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: 811-00242
Natixis Funds Trust II
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
399 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts | 02116 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
Coleen Downs Dinneen, Esq.
Natixis Distributors, L.P.
399 Boylston Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 449-2810
Date of fiscal year end: December 31
Date of reporting period: June 30, 2008
Item 1. | Reports to Stockholders. |
The Registrant’s semi-annual report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is as follows:
EQUITY FUNDS
SEMIANNUAL REPORT
June 30, 2008
CGM Advisor Targeted Equity Fund
Hansberger International Fund
Harris Associates Focused Value Fund
Harris Associates Large Cap Value Fund
Vaughan Nelson Small Cap Value Fund
Natixis U.S. Diversified Portfolio
BlackRock Investment Management
Harris Associates
Loomis, Sayles & Company
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Management Discussion and Performance page 1
Portfolio of Investments page 22
Financial Statements page 35
CGM ADVISOR TARGETED EQUITY FUND
PORTFOLIO PROFILE
Objective:
Seeks long-term growth of capital through investments in equity securities of companies whose earnings are expected to grow at a faster rate than the overall U.S. economy
Strategy:
Generally invests in a focused portfolio of common stocks of large-cap companies
Inception Date:
November 27, 1968
Manager:
G. Kenneth Heebner
Symbols:
Class A | NEFGX | |
Class B | NEBGX | |
Class C | NEGCX | |
Class Y | NEGYX |
What You Should Know:
The fund invests in a small number of securities, which may result in greater volatility than more diversified funds. Growth stocks can be more sensitive to market movements because their prices are based in part on future expectations. The fund may invest in foreign securities that involve risks not associated with domestic securities.
Management Discussion
Amid a worsening credit crisis, flat consumer spending and a looming recession, U.S. equities struggled during the first half of 2008.
In this troubled environment, CGM Advisor Targeted Equity Fund emphasized companies doing business globally, which helped reduce the fund’s risk in pursuit of capital growth. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the fund returned -5.07%, based on the net asset value of Class A shares, after reinvesting $0.44 in capital gains and less than $0.01 in dividends. Consequently, we were gratified that the fund outperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, which returned -11.91% for the period, and the -10.38% average return on Morningstar’s Large Growth category.
FUND’S COMMITMENT TO GLOBAL BUSINESSES SUPPORTED PERFORMANCE
Throughout the period, the fund remained fully invested in anticipation of continued healthy growth in the global economy. While the U.S. economy was weakened by a serious decline in housing prices and new construction, as well as slower consumer spending, the fund emphasized companies whose fundamentals were positively impacted by favorable trends in foreign countries. We also invested in ADRs (American Depositary Receipts) of some foreign companies. An ADR makes it easier for foreign stocks to trade on U.S. stock exchanges.
Energy was the fund’s largest sector allocation, increasing from 20% of the portfolio at the beginning of the year to over 30% of assets as of June 30, 2008. During the period, the fund established a new position in Texas-based Fluor Corporation, a leading provider of engineering, construction and maintenance services to energy companies worldwide. Late in the quarter, we also added some railroad stocks, including CSX Corporation and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation, both of which are benefiting from increased demand for exports of grain and coal.
Funding for these purchases came from sales of some financial stocks, including Bank of America, Wells Fargo and MetLife, as well as from the sale of Monsanto, a multinational agricultural biotechnology holding, and pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson.
ENERGY STOCKS AND CREDIT CARD ISSUES CONTRIBUTE POSITIVE RESULTS
Although most stocks in the fund lost ground with the market, Petroleo Brasileiro (better known as Petrobras), Halliburton, and MasterCard climbed, reflecting positive earnings growth and prospects. Petrobras, Brazil’s state-run oil company, announced that its estimated recoverable reserves at the offshore Tupi oil field range from five to eight billion barrels, which would make it one of the biggest oil discoveries in the last 20 years. Halliburton, a major oil service provider, benefited from continued strength in oil exploration and development globally, as well as an improved outlook for exploration and development in North America. MasterCard, one of the two leading transaction processors to the credit card industry, continued to report solid earnings growth, which helped support its share price.
SEVERAL ISSUES DETRACTED FROM PERFORMANCE
Ford Motor Company, Apple, and Prudential Financial were the fund’s worst performers for the period. Ford was hurt by declining sales of SUVs and trucks, as gasoline prices reached new highs. Although company fundamentals remained solid, Apple witnessed a drop in share price due to weak conditions in the personal computer market. We continue to hold both issues. However, we sold Prudential, which declined on unfavorable developments in the financial industry.
OUTLOOK FOR GLOBAL ECONOMY REMAINS FAVORABLE
Going forward, we expect the global economy to continue to benefit from strength in developing markets. At the same time, we believe U.S. businesses may benefit as the weak dollar makes goods and services cheaper in other parts of the world. As always, our strategy is to focus on a small number of companies we believe offer superior growth potential.
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CGM ADVISOR TARGETED EQUITY FUND
Investment Results through June 30, 2008
PERFORMANCE IN PERSPECTIVE
The charts comparing the fund’s performance to an index provide a general sense of how it performed. The fund’s total return for the period shown below appears with and without sales charges and includes fund expenses and fees. An index measures the performance of a theoretical portfolio. Unlike a fund, the index is unmanaged and does not have expenses that affect the results. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Investors would incur transaction costs and other expenses if they purchased the securities necessary to match the index.
Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Class A Shares
Average Annual Total Returns — June 30, 2008
6 MONTHS | 1 YEAR | 5 YEARS | 10 YEARS | SINCE INCEPTION | |||||||||||
Class A (Inception 11/27/68) | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value1 | -5.07 | % | 14.07 | % | 16.39 | % | 5.83 | % | — | ||||||
With Maximum Sales Charge2 | -10.51 | 7.48 | 15.01 | 5.20 | — | ||||||||||
Class B (Inception 2/28/97) | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value1 | -5.52 | 13.08 | 15.53 | 5.03 | — | ||||||||||
With CDSC3 | -10.05 | 8.08 | 15.30 | 5.03 | — | ||||||||||
Class C (Inception 9/1/98) | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value1 | -5.44 | 13.22 | 15.53 | — | 6.77 | % | |||||||||
With CDSC3 | -6.34 | 12.22 | 15.53 | — | 6.77 | ||||||||||
Class Y (Inception 6/30/99) | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value1 | -5.03 | 14.29 | 16.75 | — | 5.68 |
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE | 6 MONTHS | 1 YEAR | 5 YEARS | 10 YEARS | SINCE CLASS C INCEPTION6 | SINCE CLASS Y INCEPTION6 | ||||||||||||
S&P 500 Index4 | -11.91 | % | -13.12 | % | 7.58 | % | 2.88 | % | 4.69 | % | 0.88 | % | ||||||
Morningstar Large Growth | -10.38 | -6.02 | 7.81 | 2.61 | 4.68 | 0.43 |
All returns represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Periods of less than one year are not annualized. Share price and return will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. All results include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current returns may be higher or lower than those noted. For performance current to the most recent month-end, visit www.funds.natixis.com. Class Y shares are only available to certain investors, as outlined in the prospectus.
The table and graph do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.
PORTFOLIO FACTS
% of Net Assets as of | ||||
FUND COMPOSITION | 6/30/08 | 12/31/07 | ||
Common Stocks | 97.7 | 95.8 | ||
Short-Term Investments and Other | 2.3 | 4.2 | ||
% of Net Assets as of | ||||
TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS | 6/30/08 | 12/31/07 | ||
Petroleo Brasileiro SA, ADR | 10.1 | 9.1 | ||
Schlumberger Ltd. | 6.5 | 6.6 | ||
Halliburton Co. | 5.4 | 4.5 | ||
MasterCard, Inc., Class A | 5.4 | 5.2 | ||
Chevron Corp. | 5.2 | — | ||
Apple, Inc. | 5.1 | 5.4 | ||
Banco Itau Holding Financeira SA, ADR | 5.0 | 5.6 | ||
ConocoPhillips | 4.9 | — | ||
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | 4.9 | — | ||
Barrick Gold Corp. | 4.9 | |||
% of Net Assets as of | ||||
FIVE LARGEST INDUSTRIES | 6/30/08 | 12/31/07 | ||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 20.2 | 9.1 | ||
Energy Equipment & Services | 12.0 | 11.1 | ||
Chemicals | 9.2 | 10.7 | ||
Computers & Peripherals | 7.8 | 5.4 | ||
Road & Rail | 6.9 | — |
Portfolio holdings and asset allocations will vary.
EXPENSE RATIOS AS STATED IN THE MOST RECENT PROSPECTUS
Share Class | Gross Expense Ratio | Net Expense Ratio | ||||
A | 1.17 | % | 1.17 | % | ||
B | 1.92 | 1.92 | ||||
C | 1.93 | 1.93 | ||||
Y | 0.90 | 0.90 |
NOTES TO CHARTS
1 | Does not include a sales charge. |
2 | Includes the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. |
3 | Performance for Class B shares assumes a maximum 5.00% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares, which declines annually between years 1-6 according to the following schedule: 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 1, 0%. Class C share performance assumes a 1.00% CDSC applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase. |
4 | S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index of U.S. common stocks. |
5 | Morningstar Large Growth Fund Average is the average performance without sales charges of funds with similar investment objectives, as calculated by Morningstar, Inc. |
6 | The since-inception comparative performance figures shown for each Class of fund shares are calculated as follows: Class C from 9/1/98; and Class Y from 7/1/99. |
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HANSBERGER INTERNATIONAL FUND
PORTFOLIO PROFILE
Objective:
Seeks long-term growth of capital
Strategy:
Invests in common stocks of small-, mid- and large-cap companies located outside the United States. Assets are invested across developed and emerging markets
Inception Date:
December 29, 1995
Managers:
Growth:
Trevor Graham
Barry A. Lockhart
Patrick H. Tan
Thomas R.H. Tibbles
Value:
Ronald Holt
Lauretta Reeves
Symbols:
Class A | NEFDX | |
Class B | NEDBX | |
Class C | NEDCX |
What You Should Know:
Foreign securities involve risks not associated with domestic securities, such as currency fluctuations, differing political and economic conditions and different accounting standards. Growth stocks can be more sensitive to market movements because their prices are based in part on future expectations. Value stocks may fall out of favor and underperform the overall market during any given period.
Management Discussion
The credit crunch that shook world financial markets in 2007 continued into 2008. Although very few markets were positive during the first half, rising energy and materials prices provided some support in the second quarter. However, the six-month period was one of the worst on record for world stock prices.
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, Hansberger International Fund’s total return was -9.30% based on the net asset value of Class A shares, after reinvesting $0.42 in capital gains and $0.04 in dividends. By comparison, the fund’s benchmarks, the MSCI EAFE Index and the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index, returned -10.58% and -9.84%, respectively. The average performance of the fund’s Morningstar peer group, the Foreign Large Blend category, was -10.71%. All returns are expressed in U.S. dollars. Neither the fund nor its benchmarks include U.S. stocks, and the Morningstar category has only limited exposure to domestic equities.
Two teams of Hansberger’s international equity specialists manage the fund. One focuses on value and the other seeks growth potential.
VALUE TEAM DID WELL IN EMERGING MARKETS AND MATERIALS
Materials and resource stocks in the emerging markets region contributed to the value segment’s performance. The segment’s top performer during the period was Evraz Group in Russia, one of the world’s largest steel producers, which benefited from higher prices for steel, iron and coke. Its acquisition of Oregon Steel in 2007 also added to the firm’s profits. Brazilian utility CEMIG (Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais) was the second best performer. The stock has a high dividend and the company is benefiting from an improved regulatory environment in Brazil.
The financial sector has led world markets in a downward spiral since last year. One of the segment’s worst performers was HBOS PLC, the holding company for Bank of Scotland. The largest mortgage lender in the U.K., HBOS operates banking and insurance companies in Australia as well as the U.K. The worldwide credit crunch caused investors to flee, but the value team believes it will emerge as one of the strongest players once the credit crisis clears. Siemens AG, a European industrial company with operations in 190 countries, also proved disappointing. European industrials in general have done poorly recently, but the value team believes Siemens will emerge as a strong performer in time.
HANSBERGER’S GROWTH TEAM SEEKS SECULAR GROWTH COMPANIES
Secular growth companies seek to create their own opportunities rather than waiting for market trends to turn their way. These are often innovative companies seeking affordable solutions to such universal problems as finding renewable, clean sources of energy. Denmark’s Vestas Wind Systems, a specialist in equipment that uses wind power to generate electricity, is one such company; it has been a strong performer for the fund for several years. A more recent acquisition is Q-Cells, a rapidly growing manufacturer of photovoltaic modules. Both stocks did well during the period, countering trends in other sectors.
However, not even the best ideas lead to consistently strong stock prices. The growth team had disappointing results with Renewable Energy Corp, as this and other solar stocks were caught in a general sell-off recently. Although the stock fell in price, the growth team is holding it in anticipation of good results long term. Another example is Foxconn, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of handsets, supplying components for Motorola, Nokia and Sony. The company had a difficult first quarter and the stock declined, but the growth team believes it is a quality manufacturer and is anticipating a turnaround.
OUTLOOK IS FOR DECELERATING GLOBAL GROWTH
Hansberger expects to see continued global growth, but at a slower pace, especially in developed markets. Characteristics we look for are attractive valuations, strong balance sheets, and the potential to generate growth even in difficult times through innovation and restructuring.
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HANSBERGER INTERNATIONAL FUND
Investment Results through June 30, 2008
PERFORMANCE IN PERSPECTIVE
The charts comparing the fund’s performance to an index provide a general sense of how it performed. The fund’s total return for the period shown below appears with and without sales charges and includes fund expenses and fees. An index measures the performance of a theoretical portfolio. Unlike a fund, the index is unmanaged and does not have expenses that affect the results. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Investors would incur transaction costs and other expenses if they purchased the securities necessary to match the index.
Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Class A Shares7
Average Annual Total Returns — June 30, 20087
6 MONTHS | 1 YEAR | 5 YEARS | 10 YEARS | |||||||||
CLASS A (Inception 12/29/95) | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value1 | -9.30 | % | -6.41 | % | 16.47 | % | 7.94 | % | ||||
With Maximum Sales Charge2 | -14.50 | -11.80 | 15.10 | 7.31 | ||||||||
CLASS B (Inception 12/29/95) | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value1 | -9.66 | -7.07 | 15.61 | 7.16 | ||||||||
With CDSC3 | -14.06 | -11.16 | 15.38 | 7.16 | ||||||||
CLASS C (Inception 12/29/95) | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value1 | -9.64 | -7.09 | 15.61 | 7.15 | ||||||||
With CDSC3 | -10.52 | -7.91 | 15.61 | 7.15 | ||||||||
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE | 6 MONTHS | 1 YEAR | 5 YEARS | 10 YEARS | ||||||||
MSCI EAFE Index4 | -10.58 | % | -10.15 | % | 17.16 | % | 6.23 | % | ||||
MSCI ACWI ex USA Index5 | -9.84 | -6.20 | 19.42 | 7.73 | ||||||||
Morningstar Foreign Large Blend Fund Avg.6 | -10.71 | -9.04 | 15.90 | 5.28 |
All results represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Periods of less than one year are not annualized. Share price and return will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. All results include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current returns may be higher or lower than those shown. For performance current to the most recent month-end, visit www.funds.natixis.com.
The table and graph do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.
PORTFOLIO FACTS
% of Net Assets as of | ||||
FUND COMPOSITION | 6/30/08 | 12/31/07 | ||
Common Stocks | 98.0 | 97.3 | ||
Preferred Stock | 1.8 | 1.3 | ||
Short-Term Investments and Other | 0.2 | 1.4 | ||
TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS | 6/30/08 | 12/31/07 | ||
Nintendo Co., Ltd. | 2.5 | 1.9 | ||
Petroleo Brasileiro SA, ADR | 2.2 | 2.2 | ||
Saipem SpA | 1.9 | 1.6 | ||
Infosys Technologies, Ltd., Sponsored ADR | 1.6 | 1.3 | ||
Roche Holding AG | 1.6 | 0.8 | ||
Banco Santander Central Hispano SA | 1.6 | 1.7 | ||
OAO Gazprom, Sponsored ADR | 1.4 | 0.6 | ||
UniCredito Italiano SpA | 1.4 | 1.6 | ||
Adidas AG | 1.4 | 1.9 | ||
Axa | 1.4 | 1.5 | ||
FIVE LARGEST COUNTRIES | 6/30/08 | 12/31/07 | ||
Japan | 14.0 | 14.0 | ||
United Kingdom | 12.1 | 13.0 | ||
France | 9.5 | 9.9 | ||
Switzerland | 8.4 | 8.9 | ||
Germany | 8.2 | 6.6 |
Portfolio holdings and asset allocations will vary.
EXPENSE RATIOS AS STATED IN THE MOST RECENT PROSPECTUS
Share Class | Gross Expense Ratio | Net Expense Ratio | ||
A | 1.45% | 1.45% | ||
B | 2.20 | 2.20 | ||
C | 2.20 | 2.20 |
NOTES TO CHARTS
1 | Does not include a sales charge. |
2 | Includes the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. |
3 | Performance for Class B shares assumes a maximum 5.00% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares, which declines annually between years 1-6 according to the following schedule: 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 1, 0%. Class C share performance assumes a 1.00% CDSC applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase. |
4 | Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe Australasia and Far East Index (MSCI EAFE Index) is an unmanaged index designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the United States and Canada. |
5 | Morgan Stanley Capital International All Countries World Index ex USA (MSCI ACWI ex USA Index) is an unmanaged index designed to measure equity market performance in developed and emerging markets, excluding the United States. |
6 | Morningstar Foreign Large Blend Fund Average is the average performance without sales charges of funds with similar investment objectives, as calculated by Morningstar, Inc. |
7 | Fund performance has been increased by expense reductions/reimbursements, without which performance would have been lower. |
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HARRIS ASSOCIATES FOCUSED VALUE FUND
PORTFOLIO PROFILE
Objective:
Seeks long-term capital appreciation
Strategy:
Focuses on 25 to 30 stocks of mid- to large-cap U.S. companies
Inception Date:
March 15, 2001
Managers:
Robert M. Levy
Michael J. Mangan
Symbols:
Class A | NRSAX | |
Class B | NRSBX | |
Class C | NRSCX |
What You Should Know:
The fund invests in a small number of securities, which may result in greater volatility than more diversified funds. Value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and underperform the overall market during any given period.
Management Discussion
Stocks began 2008 with a sharp descent and then rallied as the Federal Reserve Board moved aggressively to address the credit crisis. However, the rally turned around late in the period as renewed credit and inflation concerns triggered another selloff.
Despite the fund’s emphasis on the weak financial sector and its lack of exposure to energy, Harris Associates Focused Value Fund kept pace with the benchmark for most of the first half of 2008. However, as most sectors fell sharply in June, the fund trailed its benchmark for the period as a whole. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the fund returned -15.52% based on the net asset value of Class A shares, after reinvesting $0.15 in capital gains. The fund’s benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, returned -11.91% for the period, and the average return on the funds in Morningstar’s Large Blend category was -11.18%.
HEALTHCARE AND INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES SHOWED SOLID GAINS
Shares of Tenet Healthcare rose in the first half of 2008 as a turnaround in operations took hold. Favorable prices realized on the sale of some underperforming hospitals also reduced the company’s debt levels. Increasing volumes and better results in weaker regions of the country further contributed to the rise in the price of the stock. PerkinElmer, a maker of life sciences products, had been selling at a discount to its competitors, even though its balance sheet and prospects seemed strong. Recent increases in the price of the stock reflect widening recognition of the company’s improved results, but we continue to believe the current price still does not fully reflect the company’s outlook. Conglomerate ITT was a leader among the fund’s industrial holdings. The company is focusing on areas of strength, including defense electronics, and it has solid growth prospects in fluid technology, motion and flow control.
NO ENERGY STOCKS, STRONG EMPHASIS ON FINANCIALS HURT PERFORMANCE
Energy was the period’s strongest sector, but the fund had no exposure to it. We continue to believe that energy stock valuations are unreasonably high and that increased awareness by businesses and consumers may start to cut into demand.
Our sizeable weighting in financial stocks also hurt the fund’s performance. Decliners in the portfolio included such leading companies as Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley and Legg Mason. We capitalized on price weakness to add to the fund’s stake in Merrill because we believe their ownership interests in money management firms could attract buyers as a shift in investor sentiment works its way through the system. All three companies remain in the portfolio.
SOME STOCKS’ POTENTIAL FAILED TO TRANSLATE INTO GAINS
Economic concerns drove down shares of Starwood Hotels despite its expanding hotel inventory. Starwood franchises its properties to others, collecting fees while avoiding infrastructure costs. Technology leader Intel is the fund’s largest position. We have been adding to it for some time and we still like the stock, but it has faced selling pressure this year with no news to account for it. We remain optimistic about Intel’s long-term outlook. Micron Technology stock has been volatile, reflecting fears that the economic slowdown might shrink demand for memory chips. Micron’s quarterly financial results are trending higher and we believe its strong finances position the firm to capture additional market share if less well-capitalized competitors weaken.
We believe that volatility in recent quarters may have produced opportunities to acquire good companies at attractive valuations. The fund’s portfolio now stands at a steep discount to our assessment of the companies’ long-term growth potential, suggesting that good gains may be possible once current pressures ease. We think the credit and housing crises will work their way through the system in time and that the market will improve as conditions stabilize.
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HARRIS ASSOCIATES FOCUSED VALUE FUND
Investment Results through June 30, 2008
PERFORMANCE IN PERSPECTIVE
The charts comparing the fund’s performance to an index provide a general sense of how it performed. The fund’s total return for the period shown below appears with and without sales charges and includes fund expenses and fees. An index measures the performance of a theoretical portfolio. Unlike a fund, the index is unmanaged and does not have expenses that affect the results. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Investors would incur transaction costs and other expenses if they purchased the securities necessary to match the index.
Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Class A Shares7
Average Annual Total Returns — June 30, 20087
6 MONTHS | 1 YEAR | 5 YEARS | SINCE INCEPTION | |||||||||
CLASS A (Inception 3/15/01) | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value1 | -15.52 | % | -26.59 | % | 3.46 | % | 2.83 | % | ||||
With Maximum Sales Charge2 | -20.36 | -30.82 | 2.24 | 2.00 | ||||||||
CLASS B (Inception 3/15/01) | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value1 | -15.93 | -27.13 | 2.66 | 2.06 | ||||||||
With CDSC3 | -20.05 | -30.13 | 2.42 | 2.06 | ||||||||
CLASS C (Inception 3/15/01) | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value1 | -15.81 | -27.09 | 2.69 | 2.08 | ||||||||
With CDSC3 | -16.63 | -27.69 | 2.69 | 2.08 | ||||||||
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE | 6 MONTHS | 1 YEAR | 5 YEARS | SINCE INCEPTION6 | ||||||||
S&P 500 Index 4 | -11.91 | % | -13.12 | % | 7.58 | % | 3.18 | % | ||||
Morningstar Large Blend Fund Avg.5 | -11.18 | -12.27 | 7.64 | 3.33 |
All returns represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Periods of less than one year are not annualized. Share price and return will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. All results include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current returns may be higher or lower than those shown. For performance current to the most recent month-end, visit www.funds.natixis.com.
The table and graph do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.
PORTFOLIO FACTS
% of Net Assets as of | ||||
FUND COMPOSITION | 6/30/08 | 12/31/07 | ||
Common Stocks | 98.7 | 100.0 | ||
Short-Term Investments and Other | 1.3 | 0.0 | ||
% of Net Assets as of | ||||
TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS | 6/30/08 | 12/31/07 | ||
Intel Corp. | 7.7 | 9.0 | ||
PerkinElmer, Inc. | 6.0 | 5.2 | ||
National Semiconductor Corp. | 6.0 | 6.1 | ||
Robert Half International, Inc. | 6.0 | 4.9 | ||
Dell, Inc. | 5.9 | 1.1 | ||
Teradata Corp. | 5.3 | 1.3 | ||
Virgin Media, Inc. | 5.2 | 5.2 | ||
Tiffany & Co. | 4.9 | 2.7 | ||
Hospira, Inc. | 4.7 | 4.9 | ||
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. | 4.5 | — | ||
% of Net Assets as of | ||||
FIVE LARGEST INDUSTRIES | 6/30/08 | 12/31/07 | ||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 15.9 | 21.7 | ||
Capital Markets | 12.0 | 5.0 | ||
Computers & Peripherals | 10.9 | 2.4 | ||
Life Sciences Tools & Services | 8.5 | 9.2 | ||
Specialty Retail | 7.7 | 2.7 |
Portfolio holdings and asset allocations will vary.
EXPENSE RATIOS AS STATED IN THE MOST RECENT PROSPECTUS
Share Class | Gross Expense Ratio8 | Net Expense Ratio9 | ||
A | 1.39% | 1.39% | ||
B | 2.14 | 2.14 | ||
C | 2.14 | 2.14 |
NOTES TO CHARTS
1 | Does not include a sales charge. |
2 | Includes the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. |
3 | Performance for Class B shares assumes a maximum 5.00% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares, which declines annually between years 1-6 according to the following schedule: 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 1, 0%. Class C share performance assumes a 1.00% CDSC applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase. |
4 | S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index of U.S. common stocks. |
5 | Morningstar Large Blend Fund Average is the average performance without sales charges of funds with similar investment objectives, as calculated by Morningstar, Inc. |
6 | The since-inception comparative performance figures shown are calculated from 4/1/01. |
7 | Fund performance has been increased by expense reductions/reimbursements, without which performance would have been lower. |
8 | Before reductions and reimbursements. |
9 | After reductions and reimbursements. Expense reductions are contractual and are set to expire on 4/30/09. |
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HARRIS ASSOCIATES LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
PORTFOLIO PROFILE
Objective:
Seeks opportunities for long-term capital growth and income
Strategy:
Invests primarily in common stock of large- and mid-cap companies in any industry
Inception Date:
May 6, 1931
Managers:
Edward S. Loeb
Michael J. Mangan
Diane L. Mustain
Symbols:
Class A | NEFOX | |
Class B | NEGBX | |
Class C | NECOX | |
Class Y | NEOYX |
What You Should Know:
Value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and underperform the overall market during any given period.
Management Discussion
After slumping early in the year, stocks staged a spring rally that was cut short in mid-May as the ongoing credit crisis and record energy prices dimmed prospects for the economy. Harris Associates Large Cap Value Fund posted disappointing returns for the period, with most of the shortfall occurring amid June’s market turbulence.
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the fund’s return was -14.98% based on the net asset value of Class A shares, after reinvesting less than $0.01 in dividends. The fund’s results trailed its benchmark and its Morningstar peer group. The Russell 1000 Value Index returned -13.57%, while the average return on the funds in Morningstar’s Large Blend category was -11.18%.
ABSENCE OF ENERGY OVERWHELMED POSITIVE RESULTS IN OTHER SECTORS
Coming into June, the fund’s returns were stronger than its benchmark, although both were negative. However, by the end of June, shares in most sectors had fallen sharply. Energy was the exception. The absence of energy companies in the portfolio was the primary reason for the fund’s underperformance in the first half of 2008. The fund’s industrials stocks were strong, and good stock selection in financials was a net positive despite the weakness in the sector as a whole.
LEADERS WERE IN DIVERSE SECTORS
Renowned railroad company Union Pacific (UP) continued to be a strong contributor. Shippers have found railroads more cost efficient than trucks during periods of high energy costs, and UP is also still benefiting from restructuring started three years ago. Pharmaceutical company Schering-Plough was another strong holding during the period. We had sold Schering following negative reports on the firm’s cholesterol drugs, but lowered valuations subsequently led us to repurchase shares, which soon recovered. We increased the fund’s stake in Home Depot when the slump in home construction caused shares to decline. A subsequent rebound put this holding in positive territory for the period. Comcast rose modestly, reflecting its ability to maintain market share in the face of strong competition. Medtronic, a medical technology company, also added to returns as investors grew more confident of its business prospects.
FINANCIALS AND SOME TECHNOLOGY STOCKS DECLINED
Merrill Lynch was the fund’s worst performer during the period. Our investment in Merrill is based on the value we see in their non-investment banking businesses, including private wealth management and their partial ownership of BlackRock Advisors and Bloomberg. Other leading financial firms in the portfolio, including Bank of New York Mellon, Morgan Stanley and American Express also declined, in value, but less than the sector overall.
In technology, a deteriorating competitive position led us to sell communications leader Motorola at a loss. Shares of Intel, one of the fund’s largest commitments, declined in the first few days of January. We expanded the fund’s position and shares subsequently stabilized. Intel is a bellwether company and we believe its earlier weakness may reflect concerns about the economy. Shares of cruise operator Carnival Corp. fell as shrinking travel volumes and high fuel prices pressured earnings.
PORTFOLIO STANDS AT DEEP DISCOUNT TO POTENTIAL VALUE
By this time next year we believe that credit problems will have diminished and the market will react favorably. Our stock selection process continues to lead us away from energy companies. We think investors have focused on the sector’s momentum despite diminishing fundamental support for current price levels, especially as the economy slows and individuals and businesses take steps to curb usage.
Based on our analysis, stocks in the fund’s portfolio as a group are trading at the widest discount to potential future value that we have seen in years. Assuming the current cycle reverses, we believe the fund’s holdings have substantial upside potential.
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HARRIS ASSOCIATES LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
Investment Results through June 30, 2008
PERFORMANCE IN PERSPECTIVE
The charts comparing the fund’s performance to an index provide a general sense of how it performed. The fund’s total return for the period shown below appears with and without sales charges and includes fund expenses and fees. An index measures the performance of a theoretical portfolio. Unlike a fund, the index is unmanaged and does not have expenses that affect the results. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Investors would incur transaction costs and other expenses if they purchased the securities necessary to match the index.
Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Class A Shares7
Average Annual Total Returns — June 30, 20087
6 MONTHS | 1 YEAR | 5 YEARS | 10 YEARS | SINCE INCEPTION | |||||||||||
CLASS A (Inception 5/6/31) | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value1 | -14.98 | % | -22.22 | % | 3.45 | % | -0.14 | % | — | ||||||
With Maximum Sales Charge2 | -19.85 | -26.69 | 2.23 | -0.73 | — | ||||||||||
CLASS B (Inception 9/13/93) | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value1 | -15.26 | -22.80 | 2.66 | -0.88 | — | ||||||||||
With CDSC3 | -19.50 | -26.66 | 2.30 | -0.88 | — | ||||||||||
CLASS C (Inception 5/1/95) | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value1 | -15.28 | -22.83 | 2.69 | -0.89 | — | ||||||||||
With CDSC3 | -16.13 | -23.60 | 2.69 | -0.89 | — | ||||||||||
CLASS Y (Inception 11/18/98) | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value1 | -14.81 | -21.97 | 3.79 | — | 0.61 | % | |||||||||
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE | 6 MONTHS | 1 YEAR | 5 YEARS | 10 YEARS | SINCE CLASS Y INCEPTION6 | ||||||||||
Russell 1000 Value Index4 | -13.57 | % | -18.78 | % | 8.92 | % | 4.91 | % | 5.17 | % | |||||
Morningstar Large Blend Fund Avg.5 | -11.18 | -12.27 | 7.64 | 3.32 | 3.47 |
All returns represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Periods of less than one year are not annualized. Share price and return will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. All results include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current returns may be higher or lower than those shown. For performance current to the most recent month-end, visit www.funds.natixis.com. Class Y shares are only available to certain investors, as outlined in the prospectus.
The table and graph do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.
PORTFOLIO FACTS
% of Net Assets as of | ||||
FUND COMPOSITION | 6/30/08 | 12/31/07 | ||
Common Stocks | 97.3 | 96.5 | ||
Short-Term Investments and Other | 2.7 | 3.5 | ||
% of Net Assets as of | ||||
TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS | 6/30/08 | 12/31/07 | ||
Intel Corp. | 6.5 | 6.9 | ||
Dell, Inc. | 5.4 | 4.5 | ||
Hewlett-Packard Co. | 5.1 | 5.0 | ||
Carnival Corp. | 4.7 | 4.3 | ||
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. | 4.6 | — | ||
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. | 4.5 | 4.9 | ||
Schering-Plough Corp. | 4.2 | — | ||
Union Pacific Corp. | 4.2 | 5.5 | ||
Capital One Financial Corp. | 3.6 | 3.6 | ||
McDonald’s Corp. | 3.5 | — | ||
% of Net Assets as of | ||||
FIVE LARGEST INDUSTRIES | 6/30/08 | 12/31/07 | ||
Capital Markets | 16.3 | 10.2 | ||
Computers & Peripherals | 10.5 | 10.9 | ||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | 9.9 | 7.4 | ||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 8.9 | 9.4 | ||
Media | 8.6 | — |
Portfolio holdings and asset allocations will vary.
EXPENSE RATIOS AS STATED IN THE MOST RECENT PROSPECTUS
Share Class | Gross Expense Ratio8 | Net Expense Ratio9 | ||
A | 1.28% | 1.28% | ||
B | 2.04 | 2.04 | ||
C | 2.04 | 2.04 | ||
Y | 0.91 | 0.91 |
NOTES TO CHARTS
1 | Does not include a sales charge. |
2 | Includes the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. |
3 | Performance for Class B shares assumes a maximum 5.00% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares, which declines annually between years 1-6 according to the following schedule: 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 1, 0%. Class C share performance assumes a 1.00% CDSC applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase. |
4 | Russell 1000 Value Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of those Russell 1000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. |
5 | Morningstar Large Blend Fund Average is the average performance without sales charges of funds with similar investment objectives, as calculated by Morningstar, Inc. |
6 | The since-inception comparative performance figures shown for Class Y are calculated from 12/1/98. |
7 | Fund performance has been increased by expense reductions/reimbursements, without which performance would have been lower. |
8 | Before reductions and reimbursements. |
9 | After reductions and reimbursements. Expense reductions are contractual and are set to expire on 4/30/09. |
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VAUGHAN NELSON SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
PORTFOLIO PROFILE
Objective:
Seeks capital appreciation
Strategy:
Invests in small-cap companies with a focus on absolute return, using a bottom-up, value-oriented investment process
Inception Date:
December 31, 1996
Managers:
Chris D. Wallis
Scott J. Weber
Symbols:
Class A | NEFJX | |
Class B | NEJBX | |
Class C Class Y | NEJCX NEJYX |
What You Should Know:
Investing in small-cap stocks carries special risk, including narrower markets, limited financial and management resources, less liquidity and greater volatility than large company stocks. Value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and underperform the overall market during any given period.
Management Discussion
Strategies we initiated more than a year ago helped insulate Vaughan Nelson Small Cap Value Fund from the worst impacts of the ongoing credit crisis. Good stock selection, an emphasis on economically vigorous sectors, and avoiding the most troubled areas of financial services helped the fund hold up well during one of the most difficult periods ever for stock prices.
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the fund’s total return was -1.36% based on the net asset value of Class A shares, after reinvesting $0.03 in capital gains. For the same period, the Russell 2000 Value Index, the fund’s benchmark, returned -9.84%, while the average performance of funds in Morningstar’s Small Blend category was -8.93%.
FOCUSED ON AREAS OF MARKET STRENGTH
Markets that were volatile early in the year quieted after the Federal Reserve Board made a series of aggressive rate cuts and unprecedented policy moves designed to restore liquidity to the financial markets. However, renewed credit fears and soaring energy costs brought fresh waves of volatility in May, and weakness accelerated as the period closed. Amid early indications of impending credit problems last year, we took decisive action to reduce the fund’s exposure to financial services, where prospects for improvement appeared slight. Our value-focused research team led us to emphasize industrial and energy issues. These positions, together with strong performance in select technology issues, keyed the fund’s strong relative returns.
ENERGY COMPANIES WERE TOP PERFORMERS
Most of the fund’s top performers were energy companies. Consistent with our established discipline, we sold Continental Resources and Petrohawk, two independent exploration companies, when their valuations surpassed our targets; we also trimmed other energy holdings as prices rose. Encore Acquisition Company, a small exploration and development company, benefited from publicity on its holdings in North Dakota. With the dollar weak and overseas growth exceeding that in the U.S., the fund also benefited from several smaller industrial and manufacturing companies. Lincoln Electric Holdings enjoyed strong worldwide demand for its welding products used in road, bridge and pipeline projects. Shares of aerospace provider DRS Technologies rose when the company agreed to be acquired. Iron ore producer Cleveland-Cliffs also rose in value and we sold it at a profit.
CONSUMER AND FINANCIAL ISSUES WERE WEAK
Tempur-Pedic International, makers of high-end mattresses and pillows, fell as economic pressures constrained consumer spending. We are using price declines to expand the fund’s holdings in this well-run company. High raw materials costs squeezed margins at garden products marketer Scotts Miracle-Gro, whose sales also suffered from weak consumer spending, but we continue to like the stock. Affiliated Managers Group, owner of several investment management companies, declined along with the weak financial sector. We have added to the fund’s position in Affiliated. Negative sentiment toward financials hurt casualty insurer HCC Insurance, but we believe the company has an attractive business and solid underwriting practices and we added to holdings on weakness.
CONTINUED VOLATILITY MAY YIELD OPPORTUNITIES AS ECONOMY RECOVERS
We believe near-term conditions are likely to remain challenging, although we think housing prices will eventually stabilize, restoring consumer confidence. This should also benefit banks whose losses have mounted amid defaulting mortgages.
A positive side effect of the market’s weakness is that our research team is uncovering good companies at what appear to be attractive valuations. We have trimmed the number of stocks in the portfolio in order to focus commitments on those we especially favor. Two long-term themes will guide us: As the world develops and industrializes, demand for resources and infrastructure will continue to expand. We will also remain focused on smaller energy firms that can increase reserves through acquisitions and discoveries rather than speculating on energy prices.
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VAUGHAN NELSON SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
Investment Results through June 30, 2008
PERFORMANCE IN PERSPECTIVE
The charts comparing the fund’s performance to an index provide a general sense of how it performed. The fund’s total return for the period shown below appears with and without sales charges and includes fund expenses and fees. An index measures the performance of a theoretical portfolio. Unlike a fund, the index is unmanaged and does not have expenses that affect the results. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Investors would incur transaction costs and other expenses if they purchased the securities necessary to match the index.
Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Class A Shares6
Average Annual Total Returns — June 30, 20086
6 MONTHS | 1 YEAR | 5 YEARS | 10 YEARS | SINCE INCEPTION | |||||||||||
Class A (Inception 12/31/96) | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value1 | -1.36 | % | -4.18 | % | 13.63 | % | 6.42 | % | — | ||||||
With Maximum Sales Charge2 | -7.04 | -9.69 | 12.30 | 5.79 | — | ||||||||||
Class B (Inception 12/31/96) | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value1 | -1.74 | -4.90 | 12.78 | 5.62 | — | ||||||||||
With CDSC3 | -6.65 | -9.65 | 12.53 | 5.62 | — | ||||||||||
Class C (Inception 12/31/96) | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value1 | -1.74 | -4.90 | 12.79 | 5.62 | — | ||||||||||
With CDSC3 | -2.72 | -5.85 | 12.79 | 5.62 | — | ||||||||||
Class Y (Inception 8/31/06) | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value1 | -1.13 | -3.82 | — | — | 8.11 | % | |||||||||
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE | 6 MONTHS | 1 YEAR | 5 YEARS | 10 YEARS | SINCE CLASS Y | ||||||||||
Russell 2000 Value Index4 | -9.84 | % | -21.63 | % | 10.02 | % | 7.47 | % | -5.84 | % | |||||
Morningstar Small Blend Fund Avg.5 | -8.93 | -17.03 | 10.62 | 6.99 | -0.77 |
All results represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Periods of less than one year are not annualized. Share price and return will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. All results include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current returns may be higher or lower than those shown. For performance current to the most recent month-end, visit www.funds.natixis.com. Class Y shares are only available to certain investors, as outlined in the prospectus.
The table and graph do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.
PORTFOLIO FACTS
% of Net Assets as of | ||||
FUND COMPOSITION | 6/30/08 | 12/31/07 | ||
Common Stocks | 83.9 | 95.4 | ||
Exchange Trade Funds | 3.0 | — | ||
Short-Term Investments and Other | 13.1 | 4.6 | ||
% of Net Assets as of | ||||
TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS | 6/30/08 | 12/31/07 | ||
iShares Russell 2000 Value Index Fund | 3.0 | — | ||
Encore Acquisition Co. | 2.7 | — | ||
Vectren Corp. | 2.0 | 1.8 | ||
Sybase, Inc. | 1.9 | 1.9 | ||
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. | 1.9 | 1.6 | ||
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. | 1.9 | 2.3 | ||
Raymond James Financial, Inc. | 1.9 | 2.3 | ||
Superior Energy Services, Inc. | 1.8 | 1.0 | ||
Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. | 1.8 | 1.6 | ||
Airgas, Inc. | 1.8 | 1.5 | ||
% of Net Assets as of | ||||
FIVE LARGEST INDUSTRIES | 6/30/08 | 12/31/07 | ||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 7.8 | 8.9 | ||
Machinery | 6.2 | 6.8 | ||
Health Care Providers & Services | 5.6 | 5.2 | ||
Capital Markets | 5.3 | 7.3 | ||
Insurance | 4.9 | 5.9 |
Portfolio holdings and asset allocations will vary.
EXPENSE RATIOS AS STATED IN THE MOST RECENT PROSPECTUS
Share Class | Gross Expense Ratio8 | Net Expense Ratio9 | ||||
A | 1.58 | % | 1.46 | % | ||
B | 2.32 | 2.21 | ||||
C | 2.33 | 2.21 | ||||
Y | 1.19 | 1.19 |
NOTES TO CHARTS
1 | Does not include a sales charge. |
2 | Includes the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. |
3 | Performance for Class B shares assumes a maximum 5.00% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares, which declines annually between years 1-6 according to the following schedule: 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 1, 0%. Class C share performance assumes a 1.00% CDSC applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase. |
4 | Russell 2000 Value Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of those Russell 2000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. |
5 | Morningstar Small Blend Fund Average is the average performance without sales charges of funds with similar investment objectives, as calculated by Morningstar, Inc. |
6 | Fund performance has been increased by expense reductions/reimbursements, without which performance would have been lower. |
7 | The since-inception comparative performance figures shown are calculated from 9/1/06. |
8 | Before reductions and reimbursements. |
9 | After reductions and reimbursements. Expense reductions are contractual and are set to expire 4/30/09. |
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NATIXIS U.S. DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO
PORTFOLIO PROFILE
Objective:
Seeks long-term growth of capital
Strategy:
Features growth and value investments through a diversified portfolio of complementary equity investment disciplines provided by specialized money managers
Inception Date:
July 7, 1994
Subadvisors:
BlackRock Investment Management, LLC
Harris Associates, L.P.
Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.
Symbols:
Class A | NEFSX | |
Class B | NESBX | |
Class C Class Y | NECCX NESYX |
What You Should Know:
Growth stocks can be more sensitive to market movements because their values are based on future expectations. Value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and underperform the overall market. Small-cap stocks carry special risks, including narrower markets, limited financial and management resources, less liquidity and greater volatility.
Management Discussion
Concerns about an economic downturn, rising inflation and tight credit markets took a toll on stocks during the first half of 2008. Although most stock indexes produced negative returns, growth stocks declined less than value stocks, and small- and mid-cap shares generally did better than large-cap shares.
Each of Natixis U.S. Diversified Portfolio’s four segments is managed using a different discipline, providing investors with exposure to a wide spectrum of large-, medium- and small-cap stocks using both growth and value investment styles. The BlackRock segment seeks long-term growth of capital in companies of any size, with an emphasis on those with capitalizations greater than $2 billion. The segment managed by Harris Associates invests primarily in common stocks of large- and mid-cap companies that the manager believes are trading at a substantial discount to their “true business value.” Loomis Sayles manages two portfolio segments. One invests in mid-cap growth stocks, and the other focuses on small-cap value stocks.
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the portfolio returned -9.81% based on the net asset value of Class A shares, after reinvesting $0.42 in capital gains. The fund outperformed the -11.91% return of the S&P 500 Index, but underperformed the -3.90% return of the S&P MidCap 400 Index. The portfolio also underperformed the -8.48% return of the Dow Jones Wilshire 4500 Index, but outperformed the -10.38% average return of the funds in Morningstar’s Large Growth category.
BLACKROCK POSITIVE ON LONG-TERM OUTLOOK FOR GLOBAL MARKETS
This segment’s emphasis on materials was a positive for the period, but it was underweight in energy relative to the benchmark, and energy was one of the best performing sectors. Despite its relatively small position in energy, one of the segment’s top performers was CONSOL Energy, which owns and operates coal mines that benefited from strong global demand. In healthcare, Celgene Corporation, a biotechnology company, added value, although, a medical equipment company, Hologic was a disappointment. The segment’s relatively large position in industrials dampened return, as General Electric Corporation fell short of expectations. In information technology, NVIDIA did poorly. Hologic, General Electric and NVIDIA remain in the portfolio because BlackRock believes they have the potential to do well over time. Among business services companies, Visa Inc. was one of the best performers in the segment, benefiting from the growing global use of credit cards. BlackRock’s near-term outlook is cautious, but they remain constructive on many global markets, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
HARRIS ASSOCIATES’ OUTLOOK IS POSITIVE FOR VALUE-ORIENTED INVESTORS
Most energy companies produced strong returns during the first half of 2008, but Harris Associates elected to de-emphasize energy based on their belief that energy stocks are overpriced, and that there are better opportunities elsewhere in the market. Two technology holdings – Motorola and Sun Microsystems – were among the worst performers for the period and both stocks were sold. Intel also fell short of expectations, as the market reacted negatively to the company’s fourth-quarter earnings announcement. However, Harris Associates believes investors’ reaction to Intel’s announcement may have been overdone, and the stock remains in the segment. Largely because of the credit crisis, Merrill Lynch hurt the segment’s performance, but it remains in the portfolio because Harris Associates believes it is undervalued.
Stock selection, especially in industrials and healthcare, was the biggest contributor to performance. Lack of exposure to telecommunications, an underperforming area, was also beneficial. The best performing stocks in the segment were Union Pacific, Schering-Plough and Pulte Homes. Union Pacific continues to report solid earnings, and Harris Associates thinks the strong pricing environment (combined with an aggressive pursuit of operational improvements) should allow the company to expand margins. Recent flooding in the Midwest caused
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NATIXIS U.S. DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO
Management Discussion
network disruptions that might impact earnings, but Harris Associates has confidence in the company’s management team. Schering-Plough’s revenues beat forecasts on almost all its key products, and the firm’s gross margin was higher than expected. Prescriptions for some of Schering-Plough’s drugs have stabilized, which could be a positive indicator for the company. Pulte Homes was a strong contributor to performance early in the year, but Harris Associates sold the position when they felt conditions in the housing market were deteriorating.
As the second half unfolds, this segment’s portfolio stands at a steep discount to Harris Associates’ assessment of the long-term growth potential of the underlying companies.
LOOMIS SAYLES’ MID CAP PORTFOLIO BENEFITED FROM RISING ENERGY AND COMMODITY PRICES
The most important change to this segment during the six-month period was a major increase in the energy sector, which moved from an equal weight to a substantial overweight relative to the benchmark. Driven by soaring commodity prices, investments in energy and the materials and processing sectors had the biggest positive effect on the segment. The segment’s holdings in MasterCard were a bright spot in the otherwise depressed financials sector. Healthcare stocks were disappointing, as were consumer discretionary stocks, which suffered as consumer spending declined.
As a result of profit-taking, some of the segment’s strongest performers in 2007 were among the weakest holdings early in 2008. These included solar companies, certain energy companies, futures exchanges and wireless telecommunications companies. Specific companies included FCStone Group, a commodities broker that came under pressure due to perceived exposure to credit risk; SunPower, a solar power company that corrected sharply with solar stocks in general in the first quarter; and Foster Wheeler, a global engineering and construction company that sold off sharply after reporting disappointing earnings. All three positions were sold. The segment’s top-performing stocks for the six-months included Alpha Natural Resources, a coal producer that supplies utility companies; Petrohawk Energy Corporation, which has a large inventory of natural gas reserves in the United States; and Cleveland-Cliffs, a global mining company with assets primarily in the United States, although it is expanding into Australia and Brazil.
LOOMIS SAYLES’ SMALL CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO FAVORED INNOVATIVE COMPANIES
This segment entered the period with slightly underweight positions (relative to the benchmark) in consumer and energy stocks. The underweight in energy was offset, in part, by its emphasis on diversified utilities with significant oil and gas divisions. For example, MDU Resources, an electric utility with significant oil and gas holdings, was a positive performer. In energy, Tetra Technologies, a diversified energy services company, benefited from increasing demand for its services. Among the segment’s healthcare positions, CorVel Corporation, a provider of medical cost containment and managed care services, benefited from the increasing focus on trimming healthcare costs. In transportation, Wabtec, a worldwide provider of parts and services to the rail industry, benefited from strong spending on rail transit cars, as high gasoline prices drove many commuters to mass transportation.
Some of the segment’s positive return was offset by its conservative positioning in the energy sector, which featured diversified utilities with significant oil and gas divisions. These stocks performed well but were less volatile than pure energy stocks and gains were not as strong. Finance was one of the weakest sectors, but the segment had a low exposure to credit-sensitive financials like banks and savings and loans. One disappointment in this sector was National Financial Partners Corporation, which acquires and operates financial planning firms. thinkorswim Canada, which provides investor education and a fast-growing online options brokerage service, reversed strong performance in the fourth quarter of 2007. We sold both positions. We took profits on GeoEye early in the year and later sold the remaining shares of this commercial satellite imagery company after some negative earnings news hurt the price of the stock. Declining consumer confidence weighed on the segment’s consumer discretionary holdings. Borders Group, a national book retailer, and Pier 1 Imports, a home accessories retailer, both declined. Borders was sold.
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NATIXIS U.S. DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO
Investment Results through June 30, 2008
PERFORMANCE IN PERSPECTIVE
The charts comparing the fund’s performance to an index provide a general sense of how it performed. The fund’s total return for the period shown below appears with and without sales charges and includes fund expenses and fees. An index measures the performance of a theoretical portfolio. Unlike a fund, the index is unmanaged and does not have expenses that affect the results. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Investors would incur transaction costs and other expenses if they purchased the securities necessary to match the index.
Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Class A Shares
Average Annual Total Returns — June 30, 2008
6 MONTHS | 1 YEAR | 5 YEARS | 10 YEARS | |||||||||
CLASS A (Inception 7/7/94) | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value1 | -9.81 | % | -7.83 | % | 10.67 | % | 5.48 | % | ||||
With Maximum Sales Charge2 | -14.99 | -13.14 | 9.38 | 4.86 | ||||||||
CLASS B (Inception 7/7/94) | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value1 | -10.11 | -8.48 | 9.85 | 4.69 | ||||||||
With CDSC3 | -14.51 | -12.90 | 9.58 | 4.69 | ||||||||
CLASS C (Inception 7/7/94) | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value1 | -10.14 | -8.51 | 9.85 | 4.69 | ||||||||
With CDSC3 | -11.02 | -9.40 | 9.85 | 4.69 | ||||||||
CLASS Y (Inception 11/15/94) | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value1 | -9.67 | -7.59 | 11.14 | 5.96 | ||||||||
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE | 6 MONTHS | 1 YEAR | 5 YEARS | 10 YEARS | ||||||||
S&P 500 Index4 | -11.91 | % | -13.12 | % | 7.58 | % | 2.88 | % | ||||
Dow Jones Wilshire 4500 Index5 | -8.48 | -11.52 | 12.45 | 5.95 | ||||||||
S&P MidCap 400 Index6 | -3.90 | -7.34 | 12.61 | 9.84 | ||||||||
Morningstar Large Growth Fund Avg.7 | -10.38 | -6.02 | 7.81 | 2.61 |
All returns represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Periods of less than one year are not annualized. Share price and return will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. All results include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current returns may be higher or lower than those shown. For performance current to the most recent month-end, visit www.funds.natixis.com. Class Y shares are only available to certain investors, as outlined in the prospectus.
The table and graph do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.
PORTFOLIO FACTS
% of Net Assets as of | ||||
FUND COMPOSITION | 6/30/08 | 12/31/07 | ||
Common Stocks | 97.1 | 98.0 | ||
Short-Term Investments and Other | 2.9 | 2.0 | ||
% of Net Assets as of | ||||
TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS | 6/30/08 | 12/31/07 | ||
Intel Corp. | 1.9 | 2.1 | ||
Dell, Inc. | 1.3 | 1.2 | ||
Hewlett-Packard Co. | 1.2 | 1.6 | ||
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. | 1.2 | 0.7 | ||
McDonald's Corp. | 1.2 | 1.1 | ||
Carnival Corp. | 1.1 | 1.1 | ||
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. | 1.1 | 1.3 | ||
Schering-Plough Corp. | 1.0 | — | ||
Union Pacific Corp. | 1.0 | 1.4 | ||
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | 1.0 | 1.1 | ||
% of Net Assets as of | ||||
FIVE LARGEST INDUSTRIES | 6/30/08 | 12/31/07 | ||
Capital Markets | 6.8 | 4.2 | ||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 5.6 | 1.5 | ||
Energy Equipment & Services | 5.1 | 3.1 | ||
Computers & Peripherals | 4.7 | 5.0 | ||
IT Services | 4.3 | 2.4 |
Portfolio holdings and asset allocations will vary
EXPENSE RATIOS AS STATED IN THE MOST RECENT PROSPECTUS
Share Class | Gross Expense Ratio8 | Net Expense Ratio9 | ||||
A | 1.47 | % | 1.40 | % | ||
B | 2.21 | 2.15 | ||||
C | 2.22 | 2.15 | ||||
Y | 1.12 | 1.12 |
NOTES TO CHARTS
1 | Does not include a sales charge. |
2 | Includes the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. |
3 | Performance for Class B shares assumes a maximum 5.00% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares, which declines annually between years 1-6 according to the following schedule: 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 1, 0%. Class C share performance assumes a 1.00% CDSC applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase. |
4 | S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index of U.S. common stocks. |
5 | Dow Jones Wilshire 4500 Index is an unmanaged index of 4,500 mid- and small-sized companies. |
6 | S&P MidCap 400 Index is an unmanaged index of U.S. mid-sized companies. |
7 | Morningstar Large Growth Fund Average is the average performance without sales charges of funds with similar investment objectives, as calculated by Morningstar, Inc. |
8 | Before reductions and reimbursements. |
9 | After reductions and reimbursements. Expense reductions are contractual and are set to expire on 4/30/09. |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers as of the dates indicated. The managers’ views are subject to change at any time without notice based on changes in market or other conditions. References to specific securities or industries should not be regarded as investment advice. Because the funds are actively managed, there is no assurance that they will continue to invest in the securities or industries mentioned.
For more complete information on any Natixis Fund, contact your financial professional or call Natixis Funds and ask for a free prospectus, which contains more complete information, including charges and other ongoing expenses. Investors should consider a fund’s objective, risks and expenses carefully before investing. This and other fund information can be found in the prospectus. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
PROXY VOTING INFORMATION
A description of the funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling Natixis Funds at 800-225-5478; on the funds’ website at www.funds.natixis.com; and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available from the funds’ website and the SEC’s website.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULES
The funds file a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NO BANK GUARANTEE |
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UNDERSTANDING FUND EXPENSES
As a mutual fund shareholder, you incur different costs: transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases and certain exchange fees and ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution fees (12b-1 fees), and other fund expenses. In addition, each fund assesses a minimum balance fee of $20 on an annual basis for accounts that fall below the required minimum to establish an account. Certain exemptions may apply. These costs are described in more detail in the funds’ prospectus. The examples below are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the funds and help you compare these with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The first line in the table of each class of fund shares shows the actual account values and actual fund expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in the fund from January 1, 2008 through June 30, 2008. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the number in the Expenses Paid During Period column as shown below for your class.
The second line in the table of each class of fund shares provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund’s actual expense ratios 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 on your investment 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 reflect ongoing costs only, and do not include any transaction costs, such as sales charges or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line in the table of each fund is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included, total costs would be higher.
CGM ADVISOR TARGETED EQUITY FUND | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 1/1/2008 | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 6/30/2008 | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 1/1/2008 – 6/30/2008 | |||
Class A | ||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $949.30 | $5.38 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,019.34 | $5.57 | |||
Class B | ||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $944.80 | $8.99 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,015.61 | $9.32 | |||
Class C | ||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $945.60 | $9.00 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,015.61 | $9.32 | |||
Class Y | ||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $949.70 | $4.07 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,020.69 | $4.22 |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (after fee reductions/reimbursements): 1.11%, 1.86%, 1.86% and 0.84%, for Class A, B, C, and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period). |
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UNDERSTANDING FUND EXPENSES (continued)
HANSBERGER INTERNATIONAL FUND | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 1/1/2008 | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 6/30/2008 | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 1/1/2008 – 6/30/2008 | |||
Class A | ||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $907.00 | $6.78 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,017.75 | $7.17 | |||
Class B | ||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $903.40 | $10.32 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,014.02 | $10.92 | |||
Class C | ||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $903.60 | $10.32 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,014.02 | $10.92 |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (after fee reductions/reimbursements): 1.43%, 2.18%, and 2.18% for Class A, B, and C, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period). |
HARRIS ASSOCIATES FOCUSED VALUE FUND | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 1/1/2008 | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 6/30/2008 | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 1/1/08 – 6/30/08 | |||
Class A | ||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $844.80 | $7.38 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,016.86 | $8.07 | |||
Class B | ||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $840.70 | $10.80 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,013.13 | $11.81 | |||
Class C | ||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $841.90 | $10.76 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,013.18 | $11.76 |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (after fee reductions/reimbursements): 1.61%, 2.36% and 2.35%, for Class A, B and C, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period). |
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UNDERSTANDING FUND EXPENSES (continued)
HARRIS ASSOCIATES LARGE CAP VALUE FUND | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 1/1/2008 | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 6/30/2008 | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 1/1/2008 – 6/30/2008 | |||
Class A | ||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $850.20 | $5.98 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,018.40 | $6.52 | |||
Class B | ||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $847.40 | $9.42 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,014.67 | $10.27 | |||
Class C | ||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $847.20 | $9.42 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,014.67 | $10.27 | |||
Class Y | ||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $851.90 | $4.28 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,020.24 | $4.67 |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio (after fee reductions/reimbursements): 1.30%, 2.05%, 2.05%, and 0.93% for Class A, B, C, and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period). |
VAUGHAN NELSON SMALL CAP VALUE FUND | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 1/1/2008 | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 6/30/2008 | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 1/1/2008 – 6/30/2008 | |||
Class A | ||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $986.40 | $7.16 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,017.65 | $7.27 | |||
Class B | ||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $982.60 | $10.84 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,013.92 | $11.02 | |||
Class C | ||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $982.60 | $10.84 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,013.92 | $11.02 | |||
Class Y | ||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $988.70 | $5.44 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,019.39 | $5.52 |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio (after fee reductions/reimbursements): 1.45%, 2.20%, 2.20% and 1.10% for Class A, B, C and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period). |
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UNDERSTANDING FUND EXPENSES (continued)
NATIXIS U.S. DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 1/1/2008 | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 6/30/2008 | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 1/1/2008 – 6/30/2008 | |||
Class A | ||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $901.90 | $6.86 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,017.65 | $7.27 | |||
Class B | ||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $898.90 | $10.39 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,013.92 | $11.02 | |||
Class C | ||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $898.60 | $10.39 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,013.92 | $11.02 | |||
Class Y | ||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $903.30 | $5.58 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,019.00 | $5.92 |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio (after fee reductions/reimbursements): 1.45%, 2.20%, 2.20% and 1.18%, for Class A, B, C, and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period). |
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BOARD APPROVALOFTHE EXISTING ADVISORYAND SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS
The Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, considers matters bearing on each Fund’s advisory and sub-advisory agreements (collectively, the “Agreements”) at most of its meetings throughout the year. Each year, usually in the spring, the Contract Review and Governance Committee of the Board meets to review the Agreements to determine whether to recommend that the full Board approve the continuation of the Agreements, typically for an additional one-year period. After the Committee has made its recommendation, the full Board, including the Independent Trustees, determines whether to approve the continuation of the Agreements.
In connection with these meetings, the Trustees receive materials that the Funds’ investment advisers believe to be reasonably necessary for the Trustees to evaluate the Agreements. These materials generally include, among other items, (i) information on the investment performance of the Funds and the performance of peer groups of funds and the Funds’ performance benchmarks, (ii) information on the Funds’ advisory and sub-advisory fees, if any, and other expenses, including information comparing the Funds’ expenses to those of peer groups of funds and information about any applicable expense caps and fee “breakpoints,” (iii) sales and redemption data in respect of the Funds, (iv) information about the profitability of the Agreements to the Funds’ advisers and sub-advisers (collectively, the “Advisers”), and (v) information obtained through the completion of a questionnaire by the Advisers (the Trustees are consulted as to the information requested through that questionnaire). The Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, also consider other matters such as (i) each Adviser’s financial results and financial condition, (ii) each Fund’s investment objective and strategies and the size, education and experience of the Advisers’ respective investment staffs and their use of technology, external research and trading cost measurement tools, (iii) arrangements in respect of the distribution of the Funds’ shares and the related costs, (iv) the procedures employed to determine the value of the Funds’ assets, (v) the allocation of the Funds’ brokerage, if any, including allocations to brokers affiliated with the Advisers and the use of “soft” commission dollars to pay Fund expenses and to pay for research and other similar services, (vi) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the Funds’ investment policies and restrictions, policies on personal securities transactions and other compliance policies, and (vii) the general economic outlook with particular emphasis on the mutual fund industry. Throughout the process, the Trustees are afforded the opportunity to ask questions of and request additional materials from the Advisers.
In addition to the materials requested by the Trustees in connection with the annual consideration of the continuation of the Agreements, the Trustees receive materials in advance of each regular quarterly meeting of the Board of Trustees that provide detailed information about the Funds’ investment performance and the fees charged to the Funds for advisory and other services. This information generally includes, among other things, an internal performance rating for each Fund (and segment, in the case of Funds managed by multiple sub-advisers) based on agreed-upon criteria, graphs showing performance and fee differentials against each Fund’s peer group, performance ratings provided by a third-party, total return information for various periods, and third-party performance rankings for various periods comparing a Fund against its peer group. The portfolio management team for each Fund makes periodic presentations to the Contract Review and Governance Committee and/or the full Board of Trustees, and Funds identified as presenting possible performance concerns may be subject to more frequent board presentations and reviews. In addition, each quarter the Trustees are provided with detailed statistical information about each Fund’s portfolio.
The Board of Trustees most recently approved the continuation of the Agreements at their meeting held in June 2008. The Agreements were continued for a one-year period for all Funds. In considering whether to approve the continuation of the Agreements, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, did not identify any single factor as determinative. Matters considered by the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, in connection with their approval of the Agreements included the following:
The nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Funds under the Agreements. The Trustees considered the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Advisers and their affiliates to the Funds and the resources dedicated to the Funds by the Advisers and their affiliates, including recent or planned investments by certain of the Advisers in additional personnel or other resources. They also took note of the competitive market for talented personnel, in particular, for personnel who have contributed to the generation of strong investment performance. They considered the need for the Advisers to offer competitive compensation in order to attract and retain capable personnel.
The Trustees considered not only the advisory services provided by the Advisers to the Funds, but also the monitoring and oversight services provided by Natixis Advisors with respect to sub-advised Funds and the Funds for which Natixis Advisors provides advisory oversight services. They also considered the administrative services provided by Natixis Advisors and its affiliates to the Funds.
For each Fund, the Trustees also considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a mutual fund that is part of a family of funds that offers shareholders the right to exchange shares of one type of fund for shares of another type of fund, and provides a variety of fund and shareholder services.
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After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the nature, extent and quality of services provided supported the renewal of the Agreements.
Investment performance of the Funds and the Advisers. As noted above, the Trustees received information about the performance of the Funds over various time periods, including information which compared the performance of the Funds to the performance of peer groups of funds and the Funds’ respective performance benchmarks. In addition, the Trustees also reviewed data prepared by an independent third party which analyzed the performance of the Funds using a variety of performance metrics, including metrics which also measured the performance of the Funds on a risk adjusted basis.
With respect to each Fund, the Board concluded that the Fund’s performance or other relevant factors supported the renewal of the Agreement(s) relating to that Fund. In the case of each Fund that had performance that lagged that of a relevant peer group for certain (although not necessarily all) periods, the Board concluded that other factors relevant to performance supported renewal of the Funds’ Agreements. These factors varied from Fund to Fund, but included one or more of the following: (1) that the underperformance was attributable, to a significant extent, to investment decisions (such as security selection or sector allocation) by the Fund’s Advisers that were reasonable and consistent with the Fund’s investment objective and policies; (2) that the Fund’s Adviser had taken or is taking steps designed to help improve the Fund’s investment performance; (3) that the Fund’s advisory fee had recently been, or is proposed to be, reduced or the Fund’s expenses capped, with the goal of helping the Fund’s net return to shareholders become more competitive; and (4) that reductions in the Fund’s expense levels resulting from decreased expenses and/or increased assets were not yet fully reflected in the Fund’s performance results.
The Trustees also noted that some Funds were recently formed and therefore performance comparisons were unavailable or related to a time period that was too short for a comparison to be meaningful.
The Trustees also considered each Adviser’s performance and reputation generally, the Funds’ performance as a fund family generally (as noted by certain financial publications), and the historical responsiveness of the Advisers to Trustee concerns about performance and the willingness of the Advisers to take steps intended to improve performance.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the performance of the Funds and the Advisers supported the renewal of the Agreements.
The costs of the services to be provided and profits to be realized by the Advisers and their affiliates from their respective relationships with the Funds. The Trustees considered the fees charged to the Funds for advisory and sub-advisory services as well as the total expense levels of the Funds. This information included comparisons (provided both by management and also by an independent third party) of the Funds’ advisory fees and total expense levels to those of their peer groups and information about the advisory fees charged by the Advisers to comparable accounts. In considering the fees charged to comparable accounts, the Trustees considered, among other things, management’s representations about the differences between managing mutual funds as compared to other types of accounts, including the additional resources required to effectively manage mutual fund assets. In evaluating each Fund’s advisory and sub-advisory fees, the Trustees also took into account the demands, complexity and quality of the investment management of such Fund. The Trustees considered that over the past several years, management had made recommendations regarding reductions in advisory fee rates, implementation of advisory fee breakpoints and the institution of advisory fee waivers and expense caps for various Funds in the Fund family. They noted that, as of December 31, 2007, four of the seven Natixis Equity Funds in this report have expense caps in place, and they considered the amounts waived or reimbursed by the Advisers under these caps. The Trustees noted that several Funds had total expense ratios or advisory fee rates that were above the median of a peer group of Funds. The Trustees considered the circumstances that accounted for such relatively higher expenses. The Trustees also noted that for several of these Funds, the relatively higher expense ratios resulted to a significant extent from relatively higher expenses relating to items other than advisory fees. The Trustees also noted that management was recommending an additional advisory fee reduction for Harris Associates Focused Value Fund, effective July 1, 2008. The Trustees noted that management was proposing an expense cap for the Natixis U.S. Diversified Portfolio, effective July 1, 2008.
The Trustees also considered the compensation directly or indirectly received by the Advisers and their affiliates from their relationships with the Funds. The Trustees reviewed information provided by management as to the profitability of the Advisers’ and their affiliates’ relationships with the Funds, and information about the allocation of expenses used to calculate profitability. They also reviewed information provided by management about the effect of distribution costs and Fund growth on the Advisers’ profitability,
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including information regarding resources spent on distribution activities and the increase in net sales for the family of funds. When reviewing profitability, the Trustees also considered information about court cases in which adviser profitability was an issue, the performance of the relevant Funds, the expense levels of the Funds, and whether the Advisers had implemented breakpoints and/or expense caps with respect to such Funds.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the advisory fees charged to each of the Funds were fair and reasonable, and that the costs of these services generally and the related profitability of the Advisers and their affiliates in respect of their relationships with the Funds supported the renewal of the Agreements.
Economies of Scale. The Trustees considered the existence of any economies of scale in the provision of services by the Advisers and whether those economies are shared with the Funds through breakpoints in their investment advisory fees or other means, such as expense waivers. The Trustees noted that five Funds had breakpoints in their advisory fees and that the remaining Funds were subject to expense caps. The Trustees also considered management’s representation that for certain Funds, the Funds’ Advisers did not benefit from economies of scale in providing services to the Funds (because of the investment style of the Fund or for other reasons) or were capacity constrained with respect to the relevant investment strategy. In considering these issues, the Trustees also took note of the costs of the services provided (both on an absolute and a relative basis) and the profitability to the Advisers and their affiliates of their relationships with the Funds, as discussed above.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees considered, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the extent to which economies of scale were shared with the Funds supported the renewal of the Agreements.
The Trustees also considered other factors, which included but were not limited to the following:
· | whether each Fund has operated in accordance with its investment objective and the Fund’s record of compliance with its investment restrictions, and the compliance programs of the Funds and the Advisers. They also considered the compliance-related resources the Advisers and their affiliates were providing to the Funds. |
· | the nature, quality, cost and extent of administrative and shareholder services performed by the Advisers and their affiliates, both under the Agreements and under separate agreements covering administrative services. |
· | so-called “fallout benefits” to the Advisers, such as the engagement of affiliates of the Advisers to provide distribution, administrative and brokerage services to the Funds, and the benefits of research made available to the Advisers by reason of brokerage commissions generated by the Funds’ securities transactions. The Trustees also considered the fact that Natixis Advisors’ parent company benefits from the retention of affiliated Advisers. The Trustees considered the possible conflicts of interest associated with these fallout and other benefits, and the reporting, disclosure and other processes in place to disclose and monitor such possible conflicts of interest. |
Based on their evaluation of all factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, and assisted by the advice of independent counsel, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that each of the existing advisory and sub-advisory agreements should be continued through June 30, 2009.
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CGM ADVISOR TARGETED EQUITY FUND — PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS
Investments as of June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
Shares | Description | Value (†) | |||
Common Stocks — 97.7% of Net Assets | |||||
Automobiles — 3.5% | |||||
7,100,000 | Ford Motor Co.(b)(c) | $ | 34,151,000 | ||
Chemicals — 9.2% | |||||
485,000 | Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | 47,947,100 | |||
456,200 | Praxair, Inc. | 42,992,288 | |||
90,939,388 | |||||
Commercial Banks — 5.9% | |||||
450,000 | Banco Bradesco SA, Sponsored ADR | 9,207,000 | |||
2,416,250 | Banco Itau Holding Financeira SA, ADR | 49,074,038 | |||
58,281,038 | |||||
Computers & Peripherals — 7.8% | |||||
300,000 | Apple, Inc.(c) | 50,231,999 | |||
230,000 | IBM Corp. | 27,261,900 | |||
77,493,899 | |||||
Construction & Engineering — 4.5% | |||||
240,000 | Fluor Corp. | 44,659,200 | |||
Electrical Equipment — 3.9% | |||||
1,350,000 | ABB Ltd., Sponsored ADR(c) | 38,232,000 | |||
Energy Equipment & Services — 12.0% | |||||
1,010,000 | Halliburton Co.(b) | 53,600,700 | |||
600,000 | Schlumberger Ltd. | 64,458,000 | |||
118,058,700 | |||||
IT Services — 5.4% | |||||
200,000 | MasterCard, Inc., Class A(b) | 53,104,000 | |||
Metals & Mining — 6.7% | |||||
520,000 | Alcoa, Inc. | 18,522,400 | |||
1,052,000 | Barrick Gold Corp. | 47,866,000 | |||
66,388,400 | |||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 20.2% | |||||
515,000 | Chevron Corp. | 51,051,950 | |||
510,000 | ConocoPhillips | 48,138,900 | |||
1,410,000 | Petroleo Brasileiro SA, ADR | 99,870,300 | |||
199,061,150 | |||||
Personal Products — 4.4% | |||||
1,205,000 | Avon Products, Inc. | 43,404,100 | |||
Road & Rail — 6.9% | |||||
240,000 | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. | 23,973,600 | |||
700,000 | CSX Corp. | 43,967,000 | |||
67,940,600 | |||||
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 3.9% | |||||
645,000 | NIKE, Inc., Class B | 38,448,450 | |||
Tobacco — 3.4% | |||||
680,000 | Philip Morris International, Inc. | 33,585,200 | |||
Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost $846,229,294) | 963,747,125 | ||||
Principal Amount/ | Description | Value (†) | |||||
Short-Term Investments — 12.6% | |||||||
$ | 33,610,000 | American Express Credit Corp. Commercial Paper, 1.970%, due 7/01/2008 | $ | 33,610,000 | |||
91,236,998 | State Street Navigator Securities Lending Prime Portfolio(d) | 91,236,998 | |||||
Total Short-Term Investments (Identified Cost $124,846,998) | 124,846,998 | ||||||
Total Investments — 110.3% (Identified Cost $971,076,292)(a) | 1,088,594,123 | ||||||
Other assets less liabilities—(10.3)% | (101,663,952 | ) | |||||
Net Assets — 100% | $ | 986,930,171 | |||||
(†) | See Note 2a of Notes to Financial Statements. | ||||||
(a) | Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales.): | ||||||
At June 30, 2008, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $971,076,292 for federal income tax purposes was as follows: | |||||||
Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | $ | 160,072,260 | |||||
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | (42,554,429 | ) | |||||
Net unrealized appreciation | $ | 117,517,831 | |||||
(b) | All or a portion of this security was on loan to brokers at June 30, 2008. | ||||||
(c) | Non-income producing security. | ||||||
(d) | Represents investment of securities lending collateral. | ||||||
ADR | An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. The values of ADRs are significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States. |
Net Asset Summary at June 30, 2008 (unaudited)
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 20.2 | % | |
Energy Equipment & Services | 12.0 | ||
Chemicals | 9.2 | ||
Computers & Peripherals | 7.8 | ||
Road & Rail | 6.9 | ||
Metals & Mining | 6.7 | ||
Commercial Banks | 5.9 | ||
IT Services | 5.4 | ||
Construction & Engineering | 4.5 | ||
Personal Products | 4.4 | ||
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | 3.9 | ||
Electrical Equipment | 3.9 | ||
Automobiles | 3.5 | ||
Tobacco | 3.4 | ||
Short-Term Investments | 12.6 | ||
Total Investments | 110.3 | ||
Other assets less liabilities | (10.3 | ) | |
Net Assets | 100.0 | % | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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HANSBERGER INTERNATIONAL FUND — PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS
Investments as of June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
Shares | Description | Value (†) | |||
Common Stocks — 98.0% of Net Assets | |||||
Australia — 3.5% | |||||
43,301 | BHP Billiton Ltd. | $ | 1,842,902 | ||
12,913 | Rio Tinto Ltd.(b) | 1,670,775 | |||
39,324 | Westpac Banking Corp. | 755,293 | |||
20,090 | Woodside Petroleum Ltd. | 1,298,538 | |||
5,567,508 | |||||
Austria — 0.7% | |||||
18,601 | Erste Bank Der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG(b) | 1,150,406 | |||
Brazil — 4.8% | |||||
49,584 | Banco Itau Holding Financeira SA, ADR(b) | 1,007,046 | |||
49,653 | Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais, ADR(b) | 1,218,988 | |||
52,365 | Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, ADR | 1,875,714 | |||
48,063 | Petroleo Brasileiro SA, ADR | 3,404,302 | |||
7,506,050 | |||||
Canada — 4.5% | |||||
16,802 | Bank of Nova Scotia | 769,000 | |||
44,902 | Cameco Corp. | 1,924,949 | |||
16,084 | IGM Financial, Inc. | 666,578 | |||
36,711 | Manulife Financial Corp. | 1,274,239 | |||
23,309 | Rogers Communications, Inc., Class B | 904,290 | |||
25,118 | Suncor Energy, Inc. | 1,459,858 | |||
6,998,914 | |||||
China — 3.8% | |||||
1,088,000 | Agile Property Holdings Ltd. | 949,597 | |||
209,000 | China Communications Construction Co. Ltd., Class H | 358,302 | |||
11,561 | China Medical Technologies, Inc., Sponsored ADR(b) | 571,114 | |||
55,000 | China Mobile Ltd. | 738,256 | |||
246,500 | China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd., Series H | 970,146 | |||
1,926,410 | Denway Motors Ltd. | 744,185 | |||
36,572 | Focus Media Holding Ltd., ADR(b)(c) | 1,013,776 | |||
160,000 | Weichai Power Co. Ltd., Class H | 688,972 | |||
6,034,348 | |||||
Denmark — 1.3% | |||||
16,076 | Vestas Wind Systems A/S(c) | 2,093,045 | |||
France — 9.5% | |||||
14,702 | ArcelorMittal | 1,445,757 | |||
74,440 | Axa(b) | 2,193,436 | |||
10,340 | BNP Paribas(b) | 930,774 | |||
21,791 | Carrefour SA(b) | 1,228,310 | |||
12,374 | Electricite de France | 1,172,198 | |||
15,857 | Iliad SA(b) | 1,536,135 | |||
7,911 | LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA(b) | 825,249 | |||
5,687 | PPR(b) | 627,801 | |||
9,704 | Schneider Electric SA | 1,043,938 | |||
41,215 | Societe Television Francaise 1(b) | 686,110 | |||
18,711 | Suez SA(b) | 1,268,370 | |||
14,179 | Total SA | 1,206,893 | |||
20,362 | Vivendi SA | 767,775 | |||
14,932,746 | |||||
Germany — 7.4% | |||||
34,911 | Adidas AG(b) | 2,198,440 | |||
11,781 | Bayer AG | 991,232 | |||
32,638 | Commerzbank AG(b) | 969,602 | |||
7,484 | Deutsche Boerse AG | 845,992 | |||
5,321 | E.ON AG | 1,072,415 |
Shares | Description | Value (†) | |||
Germany — continued | |||||
4,323 | Merck KGaA | $ | 614,305 | ||
8,466 | Q-Cells AG(b)(c) | 857,614 | |||
26,554 | SAP AG(b) | 1,389,766 | |||
20,291 | SAP AG, ADR(b) | 1,057,364 | |||
7,395 | Siemens AG (Registered) | 819,810 | |||
4,160 | Wacker Chemie AG | 869,060 | |||
11,685,600 | |||||
Greece — 1.6% | |||||
27,261 | Folli - Follie SA | 635,745 | |||
24,183 | National Bank of Greece SA | 1,088,399 | |||
26,537 | Piraeus Bank SA | 722,238 | |||
2,446,382 | |||||
Hong Kong — 1.4% | |||||
142,500 | Esprit Holdings Ltd. | 1,483,781 | |||
751,000 | Foxconn International Holdings Ltd.(c) | 728,667 | |||
2,212,448 | |||||
India — 2.1% | |||||
10,510 | HDFC Bank Ltd., ADR | 753,146 | |||
59,258 | Infosys Technologies Ltd., Sponsored ADR(b) | 2,575,353 | |||
3,328,499 | |||||
Israel — 0.7% | |||||
22,328 | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Sponsored ADR(b) | 1,022,622 | |||
Italy — 4.0% | |||||
30,923 | ENI SpA | 1,148,798 | |||
63,584 | Saipem SpA(b) | 2,971,762 | |||
363,608 | UniCredito Italiano SpA | 2,211,769 | |||
6,332,329 | |||||
Japan — 14.0% | |||||
166,000 | Bank of Yokohama (The) Ltd. | 1,147,935 | |||
16,800 | Canon, Inc.(b) | 864,795 | |||
29,800 | Denso Corp. | 1,026,353 | |||
131 | KDDI Corp. | 810,552 | |||
54,000 | NGK Insulators Ltd. | 1,052,764 | |||
11,700 | Nidec Corp. | 779,328 | |||
6,900 | Nintendo Co. Ltd. | 3,912,804 | |||
25,100 | Nitto Denko Corp. | 964,853 | |||
69,200 | Nomura Holdings, Inc. | 1,024,739 | |||
6,380 | Orix Corp. | 913,788 | |||
39,200 | Promise Co. Ltd. | 1,095,987 | |||
31,100 | Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. | 1,929,913 | |||
42,000 | Shionogi & Co. Ltd. | 831,593 | |||
56,100 | Sumitomo Corp.(b) | 737,057 | |||
196,000 | Sumitomo Trust & Banking Co. Ltd. | 1,369,280 | |||
44,100 | THK Co. Ltd. | 858,123 | |||
18,800 | Toyota Motor Corp. | 887,435 | |||
13,400 | Yamada Denki Co. Ltd.(b) | 954,726 | |||
86,000 | Yaskawa Electric Corp. | 843,946 | |||
22,005,971 | |||||
Korea — 2.0% | |||||
11,477 | Kookmin Bank, Sponsored ADR | 671,519 | |||
2,089 | Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | 1,248,048 | |||
4,086 | Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., GDR, 144A | 1,204,349 | |||
3,123,916 | |||||
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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HANSBERGER INTERNATIONAL FUND — PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS (continued)
Investments as of June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
Shares | Description | Value (†) | |||
Luxembourg — 1.0% | |||||
14,711 | Millicom International Cellular SA | $ | 1,522,588 | ||
Mexico — 1.3% | |||||
22,474 | America Movil SAB de CV, Series L, ADR | 1,185,504 | |||
23,533 | Wal-Mart de Mexico SA de CV, Sponsored ADR, Series V(b) | 936,378 | |||
2,121,882 | |||||
Netherlands — 0.9% | |||||
17,856 | ING Groep NV | 564,564 | |||
27,476 | Koninklijke (Royal) Philips Electronics NV | 928,689 | |||
1,493,253 | |||||
Norway — 1.4% | |||||
38,697 | Renewable Energy Corp. A/S(b)(c) | 999,095 | |||
46,500 | Subsea 7, Inc.(b)(c) | 1,176,047 | |||
2,175,142 | |||||
Russia — 5.3% | |||||
15,314 | Evraz Group SA, GDR, 144A | 1,784,081 | |||
13,647 | LUKOIL, Sponsored ADR | 1,345,594 | |||
59,847 | MMC Norilsk Nickel, ADR | 1,514,129 | |||
9,704 | Mobile Telesystems, Sponsored ADR | 743,423 | |||
39,148 | OAO Gazprom, Sponsored ADR | 2,270,584 | |||
6,243 | Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods, ADR(b)(c) | 656,889 | |||
8,314,700 | |||||
Singapore — 1.9% | |||||
89,000 | DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | 1,238,253 | |||
114,000 | Keppel Corp. Ltd.(b) | 935,081 | |||
229,000 | Keppel Land Ltd. | 836,400 | |||
3,009,734 | |||||
South Africa — 0.6% | |||||
55,495 | MTN Group Ltd. | 878,430 | |||
Spain — 3.1% | |||||
59,759 | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA(b) | 1,138,633 | |||
134,500 | Banco Santander Central Hispano SA | 2,453,827 | |||
46,003 | Telefonica SA | 1,217,411 | |||
4,809,871 | |||||
Switzerland — 8.4% | |||||
43,937 | ABB Ltd.(c) | 1,243,674 | |||
45,647 | Credit Suisse Group | 2,077,714 | |||
10,788 | Holcim Ltd., (Registered) | 872,015 | |||
4,901 | Lonza Group AG | 677,308 | |||
47,080 | Nestle SA | 2,127,368 | |||
28,371 | Nobel Biocare Holding AG | 922,459 | |||
34,512 | Novartis AG | 1,899,270 | |||
13,963 | Roche Holding AG | 2,510,160 | |||
2,893 | Syngenta AG | 937,253 | |||
13,267,221 | |||||
Taiwan — 0.7% | |||||
482,619 | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 1,025,497 | |||
United Kingdom — 12.1% | |||||
490,294 | ARM Holdings PLC(b) | 827,702 | |||
13,048 | AstraZeneca PLC | 554,783 | |||
87,865 | Autonomy Corp. PLC(c) | 1,575,041 | |||
33,843 | BHP Billiton PLC | 1,297,889 | |||
164,391 | British Sky Broadcasting PLC | 1,540,791 | |||
52,460 | HBOS PLC, Nil Paid Rights(c) | 11,233 |
Shares | Description | Value (†) | |||||
United Kingdom — continued | |||||||
131,151 | HBOS PLC | $ | 718,032 | ||||
68,600 | HSBC Holdings PLC | 1,057,388 | |||||
148,614 | ICAP PLC | 1,591,851 | |||||
125,311 | Man Group PLC | 1,548,018 | |||||
190,312 | Michael Page International PLC | 881,526 | |||||
110,067 | Prudential PLC | 1,160,966 | |||||
150,928 | Smith & Nephew PLC | 1,655,905 | |||||
297,992 | Tesco PLC | 2,179,618 | |||||
399,524 | Vodafone Group PLC | 1,177,129 | |||||
49,144 | Wellstream Holdings PLC(c) | 1,270,233 | |||||
19,048,105 | |||||||
Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost $135,421,333) | 154,107,207 | ||||||
Preferred Stocks — 1.8% | |||||||
Brazil — 1.0% | |||||||
52,634 | Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, Sponsored ADR | 1,570,598 | |||||
Germany — 0.8% | |||||||
5,610 | Fresenius | 484,700 | |||||
17,875 | Henkel KGaA | 710,318 | |||||
1,195,018 | |||||||
Total Preferred Stocks (Identified Cost $1,853,849) | 2,765,616 | ||||||
Shares/ Principal Amount | |||||||
Short-Term Investments — 16.1% | |||||||
24,814,239 | State Street Navigator Securities Lending Prime Portfolio(d) | 24,814,239 | |||||
$ | 476,549 | Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 6/30/2008 at 1.300% to be repurchased at $476,566 on 7/01/2008, collateralized by $485,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.500% due 5/05/2011 valued at $488,638 including accrued interest (Note 2g of Notes to Financial Statements) | 476,549 | ||||
Total Short-Term Investments (Identified Cost $25,290,788) | $ | 25,290,788 | |||||
Total Investments — 115.9% (Identified Cost $162,565,970)(a) | 182,163,611 | ||||||
Other assets less liabilities — (15.9)% | (24,929,618 | ) | |||||
Net Assets — 100% | $ | 157,233,993 | |||||
(†) | See Note 2a of Notes to Financial Statements. | ||||||
(a) | Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales and gain realized from passive foreign investment companies.): | ||||||
At June 30, 2008, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $162,565,970 for federal income tax purposes was as follows: | |||||||
Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | $ | 30,099,030 | |||||
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | (10,501,389 | ) | |||||
Net unrealized appreciation | $ | 19,597,641 | |||||
(b) | All or a portion of this security was on loan to brokers at June 30, 2008. | ||||||
(c) | Non-income producing security. | ||||||
(d) | Represents investment of securities lending collateral. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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HANSBERGER INTERNATIONAL FUND — PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS (continued)
Investments as of June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
144A | Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registrations, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At June 30, 2008, the value of these securities amounted to $2,988,430 or 1.9% of net assets. | |||
ADR/GDR | An American Depositary Receipt or Global Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. The values of ADRs and GDRs are significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States. | |||
Net Asset Summary at June 30, 2008 (unaudited)
Commercial Banks | 12.8 | % | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 9.6 | ||
Metals & Mining | 8.3 | ||
Wireless Telecommunication Services | 5.1 | ||
Software | 5.1 | ||
Pharmaceuticals | 4.7 | ||
Capital Markets | 4.4 | ||
Electrical Equipment | 4.0 | ||
Chemicals | 3.6 | ||
Energy Equipment & Services | 3.4 | ||
Insurance | 2.9 | ||
Food & Staples Retailing | 2.8 | ||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 2.7 | ||
Media | 2.6 | ||
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | 2.3 | ||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | 2.3 | ||
Electric Utilities | 2.2 | ||
Other Investments, less than 2% each | 21.0 | ||
Short-Term Investments | 16.1 | ||
Total Investments | 115.9 | ||
Other assets less liabilities | (15.9 | ) | |
Net Assets | 100.0 | % | |
Currency Exposure at June 30, 2008 as a Percentage of Net Assets (Unaudited)
United States Dollar | 37.6 | % | |
Euro | 26.8 | ||
Japanese Yen | 14.0 | ||
British Pound | 11.4 | ||
Swiss Franc | 8.4 | ||
Australian Dollar | 3.5 | ||
Hong Kong Dollar | 4.9 | ||
Other, less than 2% each | 9.3 | ||
Total Investments | 115.9 | ||
Other assets less liabilities | (15.9 | ) | |
Net Assets | 100.0 | % | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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HARRIS ASSOCIATES FOCUSED VALUE FUND — PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS
Investments as of June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
Shares | | Value (†) | |||
Common Stocks — 98.7% of Net Assets | |||||
Capital Markets — 12.0% | |||||
89,900 | Legg Mason, Inc. | $ | 3,916,943 | ||
109,400 | Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. | 3,469,074 | |||
82,400 | Morgan Stanley | 2,972,168 | |||
10,358,185 | |||||
Chemicals — 3.3% | |||||
72,700 | International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. | 2,839,662 | |||
Commercial Services & Supplies — 6.0% | |||||
215,100 | Robert Half International, Inc.(b) | 5,155,947 | |||
Computers & Peripherals — 10.9% | |||||
221,900 | Dell, Inc.(c) | 4,855,172 | |||
196,300 | Teradata Corp.(c) | 4,542,382 | |||
9,397,554 | |||||
Consumer Finance — 3.6% | |||||
236,200 | Discover Financial Services(b) | 3,110,754 | |||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 4.7% | |||||
102,200 | Hospira, Inc.(b)(c) | 4,099,242 | |||
Health Care Providers & Services — 1.9% | |||||
293,200 | Tenet Healthcare Corp.(b)(c) | 1,630,192 | |||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 7.4% | |||||
98,000 | Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.(b) | 3,926,860 | |||
68,800 | Yum! Brands, Inc. | 2,414,192 | |||
6,341,052 | |||||
Internet & Catalog Retail — 3.4% | |||||
198,700 | Liberty Media Holding Corp. - Interactive, Class A(c) | 2,932,812 | |||
Life Sciences Tools & Services — 8.5% | |||||
130,200 | MDS, Inc.(c) | 2,109,240 | |||
186,000 | PerkinElmer, Inc. | 5,180,100 | |||
7,289,340 | |||||
Machinery — 2.2% | |||||
30,500 | ITT Corp.(b) | 1,931,565 | |||
Media — 7.2% | |||||
114,100 | Liberty Media Corp. - Capital, Series A(c) | 1,643,040 | |||
332,600 | Virgin Media, Inc.(b) | 4,526,686 | |||
6,169,726 | |||||
Personal Products — 4.0% | |||||
94,800 | Avon Products, Inc. | 3,414,696 | |||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 15.9% | |||||
300,000 | Intel Corp. | 6,444,000 | |||
356,000 | Micron Technology, Inc.(b)(c) | 2,136,000 | |||
251,200 | National Semiconductor Corp. | 5,159,648 | |||
13,739,648 | |||||
Specialty Retail — 7.7% | |||||
63,100 | Advance Auto Parts, Inc | 2,450,173 | |||
103,500 | Tiffany & Co.(b) | 4,217,625 | |||
6,667,798 | |||||
Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost $98,844,598) | 85,078,173 | ||||
Shares/ Principal Amount | Description | Value (†) | |||||
Short-Term Investments — 22.8% | |||||||
18,699,354 | State Street Navigator Securities Lending Prime Portfolio(d) | $ | 18,699,354 | ||||
$ | 943,687 | Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 6/30/2008 at 1.300% to be repurchased at $943,721 on 7/1/2008, collateralized by $960,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, 3.500% due 5/5/2011 valued at $967,200, including accrued interest (Note 2g of Notes to Financial Statements) | 943,687 | ||||
Total Short-Term Investments (Identified Cost $19,643,041) | 19,643,041 | ||||||
Total Investments — 121.5% (Identified Cost $118,487,639)(a) | 104,721,214 | ||||||
Other assets less liabilities — (21.5)% | (18,548,627 | ) | |||||
Net Assets — 100% | $ | 86,172,587 | |||||
(†) | See Note 2a of Notes to Financial Statements. | ||||||
(a) | Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales): | ||||||
At June 30, 2008, the net unrealized depreciation on investments based on a cost of $118,487,639 for federal income tax purposes was as follows: | |||||||
Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | $ | 3,336,629 | |||||
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | (17,103,054 | ) | |||||
Net unrealized depreciation | $ | (13,766,425 | ) | ||||
(b) | All or a portion of this security was on loan to brokers at June 30, 2008. | ||||||
(c) | Non-income producing security. | ||||||
(d) | Represents investment of securities lending collateral. |
Net Asset Summary at June 30, 2008 (unaudited)
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 15.9 | % | |
Capital Markets | 12.0 | ||
Computers & Peripherals | 10.9 | ||
Life Sciences Tools & Services | 8.5 | �� | |
Specialty Retail | 7.7 | ||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | 7.4 | ||
Media | 7.2 | ||
Commercial Services & Supplies | 6.0 | ||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | 4.7 | ||
Personal Products | 4.0 | ||
Consumer Finance | 3.6 | ||
Internet & Catalog Retail | 3.4 | ||
Chemicals | 3.3 | ||
Machinery | 2.2 | ||
Health Care Providers & Services | 1.9 | ||
Short-Term Investments | 22.8 | ||
Total Investments | 121.5 | ||
Other assets less liabilities | (21.5 | ) | |
Net Assets | 100.0 | % | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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HARRIS ASSOCIATES LARGE CAP VALUE FUND — PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS
Investments as of June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
Shares | Description | Value (†) | |||
Common Stocks — 97.3% of Net Assets | |||||
Air Freight & Logistics — 3.5% | |||||
74,700 | FedEx Corp. | $ | 5,885,613 | ||
Automobiles — 1.5% | |||||
68,300 | Harley-Davidson, Inc.(b) | 2,476,558 | |||
Beverages — 0.8% | |||||
11,300 | Coca-Cola Co. (The) | 587,374 | |||
11,700 | Diageo PLC, Sponsored ADR(b) | 864,279 | |||
1,451,653 | |||||
Capital Markets — 16.3% | |||||
200,400 | Bank of New York Mellon Corp. | 7,581,132 | |||
31,500 | Franklin Resources, Inc. | 2,886,975 | |||
116,600 | Legg Mason, Inc. | 5,080,262 | |||
259,200 | Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. | 8,219,232 | |||
108,000 | Morgan Stanley | 3,895,560 | |||
27,663,161 | |||||
Chemicals — 2.2% | |||||
106,200 | Dow Chemical Co. (The)(b) | 3,707,442 | |||
Computers & Peripherals — 10.5% | |||||
420,500 | Dell, Inc.(c) | 9,200,540 | |||
193,600 | Hewlett-Packard Co. | 8,559,056 | |||
17,759,596 | |||||
Consumer Finance — 8.5% | |||||
128,600 | American Express Co. | 4,844,362 | |||
160,800 | Capital One Financial Corp.(b) | 6,112,008 | |||
260,350 | Discover Financial Services(b) | 3,428,810 | |||
14,385,180 | |||||
Diversified Financial Services — 3.3% | |||||
163,200 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 5,599,392 | |||
Electronic Equipment & Instruments — 0.5% | |||||
26,200 | Tyco Electronics Ltd. | 938,484 | |||
Food & Staples Retailing — 1.2% | |||||
28,600 | CVS Caremark Corp. | 1,131,702 | |||
27,000 | Walgreen Co. | 877,770 | |||
2,009,472 | |||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 3.0% | |||||
100,100 | Medtronic, Inc. | 5,180,175 | |||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 9.9% | |||||
240,700 | Carnival Corp.(b) | 7,933,472 | |||
105,300 | McDonald’s Corp. | 5,919,966 | |||
72,500 | Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. | 2,905,075 | |||
16,758,513 | |||||
Household Durables — 1.8% | |||||
48,100 | Fortune Brands, Inc.(b) | 3,001,921 | |||
Media — 8.6% | |||||
114,800 | Comcast Corp., Special Class A(b) | 2,153,648 | |||
33,510 | Liberty Media Corp. - Capital, Series A(c) | 482,544 | |||
73,500 | Omnicom Group, Inc. | 3,298,680 | |||
203,000 | Time Warner, Inc. | 3,004,400 | |||
70,400 | Viacom, Inc., Class B(c) | 2,150,016 | |||
110,200 | Walt Disney Co. (The) | 3,438,240 | |||
14,527,528 | |||||
Office Electronics — 0.5% | |||||
64,900 | Xerox Corp. | 880,044 | |||
Shares | Description | Value (†) | |||||
Pharmaceuticals — 6.7% | |||||||
96,700 | GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Sponsored ADR | $ | 4,276,074 | ||||
361,800 | Schering-Plough Corp. | 7,123,842 | |||||
11,399,916 | |||||||
Road & Rail — 4.2% | |||||||
93,500 | Union Pacific Corp. | 7,059,250 | |||||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 8.9% | |||||||
515,600 | Intel Corp. | 11,075,088 | |||||
141,700 | Texas Instruments, Inc. | 3,990,272 | |||||
15,065,360 | |||||||
Specialty Retail — 4.0% | |||||||
72,100 | Best Buy Co., Inc.(b) | 2,855,160 | |||||
114,600 | Home Depot, Inc. | 2,683,932 | |||||
71,800 | Limited Brands, Inc.(b) | 1,209,830 | |||||
6,748,922 | |||||||
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 1.4% | |||||||
39,800 | NIKE, Inc., Class B | 2,372,478 | |||||
Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost $174,918,765) | 164,870,658 | ||||||
Shares/ Principal Amount | |||||||
Short-Term Investments — 18.5% | |||||||
26,183,678 | State Street Navigator Securities Lending Prime Portfolio(d) | 26,183,678 | |||||
$ | 5,101,048 | Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 6/30/2008 at 1.300% to be repurchased at $5,101,233 on 7/1/2008, collateralized by $5,165,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, 3.500% due 5/5/2011 valued at $5,203,738, including accrued interest (Note 2g of Notes to Financial Statements) | 5,101,048 | ||||
Total Short-Term Investments (Identified Cost $31,284,726) | 31,284,726 | ||||||
Total Investments — 115.8% (Identified Cost $206,203,491)(a) | 196,155,384 | ||||||
Other assets less liabilities — (15.8)% | (26,798,122 | ) | |||||
Net Assets — 100% | $ | 169,357,262 | |||||
(†) | See Note 2a of Notes to Financial Statements. | ||||||
(a) | Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales.): | ||||||
At June 30, 2008, the net unrealized depreciation on investments based on a cost of $206,203,491 for federal income tax purposes was as follows: | |||||||
Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | $ | 15,546,646 | |||||
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | (25,594,753 | ) | |||||
Net unrealized depreciation | $ | (10,048,107 | ) | ||||
(b) | All or a portion of this security was on loan to brokers at June 30, 2008. | ||||||
(c) | Non-income producing security. | ||||||
(d) | Represents investment of securities lending collateral. | ||||||
ADR | An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. The values of ADRs are significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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HARRIS ASSOCIATES LARGE CAP VALUE FUND — PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS (continued)
Investments as of June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
Net Asset Summary at June 30, 2008 (unaudited)
Capital Markets | 16.3 | % | |
Computers & Peripherals | 10.5 | ||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | 9.9 | ||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 8.9 | ||
Media | 8.6 | ||
Consumer Finance | 8.5 | ||
Pharmaceuticals | 6.7 | ||
Road & Rail | 4.2 | ||
Specialty Retail | 4.0 | ||
Air Freight & Logistics | 3.5 | ||
Diversified Financial Services | 3.3 | ||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | 3.0 | ||
Chemicals | 2.2 | ||
Other Investments, less than 2% each | 7.7 | ||
Short-Term Investments | 18.5 | ||
Total Investments | 115.8 | ||
Other assets less liabilities | (15.8 | ) | |
Net Assets | 100.0 | % | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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VAUGHAN NELSON SMALL CAP VALUE FUND — PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS
Investments as of June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
Shares | Description | Value (†) | |||
Common Stocks — 83.9% of Net Assets | |||||
Aerospace & Defense — 1.9% | |||||
17,070 | Alliant Techsystems, Inc.(b)(c) | $ | 1,735,677 | ||
58,837 | Moog, Inc., Class A(b) | 2,191,090 | |||
3,926,767 | |||||
Air Freight & Logistics — 1.1% | |||||
66,700 | Forward Air Corp.(c) | 2,307,820 | |||
Capital Markets — 5.3% | |||||
45,075 | Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.(b)(c) | 4,059,454 | |||
153,669 | Raymond James Financial, Inc.(c) | 4,055,325 | |||
85,050 | Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc., Class A | 2,977,601 | |||
11,092,380 | |||||
Chemicals — 2.3% | |||||
62,950 | Airgas, Inc. | 3,675,651 | |||
66,400 | Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The), Class A(c) | 1,166,648 | |||
4,842,299 | |||||
Commercial Banks — 4.0% | |||||
31,350 | City National Corp.(c) | 1,318,895 | |||
59,600 | Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.(c) | 2,971,060 | |||
94,300 | Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.(c) | 2,520,639 | |||
73,975 | United Bankshares, Inc.(c) | 1,697,726 | |||
8,508,320 | |||||
Commercial Services & Supplies — 4.2% | |||||
103,368 | Healthcare Services Group, Inc.(c) | 1,572,227 | |||
30,815 | Team, Inc.(b) | 1,057,571 | |||
100,427 | Waste Connections, Inc.(b)(c) | 3,206,634 | |||
56,100 | Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Inc., Class A(c) | 2,967,129 | |||
8,803,561 | |||||
Communications Equipment — 1.7% | |||||
67,925 | CommScope, Inc.(b)(c) | 3,584,402 | |||
Construction & Engineering — 3.1% | |||||
82,550 | Chicago Bridge & Iron Co., N.V. | 3,287,141 | |||
77,475 | URS Corp.(b) | 3,251,626 | |||
6,538,767 | |||||
Consumer Finance — 1.2% | |||||
165,025 | First Cash Financial Services, Inc.(b) | 2,473,725 | |||
Containers & Packaging — 3.0% | |||||
148,850 | Pactiv Corp.(b) | 3,160,085 | |||
62,450 | Silgan Holdings, Inc.(c) | 3,168,713 | |||
6,328,798 | |||||
Electric Utilities — 1.5% | |||||
143,305 | Westar Energy, Inc.(c) | 3,082,491 | |||
Electrical Equipment — 2.7% | |||||
52,325 | General Cable Corp.(b)(c) | 3,183,976 | |||
58,375 | Regal-Beloit Corp.(c) | 2,466,344 | |||
5,650,320 | |||||
Energy Equipment & Services — 4.2% | |||||
83,100 | Complete Production Services, Inc.(b)(c) | 3,026,502 | |||
29,600 | Oil States International, Inc.(b)(c) | 1,877,824 | |||
69,500 | Superior Energy Services, Inc.(b)(c) | 3,832,230 | |||
8,736,556 | |||||
Food Products — 4.0% | |||||
68,775 | Corn Products International, Inc.(c) | 3,377,540 | |||
60,925 | Ralcorp Holdings, Inc.(b) | 3,012,132 |
Shares | Description | Value (†) | |||
Food Products — continued | |||||
85,400 | TreeHouse Foods, Inc.(b)(c) | $ | 2,071,804 | ||
8,461,476 | |||||
Gas Utilities — 3.6% | |||||
117,900 | Atmos Energy Corp.(c) | 3,250,503 | |||
136,850 | Vectren Corp.(c) | 4,271,088 | |||
7,521,591 | |||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 0.3% | |||||
51,637 | Medical Action Industries, Inc.(b) | 535,476 | |||
Health Care Providers & Services — 5.6% | |||||
136,200 | Healthspring, Inc.(b) | 2,299,056 | |||
59,525 | inVentiv Health, Inc.(b)(c) | 1,654,200 | |||
126,050 | LHC Group, Inc.(b) | 2,930,662 | |||
25,200 | Owens & Minor, Inc.(c) | 1,151,388 | |||
75,500 | Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.(b)(c) | 3,716,865 | |||
11,752,171 | |||||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 1.3% | |||||
152,775 | AFC Enterprises, Inc.(b) | 1,220,672 | |||
248,350 | Triarc Cos., Inc., Class B | 1,572,056 | |||
2,792,728 | |||||
Household Durables — 0.6% | |||||
168,450 | Tempur-Pedic International, Inc.(c) | 1,315,595 | |||
Industrial Conglomerates — 1.5% | |||||
58,375 | Teleflex, Inc.(c) | 3,245,066 | |||
Insurance — 4.9% | |||||
100,700 | Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd.(c) | 2,383,569 | |||
170,862 | HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. | 3,612,023 | |||
100,700 | IPC Holdings Ltd.(c) | 2,673,585 | |||
62,820 | United Fire & Casualty Co. | 1,691,742 | |||
10,360,919 | |||||
Machinery — 6.2% | |||||
89,525 | Actuant Corp., Class A(c) | 2,806,609 | |||
41,125 | Kaydon Corp.(c) | 2,114,236 | |||
51,625 | Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.(c) | 4,062,887 | |||
24,940 | Nordson Corp.(c) | 1,817,877 | |||
70,450 | Rofin-Sinar Technologies, Inc.(b) | 2,127,590 | |||
12,929,199 | |||||
Marine — 0.3% | |||||
20,400 | Eagle Bulk Shipping, Inc. | 603,228 | |||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 7.8% | |||||
76,875 | Approach Resources, Inc.(b)(c) | 2,059,481 | |||
51,625 | Arena Resources, Inc.(b) | 2,726,833 | |||
79,975 | Concho Resources, Inc.(b)(c) | 2,983,067 | |||
75,250 | Encore Acquisition Co.(b) | 5,658,047 | |||
110,625 | PetroQuest Energy, Inc.(b) | 2,975,813 | |||
16,403,241 | |||||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 4.9% | |||||
85,975 | ATMI, Inc.(b)(c) | 2,400,422 | |||
74,950 | Brooks Automation, Inc.(b)(c) | 619,836 | |||
133,450 | Microsemi Corp.(b)(c) | 3,360,271 | |||
59,525 | Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.(b)(c) | 473,819 | |||
99,250 | Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.(b)(c) | 3,455,885 | |||
10,310,233 | |||||
Software — 3.9% | |||||
75,415 | MICROS Systems, Inc.(b)(c) | 2,299,403 |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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VAUGHAN NELSON SMALL CAP VALUE FUND — PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS (continued)
Investments as of June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
Shares | Description | Value (†) | |||||
Software —continued | |||||||
138,825 | Sybase, Inc.(b)(c) | $ | 4,084,232 | ||||
140,900 | Tyler Technologies, Inc.(b) | 1,912,013 | |||||
8,295,648 | |||||||
Specialty Retail — 1.4% | |||||||
127,890 | Aaron Rents, Inc. | 2,855,784 | |||||
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 1.4% | |||||||
79,175 | Phillips-Van Heusen Corp.(c) | 2,899,389 | |||||
Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost $170,729,230) | 176,157,950 | ||||||
Exchange Traded Fund — 3.0% | |||||||
98,450 | iShares Russell 2000 Value Index Fund(c) (Identified Cost $6,798,341) | 6,300,800 | |||||
Shares/ Principal Amount | |||||||
Short-Term Investments — 29.8% | |||||||
45,881,710 | State Street Navigator Securities Lending Prime Portfolio(d) | 45,881,710 | |||||
$ | 16,632,365 | Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 6/30/2008 at 1.300% to be repurchased at $16,632,966 on 7/1/2008, collateralized by $16,840,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.500% due 5/05/2011 valued at $16,966,300 including accrued interest (Note 2g of Notes to Financial Statements) | 16,632,365 | ||||
Total Short-Term Investments (Identified Cost $62,514,075) | 62,514,075 | ||||||
Total Investments — 116.7% (Identified Cost $240,041,646)(a) | 244,972,825 | ||||||
Other assets less liabilities — (16.7)% | (35,111,005 | ) | |||||
Net Assets — 100% | $ | 209,861,820 | |||||
(†) | See Note 2a of Notes to Financial Statements. | ||||||
(a) | Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales.): | ||||||
At June 30, 2008, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $240,041,646 for federal income tax purposes was as follows: | |||||||
Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | $ | 18,281,025 | |||||
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | (13,349,846 | ) | |||||
Net unrealized appreciation | $ | 4,931,179 | |||||
(b) | Non-income producing security. | ||||||
(c) | All or a portion of this security was on loan to brokers at June 30, 2008. | ||||||
(d) | Represents investment of securities lending collateral. |
Net Asset Summary at June 30, 2008 (unaudited)
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 7.8 | % | |
Machinery | 6.2 | ||
Health Care Providers & Services | 5.6 | ||
Capital Markets | 5.3 | ||
Insurance | 4.9 | ||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 4.9 | ||
Commercial Services & Supplies | 4.2 | ||
Energy Equipment & Services | 4.2 | ||
Commercial Banks | 4.0 | ||
Food Products | 4.0 | ||
Software | 3.9 | ||
Gas Utilities | 3.6 | ||
Construction & Engineering | 3.1 | ||
Exchange Traded Fund | 3.0 | ||
Containers & Packaging | 3.0 | ||
Electrical Equipment | 2.7 | ||
Chemicals | 2.3 | ||
Other Investments, less than 2% each | 14.2 | ||
Short-Term Investments | 29.8 | ||
Total Investments | 116.7 | ||
Other assets less liabilities | (16.7 | ) | |
Net Assets | 100.0 | % | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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NATIXIS U.S. DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO — PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS
Investments as of June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
Shares | Description | Value (†) | |||
Common Stocks — 97.1% of Net Assets | |||||
Aerospace & Defense — 0.9% | |||||
34,558 | BE Aerospace, Inc.(b) | $ | 804,856 | ||
6,700 | Boeing Co. (The) | 440,324 | |||
15,400 | Lockheed Martin Corp. | 1,519,364 | |||
24,400 | Spirit Aerosystems Holdings, Inc., Class A(b) | 467,992 | |||
16,800 | United Technologies Corp. | 1,036,560 | |||
4,269,096 | |||||
Air Freight & Logistics — 0.8% | |||||
51,400 | FedEx Corp. | 4,049,806 | |||
Auto Components — 0.3% | |||||
7,590 | Federal Mogul Corp., Class A(b) | 122,427 | |||
29,378 | WABCO Holdings, Inc. | 1,364,902 | |||
1,487,329 | |||||
Automotive — 0.4% | |||||
48,400 | Harley-Davidson, Inc.(c) | 1,754,984 | |||
Beverages — 1.1% | |||||
33,362 | Central European Distribution Corp.(b)(c) | 2,473,793 | |||
25,300 | Coca-Cola Co. (The) | 1,315,094 | |||
8,300 | Diageo PLC, Sponsored ADR(c) | 613,121 | |||
40,890 | Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.(b) | 857,872 | |||
5,259,880 | |||||
Biotechnology — 1.1% | |||||
27,000 | Celgene Corp.(b) | 1,724,490 | |||
37,800 | Gilead Sciences, Inc.(b) | 2,001,510 | |||
20,023 | Myriad Genetics, Inc.(b)(c) | 911,447 | |||
25,389 | Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b) | 903,848 | |||
5,541,295 | |||||
Building Products — 0.4% | |||||
71,771 | Armstrong World Industries, Inc.(c) | 2,097,149 | |||
Capital Markets — 6.8% | |||||
140,300 | Bank of New York Mellon Corp. | 5,307,549 | |||
57,500 | Charles Schwab Corp. (The) | 1,181,050 | |||
55,858 | Eaton Vance Corp. | 2,220,914 | |||
26,500 | Franklin Resources, Inc.(c) | 2,428,725 | |||
127,219 | Janus Capital Group, Inc.(c) | 3,367,487 | |||
82,700 | Legg Mason, Inc.(c) | 3,603,239 | |||
182,800 | Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. | 5,796,588 | |||
79,800 | Morgan Stanley | 2,878,386 | |||
13,000 | Northern Trust Corp. | 891,410 | |||
71,260 | Raymond James Financial, Inc.(c) | 1,880,552 | |||
21,800 | State Street Corp. | 1,394,982 | |||
40,881 | T Rowe Price Group, Inc.(c) | 2,308,550 | |||
33,259,432 | |||||
Chemicals — 3.4% | |||||
25,717 | Agrium, Inc. | 2,765,606 | |||
8,600 | Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.(c) | 850,196 | |||
15,724 | CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | 2,402,627 | |||
17,538 | Cytec Industries, Inc. | 956,873 | |||
75,100 | Dow Chemical Co. (The)(c) | 2,621,741 | |||
26,625 | Intrepid Potash, Inc.(b)(c) | 1,751,393 | |||
15,500 | Monsanto Co. | 1,959,820 | |||
3,600 | Mosaic Co. (The)(b) | 520,920 | |||
2,400 | Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. | 548,568 | |||
16,700 | Praxair, Inc. | 1,573,808 | |||
57,174 | Zep, Inc.(c) | 850,749 | |||
16,802,301 | |||||
Shares | Description | Value (†) | |||
Commercial Banks — 0.7% | |||||
61,554 | BOK Financial Corp.(c) | $ | 3,290,061 | ||
Commercial Services & Supplies — 2.5% | |||||
115,446 | Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | 1,551,594 | |||
165,510 | Duff & Phelps Corp., Class A(b)(c) | 2,740,846 | |||
21,646 | Dun & Bradstreet Corp. | 1,897,055 | |||
41,659 | Exponent, Inc.(b) | 1,308,509 | |||
58,187 | Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.(c) | 1,569,885 | |||
5,864 | Huron Consulting Group, Inc.(b) | 265,874 | |||
72,289 | PHH Corp.(b) | 1,109,636 | |||
40,081 | Stericycle, Inc.(b) | 2,072,188 | |||
12,515,587 | |||||
Communications Equipment — 1.3% | |||||
97,800 | Cisco Systems, Inc.(b) | 2,274,828 | |||
61,356 | EchoStar Corp., Class A(b)(c) | 1,915,534 | |||
44,200 | QUALCOMM, Inc. | 1,961,154 | |||
6,151,516 | |||||
Computers & Peripherals — 4.7% | |||||
20,200 | Apple, Inc.(b) | 3,382,288 | |||
297,800 | Dell, Inc.(b) | 6,515,864 | |||
70,600 | EMC Corp.(b) | 1,037,114 | |||
86,447 | Emulex Corp.(b) | 1,007,108 | |||
137,100 | Hewlett-Packard Co. | 6,061,191 | |||
111,282 | NCR Corp.(b) | 2,804,306 | |||
93,437 | Teradata Corp.(b) | 2,162,132 | |||
22,970,003 | |||||
Construction & Engineering — 1.2% | |||||
5,100 | Fluor Corp. | 949,008 | |||
22,852 | Granite Construction, Inc.(c) | 720,523 | |||
8,000 | Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.(b) | 645,600 | |||
58,111 | KBR, Inc. | 2,028,655 | |||
105,044 | Orion Marine Group, Inc.(b)(c) | 1,484,272 | |||
5,828,058 | |||||
Construction Materials — 0.2% | |||||
16,237 | Texas Industries, Inc.(c) | 911,383 | |||
Consumer Finance — 2.4% | |||||
87,800 | American Express Co. | 3,307,426 | |||
112,400 | Capital One Financial Corp.(c) | 4,272,324 | |||
309,484 | Discover Financial Services(c) | 4,075,904 | |||
11,655,654 | |||||
Containers & Packaging — 0.4% | |||||
83,169 | Crown Holdings, Inc.(b) | 2,161,562 | |||
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.3% | |||||
67,131 | Hillenbrand, Inc.(c) | 1,436,603 | |||
Diversified Financial Services — 0.8% | |||||
113,800 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 3,904,478 | |||
Electric Utilities — 0.6% | |||||
37,199 | Allete, Inc.(c) | 1,562,358 | |||
60,319 | Portland General Electric Co. | 1,358,384 | |||
2,920,742 | |||||
Electrical Equipment — 2.0% | |||||
39,521 | Acuity Brands, Inc.(c) | 1,900,170 | |||
36,398 | AMETEK, Inc. | 1,718,714 | |||
28,500 | Emerson Electric Co. | 1,409,325 | |||
7,406 | First Solar, Inc.(b) | 2,020,505 | |||
44,284 | General Cable Corp.(b)(c) | 2,694,681 | |||
9,743,395 | |||||
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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NATIXIS U.S. DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO — PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS (continued)
Investments as of June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
Shares | Description | Value (†) | |||
Electronic Equipment & Instruments — 1.2% | |||||
78,107 | Amphenol Corp., Class A | $ | 3,505,442 | ||
17,210 | Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(b) | 1,632,541 | |||
18,325 | Tyco Electronics Ltd. | 656,401 | |||
5,794,384 | |||||
Energy Equipment & Services — 5.1% | |||||
20,997 | Atwood Oceanics, Inc.(b) | 2,610,767 | |||
55,660 | Complete Production Services, Inc.(b) | 2,027,137 | |||
80,213 | Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.(b)(c) | 3,340,069 | |||
25,331 | Helmerich & Payne, Inc. | 1,824,339 | |||
67,791 | Nabors Industries Ltd.(b)(c) | 3,337,351 | |||
47,907 | National-Oilwell Varco, Inc.(b) | 4,250,309 | |||
14,600 | Schlumberger Ltd. | 1,568,478 | |||
146,725 | Tetra Technologies, Inc.(b)(c) | 3,478,850 | |||
8,624 | Transocean, Inc.(b) | 1,314,211 | |||
24,200 | Weatherford International Ltd.(b) | 1,200,078 | |||
24,951,589 | |||||
Food & Staples Retailing — 2.2% | |||||
20,500 | Costco Wholesale Corp.(c) | 1,437,870 | |||
66,600 | CVS Caremark Corp. | 2,635,362 | |||
171,427 | Spartan Stores, Inc. | 3,942,821 | |||
42,100 | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | 2,366,020 | |||
18,500 | Walgreen Co. | 601,435 | |||
10,983,508 | |||||
Gas Utilities — 1.7% | |||||
41,577 | Oneok, Inc. | 2,030,205 | |||
26,845 | Questar Corp. | 1,907,069 | |||
152,528 | UGI Corp. | 4,379,079 | |||
8,316,353 | |||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 3.6% | |||||
6,800 | Alcon, Inc. | 1,106,972 | |||
41,016 | Beckman Coulter, Inc. | 2,769,811 | |||
26,296 | Cooper Cos., Inc. (The)(c) | 976,896 | |||
52,318 | Hologic, Inc.(b)(c) | 1,140,532 | |||
114,013 | Hospira, Inc.(b) | 4,573,061 | |||
9,059 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(b)(c) | 2,440,495 | |||
70,800 | Medtronic, Inc.(c) | 3,663,900 | |||
27,777 | NuVasive, Inc.(b) | 1,240,521 | |||
17,912,188 | |||||
Health Care Providers & Services — 0.5% | |||||
45,701 | CorVel Corp.(b) | 1,547,893 | |||
14,000 | Express Scripts, Inc.(b) | 878,080 | |||
2,425,973 | |||||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 3.4% | |||||
169,700 | Carnival Corp.(c) | 5,593,312 | |||
102,100 | McDonald’s Corp. | 5,740,062 | |||
51,400 | Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.(c) | 2,059,598 | |||
75,285 | Wyndham Worldwide Corp. | 1,348,354 | |||
58,944 | Yum! Brands, Inc. | 2,068,345 | |||
16,809,671 | |||||
Household Durables — 0.4% | |||||
33,400 | Fortune Brands, Inc.(c) | 2,084,494 | |||
Household Products — 0.7% | |||||
36,828 | Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | 2,075,258 | |||
22,300 | Procter & Gamble Co. | 1,356,063 | |||
3,431,321 | |||||
Shares | Description | Value (†) | |||
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders — 0.4% | |||||
41,906 | NRG Energy, Inc.(b)(c) | $ | 1,797,767 | ||
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.5% | |||||
30,900 | General Electric Co. | 824,721 | |||
25,999 | Teleflex, Inc. | 1,445,284 | |||
2,270,005 | |||||
Insurance — 1.5% | |||||
146,993 | American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.(c) | 1,197,993 | |||
49,444 | Assurant, Inc. | 3,261,326 | |||
91,136 | Employers Holdings, Inc. | 1,886,515 | |||
100,401 | Fidelity National Financial, Inc., Class A(c) | 1,265,053 | |||
7,610,887 | |||||
Internet & Catalog Retail — 0.5% | |||||
9,800 | Amazon.com, Inc.(b)(c) | 718,634 | |||
14,495 | Priceline.com, Inc.(b)(c) | 1,673,593 | |||
2,392,227 | |||||
Internet Software & Services — 2.6% | |||||
97,361 | Akamai Technologies, Inc.(b)(c) | 3,387,189 | |||
19,524 | Equinix, Inc.(b)(c) | 1,741,931 | |||
7,500 | Google, Inc., Class A(b) | 3,948,150 | |||
169,684 | United Online, Inc.(c) | 1,701,931 | |||
224,709 | Website Pros, Inc.(b)(c) | 1,871,826 | |||
12,651,027 | |||||
IT Services — 4.3% | |||||
53,401 | Alliance Data Systems Corp.(b)(c) | 3,019,826 | |||
234,098 | Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | 4,927,763 | |||
84,224 | Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.(c) | 3,108,708 | |||
20,500 | Infosys Technologies Ltd., ADR(c) | 890,930 | |||
17,353 | MasterCard, Inc., Class A(c) | 4,607,569 | |||
68,964 | Total System Services, Inc.(c) | 1,532,380 | |||
12,000 | Visa, Inc., Class A(b) | 975,720 | |||
82,108 | Wright Express Corp.(b) | 2,036,278 | |||
21,099,174 | |||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services — 1.6% | |||||
10,900 | Covance, Inc.(b)(c) | 937,618 | |||
29,698 | Illumina, Inc.(b)(c) | 2,586,993 | |||
81,544 | PerkinElmer, Inc. | 2,271,000 | |||
35,300 | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.(b)(c) | 1,967,269 | |||
7,762,880 | |||||
Machinery — 2.6% | |||||
98,513 | Actuant Corp., Class A(c) | 3,088,383 | |||
40,210 | Bucyrus International, Inc. | 2,936,134 | |||
8,200 | Deere & Co.(c) | 591,466 | |||
27,535 | Flowserve Corp. | 3,764,035 | |||
45,741 | Wabtec Corp. | 2,223,927 | |||
12,603,945 | |||||
Media — 2.7% | |||||
81,200 | Comcast Corp., Special Class A | 1,523,312 | |||
130,920 | Interactive Data Corp. | 3,290,020 | |||
23,605 | Liberty Media Corp. - Capital, Series A(b) | 339,912 | |||
52,100 | Omnicom Group, Inc.(c) | 2,338,248 | |||
141,000 | Time Warner, Inc. | 2,086,800 | |||
49,300 | Viacom, Inc., Class B(b) | 1,505,622 | |||
78,000 | Walt Disney Co. (The) | 2,433,600 | |||
13,517,514 | |||||
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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NATIXIS U.S. DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO — PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS (continued)
Investments as of June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
Shares | Description | Value (†) | |||
Metals & Mining — 2.4% | |||||
33,044 | Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. | $ | 3,938,514 | ||
23,783 | Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. | 2,787,130 | |||
49,902 | Steel Dynamics, Inc.(c) | 1,949,671 | |||
17,624 | United States Steel Corp. | 3,256,563 | |||
11,931,878 | |||||
Multi Utilities — 1.0% | |||||
139,294 | MDU Resources Group, Inc. | 4,855,789 | |||
Multiline Retail — 0.7% | |||||
53,488 | Big Lots, Inc.(b)(c) | 1,670,965 | |||
48,712 | Dollar Tree, Inc.(b) | 1,592,395 | |||
11,500 | J.C. Penney Corp., Inc.(c) | 417,335 | |||
3,680,695 | |||||
Office Electronics — 0.1% | |||||
46,000 | Xerox Corp. | 623,760 | |||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 5.6% | |||||
45,713 | Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.(b) | 4,767,409 | |||
26,800 | Comstock Resources, Inc.(b) | 2,262,724 | |||
36,278 | CONSOL Energy, Inc.(c) | 4,076,559 | |||
33,173 | EXCO Resources, Inc.(b) | 1,224,415 | |||
24,211 | Massey Energy Co. | 2,269,781 | |||
94,038 | Petrohawk Energy Corp.(b) | 4,354,900 | |||
15,600 | Petroleo Brasileiro SA, ADR | 1,104,948 | |||
38,379 | SandRidge Energy, Inc.(b)(c) | 2,478,516 | |||
54,323 | Southwestern Energy Co.(b) | 2,586,318 | |||
23,119 | Whiting Petroleum Corp.(b) | 2,452,464 | |||
27,578,034 | |||||
Personal Products — 0.6% | |||||
118,270 | Alberto-Culver Co. | 3,106,953 | |||
Pharmaceuticals — 3.3% | |||||
25,500 | Abbott Laboratories | 1,350,735 | |||
55,374 | Elan Corp. PLC, Sponsored ADR(b) | 1,968,546 | |||
68,400 | GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Sponsored ADR | 3,024,648 | |||
22,000 | Johnson & Johnson | 1,415,480 | |||
65,643 | Perrigo Co.(c) | 2,085,478 | |||
256,300 | Schering-Plough Corp. | 5,046,547 | |||
30,900 | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Sponsored ADR | 1,415,220 | |||
16,306,654 | |||||
Real Estate Management & Development — 0.4% | |||||
110,534 | Forestar Real Estate Group, Inc.(b)(c) | 2,105,673 | |||
REITs — 0.6% | |||||
70,888 | Potlatch Corp.(c) | 3,198,467 | |||
Road & Rail — 1.0% | |||||
66,200 | Union Pacific Corp. | 4,998,100 | |||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 4.3% | |||||
73,550 | Broadcom Corp., Class A(b) | 2,007,179 | |||
436,200 | Intel Corp. | 9,369,576 | |||
121,715 | Marvell Technology Group Ltd.(b) | 2,149,487 | |||
44,900 | NVIDIA Corp.(b) | 840,528 | |||
234,457 | ON Semiconductor Corp.(b)(c) | 2,149,971 | |||
100,400 | Texas Instruments, Inc. | 2,827,264 | |||
46,065 | Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.(b)(c) | 1,603,983 | |||
20,947,988 | |||||
Software — 2.9% | |||||
37,000 | Adobe Systems, Inc.(b) | 1,457,430 | |||
38,312 | Ansys, Inc.(b) | 1,805,262 | |||
33,067 | Concur Technologies, Inc.(b)(c) | 1,098,816 |
Shares | Description | Value (†) | |||||
Software — continued | |||||||
71,994 | McAfee, Inc.(b) | $ | 2,449,956 | ||||
52,270 | MICROS Systems, Inc.(b) | 1,593,712 | |||||
66,700 | Microsoft Corp. | 1,834,917 | |||||
72,700 | Oracle Corp.(b) | 1,526,700 | |||||
37,493 | Salesforce.com, Inc.(b) | 2,558,147 | |||||
14,324,940 | |||||||
Specialty Retail — 3.2% | |||||||
72,900 | Best Buy Co., Inc.(c) | 2,886,840 | |||||
19,900 | GameStop Corp., Class A(b)(c) | 803,960 | |||||
81,200 | Home Depot, Inc. | 1,901,704 | |||||
55,400 | Limited Brands, Inc.(c) | 933,490 | |||||
58,100 | Lowe’s Cos., Inc. | 1,205,575 | |||||
130,844 | Monro Muffler, Inc.(c) | 2,026,774 | |||||
173,412 | Pier 1 Imports, Inc.(b)(c) | 596,537 | |||||
68,468 | Ross Stores, Inc.(c) | 2,431,983 | |||||
314,889 | Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.(b)(c) | 2,034,183 | |||||
29,800 | TJX Cos., Inc. | 937,806 | |||||
15,758,852 | |||||||
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 1.4% | |||||||
27,100 | Coach, Inc.(b) | 782,648 | |||||
71,871 | Fossil, Inc.(b)(c) | 2,089,290 | |||||
94,157 | Hanesbrands, Inc.(b)(c) | 2,555,421 | |||||
28,200 | NIKE, Inc., Class B | 1,681,002 | |||||
7,108,361 | |||||||
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 0.5% | |||||||
32,300 | Federal National Mortgage Association(c) | 630,173 | |||||
112,474 | People’s United Financial, Inc. | 1,754,594 | |||||
2,384,767 | |||||||
Tobacco — 0.3% | |||||||
26,100 | Philip Morris International, Inc. | 1,289,079 | |||||
Water Utilities — 0.2% | |||||||
50,651 | American Water Works Co., Inc.(b) | 1,123,439 | |||||
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.8% | |||||||
40,314 | American Tower Corp., Class A(b) | 1,703,267 | |||||
14,682 | Millicom International Cellular SA | 1,519,587 | |||||
14,200 | SBA Communications Corp., Class A(b)(c) | 511,342 | |||||
3,734,196 | |||||||
Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost $438,464,020) | 477,482,846 | ||||||
Shares/ Principal Amount | |||||||
Short-Term Investments — 28.5% | |||||||
124,936,950 | State Street Navigator Securities Lending Prime Portfolio(d) | 124,936,950 | |||||
$ | 15,125,258 | Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 6/30/2008 at 1.300% to be repurchased at $15,125,804 on 7/1/2008, collateralized by $15,325,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.500% due 5/05/2011 valued at $15,439,938 including accrued interest (Note 2g of Notes to Financial Statements) | 15,125,258 | ||||
Total Short-Term Investments (Identified Cost $140,062,208) | 140,062,208 | ||||||
Total Investments — 125.6% (Identified Cost $578,526,228)(a) | 617,545,054 | ||||||
Other assets less liabilities — (25.6)% | (125,765,125 | ) | |||||
Net Assets — 100% | $ | 491,779,929 | |||||
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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NATIXIS U.S. DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO — PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS (continued)
Investments as of June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
(†) | See Note 2a of Notes to Financial Statements. | |||||
(a) | Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales and return of capital included in dividends received from the Fund’s investments in REITs.): | |||||
At June 30, 2008, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $578,553,664 for federal income tax purposes was as follows: | ||||||
Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | $ | 70,888,065 | ||||
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | (31,896,675 | ) | ||||
Net unrealized appreciation | $ | 38,991,390 | ||||
(b) | Non-income producing security. | |||||
(c) | All or a portion of this security was on loan to brokers at June 30, 2008. | |||||
(d) | Represents investment of securities lending collateral. | |||||
ADR | An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. The values of ADRs are significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States. | |||||
REITs | Real Estate Investment Trusts |
Net Asset Summary at June 30, 2008 (unaudited)
Capital Markets | 6.8 | % | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 5.6 | ||
Energy Equipment & Services | 5.1 | ||
Computers & Peripherals | 4.7 | ||
IT Services | 4.3 | ||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 4.3 | ||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | 3.6 | ||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | 3.4 | ||
Chemicals | 3.4 | ||
Pharmaceuticals | 3.3 | ||
Specialty Retail | 3.2 | ||
Software | 2.9 | ||
Media | 2.7 | ||
Internet Software & Services | 2.6 | ||
Machinery | 2.6 | ||
Commercial Services & Supplies | 2.5 | ||
Metals & Mining | 2.4 | ||
Consumer Finance | 2.4 | ||
Food & Staples Retailing | 2.2 | ||
Electrical Equipment | 2.0 | ||
Other Investments, less than 2% each | 27.1 | ||
Short-Term Investments | 28.5 | ||
Total Investments | 125.6 | ||
Other assets less liabilities | (25.6 | ) | |
Net Assets | 100.0 | % | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
CGM Advisor Targeted Equity Fund | Hansberger International Fund | Harris Associates Focused Value Fund | |||||||||
ASSETS | |||||||||||
Investments at cost | $ | 971,076,292 | $ | 162,565,970 | $ | 118,487,639 | |||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 117,517,831 | 19,597,641 | (13,766,425 | ) | |||||||
Investments at value (a) | 1,088,594,123 | 182,163,611 | 104,721,214 | ||||||||
Cash | 3,260 | — | — | ||||||||
Foreign currency at value (identified cost $0, $118,763, $0, $0, $0, $0) | — | 118,744 | — | ||||||||
Receivable for Fund shares sold | 5,980,421 | 60,093 | 17,215 | ||||||||
Receivable for securities sold | — | — | 945,965 | ||||||||
Receivable from investment advisor (Note 5) | — | — | — | ||||||||
Dividends and interest receivable | 960,011 | 302,693 | 94,984 | ||||||||
Tax reclaims receivable | 3,535 | 114,631 | — | ||||||||
Securities lending income receivable | 58,732 | 38,038 | 7,675 | ||||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 1,095,600,082 | 182,797,810 | 105,787,053 | ||||||||
LIABILITIES | |||||||||||
Collateral on securities loaned, at value (Note 2) | 91,236,998 | 24,814,239 | 18,699,354 | ||||||||
Payable for securities purchased | 15,222,476 | 126,561 | — | ||||||||
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | 546,134 | 236,746 | 647,943 | ||||||||
Management fees payable (Note 5) | 556,052 | 108,207 | 70,207 | ||||||||
Deferred Trustees’ fees (Note 5) | 847,229 | 137,886 | 105,582 | ||||||||
Administrative fees payable (Note 5) | 41,952 | 8,378 | 4,757 | ||||||||
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses | 219,070 | 131,800 | 86,623 | ||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 108,669,911 | 25,563,817 | 19,614,466 | ||||||||
NET ASSETS | $ | 986,930,171 | $ | 157,233,993 | $ | 86,172,587 | |||||
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | |||||||||||
Paid-in capital | $ | 831,526,631 | $ | 132,137,448 | $ | 105,888,983 | |||||
Undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income (loss) | 912,945 | (732,731 | ) | (592,280 | ) | ||||||
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | 36,972,764 | 6,216,089 | (5,357,691 | ) | |||||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations | 117,517,831 | 19,613,187 | (13,766,425 | ) | |||||||
NET ASSETS | $ | 986,930,171 | $ | 157,233,993 | $ | 86,172,587 | |||||
COMPUTATION OF NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE: | |||||||||||
Class A shares: | |||||||||||
Net assets | $ | 864,111,203 | $ | 113,785,699 | $ | 27,881,405 | |||||
Shares of beneficial interest | 72,695,879 | 5,789,057 | 3,711,174 | ||||||||
Net asset value and redemption price per share | $ | 11.89 | $ | 19.66 | $ | 7.51 | |||||
Offering price per share (100/94.25 of net asset value) (Note 1) | $ | 12.62 | $ | 20.86 | $ | 7.97 | |||||
Class B shares: (redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable | |||||||||||
Net assets | $ | 25,135,831 | $ | 20,472,267 | $ | 29,225,346 | |||||
Shares of beneficial interest | 2,349,329 | 1,169,133 | 4,226,176 | ||||||||
Net asset value and offering price per share | $ | 10.70 | $ | 17.51 | $ | 6.92 | |||||
Class C shares: (redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge) (Note 1) | |||||||||||
Net assets | $ | 62,410,842 | $ | 22,976,027 | $ | 29,065,836 | |||||
Shares of beneficial interest | 5,839,797 | 1,316,485 | 4,202,464 | ||||||||
Net asset value and offering price per share | $ | 10.69 | $ | 17.45 | $ | 6.92 | |||||
Class Y shares : | |||||||||||
Net assets | $ | 35,272,295 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||
Shares of beneficial interest | 2,893,034 | — | — | ||||||||
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | $ | 12.19 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||
(a) Including securities on loan with market values of: | $ | 85,855,899 | $ | 23,910,236 | $ | 18,114,814 | |||||
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Harris Associates Large Cap Value Fund | Vaughan Nelson Small Cap Value Fund | Natixis U.S. Diversified Portfolio | ||||||||
$ | 206,203,491 | $ | 240,041,646 | $ | 578,526,228 | |||||
(10,048,107 | ) | 4,931,179 | 39,018,826 | |||||||
196,155,384 | 244,972,825 | 617,545,054 | ||||||||
— | 103,070 | — | ||||||||
— | — | — | ||||||||
61,466 | 16,915,259 | 86,072 | ||||||||
1,523,413 | 857,971 | 6,125,456 | ||||||||
865 | 1,069 | — | ||||||||
222,213 | 143,494 | 359,331 | ||||||||
— | — | 18,165 | ||||||||
8,690 | 25,775 | 52,496 | ||||||||
197,972,031 | 263,019,463 | 624,186,574 | ||||||||
26,183,678 | 45,881,710 | 124,936,950 | ||||||||
1,424,612 | 6,717,289 | 5,118,895 | ||||||||
369,970 | 193,490 | 1,136,527 | ||||||||
119,854 | 144,555 | 380,211 | ||||||||
354,776 | 142,358 | 484,417 | ||||||||
8,486 | 8,420 | 22,208 | ||||||||
153,393 | 69,821 | 327,437 | ||||||||
28,614,769 | 53,157,643 | 132,406,645 | ||||||||
$ | 169,357,262 | $ | 209,861,820 | $ | 491,779,929 | |||||
$ | 239,590,951 | $ | 199,874,112 | $ | 446,583,746 | |||||
234,241 | (392,509 | ) | (870,092 | ) | ||||||
(60,419,823 | ) | 5,449,038 | 7,045,819 | |||||||
(10,048,107 | ) | 4,931,179 | 39,020,456 | |||||||
$ | 169,357,262 | $ | 209,861,820 | $ | 491,779,929 | |||||
$ | 133,966,546 | $ | 133,009,578 | $ | 361,492,080 | |||||
10,541,170 | 6,106,218 | 15,845,753 | ||||||||
$ | 12.71 | $ | 21.78 | $ | 22.81 | |||||
$ | 13.49 | $ | 23.11 | $ | 24.20 | |||||
$ | 15,065,197 | $ | 18,575,284 | $ | 79,282,581 | |||||
1,286,447 | 939,431 | 3,980,291 | ||||||||
$ | 11.71 | $ | 19.77 | $ | 19.92 | |||||
$ | 11,198,492 | $ | 22,421,437 | $ | 39,443,392 | |||||
957,905 | 1,133,378 | 1,978,969 | ||||||||
$ | 11.69 | $ | 19.78 | $ | 19.93 | |||||
$ | 9,127,027 | $ | 35,855,521 | $ | 11,561,876 | |||||
693,339 | 1,636,721 | 472,300 | ||||||||
$ | 13.16 | $ | 21.91 | $ | 24.48 | |||||
$ | 25,413,262 | $ | 44,437,621 | $ | 120,726,870 | |||||
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STATEMENTSOF OPERATIONS
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
CGM Advisor Targeted Equity Fund | Hansberger International Fund | Harris Associates Focused Value Fund | ||||||||||
INVESTMENT INCOME | ||||||||||||
Dividends | $ | 6,746,991 | $ | 3,023,759 | $ | 579,369 | ||||||
Interest | 326,068 | 10,257 | 13,215 | |||||||||
Securities lending income (Note 2) | 246,461 | 178,697 | 45,874 | |||||||||
Less net foreign taxes withheld | (417,753 | ) | (322,876 | ) | — | |||||||
6,901,767 | 2,889,837 | 638,458 | ||||||||||
Expenses | ||||||||||||
Management fees (Note 5) | 3,060,055 | 666,161 | 478,650 | |||||||||
Service fees - Class A (Note 5) | 1,000,553 | 148,210 | 41,316 | |||||||||
Service and distribution fees - Class B (Note 5) | 134,626 | 120,710 | 182,199 | |||||||||
Service and distribution fees - Class C (Note 5) | 180,718 | 119,151 | 184,369 | |||||||||
Trustees’ fees and expenses (Note 5) | 14,617 | 6,374 | 5,863 | |||||||||
Administrative fees (Note 5) | 228,725 | 42,919 | 27,431 | |||||||||
Custodian fees and expenses | 18,533 | 51,659 | 9,057 | |||||||||
Transfer agent fees and expenses - Class A (Note 5) | 347,308 | 104,961 | 38,690 | |||||||||
Transfer agent fees and expenses - Class B (Note 5) | 11,737 | 21,410 | 42,614 | |||||||||
Transfer agent fees and expenses - Class C (Note 5) | 15,410 | 21,097 | 43,113 | |||||||||
Transfer agent fees and expenses - Class Y (Note 5) | 7,581 | — | — | |||||||||
Audit and tax services fees | 18,897 | 22,212 | 17,722 | |||||||||
Legal fees | 14,730 | 3,317 | 3,728 | |||||||||
Shareholder reporting expenses | 38,675 | 16,529 | 25,269 | |||||||||
Registration fees | 30,462 | 21,050 | 22,399 | |||||||||
Miscellaneous expenses | 15,718 | 6,165 | 7,822 | |||||||||
Total expenses | 5,138,345 | 1,371,925 | 1,130,242 | |||||||||
Less fee reduction and/or expense reimbursement (Note 5) | (11,293 | ) | (2,114 | ) | (1,348 | ) | ||||||
Net expenses | 5,127,052 | 1,369,811 | 1,128,894 | |||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 1,774,715 | 1,520,026 | (490,436 | ) | ||||||||
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS | ||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||||||||||||
Investments | 43,121,202 | 6,565,486 | (5,343,146 | ) | ||||||||
Foreign currency transactions | — | (126,182 | ) | — | ||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | ||||||||||||
Investments | (93,042,394 | ) | (25,045,598 | ) | (13,676,947 | ) | ||||||
Foreign currency translations | — | 12,221 | — | |||||||||
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | (49,921,192 | ) | (18,594,073 | ) | (19,020,093 | ) | ||||||
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | (48,146,477 | ) | $ | (17,074,047 | ) | $ | (19,510,529 | ) | |||
* | Amount includes a special dividend of $368,055 in which the source of the dividend has not been determined by the issuer. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Harris Associates Large Cap Value Fund | Vaughan Nelson Small Cap Value Fund | Natixis U.S. Diversified Portfolio | ||||||||
$ | 1,848,183 | $ | 838,752 | $ | 3,401,086 | * | ||||
53,508 | 69,930 | 120,175 | ||||||||
52,109 | 126,979 | 344,506 | ||||||||
— | (484 | ) | (14,723 | ) | ||||||
1,953,800 | 1,035,177 | 3,851,044 | ||||||||
680,306 | 708,680 | 2,325,173 | ||||||||
190,354 | 136,912 | 460,094 | ||||||||
94,019 | 103,278 | 471,078 | ||||||||
64,768 | 105,740 | 206,882 | ||||||||
7,689 | 6,144 | 10,954 | ||||||||
50,122 | 40,545 | 133,175 | ||||||||
10,366 | 12,456 | 18,125 | ||||||||
171,934 | 114,393 | 344,113 | ||||||||
21,262 | 21,855 | 88,269 | ||||||||
14,630 | 22,231 | 38,698 | ||||||||
4,015 | 574 | 11,200 | ||||||||
18,046 | 17,057 | 21,595 | ||||||||
4,770 | 2,716 | 11,487 | ||||||||
23,476 | 20,151 | 53,843 | ||||||||
27,821 | 30,202 | 31,345 | ||||||||
8,913 | 7,138 | 14,525 | ||||||||
1,392,491 | 1,350,072 | 4,240,556 | ||||||||
(28,799 | ) | (62,426 | ) | (6,559 | ) | |||||
1,363,692 | 1,287,646 | 4,233,997 | ||||||||
590,108 | (252,469 | ) | (382,953 | ) | ||||||
2,511,109 | 5,557,464 | 8,248,900 | ||||||||
— | — | 1,605 | ||||||||
(35,096,970 | ) | (7,236,911 | ) | (65,704,290 | ) | |||||
— | — | 246 | ||||||||
(32,585,861 | ) | (1,679,447 | ) | (57,453,539 | ) | |||||
$ | (31,995,753 | ) | $ | (1,931,916 | ) | $ | (57,836,492 | ) | ||
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STATEMENTSOF CHANGESIN NET ASSETS
CGM Advisor Targeted Equity Fund | Hansberger International Fund | Harris Associates Focused Value Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 (unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 (unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 (unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||
FROM OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 1,774,715 | $ | 3,198,576 | $ | 1,520,026 | $ | 1,002,480 | $ | (490,436 | ) | $ | (2,024,847 | ) | ||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | 43,121,202 | 80,201,690 | 6,439,304 | 20,165,643 | (5,343,146 | ) | 26,572,372 | |||||||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations | (93,042,394 | ) | 149,502,525 | (25,033,377 | ) | 5,253,593 | (13,676,947 | ) | (35,355,327 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (48,146,477 | ) | 232,902,791 | (17,074,047 | ) | 26,421,716 | (19,510,529 | ) | (10,807,802 | ) | ||||||||||||||
FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | (55,857 | ) | (7,741,811 | ) | (198,627 | ) | (2,121,366 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Class B | (2,292 | ) | (251,226 | ) | (44,583 | ) | (325,097 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Class C | (2,959 | ) | (80,296 | ) | (44,589 | ) | (304,997 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Class Y | (1,748 | ) | (178,444 | ) | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized capital gain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | (28,890,996 | ) | (68,451,630 | ) | (2,454,423 | ) | (12,588,474 | ) | (589,535 | ) | (6,965,375 | ) | ||||||||||||
Class B | (1,056,920 | ) | (3,157,063 | ) | (534,401 | ) | (3,324,922 | ) | (700,775 | ) | (8,645,512 | ) | ||||||||||||
Class C | (1,410,865 | ) | (1,397,920 | ) | (547,933 | ) | (2,884,783 | ) | (699,005 | ) | (9,181,053 | ) | ||||||||||||
Class Y | (858,144 | ) | (1,283,819 | ) | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (32,279,781 | ) | (82,542,209 | ) | (3,824,556 | ) | (21,549,639 | ) | (1,989,315 | ) | (24,791,940 | ) | ||||||||||||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 9) | 170,904,598 | 2,733,857 | (6,277,034 | ) | 10,155,626 | (29,527,784 | ) | (55,787,929 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Redemption fees | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | 13,562 | 10,214 | 590 | 6,284 | 372 | 103 | ||||||||||||||||||
Class B | 469 | 448 | 126 | 1,563 | 412 | 126 | ||||||||||||||||||
Class C | 555 | 171 | 119 | 1,306 | 418 | 136 | ||||||||||||||||||
Class Y | 399 | 191 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
14,985 | 11,024 | 835 | 9,153 | 1,202 | 365 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 90,493,325 | 153,105,463 | (27,174,802 | ) | 15,036,856 | (51,026,426 | ) | (91,387,306 | ) | |||||||||||||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning of the period | 896,436,846 | 743,331,383 | 184,408,795 | 169,371,939 | 137,199,013 | 228,586,319 | ||||||||||||||||||
End of the period | $ | 986,930,171 | $ | 896,436,846 | $ | 157,233,993 | $ | 184,408,795 | $ | 86,172,587 | $ | 137,199,013 | ||||||||||||
UNDISTRIBUTED (OVERDISTRIBUTED) NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | $ | 912,945 | $ | (798,914 | ) | $ | (732,731 | ) | $ | (1,964,958 | ) | $ | (592,280 | ) | $ | (101,844 | ) | |||||||
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Harris Associates Large Cap Value Fund | Vaughan Nelson Small Cap Value Fund | Natixis U.S. Diversified Portfolio | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 (unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 (unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 (unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 590,108 | $ | 546,870 | $ | (252,469 | ) | $ | (527,258 | ) | $ | (382,953 | ) | $ | (2,828,122 | ) | |||||||
| 2,511,109 | | 22,651,455 | 5,557,464 | 14,196,089 | 8,250,505 | 87,656,235 | |||||||||||||||
| (35,096,970 | ) | (28,970,313 | ) | (7,236,911 | ) | (6,164,382 | ) | (65,704,044 | ) | (7,024,685 | ) | ||||||||||
| (31,995,753 | ) | (5,771,988 | ) | (1,931,916 | ) | 7,504,449 | (57,836,492 | ) | 77,803,428 | ||||||||||||
(13,160 | ) | (1,054,288 | ) | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
(244 | ) | (108,220 | ) | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
(1,197 | ) | (53,175 | ) | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
(864 | ) | (117,660 | ) | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
— | — | (131,996 | ) | — | (6,526,030 | ) | (4,889,025 | ) | ||||||||||||||
— | — | (28,303 | ) | — | (1,841,377 | ) | (1,624,487 | ) | ||||||||||||||
— | — | (29,715 | ) | — | (822,425 | ) | (642,678 | ) | ||||||||||||||
— | — | (7,146 | ) | — | (205,454 | ) | (217,377 | ) | ||||||||||||||
(15,465 | ) | (1,333,343 | ) | (197,160 | ) | — | (9,395,286 | ) | (7,373,567 | ) | ||||||||||||
| (22,472,446 | ) | (39,807,186 | ) | 60,189,106 | 7,783,917 | (31,132,324 | ) | (88,754,703 | ) | ||||||||||||
— | — | 444 | 5,305 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
— | — | 89 | 1,559 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
— | — | 88 | 1,134 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
— | — | 19 | 38 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
— | — | 640 | 8,036 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
(54,483,664 | ) | (46,912,517 | ) | 58,060,670 | 15,296,402 | (98,364,102 | ) | (18,324,842 | ) | |||||||||||||
223,840,926 | 270,753,443 | 151,801,150 | 136,504,748 | 590,144,031 | 608,468,873 | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 169,357,262 | $ | 223,840,926 | $ | 209,861,820 | $ | 151,801,150 | $ | 491,779,929 | $ | 590,144,031 | |||||||||||
$ | 234,241 |
| $ | (340,402 | ) | $ | (392,509 | ) | $ | (140,040 | ) | $ | (870,092 | ) | $ | (487,139 | ) | |||||
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
For a share outstanding throughout each period.
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | Less Distributions: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of the period | Net investment income (loss) (b)(f) | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Dividends from net investment income (f) | Distributions from net realized capital gains | Total distributions | Redemption fees (f) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
CGM ADVISOR TARGETED EQUITY FUND | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/2008(g) | $ | 13.01 | $ | 0.03 | $ | (0.71 | ) | $ | (0.68 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.44 | ) | $ | (0.44 | ) | $ | 0.00 | |||||||||
12/31/2007 | 10.70 | 0.05 | 3.54 | 3.59 | (0.13 | ) | (1.15 | ) | (1.28 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2006 | 10.22 | 0.08 | 0.78 | 0.86 | (0.07 | ) | (0.31 | ) | (0.38 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2005 | 9.05 | 0.07 | 1.12 | 1.19 | (0.02 | ) | — | (0.02 | ) | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2004 | 7.94 | 0.01 | 1.10 | 1.11 | — | — | — | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2003 | 5.56 | (0.03 | ) | 2.41 | 2.38 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Class B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/2008(g) | 11.81 | (0.02 | ) | (0.65 | ) | (0.67 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.44 | ) | (0.44 | ) | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
12/31/2007 | 9.84 | (0.04 | ) | 3.24 | 3.20 | (0.08 | ) | (1.15 | ) | (1.23 | ) | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2006 | 9.48 | 0.00 | 0.74 | 0.74 | (0.07 | ) | (0.31 | ) | (0.38 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2005 | 8.45 | 0.00 | 1.04 | 1.04 | (0.01 | ) | — | (0.01 | ) | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2004 | 7.47 | (0.04 | ) | 1.02 | 0.98 | — | — | — | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2003 | 5.28 | (0.07 | ) | 2.26 | 2.19 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/2008(g) | 11.79 | (0.02 | ) | (0.64 | ) | (0.66 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.44 | ) | (0.44 | ) | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
12/31/2007 | 9.84 | (0.03 | ) | 3.22 | 3.19 | (0.09 | ) | (1.15 | ) | (1.24 | ) | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2006 | 9.48 | 0.00 | 0.74 | 0.74 | (0.07 | ) | (0.31 | ) | (0.38 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2005 | 8.45 | 0.00 | 1.04 | 1.04 | (0.01 | ) | — | (0.01 | ) | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2004 | 7.47 | (0.04 | ) | 1.02 | 0.98 | — | — | — | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2003 | 5.27 | (0.07 | ) | 2.27 | 2.20 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Class Y | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/2008(g) | 13.32 | 0.04 | (0.73 | ) | (0.69 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.44 | ) | (0.44 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||
12/31/2007 | 10.93 | 0.09 | 3.61 | 3.70 | (0.16 | ) | (1.15 | ) | (1.31 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2006 | 10.42 | 0.11 | 0.82 | 0.93 | (0.11 | ) | (0.31 | ) | (0.42 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2005 | 9.23 | 0.10 | 1.14 | 1.24 | (0.05 | ) | — | (0.05 | ) | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2004 | 8.07 | 0.04 | 1.12 | 1.16 | — | — | — | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2003 | 5.63 | 0.01 | 2.43 | 2.44 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
HANSBERGER INTERNATIONAL FUND | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/2008(g) | $ | 22.17 | $ | 0.21 | $ | (2.26 | ) | $ | (2.05 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.42 | ) | $ | (0.46 | ) | $ | 0.00 | |||||||||
12/31/2007 | 21.50 | 0.18 | 3.29 | 3.47 | (0.40 | ) | (2.40 | ) | (2.80 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2006 | 19.88 | 0.16 | 4.51 | 4.67 | (0.35 | ) | (2.70 | ) | (3.05 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2005 | 17.12 | 0.11 | 2.65 | 2.76 | — | — | — | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2004 | 15.07 | 0.02 | 2.03 | 2.05 | — | — | — | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2003 | 10.84 | (0.04 | ) | 4.27 | 4.23 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Class B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/2008(g) | 19.88 | 0.11 | (2.02 | ) | (1.91 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.42 | ) | (0.46 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||
12/31/2007 | 19.51 | 0.01 | 2.98 | 2.99 | (0.22 | ) | (2.40 | ) | (2.62 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2006 | 18.27 | 0.01 | 4.11 | 4.12 | (0.18 | ) | (2.70 | ) | (2.88 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2005 | 15.85 | 0.00 | 2.42 | 2.42 | — | — | — | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2004 | 14.06 | (0.09 | ) | 1.88 | 1.79 | — | — | — | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2003 | 10.19 | (0.12 | ) | 3.99 | 3.87 | — | — | — | — |
(a) | A sales charge for Class A and Class C (prior to February 1, 2004) shares and a contingent deferred sales charge for Class B and Class C shares are not reflected in total return calculations. Periods less than one year, if applicable, are not annualized. |
(b) | Per share net investment income (loss) has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(c) | Had certain expenses not been reduced during the period, if applicable, total return would have been lower. |
(d) | The investment adviser and/or administrator has agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses and/or reduce its fees during the period. Without this reimbursement/fee reduction, if applicable, expenses would have been higher. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Ratios to Average Net Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of the period | Total return (%) (a)(c) | Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | Net expenses (%) (d)(h) | Gross expenses (%) (e)(h) | Net investment income (loss) (%) (h) | Portfolio turnover rate (%) | ||||||||||
$ | 11.89 | (5.1 | ) | $ | 864,111 | 1.11 | 1.11 | 0.45 | 104 | |||||||
13.01 | 34.4 | 826,867 | 1.17 | 1.17 | 0.45 | 179 | ||||||||||
10.70 | 8.5 | 679,897 | 1.16 | 1.16 | 0.76 | 171 | ||||||||||
10.22 | 13.2 | 694,121 | 1.28 | 1.28 | 0.78 | 196 | ||||||||||
9.05 | 14.0 | 689,967 | 1.42 | 1.42 | 0.16 | 265 | ||||||||||
7.94 | 42.8 | 724,214 | 1.57 | 1.57 | (0.40 | ) | 261 | |||||||||
10.70 | (5.5 | ) | 25,136 | 1.86 | 1.86 | (0.29 | ) | 104 | ||||||||
11.81 | 33.4 | 32,297 | 1.92 | 1.92 | (0.34 | ) | 179 | |||||||||
9.84 | 7.8 | 43,032 | 1.91 | 1.91 | 0.02 | 171 | ||||||||||
9.48 | 12.4 | 53,005 | 2.03 | 2.03 | 0.03 | 196 | ||||||||||
8.45 | 13.1 | 57,527 | 2.17 | 2.17 | (0.58 | ) | 265 | |||||||||
7.47 | 41.5 | 56,880 | 2.32 | 2.32 | (1.14 | ) | 261 | |||||||||
10.69 | (5.4 | ) | 62,411 | 1.86 | 1.87 | (0.33 | ) | 104 | ||||||||
11.79 | 33.5 | 19,753 | 1.93 | 1.93 | (0.24 | ) | 179 | |||||||||
9.84 | 7.7 | 8,688 | 1.90 | 1.90 | 0.04 | 171 | ||||||||||
9.48 | 12.4 | 5,133 | 2.04 | 2.04 | 0.03 | 196 | ||||||||||
8.45 | 13.1 | 3,214 | 2.17 | 2.17 | (0.58 | ) | 265 | |||||||||
7.47 | 41.8 | 2,647 | 2.32 | 2.32 | (1.14 | ) | 261 | |||||||||
12.19 | (5.0 | ) | 35,272 | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.72 | 104 | |||||||||
13.32 | 34.8 | 17,520 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.74 | 179 | ||||||||||
10.93 | 9.0 | 11,714 | 0.87 | 0.87 | 1.05 | 171 | ||||||||||
10.42 | 13.4 | 11,181 | 1.07 | 1.07 | 0.99 | 196 | ||||||||||
9.23 | 14.4 | 9,145 | 1.08 | 1.08 | 0.51 | 265 | ||||||||||
8.07 | 43.3 | 7,773 | 1.03 | 1.03 | 0.16 | 261 | ||||||||||
$ | 19.66 | (9.3 | ) | $ | 113,786 | 1.43 | 1.43 | 2.06 | 21 | |||||||
22.17 | 16.4 | 128,224 | 1.45 | 1.45 | 0.79 | 47 | ||||||||||
21.50 | 24.1 | 112,814 | 1.49 | 1.49 | 0.75 | 49 | ||||||||||
19.88 | 16.1 | 89,663 | 1.81 | 1.81 | 0.62 | 45 | ||||||||||
17.12 | 13.6 | 73,707 | 1.91 | 1.92 | 0.14 | 81 | ||||||||||
15.07 | 39.0 | 59,762 | 2.30 | 2.32 | (0.34 | ) | 92 | |||||||||
17.51 | (9.7 | ) | 20,472 | 2.18 | 2.18 | 1.20 | 21 | |||||||||
19.88 | 15.6 | 29,770 | 2.20 | 2.20 | 0.06 | 47 | ||||||||||
19.51 | 23.2 | 33,016 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 0.03 | 49 | ||||||||||
18.27 | 15.3 | 33,388 | 2.55 | 2.55 | (0.02 | ) | 45 | |||||||||
15.85 | 12.7 | 45,213 | 2.66 | 2.67 | (0.60 | ) | 81 | |||||||||
14.06 | 38.0 | 60,296 | 3.05 | 3.07 | (1.09 | ) | 92 |
(e) | Represents the total expenses prior to fee reduction and/or reimbursement of a portion of the Fund’s expenses, if applicable. |
(f) | Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share, if applicable. |
(g) | For the six months ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited). |
(h) | Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
For a share outstanding throughout each period.
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | Less Distributions: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of the period | Net investment income (loss) (b)(f) | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Dividends from net investment income (f) | Distributions from net realized capital gains | Total distributions | Redemption fees (f) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
HANSBERGER INTERNATIONAL FUND (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/2008(k) | $ | 19.81 | $ | 0.12 | $ | (2.02 | ) | $ | (1.90 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.42 | ) | $ | (0.46 | ) | $ | 0.00 | |||||||||
12/31/2007 | 19.48 | 0.01 | 2.97 | 2.98 | (0.25 | ) | (2.40 | ) | (2.65 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2006 | 18.28 | 0.00 | 4.11 | 4.11 | (0.21 | ) | (2.70 | ) | (2.91 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2005 | 15.86 | (0.02 | ) | 2.44 | 2.42 | — | — | — | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2004 | 14.06 | (0.09 | ) | 1.89 | 1.80 | — | — | — | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2003 | 10.19 | (0.12 | ) | 3.99 | 3.87 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
HARRIS ASSOCIATES FOCUSED VALUE FUND | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/2008(k) | $ | 9.06 | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (1.38 | ) | $ | (1.40 | ) | $ | — | $ | (0.15 | ) | $ | (0.15 | ) | $ | 0.00 | |||||||||
12/31/2007 | 11.56 | (0.06 | ) | (0.68 | )(h) | (0.74 | ) | — | (1.76 | ) | (1.76 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||
12/31/2006 | 12.08 | (0.02 | ) | 1.50 | 1.48 | — | (2.00 | ) | (2.00 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2005 | 13.06 | (0.00 | ) | 0.76 | 0.76 | — | (1.74 | ) | (1.74 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2004 | 11.79 | (0.02 | ) | 1.29 | 1.27 | — | — | — | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2003 | 9.24 | (0.03 | ) | 2.58 | 2.55 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Class B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/2008(k) | 8.39 | (0.04 | ) | (1.28 | ) | (1.32 | ) | — | (0.15 | ) | (0.15 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||
12/31/2007 | 10.92 | (0.14 | ) | (0.63 | )(h) | (0.77 | ) | — | (1.76 | ) | (1.76 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||
12/31/2006 | 11.59 | (0.10 | ) | 1.43 | 1.33 | — | (2.00 | ) | (2.00 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2005 | 12.69 | (0.10 | ) | 0.74 | 0.64 | — | (1.74 | ) | (1.74 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2004 | 11.55 | (0.11 | ) | 1.25 | 1.14 | — | — | — | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2003 | 9.12 | (0.10 | ) | 2.53 | 2.43 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/2008(k) | 8.39 | (0.04 | ) | (1.28 | ) | (1.32 | ) | — | (0.15 | ) | (0.15 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||
12/31/2007 | 10.92 | (0.14 | ) | (0.63 | )(h) | (0.77 | ) | — | (1.76 | ) | (1.76 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||
12/31/2006 | 11.59 | (0.10 | ) | 1.43 | 1.33 | — | (2.00 | ) | (2.00 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2005 | 12.69 | (0.10 | ) | 0.74 | 0.64 | — | (1.74 | ) | (1.74 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2004 | 11.55 | (0.11 | ) | 1.25 | 1.14 | — | — | — | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2003 | 9.12 | (0.10 | ) | 2.53 | 2.43 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
HARRIS ASSOCIATES LARGE CAP VALUE FUND | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/2008(k) | $ | 14.97 | $ | 0.05 | $ | (2.31 | ) | $ | (2.26 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | — | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | — | ||||||||||
12/31/2007 | 15.49 | 0.05 | (0.48 | )(h) | (0.43 | ) | (0.09 | ) | — | (0.09 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2006 | 13.33 | 0.06 | 2.13 | 2.19 | (0.03 | ) | — | (0.03 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2005 | 13.37 | 0.05 | (0.08 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.01 | ) | — | (0.01 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2004 | 12.25 | 0.04 | 1.08 | 1.12 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2003 | 9.42 | 0.01 | 2.82 | 2.83 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Class B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/2008(k) | 13.84 | (0.00 | ) | (2.13 | ) | (2.13 | ) | (0.00 | ) | — | (0.00 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
12/31/2007 | 14.39 | (0.06 | ) | (0.45 | )(h) | (0.51 | ) | (0.04 | ) | — | (0.04 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
12/31/2006 | 12.48 | (0.04 | ) | 1.98 | 1.94 | (0.03 | ) | — | (0.03 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2005 | 12.62 | (0.04 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.01 | ) | — | (0.01 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
12/31/2004 | 11.64 | (0.05 | ) | 1.03 | 0.98 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2003 | 9.02 | (0.07 | ) | 2.69 | 2.62 | — | — | — | — |
(a) | A sales charge for Class A and Class C (prior to February 1, 2004) shares and a contingent deferred sales charge for Class B and Class C shares are not reflected in total return calculations. Periods less than one year, if applicable, are not annualized. |
(b) | Per share net investment income (loss) has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(c) | The investment adviser and/or administrator has agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses and/or reduce its fees during the period. Without this reimbursement/fee reduction, if applicable, expenses would have been higher. |
(d) | Had certain expenses not been reduced during the period, if applicable, total return would have been lower. |
(e) | Portfolio turnover excludes the impact of assets resulting from a merger with another fund. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Ratios to Average Net Assets: | |||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of the period | Total return (%) (a)(d) | Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | Net expenses (%) (c)(l) | Gross expenses (%) (g)(l) | Net investment income (loss) (%) (l) | Portfolio turnover rate (%) | |||||||||||||
$ | 17.45 | (9.6 | ) | $ | 22,976 | 2.18 | 2.18 | 1.29 | 21 | ||||||||||
19.81 | 15.5 | 26,414 | 2.20 | 2.20 | 0.04 | 47 | |||||||||||||
19.48 | 23.1 | 23,541 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 0.01 | 49 | |||||||||||||
18.28 | 15.3 | 19,388 | 2.56 | 2.56 | (0.11 | ) | 45 | ||||||||||||
15.86 | 12.8 | 17,046 | 2.66 | 2.67 | (0.63 | ) | 81 | ||||||||||||
14.06 | 38.0 | 12,557 | 3.05 | 3.07 | (1.09 | ) | 92 | ||||||||||||
$ | 7.51 | (15.5 | ) | $ | 27,881 | 1.61 | 1.61 | (0.40 | ) | 27 | |||||||||
9.06 | (6.8 | ) | 40,869 | 1.49 | 1.49 | (0.51 | ) | 51 | |||||||||||
11.56 | 12.7 | 62,603 | 1.51 | 1.51 | (0.12 | ) | 36 | ||||||||||||
12.08 | 5.7 | 82,298 | 1.68 | 1.68 | (0.04 | ) | 39 | ||||||||||||
13.06 | 10.8 | 108,042 | 1.70 | 1.70 | (0.15 | ) | 26 | ||||||||||||
11.79 | 27.6 | 95,957 | 1.70 | 1.84 | (0.28 | ) | 30 | ||||||||||||
6.92 | (15.9 | ) | 29,225 | 2.36 | 2.36 | (1.15 | ) | 27 | |||||||||||
8.39 | (7.4 | ) | 47,194 | 2.24 | 2.24 | (1.26 | ) | 51 | |||||||||||
10.92 | 11.9 | 78,950 | 2.26 | 2.26 | (0.87 | ) | 36 | ||||||||||||
11.59 | 5.0 | 97,256 | 2.43 | 2.43 | (0.80 | ) | 39 | ||||||||||||
12.69 | 9.9 | 110,275 | 2.45 | 2.45 | (0.90 | ) | 26 | ||||||||||||
11.55 | 26.6 | 107,017 | 2.45 | 2.59 | (1.03 | ) | 30 | ||||||||||||
6.92 | (15.8 | ) | 29,066 | 2.35 | 2.36 | (1.16 | ) | 27 | |||||||||||
8.39 | (7.4 | ) | 49,136 | 2.24 | 2.24 | (1.26 | ) | 51 | |||||||||||
10.92 | 11.9 | 87,033 | 2.27 | 2.27 | (0.88 | ) | 36 | ||||||||||||
11.59 | 5.0 | 122,745 | 2.43 | 2.43 | (0.79 | ) | 39 | ||||||||||||
12.69 | 9.9 | 144,780 | 2.45 | 2.45 | (0.90 | ) | 26 | ||||||||||||
11.55 | 26.6 | 124,427 | 2.45 | 2.59 | (1.03 | ) | 30 | ||||||||||||
$ | 12.71 | (15.0 | ) | $ | 133,967 | 1.30 | 1.33 | 0.71 | 20 | ||||||||||
14.97 | (2.9 | ) | 172,468 | 1.28 | (i)(j) | 1.28 | (i) | 0.35 | 30 | ||||||||||
15.49 | 16.5 | 195,714 | 1.30 | 1.30 | 0.44 | 23 | |||||||||||||
13.33 | (0.2 | ) | 188,763 | 1.30 | 1.46 | 0.40 | 39 | ||||||||||||
13.37 | 9.1 | 222,434 | 1.30 | 1.49 | 0.30 | 27 | |||||||||||||
12.25 | 30.0 | 215,259 | 1.45 | 1.62 | 0.07 | 30 | (e) | ||||||||||||
11.71 | (15.3 | ) | 15,065 | 2.05 | 2.08 | (0.03 | ) | 20 | |||||||||||
13.84 | (3.7 | ) | 23,916 | 2.04 | (i)(j) | 2.04 | (i) | (0.44 | ) | 30 | |||||||||
14.39 | 15.6 | 42,894 | 2.05 | 2.07 | (0.33 | ) | 23 | ||||||||||||
12.48 | (1.0 | ) | 59,035 | 2.05 | 2.21 | (0.35 | ) | 39 | |||||||||||
12.62 | 8.4 | 79,949 | 2.05 | 2.24 | (0.46 | ) | 27 | ||||||||||||
11.64 | 29.1 | 91,085 | 2.20 | 2.37 | (0.69 | ) | 30 | (e) |
(f) | Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share, if applicable. |
(g) | Represents the total expenses prior to fee reduction and/or reimbursement of a portion of the Fund’s expenses, if applicable. |
(h) | Includes a litigation payment of $0.02 per share. |
(i) | Includes expense recapture of 0.00%, and 0.02% for Class A and B, respectively. |
(j) | Effect of voluntary waiver of expenses by adviser was less than 0.005%. |
(k) | For the six months ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited). |
(l) | Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
For a share outstanding throughout each period.
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | Less Distributions: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of the period | Net investment income (loss) (b)(m) | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Dividends from net investment income (m) | Distributions from net realized capital gains | Total distributions | Redemption fees (m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
HARRIS ASSOCIATES LARGE CAP VALUE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/2008(k) | $ | 13.82 | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (2.13 | ) | $ | (2.13 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | — | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | — | |||||||||
12/31/2007 | 14.37 | (0.06 | ) | (0.45 | )(j) | (0.51 | ) | (0.04 | ) | — | (0.04 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
12/31/2006 | 12.46 | (0.04 | ) | 1.98 | 1.94 | (0.03 | ) | — | (0.03 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2005 | 12.60 | (0.04 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.01 | ) | — | (0.01 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
12/31/2004 | 11.63 | (0.05 | ) | 1.02 | 0.97 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2003 | 9.01 | (0.07 | ) | 2.69 | 2.62 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Class Y | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/2008(k) | 15.47 | 0.08 | (2.39 | ) | (2.31 | ) | (0.00 | ) | — | (0.00 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2007 | 16.01 | 0.12 | (0.51 | ) (j) | (0.39 | ) | (0.15 | ) | — | (0.15 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2006 | 13.72 | 0.12 | 2.20 | 2.32 | (0.03 | ) | — | (0.03 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2005 | 13.74 | 0.09 | (0.10 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.01 | ) | — | (0.01 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2004 | 12.54 | 0.07 | 1.13 | 1.20 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2003 | 9.59 | 0.06 | 2.89 | 2.95 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
VAUGHAN NELSON SMALL CAP VALUE FUND | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/2008(k) | $ | 22.11 | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.29 | ) | $ | (0.30 | ) | $ | — | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | 0.00 | |||||||||
12/31/2007 | 20.90 | (0.02 | ) | 1.23 | 1.21 | — | — | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2006 | 17.69 | (0.05 | ) | 3.26 | 3.21 | — | — | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2005 | 16.07 | (0.08 | ) | 1.70 | 1.62 | — | — | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2004 | 13.94 | (0.13 | ) | 2.26 | 2.13 | — | — | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2003 | 10.05 | (0.19 | ) | 4.08 | 3.89 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Class B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/2008(k) | 20.15 | (0.09 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.35 | ) | — | (0.03 | ) | (0.03 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||
12/31/2007 | 19.19 | (0.17 | ) | 1.13 | 0.96 | — | — | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2006 | 16.36 | (0.20 | ) | 3.03 | 2.83 | — | — | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2005 | 14.97 | (0.19 | ) | 1.58 | 1.39 | — | — | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2004 | 13.08 | (0.22 | ) | 2.11 | 1.89 | — | — | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2003 | 9.51 | (0.26 | ) | 3.83 | 3.57 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/2008(k) | 20.16 | (0.09 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.35 | ) | — | (0.03 | ) | (0.03 | ) | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||
12/31/2007 | 19.19 | (0.17 | ) | 1.14 | 0.97 | — | — | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2006 | 16.37 | (0.19 | ) | 3.01 | 2.82 | — | — | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2005 | 14.98 | (0.19 | ) | 1.58 | 1.39 | — | — | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2004 | 13.09 | (0.22 | ) | 2.11 | 1.89 | — | — | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2003 | 9.51 | (0.26 | ) | 3.84 | 3.58 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Class Y | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/2008(k) | 22.20 | 0.03 | (0.29 | ) | (0.26 | ) | — | (0.03 | ) | (0.03 | ) | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2007 | 20.91 | 0.04 | 1.25 | 1.29 | — | — | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2006(n) | 19.02 | 0.02 | 1.87 | 1.89 | — | — | — | — |
(a) | A sales charge for Class A and Class C (prior to February 1, 2004) shares and a contingent deferred sales charge for Class B and Class C shares are not reflected in total return calculations. Periods less than one year, if applicable, are not annualized. |
(b) | Per share net investment income (loss) has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(c) | The investment adviser and/or administrator has agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses and/or reduce its fees during the period. Without this reimbursement/fee reduction, if applicable, expenses would have been higher. |
(d) | Had certain expenses not been reduced during the period, if applicable, total return would have been lower. |
(e) | Portfolio turnover excludes the impact of assets resulting from a merger with another fund. |
(f) | Represents the total expenses prior to fee reduction and/or reimbursement of a portion of the Fund’s expenses, if applicable. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Ratios to Average Net Assets: | |||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of the period | Total return (%) (a)(d) | Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | Net expenses (%) (c)(l) | Gross expenses (%) (f) (l) | Net investment income (loss) (%) (l) | Portfolio turnover rate (%) | |||||||||||||
$ | 11.69 | (15.3 | ) | $ | 11,198 | 2.05 | 2.08 | (0.04 | ) | 20 | |||||||||
13.82 | (3.7 | ) | 15,616 | 2.04 | (h)(i) | 2.04 | (h)(i) | (0.41 | ) | 30 | |||||||||
14.37 | 15.6 | 18,089 | 2.05 | 2.06 | (0.32 | ) | 23 | ||||||||||||
12.46 | (1.0 | ) | 20,308 | 2.05 | 2.21 | (0.35 | ) | 39 | |||||||||||
12.60 | 8.3 | 26,392 | 2.05 | 2.24 | (0.42 | ) | 27 | ||||||||||||
11.63 | 29.1 | 15,553 | 2.20 | 2.37 | (0.69 | ) | 30 | (e) | |||||||||||
13.16 | (14.8 | ) | 9,127 | 0.93 | 0.93 | 1.08 | 20 | ||||||||||||
15.47 | (2.6 | ) | 11,840 | 0.91 | (i) | 0.91 | 0.72 | 30 | |||||||||||
16.01 | 17.0 | 14,057 | 0.91 | (g) | 0.91 | (g) | 0.82 | 23 | |||||||||||
13.72 | (0.0 | ) | 14,226 | 1.05 | 1.09 | 0.65 | 39 | ||||||||||||
13.74 | 9.6 | 18,027 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.58 | 27 | |||||||||||||
12.54 | 30.8 | 26,545 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 0.51 | 30 | (e) | ||||||||||||
$ | 21.78 | (1.4 | ) | $ | 133,010 | 1.45 | 1.53 | (0.13 | ) | 57 | |||||||||
22.11 | 5.8 | 103,719 | 1.49 | 1.57 | (0.11 | ) | 78 | ||||||||||||
20.90 | 18.1 | 85,285 | 1.59 | 1.59 | (0.28 | ) | 88 | ||||||||||||
17.69 | 10.1 | 58,963 | 1.92 | 1.92 | (0.47 | ) | 80 | ||||||||||||
16.07 | 15.3 | 45,138 | 2.01 | 2.01 | (0.89 | ) | 172 | ||||||||||||
13.94 | 38.7 | 45,442 | 2.33 | 2.33 | (1.69 | ) | 156 | ||||||||||||
19.77 | (1.7 | ) | 18,575 | 2.20 | 2.28 | (0.92 | ) | 57 | |||||||||||
20.15 | 5.1 | 25,076 | 2.24 | 2.31 | (0.84 | ) | 78 | ||||||||||||
19.19 | 17.2 | 32,606 | 2.37 | 2.37 | (1.10 | ) | 88 | ||||||||||||
16.36 | 9.3 | 38,732 | 2.66 | 2.66 | (1.24 | ) | 80 | ||||||||||||
14.97 | 14.5 | 54,652 | 2.76 | 2.76 | (1.65 | ) | 172 | ||||||||||||
13.08 | 37.5 | 55,662 | 3.08 | 3.08 | (2.44 | ) | 156 | ||||||||||||
19.78 | (1.7 | ) | 22,421 | 2.20 | 2.28 | (0.90 | ) | 57 | |||||||||||
20.16 | 5.1 | 21,765 | 2.24 | 2.32 | (0.85 | ) | 78 | ||||||||||||
19.19 | 17.2 | 18,186 | 2.35 | 2.35 | (1.04 | ) | 88 | ||||||||||||
16.37 | 9.3 | 13,667 | 2.67 | 2.67 | (1.23 | ) | 80 | ||||||||||||
14.98 | 14.4 | 13,549 | 2.76 | 2.76 | (1.63 | ) | 172 | ||||||||||||
13.09 | 37.6 | 12,042 | 3.08 | 3.08 | (2.44 | ) | 156 | ||||||||||||
21.91 | (1.1 | ) | 35,856 | 1.10 | 1.10 | 0.30 | 57 | ||||||||||||
22.20 | 6.1 | 1,241 | 1.19 | (g) | 1.19 | (g) | 0.17 | 78 | |||||||||||
20.91 | 9.9 | 427 | 1.35 | 1.90 | 0.35 | 88 |
(g) | Includes expense recapture of 0.04%. |
(h) | Includes expense recapture of 0.01%. |
(i) | Effect of voluntary waiver of expenses by adviser was less than 0.005%. |
(j) | Includes a litigation payment of $0.02 per share. |
(k) | For the six months ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited). |
(l) | Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(m) | Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share, if applicable. |
(n) | From commencement of Class operations on August 31, 2006 through December 31, 2006. |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
For a share outstanding throughout each period.
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | Less Distributions: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of the period | Net investment income (loss) (b)(e) | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | Total from investment operations | Dividends from net investment income | Distributions from net realized capital gains | Total distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
NATIXIS U.S. DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/2008(h) | $ | 25.76 | $ | 0.00 | (i) | $ | (2.53 | ) | $ | (2.53 | ) | $ | — | $ | (0.42 | ) | $ | (0.42 | ) | |||||||
12/31/2007 | 22.94 | (0.06 | ) | 3.19 | 3.13 | — | (0.31 | ) | (0.31 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
12/31/2006 | 20.17 | 0.04 | 2.73 | 2.77 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2005 | 18.75 | (0.11 | ) | 1.53 | 1.42 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2004 | 16.61 | (0.12 | ) | 2.26 | 2.14 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2003 | 12.43 | (0.13 | ) | 4.31 | 4.18 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Class B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/2008(h) | 22.63 | (0.07 | )(i) | (2.22 | ) | (2.29 | ) | — | (0.42 | ) | (0.42 | ) | ||||||||||||||
12/31/2007 | 20.33 | (0.22 | ) | 2.83 | 2.61 | — | (0.31 | ) | (0.31 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
12/31/2006 | 18.01 | (0.11 | ) | 2.43 | 2.32 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2005 | 16.87 | (0.22 | ) | 1.36 | 1.14 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2004 | 15.06 | (0.23 | ) | 2.04 | 1.81 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2003 | 11.35 | (0.22 | ) | 3.93 | 3.71 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/2008(h) | 22.65 | (0.07 | )(i) | (2.23 | ) | (2.30 | ) | — | (0.42 | ) | (0.42 | ) | ||||||||||||||
12/31/2007 | 20.36 | (0.22 | ) | 2.82 | 2.60 | — | (0.31 | ) | (0.31 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
12/31/2006 | 18.03 | (0.11 | ) | 2.44 | 2.33 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2005 | 16.89 | (0.22 | ) | 1.36 | 1.14 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2004 | 15.08 | (0.23 | ) | 2.04 | 1.81 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2003 | 11.37 | (0.22 | ) | 3.93 | 3.71 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Class Y | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/2008(h) | 27.58 | 0.04 | (i) | (2.72 | ) | (2.68 | ) | — | (0.42 | ) | (0.42 | ) | ||||||||||||||
12/31/2007 | 24.45 | 0.03 | 3.41 | 3.44 | — | (0.31 | ) | (0.31 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
12/31/2006 | 21.41 | 0.14 | 2.90 | 3.04 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2005 | 19.82 | (0.03 | ) | 1.62 | 1.59 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2004 | 17.46 | (0.05 | ) | 2.41 | 2.36 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
12/31/2003 | 12.98 | (0.04 | ) | 4.52 | 4.48 | — | — | — |
(a) | A sales charge for Class A and Class C (prior to February 1, 2004) shares and a contingent deferred sales charge for Class B and Class C shares are not reflected in total return calculations. Periods less than one year, if applicable, are not annualized. |
(b) | Per share net investment income (loss) has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(c) | The investment adviser and/or administrator has agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses and/or reduce its fees during the period. Without this reimbursement/fee reduction, if applicable, expenses would have been higher. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Ratios to Average Net Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of the period | Total return (%) (a)(d) | Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | Net expenses (%) (c)(g) | Gross expenses (%) (f)(g) | Net investment income (loss) (%) (g) | Portfolio turnover rate (%) | ||||||||||
$ | 22.81 | (9.8 | ) | $ | 361,492 | 1.45 | 1.45 | 0.04 | 52 | |||||||
25.76 | 13.7 | 407,228 | 1.47 | 1.47 | (0.24 | ) | 82 | |||||||||
22.94 | 13.7 | 393,430 | 1.46 | 1.46 | 0.17 | 83 | ||||||||||
20.17 | 7.6 | 386,084 | 1.73 | 1.73 | (0.57 | ) | 97 | |||||||||
18.75 | 12.9 | 392,726 | 1.87 | 1.87 | (0.71 | ) | 104 | |||||||||
16.61 | 33.6 | 354,755 | 1.99 | 1.99 | (0.94 | ) | 102 | |||||||||
19.92 | (10.1 | ) | 79,283 | 2.20 | 2.20 | (0.70 | ) | 52 | ||||||||
22.63 | 12.8 | 119,028 | 2.21 | 2.21 | (1.00 | ) | 82 | |||||||||
20.33 | 12.9 | 147,819 | 2.22 | 2.22 | (0.60 | ) | 83 | |||||||||
18.01 | 6.8 | 174,745 | 2.48 | 2.48 | (1.32 | ) | 97 | |||||||||
16.87 | 12.0 | 223,349 | 2.62 | 2.62 | (1.50 | ) | 104 | |||||||||
15.06 | 32.7 | 272,533 | 2.74 | 2.74 | (1.69 | ) | 102 | |||||||||
19.93 | (10.1 | ) | 39,443 | 2.20 | 2.20 | (0.71 | ) | 52 | ||||||||
22.65 | 12.8 | 47,239 | 2.22 | 2.22 | (0.99 | ) | 82 | |||||||||
20.36 | 12.9 | 46,064 | 2.22 | 2.22 | (0.59 | ) | 83 | |||||||||
18.03 | 6.8 | 48,262 | 2.48 | 2.48 | (1.32 | ) | 97 | |||||||||
16.89 | 12.0 | 58,883 | 2.62 | 2.62 | (1.48 | ) | 104 | |||||||||
15.08 | 32.6 | 60,783 | 2.74 | 2.74 | (1.69 | ) | 102 | |||||||||
24.48 | (9.7 | ) | 11,562 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 0.30 | 52 | |||||||||
27.58 | 14.0 | 16,649 | 1.12 | 1.12 | 0.10 | 82 | ||||||||||
24.45 | 14.2 | 21,155 | 1.03 | 1.03 | 0.60 | 83 | ||||||||||
21.41 | 8.0 | 20,445 | 1.32 | 1.32 | (0.16 | ) | 97 | |||||||||
19.82 | 13.5 | 25,060 | 1.33 | 1.33 | (0.27 | ) | 104 | |||||||||
17.46 | 34.5 | 47,485 | 1.34 | 1.34 | (0.30 | ) | 102 |
(d) | Had certain expenses not been reduced during the period, if applicable, total return would have been lower. |
(e) | Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share, if applicable. |
(f) | Represents the total expenses prior to fee reduction and/or reimbursement of a portion of the Fund’s expenses, if applicable. |
(g) | Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(h) | For the six months ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited). |
(i) | Includes a special dividend of $0.02 per share in which the source of the dividend has not been determined by the issuer. |
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June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
1. Organization. Natixis Funds Trust I, Natixis Funds Trust II, and Natixis Funds Trust III (the “Trusts” and each a “Trust”) are each organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Each Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. Each Declaration of Trust permits the Board of Trustees to authorize the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of the Trust in multiple series. Information presented in these financial statements pertains to certain equity funds of the Trusts; the financial statements for the other funds of the Trusts are presented in separate reports. The following funds (individually, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are included in this report:
Natixis Funds Trust I:
CGM Advisor Targeted Equity Fund (the “Targeted Equity Fund”)
Hansberger International Fund (the “International Fund”)
Vaughan Nelson Small Cap Value Fund (the “Small Cap Value Fund”)
Natixis U.S. Diversified Portfolio (the “U.S. Diversified Portfolio”)
Natixis Funds Trust II:
Harris Associates Large Cap Value Fund (the “Large Cap Value Fund”)
Natixis Funds Trust III:
Harris Associates Focused Value Fund (the “Focused Value Fund”)
Each Fund offers Class A and Class C shares. Targeted Equity Fund, Small Cap Value Fund, Large Cap Value Fund and U.S. Diversified Portfolio also offer Class Y shares. Effective October 12, 2007, Class B shares are no longer offered. Existing Class B shareholders may continue to reinvest dividends into Class B shares and exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of other Natixis Funds subject to existing exchange privileges as described in the Prospectus.
Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75%. Class B shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, but pay higher Rule 12b-1 fees than Class A shares for eight years (at which point they automatically convert to Class A shares), and are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) if those shares are redeemed within six years of purchase. Class C shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, do not convert to any other class of shares and pay higher Rule 12b-1 fees than Class A shares and may be subject to a CDSC of 1.00% if those shares are redeemed within one year. Class Y shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, a CDSC or Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Y shares are generally intended for institutional investors with a minimum initial investment of $100,000, though some categories of investors are exempted from the minimum investment amount as outlined in the Funds’ prospectus.
Most expenses of the Trusts can be directly attributed to a fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed to a fund are generally apportioned based on the relative net assets of each of the funds in the Trusts. Expenses of a fund are borne pro rata by the holders of each class of shares, except that each class bears expenses unique to that class (including the Rule 12b-1 service and distribution fees and transfer agent fees applicable to such class). In addition, each class votes as a class only with respect to its own Rule 12b-1 Plan. Shares of each class would receive their pro rata share of the net assets of a fund if the fund were liquidated. The Trustees approve separate dividends from net investment income on each class of shares.
2. Significant Accounting Policies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by each Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Funds’ financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which require the use of management estimates that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
a. Security Valuation. Equity securities, including closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds, for which market quotations are readily available are valued at market value, as reported by pricing services recommended by the investment adviser and the subadvisers and approved by the Board of Trustees. Such pricing services generally use the security’s last sale price on the exchange or market where the security is primarily traded or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid price. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, NASDAQ Global Market and NASDAQ Capital Markets are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”), or if lacking a NOCP, at the most recent bid quotation on the applicable NASDAQ Market. Debt securities (other than short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less) are generally valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Funds by a pricing service recommended by the investment adviser and the subadvisers and approved by the Board of Trustees, which service determines valuations for normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities using market information, transactions for comparable securities and various relationships between securities which are generally recognized by institutional traders. Broker-dealer bid quotations may also be used to value debt and equity securities where a pricing service does not price a security or where a pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security.
In instances where broker-dealer bid quotations are not available, certain securities held by the Funds may be valued on the basis of a price provided by a principal market maker. Short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Funds’ investment adviser or subadviser using consistently applied procedures under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value each day.
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June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
Certain Funds may hold securities traded in foreign markets. Foreign securities are valued at the market price in the foreign market. However, if events occurring after the close of the foreign market (but before the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange) are believed to materially affect the value of those securities, such securities are fair valued pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. When fair valuing securities, the Funds may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the Funds calculate their net asset values. As of June 30, 2008, approximately 64% of the market value of the investments for the Hansberger International Fund was fair valued pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees.
b. Security Transactions and Related Investment Income. Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on ex-dividend date, or in the case of certain foreign securities, as soon as the Fund is notified, and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Interest income is increased by the accretion of discount and decreased by the amortization of premium. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld when applicable. In determining net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities has been determined on an identified cost basis. Investment income, non-class specific expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund.
c. Foreign Currency Translation. The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. The value of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions.
Since the values of investment securities are presented at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, it is not practical to isolate that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates from fluctuations which arise due to changes in market prices of the investment securities. Such changes are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.
Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, at the end of the fiscal period, resulting from changes in exchange rates.
Each Fund may use foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated investments. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts’ terms.
Each Fund may purchase investments of foreign issuers. Investing in securities of foreign issuers involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies and securities of the U.S. government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and the risk of appropriation. Moreover, the markets for securities of many foreign issuers may be less liquid and the price of such securities may be more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies and the U.S. government.
d. Forward Foreign Currency Contracts. The International Fund and the U.S. Diversified Portfolio may enter into forward foreign currency contracts. Contracts to buy generally are used to acquire exposure to foreign currencies, while contracts to sell generally are used to hedge a Fund’s investments against currency fluctuation. Also, a contract to buy or sell can offset a previous contract. These contracts involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain or loss reflected in the Funds’ Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The U.S. dollar value of the currencies a Fund has committed to buy or sell represents the aggregate exposure to each currency a Fund has acquired or hedged through currency contracts outstanding at period end.
All contracts are “marked-to-market” daily at the applicable exchange rates and any gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized until settlement date. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. At June 30, 2008, there were no open forward currency contracts.
e. Federal and Foreign Income Taxes. Each Trust treats each Fund as a separate entity for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute to its shareholders substantially all of its net investment income and any net realized capital gains at least annually. Management has performed an analysis of the Funds’ tax positions taken on federal and state tax returns that remain subject to examinations (tax years December 31, 2004 – 2007) and has concluded that no provisions for income tax are required. Fund management is not aware of any events that are reasonably possible to occur in the next six months that would result in the amounts of any unrecognized tax benefits significantly increasing or decreasing for the Funds. However, management’s conclusions regarding tax positions taken may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws and accounting regulations and interpretations thereof.
A Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income and gains on investments that are accrued based upon the Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and regulations that exist in the countries in which the Fund invests. Foreign governments may also impose taxes or other payments on investments with respect to foreign securities. Such taxes are accrued as applicable.
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June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
f. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders. Dividends and distributions are recorded on ex-dividend date. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gain distributions are determined annually in accordance with federal tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments for book and tax purposes of items such as net operating losses, foreign currency transactions and gains realized from passive foreign investment companies (“PFICs”). Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions, net investment income, distributions from Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) and net realized gains will result in reclassifications to capital accounts. Temporary differences between book and tax distributable earnings are primarily due to deferred Trustees’ fees, capital loss carryforwards, post October losses, wash sales, distributions from REITs and gains realized from PFICs. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are considered to be ordinary income for tax purposes.
The tax characterization of distributions is determined on an annual basis. The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the year ended December 31, 2007 was as follows:
2007 Distributions Paid From: | |||||||||
Fund | Ordinary Income | Long-Term Capital Gains | Total | ||||||
Targeted Equity Fund | $ | 52,469,601 | $ | 30,072,608 | $ | 82,542,209 | |||
International Fund | 6,107,517 | 15,442,122 | 21,549,639 | ||||||
Focused Value Fund | 2,372,807 | 22,419,133 | 24,791,940 | ||||||
Large Cap Value Fund | 1,333,343 | — | 1,333,343 | ||||||
U.S. Diversified Portfolio | — | 7,373,567 | 7,373,567 |
As of December 31, 2007, the capital loss carryforwards were as follows:
Targeted Equity Fund | International Fund | Focused Value Fund | Large Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Value Fund | U.S. Diversified Portfolio | |||||||||
Capital loss carryforward: | ||||||||||||||
Expires December 31, 2009 | — | — | — | $ | 28,235,961 | * | — | — | ||||||
Expires December 31, 2010 | — | — | — | 24,633,843 | * | — | — | |||||||
Expires December 31, 2011 | — | — | — | 9,965,466 | — | — | ||||||||
Total capital loss carryforward | — | — | — | $ | 62,835,270 | — | — | |||||||
* | Some of the losses expiring in 2009 and 2010 were obtained in the Fund’s merger with the Nvest Balanced Fund. These losses are subject to limitations. |
g. Repurchase Agreements. Each Fund, through its custodian, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing repurchase agreements. It is each Fund’s policy that the market value of the collateral be at least equal to 100% of the repurchase price, including interest. Certain repurchase agreements are tri-party arrangements whereby the collateral is held at the custodian bank in a segregated account for the benefit of the Fund and on behalf of the counterparty. It is each Fund’s policy, regarding tri-party arrangements, that the market value of the collateral be at least equal to 102% of the repurchase price, including interest. Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty including possible delays or restrictions upon a Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities.
h. Securities Lending. The Funds have entered into an agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street Bank”), as agent of the Funds, to lend securities to certain designated borrowers. The loans are collateralized with cash or securities in an amount equal to at least 105% or 102% of the market value of the loaned international or domestic securities, respectively, when the loan is initiated. Thereafter, the value of the collateral must remain at least 102% of the market value of loaned securities for U.S. equities and U.S. corporate debt; at least 105% of the market value of loaned securities for non-U.S. equities; and at least 100% of the market value of loaned securities for U.S. government securities, sovereign debt issued by non-U.S. governments and non-U.S. corporate debt. In the event that the market value of the collateral falls below the required percentages described above, the borrower will deliver additional collateral on the next business day. As with other extensions of credit, the Funds may bear the risk of loss with respect to the investment of the collateral. The Funds invest cash collateral in short-term investments, a portion of the income from which is remitted to the borrowers and the remainder allocated between the Funds and State Street Bank as lending agent. The value of securities on loan to borrowers and the value of collateral held by the Funds with respect to such loans at June 30, 2008 were as follows:
Fund | Value of Securities on Loan | Value of Collateral | ||||
Targeted Equity Fund | $ | 85,855,899 | $ | 91,236,998 | ||
International Fund | 23,910,236 | 24,814,239 | ||||
Focused Value Fund | 18,114,814 | 18,699,354 | ||||
Large Cap Value Fund | 25,413,262 | 26,183,678 | ||||
Small Cap Value Fund | 44,437,621 | 45,881,710 | ||||
U.S. Diversified Portfolio | 120,726,870 | 124,936,950 |
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June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
i. Indemnifications. Under the Trusts’ organizational documents, their officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.
j. New Accounting Pronouncement. In March 2008, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (“FAS 161”), was issued and will be effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. FAS 161 requires enhanced disclosures about funds’ derivative and hedging activities. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of FAS 161 will have on the Funds’ financial statement disclosures.
3. Fair Value Measurements. The Funds adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“FAS 157”), effective January 1, 2008. For net asset value determination purposes, various inputs are used in determining the value of the Funds’ investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.
• | Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments |
• | Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (which could include quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, credit risk, etc.) |
• | Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). |
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2008 in valuing the Funds’ investments carried at value:
Targeted Equity Fund
Valuation Inputs | Investments in Securities | ||
Level 1 – Quoted Prices | $ | 1,088,594,123 | |
Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs | — | ||
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs | — | ||
Total | $ | 1,088,594,123 | |
International Fund
Valuation Inputs | Investments in Securities | ||
Level 1 – Quoted Prices | $ | 65,262,052 | |
Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs | 116,901,559 | ||
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs | — | ||
Total | $ | 182,163,611 | |
Focused Value Fund
Valuation Inputs | Investments in Securities | ||
Level 1 – Quoted Prices | $ | 104,721,214 | |
Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs | — | ||
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs | — | ||
Total | $ | 104,721,214 | |
Large Cap Value Fund
Valuation Inputs | Investments in Securities | ||
Level 1 – Quoted Prices | $ | 196,155,384 | |
Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs | — | ||
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs | — | ||
Total | $ | 196,155,384 | |
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June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
Small Cap Value Fund
Valuation Inputs | Investments in Securities | ||
Level 1 – Quoted Prices | $ | 244,972,825 | |
Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs | — | ||
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs | — | ||
Total | $ | 244,972,825 | |
U.S. Diversified Portfolio
Valuation Inputs | Investments in Securities | ||
Level 1 – Quoted Prices | $ | 617,545,054 | |
Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs | — | ||
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs | — | ||
Total | $ | 617,545,054 | |
4. Purchases and Sales of Securities. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows:
Fund | Purchases | Sales | ||||
Targeted Equity Fund | $ | 1,066,088,739 | $ | 910,877,512 | ||
International Fund | 35,422,326 | 41,789,202 | ||||
Focused Value Fund | 28,136,661 | 61,179,333 | ||||
Large Cap Value Fund | 38,255,165 | 56,527,131 | ||||
Small Cap Value Fund | 127,368,450 | 87,906,127 | ||||
U.S. Diversified Portfolio | 264,196,226 | 307,601,403 |
5. Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
a. Management Fees. Natixis Asset Management Advisors, L.P. (“Natixis Advisors”) serves as investment adviser to each Fund except the Targeted Equity Fund. Capital Growth Management Limited Partnership (“CGM”) is the investment adviser to the Targeted Equity Fund. Under the terms of the management agreements, each Fund pays a management fee at the following annual rates, calculated daily and payable monthly, based on each Fund’s average daily net assets:
Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets | |||||||||||||||
Fund | First $200 million | Next $300 million | Next $500 million | Next $1 billion | Over $2 billion | ||||||||||
Targeted Equity Fund | 0.75 | % | 0.70 | % | 0.65 | % | 0.65 | % | 0.60 | % | |||||
International Fund | 0.80 | % | 0.75 | % | 0.75 | % | 0.75 | % | 0.75 | % | |||||
Focused Value Fund | 0.90 | % | 0.90 | % | 0.90 | % | 0.90 | % | 0.90 | % | |||||
Large Cap Value Fund | 0.70 | % | 0.65 | % | 0.60 | % | 0.60 | % | 0.60 | % | |||||
Small Cap Value Fund | 0.90 | % | 0.90 | % | 0.90 | % | 0.90 | % | 0.90 | % | |||||
U.S. Diversified Portfolio | 0.90 | % | 0.90 | % | 0.90 | % | 0.80 | % | 0.80 | % |
Effective July 1, 2008, under the amended terms of its management agreement, the Focused Value Fund will pay a management fee at the annual rate of 0.80%, calculated daily and payable monthly, based on the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Natixis Advisors has entered into subadvisory agreements for each Fund as listed below.
International Fund | Hansberger Global Investors, Inc. (“Hansberger”) | |
Focused Value Fund | Harris Associates L.P. (“Harris”) | |
Large Cap Value Fund | Harris | |
Small Cap Value Fund | Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. (“Vaughan Nelson”) | |
U.S. Diversified Portfolio | Harris | |
Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. (“Loomis Sayles”) | ||
BlackRock Investment Management LLC (“BlackRock”) |
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June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
Payments to Natixis Advisors are reduced in the amount of payments to the subadvisers.
Natixis Advisors has given binding undertakings to the Funds to reduce its management fees and/or reimburse certain expenses associated with these Funds to limit their operating expenses. These undertakings are in effect until April 30, 2009 and will be reevaluated on an annual basis. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the expense limits as a percentage of average daily net assets under the expense limitation agreements were as follows:
Expense limit as a Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets | ||||||||||||
Fund | Class A | Class B | Class C | Class Y | ||||||||
Focused Value Fund | 1.70 | % | 2.45 | % | 2.45 | % | — | |||||
Large Cap Value Fund | 1.30 | % | 2.05 | % | 2.05 | % | 1.05 | % | ||||
Small Cap Value Fund | 1.45 | % | 2.20 | % | 2.20 | % | 1.20 | % |
Effective July 1, 2008, Natixis Advisors has given a binding undertaking to the U.S. Diversified Portfolio to reduce its management fee and/or reimburse certain expenses associated with this Fund to limit its operating expenses to 1.40%, 2.15%, 2.15% and 1.15% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for Class A, B, C, and Y shares, respectively. This undertaking is in effect until April 30, 2009 and will be reevaluated on an annual basis.
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the management fees for each Fund were as follows:
Fund | Management Fee | Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets | ||||
Targeted Equity Fund | $ | 3,060,055 | 0.69 | % | ||
International Fund | 666,161 | 0.80 | % | |||
Focused Value Fund | 478,650 | 0.90 | % | |||
Large Cap Value Fund | 680,306 | 0.70 | % | |||
Small Cap Value Fund | 708,680 | 0.90 | % | |||
U.S. Diversified Portfolio | 2,325,173 | 0.90 | % |
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, class specific expenses have been reimbursed as follows:
Fund | Reimbursement | ||
Large Cap Value Fund | $ | 26,333 | |
Small Cap Value Fund | 60,419 |
Natixis Advisors shall be permitted to recover expenses it has borne under the expense limitation agreements (whether through a reduction of its management fee or otherwise) on a class by class basis in later periods to the extent the expenses of a class fall below a class’ expense limits, provided, however, that a class is not obligated to pay such reduced fees/expenses more than one year after the end of the fiscal year in which the fee/expense was reduced. The amounts subject to possible reimbursement under the expense limitation agreements at June 30, 2008 were as follows:
Expenses Subject to Possible Reimbursement until December 31, 2008 | |||||||||||||||
Fund | Class A | Class B | Class C | Class Y | Total | ||||||||||
Small Cap Value Fund | $ | 78,801 | $ | 20,907 | $ | 16,309 | $ | — | $ | 116,017 | |||||
Expenses Subject to Possible Reimbursement until December 31, 2009 | |||||||||||||||
Fund | Class A | Class B | Class C | Class Y | Total | ||||||||||
Large Cap Value Fund | $ | 21,883 | $ | 2,627 | $ | 1,823 | $ | — | $ | 26,333 | |||||
Small Cap Value Fund | 43,454 | 8,428 | 8,537 | — | 60,419 |
Certain officers and directors of Natixis Advisors and its affiliates are also officers or Trustees of the Funds. Natixis Advisors, CGM, Hansberger, Harris, Loomis Sayles and Vaughan Nelson are subsidiaries of Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. (“Natixis US”), which is part of Natixis Global Asset Management, an international asset management group based in Paris, France.
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NOTESTO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
b. Administrative Expense. Natixis Advisors provides certain administrative services for the Funds and subcontracts with State Street Bank to serve as sub-administrator. Natixis Advisors is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US. Pursuant to an agreement among Natixis Funds Trust I, Natixis Funds Trust II, Natixis Funds Trust III, Natixis Funds Trust IV, Natixis Cash Management Trust, Gateway Trust (“Natixis Funds Trusts”), Loomis Sayles Funds I, Loomis Sayles Funds II (“Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts”), Hansberger International Series and Natixis Advisors (the “Administrative Services Agreement”), each Fund pays Natixis Advisors monthly its pro rata portion of fees equal to an annual rate of 0.0675% of the first $5 billion of the average daily net assets of the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and the Hansberger International Series, 0.0625% of the next $5 billion, 0.0500% of the next $20 billion and 0.045% of such assets in excess of $30 billion, subject to an annual aggregate minimum fee for the Natixis Funds Trusts , Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and the Hansberger International Series of $5 million, which is reevaluated on an annual basis. New funds are subject to an annual fee of $50,000 plus $12,500 per class and an additional $50,000 if managed by multiple subadvisors in their first calendar year of operations.
Effective October 1, 2007, State Street Bank agreed to reduce the fees it receives from Natixis Advisors for serving as sub-administrator to the Funds. Also, effective October 1, 2007, Natixis Advisors gave a binding contractual undertaking to the Funds to waive the administrative fees paid by the Funds in an amount equal to the reduction in sub-administrative fees discussed above. The waiver was in effect through June 30, 2008.
Pursuant to an amendment to the Administrative Services Agreement, effective July 1, 2008, each Fund will pay Natixis Advisors monthly its pro rata portion of fees equal to an annual rate of 0.0575% of the first $15 billion of the average daily net assets of the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and the Hansberger International Series, 0.0500% of the next $15 billion, 0.0425% of the next $30 billion and 0.0375% of such assets in excess of $60 billion, subject to an annual aggregate minimum fee for the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and the Hansberger International Series of $10 million, which is reevaluated on an annual basis. New funds will be subject to an annual fee of $75,000 plus $12,500 per class and an additional $75,000 if managed by multiple subadvisers in their first calendar year of operations.
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, amounts paid to Natixis Advisors for administrative fees were as follows:
Fund | Gross | Waiver of | Net | ||||||
Targeted Equity Fund | $ | 228,725 | $ | 11,293 | $ | 217,432 | |||
International Fund | 42,919 | 2,114 | 40,805 | ||||||
Focused Value Fund | 27,431 | 1,348 | 26,083 | ||||||
Large Cap Value Fund | 50,122 | 2,466 | 47,656 | ||||||
Small Cap Value Fund | 40,545 | 2,007 | 38,538 | ||||||
U.S. Diversified Portfolio | 133,175 | 6,559 | 126,616 |
c. Service and Distribution Fees. Natixis Distributors, L.P. (“Natixis Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US. has entered into a distribution agreement with the Trusts. Pursuant to this agreement, Natixis Distributors serves as principal underwriter of the funds of the Trusts.
Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Trusts have adopted a Service Plan relating to each Fund’s Class A shares (the “Class A Plans”) and a Distribution and Service Plan relating to each Fund’s Class B and Class C shares (the “Class B and Class C Plans”).
Under the Class A Plans, each Fund pays Natixis Distributors a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class A shares, as reimbursement for expenses incurred by Natixis Distributors in providing personal services to investors in Class A shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.
Under the Class B and Class C Plans, each Fund pays Natixis Distributors a monthly service fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class B and Class C shares, as compensation for services provided and expenses incurred by Natixis Distributors in providing personal services to investors in Class B and Class C shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.
Also under the Class B and Class C Plans, each Fund pays Natixis Distributors a monthly distribution fee at an annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class B and Class C shares, as compensation for services provided and expenses incurred by Natixis Distributors in connection with the marketing or sale of Class B and Class C shares.
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June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Funds paid the following service and distribution fees:
Service Fee | Distribution Fee | ||||||||||||||
Fund | Class A | Class B | Class C | Class B | Class C | ||||||||||
Targeted Equity Fund | $ | 1,000,553 | $ | 33,656 | $ | 45,179 | $ | 100,970 | $ | 135,539 | |||||
International Fund | 148,210 | 30,177 | 29,788 | 90,533 | 89,363 | ||||||||||
Focused Value Fund | 41,316 | 45,550 | 46,092 | 136,649 | 138,277 | ||||||||||
Large Cap Value Fund | 190,354 | 23,505 | 16,192 | 70,514 | 48,576 | ||||||||||
Small Cap Value Fund | 136,912 | 25,820 | 26,435 | 77,458 | 79,305 | ||||||||||
U.S. Diversified Portfolio | 460,094 | 117,770 | 51,721 | 353,308 | 155,161 |
d. Sub-Transfer Agent Fees and Expenses. Natixis Distributors has entered into agreements with financial intermediaries to provide certain recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries and have agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. Certain services would be provided by the Funds if the shares of those customers were registered directly with the Funds’ transfer agent. Accordingly, the Funds agreed to pay a portion of the intermediary fees attributable to shares of the Funds held by the intermediary (which generally are a percentage of the value of shares held) not exceeding what the Funds would have paid its transfer agent had each customer’s shares been registered directly with the transfer agent instead of held through the intermediary. Natixis Distributors pays the remainder of the fees. Listed below are the fees incurred by the Funds which are included in the transfer agent fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations.
Sub-Transfer Agent Fees | ||||||||||||
Fund | Class A | Class B | Class C | Class Y | ||||||||
Targeted Equity Fund | $ | 46,806 | $ | 1,636 | $ | 1,832 | $ | 6,198 | ||||
International Fund | 16,376 | 3,505 | 3,321 | — | ||||||||
Focused Value Fund | 14,421 | 16,813 | 17,571 | — | ||||||||
Large Cap Value Fund | 19,806 | 2,661 | 1,797 | 3,632 | ||||||||
Small Cap Value Fund | 23,902 | 5,123 | 4,867 | 186 | ||||||||
U.S. Diversified Portfolio | 35,859 | 9,833 | 4,083 | 10,965 |
e. Commissions. The Funds have been informed that commissions (including CDSCs) on Fund shares paid to Natixis Distributors by investors in shares of the Funds during the six months ended June 30, 2008 were as follows:
Fund | Commission | ||
Targeted Equity Fund | $ | 930,677 | |
International Fund | 79,189 | ||
Focused Value Fund | 55,315 | ||
Large Cap Value Fund | 57,215 | ||
Small Cap Value Fund | 66,245 | ||
U.S. Diversified Portfolio | 229,896 |
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, brokerage commissions for portfolio transactions paid to affiliated broker/dealers by the U.S. Diversified Portfolio were $12,322.
f. Trustees Fees and Expenses. The Funds do not pay any compensation directly to its officers or Trustees who are directors, officers or employees of Natixis Advisors, Natixis Distributors, Natixis US, or their affiliates. The Chairperson of the Board receives a retainer fee at the annual rate of $200,000. The Chairperson does not receive any meeting attendance fees for Board of Trustees meetings or committee meetings that she attends. Each independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) receives, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $65,000. Each independent Trustee also receives a meeting attendance fee of $7,500 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends in person and $3,750 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends telephonically. In addition, each committee chair receives an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $10,000. Each Contract Review and Governance Committee member is compensated $5,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $2,500 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. Each Audit Committee member is compensated $6,250 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,125 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. These fees are allocated among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and the Hansberger International Series based on a formula that takes into account, among other factors, the relative net assets of each Fund. Trustees are reimbursed for travel expenses in connection with attendance at meetings.
A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Each participating Trustee will receive an amount equal to the value that such deferred compensation would have been had it been invested in a designated fund or certain other funds of the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and the Hansberger International Series on the normal payment date. Deferred amounts remain in the funds until distributed in accordance with the Plan.
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NOTESTO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
For the Year Ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
g. Redemption Fees. Effective June 2, 2008, the redemption fee imposed on Class A and Class Y shares of Targeted Equity Fund, International Fund, Focused Value Fund and Small Cap Value Fund was eliminated. Prior to June 2, 2008, shareholders of Class A and Class Y shares of the Funds were charged a 2% redemption fee if they redeemed, including redeeming by exchange, such shares within 60 days of their acquisition (including acquisition by exchange). The redemption fee was deducted from the shareholder’s redemption or exchange proceeds and was paid to the Funds. The fees were accounted for as an addition to paid-in capital and are presented on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.
6. Line of Credit. Each Fund, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and the Hansberger International Series, participates in a $200,000,000 committed line of credit provided by State Street Bank, with an individual limit of $125,000,000 for each Fund that participates in the line of credit. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.09% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Funds had no borrowings under this agreement.
Prior to March 12, 2008, each Fund together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and Hansberger International Series, participated in a $75,000,000 committed line of credit provided by State Street Bank.
7. Brokerage Commission Recapture. Each Fund has entered into agreements with certain brokers whereby the brokers will rebate a portion of brokerage commissions. All amounts rebated by the brokers are returned to the Funds under such agreements and are included in realized gains on investments in the Statements of Operations. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, amounts rebated under these agreements were as follows:
Fund | Rebates | ||
Targeted Equity Fund | $ | 293,690 | |
International Fund | 2,012 | ||
Small Cap Value Fund | 7,497 | ||
U.S. Diversified Portfolio | 37,108 |
8. Concentration of Risk. Focused Value Fund is a non-diversified fund. Compared with diversified mutual funds, the Focused Value Fund may invest a greater percentage of its assets in a particular company. Therefore, the Focused Value Fund’s returns could be significantly affected by the performance of any one of the small number of stocks in its portfolio.
9. Capital Shares. Each Fund may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest without par value. Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 |
| Year Ended December 31, 2007 |
| |||||||||||
Targeted Equity Fund | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||
Issued from the sale of shares | 11,670,273 | $ | 140,871,945 | 3,737,261 | $ | 45,862,629 | ||||||||
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | 2,376,645 | 27,212,453 | 5,862,904 | 72,878,709 | ||||||||||
Redeemed | (4,885,412 | ) | (58,289,374 | ) | (9,585,214 | ) | (111,765,850 | ) | ||||||
Net change | 9,161,506 | $ | 109,795,024 | 14,951 | $ | 6,975,488 | ||||||||
Class B | ||||||||||||||
Issued from the sale of shares | 88,285 | $ | 955,821 | 262,400 | $ | 2,812,834 | ||||||||
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | 96,866 | 1,000,641 | 283,544 | 3,180,585 | ||||||||||
Redeemed | (570,447 | ) | (6,194,959 | ) | (2,184,278 | ) | (22,947,868 | ) | ||||||
Net change | (385,296 | ) | $ | (4,238,497 | ) | (1,638,334 | ) | $ | (16,954,449 | ) | ||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||
Issued from the sale of shares | 4,222,988 | $ | 46,176,647 | 923,790 | $ | 10,699,501 | ||||||||
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | 93,539 | 964,396 | 88,327 | 1,012,586 | ||||||||||
Redeemed | (151,920 | ) | (1,647,960 | ) | (220,223 | ) | (2,325,399 | ) | ||||||
Net change | 4,164,607 | $ | 45,493,083 | 791,894 | $ | 9,386,688 | ||||||||
Class Y | ||||||||||||||
Issued from the sale of shares | 1,948,748 | $ | 24,388,940 | 262,592 | $ | 3,465,372 | ||||||||
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | 70,310 | 825,444 | 113,125 | 1,444,931 | ||||||||||
Redeemed | (441,559 | ) | (5,359,396 | ) | (132,427 | ) | (1,584,173 | ) | ||||||
Net change | 1,577,499 | $ | 19,854,988 | 243,290 | $ | 3,326,130 | ||||||||
Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | 14,518,316 | $ | 170,904,598 | (588,199 | ) | $ | 2,733,857 | |||||||
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NOTESTO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
For the Year Ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
9. Capital Shares (continued)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | |||||||||||||
International Fund | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||
Issued from the sale of shares | 690,577 | $ | 14,360,492 | 870,349 | $ | 20,307,759 | ||||||||
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | 122,878 | 2,463,649 | 615,505 | 13,642,851 | ||||||||||
Redeemed | (809,039 | ) | (16,752,351 | ) | (949,003 | ) | (22,012,908 | ) | ||||||
Net change | 4,416 | $ | 71,790 | 536,851 | $ | 11,937,702 | ||||||||
Class B | ||||||||||||||
Issued from the sale of shares | 37,197 | $ | 682,505 | 194,192 | $ | 4,062,447 | ||||||||
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | 30,608 | 547,689 | 172,664 | 3,443,715 | ||||||||||
Redeemed | (396,266 | ) | (7,257,847 | ) | (561,815 | ) | (11,811,328 | ) | ||||||
Net change | (328,461 | ) | $ | (6,027,653 | ) | (194,959 | ) | $ | (4,305,166 | ) | ||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||
Issued from the sale of shares | 72,098 | $ | 1,316,435 | 233,746 | $ | 4,957,792 | ||||||||
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | 25,445 | 453,682 | 121,350 | 2,409,103 | ||||||||||
Redeemed | (114,365 | ) | (2,091,288 | ) | (229,985 | ) | (4,843,805 | ) | ||||||
Net change | (16,822 | ) | $ | (321,171 | ) | 125,111 | $ | 2,523,090 | ||||||
Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | (340,867 | ) | $ | (6,277,034 | ) | 467,003 | $ | 10,155,626 | ||||||
Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | |||||||||||||
Focused Value Fund | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||
Issued from the sale of shares | 292,795 | $ | 2,381,145 | 631,847 | $ | 6,966,043 | ||||||||
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | 56,222 | 437,408 | 532,542 | 5,008,910 | ||||||||||
Redeemed | (1,147,531 | ) | (9,318,961 | ) | (2,070,078 | ) | (23,875,285 | ) | ||||||
Net change | (798,514 | ) | $ | (6,500,408 | ) | (905,689 | ) | $ | (11,900,332 | ) | ||||
Class B | ||||||||||||||
Issued from the sale of shares | 32,103 | $ | 246,963 | 310,935 | $ | 2,940,601 | ||||||||
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | 72,803 | 522,563 | 729,290 | 6,359,477 | ||||||||||
Redeemed | (1,506,080 | ) | (11,331,369 | ) | (2,645,145 | ) | (28,682,591 | ) | ||||||
Net change | (1,401,174 | ) | $ | (10,561,843 | ) | (1,604,920 | ) | $ | (19,382,513 | ) | ||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||
Issued from the sale of shares | 100,019 | $ | 746,080 | 625,545 | $ | 6,004,671 | ||||||||
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | 58,247 | 417,632 | 612,914 | 5,347,383 | ||||||||||
Redeemed | (1,813,645 | ) | (13,629,245 | ) | (3,352,102 | ) | (35,857,138 | ) | ||||||
Net change | (1,655,379 | ) | $ | (12,465,533 | ) | (2,113,643 | ) | $ | (24,505,084 | ) | ||||
Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | (3,855,067 | ) | $ | (29,527,784 | ) | (4,624,252 | ) | $ | (55,787,929 | ) | ||||
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NOTESTO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
For the Year Ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
9. Capital Shares (continued).
Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | |||||||||||||
Large Cap Value Fund | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||
Issued from the sale of shares | 346,996 | $ | 4,814,426 | 1,098,477 | $ | 17,352,523 | ||||||||
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | 805 | 10,892 | 55,168 | 870,874 | ||||||||||
Redeemed | (1,330,611 | ) | (18,444,718 | ) | (2,264,640 | ) | (35,926,938 | ) | ||||||
Net change | (982,810 | ) | $ | (13,619,400 | ) | (1,110,995 | ) | $ | (17,703,541 | ) | ||||
Class B | ||||||||||||||
Issued from the sale of shares | 11,855 | $ | 150,023 | 133,358 | $ | 1,953,515 | ||||||||
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | 123 | 1,533 | 6,268 | 95,395 | ||||||||||
Redeemed | (453,643 | ) | (5,788,722 | ) | (1,392,098 | ) | (20,396,796 | ) | ||||||
Net change | (441,665 | ) | $ | (5,637,166 | ) | (1,252,472 | ) | $ | (18,347,886 | ) | ||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||
Issued from the sale of shares | 48,909 | $ | 621,906 | 131,012 | $ | 1,888,111 | ||||||||
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | 42 | 526 | 1,501 | 22,821 | ||||||||||
Redeemed | (221,170 | ) | (2,816,500 | ) | (261,095 | ) | (3,822,123 | ) | ||||||
Net change | (172,219 | ) | $ | (2,194,068 | ) | (128,582 | ) | $ | (1,911,191 | ) | ||||
Class Y | ||||||||||||||
Issued from the sale of shares | 19,243 | $ | 277,082 | 52,630 | $ | 864,679 | ||||||||
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | 60 | 848 | 7,191 | 115,598 | ||||||||||
Redeemed | (91,243 | ) | (1,299,742 | ) | (172,407 | ) | (2,824,845 | ) | ||||||
Net change | (71,940 | ) | $ | (1,021,812 | ) | (112,586 | ) | $ | (1,844,568 | ) | ||||
Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | (1,668,634 | ) | $ | (22,472,446 | ) | (2,604,635 | ) | $ | (39,807,186 | ) | ||||
Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | |||||||||||||
Small Cap Value Fund | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||
Issued from the sale of shares | 2,093,983 | $ | 44,563,320 | 1,451,447 | $ | 31,978,338 | ||||||||
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | 5,849 | 118,381 | — | — | ||||||||||
Redeemed | (684,657 | ) | (14,449,531 | ) | (841,796 | ) | (18,480,247 | ) | ||||||
Net change | 1,415,175 | $ | 30,232,170 | 609,651 | $ | 13,498,091 | ||||||||
Class B | ||||||||||||||
Issued from the sale of shares | 19,557 | $ | 370,732 | 99,421 | $ | 1,989,981 | ||||||||
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | 1,464 | 26,922 | — | — | ||||||||||
Redeemed | (326,126 | ) | (6,258,833 | ) | (554,258 | ) | (11,098,446 | ) | ||||||
Net change | (305,105 | ) | $ | (5,861,179 | ) | (454,837 | ) | $ | (9,108,465 | ) | ||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||
Issued from the sale of shares | 181,734 | $ | 3,442,937 | 332,854 | $ | 6,647,049 | ||||||||
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | 1,186 | 21,844 | — | — | ||||||||||
Redeemed | (129,229 | ) | (2,441,322 | ) | (200,639 | ) | (4,038,911 | ) | ||||||
Net change | 53,691 | $ | 1,023,459 | 132,215 | $ | 2,608,138 | ||||||||
Class Y | ||||||||||||||
Issued from the sale of shares | 1,593,400 | $ | 35,063,411 | 35,602 | $ | 788,793 | ||||||||
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | 257 | 5,216 | — | — | ||||||||||
Redeemed | (12,859 | ) | (273,971 | ) | (109 | ) | (2,640 | ) | ||||||
Net change | 1,580,798 | $ | 34,794,656 | 35,493 | $ | 786,153 | ||||||||
Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | 2,744,559 | $ | 60,189,106 | 322,522 | $ | 7,783,917 | ||||||||
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NOTESTO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
For the Year Ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
9. Capital Shares (continued).
Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | |||||||||||||
U.S. Diversified Portfolio | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||
Issued from the sale of shares | 1,060,746 | $ | 24,879,783 | 1,493,221 | $ | 37,264,200 | ||||||||
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | 280,196 | 6,290,401 | 181,096 | 4,715,740 | ||||||||||
Redeemed | (1,301,257 | ) | (30,452,975 | ) | (3,017,079 | ) | (75,527,212 | ) | ||||||
Net change | 39,685 | $ | 717,209 | (1,342,762 | ) | $ | (33,547,272 | ) | ||||||
Class B | ||||||||||||||
Issued from the sale of shares | 55,539 | $ | 1,143,152 | 339,734 | $ | 7,394,658 | ||||||||
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | 90,480 | 1,776,151 | 68,470 | 1,566,593 | ||||||||||
Redeemed | (1,425,272 | ) | (29,268,112 | ) | (2,418,196 | ) | (53,258,701 | ) | ||||||
Net change | (1,279,253 | ) | $ | (26,348,809 | ) | (2,009,992 | ) | $ | (44,297,450 | ) | ||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||
Issued from the sale of shares | 57,551 | $ | 1,182,964 | 134,395 | $ | 2,984,422 | ||||||||
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | 34,815 | 683,756 | 23,359 | 534,930 | ||||||||||
Redeemed | (198,784 | ) | (4,079,016 | ) | (335,383 | ) | (7,349,240 | ) | ||||||
Net change | (106,418 | ) | $ | (2,212,296 | ) | (177,629 | ) | $ | (3,829,888 | ) | ||||
Class Y | ||||||||||||||
Issued from the sale of shares | 122,192 | $ | 3,313,230 | 123,956 | $ | 3,273,376 | ||||||||
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | 8,510 | 204,921 | 7,783 | 216,982 | ||||||||||
Redeemed | (262,170 | ) | (6,806,579 | ) | (393,194 | ) | (10,570,451 | ) | ||||||
Net change | (131,468 | ) | $ | (3,288,428 | ) | (261,455 | ) | $ | (7,080,093 | ) | ||||
Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | (1,477,454 | ) | $ | (31,132,324 | ) | (3,791,838 | ) | $ | (88,754,703 | ) | ||||
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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. |
Included as part of the Report to Shareholders filed as Item 1 herewith.
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 Companies and Affiliated Purchasers. |
Not applicable.
Item 10. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders. |
There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant’s Board of Trustees.
Item 11. | Controls and Procedures. |
The Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are sufficient to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant in this Form N-CSR was recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, based upon such officers’ evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report.
There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s last fiscal quarter of the period covered by the report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. | Exhibits. |
(a) | (1) | Not applicable | ||
(a) | (2) | Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)), filed herewith as Exhibits (a)(2)(1) and (a)(2)(2), respectively. | ||
(a) | (3) | Not applicable. | ||
(b) | Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are filed herewith as Exhibit (b). |
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.
Natixis Funds Trust II | ||
By: | /s/ David L. Giunta | |
Name: Title: Date: | David L. Giunta President and Chief Executive Officer August 26, 2008 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: | /s/ David L. Giunta | |
Name: Title: Date: | David L. Giunta President and Chief Executive Officer August 26, 2008 |
By: | /s/ Michael C. Kardok | |
Name: Title: Date: | Michael C. Kardok Treasurer August 26, 2008 |