united states
securities and exchange commission
washington, d.c. 20549
form n-csr
certified shareholder report of registered management
investment companies
Investment Company Act file number 811-22808
PREDEX
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
17645 Wright Street, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68130
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Michael Achterberg, PREDEX
222 North Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 2000, El Segundo, CA 90245
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 949-336-3445
Date of fiscal year end: 4/30
Date of reporting period:10/31/19
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
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Semi-Annual Report |
October 31, 2019 |
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PREDEX
INVESTOR INFORMATION: (877) 940-7202
This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of shareholders and are not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus. Nothing herein contained is to be considered an offer of sale or solicitation of an offer to buy shares of PREDEX. Such offering is made only by prospectus, which includes details as to offering price and other material information.
Distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC
Member FINRA
Electronic Reports Disclosure
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s websitepredexfund.com, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically or to continue receiving paper copies of shareholder reports, which are available free of charge, by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, if you are a direct investor, by following the instructions included with paper Fund documents that have been mailed to you.
Dear Fellow Shareholders,
We are pleased to provide you with the PREDEX (the “Fund”) semi-annual report. Since our annual report, the Fund has observed its third anniversary and added two new funds managed by Morgan Stanley and Principal. The Fund is now invested in 23 private and non-listed institutional real estate funds representing more than 2,600 properties in $188 billion of real estate. We have continued to utilize a low-cost, passive approach to investing in the flagship U.S. core property funds managed by the leading institutional real estate sponsors.
Portfolio | | | Gross Asset | | | |
Allocation | | | Value ($B) | | Properties |
| 3.7 | % | | AEW Core Property Trust | | $ | 9.4 | | | | 185 | |
| 4.0 | % | | American Core Realty Fund | | | 7.1 | | | | 70 | |
| 4.5 | % | | Barings Core Property Fund | | | 3.7 | | | | 46 | |
| 2.6 | % | | BGO DailyValue Fund | | | 0.1 | | | | — | |
| 3.6 | % | | BGO Diversified US Property Fund | | | 9.7 | | | | 95 | |
| 3.2 | % | | Black Creek Diversified Property Fund | | | 2.1 | | | | 48 | |
| 6.5 | % | | BlackRock US Core Property Fund | | | 2.9 | | | | 31 | |
| 6.8 | % | | CBRE US Core Partners | | | 3.5 | | | | 41 | |
| 6.8 | % | | Clarion Lion Properties Fund | | | 14.7 | | | | 145 | |
| 5.3 | % | | GWL U.S. Property Fund | | | 1.0 | | | | 35 | |
| 6.5 | % | | Invesco Core Real Estate USA | | | 14.3 | | | | 106 | |
| 3.6 | % | | Invesco U.S. Income Fund | | | 2.0 | | | | 25 | |
| 3.5 | % | | JLL Income Property Trust | | | 2.9 | | | | 75 | |
| 5.6 | % | | Morgan Stanley Prime Property Fund | | | 30.4 | | | | 437 | |
| 3.5 | % | | Principal Enhanced Property Fund | | | 3.6 | | | | 56 | |
| 7.1 | % | | PRISA LP | | | 25.3 | | | | 263 | |
| 1.3 | % | | Prologis Targeted U.S. Logistics Holdings, LP | | | 12.2 | | | | 596 | |
| 4.1 | % | | RREEF America REIT II | | | 14.7 | | | | 109 | |
| 3.4 | % | | RREEF Core Plus Industrial Fund | | | 1.0 | | | | 21 | |
| 3.6 | % | | Sentinel Real Estate Fund | | | 1.7 | | | | 29 | |
| 3.1 | % | | Stockbridge Smart Markets Fund | | | 2.5 | | | | 59 | |
| 4.2 | % | | UBS Trumbull PropertyFund | | | 20.6 | | | | 183 | |
| 3.5 | % | | USAA US Government Building Fund | | | 2.7 | | | | 13 | |
| 100.0 | % | | TOTAL | | $ | 188.1 | | | | 2,668 | |
Information is unaudited and holdings are subject to change. The underlying fund data is as of September 30, 2019 based on allocations by the Fund as of October 31, 2019.
Performance has been very consistent, and the Fund has continued to generate a positive return every quarter. Class I shares returned +1.93% for the six-month period ended October 31, 2019. From inception (July 1, 2016) through October 31, 2019, Class I shares have experienced 92% up/neutral days with a maximum drawdown of only 0.27%.
PREDEX has continued to provide low volatility and relatively low correlation to the other major asset classes. We believe the Fund is well diversified by fund manager, property type and geography.
SECTOR | GEOGRAPHIC |
DIVERSIFICATION | DIVERSIFICATION |
(unaudited) | (unaudited) |
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The charts represent the underlying fund holdings. Allocation, Sector and Geographic Diversification are subject to change. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing losses.
We thank you for your investment and continued confidence in the Fund.
Sincerely,
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Michael Achterberg, CAIA | J. Grayson Sanders |
Portfolio Manager | Chief Investment Officer |
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3007-NLD-1/7/2020
PREDEX |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) |
October 31, 2019 |
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The Fund’s performance compared to its benchmarks for the periods ended October 31, 2019:
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| | | Inception | | Class T and |
| Six Months | | Class I(1) | | Class W(2) |
PREDEX: | | | | | |
Class I | + 1.93% | | + 4.30% | | — |
Class W | + 1.92% | | — | | + 5.06% |
Class T – without load | + 1.92% | | — | | + 5.06% |
Class T – with load(3) | - 2.42% | | — | | + 2.36% |
Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index | + 5.71% | | + 2.86% | | + 6.55% |
S&P 500 Total Return Index | +4.16% | | +13.97% | | + 9.09% |
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| (1) | Annualized total return since July 1, 2016 when the class commenced operations. |
| (2) | Annualized total return since March 1, 2018 when the class commenced operations. |
| (3) | Adjusted for initial maximum sales charge of 4.25%. |
The Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index which represents the U.S. investment-grade fixed-rate bond market (including government and corporate securities, mortgage pass-through securities and asset-backed securities). The S&P 500 Total Return Index is an unmanaged market capitalization-weighted index which is comprised of 500 of the largest U.S. domiciled companies and includes the reinvestment of all dividends. Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark.
Past performance is not predictive of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate. An investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. The chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may have to pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of the Fund shares. For performance information current to the most recent month end, please call 877-940-7202.
Class I and Class W shares are offered at net asset value. Class T shares are offered subject to a maximum load of 4.25% of the offering price. The Fund’s investment adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its fees and absorb expenses of the Fund at least until August 31, 2020 so that the annual operating expenses (including offering expenses, but excluding taxes, interest, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses and extraordinary expenses) will not exceed 1.10%, 1.35% and 1.35% per annum of the average daily net assets of Class I, Class T and Class W, respectively. Without the waiver the expenses would be 1.12% for Class I and 1.47% and 1.59% for Class T and Class W per the Fund’s prospectus dated September 1, 2019. Please review the accompanying Financial Highlights and the Fund’s Prospectus for more details regarding the Fund’s fees and expenses.
PREDEX |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) (Continued) |
October 31, 2019 |
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Portfolio Composition as of October 31, 2019 (Unaudited) |
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Real Estate Investment Funds | | | 95.1 | % |
Short-Term Investment | | | 4.7 | % |
Total Investments | | | 99.8 | % |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | 0.2 | % |
Total Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
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See the Portfolio of Investments in this report for a more detailed account of the Fund’s holdings.
PREDEX |
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) |
October 31, 2019 |
Shares | | | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FUNDS (95.1%) | | | | |
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| | | | Private Funds * (88.7%) | | | | |
| 7,306 | | | AEW Core Property Trust (U.S.), Inc. | | $ | 7,598,727 | |
| 65 | | | American Core Realty Fund, LP | | | 8,170,860 | |
| 67,864 | | | Barings Core Property Fund LP | | | 9,115,549 | |
| 460,813 | | | BGO Daily Value Fund, LP | | | 5,223,222 | |
| 3,260 | | | BGO Diversified US Property Fund LP | | | 7,275,114 | |
| n/a | | | BlackRock US Core Property Fund, LP | | | 13,249,948 | |
| 9,540,820 | | | CBRE U.S. Core Partners, LP | | | 13,782,668 | |
| 8,918 | | | Clarion Lion Properties Fund, LP | | | 13,714,097 | |
| n/a | | | GWL U.S. Property Fund LP | | | 10,799,640 | |
| 69 | | | Invesco Core Real Estate-U.S.A., LP | | | 13,185,400 | |
| 5,245 | | | Invesco U.S. Income Fund, LP | | | 7,269,833 | |
| 593 | | | Morgan Stanley Prime Property Fund, LLC | | | 11,370,334 | |
| 555,234 | | | Principal Enhanced Property Fund, LP | | | 7,140,305 | |
| 8,354 | | | PRISA LP | | | 14,439,752 | |
| 1,521 | | | Prologis Targeted U.S. Logistics Holdings, LP | | | 2,673,988 | |
| 66,180 | | | RREEF America REIT II, Inc. | | | 8,393,594 | |
| 51,993 | | | RREEF Core Plus Industrial Fund LP | | | 6,799,707 | |
| 81 | | | Sentinel Real Estate Fund, LP | | | 7,296,974 | |
| 3,994 | | | Stockbridge Smart Markets Fund, LP | | | 6,315,231 | |
| 805 | | | UBS Trumbull Property Fund LP | | | 8,581,772 | |
| n/a | | | USAA US Government Building Fund | | | 7,023,712 | |
| | | | Total Private Funds (Cost $182,869,312) | | | 189,420,427 | |
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| | | | Public Non-Traded Funds (6.4%) | | | | |
| 885,363 | | | Black Creek Diversified Property Fund (Class I) | | | 6,509,279 | |
| 590,153 | | | Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. (Class M-I) | | | 7,199,864 | |
| | | | Total Public Non-Traded Funds (Cost $13,641,155) | | | 13,709,143 | |
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| | | | TOTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FUNDS (Cost $196,510,467) | | | 203,129,570 | |
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| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT (4.7%) | | | | |
| 10,071,677 | | | Dreyfus Treasury Obligations Cash Management, Institutional Shares, 1.76%+(Cost $10,071,677) | | | 10,071,677 | |
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| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS (99.8%) (Cost $206,582,144) | | | 213,201,247 | |
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| | | | OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES (0.2%) | | | 494,438 | |
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| | | | NET ASSETS (100.0%) | | $ | 213,695,685 | |
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LP - Limited Partnership
| + | Money market fund; interest rate reflects seven-day effective yield on October 31, 2019. |
| * | Fair value estimated using Fair Valuation Procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees as discussed in the notes. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PREDEX |
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Unaudited) |
October 31, 2019 |
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ASSETS | | | | |
Investments at fair value (identified cost $206,582,144) | | $ | 213,201,247 | |
Cash | | | 1,212 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 588,104 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | 19,000 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 29,926 | |
Total Assets | | | 213,839,489 | |
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LIABILITIES | | | | |
Accrued advisory fee | | | 100,283 | |
Distribution fees payable | | | 23 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 43,498 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 143,804 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 213,695,685 | |
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COMPONENTS OF NET ASSETS | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 206,847,109 | |
Accumulated earnings | | | 6,848,576 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 213,695,685 | |
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Class I | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 213,564,804 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (no par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 8,142,210 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 26.23 | |
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Class T | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 94,923 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (no par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 3,613 | |
Net asset value and redemption price per share | | $ | 26.27 | |
Maximum offering price per share (maximum sales charge of 4.25%) | | $ | 27.44 | |
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Class W | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 35,958 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (no par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 1,369 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 26.27 | |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
PREDEX |
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) |
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2019 |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | |
Dividend income | | $ | 3,334,711 | |
Interest income | | | 175,144 | |
Total Investment Income | | | 3,509,855 | |
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EXPENSES | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 568,988 | |
Distribution fees: | | | | |
Class T | | | 118 | |
Class W | | | 39 | |
Shareholder service fees | | | 110,175 | |
Administration fees | | | 80,436 | |
Trustees fees | | | 43,620 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 31,481 | |
Fund accounting fees | | | 26,801 | |
Audit and tax fees | | | 24,132 | |
Legal fees | | | 20,109 | |
Registration fees | | | 20,109 | |
Professional fees | | | 18,601 | |
Printing fees | | | 11,758 | |
Insurance fees | | | 9,551 | |
Custodian fees | | | 992 | |
Miscellaneous expenses | | | 9,560 | |
Total Expenses | | | 976,470 | |
Net expenses recouped (waived) by Advisor | | | 150,000 | |
Net Expenses | | | 1,126,470 | |
Net Investment Income | | | 2,383,385 | |
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS | | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments | | | 1,584,372 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments | | | 1,584,372 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 3,967,757 | |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
PREDEX |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
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INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 2,383,385 | | | $ | 2,091,478 | |
Net realized gain from distributions of long-term capital gain from investment funds | | | — | | | | 50,824 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments | | | 1,584,372 | | | | 3,115,510 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 3,967,757 | | | | 5,257,812 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS | | | | | | | | |
Class I: | | | | | | | | |
From distributable earnings | | | (2,381,940 | ) | | | (66,611 | ) |
From return of capital | | | (1,865,430 | ) | | | (4,355,324 | ) |
Class T: | | | | | | | | |
From distributable earnings | | | (1,084 | ) | | | (2 | ) |
From return of capital | | | (764 | ) | | | (104 | ) |
Class W: | | | | | | | | |
From distributable earnings | | | (361 | ) | | | (15 | ) |
From return of capital | | | (251 | ) | | | (981 | ) |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (4,249,830 | ) | | | (4,423,037 | ) |
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BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Class I: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares issued | | | 39,154,389 | | | | 156,366,671 | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 1,421,032 | | | | 1,146,661 | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (10,532,007 | ) | | | (18,578,738 | ) |
Class T: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares issued | | | — | | | | 89,712 | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 1,838 | | | | 106 | |
Class W: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares issued | | | 9,558 | | | | 22,000 | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 612 | | | | 996 | |
Total Beneficial Interest Transactions | | | 30,055,422 | | | | 139,047,408 | |
Increase in Net Assets | | | 29,773,349 | | | | 139,882,183 | |
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NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 183,922,336 | | | | 44,040,153 | |
End of period | | $ | 213,695,685 | | | $ | 183,922,336 | |
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SHARE ACTIVITY | | | | | | | | |
Class I: | | | | | | | | |
Shares issued | | | 1,496,491 | | | | 5,970,937 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 54,577 | | | | 43,863 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (402,367 | ) | | | (708,288 | ) |
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 1,148,701 | | | | 5,306,512 | |
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Shares issued | | | — | | | | 3,438 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 70 | | | | 4 | |
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 70 | | | | 3,442 | |
Class W: | | | | | | | | |
Shares issued | | | 364 | | | | 842 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 24 | | | | 38 | |
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | | | 388 | | | | 880 | |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
PREDEX |
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) |
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2019 |
Cash Flows from Operating Activities | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 3,967,757 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | |
Purchases of real estate investments | | | (28,791,530 | ) |
Net purchase of short term investments | | | 394,150 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments | | | (1,584,372 | ) |
(Increase)/Decrease in assets: | | | | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | (94,374 | ) |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | (2,396 | ) |
Increase/(Decrease) in liabilities: | | | | |
Accrued advisory fee | | | (10,035 | ) |
Distribution fees payable | | | 2 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | (40,544 | ) |
Net cash used in operating activities | | | (26,161,342 | ) |
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities | | | | |
Proceeds from shares issued (net of change in receivable for fund shares sold) | | | 39,519,711 | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (10,532,007 | ) |
Cash distributions paid | | | (2,826,348 | ) |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 26,161,356 | |
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Net increase in cash | | | 14 | |
Cash at beginning of period | | | 1,198 | |
Cash at end of period | | $ | 1,212 | |
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Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activity: | | | | |
Non-cash financing activities not included herein consists of reinvestment of dividends | | $ | 1,423,482 | |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
PREDEX |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
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The table below sets forth financial data for one share of capital stock outstanding throughout each period presented. |
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| | For the Six | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the | |
| | Months Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | October 31, | | | April 30, | | | April 30, | | | April 30, | | | April 30, | | | April 30, | |
| | 2019 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | | | 2017 (1) | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | |
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Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 26.28 | | | $ | 26.10 | | | $ | 25.19 | | | $ | 25.00 | | | $ | 25.00 | | | $ | 25.00 | |
From Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (a) | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.00 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net gain from investments (both realized and unrealized) | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 0.31 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total from operations | | | 0.50 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 1.54 | | | | 0.31 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From distributable earnings | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
From return of capital | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (1.08 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (1.10 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 26.23 | | | $ | 26.28 | | | $ | 26.10 | | | $ | 25.19 | | | $ | 25.00 | | | $ | 25.00 | |
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Total Return (b) | | | 1.93 | % (g) | | | 5.01 | % | | | 6.18 | % | | | 1.27 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
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Net assets, end of period (in 000’s) | | $ | 213,565 | | | $ | 183,803 | | | $ | 44,034 | | | $ | 39,871 | | | $ | 100 | | | $ | 100 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (c): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
before reimbursement/recapture | | | 0.94 | % (f) | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.73 | % | | | 3.63 | % (e) | | | 57.26 | % | | | 2.25 | % |
after reimbursement/recapture | | | 1.09 | % (f) | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.20 | % (e) | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (c) (d) | | | 2.30 | % (f) | | | 1.81 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 0.02 | % (e) | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 0 | % (g) | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % |
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| (1) | Commencement of operations was July 1, 2016. |
| (a) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year. |
| (b) | Total returns are historical in nature and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions, if any. Had the advisor not recouped historically waived fees or absorbed a portion of the expenses, total return would have been higher and lower, respectively. |
| (c) | Does not include expenses of investment companies in which the Fund invests. The Fund’s Total Return is reported net of all fees and expenses. |
| (d) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (e) | Recurring expenses that were not charged until the Fund commenced operations on July 1, 2016 have been annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PREDEX |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Continued) |
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The table below sets forth financial data for one share of capital stock outstanding throughout each year/period presented. |
| | Class T | | | Class W | |
| | For the Six | | | For the | | | For the | | | For the Six | | | For the | | | For the | |
| | Months Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Period Ended | | | Months Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Period Ended | |
| | October 31, | | | April 30, | | | April 30, | | | October 31, | | | April 30, | | | April 30, | |
| | 2019 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 (1) | | | 2019 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 (1) | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 26.29 | | | $ | 26.09 | | | $ | 25.89 | | | $ | 26.29 | | | $ | 26.09 | | | $ | 25.89 | |
From Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (a) | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.08 | |
Net gain from investments (both realized and unrealized) | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.66 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.34 | |
Total from operations | | | 0.50 | | | | 1.24 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 1.24 | | | | 0.42 | |
Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From distributable earnings | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | |
From return of capital | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (1.02 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (1.02 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (1.04 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (1.04 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 26.27 | | | $ | 26.29 | | | $ | 26.09 | | | $ | 26.27 | | | $ | 26.29 | | | $ | 26.09 | |
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Total Return (b) | | | 1.92 | % (f) | | | 4.84 | % | | | 1.63 | % (f) | | | 1.92 | % (f) | | | 4.84 | % | | | 1.63 | % (f) |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000’s) | | $ | 95 | | | $ | 93 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 36 | | | $ | 26 | | | $ | 3 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (c): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
before reimbursement | | | 1.09 | % (e) | | | 1.20 | % | | | 2.41 | % (e) | | | 1.09 | % (e) | | | 1.32 | % | | | 2.41 | % (e) |
after reimbursement | | | 1.09 | % (e) | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.45 | % (e) | | | 1.09 | % (e) | | | 1.29 | % | | | 1.45 | % (e) |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (c) (d) | | | 2.30 | % (e) | | | 2.19 | % | | | 1.87 | % (e) | | | 2.30 | % (e) | | | 1.77 | % | | | 1.87 | % (e) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 0 | % (f) | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % (f) | | | 0 | % (f) | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % (f) |
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| (1) | Commencement of operations was March 1, 2018. |
| (a) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period. |
| (b) | Total returns are historical in nature and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions, if any. Had the advisor not recaptured historically waived fees or absorbed a portion of the expenses, total return would have been higher and lower, respectively. |
| (c) | Does not include expenses of investment companies in which the Fund invests. The Fund’s Total Return is reported net of all fees and expenses. |
| (d) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PREDEX |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) |
October 31, 2019 |
PREDEX (the "Fund") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as a closed-end management investment company. The Fund is non-diversified, engages in a continuous offering of shares and operates as an interval fund that offers to make quarterly repurchases of shares at net asset value. The Fund's investment advisor is PREDEX Capital Management, LLC (the "Advisor").
The primary investment objective of the Fund is to seek consistent current income while secondarily seeking long-term capital appreciation with moderate volatility.
The Fund was organized as a statutory trust on February 5, 2013 under the laws of the State of Delaware.
The Fund currently offers Class I, Class T and Class W shares. The Fund commenced operations July 1, 2016 with a single class of shares which was renamed Class I on March 1, 2018. Class T and Class W shares commenced operations on March 1, 2018. Class T shares are offered at net asset value plus a maximum sales charge of 4.25%. Class I and Class W shares are offered at net asset value. Each class represents an interest in the same assets of the Fund and classes are identical except for differences in their sales charge structures and ongoing service and distribution charges. All classes of shares have equal voting privileges except that each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its service and/or distribution plans. The Fund’s income, expenses (other than class specific distribution fees) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated proportionately each day based upon the relative net assets of each class.
| (2) | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services Investment Companies” including FASB Accounting Standard Update ASU 2013-08. The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Security Valuation– The Fund uses fair valuation procedures to value a substantial portion of its assets. The Fund uses the fair value of a security to calculate its net asset value (“NAV”) when, for example, (1) a portfolio security is not traded in a public market or the principal market in which the security trades is closed, (2) trading in a portfolio security is suspended and not resumed prior to the normal market close, (3) a portfolio security is not traded in significant volume for a substantial period, or (4) the Advisor determines that the quotation or price for a portfolio security provided by a broker-dealer or independent pricing service is inaccurate. Short-term investments having 60 days or less remaining until maturity, at time of purchase, are valued at amortized cost.
Valuation of Private Investment Funds– The Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in Private Investment Funds (each a “Private Fund” and collectively, the “Private Funds”). The Private Funds measure their real estate investments at fair value, and report a NAV per share on typically a calendar quarter basis. The Fund estimates the fair value of each Private Fund by adjusting the most recent NAV for each Private Fund by the change in a proprietary benchmark that the Fund has deemed to be representative of the entire Private Fund market. If an underlying fund manager reports the NAV per share (or its equivalent) to the Fund on a daily basis, then that unadjusted NAV per share is used to value the investment. Use of a NAV
PREDEX |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
October 31, 2019 |
per share is commonly used as an acceptable valuation technique for investments in private investment companies, and is referred to as the "practical expedient" by ASC 820 Fair Value Measurement.
Fair Value Process – The “fair value” of securities may be difficult to determine and thus judgment plays a greater role in the valuation process. The fair valuation methodology may include or consider the following guidelines, as appropriate: (1) evaluation of all relevant factors, including but not limited to, pricing history, current market level, supply and demand of the respective security; (2) comparison to the values and current pricing of securities that have comparable characteristics; (3) knowledge of historical market information with respect to the security; (4) other factors relevant to the security which would include, but not be limited to, duration, yield, fundamental analytical data, the Treasury yield curve, and credit quality.
The values assigned to fair valued investments will be based on available information and will not necessarily represent amounts that might ultimately be realized, since such amounts depend on future developments inherent in long-term investments. Changes in the fair valuation of portfolio securities may be less frequent and of greater magnitude than changes in the price of portfolio securities valued at their last sale price, by an independent pricing service, or based on market quotations. Imprecision in estimating fair value can also impact the amount of unrealized appreciation or depreciation recorded for a particular portfolio security and differences in the assumptions used could result in a different determination of fair value, and those differences could be material.
The Fund utilizes various methods to measure the fair value of its investments on a recurring basis. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of input are:
Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access.
Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.
Level 3 –Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.
The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.
The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
PREDEX |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
October 31, 2019 |
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following tables summarize the inputs used as of October 31, 2019 for the Fund’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
Investments* | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total Value | |
Real Estate Investment Funds | | $ | 13,709,143 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 184,197,205 | | | $ | 197,906,348 | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 10,071,677 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10,071,677 | |
Subtotal | | $ | 23,780,820 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 184,197,205 | | | | 207,978,025 | |
Private Fund** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,223,222 | |
Total Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 213,201,247 | |
| * | Refer to the Portfolio of Investments for a more detailed account of the Fund’s holdings. |
| ** | A private fund investment that is daily measured at fair value using the NAV per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient has not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. |
Security Transactions and Investment Income – Investment security transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Cost is determined and gains and losses are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Purchase discounts and premiums on securities are accreted and amortized over the life of the respective securities.
Federal Income Taxes – The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a "regulated investment company" under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and, if so qualified, will not be liable for federal income taxes to the extent earnings are distributed to shareholders on a timely basis. Accordingly, no provision for Federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.
As of October 31, 2019 the Fund had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, de-recognition or disclosure. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions for open tax years ended April 30, 2017 to April 30, 2019 or expected to be taken in the Fund’s April 30, 2020 year-end tax return. The Fund’s federal tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years after filing.
Distributions to Shareholders – Distributions from investment income, if any, are declared and paid quarterly. Distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid annually and are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The character of income and gains to be distributed is determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Indemnification – The Fund indemnifies its officers and trustees for certain liabilities that may arise from the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties which provide general indemnities. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, the Fund expects the risk of loss due to these warranties and indemnities to be remote.
PREDEX |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
October 31, 2019 |
| (3) | INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES |
Advisory Fees– Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust, with respect to the Fund (the “Advisory Agreement”), investment advisory services are provided to the Fund by the Advisor. Under the terms of the Advisory Agreement, the Advisor receives monthly fees calculated at an annual rate of 0.55% of the average daily net assets of the Fund. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Advisor earned advisory fees of $568,988.
The Advisor, pursuant to an Expense Limitation Agreement (the “Agreement”) has contractually agreed to reduce its fees and/or absorb expenses of the Fund at least until August 31, 2020 so that Net Annual Operating Expenses (including organizational and offering expenses, but excluding taxes, interest, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses and extraordinary expenses) will not exceed 1.10%, 1.35% and 1.35% per annum (1.15%, 1.40% and 1.40% per annum through July 31, 2019) of the average daily net assets of Class I, Class T and Class W, respectively.
The Agreement allows the Advisor to recover amounts previously reimbursed for operating expenses to the Fund to the extent that the Fund’s expense ratio falls below the above indicated expense limitation. The amount that can be recovered will be limited to the difference between the actual expense ratio and the amount of the expense limitation. Under the Agreement, the Advisor can only recover such amounts for a period of up to three fiscal years subsequent to the fiscal year fees were waived or reimbursed by the Advisor. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Advisor recovered net expenses of $150,000 per the Agreement. As of October 31, 2019, the amount recoverable by the Advisor under the Agreement was $358,477, which consists of $138,576 and $219,901 that are subject to recapture by April 30, 2020 and April 30, 2021, respectively.
Northern Lights Distributors, LLC (the “Distributor”) is serving as the Fund’s principal underwriter and acts as the distributor of the Fund’s shares on a best efforts basis, subject to various conditions. The Fund’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has adopted, on behalf of the Fund, a Shareholder Services Plan (the “Plan”), under which the Fund may compensate financial industry professionals for providing ongoing services in respect of clients with whom they have distributed shares of the Fund. Under the Plan, the Fund may pay 0.25% per year of its average daily net assets attributed to Class I, Class T and Class W shares, respectively, for such services. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Fund incurred shareholder servicing fees of $110,175 for Class I. The Class T and Class W shares pay to the Distributor a distribution fee, payable under distribution plans adopted by the Board (“Distribution Plans”), for certain activities relating to the distribution of shares to investors and maintenance of shareholder accounts. These activities include marketing and other activities to support the distribution of the Class T and Class W shares. Under the Distribution Plans, the Fund pays 0.25% per year of its average daily net assets for such services for Class T and Class W shares, respectively. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Fund incurred distribution fees of $118 and $39 for Class T and Class W shares, respectively.
In addition, certain affiliates of the Distributor provide services to the Fund as follows:
Gemini Fund Services, LLC(“GFS”) – GFS, an affiliate of the Distributor, provides administration, fund accounting, and transfer agent services to the Trust. Pursuant to a separate servicing agreement with GFS, the Fund pays GFS customary fees for providing administration, fund accounting and transfer agency services to the Fund. Certain officers of the Fund are also officers of GFS, and are not paid any fees directly by the Fund for servicing in such capacities.
PREDEX |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
October 31, 2019 |
Northern Lights Compliance Services, LLC (“NLCS”) - NLCS, an affiliate of GFS and the Distributor, provides a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund, as well as related compliance services, pursuant to a consulting agreement between NLCS and the Fund. Under the terms of such agreement, NLCS receives customary fees from the Fund.
Blu Giant, LLC(“Blu Giant”) – Blu Giant, an affiliate of GFS and the Distributor, provides EDGAR conversion and filing services as well as print management services for the Fund on an ad-hoc basis. For the provision of these services, Blu Giant receives customary fees from the Fund.
Effective February 1, 2019, NorthStar Financial Services Group, LLC, the parent company of the Distributor and its affiliated companies including GFS, NLCS and Blu Giant (collectively, the “Gemini Companies”), sold its interest in the Gemini Companies to a third party private equity firm that contemporaneously acquired Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (an independent mutual fund administration firm) and its affiliates (collectively, the “Ultimus Companies”). As a result of these separate transactions, the Gemini Companies and the Ultimus Companies are now indirectly owned through a common parent entity, The Ultimus Group, LLC.
Trustees– The Fund pays each Trustee who is not affiliated with the Fund or Advisor an annual fee of $25,000, as well as reimbursement for any reasonable expenses incurred attending the meetings. The Trustee who serves as Chairperson of the Board receives an additional annual fee of $2,000. The Trustee who serves a Chairperson of the Audit Committee receives an additional annual fee of $5,000. None of the executive officers receive compensation from the Fund.
| (4) | INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS |
The cost of purchases and proceeds from the sale of securities, other than short-term securities, for six months ended October 31, 2019 amounted to $28,791,530 and $0, respectively.
| (5) | AGGREGATE UNREALIZED APPRECIATION AND DEPRECIATION – TAX BASIS |
The identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes, and its respective unrealized appreciation and depreciation at October 31, 2019, were as follows:
| | | Gross Unrealized | | | Gross Unrealized | | | Net Unrealized | |
Tax Cost | | | Appreciation | | | (Depreciation) | | | Appreciation | |
$ | 203,961,690 | | | $ | 9,667,011 | | | $ | (427,454 | ) | | $ | 9,239,557 | |
| (6) | DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND TAX COMPONENTS OF CAPITAL |
The tax character of distributions and composition of distributable earnings/(accumulated losses) are finalized at fiscal year-end. The tax character of distributions paid for the year ending April 30, 2019 and April 30, 2018 are as follows:
| | Fiscal Year Ended | | | Fiscal Year Ended | |
| | April 30, 2019 | | | April 30, 2018 | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 66,628 | | | $ | — | |
Long-term capital gain | | | — | | | | 349,135 | |
Return of capital | | | 4,356,409 | | | | 676,721 | |
| | $ | 4,423,037 | | | $ | 1,025,856 | |
PREDEX |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
October 31, 2019 |
As of April 30, 2019, the components of accumulated earnings/(deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed | | | Post October | | | | | | | | | Total | |
Long-Term | | | Loss and Late | | | Other Book/Tax | | | Net Unrealized | | | Accumulated | |
Gains | | | Year Loss | | | Differences | | | Appreciation | | | Earnings | |
$ | 514,132 | | | $ | (452,921 | ) | | $ | (71,615 | ) | | $ | 7,655,185 | | | $ | 7,644,781 | |
The difference between book basis and tax basis accumulated net investment income/loss and unrealized appreciation from investments is primarily attributable to tax adjustments for partnerships and amortization of certain organization costs for tax purposes.
Late year losses incurred after December 31 within the fiscal year are deemed to arise on the first business day of the following fiscal year for tax purposes. The Fund incurred and elected to defer such late year losses of $452,921.
For the year ended April 30, 2019, the following reclassifications, which had no impact on results of operations or net assets, were recorded to reflect tax character.
Paid-in Capital | | Accumulated Earnings |
$(10,045) | | $10,045 |
Pursuant to Rule 23c-3 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Fund offers shareholders on a quarterly basis the option of redeeming shares, at net asset value, of no less than 5% and no more than 25% of the shares outstanding. There is no guarantee that shareholders will be able to sell all of the shares they desire in a quarterly repurchase offer, although each shareholder will have the right to require the Fund to purchase up to and including 5% of such shareholder's shares in each quarterly repurchase. Liquidity will be provided to shareholders only through the Fund's quarterly repurchases.
During the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Fund completed two repurchase offers. In each offer, the Fund offered to repurchase up to 5% (and an additional 2% at the Fund’s discretion) of the number of its outstanding shares as of the Repurchase Pricing Date. The result of the repurchase offers were as follows:
| | Repurchase | | Repurchase |
| | Offer #1 | | Offer #2 |
Commencement Date | | 6/21/2019 | | 9/27/2019 |
Repurchase Request Deadline | | 7/24/2019 | | 10/24/2019 |
Repurchase Pricing Deadline | | 7/24/2019 | | 10/24/2019 |
Net Asset Value as of Repurchase Pricing Date | | $26.15 | | $26.21 |
Amount Repurchased | | $6,116,707 | | $4,415,301 |
PREDEX |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
October 31, 2019 |
| (8) | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
As of October 31, 2019, the Fund had the following unfunded commitments for investment:
| Unfunded Commitment | Redemption Frequency |
AEW Core Property Trust (U.S.), Inc. | - | Quarterly |
American Core Realty Fund, LP | - | Quarterly |
Barings Core Property Fund LP | - | Quarterly |
BGO Daily Value Fund, LP | - | Daily |
BGO Diversified US Property Fund LP | - | Quarterly |
Black Creek Diversified Property Fund | - | Monthly |
BlackRock US Core Property Fund, LP | - | Quarterly |
CBRE U.S. Core Partners, LP | - | Quarterly |
Clarion Lion Properties Fund, LP | - | Quarterly |
GWL U.S. Property Fund LP | - | Quarterly |
Invesco Core Real Estate-U.S.A., LP | - | Quarterly |
Invesco U.S. Income Fund, LP | - | Quarterly |
Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. | - | Daily |
Morgan Stanley Prime Property Fund, LLC | - | Quarterly |
Principal Enhanced Property Fund, LP | - | Quarterly |
PRISA LP | - | Quarterly |
Prologis Targeted U.S. Logistics Holdings, LP | $5,000,000 | Quarterly |
RREEF America REIT II, Inc. | - | Quarterly |
RREEF Core Plus Industrial Fund LP | $700,000 | Quarterly |
Sentinel Real Estate Fund, LP | - | Daily |
Stockbridge Smart Markets Fund, LP | - | Quarterly |
UBS Trumbull Property Fund LP | - | Quarterly |
USAA US Government Building Fund | - | Quarterly |
| (9) | RECENT FUND ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS |
In August 2018, FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, which changed certain fair value measurement disclosure requirements. The ASU, in addition to other modifications and additions, removed the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, and the policy for the timing of transfers between levels. For investment companies, the amendments are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is allowed. The Fund early adopted ASU 2018-13 and the related changes have been incorporated into these financial statements.
In August 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments to certain disclosure requirements under Regulation S-X to conform to US GAAP, including: (i) an amendment to require presentation of the total, rather than the components, of distributable earnings on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; and (ii) an amendment to require presentation of the total, rather than the components, of distributions to shareholders, except for tax return of capital distributions, if any, on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. The amendments also removed the requirement for parenthetical disclosure of
PREDEX |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
October 31, 2019 |
undistributed net investment income on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. These amendments have been adopted with these financial statements.
Effective December 10, 2019, the Fund entered into a secured $35 million line of credit through Credit Suisse for the purpose of liquidity subject to the limitations of the 1940 Act for borrowings. Borrowings, if any, under the arrangement bear interest at the 3 month LIBOR plus 2.35% at the time of borrowing. As collateral for borrowings under the line of credit, the Fund would grant Credit Suisse a first position security interest in and lien on securities held by the Fund in a collateral account. The Fund has no outstanding or scheduled borrowings.
Subsequent events after the date of the Statement of Assets and Liabilities have been evaluated through the date the financial statements were issued. Management has determined that no events or transactions occurred requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements other than the above.
Consideration and Renewal of Management Agreement between PREDEX Capital Management, LLC and PREDEX
In connection with a regular in-person meeting held on June 12, 2019, the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or the “Trustees”) of PREDEX (the “Fund”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), discussed the renewal of the management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) between the Fund and PREDEX Capital Management, LLC (the “Adviser” or “PCM”).
Counsel assisted the Trustees in reviewing the Adviser’s responses to a series of questions regarding, among other things, the investment performance of the Fund, the Adviser’s services to PREDEX, comparative fee and expense information, and the Adviser’s profitability from its relationship with the Fund (the “15c Response.) The Trustees relied upon the advice of counsel and their own business judgment in evaluating and weighting each of the factors to be considered. The conclusions reached by the Trustees were based upon a comprehensive evaluation and discussion of all the information provided in the 15c Response for Fund with respect to the approval of the Management Agreement.
As to the nature, extent and quality of services to be provided, the Trustees noted they had previously considered the Adviser’s business plan, the educational credentials and experience of their personnel and further noted that there has been no change to the personnel who manage the Fund since the last approval. They also acknowledged that Fund management has accrued extensive experience implementing and managing the Fund over the last three years, improving performance over time as the Fund became fully-invested. The Trustees considered services provided by the Adviser beyond portfolio management, including but not limited to, 1940 Act compliance, IRS testing and monitoring and marketing and sales support. The Trust’s CCO noted no issue with PCM’s compliance program, that the Adviser has been instrumental in the operation of the Fund’s compliance program, and that the Adviser made all suggested enhancements to PCM’s compliance program as requested by the Trust’s CCO. The Trustees noted that the Adviser reported no material compliance or litigation issues since the last renewal of the Agreement. The Trustees further noted the hiring of a full time CCO at the Adviser in March of 2019. The Trustees noted PCM’s efforts to increase distribution of the Fund by expanding sales initiatives, assisting in executing selling agreements, and creating valuable sales and marketing partnerships. The Trustees concluded that they are satisfied with PCM’s quality of service.
With respect to performance, the Trustees reviewed the performance of the Fund for the 1-year and since-inception periods ended April 30, 2019 as against the Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index, the S&P 500 Index, the Morningstar Real Estate Mutual Funds peer group, and a Real Estate Interval Fund peer group. The Trustees considered performance as measured by the Fund’s Class I shares, which returned 5.01% and 4.38% for each period respectively, underperforming the Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index, the S&P 500 Index, the Morningstar Real Estate Mutual Funds peer group, and the Real Estate Interval Fund peer group for the one-year period. The Board further noted that the Fund outperformed the Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index and the Morningstar Real Estate Mutual Funds but underperformed the S&P 500 Index, and the Real Estate Interval Fund Peer Group for the since inception period. The Trustees acknowledged that Fund is the only client of the Adviser, that the Adviser has no other managed funds to compare to the Fund, and that the Fund does not easily lend itself to one performance benchmark or peer group due to its novel nature and strategy. The Trustees also considered the burden placed on the Adviser during the lengthy start-up phase of the Fund as the assets under management (“AUM”) was too small to permit unfettered execution of the Adviser’s strategy, which tended to impede performance during the first twelve months of operations. The Trustees also considered the background and experience of J. Grayson Sanders and Michael Achterberg, the Fund’s co-portfolio managers. The Trustees concluded that they were satisfied with the Fund’s current performance and they
continue to have a reasonable expectation that the Adviser would deliver acceptable performance to shareholders.
With respect to the cost of services to be provided by the Adviser, the Board considered the Fund’s fees against the fees of the Morningstar Real Estate Mutual Funds peer group, the Exchange-Traded Real Estate Closed End Fund peer group, and the Real Estate Interval Fund peer group. Based on the Board’s consideration of the peer group information provided by the Adviser, and their own independent research of comparable fund fees, the Board noted that the Fund’s 0.55% management fee was below the peer group averages and share class expenses were within the range of the peer group averages. The Trustees noted that the fee payable to the Adviser and share class expenses were not unreasonable.
With respect to profitability, The Board also considered the level of profits that could be expected to accrue to PCM with respect to the Fund based on its review of selected financial information provided by PCM. The Board noted that the Adviser had recently become profitable, albeit only modestly so, from its relationship with the Fund. The Board concluded that based on the services provided and the current size and projected growth of the Fund, the level of profit from PCM’s relationship with the Fund was not excessive.
As to economies of scale, the Board considered the fact that the Adviser has in place an expense limitation agreement that would limit expenses borne by shareholders through at least August 2020, a term extending beyond the Board’s next review of the Agreement in June 2020. The Board also considered that the Agreement did not contain breakpoints that would reduce the fee rate as assets grow, but noted that the Adviser was willing to revisit the issue of break points as assets grow. The Board stated that the Fund’s growth has not been at a rate that would allow PCM to realize economies of scale and that the absence of breakpoints at this time was acceptable.
Having requested and received such information from the Adviser that the Board believed to be reasonably necessary to evaluate the terms of the Agreement, and as assisted by the advice of independent counsel, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, determined that re-approval of the Agreement was in the best interests of the Trust and its shareholders. In considering the Agreement, the Trustees did not identify any one factor as all important, but rather considered these factors collectively in light of the Trust’s surrounding circumstances.
PRIVACY NOTICE |
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FACTS | WHAT DOES PREDEX DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION? |
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Why? | Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do. |
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What? | The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can include: |
| ■ Social Security number ■ Assets ■ Retirement Assets ■ Transaction History ■ Checking Account Information | ■ Purchase History ■ Account Balances ■ Account Transactions ■ Wire Transfer Instructions |
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| When you areno longer our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice. |
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How? | All financial companies need to share customers’ personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers’ personal information; the reasons PREDEX chooses to share; and whether you can limit this sharing. |
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Reasons we can share your personal information | Does PREDEX share? | Can you limit this sharing? |
For our everyday business purposes – such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus | Yes | No |
For our marketing purposes – to offer our products and services to you | No | We don’t share |
For joint marketing with other financial companies | No | We don’t share |
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes – information about your transactions and experiences | No | We don’t share |
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes – information about your creditworthiness | No | We don’t share |
For nonaffiliates to market to you | No | We don’t share |
Questions? | Call 1-877-940-7202 |
Who we are |
Who is providing this notice? | PREDEX |
What we do |
How does PREDEX protect my personal information? | To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings. Our service providers are held accountable for adhering to strict policies and procedures to prevent any misuse of your nonpublic personal information. |
How does PREDEX collect my personal information? | We collect your personal information, for example, when you ■ Open an account ■ Provide account information ■ Give us your contact information ■ Make deposits or withdrawals from your account ■ Make a wire transfer ■ Tell us where to send the money ■ Tells us who receives the money ■ Show your government-issued ID ■ Show your driver’s license We also collect your personal information from other companies. |
Why can’t I limit all sharing? | Federal law gives you the right to limit only ■ Sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes – information about your creditworthiness ■ Affiliates from using your information to market to you ■ Sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing. |
Definitions |
Affiliates | Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies. ■ PREDEX does not share with our affiliates. |
Nonaffiliates | Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies ■ PREDEX does not share with nonaffiliates so they can market to you. |
Joint marketing | A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that together market financial products or services to you. ■ PREDEX doesn’t jointly market. |
Investment Advisor |
PREDEX Capital Management, LLC |
One Park Plaza, Suite 600 |
Irvine, CA 92614 |
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Distributor |
Northern Lights Distributors, LLC |
17645 Wright Street, Suite 200 |
Omaha, NE 68130 |
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Legal Counsel |
Thompson Hine LLP |
41 South High Street, Suite 1700 |
Columbus, OH 43215 |
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Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
RSM US LLP |
555 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1200 |
Denver, CO 80202 |
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How to Obtain Proxy Voting Information
Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the 12 month period ended June 30th as well as a description of the policies and procedures that the Fund used to determine how to vote proxies is available without charge, upon request, by calling (877) 940-7202 or by referring to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website athttp://www.sec.gov.
How to Obtain 1st and 3rd Fiscal Quarter Portfolio Holdings
The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website athttp://www.sec.gov). The information on Form N-Q is available without charge, upon request, by calling (877) 940-7202.
Item 2. Code of Ethics.Not applicable.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.Not applicable.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.Not applicable.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Companies.Not applicable.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments.Schedule of investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers is included under Item 1.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Funds. Not applicable.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies. Not applicable.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Funds. Not applicable.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. None
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) Based on an evaluation of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of filing date of this Form N-CSR, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the Registrant have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures of the Registrant are reasonably designed to ensure that the information required in filings on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported by the filing date, including that information required to be disclosed is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant’s management, including the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) There were no significant changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s last fiscal half-year 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.
Item 13. Exhibits.
(a)(1) Code of Ethics filed herewith.
(a)(2) Certifications required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (and Item 11(a)(2) of Form N-CSR) are filed herewith.
(a)(3) Not applicable.
(b) Certifications required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (and Item 11(b) of Form N-CSR) are filed herewith.
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)PREDEX
By (Signature and Title)
/s/ J. Grayson Sanders
J. Grayson Sanders, Principal Executive Officer/President
Date 1/7/20
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/ J. Grayson Sanders
J. Grayson Sanders, Principal Executive Officer/President
Date 1/7/20
By (Signature and Title)
/s/ Michael Achterberg
Michael Achterberg, Principal Financial Officer/Treasurer
Date 1/7/20