26 | | | 0.47 | | | (0.26 | ) | | — | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 10.88 | | | 4.41 | | | | 186,483 | | | | 1.94 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 17 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 10.80 | | | 0.25 | | | (0.09 | ) | | 0.16 | | | (0.29 | ) | | — | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 10.67 | | | 1.44 | | | | 176,198 | | | | 2.31 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 37 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 10.50 | | | 0.28 | | | 0.30 | | | 0.58 | | | (0.28 | ) | | — | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 10.80 | | | 5.65 | | | | 182,072 | | | | 2.69 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 33 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 10.62 | | | 0.26 | | | (0.12 | ) | | 0.14 | | | (0.26 | ) | | — | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 10.50 | | | 1.29 | | | | 181,230 | | | | 2.42 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 25 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 10.92 | | | 0.23 | | | (0.26 | ) | | (0.03 | ) | | (0.23 | ) | | (0.04 | ) | | (0.27 | ) | | | 10.62 | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 181,518 | | | | 2.14 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 53 | |
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BROWN ADVISORY TAX-EXEMPT BOND FUND: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Institutional Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 10.50 | | | 0.08 | | | (0.04 | ) | | 0.04 | | | (0.13 | ) | | (0.05 | ) | | (0.18 | ) | | | 10.36 | | | 0.39 | | | | 1,226,126 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 19 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 10.08 | | | 0.20 | | | 0.49 | | | 0.69 | | | (0.27 | ) | | — | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 10.50 | | | 6.87 | | | | 1,190,436 | | | | 1.92 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 47 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 10.20 | | | 0.24 | | | (0.08 | ) | | 0.16 | | | (0.28 | ) | | — | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 10.08 | | | 1.59 | | | | 1,072,444 | | | | 2.38 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 80 | |
07/02/18^ | 06/30/19 | | | 9.90 | | | 0.33 | | | 0.30 | | | 0.63 | | | (0.33 | ) | | — | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 10.20 | | | 6.51 | | | | 950,832 | | | | 3.36 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 53 | |
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Investor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 10.50 | | | 0.08 | | | (0.04 | ) | | 0.04 | | | (0.13 | ) | | (0.05 | ) | | (0.18 | ) | | | 10.36 | | | 0.36 | | | | 13,826 | | | | 1.55 | | | | 0.46 | | | | 0.46 | | | | 19 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 10.09 | | | 0.19 | | | 0.48 | | | 0.67 | | | (0.26 | ) | | — | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 10.50 | | | 6.72 | | | | 11,537 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 47 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 10.20 | | | 0.24 | | | (0.07 | ) | | 0.17 | | | (0.28 | ) | | — | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 10.09 | | | 1.64 | | | | 9,982 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 80 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 9.90 | | | 0.33 | | | 0.30 | | | 0.63 | | | (0.33 | ) | | — | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 10.20 | | | 6.49 | | | | 19,395 | | | | 3.31 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 53 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 9.94 | | | 0.31 | | | (0.04 | ) | | 0.27 | | | (0.31 | ) | | — | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 9.90 | | | 2.78 | | | | 439,906 | | | | 3.16 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 55 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 10.26 | | | 0.29 | | | (0.32 | ) | | (0.03 | ) | | (0.29 | ) | | — | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 9.94 | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 257,602 | | | | 2.88 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 55 | |
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BROWN ADVISORY TAX-EXEMPT SUSTAINABLE BOND FUND: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Investor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 10.19 | | | 0.07 | | | — | | | 0.07 | | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.17 | ) | | | 10.09 | | | 0.66 | | | | 214,952 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 26 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 9.88 | | | 0.13 | | | 0.32 | | | 0.45 | | | (0.13 | ) | | (0.01 | ) | | (0.14 | ) | | | 10.19 | | | 4.57 | | | | 179,123 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 66 | |
12/02/19^ | 06/30/20 | | | 10.00 | | | 0.08 | | | (0.12 | ) | | (0.04 | ) | | (0.08 | ) | | — | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 9.88 | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 157,032 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 39 | |
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BROWN ADVISORY MORTGAGE SECURITIES FUND: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Institutional Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 10.56 | | | 0.03 | | | (0.09 | ) | | (0.06 | ) | | (0.07 | ) | | — | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 10.43 | | | (0.62 | ) | | | 324,689 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.44 | | | | 74 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 10.46 | | | (0.03 | ) | | 0.19 | | | 0.16 | | | (0.06 | ) | | — | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 10.56 | | | 1.53 | | | | 288,526 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 148 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 10.02 | | | 0.11 | | | 0.50 | | | 0.61 | | | (0.17 | ) | | — | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 10.46 | | | 6.09 | | | | 238,202 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 139 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 9.65 | | | 0.22 | | | 0.42 | | | 0.64 | | | (0.27 | ) | | — | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 10.02 | | | 6.72 | | | | 281,728 | | | | 2.29 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 200 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 9.87 | | | 0.18 | | | (0.16 | ) | | 0.02 | | | (0.24 | ) | | — | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 9.65 | | | 0.16 | | | | 300,643 | | | | 1.86 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 336 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 10.20 | | | 0.15 | | | (0.21 | ) | | (0.06 | ) | | (0.20 | ) | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.27 | ) | | | 9.87 | | | (0.52 | ) | | | 342,705 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 0.46 | | | | 0.46 | | | | 414 | |
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Investor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 10.57 | | | 0.03 | | | (0.09 | ) | | (0.06 | ) | | (0.06 | ) | | — | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 10.45 | | | (0.55 | ) | | | 5,653 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 74 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 10.47 | | | (0.03 | ) | | 0.19 | | | 0.16 | | | (0.06 | ) | | — | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 10.57 | | | 1.48 | | | | 31,876 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 148 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 10.02 | | | 0.11 | | | 0.50 | | | 0.61 | | | (0.16 | ) | | — | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 10.47 | | | 6.15 | | | | 9,755 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 139 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 9.66 | | | 0.22 | | | 0.40 | | | 0.62 | | | (0.26 | ) | | — | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 10.02 | | | 6.55 | | | | 266 | | | | 2.24 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 200 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 9.87 | | | 0.18 | | | (0.16 | ) | | 0.02 | | | (0.23 | ) | | — | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 9.66 | | | 0.21 | | | | 321 | | | | 1.81 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 336 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 10.21 | | | 0.15 | | | (0.22 | ) | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.20 | ) | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.27 | ) | | | 9.87 | | | (0.68 | ) | | | 738 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 414 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Financial Highlights
| | | | | | From Investment | | | Distributions to | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratios to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | Operations(a) | | | Shareholders From | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets(b) | | | | |
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For a Share | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding | | Net Asset | | | Net | | | & | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | |
Throughout | | Value, | | | Investment | | | Unrealized | | | | | | Net | | | Net | | | | | | Value, | | | | | | End of | | | Investment | | | | | | Gross | | | Portfolio | |
Each Fiscal Period: | | Beginning | | | Income | | | Gains | | | | | | Investment | | | Realized | | | | | | End of | | | Total | | | Period | | | Income | | | Net | | | Expenses | | | Turnover | |
Beginning | Ending | | of Period | | | (Loss) | | | (Losses) | | | Total | | | Income | | | Gains | | | Total | | | Period | Return(c) | | | | (000’s | ) | | (Loss) | | | Expenses | | | (d) | | | Rate (c) | |
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BROWN ADVISORY – WMC STRATEGIC EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Institutional Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | $ | 13.08 | | | 0.02 | | | 0.37 | | | 0.39 | | | (0.11 | ) | | (1.10 | ) | | (1.21 | ) | | $ | 12.26 | | | 3.45 | % | | $ | 428,132 | | | | 0.35 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 19 | % |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 10.51 | | | 0.13 | | | 3.20 | | | 3.33 | | | (0.03 | ) | | (0.73 | ) | | (0.76 | ) | | | 13.08 | | | 32.55 | | | | 417,419 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 51 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 11.15 | | | 0.03 | | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.04 | ) | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.50 | ) | | (0.60 | ) | | | 10.51 | | | (0.66 | ) | | | 287,081 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 53 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 12.42 | | | 0.07 | | | (0.16 | ) | | (0.09 | ) | | (0.20 | ) | | (0.98 | ) | | (1.18 | ) | | | 11.15 | | | 0.84 | | | | 470,903 | | | | 0.62 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 34 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 12.05 | | | 0.13 | | | 0.35 | | | 0.48 | | | (0.11 | ) | | — | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 12.42 | | | 3.97 | | | | 927,916 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 33 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 9.90 | | | 0.12 | | | 2.16 | | | 2.28 | | | (0.13 | ) | | — | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 12.05 | | | 23.32 | | | | 1,176,492 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 27 | |
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Investor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 13.03 | | | 0.01 | | | 0.38 | | | 0.39 | | | (0.09 | ) | | (1.10 | ) | | (1.19 | ) | | | 12.23 | | | 3.43 | | | | 29,442 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 19 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 10.48 | | | 0.12 | | | 3.18 | | | 3.30 | | | (0.02 | ) | | (0.73 | ) | | (0.75 | ) | | | 13.03 | | | 32.36 | | | | 39,751 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 51 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 11.12 | | | 0.01 | | | (0.06 | ) | | (0.05 | ) | | (0.09 | ) | | (0.50 | ) | | (0.59 | ) | | | 10.48 | | | (0.77 | ) | | | 22,224 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 1.24 | | | | 1.24 | | | | 53 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 12.41 | | | 0.05 | | | (0.17 | ) | | (0.12 | ) | | (0.19 | ) | | (0.98 | ) | | (1.17 | ) | | | 11.12 | | | 0.58 | | | | 18,100 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 34 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 12.05 | | | 0.11 | | | 0.36 | | | 0.47 | | | (0.11 | ) | | — | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 12.41 | | | 3.85 | | | | 14,669 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 33 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 9.90 | | | 0.10 | | | 2.17 | | | 2.27 | | | (0.12 | ) | | — | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 12.05 | | | 23.18 | | | | 7,367 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 1.24 | | | | 1.24 | | | | 27 | |
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Advisor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 12.88 | | | — | | | 0.36 | | | 0.36 | | | (0.06 | ) | | (1.10 | ) | | (1.16 | ) | | | 12.08 | | | 3.23 | | | | 3,139 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 1.43 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 19 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 10.38 | | | 0.08 | | | 3.16 | | | 3.24 | | | (0.01 | ) | | (0.73 | ) | | (0.74 | ) | | | 12.88 | | | 32.01 | | | | 3,728 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 51 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 11.03 | | | (0.01 | ) | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.08 | ) | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.50 | ) | | (0.57 | ) | | | 10.38 | | | (1.04 | ) | | | 3,816 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 1.49 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 53 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 12.30 | | | 0.02 | | | (0.16 | ) | | (0.14 | ) | | (0.15 | ) | | (0.98 | ) | | (1.13 | ) | | | 11.03 | | | 0.42 | | | | 7,563 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 34 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 11.98 | | | 0.08 | | | 0.35 | | | 0.43 | | | (0.11 | ) | | — | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 12.30 | | | 3.54 | | | | 13,313 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 33 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 9.85 | | | 0.08 | | | 2.15 | | | 2.23 | | | (0.10 | ) | | — | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 11.98 | | | 22.91 | | | | 10,740 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 27 | |
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BROWN ADVISORY EMERGING MARKETS SELECT FUND: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Institutional Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 12.57 | | | 0.08 | | | (0.74 | ) | | (0.66 | ) | | (0.08 | ) | | — | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 11.83 | | | (5.25 | ) | | | 577,647 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 31 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 8.86 | | | 0.09 | | | 3.69 | | | 3.78 | | | (0.07 | ) | | — | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 12.57 | | | 42.71 | | | | 529,908 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 61 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 9.34 | | | 0.11 | | | (0.48 | ) | | (0.37 | ) | | (0.11 | ) | | — | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 8.86 | | | (4.04 | ) | | | 267,282 | | | | 1.27 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 62 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 10.06 | | | 0.11 | | | (0.48 | ) | | (0.37 | ) | | (0.35 | ) | | — | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 9.34 | | | (3.35 | ) | | | 326,693 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 131 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 10.17 | | | 0.17 | | | (0.17 | ) | | — | | | (0.11 | ) | | — | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 10.06 | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 513,535 | | | | 1.57 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 13 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 8.73 | | | 0.12 | | | 1.43 | | | 1.55 | | | (0.11 | ) | | — | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 10.17 | | | 18.04 | | | | 407,616 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 23 | |
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Investor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 12.56 | | | 0.07 | | | (0.74 | ) | | (0.67 | ) | | (0.06 | ) | | — | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 11.83 | | | (5.32 | ) | | | 5,494 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 31 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 8.85 | | | 0.07 | | | 3.69 | | | 3.76 | | | (0.05 | ) | | — | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 12.56 | | | 42.56 | | | | 5,908 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 1.27 | | | | 1.27 | | | | 61 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 9.33 | | | 0.10 | | | (0.49 | ) | | (0.39 | ) | | (0.09 | ) | | — | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 8.85 | | | (4.29 | ) | | | 4,202 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 62 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 10.03 | | | 0.10 | | | (0.48 | ) | | (0.38 | ) | | (0.32 | ) | | — | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 9.33 | | | (3.42 | ) | | | 5,063 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 131 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 10.15 | | | 0.16 | | | (0.19 | ) | | (0.03 | ) | | (0.09 | ) | | — | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 10.03 | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 38,106 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 13 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 8.71 | | | 0.11 | | | 1.43 | | | 1.54 | | | (0.10 | ) | | — | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 10.15 | | | 17.90 | | | | 183,378 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 23 | |
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Advisor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | | 12.60 | | | 0.05 | | | (0.73 | ) | | (0.68 | ) | | (0.04 | ) | | — | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 11.88 | | | (5.41 | ) | | | 32 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 31 | |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 8.87 | | | 0.04 | | | 3.70 | | | 3.74 | | | (0.01 | ) | | — | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 12.60 | | | 42.17 | | | | 24 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 1.52 | | | | 1.52 | | | | 61 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 9.37 | | | 0.08 | | | (0.50 | ) | | (0.42 | ) | | (0.08 | ) | | — | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 8.87 | | | (4.61 | ) | | | 52 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 1.56 | | | | 1.56 | | | | 62 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 10.07 | | | 0.07 | | | (0.47 | ) | | (0.40 | ) | | (0.30 | ) | | — | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 9.37 | | | (3.66 | ) | | | 167 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 1.66 | | | | 1.66 | | | | 131 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 10.19 | | | 0.13 | | | (0.18 | ) | | (0.05 | ) | | (0.07 | ) | | — | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 10.07 | | | (0.60 | ) | | | 172 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.55 | | | | 1.55 | | | | 13 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 8.73 | | | 0.08 | | | 1.45 | | | 1.53 | | | (0.07 | ) | | — | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 10.19 | | | 17.65 | | | | 253 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 1.57 | | | | 1.57 | | | | 23 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Financial Highlights
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For a Share | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding | | Net Asset | | | Net | | | & | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | |
Throughout | | Value, | | | Investment | | | Unrealized | | | | | | Net | | | Net | | | | | | Value, | | | | | | End of | | | Investment | | | | | | Gross | | | Portfolio | |
Each Fiscal Period: | | Beginning | | | Income | | | Gains | | | | | | Investment | | | Realized | | | | | | End of | | | Total | | | Period | | | Income | | | Net | | | Expenses | | | Turnover | |
Beginning | Ending | | of Period | | | (Loss) | | | (Losses) | | | Total | | | Income | | | Gains | | | Total | | | Period | Return(c) | | | | (000’s | ) | | (Loss) | | | Expenses | | | (d) | | | Rate (c) | |
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BROWN ADVISORY – BEUTEL GOODMAN LARGE-CAP VALUE FUND: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Institutional Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21 | 12/31/21 | | $ | 14.41 | | | 0.11 | | | (0.28 | ) | | (0.17 | ) | | (0.20 | ) | | (0.98 | ) | | (1.18 | ) | | $ | 13.06 | | | (0.95 | )% | | $ | 1,162,342 | | | | 1.56 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 22 | % |
07/01/20 | 06/30/21 | | | 10.61 | | | 0.20 | | | 3.99 | | | 4.19 | | | (0.39 | ) | | — | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 14.41 | | | 40.12 | | | | 1,149,351 | | | | 1.52 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 42 | |
07/01/19 | 06/30/20 | | | 10.47 | | | 0.56 | | | (0.20 | ) | | 0.36 | | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.12 | ) | | (0.22 | ) | | | 10.61 | | | 3.27 | | | | 452,012 | | | | 5.26 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 32 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 9.58 | | | 0.20 | | | 0.89 | | | 1.09 | | | (0.11 | ) | | (0.09 | ) | | (0.20 | ) | | | 10.47 | | | 11.62 | | | | 296,963 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 45 | |
02/13/18^ | 06/30/18 | | | 10.00 | | | 0.06 | | | (0.48 | ) | | (0.42 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | 9.58 | | | (4.20 | ) | | | 151,004 | | | | 1.61 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 11 | |
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Investor Shares* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
07/01/21^ | 12/31/21 | | | 14.41 | | | 0.10 | | | (0.27 | ) | | (0.17 | ) | | (0.20 | ) | | (0.98 | ) | | (1.18 | ) | | | 13.06 | | | (0.98 | ) | | | 136 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 22 | |
* | Information for periods beginning after June 30, 2021 is unaudited. Redemption fees of less than $0.005/share are not presented and are included in net realized & unrealized gains (losses) from investment operations. The increase in the portfolio turnover rate for Brown Advisory Emerging Markets Select Fund for the year ended June 30, 2019 was primarily the result of a change in sub-advisers during the year. |
^ | Information presented is for the entire history of the share class. |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the fiscal period. |
(b) | Annualized for periods less than one year. Ratios include only income and expenses of the funds themselves, as presented in the Statements of Operations, and do not include any additional or pro rata amounts of income or expenses from the ownership of any other investment companies (as applicable). |
(c) | Not annualized for periods less than one year. Portfolio turnover rates are calculated at the fund level (not by individual share class). |
(d) | Reflects the expense ratio excluding any expense waivers or expense recoupments. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Notes to Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Brown Advisory Funds (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-ended management investment company. The Trust offers the following series of shares (each a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”):
• | Brown Advisory Growth Equity Fund (“Growth Equity Fund”) seeks to achieve capital appreciation by primarily investing in equity securities, |
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• | Brown Advisory Flexible Equity Fund (“Flexible Equity Fund”) seeks to achieve long-term growth of capital, |
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• | Brown Advisory Equity Income Fund (“Equity Income Fund”) seeks to provide current dividend yield and dividend growth, |
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• | Brown Advisory Sustainable Growth Fund (“Sustainable Growth Fund”) seeks to achieve capital appreciation, |
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• | Brown Advisory Mid-Cap Growth Fund (“Mid-Cap Growth Fund”) seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation, |
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• | Brown Advisory Small-Cap Growth Fund (“Small-Cap Growth Fund”) seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation by primarily investing in equity securities, |
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• | Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund (“Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund”) seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation, |
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• | Brown Advisory Sustainable Small-Cap Core Fund (“Sustainable Small-Cap Core Fund”) seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of small-cap companies |
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• | Brown Advisory Global Leaders Fund (“Global Leaders Fund”) seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in global equities, |
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• | Brown Advisory Intermediate Income Fund (“Intermediate Income Fund”) seeks to provide a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of principal within an intermediate-term maturity structure, |
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• | Brown Advisory Total Return Fund (“Total Return Fund”) seeks to provide a competitive total return consistent with the preservation of principal, |
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• | Brown Advisory Sustainable Bond Fund (“Sustainable Bond Fund”) seeks to provide a competitive total return consistent with the preservation of principal while giving special consideration to certain environmental, social and governance criteria, |
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• | Brown Advisory Maryland Bond Fund (“Maryland Bond Fund”) seeks to provide a high level of current income exempt from both Federal and Maryland State income taxes without undue risk, |
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• | Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Bond Fund (“Tax-Exempt Bond Fund”) seeks to provide a high level of current income exempt from Federal income tax by investing primarily in intermediate-term investment grade municipal bonds, |
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• | Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund (“Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund”) seeks to provide a high level of current income exempt from Federal income tax by investing primarily in intermediate-term investment grade municipal bonds while giving special consideration to certain environmental, social, and governance criteria, |
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• | Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities Fund (“Mortgage Securities Fund”) seeks to maximize total return consistent with preservation of capital, |
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• | Brown Advisory – WMC Strategic European Equity Fund (“WMC Strategic European Equity Fund”) seeks to achieve total return by investing principally in equity securities issued by companies established or operating in Europe, |
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• | Brown Advisory Emerging Markets Select Fund (“Emerging Markets Select Fund”) seeks to achieve total return by investing principally in equity securities issued by companies established or operating in emerging markets, and |
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• | Brown Advisory – Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund (“Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund”) seeks to achieve capital appreciation. |
Notes to Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
The Funds inception dates are as follows. Operations commence the first business day after the inception date.
| Institutional | Investor | Advisor | | | Institutional | Investor | Advisor |
Fund | Shares | Shares | Shares |
| Fund | Shares | Shares | Shares |
Growth Equity | 10/19/2012 | 6/28/1999 | 5/18/2006 | | Total Return | 10/30/2014 | 10/30/2014 | — |
Flexible Equity | 10/19/2012 | 11/30/2006 | 1/24/2007 | | Sustainable Bond | 7/2/2018 | 8/7/2017 | — |
Equity Income | 10/19/2012 | 12/29/2011 | 12/29/2011 | | Maryland Bond | — | 12/21/2000 | — |
Sustainable Growth | 6/29/2012 | 6/29/2012 | 6/29/2012 | | Tax-Exempt Bond | 7/2/2018 | 6/29/2012 | — |
Mid-Cap Growth | 7/2/2018 | 10/2/2017 | — | | Tax-Exempt | | | |
Small-Cap Growth | 9/20/2002 | 6/28/1999 | 4/25/2006 | | Sustainable Bond | — | 12/2/2019 | — |
Small-Cap | | | | | Mortgage Securities | 5/13/2014 | 12/26/2013 | — |
Fundamental Value | 10/19/2012 | 12/31/2008 | 7/28/2011 | | WMC Strategic | | | |
Sustainable | | | | | European Equity | 10/21/2013 | 10/21/2013 | 10/21/2013 |
Small-Cap Core | 9/30/2021 | 9/30/2021 | — | | Emerging Markets Select | 12/12/2012 | 12/12/2012 | 12/12/2012 |
Global Leaders | 10/31/2018 | 7/1/2015 | — | | Beutel Goodman | | | |
Intermediate Income | — | 11/2/1995 | 5/13/1991 | | Large-Cap Value | 2/13/2018 | 6/30/2021 | — |
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The Funds are investment companies and follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services – Investment Companies, which is part of U.S. GAAP.
A. Security Valuation – The Funds have adopted fair valuation accounting standards which establish an authoritative definition of fair value and set out a hierarchy for measuring fair value. These standards require additional disclosures about the various inputs and valuation techniques used to develop the measurements of fair value and a discussion of changes in valuation techniques and related inputs, if any, during the period. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1 – | Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. |
Level 2 – | Evaluated price based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment spreads, credit risk, etc). |
Level 3 – | Significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). |
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
Domestic Equity Securities – Domestic equity securities that are traded on a national securities exchange, except those listed on the NASDAQ Global Market® (“NASDAQ”), are valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange on which the security is principally traded. Securities traded on NASDAQ will be valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”). If, on a particular day, an exchange-traded or NASDAQ security does not trade, then the mean between the most recent quoted bid and asked prices will be used. All equity securities that are not traded on a listed exchange are valued at the last sale price in the over- the counter market. If a non-exchange traded security does not trade on a particular day, then the mean between the last quoted closing bid and asked price will be used. Such domestic equity securities are typically categorized as Level 1 securities. Investments in other domestic open-ended mutual funds are valued at their reported Net Asset Value (“NAV”) and are typically categorized as Level 1 securities. Investments in Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”) and Closed-End Funds are valued at their last reported sale price and are typically categorized as Level 1 securities.
Foreign Equity Securities – For foreign equity securities that are traded on foreign exchanges, the Funds have selected ICE Data Services (“ICE”) to provide pricing data. The use of ICE’s pricing services with respect to these foreign exchange traded securities is designed to capture events occurring after a foreign exchange closes that may affect the value of certain holdings of the Funds that are traded on those foreign exchanges. The Funds utilize a confidence interval when determining whether or not to utilize these prices provided by ICE. The confidence interval is a measure of the relationship that each foreign exchange traded security has to movements in various indices and the price of the foreign exchange traded security’s corresponding American Depositary Receipt, if one exists. ICE provides a confidence interval for each foreign exchange traded security for which it provides a price. If the confidence interval provided by ICE is equal to or greater than a predefined level utilized by the Funds, the Funds will value
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that foreign exchange traded security at that price. If the confidence interval provided by ICE is less than the predefined level utilized by the Funds, the Funds will value that foreign exchange traded security at the preceding closing price on its respective foreign exchange, or, if there were no transactions on the preceding day, at the mean between the bid and the asked prices. Such foreign securities are typically categorized as Level 2 securities. Foreign securities for which the local market closing prices are utilized are typically categorized as Level 1 securities.
Debt Securities – Debt securities are valued by using the mean between the closing bid and asked prices provided by an independent pricing service. If the closing bid and asked prices are not readily available, the independent pricing service may provide a price determined by a matrix pricing method. These techniques generally consider such factors as yields or prices of bonds of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity, ratings and general market conditions. Fixed income debt instruments, such as commercial paper, banker’s acceptances and U.S. Treasury Bills, having a maturity of less than 60 days are valued at amortized cost when the amortized cost value is determined to approximate fair value established using market-based and issuer-specific factors. Such debt securities are typically categorized as Level 2.
Exchange Traded Options – Exchange traded options are valued at the composite price, using the National Best Bid and Offer quotes (NBBO). NBBO consists of the highest bid price and lowest ask price across any of the exchanges on which an option is quoted, thus providing a view across the entire U.S. options marketplace. Specifically, composite pricing calculates the mean of the highest bid price and lowest ask price across the exchanges where the option is traded. Such options are typically categorized as Level 2.
Futures Contracts – Futures contracts are generally valued at the settlement prices established each day on the exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 securities.
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts – Forward foreign currency contracts are valued at the prevailing forward exchange rates of the underlying currencies and are categorized as Level 2 securities.
Securities for which quotations are not readily available, or for which quotations are deemed to be inaccurate or unreliable, are valued at their respective fair values as determined in good faith under guidelines and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. These are generally considered Level 3 securities when significant unobservable inputs are utilized in the determination of the fair value. When a security is “fair valued,” consideration is given to the facts and circumstances relevant to the particular situation, including a review of various factors set forth in the guidelines and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. Fair value pricing is an inherently subjective process, and no single standard exists for determining fair value. Different funds could reasonably arrive at different values for the same security. The use of fair value pricing by a fund may cause the net asset value of its shares to differ significantly from the net asset value that would be calculated without regard to such considerations. As of the date of this report, the Small-Cap Growth Fund and Emerging Markets Select Fund held Level 3 securities for which significant and unobservable inputs or assumptions were used in the determination of fair value. The total value of such securities held as of the date of this report was $2,151,420 or 0.1% of Small-Cap Growth Fund’s net assets and $2,098 or 0.0% of Emerging Market Select Fund’s net assets.
The following is a summary of inputs used to value the Funds’ investments as of December 31, 2021:
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
Growth Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 3,395,729,313 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
REIT^ | | | 126,329,188 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 101,335,814 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 3,623,394,315 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Flexible Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 710,101,115 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
REIT^ | | | 19,113,653 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 15,742,193 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 744,956,961 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Income Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 86,895,893 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 1,413,171 | | | | — | | | | — | |
REIT^ | | | 3,792,090 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2,282,359 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 94,383,513 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sustainable Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 6,959,249,628 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
REIT^ | | | 300,269,677 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 109,802,016 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 7,369,321,321 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mid-Cap Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 168,888,833 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
REIT^ | | | 4,635,173 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 4,576,578 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 178,100,584 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Small-Cap Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 2,106,099,248 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Private Placements | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,151,420 | |
REIT^ | | | 72,446,451 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 114,514,598 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 2,293,060,297 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,151,420 | |
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 1,174,983,462 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
REIT^ | | | 120,956,479 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 52,728,687 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 1,348,668,628 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sustainable Small-Cap Core Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 24,333,570 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
REIT^ | | | 1,764,442 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1,056,064 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 27,154,076 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Global Leaders Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | $ | — | | | $ | 25,741,018 | | | $ | — | |
China | | | — | | | | 93,213,324 | | | | — | |
France | | | — | | | | 55,093,352 | | | | — | |
Germany | | | — | | | | 72,334,646 | | | | — | |
India | | | — | | | | 28,924,491 | | | | — | |
Indonesia | | | — | | | | 38,785,057 | | | | — | |
Netherlands | | | — | | | | 35,581,431 | | | | — | |
Sweden | | | — | | | | 31,605,789 | | | | — | |
Switzerland | | | — | | | | 73,112,542 | | | | — | |
Taiwan | | | 64,398,334 | | | | — | | | | — | |
United Kingdom | | | — | | | | 43,370,859 | | | | — | |
United States | | | 870,052,516 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 28,938,094 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 963,388,944 | | | $ | 497,762,509 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Intermediate Income Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgage Backed Securities | | $ | — | | | $ | 43,817,641 | | | $ | — | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | | | — | | | | 41,386,517 | | | | — | |
Asset Backed Securities | | | — | | | | 17,782,065 | | | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | | — | | | | 35,817,682 | | | | — | |
Affiliated Mutual Funds | | | 19,583,926 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 6,030,382 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 25,614,308 | | | $ | 138,803,905 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgage Backed Securities | | $ | — | | | $ | 157,296,583 | | | $ | — | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | | | — | | | | 156,365,177 | | | | — | |
Asset Backed Securities | | | — | | | | 65,361,922 | | | | — | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 1,929,468 | | | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | | — | | | | 60,001,597 | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 7,155,137 | | | | 1,799,995 | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 7,155,137 | | | $ | 442,754,742 | | | $ | — | |
Futures Contracts – Long* | | $ | 184,907 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Futures Contracts – Short* | | $ | (305,137 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sustainable Bond Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | | $ | — | | | $ | 104,080,728 | | | $ | — | |
Mortgage Backed Securities | | | — | | | | 104,089,390 | | | | — | |
Asset Backed Securities | | | — | | | | 27,574,209 | | | | — | |
Foreign Government Bonds | | | — | | | | 15,960,816 | | | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | | — | | | | 21,305,253 | | | | — | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 9,643,557 | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 14,224,459 | | | | 249,999 | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 14,224,459 | | | $ | 282,903,952 | | | $ | — | |
Futures Contracts – Long* | | $ | 93,400 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Futures Contracts – Short* | | $ | (233,627 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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Maryland Bond Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Municipal Bonds | | $ | — | | | $ | 179,333,412 | | | $ | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 3,092,172 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 3,092,172 | | | $ | 179,333,412 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Municipal Bonds | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,225,237,458 | | | $ | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 17,834,958 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 17,834,958 | | | $ | 1,225,237,458 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Municipal Bonds | | $ | — | | | $ | 210,037,025 | | | $ | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 6,414,569 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 6,414,569 | | | $ | 210,037,025 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgage Securities Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgage Backed Securities | | $ | — | | | $ | 348,353,452 | | | $ | — | |
Asset Backed Securities | | | — | | | | 20,138,827 | | | | — | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 607,978 | | | | — | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | | | — | | | | 497,973 | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 12,831,284 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 12,831,284 | | | $ | 369,598,230 | | | $ | — | |
Futures Contracts – Long* | | $ | 14,636 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Futures Contracts – Short* | | $ | (57,204 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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WMC Strategic European Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Austria | | $ | 1,146,817 | | | $ | 13,638,788 | | | $ | — | |
Belgium | | | — | | | | 17,005,783 | | | | — | |
Czech Republic | | | — | | | | 5,755,285 | | | | — | |
Denmark | | | 1,074,886 | | | | — | | | | — | |
France | | | — | | | | 57,467,874 | | | | — | |
Germany | | | — | | | | 55,610,807 | | | | — | |
Italy | | | — | | | | 725,805 | | | | — | |
Netherlands | | | — | | | | 19,389,591 | | | | — | |
Portugal | | | — | | | | 7,266,697 | | | | — | |
Spain | | | — | | | | 7,487,582 | | | | — | |
Sweden | | | — | | | | 47,078,988 | | | | — | |
Switzerland | | | — | | | | 42,280,396 | | | | — | |
United Kingdom | | | 3,284,587 | | | | 162,993,152 | | | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | | | — | | | | 2,937,374 | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 9,634,747 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 15,141,037 | | | $ | 439,638,122 | | | $ | — | |
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
Emerging Markets Select Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks: | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,737,379 | | | $ | — | |
China | | | 27,050,872 | | | | 177,948,867 | | | | 2,098 | |
Czech Republic | | | 4,847,500 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Hungary | | | — | | | | 4,583,356 | | | | — | |
India | | | — | | | | 86,858,725 | | | | — | |
Indonesia | | | — | | | | 3,330,936 | | | | — | |
Russia | | | — | | | | 11,440,228 | | | | — | |
Singapore | | | — | | | | 12,364,998 | | | | — | |
South Africa | | | — | | | | 4,751,091 | | | | — | |
South Korea | | | — | | | | 62,673,621 | | | | — | |
Taiwan | | | — | | | | 94,090,567 | | | | — | |
Thailand | | | — | | | | 7,918,217 | | | | — | |
Turkey | | | 3,244,136 | | | | 2,442,298 | | | | — | |
United Arab Emirates | | | — | | | | 5,638,513 | | | | — | |
United Kingdom | | | — | | | | 6,035,303 | | | | — | |
United States | | | 13,202,277 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | | | — | | | | 13,891,857 | | | | — | |
Exchanged Traded Funds | | | 6,722,683 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 25,535,745 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 80,603,213 | | | $ | 501,705,956 | | | $ | 2,098 | |
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Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 1,125,226,991 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 31,354,095 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 1,156,581,086 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
^ | Real Estate Investment Trusts |
* | Amounts presented for Futures Contracts represent total unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of the date of this report. |
The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 securities for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value.
Small-Cap Growth Fund | | Private Placements | |
Balance as of June 30, 2021 | | $ | 1,783,450 | |
Purchases | | | — | |
Distributions / returns of capital | | | (168,000 | ) |
Realized gains | | | 168,000 | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 367,970 | |
Balance as December 31, 2021 | | $ | 2,151,420 | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for Level 3 investments held at December 31, 2021 | | $ | 367,970 | |
Private Placements – The inputs utilized in valuing the private placements consist of annual audited financial statements and quarterly capital statements which are provided by the issuer. These valuations are adjusted periodically for certain events (additional contributions of capital or purchases made by the Fund, distributions to the Fund made by the issuer, etc) that may occur prior to receipt of the next quarterly capital statement or Annual Report.
Emerging Markets Select Fund | | Common Stock | |
Balance as of June 30, 2021 | | $ | 2,107 | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (9 | ) |
Balance as of December 31, 2021 | | $ | 2,098 | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for Level 3 investments held at December 31, 2021 | | $ | (9 | ) |
Common Stock – The inputs utilized in valuing the common stock consist of information disclosed by the Audit Committee of Brilliance China Automotive Holdings, Ltd. (“Brilliance China”) which indicated that certain wholly owned subsidiaries have entered into unauthorized transactions resulting in material unknown and unauthorized liabilities for Brilliance China. The discovery of these liabilities, litigation related to these liabilities, as well as the search for any additional unknown liabilities has resulted in Brilliance China’s annual audit being delayed indefinitely and past the March 31, 2021 deadline for the company to continue trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
B. Securities Transactions and Investment Income – Investment securities transactions are accounted for on trade date. Discounts/premiums on debt securities purchased are accreted/amortized to contractual maturity, estimated maturity, or next call date, as applicable. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Income
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and capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign withholding or capital gains taxes. Identified cost of investments sold is used to determine the gain and loss for both financial statement and Federal income tax purposes. Distributions deemed to be a return of capital are recorded as a reduction of the cost of the related investments or as realized capital gains when there is no remaining cost basis on the investments.
C. Expenses and Share Class Allocations – Expenses directly attributable to a Fund are charged to that Fund. Expenses attributable to more than one Fund are allocated to the respective Funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. In Funds with multiple share classes, each share class has equal rights to earnings and assets except that each share class bears different shareholder servicing and/or Rule 12b-1 distribution expenses. Each share class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect just that share class. Income, expenses (other than expenses attributable to a specific share class), and realized and unrealized capital gains or losses on investments are allocated to each share class on the basis of relative net assets.
D. Foreign Currency – Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. Dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. Dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions.
The Funds do not isolate the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments. Some of the Funds may invest in forward foreign currency contracts. These amounts are presented separately from realized and unrealized gains and losses from investments in the financial statements.
E. Options – The Funds may invest in options. When a Fund writes an option, an amount equal to the premium received by a Fund is recorded as a liability and is subsequently adjusted to the current value of the option written. Premiums received from writing options that expire unexercised are treated by a Fund on the expiration date as realized gain from investments. The difference between the premium and the amount paid on effecting a closing purchase transaction, including brokerage commissions, is also treated as a realized gain, or if the premium is less than the amount paid for closing purchase transaction, as a realized loss. If a call option is exercised, the premium is added to the proceeds from the sale of the underlying security or currency determining whether a Fund has a realized gain or loss. If a put option is exercised, the premium reduces the cost basis of the securities purchase by a Fund. A Fund, as a writer of an option, bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option.
When a Fund purchases an option, an amount equal to the premium paid by a Fund is recorded as an investment and is subsequently adjusted to the current value of the option purchased. If an option expires on the stipulated expiration date or if a Fund enters into a closing sale transaction, a gain or loss is realized. If a call option is exercised, the cost of the security acquired is increased by the premium paid for the call. If a put option is exercised, a gain or loss is realized from the sale of the underlying security, and the proceeds from such sale are decreased by the premium originally paid. Written and purchased options are non-income producing securities. None of the Funds purchased, sold or wrote any options during the six months ended December 31, 2021.
F. To-Be-Announced Securities – Some of the Funds may invest in to-be-announced securities (“TBAs”). TBAs is a term that is generally used to describe forward-settling mortgage-backed securities. These TBAs are generally issued by U.S. Government Agencies or U.S. Government Sponsored Entities such as Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and Ginnie Mae. The actual mortgage-backed security that will be delivered to the buyer at the time TBAs trades are entered into is not known, however, the terms of the acceptable pools of loans that will comprise the mortgage-backed security are determined at the time the trade is entered into (coupon rate, maturity, credit quality, etc.). Investment in TBAs will generally increase a Fund’s exposure to interest rate risk and could also expose a Fund to counterparty default risk. In order to mitigate counterparty default risk, the Funds only enter into TBAs with counterparties for which the risk of default is determined to be remote. As a purchaser or seller of TBAs, the Funds segregate cash or cash equivalents as collateral as required in accordance with applicable industry regulations.
G. Tender Option Bonds – Maryland Bond Fund, Tax-Exempt Bond Fund and Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund may engage in tender option bond (“TOB”) transactions up to 5% of its net assets which are accounted for by the funds as a secured borrowing. In a typical TOB transaction, a Fund or another party deposits fixed-rate municipal bonds or other securities into a special purposes entity, referred to as a tender option bond trust (a “TOB Trust”). The TOB Trust generally issues short-term floating rate interests (“Floaters”), which are generally sold to third party investors (often money market funds) and residual interests (“Residual Interests”), which are generally held by the Fund or party that contributed the securities to the TOB Trust. The interest rates payable on the Residual Interests bear an inverse relationship to the interest rate on the Floaters. The interest rate
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on the Floaters is reset by a remarketing process typically every 7 to 35 days. After income is paid on the Floaters at current, short-term rates, the residual income from the underlying bond held by the TOB Trust goes to the Residual Interests. If a Fund is the depositor of the municipal bonds or other securities to the TOB Trust, the Fund will receive the proceeds from the TOB Trust’s sale of the Floaters, less certain transaction costs. These proceeds may be used by the Fund to invest in other securities, which would have a leveraging effect on the Fund.
Residual Interests may be more volatile and less liquid than other municipal bonds of comparable maturity. In most circumstances, the holder of the Residual Interests bears substantially all of the underlying bond’s downside investment risk and also benefits from any appreciation in the value of the underlying bond. Investments in Residual Interests typically will involve greater risk than investments in the underlying municipal bond, including the risk of loss of principal. Because changes in the interest rate on the Floaters inversely affect the residual interest paid on the Residual Interests, the value of the Residual Interests is generally more volatile than that of a fixed-rate municipal bond. Floaters and Residual Interests are subject to interest rate adjustment formulas which generally reduce or, in the extreme, eliminate the interest received by the Residual Interests when short-term interest rates rise, and increase the interest received when short-term interest rates fall.
The Residual Interests held by a Fund provide the Fund with the right to: (1) cause the holders of the Floaters to tender their notes at par, and (2) cause the sale of the underlying bond held by the TOB Trust, thereby collapsing the TOB Trust. A Fund may invest in a TOB Trust on either a non-recourse and recourse basis. Each Fund does not currently intend to invest in a TOB Trust on a recourse basis, although each Fund reserves the right to do so in the future. TOB Trusts are typically supported by a liquidity facility provided by a third-party bank or other financial institution (the “Liquidity Provider”) that allows the holders of the Floaters to tender their Floaters in exchange for payment of par plus accrued interest on any business day (subject to the non-occurrence of a TOTE, as such term is defined below). Depending on the structure of the TOB Trust, the Liquidity Provider may purchase the tendered Floaters, or the TOB Trust may draw upon a loan from the Liquidity Provider to purchase the tendered Floaters.
The TOB Trust may also be collapsed without the consent of a Fund, as the holder of the Residual Interest, upon the occurrence of certain “tender option termination events” (or “TOTEs”) as defined in the TOB Trust agreements. Such termination events typically include the bankruptcy or default of the municipal bond, a substantial downgrade in credit quality of the municipal bond, or a judgment or ruling that interest on the underlying municipal bond is subject to federal income taxation. Upon the occurrence of a TOTE, the TOB Trust would generally be liquidated in full with the proceeds typically applied first to any accrued fees owed to the trustee, remarketing agent and liquidity provider, and then to the holders of the Floaters up to par plus accrued interest owed on the Floaters and a portion of gain share, if any, with the balance paid out to the holder of the Residual Interests. In the case of a mandatory termination event, as defined in the TOB Trust agreements, after the payment of fees, the holders of the Floaters would be paid before the holders of the Residual Interests (i.e., the Fund). In contrast, in the case of a TOTE, after payment of fees, the holders of the Floaters and the holders of the Residual Interests would be paid pro rata in proportion to the respective face values of their certificates.
The use of Residual Interests will require the Fund to earmark or segregate liquid assets in an amount equal to any Floaters, plus any accrued but unpaid interest due on the Floaters, issued by a TOB Trust sponsored by, or on behalf of, the Fund that are not owned by the Fund. The use of Residual Interests may also require the Fund to earmark or segregate liquid assets in an amount equal to loans provided by the Liquidity Provider to the TOB Trust to purchase tendered Floaters. The Fund reserves the right to modify its asset segregation policies in the future to the extent that such changes are in accordance with applicable regulations or interpretations.
Under GAAP, securities of a Fund that are deposited into a TOB Trust continue to be treated as investments of the Fund and are presented on the Fund’s Schedule of Investments and outstanding Floaters issued by a TOB Trust are presented as “Floating rate note obligations, interest and fees” in the liabilities section of the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities and also includes interest and fees associated with the floating rate obligations. Interest income from the underlying security is recorded by the Fund on an accrual basis and included as part of “Interest Income” on the Statements of Operations. Interest expense and other fees incurred on the Floaters is included on the Statement of Operations as “Interest expense and fees on floating rate note obligations”. During the six months ended as of the date of this report, the Tax-Exempt Bond Fund and Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund engaged in TOB transactions and $53,965 and $5,390 of such expenses were incurred, respectively. As of the date of this report, the Tax-Exempt Bond Fund and Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund have $25,425,000 and $4,000,000, respectively, in outstanding floating rate obligations related to its tender option bond transactions. The average amount of outstanding floating rate note obligations during the period of this report was $21,768,750 and $1,562,500, respectively.
Notes to Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
H. Distributions to Shareholders – For Maryland Bond Fund, Tax-Exempt Bond Fund and Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund, distributions of net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Distributions to shareholders of net investment income, if any, are declared and paid monthly for the Intermediate Income Fund, Total Return Fund, Sustainable Bond Fund and Mortgage Securities Fund and quarterly for the Equity Income Fund. The remaining Funds declare and pay net investment income, if any, at least annually. Distributions to shareholders of net capital gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date. If a Fund is involved in a reorganization in which it acquires, or is being acquired by another fund, an additional distribution of net investment income and/or capital gains may be made prior to such reorganization.
I. Use of 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 at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
J. Federal Taxes – Each Fund has elected to be taxed as a “regulated investment company” and intends to distribute substantially all taxable income to its shareholders and otherwise comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes or excise taxes has been made.
The Funds recognize tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities.
The Funds have analyzed their tax positions and have concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain income tax positions taken on returns filed for open tax years (2018-2020) as of June 30, 2021 or are expected to be taken in the Funds’ 2021 tax returns. The Funds identify their major tax jurisdictions as U.S. Federal and Delaware State; however, the Funds are not aware of any tax position for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next year.
K. Redemption Fees – A shareholder who redeems or exchanges shares of the Funds within fourteen days of purchase will incur a redemption fee of 1.00% of the current net asset value of shares redeemed or exchanged, subject to certain exceptions. The fee is charged for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and will be paid to the Fund to help offset transaction costs. The fee is accounted for as an addition to paid-in capital. Each Fund reserves the right to modify the terms of or terminate the fee at any time.
L. Guarantees and Indemnifications – In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.
M. New Accounting Pronouncements – In March 2020 the FASB issued ASU 2020-04 Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. The main objective of this ASU is to provide relief to companies that will be impacted by the expected change in benchmark interest rates at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, participating banks will no longer be required to submit London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) quotes to the UK Financial Conduct Authority. This ASU allows companies to account for modifications as a continuance of the existing contract without additional analysis when certain conditions are met. Management is currently assessing the impact of this ASU on the Funds.
Note 3. Commitments and Other Affiliated Party Transactions
Investment Adviser – Brown Advisory LLC serves as Investment Adviser (“the Adviser”) to the Funds. Pursuant to investment advisory agreements, the Adviser receives a management fee, accrued daily and payable monthly, from each Fund at an annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:
Fund | Breakpoint | Annual Fee | | Fund | Breakpoint | Annual Fee |
Growth Equity and | First $1.5 billion | 0.60% | | Flexible Equity | First $150 million | 0.50% |
Sustainable Growth | $1.5 billion to $3 billion | 0.55% | | | $150 million to $250 million | 0.45% |
| $3 billion to $6 billion | 0.50% | | | $250 million to $1 billion | 0.40% |
| Over $6 billion | 0.45% | | | Over $1 billion | 0.38% |
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Fund | Annual Fee | Fund | Annual Fee |
Equity Income | 0.60% | Sustainable Bond | 0.30% |
Mid-Cap Growth | 0.65% | Maryland Bond | 0.30% |
Small-Cap Growth | 0.85% | Tax-Exempt Bond | 0.30% |
Small-Cap Fundamental Value | 0.85% | Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond | 0.30% |
Sustainable Small-Cap Core | 0.85% | Mortgage Securities Fund | 0.30% |
Global Leaders1 | 0.65% | WMC Strategic European Equity2 | 0.90% |
Intermediate Income | 0.30% | Emerging Markets Select2,3 | 0.90% |
Total Return | 0.30% | Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value4 | 0.45% |
1 | Brown Advisory Limited (“BAL”) serves as sub-adviser to the Global Leaders Fund and makes investment decisions on its behalf. BAL is compensated for its services by the Adviser. |
2 | Wellington Management Company LLP (“Wellington”) serves as sub-adviser to the WMC Strategic European Equity Fund and the Emerging Markets Select Fund and makes investment decisions on their behalf. Wellington is compensated for its services by the Adviser. |
3 | Pzena Investment Management, LLC (“Pzena”) serves as sub-adviser to the Emerging Markets Select Fund and makes investment decisions on its behalf. Pzena is compensated for its services by the Adviser. |
4 | Beutel, Goodman & Company Ltd. (“Beutel Goodman”) serves as sub-adviser to the Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund and makes investment decisions on its behalf. Beutel Goodman is compensated for its services by the Adviser. |
These fees are reported on the Funds’ Statements of Operations as “Investment advisory fees”.
Business Management Fees – The Adviser is also entitled to receive an annual business management fee of 0.05%, accrued daily and payable monthly, of the Funds’ average daily net assets in exchange for its management and oversight of the non-investment advisory services provided to the Funds and the Trust. These fees are reported on the Funds’ Statements of Operations as “Business management fees”.
Fee Waivers and Expense Reimbursements (Operating Expense Caps) – The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its fees and reimburse certain expenses to limit total annual operating expenses as follows*:
Fund(s): | Institutional Shares | Investor Shares | Advisor Shares |
Growth Equity, Flexible Equity, Sustainable Growth and Mid-Cap Growth | 0.82% | 0.97% | 1.22% |
Equity Income | 0.76% | 0.91% | 1.16% |
Small-Cap Growth | 1.04% | 1.19% | 1.44% |
Small-Cap Fundamental Value | 1.03% | 1.18% | 1.43% |
Sustainable Small-Cap Core | 0.93% | 1.08% | 1.33% |
Global Leaders | 0.87% | 1.02% | 1.27% |
Intermediate Income | 0.48% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
Total Return and Sustainable Bond | 0.53% | 0.58% | 0.83% |
Maryland Bond and Mortgage Securities | 0.55% | 0.60% | 0.85% |
Tax-Exempt Bond and Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond | 0.62% | 0.67% | 0.92% |
WMC Strategic European Equity | 1.11% | 1.26% | 1.51% |
Emerging Markets Select | 1.17% | 1.32% | 1.57% |
Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value | 0.70% | 0.85% | 1.10% |
During the six months ended December 31, 2021, the Adviser waived $8,232 in expenses for Equity Income Fund and $20.249 in expenses for Sustainable Small-Cap Core Fund. The Adviser may recoup any waived amounts from the Funds if such reimbursement does not cause the Funds to exceed its existing expense limitations or the limitation in place at the time the reduction was originally made and the amount recouped is made within three years after the date on which the Adviser waived the expense. The Funds must pay their current ordinary operating expenses before the Adviser is entitled to any recoupment of previously waived fees and/or expenses. The cumulative amounts of previously waived fees that the Adviser may recoup from the Funds are shown below:
| | June 30, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | Total | |
Equity Income Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 20,506 | | | $ | 20,506 | |
Mid-Cap Growth Fund | | | 103,738 | | | | 125,645 | | | | 53,751 | | | | 283,134 | |
Global Leaders Fund | | | 231,484 | | | | 260,299 | | | | 84,839 | | | | 576,622 | |
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Distribution – ALPS Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributor”) serves as principal underwriter for shares of the Funds and acts as each Fund’s Distributor in a continuous public offering of each Fund’s shares.
Rule 12b-1 Distribution Fees – Under a Distribution Plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act (“Distribution Plan”), each Fund pays ALPS Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributor”), or any other entity as authorized by the Board, as compensation for the distribution-related and/or shareholder services provided by such entities an aggregate fee equal to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Advisor Shares for each Fund. The Distributor may pay any or all amounts received under the Rule 12b-1 Plan to financial intermediaries or other persons, including the Adviser, for any distribution or service activity. These fees are reported in the Funds’ Statements of Operations as “Distribution fees – Advisor Shares”.
Shareholder Servicing Fees – The Trust has also adopted a Shareholder Service Plan under which each Fund may pay a fee of up to 0.15% of the average daily net assets of each Fund’s Investor and Advisor Shares (except for the Intermediate Income Fund, Total Return Fund, Sustainable Bond Fund, Maryland Bond Fund, Tax-Exempt Bond Fund, Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund and Mortgage Securities Fund, which may pay a fee of up to 0.05%) for shareholder services provided to the Funds by financial institutions, including the Adviser. The Adviser serves as the shareholder servicing agent of the Funds. These fees are reported in the Funds’ Statements of Operations as “Service fees – Investor Shares” and “Service fees – Advisor Shares”.
Investments in Affiliates – Intermediate Income Fund – The Intermediate Income Fund and Mortgage Securities Fund are considered affiliates since Brown Advisory LLC is the Adviser to both of the Funds. In seeking to achieve its investment objective, the Intermediate Income Fund invests a portion of its assets into the Mortgage Securities Fund. As of December 31, 2021, the Intermediate Income Fund owned shares of the Mortgage Securities Fund with a total value of $19,583,926, or 11.9% of the Intermediate Income Fund’s net assets.
The Intermediate Income Fund has entered into a Fee Waiver Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Adviser. Per the Agreement, the Intermediate Income Fund will waive Advisory Fees in an amount equal to the Advisory Fees earned by the Mortgage Securities Fund on the assets invested into it by the Intermediate Income Fund. For example, if the Intermediate Income Fund owned $10,000,000 worth of the Mortgage Securities Fund for an entire year, it would waive, on an annual basis, $30,000 in Advisory Fees ($10,000,000 multiplied by 0.30%, the annual Advisory Fee ratio for the Mortgage Securities Fund). For the six months ended December 31, 2021, the Intermediate Income Fund waived $30,464 in Advisory Fees per the terms of the Agreement. This is a permanent waiver of fees and these waived fees may not be recouped by the Adviser at any time in the future.
See the table below for details of the Intermediate Income Fund’s investment in the Mortgage Securities Fund Institutional Shares for the six months ended December 31, 2021:
| | | Net | Change In | | | | |
Beginning | | | Realized | Unrealized | Ending | | | Shares |
Market Value | | | Gains | Appreciation | Market Value | Dividend | Capital Gain | Owned at |
06/30/2021 | Purchases | Sales | (Losses) | (Depreciation) | 12/31/2021 | Income | Distributions | 12/31/2021 |
$20,785,301 | $— | $(960,000) | $7,704 | $(249,079) | $19,583,926 | $123,650 | $— | 1,877,653 |
Other Service Providers – U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (“Fund Services”), doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp, serves as the Funds’ Administrator (“Administrator”), and in that capacity, performs various administrative services for the Funds. Fund Services also serves as the Funds’ fund accountant and transfer agent. Certain officers of the Trust are employees of Fund Services and the Funds’ custodian, U.S. Bank, N.A., is an affiliate of the Administrator. Fees paid to Fund Services and U.S. Bank, N.A. for its service can be found in the Statements of Operations as “Administration, accounting and transfer agent fees” and “Custodian fees”, respectively. Additional amounts for miscellaneous expenses may be paid by the Funds to Fund Services and included in “Miscellaneous expenses” in the Statements of Operations.
Rule 17a-7 Transactions – Each Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities to certain affiliated parties under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to these procedures, during the six months ended December 31, 2021,WMC Strategic European Equity Fund engaged in securities purchases of $338,998. These transactions are included in the purchases and sales table in Note 4.
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Note 4. Purchases and Sales of Securities
The cost of purchases and the proceeds from sales of investments (including maturities), other than short-term investments, for the six months ended December 31, 2021 were as follows:
Fund | | Purchases | | | Sales | | Fund | | Purchases | | | Sales | |
Growth Equity | | $ | 286,897,945 | | | $ | 444,682,489 | | Total Return | | $ | 304,338,244 | | | $ | 342,546,769 | |
Flexible Equity | | | 26,539,965 | | | | 23,242,163 | | Sustainable Bond | | | 201,895,405 | | | | 135,105,758 | |
Equity Income | | | 5,345,866 | | | | 8,749,376 | | Maryland Bond | | | 8,957,088 | | | | 9,784,294 | |
Sustainable Growth | | | 1,350,513,770 | | | | 511,230,312 | | Tax-Exempt Bond | | | 266,387,573 | | | | 230,978,171 | |
Mid-Cap Growth | | | 42,217,091 | | | | 50,003,481 | | Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond | | | 87,690,785 | | | | 50,397,047 | |
Small-Cap Growth | | | 196,612,476 | | | | 442,160,014 | | Mortgage Securities | | | 329,859,214 | | | | 243,930,990 | |
Small-Cap Fundamental Value | | | 214,387,368 | | | | 210,704,658 | | WMC Strategic European Equity | | | 84,428,862 | | | | 97,705,596 | |
Sustainable Small-Cap Core | | | 26,515,906 | | | | 724,583 | | Emerging Markets Select | | | 235,474,669 | | | | 164,938,367 | |
Global Leaders | | | 253,631,521 | | | | 120,701,904 | | Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value | | | 273,714,798 | | | | 247,334,681 | |
Intermediate Income | | | 41,744,754 | | | | 50,267,970 | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchases and sales of U.S. Government securities are included in the totals above and include U.S. Treasury Bonds and Notes. The Funds listed below purchased and sold U.S. Government securities for the six months ended December 31, 2021 as follows:
Fund | | Purchases | | | Sales | | Fund | | Purchases | | | Sales | |
Intermediate Income | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,283,984 | | Sustainable Bond | | $ | 2,771,418 | | | $ | — | |
Total Return | | | 9,269,208 | | | | 47,691,842 | | | | | | | | | | |
Note 5. Federal Income Tax and Distribution Information
Distributions during the fiscal periods ended as noted were characterized for tax purposes as follows (tax character during the six months ended December 31, 2021 is estimated):
| | Tax-Exempt Income | | | Ordinary Income | | | Long-Term Capital Gain^ | |
| | December 31, | | | June 30, | | | December 31, | | | June 30, | | | December 31, | | | June 30, | |
Fund | | 2021 | | | 2021 | | | 2021 | | | 2021 | | | 2021 | | | 2021 | |
Growth Equity | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,674,441 | | | $ | 19,356,054 | | | $ | 411,220,505 | | | $ | 132,029,478 | |
Flexible Equity | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,916,461 | | | | 3,717,208 | | | | 22,220,388 | | | | 14,653,627 | |
Equity Income | | | — | | | | — | | | | 914,622 | | | | 1,331,032 | | | | 7,559,290 | | | | 4,119,001 | |
Sustainable Growth | | | — | | | | — | | | | 21,264,804 | | | | — | | | | 110,478,892 | | | | — | |
Mid-Cap Growth | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,959,572 | | | | — | | | | 8,544,906 | | | | — | |
Small-Cap Growth | | | — | | | | — | | | | 12,395,753 | | | | — | | | | 259,770,908 | | | | 17,876,780 | |
Small-Cap Fundamental Value | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,250,435 | | | | 5,121,628 | | | | 4,127,381 | | | | — | |
Sustainable Small-Cap Core | | | — | | | | N/A | | | | — | | | | N/A | | | | — | | | | N/A | |
Global Leaders | | | — | | | | — | | | | 12,129,230 | | | | 1,300,616 | | | | 3,919,364 | | | | — | |
Intermediate Income | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,131,033 | | | | 2,059,884 | | | | 1,253,947 | | | | — | |
Total Return | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,407,411 | | | | 8,705,386 | | | | 3,950,223 | | | | 5,778,192 | |
Sustainable Bond | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,488,103 | | | | 4,235,965 | | | | 3,139,180 | | | | 2,534,278 | |
Maryland Bond | | | 2,042,607 | | | | 4,239,317 | | | | 2,545 | | | | 4,387 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Tax-Exempt Bond | | | 15,610,545 | | | | 29,962,749 | | | | 169,862 | | | | 9,644 | | | | 5,373,259 | | | | — | |
Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond | | | 2,447,765 | | | | 2,440,169 | | | | 46,231 | | | | 119,130 | | | | 908,670 | | | | — | |
Mortgage Securities | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,966,753 | | | | 1,621,166 | | | | — | | | | — | |
WMC Strategic European Equity | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13,640,249 | | | | 2,149,303 | | | | 29,108,377 | | | | 19,961,149 | |
Emerging Markets Select | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,800,392 | | | | 2,160,276 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value | | | — | | | | — | | | | 58,920,702 | | | | 22,311,318 | | | | 41,288,191 | | | | — | |
^ | Designated as a long-term capital gain dividend, pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 852(b)(3). The Funds, as applicable, have also designated earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on the redemption of shares as capital gains in order to reduce earnings and profits of the Fund related to net capital gains to zero as of the date of this report. |
Notes to Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
At June 30, 2021, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a tax basis were as follows:
| | Growth | | | Flexible | | | Equity | | | Sustainable | | | Mid-Cap | | | Small-Cap | |
| | Equity | | | Equity | | | Income | | | Growth | | | Growth | | | Growth | |
| | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | |
Cost of investments | | $ | 1,630,925,353 | | | $ | 282,026,029 | | | $ | 45,908,604 | | | $ | 3,467,254,960 | | | $ | 134,585,735 | | | $ | 1,659,273,074 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 1,904,029,519 | | | | 429,755,845 | | | | 43,230,703 | | | | 2,197,387,916 | | | | 59,819,689 | | | | 931,533,337 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (7,155,027 | ) | | | (2,697,001 | ) | | | (165,053 | ) | | | (21,575,626 | ) | | | (2,085,546 | ) | | | (26,513,992 | ) |
Net unrealized app (dep) | | | 1,896,874,492 | | | | 427,058,844 | | | | 43,065,650 | | | | 2,175,812,290 | | | | 57,734,143 | | | | 905,019,345 | |
Undistributed income | | | 1,757,252 | | | | 4,843,791 | | | | 400,307 | | | | 9,884,827 | | | | 7,125,510 | | | | 12,395,676 | |
Undistributed capital gains | | | 284,981,194 | | | | 14,722,064 | | | | 6,927,266 | | | | 82,719,035 | | | | 5,947,525 | | | | 162,591,874 | |
Total undistributed earnings | | | 286,738,446 | | | | 19,565,855 | | | | 7,327,573 | | | | 92,603,862 | | | | 13,073,035 | | | | 174,987,550 | |
Other accumulated gains (losses) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributable earnings (losses) | | $ | 2,183,612,938 | | | $ | 446,624,699 | | | $ | 50,393,223 | | | $ | 2,268,416,152 | | | $ | 70,807,178 | | | $ | 1,080,006,895 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Small-Cap | | | Global | | | Intermediate | | | Total | | | Sustainable | | | Maryland | |
| | Fundamental | | | Leaders | | | Income | | | Return | | | Bond | | | Bond | |
| | Value Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | |
Cost of investments | | $ | 831,274,690 | | | $ | 867,568,788 | | | $ | 167,795,088 | | | $ | 473,013,295 | | | $ | 239,443,690 | | | $ | 177,198,860 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 441,948,995 | | | | 387,786,309 | | | | 3,511,634 | | | | 13,174,798 | | | | 5,876,186 | | | | 7,578,861 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (31,229,807 | ) | | | (11,959,345 | ) | | | (768,194 | ) | | | (1,714,075 | ) | | | (593,371 | ) | | | (464,405 | ) |
Net unrealized app (dep) | | | 410,719,188 | | | | 375,826,964 | | | | 2,743,440 | | | | 11,460,723 | | | | 5,282,815 | | | | 7,114,456 | |
Undistributed income | | | 1,950,053 | | | | 7,101,627 | | | | 311,596 | | | | 3,648,653 | | | | 584,641 | | | 259,982 | ^ |
Undistributed capital gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,253,851 | | | | — | | | | 817,819 | | | | — | |
Total undistributed earnings | | | 1,950,053 | | | | 7,101,627 | | | | 1,565,447 | | | | 3,648,653 | | | | 1,402,460 | | | 259,982 | ^ |
Other accumulated gains (losses) | | | (29,883,831 | ) | | | 8,558 | | | | (106,176 | ) | | | (360,927 | ) | | | (189,323 | ) | | | (2,046,363 | ) |
Total distributable earnings (losses) | | $ | 382,785,410 | | | $ | 382,937,149 | | | $ | 4,202,711 | | | $ | 14,748,449 | | | $ | 6,495,952 | | | $ | 5,328,075 | |
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| | Tax-Exempt | | | Tax-Exempt | | | Mortgage | | | WMC Strategic | | | Emerging | | | Beutel Goodman | |
| | Bond | | | Sustainable | | | Securities | | | European | | | Markets | | | Large-Cap | |
| | Fund | | | Bond | | | Fund | | | Equity Fund | | | Select Fund | | | Value Fund | |
Cost of investments | | $ | 1,166,081,943 | | | $ | 175,884,081 | | | $ | 343,048,056 | | | $ | 387,567,139 | | | $ | 433,416,969 | | | $ | 972,160,001 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 51,412,700 | | | | 3,954,244 | | | | 14,045,332 | | | | 98,138,834 | | | | 124,572,937 | | | | 199,724,263 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (5,066,294 | ) | | | (400,817 | ) | | | (3,184,096 | ) | | | (30,053,179 | ) | | | (22,812,113 | ) | | | (20,756,139 | ) |
Net unrealized app (dep) | | | 46,346,406 | | | | 3,553,427 | | | | 10,861,236 | | | | 68,085,655 | | | | 101,760,824 | | | | 178,968,124 | |
Undistributed income | | 1,963,701 | ^ | | 1,205,418 | ^ | | | 282,496 | | | | 8,421,667 | | | | 1,096,629 | | | | 38,937,544 | |
Undistributed capital gains | | | 548,920 | | | | 757,043 | | | | — | | | | 21,701,630 | | | | — | | | | 18,252,560 | |
Total undistributed earnings | | 2,512,621 | ^
| | 1,962,461 | ^
| | | 282,496 | | | | 30,123,297 | | | | 1,096,629 | | | | 57,190,104 | |
Other accumulated gains (losses) | | | (1,963,701 | ) | | | (172,569 | ) | | | (3,138,976 | ) | | | 122,218 | | | | (19,020,135 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributable earnings (losses) | | $ | 46,895,326 | | | $ | 5,343,319 | | | $ | 8,004,756 | | | $ | 98,331,170 | | | $ | 83,837,318 | | | $ | 236,158,228 | |
^ | Represents income that is exempt from federal income taxes. |
At June 30, 2021 the differences between tax basis and book basis amounts are primarily due to wash sales, post-October losses, post-December ordinary losses, timing differences related to the amortization of premium on certain fixed income securities, and distributions payable.
Note 6. Futures Contracts
The Total Return Fund, Sustainable Bond Fund, and Mortgage Securities Fund invested in futures contracts during the six months ended December 31, 2021. At the time a Fund purchases or enters into a futures contract, the Fund deposits and maintains as collateral an initial margin with the broker, as required by the terms of the contract. This collateral may consist of cash and / or securities (generally U.S. Treasury Bills). Thereafter, in connection with changes in the value of the futures contracts,
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the Funds may send or receive collateral to or from the broker. Such amounts are included on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as “Cash deposit at broker – futures contracts” or “Cash collateral from broker – futures contracts”. Securities pledged as collateral, if there are any, are included on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as part of “Total investments, at value”. These securities are also tickmarked on the Schedules of Investments as being pledged in connection with open futures contracts.
Pursuant to the contract, the Fund agrees to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the fluctuation in the value of the contract. These daily fluctuations are known as variation margin and are recorded by the Fund as unrealized gains or losses on futures contracts. When these futures contracts are closed, realized gains or losses on futures contracts are recorded by the Fund. The realized gains or losses are reported in the Statement of Operations as net realized gains or losses from futures contracts. Depending upon the agreement with the broker, the Funds may or may not settle variation margin daily. The Funds attempt to mitigate counterparty credit risk by only entering into futures contracts with brokers that the Funds believe have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of these brokers. The “Notional Amount” of futures contracts shown on the Schedule of Investments represents the notional value of the futures contracts on the day they were opened. The “Notional Value” of futures contracts shown on the Schedule of Investments represents the notional value of the futures contracts as of the date of this report. For long futures contracts, an excess of Notional Value over Notional Amount results in unrealized appreciation on the futures contract (and an excess of Notional Amount over Notional Value results in unrealized depreciation on the futures contract). The opposite is true for short futures contracts. These unrealized appreciation (depreciation) amounts represent the net impact on a Fund’s net assets as a result of open futures contracts as of the date of this report. The use of long futures contracts by the Funds subjects them to a risk of loss in excess of the gross unrealized appreciation and/or gross unrealized depreciation amounts shown on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and up to the total Notional Amount of the futures contract as shown on the Schedule of Investments. The use of short futures contracts by the Funds subjects them to a risk of loss in excess of the gross unrealized appreciation and/or gross unrealized depreciation amounts shown on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and, hypothetically, up to an unlimited amount of loss that could exceed the Notional Amount of the futures contracts as shown on the Schedules of Investments.
During the six months ended December 31, 2021, investments in futures contracts were as follows:
| | Average Notional Value Outstanding |
Fund | Risk Type | Long Futures Contracts | | Short Futures Contracts |
Total Return | Interest Rate | | $ | 103,642,647 | | | | $ | (115,037,067 | ) |
Sustainable Bond | Interest Rate | | | 46,993,450 | | | | | (70,332,130 | ) |
Mortgage Securities | Interest Rate | | | 9,509,381 | | | | | (30,961,446 | ) |
Investment in long futures contracts increases a Fund’s exposure to interest rate risk, while investment in short futures contracts serves to reduce a Fund’s exposure to interest rate risk. Assets and/or liabilities related to futures contracts were not subject to an arrangement wherein those assets and/or liabilities were, or could have been, settled on a net basis with any other derivative related obligations.
Note 7. Line of Credit
As of December 31, 2021, Brown Advisory Funds has an unsecured line of credit of up to $100,000,000 with U.S. Bank, N.A. The interest rate on the line of credit as of December 31, 2021 was 3.25% (prime rate). The following table shows the details of the Funds’ borrowing activity during the six months ended December 31, 2021. Funds that are not listed did not utilize the line of credit during the period.
| Maximum | | | |
| Outstanding | Average | Total Interest | Average Annual |
Fund | Balance | Daily Balance | Expense Incurred | Interest Rate |
WMC Strategic European Equity | $499,000 | $2,712 | $45 | 3.25% |
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Note 8. COVID-19
The global outbreak of COVID-19 (commonly referred to as “coronavirus”) has significantly disrupted economic markets. The ultimate short-term and long-term impact on economies, markets, industries, and individual issuers in which the Funds invest is unknown. The financial performance of the issuers of securities in which the Funds invest depends on future developments including the duration and spread of the outbreak. This uncertainty may adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Funds’ investments.
Note 9. Subsequent Events
On February 24, 2022, Russia commenced a military attack on Ukraine. The outbreak of hostilities between the two countries could result in more widespread conflict and could have a severe adverse effect on the region and the markets. In addition, sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and other countries, and any sanctions imposed in the future could have a significant adverse impact on the Russian economy and related markets. The price and liquidity of investments may fluctuate widely as a result of the conflict and related events. How long such conflict and related events will last and whether it will escalate further cannot be predicted, nor its effect on the Funds.
In preparing these financial statements, the Funds have evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition through the date the financial statements were issued. No material events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2021 that would require recognition or disclosure in these financial statements.
Expense Example For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
As a shareholder of a Fund you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including investment advisory fees; distribution and/or service fees; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a 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 six month period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021).
Actual Expenses
The Actual Expenses columns in the following table provides information about actual account values based on actual returns and actual expenses. As a shareholder you will be assessed fees for outgoing wire transfers, returned checks and stop payment orders at prevailing rates charged by U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, the Funds’ transfer agent. If you request that a redemption be made by wire transfer, currently, the Funds’ transfer agent charges a $15.00 fee. You will be charged a redemption fee equal to 1.00% of the net amount of the redemption if you redeem your shares less than 14 days after you purchase, with certain limited exceptions. Individual Retirement Accounts (“IRA”) that are held directly at the Funds will be charged a $15.00 annual maintenance fee. IRAs held by broker-dealers or through other means, may or may not incur an annual maintenance fee. Yet, if IRAs maintenance fees are charged to accounts held elsewhere, the fees charged may be more or may be less than $15.00. To the extent the Funds invest in shares of other investment companies as part of their investment strategy, you will indirectly bear your proportionate share of any fees and expenses charged by the underlying funds in which the Funds invest in addition to the expenses of the Funds. Actual expenses of the underlying funds may vary. These expenses are not included in the example below. The example below includes, but is not limited to, investment advisory, shareholder servicing, fund accounting, custody and transfer agent fees. However, the example below does not include portfolio trading commissions and related 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 the Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The Hypothetical Expenses columns in the following table provides information about hypothetical account values based on a hypothetical return and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds’ 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 Funds and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. 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), redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical information in 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.
| | Actual Expenses | Hypothetical Expenses | |
| Beginning | Ending | Expenses | Ending | Expenses | Annualized |
| Account Value | Account Value | Paid During | Account Value | Paid During | Net Expense |
| July 1, 2021 | December 31, 2021 | the Period* | December 31, 2021 | the Period* | Ratio* |
Growth Equity Fund | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,057.40 | $3.37 | $1,021.93 | $3.31 | 0.65% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,056.40 | $4.15 | $1,021.17 | $4.08 | 0.80% |
Advisor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,055.30 | $5.44 | $1,019.91 | $5.35 | 1.05% |
| | | | | | |
Flexible Equity Fund | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,058.90 | $2.75 | $1,022.53 | $2.70 | 0.53% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,058.20 | $3.53 | $1,021.78 | $3.47 | 0.68% |
Advisor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,056.70 | $4.82 | $1,020.52 | $4.74 | 0.93% |
| | | | | | |
Equity Income Fund | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,116.50 | $4.05 | $1,021.37 | $3.87 | 0.76% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,116.40 | $4.85 | $1,020.62 | $4.63 | 0.91% |
Advisor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,114.40 | $6.18 | $1,019.36 | $5.90 | 1.16% |
Expense Example For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
| | Actual Expenses | Hypothetical Expenses | |
| Beginning | Ending | Expenses | Ending | Expenses | Annualized |
| Account Value | Account Value | Paid During | Account Value | Paid During | Net Expense |
| July 1, 2021 | December 31, 2021 | the Period* | December 31, 2021 | the Period* | Ratio* |
Sustainable Growth Fund | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,144.50 | $3.35 | $1,022.08 | $3.16 | 0.62% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,143.50 | $4.16 | $1,021.32 | $3.92 | 0.77% |
Advisor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,142.00 | $5.51 | $1,020.06 | $5.19 | 1.02% |
| | | | | | |
Mid-Cap Growth Fund | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $ 982.60 | $3.90 | $1,021.27 | $3.97 | 0.78% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $ 981.50 | $4.64 | $1,020.52 | $4.74 | 0.93% |
| | | | | | |
Small-Cap Growth Fund | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $ 988.80 | $4.76 | $1,020.42 | $4.84 | 0.95% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $ 987.90 | $5.51 | $1,019.66 | $5.60 | 1.10% |
Advisor Shares | $1,000.00 | $ 986.50 | $6.76 | $1,018.40 | $6.87 | 1.35% |
| | | | | | |
Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,062.70 | $4.94 | $1,020.42 | $4.84 | 0.95% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,061.70 | $5.72 | $1,019.66 | $5.60 | 1.10% |
Advisor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,060.40 | $7.01 | $1,018.40 | $6.87 | 1.35% |
| | | | | | |
Sustainable Small-Cap Core Fund | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,024.00 | $2.37 | $1,020.52 | $4.74 | 0.93% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,024.00 | $2.75 | $1,019.76 | $5.50 | 1.08% |
| | | | | | |
Global Leaders Fund | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,053.40 | $3.88 | $1,021.42 | $3.82 | 0.75% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,052.80 | $4.66 | $1,020.67 | $4.58 | 0.90% |
| | | | | | |
Intermediate Income Fund | | | | | | |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $ 993.40 | $2.31 | $1,022.89 | $2.35 | 0.46% |
Advisor Shares | $1,000.00 | $ 992.00 | $3.56 | $1,021.63 | $3.62 | 0.71% |
| | | | | | |
Total Return Fund | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,003.70 | $2.12 | $1,023.09 | $2.14 | 0.42% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,003.40 | $2.37 | $1,022.84 | $2.40 | 0.47% |
| | | | | | |
Sustainable Bond Fund | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,002.00 | $2.17 | $1,023.04 | $2.19 | 0.43% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,001.70 | $2.42 | $1,022.79 | $2.45 | 0.48% |
| | | | | | |
Maryland Bond Fund | | | | | | |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,002.70 | $2.37 | $1,022.84 | $2.40 | 0.47% |
| | | | | | |
Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,003.90 | $2.07 | $1,023.14 | $2.09 | 0.41% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,003.60 | $2.32 | $1,022.89 | $2.35 | 0.46% |
| | | | | | |
Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund | | | | | |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,006.60 | $2.48 | $1,022.74 | $2.50 | 0.49% |
| | | | | | |
Mortgage Securities Fund | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $ 993.80 | $2.21 | $1,022.99 | $2.24 | 0.44% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $ 994.50 | $2.46 | $1,022.74 | $2.50 | 0.49% |
| | | | | | |
WMC Strategic European Equity Fund | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,034.50 | $5.28 | $1,020.01 | $5.24 | 1.03% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,034.30 | $6.05 | $1,019.26 | $6.01 | 1.18% |
Advisor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,032.30 | $7.33 | $1,018.00 | $7.27 | 1.43% |
Expense Example For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)
| | Actual Expenses | Hypothetical Expenses | |
| Beginning | Ending | Expenses | Ending | Expenses | Annualized |
| Account Value | Account Value | Paid During | Account Value | Paid During | Net Expense |
| July 1, 2021 | December 31, 2021 | the Period* | December 31, 2021 | the Period* | Ratio* |
Emerging Markets Select Fund | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $ 947.50 | $5.40 | $1,019.66 | $5.60 | 1.10% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $ 946.80 | $6.13 | $1,018.90 | $6.36 | 1.25% |
Advisor Shares | $1,000.00 | $ 945.90 | $7.36 | $1,017.64 | $7.63 | 1.50% |
| | | | | | |
Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $ 990.50 | $2.76 | $1,022.43 | $2.80 | 0.55% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $ 990.20 | $3.51 | $1,021.68 | $3.57 | 0.70% |
* | The calculations are based on expenses incurred during the most recent six-month period ended as of the date of this report. The dollar amounts shown as expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized six-month net expense ratio multiplied by the average account value during the period, multiplied by the number of days (184) in the most recent six-month period divided by the number of days in the Funds’ fiscal year (365). Actual expense information for Sustainable Small-Cap Core Fund is based on the period from its commencement of operations on October 1, 2021 to the end of the period on December 31, 2021 (92 days in a 365 day fiscal year). |
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for Each of the Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a Newly Established Fund
In accordance with the Investment Company Act of 1940 Act, the Board of Trustees of the Trust is required, on an annual basis, to consider: (i) the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust, on behalf of each of the Funds, and Brown Advisory LLC (“Brown Advisory” or the “Adviser”), as well as (ii) the continuation of each of the applicable Sub-Advisory Agreements that are being considered for continuation. The relevant provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940 specifically provide that it is the duty of the Board to request and evaluate such information as the Board determines is necessary to allow them to properly consider the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement and each of the Sub-Advisory Agreements, and it is the duty of the Adviser, and each of the Sub-Advisers, as applicable, to furnish the Trustees with such information that is responsive to their request. In addition, the Board must also initially approve the Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to each newly established Fund that is added to the Trust.
Set forth below is information regarding the Board’s most recent consideration of the approval of the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement and each of the Sub-Advisory Agreements. The first section provides information regarding the Board’s review of matters with respect to the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement with Brown Advisory. In addition, set forth immediately following that section are separate discussions of the Board’s consideration of matters with respect to: (1) the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to the Brown Advisory – WMC Strategic European Equity Fund; (2) the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to the Brown Advisory Global Leaders Fund; (3) the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to the Brown Advisory – Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund; (4) the approval of the continuation of each of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for the Brown Advisory Emerging Markets Select Fund; and (5) the initial approval of the Investment Advisory Agreement for the recently established Brown Advisory Sustainable Small-Cap Core Fund.
1. Board of Trustees Approval of the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Funds
In determining whether to approve the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to each of the Funds, the Trustees requested, and Brown Advisory provided, information and data relevant to the Board’s consideration. This included materials prepared by Brown Advisory and by the Funds’ administrator that provided the Board with information regarding the investment performance of the Funds, and information regarding the fees and expenses of the Funds, as compared to other similar mutual funds. As part of its deliberations, the Board also considered and relied upon information about the Funds and Brown Advisory that they had received during the past year in connection with their regular Board meetings at which they engage in the ongoing oversight of the Funds and their operations.
The Board most recently considered the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement during a video conference meeting held on September 1, 2021. At this meeting, the Board engaged in a thorough review process in connection with determining whether to continue the Investment Advisory Agreement. In addition, the Board also considered the continuation of the currently effective Expense Limitation Agreement with respect to each Fund which would limit the total operating expenses for each class of shares of each of the Funds through October 31, 2022.
Following their review and consideration, the Trustees determined that the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to each of the Funds was advisable and would enable shareholders of the Funds to continue to obtain high quality services at a cost that is appropriate, reasonable, and in the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders. Accordingly, the Board, including those Trustees who are not considered to be “interested persons” of the Trust, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement. In reaching their decision, the Trustees requested and obtained from the Adviser such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Investment Advisory Agreement. The Trustees also carefully considered the profitability data and comparative fee, expense and performance information prepared for their use. In considering the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to each applicable Fund, the Trustees evaluated a number of factors that they believed, in light of their reasonable business judgment, to be relevant. They based their decision on the following considerations, among others, although they did not identify any one specific consideration or any particular information that was controlling of their decision:
The nature, extent and quality of the advisory services provided. The Trustees concluded that Brown Advisory is capable of providing high quality services to the Funds, as indicated by the nature, extent and quality of the services provided in the past by Brown Advisory to each of the Funds, Brown Advisory’s management capabilities as demonstrated with respect to the Funds, the professional qualifications and experience of each of the portfolio managers of the Funds, Brown Advisory’s investment
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for Each of the Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a Newly Established Fund
management and compliance oversight processes, and the competitive investment performance of the Funds. On the basis of the Trustees’ assessment of the nature, extent and quality of the advisory services provided by Brown Advisory, the Trustees concluded that Brown Advisory is capable of generating a level of long-term investment performance that is appropriate in light of the Funds’ investment objectives, policies and strategies and is competitive with many other comparable investment companies.
In connection with their consideration of these matters, the members of the Board took into consideration their discussions with the representatives of Brown Advisory regarding various matters with respect to the firm’s ongoing business operations, including with respect to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the continuity of their business operations and on their personnel as well as with respect to each of the Sub-Advisers.
The Board received and reviewed performance information for each of the Funds separately, including performance information for applicable one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended June 30, 2021, and for shorter periods as applicable with respect to those Funds with shorter operating histories. The Board also reviewed with the representatives of Brown Advisory other information and data, including each Fund’s performance against its primary benchmark index and its peers, as follows:
1. Equity Income Fund
The Board first reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Equity Income Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had underperformed its primary benchmark index, the S&P 500 Index, for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2021. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had also underperformed its peer group median for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2021. The members of the Board also considered and discussed the factors contributing to the Fund’s underperformance and they reviewed them with the Adviser.
2. Flexible Equity Fund
The Board next reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Flexible Equity Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the S&P 500 Index, for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended June 30, 2021. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had underperformed its peer group median for the three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2021, but had outperformed it peer group median for the one-year period ended June 30, 2021 and had performed in line with the peer group median for the ten-year period ended June 30, 2021.
3. Growth Equity Fund
The Board then reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Growth Equity Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had underperformed its primary benchmark index, the Russell 1000 Growth Index, for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended June 30, 2021. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had underperformed its peer group median for the one- and ten-year periods ended June 30, 2021, but had outperformed its peer group median for the three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2021. The members of the Board also considered and discussed the factors contributing to the Fund’s underperformance and they reviewed them with the Adviser.
4. Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund
The Board next reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had underperformed its primary benchmark index, the Russell 2000 Value Index, for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended June 30, 2021. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had also underperformed its peer group median for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended June 30, 2021. The members of the Board also considered and discussed the factors contributing to the Fund’s underperformance and they reviewed them with the Adviser.
5. Small-Cap Growth Fund
The Board then reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Small-Cap Growth Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Russell 2000 Growth Index, for the three- and ten-year periods ended June 30, 2021, but had underperformed its benchmark index for the one- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2021. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its peer group median for the three-year period ended June 30, 2021, but had underperformed its peer group median for the one-, five- and ten-year periods
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for Each of the Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a Newly Established Fund
ended June 30, 2021. The members of the Board also considered and discussed the factors contributing to the Fund’s underperformance and they reviewed them with the Adviser.
6. Sustainable Growth Fund
The Board next reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Sustainable Growth Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had underperformed its primary benchmark index, the Russell 1000 Growth Index, for the one-year period ended June 30, 2021, but had outperformed its benchmark index for the three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2021. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had underperformed its peer group median for the one-year period ended June 30, 2021, but had outperformed its peer group median for the three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2021.
7. Intermediate Income Fund
The Board then reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Intermediate Income Fund, noting that the Investor Shares of the Fund had underperformed its primary benchmark index, the Bloomberg Intermediate US Aggregate Bond Index, for the three- and ten-year periods ended June 30, 2021, but had outperformed its benchmark index for the one- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2021. The Board noted that the Investor Shares of the Fund had underperformed its peer group median for the three-, five- and ten-year periods ended June 30, 2021, but had outperformed its peer group median for the one-year period ended June 30, 2021. The members of the Board considered and discussed the factors contributing to the Fund’s underperformance and they reviewed them with the Adviser.
8. Maryland Bond Fund
The Board next reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Maryland Bond Fund, noting that the Investor Shares of the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Bloomberg 1-10 Year Blended Municipal Bond Index, for the one-year period ended June 30, 2021, but had underperformed its benchmark index for the three- and ten-year periods ended June 30, 2021 and performed in line with its benchmark index for the five-year period ended June 30, 2021. The Board noted that the Investor Shares of the Fund had underperformed its peer group median for the three- and ten-year periods ended June 30, 2021, but had outperformed its peer group median for the one- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2021. The members of the Board considered and discussed the factors contributing to the Fund’s underperformance and they reviewed them with the Adviser.
9. Tax-Exempt Bond Fund
The Board next reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Tax-Exempt Bond Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Bloomberg 1-10 Year Blended Municipal Bond Index, for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2021. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had also outperformed its peer group median for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2021.
10. Emerging Markets Select Fund
The Board then reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Emerging Markets Select Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the FTSE Emerging Index, for the one-year period ended June 30, 2021, but had underperformed its benchmark index for the three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2021. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had underperformed its peer group median for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2021. The members of the Board considered and discussed the factors contributing to the Fund’s underperformance and they reviewed them with the Adviser. The members of the Board took into consideration that in February 2019 the Fund’s previous Sub-Adviser that had been sub-advising the Fund since its inception in December 2012 was replaced by two new Sub-Advisers and the Fund became subject to new principal investment strategies at that time.
11. WMC Strategic European Equity Fund
The Board next reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the WMC Strategic European Equity Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had underperformed its primary benchmark index, the MSCI Europe Index, for the one-year period ended June 30, 2021, but had outperformed its benchmark index for the three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2021. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had underperformed its peer group
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median for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2021. The members of the Board also considered and discussed the factors contributing to the Fund’s underperformance and they reviewed them with the Adviser.
12. Mortgage Securities Fund
The Board then reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Mortgage Securities Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Bloomberg Mortgage Backed Securities Index, for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2021. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its peer group median for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2021.
13. Total Return Fund
The Board next reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Total Return Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index, for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2021. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its peer group median for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2021.
14. Global Leaders Fund
The Board then reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Global Leaders Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the FTSE All-World Index, for the three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2021, but had underperformed its benchmark index for the one-year period ended June 30, 2021. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its peer group median for the five-year period ended June 30, 2021 but had underperformed its peer group median for the one- and three-year periods ended June 30, 2021. The members of the Board also considered and discussed the factors contributing to the Fund’s underperformance and they reviewed them with the Adviser.
15. Mid-Cap Growth Fund
The Board next reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Mid-Cap Growth Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had underperformed its primary benchmark index, the Russell Midcap Growth Index, for the one- and three-year periods ended June 30, 2021. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had underperformed its peer group median for the one-year period ended June 30, 2021, but had outperformed its peer group median for the three-year period ended June 30, 2021.
16. Sustainable Bond Fund
The Board then reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Sustainable Bond Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index, for the one- and three-year periods ended June 30, 2021. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had underperformed its peer group median for the one-year period ended June 30, 2021, but had outperformed its peer group median for the three-year period ended June 30, 2021.
17. Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund
The Board next reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Russell 1000 Value Index, for the three-year period ended June 30, 2021, but had underperformed its benchmark index for the one-year period ended June 30, 2021. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its peer group median for the three-year period ended June 30, 2021, but had underperformed its peer group median for the one-year period ended June 30, 2021. The members of the Board also considered and discussed the factors contributing to the Fund’s underperformance and they reviewed them with the Adviser.
18. Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund
The Board then reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund, noting that the Investor Shares of the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Bloomberg 1-10 Year
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for Each of the Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a Newly Established Fund
Blended Municipal Bond Index, for the one-year period ended June 30, 2021. The Board noted that the Investor Shares of the Fund had outperformed its peer group median for the one-year period ended June 30, 2021. The Board also noted that, because the Fund commenced operations in December 2019, the Fund has a relatively short performance history.
The cost of advisory services provided and the level of profitability. The Board also considered the advisory fees and overall expenses of the Funds as compared to the advisory fees and overall expenses of other mutual funds in each Fund’s peer group, as well as profitability information with respect to Brown Advisory’s management and operation of the Funds. On the basis of this comparative information, the Trustees determined that the overall advisory fees and expense ratios of the Funds are competitive with industry averages. The Trustees noted that Brown Advisory had proposed the continuation of their contractual commitment for the benefit of shareholders of the Funds to limit the Funds’ operating expenses through October 31, 2022, subject to recoupment by the Adviser of certain amounts under specified circumstances.
The Board also considered Brown Advisory’s level of profitability with respect to each of the Funds, and noted that Brown Advisory’s level of profitability was acceptable and not unreasonable. The Board reviewed the extent to which Brown Advisory uses its own financial resources to help promote and market the Funds in order to support various components of the distribution efforts of the Funds. In considering the profitability of Brown Advisory from their operation of the Funds, the Trustees considered the level of profitability realized by Brown Advisory before the imposition of any distribution and marketing expenses incurred by the firm from its own resources. The Board also considered information regarding the fees that Brown Advisory charges to its other clients for investment advisory services that are similar to the advisory services provided to the Funds and the Board noted that the fees charged to the Funds by the Adviser were reasonable in light of the nature of the services provided by the Adviser to the other accounts, the types of accounts involved, and the applicable services provided in each case. Accordingly, on the basis of the Board’s review of the fees charged by Brown Advisory for investment advisory services, the investment advisory and other services provided to the Funds by Brown Advisory, and the level of profitability from Brown Advisory’s relationship with the Funds, the Board concluded that the level of investment advisory fees and Brown Advisory’s profitability were appropriate in light of the management fees, overall expense ratios and investment performance of comparable investment companies.
The Board reviewed with the representatives of Brown Advisory certain fee and expense information for the relevant share classes of the Funds as compared to the advisory fees and overall expenses (excluding Rule 12b-1 fees) of other mutual funds in each Fund’s peer group, as follows:
1. Equity Income Fund
The Board first reviewed expense information and materials for the Equity Income Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.60% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.76%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
2. Flexible Equity Fund
The Board next reviewed expense information and materials for the Flexible Equity Fund, noting that due to the breakpoints provided for in the Investment Advisory Agreement, the investment advisory fee for the period was 0.43% for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.54%, which was below the median net expense ratio of its peer funds. The Board took into account that the Investment Advisory Agreement included breakpoints to the Fund’s investment advisory fee such that the advisory fee charged with respect to the Fund would be 0.50% on all assets less than $150 million; 0.45% on all assets greater than or equal to $150 million but less than $250 million; 0.40% on all assets greater than or equal to $250 million but less than $1 billion; and 0.38% on all assets greater than or equal to $1 billion.
3. Growth Equity Fund
The Board then reviewed expense information and materials for the Growth Equity Fund, noting that due to the breakpoints provided for in the Investment Advisory Agreement, the investment advisory fee for the period was 0.57% for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.67%, which was below the median net expense ratio of its peer funds. The Board took into account that the
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Investment Advisory Agreement included breakpoints to the Fund’s investment advisory fee such that the advisory fee charged with respect to the Fund would be 0.60% on all assets less than $1.5 billion; 0.55% on all assets greater than or equal to $1.5 billion but less than $3 billion; 0.50% on all assets greater than or equal to $3 billion but less than $6 billion; and 0.45% on all assets greater than or equal to $6 billion.
4. Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund
The Board then reviewed expense information and materials for the Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.85% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was above the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.95%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
5. Small-Cap Growth Fund
The Board next reviewed expense information and materials for the Small-Cap Growth Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.85% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was in line with the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.95%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
6. Sustainable Growth Fund
The Board next reviewed expense information and materials for the Sustainable Growth Fund, noting that due to the breakpoints provided for in the Investment Advisory Agreement, the investment advisory fee for the period was 0.55% for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.65%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds. The Board took into account that the Investment Advisory Agreement included breakpoints to the Fund’s investment advisory fee such that the advisory fee charged with respect to the Fund would be 0.60% on all assets less than $1.5 billion; 0.55% on all assets greater than or equal to $1.5 billion but less than $3 billion; 0.50% on all assets greater than or equal to $3 billion but less than $6 billion; and 0.45% on all assets greater than or equal to $6 billion.
7. Intermediate Income Fund
The Board then reviewed expense information and materials for the Intermediate Income Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.30% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Investor Shares was 0.47%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
8. Maryland Bond Fund
The Board next reviewed expense information and materials for the Maryland Bond Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.30% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Investor Shares was 0.48%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
9. Tax-Exempt Bond Fund
The Board next reviewed expense information and materials for the Tax-Exempt Bond Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.30% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.40%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
10. Emerging Markets Select Fund
The Board next reviewed expense information and materials for the Emerging Markets Select Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.90% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 1.12%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for Each of the Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a Newly Established Fund
11. WMC Strategic European Equity Fund
The Board next reviewed expense information and materials for the WMC Strategic European Equity Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.90% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was above the median of its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 1.05%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
12. Mortgage Securities Fund
The Board then reviewed expense information and materials for the Mortgage Securities Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.30% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.45%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
13. Total Return Fund
The Board next reviewed expense information and materials for the Total Return Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.30% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.42%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
14. Global Leaders Fund
The Board then reviewed expense information and materials for the Global Leaders Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.65% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.76%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
15. Mid-Cap Growth Fund
The Board then reviewed expense information and materials for the Mid-Cap Growth Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.65% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.79%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
16. Sustainable Bond Fund
The Board next reviewed expense information and materials for the Sustainable Bond Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.30% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.45%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
17. Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund
The Board then reviewed expense information and materials for the Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.45% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.55%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
18. Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund
The Board then reviewed expense information and materials for the Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.30% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Investor Shares was 0.49%, which was in line with the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
The extent to which economies of scale may be realized as the Funds grow and whether the advisory fees reflect possible economies of scale. While it was noted that, for most of the Funds, the Funds’ investment advisory fees will not decrease as those
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for Each of the Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a Newly Established Fund
Funds’ assets grow because they are not subject to investment advisory fee breakpoints, the Trustees concluded that the Funds’ investment advisory fees are appropriate in light of the size of the Funds, and appropriately reflect the current economic environment for Brown Advisory and the competitive nature of the mutual fund market. The Trustees took into consideration that the Adviser has previously informed the Board that the Adviser has consistently attempted to set the investment advisory fees at a level that provides for economies of scale by being set at a starting point that is at a reasonable rate without necessarily requiring the imposition of breakpoints, which approach has been favorably recognized by relevant court decisions as one of the acceptable means of achieving economies of scale. The Trustees also noted that the Funds’ advisory fees are competitive against their peers. The Trustees further noted that they will have the opportunity to periodically re-examine whether any of the Funds not currently subject to breakpoints have achieved economies of scale, and the appropriateness of investment advisory fees payable to Brown Advisory with respect to the Funds, in the future at which time the implementation of fee breakpoints on other Funds could be considered further.
Benefits to Brown Advisory from its relationship with the Funds (and any corresponding benefits to the Funds). The Trustees concluded that certain benefits that may be derived by Brown Advisory from its relationship with the Funds, including “soft dollar” benefits in connection with Fund brokerage transactions and use of the Funds’ performance track record in advertising materials, are reasonable and fair, and consistent with industry practice and the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders. In addition, the Trustees determined that the Funds benefit from their relationship with Brown Advisory by virtue of Brown Advisory’s provision of business management and shareholder services, in addition to investment advisory services, at a cost to the Funds that is generally comparable to the costs of an outside service provider, which the Trustees have previously determined to be reasonable, fair and in the best interests of the shareholders of the Funds in light of the nature and quality of the services provided and the necessity of the services for the Funds’ operations.
Other Considerations. In approving the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Trustees determined that Brown Advisory has made a substantial commitment to the recruitment and retention of high quality personnel, and maintains the financial, compliance and operational resources reasonably necessary to manage the Funds in a professional manner that is consistent with the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders. The Board also acknowledged the experience and expertise of members of the Brown Advisory senior management team and the focus these individuals have on ensuring the Funds operate successfully. The Trustees also concluded that Brown Advisory has made a significant entrepreneurial commitment to the management and success of the Funds, which entails a substantial financial and professional commitment, including the Expense Limitation Agreement under which Brown Advisory has undertaken to waive a portion of its fees and to reimburse expenses of the Funds to the benefit of Fund shareholders to the extent necessary in accordance with the terms of the Expense Limitation Agreement. The Board also considered matters with respect to the brokerage practices of Brown Advisory, including its soft dollar arrangements and its best-execution procedures, and noted that these were reasonable and consistent with standard industry practice.
The Board also considered various matters with respect to the distribution and shareholder servicing arrangements applicable to the Funds and they considered the distribution fees and the non-distribution shareholder servicing fees payable with respect to certain of the share classes of the Funds, including certain of such fees which are payable to the Adviser for the shareholder administrative services that it provides to shareholders of the Funds. The Board took note of the fact that the non-distribution related shareholder administrative fees payable to the Adviser are intended to compensate the Adviser for providing certain administrative services to those Fund shareholders covered by the applicable servicing arrangements in the relevant share classes.
The Board also took into consideration the nature and extent of the business management fees payable to the Adviser by each of the Funds pursuant to which Brown Advisory provides certain business management services to the Funds, which the Board had previously considered and approved at a prior meeting based upon a finding that the business management fees charged are fair and reasonable in light of the usual and customary charges made by others for services of the same nature and quality.
Additionally, the Trustees considered the overall nature and extent of the risks incurred by the Adviser as a result of managing its own proprietary family of mutual funds, which risks include, but are not necessarily limited to, entrepreneurial risk, reputational risk, financial risk, litigation risk, regulatory risk and business risk.
The Trustees also took into consideration the Adviser’s statements that the Adviser has in the past, and intends to continue to going forward, reinvest profits into its business in order to make the necessary investments in personnel and infrastructure to
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for Each of the Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a Newly Established Fund
continue to build out the Adviser’s portfolio management and research capabilities and its operational, technology, compliance and cybersecurity infrastructure.
The Trustees also reviewed with the Adviser the efforts that the Adviser has taken in response to recent regulatory developments relating to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s ongoing monitoring and oversight of various types of investment strategies and practices relating to ESG-related and sustainable-related investment practices, including with respect to marketing and disclosure in connection with such investment strategies and practices, and the Trustees considered the extensive resources that the Adviser has devoted to its sustainable investing business and to its compliance oversight operations that are related to its sustainable investing business.
In reaching their conclusion with respect to the approval of the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement and the level of fees paid under the Agreement, the Trustees did not identify any one single factor as being controlling, but rather, the Board took note of a combination of factors that had influenced their decision making process. They noted the level and quality of the investment advisory services provided by Brown Advisory to each of the Funds in the Trust, and they found that these services will continue to benefit the Funds and their shareholders and also reflected the Adviser’s overall commitment to the continued growth and development of the Funds.
Based upon their review and consideration of these factors and other matters deemed relevant by the Board in reaching an informed business judgment, a majority of the Board of Trustees, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, concluded that the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement, were fair and reasonable and the Board voted to renew the Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to the Funds for an additional one-year period.
2. Board of Trustees Approval of the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement With Respect to the Brown Advisory – WMC Strategic European Equity Fund
The continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to the Brown Advisory – WMC Strategic European Equity Fund between Brown Advisory and Wellington Management Company LLP, the sub-investment adviser to the Fund (“Wellington”), was also approved by the Board of Trustees at the Board meeting held on September 1, 2021.
In accordance with the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Board of Trustees was required to consider the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement. The relevant provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940 specifically provide that it is the duty of the Board to request and evaluate such information as the Board determines is necessary to allow them to properly consider the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Advisory Agreement, and it is the duty of Brown Advisory and Wellington, as applicable, to furnish the Trustees with such information that is responsive to their request.
Accordingly, in determining whether to approve the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement between Brown Advisory and Wellington, the Board of Trustees requested, and Brown Advisory and Wellington provided, information and data relevant to the Board’s consideration.
The Board then undertook the consideration of various matters with respect to the proposed approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement between Brown Advisory and Wellington. The Trustees considered various matters involving the respective services provided by each of Brown Advisory and Wellington in connection with the management and operation of the Fund and they took note of the extensive oversight duties performed by Brown Advisory including investment management and compliance oversight of the operations of Wellington. The Trustees considered that Brown Advisory is actively engaged in conducting an ongoing monitoring program involving Wellington’s investment activities with respect to Wellington’s day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund’s assets in order to make sure that Wellington is adhering to all of the stated investment objectives, policies, limitations and restrictions that the Fund is subject to. In addition, the Trustees also took note of the fact that in connection with Brown Advisory’s oversight of the investment program maintained by Wellington with respect to the Fund, Brown Advisory prepares extensive reports to the Board regarding the investment activities of Wellington, which reports contain detailed analyses of how Wellington is performing.
The Board reviewed and evaluated the information that Brown Advisory and Wellington had presented for the Board’s review. The Board particularly noted, among other considerations, that the Fund’s investment advisory fees and overall operating expenses were competitive with comparable mutual funds. The Board also took into account presentations made by Wellington and Brown
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for Each of the Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a Newly Established Fund
Advisory throughout the year. Based on its review of all of the information, the Board determined that the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement was consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders and would enable the Fund to continue to receive high quality sub-advisory services at a cost that is appropriate, reasonable, and in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. In reaching these conclusions, the Board considered the following:
The nature, extent and quality of the sub-investment advisory services provided. The Trustees concluded that Wellington is capable of providing high quality sub-advisory services to the Fund as indicated by the professional qualifications and experience of the portfolio managers of the Fund, and Wellington’s investment management processes. On the basis of the Trustees’ assessment of the nature, extent and quality of the sub-advisory services provided by Wellington, the Trustees concluded that Wellington is capable of generating a level of long-term investment performance that is appropriate in light of the Fund’s investment objectives, policies and strategies and competitive with many other comparable investment companies.
The cost of advisory services provided and the expected level of profitability. On the basis of comparative information derived from the data that had been provided to the Board members, the Trustees determined that the expense ratios for each class of shares of the Fund are competitive with industry averages. The Trustees also noted that the Fund is subject to a contractual expense limitation agreement for the benefit of shareholders of the Fund to limit the Fund’s operating expenses through October 31, 2022. The Board also took note of the fact that the sub-advisory fees for the Fund had been separately negotiated by Brown Advisory and Wellington. Accordingly, on the basis of the Board’s review of the fees charged by Wellington for sub-investment advisory services provided to the Fund, the Board concluded that the level of sub-investment advisory fees is appropriate in light of the management fees, overall expense ratios and investment performance of comparable investment companies, and that the sub-advisory fee had been separately negotiated at arm’s-length by independent third parties.
The extent to which economies of scale may be realized as the Fund grows and whether the advisory fees reflect possible economies of scale. While it was noted that the Fund’s investment sub-advisory fees will not decrease as the Fund’s assets grow because they will not be subject to investment sub-advisory fee breakpoints, the Trustees concluded that the Fund’s investment sub-advisory fees are appropriate in light of the size of the Fund, and appropriately reflect the current economic environment for Brown Advisory and Wellington and the competitive nature of the mutual fund market. The Trustees then noted that they will have the opportunity to periodically re-examine whether the Fund has achieved economies of scale, and the appropriateness of the investment sub-advisory fees with respect to the Fund, in the future at which time the implementation of fee breakpoints on the Fund could be further considered.
Benefits to Wellington from its relationship with the Fund (and any corresponding benefits to the Fund). The Trustees concluded that other benefits that may be derived by Wellington from its relationship with the Fund, including any potential “soft dollar” benefits in connection with the Fund’s brokerage transactions and use of the Fund’s performance track record in advertising materials, are reasonable and fair, and consistent with industry practice and the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.
Other Considerations. In approving the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement, the Trustees determined that Wellington has made a substantial commitment to the recruitment and retention of high quality personnel, and maintains the financial, compliance and operational resources reasonably necessary to provide sub-advisory services to the Fund in a professional manner that is consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. The Board also considered matters with respect to the brokerage practices of Wellington, including its soft dollar arrangements and its best-execution procedures, and noted that these were reasonable and consistent with standard industry practice.
It was noted that in making their determinations, the Trustees had considered and relied upon the materials provided to them by Wellington with respect to the contract and the presentation of the representatives of Brown Advisory. In reaching their conclusion with respect to the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement and the level of fees paid under the Agreement, the Trustees did not identify any one single factor as being controlling, rather, the Trustees took note of a combination of factors that had influenced their decision making process. They noted the level and quality of investment advisory services provided by Wellington to the Fund and determined that these services will continue to benefit the Fund and its shareholders. They also considered the nature of the allocation of the duties and responsibilities for the management and operation of the Fund between Brown Advisory and Wellington and they determined that the sub-advisory fees for the Fund, as negotiated by Brown Advisory and Wellington, reasonably reflected the nature and extent of the services provided by Wellington with respect to the Fund.
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for Each of the Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a Newly Established Fund
3. Board of Trustees Approval of the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement With Respect to the Brown Advisory Global Leaders Fund
At their September 1, 2021 Board meeting, the Board also undertook the consideration of matters with respect to the proposed continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement between Brown Advisory and its affiliate Brown Advisory Ltd. with respect to the Brown Advisory Global Leaders Fund.
In accordance with the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Board of Trustees was required to consider the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement. The relevant provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940 specifically provide that it is the duty of the Board to request and evaluate such information as the Board determines is necessary to allow them to properly consider the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Advisory Agreement, and it is the duty of Brown Advisory and Brown Advisory Ltd., as applicable, to furnish the Trustees with such information that is responsive to their request.
Accordingly, in determining whether to approve the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement between Brown Advisory and Brown Advisory Ltd., the Board of Trustees requested, and Brown Advisory and Brown Advisory Ltd. provided, information and data relevant to the Board’s consideration. In connection with these matters with respect to the sub-advisory arrangements for the Fund, the Trustees took into consideration the fact that the two firms are affiliates of one another and under common control.
The Board then undertook the consideration of various matters with respect to the proposed approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement between Brown Advisory and Brown Advisory Ltd. The Trustees considered various matters involving the respective services provided by each of Brown Advisory and Brown Advisory Ltd. in connection with the management and operation of the Fund and they took note of the extensive oversight duties performed by Brown Advisory including investment management and compliance oversight of the operations of Brown Advisory Ltd. The Trustees considered that Brown Advisory is actively engaged in conducting an ongoing monitoring program involving Brown Advisory Ltd.’s investment activities with respect to Brown Advisory Ltd.’s day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund’s assets in order to make sure that Brown Advisory Ltd. is adhering to all of the stated investment objectives, policies, limitations and restrictions that the Fund is subject to. In addition, the Trustees also took note of the fact that in connection with Brown Advisory’s oversight of the investment program maintained by Brown Advisory Ltd. with respect to the Fund, Brown Advisory prepares extensive reports to the Board regarding the investment activities of Brown Advisory Ltd., which reports contain detailed analyses of how Brown Advisory Ltd. is performing.
The Board reviewed and evaluated the information that Brown Advisory and Brown Advisory Ltd. had presented for the Board’s review. The Board particularly noted, among other considerations, that the Fund’s investment advisory fees and overall operating expenses were competitive with comparable mutual funds. The Board also took into account presentations made by Brown Advisory Ltd. and Brown Advisory throughout the year. Based on its review of all of the information, the Board determined that the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement was consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders and would enable the Fund to continue to receive high quality sub-advisory services at a cost that is appropriate, reasonable, and in the best interests of the Fund and its respective shareholders. In reaching these conclusions, the Board considered the following:
The nature, extent and quality of the sub-investment advisory services provided. The Trustees concluded that Brown Advisory Ltd. is capable of providing high quality sub-advisory services to the Fund as indicated by the professional qualifications and experience of the portfolio managers of the Fund, and Brown Advisory Ltd.’s investment management processes. On the basis of the Trustees’ assessment of the nature, extent and quality of the sub-advisory services provided by Brown Advisory Ltd., the Trustees concluded that Brown Advisory Ltd. is capable of generating a level of long-term investment performance that is appropriate in light of the Fund’s investment objectives, policies and strategies and competitive with many other comparable investment companies.
The cost of advisory services provided and the expected level of profitability. On the basis of comparative information derived from the data that had been provided to the Board members, the Trustees determined that the expense ratios for each respective class of shares of the Fund are competitive with industry averages. The Trustees also noted that the Fund is subject to a contractual expense limitation agreement for the benefit of shareholders of the Fund to limit the Fund’s operating expenses through October 31, 2022. Accordingly, on the basis of the Board’s review of the fees charged by Brown Advisory Ltd. for sub-investment
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for Each of the Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a Newly Established Fund
advisory services provided to the Fund, the Board concluded that the level of sub-investment advisory fees is appropriate in light of the management fees, overall expense ratios and investment performance of comparable investment companies.
The extent to which economies of scale may be realized as the Fund grows and whether the advisory fees reflect possible economies of scale. While it was noted that the Fund’s investment sub-advisory fees will not decrease as the Fund’s assets grow because they will not be subject to investment sub-advisory fee breakpoints, the Trustees concluded that the Fund’s investment sub-advisory fees are appropriate in light of the size of the Fund, and appropriately reflect the current economic environment for Brown Advisory and Brown Advisory Ltd. and the competitive nature of the mutual fund market. The Trustees then noted that they will have the opportunity to periodically re-examine whether the Fund has achieved economies of scale, and the appropriateness of the investment sub-advisory fees with respect to the Fund, in the future at which time the implementation of fee breakpoints on the Fund could be further considered.
Benefits to Brown Advisory Ltd. from its relationship with the Fund (and any corresponding benefits to the Fund). The Trustees concluded that other benefits that may be derived by Brown Advisory Ltd. from its relationship with the Fund, including any potential “soft dollar” benefits in connection with the Fund’s brokerage transactions and use of the Fund’s performance track record in advertising materials, are reasonable and fair, and consistent with industry practice and the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.
Other Considerations. In approving the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement, the Trustees determined that Brown Advisory Ltd. has made a substantial commitment to the recruitment and retention of high quality personnel, and maintains the financial, compliance and operational resources reasonably necessary to provide sub-advisory services to the Fund in a professional manner that is consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. The Board also considered matters with respect to the brokerage practices of Brown Advisory Ltd., including its soft dollar arrangements and its best-execution procedures, and noted that these were reasonable and consistent with standard industry practice.
It was noted that in making their determinations, the Trustees had considered and relied upon the materials provided to them by Brown Advisory Ltd. with respect to the contract and the presentation of the representatives of Brown Advisory. In reaching their conclusion with respect to the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement and the level of fees paid under the Agreement, the Trustees did not identify any one single factor as being controlling, rather, the Trustees took note of a combination of factors that had influenced their decision making process. They noted the level and quality of investment advisory services provided by Brown Advisory Ltd. to the Fund and determined that these services will continue to benefit the Fund and its shareholders. They also considered the nature of the allocation of the duties and responsibilities for the management and operation of the Fund between Brown Advisory and Brown Advisory Ltd. and they determined that the sub-advisory fees for the Fund, as negotiated by Brown Advisory and Brown Advisory Ltd., reasonably reflected the nature and extent of the services provided by Brown Advisory Ltd. with respect to the Fund. The Trustees also took into consideration the fact that Brown Advisory and Brown Advisory Ltd. are affiliated entities and are under common control.
4. Board of Trustees Approval of the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement With Respect to the Brown Advisory – Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund
The continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to the Brown Advisory – Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund between Brown Advisory and Beutel Goodman & Company, Ltd., the sub-investment adviser to the Fund (“Beutel Goodman”), was also approved by the Board of Trustees at the Board meeting held on September 1, 2021.
In accordance with the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Board of Trustees was required to consider the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement. The relevant provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940 specifically provide that it is the duty of the Board to request and evaluate such information as the Board determines is necessary to allow them to properly consider the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Advisory Agreement, and it is the duty of Brown Advisory and Beutel Goodman, as applicable, to furnish the Trustees with such information that is responsive to their request.
Accordingly, in determining whether to approve the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement between Brown Advisory and Beutel Goodman, the Board of Trustees requested, and Brown Advisory and Beutel Goodman provided, information and data relevant to the Board’s consideration.
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for Each of the Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a Newly Established Fund
The Board then undertook the consideration of various matters with respect to the proposed approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement between Brown Advisory and Beutel Goodman. The Trustees considered various matters involving the respective services provided by each of Brown Advisory and Beutel Goodman in connection with the management and operation of the Fund and they took note of the extensive oversight duties performed by Brown Advisory including investment management and compliance oversight of the operations of Beutel Goodman. The Trustees considered that Brown Advisory is actively engaged in conducting an ongoing monitoring program involving Beutel Goodman’s investment activities with respect to Beutel Goodman’s day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund’s assets in order to make sure that Beutel Goodman is adhering to all of the stated investment objectives, policies, limitations and restrictions that the Fund is subject to. In addition, the Trustees also took note of the fact that in connection with Brown Advisory’s oversight of the investment program maintained by Beutel Goodman with respect to the Fund, Brown Advisory prepares extensive reports to the Board regarding the investment activities of Beutel Goodman, which reports contain detailed analyses of how Beutel Goodman is performing.
The Board reviewed and evaluated the information that Brown Advisory and Beutel Goodman had presented for the Board’s review. The Board particularly noted, among other considerations, that the Fund’s investment advisory fees and overall operating expenses were competitive with comparable mutual funds. The Board also took into account presentations made by Beutel Goodman and Brown Advisory throughout the year. Based on its review of all of the information, the Board determined that the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement was consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders and would enable the Fund to continue to receive high quality sub-advisory services at a cost that is appropriate, reasonable, and in the best interests of the Fund and its respective shareholders. In reaching these conclusions, the Board considered the following:
The nature, extent and quality of the sub-investment advisory services provided. The Trustees concluded that Beutel Goodman is capable of providing high quality sub-advisory services to the Fund as indicated by the professional qualifications and experience of the portfolio managers of the Fund, and Beutel Goodman’s investment management processes. On the basis of the Trustees’ assessment of the nature, extent and quality of the sub-advisory services provided by Beutel Goodman, the Trustees concluded that Beutel Goodman is capable of generating a level of long-term investment performance that is appropriate in light of the Fund’s investment objectives, policies and strategies and competitive with many other comparable investment companies.
The cost of advisory services provided and the expected level of profitability. On the basis of comparative information derived from the data that had been provided to the Board members, the Trustees determined that the expense ratios for each respective class of shares of the Fund are competitive with industry averages. The Trustees also noted that the Fund is subject to a contractual expense limitation agreement for the benefit of shareholders of the Fund to limit the Funds’ operating expenses through October 31, 2022. The Board also took note of the fact that the sub-advisory fees for the Fund had been separately negotiated by Brown Advisory and Beutel Goodman. Accordingly, on the basis of the Board’s review of the fees charged by Beutel Goodman for sub-investment advisory services provided to the Fund, the Board concluded that the level of sub-investment advisory fees are appropriate in light of the management fees, overall expense ratios and investment performance of comparable investment companies.
The extent to which economies of scale may be realized as the Fund grows and whether the advisory fees reflect possible economies of scale. While it was noted that the Fund’s investment sub-advisory fees will not decrease as the Fund’s assets grow because they will not be subject to investment sub-advisory fee breakpoints, the Trustees concluded that the Fund’s investment sub-advisory fees are appropriate in light of the size of the Fund, and appropriately reflect the current economic environment for Brown Advisory and Beutel Goodman and the competitive nature of the mutual fund market. The Trustees then noted that they will have the opportunity to periodically re-examine whether the Fund has achieved economies of scale, and the appropriateness of the investment sub-advisory fees with respect to the Fund, in the future at which time the implementation of fee breakpoints on the Fund could be further considered.
Benefits to Beutel Goodman from its relationship with the Fund (and any corresponding benefits to the Fund). The Trustees concluded that other benefits that may be derived by Beutel Goodman from its relationship with the Fund, including any potential “soft dollar” benefits in connection with the Fund’s brokerage transactions and use of the Fund’s performance track record in advertising materials, are reasonable and fair, and consistent with industry practice and the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for Each of the Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a Newly Established Fund
Other Considerations. In approving the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement, the Trustees determined that Beutel Goodman has made a substantial commitment to the recruitment and retention of high quality personnel, and maintains the financial, compliance and operational resources reasonably necessary to provide sub-advisory services to the Fund in a professional manner that is consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. The Board also considered matters with respect to the brokerage practices of Beutel Goodman, including its soft dollar arrangements and its best-execution procedures, and noted that these were reasonable and consistent with standard industry practice.
It was noted that in making their determinations, the Trustees had considered and relied upon the materials provided to them by Beutel Goodman with respect to the contract and the presentation of the representatives of Brown Advisory. In reaching their conclusion with respect to the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement and the level of fees paid under the Agreement, the Trustees did not identify any one single factor as being controlling, rather, the Trustees took note of a combination of factors that had influenced their decision making process. They noted the level and quality of investment advisory services provided by Beutel Goodman to the Fund and determined that these services will continue to benefit the Fund and its shareholders. They also considered the nature of the allocation of the duties and responsibilities for the management and operation of the Fund between Brown Advisory and Beutel Goodman and they determined that the sub-advisory fees for the Fund, as negotiated by Brown Advisory and Beutel Goodman, reasonably reflected the nature and extent of the services provided by Beutel Goodman with respect to the Fund.
5. Board of Trustees Approval of the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements With Respect to the Brown Advisory Emerging Markets Select Fund
At their September 1, 2021 Board meeting, the Board also undertook the consideration of matters with respect to the proposed continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements between Brown Advisory and Wellington and Pzena Investment Management LLC (“Pzena”) with respect to the Brown Advisory Emerging Markets Select Fund.
In accordance with the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Board of Trustees was required to consider the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements. The relevant provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940 specifically provide that it is the duty of the Board to request and evaluate such information as the Board determines is necessary to allow them to properly consider the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Advisory Agreements, and it is the duty of Brown Advisory, Wellington and Pzena, as applicable, to furnish the Trustees with such information that is responsive to their request.
Accordingly, in determining whether to approve the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements between Brown Advisory and Wellington and Pzena, the Board of Trustees requested, and Brown Advisory, Wellington and Pzena provided, information and data relevant to the Board’s consideration.
Approval of the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement with Wellington Management Company LLC
The Board then undertook the consideration of various matters with respect to the proposed approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement between Brown Advisory and Wellington. The Trustees considered various matters involving the respective services provided by each of Brown Advisory and Wellington in connection with the management and operation of Wellington’s allocated portion of the Fund’s portfolio and they took note of the extensive oversight duties performed by Brown Advisory including investment management and compliance oversight of the operations of Wellington. The Trustees considered that Brown Advisory is actively engaged in conducting an ongoing monitoring program involving Wellington’s investment activities with respect to Wellington’s day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund’s assets that have been allocated to Wellington to manage in order to make sure that Wellington is adhering to all of the stated investment objectives, policies, limitations and restrictions that the Fund is subject to. In addition, the Trustees also took note of the fact that in connection with Brown Advisory’s oversight of the investment program maintained by Wellington with respect to the Fund, Brown Advisory prepares extensive reports to the Board regarding the investment activities of Wellington, which reports contain detailed analyses of how Wellington is performing.
The Board reviewed and evaluated the information that Brown Advisory and Wellington had presented for the Board’s review. The Board particularly noted, among other considerations, that the Fund’s investment advisory fees and overall operating expenses were competitive with comparable mutual funds. The Board also took into account presentations made by Wellington and Brown Advisory throughout the year. Based on its review of all of the information, the Board determined that the Sub-Investment
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for Each of the Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a Newly Established Fund
Advisory Agreement was consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders and would enable the Fund to continue to receive high quality sub-advisory services at a cost that is appropriate, reasonable, and in the best interests of the Fund and its respective shareholders. In reaching these conclusions, the Board considered the following:
The nature, extent and quality of the sub-investment advisory services provided. The Trustees concluded that Wellington is capable of providing high quality sub-advisory services to the Fund as indicated by the professional qualifications and experience of the portfolio managers for Wellington, and Wellington’s investment management processes. On the basis of the Trustees’ assessment of the nature, extent and quality of the sub-advisory services provided by Wellington, the Trustees concluded that Wellington is capable of generating a level of long-term investment performance that is appropriate in light of the Fund’s investment objectives, policies and strategies and competitive with many other comparable investment companies.
The cost of advisory services provided and the expected level of profitability. On the basis of comparative information derived from the data that had been provided to the Board members, the Trustees determined that the expense ratios for each respective class of shares of the Fund are competitive with industry averages. The Trustees also noted that the Fund is subject to a contractual expense limitation agreement for the benefit of shareholders of the Fund to limit the Fund’s operating expenses through October 31, 2022. The Board also took note of the fact that the sub-advisory fees for the Fund had been separately negotiated by Brown Advisory and Wellington. Accordingly, on the basis of the Board’s review of the fees charged by Wellington for sub-investment advisory services provided to the Fund, the Board concluded that the level of sub-investment advisory fees is appropriate in light of the management fees, overall expense ratios and investment performance of comparable investment companies, and that the sub-advisory fees had been separately negotiated at arm’s-length by independent third parties.
The extent to which economies of scale may be realized as the Fund grows and whether the advisory fees reflect possible economies of scale. While it was noted that the Fund’s investment sub-advisory fees will not decrease as the Fund’s assets grow because they will not be subject to investment sub-advisory fee breakpoints, the Trustees concluded that the Fund’s investment sub-advisory fees are appropriate in light of the size of the Fund, and appropriately reflect the current economic environment for Brown Advisory and Wellington and the competitive nature of the mutual fund market. The Trustees then noted that they will have the opportunity to periodically re-examine whether the Fund has achieved economies of scale, and the appropriateness of the investment sub-advisory fees with respect to the Fund, in the future at which time the implementation of fee breakpoints on the Fund could be further considered.
Benefits to Wellington from its relationship with the Fund (and any corresponding benefits to the Fund). The Trustees concluded that other benefits that may be derived by Wellington from its relationship with the Fund, including any potential “soft dollar” benefits in connection with the Fund’s brokerage transactions and use of the Fund’s performance track record in advertising materials, are reasonable and fair, and consistent with industry practice and the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.
Other Considerations. In approving the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement with Wellington, the Trustees determined that Wellington has made a substantial commitment to the recruitment and retention of high quality personnel, and maintains the financial, compliance and operational resources reasonably necessary to provide sub-advisory services to the Fund in a professional manner that is consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. The Board also considered matters with respect to the brokerage practices of Wellington, including its soft dollar arrangements and its best-execution procedures, and noted that these were reasonable and consistent with standard industry practice.
It was noted that in making their determinations, the Trustees had considered and relied upon the materials provided to them by Wellington with respect to the contract and the presentation of the representatives of Brown Advisory. In reaching their conclusion with respect to the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement with Wellington and the level of fees paid under the Agreement, the Trustees did not identify any one single factor as being controlling, rather, the Trustees took note of a combination of factors that had influenced their decision making process. They noted the level and quality of investment advisory services provided by Wellington to the Fund and determined that these services will continue to benefit the Fund and its shareholders. They also considered the nature of the allocation of the duties and responsibilities for the management and operation of the Fund between Brown Advisory and Wellington and they determined that the sub-advisory fees for the Fund, as negotiated by Brown Advisory and Wellington, reasonably reflected the nature and extent of the services provided by Wellington with respect to the Fund.
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for Each of the Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a Newly Established Fund
Approval of the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement with Pzena Investment Management LLC
The Board then undertook the consideration of various matters with respect to the proposed approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement between Brown Advisory and Pzena. The Trustees considered various matters involving the respective services provided by each of Brown Advisory and Pzena in connection with the management and operation of Pzena’s allocated portion of the Fund’s portfolio and they took note of the extensive oversight duties performed by Brown Advisory including investment management and compliance oversight of the operations of Pzena. The Trustees considered that Brown Advisory is actively engaged in conducting an ongoing monitoring program involving Pzena’s investment activities with respect to Pzena’s day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund’s assets that have been allocated to Pzena to manage in order to make sure that Pzena is adhering to all of the stated investment objectives, policies, limitations and restrictions that the Fund is subject to. In addition, the Trustees also took note of the fact that in connection with Brown Advisory’s oversight of the investment program maintained by Pzena with respect to the Fund, Brown Advisory prepares extensive reports to the Board regarding the investment activities of Pzena, which reports contain detailed analyses of how Pzena is performing.
The Board reviewed and evaluated the information that Brown Advisory and Pzena had presented for the Board’s review. The Board particularly noted, among other considerations, that the Fund’s investment advisory fees and overall operating expenses were competitive with comparable mutual funds. The Board also took into account presentations made by Pzena and Brown Advisory throughout the year. Based on its review of all of the information, the Board determined that the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement was consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders and would enable the Fund to continue to receive high quality sub-advisory services at a cost that is appropriate, reasonable, and in the best interests of the Fund and its respective shareholders. In reaching these conclusions, the Board considered the following:
The nature, extent and quality of the sub-investment advisory services provided. The Trustees concluded that Pzena is capable of providing high quality sub-advisory services to the Fund as indicated by the professional qualifications and experience of the portfolio managers for Pzena, and Pzena’s investment management processes. On the basis of the Trustees’ assessment of the nature, extent and quality of the sub-advisory services provided by Pzena, the Trustees concluded that Pzena is capable of generating a level of long-term investment performance that is appropriate in light of the Fund’s investment objectives, policies and strategies and competitive with many other comparable investment companies.
The cost of advisory services provided and the expected level of profitability. On the basis of comparative information derived from the data that had been provided to the Board members, the Trustees determined that the expense ratios for each respective class of shares of the Fund are competitive with industry averages. The Trustees also noted that the Fund is subject to a contractual expense limitation agreement for the benefit of shareholders of the Fund to limit the Fund’s operating expenses through October 31, 2022. The Board also took note of the fact that the sub-advisory fees for the Fund had been separately negotiated by Brown Advisory and Pzena. Accordingly, on the basis of the Board’s review of the fees charged by Pzena for sub-investment advisory services provided to the Fund, the Board concluded that the level of sub-investment advisory fees is appropriate in light of the management fees, overall expense ratios and investment performance of comparable investment companies, and that the sub-advisory fees had been separately negotiated at arm’s-length by independent third parties.
The extent to which economies of scale may be realized as the Fund grows and whether the advisory fees reflect possible economies of scale. While it was noted that the Fund’s investment sub-advisory fees will not decrease as the Fund’s assets grow because they will not be subject to investment sub-advisory fee breakpoints, the Trustees concluded that the Fund’s investment sub-advisory fees are appropriate in light of the size of the Fund, and appropriately reflect the current economic environment for Brown Advisory and Pzena and the competitive nature of the mutual fund market. The Trustees then noted that they will have the opportunity to periodically re-examine whether the Fund has achieved economies of scale, and the appropriateness of the investment sub-advisory fees with respect to the Fund, in the future at which time the implementation of fee breakpoints on the Fund could be further considered.
Benefits to Pzena from its relationship with the Fund (and any corresponding benefits to the Fund). The Trustees concluded that other benefits that may be derived by Pzena from its relationship with the Fund, including any potential “soft dollar” benefits in connection with the Fund’s brokerage transactions and use of the Fund’s performance track record in advertising materials, are reasonable and fair, and consistent with industry practice and the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for Each of the Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a Newly Established Fund
Other Considerations. In approving the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement with Pzena, the Trustees determined that Pzena has made a substantial commitment to the recruitment and retention of high quality personnel, and maintains the financial, compliance and operational resources reasonably necessary to provide sub-advisory services to the Fund in a professional manner that is consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. The Board also considered matters with respect to the brokerage practices of Pzena, including its soft dollar arrangements and its best-execution procedures, and noted that these were reasonable and consistent with standard industry practice.
It was noted that in making their determinations, the Trustees had considered and relied upon the materials provided to them by Pzena with respect to the contract and the presentation of the representatives of Brown Advisory. In reaching their conclusion with respect to the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement with Pzena and the level of fees paid under the Agreement, the Trustees did not identify any one single factor as being controlling, rather, the Trustees took note of a combination of factors that had influenced their decision making process. They noted the level and quality of investment advisory services provided by Pzena to the Fund and determined that these services will continue to benefit the Fund and its shareholders. They also considered the nature of the allocation of the duties and responsibilities for the management and operation of the Fund between Brown Advisory and Pzena and they determined that the sub-advisory fees for the Fund, as negotiated by Brown Advisory and Pzena, reasonably reflected the nature and extent of the services provided by Pzena with respect to the Fund.
6. Board of Trustees Approval of the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement With Respect to the Brown Advisory Sustainable Small-Cap Core Fund
During a video conference meeting of the Board held on May 11, 2021, the members of the Board undertook the consideration of matters with respect to the proposed adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to the Brown Advisory Sustainable Small-Cap Core Fund (the “New Fund”) in accordance with the Investment Company Act of 1940. The relevant provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940 specifically provide that it is the duty of the Board to request and evaluate such information as the Board determines is necessary to allow them to properly consider the approval of the adoption of the Agreement, and it is the duty of the Adviser to furnish the Trustees with such information that is responsive to their request.
Accordingly, in determining whether to approve the adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement between Brown Advisory and the Trust with respect to the New Fund, the Board of Trustees requested, and the Adviser provided, information and data relevant to the Board’s consideration. This included materials prepared by the Adviser and by the Funds’ administrator that provided the Board with information regarding the investment performance of the Adviser with respect to the other Funds in the Trust, the Adviser’s performance of a composite of all of those accounts managed by the Adviser having substantially similar investment objectives, policies and strategies as the New Fund, and the investment experience and background of the proposed portfolio managers for the New Fund, as well as information regarding the estimated fees and expenses of the New Fund, as compared to other similar mutual funds.
At this meeting, the Board reviewed with representatives of the Adviser various matters with respect to the proposed management and operation of the New Fund, the proposed investment advisory services to be provided to the New Fund by the Adviser, the nature and extent of the duties and responsibilities of the Adviser with respect to the New Fund, the compliance oversight process involving the New Fund and its operations, and the proposed fees and expenses of the New Fund. During the meeting representatives of the Adviser made presentations to the Board regarding their proposal to provide investment advisory services to the New Fund.
In addition, the Board also considered the adoption of an Expense Limitation Agreement with respect to the New Fund which would limit the total operating expenses of the New Fund through October 31, 2022, as well as a Business Management Agreement with Brown Advisory pursuant to which Brown Advisory would provide certain business management services to the New Fund. At this meeting, representatives of the Adviser reviewed for the members of the Board their experience and background in managing the other Funds in the Trust, and they also reviewed information regarding the investment advisory process proposed to be followed with respect to the New Fund.
Following their consideration and review of these matters, the Trustees determined that the adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement with the Adviser with respect to the New Fund would enable shareholders of the New Fund to obtain high quality services at a cost that is appropriate, reasonable, and in the best interests of the New Fund and its shareholders. Accordingly, the
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for Each of the Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a Newly Established Fund
Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the Investment Advisory Agreement for the New Fund. In reaching their decision, the Trustees requested and obtained from the Adviser such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Investment Advisory Agreement. The Trustees also carefully considered the projected profitability data and comparative fee, expense and performance information prepared by Trust management. In considering the adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to the New Fund, the Trustees evaluated a number of factors that they believed, in light of their reasonable business judgment, to be relevant. They based their decision on the following considerations, among others, although they did not identify any one specific consideration or any particular information that was controlling of their decision:
The nature, extent and quality of the advisory services to be provided. The Trustees concluded that Brown Advisory is capable of providing high quality services to the New Fund, as indicated by the nature and quality of services provided in the past to the other Funds in the Trust, Brown Advisory’s management capabilities as demonstrated with respect to the other Funds in the Trust, the professional qualifications and experience of the members of Brown Advisory’s investment team who will be responsible for the ongoing management of the New Fund’s investment program, Brown Advisory’s investment and compliance oversight processes, and the competitive investment performance of the other Funds in the Trust. The Trustees also determined that Brown Advisory proposed to provide investment advisory services that were of the same quality as services provided to the other Funds in the Trust, and that these services are appropriate in scope and extent in light of the New Fund’s proposed operations, the competitive landscape of the investment company business and investor needs. On the basis of the Trustees’ assessment of the nature, extent and quality of the advisory services to be provided by Brown Advisory, the Trustees concluded that Brown Advisory is capable of generating a level of long-term investment performance that is appropriate in light of the New Fund’s investment objectives, policies and strategies and competitive with many other comparable investment companies.
The cost of advisory services to be provided and the expected level of profitability. On the basis of comparative information derived from the data that was included with the materials provided to the Board at their meeting, the Trustees determined that the overall projected expense ratios for each respective class of shares of the New Fund are competitive with industry averages. The Trustees also noted that Brown Advisory had proposed a contractual commitment for the benefit of shareholders of the New Fund to limit the New Fund’s total operating expenses through October 31, 2022. The Board also focused on Brown Advisory’s projected level of profitability with respect to the New Fund, and noted that Brown Advisory’s expected level of profitability was acceptable and not unreasonable. Accordingly, on the basis of the Board’s review of the fees to be charged by Brown Advisory for investment advisory services, the investment advisory services to be provided to the New Fund by Brown Advisory, and the estimated level of profitability from Brown Advisory’s relationship with the New Fund, the Board concluded that the level of investment advisory fees and Brown Advisory’s projected profitability are appropriate in light of the management fees, overall expense ratios and investment performance of comparable investment companies.
The extent to which economies of scale may be realized as the New Fund grows and whether the advisory fees reflect possible economies of scale. While it was noted that the New Fund’s investment advisory fees will not decrease as the New Fund’s assets grow because they will not be subject to investment advisory fee breakpoints, the Trustees concluded that the New Fund’s investment advisory fees are appropriate in light of the projected size of the New Fund, and appropriately reflect the current economic environment for Brown Advisory and the competitive nature of the mutual fund marketplace. The Trustees took into consideration that Brown Advisory has previously informed the Board that the Adviser has consistently attempted to set the investment advisory fees at a level that provides for economies of scale by being set at a starting point that is at a reasonable rate without necessarily requiring the imposition of breakpoints, which approach has been favorably recognized by relevant court decisions as one of the acceptable means of achieving economies of scale. The Trustees then noted that they will have the opportunity to periodically re-examine whether the new Fund has achieved economies of scale, and the appropriateness of the investment advisory fees payable to Brown Advisory with respect to the New Fund, in the future at which time the implementation of fee breakpoints on the New Fund could be considered.
Benefits to Brown Advisory from its relationship with the New Fund (and any corresponding benefits to the New Fund). The Trustees concluded that other benefits that may be derived by Brown Advisory from its relationship with the New Fund, including any potential “soft dollar” benefits in connection with the New Fund’s brokerage transactions and use of the New Fund’s performance track record in advertising materials, are reasonable and fair, and consistent with industry practice and the best
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for Each of the Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a Newly Established Fund
interests of the New Fund and its shareholders. In addition, the Trustees determined that the New Fund will benefit from its relationship with Brown Advisory by virtue of Brown Advisory’s provision of business management and shareholder services, in addition to investment advisory services, at a cost to the New Fund that is generally comparable to the costs of an outside service provider, which the Trustees determined to be reasonable, fair and in the best interests of the shareholders of the New Fund in light of the nature and quality of the services to be provided and the necessity of the services for the New Fund’s operations.
Other Considerations. In approving the adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Trustees determined that Brown Advisory has made a substantial commitment to the recruitment and retention of high quality personnel, and maintains the financial, compliance and operational resources reasonably necessary to manage the New Fund in a professional manner that is consistent with the best interests of the New Fund and its shareholders. The Board also considered the proposed level of the investment advisory fee, and the Board determined that the advisory fee fairly compensates Brown Advisory for the services that it is to perform pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement. The Trustees also concluded that Brown Advisory has made a significant entrepreneurial commitment to the management and success of the New Fund, which entails a substantial financial and professional commitment, including the Expense Limitation Agreement under which Brown Advisory has undertaken to waive a portion of its fees to the benefit of the New Fund’s shareholders to the extent necessary in accordance with the terms of the Expense Limitation Agreement. The Board also considered matters with respect to the brokerage practices of Brown Advisory, including its soft dollar arrangements and its best-execution procedures, and noted that these were reasonable and consistent with standard industry practice.
The Board also considered various matters with respect to the proposed distribution and shareholder servicing arrangements applicable to the New Fund and they considered the distribution fees and the non-distribution shareholder servicing fees payable with respect to certain of the share classes of the New Fund, including certain of such fees which may be payable to the Adviser for the shareholder administrative services that it proposes to provide to shareholders of the New Fund. The Board took note of the fact that the non-distribution related shareholder administrative fees payable to the Adviser are intended to compensate the Adviser for providing certain administrative services to those shareholders of the New Fund covered by the applicable servicing arrangements in the relevant share classes.
The Board also took into consideration the nature and extent of the business management fees payable to Brown Advisory by the New Fund pursuant to which Brown Advisory will provide certain business management services to the New Fund, which the Board approved based upon a finding that the business management fees to be charged are fair and reasonable in light of the usual and customary charges made by others for services of the same nature and quality and based upon the level and quality of business management services provided by Brown Advisory to the other Funds in the Trust.
In connection with the New Fund’s sustainable-related investment strategy, the Trustees reviewed with the Adviser the efforts that the Adviser has taken in response to recent regulatory developments relating to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s ongoing monitoring and oversight of various types of investment strategies and practices relating to ESG-related and sustainable-related investment practices, including with respect to marketing and disclosure in connection with such investment strategies and practices, and the Trustees considered the extensive resources that the Adviser has devoted to its sustainable investing business and to its compliance oversight operations that are related to its sustainable investing business.
The Trustees also considered the Adviser’s plan to seek to balance growth oriented and value oriented small-cap holdings in the New Fund’s investment portfolio in order to ultimately achieve an overall core portfolio reflecting both growth and value components.
It was noted that in making their determinations, the Trustees had considered and relied upon the materials provided to them at the Board meeting with respect to the proposed contract and the presentation of the representatives of Brown Advisory. In reaching their conclusion with respect to the approval of the adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement and the level of fees to be paid under the Agreement, the Trustees did not identify any one single factor as being controlling, rather, the Trustees took note of a combination of factors that had influenced their decision making process. They noted the level and quality of investment advisory services provided by Brown Advisory to each of the other Funds in the Trust, and they found that these services will benefit the New Fund and its shareholders and also reflected management’s overall commitment to the growth and development of the New Fund.
Information About Proxy Voting (Unaudited)
A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge upon request by calling toll-free at (800) 540-6807 and by accessing the Funds’ website at www.brownadvisory.com/mf/how-to-invest (refer to Appendix B in the Statement of Additional Information). Furthermore, you can obtain the description on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the year ended June 30 is available without charge, by calling toll-free at (800) 540-6807. In addition, you can obtain the Funds’ proxy voting records on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Information About the Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited)
The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings for their first and third fiscal quarters with the SEC on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ Form N-PORT is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll-free at (800) 540-6807. Furthermore, you can obtain the Form N-PORT on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Funds’ schedules of portfolio holdings are posted on their website at www.brownadvisory.com/mf/how-to-invest within ten business days after calendar quarter end.
Householding (Unaudited)
In an effort to decrease costs, the Funds will reduce the number of duplicate Prospectuses and annual and semi-annual reports that you receive by sending only one copy of each to those addresses shown by two or more accounts. Please call the Transfer Agent toll free at (800) 540-6807 to request individual copies of these documents. The Funds will begin sending individual copies 30 days after receiving your request. This policy does not apply to account statements.
BROWN ADVISORY FUNDS
At Brown Advisory, we believe that you deserve frank and open communication on all aspects of our relationship. In this spirit, we provide this annual summary of our policies relating to confidentiality and privacy of client information, mutual funds, conflicts of interest, trading commissions, proxy voting and Form ADV annual notice.
CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY POLICY
Brown Advisory takes the confidentiality of your personal information and the privacy of your account very seriously. Our commitment to safeguard your personal information goes beyond our legal obligation to process your transactions accurately and securely. Whether we serve you online, in person, on the telephone or by mail, the principles that guide the way in which we conduct business are built upon the core values of trust and integrity.
We limit access to your personal information to only those employees with a business reason to know such information. We train and consistently remind all employees to respect client privacy and to recognize the importance of the confidentiality of such information. Those who violate our privacy policy are subject to disciplinary action. This commitment also applies to the sharing of information among Brown Advisory and its affiliates.
We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, including various measures to protect your personal information while it is stored electronically.
Federal law requires us to inform you that we have on record personal information about you and that we obtain such information from you directly (e.g., information you provide to us on account applications and other forms, such as your name, address, social security number, occupation, assets and income) and indirectly (e.g., information on our computer systems about your transactions with us, such as your account balance and account holdings). Any personal information you choose to provide is kept confidential and allows us to: (i) provide better and more complete investment and strategic advice; (ii) develop new services that meet additional needs you may have; and, (iii) comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
In addition, in the normal conduct of our business, it may become necessary for us to share information relating to our clients that we have on record, as described above, with companies not affiliated with us who are under contract to perform services on our behalf. For example, we have contracted with companies to assist us in complying with anti-terrorist and anti-money laundering statutory requirements (including the identification and reporting of activities that may involve terrorist acts or money laundering activities), companies that provide clearing services, and other vendors that provide services directly related to your account relationship with us. Our agreements with these companies require that they keep your information confidential and not use such information for any unrelated purpose.
We do not sell information about you to third parties, and we do not otherwise disclose information to third parties without your permission or unless required by law.
INVESTMENT ADVISER
Brown Advisory LLC
901 South Bond Street, Suite 400
Baltimore, MD 21231
www.brownadvisory.com
DISTRIBUTOR
ALPS Distributors, Inc.
1290 Broadway, Suite 1000
Denver, CO 80203
CUSTODIAN
U.S. Bank, N.A.
Custody Operations
1555 North Rivercenter Drive, Suite 302
Milwaukee, WI 53212
TRANSFER AGENT
U.S. Bank Global Fund Services
P.O. Box 701
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0701
(800) 540-6807
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Tait, Weller & Baker LLP
Two Liberty Place
50 South 16th Street, Suite 2900
Philadelphia, PA 19102
LEGAL COUNSEL
Dechert LLP
1900 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
| Institutional Shares | | Investor Shares | | Advisor Shares |
| Symbol | | CUSIP | | Symbol | | CUSIP | | Symbol | | CUSIP |
Growth Equity Fund | BAFGX | | 115233702 | | BIAGX | | 115233504 | | BAGAX | | 115233603 |
Flexible Equity Fund | BAFFX | | 115233843 | | BIAFX | | 115233868 | | BAFAX | | 115233850 |
Equity Income Fund | BAFDX | | 115233660 | | BIADX | | 115233686 | | BADAX | | 115233678 |
Sustainable Growth Fund | BAFWX | | 115233207 | | BIAWX | | 115233306 | | BAWAX | | 115233405 |
Mid-Cap Growth Fund | BAFMX | | 115233413 | | BMIDX | | 115233439 | | — | | — |
Small-Cap Growth Fund | BAFSX | | 115233819 | | BIASX | | 115233835 | | BASAX | | 115233827 |
Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund | BAUUX | | 115233777 | | BIAUX | | 115233793 | | BAUAX | | 115233785 |
Sustainable Small-Cap Core Fund | BAFYX | | 115233298 | | BIAYX | | 115233280 | | — | | —- |
Global Leaders Fund | BAFLX | | 115233355 | | BIALX | | 115233462 | | — | | — |
Sustainable International Leaders Fund | BAILX | | 115233272 | | BISLX | | 115233264 | | — | | — |
Intermediate Income Fund | — | | — | | BIAIX | | 115233744 | | BAIAX | | 115233736 |
Total Return Fund | BAFTX | | 115233538 | | BIATX | | 115233520 | | — | | — |
Sustainable Bond Fund | BAISX | | 115233389 | | BASBX | | 115233447 | | — | | — |
Maryland Bond Fund | — | | — | | BIAMX | | 115233751 | | — | | — |
Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | BTEIX | | 115233371 | | BIAEX | | 115233108 | | — | | — |
Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund | — | | — | | BITEX | | 115233348 | | — | | — |
Mortgage Securities Fund | BAFZX | | 115233546 | | BIAZX | | 115233587 | | — | | — |
WMC Strategic European Equity Fund | BAFHX | | 115233629 | | BIAHX | | 115233611 | | BAHAX | | 115233595 |
Emerging Markets Select Fund | BAFQX | | 115233652 | | BIAQX | | 115233645 | | BAQAX | | 115233637 |
Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund | BVALX | | 115233421 | | BIAVX | | 115233314 | | — | | — |
This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of each Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus, which includes information regarding the Funds’ risks, objectives, fees and expenses, experience of their management, and other information.
BX-SEMIANNUAL
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders (Continued).
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 6. Investments.
(a) | Schedule of Investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form. |
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed‑End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of trustees.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) | The Registrant’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have reviewed the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”)) as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, as required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d‑15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based on their review, such officers have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in this report is appropriately recorded, processed, summarized and reported and made known to them by others within the Registrant and by the Registrant’s service provider. |
(b) | There were no changes in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are 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 to open-end investment companies.
Item 13. Exhibits.
(3) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c‑1 under the Act sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
(4) Change in the registrant’s independent public accountant. There was no change in the registrant’s independent public accountant for the period covered by this report.
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) Brown Advisory Funds
By (Signature and Title)* /s/Paul J. Chew
Paul J. Chew, Principal Executive Officer
Date March 7, 2022
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/Paul J. Chew
Paul J. Chew, Principal Executive Officer
Date March 7, 2022
By (Signature and Title)* /s/Jason T. Meix
Jason T. Meix, Principal Financial Officer
Date March 7, 2022
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.