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: 811-22895
Capitol Series Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Huntington Asset Services, Inc.
2960 North Meridian Street, Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Zachary P. Richmond
Huntington Asset Services, Inc.
2960 N. Meridian St. Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 317-917-7000
Date of fiscal year end: August 31
Date of reporting period: February 28, 2015
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.


Where discipline meets common sense.
Semi-Annual Report
February 28, 2015
Meritage Yield-Focus Equity Fund MPYEX/MPYIX
Meritage Growth Equity Fund MPGEX/MPGIX
Meritage Value Equity Fund MPVEX/MVEBX
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913.345.7000 | | www.meritageportfoliofunds.com | | 7500 College Blvd., Suite 1212, Overland Park, KS 66210 |
At Meritage, we are value-driven investors. We buy stock in businesses when they i) score well in our comprehensive stock-ranking process (universe is global, all-cap and about 7,000 securities), and ii) are selling for less than we believe they are worth. Our value discipline is intended to provide a margin of safety and is one of our primary risk management tools, along with managing position sizes and diversification.
Dear Fellow Shareholders:
We completed our first full calendar year of operations in 2014, and the news flow regarding the investment environment was substantial and mixed, as is the case for most years. Key items included a plunging oil price in the second half, the Euro economy barely above recession levels, monetary authorities around the world with spigots full open, substantial currency devaluations against the U.S. dollar, and rising Middle East terrorism, to name a few. Through it all, U.S. and most key foreign markets performed pretty well. This is now the fourth longest United States bull market on record, and 2014 marked the third consecutive year of double-digit general stock market returns.
We think it is interesting to note that the strong market performance of the last few years has occurred against a backdrop of clearly subpar economic progress, which has occurred since the initial bounce-back from the “great recession” of ’08-’09. This highlights our belief that “top down” macro news based stock selection is especially challenging and a “low quality” source of added value. One of our key fundamental beliefs is that the highest quality source of excess returns available to equity investors is from “bottom-up” security selection. This is where a firm like ours, using a comprehensive, systematic decision making process, can add value by continuously searching for and investing in companies with unsustainably low valuations.
A specific discussion of each Fund and its performance is included in Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.
In closing, thank you for your continued trust in us as stewards of your capital. We are invested alongside you in each of our funds and remain committed to delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns over full market cycles.
Sincerely,
Mark Eveans, CFA
President and Chief Investment Officer
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE – (Unaudited)
Meritage Growth Equity Fund
For the six months ended February 28, 2015, the Meritage Growth Equity Fund Institutional Class and Investors Class returned 8.00% and 7.89%, respectively. These returns compare to the Russell 1000 Growth Index benchmark of 8.46%, and the Lipper Large Cap Growth Index(1) return of 7.44% for the same time frame.
The returns generated by the Fund were positively influenced by three key factors when compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index. First, the Fund benefitted from both an overweight and positive selection in its second largest sector, Industrials. Second, the Fund was significantly underweight the Energy sector, which experienced a sharp decline during the period. Third, Financials produced positive selection.
Negative influences included a substantial underweight in the Consumer Staples sector, a strong performer during the period. The Fund experienced “selection drag” in the Information Technology sector, its largest sector, where the Fund was equivalently weighted. Last, average cash was somewhat in excess of day-to-day needs.
Regarding specific issues, the strongest gainers in the period were Huntington Ingalls Industries, up 39.2%, Southwest Airlines, ahead 35.5%, Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, ahead 34.9%, and Celgene Corporation, up 30.1%.
Poorest performers were Sanmina-SCI Corporation, down 27.6%, and TrueBlue, Inc., which declined 24.9%.
As a value-centric and process driven manager, most sector differences as compared to the benchmark are a result of either an under or overweight of specific bottom-up valuation opportunities identified by our process, within that particular sector.
We expect a continuation of abnormally low interest rates and below average economic growth for the world’s leading economies. We believe many investors share our view and have correspondingly been willing to pay a premium for well-known growth names. This is where we part company with the crowd, however, as we expect the value discipline embedded in our growth approach will yield better results over full market cycles.
Meritage Value Equity Fund
For the six months ended February 28, 2015, the Meritage Value Equity Fund Institutional Class and Investors Class returned 5.07% and 5.00%, respectively. These returns compare to the Russell 1000 Value Index Benchmark return of 3.48%, and the Lipper Large Cap Value Index(1) return of 3.32% for the same time frame.
Compared to the Russell 1000 Value Index benchmark, the Value portfolio’s strong performance was positively influenced by the following: First, the Fund was significantly overweight in the Information Technology sector and selection here was good. Second, Healthcare, an overweight sector, had produced strong selection. Third, Industrials, approximately market weighted, also provided strong stock selection.
On the negative side, the Fund experienced some “selection drag” in the underweighted Financial sector, which is the largest sector within the benchmark. Second, average cash was somewhat in excess of day-to-day needs, and third, the Energy sector, while underweighted, had relatively poor price performance.
(1) | Lipper figures represent the average of total returns reported by all of the mutual funds designated by the Lipper, Inc. as falling in the category indicated. They do not reflect sales charges. |
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE – (Unaudited) (continued)
Regarding specific issues, our strongest gainers were Skyworks Solutions, Inc., up 55.4%, Cognizant Technology Solutions, ahead 42.2%, ICON plc, up 39.3%, and United Healthgroup Incorporated, ahead by 32.1%.
Poorest performers were National Oilwell Varco, Inc., down 39.2% and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, which declined 22.3%.
As a value-centric and process driven manager, most sector differences as compared to the benchmark are the result of either an under or overweight of specific bottom-up valuation opportunities identified by our process, within that particular sector.
We expect a continuation of abnormally low interest rates and below average economic growth for the world’s leading economies. We believe many investors share our view and have correspondingly been willing to pay a premium for well-known stocks. This is where we part company with the crowd, however, as we expect the discipline imbedded in our value approach will yield better results over full market cycles.
Meritage Yield-Focus Equity Fund
For the six months ended February 28, 2015, the Meritage Yield-Focus Equity Fund Institutional Class and Investors Class declined 1.28% and 1.43%, respectively. These returns compare to the 3.39% total return for the Russell 3000 Value Index, a general market benchmark, but were substantially ahead of the Zacks Multi-Asset Income Index, a peer index, which declined 9.09% during this same time frame.
A founding premise of the Yield-Focus Equity Fund is to earn between 50-75% of the expected long-term equity return in the form of cash dividends and distributions. The strategy invests in six key types of equity asset classes – common stocks, master limited partnerships, real estate investment trusts, business development companies, convertible preferred stocks and, in rare situations, straight preferred stocks. The Meritage comprehensive security selection process searches globally for attractive yield franchises.
Regarding equity asset class performance, yield-driven common stocks and REITs were the strongest positive contributors. MLPs were the poorest performers.
As a perspective, the Russell 3000 Value Index is a long-term general purpose value-centric benchmark without specificity regarding the Fund’s distinct yield-focus style. The Zacks Multi-Asset Income Index has specific asset structure and distinguished dividend yield characteristics similar to the Fund.
Comparing sectors and selection versus the Peer Benchmark, the biggest contributors to the large positive performance spread were: (1) an overweight and positive stock selection for the largest sector in the benchmark, Financials; (2) a substantial underweight in the Energy sector, the benchmark’s second largest sector; and (3) a major overweight and positive selection in the Consumer Staples sector.
On the negative side, despite the significant sector underweight, remaining energy stocks also suffered in price. Also, the Utility sector in general took a breather, after a strong 2014, especially a couple of our non-U.S. holdings – E.ON SE (German) and Centrica plc (British).
Regarding specific issues, the strongest gainers included Altria Group, Inc., ahead by 33.6%, Reynolds American Inc., gaining 32.2%, Cato Corporation Class A, up 19.2%, and BGC Partners, Inc. Class A, gaining 23.2%.
The two poorest performers were both energy firms: Seadrill Partners LLC and Targa Resources Partners LP, down 59.3% and 39.3%, respectively.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE – (Unaudited) (continued)
As a value-centric and process driven manager, most sector differences compared to the benchmark are the result of either an under or overweight of specific bottom-up valuation opportunities identified by our process, within that particular sector.
We expect a continuation of abnormally low interest rates and below average economic growth for the world’s leading economies. We believe many investors share our view and have correspondingly been willing to pay a premium for well-known stocks. This is where we part company with the crowd, however, as we expect the discipline imbedded in our value approach will yield better results over full market cycles.
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INVESTMENT RESULTS – (Unaudited)
Total Return
For the Periods Ended February 28, 2015*
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Fund/Index | | Six Months | | | 1 Year | | | Average Annual Since Inception (12/23/13) | |
Meritage Growth Equity Fund – Institutional Class | | | 8.00 | % | | | 14.81 | % | | | 15.18 | % |
Russell 1000 Growth Index** | | | 8.46 | % | | | 16.24 | % | | | 17.33 | % |
Total annual operating expenses, as disclosed in the Fund’s prospectus dated December 29, 2014, were 3.50% of average daily net assets (1.01% after fee waivers/expense reimbursements by the Adviser). The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive or limit its fees and assume other expenses of the Fund through December 31, 2015, so that total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This operating expense limitation does not apply to brokerage fees and commissions, borrowing costs (such as interest and dividend expenses on securities sold short), taxes, 12b-1 fees, extraordinary expenses and indirect expenses (such as “acquired fund fees and expenses”). This expense cap agreement may be terminated by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) at any time. Additional information pertaining to the Fund’s expense ratios as of February 28, 2015 can be found in the financial highlights.
Total Return
For the Periods Ended February 28, 2015*
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Fund/Index | | Six Months | | | 1 Year | | | Average Annual Since Inception (12/23/13) | |
Meritage Growth Equity Fund – Investor Class | | | 7.89 | % | | | 14.50 | % | | | 14.82 | % |
Russell 1000 Growth Index** | | | 8.46 | % | | | 16.24 | % | | | 17.33 | % |
Total annual operating expenses, as disclosed in the Fund’s prospectus dated December 29, 2014, were 3.33% of average daily net assets (1.26% after fee waivers/expense reimbursements by the Adviser). The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive or limit its fees and assume other expenses of the Fund through December 31, 2015, so that total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This operating expense limitation does not apply to brokerage fees and commissions, borrowing costs (such as interest and dividend expenses on securities sold short), taxes, 12b-1 fees, extraordinary expenses and indirect expenses (such as “acquired fund fees and expenses”). This expense cap agreement may be terminated by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) at any time. Additional information pertaining to the Fund’s expense ratios as of February 28, 2015 can be found in the financial highlights.
The performance quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. Current performance of a Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 1-855-261-0104.
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INVESTMENT RESULTS – (Unaudited) (continued)
The performance in the preceding tables reflects any fee reductions during the applicable period. If such fee reductions had not occurred, the quoted performance would be lower.
* | Return figures reflect any change in price per share and assume the reinvestment of all distributions. |
** | The Russell 1000 Growth Index is a widely recognized unmanaged index of equity securities and is representative of a broader domestic equity market and range of securities than is found in the Fund’s portfolio. Individuals cannot invest directly in an Index; however, an individual can invest in exchange traded funds or other investment vehicles that attempt to track the performance of a benchmark index. |
The Fund’s investment objective, strategies, risks, charges and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other important information about the investment company and may be obtained by calling 1-855-261-0104. Please read it carefully before investing.
The Fund is distributed by Unified Financial Securities, Inc., Member FINRA.
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INVESTMENT RESULTS – (Unaudited) (continued)

The chart above assumes an initial investment of $100,000 made on December 23, 2013 (commencement of Fund operations) and held through February 28, 2015. THE FUND’S RETURNS REPRESENT PAST PERFORMANCE AND DO NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund’s distributions or the redemption of the Fund’s shares. Investment returns and principal values will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original purchase price.
The Russell 1000 Growth Index is a widely recognized unmanaged index of equity securities and is representative of a broader domestic equity market and range of securities than is found in the Fund’s portfolio. Individuals cannot invest directly in an Index; however, an individual can invest in exchange traded funds or other investment vehicles that attempt to track the performance of a benchmark index. The Index returns do not include expenses, which have been deducted from the Fund’s return. These performance figures include the change in value of the stocks in the index plus the reinvestment of dividends and are not annualized. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For more information on the Fund, and to obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end, or to request a prospectus, please call 1-855-261-0104. You should carefully consider the investment objectives, potential risks, management fees, and charges and expenses of the Fund before investing. The Fund’s prospectus contains this and other information about the Fund, and should be read carefully before investing.
The Fund is distributed by Unified Financial Securities, Inc., member FINRA.
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INVESTMENT RESULTS – (Unaudited) (continued)
Total Return
For the Periods Ended February 28, 2015*
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Fund/Index | | Six Months | | | 1 Year | | | Average Annual Since Inception (12/23/13) | |
Meritage Value Equity Fund – Institutional Class | | | 5.07 | % | | | 12.86 | % | | | 12.98 | % |
Russell 1000 Value Index** | | | 3.48 | % | | | 13.48 | % | | | 13.41 | % |
Total annual operating expenses, as disclosed in the Fund’s prospectus dated December 29, 2014, were 3.60% of average daily net assets (1.02% after fee waivers/expense reimbursements by the Adviser). The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive or limit its fees and assume other expenses of the Fund through December 31, 2015, so that total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This operating expense limitation does not apply to brokerage fees and commissions, borrowing costs (such as interest and dividend expenses on securities sold short), taxes, 12b-1 fees, extraordinary expenses and indirect expenses (such as “acquired fund fees and expenses”). This expense cap agreement may be terminated by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) at any time. Additional information pertaining to the Fund’s expense ratios as of February 28, 2015 can be found in the financial highlights.
Total Return
For the Periods Ended February 28, 2015*
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Fund/Index | | Six Months | | | 1 Year | | | Average Annual Since Inception (12/23/13) | |
Meritage Value Equity Fund – Investor Class | | | 5.00 | % | | | 12.70 | % | | | 12.74 | % |
Russell 1000 Value Index** | | | 3.48 | % | | | 13.48 | % | | | 13.41 | % |
Total annual operating expenses, as disclosed in the Fund’s prospectus dated December 29, 2014, were 9.89% of average daily net assets (1.27% after fee waivers/expense reimbursements by the Adviser). The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive or limit its fees and assume other expenses of the Fund through December 31, 2015, so that total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This operating expense limitation does not apply to brokerage fees and commissions, borrowing costs (such as interest and dividend expenses on securities sold short), taxes, 12b-1 fees, extraordinary expenses and indirect expenses (such as “acquired fund fees and expenses”). This expense cap agreement may be terminated by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) at any time. Additional information pertaining to the Fund’s expense ratios as of February 28, 2015 can be found in the financial highlights.
The performance quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. Current performance of a Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 1-855-261-0104.
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INVESTMENT RESULTS – (Unaudited) (continued)
The performance in the preceding tables reflects any fee reductions during the applicable period. If such fee reductions had not occurred, the quoted performance would be lower.
* | Return figures reflect any change in price per share and assume the reinvestment of all distributions. |
** | The Russell 1000 Value Index is a widely recognized unmanaged index of equity securities and is representative of a broader domestic equity market and range of securities than is found in the Fund’s portfolio. Individuals cannot invest directly in an Index; however, an individual can invest in exchange traded funds or other investment vehicles that attempt to track the performance of a benchmark index. |
The Fund’s investment objective, strategies, risks, charges and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other important information about the investment company and may be obtained by calling 1-855-261-0104. Please read it carefully before investing.
The Fund is distributed by Unified Financial Securities, Inc., Member FINRA.
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INVESTMENT RESULTS – (Unaudited) (continued)

The chart above assumes an initial investment of $100,000 made on December 23, 2013 (commencement of Fund operations) and held through February 28, 2015. THE FUND’S RETURNS REPRESENT PAST PERFORMANCE AND DO NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund’s distributions or the redemption of the Fund’s shares. Investment returns and principal values will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original purchase price.
The Russell 1000 Value Index is a widely recognized unmanaged index of equity securities and is representative of a broader domestic equity market and range of securities than is found in the Fund’s portfolio. Individuals cannot invest directly in an Index; however, an individual can invest in exchange traded funds or other investment vehicles that attempt to track the performance of a benchmark index. The Index returns do not include expenses, which have been deducted from the Fund’s return. These performance figures include the change in value of the stocks in the index plus the reinvestment of dividends and are not annualized. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For more information on the Fund, and to obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end, or to request a prospectus, please call 1-855-261-0104. You should carefully consider the investment objectives, potential risks, management fees, and charges and expenses of the Fund before investing. The Fund’s prospectus contains this and other information about the Fund, and should be read carefully before investing.
The Fund is distributed by Unified Financial Securities, Inc., member FINRA.
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INVESTMENT RESULTS – (Unaudited) (continued)
Total Return
For the Periods Ended February 28, 2015*
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Fund/Index | | Six Months | | | 1 Year | | | Average Annual Since Inception (12/23/13) | |
Meritage Yield-Focus Equity Fund – Institutional Class | | | -1.28 | % | | | 7.60 | % | | | 9.41 | % |
Russell 3000 Value Index** | | | 3.39 | % | | | 12.70 | % | | | 12.72 | % |
Zacks Multi-Asset Income Index TR*** | | | -9.09 | % | | | -2.67 | % | | | 0.22 | % |
Total annual operating expenses, as disclosed in the Fund’s prospectus dated December 29, 2014, were 2.96% of average daily net assets (1.34% after fee waivers/expense reimbursements by the Adviser). The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive or limit its fees and assume other expenses of the Fund through December 31, 2015, so that total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This operating expense limitation does not apply to brokerage fees and commissions, borrowing costs (such as interest and dividend expenses on securities sold short), taxes, 12b-1 fees, extraordinary expenses and indirect expenses (such as “acquired fund fees and expenses”). This expense cap agreement may be terminated by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) at any time. Additional information pertaining to the Fund’s expense ratios as of February 28, 2015 can be found in the financial highlights.
Total Return
For the Periods Ended February 28, 2015*
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Fund/Index | | Six Months | | | 1 Year | | | Average Annual Since Inception (12/23/13) | |
Meritage Yield-Focus Equity Fund – Investor Class | | | -1.43 | % | | | 7.35 | % | | | 9.10 | % |
Russell 3000 Value Index** | | | 3.39 | % | | | 12.70 | % | | | 12.72 | % |
Zacks Multi-Asset Income Index TR*** | | | -9.09 | % | | | -2.67 | % | | | 0.22 | % |
Total annual operating expenses, as disclosed in the Fund’s prospectus dated December 29, 2014, were 2.80% of average daily net assets (1.59% after fee waivers/expense reimbursements by the Adviser). The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive or limit its fees and assume other expenses of the Fund through December 31, 2015, so that total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This operating expense limitation does not apply to brokerage fees and commissions, borrowing costs (such as interest and dividend expenses on securities sold short), taxes, 12b-1 fees, extraordinary expenses and indirect expenses (such as “acquired fund fees and expenses”). This expense cap agreement may be terminated by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) at any time. Additional information pertaining to the Fund’s expense ratios as of February 28, 2015 can be found in the financial highlights.
The performance quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. Current performance of a Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 1-855-261-0104.
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INVESTMENT RESULTS – (Unaudited) (continued)
The performance in the preceding tables reflects any fee reductions during the applicable period. If such fee reductions had not occurred, the quoted performance would be lower.
* | Return figures reflect any change in price per share and assume the reinvestment of all distributions. |
** | The Russell 3000 Value Index is a widely recognized unmanaged index of equity securities and is representative of a broader domestic equity market and range of securities than is found in the Fund’s portfolio. Individuals cannot invest directly in an Index; however, an individual can invest in exchange traded funds or other investment vehicles that attempt to track the performance of a benchmark index. |
*** | The Zack’s Multi-Asset Income Index is comprised of approximately 125 to 150 securities selected, based on investment and other criteria, from a universe of domestic and international companies. The universe of securities within the Index includes U.S. listed common stocks and ADRs paying dividends, real estate investment trusts, MLPs, CEFs, Canadian royalty trusts and traditional preferred stocks. Individuals cannot invest directly in an Index. |
The Fund’s investment objective, strategies, risks, charges and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other important information about the investment company and may be obtained by calling 1-855-261-0104. Please read it carefully before investing.
The Fund is distributed by Unified Financial Securities, Inc., Member FINRA.
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INVESTMENT RESULTS – (Unaudited) (continued)

The chart above assumes an initial investment of $100,000 made on December 23, 2013 (commencement of Fund operations) and held through February 28, 2015. THE FUND’S RETURNS REPRESENT PAST PERFORMANCE AND DO NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund’s distributions or the redemption of the Fund’s shares. Investment returns and principal values will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original purchase price.
The Russell 3000 Value Index is a widely recognized unmanaged index of equity securities and is representative of a broader domestic equity market and range of securities than is found in the Fund’s portfolio. Individuals cannot invest directly in an Index; however, an individual can invest in exchange traded funds or other investment vehicles that attempt to track the performance of a benchmark index. The Index returns do not include expenses, which have been deducted from the Fund’s return. These performance figures include the change in value of the stocks in the index plus the reinvestment of dividends and are not annualized. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
The Zack’s Multi-Asset Income Index is comprised of approximately 125 to 150 securities selected, based on investment and other criteria, from a universe of domestic and international companies. The universe of securities within the Index includes U.S. listed common stocks and ADRs paying dividends, real estate investment trusts, MLPs, CEFs, Canadian royalty trusts and traditional preferred stocks. Individuals cannot invest directly in an Index.
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INVESTMENT RESULTS – (Unaudited) (continued)
Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For more information on the Fund, and to obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end, or to request a prospectus, please call 1-855-261-0104. You should carefully consider the investment objectives, potential risks, management fees, and charges and expenses of the Fund before investing. The Fund’s prospectus contains this and other information about the Fund, and should be read carefully before investing.
The Fund is distributed by Unified Financial Securities, Inc., member FINRA.
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FUND HOLDINGS – (Unaudited)

The investment objective of the Meritage Growth Equity Fund is to seek growth of capital.
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FUND HOLDINGS – (Unaudited) (continued)

The investment objective of the Meritage Value Equity Fund is to seek growth of capital. Income is a secondary objective.
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FUND HOLDINGS – (Unaudited) (continued)

The investment objective of the Meritage Yield-Focus Equity Fund is to seek long-term growth of capital with an emphasis on high current income.
AVAILABILITY OF PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE – (Unaudited)
The Funds will file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the first and third quarter of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-Q will be available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
SUMMARY OF FUND EXPENSES – (Unaudited)
As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period, and held for the entire period from September 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015.
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SUMMARY OF FUND EXPENSES – (Unaudited) (continued)
Actual Expenses
The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = $8.60), 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 second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund 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. Therefore, the second line of the table below is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative costs of owning different funds.
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| | Beginning Account Value September 1, 2014 | | | Ending Account Value February 28, 2015 | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | | | Annualized Expense Ratio | |
Meritage Growth Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,080.00 | | | $ | 5.16 | | | | 1.00 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.84 | | | $ | 5.01 | | | | 1.00 | % |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,078.90 | | | $ | 6.44 | | | | 1.25 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.60 | | | $ | 6.26 | | | | 1.25 | % |
Meritage Value Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,050.70 | | | $ | 5.08 | | | | 1.00 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.84 | | | $ | 5.01 | | | | 1.00 | % |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,050.00 | | | $ | 6.35 | | | | 1.25 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.60 | | | $ | 6.26 | | | | 1.25 | % |
Meritage Yield-Focus Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 987.20 | | | $ | 4.93 | | | | 1.00 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.84 | | | $ | 5.01 | | | | 1.00 | % |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 985.70 | | | $ | 6.15 | | | | 1.25 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.60 | | | $ | 6.26 | | | | 1.25 | % |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365. |
** | Assumes 5% return before expenses. |
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MERITAGE GROWTH EQUITY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS – 90.37% | | Shares | | | Fair Value | |
Consumer Discretionary – 16.48% | | | | | | | | |
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. * | | | 2,460 | | | $ | 183,664 | |
Continental AG ADR | | | 3,325 | | | | 158,802 | |
Foot Locker, Inc. | | | 4,940 | | | | 277,480 | |
Gentex Corp. | | | 9,860 | | | | 173,733 | |
Home Depot, Inc./The | | | 2,875 | | | | 329,906 | |
Macy’s, Inc. | | | 4,510 | | | | 287,377 | |
Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. | | | 4,130 | | | | 162,268 | |
Snap-on, Inc. | | | 905 | | | | 133,243 | |
TJX Cos., Inc./The | | | 2,525 | | | | 173,316 | |
Walt Disney Co./The | | | 2,825 | | | | 294,026 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,173,815 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples – 6.69% | | | | | | | | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | | 3,480 | | | | 246,454 | |
Dollar General Corp. * | | | 2,290 | | | | 166,300 | |
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. | | | 4,145 | | | | 326,585 | |
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. | | | 5,240 | | | | 143,733 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 883,072 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Energy – 1.00% | | | | | | | | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | | | 1,570 | | | | 132,131 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Financials – 6.53% | | | | | | | | |
ACE Ltd. | | | 1,840 | | | | 209,778 | |
Allstate Corp./The | | | 4,080 | | | | 288,048 | |
Aon PLC | | | 1,700 | | | | 170,612 | |
Everest Re Group Ltd. | | | 1,091 | | | | 193,576 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 862,014 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Health Care – 18.01% | | | | | | | | |
Align Technology, Inc. * | | | 2,120 | | | | 121,582 | |
Amgen, Inc. | | | 880 | | | | 138,794 | |
Biogen Idec, Inc. * | | | 657 | | | | 269,101 | |
Celgene Corp. * | | | 1,220 | | | | 148,267 | |
Edwards LifeSciences Corp. * | | | 1,460 | | | | 194,209 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | | 1,730 | | | | 179,107 | |
Greatbatch, Inc. * | | | 5,230 | | | | 277,922 | |
Health Net, Inc. * | | | 2,215 | | | | 127,030 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 3,790 | | | | 388,513 | |
Mallinckrodt PLC * | | | 1,400 | | | | 163,408 | |
Shire PLC ADR | | | 747 | | | | 180,707 | |
WuXi PharmaTech Cayman, Inc. ADR * | | | 4,685 | | | | 187,166 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,375,806 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MERITAGE GROWTH EQUITY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (continued)
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS – 90.37% – continued | | Shares | | | Fair Value | |
Industrials – 11.71% | | | | | | | | |
AMETEK, Inc. | | | 3,525 | | | $ | 187,319 | |
Danaher Corp. | | | 4,915 | | | | 428,981 | |
Deluxe Corp. | | | 2,425 | | | | 161,384 | |
Equifax, Inc. | | | 2,310 | | | | 215,685 | |
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. | | | 1,440 | | | | 203,515 | |
Middleby Corp./The * | | | 1,695 | | | | 180,704 | |
Textron, Inc. | | | 3,765 | | | | 166,827 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,544,415 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Information Technology – 28.97% | | | | | | | | |
Akamai Technologies, Inc. * | | | 2,075 | | | | 144,233 | |
Apple, Inc. | | | 5,439 | | | | 698,694 | |
Barracuda Networks, Inc. * | | | 7,250 | | | | 276,152 | |
F5 Networks, Inc. * | | | 1,725 | | | | 203,748 | |
Fiserv, Inc. * | | | 3,015 | | | | 235,381 | |
Google, Inc. – Class A * | | | 368 | | | | 207,048 | |
Lam Research Corp. | | | 1,895 | | | | 156,262 | |
MasterCard, Inc. – Class A | | | 3,480 | | | | 313,652 | |
NetApp, Inc. | | | 4,030 | | | | 155,760 | |
Netscout Systems, Inc. * | | | 7,585 | | | | 305,827 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | | 7,300 | | | | 161,038 | |
Omnivision Technologies, Inc. * | | | 5,360 | | | | 143,702 | |
Oracle Corp. | | | 5,515 | | | | 241,667 | |
PTC, Inc. * | | | 4,135 | | | | 143,298 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 3,805 | | | | 275,901 | |
Western Digital Corp. | | | 1,500 | | | | 160,470 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,822,833 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Materials – 0.98% | | | | | | | | |
Albemarle Corp. | | | 2,290 | | | | 129,545 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $10,419,465) | | | | | | | 11,923,631 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Exchange-Traded Funds – 4.16% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund | | | 4,935 | | | | 246,799 | |
Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund | | | 1,910 | | | | 150,928 | |
iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF | | | 1,500 | | | | 150,630 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $516,715) | | | | | | | 548,357 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MERITAGE GROWTH EQUITY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (continued)
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET SECURITIES – 6.27% | | Shares | | | Fair Value | |
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Treasury Portfolio – Class I, 0.01% (a) | | | 826,926 | | | $ | 826,926 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET SECURITIES (Cost $826,926) | | | | | | | 826,926 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 100.80% (Cost $11,763,106) | | | | | | | 13,298,914 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (0.80)% | | | | | | | (105,556 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.00% | | | | | | $ | 13,193,358 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| * | Non-income producing security. |
| (a) | Rate disclosed is the seven day yield as of February 28, 2015. |
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
ETF – Exchange-Traded Fund
SPDR – Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipts
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MERITAGE VALUE EQUITY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS – 87.13% | | Shares | | | Fair Value | |
Consumer Discretionary – 11.40% | | | | | | | | |
Bridgestone Corp. | | | 8,990 | | | $ | 173,147 | |
Dillard’s, Inc. – Class A | | | 1,835 | | | | 238,844 | |
Ford Motor Co. | | | 13,365 | | | | 218,384 | |
Gannett Co., Inc. | | | 7,230 | | | | 255,942 | |
Magna International, Inc. | | | 1,675 | | | | 182,508 | |
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. * | | | 1,845 | | | | 192,323 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,261,148 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples – 6.12% | |
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. | | | 4,505 | | | | 215,699 | |
CVS Caremark Corp. | | | 2,415 | | | | 250,846 | |
Sanderson Farms, Inc. | | | 2,460 | | | | 209,617 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 676,162 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Energy – 5.22% | |
Chevron Corp. | | | 1,440 | | | | 153,619 | |
ConocoPhillips | | | 3,270 | | | | 213,204 | |
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR | | | 3,220 | | | | 210,491 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 577,314 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials – 18.44% | |
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. | | | 4,520 | | | | 234,272 | |
Fidelity & Guaranty Life | | | 4,255 | | | | 87,993 | |
Horace Mann Educators Corp. | | | 5,575 | | | | 179,682 | |
KeyCorp | | | 14,535 | | | | 202,473 | |
MetLife, Inc. | | | 4,160 | | | | 211,453 | |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | 2,720 | | | | 219,912 | |
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. | | | 2,565 | | | | 229,080 | |
Torchmark Corp. | | | 4,807 | | | | 255,973 | |
Voya Financial, Inc. | | | 5,715 | | | | 252,546 | |
W.R. Berkley Corp. | | | 3,330 | | | | 166,200 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,039,584 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Health Care – 17.04% | |
Aetna, Inc. | | | 1,985 | | | | 197,607 | |
CIGNA Corp. | | | 1,615 | | | | 196,432 | |
Computer Programs & Systems, Inc. | | | 2,680 | | | | 140,968 | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 2,875 | | | | 201,739 | |
ICON PLC * | | | 3,560 | | | | 245,676 | |
Magellan Health Services, Inc. * | | | 3,915 | | | | 250,834 | |
Mednax, Inc. * | | | 2,660 | | | | 190,110 | |
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR | | | 4,075 | | | | 232,357 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 2,015 | | | | 228,964 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,884,687 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MERITAGE VALUE EQUITY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (continued)
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS – 87.13% | | Shares | | | Fair Value | |
Industrials – 10.23% | |
Huron Consulting Group, Inc. * | | | 1,935 | | | $ | 128,968 | |
Keysight Technologies, Inc. * | | | 4,660 | | | | 174,936 | |
Moog, Inc. – Class A * | | | 2,930 | | | | 221,098 | |
Northrop Grumman Corp. | | | 2,205 | | | | 365,391 | |
Raytheon Co. | | | 2,215 | | | | 240,926 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | 1,131,319 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Information Technology – 14.37% | | | | | | | | |
Arrow Electronics, Inc. * | | | 2,645 | | | | 163,884 | |
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. * | | | 2,395 | | | | 199,959 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. – Class A * | | | 3,125 | | | | 195,266 | |
Engility Holdings, Inc. | | | 2,540 | | | | 91,694 | |
Hewlett-Packard Co. | | | 4,860 | | | | 169,322 | |
Mentor Graphics Corp. | | | 7,420 | | | | 174,073 | |
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | | | 2,830 | | | | 248,332 | |
Synopsys, Inc. * | | | 4,880 | | | | 226,481 | |
WNS Holdings Ltd. ADR * | | | 4,930 | | | | 120,637 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,589,648 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Telecommunication Services – 2.30% | | | | | | | | |
Deutsche Telekom AG ADR | | | 13,690 | | | | 254,497 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Utilities – 2.01% | | | | | | | | |
Entergy Corp. | | | 2,795 | | | | 222,230 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $8,410,307) | | | | | | | 9,636,589 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Exchange-Traded Funds – 8.99% | | | | | | | | |
iShares Global Telecom ETF | | | 2,525 | | | | 161,095 | |
Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | | | 11,180 | | | | 505,671 | |
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | | | 2,540 | | | | 326,898 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $918,931) | | | | | | | 993,664 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET SECURITIES – 3.34% | | | | | | | | |
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Treasury Portfolio – Class I, 0.01% (a) | | | 369,781 | | | | 369,781 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET SECURITIES (Cost $369,781) | | | | | | | 369,781 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 99.46% (Cost $9,699,019) | | | | | | | 11,000,034 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 0.54% | | | | | | | 59,475 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.00% | | | | | | $ | 11,059,509 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| * | Non-income producing security. |
| (a) | Rate disclosed is the seven day yield as of February 28, 2015. |
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
ETF – Exchange-Traded Fund
SPDR – Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipts
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MERITAGE YIELD-FOCUS EQUITY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS – 92.81% | | Shares | | | Fair Value | |
Consumer Discretionary – 3.99% | | | | | | | | |
Buckle, Inc./The | | | 14,415 | | | $ | 725,075 | |
Garmin Ltd. | | | 16,910 | | | | 839,243 | |
Superior Industries International, Inc. | | | 23,470 | | | | 455,787 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,020,105 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples – 12.22% | |
Altria Group, Inc. | | | 30,535 | | | | 1,718,815 | |
Lorillard, Inc. | | | 18,955 | | | | 1,296,901 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 11,265 | | | | 934,544 | |
Reynolds American, Inc. | | | 22,105 | | | | 1,671,580 | |
Universal Corp. | | | 11,735 | | | | 562,224 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,184,064 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Energy – 8.79% | |
BP PLC ADR | | | 24,340 | | | | 1,008,650 | |
Energy Transfer Partners LP (a) | | | 11,265 | | | | 670,042 | |
Eni SpA ADR | | | 28,380 | | | | 1,057,723 | |
Targa Resources Partners LP (a) | | | 22,030 | | | | 965,355 | |
Williams Partners LP (a) | | | 14,627 | | | | 748,025 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,449,795 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials – 20.31% | |
AllianceBernstein Holding LP | | | 28,880 | | | | 827,123 | |
Ares Capital Corp. (b) | | | 48,680 | | | | 842,164 | |
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. ADR | | | 35,680 | | | | 984,768 | |
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA | | | 27,150 | | | | 853,867 | |
BGC Partners, Inc. | | | 104,495 | | | | 948,815 | |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | | | 8,535 | | | | 652,928 | |
KKR & Co. LP (a) | | | 53,473 | | | | 1,221,858 | |
National Australia Bank Ltd. ADR | | | 68,210 | | | | 1,012,578 | |
Old Republic International Corp. | | | 48,965 | | | | 742,309 | |
Power Financial Corp. | | | 20,400 | | | | 608,736 | |
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. – Class A | | | 11,550 | | | | 571,263 | |
Zurich Insurance Group AG ADR | | | 31,560 | | | | 1,008,973 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10,275,382 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Health Care – 9.35% | |
AstraZeneca PLC ADR | | | 14,495 | | | | 998,705 | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 9,950 | | | | 698,192 | |
GlaxoSmithKline PLC ADR | | | 23,890 | | | | 1,132,864 | |
Pfizer, Inc. | | | 31,350 | | | | 1,075,932 | |
Quality Systems, Inc. | | | 47,575 | | | | 826,853 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,732,546 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MERITAGE YIELD-FOCUS EQUITY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (continued)
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS – 92.81% – continued | | Shares | | | Fair Value | |
Industrials – 3.28% | |
Ennis, Inc. | | | 37,150 | | | $ | 518,243 | |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | 5,695 | | | | 1,139,285 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,657,528 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Information Technology – 4.02% | |
Electro Rent Corp. | | | 24,315 | | | | 314,150 | |
Intersil Corp. – Class A | | | 55,795 | | | | 869,844 | |
STMicroelectronics NV | | | 95,780 | | | | 851,484 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,035,478 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts – 9.53% | |
American Realty Capital Properties, Inc. | | | 112,765 | | | | 1,106,225 | |
Campus Crest Communities, Inc. | | | 65,795 | | | | 512,543 | |
EPR Properties | | | 9,005 | | | | 549,395 | |
Lexington Realty Trust | | | 99,640 | | | | 1,079,101 | |
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. | | | 59,575 | | | | 901,965 | |
Outfront Media, Inc. | | | 22,370 | | | | 669,982 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,819,211 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Telecommunication Services – 13.13% | |
AT&T, Inc. | | | 23,000 | | | | 794,880 | |
BCE, Inc. ADR | | | 18,905 | | | | 828,228 | |
CenturyLink, Inc. | | | 22,525 | | | | 852,796 | |
Rogers Communications, Inc. | | | 25,940 | | | | 918,017 | |
Spark New Zealand Ltd. ADR | | | 56,975 | | | | 701,932 | |
Telefonica Brasil SA ADR | | | 44,475 | | | | 824,567 | |
Telstra Corp. Ltd. ADR | | | 33,345 | | | | 828,957 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 18,062 | | | | 893,166 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,642,543 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Utilities – 8.19% | |
Entergy Corp. | | | 10,265 | | | | 816,170 | |
PPL Corp. | | | 27,880 | | | | 950,708 | |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | | | 20,375 | | | | 856,972 | |
Westar Energy, Inc. | | | 20,320 | | | | 789,432 | |
Woodside Petroleum Ltd. ADR | | | 26,570 | | | | 731,313 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,144,595 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $45,347,474) | | | | | | | 46,961,247 | |
| | | | | | | | |
PREFERRED STOCKS – 4.61% | | | | | | | | |
Materials – 1.41% | |
Alcoa, Inc., Series 1, 5.375% | | | 14,705 | | | | 711,722 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.77% | |
Weyerhaeuser Co., Series A, 6.375% | | | 15,385 | | | | 897,561 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MERITAGE YIELD-FOCUS EQUITY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (continued)
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
PREFERRED STOCKS – 4.61% – continued | | Shares | | | Fair Value | |
Utilities – 1.43% | |
Exelon Corp., 6.500% | | | 14,570 | | | $ | 722,672 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $2,341,445) | | | | | | | 2,331,955 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET SECURITIES – 2.28% | | | | | | | | |
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Treasury Portfolio – Class I, 0.01% (c) | | | 1,151,542 | | | | 1,151,542 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET SECURITIES (Cost $1,151,542) | | | | | | | 1,151,542 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 99.70% (Cost $48,840,461) | | | | | | | 50,444,744 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 0.30% | | | | | | | 152,961 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.00% | | | | | | $ | 50,597,705 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Master Limited Partnership. |
| (b) | Business Development Company. |
| (c) | Rate disclosed is the seven day yield as of February 28, 2015. |
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MERITAGE FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
February 28, 2015
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Meritage Growth Equity Fund | | | Meritage Value Equity Fund | | | Meritage Yield- Focus Equity Fund | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities at value (cost $11,763,106, $9,699,019 and $48,840,461) | | $ | 13,298,914 | | | $ | 11,000,034 | | | $ | 50,444,744 | |
Cash | | | – | | | | – | | | | 4,975 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | 60,250 | | | | 22,000 | | | | – | |
Dividends receivable | | | 8,414 | | | | 49,946 | | | | 247,080 | |
Tax reclaims receivable | | | 703 | | | | – | | | | 2,442 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 15,959 | | | | 13,584 | | | | 49,029 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Assets | | | 13,384,240 | | | | 11,085,564 | | | | 50,748,270 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | | – | | | | – | | | | 96,134 | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | 163,564 | | | | – | | | | – | |
Payable to Adviser | | | 1,532 | | | | 1,050 | | | | 17,521 | |
Accrued 12b-1 fees – Investor class | | | 32 | | | | 2 | | | | 3,691 | |
Payable to administrator, fund accountant, and transfer agent | | | 7,468 | | | | 7,123 | | | | 9,020 | |
Payable to custodian | | | 2,528 | | | | 2,207 | | | | 3,568 | |
Payable to auditor | | | 12,593 | | | | 12,593 | | | | 12,593 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 3,165 | | | | 3,080 | | | | 8,038 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 190,882 | | | | 26,055 | | | | 150,565 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 13,193,358 | | | $ | 11,059,509 | | | $ | 50,597,705 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Net Assets consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 11,523,432 | | | $ | 9,840,190 | | | $ | 49,703,721 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | (6,356 | ) | | | 69,360 | | | | 319,122 | |
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions | | | 140,474 | | | | (151,056 | ) | | | (1,029,421 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments and option contracts | | | 1,535,808 | | | | 1,301,015 | | | | 1,604,283 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 13,193,358 | | | $ | 11,059,509 | | | $ | 50,597,705 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Net Assets: Institutional Class | | $ | 13,020,662 | | | $ | 11,050,184 | | | $ | 30,621,176 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized, no par value) | | | 1,113,251 | | | | 964,723 | | | | 2,812,450 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value,offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 11.70 | | | $ | 11.45 | | | $ | 10.89 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Net Assets: Investor Class | | $ | 172,696 | | | $ | 9,325 | | | $ | 19,976,529 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized, no par value) | | | 14,812 | | | | 816 | | | | 1,839,464 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value,offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 11.66 | | | $ | 11.43 | | | $ | 10.86 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MERITAGE FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the six months ended February 28, 2015
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Meritage Growth Equity Fund | | | Meritage Value Equity Fund | | | Meritage Yield- Focus Equity Fund | |
Investment Income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend income (net of foreign taxes withheld of $–, $940 and $29,111) | | $ | 52,090 | | | $ | 120,696 | | | $ | 919,804 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment income | | | 52,090 | | | | 120,696 | | | | 919,804 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment Adviser fee | | | 43,439 | | | | 38,484 | | | | 144,264 | |
12b-1 fee – Investor class | | | 198 | | | | 11 | | | | 12,931 | |
Administration expenses | | | 12,147 | | | | 10,713 | | | | 32,407 | |
Fund accounting expenses | | | 8,011 | | | | 7,072 | | | | 21,354 | |
Transfer agent expenses | | | 8,378 | | | | 7,313 | | | | 23,196 | |
Legal expenses | | | 3,728 | | | | 3,292 | | | | 10,040 | |
Registration expenses | | | 4,694 | | | | 1,180 | | | | 4,568 | |
Custodian expenses | | | 3,152 | | | | 3,123 | | | | 6,532 | |
Audit expenses | | | 8,649 | | | | 8,649 | | | | 8,649 | |
Trustee expenses | | | 939 | | | | 819 | | | | 2,965 | |
Pricing expenses | | | 1,450 | | | | 1,437 | | | | 1,566 | |
Report printing expense | | | 1,765 | | | | 1,479 | | | | 7,122 | |
Offering expense | | | 2,867 | | | | 2,927 | | | | 3,102 | |
24f-2 expense | | | 560 | | | | 480 | | | | 1,568 | |
Miscellaneous expenses | | | 2,902 | | | | 2,864 | | | | 3,818 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 102,879 | | | | 89,843 | | | | 284,082 | |
Fees waived and expenses reimbursed by Adviser | | | (44,739 | ) | | | (38,507 | ) | | | (78,815 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net operating expenses | | | 58,140 | | | | 51,336 | | | | 205,267 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (6,050 | ) | | | 69,360 | | | | 714,537 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities transactions | | | 146,918 | | | | (146,954 | ) | | | (1,025,249 | ) |
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions | | | – | | | | – | | | | 1,589 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investment securities | | | 813,199 | | | | 635,642 | | | | 360,038 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 960,117 | | | | 488,688 | | | | (663,622 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 954,067 | | | $ | 558,048 | | | $ | 50,915 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | | | | | | |
| | Meritage Growth Equity Fund | |
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2015 (Unaudited) | | | For the Period Ended August 31, 2014 (a) | |
Increase in Net Assets due to: | | | | | | | | |
Operations | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (6,050 | ) | | $ | 9,663 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities transactions | | | 146,918 | | | | 113,048 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investment securities | | | 813,199 | | | | 722,609 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 954,067 | | | | 845,320 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Distributions | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income – Institutional Class | | | (9,879 | ) | | | – | |
From net investment income – Investor Class | | | (90 | ) | | | – | |
From net realized gains – Institutional Class | | | (117,832 | ) | | | – | |
From net realized gains – Investor Class | | | (1,660 | ) | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (129,461 | ) | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Capital Transactions – Institutional Class | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 1,997,772 | | | | 10,257,514 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 127,710 | | | | – | |
Amount paid for shares redeemed | | | (560,261 | ) | | | (455,731 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Institutional Class | | | 1,565,221 | | | | 9,801,783 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Transactions – Investor Class | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 25,000 | | | | 147,660 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 919 | | | | – | |
Amount paid for shares redeemed | | | – | | | | (17,151 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investor Class | | | 25,919 | | | | 130,509 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital transactions | | | 1,591,140 | | | | 9,932,292 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Increase in Net Assets | | | 2,415,746 | | | | 10,777,612 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net Assets | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 10,777,612 | | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 13,193,358 | | | $ | 10,777,612 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) included in net assets at end of period | | $ | (6,356 | ) | | $ | 9,663 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Share Transactions – Institutional Class | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 180,385 | | | | 1,016,399 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 11,213 | | | | – | |
Shares redeemed | | | (50,460 | ) | | | (44,286 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Institutional Class | | | 141,138 | | | | 972,113 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Share Transactions – Investor Class | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 2,302 | | | | 14,083 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 81 | | | | – | |
Shares redeemed | | | – | | | | (1,654 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investor Class | | | 2,383 | | | | 12,429 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase in shares outstanding | | | 143,521 | | | | 984,542 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) | For the period December 23, 2013 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 2014. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | | | | | | |
| | Meritage Value Equity Fund | |
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2015 (Unaudited) | | | For the Period Ended August 31, 2014 (a) | |
Increase in Net Assets due to: | | | | | | | | |
Operations | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 69,360 | | | $ | 34,383 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities transactions | | | (146,954 | ) | | | 62,115 | (b) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investment securities | | | 635,642 | | | | 665,373 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 558,048 | | | | 761,871 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Distributions | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income – Institutional Class | | | (34,360 | ) | | | – | |
From net investment income – Investor Class | | | (23 | ) | | | – | |
From net realized gains – Institutional Class | | | (66,161 | ) | | | – | |
From net realized gains – Investor Class | | | (56 | ) | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (100,600 | ) | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Capital Transactions – Institutional Class | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 1,475,774 | | | | 9,145,370 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 100,521 | | | | – | |
Amount paid for shares redeemed | | | (656,687 | ) | | | (233,367 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Institutional Class | | | 919,608 | | | | 8,912,003 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Capital Transactions – Investor Class | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | – | | | | 8,500 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 79 | | | | – | |
Amount paid for shares redeemed | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investor Class | | | 79 | | | | 8,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital transactions | | | 919,687 | | | | 8,920,503 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Increase in Net Assets | | | 1,377,135 | | | | 9,682,374 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net Assets | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 9,682,374 | | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 11,059,509 | | | $ | 9,682,374 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) included in net assets at end of period | | $ | 69,360 | | | $ | 34,383 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Share Transactions – Institutional Class | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 136,038 | | | | 901,873 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 8,903 | | | | – | |
Shares redeemed | | | (59,816 | ) | | | (22,275 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Institutional Class | | | 85,125 | | | | 879,598 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Share Transactions – Investor Class | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | – | | | | 809 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 7 | | | | – | |
Shares redeemed | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investor Class | | | 7 | | | | 809 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase in shares outstanding | | | 85,132 | | | | 880,407 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) | For the period December 23, 2013 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 2014. |
(b) | Includes gain of $2,660 due to an investment transaction with an affiliate. See Note 5 in the Notes to the Financial Statements. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | | | | | | |
| | Meritage Yield-Focus Equity Fund | |
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2015 (Unaudited) | | | For the Period Ended August 31, 2014 (a) | |
Increase in Net Assets due to: | | | | | | | | |
Operations | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 714,537 | | | $ | 241,306 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities transactions | | | (1,023,660 | ) | | | 93,307 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investment securities | | | 360,038 | | | | 1,244,245 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 50,915 | | | | 1,578,858 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Distributions | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income – Institutional Class | | | (516,891 | ) | | | – | |
From net investment income – Investor Class | | | (118,784 | ) | | | – | |
From net realized gains – Institutional Class | | | (67,297 | ) | | | – | |
From net realized gains – Investor Class | | | (32,817 | ) | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (735,789 | ) | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Capital Transactions – Institutional Class | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 7,410,514 | | | | 25,639,887 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 477,004 | | | | – | |
Amount paid for shares redeemed | | | (2,843,018 | ) | | | (764,516 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Institutional Class | | | 5,044,500 | | | | 24,875,371 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Capital Transactions – Investor Class | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 17,989,157 | | | | 2,690,658 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 133,075 | | | | – | |
Amount paid for shares redeemed | | | (947,053 | ) | | | (81,987 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investor Class | | | 17,175,179 | | | | 2,608,671 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital transactions | | | 22,219,679 | | | | 27,484,042 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Increase in Net Assets | | | 21,534,805 | | | | 29,062,900 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net Assets | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 29,062,900 | | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 50,597,705 | | | $ | 29,062,900 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) included in net assets at end of period | | $ | 319,122 | | | $ | 240,260 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Share Transactions – Institutional Class | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 689,607 | | | | 2,416,290 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 44,724 | | | | – | |
Shares redeemed | | | (267,724 | ) | | | (70,447 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Institutional Class | | | 466,607 | | | | 2,345,843 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Share Transactions – Investor Class | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,681,810 | | | | 240,941 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | 12,504 | | | | – | |
Shares redeemed | | | (88,375 | ) | | | (7,416 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investor Class | | | 1,605,939 | | | | 233,525 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase in shares outstanding | | | 2,072,546 | | | | 2,579,368 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) | For the period December 23, 2013 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 2014. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MERITAGE GROWTH EQUITY FUND – INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(For a share outstanding during the period)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2015 (Unaudited) | | | For the Period Ended August 31, 2014 (a) | |
Selected Per Share Data: | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.95 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.01 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.94 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.87 | | | | 0.95 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.01 | ) | | | – | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.11 | ) | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.12 | ) | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.70 | | | $ | 10.95 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Return (b) (c) | | | 8.00 | % | | | 9.50 | % |
| | |
Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | $ | 13,021 | | | $ | 10,642 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (d) | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.00 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets before waiver and reimbursement (d) | | | 1.77 | % | | | 3.49 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (d) | | | (0.10 | )% | | | 0.22 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate (c) | | | 40 | % | | | 94 | % |
(a) | For the period December 23, 2013 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 2014. |
(b) | Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MERITAGE GROWTH EQUITY FUND – INVESTOR CLASS
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(For a share outstanding during the period)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2015 (Unaudited) | | | For the Period Ended August 31, 2014 (a) | |
Selected Per Share Data: | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.92 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | – | (b) |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.92 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.92 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.01 | ) | | | – | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.11 | ) | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.12 | ) | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.66 | | | $ | 10.92 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Return (c) (d) | | | 7.89 | % | | | 9.20 | % |
| | |
Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | $ | 173 | | | $ | 136 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (e) | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets before waiver and reimbursement (e) | | | 2.02 | % | | | 3.32 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (e) | | | (0.35 | )% | | | 0.01 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate (d) | | | 40 | % | | | 94 | % |
(a) | For the period December 23, 2013 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 2014. |
(b) | Amount is less than $0.01. |
(c) | Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MERITAGE VALUE EQUITY FUND – INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(For a share outstanding during the period)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2015 (Unaudited) | | | For the Period Ended August 31, 2014 (a) | |
Selected Per Share Data: | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.00 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.04 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.96 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.56 | | | | 1.00 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.04 | ) | | | – | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.07 | ) | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.11 | ) | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.45 | | | $ | 11.00 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Return (b) (c) | | | 5.07 | % | | | 10.00 | % |
| | |
Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | $ | 11,050 | | | $ | 9,673 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (d) | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.00 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets before waiver and reimbursement (d) | | | 1.75 | % | | | 3.58 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (d) | | | 1.35 | % | | | 0.86 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate (c) | | | 25 | % | | | 50 | % |
(a) | For the period December 23, 2013 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 2014. |
(b) | Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MERITAGE VALUE EQUITY FUND – INVESTOR CLASS
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(For a share outstanding during the period)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2015 (Unaudited) | | | For the Period Ended August 31, 2014 (a) | |
Selected Per Share Data: | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.98 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.02 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.96 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.98 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.03 | ) | | | – | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.07 | ) | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.10 | ) | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.43 | | | $ | 10.98 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Return (b) (c) | | | 5.00 | % | | | 9.80 | % |
| | |
Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | $ | 9 | | | $ | 9 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (d) | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets before waiver and reimbursement (d) | | | 2.00 | % | | | 9.87 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (d) | | | 1.10 | % | | | 0.64 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate (c) | | | 25 | % | | | 50 | % |
(a) | For the period December 23, 2013 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 2014. |
(b) | Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MERITAGE YIELD-FOCUS EQUITY FUND – INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(For a share outstanding during the period)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2015 (Unaudited) | | | For the Period Ended August 31, 2014 (a) | |
Selected Per Share Data: | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.27 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.10 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 1.17 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 1.27 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.20 | ) | | | – | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.03 | ) | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.23 | ) | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.89 | | | $ | 11.27 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Return (b) (c) | | | -1.28 | % | | | 12.70 | % |
| | |
Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | $ | 30,621 | | | $ | 26,436 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (d) | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.00 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets before waiver and reimbursement (d) | | | 1.43 | % | | | 2.62 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (d) | | | 3.80 | % | | | 2.70 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate (c) | | | 30 | % | | | 63 | % |
(a) | For the period December 23, 2013 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 2014. |
(b) | Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MERITAGE YIELD-FOCUS EQUITY FUND – INVESTOR CLASS
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(For a share outstanding during the period)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2015 (Unaudited) | | | For the Period Ended August 31, 2014 (a) | |
Selected Per Share Data: | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.25 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.01 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 1.24 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 1.25 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.20 | ) | | | – | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.03 | ) | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.23 | ) | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.86 | | | $ | 11.25 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Return (b) (c) | | | -1.43 | % | | | 12.50 | % |
| | |
Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | $ | 19,977 | | | $ | 2,627 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (d) | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets before waiver and reimbursement (d) | | | 1.61 | % | | | 2.46 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (d) | | | 3.48 | % | | | 2.26 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate (c) | | | 30 | % | | | 63 | % |
(a) | For the period December 23, 2013 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 2014. |
(b) | Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MERITAGE FUNDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION
The Meritage Growth Equity Fund (the “Growth Equity Fund”), the Meritage Value Equity Fund (the “Value Equity Fund”), the Meritage Yield-Focus Equity Fund (the “Yield-Focus Equity Fund”) (each a “Fund” and, collectively the “Funds”) were organized as a diversified series of the Capitol Series Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is an open-end investment company established under the laws of Ohio by an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated September 18, 2013 (the “Trust Agreement”). The Trust Agreement permits the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest of separate series without par value. The Funds each offer two share classes, Institutional Class Shares and Investor Class Shares. The Funds commenced operations on December 23, 2013. The Funds’ investment adviser is Meritage Portfolio Management, Inc. (the “Adviser”). The investment objective of the Growth Equity Fund is to seek growth of capital. The investment objective of the Value Equity Fund is to seek growth of capital. Income is a secondary objective for the Value Equity Fund. The investment objective of the Yield-Focus Equity Fund is to seek long-term growth of capital with an emphasis on high current income.
Each Fund’s prospectus provides a description of the investment objective, policies and strategies, along with information on the classes of shares currently being offered.
NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Funds are investment companies and follow accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, “Financial Services-Investment Companies”. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by each Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Securities Valuation – All investments in securities are recorded at their estimated fair value as described in Note 3.
Federal Income Taxes – The Funds make no provision for federal income or excise tax. Each Fund intends to continue to qualify each year as a regulated investment company (���RIC”) under subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, by complying with the requirements applicable to RICs and by distributing substantially all of its taxable income. Each Fund also intends to distribute sufficient net investment income and net capital gains, if any, so that it will not be subject to excise tax on undistributed income and gains. If the required amount of net investment income or gains is not distributed, the Funds could incur a tax expense.
As of and during the period ended February 28, 2015, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the statement of operations. During the period, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties. The Funds are subject to examination by U.S. federal tax authorities for all tax years since inception.
Expenses – Expenses incurred by the Trust that do not relate to a specific fund of the Trust are allocated to the individual funds based on each Fund’s relative net assets or another appropriate basis (as determined by the Board). Expenses attributable to any class are borne by that class. Income, realized gains and losses, unrealized appreciation and depreciation, and expenses are allocated to each class based on the net assets in relation to the relative net assets of the Fund.
Security Transactions and Related Income – The Funds follow industry practice and record security transactions on the trade date for financial reporting purposes. The specific identification method is used for determining gains or losses for financial statements and income tax purposes. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Discounts and premiums on securities purchased are
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MERITAGE FUNDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (continued)
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – continued
accreted or amortized using the effective interest method. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Funds’ understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. The ability of issuers of debt securities held by the Funds to meet their obligations may be affected by economic and political developments in a specific country or region.
Dividends and Distributions – Each Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income, if any, as dividends to its shareholders on at least an annual basis. Each Fund intends to distribute its net realized long term capital gains and its net realized short term capital gains, if any, at least once a year. Dividends to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The treatment for financial reporting purposes of distributions made to shareholders during the period from net investment income or net realized capital gains may differ from their ultimate treatment for federal income tax purposes. These differences are caused primarily by differences in the timing of the recognition of certain components of income, expense or realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. Where such differences are permanent in nature, they are reclassified in the components of the net assets based on their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. Any such reclassifications will have no effects on net assets, results of operations or net asset values per share of the Funds.
NOTE 3. SECURITIES VALUATION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair value is defined as the price that a Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market of the investment. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) establish a three-tier hierarchy to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes.
Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk (the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique used to measure fair value such as pricing model and/or the risk inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique). Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of each Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.
| • | | Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities |
| • | | Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for an identical security in an inactive market, quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.) |
| • | | Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining fair value of investments based on the best information available) |
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MERITAGE FUNDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (continued)
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
NOTE 3. SECURITIES VALUATION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS – continued
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.
In computing the NAV of the Funds, fair value is based on market valuations with respect to portfolio securities for which market quotations are readily available. Pursuant to Trustee-approved policies, the Trust relies on independent third-party pricing services to provide the current market value of securities. Those pricing services value equity securities traded on a securities exchange at the last reported sales price on the principal exchange. Equity securities quoted by NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. If there is no reported sale on the principal exchange, equity securities are valued at the mean between the most recent quoted bid and asked price. 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. In each of these situations, valuations are typically categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.
Sometimes, an equity security owned by the Fund will be valued by the pricing service with factors other than market quotations or when the market is considered inactive. When this happens, the security may be classified as a Level 2 security. When market quotations are not readily available, when the Fund determines that the market quotation or the price provided by the pricing service does not accurately reflect the current fair value, or when certain restricted or illiquid securities are being valued, such securities are valued as determined in good faith by the Fund, in conformity with guidelines adopted by and subject to review by the Board. These securities are generally categorized as Level 3 securities.
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including money market mutual funds, are generally priced at the ending net asset value (NAV) provided by the service agent of the funds. These securities are categorized as Level 1 securities.
In accordance with the Trust’s good faith pricing guidelines, each Fund is required to consider all appropriate factors relevant to the value of securities for which it has determined other pricing sources are not available or reliable as described above. No single standard exists for determining fair value, because fair value depends upon the circumstances of each individual case. As a general principle, the current fair value of an issue of securities being valued by the Fund would appear to be the amount which the owner might reasonably expect to receive for them upon their current sale. Methods which are in accordance with this principle may, for example, be based on (i) a multiple of earnings; (ii) a discount from market of a similar freely traded security (including a derivative security or a basket of securities traded on other markets, exchanges or among dealers); or (iii) yield to maturity with respect to debt issues, or a combination of these and other methods. Good faith pricing is permitted if, in the Fund’s opinion, the validity of market quotations appears to be questionable based on factors such as evidence of a thin market in the security based on a small number of quotations, a significant event occurs after the close of a market but before a Fund’s NAV calculation that may affect a security’s value, or the Fund is aware of any other data that calls into question the reliability of market quotations. Good faith pricing may also be used in instances when the bonds the Fund invests in may default or otherwise cease to have market quotations readily available. Any fair valuation pricing done outside the Fund’s approved pricing methods must be approved by the Pricing Committee of the Board.
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MERITAGE FUNDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (continued)
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
NOTE 3. SECURITIES VALUATION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS – continued
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Funds’ investments as of February 28, 2015:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Valuation Inputs | |
Growth Equity Fund | | Level 1 – Quoted Prices in Active Markets | | | Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | Total | |
Common Stocks * | | $ | 11,923,631 | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | | | $ | 11,923,631 | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | | 548,357 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 548,357 | |
Money Market Securities | | | 826,926 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 826,926 | |
Total | | $ | 13,298,914 | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | | | $ | 13,298,914 | |
Value Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks * | | $ | 9,636,589 | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | | | $ | 9,636,589 | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | | 993,664 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 993,664 | |
Money Market Securities | | | 369,781 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 369,781 | |
Total | | $ | 11,000,034 | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | | | $ | 11,000,034 | |
Yield-Focus Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks * | | $ | 46,961,247 | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | | | $ | 46,961,247 | |
Preferred Stocks* | | | 2,331,955 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 2,331,955 | |
Money Market Securities | | | 1,151,542 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 1,151,542 | |
Total | | $ | 50,444,744 | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | | | $ | 50,444,744 | |
* | Refer to Schedule of Investments for Industry classifications. |
The Funds did not hold any investments at any time during the reporting period in which significant unobservable inputs were used in determining fair value; therefore, no reconciliation of Level 3 securities is included for this reporting period. The Funds did not hold any derivative instruments during the reporting period.
The Trust recognizes transfers between fair value hierarchy levels at the end of the reporting period. There were no transfers between any levels for the period ended February 28, 2015.
NOTE 4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Under the terms of the management agreement, on behalf of the Funds (the “Agreement”), the Adviser manages each Fund’s investments subject to oversight of the Board. As compensation for its management services each Fund is obligated to pay the Adviser a fee computed and accrued daily and paid monthly at an annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets of each Fund. For the period ended February 28, 2015, the Adviser earned fees of $43,439 from the Growth Equity Fund, $38,484 from the Value Equity Fund and $144,264 from the Yield-Focus Equity Fund before the reimbursements described below.
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MERITAGE FUNDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (continued)
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
NOTE 4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES – continued
The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive or limit its fees and to assume other expenses of each Fund until December 31, 2015, so that total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed 1.00%. This operating expense limitation does not apply to borrowing costs (such as interest and dividend expenses on securities sold short), taxes, extraordinary expenses, brokerage fees and commissions, and expenses incurred under a plan of distribution adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Excluded Expenses”). This limitation also excludes any “acquired fund fees and expenses” as that term is described in each Fund’s prospectus.
The waiver and/or reimbursement by the Adviser with respect to the Funds are subject to repayment by the Funds within the three fiscal years following the fiscal year in which that particular waiver and/or reimbursement occurred, provided that the Funds are able to make the repayment without exceeding the expense limitations that were in effect at the time of the waiver or reimbursement.
The amounts subject to repayment by the Funds, pursuant to the aforementioned conditions are as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Amount Waived or Reimbursed | | | Expires August 31, | |
Growth Equity Fund | | $ | 109,316 | | | | 2017 | |
| | | 44,739 | | | | 2018 | |
Value Equity Fund | | | 103,749 | | | | 2017 | |
| | | 38,507 | | | | 2018 | |
Yield-Focus Equity Fund | | | 144,170 | | | | 2017 | |
| | | 78,815 | | | | 2018 | |
The Trust retains Huntington Asset Services, Inc. (“HASI”) to supply non-investment related administrative and compliance services for each Fund. For the period ended February 28, 2015, HASI earned fees of $12,147 for the Growth Equity Fund, $10,713 for the Value Equity Fund and $32,407 for the Yield-Focus Equity Fund. At February 28, 2015, HASI was owed $2,981 for the Growth Equity Fund, $2,816 for the Value Equity Fund and $3,595 for the Yield-Focus Equity Fund for administrative services.
The Trust also retains HASI to act as the Fund’s transfer agent and to provide fund accounting services. For the period ended February 28, 2015, HASI earned fees of $8,378 for the Growth Equity Fund, $7,313 for the Value Equity Fund and $23,196 for the Yield-Focus Equity Fund for transfer agent services and reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in providing transfer agent services. At February 28, 2015, HASI was owed $2,419 for the Growth Equity Fund, $2,334 for the Value Equity Fund and $2,779 for the Yield-Focus Equity Fund for transfer agent services and out-of-pocket expenses. For the period ended February 28, 2015, HASI earned fees of $8,011 for the Growth Equity Fund, $7,072 for the Value Equity Fund and $21,354 for the Yield-Focus Equity Fund for fund accounting services. At February 28, 2015, HASI was owed $2,068 for the Growth Equity Fund, $1,973 Value Equity Fund and $2,646 for the Yield-Focus Equity Fund for fund accounting services.
Certain officers of the Trust are members of management and/or employees of HASI. HASI is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Huntington Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Unified Financial Securities, Inc. (the “Distributor”).
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MERITAGE FUNDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (continued)
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
NOTE 4. FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES – continued
The Funds have adopted a Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The Plan provides that the Funds will pay the Distributor and/or any registered securities dealer, financial institution or any other person (the “Recipient”) a fee of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each Fund’s Investor Shares in connection with the promotion and distribution of Fund’s shares or the provision of personal services to shareholders, including, but not necessarily limited to, advertising, compensation to underwriters, dealers and selling personnel, the printing and mailing of prospectuses to other than current Fund shareholders, the printing and mailing of sales literature and servicing shareholder accounts. The Funds may pay all or a portion of these fees to any Recipient who renders assistance in distributing or promoting the sale of shares, or who provides certain shareholder services, pursuant to a written agreement. The Plan is a compensation plan, which means that compensation is provided regardless of 12b-1 expenses actually incurred. The Trustees believe that the Plan will significantly enhance the Trust’s ability to expand distribution of Investor Shares of each Fund. It is also anticipated that an increase in the size of a Fund will facilitate more efficient portfolio management and assist the Fund in seeking to achieve its investment objective.
Unified Financial Securities, Inc. (“Unified”) acts as the principal distributor of the Funds’ shares. An officer of the Trust is an officer of the Distributor and such person may be deemed to be an affiliate of the Distributor.
NOTE 5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
For the period ended February 28, 2015, purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
Fund | | Purchases | | | Sales | |
Growth Equity Fund | | $ | 6,453,200 | | | $ | 4,481,777 | |
Value Equity Fund | | | 3,157,771 | | | | 2,482,685 | |
Yield-Focus Equity Fund | | | 34,479,141 | | | | 11,324,663 | |
During the period ended August 31, 2014, the Adviser of the Value Equity Fund purchased shares of Huntington Bancshares, Inc. (“HBAN”), of which Huntington National Bank, Inc. is a subsidiary. Due to the affiliation of Huntington National Bank, Inc. as the parent company of Unified Financial Securities, Inc. (the Fund’s Distributor), the Fund is not permitted to invest in HBAN. Upon notification of this error, the Adviser closed the Fund’s position in HBAN, resulting in a gain of $2,660. As the transaction resulted in a gain, no further action was necessary.
NOTE 6. ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
NOTE 7. BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP
The beneficial ownership, either directly or indirectly, of 25% or more of the voting securities of a fund creates a presumption of control of a fund, under Section 2(a)(9) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. At February 28, 2015, National Financial Services LLC (“NFS”) and Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. (“Schwab”) owned, as record
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MERITAGE FUNDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (continued)
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
NOTE 7. BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP – continued
shareholder, 56.03% and 42.26%, respectively, of the outstanding shares of the Growth Equity Fund. At February 28, 2015, NFS and Schwab owned, as record shareholder, 61.31% and 37.07%, respectively, of the outstanding shares of the Value Equity Fund. At February 28, 2015, NFS and TD Ameritrade owned, as record shareholder, 35.98% and 26.81%, respectively, of the outstanding shares of the Yield-Focus Equity Fund. It is not known whether NFS, Schwab or TD Ameritrade or any of the underlying beneficial owners owned or controlled 25% or more of the voting securities of the Funds.
NOTE 8. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
At August 31, 2014, the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments for tax purposes was as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Tax Cost of Securities | | | Unrealized Appreciation | | | Unrealized Depreciation | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
Growth Equity Fund | | $ | 9,705,239 | | | $ | 769,089 | | | $ | (52,923 | ) | | $ | 716,166 | |
Value Equity Fund | | | 9,333,018 | | | | 734,822 | | | | (73,550 | ) | | | 661,272 | |
Yield-Focus Equity Fund | | | 26,588,733 | | | | 1,456,584 | | | | (214,072 | ) | | | 1,242,512 | |
At August 31, 2014, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a tax basis were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Ordinary Income | | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains | | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | | | Total Accumulated Earnings | |
Growth Equity Fund | | $ | 129,154 | | | $ | – | | | $ | 716,166 | | | $ | 845,320 | |
Value Equity Fund | | | 100,599 | | | | – | | | | 661,272 | | | | 761,871 | |
Yield-Focus Equity Fund | | | 333,039 | | | | 307 | | | | 1,242,512 | | | | 1,578,858 | |
The difference between book basis and tax basis unrealized appreciation is attributable to the tax deferral of wash losses.
NOTE 9. DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
On September 30, 2014, the following Fund paid distributions to shareholders of record on September 29, 2014.
| | | | | | |
Fund | | Distribution Type | | Per Share | |
Yield-Focus Equity Fund – Institutional Class | | Ordinary Income | | $ | 0.1330 | |
Yield-Focus Equity Fund – Investor Class | | Ordinary Income | | | 0.1296 | |
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MERITAGE FUNDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (continued)
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
NOTE 9. DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS – continued
On December 26, 2014, the following Funds paid distributions to shareholders of record on December 24, 2014.
| | | | | | |
Fund | | Distribution Type | | Per Share | |
Growth Equity Fund – Institutional Class | | Ordinary Income | | $ | 0.0094 | |
| | Short-term capital gain | | | 0.1127 | |
Growth Equity Fund – Investor Class | | Ordinary Income | | | 0.0061 | |
| | Short-term capital gain | | | 0.1127 | |
Value Equity Fund – Institutional Class | | Ordinary Income | | | 0.0362 | |
| | Short-term capital gain | | | 0.0696 | |
Value Equity Fund – Investor Class | | Ordinary Income | | | 0.0280 | |
| | Short-term capital gain | | | 0.0696 | |
Yield-Focus Equity Fund – Institutional Class | | Ordinary Income | | | 0.0718 | |
| | Short-term capital gain | | | 0.0254 | |
| | Long-term capital gain | | | 0.0001 | |
Yield-Focus Equity Fund – Investor Class | | Ordinary Income | | | 0.0683 | |
| | Short-term capital gain | | | 0.0254 | |
| | Long-term capital gain | | | 0.0001 | |
NOTE 10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Funds indemnify their officers and trustees for certain liabilities that may arise from the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties which provide general indemnifications. 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.
NOTE 11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Management has evaluated events or transactions that may have occurred since February 28, 2015 through the date the financial statements were issued, that would merit recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. There were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.
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CAPITOL SERIES TRUST
Privacy Policy
(Unaudited)
Capitol Series Trust (the “Trust”) on behalf of each of its series (each a “Fund,” collectively the “Funds”) adopts the following privacy policy in order to safeguard the personal information of its consumers and customers that are individuals in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-P,17 CFR 284.30.
We collect only relevant information about a Fund’s shareholders that the law allows or requires us to have in order to conduct our business and properly service you. We collect financial and personal information about you (“Personal Information”) directly (e.g., information on account applications and other forms, such as your name, address, and social security number, and information provided to access account information or conduct account transactions online, such as password, account number, e-mail address, and alternate telephone number), and indirectly (e.g., information about your transactions with us, such as transaction amounts, account balance and account holdings).
The Trust does not disclose any non-public personal information about its shareholders or former shareholders other than for everyday business purposes such as to process a transaction, service an account, to respond to court orders and legal investigations or as otherwise permitted by law. Third parties that may receive this information include companies that provide transfer agency, technology and administrative services to a Fund, as well as the Fund’s investment adviser who is an affiliate of the Fund. If you maintain a retirement/educational custodial account directly with a Fund, we may also disclose your Personal Information to the custodian for that account for shareholder servicing purposes. We limit access to your Personal Information provided to unaffiliated third parties to information necessary to carry out their assigned responsibilities to a Fund. All shareholder records will be disposed of in accordance with applicable law.
The Trust maintains physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to protect Personal Information and requires its third parties service provides with access to such information to treat the Personal Information with the same high degree of confidentiality.
In the event that a shareholder holds shares of a Fund through a financial intermediary, including, but not limited to, a broker-dealer, bank, credit union or trust company, the privacy policy of the shareholders’ financial intermediary would govern how their non-public personal information would be shared with unaffiliated third parties.
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OTHER INFORMATION – (Unaudited)
The Funds’ Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) includes additional information about the trustees and is available without charge, upon request. You may call toll-free at (855) 261-0104 to request a copy of the SAI or to make shareholder inquiries.
PROXY VOTING – (Unaudited)
A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how each Fund voted those proxies during the most recent twelve month period ended June 30, is available without charge upon request by (1) calling the Funds at (855) 261-0104 and (2) from Funds documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
TRUSTEES
R. Jeffrey Young, Chairman
Walter B. Grimm
Mary M. Morrow
OFFICERS
Matthew | J. Miller, Chief Executive Officer and President |
John | C. Swhear, Chief Compliance Officer, AML Officer and Vice President |
Stacey | Havens, Vice President |
Zachary | P. Richmond, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |
INVESTMENT ADVISER
Meritage Portfolio Management, Inc.
7500 College Boulevard, Suite 1212
Overland Park, KS 66210
DISTRIBUTOR
Unified Financial Securities, Inc.
2960 North Meridian Street, Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46208
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
KPMG LLP
191 West Nationwide Boulevard, Suite 500
Columbus, OH 43215
LEGAL COUNSEL
Bernstein Shur
100 Middle Street, 6th Floor
Portland, ME 04104
CUSTODIAN
Huntington National Bank
41 South High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
ADMINISTRATOR, TRANSFER AGENT AND FUND ACCOUNTANT
Huntington Asset Services, Inc.
2960 North Meridian Street, Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46208
This report is intended only for the information of shareholders or those who have received the Funds’ prospectus which contains information about the Funds’ management fee and expenses. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
Distributed by Unified Financial Securities, Inc.
Member FINRA/SIPC
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 Registrants.
Not applicable.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Not applicable.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) The registrant’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Act) are effective in design and operation and are sufficient to form the basis of the certifications required by Rule 30a-2 under the Act, based on their evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures within 90 days of the filing of this report on Form N-CSR.
(b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of 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. Exhibits.
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(a)(1) | | The Not applicable. |
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(a)(2) | | Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) are attached hereto. |
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(a)(3) | | Not applicable. |
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(b) | | Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) are furnished 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.
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(Registrant) Capitol Series Trust | | |
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By (Signature and Title) | | /s/ Matthew J. Miller | | |
| | Matthew J. Miller, Chief Executive Officer and President | | |
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.
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By (Signature and Title) | | /s/ Matthew J. Miller | | |
| | Matthew J. Miller, Chief Executive Officer and President | | |
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By (Signature and Title) | | /s/ Zachary P. Richmond | | |
| | Zachary P. Richmond, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer | | |