UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSRS
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number: 811-03752
AMG FUNDS III
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
800 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut 06854
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
AMG Funds LLC
800 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut 06854
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 299-3500
Date of fiscal year end: DECEMBER 31
Date of reporting period: JANUARY 1, 2014 – JUNE 30, 2014
(Semi-Annual Shareholder Report)
Item 1. | Reports to Shareholders |
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AMG Funds
June 30, 2014
AMG Managers Global Income Opportunity Fund: MGGBX
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www.amgfunds.com | | | | | SAR002-0614 |
AMG Managers Global Income Opportunity Fund
Semi-Annual Report—June 30, 2014 (unaudited)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Nothing contained herein is to be considered an offer, sale or solicitation of an offer to buy shares of any series of the AMG Funds Family of mutual funds. Such offering is made only by Prospectus, which includes details as to offering price and other material information.
About Your Fund’s Expenses (unaudited)
As a shareholder of a Fund, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; redemption fees; and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period as indicated below.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The first line of the following table provides information about the actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The second line of the following table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed annual rate of return of 5% before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds by comparing this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 | | Expense Ratio for the Period | | | Beginning Account Value 1/01/14 | | | Ending Account Value 6/30/14 | | | Expenses Paid During the Period* | |
AMG Managers Global Income Opportunity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on Actual Fund Return | | | 0.89 | % | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,059 | | | $ | 4.54 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 0.89 | % | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,020 | | | $ | 4.46 | |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent half-year (181), then divided by 365. |
Fund Performance (unaudited)
Periods ended June 30, 2014
The table below shows the average annual total returns for the AMG Managers Global Income Opportunity Fund and the Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index for the same time periods ended June 30, 2014.
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Average Annual Total Returns1 | | Six Months* | | | One Year | | | Five Years | | | Ten Years | |
AMG Managers Global Income Opportunity Fund 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 | | | 5.94 | % | | | 7.93 | % | | | 7.60 | % | | | 5.72 | % |
Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index 9 | | | 4.93 | % | | | 7.39 | % | | | 4.60 | % | | | 5.06 | % |
The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Investors should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses before investing. For performance information through the most recent month end, current net asset values per share for the Fund and other information, please call (800) 835-3879 or visit our website at www.amgfunds.com for a free prospectus. Read it carefully before investing or sending money.
Distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc., member FINRA.
1 | Total return equals income yield plus share price change and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns are net of fees and may reflect offsets of Fund expenses as described in the prospectus. No adjustment has been made for taxes payable by shareholders on their reinvested dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. The listed returns on the Fund are net of expenses and based on the published NAV as of June 30, 2014. All returns are in U.S. dollars($). |
2 | From time to time, the Fund’s advisor has waived its fees and/or absorbed Fund expenses, which has resulted in higher returns. |
3 | The Fund is subject to the risks associated with investments in debt securities, such as default risk and fluctuations in the perception of the debtor’s ability to pay its creditors. |
4 | Changing interest rates may adversely affect the value of an investment. An increase in interest rates typically causes the value of bonds and other fixed income securities to fall. |
5 | Investments in foreign securities are subject to additional risks such as changing market conditions, economic and political instability, and currency exchange rate fluctuations. |
6 | The Fund is subject to currency risk resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates that may affect the total loss or gain on a non-U.S. dollar security when converted back to U.S. dollars. |
7 | The Fund may invest in below investment grade debt securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as “junk bond” or “high yield securities”) which may be subject to greater levels of interest rate, credit, and liquidity risk. |
8 | A short-term redemption fee of 1% will be charged on redemptions of fund shares held for 60 days or less. |
9 | The Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index provides a broad-based measure of the global investment-grade fixed income markets. The three major components of this index are the U.S. Aggregate, the Pan-European Aggregate, and the Asian-Pacific Aggregate Indices. The Index also includes Eurodollar and Euro-Yen corporate bonds, Canadian government, agency and corporate securities, and USD investment-grade 144A securities. Unlike the Fund, the Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment, and does not incur fees. |
Not FDIC Insured, nor bank guaranteed. May lose value.
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AMG Managers Global Income Opportunity Fund
Fund Snapshots (unaudited)
June 30, 2014
PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN
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Category | | AMG Managers Global Income Opportunity Fund** | |
Foreign Government and Agency Obligations | | | 41.4 | % |
Corporate Bonds and Notes | | | 40.8 | % |
U.S. Government Obligations | | | 11.2 | % |
Asset-Backed Securities | | | 0.9 | % |
Preferred Stocks | | | 0.6 | % |
Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | 0.4 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 4.7 | % |
** | As a percentage of net assets. |
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Rating | | AMG Managers Global Income Opportunity Fund† | |
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations | | | 11.7 | % |
Aaa | | | 15.8 | % |
Aa | | | 10.2 | % |
A | | | 18.0 | % |
Baa | | | 30.2 | % |
Ba & lower | | | 12.1 | % |
Not Rated | | | 2.0 | % |
† | As a percentage of market value of fixed income securities. Chart does not include equity securities. |
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
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Security Name | | % of Net Assets | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.625%, 04/30/2018* | | | 3.8 | % |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.875%, 04/30/2017 | | | 2.5 | |
European Financial Stability Facility Notes, 1.625%, 07/17/2020* | | | 2.5 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.250%, 02/15/2015* | | | 2.2 | |
New Zealand Government Bonds, Series 423, 5.500%, 04/15/2023 | | | 2.1 | |
Norway Government Bonds, Series 473, 4.500%, 05/22/2019* | | | 2.0 | |
Netherlands Government Bonds, 1.250%, 01/15/2019 | | | 1.9 | |
Canadian Government Notes, 3.000%, 12/01/2015* | | | 1.5 | |
Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M, 6.500%, 06/10/2021 | | | 1.5 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro Bonds, 4.750%, 08/01/2023 | | | 1.5 | |
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Top Ten as a Group | | | 21.5 | % |
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* | Top Ten Holding at December 31, 2013. |
Credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) or Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”). These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.
Any sectors, industries, or securities discussed should not be perceived as investment recommendations. Mention of a specific security should not be considered a recommendation to buy or solicitation to sell that security. Specific securities mentioned in this report may have been sold from the Fund’s portfolio of investments by the time you receive this report.
AMG Managers Global Income Opportunity Fund
Schedule of Portfolio Investments (unaudited)
June 30, 2014
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| | Principal Amount† | | | Value | |
Asset-Backed Securities - 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust, Series 2004-B7, Class B7, 0.817%, 08/17/17 (07/17/14)1 | | EUR | 100,000 | | | $ | 136,819 | |
Hyundai Capital Auto Funding VIII, Ltd., Series 2010-8A, Class A, 1.154%, 09/20/16 (07/18/14) (a)1 | | | 36,044 | | | | 36,062 | |
MBNA Credit Card Master Note Trust, Series 2005-B3, Class B3, 0.627%, 03/19/18 (07/17/14)1 | | EUR | 100,000 | | | | 136,061 | |
Trinity Rail Leasing, L.P., Series 2010-1A, Class A, 5.194%, 10/16/40 (a) | | | 86,687 | | | | 91,071 | |
World Financial Network Credit Card Master Trust, Series 2010-A, Class A, 3.960%, 04/15/19 | | | 95,000 | | | | 97,902 | |
Total Asset-Backed Securities (cost $478,035) | | | | | | | 497,915 | |
Corporate Bonds and Notes - 40.8% | | | | | | | | |
Financials - 16.4% | | | | | | | | |
AIB Mortgage Bank, EMTN, 4.875%, 06/29/17 | | EUR | 345,000 | | | | 528,608 | |
Alfa, SAB de CV, 5.250%, 03/25/24 (a) | | | 200,000 | | | | 208,700 | |
Aviva PLC, EMTN, 6.125%, 07/05/432 | | EUR | 100,000 | | | | 161,235 | |
AXA SA, 7.125%, 12/15/20 | | GBP | 50,000 | | | | 101,584 | |
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA, 3.750%, 04/04/17 (a) | | | 150,000 | | | | 155,700 | |
Banco Votorantim SA, 6.250%, 05/16/16 (a) | | BRL | 300,000 | | | | 157,380 | |
Bank of America Corp., | | | | | | | | |
5.700%, 01/24/22 | | | 140,000 | | | | 162,454 | |
Series L, 2.650%, 04/01/19 | | | 240,000 | | | | 243,264 | |
Bank of Nova Scotia, 1.450%, 04/25/18 | | | 345,000 | | | | 342,588 | |
BBVA Bancomer SA, 6.750%, 09/30/22 (a) | | | 150,000 | | | | 171,750 | |
BNP Paribas SA, Series BKNT, 5.000%, 01/15/21 | | | 75,000 | | | | 83,528 | |
Braskem Finance, Ltd., 5.750%, 04/15/21 (a) | | | 200,000 | | | | 209,100 | |
Citigroup, Inc., 3.375%, 03/01/23 | | | 85,000 | | | | 84,675 | |
Crown Castle Towers LLC, 6.113%, 01/15/20 (a) | | | 100,000 | | | | 117,703 | |
Export-Import Bank of Korea, EMTN, 3.000%, 05/22/18 (a) | | NOK | 1,000,000 | | | | 164,791 | |
General Electric Capital Corp., Series A, 7.125%, 12/29/492,3 | | | 200,000 | | | | 236,040 | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 3.375%, 02/01/18 | | CAD | 200,000 | | | | 193,292 | |
GTB Finance B.V., 6.000%, 11/08/18 (a) | | | 200,000 | | | | 199,000 | |
HSBC Bank PLC, 4.125%, 08/12/20 (a) | | | 100,000 | | | | 108,238 | |
Hutchison Whampoa International 11, Ltd., 3.500%, 01/13/17 (a) | | | 200,000 | | | | 210,290 | |
Hyundai Capital Services, Inc., 3.500%, 09/13/17 (a) | | | 200,000 | | | | 210,412 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.400%, 07/22/20 | | | 75,000 | | | | 81,948 | |
Macquarie Bank, Ltd., 5.000%, 02/22/17 (a) | | | 300,000 | | | | 326,940 | |
Morgan Stanley, | | | | | | | | |
2.500%, 01/24/19 | | | 250,000 | | | | 252,800 | |
3.750%, 02/25/23 | | | 100,000 | | | | 101,728 | |
GMTN, 5.750%, 02/14/17 | | GBP | 50,000 | | | | 93,160 | |
MTN, 7.250%, 05/26/15 | | AUD | 200,000 | | | | 195,361 | |
National Australia Bank, Ltd., GMTN, 4.750%, 07/15/16 | | EUR | 100,000 | | | | 148,580 | |
Nomura Holdings, Inc., Series GMTN, 2.750%, 03/19/19 | | | 240,000 | | | | 244,152 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 5 |
AMG Managers Global Income Opportunity Fund
Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)
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Financials - 16.4% (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Petrobras Global Finance BV, | | | | | | | | |
4.375%, 05/20/234 | | $ | 505,000 | | | $ | 486,340 | |
7.250%, 03/17/44 | | | 250,000 | | | | 275,625 | |
Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 6.000%, 12/19/23 | | | 230,000 | | | | 248,677 | |
Sirius International Group, Ltd., 6.375%, 03/20/17 (a) | | | 140,000 | | | | 154,837 | |
Societe Generale, S.A., 5.000%, 01/17/24 (a) | | | 240,000 | | | | 251,001 | |
SUAM Finance BV, 4.875%, 04/17/24 (a) | | | 245,000 | | | | 249,900 | |
TC Ziraat Bankasi A.S., 4.250%, 07/03/19 (a) | | | 215,000 | | | | 213,816 | |
Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S., 4.000%, 09/13/17 (a) | | | 200,000 | | | | 202,450 | |
Turkiye Is Bankasi, 3.875%, 11/07/17 (a) | | | 200,000 | | | | 200,580 | |
UniCredit S.P.A., 6.950%, 10/31/22 | | EUR | 150,000 | | | | 249,770 | |
Westpac Banking Corp., 1.200%, 05/19/17 | | | 500,000 | | | | 500,400 | |
Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi A.S., 5.250%, 12/03/18 (a) | | | 200,000 | | | | 204,600 | |
Zurich Finance USA, Inc., EMTN, 4.500%, 06/15/252 | | EUR | 100,000 | | | | 141,003 | |
Total Financials | | | | | | | 8,874,000 | |
Industrials - 22.5% | | | | | | | | |
Air Canada, 7.625%, 10/01/19 (a) | | CAD | 225,000 | | | | 227,203 | |
Altice, S.A., 7.750%, 05/15/22 (a) | | | 200,000 | | | | 213,500 | |
America Movil SAB de CV, Series 12, 6.450%, 12/05/22 | | MXN | 40,000 | | | | 305,740 | |
AngloGold Ashanti Holdings PLC, 5.125%, 08/01/22 | | | 155,000 | | | | 151,183 | |
Antero Resources Corp., 5.125%, 12/01/22 (a) | | | 175,000 | | | | 179,813 | |
Arcelik A.S., 5.000%, 04/03/23 (a) | | | 200,000 | | | | 192,200 | |
ArcelorMittal, 7.250%, 03/01/41 | | | 120,000 | | | | 127,500 | |
Asciano Finance, Ltd., 4.625%, 09/23/20 (a) | | | 30,000 | | | | 32,028 | |
Baidu, Inc., 3.250%, 08/06/18 | | | 300,000 | | | | 309,949 | |
Bell Aliant Regional Communications LP, 5.410%, 09/26/16 | | CAD | 160,000 | | | | 161,077 | |
Bharti Airtel International Netherlands BV, | | | | | | | | |
5.125%, 03/11/23 (a) | | | 205,000 | | | | 210,012 | |
5.350%, 05/20/24 (a) | | | 265,000 | | | | 274,951 | |
BRF, S.A., | | | | | | | | |
3.950%, 05/22/23 (a) | | | 400,000 | | | | 378,000 | |
7.750%, 05/22/18 (a) | | BRL | 300,000 | | | | 117,108 | |
British Telecommunications PLC, 5.750%, 12/07/28 | | GBP | 100,000 | | | | 196,337 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.750%, 09/01/23 | | | 205,000 | | | | 212,431 | |
Cielo, S.A. / Cielo USA, Inc., 3.750%, 11/16/22 (a) | | | 260,000 | | | | 247,325 | |
CNOOC Finance 2013, Ltd., 3.000%, 05/09/23 | | | 250,000 | | | | 236,054 | |
Colombia Telecomunicaciones, S.A. ESP, 5.375%, 09/27/22 (a) | | | 200,000 | | | | 199,700 | |
CSN Resources, S.A., 6.500%, 07/21/20 (a)4 | | | 100,000 | | | | 103,500 | |
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority, 6.375%, 10/21/16 (a) | | | 200,000 | | | | 221,240 | |
Ecopetrol, S.A., 5.875%, 09/18/23 | | | 245,000 | | | | 275,012 | |
ERAC USA Finance LLC, 2.800%, 11/01/18 (a) | | | 265,000 | | | | 273,700 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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AMG Managers Global Income Opportunity Fund
Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)
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Industrials - 22.5% (continued) | | | | | | | | |
FedEx Corp., 4.000%, 01/15/24 | | $ | 180,000 | | | $ | 187,596 | |
Gajah Tunggal Tbk PT, 7.750%, 02/06/18 (a)4 | | | 200,000 | | | | 204,000 | |
General Motors Co., 3.500%, 10/02/18 (a) | | | 330,000 | | | | 337,425 | |
Gerdau Trade, Inc., 5.750%, 01/30/21 (a) | | | 200,000 | | | | 213,500 | |
HCA, Inc., 4.750%, 05/01/23 | | | 115,000 | | | | 114,856 | |
International Paper Co., 6.000%, 11/15/41 | | | 20,000 | | | | 23,568 | |
KB Home, 4.750%, 05/15/19 | | | 50,000 | | | | 50,375 | |
Lotte Shopping Co., Ltd., 3.375%, 05/09/17 (a) | | | 200,000 | | | | 207,506 | |
Methanex Corp., 3.250%, 12/15/19 | | | 241,000 | | | | 246,751 | |
Millicom International Cellular, S.A., 4.750%, 05/22/20 (a) | | | 200,000 | | | | 200,000 | |
Minera y Metalurgica del Boleo, S.A. de CV, 2.875%, 05/07/19 (a) | | | 245,000 | | | | 246,785 | |
Myriad International Holdings BV, 6.000%, 07/18/20 (a) | | | 200,000 | | | | 220,500 | |
Noble Group, Ltd., 6.750%, 01/29/20 (a) | | | 200,000 | | | | 225,000 | |
OCP, S.A., 6.875%, 04/25/44 (a) | | | 250,000 | | | | 260,718 | |
Odebrecht Drilling VIII/IX, Ltd., 6.350%, 06/30/21 (a) | | | 87,500 | | | | 94,063 | |
Odebrecht Offshore Drilling Finance, Ltd., 6.750%, 10/01/22 (a) | | | 192,840 | | | | 206,435 | |
Oi SA, 9.750%, 09/15/16 (a) | | BRL | 300,000 | | | | 127,291 | |
Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp., | | | | | | | | |
5.125%, 03/28/23 (a) | | | 200,000 | | | | 198,500 | |
5.375%, 01/26/19 (a) | | | 200,000 | | | | 208,500 | |
Parkson Retail Group, Ltd., 4.500%, 05/03/18 | | | 200,000 | | | | 184,138 | |
Peabody Energy Corp., 6.250%, 11/15/214 | | | 225,000 | | | | 224,156 | |
Pertamina Persero PT, 4.300%, 05/20/23 (a) | | | 425,000 | | | | 401,094 | |
Petrobras International Finance Co., 5.750%, 01/20/20 | | | 160,000 | | | | 171,008 | |
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co., EMTN, 8.350%, 03/06/17 | | | 75,000 | | | | 87,000 | |
Reliance Holdings USA, Inc., 5.400%, 02/14/22 (a) | | | 250,000 | | | | 269,940 | |
SoftBank Corp., 4.500%, 04/15/20 (a) | | | 400,000 | | | | 406,500 | |
Telecom Italia Capital SA, | | | | | | | | |
6.375%, 11/15/33 | | | 45,000 | | | | 46,463 | |
7.200%, 07/18/36 | | | 20,000 | | | | 22,150 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 5.000%, 03/01/19 (a)4 | | | 160,000 | | | | 162,200 | |
Time Warner Cable, Inc., 5.875%, 11/15/40 | | | 20,000 | | | | 23,329 | |
Transportadora de Gas del Sur, S.A., 9.625%, 05/14/20 (a) | | | 179,604 | | | | 183,196 | |
Turk Telekomunikasyon A.S., 3.750%, 06/19/19 (a) | | | 275,000 | | | | 271,810 | |
Vale Overseas, Ltd., 6.875%, 11/21/36 | | | 115,000 | | | | 127,310 | |
Vale, S.A., 5.625%, 09/11/42 | | | 250,000 | | | | 244,925 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 5.050%, 03/15/34 | | | 290,000 | | | | 309,507 | |
Videotron, Ltd., 5.375%, 06/15/24 (a) | | | 120,000 | | | | 123,000 | |
YPF, S.A., 8.750%, 04/04/24 (a) | | | 490,000 | | | | 512,001 | |
Total Industrials | | | | | | | 12,188,659 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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AMG Managers Global Income Opportunity Fund
Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)
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Utilities - 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
CEZ A.S., 4.250%, 04/03/22 (a) | | $ | 200,000 | | | $ | 208,183 | |
Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV, EMTN, 2.750%, 10/24/24 | | EUR | 50,000 | | | | 73,246 | |
Emgesa SA ESP, 8.750%, 01/25/21 (a) | | COP | 320,000,000 | | | | 184,905 | |
Empresas Publicas de Medellin ESP, 8.375%, 02/01/21 (a) | | COP | 390,000,000 | | | | 220,033 | |
Listrindo Capital, B.V., 6.950%, 02/21/19 (a) | | | 200,000 | | | | 215,500 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 3.500%, 07/18/18 | | | 105,000 | | | | 110,355 | |
Total Utilities | | | | | | | 1,012,222 | |
Total Corporate Bonds and Notes (cost $21,316,817) | | | | | | | 22,074,881 | |
Foreign Government and Agency Obligations - 41.4% | | | | | | | | |
Autonomous Community of Madrid Spain Bonds, 4.300%, 09/15/26 | | EUR | 105,000 | | | | 155,018 | |
Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico e Social Notes, 5.750%, 09/26/23 (a) | | | 200,000 | | | | 215,000 | |
Brazil Letras do Tesouro Nacional Notes, 11.512%, 07/01/165 | | BRL | 1,400,000 | | | | 509,286 | |
Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional Serie F Notes, 10.000%, 01/01/19 | | BRL | 500,000 | | | | 213,029 | |
Brazilian Government International Bonds, 10.250%, 01/10/28 | | BRL | 500,000 | | | | 237,610 | |
Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bonds, Series 05, 4.000%, 01/04/37 | | EUR | 85,000 | | | | 155,178 | |
Canadian Government, | | | | | | | | |
Bonds, 4.000%, 06/01/16 | | CAD | 260,000 | | | | 257,010 | |
Notes, 1.250%, 09/01/18 | | CAD | 650,000 | | | | 604,021 | |
Notes, 3.000%, 12/01/15 | | CAD | 855,000 | | | | 823,406 | |
Central American Bank for Economic Integration Notes, 3.875%, 02/09/17 (a) | | | 280,000 | | | | 291,957 | |
Corp. Andina de Fomento Notes, 4.375%, 06/15/22 | | | 280,000 | | | | 296,960 | |
Croatia Government International Bonds, 6.000%, 01/26/24 (a) | | | 200,000 | | | | 214,500 | |
Dominican Republic International Bonds, 8.625%, 04/20/27 (a) | | | 100,000 | | | | 124,000 | |
European Financial Stability Facility Notes, 1.625%, 07/17/20 | | EUR | 925,000 | | | | 1,325,819 | |
Finland Government Notes, 1.500%, 04/15/23 (a) | | EUR | 320,000 | | | | 446,281 | |
Hungary Government International, | | | | | | | | |
Bonds, 5.375%, 03/25/24 | | | 140,000 | | | | 149,800 | |
Notes, 5.750%, 11/22/23 | | | 100,000 | | | | 110,250 | |
Notes, 7.625%, 03/29/41 | | | 110,000 | | | | 140,868 | |
Iceland Government International Notes, 5.875%, 05/11/22 (a) | | | 300,000 | | | | 331,053 | |
Inter-American Development Bank Notes, 6.577%, 08/20/155 | | IDR | 750,000,000 | | | | 58,377 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, | | | | | | | | |
Bonds, 4.500%, 08/01/18 | | EUR | 420,000 | | | | 651,269 | |
Bonds, 4.750%, 08/01/23 (a) | | EUR | 500,000 | | | | 803,588 | |
Bonds, 5.000%, 03/01/22 | | EUR | 450,000 | | | | 734,668 | |
Korea Treasury, | | | | | | | | |
Notes, Series 1603, 4.000%, 03/10/16 | | KRW | 446,630,000 | | | | 451,190 | |
Notes, Series 1709, 2.750%, 09/10/17 | | KRW | 600,000,000 | | | | 593,123 | |
Malaysia Government Bonds, Series 1/06, 4.262%, 09/15/16 | | MYR | 375,000 | | | | 119,101 | |
Mexican Bonos Bonds, Series M, 8.000%, 12/07/23 | | MXN | 2,800,000 | | | | 252,146 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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AMG Managers Global Income Opportunity Fund
Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount† | | | Value | |
Foreign Government and Agency Obligations - 41.4% (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Mexican Fixed Rate, | | | | | | | | |
Bonds, Series M, 6.500%, 06/10/21 | | MXN | 9,850,000 | | | $ | 813,331 | |
Bonds, Series M, 6.500%, 06/09/22 | | MXN | 8,160,000 | | | | 668,528 | |
Notes, Series M 10, 8.500%, 12/13/18 | | MXN | 4,700,000 | | | | 419,258 | |
Netherlands Government Bonds, 1.250%, 01/15/19 (a) | | EUR | 735,000 | | | | 1,044,055 | |
New South Wales Treasury Corp., | | | | | | | | |
Bonds, Series 22, 6.000%, 03/01/22 | | AUD | 300,000 | | | | 327,470 | |
Notes, Series 18, 6.000%, 02/01/18 | | AUD | 430,000 | | | | 447,320 | |
New Zealand Government, | | | | | | | | |
Bonds, Series 319, 3.000%, 09/20/30 | | NZD | 295,000 | | | | 268,604 | |
Bonds, Series 423, 5.500%, 04/15/23 | | NZD | 1,180,000 | | | | 1,112,650 | |
New Zealand Government Notes, 5.000%, 03/15/19 | | NZD | 520,000 | | | | 472,526 | |
Norway Government, | | | | | | | | |
Bonds, Series 473, 4.500%, 05/22/19 | | NOK | 5,745,000 | | | | 1,056,793 | |
Bonds, Series 475, 2.000%, 05/24/23 | | NOK | 733,000 | | | | 116,140 | |
Poland Government Bonds, Series 1019, 5.500%, 10/25/19 | | PLN | 655,000 | | | | 241,519 | |
Poland Government International Notes, EMTN, 3.000%, 09/23/14 | | CHF | 65,000 | | | | 73,744 | |
Province of Quebec Canada Notes, 5.000%, 03/01/16 | | | 270,000 | | | | 290,172 | |
Romania Government Bonds, 5.850%, 04/26/23 | | RON | 610,000 | | | | 210,880 | |
Singapore Government, | | | | | | | | |
Bonds, 3.250%, 09/01/20 | | SGD | 470,000 | | | | 411,367 | |
Notes, 2.250%, 06/01/21 | | SGD | 330,000 | | | | 269,697 | |
Notes, 2.500%, 06/01/19 | | SGD | 200,000 | | | | 170,437 | |
South Africa Government Bonds, Series 2023, 7.750%, 02/28/23 | | ZAR | 2,500,000 | | | | 229,112 | |
Spain Government, | | | | | | | | |
Bonds, 4.200%, 01/31/37 | | EUR | 185,000 | | | | 273,229 | |
Bonds, 4.300%, 10/31/19 | | EUR | 455,000 | | | | 715,062 | |
Bonds, 4.400%, 10/31/23 (a) | | EUR | 170,000 | | | | 267,414 | |
Sweden Government, | | | | | | | | |
Bonds, Series 1047, 5.000%, 12/01/20 | | SEK | 1,800,000 | | | | 330,764 | |
Bonds, Series 1049, 4.500%, 08/12/15 | | SEK | 2,030,000 | | | | 317,644 | |
Turkey Government International Bonds, 5.750%, 03/22/24 | | | 240,000 | | | | 262,200 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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AMG Managers Global Income Opportunity Fund
Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount† | | | Value | |
Foreign Government and Agency Obligations - 41.4% (continued) | | | | | | | | |
U.K. Gilt, | | | | | | | | |
Bonds, 4.000%, 03/07/22 | | GBP | 145,000 | | | $ | 275,573 | |
Bonds, 4.250%, 03/07/36 | | GBP | 120,000 | | | | 234,184 | |
Bonds, 4.750%, 03/07/20 | | GBP | 90,000 | | | | 175,764 | |
Bonds, 5.000%, 03/07/25 | | GBP | 110,000 | | | | 226,641 | |
Notes, 1.750%, 01/22/17 | | GBP | 220,000 | | | | 381,179 | |
Total Foreign Government and Agency Obligations (cost $21,283,034) | | | | | | | 22,367,765 | |
Mortgage-Backed Securities - 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 2007-GG10, Class A4, 5.997%, 08/10/452 | | | 82,633 | | | | 91,504 | |
Morgan Stanley Capital I, Inc., Series 2007-IQ14, Class A4, 5.692%, 04/15/492 | | | 50,000 | | | | 55,135 | |
Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-C30, Class A5, 5.342%, 12/15/43 | | | 75,000 | | | | 81,779 | |
Total Mortgage-Backed Securities (cost $221,137) | | | | | | | 228,418 | |
| | |
| | Shares | | | | |
Preferred Stocks - 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Dominion Resources, Inc. (Utilities), Series A, 6.125% | | | 665 | | | | 38,337 | |
Dominion Resources, Inc. (Utilities), Series B, 6.000% | | | 501 | | | | 29,068 | |
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (Financials), Series Q, 5.375% | | | 12,000 | | | | 277,320 | |
Total Preferred Stocks (cost $304,374) | | | | | | | 344,725 | |
| | |
| | Principal Amount† | | | | |
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations - 11.2% | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, | | | | | | | | |
0.250%, 02/15/15 | | $ | 1,205,000 | | | | 1,206,318 | |
0.250%, 10/31/15 | | | 475,000 | | | | 475,408 | |
0.625%, 04/30/18 | | | 2,110,000 | | | | 2,060,217 | |
0.875%, 04/30/17 | | | 1,360,000 | | | | 1,362,444 | |
1.500%, 07/31/166 | | | 165,000 | | | | 168,429 | |
1.500%, 12/31/18 | | | 775,000 | | | | 775,424 | |
Total U.S. Government and Agency Obligations (cost $6,087,582) | | | | | | | 6,048,240 | |
Short-Term Investments - 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
Repurchase Agreements - 1.4%7 | | | | | | | | |
Cantor Fitzgerald Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/14, due 07/01/14, 0.130%, total to be received $766,524 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.000% - 10.500%, 07/15/14 - 04/20/64 totaling $781,851) | | | 766,521 | | | | 766,521 | |
| | |
| | Shares | | | | |
Other Investment Companies - 1.2%8 | | | | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Cash Advantage Fund, Institutional Class Shares, 0.06% | | | 633,792 | | | | 633,792 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $1,400,313) | | | | | | | 1,400,313 | |
Total Investments - 97.9% (cost $51,091,292) | | | | | | | 52,962,257 | |
Other Assets, less Liabilities - 2.1% | | | | | | | 1,117,440 | |
Net Assets - 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 54,079,697 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to Schedules of Portfolio Investments (unaudited)
The following footnotes and abbreviations should be read in conjunction with the Schedule of Portfolio Investments previously presented in this report.
Based on the approximate cost of investments of $51,084,537 for federal income tax purposes at June 30, 2014, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation were $2,281,081 and $403,361, respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of investments of $1,877,720.
† | Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated. |
(a) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified buyers. At June 30, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $16,561,034, or 30.6% of net assets. |
1 | Floating Rate Security. The rate listed is as of June 30, 2014. Date in parentheses represents the security’s next coupon rate reset. |
2 | Variable Rate Security. The rate listed is as of June 30, 2014, and is periodically reset subject to terms and conditions set forth in the debenture. |
3 | Perpetuity Bond. The date shown is the final call date. |
4 | Some or all of these securities, amounting to a market value of $750,123, or 1.4% of net assets, were out on loan to various brokers. |
5 | Represents yield to maturity at June 30, 2014. |
6 | Some or all of this security, amounting to a market value of $25,520, or 0.05% of net assets, is held with brokers as collateral for futures contracts. |
7 | Collateral received from brokers for securities lending was invested in this short-term investment. |
8 | Yield shown represents the June 30, 2014, seven-day average yield, which refers to the sum of the previous seven days’ dividends paid, expressed as an annual percentage. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to Schedules of Portfolio Investments (continued)
| | | | |
Country | | AMG Managers Global Income Opportunity Fund* | |
Australia | | | 3.3 | % |
Bermuda | | | 0.7 | % |
Brazil | | | 4.5 | % |
Canada | | | 6.5 | % |
Cayman Islands | | | 2.9 | % |
Colombia | | | 1.6 | % |
Finland | | | 0.8 | % |
France | | | 0.8 | % |
Germany | | | 0.3 | % |
Ireland | | | 1.0 | % |
Italy | | | 4.5 | % |
Japan | | | 1.2 | % |
Luxembourg | | | 3.8 | % |
Malaysia | | | 0.2 | % |
Mexico | | | 5.9 | % |
Netherlands | | | 5.6 | % |
New Zealand | | | 3.4 | % |
Norway | | | 2.2 | % |
Philippines | | | 0.2 | % |
Poland | | | 0.6 | % |
Singapore | | | 1.6 | % |
South Africa | | | 0.4 | % |
South Korea | | | 3.0 | % |
Spain | | | 2.6 | % |
Sweden | | | 1.2 | % |
Turkey | | | 2.9 | % |
United Kingdom | | | 3.7 | % |
United States | | | 25.6 | % |
Venezuela | | | 0.5 | % |
Other | | | 8.5 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
* | As a percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2014. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to Schedules of Portfolio Investments (continued)
The following tables summarize the inputs used to value the Fund’s net assets by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2014: (See Note 1(a) in the Notes to the Financial Statements.)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Investments Level 1 | | | Significant Other Observable Inputs Level 2 | | | Significant Unobservable Inputs Level 3 | | | Total | |
AMG Managers Global Income Opportunity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset-Backed Securities | | | — | | | $ | 497,915 | | | | — | | | $ | 497,915 | |
Corporate Bonds and Notes†† | | | — | | | | 22,074,881 | | | | — | | | | 22,074,881 | |
Foreign Government and Agency Obligations | | | — | | | | 22,367,765 | | | | — | | | | 22,367,765 | |
Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | — | | | | 228,418 | | | | — | | | | 228,418 | |
Preferred Stocks† | | $ | 344,725 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 344,725 | |
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations†† | | | — | | | | 6,048,240 | | | | — | | | | 6,048,240 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | — | | | | 766,521 | | | | — | | | | 766,521 | |
Other Investment Companies | | | 633,792 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 633,792 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments in Securities | | $ | 978,517 | | | $ | 51,983,740 | | | | — | | | $ | 52,962,257 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial Derivative Instruments-Assets††† | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign Exchange Contracts | | | — | | | $ | 87,074 | | | | — | | | $ | 87,074 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Rate Contracts | | $ | 3,766 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,766 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 3,766 | | | | 87,074 | | | | — | | | | 90,840 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial Derivative Instruments-Liabilities††† | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign Exchange Contracts | | | — | | | | (99,934 | ) | | | — | | | | (99,934 | ) |
Interest Rate Contracts | | | (1,425 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,425 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (1,425 | ) | | | (99,934 | ) | | | — | | | | (101,359 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Financial Derivative Instruments | | $ | 2,341 | | | $ | (12,860 | ) | | | — | | | $ | (10,519 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
† | All preferred stocks held in the Fund are level 1 securities. For a detailed breakout of the preferred stocks, please refer to the Schedule of Portfolio Investments. |
†† | All corporate bonds and notes; U.S. government and agency obligations; held in the Fund are level 2 securities. For a detailed breakout of the corporate bonds and notes; U.S. government and agency obligations; by major industry or agency classification, please refer to the Schedule of Portfolio Investments. |
††† | Derivative instruments, such as futures and forwards contracts, are not reflected in the Schedule of Portfolio Investments and are valued at the unrealized appreciation/ depreciation of the instrument. |
As of June 30, 2014, the Fund had no transfers between levels from the beginning of the reporting period.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to Schedules of Portfolio Investments (continued)
The following schedule shows the fair value of derivative instruments at June 30, 2014:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Asset Derivatives | | | Liability Derivatives | |
Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | |
| | | | |
Interest rate contracts | | Receivable for variation margin1 | | $ | 563 | | | Payable for variation margin1 | | $ | 586 | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | Unrealized appreciation on foreign currency contracts | | | 87,074 | | | Unrealized depreciation on foreign currency contracts | | | 99,934 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Totals | | | | $ | 87,637 | | | | | $ | 100,520 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 | Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The variation margin is included in the open futures cumulative appreciation/ (depreciation) of $2,341 as reported in the Notes to Schedule of Portfolio Investments. |
For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations and the amount of realized gain/(loss) and unrealized gain/(loss) on derivatives recognized in income is as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments | | Statement of Operations Location | | Realized Gain/ (Loss) | | | Statement of Operations Location | | Change In Unrealized Gain/ (Loss) | |
| | | | |
Interest rate contracts | | Net realized gain on futures contracts | | $ | 7,251 | | | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts | | $ | (8,078 | ) |
Foreign exchange contracts | | Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions | | | 71,144 | | | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of foreign currency translations | | | 20,506 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Totals | | | | $ | 78,395 | | | | | $ | 12,428 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
At June 30, 2014, the Fund had futures contracts as follows: (See Note 9 in the Notes to the Financial Statements.)
| | | | | | | | | | |
Type | | Number of Contracts | | Position | | Expiration Date | | Unrealized Gain/(Loss) | |
5-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | 5 | | Short | | 10/03/14 | | $ | 2,178 | |
10-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | 3 | | Short | | 09/30/14 | | | 1,588 | |
U.S. Treasury Long Bond | | 2 | | Long | | 09/30/14 | | | (1,425 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Totals | | | | | | | | $ | 2,341 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 14 |
Notes to Schedules of Portfolio Investments (continued)
At June 30, 2014, the Fund had forward foreign currency contracts (in U.S. dollars) as follows:
(See Note 8 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign Currency | | Position | | Settlement Date | | Counterparty | | Receivable Amount | | | Payable Amount | | | Unrealized Gain/ (Loss) | |
Brazilian Real | | Long | | 07/07/14 | | CS | | $ | 1,048,608 | | | $ | 1,052,345 | | | $ | (3,737 | ) |
British Pound | | Long | | 09/11/14 | | CS | | | 496,007 | | | | 486,580 | | | | 9,427 | |
Euro | | Long | | 09/17/14 | | BRC | | | 1,599,826 | | | | 1,580,797 | | | | 19,029 | |
Japanese Yen | | Long | | 09/17/14 | | CS | | | 4,464,364 | | | | 4,410,294 | | | | 54,070 | |
Malaysian Ringgit | | Long | | 09/19/14 | | JPM | | | 263,016 | | | | 262,386 | | | | 630 | |
Australian Dollar | | Short | | 08/28/14 | | CS | | | 897,092 | | | | 920,093 | | | | (23,001 | ) |
Brazilian Real | | Short | | 07/07/14 | | CS | | | 1,012,073 | | | | 1,048,608 | | | | (36,535 | ) |
Brazilian Real | | Short | | 10/07/14 | | CS | | | 1,025,347 | | | | 1,021,429 | | | | 3,918 | |
British Pound | | Short | | 09/26/14 | | BRC | | | 288,978 | | | | 290,723 | | | | (1,745 | ) |
Canadian Dollar | | Short | | 09/05/14 | | CS | | | 997,775 | | | | 1,015,106 | | | | (17,331 | ) |
New Zealand Dollar | | Short | | 09/17/14 | | BRC | | | 1,816,594 | | | | 1,833,497 | | | | (16,903 | ) |
Swiss Franc | | Short | | 09/17/14 | | UBS | | | 67,023 | | | | 67,705 | | | | (682 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Totals | | | | | | | | $ | 13,976,703 | | | $ | 13,989,563 | | | $ | (12,860 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
INVESTMENTS DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS: |
EMTN: | | European Medium-Term Notes |
GMTN: | | Global Medium-Term Notes |
MTN: | | Medium-Term Note |
|
COUNTERPARTY ABBREVIATIONS: |
BRC: | | Barclays Bank PLC |
CS: | | Credit Suisse |
JPM: | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. |
UBS: | | UBS AG |
|
CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS: |
AUD: | | Australian Dollar |
BRL: | | Brazilian Real |
CAD: | | Canadian Dollar |
| | |
CHF: | | Swiss Franc |
COP: | | Colombian Peso |
EUR: | | Euro |
GBP: | | British Pound |
IDR: | | Indonesian Rupiah |
KRW: | | South Korean Won |
MXN: | | Mexican Peso |
MYR: | | Malaysia Ringgit |
NOK: | | Norwegian Krone |
NZD: | | New Zealand Dollar |
PLN: | | Polish Zloty |
RON: | | Romanian Lei |
SEK: | | Swedish Krona |
SGD: | | Singapore Dollar |
ZAR: | | South African Rand |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 15 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)
June 30, 2014
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments at value* (including securities on loan valued at $750,123) | | $ | 52,962,257 | |
Foreign currency** | | | 1,621,925 | |
Dividends, interest and other receivables | | | 536,904 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 141,907 | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | 91,849 | |
Unrealized appreciation on foreign currency contracts | | | 87,074 | |
Receivable from affiliate | | | 11,900 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 10,543 | |
Receivable for variation margin | | | 563 | |
Total assets | | | 55,464,922 | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | | | 766,521 | |
Payable for Fund shares repurchased | | | 226,273 | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | 214,129 | |
Unrealized depreciation on foreign currency contracts | | | 99,934 | |
Variation margin payable | | | 586 | |
Accrued expenses: | | | | |
Investment advisory and management fees | | | 30,826 | |
Administrative fees | | | 8,808 | |
Trustee fees and expenses | | | 15 | |
Other | | | 38,133 | |
Total liabilities | | | 1,385,225 | |
| |
Net Assets | | $ | 54,079,697 | |
Net Assets Represent: | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 54,364,041 | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | 505,907 | |
Accumulated net realized loss from investments, futures contracts and foreign currency transactions | | | (2,665,950 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments, futures contracts and foreign currency translations | | | 1,875,699 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 54,079,697 | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,592,724 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 20.86 | |
* Investments at cost | | $ | 51,091,292 | |
** Foreign currency at cost | | $ | 1,609,035 | |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 16 |
Statement of Operations (unaudited)
For the six months ended June 30, 2014
| | | | |
Investment Income: | | | | |
Interest income | | $ | 922,445 | |
Dividend income | | | 10,241 | |
Securities lending income | | | 2,190 | |
Foreign withholding tax | | | (4,515 | ) |
Total investment income | | | 930,361 | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Investment advisory and management fees | | | 173,959 | |
Administrative fees | | | 49,703 | |
Professional fees | | | 24,716 | |
Custodian | | | 21,336 | |
Reports to shareholders | | | 15,151 | |
Registration fees | | | 14,063 | |
Transfer agent | | | 5,554 | |
Trustees fees and expenses | | | 898 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 987 | |
Total expenses before offsets | | | 306,367 | |
Expense reimbursements | | | (85,080 | ) |
Net expenses | | | 221,287 | |
| |
Net investment income | | | 709,074 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss): | | | | |
Net realized gain on investments | | | 176,219 | |
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions | | | (52,411 | ) |
Net realized gain on futures contracts | | | 7,251 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 2,003,490 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of foreign currency translations | | | 34,132 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts | | | (8,078 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 2,160,603 | |
| |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 2,869,677 | |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 17 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the six months ended June 30, 2014 (unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2014 | | | December 31, 2013 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 709,074 | | | $ | 1,059,017 | |
Net realized gain on investments, futures contracts and foreign currency transactions | | | 131,059 | | | | 503,216 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, futures contracts and foreign currency translations | | | 2,029,544 | | | | (2,158,655 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 2,869,677 | | | | (596,422 | ) |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | — | | | | (1,387,124 | ) |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | | | 12,709,077 | | | | 26,486,251 | |
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | — | | | | 1,339,350 | |
Cost of shares repurchased | | | (9,793,895 | ) | | | (12,495,570 | ) |
Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 2,915,182 | | | | 15,330,031 | |
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Total increase in net assets | | | 5,784,859 | | | | 13,346,485 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 48,294,838 | | | | 34,948,353 | |
End of period | | $ | 54,079,697 | | | $ | 48,294,838 | |
End of period undistributed net investment income (loss) | | $ | 505,907 | | | $ | (203,167 | ) |
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Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares | | | 623,470 | | | | 1,302,194 | |
Reinvested shares from dividends and distributions | | | — | | | | 68,126 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (483,454 | ) | | | (617,654 | ) |
Net increase in shares | | | 140,016 | | | | 752,666 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 18 |
AMG Managers Global Income Opportunity Fund
Financial Highlights
For a share outstanding throughout each period
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| | For the six months ended June 30, 2014 | | | For the year ended December 31, | |
| (unaudited) | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 19.69 | | | $ | 20.56 | | | $ | 19.30 | | | $ | 19.33 | | | $ | 18.82 | | | $ | 16.93 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income1 | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.89 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments1 | | | 0.88 | | | | (0.80 | ) | | | 1.52 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 3.22 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.17 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 2.05 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 4.11 | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | (0.68 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (2.22 | ) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 20.86 | | | $ | 19.69 | | | $ | 20.56 | | | $ | 19.30 | | | $ | 19.33 | | | $ | 18.82 | |
Total Return2 | | | 5.94 | %7 | | | (1.40 | )% | | | 10.63 | % | | | 3.39 | % | | | 7.27 | % | | | 24.27 | %4 |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (with offsets/reductions) | | | 0.89 | %8 | | | 0.91 | %5 | | | 1.05 | %6 | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.10 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (with offsets) | | | 0.89 | %8 | | | 0.91 | %5 | | | 1.05 | %6 | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.10 | % |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets (without offsets/reductions)3 | | | 1.23 | %8 | | | 1.23 | %5 | | | 1.36 | %6 | | | 1.39 | % | | | 1.43 | % | | | 1.32 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2 | | | 2.85 | %8 | | | 2.49 | %5 | | | 2.63 | %6 | | | 2.63 | % | | | 2.57 | % | | | 4.82 | % |
Portfolio turnover | | | 26 | % | | | 40 | % | | | 59 | % | | | 91 | % | | | 131 | % | | | 102 | % |
Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 54,080 | | | $ | 48,295 | | | $ | 34,948 | | | $ | 24,608 | | | $ | 25,722 | | | $ | 26,146 | |
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Notes to Financial Highlights (unaudited)
1 | Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares. |
2 | Total returns and net investment income would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset. |
3 | Excludes the impact of expense reimbursements or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses. |
4 | The Total Return is based on the Financial Statement Net Asset Values as shown above. |
5 | Includes non-routine extraordinary expenses amounting to 0.020% of average net assets. |
6 | Includes non-routine extraordinary expenses amounting to 0.004% of average net assets. |
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2014
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
AMG Funds III (formerly The Managers Funds) (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust, and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). Currently, the Trust consists of a number of different Funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks and policies. Included in this report is the AMG Managers Global Income Opportunity Fund (the “Fund”) (formerly Managers Global Income Opportunity Fund). The Fund will deduct a 1.00% redemption fee from the proceeds of any redemption (including a redemption by exchange) of shares if the redemption occurs within 60 days of the purchase of those shares. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Fund had redemption fees amounting to $1,603.
The Fund’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences may be material. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements:
a. VALUATION OF INVESTMENTS
Equity securities traded on a domestic or international securities exchange are valued at the last quoted sale price, or, lacking any sales, at the last quoted bid price. Equity securities primarily traded on an international securities exchange and equity securities traded on NASDAQ or in a U.S. or non-U.S. over-the-counter market are valued at the market’s official closing price, or, if there are no trades on the applicable date, at the last quoted bid price. In addition, if the applicable market does not offer an official closing price or if the official closing price is not representative of the overall market, equity securities primarily traded on an international securities exchange and equity securities traded in a non-U.S. over-the-counter market are valued at the last quoted sales price. The Fund’s investments are generally valued based on independent market quotations or prices or, if none, “evaluative” or other market based valuations provided by third-party pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees of the Fund (the “Board”).
Fixed-income securities are valued based on valuations furnished by independent pricing services that utilize matrix systems, which reflect such factors as security prices, yields, maturities, and ratings, and are supplemented by dealer and exchange quotations. Debt obligations (other than short term debt obligations that have 60 days or less remaining until maturity) will be valued using the evaluated bid price or the mean price provided by an authorized pricing service. Futures contracts for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the settlement price as of the close of the futures exchange. Short-term debt obligations (debt obligations with maturities of one year or less at the time of issuance) that have 60 days or less remaining until maturity will be valued at amortized cost. Investments in other open-end regulated investment companies are valued at their end of day net asset value per share. Investments in certain mortgage-backed and stripped mortgage-backed securities, preferred stocks, convertible securities, derivatives and other debt securities not traded on an organized securities market are valued on the
basis of valuations provided by dealers or by a pricing service which uses information with respect to transactions in such securities and various relationships between such securities and yield to maturity in determining value.
Under certain circumstances, the value of certain Fund investments (including derivatives) may be based on an evaluation of fair value, pursuant to procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. The Pricing Committee is the committee formed by the Board to make fair value determinations for such investments. The Fund may use the fair value of a portfolio investment to calculate its net asset value (“NAV”) in the event that the market quotation, price or market based valuation for the portfolio investment is not deemed to be readily available or otherwise not determinable pursuant to the Board’s valuation procedures, if AMG Funds LLC (formerly Managers Investment Group LLC) (the “Investment Manager”) believes the quotation, price or market based valuation to be unreliable, or in certain other circumstances. When determining the fair value of an investment, the Pricing Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund might reasonably expect to receive from a current sale of that investment in an arms-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon consideration of all available facts and information, including, but not limited to (i) attributes specific to the investment; (ii) fundamental analytical data and press releases relating to the investment and its issuer; and (iii) the value of other comparable securities or relevant financial instruments, including derivative securities, traded on other markets or among dealers.
The values assigned to fair value investments are based on available information and do not necessarily represent amounts that might ultimately be realized in the future, since such amounts depend on future developments inherent in long-term investments. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed, and the differences could be material. The Board will be presented with a quarterly report showing, as of the most recent quarter end, all outstanding securities fair valued by the Pricing Committee, including a comparison with the prior quarter end and the percentage of the Fund that the security represents at each quarter end.
Portfolio investments that trade primarily on foreign markets are priced based upon the market quotation of such securities as of the close of their respective principal markets. Under certain circumstances, on behalf of a fund that invests primarily in international securities, the Investment Manager or applicable subadvisor may recommend an adjustment of such prices based on its determination of the impact of events occurring subsequent to the close of such markets but prior to the time as of which the Fund calculates its NAV. The Board has also adopted a policy that securities held in a fund that invests primarily in international securities and certain foreign debt obligations held by a fund, in each case, that can be fair valued by the applicable fair value pricing service are fair valued on each business day without regard to a “trigger” (e.g., without regard to invoking fair value based upon a change in a U.S. equity securities index exceeding a pre-determined level). The Fund may invest in securities that may be thinly traded. The Board has adopted procedures to adjust prices of securities that are judged to be stale so that they reflect fair value. An investment valued on the basis of its fair value may be valued at a price higher or lower than available market quotations.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price that a fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. U.S. GAAP also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Fund. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation.
The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below:
Level 1 – inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical investments (e.g., equity securities, open-end investment companies, futures contracts, options contracts)
Level 2 – other observable inputs (including, but not limited to: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market corroborated inputs) (e.g., debt securities, government securities, swap contracts, foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign securities utilizing international fair value pricing, broker-quoted securities, fair valued securities with observable inputs)
Level 3 – inputs are significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments) (e.g., fair valued securities with unobservable inputs)
Changes in inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments may result in a transfer in or out of levels within the fair value hierarchy. The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments may not necessarily be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments.
b. SECURITY TRANSACTIONS
Security transactions are accounted for as of trade date. Realized gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost.
c. INVESTMENT INCOME AND EXPENSES
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividend and interest income on foreign securities is recorded gross of any withholding tax. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is accrued as earned. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are reported at the fair market value of the securities received. Other income and expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Expenses that cannot be directly attributed to a Fund are apportioned among the Funds in the Trust and in some cases other affiliated funds based upon their relative average net assets or number of shareholders.
The Fund has a “balance credit” arrangement with The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNYM”), the Fund’s custodian, whereby the Fund is credited with an interest factor equal to 0.75% below the effective 90-day T-Bill rate for account balances left uninvested overnight. If the T-Bill rate falls below 0.75%, no credits will be earned. These credits serve to reduce custodian expenses that would otherwise be charged to the Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Fund’s custodian expense was not reduced.
Overdraft fees are computed at 1% above the effective Federal Funds rate on the day of the overdraft. Prior to January 1, 2013, the rate was 2% above the effective Federal Funds rate. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Fund did not incur overdraft fees.
The Trust held a shareholder meeting at which shareholders approved a new Declaration of Trust for the Trust, among other proposals. The costs associated with this proxy statement and shareholder meeting are being treated as “extraordinary expenses,” and, therefore, are excluded from the expense limitation agreement described in Note 2.
d. DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
Fund distributions resulting from either net investment income or realized net capital gains, if any, will normally be declared and paid at least annually in December, as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from net investment income and net realized capital gains for financial statement purposes (U.S. GAAP). Differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts in the financial statements to reflect their tax character. Temporary differences arise when certain items of income, expense and gain or loss are recognized in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes; these differences will reverse at some time in the future. The most common differences are primarily due to differing treatments for losses deferred due to excise tax regulations, wash sales, foreign currency, futures and market discount transactions. Permanent book and tax basis differences, if any, relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to paid-in capital.
e. FEDERAL TAXES
The Fund intends to comply with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and, to distribute substantially all of its taxable income and gains to its shareholders and to meet certain diversification and income requirements with respect to investment companies. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is included in the accompanying financial statements.
Additionally, based on the Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and transactions for the foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Fund will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign taxes.
Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken on federal income tax returns as of December 31, 2013, and for all open tax years (generally, the three prior taxable years), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Additionally, the Fund
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
is not aware of any tax position for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.
Net capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after the enactment of the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 post-enactment capital losses may be carried forward for an unlimited time period. Such losses will be required to be utilized prior to any loss carryovers incurred in pre-enactment taxable years, which generally expire eight years following the close of the taxable year in which they were incurred. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryovers may be more likely to expire unused. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward retain their tax character as either short-term or long-term capital losses, unlike pre-enactment losses which are considered all short-term.
f. CAPITAL LOSS CARRYOVERS AND DEFERRALS
As of June 30, 2014, the Fund had accumulated net realized capital loss carryovers from securities transactions for federal income tax purposes as shown in the following chart. These amounts may be used to offset future realized capital gains, if any, through the expiration dates listed, or in the case of post-enactment losses, for an unlimited time period.
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| | Capital Loss Carryover Amounts | | | Expires December 31, |
| Short-Term | | | Long-Term | | |
(Pre-Enactment) | | $ | 1,746,317 | | | | — | | | 2017 |
(Pre-Enactment) | | | 1,033,512 | | | | — | | | 2018 |
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Total | | $ | 2,779,829 | | | | — | | | |
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g. CAPITAL STOCK
The Trust’s Declaration of Trust authorizes for each series the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. The Fund records sales and repurchases of its capital stock on the trade date. The cost of securities contributed to the Fund in connection with the issuance of shares is based on the valuation of those securities in accordance with the Fund’s policy on investment valuation.
At June 30, 2014, certain unaffiliated shareholders of record, specifically omnibus accounts, individually or collectively held greater than 10% of the net assets of the Fund as follows: Three collectively own 73%. Transactions by these shareholders may have a material impact on the Fund.
h. REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements provided that the value of the underlying collateral, including accrued interest, will equal or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement during the term of the agreement. The underlying collateral for all repurchase agreements is held in safekeeping by the Fund’s custodian or at the Federal Reserve Bank. If the seller defaults and the value of the collateral declines, or if bankruptcy proceedings commence with respect to the seller of the security, realization of the collateral by the Fund may be delayed or limited. At June 30, 2014, the market value of repurchase agreements outstanding was $766,521.
i. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of investments, assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon current foreign exchange rates. Purchases and sales of foreign investments, income and expenses are converted into U.S. dollars based on currency exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions represent: (1) foreign exchange gains and losses from the sale and holdings of foreign currencies; (2) gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on investment securities transactions and forward foreign currency exchange contracts; and (3) gains and losses from the difference between amounts of interest and dividends recorded and the amounts actually received.
The Fund does not isolate the net realized and unrealized gain or loss resulting from changes in exchange rates from the fluctuations in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.
j. FOREIGN SECURITIES
The Fund invests in securities of foreign entities and in instruments denominated in foreign currencies which involve risks not typically associated with investments in domestic securities. Non-domestic securities carry special risks, such as exposure to currency fluctuations, less developed or less efficient trading markets, political instability, a lack of company information, differing auditing and legal standards, and, potentially, less liquidity.
Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, at rates ranging from approximately 10% to 15%. The Fund would pay such foreign taxes at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction.
2. AGREEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
The Trust has entered into an investment advisory agreement under which the Investment Manager, a subsidiary and the U.S. retail distribution arm of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (“AMG”), serves as investment manager to the Fund and is responsible for the Fund’s overall administration and operations. The Investment Manager selects one or more subadvisors for the Fund (subject to Board approval) and monitors each subadvisor’s investment performance, security holdings and investment strategies. The Fund’s investment portfolio is managed by one or more portfolio managers who serve pursuant to a subadvisory agreement with the Investment Manager.
Investment management fees are paid directly by the Fund to the Investment Manager based on average daily net assets. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Fund paid an investment management fee at the annual rate of 0.70% of the average daily net assets of the Fund.
Effective July 1, 2013, the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through at least May 1, 2015, to waive management fees (but not below zero) and/or reimburse Fund expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses after fee waiver and expense reimbursements (exclusive of taxes, interest (including interest incurred in connection with bank and custody overdrafts), brokerage commissions and other transaction costs, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses) to 0.89% of Fund’s average daily net assets subject to later reimbursement by the Fund in certain circumstances.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
Prior to July 1, 2013, the Investment Manager agreed to waive management fees and/or reimburse Fund expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses after fee waiver and expense reimbursements (exclusive of taxes, interest (including interest incurred in connection with bank and custody overdrafts), brokerage commissions and other transactions costs, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses) to 0.99% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
For the period January 1, 2013, through June 30, 2013, the Investment Manager voluntarily agreed to retroactively waive additional expenses to limit the Fund’s total operating expenses to 0.89% of average daily net assets. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the amount waived is $19,527 or 0.05%.
The Fund is obligated to repay the Investment Manager such amounts waived, paid or reimbursed in future years provided that the repayment occurs within thirty-six (36) months after the waiver or reimbursement and that such repayment would not cause the Fund’s total annual operating expenses after fee waiver and expense reimbursements in any such future year to exceed the Fund’s contractual expense limitation amount. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Fund’s components of reimbursement available are detailed in the following chart:
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Reimbursement Available - 12/31/13 | | $ | 291,129 | |
Additional Reimbursements | | | 85,080 | |
Repayments | | | — | |
Expired Reimbursements | | | (38,669 | ) |
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Reimbursement Available - 6/30/14 | | $ | 337,540 | |
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The Fund has entered into an Administration and Shareholder Servicing Agreement under which the Investment Manager serves as the Fund’s administrator (the “Administrator”) and is responsible for all aspects of managing the Fund’s operations, including administration and shareholder services to the Fund, its shareholders, and certain institutions, such as bank trust departments, broker-dealers and registered investment advisers, that advise or act as an intermediary with the Fund’s shareholders. The Fund pays a fee to the Administrator at the rate of 0.20% per annum of the Fund’s average daily net assets for this service.
The aggregate annual retainer paid to each Independent Trustee of the Board is $130,000, plus $7,000 or $2,500 for each regular or special meeting attended, respectively. The Independent Chairman of the Trusts receives an additional payment of $35,000 per year. The Chairman of the Audit Committee receives an additional payment of $15,000 per year. The Trustees’ fees and expenses are allocated among all of the Funds in the Trusts for which the Investment Manager serves as the advisor based on the relative net assets of such Funds. The “Trustees fees and expenses” shown in the financial statements represents each Fund’s allocated portion of the total fees and expenses paid by the AMG Funds family of mutual funds (“AMG Funds family”).
Prior to January 1, 2014, the aggregate annual retainer paid to each Independent Trustee of the Board was $105,000, plus $6,000 or $2,500 for each regular or special meeting attended, respectively. The Independent Chairman of the Trusts formerly received an additional payment of $25,000 per year. The Chairman of the Audit Committee formerly received an additional payment of $10,000 per year.
The Fund is distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc. (formerly Managers Distributors, Inc.) (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Investment Manager. The Distributor serves as the distributor and underwriter for the Fund and is a registered broker-dealer and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”). Shares of the Fund will be continuously offered and will be sold directly to prospective purchasers and through brokers, dealers or other financial intermediaries who have executed selling agreements with the Distributor. Subject to the compensation arrangement discussed below, generally the Distributor bears all or a portion of the expenses of providing services pursuant to the distribution agreement, including the payment of the expenses relating to the distribution of prospectuses for sales purposes and any advertising or sales literature. Certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund are Officers and/or Directors of the Investment Manager, AMG and/or the Distributor.
The Securities and Exchange Commission granted an exemptive order that permits the Fund to lend and borrow money for certain temporary purposes directly to and from other eligible Funds in the AMG Funds family. Participation in this interfund lending program is voluntary for both borrowing and lending Funds, and an interfund loan is only made if it benefits each participating Fund. The Investment Manager administers the program according to procedures approved by the Board, and the Board monitors the operation of the program. An interfund loan must comply with certain conditions set out in the exemptive order, which are designed to assure fairness and protect all participating Funds. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the following Fund either borrowed from or lent to other Funds in the AMG Fund family: The Fund lent varying amounts not exceeding $2,526,720, for six days earning interest of $152. The interest amount is included in the Statement of Operations as interest income. At June 30, 2014, the Fund had no interfund loans outstanding.
3. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES
Purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term securities and U.S. Government obligations) for the six months ended June 30, 2014, were $12,543,672 and $10,151,753, respectively. Purchases and sales of U.S. Government obligations for the six months ended June 30, 2014, were $2,612,276 and $2,308,166, respectively.
4. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES LOANED
The Fund participates in a securities lending program offered by BNYM (the “Program”), providing for the lending of securities to qualified brokers. Securities lending income include earnings of such temporary cash investments, plus or minus any rebate to a borrower. These earnings (after any rebate) are then divided between BNYM, as a fee for its services under the program, and the Fund, according to agreed-upon rates. Collateral on all securities loaned is accepted in cash and is maintained at a minimum level of 102% (105% in the case of certain foreign securities) of the market value, plus interest, if applicable, of investments on loan. It is the Fund’s policy to obtain
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Fund if and to the extent that the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower fails to return the securities. Under the terms of the Program, the Fund is indemnified for such losses by BNYM. Cash collateral is held in a separate account managed by BNYM, who is authorized to exclusively enter into overnight government repurchase agreements. BNYM bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the cash collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested.
At June 30, 2014, the value of the securities loaned and cash collateral received, were $750,123 and $766,521, respectively.
5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its trustees and officers are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts and agreements that contain a variety of representations and warranties, which provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure to the Fund under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund had no prior claims or losses and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
6. FORWARD COMMITMENTS
Certain transactions, such as futures and forward transactions, dollar roll agreements, or purchases of when-issued or delayed delivery securities may have a similar effect on the Fund’s net asset value as if the Fund had created a degree of leverage in its portfolio. However, if the Fund enters into such a transaction, the Fund will establish a segregated account with its custodian in which it will maintain cash, U.S. government securities or other liquid securities equal in value to its obligations in respect to such transaction. Securities and other assets held in the segregated account may not be sold while the transaction is outstanding, unless other suitable assets are substituted.
7. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
The following disclosures contain information on how and why the Fund uses derivative instruments, the credit risk and how derivative instruments affect the Fund’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows. The location and fair value amounts of these instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and the realized and changes in unrealized gains and losses on the Statement of Operations, each categorized by type of derivative contract, are included in a table in the Notes to the Schedule of Portfolio Investments.
For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the average quarterly balances of derivative financial instruments outstanding were as follows:
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Financial futures contracts: | | | | |
Average number of contracts purchased | | | 2 | |
Average number of contracts sold | | | 8 | |
Average notional value of contracts purchased | | $ | 265,813 | |
Average notional value of contracts sold | | $ | 967,930 | |
Foreign currency exchange contracts: | | | | |
Average US dollar amounts purchased/sold | | $ | 13,491,317 | |
8. FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS
During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Fund invested in forward foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign securities and to hedge against foreign currency exchange rate risk on its non-U.S. dollar denominated investment securities.
A forward foreign currency contract is an agreement between a fund and another party to buy or sell a currency at a set price at a future date. The market value of the contract will fluctuate with changes in currency exchange rates. The contract is marked-to-market daily, and the change in market value is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. Gain or loss on the purchase or sale of contracts having the same settlement date, amount and counterparty is realized on the date of offset, otherwise gain or loss is realized on the 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.
9. FUTURES CONTRACTS
The Fund entered into futures contracts to achieve a desired level of investment, whether to accommodate portfolio turnover or cash flows from capital shares transactions. There are certain risks associated with futures contracts. Prices may not move as expected or the Fund may not be able to close out the contract when it desires to do so, resulting in losses.
On entering into a futures contract, either cash or securities in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the contract value (initial margin) must be deposited with the futures broker. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received each day. The variation margin payments equal the daily changes in the contract value and are recorded as unrealized gains or losses. For OTC futures, daily variation margin is not required. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Futures are valued at their quoted daily settlement prices. The aggregate principal amounts of the contracts are not recorded in the financial statements. Fluctuations in the value of the contracts are recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset (liability) and in the Statement of Operations as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed, when they are recorded as realized gains (losses) on futures contracts.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
10. MASTER NETTING AGREEMENTS
The Fund may enter into master netting agreements with its counterparties for the securities lending program and repurchase agreements, which provide the right, in the event of default (including bankruptcy or insolvency) for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset financial assets and financial liabilities that are subject
to master netting agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. For securities lending transactions, see Note 4.
The following tables are a summary of the Fund’s open repurchase agreements and derivatives that are subject to master netting agreements as of June 30, 2014:
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| | Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | Gross Amount Not Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | Net Amount | |
| | Financial Instruments | | | Cash Collateral Received | | |
Barclays Bank PLC | | $ | 19,029 | | | $ | 18,648 | | | | — | | | $ | 381 | |
Cantor Fitzgerald Securities, Inc. | | | 766,521 | | | | 766,521 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Credit Suisse | | | 67,415 | | | | 67,415 | | | | — | | | | — | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 630 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 630 | |
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Total | | $ | 853,595 | | | $ | 852,584 | | | | — | | | $ | 1,011 | |
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| | Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | Gross Amount Not Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | Net Amount | |
| | Financial Instruments | | | Cash Collateral Pledged | | |
Barclays Bank PLC | | $ | 18,648 | | | $ | 18,648 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Credit Suisse | | | 80,604 | | | | 67,415 | | | | — | | | $ | 13,189 | |
UBS AG | | | 682 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 682 | |
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Total | | $ | 99,934 | | | $ | 86,063 | | | | — | | | $ | 13,871 | |
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11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Fund has determined that no material events or transactions occurred through the issuance of the Fund’s financial statements, which require additional disclosure in or adjustment of the Fund’s financial statements.
Annual Renewal of Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements (unaudited)
AMG Managers Global Income Opportunity Fund (formerly Managers Global Income Opportunity Fund): Approval of Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements on June 19-20, 2014
At an in-person meeting held on June 19-20, 2014, the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or the “Trustees”), and separately a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the Investment Management Agreement with the Investment Manager for AMG Managers Global Income Opportunity Fund (formerly Managers Global Income Opportunity Fund) (the “Fund”) and the Subadvisory Agreement for the Subadvisor of the Fund. The Independent Trustees were separately represented by independent legal counsel in connection with their consideration of the approval of these agreements. In considering the Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements, the Trustees reviewed a variety of materials relating to the Fund, the Investment Manager and the Subadvisor, including comparative performance, fee and expense information for an appropriate peer group of similar mutual funds (the “Peer Group”), performance information for the relevant benchmark index (the “Fund Benchmark”) and, with respect to the Subadvisor, comparative performance information for an appropriate peer group of managed accounts, and, as to all other matters, other information provided to them on a periodic basis throughout the year, as well as information provided in connection with the meetings of June 19-20, 2014, regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadvisor under their respective agreements. Prior to voting, the Independent Trustees: (a) reviewed the foregoing information with their independent legal counsel and with management; (b) received materials from their independent legal counsel discussing the legal standards applicable to their consideration of the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement; and (c) met with their independent legal counsel in private sessions at which no representatives of management were present.
NATURE, EXTENT, AND QUALITY OF SERVICES.
In considering the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager, the Trustees reviewed information relating to the Investment Manager’s operations and personnel. Among other things, the Investment Manager provided financial information, biographical information on its supervisory and professional staff and descriptions of its organizational and management structure. The Trustees also took into account information provided periodically throughout the previous year by the Investment Manager in Board meetings relating to the performance of the Investment Manager’s duties with respect to the Fund and the Trustees’ knowledge of the Investment Manager’s management and the quality of the performance of the Investment Manager’s duties. In the course of their deliberations regarding the Investment Management Agreement, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the extent and quality of the Investment Manager’s oversight of the operation and management of the Fund; (b) the quality of the search, selection and monitoring services performed by the Investment Manager in overseeing the portfolio management responsibilities of the Subadvisor; (c) the Investment Manager’s ability to supervise the Fund’s other service providers; and (d) the Investment Manager’s compliance program. The Trustees also took into account that, in performing its functions under the Investment Management Agreement and supervising the Subadvisor, the Investment Manager: performs periodic detailed analysis and reviews of the performance by the Subadvisor of its obligations to the Fund, including without limitation a review of the Subadvisor’s investment performance in respect of the Fund; prepares and presents periodic reports to the Board regarding the investment performance of the Subadvisor and other information regarding the Subadvisor, at such times and in such forms as the Board may reasonably request; reviews and considers any changes in the personnel of the Subadvisor responsible for performing the Subadvisor’s obligations and makes appropriate reports to the Board; reviews and considers any
changes in the ownership or senior management of the Subadvisor and makes appropriate reports to the Board; performs periodic in-person or telephonic diligence meetings, including with respect to compliance matters, with representatives of the Subadvisor; assists the Board and management of the Trust in developing and reviewing information with respect to the annual consideration of the Subadvisory Agreement; prepares recommendations with respect to the continued retention of the Subadvisor or the replacement of the Subadvisor; identifies potential successors to or replacements of the Subadvisor or potential additional subadvisors, performs appropriate due diligence, and develops and presents to the Board a recommendation as to any such successor, replacement, or additional subadvisor; designates and compensates from its own resources such personnel as the Investment Manager may consider necessary or appropriate to the performance of its services; and performs such other review and reporting functions as the Board shall reasonably request consistent with the Investment Management Agreement and applicable law. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of the Investment Manager with respect to its ability to provide the services required under the Investment Management Agreement and the Investment Manager’s undertaking to maintain a contractual expense limitation for the Fund. The Trustees also considered the Investment Manager’s risk management processes.
The Trustees also reviewed information relating to the Subadvisor’s operations and personnel and the investment philosophy, strategies and techniques (the “Investment Strategy”) used in managing the Fund. Among other things, the Trustees reviewed biographical information on portfolio management and other professional staff, information regarding the Subadvisor’s organizational and management structure and the Subadvisor’s brokerage policies and practices. The Trustees considered specific information provided regarding the experience of the individuals at the Subadvisor with portfolio management responsibility for the Fund, including
Annual Renewal of Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements (continued)
the information set forth in the Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information. In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the services rendered by the Subadvisor in the past; (b) the qualifications and experience of the Subadvisor’s personnel; and (c) the Subadvisor’s compliance program. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of the Subadvisor with respect to its ability to provide the services required under the Subadvisory Agreement. The Trustees also considered the Subadvisor’s risk management processes.
PERFORMANCE.
As noted above, the Board considered the Fund’s net performance during relevant time periods as compared to the Fund’s Peer Group and Fund Benchmark and considered the Subadvisor’s performance as compared to an appropriate peer group of managed accounts and also considered the gross performance of the Fund as compared to the Subadvisor’s relevant performance composite that utilizes the same investment strategy and approach and noted that the Board reviews on a quarterly basis detailed information about the Fund’s performance results, portfolio composition and Investment Strategies. The Board noted the Investment Manager’s expertise and resources in monitoring the performance, investment style and risk-adjusted performance of the Subadvisor. The Board was mindful of the Investment Manager’s attention to monitoring the Subadvisor’s performance with respect to the Fund and its discussions with management regarding the factors that contributed to the performance of the Fund.
Among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2014 was above the median performance of the Peer Group and below, above, above and above, respectively, the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s more recent
performance, including the reasons for the Fund’s recent underperformance relative to the Fund Benchmark and the fact that the Fund ranked in the top quintile relative to its Peer Group for the 5-year period. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory.
ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY FEES AND PROFITABILITY.
In considering the reasonableness of the advisory fee charged by the Investment Manager for managing the Fund, the Trustees noted that the Investment Manager, and not the Fund, is responsible for paying the fees charged by the Fund’s Subadvisor and, therefore, that the fees paid to the Investment Manager cover the cost of providing portfolio management services as well as the cost of providing search, selection and monitoring services in operating a “manager-of-managers” complex of mutual funds. The Trustees also considered the amount of the advisory fee retained by the Investment Manager after payment of the subadvisory fee with respect to the Fund. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the additional high quality supervisory services provided by the Investment Manager and the fact that the subadvisory fees are paid out of the advisory fee, the advisory fee payable by the Fund to the Investment Manager can reasonably be expected to exceed the median advisory fee for the Peer Group, which consists of many funds that do not operate with a manager-of-managers structure. In this regard, the Trustees also noted that the Investment Manager has undertaken to maintain a contractual expense limitation for the Fund.
In considering the reasonableness of the advisory fee payable to the Investment Manager, the Trustees also reviewed information provided by the Investment Manager setting forth all revenues and other benefits, both direct and indirect (including any so-called “fallout benefits” such as reputational value derived from the Investment Manager serving as Investment Manager to the Fund), received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates attributable to managing the Fund and all the mutual funds in the AMG Funds family, the
cost of providing such services and the resulting profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from these relationships. The Trustees also noted the current asset levels of the Fund and the willingness of the Investment Manager to waive fees and pay expenses for the Fund from time to time as a means of limiting total expenses. The Trustees also considered management’s discussion of the current asset level of the Fund, and considered the impact on profitability of the current asset level and any future growth of assets of the Fund. The Board took into account management’s discussion of the current advisory fee structure, and, as noted above, the services the Investment Manager provides in performing its functions under the Investment Management Agreement and supervising the Subadvisor. In this regard, the Trustees noted that, unlike a mutual fund that is managed by a single investment adviser, the Fund operates in a manager-of-managers structure. Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that the profitability to the Investment Manager is reasonable and that the Investment Manager is not realizing material benefits from economies of scale that would warrant adjustments to the advisory fees for the Fund at this time. With respect to economies of scale, the Trustees also noted that as the Fund’s assets increase over time, the Fund may realize other economies of scale to the extent that the increase in assets is proportionally greater than the increase in certain other expenses.
In considering the reasonableness of the fee payable by the Investment Manager to the Subadvisor, the Trustees relied on the ability of the Investment Manager to negotiate the terms of the Subadvisory Agreement at arm’s length as part of the manager-of-managers structure, noting that the Subadvisor is not affiliated with the Investment Manager. In addition, the Trustees considered other potential benefits of the subadvisory relationship to the Subadvisor, including, among others, the indirect benefits that the Subadvisor may receive from the Subadvisor’s relationship with the Fund, including any so-called “fallout benefits” to the Subadvisor, such as reputational value derived from the Subadvisor serving as
Annual Renewal of Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements (continued)
Subadvisor to the Fund. In addition, the Trustees noted that the subadvisory fees are paid by the Investment Manager out of its advisory fee. As a consequence of all of the foregoing, the cost of services to be provided by the Subadvisor and the profitability to the Subadvisor of its relationship with the Fund were not material factors in the Trustees’ deliberations. For similar reasons, the Trustees did not consider potential economies of scale in the management of the Fund by the Subadvisor to be a material factor in their deliberations at this time.
The Trustees noted that the Fund’s advisory fees (which include both the advisory and administration fee) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) as of March 31, 2014 were both higher than the average for the Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2015, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 0.89%. The Trustees also noted that the Investment Manager previously reduced the Fund’s expense limitation in 2013. The Board took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses and the current size of the Fund. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadvisor, the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Subadvisor and the Investment Manager, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.
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After consideration of the foregoing, the Trustees also reached the following conclusions (in addition to the conclusions discussed above) regarding the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement: (a) the Investment Manager and the Subadvisor have demonstrated that they possess the capability and resources to perform the duties required of them under the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement; (b) the Subadvisor’s
Investment Strategy is appropriate for pursuing the Fund’s investment objectives; and (c) the Investment Manager and the Subadvisor maintain appropriate compliance programs.
Based on all of the above-mentioned factors and their related conclusions, with no single factor or conclusion being determinative and with each Trustee not necessarily attributing the same weight to each factor, the Trustees concluded that approval of the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement would be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. Accordingly, on June 19-20, 2014, the Trustees, and separately a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement for the Fund.
INVESTMENT MANAGER AND ADMINISTRATOR
AMG Funds LLC
800 Connecticut Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(800) 835-3879
DISTRIBUTOR
AMG Distributors, Inc.
800 Connecticut Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(800) 835-3879
CUSTODIAN
The Bank of New York Mellon
2 Hanson Place
Brooklyn, NY 11217
LEGAL COUNSEL
Ropes & Gray LLP
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02199-3600
TRANSFER AGENT
BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.
Attn: AMG Funds
P.O. Box 9769
Providence, RI 02940
(800) 548-4539
FOR MANAGERSCHOICE™ ONLY
AMG Funds
c/o BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.
P.O. Box 9847
Providence, Rhode Island 02940-8047
(800) 358-7668
TRUSTEES
Bruce B. Bingham
Christine C. Carsman
William E. Chapman II
Edward J. Kaier
Kurt A. Keilhacker
Steven J. Paggioli
Richard F. Powers III
Eric Rakowski
Victoria L. Sassine
Thomas R. Schneeweis
This report is prepared for the Fund’s shareholders. It is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus. To receive a free copy of the prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, which includes additional information about Fund Trustees, please contact us by calling 800.835.3879. Distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc., member FINRA.
Current net asset values per share for the Fund are available on the Fund’s website at www.amgfunds.com.
A description of the policies and procedures the Fund uses to vote its proxies is available: (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 800.835.3879, or (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) website at www.sec.gov. For information regarding each Fund’s proxy voting record for the 12-month period ended June 30, call 800.835.3879 or visit the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. A Fund’s Forms N-Q 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. To review a complete list of the Fund’s portfolio holdings, or to view the most recent quarterly holdings report, semiannual report, or annual report, please visit www.amgfunds.com.
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AFFILIATE SUBADVISED FUNDS
ALTERNATIVE FUNDS
AMG FQ Global Alternatives
First Quadrant, L.P.
BALANCED FUNDS
AMG Chicago Equity Partners Balanced
Chicago Equity Partners, LLC
AMG FQ Global Risk-Balanced
(formerly Managers AMG FQ Global Essentials)
First Quadrant, L.P.
EQUITY FUNDS
AMG FQ Tax-Managed U.S. Equity
AMG FQ U.S. Equity
First Quadrant, L.P.
AMG Frontier Small Cap Growth
Frontier Capital Management Company, LLC
AMG GW&K Small Cap Core
(formerly Managers AMG GW&K Small Cap Equity)
Gannett Welsh & Kotler, LLC
AMG Renaissance International Equity
AMG Renaissance Large Cap Growth
The Renaissance Group LLC
AMG SouthernSun Small Cap
AMG SouthernSun U.S. Equity
SouthernSun Asset Management, LLC
AMG Systematic Large Cap Value
(formerly Systematic Value)
AMG Systematic Mid Cap Value
Systematic Financial Management, L.P.
AMG TimesSquare All Cap Growth
(formerly Managers AMG TSCM Growth Equity)
AMG TimesSquare International Small Cap
AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth
AMG TimesSquare Small Cap Growth
TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC
AMG Trilogy Emerging Markets Equity
AMG Trilogy Global Equity
AMG Trilogy International Small Cap
Trilogy Global Advisors, L.P.
AMG Yacktman Focused
AMG Yacktman
Yacktman Asset Management LP
FIXED INCOME FUNDS
AMG Managers AMG GW&K Enhanced Core Bond
(formerly Managers AMG GW&K Fixed Income)
AMG GW&K Municipal Bond
AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield
Gannett Welsh & Kotler, LLC
OPEN-ARCHITECTURE FUNDS
EQUITY FUNDS
AMG Managers Brandywine Advisors Midcap Growth
AMG Managers Brandywine Blue
AMG Managers Brandywine
Friess Associates, LLC
AMG Managers Cadence Capital Appreciation
AMG Managers Cadence Emerging Companies
AMG Managers Cadence Mid-Cap
Cadence Capital Management, LLC
AMG Managers Emerging Opportunities
(formerly Managers Micro-Cap)
Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC
WEDGE Capital Management L.L.P.
Next Century Growth Investors LLC
RBC Global Asset Management (U.S.) Inc.
AMG Managers Essex Small/Micro Cap Growth
Essex Investment Management Co., LLC
AMG Managers Real Estate Securities
CenterSquare Investment Management, Inc.
AMG Managers Skyline Special Equities
(formerly Skyline Special Equities Portfolio)
Skyline Asset Management, L.P.
AMG Managers Special Equity
Ranger Investment Management, L.P.
Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC
Smith Asset Management Group, L.P.
Federated MDTA LLC
FIXED INCOME FUNDS
AMG Managers Bond
AMG Managers Global Income Opportunity
Loomis, Sayles & Co., L.P.
AMG Managers High Yield
J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.
AMG Managers Intermediate Duration Government
AMG Managers Short Duration Government
Amundi Smith Breeden LLC
AMG Managers Total Return Bond
(formerly Managers PIMCO Bond)
Pacific Investment Management Co. LLC
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AMG Funds
June 30, 2014
AMG Managers Special Equity Fund
Service Class: MGSEX | Institutional Class: MSEIX
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AMG Managers Special Equity Fund
Semi-Annual Report—June 30, 2014 (unaudited)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Nothing contained herein is to be considered an offer, sale or solicitation of an offer to buy shares of any series of the AMG Funds family of mutual funds. Such offering is made only by Prospectus, which includes details as to offering price and other material information.
About Your Fund’s Expenses (unaudited)
As a shareholder of a Fund, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; redemption fees; and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period as indicated below.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The first line of the following table provides information about the actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The second line of the following table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed annual rate of return of 5% before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds by comparing this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 | | Expense Ratio for the Period | | | Beginning Account Value 1/01/14 | | | Ending Account Value 6/30/14 | | | Expenses Paid During the Period* | |
AMG Managers Special Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Service Class** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on Actual Fund Return | | | 1.36 | % | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,009 | | | $ | 6.77 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1.36 | % | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,018 | | | $ | 6.80 | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on Actual Fund Return | | | 1.11 | % | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,010 | | | $ | 5.53 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1.11 | % | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,019 | | | $ | 5.56 | |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period (181), then divided by 365. |
** | Effective April 1, 2013, all Managers Class shares were renamed Service Class shares. |
Fund Performance (unaudited)
Periods ended June 30, 2014
The table below shows the average annual total returns for the AMG Managers Special Equity Fund and the Russell 2000® Growth Index for the same time periods ended June 30, 2014.
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Average Annual Total Returns1 | | Six Months* | | | One Year | | | Five Years | | | Ten Years | |
AMG Managers Special Equity Fund 2,3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Service Class4 | | | 0.91 | % | | | 23.80 | % | | | 22.09 | % | | | 7.57 | % |
Institutional Class | | | 1.02 | % | | | 23.65 | % | | | 22.32 | % | | | 7.79 | % |
Russell 2000® Growth Index5 | | | 2.22 | % | | | 24.73 | % | | | 20.50 | % | | | 9.04 | % |
The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Investors should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. For performance information through the most recent month end, current net asset values per share for the Fund and other information, please call (800) 835-3879 or visit our website at www.amgfunds.com for a free prospectus. Read it carefully before investing or sending money.
Distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc., member FINRA.
† | The date reflects the inception date of the Fund, not the index. |
1 | Total return equals income yield plus share price change and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns are net of fees and may reflect offsets of Fund expenses as described in the prospectus. No |
| adjustment has been made for taxes payable by shareholders on their reinvested dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. The listed returns on the Fund are net of expenses and based on the published NAV as of June 30, 2014. All returns are in U.S. dollars($). |
2 | From time to time, the Fund’s advisor has waived its fees and/or absorbed Fund expenses, which has resulted in higher returns. |
3 | The Fund is subject to risks associated with investments in small-capitalization companies, such as erratic earnings patterns, competitive conditions, limited earnings history, and a reliance on one or a limited number of products. |
4 | As of April 1, 2013 the Fund’s Managers Class shares were renamed Service Class shares. |
5 | The Russell 2000® Growth Index measures the performance of the Russell 2,000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. Unlike the Fund, the Russell 2000® Growth Index is unmanaged, not available for investment and does not incur expenses. |
The Russell 2000® Growth Index is a registered trademark of Russell Investments. Russell® is a registered trademark of Russell Investments.
Not FDIC Insured, nor bank guaranteed. May lose value.
AMG Managers Special Equity Fund
Fund Snapshots (unaudited)
June 30, 2014
PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN
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Sector | | AMG Managers Special Equity Fund** | | | Russell 2000® Growth Index | |
Information Technology | | | 23.7 | % | | | 25.7 | % |
Health Care | | | 21.7 | % | | | 21.7 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 18.0 | % | | | 15.2 | % |
Industrials | | | 14.7 | % | | | 14.7 | % |
Financials | | | 7.6 | % | | | 7.4 | % |
Energy | | | 5.3 | % | | | 5.2 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 4.4 | % | | | 3.7 | % |
Materials | | | 2.7 | % | | | 5.5 | % |
Telecommunication Services | | | 0.0 | % | | | 0.7 | % |
Utilities | | | 0.0 | % | | | 0.2 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.9 | % | | | 0.0 | % |
** | As a percentage of net assets. |
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
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Security Name | | % of Net Assets | |
Centene Corp.* | | | 1.8 | % |
MAXIMUS, Inc.* | | | 1.7 | |
EnerSys* | | | 1.6 | |
Akorn, Inc. | | | 1.6 | |
Lannett Co., Inc. | | | 1.4 | |
Sonic Corp.* | | | 1.4 | |
PAREXEL International Corp.* | | | 1.3 | |
PrivateBancorp, Inc.* | | | 1.2 | |
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. | | | 1.2 | |
InvenSense, Inc. | | | 1.1 | |
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Common Stocks - 98.1% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary - 18.0% | | | | | | | | |
2U, Inc.*,1 | | | 20,017 | | | $ | 336,486 | |
ANN, Inc.* | | | 10,521 | | | | 432,834 | |
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.* | | | 32,169 | | | | 2,211,297 | |
Brown Shoe Co., Inc. | | | 17,600 | | | | 503,536 | |
Brunswick Corp. | | | 18,022 | | | | 759,267 | |
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.* | | | 10,001 | | | | 1,657,265 | |
Capella Education Co. | | | 29,247 | | | | 1,590,744 | |
The Cheesecake Factory, Inc. | | | 7,915 | | | | 367,414 | |
The Children’s Place, Inc. | | | 5,817 | | | | 288,698 | |
Chuy’s Holdings, Inc.* | | | 13,276 | | | | 481,919 | |
Columbia Sportswear Co. | | | 2,373 | | | | 196,128 | |
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. | | | 17,000 | | | | 510,000 | |
Coupons.com, Inc.*,1 | | | 10,869 | | | | 285,963 | |
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. | | | 4,197 | | | | 417,895 | |
Dana Holding Corp. | | | 2,593 | | | | 63,321 | |
Deckers Outdoor Corp.* | | | 10,940 | | | | 944,450 | |
DineEquity, Inc. | | | 4,700 | | | | 373,603 | |
Domino’s Pizza, Inc. | | | 9,476 | | | | 692,601 | |
Dorman Products, Inc.* | | | 33,455 | | | | 1,650,001 | |
Drew Industries, Inc. | | | 8,200 | | | | 410,082 | |
Genesco, Inc.* | | | 6,682 | | | | 548,793 | |
Gentherm, Inc.* | | | 10,791 | | | | 479,660 | |
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.* | | | 29,540 | | | | 2,412,237 | |
GoPro, Inc., Class A* | | | 19,583 | | | | 794,091 | |
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. | | | 13,650 | | | | 1,150,832 | |
Iconix Brand Group, Inc.* | | | 12,487 | | | | 536,192 | |
iRobot Corp.*,1 | | | 21,799 | | | | 892,669 | |
ITT Educational Services, Inc.* | | | 18,600 | | | | 310,434 | |
Jack in the Box, Inc. | | | 8,352 | | | | 499,784 | |
Kate Spade & Co.* | | | 11,668 | | | | 445,017 | |
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.* | | | 53,396 | | | | 853,268 | |
LifeLock, Inc.* | | | 40,549 | | | | 566,064 | |
Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A | | | 15,231 | | | | 1,432,780 | |
Mattress Firm Holding Corp.*,1 | | | 12,161 | | | | 580,688 | |
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. | | | 32,240 | | | | 1,714,846 | |
Nutrisystem, Inc. | | | 14,500 | | | | 248,095 | |
Orbitz Worldwide, Inc.* | | | 43,800 | | | | 389,820 | |
Outerwall, Inc.*,1 | | | 10,985 | | | | 651,960 | |
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.* | | | 23,150 | | | | 1,648,280 | |
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Rentrak Corp.* | | | 8,964 | | | $ | 470,162 | |
Restoration Hardware Holdings, Inc.* | | | 10,543 | | | | 981,026 | |
RetailMeNot, Inc.* | | | 11,118 | | | | 295,850 | |
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.* | | | 6,807 | | | | 170,720 | |
Select Comfort Corp.* | | | 8,523 | | | | 176,085 | |
Skechers U.S.A., Inc., Class A* | | | 10,826 | | | | 494,748 | |
Sonic Corp.* | | | 149,711 | | | | 3,305,619 | |
Standard Motor Products, Inc. | | | 6,800 | | | | 303,756 | |
Steven Madden, Ltd.* | | | 38,460 | | | | 1,319,178 | |
Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc. | | | 2,576 | | | | 152,010 | |
Tempur Sealy International, Inc.* | | | 12,082 | | | | 721,295 | |
Tenneco, Inc.* | | | 14,396 | | | | 945,817 | |
Tower International, Inc.* | | | 17,900 | | | | 659,436 | |
Tupperware Brands Corp. | | | 8,639 | | | | 723,084 | |
Vera Bradley, Inc.*,1 | | | 31,090 | | | | 679,938 | |
Zoe’s Kitchen, Inc.*,1 | | | 8,350 | | | | 287,073 | |
zulily, Inc., Class A*,1 | | | 15,317 | | | | 627,231 | |
Total Consumer Discretionary | | | | | | | 42,642,042 | |
Consumer Staples - 4.4% | | | | | | | | |
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.* | | | 6,215 | | | | 551,519 | |
Inter Parfums, Inc. | | | 13,100 | | | | 387,105 | |
J&J Snack Foods Corp. | | | 18,160 | | | | 1,709,219 | |
Medifast, Inc.* | | | 13,572 | | | | 412,725 | |
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., Class A | | | 7,422 | | | | 548,931 | |
Omega Protein Corp.* | | | 29,700 | | | | 406,296 | |
Rite Aid Corp.* | | | 61,934 | | | | 444,067 | |
Sanderson Farms, Inc. | | | 11,221 | | | | 1,090,681 | |
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. | | | 7,991 | | | | 687,466 | |
TreeHouse Foods, Inc.* | | | 34,090 | | | | 2,729,586 | |
United Natural Foods, Inc.* | | | 5,749 | | | | 374,260 | |
USANA Health Sciences, Inc.* | | | 5,508 | | | | 430,395 | |
The WhiteWave Foods Co.* | | | 18,753 | | | | 607,035 | |
Total Consumer Staples | | | | | | | 10,379,285 | |
Energy - 5.3% | | | | | | | | |
Basic Energy Services, Inc.* | | | 11,300 | | | | 330,186 | |
Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc.* | | | 1,800 | | | | 102,942 | |
CARBO Ceramics, Inc. | | | 5,127 | | | | 790,173 | |
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.* | | | 3,500 | | | | 242,410 | |
Comstock Resources, Inc. | | | 62,830 | | | | 1,812,017 | |
Delek US Holdings, Inc. | | | 22,838 | | | | 644,717 | |
EXCO Resources, Inc. | | | 56,219 | | | | 331,130 | |
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Energy - 5.3% (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.* | | | 12,012 | | | $ | 437,597 | |
GasLog, Ltd. | | | 16,705 | | | | 532,722 | |
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.* | | | 11,200 | | | | 294,672 | |
Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp.* | | | 26,038 | | | | 378,853 | |
Matador Resources Co.* | | | 49,030 | | | | 1,435,598 | |
Matrix Service Co.* | | | 14,400 | | | | 472,176 | |
Oasis Petroleum, Inc.* | | | 8,601 | | | | 480,710 | |
Parsley Energy, Inc., Class A* | | | 17,195 | | | | 413,884 | |
PDC Energy, Inc.* | | | 30,520 | | | | 1,927,338 | |
Rice Energy, Inc.* | | | 12,553 | | | | 382,239 | |
RigNet, Inc.* | | | 7,779 | | | | 418,666 | |
Stone Energy Corp.* | | | 18,764 | | | | 877,968 | |
W&T Offshore, Inc. | | | 11,159 | | | | 182,673 | |
Western Refining, Inc. | | | 2,253 | | | | 84,600 | |
Total Energy | | | | | | | 12,573,271 | |
Financials - 7.6% | | | | | | | | |
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. | | | 22,684 | | | | 948,418 | |
Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. | | | 10,100 | | | | 516,211 | |
Artisan Partners Asset Management, Inc., Class A | | | 4,897 | | | | 277,562 | |
Bank of the Ozarks, Inc. | | | 39,600 | | | | 1,324,620 | |
BankUnited, Inc. | | | 10,858 | | | | 363,526 | |
BofI Holding, Inc.* | | | 4,115 | | | | 302,329 | |
Cash America International, Inc. | | | 8,077 | | | | 358,861 | |
Credit Acceptance Corp.* | | | 2,361 | | | | 290,639 | |
E*TRADE Financial Corp.* | | | 14,140 | | | | 300,616 | |
Evercore Partners, Inc., Class A | | | 14,974 | | | | 863,102 | |
Financial Engines, Inc. | | | 6,278 | | | | 284,268 | |
HCI Group, Inc. | | | 2,300 | | | | 93,380 | |
Home BancShares, Inc. | | | 28,160 | | | | 924,211 | |
Iberiabank Corp. | | | 36,740 | | | | 2,542,041 | |
Infinity Property & Casualty Corp. | | | 6,400 | | | | 430,272 | |
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | | | 24,780 | | | | 1,339,607 | |
The Navigators Group, Inc.* | | | 1,400 | | | | 93,870 | |
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. | | | 22,620 | | | | 893,038 | |
Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc.* | | | 6,253 | | | | 372,241 | |
PrivateBancorp, Inc. | | | 100,710 | | | | 2,926,633 | |
Springleaf Holdings, Inc.*,1 | | | 22,392 | | | | 581,072 | |
Stifel Financial Corp.* | | | 12,237 | | | | 579,422 | |
SVB Financial Group* | | | 2,576 | | | | 300,413 | |
Tree.com, Inc.* | | | 3,300 | | | | 96,162 | |
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United Insurance Holdings Corp. | | | 19,300 | | | $ | 333,118 | |
WisdomTree Investments, Inc.*,1 | | | 33,578 | | | | 415,024 | |
World Acceptance Corp.* | | | 4,980 | | | | 378,281 | |
Total Financials | | | | | | | 18,128,937 | |
Health Care - 21.7% | | | | | | | | |
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*,1 | | | 13,386 | | | | 302,390 | |
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*,1 | | | 16,373 | | | | 750,211 | |
Air Methods Corp.* | | | 51,972 | | | | 2,684,354 | |
Akorn, Inc.* | | | 111,360 | | | | 3,702,720 | |
Align Technology, Inc.* | | | 23,370 | | | | 1,309,655 | |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 8,988 | | | | 567,772 | |
Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 48,000 | | | | 160,320 | |
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 13,000 | | | | 602,290 | |
Arrowhead Research Corp.* | | | 8,200 | | | | 117,342 | |
Cambrex Corp.* | | | 70,267 | | | | 1,454,527 | |
Cantel Medical Corp. | | | 48,301 | | | | 1,768,783 | |
Castlight Health, Inc., Class B*,1 | | | 11,111 | | | | 168,887 | |
Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 20,465 | | | | 333,989 | |
Centene Corp.* | | | 57,735 | | | | 4,365,343 | |
Cepheid, Inc.* | | | 9,722 | | | | 466,073 | |
Chemed Corp. | | | 14,914 | | | | 1,397,740 | |
Clovis Oncology, Inc.* | | | 1,482 | | | | 61,370 | |
Cyberonics, Inc.* | | | 405 | | | | 25,296 | |
DexCom, Inc.* | | | 8,486 | | | | 336,555 | |
Epizyme, Inc.* | | | 2,216 | | | | 68,962 | |
ExamWorks Group, Inc.* | | | 14,603 | | | | 463,353 | |
Fluidigm Corp.* | | | 6,438 | | | | 189,277 | |
Foundation Medicine, Inc.* | | | 12,161 | | | | 327,861 | |
Galena Biopharma, Inc.* | | | 72,300 | | | | 221,238 | |
Globus Medical, Inc., Class A* | | | 12,620 | | | | 301,870 | |
Hyperion Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 4,200 | | | | 109,620 | |
ICON PLC* | | | 42,390 | | | | 1,996,993 | |
Impax Laboratories, Inc.* | | | 45,014 | | | | 1,349,969 | |
Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 11,700 | | | | 126,477 | |
Insmed, Inc.* | | | 7,100 | | | | 141,858 | |
Insulet Corp.* | | | 7,844 | | | | 311,171 | |
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 1,995 | | | | 472,077 | |
InterMune, Inc.* | | | 22,736 | | | | 1,003,794 | |
Invacare Corp. | | | 4,665 | | | | 85,696 | |
Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*,1 | | | 1,048 | | | | 36,104 | |
Lannett Co., Inc.* | | | 67,009 | | | | 3,324,986 | |
LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.* | | | 2,466 | | | | 153,139 | |
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Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 11,795 | | | $ | 734,711 | |
Masimo Corp.* | | | 21,088 | | | | 497,677 | |
Medidata Solutions, Inc.* | | | 44,100 | | | | 1,887,921 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc.* | | | 8,400 | | | | 374,892 | |
Myriad Genetics, Inc.* | | | 8,242 | | | | 320,779 | |
Natus Medical, Inc.* | | | 19,470 | | | | 489,476 | |
Owens & Minor, Inc.1 | | | 9,279 | | | | 315,300 | |
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 6,161 | | | | 565,949 | |
PAREXEL International Corp.* | | | 59,346 | | | | 3,135,843 | |
Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 6,400 | | | | 186,752 | |
Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.* | | | 39,880 | | | | 1,351,533 | |
The Providence Service Corp.* | | | 14,600 | | | | 534,214 | |
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.* | | | 2,386 | | | | 157,476 | |
Receptos, Inc.* | | | 18,572 | | | | 791,167 | |
Regado Biosciences, Inc.* | | | 23,300 | | | | 158,207 | |
Repligen Corp.* | | | 32,448 | | | | 739,490 | |
Revance Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 700 | | | | 23,800 | |
Sangamo BioSciences, Inc.*,1 | | | 11,100 | | | | 169,497 | |
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 13,349 | | | | 397,667 | |
Seattle Genetics, Inc.* | | | 744 | | | | 28,458 | |
STERIS Corp. | | | 22,283 | | | | 1,191,695 | |
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 26,300 | | | | 171,476 | |
Synageva BioPharma Corp.*,1 | | | 6,045 | | | | 633,516 | |
Team Health Holdings, Inc.* | | | 27,152 | | | | 1,355,971 | |
TG Therapeutics, Inc.*,1 | | | 10,387 | | | | 97,534 | |
Threshold Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*,1 | | | 24,800 | | | | 98,208 | |
Triple-S Management Corp., Class B* | | | 27,000 | | | | 484,110 | |
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc.*,1 | | | 1,559 | | | | 69,983 | |
US Physical Therapy, Inc. | | | 8,300 | | | | 283,777 | |
Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*,1 | | | 13,600 | | | | 220,048 | |
Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A*,1 | | | 18,798 | | | | 478,409 | |
Verastem, Inc.*,1 | | | 15,300 | | | | 138,618 | |
Vical, Inc.* | | | 68,100 | | | | 83,082 | |
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.* | | | 11,195 | | | | 835,819 | |
Wright Medical Group, Inc.* | | | 14,102 | | | | 442,803 | |
XOMA Corp.* | | | 43,800 | | | | 201,042 | |
Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc.* | | | 31,269 | | | | 474,976 | |
ZIOPHARM Oncology, Inc.* | | | 30,900 | | | | 124,527 | |
Total Health Care | | | | | | | 51,506,465 | |
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Acuity Brands, Inc. | | | 4,696 | | | $ | 649,222 | |
Air Lease Corp. | | | 15,704 | | | | 605,860 | |
Alaska Air Group, Inc. | | | 9,257 | | | | 879,878 | |
Altra Industrial Motion Corp. | | | 10,183 | | | | 370,559 | |
American Science & Engineering, Inc. | | | 6,835 | | | | 475,648 | |
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. | | | 7,852 | | | | 398,332 | |
Astronics Corp.* | | | 8,096 | | | | 457,019 | |
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.* | | | 33,310 | | | | 1,103,227 | |
Blount International, Inc.* | | | 7,600 | | | | 107,236 | |
Chart Industries, Inc.* | | | 20,753 | | | | 1,717,103 | |
CIRCOR International, Inc. | | | 5,600 | | | | 431,928 | |
Clean Harbors, Inc.* | | | 9,956 | | | | 639,673 | |
Deluxe Corp. | | | 26,772 | | | | 1,568,304 | |
EnerSys | | | 56,091 | | | | 3,858,500 | |
Exponent, Inc. | | | 4,600 | | | | 340,906 | |
Federal Signal Corp. | | | 32,800 | | | | 480,520 | |
Generac Holdings, Inc.* | | | 7,394 | | | | 360,384 | |
Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., Class A* | | | 5,893 | | | | 618,765 | |
Healthcare Services Group, Inc. | | | 45,160 | | | | 1,329,510 | |
Hexcel Corp.* | | | 9,281 | | | | 379,593 | |
HNI Corp. | | | 12,188 | | | | 476,673 | |
Huron Consulting Group, Inc.* | | | 2,600 | | | | 184,132 | |
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. | | | 5,653 | | | | 500,517 | |
The KEYW Holding Corp.* | | | 74,120 | | | | 931,688 | |
Knight Transportation, Inc. | | | 33,856 | | | | 804,757 | |
Knoll, Inc. | | | 13,108 | | | | 227,162 | |
The Manitowoc Co., Inc. | | | 15,966 | | | | 524,643 | |
Materialise NV, ADR | | | 5,203 | | | | 59,835 | |
Matson, Inc. | | | 24,490 | | | | 657,312 | |
The Middleby Corp.* | | | 732 | | | | 60,551 | |
On Assignment, Inc.* | | | 17,188 | | | | 611,377 | |
Paylocity Holding Corp.* | | | 8,255 | | | | 178,556 | |
Polypore International, Inc.*,1 | | | 22,995 | | | | 1,097,551 | |
Proto Labs, Inc.* | | | 16,870 | | | | 1,381,990 | |
Rexnord Corp.* | | | 29,076 | | | | 818,489 | |
RPX Corp.* | | | 27,340 | | | | 485,285 | |
Rush Enterprises, Inc., Class A* | | | 8,803 | | | | 305,200 | |
Saia, Inc.* | | | 40,600 | | | | 1,783,558 | |
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | | | 8,800 | | | | 319,968 | |
Spirit Airlines, Inc.* | | | 5,700 | | | | 360,468 | |
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TAL International Group, Inc. | | | 6,865 | | | $ | 304,531 | |
Taser International, Inc.* | | | 20,911 | | | | 278,116 | |
Trex Co., Inc.* | | | 12,955 | | | | 373,363 | |
TriNet Group, Inc.* | | | 6,890 | | | | 165,842 | |
UniFirst Corp. | | | 4,600 | | | | 487,600 | |
United Stationers, Inc. | | | 12,071 | | | | 500,584 | |
US Ecology, Inc. | | | 6,109 | | | | 299,036 | |
Wabash National Corp.* | | | 123,370 | | | | 1,758,023 | |
Wesco Aircraft Holdings, Inc.* | | | 81,200 | | | | 1,620,752 | |
Woodward, Inc. | | | 11,265 | | | | 565,278 | |
Total Industrials | | | | | | | 34,895,004 | |
Information Technology - 23.7% | | | | | | | | |
Anixter International, Inc. | | | 7,510 | | | | 751,526 | |
Applied Micro Circuits Corp.* | | | 118,202 | | | | 1,277,764 | |
Arista Networks, Inc.*,1 | | | 400 | | | | 24,956 | |
Aruba Networks, Inc.* | | | 144,299 | | | | 2,528,118 | |
Aspen Technology, Inc.* | | | 22,634 | | | | 1,050,218 | |
Barracuda Networks, Inc.*,1 | | | 5,253 | | | | 162,948 | |
Belden, Inc. | | | 6,715 | | | | 524,844 | |
Benefitfocus, Inc.*,1 | | | 4,628 | | | | 213,906 | |
Cardtronics, Inc.* | | | 10,200 | | | | 347,616 | |
Cavium, Inc.* | | | 32,775 | | | | 1,627,606 | |
CEVA, Inc.* | | | 58,330 | | | | 861,534 | |
Ciena Corp.* | | | 14,949 | | | | 323,795 | |
Cirrus Logic, Inc.* | | | 50,327 | | | | 1,144,436 | |
comScore, Inc.* | | | 20,876 | | | | 740,680 | |
Concur Technologies, Inc.* | | | 1,813 | | | | 169,225 | |
Conversant, Inc.*,1 | | | 15,963 | | | | 405,460 | |
CoStar Group, Inc.* | | | 2,012 | | | | 318,238 | |
Cray, Inc.* | | | 16,217 | | | | 431,372 | |
Criteo, S.A., Sponsored ADR* | | | 4,827 | | | | 163,008 | |
Daktronics, Inc. | | | 2,840 | | | | 33,853 | |
Dealertrack Technologies, Inc.* | | | 8,502 | | | | 385,481 | |
Demandware, Inc.* | | | 9,867 | | | | 684,474 | |
Diodes, Inc.* | | | 15,075 | | | | 436,572 | |
Electronics For Imaging, Inc.* | | | 11,673 | | | | 527,620 | |
Ellie Mae, Inc.* | | | 52,202 | | | | 1,625,048 | |
Envestnet, Inc.* | | | 31,810 | | | | 1,556,145 | |
EPAM Systems, Inc.* | | | 13,163 | | | | 575,881 | |
Euronet Worldwide, Inc.* | | | 24,147 | | | | 1,164,851 | |
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EVERTEC, Inc. | | | 17,965 | | | $ | 435,472 | |
FARO Technologies, Inc.* | | | 10,709 | | | | 526,026 | |
FireEye, Inc.*,1 | | | 13,475 | | | | 546,411 | |
FLIR Systems, Inc. | | | 12,722 | | | | 441,835 | |
GrubHub, Inc.*,1 | | | 11,706 | | | | 414,509 | |
iGATE Corp.* | | | 16,000 | | | | 582,240 | |
Intersil Corp., Class A | | | 19,600 | | | | 293,020 | |
InvenSense, Inc.* | | | 118,321 | | | | 2,684,703 | |
IPG Photonics Corp.* | | | 8,915 | | | | 613,352 | |
j2 Global, Inc. | | | 24,192 | | | | 1,230,405 | |
Lattice Semiconductor Corp.* | | | 25,300 | | | | 208,725 | |
LogMeln, Inc.* | | | 9,700 | | | | 452,214 | |
Luxoft Holding, Inc.* | | | 6,592 | | | | 237,708 | |
Manhattan Associates, Inc.* | | | 36,913 | | | | 1,270,914 | |
MAXIMUS, Inc. | | | 94,037 | | | | 4,045,472 | |
MercadoLibre, Inc.1 | | | 2,794 | | | | 266,548 | |
NetScout Systems, Inc.* | | | 10,000 | | | | 443,400 | |
Nimble Storage, Inc.*,1 | | | 12,129 | | | | 372,603 | |
OpenTable, Inc.* | | | 12,790 | | | | 1,325,044 | |
Pandora Media, Inc.* | | | 11,269 | | | | 332,435 | |
Pegasystems, Inc. | | | 53,388 | | | | 1,127,555 | |
Plantronics, Inc. | | | 2,823 | | | | 135,645 | |
Plexus Corp.* | | | 13,300 | | | | 575,757 | |
Polycom, Inc.* | | | 25,876 | | | | 324,226 | |
Progress Software Corp.* | | | 5,234 | | | | 125,825 | |
PTC, Inc.* | | | 24,246 | | | | 940,745 | |
QIWI PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 7,689 | | | | 310,097 | |
Rambus, Inc.* | | | 43,095 | | | | 616,259 | |
Rocket Fuel, Inc.* | | | 12,113 | | | | 376,593 | |
Shutterstock, Inc.* | | | 5,813 | | | | 482,363 | |
Silicon Laboratories, Inc.* | | | 52,831 | | | | 2,601,927 | |
SPS Commerce, Inc.* | | | 18,660 | | | | 1,179,125 | |
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.* | | | 5,059 | | | | 223,709 | |
SunEdison, Inc.* | | | 33,734 | | | | 762,388 | |
SunPower Corp.* | | | 19,541 | | | | 800,790 | |
Sykes Enterprises, Inc.* | | | 4,200 | | | | 91,266 | |
Synaptics, Inc.* | | | 9,841 | | | | 891,988 | |
Tableau Software, Inc., Class A* | | | 4,788 | | | | 341,528 | |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.* | | | 49,815 | | | | 1,107,886 | |
TeleTech Holdings, Inc.* | | | 17,600 | | | | 510,224 | |
Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.*,1 | | | 20,195 | | | | 912,612 | |
The Ultimate Software Group, Inc.* | | | 9,361 | | | | 1,293,409 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 8 |
AMG Managers Special Equity Fund
Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)
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| | Shares | | | Value | |
Information Technology - 23.7% (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.* | | | 42,100 | | | $ | 381,005 | |
Unisys Corp.* | | | 9,015 | | | | 223,031 | |
VistaPrint NV* | | | 10,230 | | | | 413,906 | |
Web.com Group, Inc.* | | | 17,304 | | | | 499,566 | |
WebMD Health Corp.*,1 | | | 6,287 | | | | 303,662 | |
Xoom Corp.* | | | 18,645 | | | | 491,482 | |
Yelp, Inc.* | | | 10,020 | | | | 768,334 | |
Zillow, Inc., Class A* | | | 5,444 | | | | 778,111 | |
Total Information Technology | | | | | | | 56,371,225 | |
Materials - 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Allegheny Technologies, Inc. | | | 11,768 | | | | 530,737 | |
American Vanguard Corp. | | | 22,118 | | | | 292,400 | |
Eagle Materials, Inc. | | | 6,522 | | | | 614,894 | |
Flotek Industries, Inc.* | | | 23,407 | | | | 752,769 | |
Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. | | | 4,500 | | | | 93,510 | |
Graphic Packaging Holding Co.* | | | 35,679 | | | | 417,444 | |
Minerals Technologies, Inc. | | | 8,910 | | | | 584,318 | |
Neenah Paper, Inc. | | | 9,500 | | | | 504,925 | |
Olin Corp. | | | 17,918 | | | | 482,353 | |
PolyOne Corp. | | | 12,230 | | | | 515,372 | |
Quaker Chemical Corp. | | | 2,000 | | | | 153,580 | |
Stillwater Mining Co.* | | | 9,200 | | | | 161,460 | |
US Silica Holdings, Inc. | | | 8,615 | | | | 477,616 | |
Worthington Industries, Inc. | | | 19,596 | | | | 843,412 | |
Total Materials | | | | | | | 6,424,790 | |
Total Common Stocks (cost $185,339,537) | | | | | | | 232,921,019 | |
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| | Principal Amount | | | Value | |
Short-Term Investments - 5.8% | | | | | | | | |
Repurchase Agreements - 3.5%2 | | | | | | | | |
Barclays Capital, dated 06/30/14, due 07/01/14, 0.030%, total to be received $415,880 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 1.625% - 2.125%, 06/30/19 - 06/30/21, totaling $424,198) | | $ | 415,880 | | | $ | 415,880 | |
Cantor Fitzgerald Securities, dated 06/30/14, due 07/01/14, 0.130%, total to be received $1,975,787 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.000% - 10.500%, 07/15/14 - 04/20/64, totaling $2,015,295) | | | 1,975,780 | | | | 1,975,780 | |
Daiwa Capital Markets America, dated 06/30/14, due 07/01/14, 0.140%, total to be received $1,975,788 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.000% - 6.500%, 01/01/17 - 03/01/48, totaling $2,015,296) | | | 1,975,780 | | | | 1,975,780 | |
HSBC Securities USA, Inc., dated 06/30/14, due 07/01/14, 0.070%, total to be received $1,975,784 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.000% - 6.375%, 07/10/14 - 08/15/42, totaling $2,015,302) | | | 1,975,780 | | | | 1,975,780 | |
Normura Securities International, Inc., dated 06/30/14, due 07/01/14, 0.110%, total to be received $1,975,786 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.000% - 8.875%, 07/01/14 - 07/15/56, totaling $2,015,296) | | | 1,975,780 | | | | 1,975,780 | |
Total Repurchase Agreements | | | | | | | 8,319,000 | |
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| | Shares | | | | |
Other Investment Companies - 2.3%3 | | | | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Cash Advantage Fund, Institutional Class Shares, 0.06% | | | 5,453,214 | | | | 5,453,214 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $13,772,214) | | | | | | | 13,772,214 | |
Total Investments - 103.9% (cost $199,111,751) | | | | | | | 246,693,233 | |
Other Assets, less Liabilities - (3.9)% | | | | | | | (9,358,160 | ) |
Net Assets - 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 237,335,073 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 9 |
Notes to Schedule of Portfolio Investments (unaudited)
The following footnotes and abbreviations should be read in conjunction with the Schedule of Portfolio Investments previously presented in this report.
Based on the approximate cost of investments of $201,346,151 for federal income tax purposes at June 30, 2014, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation were $49,996,245 and $4,649,163, respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of investments of $45,347,082.
* | Non-income producing security. |
1 | Some or all of these shares, amounting to a market value of $8,126,422, or 3.4% of net assets, were out on loan to various brokers. |
2 | Collateral received from brokers for securities lending was invested in these short-term investments. |
3 | Yield shown represents the June 30, 2014, seven-day average yield, which refers to the sum of the previous seven days’ dividends paid, expressed as an annual percentage. |
The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s net assets by the fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2014: (See Note 1(a) in the Notes to Financial Statements.)
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| | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Investments Level 1 | | | Significant Other Observable Inputs Level 2 | | | Significant Unobservable Inputs Level 3 | | | Total | |
AMG Managers Special Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks† | | $ | 232,921,019 | | | | — | | | | — | | | $ | 232,921,019 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | — | | | $ | 8,319,000 | | | | — | | | | 8,319,000 | |
Other Investment Companies | | | 5,453,214 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,453,214 | |
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Total Investments in Securities | | $ | 238,374,233 | | | $ | 8,319,000 | | | | — | | | $ | 246,693,233 | |
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† | All common stocks held in the Fund are level 1 securities. For a detailed breakout of the common stocks by major industry classification, please refer to the Schedule of Portfolio Investments. |
As of June 30, 2014, the Fund had no transfers between levels from the beginning of the reporting period.
INVESTMENT DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS:
ADR: ADR after the name of a holding stands for American Depositary Receipt, representing ownership of foreign securities on deposit with a domestic custodian bank. The value of the ADR security is determined or significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States or Canada. Sponsored ADRs are initiated by the underlying foreign company.
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 10 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)
June 30, 2014
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments at value* (including securities on loan valued at $8,126,422) | | $ | 246,693,233 | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | 4,240,765 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 100,200 | |
Dividends, interest and other receivables | | | 74,704 | |
Receivable from affiliate | | | 27,056 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 24,875 | |
Total assets | | | 251,160,833 | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | | | 8,319,000 | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | 4,638,783 | |
Payable for Fund shares repurchased | | | 537,844 | |
Accrued expenses: | | | | |
Investment management and advisory fees | | | 172,612 | |
Administrative fees | | | 47,948 | |
Shareholder servicing fees - Service Class | | | 43,995 | |
Trustee fees & expenses | | | 954 | |
Other | | | 64,624 | |
Total liabilities | | | 13,825,760 | |
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Net Assets | | $ | 237,335,073 | |
Net Assets Represent: | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 341,690,012 | |
Undistributed net investment loss | | | (1,028,579 | ) |
Accumulated net realized loss from investments | | | (150,907,842 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 47,581,482 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 237,335,073 | |
Service Class: | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 217,707,147 | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,473,158 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 88.03 | |
Institutional Class: | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 19,627,926 | |
Shares outstanding | | | 218,621 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 89.78 | |
* Investments at cost | | $ | 199,111,751 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 11 |
Statement of Operations (unaudited)
For the six months ended June 30, 2014
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividend income | | $ | 516,376 | |
Securities lending income | | | 88,107 | |
Interest income | | | 138 | |
Total investment income | | | 604,621 | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management and advisory fees | | | 1,100,736 | |
Administrative fees | | | 305,760 | |
Shareholder servicing fees - Service Class | | | 281,100 | |
Custodian | | | 39,143 | |
Transfer agent | | | 18,736 | |
Reports to shareholders | | | 17,880 | |
Professional fees | | | 17,154 | |
Registration fees | | | 11,779 | |
Trustees fees and expenses | | | 5,292 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 2,753 | |
Total expenses before offsets | | | 1,800,333 | |
Expense reimbursements | | | (159,522 | ) |
Expense reductions | | | (7,611 | ) |
Net expenses | | | 1,633,200 | |
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Net investment loss | | | (1,028,579 | ) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss): | | | | |
Net realized gain on investments | | | 21,200,026 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (18,559,871 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 2,640,155 | |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 1,611,576 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 12 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the six months ended June 30, 2014 (unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 2013
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| | June 30, 2014 | | | December 31, 2013 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss | | $ | (1,028,579 | ) | | $ | (1,577,836 | ) |
Net realized gain on investments | | | 21,200,026 | | | | 38,493,547 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (18,559,871 | ) | | | 46,619,827 | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 1,611,576 | | | | 83,535,538 | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Service Class:1 | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | | | 7,227,815 | | | | 21,176,797 | 2 |
Cost of shares repurchased | | | (31,130,122 | ) | | | (41,893,771 | ) |
Net decrease from Service Class transactions | | | (23,902,307 | ) | | | (20,716,974 | ) |
Institutional Class: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | | | 2,403,321 | | | | 3,684,537 | |
Cost of shares repurchased | | | (3,154,396 | ) | | | (6,675,707 | ) |
Net decrease from Institutional Class transactions | | | (751,075 | ) | | | (2,991,170 | ) |
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Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (23,041,806 | ) | | | 59,827,394 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 260,376,879 | | | | 200,549,485 | |
End of period | | $ | 237,335,073 | | | $ | 260,376,879 | |
End of period undistributed net investment loss | | $ | (1,028,579 | ) | | | — | |
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Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Service Class:1 | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares | | | 84,003 | | | | 268,811 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (363,593 | ) | | | (577,866 | ) |
Net decrease in Service Class shares | | | (279,590 | ) | | | (309,055 | ) |
Institutional Class: | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares | | | 27,821 | | | | 47,944 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (36,666 | ) | | | (87,967 | ) |
Net decrease in Institutional Class shares | | | (8,845 | ) | | | (40,023 | ) |
1 | Effective April 1, 2013, all Managers Class shares were renamed Service Class shares. |
2 | Includes a contribution of capital by the Investment Manager. (See Note 2 in the Notes to the Financial Statements.) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 13 |
AMG Managers Special Equity Fund
Financial Highlights
For a share outstanding throughout each period
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| | For the six months ended June 30, 2014 | | | For the year ended December 31, | |
Service Class | | (unaudited) | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 87.24 | | | $ | 60.14 | | | $ | 54.51 | | | $ | 52.71 | | | $ | 39.60 | | | $ | 30.28 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss1 | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.52 | )4 | | | (0.24 | )5 | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments1 | | | 1.16 | | | | 27.62 | | | | 5.87 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 13.52 | | | | 9.66 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.79 | | | | 27.10 | | | | 5.63 | | | | 1.80 | | | | 13.11 | | | | 9.32 | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 88.03 | | | $ | 87.24 | | | $ | 60.14 | | | $ | 54.51 | | | $ | 52.71 | | | $ | 39.60 | |
Total Return2 | | | 0.91 | %11 | | | 45.06 | %6 | | | 10.35 | %7 | | | 3.41 | %7 | | | 33.11 | % | | | 30.78 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (with offsets/reductions) | | | 1.35 | %12 | | | 1.37 | %8 | | | 1.35 | %9 | | | 1.37 | %10 | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.58 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (with offsets) | | | 1.36 | %12 | | | 1.38 | %8 | | | 1.36 | %9 | | | 1.38 | % | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.61 | % |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets (without offsets/reductions)3 | | | 1.49 | %12 | | | 1.52 | %8 | | | 1.55 | %9 | | | 1.54 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.61 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets2 | | | (0.86 | )%12 | | | (0.71 | )%8 | | | (0.40 | )%9 | | | (0.89 | )% | | | (0.95 | )% | | | (1.08 | )% |
Portfolio turnover | | | 68 | % | | | 129 | % | | | 107 | % | | | 126 | % | | | 138 | % | | | 186 | % |
Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 217,707 | | | $ | 240,162 | | | $ | 184,142 | | | $ | 243,858 | | | $ | 278,701 | | | $ | 221,159 | |
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| | For the six months ended June 30, 2014 | | | For the year ended December 31, | |
Institutional Class | | (unaudited) | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 88.87 | | | $ | 61.34 | | | $ | 55.45 | | | $ | 53.43 | | | $ | 40.04 | | | $ | 30.56 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss1 | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.34 | )4 | | | (0.05 | )5 | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments1 | | | 1.17 | | | | 27.87 | | | | 5.94 | | | | 2.31 | | | | 13.69 | | | | 9.74 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.91 | | | | 27.53 | | | | 5.89 | | | | 2.02 | | | | 13.39 | | | | 9.48 | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 89.78 | | | $ | 88.87 | | | $ | 61.34 | | | $ | 55.45 | | | $ | 53.43 | | | $ | 40.04 | |
Total Return2 | | | 1.02 | %11 | | | 44.88 | % | | | 10.62 | % | | | 3.78 | % | | | 33.44 | %7 | | | 31.02 | %7 |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (with offsets/reductions) | | | 1.10 | %12 | | | 1.12 | %8 | | | 1.10 | %9 | | | 1.12 | %10 | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.33 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (with offsets) | | | 1.11 | %12 | | | 1.13 | %8 | | | 1.11 | %9 | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.36 | % |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets (without offsets/reductions)3 | | | 1.24 | %12 | | | 1.27 | %8 | | | 1.30 | %9 | | | 1.29 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.36 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets2 | | | (0.61 | )%12 | | | (0.46 | )%8 | | | (0.08 | )%9 | | | (0.53 | )% | | | (0.70 | )% | | | (0.83 | )% |
Portfolio turnover | | | 68 | % | | | 129 | % | | | 107 | % | | | 126 | % | | | 138 | % | | | 186 | % |
Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 19,628 | | | $ | 20,215 | | | $ | 16,407 | | | $ | 13,961 | | | $ | 4,786 | | | $ | 8,028 | |
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Notes to Financial Highlights (unaudited)
The following footnotes should be read in conjunction with the Financial Highlights of the Fund previously presented in this report.
1 | Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares. |
2 | Total returns and net investment income would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset. |
3 | Excludes the impact of expense reimbursements or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses. |
4 | Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.59) and $(0.41) for the Service Class and Institutional Class, respectively. |
5 | Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.45) and $(0.27) for the Service Class and Institutional Class, respectively. |
6 | The total return would have been 44.56% had the capital contribution of $851,162 not been included. (See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.) |
7 | The Total Return is based on the Financial Statement Net Asset Values as shown in the Financial Highlights. |
8 | Includes non-routine extraordinary expenses amounting to 0.018% and 0.018% of average net assets for the Service Class and Institutional Class, respectively. |
9 | Includes non-routine extraordinary expenses amounting to 0.003% and 0.004% of average net assets for the Service Class and Institutional Class, respectively. |
10 | Effective July 1, 2011, as described in the current prospectus, the Fund’s expense cap was reduced to 1.11% from 1.14%. For the period April 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011, the Fund’s expense cap was 1.14%. From January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011, the Fund’s expense cap was 1.19%. The expense ratio shown reflects the weighted average expense ratio for the full year ended December 31, 2011. |
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2014
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
AMG Funds III (formerly The Managers Funds) (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company, organized as a Massachusetts business trust, and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). Currently, the Trust consists of a number of different Funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks and policies. Included in this report is the AMG Managers Special Equity Fund (“Special Equity” or the “Fund”) (formerly Managers Special Equity Fund).
Effective April 1, 2013, Managers Class shares were renamed Service Class shares. The Fund offers both Service Class shares and Institutional Class shares. Each class represents an interest in the same assets of the Fund. Although all share classes generally have identical voting rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes may pay different distribution amounts to the extent the net asset value per share and/or the expenses of such share classes differ. Each share class has its own expense structure. Please refer to a current prospectus for additional information on each share class.
The Fund’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences may be material. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements:
a. VALUATION OF INVESTMENTS
Equity securities traded on a domestic or international securities exchange are valued at the last quoted sale price, or, lacking any sales, at the last quoted bid price. Equity securities primarily traded on an international securities exchange and equity securities traded on NASDAQ or in a U.S. or non-U.S. over-the-counter market are valued at the market’s official closing price, or, if there are no trades on the applicable date, at the last quoted bid price. In addition, if the applicable market does not offer an official closing price or if the official closing price is not representative of the overall market, equity securities primarily traded on an international securities exchange and equity securities traded in a non-U.S. over-the-counter market are valued at the last quoted sales price. The Fund’s investments are generally valued based on independent market quotations or prices or, if none, “evaluative” or other market based valuations provided by third-party pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees of the Fund (the “Board”).
Short-term debt obligations (debt obligations with maturities of one year or less at the time of issuance) that have 60 days or less remaining until maturity will be valued at amortized cost. Investments in other open-end regulated investment companies are valued at their end of day net asset value per share.
Under certain circumstances, the value of certain Fund investments (including derivatives) may be based on an evaluation of fair value, pursuant to procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. The Pricing Committee is the committee formed by the Board to make fair value
determinations for such investments. The Fund may use the fair value of a portfolio investment to calculate its net asset value (“NAV”) in the event that the market quotation, price or market based valuation for the portfolio investment is not deemed to be readily available or otherwise not determinable pursuant to the Board’s valuation procedures, if AMG Funds LLC (formerly Managers Investment Group LLC) (the “Investment Manager”) believes the quotation, price or market based valuation to be unreliable, or in certain other circumstances. When determining the fair value of an investment, the Pricing Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund might reasonably expect to receive from a current sale of that investment in an arms-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon consideration of all available facts and information, including, but not limited to (i) attributes specific to the investment; (ii) fundamental analytical data and press releases relating to the investment and its issuer; and (iii) the value of other comparable securities or relevant financial instruments, including derivative securities, traded on other markets or among dealers.
The values assigned to fair value investments are based on available information and do not necessarily represent amounts that might ultimately be realized in the future, since such amounts depend on future developments inherent in long-term investments. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed, and the differences could be material. The Board will be presented with a quarterly report showing as of the most recent quarter end, all outstanding securities fair valued by the Pricing Committee, including a comparison with the prior quarter end and the percentage of the Fund that the security represents at each quarter end.
Portfolio investments that trade primarily on foreign markets are priced based upon the market quotation of such securities as of the close of their respective principal markets. Under certain circumstances, on behalf of a fund that invests primarily in international securities, the Investment Manager or applicable subadvisor may recommend an adjustment of such prices based on its determination of the impact of events occurring subsequent to the close of such markets but prior to the time as of which the Fund calculates its NAV. The Board has also adopted a policy that securities held in a fund that invests primarily in international securities and certain foreign debt obligations held by a fund, in each case, that can be fair valued by the applicable fair value pricing service are fair valued on each business day without regard to a “trigger” (e.g., without regard to invoking fair value based upon a change in a U.S. equity securities index exceeding a pre-determined level). The Fund may invest in securities that may be thinly traded. The Board has adopted procedures to adjust prices of securities that are judged to be stale so that they reflect fair value. An investment valued on the basis of its fair value may be valued at a price higher or lower than available market quotations.
U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price that a fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. U.S. GAAP also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or
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liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Fund. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation.
The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below:
Level 1 – inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical investments (e.g., equity securities, open-end investment companies)
Level 2 – other observable inputs (including, but not limited to: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market corroborated inputs) (e.g., debt securities, government securities, foreign securities utilizing international fair value pricing, broker-quoted securities, fair valued securities with observable inputs)
Level 3 – inputs are significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments) (e.g., fair valued securities with unobservable inputs)
Changes in inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments may result in a transfer in or out of levels within the fair value hierarchy. The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments may not necessarily be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments.
b. SECURITY TRANSACTIONS
Security transactions are accounted for as of trade date. Realized gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost.
c. INVESTMENT INCOME AND EXPENSES
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividend and interest income on foreign securities is recorded gross of any withholding tax. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is accrued as earned. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are reported at the fair market value of the securities received. Other income and expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Expenses that cannot be directly attributed to a Fund are apportioned among the Funds in the Trust and in some cases other affiliated funds based upon their relative average net assets or number of shareholders. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Fund and certain Fund level expense reductions, if any, 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.
The Fund had certain portfolio trades directed to various brokers, under a brokerage recapture program, which paid a portion of the Fund’s expenses. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the amount by which the Fund’s expenses were reduced and the impact on the expense ratio, if any, was: $7,611 or 0.01%.
The Fund has a “balance credit” arrangement with The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNYM”), the Fund’s custodian, whereby the Fund is credited with an interest factor equal to 0.75% below the effective 90-day T-Bill rate for account balances left uninvested overnight. If the T-Bill rate falls below 0.75%, no credits will be earned. These credits serve to reduce custodian expenses that would otherwise be charged to the Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Fund’s custodian expense was not reduced.
Overdraft fees are computed at 1% above the effective Federal Funds rate on the day of the overdraft. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, overdraft fees for the Fund equaled $2,046.
The Trust held a shareholder meeting at which shareholders approved a new Declaration of Trust for the Trust, among other proposals. The costs associated with this proxy statement and shareholder meeting are being treated as “extraordinary expenses,” and, therefore, are excluded from the expense limitation agreement described in Note 2.
d. DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
Fund distributions resulting from either net investment income or realized net capital gains, if any, will normally be declared and paid at least annually in December, as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from net investment income and net realized capital gains for financial statement purposes (U.S. GAAP). Differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts in the financial statements to reflect their tax character. Temporary differences arise when certain items of income, expense and gain or loss are recognized in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes; these differences will reverse at some time in the future. The most common differences are primarily due to differing treatments for losses deferred due to excise tax regulations and wash sales. Permanent book and tax basis differences, if any, relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to paid-in-capital.
e. FEDERAL TAXES
The Fund intends to comply with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and, to distribute substantially all of its taxable income and gains to its shareholders and to meet certain diversification and income requirements with respect to investment companies. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is included in the accompanying financial statements.
Additionally, based on the Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and transactions for the foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Fund will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign taxes.
Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken on federal income tax returns as of December 31, 2013 and for all open tax years (generally, the three prior taxable years), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Additionally, the Fund is not
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aware of any tax position for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.
Net capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after the enactment of the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, (post-enactment capital losses) may be carried forward for an unlimited time period. Such losses will be required to be utilized prior to any loss carryovers incurred in pre-enactment taxable years, which generally expire eight years following the close of the taxable year in which they were incurred. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryovers may be more likely to expire unused. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward retain their tax character as either short-term or long-term capital losses, unlike pre-enactment losses which are considered all short-term.
f. CAPITAL LOSS CARRYOVERS AND DEFERRALS
As of June 30, 2014, the Fund had accumulated net realized capital loss carryovers from security transactions for federal income tax purposes as shown in the following chart. These amounts may be used to offset future realized capital gains, if any, through the expiration date listed or in the case of post-enactment losses, for an unlimited time period.
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| | Capital Loss Carryover Amounts | | | Expires | |
| | Short-Term | | | Long-Term | | | December 31, | |
Special Equity | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Pre-Enactment) | | $ | 169,873,468 | | | | — | | | | 2017 | |
g. CAPITAL STOCK
The Trust’s Declaration of Trust authorizes for each series the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. The Fund records sales and repurchases of its capital stock on the trade date. The cost of securities contributed to the Fund in connection with the issuance of shares is based on the valuation of those securities in accordance with the Fund’s policy on investment valuation.
At June 30, 2014, certain unaffiliated shareholders of record, specifically omnibus accounts, individually or collectively held greater than 10% of the net assets of the Fund as follows: two collectively own 51%. Transactions by these shareholders may have a material impact on the Fund.
h. REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements provided that the value of the underlying collateral, including accrued interest, will equal or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement during the term of the agreement. The underlying collateral for all repurchase agreements is held in safekeeping by the Fund’s custodian or at the Federal Reserve Bank. If the seller defaults and the value of the collateral declines, or if bankruptcy proceedings commence with respect to the seller of the security, realization of the collateral by the Fund may be delayed or limited. At June 30, 2014, the market value of repurchase agreements outstanding was $8,319,000.
2. AGREEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
The Trust has entered into an investment advisory agreement under which the Investment Manager, a subsidiary and the U.S. retail distribution arm of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (“AMG”), serves as investment manager to the Fund and is responsible for the Fund’s overall administration and operations. The Investment Manager selects one or more subadvisors for the Fund (subject to Board approval) and monitors the subadvisor’s investment performance, security holdings and investment strategies. The Fund’s investment portfolio is managed by one or more portfolio managers who serve pursuant to a subadvisory agreement with the Investment Manager.
Investment management fees are paid directly by the Fund to the Investment Manager based on average net assets. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Fund paid an investment management fee at the annual rate, of 0.90% of the average daily net assets of the Fund.
The Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through at least May 1, 2015, to waive management fees (but not below zero) and/or reimburse Fund expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses after fee waiver and expense reimbursements (exclusive of taxes, interest (including interest incurred in connection with bank and custody overdrafts), shareholder servicing fees, brokerage commissions and other transaction costs, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses) to 1.11% of the Fund’s average daily net assets subject to later reimbursement by the Fund in certain circumstances.
The Fund is obligated to repay the Investment Manager such amounts waived, paid or reimbursed in future years provided that the repayment occurs within thirty-six (36) months after the waiver or reimbursement and that such repayment would not cause the Fund’s total annual operating expenses after fee waiver and expense reimbursements in any such future year to exceed the Fund’s contractual expense limitation amount. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Fund’s components of reimbursement available are detailed in the following chart:
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Reimbursement Available - 12/31/13 | | $ | 1,215,298 | |
Additional Reimbursements | | | 159,522 | |
Repayments | | | — | |
Expired Reimbursements | | | (146,340 | ) |
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Reimbursement Available - 6/30/14 | | $ | 1,228,480 | |
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The Fund has entered into an Administration and Shareholder Servicing Agreement under which the Investment Manager serves as the Fund’s administrator (the “Administrator”) and is responsible for all aspects of managing the Fund’s operations, including administration and shareholder services to the Fund, its shareholders, and certain institutions, such as bank trust departments, broker-dealers and registered investment advisers, that advise or act as an intermediary with the Fund’s shareholders. The Fund pays a fee to the Administrator at the rate of 0.25% per annum of the Fund’s average daily net assets for this service.
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The aggregate annual retainer paid to each Independent Trustee of the Board is $130,000, plus $7,000 or $2,500 for each regular or special meeting attended, respectively. The Independent Chairman of the Trusts receives an additional payment of $35,000 per year. The Chairman of the Audit Committee receives an additional payment of $15,000 per year. The Trustees’ fees and expenses are allocated among all of the Funds in the Trusts for which the Investment Manager serves as the advisor based on the relative net assets of such Funds. The “Trustees fees and expenses” shown in the financial statements represents each Fund’s allocated portion of the total fees and expenses paid by the AMG Funds family of mutual funds (“AMG Funds family”).
Prior to January 1, 2014, the aggregate annual retainer paid to each Independent Trustee of the Board was $105,000, plus $6,000 or $2,500 for each regular or special meeting attended, respectively. The Independent Chairman of the Trusts formerly received an additional payment of $25,000 per year. The Chairman of the Audit Committee formerly received an additional payment of $10,000 per year.
The Fund is distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc. (formerly Managers Distributors, Inc.) (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Investment Manager. The Distributor serves as the distributor and underwriter for the Fund and is a registered broker-dealer and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”). Shares of the Fund will be continuously offered and will be sold directly to prospective purchasers through brokers, dealers or other financial intermediaries who have executed selling agreements with the distributer. Subject to the compensation arrangement discussed below, generally distributor bears all or a portion of the expenses of providing services pursuant to the distribution agreement, including the payment of the expenses relating to the distribution of prospectuses for sales purposes and any advertising or sales literature. Certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund are Officers and/or Directors of the Investment Manager, AMG and/or the Distributor.
For the Service Class shares, the Board has approved reimbursement payments to the Investment Manager for shareholder servicing expenses incurred (“shareholder servicing fees”). Shareholder servicing fees include payments to third parties such as a bank, broker-dealer, trust company or other financial intermediaries who provide shareholder recordkeeping, account servicing and other services. The Service Class shares may reimburse the Investment Manager for the actual amount incurred up to a maximum annual rate of the Class’s average daily net assets as shown in the table below.
The impact on the annualized expense ratio for the six months ended June 30, 2014, was as follows:
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| | Maximum Amount Allowed | | | Actual Amount Incurred | |
Service Class | | | 0.25 | % | | | 0.25 | % |
For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Service Class of the AMG Managers Special Equity Fund recorded a capital contribution by the Investment Manager of $851,162. The contribution represented a payment in connection with the reallocation of certain shareholder servicing expenses for which the Class had reimbursed the Investment Manager in prior periods, plus interest.
The Securities and Exchange Commission granted an exemptive order that permits the Fund to lend and borrow money for certain temporary purposes directly to and from other eligible Funds in the AMG Funds family. Participation in this interfund lending program is voluntary for both borrowing and lending Funds, and an interfund loan is only made if it benefits each participating Fund. The Investment Manager administers the program according to procedures approved by the Board, and the Board monitors the operation of the program. An interfund loan must comply with certain conditions set out in the exemptive order, which are designed to assure fairness and protect all participating Funds. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Fund lent $1,749,232, for five days earning interest of $138. The interest amount is included in the Statement of Operations as interest income. The Fund borrowed varying amounts not exceeding $1,442,962, for five days paying interest of $91. The interest amount is included in the Statement of Operations as miscellaneous expense. At June 30, 2014, the Fund had no interfund loans outstanding.
For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Fund executed the following transactions at the closing price of the security and with no commissions under Rule 17a-7 procedures approved by the Board:
January 16, 2014 – sold 400 shares of Generac Holdings, Inc. at $51.68 to Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund.
January 29, 2014 – bought 300 shares of Rentrack, Corp. at $53.32 from Lord Abbett Micro Cap Growth Fund.
January 30, 2014 – bought 2,980 shares of Rice Energy, Inc. at $23.40 from Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund.
February 4, 2014 – bought 400 shares of Rentrack, Corp. at $56.50 from Lord Abbett Micro Cap Growth Fund.
February 5, 2014 – sold 4,739 shares of Incyte Corp. at $64.10 to Lord Abbett Fundamental Equity Fund.
February 10, 2014 – bought 100 shares of Wisdomtree Investments, Inc. at $14.70 from Lord Abbett High Yield Fund.
February 19, 2014 – bought 200 shares of Rentrack, Corp. at $64.21 from Lord Abbett Micro Cap Growth Fund.
March 6, 2014 – bought 300 shares of Hexcel Corp. at $44.94 from Lord Abbett Research Fund, Inc. Small- Cap Value Series.
March 19, 2014 – bought 300 shares of Receptos, Inc. at $54.345 from Lord Abbett Micro Cap Growth Fund.
March 21, 2014 – sold 1,442 shares of SVB Financial Group at $132.53 to Lord Abbett Fundamental Equity Fund.
March 24, 2014 – bought 400 shares of Rentrack, Corp. at $57.45 from Lord Abbett Micro Cap Growth Fund.
March 24, 2014 – bought 1,300 shares of Axiall Corp. at $44.51 from Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund.
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March 25, 2014 – sold 300 shares of HomeAway, Inc. at $39.34 to Lord Abbett High Yield Fund.
March 27, 2014 – bought 600 shares of Allegheny Technologies, Inc. at $37.21 from Lord Abbett Calibrated Mid Cap Value Fund.
March 28, 2014 – bought 600 shares of Allegheny Technologies, Inc. at $37.55 from Lord Abbett Calibrated Mid Cap Value Fund.
April 7, 2014 – bought 2,530 shares of Team Health Holdings, Inc. at $46.40 from Lord Abbett Fundamental Equity Fund.
April 9, 2014 – sold 600 shares of Astronics Corp. at $56.11 to Lord Abbett Micro Cap Value Fund.
April 22, 2014 – sold 1,756 shares of Signature Bank at $121.25 to Lord Abbett Fundamental Equity Fund.
April 23, 2014 – sold 397 shares of Signature Bank at $123.31 to Lord Abbett Series Fund - Growth & Income Portfolio.
April 24, 2014 – sold 600 shares of Air Lease Corp. at $36.92 to Lord Abbett Research Fund, Inc. - Growth Opportunities Fund.
May 12, 2014 – sold 300 shares of Rice Energy, Inc. at $28.70 to Lord Abbett Investment Trust - Lord Abbett Convertable Fund.
May 27, 2014 – bought 300 shares of QIWI PLC at $44.89 from Lord Abbett Growth Leaders Fund.
May 27, 2014 – bought 300 shares of Sarapta Therapeutics, Inc. at $35.07 from Lord Abbett Fundamental Equity Fund.
June 23, 2014 – sold 600 shares of Parsley Energy, Inc. at $22.825 to Lord Abbett Research Fund, Inc. - Growth Opportunities Fund.
June 25, 2014 – bought 1,400 shares of Invensense, Inc. at $22.0476 from Lord Abbett Micro Cap Growth Fund.
3. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES
Purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term securities and U.S. Government obligations) for the six months ended June 30, 2014, were $172,694,047 and $195,444,846, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government obligations for the Fund.
4. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES LOANED
The Fund participates in a securities lending program offered by BNYM (the “Program”), providing for the lending of securities to qualified brokers. Securities lending income include earnings of such temporary cash investments, plus or minus any rebate to a borrower. These earnings (after any rebate) are then divided between BNYM, as a fee for its services under the program, and the Fund, according to agreed-upon rates. Collateral on all securities loaned is accepted in cash and is maintained at a minimum level of 102% (105% in the case of certain foreign securities) of the market value, plus interest, if applicable, of investments on loan. It is the Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end
of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Fund if and to the extent that the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower fails to return the securities. Under the terms of the Program, the Fund is indemnified for such losses by BNYM. Cash collateral is held in a separate account managed by BNYM, who is authorized to exclusively enter into overnight government repurchase agreements. BNYM bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of cash collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested.
At June 30, 2014, the value of the securities loaned and cash collateral received, were $8,126,422 and $8,319,000, respectively.
5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its trustees and officers are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts and agreements that contain a variety of representations and warranties, which provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure to the Fund under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However based on experience, the Fund has had no prior claims or losses and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
6. MASTER NETTING AGREEMENTS
The Fund may enter into master netting agreements with its counterparties for the securities lending program and repurchase agreements, which provide the right, in the event of default (including bankruptcy or insolvency) for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset financial assets and financial liabilities that are subject to master netting agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. For securities lending transactions, see Note 4.
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The following table is a summary of the Fund’s open repurchase agreements that are subject to a master netting agreement as of June 30, 2014:
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| | Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | Gross Amount Not Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | Net Amount | |
| | Financial Instruments | | | Cash Collateral Received | | |
Barclays Capital | | $ | 415,880 | | | $ | 415,880 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Cantor Fitzgerald Securities | | | 1,975,780 | | | | 1,975,780 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Daiwa Capital Markets America | | | 1,975,780 | | | | 1,975,780 | | | | — | | | | — | |
HSBC Securities USA, Inc. | | | 1,975,780 | | | | 1,975,780 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Normura Securities International, Inc. | | | 1,975,780 | | | | 1,975,780 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total | | $ | 8,319,000 | | | $ | 8,319,000 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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7. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Fund has determined that no material events or transactions occurred through the issuance of the Fund’s financial statements, which require additional disclosure in or adjustment of the Fund’s financial statements.
Annual Renewal of Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements (unaudited)
AMG Managers Special Equity Fund (formerly Managers Special Equity Fund): Approval of Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements on June 19-20, 2014
At an in-person meeting held on June 19-20, 2014, the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or the “Trustees”), and separately a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the Investment Management Agreement with the Investment Manager for AMG Managers Special Equity Fund (formerly Managers Special Equity Fund) (the “Fund”) and the Subadvisory Agreement for each Subadvisor of the Fund. The Independent Trustees were separately represented by independent legal counsel in connection with their consideration of the approval of these agreements. In considering the Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements, the Trustees reviewed a variety of materials relating to the Fund, the Investment Manager and each Subadvisor, including comparative performance, fee and expense information for an appropriate peer group of similar mutual funds (the “Peer Group”), performance information for the relevant benchmark index (the “Fund Benchmark”) and, with respect to each Subadvisor, comparative performance information for an appropriate peer group of managed accounts, and, as to all other matters, other information provided to them on a periodic basis throughout the year, as well as information provided in connection with the meetings of June 19-20, 2014, regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadvisors under their respective agreements. Prior to voting, the Independent Trustees: (a) reviewed the foregoing information with their independent legal counsel and with management; (b) received materials from their independent legal counsel discussing the legal standards applicable to their consideration of the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreements; and (c) met with their independent legal counsel in private sessions at which no representatives of management were present.
NATURE, EXTENT, AND QUALITY OF SERVICES.
In considering the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager, the Trustees reviewed information relating to the Investment Manager’s operations and personnel. Among other things, the Investment Manager provided financial information, biographical information on its supervisory and professional staff and descriptions of its organizational and management structure. The Trustees also took into account information provided periodically throughout the previous year by the Investment Manager in Board meetings relating to the performance of the Investment Manager’s duties with respect to the Fund and the Trustees’ knowledge of the Investment Manager’s management and the quality of the performance of the Investment Manager’s duties. In the course of their deliberations regarding the Investment Management Agreement, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the extent and quality of the Investment Manager’s oversight of the operation and management of the Fund; (b) the quality of the search, selection and monitoring services performed by the Investment Manager in overseeing the portfolio management responsibilities of the Subadvisors; (c) the Investment Manager’s ability to supervise the Fund’s other service providers; and (d) the Investment Manager’s compliance program. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of the Investment Manager with respect to its ability to provide the services required under the Investment Management Agreement and the Investment Manager’s undertaking to maintain a contractual expense limitation for the Fund. The Trustees also considered the Investment Manager’s risk management processes.
The Trustees also reviewed information relating to each Subadvisor’s operations and personnel and the investment philosophy, strategies and techniques (for each Subadvisor, its “Investment Strategy”) used in managing the portion of the Fund for which the Subadvisor has portfolio management responsibility. Among other things,
the Trustees reviewed biographical information on portfolio management and other professional staff, information regarding each Subadvisor’s organizational and management structure and each Subadvisor’s brokerage policies and practices. The Trustees considered specific information provided regarding the experience of the individual(s) at each Subadvisor with portfolio management responsibility for the portion of the Fund managed by the Subadvisor, including the information set forth in the Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information. The Trustees also noted information provided by the Investment Manager regarding the manner in which each Subadvisor’s Investment Strategy complements those utilized by the Fund’s other Subadvisors. In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the services rendered by each Subadvisor in the past; (b) the qualifications and experience of the Subadvisor’s personnel; and (c) the Subadvisor’s compliance program. The Trustees also took into account that, in performing its functions under the Investment Management Agreement and supervising each Subadvisor, the Investment Manager: performs periodic detailed analysis and reviews of the performance by each Subadvisor of its obligations to the Fund, including without limitation a review of each Subadvisor’s investment performance in respect of the Fund; prepares and presents periodic reports to the Board regarding the investment performance of each Subadvisor and other information regarding each Subadvisor, at such times and in such forms as the Board may reasonably request; reviews and considers any changes in the personnel of each Subadvisor responsible for performing the Subadvisor’s obligations and makes appropriate reports to the Board; reviews and considers any changes in the ownership or senior management of each Subadvisor and makes appropriate reports to the Board; performs periodic in-person or telephonic diligence meetings, including with respect to compliance matters, with representatives of each Subadvisor; assists the Board and management of the Trust in developing and reviewing information with respect to the annual consideration of each Subadvisory Agreement; prepares
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recommendations with respect to the continued retention of any Subadvisor or the replacement of any Subadvisor; identifies potential successors to or replacements of any Subadvisor or potential additional subadvisors, performs appropriate due diligence, and develops and presents to the Board a recommendation as to any such successor, replacement, or additional subadvisor; designates and compensates from its own resources such personnel as the Investment Manager may consider necessary or appropriate to the performance of its services; and performs such other review and reporting functions as the Board shall reasonably request consistent with the Investment Management Agreement and applicable law. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of each Subadvisor with respect to its ability to provide the services required under its Subadvisory Agreement. The Trustees also considered each Subadvisor’s risk management processes.
PERFORMANCE.
As noted above, the Board considered the Fund’s net performance during relevant time periods as compared to the Fund’s Peer Group and Fund Benchmark and considered each Subadvisor’s performance as compared to an appropriate peer group of managed accounts and also considered the gross performance of the portion of the Fund managed by each Subadvisor as compared to the Subadvisor’s relevant performance composite that utilizes the same investment strategy and approach and noted that the Board reviews on a quarterly basis detailed information about the Fund’s performance results, portfolio composition and Investment Strategies, including with respect to the portion of the Fund managed by each Subadvisor. The Board noted the Investment Manager’s expertise and resources in monitoring the performance, investment style and risk-adjusted performance of each Subadvisor. The Board also noted each Subadvisor’s performance record with respect to the Fund. The Board was mindful of the Investment Manager’s attention to monitoring each Subadvisor’s performance with respect to the Fund and its discussions
with management regarding the factors that contributed to the performance of the Fund.
Among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Service Class shares for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2014 was above, above, above and below, respectively, the median performance of the Peer Group and above, above, above and below, respectively, the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Russell 2000® Growth Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the fact that the Fund ranked near the top quartile relative to its Peer Group for the 1-year and 5-year periods. The Trustees also noted that the Fund’s 10-year performance includes the performance of the Fund’s prior subadvisors. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory.
ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY FEES AND PROFITABILITY.
In considering the reasonableness of the advisory fee charged by the Investment Manager for managing the Fund, the Trustees noted that the Investment Manager, and not the Fund, is responsible for paying the fees charged by the Fund’s Subadvisors and, therefore, that the fees paid to the Investment Manager cover the cost of providing portfolio management services as well as the cost of providing search, selection and monitoring services in operating a “manager-of-managers” complex of mutual funds. The Trustees also considered the amount of the advisory fee retained by the Investment Manager after payment of the subadvisory fees with respect to the Fund. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the additional high quality supervisory services provided by the Investment Manager and the fact that the subadvisory fees are paid out of the advisory fee, the advisory fee payable by the Fund to the Investment Manager can reasonably be expected to exceed the median advisory fee for the Peer Group, which consists of many funds that do not operate with a manager-of-managers
structure. In this regard, the Trustees also noted that the Investment Manager has undertaken to maintain a contractual expense limitation for the Fund.
In considering the reasonableness of the advisory fee payable to the Investment Manager, the Trustees also reviewed information provided by the Investment Manager setting forth all revenues and other benefits, both direct and indirect (including any so-called “fallout benefits” such as reputational value derived from the Investment Manager serving as Investment Manager to the Fund), received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates attributable to managing the Fund and all the mutual funds in the AMG Funds family, the cost of providing such services and the resulting profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from these relationships. The Trustees also noted the current asset levels of the Fund and the willingness of the Investment Manager to waive fees and pay expenses for the Fund from time to time as a means of limiting the total expenses of the Fund. The Trustees also considered management’s discussion of the current asset levels of the Fund, and considered the impact on profitability of the current asset levels and any future growth of assets of the Fund. The Board took into account management’s discussion of the advisory fee structure, and, as noted above, the services the Investment Manager provides in performing its functions under the Investment Management Agreement and supervising each Subadvisor. In this regard, the Trustees noted that the Fund currently has four Subadvisors, each managing a portion of the Fund’s portfolio. Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that the profitability to the Investment Manager is reasonable and that the Investment Manager is not realizing material benefits from economies of scale that would warrant adjustments to the advisory fee at this time. With respect to economies of scale, the Trustees also noted that as the Fund’s assets increase over time, the Fund may realize other economies of scale to the extent that the increase in assets is proportionally greater than the increase in certain other expenses.
Annual Renewal of Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements (continued)
In considering the reasonableness of the fee payable by the Investment Manager to each Subadvisor, the Trustees relied on the ability of the Investment Manager to negotiate the terms of each Subadvisory Agreement at arm’s length as part of the manager-of-managers structure, noting that the Investment Manager is not affiliated with these Subadvisors. In addition, the Trustees considered other potential benefits of the subadvisory relationship to a Subadvisor, including, among others, the indirect benefits that the Subadvisor may receive from the Subadvisor’s relationship with the Fund, including any so-called “fallout benefits” to the Subadvisor, such as reputational value derived from the Subadvisor serving as Subadvisor to the Fund. In addition, the Trustees noted that the subadvisory fees are paid by the Investment Manager out of its advisory fee. As a consequence of all of the foregoing, the cost of services to be provided by each Subadvisor and the profitability to each Subadvisor of its relationship with the Fund were not material factors in the Trustees’ deliberations. For similar reasons, the Trustees did not consider potential economies of scale in the management of the Fund by the Subadvisors to be a material factor in their deliberations at this time.
The Trustees noted that the Fund’s advisory fees (which include both the advisory and administration fee) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) as of March 31, 2014 were both higher than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2015, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 1.11%. The Trustees also noted that the Investment Manager previously reduced the Fund’s expense limitation in 2011. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses and competitiveness with comparably sized funds. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadvisors, the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect
to the Subadvisors and the Investment Manager, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.
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After consideration of the foregoing, the Trustees also reached the following conclusions (in addition to the conclusions discussed above) regarding the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreements with each of the Subadvisors: (a) the Investment Manager and each Subadvisor have demonstrated that they possess the capability and resources to perform the duties required of them under the Investment Management Agreement and the applicable Subadvisory Agreement; (b) each Subadvisor’s Investment Strategy is appropriate for pursuing the Fund’s investment objectives; and (c) the Investment Manager and each Subadvisor maintain appropriate compliance programs.
Based on all of the above-mentioned factors and their related conclusions, with no single factor or conclusion being determinative and with each Trustee not necessarily attributing the same weight to each factor, the Trustees concluded that approval of the Investment Management Agreement and each Subadvisory Agreement would be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. Accordingly, on June 19-20, 2014, the Trustees, and separately a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreements for the Fund.
INVESTMENT MANAGER AND ADMINISTRATOR
AMG Funds LLC
800 Connecticut Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(800) 835-3879
DISTRIBUTOR
AMG Distributors, Inc.
800 Connecticut Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(800) 835-3879
CUSTODIAN
The Bank of New York Mellon
2 Hanson Place
Brooklyn, NY 11217
LEGAL COUNSEL
Ropes & Gray LLP
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02199-3600
TRANSFER AGENT
BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.
Attn: AMG Funds
P.O. Box 9769
Providence, RI 02940
(800) 548-4539
FOR MANAGERSCHOICE™ ONLY
AMG Funds
c/o BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.
P.O. Box 9847
Providence, Rhode Island 02940-8047
(800) 358-7668
TRUSTEES
Bruce B. Bingham
Christine C. Carsman
William E. Chapman II
Edward J. Kaier
Kurt A. Keilhacker
Steven J. Paggioli
Richard F. Powers III
Eric Rakowski
Victoria L. Sassine
Thomas R. Schneeweis
This report is prepared for the Fund’s shareholders. It is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus. To receive a free copy of the prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, which includes additional information about Fund Trustees, please contact us by calling 800.835.3879. Distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc., member FINRA.
Current net asset values per share for the Fund is available on the Fund’s website at www.amgfunds.com.
A description of the policies and procedures the Fund uses to vote its proxies is available: (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 800.835.3879, or (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) website at www.sec.gov. For information regarding each Fund’s proxy voting record for the 12-month period ended June 30, call 800.835.3879 or visit the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. A Fund’s Forms N-Q 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. To review a complete list of the Fund’s portfolio holdings, or to view the most recent quarterly holdings report, semiannual report, or annual report, please visit www.amgfunds.com.
AFFILIATE SUBADVISED FUNDS
ALTERNATIVE FUNDS
AMG FQ Global Alternatives
First Quadrant, L.P.
BALANCED FUNDS
AMG Chicago Equity Partners Balanced
Chicago Equity Partners, LLC
AMG FQ Global Risk-Balanced
(formerly Managers AMG FQ Global Essentials)
First Quadrant, L.P.
EQUITY FUNDS
AMG FQ Tax-Managed U.S. Equity
AMG FQ U.S. Equity
First Quadrant, L.P.
AMG Frontier Small Cap Growth
Frontier Capital Management Company, LLC
AMG GW&K Small Cap Core
(formerly GW&K Small Cap Equity)
Gannett Welsh & Kotler, LLC
AMG Renaissance International Equity
AMG Renaissance Large Cap Growth
The Renaissance Group LLC
AMG SouthernSun Small Cap
AMG SouthernSun U.S. Equity
SouthernSun Asset Management, LLC
AMG Systematic Large Cap Value
(formerly Systematic Value)
AMG Systematic Mid Cap Value
Systematic Financial Management, L.P.
AMG TimesSquare All Cap Growth
(formerly Managers AMG TSCM Growth Equity)
AMG TimesSquare International Small Cap
AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth
AMG TimesSquare Small Cap Growth
TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC
AMG Trilogy Emerging Markets Equity
AMG Trilogy Global Equity
AMG Trilogy International Small Cap
Trilogy Global Advisors, L.P.
AMG Yacktman Focused
AMG Yacktman
Yacktman Asset Management LP
FIXED INCOME FUNDS
AMG GW&K Enhanced Core Bond
(formerly Managers AMG GW&K Fixed Income)
AMG GW&K Municipal Bond
AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield
Gannett Welsh & Kotler, LLC
OPEN-ARCHITECTURE FUNDS
EQUITY FUNDS
AMG Managers Brandywine Advisors Mid cap Growth
AMG Managers Brandywine Blue
AMG Managers Brandywine
Friess Associates, LLC
AMG Managers Cadence Capital Appreciation
AMG Managers Cadence Emerging Companies
AMG Managers Cadence Mid Cap
Cadence Capital Management, LLC
AMG Managers Emerging Opportunities
(formerly Managers Micro-Cap)
Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC
WEDGE Capital Management L.L.P.
Next Century Growth Investors LLC
RBC Global Asset Management (U.S.) Inc.
AMG Managers Essex Small/Micro Cap Growth
Essex Investment Management Co., LLC
AMG Managers Real Estate Securities
CenterSquare Investment Management, Inc.
AMG Managers Skyline Special Equities
(formerly Skyline Special Equities Portfolio)
Skyline Asset Management, L.P.
AMG Managers Special Equity
Ranger Investment Management, L.P.
Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC
Smith Asset Management Group, L.P.
Federated MDTA LLC
FIXED INCOME FUNDS
AMG Managers Bond
AMG Managers Global Income Opportunity
Loomis, Sayles & Co., L.P.
AMG Managers High Yield
J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.
AMG Managers Intermediate Duration Government
AMG Managers Short Duration Government
Amundi Smith Breeden LLC
AMG Managers Total Return Bond
(formerly Managers PIMCO Bond)
Pacific Investment Management Co. LLC
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AMG Funds III
June 30, 2014
AMG Managers Bond Fund
Service Class: MGFIX | Institutional Class: MGBIX
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www.amgfunds.com | | | SAR017-0614 |
AMG Managers Bond Fund
Semi-Annual Report—June 30, 2014 (unaudited)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Nothing contained herein is to be considered an offer, sale or solicitation of an offer to buy shares of any series of the AMG Funds family of mutual funds. Such offering is made only by Prospectus, which includes details as to offering price and other material information.
About Your Fund’s Expenses (unaudited)
As a shareholder of a Fund, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; redemption fees; and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period as indicated below.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The first line of the following table provides information about the actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The second line of the following table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed annual rate of return of 5% before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds by comparing this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 | | Expense Ratio for the Period | | | Beginning Account Value 1/01/14 | | | Ending Account Value 6/30/14 | | | Expenses Paid During the Period* | |
AMG Managers Bond Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Service Class** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on Actual Fund Return | | | 0.99 | % | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,058 | | | $ | 5.05 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 0.99 | % | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,020 | | | $ | 4.96 | |
Institutional Class*** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on Actual Fund Return | | | 0.89 | % | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,058 | | | $ | 4.54 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 0.89 | % | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,020 | | | $ | 4.46 | |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in period (181), then divided by 365. |
** | Formerly shares of the Fund’s sole class, which were reclassified and redesignated as Service Class shares on April 1, 2013. |
*** | Commenced operations April 1, 2013. |
Fund Performance (unaudited)
Periods ended June 30, 2014
The table below shows the average annual total returns for the AMG Managers Bond Fund and Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index for the same time periods ended June 30, 2014.
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Average Annual Total Returns1 | | Six Months* | | | One Year | | | Five Years | | | Ten Years | | | Since Inception | | | Inception date | |
AMG Managers Bond Fund 2,3,4,5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Service Class** | | | 5.80 | % | | | 8.41 | % | | | 9.72 | % | | | 6.77 | % | | | 8.86 | % | | | 6/1/1984 | |
Institutional Class*** | | | 5.81 | % | | | 8.49 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4.24 | % | | | 4/1/2013 | |
Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index6 | | | 3.94 | % | | | 4.28 | % | | | 5.09 | % | | | 4.94 | % | | | 7.91 | % | | | 6/1/1984 | † |
The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Investors should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses before investing. For performance information through the most recent month end, current net asset values per share for the Fund and other information, please call (800) 835-3879 or visit our website at www.amgfunds.com for a free prospectus. Read it carefully before investing or sending money.
Distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc., member FINRA.
† | Date reflects the inception date of the Fund, not the index. |
** | Formerly shares of the Fund’s sole class, which were reclassified and redesignated as Service Class shares on April 1, 2013. |
*** | Commenced operations April 1, 2013. |
1 | Total return equals income yield plus share price change and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns are net of fees and may reflect offsets of Fund expenses as described in the Prospectus. No adjustment has been made for taxes payable by shareholders on their reinvested dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. The listed returns on the Fund are net of expenses and based on the published NAV as of June 30, 2014. All returns are in U.S. dollars($). |
2 | From time to time, the Fund’s advisor has waived it’s fees and/or absorbed Fund expenses, which has resulted in higher returns. |
3 | The Fund is subject to risks associated with investments in debt securities, such as default risk and fluctuations in the perception of the debtor’s ability to pay its creditors. Changing interest rates may adversely affect the value of an investment. An increase in interest rates typically causes the value of bonds and other fixed income securities to fall. |
4 | Investments in international securities are subject to certain risks of overseas investing including currency fluctuations and changes in political and economic conditions, which could result in significant market fluctuations. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. |
5 | High yield bonds (also known as “junk bonds”) are subject to additional risks such as the risk of default. |
6 | The Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index is an index of investment-grade government and corporate bonds with a maturity rate of more than one year. Unlike the Fund, the Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment, and does not incur expenses. |
Not FDIC Insured, nor bank guaranteed. May lose value.
AMG Managers Bond Fund
Fund Snapshots (unaudited)
June 30, 2014
PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN
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Category | | AMG Managers Bond Fund** | |
Corporate Bonds and Notes | | | 56.2 | % |
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations | | | 27.8 | % |
Foreign Government and Agency Obligations | | | 5.8 | % |
Asset-Backed Securities | | | 2.9 | % |
Municipal Bonds | | | 1.2 | % |
Common Stocks | | | 1.1 | % |
Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | 0.7 | % |
Preferred Stocks | | | 0.6 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 3.7 | % |
** | As a percentage of net assets. |
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Rating | | AMG Managers Bond Fund*** | |
U.S. Treasury & Agency | | | 29.2 | % |
Aaa | | | 3.4 | % |
Aa | | | 2.6 | % |
A | | | 20.8 | % |
Baa | | | 32.8 | % |
Ba & lower | | | 11.2 | % |
Not Rated | | | 0.0 | % |
*** | As a percentage of market value of fixed income securities. |
Chart does not include equity securities.
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
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Security Name | | % of Net Assets | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.375%, 05/31/16 | | | 6.5 | % |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.250%, 02/29/16 | | | 5.0 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.375%, 03/31/16 | | | 4.7 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 5.000%, 06/15/16 | | | 4.7 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.375%, 11/15/15 | | | 3.0 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.375%, 01/31/16 | | | 2.6 | |
Southwestern Electric Power Co., 6.450%, 01/15/19* | | | 1.7 | |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 6.110%, 01/29/37* | | | 1.7 | |
EQT Corp., 6.500%, 04/01/18* | | | 1.5 | |
Springleaf Finance Corp, 7.750%, 10/01/21* | | | 1.4 | |
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Top Ten as a Group | | | 32.8 | % |
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* | Top Ten Holding at December 31, 2013. |
Credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) or Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”). These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.
Any sectors, industries, or securities discussed should not be perceived as investment recommendations. Mention of a specific security should not be considered a recommendation to buy or solicitation to sell that security. Specific securities mentioned in this report may have been sold from the Fund’s portfolio of investments by the time you receive this report.
AMG Managers Bond Fund
Schedule of Portfolio Investments (unaudited)
June 30, 2014
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| | Principal Amount† | | | Value | |
Asset-Backed Securities - 2.9% | | | | | | | | |
Chase Issuance Trust, Series 2007-B1, Class B-1, 0.402%, 04/15/19 (08/15/14)1 | | $ | 13,540,000 | | | $ | 13,455,443 | |
FAN Engine Securitization, Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class 1A, 4.625%, 10/15/43 (a)2 | | | 12,223,687 | | | | 12,058,667 | |
Global Container Assets, Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class A2, 3.300%, 11/05/28 (a) | | | 4,270,000 | | | | 4,255,952 | |
Marriott Vacation Club Owner Trust, Series 2009-2A, Class A, 4.809%, 07/20/31 (a) | | | 3,273,713 | | | | 3,337,564 | |
Rise, Ltd., Series 2014-1, Class A, 4.750%, 02/15/392,3 | | | 22,811,646 | | | | 23,125,306 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding Co., LLC, Series 2010-2A, Class A, 3.840%, 11/20/25 (a) | | | 3,803,013 | | | | 3,809,014 | |
Trinity Rail Leasing, L.P., | | | | | | | | |
Series 2009-1A, Class A, 6.657%, 11/16/39 (a) | | | 4,074,012 | | | | 4,717,482 | |
Series 2012-1A, Class A1, 2.266%, 01/15/43 (a) | | | 3,143,202 | | | | 3,130,629 | |
Trip Rail Master Funding LLC, Series 2011-1A, Class A1A, 4.370%, 07/15/41 (a) | | | 7,028,373 | | | | 7,422,208 | |
World Financial Network Credit Card Master Trust, Series 2010-A, Class A, 6.750%, 04/15/19 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,050,241 | |
Total Asset-Backed Securities (cost $74,062,778) | | | | | | | 76,362,506 | |
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Common Stocks - 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
PPG Industries, Inc. (Materials) (cost $10,696,329) | | | 145,736 | | | | 30,626,420 | |
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Corporate Bonds and Notes - 56.2% | | | | | | | | |
Financials - 25.6% | | | | | | | | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 8.000%, 11/01/31 | | $ | 1,267,000 | | | | 1,618,592 | |
Alta Wind Holdings LLC, 7.000%, 06/30/35 (a) | | | 7,402,698 | | | | 8,211,036 | |
American International Group, Inc., | | | | | | | | |
4.875%, 06/01/22 | | | 560,000 | | | | 623,595 | |
8.175%, 05/15/583 | | | 10,530,000 | | | | 14,505,075 | |
MTN, 5.450%, 05/18/17 | | | 485,000 | | | | 541,077 | |
MTN, Series G, 5.850%, 01/16/18 | | | 1,380,000 | | | | 1,575,383 | |
Bank of America Corp., | | | | | | | | |
4.000%, 04/01/24 | | | 2,475,000 | | | | 2,525,814 | |
7.625%, 06/01/19 | | | 2,906,000 | | | | 3,589,436 | |
MTN, 3.300%, 01/11/23 | | | 900,000 | | | | 887,090 | |
Camden Property Trust, 5.700%, 05/15/17 | | | 5,205,000 | | | | 5,832,114 | |
Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P., | | | | | | | | |
6.375%, 06/26/15 (a), (b) | | | 5,025,000 | | | | 5,200,875 | |
7.875%, 10/15/19 (a)2 | | | 3,145,000 | | | | 3,489,390 | |
Citigroup, Inc., | | | | | | | | |
5.500%, 10/15/14 | | | 8,298,000 | | | | 8,417,790 | |
6.125%, 08/25/36 | | | 10,760,000 | | | | 12,322,341 | |
6.250%, 06/29/17 | | | NZD 37,108,000 | | | | 33,432,419 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 6 |
AMG Managers Bond Fund
Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)
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| | Principal Amount† | | | Value | |
Financials - 25.6% (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank BA/Netherlands, | | | | | | | | |
1.700%, 03/19/18 | | $ | 2,000,000 | | | $ | 2,006,472 | |
3.875%, 02/08/22 | | | 11,250,000 | | | | 11,917,204 | |
Crown Castle Towers LLC, 6.113%, 01/15/20 (a) | | | 13,725,000 | | | | 16,154,682 | |
Duke Realty, L.P., | | | | | | | | |
5.950%, 02/15/17 | | | 2,210,000 | | | | 2,456,280 | |
6.500%, 01/15/18 | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,716,600 | |
Equifax, Inc., 7.000%, 07/01/37 | | | 4,421,000 | | | | 5,601,672 | |
Equity One, Inc., 6.000%, 09/15/17 | | | 5,915,000 | | | | 6,613,023 | |
First Industrial, L.P., 5.950%, 05/15/17 | | | 15,000,000 | | | | 16,548,795 | |
General Electric Capital Corp., | | | | | | | | |
6.500%, 09/28/15 | | NZD | 15,265,000 | | | | 13,714,429 | |
GMTN, 4.250%, 01/17/184 | | NZD | 5,010,000 | | | | 4,296,307 | |
GMTN, 5.500%, 02/01/17 | | NZD | 6,250,000 | | | | 5,561,692 | |
GMTN, 6.750%, 09/26/16 | | NZD | 6,390,000 | | | | 5,802,427 | |
GMTN, 7.625%, 12/10/14 | | NZD | 9,365,000 | | | | 8,327,826 | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., | | | | | | | | |
3.375%, 02/01/18 | | CAD | 1,700,000 | | | | 1,642,980 | |
6.750%, 10/01/37 | | | 14,590,000 | | | | 17,552,266 | |
Highwoods Realty, L.P., | | | | | | | | |
5.850%, 03/15/17 | | | 3,680,000 | | | | 4,090,143 | |
7.500%, 04/15/18 | | | 2,405,000 | | | | 2,840,546 | |
ICICI Bank, Ltd., 6.375%, 04/30/22 (a)3 | | | 900,000 | | | | 931,500 | |
iStar Financial, Inc., | | | | | | | | |
5.850%, 03/15/17 | | | 325,000 | | | | 346,125 | |
5.875%, 03/15/16 | | | 1,340,000 | | | | 1,413,700 | |
6.050%, 04/15/15 | | | 250,000 | | | | 258,750 | |
Jefferies Group LLC, 5.125%, 01/20/23 | | | 8,800,000 | | | | 9,434,172 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., | | | | | | | | |
4.250%, 11/02/18 | | NZD | 7,360,000 | | | | 6,184,039 | |
7.700%, 06/01/16 (a) | | IDR | 19,000,000,000 | | | | 1,582,858 | |
EMTN, 1.054%, 05/30/17 (07/31/14)1 | | GBP | 1,500,000 | | | | 2,527,489 | |
Lloyds Bank PLC, 6.500%, 09/14/20 (a) | | | 17,940,000 | | | | 21,057,452 | |
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc., 5.875%, 08/01/33 | | | 8,295,000 | | | | 9,768,665 | |
MBIA Insurance Corp., 11.494%, 01/15/33 (10/15/14) (a)1 | | | 525,000 | | | | 409,500 | |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., | | | | | | | | |
6.110%, 01/29/37 | | | 38,050,000 | | | | 43,895,888 | |
EMTN, 4.625%, 09/14/184 | | EUR | 1,750,000 | | | | 2,666,424 | |
MTN, Series C, 6.050%, 06/01/34 | | | 22,100,000 | | | | 25,523,644 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 7 |
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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount† | | | Value | |
Financials - 25.6% (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Morgan Stanley, | | | | | | | | |
0.706%, 10/15/15 (10/15/14)1 | | $ | 300,000 | | | $ | 300,618 | |
2.125%, 04/25/18 | | | 10,450,000 | | | | 10,564,793 | |
2.500%, 01/24/19 | | | 2,775,000 | | | | 2,806,080 | |
3.450%, 11/02/15 | | | 2,360,000 | | | | 2,441,894 | |
3.750%, 02/25/23 | | | 14,290,000 | | | | 14,536,917 | |
5.750%, 01/25/21 | | | 175,000 | | | | 203,284 | |
GMTN, 5.500%, 07/24/20 | | | 15,210,000 | | | | 17,488,093 | |
GMTN, 8.000%, 05/09/17 | | AUD | 8,100,000 | | | | 8,462,961 | |
MTN, 0.678%, 10/18/16 (07/18/14)1 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,997,768 | |
MTN, 4.100%, 05/22/23 | | | 12,910,000 | | | | 13,096,072 | |
MTN, 5.625%, 09/23/19 | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,875,523 | |
MTN, 6.250%, 08/09/26 | | | 11,000,000 | | | | 13,443,045 | |
MTN, 6.625%, 04/01/18 | | | 3,095,000 | | | | 3,617,971 | |
Series F, 3.875%, 04/29/24 | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,060,600 | |
Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co., 6.800%, 06/15/36 (a) | | | 13,925,000 | | | | 17,178,353 | |
National City Bank of Indiana, 4.250%, 07/01/18 | | | 6,310,000 | | | | 6,847,827 | |
National City Corp., 6.875%, 05/15/19 | | | 1,905,000 | | | | 2,275,183 | |
National Life Insurance Co., 10.500%, 09/15/39 (a) | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 7,191,295 | |
Navient Corp., | | | | | | | | |
5.500%, 01/25/234 | | | 18,070,000 | | | | 17,911,888 | |
MTN, 4.875%, 06/17/19 | | | 5,055,000 | | | | 5,209,683 | |
MTN, 5.000%, 04/15/15 | | | 50,000 | | | | 51,375 | |
MTN, 5.500%, 01/15/19 | | | 1,695,000 | | | | 1,800,938 | |
MTN, 8.450%, 06/15/18 | | | 10,950,000 | | | | 12,948,375 | |
Newfield Exploration Co., 5.625%, 07/01/24 | | | 6,320,000 | | | | 6,936,200 | |
Old Republic International Corp., 3.750%, 03/15/184,5 | | | 15,805,000 | | | | 19,667,347 | |
The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co., 7.625%, 06/15/40 (a) | | | 8,885,000 | | | | 11,966,460 | |
Realty Income Corp., | | | | | | | | |
5.750%, 01/15/21 | | | 1,435,000 | | | | 1,647,468 | |
6.750%, 08/15/19 | | | 6,240,000 | | | | 7,316,818 | |
Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 6.125%, 12/15/22 | | | 4,650,000 | | | | 5,085,863 | |
Santander Financial Issuances, Ltd., 7.250%, 11/01/15 | | | 500,000 | | | | 534,796 | |
Santander Issuances SAU, | | | | | | | | |
5.911%, 06/20/16 (a) | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,156,939 | |
6.500%, 08/11/19 (a)3 | | | 900,000 | | | | 904,500 | |
Santander US Debt SAU, 3.724%, 01/20/15 (a) | | | 2,700,000 | | | | 2,739,955 | |
Simon Property Group, L.P., 5.750%, 12/01/15 | | | 445,000 | | | | 471,744 | |
Sirius International Group, Ltd., 6.375%, 03/20/17 (a) | | | 4,555,000 | | | | 5,037,734 | |
Societe Generale SA, 5.200%, 04/15/21 (a) | | | 7,000,000 | | | | 7,903,315 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 8 |
AMG Managers Bond Fund
Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount† | | | Value | |
Financials - 25.6% (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Springleaf Finance Corp., | | | | | | | | |
7.750%, 10/01/21 | | $ | 31,730,000 | | | $ | 35,696,250 | |
8.250%, 10/01/23 | | | 12,695,000 | | | | 14,472,300 | |
MTN, 5.400%, 12/01/15 | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,252,500 | |
MTN, Series J, 6.900%, 12/15/17 | | | 12,890,000 | | | | 14,307,900 | |
WEA Finance LLC/WT Finance Australia Pty., Ltd., 6.750%, 09/02/19 (a) | | | 8,325,000 | | | | 10,375,797 | |
Total Financials | | | | | | | 679,399,999 | |
Industrials - 24.1% | | | | | | | | |
Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., | | | | | | | | |
6.450%, 03/15/29 | | | 4,335,000 | | | | 4,291,650 | |
6.500%, 01/15/28 | | | 305,000 | | | | 301,950 | |
America Movil SAB de CV, Series 12, 6.450%, 12/05/22 | | MXN | 1,693,000 | | | | 12,940,426 | |
American Airlines 2013-1 Class A Pass Through Trust, 4.000%, 07/15/25 (a) | | | 2,334,981 | | | | 2,378,762 | |
APL, Ltd., 8.000%, 01/15/242 | | | 250,000 | | | | 232,500 | |
ArcelorMittal, | | | | | | | | |
6.000%, 03/01/21 (b)4 | | | 150,000 | | | | 162,375 | |
6.125%, 06/01/18 | | | 4,580,000 | | | | 5,026,550 | |
6.750%, 02/25/22 (b)4 | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 1,792,000 | |
7.250%, 03/01/41 (b) | | | 11,065,000 | | | | 11,756,562 | |
7.500%, 10/15/39 (b) | | | 6,604,000 | | | | 7,264,400 | |
CenturyLink, Inc., | | | | | | | | |
Series P, 7.600%, 09/15/39 | | | 9,335,000 | | | | 9,370,006 | |
Series S, 6.450%, 06/15/21 | | | 13,395,000 | | | | 14,533,575 | |
Chesapeake Energy Corp., | | | | | | | | |
2.500%, 05/15/374,5 | | | 3,800,000 | | | | 4,070,750 | |
2.750%, 11/15/355 | | | 1,560,000 | | | | 1,653,600 | |
6.625%, 08/15/20 | | | 55,000 | | | | 63,250 | |
6.875%, 11/15/204 | | | 85,000 | | | | 98,600 | |
Choice Hotels International, Inc., 5.700%, 08/28/20 | | | 11,900,000 | | | | 12,807,375 | |
Continental Airlines, Inc., | | | | | | | | |
1999-1 Class B Pass Through Trust, Series 991B, 6.795%, 08/02/18 | | | 10,691 | | | | 11,386 | |
2000-1 Class A-1 Pass Through Trust, Series 00A1, 8.048%, 11/01/20 | | | 73,916 | | | | 85,047 | |
2007-1 Class A Pass Through Trust, Series 071A, 5.983%, 04/19/22 | | | 15,283,250 | | | | 17,117,240 | |
2007-1 Class B Pass Through Trust, Series 071B, 6.903%, 04/19/22 | | | 5,108,206 | | | | 5,542,403 | |
Corning, Inc., | | | | | | | | |
6.850%, 03/01/29 | | | 9,142,000 | | | | 11,399,909 | |
7.250%, 08/15/36 | | | 1,185,000 | | | | 1,510,304 | |
Cummins, Inc., | | | | | | | | |
5.650%, 03/01/984 | | | 6,460,000 | | | | 7,314,845 | |
6.750%, 02/15/27 | | | 2,853,000 | | | | 3,564,184 | |
Darden Restaurants, Inc., 6.000%, 08/15/35 | | | 2,635,000 | | | | 2,721,394 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 9 |
AMG Managers Bond Fund
Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount† | | | Value | |
Industrials - 24.1% (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc., | | | | | | | | |
2007-1 Class B Pass Through Trust, Series 071B, 8.021%, 08/10/22 | | $ | 8,924,657 | | | $ | 10,441,849 | |
2010-1 Class A Pass Through Trust, Series 1A, 6.200%, 07/02/18 | | | 3,678,461 | | | | 4,129,073 | |
Dillard’s, Inc., 7.000%, 12/01/28 | | | 225,000 | | | | 234,000 | |
DP World, Ltd., 6.850%, 07/02/37 (a) | | | 28,350,000 | | | | 31,610,250 | |
Embarq Corp., 7.995%, 06/01/36 | | | 5,830,000 | | | | 6,369,275 | |
Energy Transfer Partners, L.P., 4.150%, 10/01/20 | | | 700,000 | | | | 740,057 | |
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, | | | | | | | | |
3.900%, 02/15/24 | | | 6,400,000 | | | | 6,620,538 | |
4.050%, 02/15/22 | | | 2,219,000 | | | | 2,358,500 | |
EQT Corp., 6.500%, 04/01/18 | | | 35,420,000 | | | | 40,239,068 | |
ERAC USA Finance LLC, | | | | | | | | |
6.375%, 10/15/17 (a) | | | 4,910,000 | | | | 5,647,227 | |
6.700%, 06/01/34 (a) | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,564,525 | |
7.000%, 10/15/37 (a) | | | 19,033,000 | | | | 24,939,892 | |
Foot Locker, Inc., 8.500%, 01/15/22 | | | 570,000 | | | | 692,906 | |
Ford Motor Co., 6.375%, 02/01/29 | | | 1,990,000 | | | | 2,367,716 | |
Georgia-Pacific LLC, 5.400%, 11/01/20 (a) | | | 5,175,000 | | | | 5,973,218 | |
HCA, Inc., 7.500%, 11/06/33 | | | 75,000 | | | | 79,688 | |
Intel Corp., | | | | | | | | |
2.950%, 12/15/354,5 | | | 8,030,000 | | | | 9,982,294 | |
3.250%, 08/01/394,5 | | | 15,000,000 | | | | 23,137,500 | |
Intuit, Inc., 5.750%, 03/15/17 | | | 3,560,000 | | | | 3,974,776 | |
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P., | | | | | | | | |
3.500%, 09/01/23 | | | 6,685,000 | | | | 6,492,472 | |
4.150%, 03/01/22 | | | 5,620,000 | | | | 5,838,107 | |
4.150%, 02/01/24 | | | 14,000,000 | | | | 14,199,332 | |
5.300%, 09/15/20 | | | 1,415,000 | | | | 1,588,551 | |
5.800%, 03/01/21 | | | 4,320,000 | | | | 4,935,626 | |
5.950%, 02/15/18 | | | 12,590,000 | | | | 14,365,215 | |
Marks & Spencer PLC, 7.125%, 12/01/37 (a) | | | 4,725,000 | | | | 5,541,475 | |
Masco Corp., | | | | | | | | |
5.850%, 03/15/17 | | | 8,150,000 | | | | 8,985,375 | |
6.500%, 08/15/32 | | | 955,000 | | | | 1,009,913 | |
7.125%, 03/15/20 | | | 8,815,000 | | | | 10,372,787 | |
7.750%, 08/01/29 | | | 1,070,000 | | | | 1,260,466 | |
The Mead Corp., 7.550%, 03/01/472 | | | 970,000 | | | | 1,155,499 | |
Methanex Corp., | | | | | | | | |
5.250%, 03/01/22 | | | 350,000 | | | | 386,967 | |
6.000%, 08/15/15 | | | 3,825,000 | | | | 4,031,313 | |
Missouri Pacific Railroad Co., 5.000%, 01/01/452 | | | 825,000 | | | | 717,791 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount† | | | Value | |
Industrials - 24.1% (continued) | | | | | | | | |
New Albertsons, Inc., | | | | | | | | |
6.625%, 06/01/28 | | $ | 1,015,000 | | | $ | 865,287 | |
7.450%, 08/01/29 | | | 3,195,000 | | | | 3,027,262 | |
7.750%, 06/15/26 | | | 915,000 | | | | 896,700 | |
NGPL PipeCo LLC, 7.119%, 12/15/17 (a)4 | | | 9,020,000 | | | | 9,155,300 | |
Northwest Airlines 2007-1 Class B Pass Through Trust, Series 41091, 8.028%, 11/01/17 | | | 4,260,181 | | | | 4,819,116 | |
Owens & Minor, Inc., 6.350%, 04/15/16 | | | 1,355,000 | | | | 1,459,743 | |
Owens Corning, | | | | | | | | |
6.500%, 12/01/16 | | | 925,000 | | | | 1,031,610 | |
7.000%, 12/01/36 | | | 9,175,000 | | | | 11,178,884 | |
Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co., L.P., | | | | | | | | |
6.200%, 11/01/17 | | | 5,520,000 | | | | 6,258,444 | |
7.000%, 06/15/18 | | | 26,505,000 | | | | 30,785,266 | |
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. / PAA Finance Corp, | | | | | | | | |
6.125%, 01/15/17 | | | 1,770,000 | | | | 1,983,545 | |
6.500%, 05/01/18 | | | 8,975,000 | | | | 10,496,765 | |
Portugal Telecom International Finance, B.V., EMTN, 4.500%, 06/16/254 | | EUR | 500,000 | | | | 729,426 | |
PulteGroup, Inc., | | | | | | | | |
6.000%, 02/15/35 | | | 11,585,000 | | | | 10,889,900 | |
6.375%, 05/15/33 | | | 5,135,000 | | | | 5,160,675 | |
Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., | | | | | | | | |
6.500%, 11/15/18 | | | 620,000 | | | | 691,300 | |
6.875%, 07/15/28 | | | 1,190,000 | | | | 1,216,775 | |
7.625%, 08/03/21 | | | 2,135,000 | | | | 2,412,550 | |
Qwest Corp., | | | | | | | | |
6.875%, 09/15/33 | | | 7,209,000 | | | | 7,252,139 | |
7.200%, 11/10/26 | | | 435,000 | | | | 438,263 | |
7.250%, 09/15/25 | | | 1,185,000 | | | | 1,393,669 | |
7.250%, 10/15/35 | | | 2,165,000 | | | | 2,241,723 | |
Reliance Holdings USA, Inc., 5.400%, 02/14/22 (a) | | | 3,250,000 | | | | 3,509,217 | |
Reynolds American, Inc., 6.750%, 06/15/17 | | | 8,170,000 | | | | 9,379,732 | |
Rowan Cos., Inc., 7.875%, 08/01/19 | | | 4,710,000 | | | | 5,752,158 | |
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., 7.700%, 10/01/27 (a) | | | 3,080,000 | | | | 3,769,920 | |
Telecom Italia Capital SA, | | | | | | | | |
6.000%, 09/30/34 | | | 5,965,000 | | | | 5,979,913 | |
6.375%, 11/15/33 | | | 4,865,000 | | | | 5,023,113 | |
Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 4.570%, 04/27/23 | | | 900,000 | | | | 955,899 | |
Telekom Malaysia Bhd, 7.875%, 08/01/25 (a) | | | 250,000 | | | | 329,005 | |
Texas Eastern Transmission, L.P., 6.000%, 09/15/17 (a) | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,349,089 | |
The Toro Co., 6.625%, 05/01/372 | | | 6,810,000 | | | | 7,769,849 | |
Transocean, Inc., 7.375%, 04/15/18 | | | 500,000 | | | | 577,714 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount† | | | Value | |
Industrials - 24.1% (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Telecom Italia Capital SA, | | | | | | | | |
UAL 2007-1 Pass Through Trust, 6.636%, 07/02/22 | | $ | 12,903,117 | | | $ | 14,257,944 | |
United Airlines 2014-1 Class A Pass Through Trust, Series A, 4.000%, 04/11/26 | | | 9,240,000 | | | | 9,367,050 | |
United States Steel Corp., | | | | | | | | |
6.650%, 06/01/374 | | | 3,595,000 | | | | 3,343,350 | |
7.000%, 02/01/184 | | | 7,310,000 | | | | 8,077,550 | |
US Airways 2011-1 Class A Pass Through Trust, Series 2011 A, 7.125%, 10/22/23 | | | 3,252,433 | | | | 3,813,478 | |
Vale Overseas, Ltd., 6.875%, 11/21/36 | | | 3,665,000 | | | | 4,057,302 | |
Verizon New England, Inc., 7.875%, 11/15/29 | | | 2,390,000 | | | | 3,047,023 | |
Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc., 6.000%, 12/01/28 | | | 530,000 | | | | 576,763 | |
Virgin Australia 2013-1A Trust, 5.000%, 10/23/23 (a) | | | 1,602,699 | | | | 1,704,871 | |
Weyerhaeuser Co., | | | | | | | | |
6.875%, 12/15/33 | | | 12,890,000 | | | | 16,850,220 | |
7.375%, 10/01/19 | | | 3,915,000 | | | | 4,820,872 | |
7.375%, 03/15/32 | | | 1,930,000 | | | | 2,607,756 | |
Wyndham Worldwide Corp., 6.000%, 12/01/16 | | | 6,430,000 | | | | 7,136,953 | |
Total Industrials | | | | | | | 640,435,367 | |
Utilities - 6.5% | | | | | | | | |
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co., 7.250%, 08/01/18 (a) | | | 21,130,000 | | | | 25,290,074 | |
Allegheny Energy Supply Co. LLC, 6.750%, 10/15/39 (a) | | | 3,285,000 | | | | 3,353,029 | |
Bruce Mansfield Unit, 6.850%, 06/01/34 | | | 8,783,048 | | | | 9,616,559 | |
DCP Midstream LLC, 6.450%, 11/03/36 (a) | | | 870,000 | | | | 992,580 | |
EDP Finance, B.V., 4.900%, 10/01/19 (a) | | | 600,000 | | | | 634,560 | |
Endesa SA/Cayman Islands, 7.875%, 02/01/27 | | | 2,900,000 | | | | 3,676,403 | |
Enel Finance International N.V., | | | | | | | | |
5.125%, 10/07/19 (a) | | | 3,700,000 | | | | 4,165,723 | |
6.000%, 10/07/39 (a) | | | 18,382,000 | | | | 20,944,010 | |
EMTN, 5.750%, 09/14/40 | | GBP | 210,000 | | | | 390,437 | |
Iberdrola Finance Ireland, Ltd., 3.800%, 09/11/14 (a) | | | 975,000 | | | | 980,910 | |
Mackinaw Power LLC, 6.296%, 10/31/23 (a)2 | | | 6,430,341 | | | | 6,703,103 | |
Nisource Finance Corp., | | | | | | | | |
6.125%, 03/01/22 | | | 2,020,000 | | | | 2,387,511 | |
6.400%, 03/15/18 | | | 25,890,000 | | | | 29,745,616 | |
6.800%, 01/15/19 | | | 11,625,000 | | | | 13,863,429 | |
Southwestern Electric Power Co., 6.450%, 01/15/19 | | | 39,195,000 | | | | 46,293,489 | |
Tenaga Nasional Bhd, 7.500%, 11/01/25 (a) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,555,478 | |
Total Utilities | | | | | | | 171,592,911 | |
Total Corporate Bonds and Notes (cost $1,276,031,786) | | | | | | | 1,491,428,277 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount† | | | Value | |
Foreign Government and Agency Obligations - 5.8% | | | | | | | | |
Alberta Notes, Province of, 5.930%, 09/16/16 | | CAD | 55,922 | | | $ | 55,489 | |
Autonomous Community of Madrid Spain Bonds, 4.300%, 09/15/26 | | EUR | 2,770,000 | | | | 4,089,518 | |
Brazil Bonds, Republic of, 10.250%, 01/10/28 | | BRL | 5,750,000 | | | | 2,732,519 | |
Brazilian Government International Bond, 8.500%, 01/05/244 | | BRL | 6,650,000 | | | | 2,911,914 | |
Canadian Government Notes, | | | | | | | | |
2.500%, 06/01/15 | | CAD | 14,775,000 | | | | 14,036,008 | |
2.750%, 09/01/16 | | CAD | 385,000 | | | | 373,447 | |
Notes, 3.000%, 12/01/15 | | CAD | 15,225,000 | | | | 14,662,401 | |
Series N, 1.000%, 08/01/16 | | CAD | 5,965,000 | | | | 5,578,439 | |
European Investment Bank Bonds, 4.391%, 03/10/214,6 | | AUD | 5,000,000 | | | | 3,539,576 | |
Iceland Government International Notes, 5.875%, 05/11/22 (a) | | | 5,800,000 | | | | 6,400,352 | |
Inter-American Development Bank, EMTN, 6.000%, 12/15/17 | | NZD | 4,215,000 | | | | 3,840,125 | |
Mexican Bonos, Bonds, | | | | | | | | |
Series M, 7.750%, 05/29/31 | | MXN | 49,000,000 | | | | 4,319,814 | |
Series M, 8.000%, 12/07/23 | | MXN | 122,500,000 | | | | 11,031,374 | |
Series M 20, 7.500%, 06/03/27 | | MXN | 111,000,000 | | | | 9,705,764 | |
Series M 20, 8.500%, 05/31/29 | | MXN | 36,000,000 | | | | 3,389,772 | |
Series M 20, 10.000%, 12/05/24 | | MXN | 161,000,000 | | | | 16,570,696 | |
New South Wales Treasury Corp., Notes, Series 18, 6.000%, 02/01/18 | | AUD | 19,850,000 | | | | 20,649,540 | |
New Zealand Government Notes, 5.000%, 03/15/19 | | NZD | 5,480,000 | | | | 4,979,692 | |
Norway Government Bond, | | | | | | | | |
Series 471, 5.000%, 05/15/15 | | NOK | 36,490,000 | | | | 6,136,449 | |
Series 472, 4.250%, 05/19/17 | | NOK | 13,230,000 | | | | 2,325,582 | |
Province of Manitoba Canada, 6.375%, 09/01/15 | | NZD | 5,450,000 | | | | 4,858,929 | |
Queensland Treasury Corp., 7.125%, 09/18/17 (a) | | NZD | 7,500,000 | | | | 7,044,073 | |
Singapore Government Bond, 1.375%, 10/01/14 | | SGD | 4,400,000 | | | | 3,538,360 | |
Total Foreign Government and Agency Obligations (cost $148,101,857) | | | | | | | 152,769,833 | |
Mortgage-Backed Securities - 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Community Program Loan Trust, Series 87-A, Class A5, 4.500%, 04/01/29 | | | 1,949,014 | | | | 1,967,323 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2007-C5, Class A4, 5.695%, 09/15/403 | | | 1,704,000 | | | | 1,875,409 | |
Extended Stay America Trust 2013-ESH, Series 2013-ESH7, Class C7, 3.902%, 12/05/31 (a) | | | 13,500,000 | | | | 13,740,854 | |
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2007-LD11, Class A4, 5.991%, 06/15/493 | | | 80,000 | | | | 87,973 | |
WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-C3, Class D, 5.723%, 03/15/44 (a)3 | | | 435,000 | | | | 463,631 | |
Total Mortgage-Backed Securities (cost $16,821,050) | | | | | | | 18,135,190 | |
Municipal Bonds - 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Series 2007 A-2, 5.875%, 06/01/47 | | | 3,975,000 | | | | 3,149,949 | |
Chicago, Illinois O’Hare International Airport Revenue Bond, Series 2008-A, 4.500%, 01/01/38 (AGM Insured)7 | | | 315,000 | | | | 318,449 | |
Illinios State General Obligation, Series 2003, 5.100%, 06/01/33 | | | 2,880,000 | | | | 2,893,594 | |
Illinios State General Obligation, 5.520%, 04/01/38 | | | 7,300,000 | | | | 7,378,621 | |
Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Series 2006 A, 7.309%, 06/01/34 | | | 2,820,000 | | | | 2,439,667 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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AMG Managers Bond Fund
Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)
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| | Principal Amount† | | | Value | |
Municipal Bonds - 1.2% (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Virginia Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series 2007 A-1, 6.706%, 06/01/46 | | $ | 21,010,000 | | | $ | 15,601,606 | |
Total Municipal Bonds (cost $37,074,575) | | | | | | | 31,781,886 | |
| | |
| | Shares | | | | |
Preferred Stocks - 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Financials - 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Bank of America Corp., 6.375% | | | 20,000 | | | | 503,800 | |
Bank of America Corp., Series L, 7.250%5 | | | 7,808 | | | | 9,111,936 | |
SLM Corp., 6.000% | | | 41,250 | | | | 915,338 | |
Total Financials | | | | | | | 10,531,074 | |
Industrials - 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., 6.250%4,5 | | | 37,854 | | | | 4,316,492 | |
Utilities - 0.0%# | | | | | | | | |
Entergy New Orleans, Inc., 4.750% | | | 482 | | | | 43,766 | |
Entergy New Orleans,, Inc., 5.560% | | | 100 | | | | 9,725 | |
Wisconsin Electric Power Co., 3.600% | | | 3,946 | | | | 317,653 | |
Total Utilities | | | | | | | 371,144 | |
Total Preferred Stocks (cost $12,475,519) | | | | | | | 15,218,710 | |
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| | Principal Amount† | | | | |
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations - 27.8% | | | | | | | | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation - 0.0%# | | | | | | | | |
FHLMC Gold, 5.000%, 12/01/31 | | $ | 37,139 | | | | 41,100 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association - 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
FNMA, | | | | | | | | |
3.000%, 07/01/27 | | | 3,619,480 | | | | 3,764,406 | |
6.000%, 07/01/29 | | | 3,090 | | | | 3,519 | |
Total Federal National Mortgage Association | | | | | | | 3,767,925 | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations - 27.6% | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, | | | | | | | | |
0.250%, 10/31/14 to 02/29/16 | | | 162,610,000 | | | | 162,495,888 | |
0.375%, 11/15/15 to 05/31/16 | | | 446,615,000 | | | | 446,761,082 | |
0.500%, 06/15/16 | | | 123,145,000 | | | | 123,298,931 | |
Total U.S. Treasury Obligations | | | | | | | 732,555,901 | |
Total U.S. Government and Agency Obligations (cost $736,259,422) | | | | | | | 736,364,926 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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AMG Managers Bond Fund
Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)
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| | Principal Amount† | | | Value | |
Short-Term Investments - 4.2% | | | | | | | | |
Repurchase Agreements - 1.5%8 | | | | | | | | |
Barclays Capital, dated 06/30/14, due 07/01/14, 0.030%, total to be received $1,922,285 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 1.625% - 2.125%, 06/30/19 - 06/30/21, totaling $1,960,729) | | $ | 1,922,283 | | | $ | 1,922,283 | |
Cantor Fitzergerald Inc., dated 06/30/14, due 07/01/14, 0.130%, total to be received $9,132,834 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.000% - 10.500%, 07/15/14 - 04/20/64, totaling $9,315,457) | | | 9,132,801 | | | | 9,132,801 | |
Daiwa Capital Markets America, dated 06/30/14, due 07/01/14, 0.140%, total to be received $9,132,837 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.000% - 6.500%, 01/01/17 - 03/01/48, totaling $9,315,457) | | | 9,132,801 | | | | 9,132,801 | |
HSBC Securities International, Inc., dated 06/30/14, due 07/01/14, 0.070%, total to be received $9,132,819 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.000% - 6.375%, 07/10/14 - 08/15/42, totaling $9,315,484) | | | 9,132,801 | | | | 9,132,801 | |
Nomura Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/14, due 07/01/14, 0.110%, total to be received $9,132,829 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.000% - 8.875%, 07/01/14 - 07/15/56, totaling $9,315,457) | | | 9,132,801 | | | | 9,132,801 | |
Total Repurchase Agreements | | | | | | | 38,453,487 | |
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| | Shares | | | | |
Other Investment Companies - 2.7%9 | | | | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Cash Advantage Fund, Institutional Class Shares, 0.06% | | | 31,898,264 | | | | 31,898,264 | |
JPMorgan Liquid Assets Money Market Fund, Capital Shares, 0.05% | | | 40,009,205 | | | | 40,009,205 | |
Total Other Investment Companies | | | | | | | 71,907,469 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $110,360,956) | | | | | | | 110,360,956 | |
Total Investments - 100.5% (cost $2,421,884,272) | | | | | | | 2,663,048,704 | |
Other Assets, less Liabilities - (0.5)% | | | | | | | (12,145,890 | ) |
Net Assets - 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 2,650,902,814 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to Schedule of Portfolio Investments (unaudited)
The following footnotes and abbreviations should be read in conjunction with the Schedule of Portfolio Investments previously presented in this report.
Based on the approximate cost of investments of $2,421,884,272 for federal income tax purposes at June 30, 2014, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation were $253,860,769 and $12,696,337, respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of investments of $241,164,432.
† | Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated. |
# | Rounds to less than 0.1%. |
(a) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified buyers. At June 30, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $352,964,285, or 13.3% of net assets. |
(b) | Step Bond: A debt instrument with either deferred interest payments or an interest rate that resets at specific times during its term. |
1 | Floating Rate Security. The rate listed is as of June 30, 2014. Date in parentheses represents the security’s next coupon rate reset. |
2 | Illiquid Security. A security not readily convertible into cash such as a stock, bond or commodity that is not actively traded and would be difficult to sell in a timely sale. The Fund may not invest more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. All illiquid securities are valued by an independent pricing agent. Illiquid securities market value at June 30, 2014, amounted to $55,252,105, or 2.1% of net assets. |
3 | Variable Rate Security. The rate listed is as of June 30, 2014, and is periodically reset subject to terms and conditions set forth in the debenture. |
4 | Some or all of these securities, amounting to a market value of $37,464,914, or approximately 1.4% of net assets, were out on loan to various brokers. |
5 | Convertible Security. A corporate bond or preferred stock, usually a junior debenture, that can be converted, at the option of the holder, for a specific number of shares of the company’s preferred stock or common stock. Convertible Bonds and Convertible Preferred Stocks at June 30, 2014, amounted to $58,511,491, or 2.2% of net assets, and $13,428,428, or 0.5% of net assets, respectively. |
6 | Represents yield to maturity at June 30, 2014. |
7 | Securities in the portfolio backed by insurance of financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies amounted to $318,449, or 0.01% of net assets. |
8 | Collateral received from brokers for securities lending was invested in these short-term investments. |
9 | Yield shown represents the June 30, 2014, seven-day average yield, which refers to the sum of the previous seven days’ dividends paid, expressed as an annual percentage. |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 16 |
Notes to Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)
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Country | | AMG Managers Bond Fund* | |
Australia | | | 1.1 | % |
Bermuda | | | 1.2 | % |
Brazil | | | 0.2 | % |
Canada | | | 1.7 | % |
Cayman Islands | | | 0.2 | % |
Chile | | | 0.1 | % |
France | | | 0.3 | % |
India | | | 0.0 | %# |
Ireland | | | 0.5 | % |
Luxembourg | | | 1.5 | % |
Malaysia | | | 0.1 | % |
Mexico | | | 2.3 | % |
Netherlands | | | 1.5 | % |
New Zealand | | | 0.2 | % |
Norway | | | 0.3 | % |
Singapore | | | 0.1 | % |
South Korea | | | 0.1 | % |
Spain | | | 0.4 | % |
United Kingdom | | | 1.2 | % |
United States | | | 84.6 | % |
Other | | | 2.4 | % |
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| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
* | As a percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2014. |
# | Rounds to less than 0.1%. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)
The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s net assets by the fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2014: (See Note 1(a) in the Notes to the Financial Statements.)
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| | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Investments Level 1 | | | Significant Other Observable Inputs Level 2 | | | Significant Unobservable Inputs Level 3 | | | Total | |
AMG Managers Bond Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset-Backed Securities | | | — | | | $ | 76,362,506 | | | | — | | | $ | 76,362,506 | |
Common Stocks† | | $ | 30,626,420 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 30,626,420 | |
Corporate Bonds and Notes†† | | | — | | | | 1,491,428,277 | | | | — | | | | 1,491,428,277 | |
Foreign Government and Agency Obligations | | | — | | | | 152,769,833 | | | | — | | | | 152,769,833 | |
Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | — | | | | 18,135,190 | | | | — | | | | 18,135,190 | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 31,781,886 | | | | — | | | | 31,781,886 | |
Preferred Stocks† | | | 15,218,710 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,218,710 | |
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations†† | | | — | | | | 736,364,926 | | | | — | | | | 736,364,926 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | — | | | | 38,453,487 | | | | — | | | | 38,453,487 | |
Other Investment Companies | | | 71,907,469 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 71,907,469 | |
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Total Investments in Securities | | $ | 117,752,599 | | | $ | 2,545,296,105 | | | | — | | | $ | 2,663,048,704 | |
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† | All common stocks and preferred stocks held in the Fund are level 1 securities. For a detailed breakout of the common stocks and preferred stocks by major industry classification, please refer to the Schedule of Portfolio Investments. |
†† | All corporate bonds and notes; U.S. government and agency obligations; held in the Fund are level 2 securities. For a detailed breakout of the corporate bonds and notes; U.S. government and agency obligations; by major industry or agency classification, please refer to the Schedule of Portfolio Investments. |
As of June 30, 2014, the Fund had no transfers between levels from the beginning of the reporting period.
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INVESTMENT ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS: |
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AGM: | | Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. |
EMTN: | | European Medium-Term Note |
FHLMC: | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. |
FNMA: | | Federal National Mortgage Association |
GMTN: | | Global Medium-Term Note |
MTN: | | Medium-Term Note |
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CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS: |
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AUD: | | Australian Dollar |
BRL: | | Brazilian Real |
CAD: | | Canadian Dollar |
EUR: | | Euro |
GBP: | | Great Britain Pound |
IDR: | | Indonesian Rupiah |
MXN: | | Mexican Peso |
NOK: | | Norwegian Krone |
NZD: | | New Zealand Dollar |
SGD: | | Singapore Dollar |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)
June 30, 2014
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments at value* (including securities on loan valued at $34,188,286) | | $ | 2,663,048,704 | |
Foreign currency** | | | 1,017,435 | |
Dividends, interest and other receivables | | | 23,168,998 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 6,870,241 | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | 430,779 | |
Receivable from affiliate | | | 61,161 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 108,148 | |
Total assets | | | 2,694,705,466 | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | | | 38,453,487 | |
Payable for Fund shares repurchased | | | 3,096,288 | |
Accrued expenses: | | | | |
Investment advisory and management fees | | | 1,348,105 | |
Administrative fees | | | 539,242 | |
Shareholder servicing fee - Service Class | | | 148,746 | |
Trustees fees and expenses | | | 6,702 | |
Other | | | 210,082 | |
Total liabilities | | | 43,802,652 | |
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Net Assets | | $ | 2,650,902,814 | |
Net Assets Represent: | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 2,398,736,571 | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | 167,015 | |
Accumulated net realized gain from investments and foreign currency transactions | | | 10,797,792 | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments and foreign currency translations | | | 241,201,436 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,650,902,814 | |
Service Class:1 | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,829,094,408 | |
Shares outstanding | | | 64,247,878 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 28.47 | |
Institutional Class:2 | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 821,808,406 | |
Shares outstanding | | | 28,870,921 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 28.46 | |
* Investments at cost | | $ | 2,421,884,272 | |
** Foreign currency at cost | | $ | 1,020,540 | |
1 | Formerly shares of the Fund’s sole class, which were reclassified and redesignated as Service Class shares on April 1, 2013. |
2 | Commenced operations on April 1, 2013. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statement of Operations (unaudited)
For the six months ended June 30, 2014
| | | | |
Investment Income: | | | | |
Interest income | | $ | 49,690,840 | |
Dividend income | | | 667,223 | |
Securities lending income | | | 60,991 | |
Total investment income | | | 50,419,054 | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Investment advisory and management fees | | | 7,651,081 | |
Administrative fees | | | 3,060,432 | |
Shareholder servicing fees - Service Class | | | 835,645 | |
Reports to shareholders | | | 118,451 | |
Transfer agent | | | 92,196 | |
Custodian | | | 88,028 | |
Professional fees | | | 72,407 | |
Registration fees | | | 60,298 | |
Trustees fees and expenses | | | 49,387 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 21,878 | |
Total expenses before offsets | | | 12,049,803 | |
Expense reimbursements | | | (318,957 | ) |
Fee waivers | | | (17,097 | ) |
Net expenses | | | 11,713,749 | |
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Net investment income | | | 38,705,305 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss): | | | | |
Net realized gain on investments | | | 8,476,409 | |
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions | | | 84,107 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 91,110,676 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of foreign currency translations | | | 75,972 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 99,747,164 | |
| |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 138,452,469 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 20 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the six months ended June 30, 2014 (unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 2013
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| | June 30, 2014 | | | December 31, 2013 | |
| | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 38,705,305 | | | $ | 78,573,933 | |
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | 8,560,516 | | | | 17,373,057 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency translations | | | 91,186,648 | | | | (72,851,484 | ) |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 138,452,469 | | | | 23,095,506 | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Service Class | | | (26,291,862 | ) | | | (57,133,989 | ) |
Institutional Class | | | (12,572,879 | ) | | | (18,552,415 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (38,864,741 | ) | | | (75,686,404 | ) |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Service Class: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | | | 384,472,261 | | | | 494,693,079 | |
Reinvestment of dividends | | | 23,562,524 | | | | 50,648,938 | |
Cost of shares repurchased | | | (192,529,154 | ) | | | (1,348,387,809 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) from Service Class transactions | | | 215,505,631 | | | | (803,045,792 | ) |
Institutional Class: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | | | 114,923,651 | | | | 947,291,885 | |
Reinvestment of dividends | | | 12,556,083 | | | | 18,543,520 | |
Cost of shares repurchased | | | (82,556,707 | ) | | | (193,324,495 | ) |
Net increase from Institutional Class transactions | | | 44,923,027 | | | | 772,510,910 | |
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | 260,428,658 | | | | (30,534,882 | ) |
| | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 360,016,386 | | | | (83,125,780 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 2,290,886,428 | | | | 2,374,012,208 | |
End of period | | $ | 2,650,902,814 | | | $ | 2,290,886,428 | |
End of period undistributed net investment income | | $ | 167,015 | | | $ | 326,451 | |
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| | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Service Class: | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares | | | 13,739,485 | | | | 17,831,667 | |
Reinvested shares from dividends and distributions | | | 841,281 | | | | 1,831,337 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (6,890,010 | ) | | | (48,103,046 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares - Service Class | | | 7,690,756 | | | | (28,440,042 | ) |
Institutional Class: | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares | | | 4,109,987 | | | | 33,655,642 | |
Reinvested shares from dividends and distributions | | | 448,486 | | | | 675,403 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (2,954,574 | ) | | | (7,064,023 | ) |
Net increase in shares - Institutional Class | | | 1,603,899 | | | | 27,267,022 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 21 |
AMG Managers Bond Fund
Financial Highlights
For a share outstanding throughout each period
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | For the six months ended June 30, 2014 | | | For the year ended December 31, | |
Service Class† | | (unaudited) | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 27.33 | | | $ | 27.93 | | | $ | 25.97 | | | $ | 25.61 | | | $ | 24.29 | | | $ | 19.65 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income1 | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.30 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments1 | | | 1.14 | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | 2.04 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 1.34 | | | | 4.62 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.57 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 3.07 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 2.50 | | | | 5.92 | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | (1.11 | ) | | | (1.17 | ) | | | (1.18 | ) | | | (1.28 | ) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 28.47 | | | $ | 27.33 | | | $ | 27.93 | | | $ | 25.97 | | | $ | 25.61 | | | $ | 24.29 | |
Total Return2 | | | 5.80 | %7 | | | 1.06 | % | | | 12.04 | % | | | 6.06 | % | | | 10.47 | %4 | | | 31.12 | %4 |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (with offsets/reductions) | | | 0.99 | %8 | | | 1.01 | %5 | | | 0.99 | %6 | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.99 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (with offsets) | | | 0.99 | %8 | | | 1.01 | %5 | | | 0.99 | %6 | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.99 | % |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets (without offsets/reductions)3 | | | 1.02 | %8 | | | 1.05 | %5 | | | 1.05 | %6 | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.06 | % | | | 1.10 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2 | | | 3.13 | %8 | | | 3.33 | %5 | | | 3.79 | %6 | | | 4.36 | % | | | 4.59 | % | | | 5.93 | % |
Portfolio turnover | | | 23 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 23 | % |
Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 1,829,094 | | | $ | 1,545,765 | | | $ | 2,374,012 | | | $ | 2,121,491 | | | $ | 1,986,376 | | | $ | 2,193,702 | |
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Institutional Class†† | | For the six months ended June 30, 2014 unaudited | | | For the period from April 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 27.33 | | | $ | 28.19 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income1 | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.73 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments1 | | | 1.13 | | | | (0.88 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.58 | | | | (0.15 | ) |
Less Distributions to Shareholders from: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.71 | ) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 28.46 | | | $ | 27.33 | |
Total Return2 | | | 5.81 | %7 | | | (0.48 | )%7 |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (with offsets/reductions) | | | 0.89 | %8 | | | 0.91 | %5,8 |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (with offsets) | | | 0.89 | %8 | | | 0.91 | %5,8 |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets (without offsets/reductions)3 | | | 0.92 | %8 | | | 0.95 | %5,8 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2 | | | 3.23 | %8 | | | 3.53 | %5,8 |
Portfolio turnover | | | 23 | % | | | 19 | % |
Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 821,808 | | | $ | 745,121 | |
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Notes to Financial Highlights (unaudited)
The following footnotes should be read in conjunction with the Financial Highlights previously presented in this report.
† | Formerly shares of the Fund’s sole class, which were reclassified and redesignated as Service Class shares on April 1, 2013. |
†† | Commenced operations on April 1, 2013. |
1 | Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares. |
2 | Total returns and net investment income would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset. |
3 | Excludes the impact of expense reimbursements or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses. |
4 | The Total Return is based on the Financial Statement Net Asset Values as shown in the Financial Highlights. |
5 | Includes non-routine extraordinary expenses amounting to 0.023% and 0.015% of average net assets for the Service Class and Institutional Class, respectively. |
6 | Includes non-routine extraordinary expenses amounting to 0.004% of average net assets. |
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2014
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
AMG Funds III (formerly The Managers Funds) (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). Currently, the Trust consists of a number of different Funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks, and policies. Included in this report is the AMG Managers Bond Fund (the “Fund”) (formerly Managers Bond Fund).
The Fund offers two classes of shares: Service Class (formerly shares of the Fund’s sole class, which were reclassified and redesignated as Service Class shares on April 1, 2013) and Institutional Class (which commenced operations on April 1, 2013). Each class represents an interest in the same assets of the Fund. Although all share classes generally have identical voting rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes may pay different distribution amounts to the extent the net asset value per share and/or the expenses of such share classes differ. Each share class has its own expense structure. Please refer to a current prospectus for additional information on each share class.
The Fund’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences may be material. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements:
a. VALUATION OF INVESTMENTS
Equity securities traded on a domestic or international securities exchange are valued at the last quoted sale price, or, lacking any sales, at the last quoted bid price. Equity securities primarily traded on an international securities exchange and equity securities traded on NASDAQ or in a U.S. or non-U.S. over-the-counter market are valued at the market’s official closing price, or, if there are no trades on the applicable date, at the last quoted bid price. In addition, if the applicable market does not offer an official closing price or if the official closing price is not representative of the overall market, equity securities primarily traded on an international securities exchange and equity securities traded in a non-U.S. over-the-counter market are valued at the last quoted sales price. The Fund’s investments are generally valued based on independent market quotations or prices or, if none, “evaluative” or other market based valuations provided by third-party pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees of the Fund (the “Board”).
Fixed-income securities are valued based on valuations furnished by independent pricing services that utilize matrix systems, which reflect such factors as security prices, yields, maturities, and ratings, and are supplemented by dealer and exchange quotations. Debt obligations (other than short term debt obligations that have 60 days or less remaining until maturity) will be valued using the evaluated bid price or the mean price provided by an authorized pricing service. Short-term debt obligations (debt obligations with maturities of one year or less at the time of issuance) that have 60 days or less remaining
until maturity will be valued at amortized cost. Investments in other open-end regulated investment companies are valued at their end of day net asset value per share. Investments in certain mortgage-backed and stripped mortgage-backed securities, preferred stocks, convertible securities, derivatives and other debt securities not traded on an organized securities market are valued on the basis of valuations provided by dealers or by a pricing service which uses information with respect to transactions in such securities and various relationships between such securities and yield to maturity in determining value.
Under certain circumstances, the value of certain Fund investments (including derivatives) may be based on an evaluation of fair value, pursuant to procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. The Pricing Committee is the committee formed by the Board to make fair value determinations for such investments. The Fund may use the fair value of a portfolio investment to calculate its net asset value (“NAV”) in the event that the market quotation, price or market based valuation for the portfolio investment is not deemed to be readily available or otherwise not determinable pursuant to the Board’s valuation procedures, if AMG Funds LLC (formerly Managers Investment Group LLC) (the “Investment Manager”) believes the quotation, price or market based valuation to be unreliable, or in certain other circumstances. When determining the fair value of an investment, the Pricing Committee seeks to determine the price that the Fund might reasonably expect to receive from a current sale of that investment in an arms-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon consideration of all available facts and information, including, but not limited to (i) attributes specific to the investment; (ii) fundamental analytical data and press releases relating to the investment and its issuer; and (iii) the value of other comparable securities or relevant financial instruments, including derivative securities, traded on other markets or among dealers.
The values assigned to fair value investments are based on available information and do not necessarily represent amounts that might ultimately be realized in the future, since such amounts depend on future developments inherent in long-term investments. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed, and the differences could be material. The Board will be presented with a quarterly report showing as of the most recent quarter end, all outstanding securities fair valued by the Pricing Committee, including a comparison with the prior quarter end and the percentage of the Fund that the security represents at each quarter end.
Portfolio investments that trade primarily on foreign markets are priced based upon the market quotation of such securities as of the close of their respective principal markets. Under certain circumstances, on behalf of a fund that invests primarily in international securities, the Investment Manager or applicable subadvisor may recommend an adjustment of such prices based on its determination of the impact of events occurring subsequent to the close of such markets but prior to the time as of which the Fund calculates its NAV. The Board has also adopted a policy that securities held in a fund that invests primarily in international securities and certain foreign debt obligations held by a fund, in each case, that can be fair valued by the applicable fair value pricing service are fair valued on each business day without regard to a “trigger” (e.g., without regard to invoking fair value based upon a change in a U.S. equity securities
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
index exceeding a pre-determined level). The Fund may invest in securities that may be thinly traded. The Board has adopted procedures to adjust prices of securities that are judged to be stale so that they reflect fair value. An investment valued on the basis of its fair value may be valued at a price higher or lower than available market quotations.
U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price that a fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. U.S. GAAP also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Fund. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation.
The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below:
Level 1 – inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical investments (e.g., equity securities, open-end investment companies)
Level 2 – other observable inputs (including, but not limited to: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market corroborated inputs) (e.g., debt securities, government securities, foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign securities utilizing international fair value pricing, broker-quoted securities, fair valued securities with observable inputs)
Level 3 – inputs are significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments) (e.g., fair valued securities with unobservable inputs)
Changes in inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments may result in a transfer in or out of levels within the fair value hierarchy. The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments may not necessarily be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments.
b. SECURITY TRANSACTIONS
Security transactions are accounted for as of trade date. Realized gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost.
c. INVESTMENT INCOME AND EXPENSES
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividend and interest income on foreign securities is recorded gross of any withholding tax. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is accrued as earned. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are reported at the fair market value of the securities received.
Other income and expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Expenses that cannot be directly attributed to a Fund are apportioned among the Funds in the Trust and in some cases other affiliated funds based upon their relative average net assets or number of shareholders. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Fund and certain Fund level expense reductions, if any, 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.
The Fund has a “balance credit” arrangement with The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNYM”), the Fund’s custodian, whereby the Fund is credited with an interest factor equal to 0.75% below the effective 90-day T-Bill rate for account balances left uninvested overnight. If the T-Bill rate falls below 0.75%, no credits will be earned. These credits serve to reduce custodian expenses that would otherwise be charged to the Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Fund’s custodian expense was not reduced.
Overdraft fees are computed at 1% above the effective Federal Funds rate on the day of the overdraft. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, overdraft fees for the Fund equaled $61.
The Trust held a shareholder meeting at which shareholders approved a new Declaration of Trust for the Trust, among other proposals. The costs associated with this proxy statement are being treated as “extraordinary expenses,” and, therefore, are excluded from the expense limitation agreement described in Note 2.
d. DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
Fund distributions resulting from either net investment income or realized net capital gains, if any, will normally be declared and paid at least annually in December, as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from net investment income and net realized capital gains for financial statement purposes (U.S. GAAP). Differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts in the financial statements to reflect their tax character. Temporary differences arise when certain items of income, expense and gain or loss are recognized in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes; these differences will reverse at some time in the future. The most common differences are primarily due to differing treatments for losses deferred due to excise tax regulations, wash sales, foreign currency and market discount transactions. Permanent book and tax basis differences, if any, relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to paid-in capital.
e. FEDERAL TAXES
The Fund intends to comply with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income and gains to its shareholders and to meet certain diversification and income requirements with respect to investment companies. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is included in the accompanying financial statements.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
Additionally, based on the Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and transactions for the foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Fund will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign taxes.
Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken on federal income tax returns as of December 31, 2013 and for all open tax years (generally, the three prior taxable years), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Additionally, the Fund is not aware of any tax position for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.
Net capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after the enactment of the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, post-enactment capital losses may be carried forward for an unlimited time period. Such losses will be required to be utilized prior to any loss carryovers incurred in pre-enactment taxable years, which generally expire eight years following the close of the taxable year in which they were incurred. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryovers may be more likely to expire unused. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward retain their tax character as either short-term or long-term capital losses, unlike pre-enactment losses which are considered all short-term.
f. CAPITAL LOSS CARRYOVERS AND DEFERRALS
As of June 30, 2014, the Fund had no accumulated net realized capital loss carryovers from securities transactions for federal income tax purposes. Should the Fund incur net capital losses for the year ended December 31, 2014, such amounts may be used to offset future realized capital gains for an unlimited time period.
g. CAPITAL STOCK
The Trust’s Declaration of Trust authorizes for each series the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. The Fund records sales and repurchases of its capital stock on the trade date. The cost of securities contributed to the Fund in connection with the issuance of shares is based on the valuation of those securities in accordance with the Fund’s policy on investment valuation.
At June 30, 2014, certain unaffiliated shareholders of record, specifically omnibus accounts, individually or collectively held greater than 10% of the net assets of the Fund as follows: two collectively own 62%. Transactions by these shareholders may have a material impact on the Fund.
h. REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements provided that the value of the underlying collateral, including accrued interest, will equal or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement during the term of the agreement. The underlying collateral for all repurchase agreements is held in safekeeping by the Fund’s custodian or at the Federal Reserve Bank. If the seller defaults and the value of the collateral declines, or if bankruptcy proceedings commence with respect to the seller of the security, realization of the collateral by the Fund may be delayed or limited. At June 30, 2014, the market value of repurchase agreements outstanding was $38,453,487.
i. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. The value of investments, assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon current foreign exchange rates. Purchases and sales of foreign investments, income and expenses are converted into U.S. dollars based on currency exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions represent: (1) foreign exchange gains and losses from the sale and holdings of foreign currencies; (2) gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on investment securities transactions and forward foreign currency exchange contracts; and (3) gains and losses from the difference between amounts of interest and dividends recorded and the amounts actually received.
The Fund does not isolate the net realized and unrealized gain or loss resulting from changes in exchange rates from the fluctuations in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.
j. FOREIGN SECURITIES
The Fund invests in securities of foreign entities and in instruments denominated in foreign currencies which involve risks not typically associated with investments in domestic securities. Non-domestic securities carry special risks, such as exposure to currency fluctuations, less developed or less efficient trading markets, political instability, a lack of company information, differing auditing and legal standards, and, potentially, less liquidity.
Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, at rates ranging from approximately 10% to 15%. The Fund would pay such foreign taxes at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction.
2. AGREEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
The Trust has entered into an investment advisory agreement under which the Investment Manager, a subsidiary and the U.S. retail distribution arm of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (“AMG”), serves as investment manager to the Fund and is responsible for the Fund’s overall administration and operations. The Investment Manager selects one or more subadvisors for the Fund (subject to Board approval) and monitors each subadvisor’s investment performance, security holdings and investment strategies. The Fund’s investment portfolio is managed by one or more portfolio managers who serve pursuant to a subadvisory agreement with the Investment Manager.
Investment management fees are paid directly by the Fund to the Investment Manager based on average daily net assets. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Fund paid an investment management fee at the annual rate of 0.625% of the average daily net assets of the Fund.
The Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through at least May 1, 2015, to waive management fees (but not below zero) and/or reimburse Fund expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses after fee waiver and expense reimbursements (exclusive of taxes, interest (including interest incurred in connection with bank and custody overdrafts), shareholder servicing fees, brokerage commissions and other transaction costs, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses) to 0.89% of the Fund’s average daily net assets subject to later reimbursement by the Fund in certain circumstances.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
The Fund is obligated to repay the Investment Manager such amounts waived, paid or reimbursed in future years provided that the repayment occurs within thirty-six (36) months after the waiver or reimbursement and that such repayment would not cause the Fund’s total annual operating expenses after fee waiver and expense reimbursements in any such future year to exceed that Fund’s contractual expense limitation amount. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Fund’s components of reimbursement available are detailed in the following chart:
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Reimbursement Available - 12/31/13 | | $ | 3,347,415 | |
Additional Reimbursements | | | 318,957 | |
Repayments | | | — | |
Expired Reimbursements | | | (619,895 | ) |
| | | | |
Reimbursement Available - 06/30/14 | | $ | 3,046,477 | |
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The Investment Manager has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee in consideration of shareholder servicing fees that it has received from JPMorgan Distribution Services, Inc., with respect to short-term cash investments the Fund may have made in JPMorgan Liquid Assets Money Market Fund, Capital Shares. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the management fee was reduced by $17,097.
The Fund has entered into an Administration and Shareholder Servicing Agreement under which the Investment Manager serves as the Fund’s administrator (the “Administrator”) and is responsible for all aspects of managing the Fund’s operations, including administration and shareholder services to the Fund, its shareholders, and certain institutions, such as bank trust departments, broker-dealers and registered investment advisers, that advise or act as an intermediary with the Fund’s shareholders. The Fund pays a fee to the Administrator at the rate of 0.25% per annum of the Fund’s average daily net assets for this service.
The aggregate annual retainer paid to each Independent Trustee of the Board is $130,000, plus $7,000 or $2,500 for each regular or special meeting attended, respectively. The Independent Chairman of the Trusts receives an additional payment of $35,000 per year. The Chairman of the Audit Committee receives an additional payment of $15,000 per year. The Trustees’ fees and expenses are allocated among all of the Funds in the Trusts for which the Investment Manager serves as the advisor based on the relative net assets of such Funds. The “Trustees fees and expenses” shown in the financial statements represents each Fund’s allocated portion of the total fees and expenses paid by the AMG Funds family of mutual funds (“AMG Funds family”).
Prior to January 1, 2014, the aggregate annual retainer paid to each Independent Trustee of the Board was $105,000, plus $6,000 or $2,500 for each regular or special meeting attended, respectively. The Independent Chairman of the Trusts formerly received an additional payment of $25,000 per year. The Chairman of the Audit Committee formerly received an additional payment of $10,000 per year.
The Fund is distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc. (formerly Managers Distributors, Inc.) (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Investment Manager. The Distributor serves as the distributor and underwriter for the Fund and is a registered broker-dealer and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”). Shares of the Fund will be continuously offered and will be sold directly to prospective purchasers and through brokers, dealers or other financial intermediaries who have executed selling agreements with the Distributor. Subject to the compensation arrangement discussed below, generally the Distributor bears all or a portion of the expenses of providing services pursuant to the distribution agreement, including the payment of the expenses relating to the distribution of prospectuses for sales purposes and any advertising or sales literature. Certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund are Officers and/or Directors of the Investment Manager, AMG and/or the Distributor.
For the Service Class shares, the Board has approved reimbursement payments to the Investment Manager for shareholder servicing expenses incurred (“shareholder servicing fees.”) Shareholder servicing fees include payments to third parties such as a bank, broker-dealer, trust company or other financial intermediaries who provide shareholder recordkeeping, account servicing and other services. The Service Class shares may reimburse the Investment Manager for the actual amount incurred up to a maximum annual rate of the Class’s average daily net asset value as shown in the table below.
The impact on the annualized expense ratios for the six months ended June 30, 2014, was as follows:
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| | Maximum Amount Allowed | | | Actual Amount Incurred | |
Service Class | | | 0.10 | % | | | 0.10 | % |
The Securities and Exchange Commission granted an exemptive order that permits the Fund to lend and borrow money for certain temporary purposes directly to and from other eligible Funds in the AMG Funds family. Participation in this interfund lending program is voluntary for both the borrowing and lending Funds, and an interfund loan is only made if it benefits each participating Fund. The Investment Manager administers the program according to procedures approved by the Board, and the Board monitors the operation of the program. An interfund loan must comply with certain conditions set out in the exemptive order, which are designed to assure fairness and protect all participating Funds. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Fund lent varying amounts not exceeding $8,192,255, for five days earning interest of $621. The interest amount is included in the Statement of Operations as interest income. At June 30, 2014, the Fund had no interfund loans outstanding.
3. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES
Purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term securities and U.S. Government obligations) for the six months ended June 30, 2014, were $130,941,389 and $91,174,554, respectively. Purchases and sales of U.S. Government obligations for the six months ended June 30, 2014, were $672,166,821 and $424,101,383, respectively.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
4. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES LOANED
The Fund participates in a securities lending program offered by BNYM (the “Program”), providing for the lending of securities to qualified brokers. Securities lending income includes earnings of such temporary cash investments, plus or minus any rebate to a borrower. These earnings (after any rebate) are then divided between BNYM, as a fee for its services under the program, and the Fund, according to agreed-upon rates. Collateral on all securities loaned is accepted in cash and is maintained at a minimum level of 102% (105% in the case of certain foreign securities) of the market value, plus interest, if applicable, of investments on loan. It is the Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Fund if and to the extent that the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower fails to return the securities. Under the terms of the Program, the Fund is indemnified for such losses by BNYM. Cash collateral is held in a separate account managed by BNYM, who is authorized to exclusively enter into overnight government repurchase agreements. BNYM bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the cash collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested.
At June 30, 2014, the value of the securities loaned and cash collateral received, was $34,188,286 and $34,453,487, respectively.
5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its trustees and officers are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts and agreements that contain a variety of representations and warranties, which provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure to the Fund under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund had no prior claims or losses and expects the risks of loss to be remote.
6. RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH HIGH YIELD SECURITIES
Investing in high yield securities involves greater risks and considerations not typically associated with U.S. Government and other high quality/investment grade securities. High Yield securities are generally below investment grade securities and do not have an established retail secondary market. Economic downturns may disrupt the high yield market and impair the issuer’s ability to repay principal and interest. Also, an increase in interest rates would likely have an adverse impact on the value of such obligations and could cause the securities to become less liquid.
7. FORWARD COMMITMENTS
Certain transactions, such as futures and forward transactions, dollar roll agreements, or purchases of when-issued or delayed delivery securities may have a similar effect on the Fund’s net asset value as if the Fund had created a degree of leverage in its portfolio. However, if the Fund enters into such a transaction, the Fund will establish a segregated account with its custodian in which it will maintain cash, U.S. government securities or other liquid securities equal in value to its obligations in respect to such transaction. Securities and other assets held in the segregated account may not be sold while the transaction is outstanding, unless other suitable assets are substituted.
8. FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS
During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Fund invested in forward foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign securities and to hedge against foreign currency exchange rate risk on its non-U.S. dollar denominated investment securities. As of June 30, 2014, the Fund held no open forward foreign currency contracts.
A forward foreign currency contract is an agreement between a fund and another party to buy or sell a currency at a set price at a future date. The market value of the contract will fluctuate with changes in currency exchange rates. The contract is marked-to-market daily, and the change in market value is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. Gain or loss on the purchase or sale of contracts having the same settlement date, amount and counterparty is realized on the date of offset, otherwise gain or loss is realized on the 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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
9. MASTER NETTING AGREEMENTS
The Fund may enter into master netting agreements with its counterparties for the securities lending program and repurchase agreements, which provide the right, in the event of default (including bankruptcy or insolvency) for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. For financial reporting purposes,
the Fund does not offset financial assets and financial liabilities that are subject to master netting agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. For securities lending transactions, see Note 4.
The following table is a summary of the Fund’s open repurchase agreements that are subject to a master netting agreement as of June 30, 2014:
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| | Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | Gross Amount Not Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | | |
| | Financial Instruments | | | Cash Collateral Received | | | Net Amount | |
Barclays Capital | | $ | 1,922,283 | | | $ | 1,922,283 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Cantor Fitzergerald Inc. | | | 9,132,801 | | | | 9,132,801 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Daiwa Capital Markets America | | | 9,132,801 | | | | 9,132,801 | | | | — | | | | — | |
HSBC Securities International, Inc. | | | 9,132,801 | | | | 9,132,801 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Nomura Securities, Inc. | | | 9,132,801 | | | | 9,132,801 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total | | $ | 38,453,487 | | | $ | 38,453,487 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Fund has determined that no material events or transactions occurred through the issuance date of the Fund’s financial statements which require additional disclosure in or adjustment of the Fund’s financial statements.
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Annual Renewal of Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements (unaudited)
AMG Managers Bond Fund (formerly Managers Bond Fund): Approval of Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements on June 19-20, 2014
At an in-person meeting held on June 19-20, 2014, the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or the “Trustees”), and separately a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the Investment Management Agreement with the Investment Manager for AMG Managers Bond Fund (formerly Managers Bond Fund) (the “Fund”) and the Subadvisory Agreement for the Subadvisor of the Fund. The Independent Trustees were separately represented by independent legal counsel in connection with their consideration of the approval of these agreements. In considering the Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements, the Trustees reviewed a variety of materials relating to the Fund, the Investment Manager and the Subadvisor, including comparative performance, fee and expense information for an appropriate peer group of similar mutual funds (the “Peer Group”), performance information for the relevant benchmark index (the “Fund Benchmark”) and, with respect to the Subadvisor, comparative performance information for an appropriate peer group of managed accounts, and, as to all other matters, other information provided to them on a periodic basis throughout the year, as well as information provided in connection with the meetings of June 19-20, 2014, regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadvisor under their respective agreements. Prior to voting, the Independent Trustees: (a) reviewed the foregoing information with their independent legal counsel and with management; (b) received materials from their independent legal counsel discussing the legal standards applicable to their consideration of the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement; and (c) met with their independent legal counsel in private sessions at which no representatives of management were present.
NATURE, EXTENT AND QUALITY OF SERVICES
In considering the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager, the Trustees reviewed information relating to the Investment Manager’s operations and personnel. Among other things, the Investment Manager provided financial information, biographical information on its supervisory and professional staff and descriptions of its organizational and management structure. The Trustees also took into account information provided periodically throughout the previous year by the Investment Manager in Board meetings relating to the performance of the Investment Manager’s duties with respect to the Fund and the Trustees’ knowledge of the Investment Manager’s management and the quality of the performance of the Investment Manager’s duties. In the course of their deliberations regarding the Investment Management Agreement, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the extent and quality of the Investment Manager’s oversight of the operation and management of the Fund; (b) the quality of the search, selection and monitoring services performed by the Investment Manager in overseeing the portfolio management responsibilities of the Subadvisor; (c) the Investment Manager’s ability to supervise the Fund’s other service providers; and (d) the Investment Manager’s compliance program. The Trustees also took into account that, in performing its functions under the Investment Management Agreement and supervising the Subadvisor, the Investment Manager: performs periodic detailed analysis and reviews of the performance by the Subadvisor of its obligations to the Fund, including without limitation a review of the Subadvisor’s investment performance in respect of the Fund; prepares and presents periodic reports to the Board regarding the investment performance of the Subadvisor and other information regarding the Subadvisor, at such times and in such forms as the Board may reasonably request; reviews and considers any changes in the personnel of the Subadvisor responsible for performing the Subadvisor’s obligations and makes appropriate
reports to the Board; reviews and considers any changes in the ownership or senior management of the Subadvisor and makes appropriate reports to the Board; performs periodic in-person or telephonic diligence meetings, including with respect to compliance matters, with representatives of the Subadvisor; assists the Board and management of the Trust in developing and reviewing information with respect to the annual consideration of the Subadvisory Agreement; prepares recommendations with respect to the continued retention of the Subadvisor or the replacement of the Subadvisor; identifies potential successors to or replacements of the Subadvisor or potential additional subadvisors, performs appropriate due diligence, and develops and presents to the Board a recommendation as to any such successor, replacement, or additional subadvisor; designates and compensates from its own resources such personnel as the Investment Manager may consider necessary or appropriate to the performance of its services; and performs such other review and reporting functions as the Board shall reasonably request consistent with the Investment Management Agreement and applicable law. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of the Investment Manager with respect to its ability to provide the services required under the Investment Management Agreement and the Investment Manager’s undertaking to maintain a contractual expense limitation for the Fund. The Trustees also considered the Investment Manager’s risk management processes.
The Trustees also reviewed information relating to the Subadvisor’s operations and personnel and the investment philosophy, strategies and techniques (the “Investment Strategy”) used in managing the Fund. Among other things, the Trustees reviewed biographical information on portfolio management and other professional staff, information regarding the Subadvisor’s organizational and management structure and the Subadvisor’s brokerage policies and practices. The Trustees considered specific information provided regarding the experience of
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the individuals at the Subadvisor with portfolio management responsibility for the Fund, including the information set forth in the Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information. In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the services rendered by the Subadvisor in the past; (b) the qualifications and experience of the Subadvisor’s personnel; and (c) the Subadvisor’s compliance program. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of the Subadvisor with respect to its ability to provide the services required under the Subadvisory Agreement. The Trustees also considered the Subadvisor’s risk management processes.
PERFORMANCE
As noted above, the Board considered the Fund’s net performance during relevant time periods as compared to the Fund’s Peer Group and Fund Benchmark and considered the Subadvisor’s performance as compared to an appropriate peer group of managed accounts and also considered the gross performance of the Fund as compared to the Subadvisor’s relevant performance composite that utilizes the same investment strategy and approach and noted that the Board reviews on a quarterly basis detailed information about the Fund’s performance results, portfolio composition and Investment Strategies. The Board noted the Investment Manager’s expertise and resources in monitoring the performance, investment style and risk-adjusted performance of the Subadvisor. The Board was mindful of the Investment Manager’s attention to monitoring the Subadvisor’s performance with respect to the Fund and its discussions with management regarding the factors that contributed to the performance of the Fund.
Among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Service Class shares for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2014 was above the median performance of the Peer Group and above the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index. The Trustees
took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the fact that the Fund ranked in the top decile relative to its Peer Group for all relevant time periods. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s performance has been satisfactory.
ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY FEES AND PROFITABILITY
In considering the reasonableness of the advisory fee charged by the Investment Manager for managing the Fund, the Trustees noted that the Investment Manager, and not the Fund, is responsible for paying the fees charged by the Fund’s Subadvisor and, therefore, that the fees paid to the Investment Manager cover the cost of providing portfolio management services as well as the cost of providing search, selection and monitoring services in operating a “manager-of-managers” complex of mutual funds. The Trustees also considered the amount of the advisory fee retained by the Investment Manager after payment of the subadvisory fee with respect to the Fund. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the additional high quality supervisory services provided by the Investment Manager and the fact that the subadvisory fees are paid out of the advisory fee, the advisory fee payable by the Fund to the Investment Manager can reasonably be expected to exceed the median advisory fee for the Peer Group, which consists of many funds that do not operate with a manager-of-managers structure. In this regard, the Trustees also noted that the Investment Manager has undertaken to maintain a contractual expense limitation for the Fund.
In considering the reasonableness of the advisory fee payable to the Investment Manager, the Trustees also reviewed information provided by the Investment Manager setting forth all revenues and other benefits, both direct and indirect (including any so-called “fallout benefits” such as reputational value derived from the Investment Manager serving as Investment Manager to the Fund), received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates attributable to managing the Fund and all the mutual funds in the AMG Funds family, the
cost of providing such services and the resulting profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from these relationships. The Trustees also noted the current asset levels of the Fund and the willingness of the Investment Manager to waive fees and pay expenses for the Fund from time to time as a means of limiting the total expenses of the Fund. The Trustees also considered management’s discussion of the current asset level of the Fund, and considered the impact on profitability of the current asset level and any future growth of assets of the Fund. The Board took into account management’s discussion of the current advisory fee structure, and, as noted above, the services the Investment Manager provides in performing its functions under the Investment Management Agreement and supervising the Subadvisor. In this regard, the Trustees noted that, unlike a mutual fund that is managed by a single investment adviser, the Fund operates in a manager-of-managers structure. Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that the profitability to the Investment Manager is reasonable and that the Investment Manager is not realizing material benefits from economies of scale that would warrant adjustments to the advisory fees for the Fund at this time. With respect to economies of scale, the Trustees also noted that as the Fund’s assets increase over time, the Fund may realize other economies of scale to the extent that the increase in assets is proportionally greater than the increase in certain other expenses.
In considering the reasonableness of the fee payable by the Investment Manager to the Subadvisor, the Trustees relied on the ability of the Investment Manager to negotiate the terms of the Subadvisory Agreement at arm’s length as part of the manager-of-managers structure, noting that the Subadvisor is not affiliated with the Investment Manager. In addition, the Trustees considered other potential benefits of the subadvisory relationship to the Subadvisor, including, among others, the indirect benefits that the Subadvisor may receive from the Subadvisor’s relationship with the Fund, including any so-called “fallout benefits” to the Subadvisor, such as reputational
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value derived from the Subadvisor serving as Subadvisor to the Fund. In addition, the Trustees noted that the subadvisory fees are paid by the Investment Manager out of its advisory fee. As a consequence of all of the foregoing, the cost of services to be provided by the Subadvisor and the profitability to the Subadvisor of its relationship with the Fund were not material factors in the Trustees’ deliberations. For similar reasons, the Trustees did not consider potential economies of scale in the management of the Fund by the Subadvisor to be a material factor in their deliberations at this time.
The Trustees noted that the Fund’s advisory fees (which include both the advisory and administration fee) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) as of March 31, 2014 were both higher than the average for the Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2015, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 0.89%.
The Trustees also noted that the Investment Manager previously reduced the Fund’s expense limitation in 2013. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadvisor, the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Subadvisor and the Investment Manager, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.
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After consideration of the foregoing, the Trustees also reached the following conclusions (in addition to the conclusions discussed above) regarding the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement: (a) the Investment Manager and the Subadvisor have demonstrated that they possess the capability and resources to perform the duties required of them under the Investment Management Agreement and the
Subadvisory Agreement; (b) the Subadvisor’s Investment Strategy is appropriate for pursuing the Fund’s investment objectives; and (c) the Investment Manager and the Subadvisor maintain appropriate compliance programs.
Based on all of the above-mentioned factors and their related conclusions, with no single factor or conclusion being determinative and with each Trustee not necessarily attributing the same weight to each factor, the Trustees concluded that approval of the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement would be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. Accordingly, on June 19-20, 2014, the Trustees, and separately a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement for the Fund.
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INVESTMENT MANAGER AND ADMINISTRATOR
AMG Funds LLC
800 Connecticut Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(800) 835-3879
DISTRIBUTOR
AMG Distributors, Inc.
800 Connecticut Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(800) 835-3879
CUSTODIAN
The Bank of New York Mellon
2 Hanson Place
Brooklyn, NY 11217
LEGAL COUNSEL
Ropes & Gray LLP
Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02199-3600
TRANSFER AGENT
BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.
Attn: AMG Funds
P.O. Box 9769
Providence, RI 02940
(800) 548-4539
FOR MANAGERSCHOICETM ONLY
AMG Funds
c/o BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.
P.O. Box 9847
Providence, Rhode Island 02940-8047
(800) 358-7668
TRUSTEES
Bruce B. Bingham
Christine C. Carsman
William E. Chapman, II
Edward J. Kaier
Kurt A. Keilhacker
Steven J. Paggioli
Richard F. Powers III
Eric Rakowski
Victoria L. Sassine
Thomas R. Schneeweis
This report is prepared for the Fund’s shareholders. It is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus. To receive a free copy of the prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, which includes additional information about Fund Trustees, please contact us by calling 800.835.3879. Distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc., member FINRA.
Current net asset values per share for the Fund are available on the Fund’s website at www.amgfunds.com.
A description of the policies and procedures each Fund uses to vote its proxies is available: (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 800.835.3879, or (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) website at www.sec.gov. For information regarding each Fund’s proxy voting record for the 12-month period ended June 30, call 800.835.3879 or visit the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. A Fund’s Forms N-Q 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. To review a complete list of the Fund’s portfolio holdings, or to view the most recent quarterly holdings report, semiannual report, or annual report, please visit www.amgfunds.com.
AFFILIATE SUBADVISED FUNDS
ALTERNATIVE FUNDS
AMG FQ Global Alternatives
First Quadrant, L.P.
BALANCED FUNDS
AMG Chicago Equity Partners Balanced
Chicago Equity Partners, LLC
AMG FQ Global Risk-Balanced
(formerly Managers AMG FQ Global Essentials)
First Quadrant, L.P.
EQUITY FUNDS
AMG FQ Tax-Managed U.S. Equity
AMG FQ U.S. Equity
First Quadrant, L.P.
AMG Frontier Small Cap Growth
Frontier Capital Management Company, LLC
AMG GW&K Small Cap Core
(formerly GW&K Small Cap Equity)
Gannett Welsh & Kotler, LLC
AMG Renaissance International Equity
AMG Renaissance Large Cap Growth
The Renaissance Group LLC
AMG SouthernSun Small Cap
AMG SouthernSun U.S. Equity
SouthernSun Asset Management, LLC
AMG Systematic Large Cap Value
(formerly Systematic Value)
AMG Systematic Mid Cap Value
Systematic Financial Management, L.P.
AMG TimesSquare All Cap Growth
(formerly Managers AMG TSCM Growth Equity)
AMG TimesSquare International Small Cap
AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth
AMG TimesSquare Small Cap Growth
TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC
AMG Trilogy Emerging Markets Equity
AMG Trilogy Global Equity
AMG Trilogy International Small Cap
Trilogy Global Advisors, L.P.
AMG Yacktman Focused
AMG Yacktman
Yacktman Asset Management LP
FIXED INCOME FUNDS
AMG GW&K Enhanced Core Bond
(formerly Manages AMG GW&K Fixed Income)
AMG GW&K Municipal Bond
AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield
Gannett Welsh & Kotler, LLC
OPEN-ARCHITECTURE FUNDS
EQUITY FUNDS
AMG Managers Brandywine Advisors Midcap Growth
AMG Managers Brandywine Blue
AMG Managers Brandywine
Friess Associates, LLC
AMG Managers Cadence Capital Appreciation
AMG Managers Cadence Emerging Companies
AMG Managers Cadence Mid-Cap
Cadence Capital Management, LLC
AMG Managers Emerging Opportunities
(formerly Managers Micro-Cap)
Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC
WEDGE Capital Management L.L.P.
Next Century Growth Investors LLC
RBC Global Asset Management (U.S.) Inc.
AMG Managers Essex Small/Micro Cap Growth
Essex Investment Management Co., LLC
AMG Managers Real Estate Securities
CenterSquare Investment Management, Inc.
AMG Managers Skyline Special Equities
(formerly Skyline Special Equities Portfolio)
Skyline Asset Management, L.P.
AMG Managers Special Equity
Ranger Investment Management, L.P.
Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC
Smith Asset Management Group, L.P.
Federated MDTA LLC
FIXED INCOME FUNDS
AMG Managers Bond
AMG Managers Global Income Opportunity
Loomis, Sayles & Co., L.P.
AMG Managers High Yield
J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.
AMG Managers Intermediate Duration Government
AMG Managers Short Duration Government
Amundi Smith Breeden LLC
AMG Managers Total Return Bond
(formerly Managers PIMCO Bond)
Pacific Investment Management Co. LLC
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Not applicable for the semi-annual shareholder report.
Item 3. | AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT |
Not applicable for the semi-annual shareholder report.
Item 4. | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES |
Not applicable for the semi-annual shareholder report.
Item 5. | AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS |
Not applicable.
Item 6. | SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
The schedule of investments in unaffiliated issuers as of the close of the reporting period is included as part of the shareholder report contained in Item 1 hereof.
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 SECURITY HOLDERS |
Not applicable.
Item 11. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
| (a) | The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers have concluded, based on their evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are reasonably designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the registrant on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods and that information required to be disclosed by the registrant in the reports that it files or submits on Form N-CSR is accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. |
| (b) | There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting during the registrant’s second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the internal control over financial reporting. |
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(a)(1) | | Not applicable. |
(a)(2) | | Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 - Filed herewith. |
(a)(3) | | Not applicable. |
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(b) | | Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 - Filed herewith. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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AMG FUNDS III |
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By: | | /s/ Jeffrey T. Cerutti |
| | Jeffrey T. Cerutti, President |
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Date: | | September 4, 2014 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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By: | | /s/ Jeffrey T. Cerutti |
| | Jeffrey T. Cerutti, President |
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Date: | | September 4, 2014 |
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By: | | /s/ Donald S. Rumery |
| | Donald S. Rumery, Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: | | September 4, 2014 |