As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 2, 2010
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF
REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act File Number: 811-4255
NEUBERGER BERMAN ADVISERS MANAGEMENT TRUST
(Exact Name of the Registrant as Specified in Charter)
605 Third Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, New York 10158-0180
(Address of Principal Executive Offices - Zip Code)
Robert Conti, Chief Executive Officer
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
605 Third Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, New York 10158-0180
Jeffrey S. Puretz, Esq.
Dechert LLP
1775 I Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
(Names and Addresses of agents for service)
Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code: (212) 476-8800
Date of fiscal year end: December 31
Date of reporting period: June 30, 2010
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ITEM 1. REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS.
The following are copies of the semi-annual reports transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Act.
Neuberger Berman
Advisers Management Trust
Balanced Portfolio
I Class Shares
Semi-Annual Report
June 30, 2010
Balanced Portfolio Managers' Commentary
For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Neuberger Berman Advisors Management Trust (AMT) Balanced Portfolio posted a positive return. The Portfolio's equity component declined but outperformed the Russell Midcap(R) Growth Index, while its fixed income component advanced and outperformed the Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury Index.
Equities
For stocks, the first half of 2010 had two distinct phases. During the first quarter, confidence in the global economic recovery was increasing. China was reporting robust growth, investors appeared to believe that European sovereign debt issues were fairly contained, and U.S. unemployment and housing data appeared to have stabilized somewhat, reducing concerns regarding the consumer. By second quarter, however, deteriorating data and information brought each of these points into question and concerns regarding slower growth and a potential "double dip" recession grew.
While what we consider lower-quality stocks continued to lead the mid-cap market within the more optimistic first quarter, by the second quarter, with the rate of worldwide growth in question, the reversal in quality we had previously anticipated began to take hold. As economic data and confidence weakened and volatility and fear increased, investors returned to the higher-quality, superior growth and earnings potential stocks we tend to own.
Taking the period as a whole, the strongest index sectors were the more defensive Health Care and Consumer Staples areas. The weakest performance came from Energy stocks, on contagion across the sector from the BP oil spill and a decline in natural gas prices in the first quarter.
Within the Portfolio's equity component, Information Technology (IT) was an area of strength, particularly within digital media. Energy, the weakest index sector, was another area of relative strength for the Portfolio segment and remains an overweight compared to the benchmark. Industrials holdings also performed well.
Consumer Discretionary holdings were generally negative for the Portfolio during this period. Our defensive secondary education theme declined as proposed legislation posed a potential-though we think unlikely-threat to revenues and profit margins. Lower-end retailers were among top contributors, benefiting from strong earnings and as concerns about overall consumer spending increased (suggesting a potential shift in demand to the lower-end stores).
Looking ahead, we recognize that the significant headwinds that captured investors' attention and added risk premia and fear to the markets in second quarter remain-specifically China, Eurozone debt and ongoing serious pressures on U.S. consumers. There are more positive notes to the current market, however. First, while volatility increased, it did so on thin trading volumes, suggesting that investors are not transacting to any great degree. Second, valuations are low, even by historical standards, so while some discount may be justified by conditions, it also represents opportunity, in our view.
Historically, a sustained but muted recovery scenario has typically been good for quality growth equity portfolios like ours. In terms of positioning, the equity component remains underweighted in Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, Financials and Materials. It remains slightly overweighted in Energy, as previously mentioned. Health Care is a slight underweight to which we will potentially add opportunistically where we find names that stand to either benefit from reform or are more resilient in a slower growth environment. Finally, the Portfolio's equity component remains overweighted in IT and Telecommunications, where our focus is on digital media and wireless data usage, respectively.
Fixed Income
During the first half of the reporting period, many of the trends that had helped the non-Treasury sectors outperform Treasuries in 2009 continued. These included better-than-expected economic news, benign inflation and indications from the Federal Reserve that it would keep the Fed Funds rate on hold "for an extended period". Against this backdrop, investor risk appetite remained robust as investors appeared to seek out incremental yield in a low-interest-rate environment.
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Non-Treasury sectors then experienced a setback during the second half of the reporting period. In our view, this was triggered by a number of factors, including the escalating sovereign debt crisis in Europe, uncertainties surrounding financial reform legislation, the devastating oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and some disappointing economic data. Collectively, this triggered a flight to quality in late April and May. During this time, investors gravitated to the perceived safety of Treasuries and sold securities that were viewed as more risky. Despite improving performance by non-Treasury sectors in June, Treasuries generally produced superior results during the second half of the period.
The Portfolio's fixed income outperformance during the reporting period was largely due to its exposure to structured products. While they could not avoid the downdraft in April and May, overall, the Portfolio segment's commercial mortgage-backed securities, non-agency mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities generated strong returns during the six-month reporting period. Also enhancing performance was the Portfolio's positioning within the investment-grade corporate bond market. In particular, the Portfolio segment's financial bonds and, to a lesser extent, industrial bonds, positively contributed to results. Somewhat detracting from performance was the Portfolio segment's defensive posture in relation to duration (or sensitivity to interest rate movements), which was shorter (and thus less sensitive) than that of the benchmark. This was not rewarded as Treasury yields moved lower during the reporting period.
A number of adjustments were made to the Portfolio's fixed income component over the last six months. For example, we pared its exposure to investment-grade financial bonds in order to capture profits. The proceeds of those sales were typically used to selectively purchase high-quality industrial bonds that we felt had compelling risk/reward characteristics. We also gained profits by reducing the Portfolio segment's exposure to commercial mortgage-backed securities, as they performed extremely well over the period.
Looking ahead, we believe that the U.S. will avoid a double-dip recession. However, we also believe that the headwinds associated with continued high unemployment and strains in the housing market will lead to moderating growth in the second half of the year. We believe this environment, combined with historically low interest rates and modest inflation, will support the non-Treasury bond sectors. As such, we plan to maintain an overweight exposure to these sectors. We also anticipate maintaining our defensive duration posture in fixed income.
Sincerely,
Kenneth J. Turek, Thomas Sontag
Michael Foster and Richard Grau
Portfolio Co-Managers
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Balanced Portfolio
ASSET DIVERSIFICATION
(% of Total Investments) | |
Asset-Backed | | | 2.6 | % | |
Corporate Debt | | | 8.9 | | |
Common Stock | | | 54.5 | | |
Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | 13.2 | | |
U.S. Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | 2.1 | | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | | | 6.6 | | |
Short-Term | | | 12.1 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % | |
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS1
| | Inception | | Six Month Period Ended | | Average Annual Total Return Ended 06/30/2010 | |
| | Date | | 06/30/2010 | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | | Life of Fund* | |
Balanced Portfolio | | 02/28/1989 | | | 1.11 | % | | | 16.45 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | -1.83 | % | | | 6.06 | % | |
Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year U.S. Treasury Index2 | |
| | | 1.87 | % | | | 2.69 | % | | | 4.24 | % | | | 4.37 | % | | | 5.74 | % | |
Russell Midcap(R) Growth Index2 | |
| | | -3.31 | % | | | 21.30 | % | | | 1.37 | % | | | -1.99 | % | | | 9.18 | % | |
Russell Midcap(R) Index2 | |
| | | -2.06 | % | | | 25.13 | % | | | 1.22 | % | | | 4.24 | % | | | 10.44 | % | |
Performance data quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Results are shown on a "total return" basis and include reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions.
Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please visit https://www.nb.com.
* Index returns are as of the inception date 02/28/1989.
As stated in the Portfolio's most recent prospectus, the total annual operating expense ratio for fiscal year 2009 was 2.05% for Class I shares (prior to any fee waivers or expense reimbursements). The net expense ratio was 1.87% for Class I shares. Neuberger Berman Management LLC has contractually agreed to limit certain expenses of the Portfolio through 12/31/2013.
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Endnotes
1 "Total Return" includes reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions. Results represent past performance and do not indicate future results. The value of an investment in the Portfolio and the return on the investment both will fluctuate, and redemption proceeds may be higher or lower than an investor's original cost. The performance information does not reflect fees and expenses of the variable annuity and variable life insurance policies or the qualified pension and retirement plans whose proceeds are invested in the Portfolio. Neuberger Berman Management LLC ("NBM LLC") has agreed to absorb certain expenses of the AMT Portfolios, including the Portfolio. Without this arrangement, which is subject to change, the total returns of the Portfolio may have been less.
2 The Russell Midcap(R) Growth Index measures the performance of those Russell Midcap(R) Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell Midcap Index measures the performance of the 800 smallest companies in the Russell 1000(R) Index, which represents approximately 27% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 1000 Index (which, in turn, consists of the 1,000 largest U.S. companies, based on the market capitalization). The Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury Index is an unmanaged total return market value index consisting of all coupon-bearing U.S. Treasury publicly placed debt securities with maturities between 1 to 3 years. Please note that indices do not take into account any fees and expenses of investing in the individual securities that they track and that individuals cannot invest directly in any index. Data about the performance of these indices are prepared or obtained by NBM LLC and include reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions. The Portfolio may invest in many securities not included in the above-described indices or may not invest in all securities included in the above-described indices.
Any ratios or other measurements using a factor of forecasted earnings of a company discussed herein are based on consensus estimates, not NBM LLC's own projections, and they may or may not be realized. In addition, any revision to a forecast could affect the market price of a security. By quoting them herein, NBM LLC does not offer an opinion as to the accuracy of and does not guarantee these forecasted numbers.
The investments for the Portfolio are managed by the same portfolio manager(s) who may manage one or more other mutual funds that have similar names, investment objectives and investment styles as the Portfolio. You should be aware that the Portfolio is likely to differ from the other mutual funds in size, cash flow pattern and tax matters. Accordingly, the holdings and performance can be expected to vary from those of the other mutual funds.
The composition, industries and holdings of the Portfolio are subject to change.
Shares of the separate AMT Portfolios are not available to the general public. Shares of this Portfolio may be purchased only by life insurance companies to be used with their separate accounts that fund variable annuity and variable life insurance policies and by qualified pension and retirement plans.
Statistics and projections in this report are derived from sources deemed to be reliable but cannot be regarded as a representation of future results of the AMT Portfolios. This report is prepared for the general information of shareholders and is not an offer of shares of the AMT Portfolios. Shares of the AMT Portfolios are sold only through the currently effective prospectuses, which must precede or accompany this report.
(c) 2010 Neuberger Berman Management LLC distributor. All rights reserved.
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Information About Your Fund's Expenses
This table is designed to provide information regarding costs related to your investments. All mutual funds incur operating expenses, which include management fees, fees for administrative services and costs of shareholder reports, among others. The following examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six month period ended June 30, 2010 and held for the entire period. The table illustrates the fund's costs in two ways:
Actual Expenses and Performance: | | The first section of the table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses in dollars, based on the fund's actual performance during the period. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses 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 section of the table under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During the Period" to estimate the expenses you paid over the period. | |
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Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes: | | The second section of the table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return at 5% per year before expenses. This return 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 this fund versus other funds. To do so, compare the expenses shown in this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. | |
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Please note that the expenses in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. The table and expense example do not include any transaction costs, such as fees and expenses that are, or may be, imposed under your variable contract or qualified pension plan. Therefore, the information under the heading "Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)" is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expense Information as of 6/30/10 (Unaudited)
NEUBERGER BERMAN ADVISERS MANAGEMENT TRUST BALANCED PORTFOLIO
Actual | | Beginning Account Value 1/1/10 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/10 | | Expenses Paid During the Period* 1/1/10 - 6/30/10 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,011.10 | | | $ | 9.22 | | |
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)** | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.62 | | | $ | 9.25 | | |
* Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 1.85%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by multiplying the number of days in the most recent half year divided by 365.
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Schedule of Investments Balanced Portfolio
(Unaudited)
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUEt | |
Common Stocks (54.2%) | | | |
Aerospace & Defense (1.2%) | | | |
| 1,000 | | | Precision Castparts | | $ | 102,920 | | |
| 1,500 | | | Rockwell Collins | | | 79,695 | | |
| | | 182,615 | | |
Air Freight & Logistics (0.9%) | | | |
| 2,500 | | | C.H. Robinson Worldwide | | | 139,150 | | |
Auto Components (0.3%) | | | |
| 2,500 | | | Gentex Corp. | | | 44,950 | | |
Biotechnology (1.4%) | | | |
| 2,250 | | | Alexion Pharmaceuticals | | | 115,177 | * | |
| 2,500 | | | BioMarin Pharmaceutical | | | 47,400 | * | |
| 2,500 | | | Human Genome Sciences | | | 56,650 | * | |
| | | 219,227 | | |
Capital Markets (0.9%) | | | |
| 1,300 | | | Affiliated Managers Group | | | 79,001 | * | |
| 3,000 | | | SEI Investments | | | 61,080 | | |
| | | 140,081 | | |
Chemicals (1.0%) | | | |
| 2,750 | | | Nalco Holding | | | 56,265 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Scotts Miracle-Gro Class A | | | 44,410 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Sigma-Aldrich | | | 49,830 | | |
| | | 150,505 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies (1.3%) | | | |
| 3,000 | | | Stericycle, Inc. | | | 196,740 | * | |
Communications Equipment (1.4%) | | | |
| 1,500 | | | F5 Networks | | | 102,855 | * | |
| 1,750 | | | Juniper Networks | | | 39,935 | * | |
| 2,500 | | | Polycom, Inc. | | | 74,475 | * | |
| | | 217,265 | | |
Computers & Peripherals (0.9%) | | | |
| 2,500 | | | NetApp, Inc. | | | 93,275 | * | |
| 1,550 | | | Western Digital | | | 46,748 | * | |
| | | 140,023 | | |
Diversified Consumer Services (1.2%) | | | |
| 1,650 | | | DeVry, Inc. | | | 86,609 | | |
| 500 | | | Strayer Education | | | 103,945 | | |
| | | 190,554 | | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUEt | |
Diversified Financial Services (1.3%) | | | |
| 1,000 | | | IntercontinentalExchange Inc. | | $ | 113,030 | * | |
| 3,250 | | | MSCI Inc. Class A | | | 89,050 | * | |
| | | 202,080 | | |
Electrical Equipment (1.6%) | | | |
| 2,500 | | | AMETEK, Inc. | | | 100,375 | | |
| 1,750 | | | Roper Industries | | | 97,930 | | |
| 3,500 | | | Sensata Technologies Holding | | | 55,965 | * | |
| | | 254,270 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components (2.7%) | | | |
| 2,000 | | | Amphenol Corp. Class A | | | 78,560 | | |
| 2,500 | | | Dolby Laboratories Class A | | | 156,725 | * | |
| 3,000 | | | National Instruments | | | 95,340 | | |
| 3,500 | | | Trimble Navigation | | | 98,000 | * | |
| | | 428,625 | | |
Energy Equipment & Services (1.6%) | | | |
| 1,800 | | | CARBO Ceramics | | | 129,942 | | |
| 850 | | | Core Laboratories N.V. | | | 125,468 | | |
| | | 255,410 | | |
Food Products (0.5%) | | | |
| 1,700 | | | Mead Johnson Nutrition | | | 85,204 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies (2.9%) | | | |
| 2,000 | | | Edwards Lifesciences | | | 112,040 | * | |
| 300 | | | Intuitive Surgical | | | 94,686 | * | |
| 3,250 | | | NuVasive, Inc. | | | 115,245 | * | |
| 900 | | | ResMed Inc. | | | 54,729 | * | |
| 3,750 | | | Volcano Corp. | | | 81,825 | * | |
| | | 458,525 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services (1.6%) | | | |
| 2,800 | | | Express Scripts | | | 131,656 | * | |
| 2,050 | | | HMS Holdings | | | 111,151 | * | |
| | | 242,807 | | |
Health Care Technology (0.9%) | | | |
| 1,250 | | | Cerner Corp. | | | 94,863 | * | |
| 2,000 | | | MedAssets Inc. | | | 46,160 | * | |
| | | 141,023 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (1.4%) | | | |
| 1,250 | | | Hyatt Hotels Class A | | | 46,362 | * | |
| 1,000 | | | Royal Caribbean Cruises | | | 22,770 | * | |
| 4,000 | | | WMS Industries | | | 157,000 | * | |
| | | 226,132 | | |
Household Durables (0.5%) | | | |
| 1,500 | | | Stanley Black & Decker | | | 75,780 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments
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NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUEt | |
Household Products (0.6%) | | | |
| 1,400 | | | Church & Dwight | | $ | 87,794 | | |
Internet Software & Services (1.5%) | | | |
| 1,100 | | | Equinix, Inc. | | | 89,342 | * | |
| 2,000 | | | Rackspace Hosting | | | 36,680 | * | |
| 2,200 | | | VistaPrint NV | | | 104,478 | * | |
| | | 230,500 | | |
IT Services (1.5%) | | | |
| 1,000 | | | Alliance Data Systems | | | 59,520 | * | |
| 2,500 |
| | Cognizant Technology Solutions Class A | | | 125,150 | * | |
| 1,250 | | | Hewitt Associates Class A | | | 43,075 | * | |
| | | 227,745 | | |
Leisure Equipment & Products (0.3%) | | | |
| 1,250 | | | Hasbro, Inc. | | | 51,375 | | |
Life Science Tools & Services (0.3%) | | | |
| 900 | | | Life Technologies | | | 42,525 | * | |
Machinery (2.0%) | | | |
| 1,300 | | | Cummins Inc. | | | 84,669 | | |
| 2,800 | | | Danaher Corp. | | | 103,936 | | |
| 750 | | | Flowserve Corp. | | | 63,600 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Pall Corp. | | | 68,740 | | |
| | | 320,945 | | |
Media (0.9%) | | | |
| 2,000 |
| | Discovery Communications Class A | | | 71,420 | * | |
| 1,600 |
| | Scripps Networks Interactive Class A | | | 64,544 | | |
| | | 135,964 | | |
Metals & Mining (0.4%) | | | |
| 1,200 | | | Cliffs Natural Resources | | | 56,592 | | |
Multiline Retail (1.2%) | | | |
| 2,625 | | | Dollar Tree | | | 109,279 | * | |
| 2,600 | | | Nordstrom, Inc. | | | 83,694 | | |
| | | 192,973 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (2.0%) | | | |
| 3,000 | | | Concho Resources | | | 165,990 | * | |
| 2,000 | | | Range Resources | | | 80,300 | | |
| 950 | | | Whiting Petroleum | | | 74,499 | * | |
| | | 320,789 | | |
Pharmaceuticals (1.2%) | | | |
| 2,500 | | | Salix Pharmaceuticals | | | 97,575 | * | |
| 2,000 | | | Warner Chilcott Class A | | | 45,700 | * | |
| 1,100 | | | Watson Pharmaceuticals | | | 44,627 | * | |
| | | 187,902 | | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUEt | |
Professional Services (0.6%) | | | |
| 3,300 | | | Verisk Analytics Class A | | $ | 98,670 | * | |
Real Estate Management & Development (0.6%) | | | |
| 1,350 | | | Jones Lang LaSalle | | | 88,614 | | |
Road & Rail (0.6%) | | | |
| 3,000 | | | J.B. Hunt Transport Services | | | 98,010 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (3.3%) | | | |
| 2,700 | | | Analog Devices | | | 75,222 | | |
| 4,500 | | | Avago Technologies | | | 94,770 | * | |
| 4,900 | | | Marvell Technology Group | | | 77,224 | * | |
| 3,500 | | | Microchip Technology | | | 97,090 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Silicon Laboratories | | | 81,120 | * | |
| 3,000 |
| | Varian Semiconductor Equipment | | | 85,980 | * | |
| | | 511,406 | | |
Software (3.7%) | | | |
| 3,000 | | | ANSYS, Inc. | | | 121,710 | * | |
| 1,600 | | | Citrix Systems | | | 67,568 | * | |
| 3,500 | | | Informatica Corp. | | | 83,580 | * | |
| 2,000 | | | MICROS Systems | | | 63,740 | * | |
| 3,000 | | | Rovi Corp. | | | 113,730 | * | |
| 850 | | | Salesforce.com, Inc. | | | 72,947 | * | |
| 1,500 | | | Solera Holdings | | | 54,300 | | |
| | | 577,575 | | |
Specialty Retail (3.7%) | | | |
| 1,250 | | | Abercrombie & Fitch Class A | | | 38,363 | | |
| 2,600 | | | Bed Bath & Beyond | | | 96,408 | * | |
| 1,500 | | | Dick's Sporting Goods | | | 37,335 | * | |
| 2,250 | | | J Crew Group | | | 82,822 | * | |
| 2,300 | | | Ross Stores | | | 122,567 | | |
| 4,000 | | | Urban Outfitters | | | 137,560 | * | |
| 2,600 | | | Williams-Sonoma | | | 64,532 | | |
| | | 579,587 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (0.7%) | | | |
| 2,250 | | | Coach, Inc. | | | 82,238 | | |
| 450 | | | Polo Ralph Lauren | | | 32,832 | | |
| | | 115,070 | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors (1.2%) | | | |
| 2,500 | | | Fastenal Co. | | | 125,475 | | |
| 700 | | | W.W. Grainger | | | 69,615 | | |
| | | 195,090 | | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services (2.4%) | | | |
| 2,250 | | | American Tower Class A | | | 100,125 | * | |
| 2,750 | | | NII Holdings | | | 89,430 | * | |
| 5,500 | | | SBA Communications Class A | | | 187,055 | * | |
| | | 376,610 | | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Cost $6,772,808) | | | 8,486,702 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments
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PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | | VALUEt | |
U.S. Treasury Securities-Backed by the Full Faith and Credit of the U.S. Government (15.2%) | | | |
$ | 840,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.75%, due 3/31/11 | | $ | 867,825 | | |
| 725,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.38%, due 4/15/12 | | | 735,903 | | |
| 560,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.88%, due 10/31/12 | | | 601,519 | | |
| 175,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.00%, due 11/30/13 | | | 179,648 | | |
| | | | Total U.S. Treasury Securities-Backed by the Full Faith and Credit of the U.S. Government (Cost $2,370,481) | | | 2,384,895 | | |
Mortgage-Backed Securities (13.1%) | | | |
Adjustable Alt-A Mixed Balance (1.6%) | | | |
| 368,280 |
| | Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Ser. 2006-HYB3, Class 1A1A, 3.23%, due 7/1/10 | | | 246,820 | m | |
Adjustable Alt-B Mixed Balance (0.4%) | | | |
| 99,107 | | | Lehman XS Trust, Floating Rate, Ser. 2005-1, Class 2A1, 1.84%, due 7/1/10 | | | 69,406 | m | |
Adjustable Conforming Balance (1.0%) | | | |
| 236,064 | | | Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2005-10, Class 4A1, 5.05%, due 7/1/10 | | | 165,252 | m | |
Adjustable Jumbo Balance (3.1%) | | | |
| 99,476 | | | Banc of America Funding Corp., Ser. 2005-F, Class 4A1, 5.01%, due 7/1/10 | | | 74,018 | m | |
| 224,459 | | | GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-AR1, Class 1A1, 5.15%, due 7/1/10 | | | 178,068 | m | |
| 437,861 | | | IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-AR3, Class 2A1A, 5.74%, due 7/1/10 | | | 233,162 | m | |
| | | 485,248 | | |
Adjustable Mixed Balance (3.3%) | | | |
| 175,538 | | | Banc of America Funding Corp., Ser. 2006-A, Class 3A2, 5.72%, due 7/1/10 | | | 107,576 | m | |
| 224,462 |
| | Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Ser. 2004-AR4, Class 2A1, 2.73%, due 7/1/10 | | | 197,756 | m | |
| 231,894 |
| | First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Ser. 2005-AR5, Class 2A1, 5.45%, due 7/1/10 | | | 199,882 | m | |
| 12,644 | | | Harborview Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2004-4, Class 3A, 1.47%, due 7/1/10 | | | 8,161 | m | |
| | | 513,375 | | |
Mortgage-Backed Non-Agency (1.0%) | | | |
| 105,869 | | | Countrywide Home Loans, Ser. 2005-R2, Class 2A4, 8.50%, due 6/25/35 | | | 104,192 | n | |
| 49,645 | | | GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2005-RP3, Class 1A4, 8.50%, due 9/25/35 | | | 46,949 | n | |
| | | 151,141 | | |
Fannie Mae (0.8%) | | | |
| 109,682 | | | Whole Loan, Ser. 2004-W8, Class PT, 10.83%, due 7/1/10 | | | 122,197 | m | |
Freddie Mac (1.9%) | | | |
| 145,534 | | | Pass-Through Certificates, 8.00%, due 11/1/26 | | | 167,536 | | |
| 104,984 | | | Pass-Through Certificates, 8.50%, due 10/1/30 | | | 122,868 | | |
| | | 290,404 | | |
| | | | Total Mortgage-Backed Securities (Cost $2,673,221) | | | 2,043,843 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments
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PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | | VALUEt | |
Corporate Debt Securities (8.7%) | | | |
Banks (4.0%) | | | |
$ | 75,000 | | | Bank of America Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.25%, due 4/15/12 | | $ | 79,744 | | |
| 30,000 | | | Bear Stearns Cos. LLC, Senior Unsecured Medium-Term Notes, Ser. B, 6.95%, due 8/10/12 | | | 32,906 | | |
| 100,000 | | | Bear Stearns Cos. LLC, Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.35%, due 2/1/12 | | | 105,723 | | |
| 145,000 | | | Citigroup, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.13%, due 2/14/11 | | | 147,594 | | |
| 125,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.60%, due 1/15/12 | | | 132,205 | | |
| 125,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.75%, due 4/15/11 | | | 129,327 | | |
| | | 627,499 | | |
Beverages (0.5%) | | | |
| 75,000 | | | Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc., Guaranteed Unsecured Notes, 4.95%, due 1/15/14 | | | 80,969 | | |
Diversified Financial Services (1.8%) | | | |
| 85,000 | | | American Express Credit Corp., Senior Unsecured Medium-Term Notes, Ser. C, 5.88%, due 5/2/13 | | | 93,001 | | |
| 35,000 | | | Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., Unsecured Medium-Term Notes, Ser. F, 4.70%, due 3/15/12 | | | 37,049 | | |
| 145,000 | | | General Electric Capital Corp., Senior Unsecured Medium-Term Notes, 5.00%, due 4/10/12 | | | 152,338 | | |
| | | 282,388 | | |
Food (0.4%) | | | |
| 60,000 | | | Kraft Foods, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.25%, due 6/1/12 | | | 65,399 | | |
Media (0.9%) | | | |
| 70,000 | | | Comcast Cable Communications LLC, Guaranteed Notes, 6.75%, due 1/30/11 | | | 72,191 | | |
| 70,000 | | | Time Warner Cable, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 5.40%, due 7/2/12 | | | 74,772 | | |
| | | 146,963 | | |
Office/Business Equipment (0.3%) | | | |
| 50,000 | | | Xerox Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.50%, due 5/15/12 | | | 53,297 | | |
Oil & Gas (0.4%) | | | |
| 50,000 | | | XTO Energy, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.90%, due 8/1/12 | | | 54,642 | | |
Telecommunications (0.4%) | | | |
| 55,000 | | | Telecom Italia Capital SA, Guaranteed Notes, 5.25%, due 11/15/13 | | | 56,809 | | |
| | | | Total Corporate Debt Securities (Cost $1,355,991) | | | 1,367,966 | | |
Asset-Backed Securities (2.6%) | | | |
| 194,273 |
| | ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-ASP5, Class A2B, 0.48%, due 7/26/10 | | | 117,885 | m | |
| 100,000 |
| | ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-OP1, Class A2C, 0.50%, due 7/26/10 | | | 61,526 | m | |
| 200,000 | | | Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2007-FRE1, Class A3, 0.61%, due 7/26/10 | | | 78,555 | m | |
| 42,787 | | | Impac Secured Assets Corp., Ser. 2006-3, Class A4, 0.44%, due 7/26/10 | | | 37,691 | m | |
| 121,140 |
| | Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., Ser. 2006-RS1, Class AI2, 0.58%, due 7/26/10 | | | 86,657 | m | |
| 69,630 |
| | Securitized Asset Backed Receivables LLC Trust, Ser. 2006-WM4, Class A2C, 0.51%, due 7/26/10 | | | 23,857 | m | |
| | | | Total Asset-Backed Securities (Cost $714,924) | | | 406,171 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments
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NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUEt | |
Short-Term Investments (5.6%) | |
| 869,877 | | | State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund Institutional Class (Cost $869,877) | | $ | 869,877 | | |
| | Total Investments (99.4%) (Cost $14,757,302) | | | 15,559,454 | ## | |
| | Cash, receivables and other assets, less liabilities (0.6%) | | | 97,028 | | |
| | Total Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 15,656,482 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments
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Notes to Schedule of Investments Balanced Portfolio (Unaudited)
t In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 820 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" ("ASC 820"), all investments held by Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust Balanced Portfolio (the "Fund") are carried at the value that Neuberger Berman Management LLC ("Management") believes the Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment under current market conditions. Various inputs, including the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability in the market, are considered in valuing the Fund's investments, some of which are discussed below. Significant management judgment may be necessary to value investments in accordance with ASC 820.
ASC 820 established a three-tier hierarchy of inputs to establish a classification of value measurements for disclosure purposes. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad Levels listed below.
. Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
. Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, amortized cost, etc.)
. Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing an investment are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The Fund's investments in equity securities and financial futures contracts, for which market quotations are readily available, are generally valued by Management by obtaining valuations from an independent pricing service based on the latest sale price quoted in active markets (Level 1 inputs). Securities traded primarily on the NASDAQ Stock Market are normally valued by the Fund at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price ("NOCP") provided by NASDAQ each business day. The NOCP is the most recently reported price as of 4:00:02 p.m., Eastern time, unless that price is outside the range of the "inside" bid and asked prices (i.e., the bid and asked prices that dealers quote to each other when trading for their own accounts); in that case, NASDAQ will adjust the price to equal the inside bid or asked price, whichever is closer. Because of delays in reporting trades, the NOCP may not be based on the price of the last trade to occur before the market closes. If there is no reported sale of a security on a particular day, the independent pricing service may value the security based on reported market quotations.
The value of the Fund's investments in debt securities is determined by Management primarily by obtaining valuations from independent pricing services based on readily available bid quotations, or if quotations are not available, by methods which include various considerations based on security type (generally level 2 inputs). In addition to the consideration of yields or prices of securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type; indications as to values from dealers; and general market conditions, the following is a description of other Level 2 inputs and related valuation techniques used by an independent pricing service to value certain types of debt securities and short term investments of the Fund:
Corporate Debt Securities. Inputs used to value corporate debt securities generally include relative credit information, observed market movements, sector news, spread to the U.S. Treasury market, and other market information which may include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, benchmark securities, bids, offers, and reference data, such as market research publications, when available ("Other Market Information").
U.S. Treasury Securities. Inputs used to value U.S. Treasury securities generally include quotes from several inter-dealer brokers and Other Market Information.
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Notes to Schedule of Investments Balanced Portfolio (Unaudited) (cont'd)
Asset-Backed Securities and Mortgage Backed Securities. Inputs used to value asset-backed securities and mortgage backed securities generally include models that consider a number of factors, which may include the following: prepayment speeds, cash flows, spread adjustments and Other Market Information.
High Yield Securities. Inputs used to value high yield securities generally include a number of observations of equity and credit default swap curves related to the issuer and Other Market Information.
Short-Term Investments. Investments in State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund Institutional Class are valued using the fund's daily calculated NAV.
Management has developed a process to periodically review information provided by independent pricing services for all types of securities.
For both debt and equity securities, if a valuation is not available from an independent pricing service, or if Management has reason to believe that the valuation received does not represent the amount a fund might reasonably expect to receive on a current sale, the Fund seeks to obtain quotations from principal market makers (generally considered Level 3 inputs). If such quotations are not readily available, the security is valued using methods the Board of Trustees of Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (the "Board") has approved on the belief that they reflect fair value. Numerous factors may be considered when determining the fair value of a security based on Level 2 or 3 inputs, including available analyst, media or other reports, trading in futures or ADRs and whether the issuer of the security being fair valued has other securities outstanding
The Fund's investments in foreign securities are generally valued using the same valuation methods and inputs as other Fund investments, as discussed above. Foreign security prices are expressed in local currency values and are currently translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate as of 4:00 p.m., Eastern time. The Board has approved the use of Interactive Data Pricing and Reference Data, Inc. ("Interactive") to assist in determining the fair value of foreign equity securities when changes in the value of a certain index suggest that the closing prices on the foreign exchanges may no longer represent the amount that the Fund could expect to receive for those securities. In this event, Interactive will provide adjusted prices for certain foreign equity securities using a statistical analysis of historical correlations of multiple factors (Level 2 inputs). In the absence of precise information about the market values of these foreign securities as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange, the Board has determined on the basis of available data that prices adjusted in this way are likely to be closer to the prices the Fund could realize on a current sale than are the prices of those securities established at the close of the foreign markets in which the securities primarily trade. These fair value prices are necessarily estimates, and there is no assurance that such a price will be at or close to the price at which the security is next quoted or next trades.
The following is a summary, by category of Level, of inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2010:
Asset Valuation Inputs | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Investments: | |
Common Stocks^ | | $ | 8,486,702 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 8,486,702 | | |
U.S. Treasury Securities-Backed by the Full Faith and Credit of the U.S. Government | | | - | | | | 2,384,895 | | | | - | | | | 2,384,895 | | |
Mortgage-Backed Securities^ | | | - | | | | 2,043,843 | | | | - | | | | 2,043,843 | | |
Corporate Debt Securities^ | | | - | | | | 1,367,966 | | | | - | | | | 1,367,966 | | |
Asset-Backed Securities | | | - | | | | 406,171 | | | | - | | | | 406,171 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | - | | | | 869,877 | | | | - | | | | 869,877 | | |
Total Investments | | $ | 8,486,702 | | | $ | 7,072,752 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 15,559,454 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Notes to Schedule of Investments Balanced Portfolio (Unaudited) (cont'd)
^ The Schedule of Investments provides information on the industry categorization for the portfolio.
## At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments for U.S. federal income tax purposes was $14,832,172. Gross unrealized appreciation of investments was $1,874,060, and gross unrealized depreciation of investments was $1,146,778, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $727,282, based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
* Security did not produce income during the last twelve months.
n Restricted security subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and have been deemed by the investment manager to be liquid. At June 30, 2010, these securities amounted to $151,141 or 1.0% of net assets.
m Floating rate securities are securities whose yields vary with a designated market index or market rate. These securities are shown at their current rates as of June 30, 2010. See Notes to Financial Statements
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | BALANCED PORTFOLIO | |
| | June 30, 2010 | |
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value* (Notes A & F)-see Schedule of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 15,559,454 | | |
Foreign currency | | | 9,804 | | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 53,256 | | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 266,890 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 872 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 2,417 | | |
Total Assets | | | 15,892,693 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 186,805 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 572 | | |
Payable to investment manager (Notes A & B) | | | 7,309 | | |
Payable to administrator-net (Note B) | | | 1,940 | | |
Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 39,585 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 236,211 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 15,656,482 | | |
Net Assets consist of: | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 30,727,326 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | 134,515 | | |
Accumulated net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | (16,007,629 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of investments | | | 802,270 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 15,656,482 | | |
Shares Outstanding ($.001 par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 1,721,033 | | |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 9.10 | | |
*Cost of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 14,757,302 | | |
Total cost of foreign currency | | $ | 9,686 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | BALANCED PORTFOLIO | |
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 | |
Investment Income: | |
Income (Note A): | |
Dividend income-unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 20,878 | | |
Interest income-unaffiliated issuers | | | 102,979 | | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (31 | ) | |
Total income | | $ | 123,826 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees (Notes A & B) | | | 44,934 | | |
Administration fees (Note B) | | | 24,509 | | |
Audit fees | | | 21,274 | | |
Custodian fees (Note B) | | | 18,552 | | |
Insurance expense | | | 167 | | |
Legal fees | | | 2,802 | | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 12,645 | | |
Shareholder reports | | | 9,412 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 23,989 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 1,192 | | |
Total expenses | | | 159,476 | | |
Expenses reimbursed by administrator (Note B) | | | (7,937 | ) | |
Expenses reduced by custodian fee expense offset arrangement (Note B) | | | (3 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 151,536 | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (27,710 | ) | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments (Note A) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Sales of investment securities of unaffiliated issuers | | | 529,544 | | |
Financial futures contracts | | | 2,553 | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of: | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | (295,466 | ) | |
Financial futures contracts | | | 1,172 | | |
Foreign currency | | | (175 | ) | |
Net gain (loss) on investments | | | 237,628 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 209,918 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | BALANCED PORTFOLIO | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2009 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
From Operations (Note A): | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (27,710 | ) | | $ | 101,237 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 532,097 | | | | (2,246,432 | ) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (294,469 | ) | | | 5,290,981 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 209,918 | | | | 3,145,786 | | |
Distributions to Shareholders From (Note A): | |
Net investment income | | | - | | | | (502,617 | ) | |
From Fund Share Transactions (Note D): | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 144,972 | | | | 351,956 | | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | - | | | | 502,617 | | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (1,112,792 | ) | | | (2,588,215 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) from Fund share transactions | | | (967,820 | ) | | | (1,733,642 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (757,902 | ) | | | 909,527 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of period | | | 16,414,384 | | | | 15,504,857 | | |
End of period | | $ | 15,656,482 | | | $ | 16,414,384 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) at end of period | | $ | 134,515 | | | $ | 162,225 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Notes to Financial Statements Balanced Portfolio (Unaudited)
Note A-Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
1 General: The Fund is a separate operating series of Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (the "Trust"), a Delaware statutory trust organized pursuant to a Trust Instrument dated May 23, 1994. The Trust is currently comprised of ten separate operating series (each a "Series," collectively, the "Funds") each of which is diversified. The Trust is registered as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), and its shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Fund currently offers only Class I shares. The Board may establish additional series or classes of shares without the approval of shareholders.
The assets of each Series belong only to that Series, and the liabilities of each Series are borne solely by that Series and no other.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires Management to make estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
2 Portfolio valuation: Investment securities are valued as indicated in the notes following the Schedule of Investments.
3 Foreign currency translation: The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are currently translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates as of 4:00 p.m., Eastern time, to determine the value of investments, other assets and liabilities. Purchase and sale prices of securities, and income and expenses, are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing rate of exchange on the respective dates of such transactions. Net unrealized foreign currency gain (loss), if any, arises from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities, as a result of changes in exchange rates and is stated separately in the Statement of Operations.
4 Securities transactions and investment income: Securities transactions are recorded on trade date for financial reporting purposes. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign dividends, as soon as the Fund becomes aware of the dividends. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Interest income, including accretion of discount (adjusted for original issue discount, where applicable), and accretion of market discount on long-term bonds and short-term investments, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions and foreign currency transactions, if any, are recorded on the basis of identified cost and stated separately in the Statement of Operations. Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments are proceeds from the settlements of class action litigation in which the Fund participated as a class member. The amount of such proceeds for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was $27,249.
5 Income tax information: The Funds are treated as separate entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes. It is the policy of the Fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its earnings to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is required.
The Fund has adopted the provisions of ASC 740 "Income Taxes" ("ASC 740"). ASC 740 sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken, or expected to be taken, in a tax return. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as an income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. The Fund is subject to examination by U.S. federal and state tax authorities for returns filed for the prior three fiscal years 2006 - 2008. As of June 30, 2010, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits.
Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments of income and gains on various investment securities held by the Fund, timing differences and differing characterization of distributions made by the Fund as a whole. The Fund may also utilize earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as a part of the dividends paid deduction for income tax purposes.
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As determined on December 31, 2009, permanent differences resulting primarily from different book and tax accounting for paydown gains and losses, amortization of bond premium, partnership basis adjustments and expiration of capital loss carryforwards, were reclassified at fiscal year-end. These reclassifications had no effect on net income, net asset value or net asset value per share of the Fund.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 was as follows:
| | Distributions Paid From: | |
| | Ordinary Income | | Total | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
| | $ | 502,617 | | | $ | 836,556 | | | $ | 502,617 | | | $ | 836,556 | | |
As of December 31, 2009, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a U.S. federal income tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | Loss Carryforwards and Deferrals | |
Total | |
$ | 162,225 | | | $ | 1,013,215 | | | $ | (16,456,202 | ) | | $ | (15,280,762 | ) | |
The difference between book basis and tax basis distributable earnings is attributable primarily to timing differences of wash sales, mark to market on certain futures contracts, amortization of bond premium, partnership basis adjustments and capital loss carryforwards.
To the extent the Fund's net realized capital gains, if any, can be offset by capital loss carryforwards, it is the policy of the Fund not to distribute such gains. As determined at December 31, 2009, the Fund had unused capital loss carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes to offset net realized capital gains, if any, as follows:
| | Expiring in: | |
| | 2010 | | 2017 | |
| | $ | 13,734,011 | | | $ | 2,722,191 | | |
Under current tax law, the use of these losses to offset future gains may limited.
The Fund had $2,806,578 of capital loss carryforwards that expired during the year ended December 31, 2009.
6 Distributions to shareholders: The Fund may earn income, net of expenses, daily on its investments. Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gains, if any, generally are distributed once a year (usually in October). Income distributions and capital gain distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-date.
7 Foreign taxes: Foreign taxes withheld represent amounts withheld by foreign tax authorities, net of refunds recoverable.
8 Expense allocation: Certain expenses are applicable to multiple funds. Expenses directly attributable to a Series are charged to that Series. Expenses of the Trust that are not directly attributable to a particular series of the Trust (e.g., the Fund) are allocated among the series of the Trust, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each of the series can otherwise be made fairly. Expenses borne by the complex of related investment companies, which includes open-end and closed-end investment companies for which Management serves as investment manager, that are not directly attributable to a particular investment company in the complex (e.g., the Trust) or series thereof are allocated among the investment companies in the complex or series thereof, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each investment company in the complex or series thereof can otherwise be made fairly.
9 Security lending: A third party, eSecLending, currently serves as exclusive lending agent for the Fund. eSecLending, as agent, has assisted the Fund in conducting a bidding process to try to identify a principal that would pay a guaranteed amount to the Fund in consideration of the Fund entering into an exclusive securities lending
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arrangement. During the fiscal period, no principal had, and none currently has, an exclusive securities lending arrangement with the Fund; as such, the Fund is not guaranteed any particular level of income.
Under the securities lending arrangement, the Fund receives cash collateral at the beginning of each transaction equal to at least 102% of the prior day's market value of the loaned securities (105% in the case of international securities). The Fund may invest all the cash collateral in Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC ("Quality Fund"), a fund managed by Neuberger Berman Fixed Income LLC ("NBFI"), an affiliate of Management, and sub-advised by Dwight Asset Management Company LLC. Quality Fund is not a money market fund that is registered under the 1940 Act and does not operate in accordance with all requirements of Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. There is no assurance that Quality Fund will maintain a $1.00 share price.
The market value of the Fund's investments in Quality Fund as of the fiscal period ended June 30, 2010, if any, is reflected in the Fund's Schedule of Investments. The price at which the Fund redeems Quality Fund shares may be less than the price at which the Fund purchased those shares and so the Fund may not receive back from Quality Fund an amount that equals the amount of the collateral it received from the borrower. In such cases, the Fund would have to make up the shortfall. In addition, as a result of recent reduced liquidity in the credit and fixed income markets, it may be difficult to dispose quickly of some securities in Quality Fund at the price at which Quality Fund is carrying them.
Net income from the lending program represents any amounts received from a principal plus income earned on the cash collateral invested in Quality Fund or in other investments, if applicable, less cash collateral fees and other expenses associated with the loans. For the fiscal period ended June 30, 2010, the approximate amount of net income received under the securities lending arrangement, and the approximate amount of interest income that was earned from Quality Fund are as follows:
Net Income Received under the Securities Lending Arrangement | | Interest Income Earned From the Quality Fund | |
$ | - | | | $ | 29 | | |
10 Repurchase agreements: The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that Management has determined are creditworthy. Each repurchase agreement is recorded at cost. The Fund requires that the securities purchased in a repurchase agreement be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the Fund to assert a perfected security interest in those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. The Fund monitors, on a daily basis, the value of the securities transferred to ensure that their value, including accrued interest, is greater than amounts owed to the Fund under each such repurchase agreement.
11 Dollar rolls: The Fund may enter into dollar roll transactions with respect to mortgage-backed securities. In a dollar roll transaction, the Fund sells securities for delivery in the current month and simultaneously agrees to repurchase substantially similar (i.e., same type and coupon) securities on a specified future date from the same party. During the period before the repurchase, the Fund foregoes principal and interest payments on the securities. The Fund is compensated by the difference between the current sales price and the forward price for the future purchase (often referred to as the "drop"), as well as by the interest earned on the cash proceeds of the initial sale. Dollar rolls may increase fluctuations in the Fund's net asset value and may be viewed as a form of leverage. There is a risk that the counter party will be unable or unwilling to complete the transaction as scheduled, which may result in losses to the Fund.
12 Investments in foreign securities: Investing in foreign securities may involve certain sovereign and other risks, in addition to the credit and market risks normally associated with domestic securities. These additional risks include the possibility of adverse political and economic developments (including political instability, nationalization, expropriation, or confiscatory taxation) and the potentially adverse effects of unavailability of public information
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regarding issuers, less government supervision and regulation of financial markets, reduced liquidity of certain financial markets, and the lack of uniform accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards or the application of standards that are different or less stringent than those applied in the United States. Foreign securities also may experience greater price volatility, higher rates of inflation, and delays in settlement.
13 Derivative instruments: During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Fund's use of derivatives was limited to financial futures contracts. The Fund adopted ASC 815 "Derivatives and Hedging" ("ASC 815"), effective January 1, 2009. The disclosure requirements of ASC 815 distinguish between derivatives that are accounted for as hedges and those that do not qualify for hedge accounting. Because investment companies value their derivatives at fair value and recognize changes in fair value through the Statement of Operations, they do not qualify for such accounting. Accordingly, even though the Fund's investments in derivatives may represent economic hedges, they are considered non-hedge transactions for purposes of this disclosure.
Financial futures contracts: The Fund may buy and sell financial futures contracts to hedge against changes in securities prices resulting from changes in prevailing interest rates. At the time the Fund enters into a financial futures contract, it is required to deposit with the futures commission merchant a specified amount of cash or liquid securities, known as "initial margin," ranging upward from 1.1% of the value of the financial futures contract being traded. Each day, the futures contract is valued at the official settlement price of the board of trade or U.S. commodity exchange on which such futures contract is traded. Subsequent payments, known as "variation margin," to and from the broker are made on a daily basis as the market price of the financial futures contract fluctuates. Daily variation margin adjustments, arising from this "mark to market," are recorded by the Fund as unrealized gains or losses.
Although some financial futures contracts by their terms call for actual delivery or acceptance of financial instruments, in most cases the contracts are closed out prior to delivery by offsetting purchases or sales of matching financial futures contracts. When the contracts are closed, the Fund recognizes a gain or loss. Risks of entering into futures contracts include the possibility there may be an illiquid market, possibly at a time of rapidly declining prices, and/or a change in the value of the contract may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying securities. Futures have minimal counterparty risk to the Fund because the exchange's clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange traded futures, guarantees the futures against default.
For U.S. federal income tax purposes, the futures transactions undertaken by the Fund may cause the Fund to recognize gains or losses from marking contracts to market even though its positions have not been sold or terminated, may affect the character of the gains or losses recognized as long-term or short-term, and may affect the timing of some capital gains and losses realized by the Fund. Also, the Fund's losses on transactions involving futures contracts may be deferred rather than being taken into account currently in calculating the Fund's taxable income.
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Fund entered into financial futures contracts for hedging purposes, including as a maturity or duration management device. At June 30, 2010, there were no open positions in financial futures contracts.
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Fund invested in open futures contracts with notional amounts up to $400,000.
The impact of these derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations during the six months ended June 30, 2010, was as follows:
Realized Gain (Loss)(1)
| | Interest Rate Risk | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 2,553 | | |
Total Realized Gain (Loss) | | $ | 2,553 | | |
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Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)(2)
| | Interest Rate Risk | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 1,172 | | |
Total Change in Appreciation (Depreciation) | | $ | 1,172 | | |
(1) Statement of Operations location: Net realized gain (loss) on financial futures contracts.
(2) Statement of Operations location: Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of financial futures contracts.
14 Indemnifications: Like many other companies, the Trust's organizational documents provide that its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In addition, both in some of its principal service contracts and in the normal course of its business, the Trust enters into contracts that provide indemnifications to other parties for certain types of losses or liabilities. The Trust's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this could involve future claims against the Trust.
Note B-Management Fees, Administration Fees, Distribution Arrangements, and Other Transactions With Affiliates:
Fund shares are issued and redeemed in connection with investments in and payments under certain variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies issued through separate accounts of life insurance companies and are also offered directly to certain qualified pension and retirement plans.
The Fund retains Management as its investment manager under a Management Agreement. For such investment management services, the Fund pays Management a fee at the annual rate of 0.55% of the first $250 million of the Fund's average daily net assets, 0.525% of the next $250 million, 0.50% of the next $250 million, 0.475% of the next $250 million, 0.45% of the next $500 million, 0.425% of the next $2.5 billion, and 0.40% of average daily net assets in excess of $4 billion.
The Fund retains Management as its administrator under an Administration Agreement. The Fund pays Management an administration fee at the annual rate of 0.30% of its average daily net assets under this agreement. Additionally, Management retains State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street") as its sub-administrator under a Sub-Administration Agreement. Management pays State Street a fee for all services received under this agreement.
The Board adopted a non-fee distribution plan for the Fund.
Management has contractually undertaken through December 31, 2013 to forgo current payment of fees and/or reimburse the Fund for its operating expenses (excluding fees payable to Management, interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, and transaction costs) ("Operating Expenses") which exceed, in the aggregate, 1.00% per annum of the Fund's average daily net assets (the "Expense Limitation"). For the six months ended June 30, 2010, such excess expenses amounted to $7,937. The Fund has agreed to repay Management through December 31, 2016 for fees and expenses foregone and/or its excess Operating Expenses previously reimbursed by Management, so long as its annual Operating Expenses during that period do not exceed its Expense Limitation, and the repayment is made within three years after the year in which Management issued the reimbursement or waived fees. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, there was no repayment to Management under its contractual expense limitation. At June 30, 2010, contingent liabilities to Management under its contractual expense limitation were as follows:
| | Expiring in: | |
| | 2012 | | 2013 | | Total | |
| | | 27,368 | | | $ | 7,937 | | | $ | 35,305 | | |
Neuberger Berman LLC ("Neuberger") is retained by Management to furnish it with investment recommendations and research information without added cost to the Fund. Several individuals who are officers and/or trustees of the Trust are also employees of Neuberger and/or Management.
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On May 4, 2009, NBSH Acquisition, LLC ("NBSH"), an entity organized by key members of Neuberger Berman's senior management, acquired a majority interest in Neuberger Berman's business and the fixed income and certain alternative asset management businesses of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.'s ("LBHI") Investment Management Division (together with Neuberger Berman, the "Acquired Businesses") (the "Acquisition"). Prior to that date, the predecessor of Management and Neuberger were wholly owned subsidiaries of LBHI. On September 15, 2008, LBHI filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and on December 22, 2008, the bankruptcy court having jurisdiction over the LBHI matter approved the sale of the Acquired Businesses to NBSH (or its successor or assign), as the successful bidder in a public auction.
The Acquired Businesses are now indirectly owned by, among others, portfolio managers, Neuberger Berman's management team, and certain key members and senior professionals who are employed in various parts of the Neuberger Berman complex of companies, with a minority interest retained by LBHI and certain affiliates of LBHI. The closing of the Acquisition resulted in an "assignment" of the Fund's Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement. Such an assignment, by law, automatically terminated those agreements. Accordingly, prior to the closing the Board, including the Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Fund's investment manager and its affiliates or the Fund, considered and approved a new Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement for the Fund. The new agreements, which are virtually identical to those previously in effect, were also approved by a vote of the Fund's shareholders.
These events have not had a material impact on the Fund or its operations. Management and Neuberger continue to operate in the ordinary course of business as the investment manager and sub-adviser of the Fund, respectively.
The Fund has an expense offset arrangement in connection with its custodian contract. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $3.
Note C-Securities Transactions:
Cost of purchases and proceeds of sales and maturities of long-term securities (excluding short-term securities and financial futures contracts) for the six months ended June 30, 2010 were as follows:
Purchases of U.S. Government and Agency Obligations | | Purchases excluding U.S. Government and Agency Obligations | | Sales and Maturities of U.S. Government and Agency Obligations | | Sales and Maturities excluding U.S. Government and Agency Obligations | |
$ | 2,467,711 | | | $ | 2,239,945 | | | $ | 3,188,217 | | | $ | 3,245,870 | | |
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, no brokerage commissions on securities transactions were paid to affiliated brokers.
Note D-Fund Share Transactions:
Share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and for the year ended December 31, 2009 was as follows:
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 | |
Shares Sold | | | 15,460 | | | | 42,797 | | |
Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends and Distributions | | | - | | | | 57,377 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (119,113 | ) | | | (321,180 | ) | |
Total | | | (103,653 | ) | | | (221,006 | ) | |
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Note E-Line of Credit:
At June 30, 2010, the Fund was a participant in a single committed, unsecured $150,000,000 line of credit with State Street, to be used only for temporary or emergency purposes. Other investment companies managed by Management also participate in this line of credit on the same terms. Interest is charged on borrowings under this line of credit at the higher of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% per annum or (b) the Overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25% per annum. A facility fee of 0.15% per annum of the available line of credit is charged, of which the Fund has agreed to pay its pro rata share, based on the ratio of its individual net assets to the net assets of all participants at the time the fee is due and payable. The fee is paid quarterly in arrears. Because several investment companies participate, there is no assurance that an individual Fund will have access to all or any part of the $150,000,000 at any particular time. There were no loans outstanding pursuant to this line of credit at June 30, 2010. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not utilize this line of credit.
Note F-Investments in Affiliates:
Name of Issuer | | Balance of Shares Held December 31, 2009 | | Gross Purchases and Additions | | Gross Sales and Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held June 30, 2010 | | Value June 30, 2010 | | Income from Investments in Affiliated Issuers Included in Total Income | |
Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC* | | | 161,031 | | | | 39,756 | | | | 200,787 | | | | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 29 | | |
* Quality Fund, a fund managed by NBFI, an affiliate of Management, is used to invest cash the Fund receives as collateral for securities loaned as approved by the Board. Because all shares of Quality Fund are held by funds in the related investment management complex, Quality Fund may be considered an affiliate of the Fund.
Note G-Subsequent Events:
In accordance with the provision set forth in ASC 855, "Subsequent Events" ("ASC 855"), Management has evaluated the possibility of subsequent events existing in the Fund's financial statements through the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Management has determined that there are no subsequent events that, in accordance with ASC 855, would need to be disclosed in the Fund's financial statements.
Note H-Unaudited Financial Information:
The financial information included in this interim report is taken from the records of the Fund without audit by an independent registered public accounting firm. Annual reports contain audited financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Balanced Portfolio
The following table includes selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period and other performance information derived from the Financial Statements.
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2010 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 9.00 | | | $ | 7.58 | | | $ | 13.08 | | | $ | 11.44 | | | $ | 10.42 | | | $ | 9.64 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)t | | | (.02 | ) | | | .05 | | | | .09 | | | | .12 | | | | .11 | | | | .04 | | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | .12 | | | | 1.65 | | | | (5.17 | ) | | | 1.67 | | | | 1.00 | | | | .84 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | .10 | | | | 1.70 | | | | (5.08 | ) | | | 1.79 | | | | 1.11 | | | | .88 | | |
Less Distributions From: | |
Net Investment Income | | | - | | | | (.28 | ) | | | (.42 | ) | | | (.15 | ) | | | (.09 | ) | | | (.10 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 9.10 | | | $ | 9.00 | | | $ | 7.58 | | | $ | 13.08 | | | $ | 11.44 | | | $ | 10.42 | | |
Total Returntt | | | 1.11 | %** | | | 22.47 | % | | | (39.15 | )% | | | 15.60 | % | | | 10.67 | % | | | 9.18 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 15.7 | | | $ | 16.4 | | | $ | 15.5 | | | $ | 78.4 | | | $ | 72.3 | | | $ | 73.7 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | 1.85 | %* | | | 1.86 | % | | | 1.29 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.14 | % | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net AssetsS | | | 1.85 | %* | | | 1.86 | % | | | 1.29 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.13 | % | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | (.34 | )%* | | | .66 | % | | | .81 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | .41 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 31 | %** | | | 85 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 54 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 82 | % | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights
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Notes to Financial Highlights Balanced Portfolio (Unaudited)
tt Total return based on per share net asset value reflects the effects of changes in net asset value on the performance of the Fund during each fiscal period and assumes income dividends and other distributions, if any, were reinvested. Results represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Current returns may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment returns and principal may fluctuate and shares when redeemed may be worth more or less than original cost. Total return would have been lower if Management had not reimbursed and/or waived certain expenses. The total return information shown does not reflect charges and other expenses that apply to the separate account or the related insurance policies, and the inclusion of these charges and other expenses would reduce the total return for all fiscal periods shown. For the year ended December 31, 2006, Management reimbursed the Fund for losses incurred in connection with the disposition of foreign currency contracts, which had no impact on total return.
# The Fund is required to calculate an expense ratio without taking into consideration any expense reductions related to expense offset arrangements.
t Calculated based on the average number of shares outstanding during each fiscal period.
S After reimbursement and/or waiver of a portion of the investment management fee by Management. Had Management not undertaken such actions, the annualized ratios of net expenses to average net assets would have been:
Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | |
2010 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
| 1.95 | % | | | 2.04 | % | | | 1.29 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.13 | % | |
* Annualized.
** Not annualized.
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Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
A description of the policies and procedures that the Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll-free) and on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission, at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Trust voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is also available, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll-free), on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov, and on Management's website at www.nb.com.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedule
The Trust files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the Fund with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Trust's Forms N-Q are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the Securities and Exchange Commission'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. The information on Form N-Q is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll free).
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Neuberger Berman
Advisers Management Trust
Growth Portfolio
I Class Shares
Semi-Annual Report
June 30, 2010
Growth Portfolio Manager's CommentaryWe are pleased to report that, for the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (AMT) Growth Portfolio outperformed its benchmark, the Russell Midcap(R) Growth Index.
The first half of 2010 had two distinct phases. During the first quarter, confidence in the global economic recovery was increasing. China was reporting robust growth, investors appeared to believe that European sovereign debt issues were fairly contained, and U.S. unemployment and housing data appeared to have stabilized somewhat, reducing concerns regarding the consumer. By second quarter, however, deteriorating data and information brought each of these points into question and concerns regarding slower growth and a potential "double dip" recession grew.
While what we consider lower-quality stocks continued to lead the mid-cap market within the more optimistic first quarter, by the second quarter, with the rate of worldwide growth in question, the reversal in quality we had anticipated previously increasingly took hold. As economic data and confidence weakened and volatility and fear increased, investors returned to the higher-quality, superior growth and earnings potential stocks we tend to own.
Taking the period as a whole, the strongest performing sectors of the benchmark index were the more defensive Health Care and Consumer Staples. The weakest performance came from Energy stocks, out of concern across the sector about the BP oil spill and a decline in natural gas prices in the first quarter.
Within the Portfolio, Information Technology (IT) was an area of strength, particularly within digital media. Both Sybase and Dolby Laboratories were top contributors during this period. Application software company Sybase was purchased by SAP, and Dolby, the next-generation digital media equipment firm, advanced on strong revenue gains. Rovi Corp. was beneficial to total return as well. We also own digital media companies outside IT, including Scripps Networks Interactive and Discovery Communications, and expect digital media to be an area of continued emphasis going forward. While we outperformed significantly across IT, the sector contained some of our largest detractors as well. Companies including Equinix, Marvell, Western Digital, Silicon Laboratories and Varian Semiconductor Equipment disappointed as the market shifted and as concerns regarding continued business spending in this sector grew. We still hold many of these high-quality names, however, and continue to believe in their growth prospects over the longer term.
Energy, the weakest index sector, was another area of relative strength for the Portfolio. Concho Resources, a long-term oil and gas holding company focused on the Permian Basin, was among the top contributors, and Core Laboratories, a firm that helps maximize extraction and production, was also significantly additive. On the other hand, Southwestern Energy and Range Resources detracted. While we pulled back somewhat from allocations as natural gas prices declined, the Portfolio remains overweighted in Energy when compared to the benchmark.
Industrials holdings also performed well during this period. Year-to-date, high quality steady growers such as medical waste disposal firm Stericycle and industrial and construction supplies distributor Fastenal have started to behave more in line with what we consider to be their strong fundamentals. This is a tremendous change from last year, when even as they met their numbers, their stocks were punished. Within Industrials, we also continue to emphasize aviation, with names such as Rockwell Collins and Precision Castparts. While these stocks pulled back in the second quarter on the perception of weaker economic growth, we believe they will perform well in the longer term.
Consumer Discretionary holdings were generally negative for the Portfolio this period. Our defensive secondary education theme declined as proposed legislation posed a potential--though we think unlikely--threat to revenues and profit margins. Penn National Gaming declined after negative earnings surprises and was sold in favor of WMS Industries. Some specialty retailers also declined, such as Abercrombie & Fitch, on exposure to overseas--especially European--markets. Lower-end retailers such as Ross Stores and Dollar Tree were among top contributors, however, benefiting from strong earnings and as concerns about overall consumer spending increased (suggesting a potential shift in demand to the lower-end stores).
Looking ahead, we recognize that the significant headwinds that captured investors' attention and added risk premium and fear to the markets in second quarter remain—specifically China, Eurozone debt and ongoing serious pressures on
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U.S. consumers. There are more positive notes to the current market, however. First, while volatility increased, it did so on thin trading volumes, suggesting that investors are not transacting to any great degree. Second, valuations are low, even by historical standards, so while some discount may be justified by conditions, it also represents opportunity, in our view.Historically, a sustained but muted recovery scenario has typically been good for quality growth portfolios like ours. In terms of positioning, we remain underweighted in Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, Financials and Materials. We remain slightly overweighted in Energy, as previously mentioned. Health Care is a current overweight to which we intend to add opportunistically where we find names that stand to either benefit from reform or are more resilient in a slower growth environment. Finally, we remain overweighted in IT and Telecommunications, where our focus is on digital media and wireless data usage, respectively.
Sincerely,
Kenneth J. Turek
Portfolio Manager
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Growth PortfolioSECTOR ALLOCATION
(% of Total Investments) | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 18.5 | % | |
Consumer Staples | | | 2.2 | | |
Energy | | | 6.6 | | |
Financials | | | 5.3 | | |
Health Care | | | 15.3 | | |
Industrials | | | 17.6 | | |
Information Technology | | | 27.0 | | |
Materials | | | 2.2 | | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 4.3 | | |
Short-Term | | | 1.0 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % | |
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS1
| | Inception | | Six Month Period Ended | | Average Annual Total Return Ended 06/30/2010 | |
| | Date | | 06/30/2010 | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | | Life of Fund* | |
Growth Portfolio Class I | | 09/10/1984 | | | 0.63 | % | | | 22.14 | % | | | 2.93 | % | | | –3.96 | % | | 8.15% | |
Russell Midcap(R) Growth Index2 | |
| | | -3.31 | % | | | 21.30 | % | | | 1.37 | % | | | –1.99 | % | | N/A | |
Russell Midcap(R) Index2 | | | | | –2.06 | % | | | 25.13 | % | | | 1.22 | % | | | 4.24 | % | | 11.61% | |
Performance data quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Results are shown on a "total return" basis and include reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions.
Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please visit https://www.nb.com.
* Index returns are as of the inception date 09/10/1984.
As stated in the Portfolio's most recent prospectus, the total annual operating expense ratio for fiscal year 2009 was 1.27% for Class I shares (prior to any fee waivers or expense reimbursements). Neuberger Berman Management LLC has contractually agreed to limit certain expenses of the Portfolio through 12/31/2013.
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Endnotes1 "Total Return" includes reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions. Results represent past performance and do not indicate future results. The value of an investment in the Portfolio and the return on the investment both will fluctuate, and redemption proceeds may be higher or lower than an investor's original cost. The performance information does not reflect fees and expenses of the variable annuity and variable life insurance policies or the qualified pension and retirement plans whose proceeds are invested in the Portfolio. Neuberger Berman Management LLC ("NBM LLC") has agreed to absorb certain expenses of the AMT Portfolios, including the Portfolio. Without this arrangement, which is subject to change, the total returns of the Portfolio may have been less.
2 The Russell Midcap(R) Growth Index measures the performance of those Russell Midcap(R) Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell Midcap Index measures the performance of the 800 smallest companies in the Russell 1000(R) Index, which represents approximately 27% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 1000 Index (which, in turn, consists of the 1,000 largest U.S. companies, based on market capitalization). Please note that indices do not take into account any fees and expenses of investing in the individual securities that they track and that individuals cannot invest directly in any index. Data about the performance of these indices are prepared or obtained by NBM LLC and include reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions. The Portfolio may invest in many securities not included in the above-described indices or may not invest in all securities included in the above-described indices.
Any ratios or other measurements using a factor of forecasted earnings of a company discussed herein are based on consensus estimates, not NBM LLC's own projections, and they may or may not be realized. In addition, any revision to a forecast could affect the market price of a security. By quoting them herein, NBM LLC does not offer an opinion as to the accuracy of and does not guarantee these forecasted numbers.
The investments for the Portfolio are managed by the same portfolio manager(s) who manage one or more other mutual funds that have similar names, investment objectives and investment styles as the Portfolio. You should be aware that the Portfolio is likely to differ from the other mutual funds in size, cash flow pattern and tax matters. Accordingly, the holdings and performance can be expected to vary from those of the other mutual funds.
The composition, industries and holdings of the Portfolio are subject to change.
Shares of the separate AMT Portfolios are not available to the general public. Shares of this Portfolio may be purchased only by life insurance companies to be used with their separate accounts that fund variable annuity and variable life insurance policies and by qualified pension and retirement plans.
Statistics and projections in this report are derived from sources deemed to be reliable but cannot be regarded as a representation of future results of the AMT Portfolios. This report is prepared for the general information of shareholders and is not an offer of shares of the AMT Portfolios. Shares of the AMT Portfolios are sold only through the currently effective prospectuses, which must precede or accompany this report.
(c) 2010 Neuberger Berman Management LLC distributor. All rights reserved.
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Information About Your Fund's ExpensesThis table is designed to provide information regarding costs related to your investments. All mutual funds incur operating expenses, which include management fees, fees for administrative services and costs of shareholder reports, among others. The following examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six month period ended June 30, 2010 and held for the entire period. The table illustrates the fund's costs in two ways:
Actual Expenses and Performance: | | The first section of the table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses in dollars, based on the fund's actual performance during the period. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses 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 section of the table under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During the Period" to estimate the expenses you paid over the period. | |
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Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes: | | The second section of the table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return at 5% per year before expenses. This return 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 this fund versus other funds. To do so, compare the expenses shown in this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. | |
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Please note that the expenses in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. The table and expense example do not include any transaction costs, such as fees and expenses that are, or may be, imposed under your variable contract or qualified pension plan. Therefore, the information under the heading "Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)" is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expense Information as of 6/30/10 (Unaudited)
NEUBERGER BERMAN ADVISERS MANAGEMENT TRUST GROWTH PORTFOLIO
Actual | | Beginning Account Value 1/1/10 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/10 | | Expenses Paid During the Period* 1/1/10–6/30/10 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,006.30 | | | $ | 9.20 | | |
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)** | | | | | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.62 | | | $ | 9.25 | | |
* Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 1.85%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by multiplying the number of days in the most recent half year divided by 365.
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Schedule of Investments Growth Portfolio
(Unaudited)NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUE† | |
Common Stocks (98.2%) | | | |
Aerospace & Defense (2.2%) | | | |
| 800 | | | Precision Castparts | | $ | 82,336 | | |
| 1,250 | | | Rockwell Collins | | | 66,413 | | |
| | | 148,749 | | |
Air Freight & Logistics (1.2%) | | | |
| 1,500 | | | C.H. Robinson Worldwide | | | 83,490 | | |
Auto Components (0.5%) | | | |
| 2,000 | | | Gentex Corp. | | | 35,960 | | |
Biotechnology (2.5%) | | | |
| 1,750 | | | Alexion Pharmaceuticals | | | 89,582 | * | |
| 1,900 | | | BioMarin Pharmaceutical | | | 36,024 | * | |
| 2,000 | | | Human Genome Sciences | | | 45,320 | * | |
| | | 170,926 | | |
Capital Markets (1.7%) | | | |
| 1,100 | | | Affiliated Managers Group | | | 66,847 | * | |
| 2,250 | | | SEI Investments | | | 45,810 | | |
| | | 112,657 | | |
Chemicals (1.6%) | | | |
| 2,000 | | | Nalco Holding | | | 40,920 | | |
| 750 | | | Scotts Miracle-Gro Class A | | | 33,308 | | |
| 750 | | | Sigma-Aldrich | | | 37,372 | | |
| | | 111,600 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies (2.3%) | | | |
| 2,400 | | | Stericycle, Inc. | | | 157,392 | * | |
Communications Equipment (2.2%) | | | |
| 1,300 | | | F5 Networks | | | 89,141 | * | |
| 2,000 | | | Polycom, Inc. | | | 59,580 | * | |
| | | 148,721 | | |
Computers & Peripherals (1.5%) | | | |
| 1,900 | | | NetApp, Inc. | | | 70,889 | * | |
| 1,000 | | | Western Digital | | | 30,160 | * | |
| | | 101,049 | | |
Diversified Consumer Services (2.3%) | | | |
| 1,400 | | | DeVry, Inc. | | | 73,486 | | |
| 400 | | | Strayer Education | | | 83,156 | | |
| | | 156,642 | | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUE† | |
Diversified Financial Services (2.4%) | | | |
| 750 | | | IntercontinentalExchange Inc. | | $ | 84,772 | * | |
| 2,900 | | | MSCI Inc. Class A | | | 79,460 | * | |
| | | 164,232 | | |
Electrical Equipment (2.9%) | |
| 1,800 | | | AMETEK, Inc. | | | 72,270 | | |
| 1,500 | | | Roper Industries | | | 83,940 | | |
| 2,750 | | | Sensata Technologies Holding | | | 43,972 | * | |
| | | 200,182 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components (4.7%) | |
| 1,550 | | | Amphenol Corp. Class A | | | 60,884 | | |
| 1,600 | | | Dolby Laboratories Class A | | | 100,304 | * | |
| 2,400 | | | National Instruments | | | 76,272 | | |
| 2,900 | | | Trimble Navigation | | | 81,200 | * | |
| | | 318,660 | | |
Energy Equipment & Services (2.8%) | | | |
| 1,400 | | | CARBO Ceramics | | | 101,066 | | |
| 600 | | | Core Laboratories N.V. | | | 88,566 | | |
| | | 189,632 | | |
Food Products (1.1%) | | | |
| 1,500 | | | Mead Johnson Nutrition | | | 75,180 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies (5.5%) | | | |
| 1,600 | | | Edwards Lifesciences | | | 89,632 | * | |
| 250 | | | Intuitive Surgical | | | 78,905 | * | |
| 2,500 | | | NuVasive, Inc. | | | 88,650 | * | |
| 800 | | | ResMed Inc. | | | 48,648 | * | |
| 3,000 | | | Volcano Corp. | | | 65,460 | * | |
| | | 371,295 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services (3.1%) | | | |
| 2,500 | | | Express Scripts | | | 117,550 | * | |
| 1,650 | | | HMS Holdings | | | 89,463 | * | |
| | | 207,013 | | |
Health Care Technology (1.6%) | | | |
| 950 | | | Cerner Corp. | | | 72,096 | * | |
| 1,500 | | | MedAssets Inc. | | | 34,620 | * | |
| | | 106,716 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (2.4%) | | | |
| 1,200 | | | Hyatt Hotels Class A | | | 44,508 | * | |
| 1,000 | | | Royal Caribbean Cruises | | | 22,770 | * | |
| 2,500 | | | WMS Industries | | | 98,125 | * | |
| | | 165,403 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments 6
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUE† | |
Household Durables (0.7%) | | | |
| 1,000 | | | Stanley Black & Decker | | $ | 50,520 | | |
Household Products (1.1%) | | | |
| 1,200 | | | Church & Dwight | | | 75,252 | | |
Internet Software & Services (2.7%) | | | |
| 900 | | | Equinix, Inc. | | | 73,098 | * | |
| 1,500 | | | Rackspace Hosting | | | 27,510 | * | |
| 1,700 | | | VistaPrint NV | | | 80,733 | * | |
| | | 181,341 | | |
IT Services (2.7%) | | | |
| 900 | | | Alliance Data Systems | | | 53,568 | * | |
| 1,900 | | | Cognizant Technology Solutions Class A | | | 95,114 | * | |
| 1,000 | | | Hewitt Associates Class A | | | 34,460 | * | |
| | | 183,142 | | |
Leisure Equipment & Products (0.6%) | | | |
| 1,000 | | | Hasbro, Inc. | | | 41,100 | | |
Life Science Tools & Services (0.5%) | | | |
| 750 | | | Life Technologies | | | 35,438 | * | |
Machinery (3.9%) | | | |
| 950 | | | Cummins Inc. | | | 61,873 | | |
| 2,600 | | | Danaher Corp. | | | 96,512 | | |
| 600 | | | Flowserve Corp. | | | 50,880 | | |
| 1,550 | | | Pall Corp. | | | 53,274 | | |
| | | 262,539 | | |
Media (1.5%) | | | |
| 1,500 | | | Discovery Communications Class A | | | 53,565 | * | |
| 1,250 | | | Scripps Networks Interactive Class A | | | 50,425 | | |
| | | 103,990 | | |
Metals & Mining (0.6%) | | | |
| 850 | | | Cliffs Natural Resources | | | 40,086 | | |
Multiline Retail (2.4%) | | | |
| 2,250 | | | Dollar Tree | | | 93,667 | * | |
| 2,100 | | | Nordstrom, Inc. | | | 67,599 | | |
| | | 161,266 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (3.8%) | | | |
| 2,400 | | | Concho Resources | | | 132,792 | * | |
| 1,500 | | | Range Resources | | | 60,225 | | |
| 800 | | | Whiting Petroleum | | | 62,736 | * | |
| | | 255,753 | | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUE† | |
Pharmaceuticals (2.0%) | | | |
| 1,750 | | | Salix Pharmaceuticals | | $ | 68,303 | * | |
| 1,500 | | | Warner Chilcott Class A | | | 34,275 | * | |
| 800 | | | Watson Pharmaceuticals | | | 32,456 | * | |
| | | 135,034 | | |
Professional Services (1.1%) | | | |
| 2,450 | | | Verisk Analytics Class A | | | 73,255 | * | |
Real Estate Management & Development (1.2%) | | | |
| 1,200 | | | Jones Lang LaSalle | | | 78,768 | | |
Road & Rail (1.1%) | | | |
| 2,300 | | | J.B. Hunt Transport Services | | | 75,141 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (6.3%) | | | |
| 2,400 | | | Analog Devices | | | 66,864 | | |
| 3,900 | | | Avago Technologies | | | 82,134 | * | |
| 3,900 | | | Marvell Technology Group | | | 61,464 | * | |
| 2,900 | | | Microchip Technology | | | 80,446 | | |
| 1,550 | | | Silicon Laboratories | | | 62,868 | * | |
| 2,500 | | | Varian Semiconductor Equipment | | | 71,650 | * | |
| | | 425,426 | | |
Software (6.8%) | | | |
| 2,200 | | | ANSYS, Inc. | | | 89,254 | * | |
| 1,250 | | | Citrix Systems | | | 52,787 | * | |
| 3,000 | | | Informatica Corp. | | | 71,640 | * | |
| 1,650 | | | MICROS Systems | | | 52,586 | * | |
| 2,300 | | | Rovi Corp. | | | 87,193 | * | |
| 700 | | | Salesforce.com, Inc. | | | 60,074 | * | |
| 1,250 | | | Solera Holdings | | | 45,250 | | |
| | | 458,784 | | |
Specialty Retail (6.5%) | | | |
| 1,250 | | | Abercrombie & Fitch Class A | | | 38,362 | | |
| 1,700 | | | Bed Bath & Beyond | | | 63,036 | * | |
| 1,100 | | | Dick's Sporting Goods | | | 27,379 | * | |
| 1,700 | | | J Crew Group | | | 62,577 | * | |
| 1,800 | | | Ross Stores | | | 95,922 | | |
| 2,900 | | | Urban Outfitters | | | 99,731 | * | |
| 2,200 | | | Williams-Sonoma | | | 54,604 | | |
| | | 441,611 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (1.3%) | | | |
| 1,550 | | | Coach, Inc. | | | 56,653 | | |
| 400 | | | Polo Ralph Lauren | | | 29,184 | | |
| | | 85,837 | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors (2.7%) | | | |
| 2,200 | | | Fastenal Co. | | | 110,418 | | |
| 700 | | | W.W. Grainger | | �� | 69,615 | | |
| | | 180,033 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments 7
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUE† | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services (4.2%) | | | |
| 1,650 | | | American Tower Class A | | $ | 73,425 | * | |
| 2,000 | | | NII Holdings | | | 65,040 | * | |
| 4,400 | | | SBA Communications Class A | | | 149,644 | * | |
| | | 288,109 | | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Cost $5,056,840) | | | 6,657,924 | | |
Short-Term Investments (1.0%) | | | |
| 64,432 | | | State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund Institutional Class (Cost $64,432) | | | 64,432 | | |
| | | | Total Investments (99.2%) (Cost $5,121,272) | | | 6,722,356 | ## | |
| | | | Cash, receivables and other assets, less liabilities (0.8%) | | | 57,496 | | |
| | | | Total Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 6,779,852 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments 8
Notes to Schedule of Investments Growth Portfolio
(Unaudited)
t In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 820 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" ("ASC 820"), all investments held by Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust Growth Portfolio (the "Fund") are carried at the value that Neuberger Berman Management LLC ("Management") believes the Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment under current market conditions. Various inputs, including the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability in the market, are considered in valuing the Fund's investments, some of which are discussed below. Significant management judgment may be necessary to value investments in accordance with ASC 820.
ASC 820 established a three-tier hierarchy of inputs to establish a classification of value measurements for disclosure purposes. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad Levels listed below.
. Level 1 - - quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
.. Level 2 -other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, amortized cost, etc.)
.. Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing an investment are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The Fund's investments in equity securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are generally valued by Management by obtaining valuations from an independent pricing service based on the latest sale price quoted in active markets (Level 1 inputs). Securities traded primarily on the NASDAQ Stock Market are normally valued by the Fund at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price ("NOCP") provided by NASDAQ each business day. The NOCP is the most recently reported price as of 4:00:02 p.m., Eastern time, unless that price is outside the range of the "inside" bid and asked prices (i.e., the bid and asked prices that dealers quote to each other when trading for their own accounts); in that case, NASDAQ will adjust the price to equal the inside bid or asked price, whichever is closer. Because of delays in reporting trades, the NOCP may not be based on the price of the last trade to occur before the market closes. If there is no reported sale of a security on a particular day, the independent pricing service may value the security based on reported market quotations.
The following is a description of Level 2 inputs and related valuation techniques used to value certain types of debt securities and short term investments of the Fund:
Short-Term Investments. Investments in State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund Institutional Class are valued using the fund's daily calculated NAV.
Management has developed a process to periodically review information provided by independent pricing services for all types of securities.
For equity securities, if a valuation is not available from an independent pricing service, or if Management has reason to believe that the valuation received does not represent the amount a fund might reasonably expect to receive on a current sale, the Fund seeks to obtain quotations from principal market makers (generally considered Level 3 inputs). If such quotations are not readily available, the security is valued using methods the Board of Trustees of Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (the "Board") has approved on the belief that they reflect fair value. Numerous factors may be considered when determining the fair value of a security based on Level 2 or 3 inputs, including available analyst, media or other reports, trading in futures or ADRs and whether the issuer of the security being fair valued has other securities outstanding.
See Notes to Financial Statements 9
Notes to Schedule of Investments Growth Portfolio
(Unaudited) (cont'd)
The Fund's investments in foreign securities are generally valued using the same valuation methods and inputs as other Fund investments, as discussed above. Foreign security prices are expressed in local currency values and are currently translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate as of 4:00 p.m., Eastern time. The Board has approved the use of Interactive Data Pricing and Reference Data, Inc. ("Interactive") to assist in determining the fair value of foreign equity securities when changes in the value of a certain index suggest that the closing prices on the foreign exchanges may no longer represent the amount that the Fund could expect to receive for those securities. In this event, Interactive will provide adjusted prices for certain foreign equity securities using a statistical analysis of historical correlations of multiple factors (Level 2 inputs). In the absence of precise information about the market values of these foreign securities as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange, the Board has determined on the basis of available data that prices adjusted in this way are likely to be closer to the prices the Fund could realize on a current sale than are the prices of those securities established at the close of the foreign markets in which the securities primarily trade. These fair value prices are necessarily estimates, and there is no assurance that such a price will be at or close to the price at which the security is next quoted or next trades.
The following is a summary, by category of Level, of inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2010:
Asset Valuation Inputs | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Investments: | |
Common Stocks^ | | $ | 6,657,924 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,657,924 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | — | | | | 64,432 | | | | — | | | | 64,432 | | |
Total Investments | | $ | 6,657,924 | | | $ | 64,432 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,722,356 | | |
^ The Schedule of Investments provides information on the industry categorization for the portfolio.
## At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments for U.S. federal income tax purposes was $5,126,001. Gross unrealized appreciation of investments was $1,711,565 and gross unrealized depreciation of investments was $115,210, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $1,596,355, based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
* Security did not produce income during the last twelve months.
See Notes to Financial Statements 10
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | GROWTH PORTFOLIO | |
| | June 30, 2010 | |
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value* (Note A)—see Schedule of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 6,722,356 | | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 1,448 | | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 90,432 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 89 | | |
Receivable from administrator—net (Note B) | | | 1,393 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 4,387 | | |
Total Assets | | | 6,820,105 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 404 | | |
Payable to investment manager (Notes A & B) | | | 3,237 | | |
Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 36,612 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 40,253 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 6,779,852 | | |
Net Assets consist of: | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 85,882,811 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | (50,878 | ) | |
Accumulated net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | (80,653,165 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of investments | | | 1,601,084 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 6,779,852 | | |
Shares Outstanding ($.001 par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 474,301 | | |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 14.29 | | |
*Cost of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 5,121,272 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements11
Statement of Operations (Unaudited)Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | GROWTH PORTFOLIO | |
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 | |
Investment Income: | |
Income (Note A): | |
Dividend income—unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 17,339 | | |
Interest income—unaffiliated issuers | | | 23 | | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (27 | ) | |
Total income | | $ | 17,335 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees (Notes A & B) | | | 20,239 | | |
Administration fees (Note B) | | | 11,040 | | |
Audit fees | | | 20,282 | | |
Custodian fees (Note B) | | | 9,737 | | |
Insurance expense | | | 2,595 | | |
Legal fees | | | 2,680 | | |
Shareholder reports | | | 9,971 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 26,383 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 392 | | |
Total expenses | | | 103,319 | | |
Expenses reimbursed by administrator (Note B) | | | (35,106 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 68,213 | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (50,878 | ) | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments (Note A) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Sales of investment securities of unaffiliated issuers | | | 751,420 | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of: | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | (611,993 | ) | |
Net gain (loss) on investments | | | 139,427 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 88,549 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements12
Statements of Changes in Net AssetsNeuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | GROWTH PORTFOLIO | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2009 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
From Operations (Note A): | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (50,878 | ) | | $ | (252,100 | ) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 751,420 | | | | 2,936,944 | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (611,993 | ) | | | 8,606,753 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 88,549 | | | | 11,291,597 | | |
From Fund Share Transactions (Note D): | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 146,574 | | | | 654,776 | | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (912,374 | ) | | | (86,519,376 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) from Fund share transactions | | | (765,800 | ) | | | (85,864,600 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (677,251 | ) | | | (74,573,003 | ) | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of period | | | 7,457,103 | | | | 82,030,106 | | |
End of period | | $ | 6,779,852 | | | $ | 7,457,103 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) at end of period | | $ | (50,878 | ) | | $ | — | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements13
Notes to Financial Statements Growth Portfolio (Unaudited)Note A-Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
1 General: The Fund is a separate operating series of Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (the "Trust"), a Delaware statutory trust organized pursuant to a Trust Instrument dated May 23, 1994. The Trust is currently comprised of ten separate operating series (each a "Series," collectively, the "Funds") each of which is diversified. The Trust is registered as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), and its shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Fund currently offers only Class I shares. The Board may establish additional series or classes of shares without the approval of shareholders.
The assets of each Series belong only to that Series, and the liabilities of each Series are borne solely by that Series and no other.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires Management to make estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
2 Portfolio valuation: Investment securities are valued as indicated in the notes following the Schedule of Investments.
3 Foreign currency translation: The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are currently translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates as of 4:00 p.m., Eastern time, to determine the value of investments, other assets and liabilities. Purchase and sale prices of securities, and income and expenses, are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing rate of exchange on the respective dates of such transactions. Net unrealized foreign currency gain (loss), if any, arises from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities, as a result of changes in exchange rates and is stated separately in the Statement of Operations.
4 Securities transactions and investment income: Securities transactions are recorded on trade date for financial reporting purposes. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign dividends, as soon as the Fund becomes aware of the dividends. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Interest income, including accretion of original issue discount, where applicable, and accretion of discount on short-term investments, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions and foreign currency transactions, if any, are recorded on the basis of identified cost and stated separately in the Statement of Operations. Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments are proceeds from the settlements of class action litigation in which the Fund participated as a class member. The amount of such proceeds for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was $148,657.
5 Income tax information: The Funds are treated as separate entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes. It is the policy of the Fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its earnings to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is required.
The Fund has adopted the provisions of ASC 740 "Income Taxes" ("ASC 740"). ASC 740 sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken, or expected to be taken, in a tax return. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as an income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. The Fund is subject to examination by U.S. federal and state tax authorities for returns filed for the prior three fiscal years 2006 - 2008. As of June 30, 2010, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits.
Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These differences are primarily due to
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differing treatments of income and gains on various investment securities held by the Fund, timing differences and differing characterization of distributions made by the Fund as a whole. The Fund may also utilize earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as a part of the dividends paid deduction for income tax purposes. As determined on December 31, 2009, permanent differences resulting primarily from different book and tax accounting for net operating losses, foreign currency gains and losses, expiration of capital loss carryforwards, redemptions in kind and partnership basis adjustments, were reclassified at fiscal year-end. These reclassifications had no effect on net income, net asset value or net asset value per share of the Fund.
As of December 31, 2009, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a U.S. federal income tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (Loss) | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | Loss Carryforwards and Deferrals | | Total | |
$ | - | | | $ | 2,186,747 | | | $ | (81,378,255 | ) | | $ | (79,191,508 | ) | |
The difference between book basis and tax basis distributable earnings are attributable primarily to timing differences of wash sales, capital loss carryforwards and partnership basis adjustments.
To the extent the Fund's net realized capital gains, if any, can be offset by capital loss carryforwards, it is the policy of the Fund not to distribute such gains. As determined at December 31, 2009, the Fund had unused capital loss carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes to offset net realized capital gains, if any, as follows:
| | Expiring in: | |
| | 2010 | | 2017 | |
| | $ | 70,119,797 | | | $ | 11,258,458 | | |
Under current tax law, the use of these losses to offset future gains may be limited.
The Fund had $122,643,722 of capital loss carryforwards that expired during the year ended December 31, 2009.
6 Distributions to shareholders: The Fund may earn income, net of expenses, daily on its investments. Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gains, if any, generally are distributed once a year (usually in October). Income distributions and capital gain distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-date.
7 Foreign taxes: Foreign taxes withheld represent amounts withheld by foreign tax authorities, net of refunds recoverable.
8 Expense allocation: Certain expenses are applicable to multiple funds. Expenses directly attributable to a Series are charged to that Series. Expenses of the Trust that are not directly attributable to a particular series of the Trust (e.g., the Fund) are allocated among the series of the Trust, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each of the series can otherwise be made fairly. Expenses borne by the complex of related investment companies, which includes open-end and closed-end investment companies for which Management serves as investment manager, that are not directly attributable to a particular investment company in the complex (e.g., the Trust) or series thereof are allocated among the investment companies in the complex or series thereof, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each investment company in the complex or series thereof can otherwise be made fairly.
9 Security lending: A third party, eSecLending, currently serves as exclusive lending agent for the Fund. eSecLending, as agent, has assisted the Fund in conducting a bidding process to try to identify a principal that would pay a guaranteed amount to the Fund in consideration of the Fund entering into an exclusive securities lending arrangement. During the fiscal period, no principal had, and none currently has, an exclusive securities lending arrangement with the Fund; as such, the Fund is not guaranteed any particular level of income.
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Under the securities lending arrangement, the Fund receives cash collateral at the beginning of each transaction equal to at least 102% of the prior day's market value of the loaned securities (105% in the case of international securities). The Fund may invest all the cash collateral in Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC ("Quality Fund"), a fund managed by Neuberger Berman Fixed Income LLC ("NBFI"), an affiliate of Management, and sub-advised by Dwight Asset Management Company LLC. Quality Fund is not a money market fund that is registered under the 1940 Act and does not operate in accordance with all requirements of Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. There is no assurance that Quality Fund will maintain a $1.00 share price. The market value of the Fund's investments in Quality Fund as of the fiscal period ended June 30, 2010, if any, is reflected in the Fund's Schedule of Investments. The price at which the Fund redeems Quality Fund shares may be less than the price at which the Fund purchased those shares and so the Fund may not receive back from Quality Fund an amount that equals the amount of the collateral it received from the borrower. In such cases, the Fund would have to make up the shortfall. In addition, as a result of recent reduced liquidity in the credit and fixed income markets, it may be difficult to dispose quickly of some securities in Quality Fund at the price at which Quality Fund is carrying them.
Net income from the lending program represents any amounts received from a principal plus income earned on the cash collateral invested in Quality Fund or in other investments, if applicable, less cash collateral fees and other expenses associated with the loans. For the fiscal period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not receive net income under the securities lending arrangement.
10 Repurchase agreements: The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that Management has determined are creditworthy. Each repurchase agreement is recorded at cost. The Fund requires that the securities purchased in a repurchase agreement be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the Fund to assert a perfected security interest in those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. The Fund monitors, on a daily basis, the value of the securities transferred to ensure that their value, including accrued interest, is greater than amounts owed to the Fund under each such repurchase agreement.
11 Investments in foreign securities: Investing in foreign securities may involve certain sovereign and other risks, in addition to the credit and market risks normally associated with domestic securities. These additional risks include the possibility of adverse political and economic developments (including political instability, nationalization, expropriation, or confiscatory taxation) and the potentially adverse effects of unavailability of public information regarding issuers, less government supervision and regulation of financial markets, reduced liquidity of certain financial markets, and the lack of uniform accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards or the application of standards that are different or less stringent than those applied in the United States. Foreign securities also may experience greater price volatility, higher rates of inflation, and delays in settlement.
12 Derivative instruments: Management has evaluated the requirements of ASC 815 "Derivatives and Hedging" ("ASC 815"), which were effective January 1, 2009 for the Fund. ASC 815 requires enhanced disclosures about a fund's derivative and hedging activities. Management has concluded that, since the Fund did not hold any derivative instruments during the six months ended June 30, 2010, no additional disclosures pursuant to ASC 815 are required at this time.
13 Indemnifications: Like many other companies, the Trust's organizational documents provide that its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In addition, both in some of its principal service contracts and in the normal course of its business, the Trust enters into contracts that provide indemnifications to other parties for certain types of losses or liabilities. The Trust's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this could involve future claims against the Trust.
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Note B-Management Fees, Administration Fees, Distribution Arrangements, and Other Transactions With Affiliates: Fund shares are issued and redeemed in connection with investments in and payments under certain variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies issued through separate accounts of life insurance companies and are also offered directly to certain qualified pension and retirement plans.
The Fund retains Management as its investment manager under a Management Agreement. For such investment management services, the Fund pays Management a fee at the annual rate of 0.55% of the first $250 million of the Fund's average daily net assets, 0.525% of the next $250 million, 0.50% of the next $250 million, 0.475% of the next $250 million, 0.45% of the next $500 million, 0.425% of the next $2.5 billion, and 0.40% of average daily net assets in excess of $4 billion.
The Fund retains Management as its administrator under an Administration Agreement. The Fund pays Management an administration fee at the annual rate of 0.30% of its average daily net assets under this agreement. Additionally, Management retains State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street") as its sub-administrator under a Sub-Administration Agreement. Management pays State Street a fee for all services received under this agreement.
The Board adopted a non-fee distribution plan for the Fund.
Management has contractually undertaken through December 31, 2013 to forgo current payment of fees and/or reimburse the Fund for its operating expenses (excluding fees payable to Management, interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, and transaction costs) ("Operating Expenses") which exceed, in the aggregate, 1.00% per annum of the Fund's average daily net assets (the "Expense Limitation"). For the six months ended June 30, 2010, such excess expenses amounted to $35,106. The Fund has agreed to repay Management through December 31, 2016 for fees and expenses foregone and/or its excess Operating Expenses previously reimbursed by Management, so long as its annual Operating Expenses during that period do not exceed its Expense Limitation, and the repayment is made within three years after the year in which Management issued the reimbursement or waived fees. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, there was no repayment to Management under its contractual expense limitation. At June 30, 2010, contingent liabilities to Management under its contractual expense limitation were as follows:
| | Expiring in: | |
| | 2013 | |
| | $ | 35,106 | | |
Neuberger Berman LLC ("Neuberger") is retained by Management to furnish it with investment recommendations and research information without added cost to the Fund. Several individuals who are officers and/or trustees of the Trust are also employees of Neuberger and/or Management.
On May 4, 2009, NBSH Acquisition, LLC ("NBSH"), an entity organized by key members of Neuberger Berman's senior management, acquired a majority interest in Neuberger Berman's business and the fixed income and certain alternative asset management businesses of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.'s ("LBHI") Investment Management Division (together with Neuberger Berman, the "Acquired Businesses") (the "Acquisition"). Prior to that date, the predecessor of Management and Neuberger were wholly owned subsidiaries of LBHI. On September 15, 2008, LBHI filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and on December 22, 2008, the bankruptcy court having jurisdiction over the LBHI matter approved the sale of the Acquired Businesses to NBSH (or its successor or assign), as the successful bidder in a public auction.
The Acquired Businesses are now indirectly owned by, among others, portfolio managers, Neuberger Berman's management team, and certain key members and senior professionals who are employed in various parts of the Neuberger Berman complex of companies, with a minority interest retained by LBHI and certain affiliates of LBHI. The closing of the Acquisition resulted in an "assignment" of the Fund's Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory
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Agreement. Such an assignment, by law, automatically terminated those agreements. Accordingly, prior to the closing the Board, including the Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Fund's investment manager and its affiliates or the Fund, considered and approved a new Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement for the Fund. The new agreements, which are virtually identical to those previously in effect, were also approved by a vote of the Fund's shareholders. These events have not had a material impact on the Fund or its operations. Management and Neuberger continue to operate in the ordinary course of business as the investment manager and sub-adviser of the Fund, respectively.
The Fund has an expense offset arrangement in connection with its custodian contract. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, there was no reduction of expenses under this arrangement.
Note C-Securities Transactions:
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, there were purchase and sale transactions (excluding short-term securities) of $1,994,384 and $2,751,735, respectively.
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, no brokerage commissions on securities transactions were paid to affiliated brokers.
Note D-Fund Share Transactions:
Share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and for the year ended December 31, 2009 was as follows:
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 | |
Shares Sold | | | 9,700 | | | | 56,733 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (60,608 | ) | | | (7,077,691 | ) | |
Total | | | (50,908 | ) | | | (7,020,958 | ) | |
Note E-Line of Credit:
At June 30, 2010, the Fund was a participant in a single committed, unsecured $150,000,000 line of credit with State Street, to be used only for temporary or emergency purposes. Other investment companies managed by Management also participate in this line of credit on the same terms. Interest is charged on borrowings under this line of credit at the higher of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% per annum or (b) the Overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25% per annum. A facility fee of 0.15% per annum of the available line of credit is charged, of which the Fund has agreed to pay its pro rata share, based on the ratio of its individual net assets to the net assets of all participants at the time the fee is due and payable. The fee is paid quarterly in arrears. Because several investment companies participate, there is no assurance that an individual Fund will have access to all or any part of the $150,000,000 at any particular time. There were no loans outstanding pursuant to this line of credit at June 30, 2010. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not utilize this line of credit.
Note F-Subsequent Events:
In accordance with the provision set forth in ASC 855, "Subsequent Events" ("ASC 855"), Management has evaluated the possibility of subsequent events existing in the Fund's financial statements through the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Management has determined that there are no subsequent events that, in accordance with ASC 855, would need to be disclosed in the Fund's financial statements.
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Note G-Unaudited Financial Information: The financial information included in this interim report is taken from the records of the Fund without audit by an independent registered public accounting firm. Annual reports contain audited financial statements.
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Financial HighlightsGrowth Portfolio
The following table includes selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period and other performance information derived from the Financial Statements.
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2010 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 14.20 | | | $ | 10.87 | | | $ | 19.30 | | | $ | 15.73 | | | $ | 13.79 | | | $ | 12.15 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)t | | | (.10 | ) | | | (.05 | ) | | | (.10 | ) | | | (.11 | ) | | | (.05 | ) | | | (.07 | ) | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | .19 | | | | 3.38 | | | | (8.33 | ) | | | 3.68 | | | | 1.99 | | | | 1.71 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | .09 | | | �� | 3.33 | | | | (8.43 | ) | | | 3.57 | | | | 1.94 | | | | 1.64 | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 14.29 | | | $ | 14.20 | | | $ | 10.87 | | | $ | 19.30 | | | $ | 15.73 | | | $ | 13.79 | | |
Total Returntt | | | .63 | %** | | | 30.63 | % | | | (43.68 | )% | | | 22.70 | % | | | 14.07 | % | | | 13.50 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 6.8 | | | $ | 7.5 | | | $ | 82.0 | | | $ | 172.6 | | | $ | 167.7 | | | $ | 196.5 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | 1.85 | %* | | | 1.27 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.00 | % | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net AssetsS | | | 1.85 | %* | | | 1.27 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | .99 | % | | | .99 | % | | | .99 | % | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | (1.38 | )%* | | | (.49 | )% | | | (.63 | )% | | | (.61 | )% | | | (.35 | )% | | | (.55 | )% | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 27 | %** | | | 68 | % | | | 63 | % | | | 48 | % | | | 40 | % | | | 53 | % | |
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Notes to Financial Highlights Growth Portfolio (Unaudited)
tt Total return based on per share net asset value reflects the effects of changes in net asset value on the performance of the Fund during each fiscal period and assumes income dividends and other distributions, if any, were reinvested. Results represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Current returns may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment returns and principal may fluctuate and shares when redeemed may be worth more or less than original cost. Total return would have been lower if Management had not reimbursed and/or waived certain expenses. The total return information shown does not reflect charges and other expenses that apply to the separate account or the related insurance policies, and the inclusion of these charges and other expenses would reduce the total return for all fiscal periods shown. For the period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund received proceeds from the settlements of class action litigation in which it participated as a class member, which had an approximate impact on total return of 1.80%.
# The Fund is required to calculate an expense ratio without taking into consideration any expense reductions related to expense offset arrangements.
t Calculated based on the average number of shares outstanding during each fiscal period.
S After reimbursement of expenses and/or waiver of a portion of the investment management fee by Management. Had Management not undertaken such actions, the annualized ratios of net expenses to average daily net assets would have been:
Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | |
2010 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
| 2.81 | % | | | 1.27 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | .99 | % | | | .99 | % | | | .99 | % | |
* Annualized.
** Not Annualized.
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Proxy Voting Policies and ProceduresA description of the policies and procedures that the Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll-free) and on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission, at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Trust voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is also available, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll-free), on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov, and on Management's website at www.nb.com.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedule
The Trust files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the Fund with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Trust's Forms N-Q are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the Securities and Exchange Commission'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. The information on Form N-Q is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll free).
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Neuberger Berman
Advisers Management Trust
Guardian Portfolio
I Class Shares
S Class Shares
Semi-Annual Report
June 30, 2010
Guardian Portfolio Manager's Commentary
Over the six months ended June 30, 2010, financial markets were volatile, alternating between optimism and negative sentiment. While the Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (AMT) Guardian Portfolio generated a negative return for the period, we are pleased to report that the Portfolio significantly outperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index.
Boosted by strong fourth and first quarter earnings and an economy that appeared to have gained momentum, investors drove the market up from January through April. During May, however, Greece's ongoing fiscal issues began to impact investor sentiment, raising concerns about contagion. As the European authorities worked toward a solution, volatility increased and a meaningful correction off the year's market peak ensued.
By the end of June, sentiment was again bearish, with concerns about a possible double-dip recession and renewed slowing in consumer spending adding to worries about the ultimate resolution of sovereign debt issues. As market sentiment shifted, consumers and businesses seemed to have moderated their behavior by becoming more conservative, reacting to news in real time in something of a self-reinforcing cycle.
Given the world economy's need to de-lever both at country and individual levels and other serious challenges, we have long believed that this was likely to be a slower-than-average recovery. While the economy benefited from an inventory rebuilding cycle, in hindsight it appears to have been muted, driving less growth than we had expected, but this has been the only aspect of the recovery that has surprised us so far.
In light of our expectations, we had begun buying traditional growth companies last summer—companies that had performed well through the downturn, and had consistent, sustainable business models and strong earnings prospects. These stocks underperformed as investors preferred cyclical issues off the market low; consequently, their shares have been selling at historic low prices. Our low entry price limited our concerns that a stronger-than-anticipated recovery might continue to favor cyclical stocks. More recently, the equity market appears to be taking a more differentiated view of companies' prospects against this uncertain backdrop—one that is moving toward our way of thinking.
Ironically, some of our weaker performers this period are some of the names we think have the most attractive business models for the coming environment. Medical devices company C.R. Bard, a newer holding, is an example. While the stock trades at a very low forward price/earnings ratio, the consensus view is for long-term earnings growth of 13%. Covidien, another first-quarter addition, serves similar markets with a comparable growth/valuation dynamic. Pharmaceuticals firm Roche is another example, and our addition of Coca-Cola was made for similar reasons. All of these holdings represent businesses that grew through the crisis, are financially strong, appear positioned for growth, and in our view are relatively insensitive to economic conditions.
We also purchased wholesale industrial distributor W.W. Grainger this period. As debate continues over the balance between resolving the deficit and stimulating the economy, we are vigilant about both inflationary and deflationary risks. A company like W.W. Grainger is somewhat insulated. By its nature, price increases are a pass-through for W.W. Grainger's business, and should growth weaken, cash flows would improve as inventories declined. Longer-term holding Anixter has a similar profile, as do some of our media holdings and industrial names.
We eliminated two long-term holdings this period, Toyota and National Grid. Part of our premise for owning Toyota was the company's meaningful advantage in next-generation technology, particularly for hybrids. When execution issues began to erode perceptions about safety and quality, we sold. While we continue to like National Grid, we have eliminated our Utilities exposure. Utilities are typically highly leveraged, capital-spending-intensive businesses that need ongoing access to the capital markets and regulatory approval to raise prices. In the current environment, we see this as a challenge.
We believe American business is in sound shape. As a result of spending cuts during the financial crisis and the cautiousness that followed, balance sheets are very strong and cash flows have been robust as earnings have recovered. As a result, merger and acquisition activity, dividend increases and stock buybacks were on an upswing before the market
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turned in the second quarter. Biosciences firm Millipore, a top contributor to returns, is one example, put into play by a hostile bid from a competitor, and then taken private by a white knight (and sold from the portfolio) at a significant premium.
Moving forward, we intend to maintain a steady course. While the market may be volatile in the near term, we are confident in our view of the economy and optimistic about the performance of the Portfolio, having planned for this type of environment. In terms of the quality, long-term growth prospects and balance sheet strength of the companies we currently own, we believe the Portfolio is particularly strong.
As always, we look forward to continuing to serve your investment needs.
Sincerely,
Arthur Moretti
Portfolio Manager
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Guardian Portfolio
SECTOR ALLOCATION
(% of Total Investments) | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 10.7 | % | |
Consumer Staples | | | 8.7 | | |
Energy | | | 12.5 | | |
Financials | | | 11.5 | | |
Health Care | | | 9.1 | | |
Industrials | | | 18.3 | | |
Information Technology | | | 25.5 | | |
Materials | | | 2.2 | | |
Short-Term | | | 1.5 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % | |
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS1
| | Inception | | Six Month Period Ended | | Average Annual Total Return Ended 06/30/2010 | |
| | Date | | 06/30/2010 | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | | Life of Fund* | |
Guardian Portfolio Class I | | 11/03/1997 | | | -3.50 | % | | | 16.18 | % | | | 0.89 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 4.95 | % | |
Guardian Portfolio Class S2 | | 08/02/2002 | | | -3.52 | % | | | 16.12 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 4.81 | % | |
S&P 500 Index3 | | | | | -6.65 | % | | | 14.43 | % | | | -0.79 | % | | | -1.59 | % | | | 2.72 | % | |
Performance data quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Results are shown on a "total return" basis and include reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions.
Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please visit https://www.nb.com.
* Index returns are as of the inception date 11/03/1997.
As stated in the Portfolio's most recent prospectus, the total annual operating expense ratios for fiscal year 2009 were 1.10% and 1.38% for Class I and Class S shares, respectively (prior to any fee waivers or expense reimbursements). The net expense ratio was 1.25% for Class S shares. Neuberger Berman Management LLC has contractually agreed to limit certain expenses of the Portfolio through 12/31/2013.
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Endnotes
1 "Total Return" includes reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions. Results represent past performance and do not indicate future results. The value of an investment in the Portfolio and the return on the investment both will fluctuate, and redemption proceeds may be higher or lower than an investor's original cost. The performance information does not reflect fees and expenses of the variable annuity and variable life insurance policies or the qualified pension and retirement plans whose proceeds are invested in the Portfolio. Neuberger Berman Management LLC ("NBM LLC") has agreed to absorb certain expenses of the AMT Portfolios, including the Portfolio. Without this arrangement, which is subject to change, the total returns of the Portfolio may have been less.
2 Performance shown prior to August 2, 2002 for the Class S shares is that of the Class I shares, which have lower expenses and correspondingly higher returns than Class S shares.
3 The S&P 500 Index is widely regarded as the standard for measuring large-cap U.S. stock market performance and includes a representative sample of leading companies in leading industries. Please note that indices do not take into account any fees and expenses of investing in the individual securities that they track and that individuals cannot invest directly in any index. Data about the performance of this index is prepared or obtained by NBM LLC and include reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions. The Portfolio may invest directly in many securities not included in the above-described index or may not invest in all securities included in the above-described index.
Any ratios or other measurements using a factor of forecasted earnings of a company discussed herein are based on consensus estimates, not NBM LLC's own projections, and they may or may not be realized. In addition, any revision to a forecast could affect the market price of a security. By quoting them herein, NBM LLC does not offer an opinion as to the accuracy of and does not guarantee these forecasted numbers.
The investments for the Portfolio are managed by the same portfolio manager(s) who manage one or more other mutual funds that have similar names, investment objectives and investment styles as the Portfolio. You should be aware that the Portfolio is likely to differ from the other mutual funds in size, cash flow pattern and tax matters. Accordingly, the holdings and performance can be expected to vary from those of the other mutual funds.
The composition, industries and holdings of the Portfolio are subject to change.
Shares of the separate AMT Portfolios are not available to the general public. Shares of this Portfolio may be purchased only by life insurance companies to be used with their separate accounts that fund variable annuity and variable life insurance policies and by qualified pension and retirement plans.
Statistics and projections in this report are derived from sources deemed to be reliable but cannot be regarded as a representation of future results of the AMT Portfolios. This report is prepared for the general information of shareholders and is not an offer of shares of the AMT Portfolios. Shares of the AMT Portfolios are sold only through the currently effective prospectuses, which must precede or accompany this report.
(c) 2010 Neuberger Berman Management LLC distributor. All rights reserved.
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Information About Your Fund's Expenses
This table is designed to provide information regarding costs related to your investments. All mutual funds incur operating expenses, which include management fees, fees for administrative services and costs of shareholder reports, among others. The following examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six month period ended June 30, 2010 and held for the entire period. The table illustrates the fund's costs in two ways:
Actual Expenses and Performance: | | The first section of the table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses in dollars, based on the fund's actual performance during the period. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses 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 section of the table under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During the Period" to estimate the expenses you paid over the period. | |
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Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes: | | The second section of the table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return at 5% per year before expenses. This return 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 this fund versus other funds. To do so, compare the expenses shown in this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. | |
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Please note that the expenses in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. The table and expense example do not include any transaction costs, such as fees and expenses that are, or may be, imposed under your variable contract or qualified pension plan. Therefore, the information under the heading "Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)" is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expense Information as of 6/30/10 (Unaudited)
NEUBERGER BERMAN ADVISERS MANAGEMENT TRUST GUARDIAN PORTFOLIO
Actual | | Beginning Account Value 1/1/10 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/10 | | Expenses Paid During the Period* 1/1/10 – 6/30/10 | | Expense Ratio | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 965.00 | | | $ | 5.46 | | | | 1.12 | % | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 964.80 | | | $ | 6.09 | | | | 1.25 | % | |
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)** | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.24 | | | $ | 5.61 | | | | 1.12 | % | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.60 | | | $ | 6.26 | | | | 1.25 | % | |
* For each class, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by multiplying the number of days in the most recent half year divided by 365.
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Schedule of Investments Guardian Portfolio
(Unaudited)
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUE† | |
Common Stocks (98.5%) | | | |
Beverages (2.1%) | | | |
| 33,300 | | | Coca-Cola | | $ | 1,668,996 | | |
Capital Markets (6.1%) | | | |
| 182,716 | | | Charles Schwab | | | 2,590,913 | | |
| 86,764 | | | The Bank of New York Mellon | | | 2,142,203 | | |
| | | 4,733,116 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies (5.7%) | | | |
| 83,376 | | | Republic Services | | | 2,478,768 | | |
| 62,151 | | | Waste Management | | | 1,944,705 | | |
| | | 4,423,473 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components (6.5%) | | | |
| 56,320 | | | Anixter International | | | 2,399,232 | * | |
| 84,127 | | | National Instruments | | | 2,673,556 | | |
| | | 5,072,788 | | |
Energy Equipment & Services (3.4%) | | | |
| 47,727 | | | Schlumberger Ltd. | | | 2,641,212 | | |
Food Products (3.2%) | | | |
| 41,200 | | | J.M. Smucker | | | 2,481,064 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies (6.1%) | | | |
| 31,495 | | | C.R. Bard | | | 2,441,807 | | |
| 56,675 | | | Covidien PLC | | | 2,277,202 | | |
| | | 4,719,009 | | |
Household Products (3.4%) | | | |
| 43,550 | | | Procter & Gamble | | | 2,612,129 | | |
Industrial Conglomerates (3.9%) | | | |
| 38,599 | | | 3M Co. | | | 3,048,935 | | |
Industrial Gases (2.2%) | | | |
| 22,973 | | | Praxair, Inc. | | | 1,745,718 | | |
Insurance (5.4%) | | | |
| 4,893 | | | Markel Corp. | | | 1,663,620 | * | |
| 136,588 | | | Progressive Corp. | | | 2,556,927 | | |
| | | 4,220,547 | | |
Internet Software & Services (4.2%) | | | |
| 237,053 | | | Yahoo! Inc. | | | 3,278,443 | * | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUE† | |
IT Services (2.1%) | | | |
| 98,600 | | | SAIC Inc. | | $ | 1,650,564 | * | |
Machinery (4.4%) | | | |
| 93,337 | | | Danaher Corp. | | | 3,464,670 | | |
Media (10.8%) | | | |
| 133,503 | | | Comcast Corp. Class A Special | | | 2,193,454 | | |
| 67,407 | | | Scripps Networks Interactive Class A | | | 2,719,199
| | |
| 8,438 | | | Washington Post Class B | | | 3,463,630 | | |
| | | 8,376,283 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (9.1%) | | | |
| 209,489 | | | BG Group PLC | | | 3,115,697 | | |
| 15,238 | | | Cimarex Energy | | | 1,090,736 | | |
| 58,781 | | | Newfield Exploration | | | 2,872,040 | * | |
| | | 7,078,473 | | |
Pharmaceuticals (3.0%) | | | |
| 17,103 | | | Roche Holding AG | | | 2,354,085 | | |
Road & Rail (2.0%) | | | |
| 27,552 | | | Canadian National Railway | | | 1,580,934 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (8.2%) | | | |
| 162,730 | | | Altera Corp. | | | 4,037,331 | | |
| 100,706 | | | Texas Instruments | | | 2,344,436 | | |
| | | 6,381,767 | | |
Software (4.5%) | | | |
| 100,600 | | | Intuit Inc. | | | 3,497,862 | * | |
Trading Companies & Distributors (2.2%) | | | |
| 17,145 | | | W.W. Grainger | | | 1,705,070 | | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Cost $66,974,374) | | | 76,735,138 | | |
Short-Term Investments (1.5%) | | | |
| 1,188,751 | | | State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund Institutional Class (Cost $1,188,751) | | | 1,188,751
| | |
| | | | Total Investments (100.0%) (Cost $68,163,125) | | | 77,923,889 | ## | |
| | | | Cash, receivables and other assets, less liabilities (0.0%) | | | 704 | | |
| | | | Total Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 77,924,593 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments 6
Notes to Schedule of Investments Guardian Portfolio
(Unaudited)
t In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 820 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" ("ASC 820"), all investments held by Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust Guardian Portfolio (the "Fund") are carried at the value that Neuberger Berman Management LLC ("Management") believes the Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment under current market conditions. Various inputs, including the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability in the market, are considered in valuing the Fund's investments, some of which are discussed below. Significant management judgment may be necessary to value investments in accordance with ASC 820.
ASC 820 established a three-tier hierarchy of inputs to establish a classification of value measurements for disclosure purposes. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad Levels listed below.
. Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
. Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, amortized cost, etc.)
. Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing an investment are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The Fund's investments in equity securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are generally valued by Management by obtaining valuations from an independent pricing service based on the latest sale price quoted in active markets (Level 1 inputs). Securities traded primarily on the NASDAQ Stock Market are normally valued by the Fund at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price ("NOCP") provided by NASDAQ each business day. The NOCP is the most recently reported price as of 4:00:02 p.m., Eastern time, unless that price is outside the range of the "inside" bid and asked prices (i.e., the bid and asked prices that dealers quote to each other when trading for their own accounts); in that case, NASDAQ will adjust the price to equal the inside bid or asked price, whichever is closer. Because of delays in reporting trades, the NOCP may not be based on the price of the last trade to occur before the market closes. If there is no reported sale of a security on a particular day, the independent pricing service may value the security based on reported market quotations.
The following is a description of Level 2 inputs and related valuation techniques used to value certain types of debt securities and short term investments of the Fund:
Short-Term Investments. Investments in State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund Institutional Class are valued using the fund's daily calculated NAV.
Management has developed a process to periodically review information provided by independent pricing services for all types of securities.
For equity securities, if a valuation is not available from an independent pricing service, or if Management has reason to believe that the valuation received does not represent the amount a fund might reasonably expect to receive on a current sale, the Fund seeks to obtain quotations from principal market makers (generally considered Level 3 inputs). If such quotations are not readily available, the security is valued using methods the Board of Trustees of Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (the "Board") has approved on the belief that they reflect fair value. Numerous factors may be considered when determining the fair value of a security based on Level 2 or 3 inputs, including available analyst, media or other reports, trading in futures or ADRs and whether the issuer of the security being fair valued has other securities outstanding.
See Notes to Financial Statements 7
Notes to Schedule of Investments Guardian Portfolio
(Unaudited) (cont'd)
The Fund's investments in foreign securities are generally valued using the same valuation methods and inputs as other Fund investments, as discussed above. Foreign security prices are expressed in local currency values and are currently translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate as of 4:00 p.m., Eastern time. The Board has approved the use of Interactive Data Pricing and Reference Data, Inc. ("Interactive") to assist in determining the fair value of foreign equity securities when changes in the value of a certain index suggest that the closing prices on the foreign exchanges may no longer represent the amount that the Fund could expect to receive for those securities. In this event, Interactive will provide adjusted prices for certain foreign equity securities using a statistical analysis of historical correlations of multiple factors (Level 2 inputs). In the absence of precise information about the market values of these foreign securities as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange, the Board has determined on the basis of available data that prices adjusted in this way are likely to be closer to the prices the Fund could realize on a current sale than are the prices of those securities established at the close of the foreign markets in which the securities primarily trade. These fair value prices are necessarily estimates, and there is no assurance that such a price will be at or close to the price at which the security is next quoted or next trades.
The following is a summary, by category of Level, of inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2010:
Asset Valuation Inputs | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Investments: | |
Common Stocks | |
Beverages | | $ | 1,668,996 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,668,996 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 4,733,116 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,733,116 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies | | | 4,423,473 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,423,473 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | | 5,072,788 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,072,788 | | |
Energy Equipment & Services | | | 2,641,212 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,641,212 | | |
Food Products | | | 2,481,064 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,481,064 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 4,719,009 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,719,009 | | |
Household Products | | | 2,612,129 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,612,129 | | |
Industrial Conglomerates | | | 3,048,935 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,048,935 | | |
Industrial Gases | | | 1,745,718 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,745,718 | | |
Insurance | | | 4,220,547 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,220,547 | | |
Internet Software & Services | | | 3,278,443 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,278,443 | | |
IT Services | | | 1,650,564 | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,650,564 | | |
Machinery | | | 3,464,670 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,464,670 | | |
Media | | | 8,376,283 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,376,283 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 3,962,776 | | | | 3,115,697 | | | | — | | | | 7,078,473 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | — | | | | 2,354,085 | | | | — | | | | 2,354,085 | | |
Road & Rail | | | 1,580,934 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,580,934 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 6,381,767 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,381,767 | | |
Software | | | 3,497,862 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,497,862 | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors | | | 1,705,070 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,705,070 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 71,265,356 | | | | 5,469,782 | | | | — | | | | 76,735,138 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | — | | | | 1,188,751 | | | | — | | | | 1,188,751 | | |
Total Investments | | $ | 71,265,356 | | | $ | 6,658,533 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 77,923,889 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements 8
Notes to Schedule of Investments Guardian Portfolio
(Unaudited) (cont'd)
As of the period ending June 30, 2010, certain foreign equity securities transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 as a result of the Fund's valuation policies using Interactive as stated under foreign equity securities above.
## At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments for U.S. federal income tax purposes was $68,558,272. Gross unrealized appreciation of investments was $12,792,931 and gross unrealized depreciation of investments was $3,427,314, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $9,365,617, based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
* Security did not produce income during the last twelve months.
See Notes to Financial Statements 9
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | GUARDIAN PORTFOLIO | |
| | June 30, 2010 | |
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value* (Note A)—see Schedule of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 77,923,889 | | |
Cash | | | 1 | | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 64,800 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 64,860 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 4,924 | | |
Total Assets | | | 78,058,474 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 14,574 | | |
Payable to investment manager (Notes A & B) | | | 37,065 | | |
Payable to administrator—net (Note B) | | | 28,065 | | |
Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 54,177 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 133,881 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 77,924,593 | | |
Net Assets consist of: | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 77,876,030 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | 358,466 | | |
Accumulated net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | (10,070,648 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of investments | | | 9,760,745 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 77,924,593 | | |
Net Assets | |
Class I | | $ | 12,430,992 | | |
Class S | | | 65,493,601 | | |
Shares Outstanding ($.001 par value; unlimited shares authorized) | |
Class I | | | 806,040 | | |
Class S | | | 4,271,137 | | |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | |
Class I | | $ | 15.42 | | |
Class S | | | 15.33 | | |
*Cost of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 68,163,125 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements 10
Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | GUARDIAN PORTFOLIO | |
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 | |
Investment Income: | |
Income (Note A): | |
Dividend income-unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 608,906 | | |
Interest income-unaffiliated issuers | | | 1,306 | | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (15,241 | ) | |
Total income | | $ | 594,971 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees (Notes A & B) | | | 232,689 | | |
Administration fees (Note B): | |
Class I | | | 20,387 | | |
Class S | | | 106,535 | | |
Distribution fees (Note B): | |
Class S | | | 88,779 | | |
Audit fees | | | 20,282 | | |
Custodian fees (Note B) | | | 26,168 | | |
Insurance expense | | | 4,775 | | |
Legal fees | | | 18,451 | | |
Shareholder reports | | | 16,137 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 23,989 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 3,315 | | |
Total expenses | | | 561,507 | | |
Expenses reimbursed by administrator (Note B) | | | (41,707 | ) | |
Expenses reduced by custodian fee expense offset arrangement (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 519,799 | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 75,172 | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments (Note A) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Sales of investment securities of unaffiliated issuers | | | 3,508,916 | | |
Foreign currency | | | 2,257 | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of: | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | (6,337,947 | ) | |
Foreign currency | | | 1,832 | | |
Net gain (loss) on investments | | | (2,824,942 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (2,749,770 | ) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements 11
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | GUARDIAN PORTFOLIO | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2009 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
From Operations (Note A): | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 75,172 | | | $ | 265,407 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 3,511,173 | | | | (10,638,101 | ) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (6,336,115 | ) | | | 37,458,198 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (2,749,770 | ) | | | 27,085,504 | | |
Distributions to Shareholders From (Note A): | |
Net investment income: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (142,454 | ) | |
Class S | | | — | | | | (622,197 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | — | | | | (764,651 | ) | |
From Fund Share Transactions (Note D): | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | |
Class I | | | 2,307,449 | | | | 6,274,989 | | |
Class S | | | 1,295,921 | | | | 11,636,789 | | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | 142,454 | | |
Class S | | | — | | | | 622,197 | | |
Payments for shares redeemed: | |
Class I | | | (3,258,460 | ) | | | (69,776,705 | ) | |
Class S | | | (4,985,525 | ) | | | (5,505,098 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) from Fund share transactions | | | (4,640,615 | ) | | | (56,605,374 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (7,390,385 | ) | | | (30,284,521 | ) | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of period | | | 85,314,978 | | | | 115,599,499 | | |
End of period | | $ | 77,924,593 | | | $ | 85,314,978 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) at end of period | | $ | 358,466 | | | $ | 283,294 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements 12
Notes to Financial Statements Guardian Portfolio
(Unaudited)
Note A-Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
1 General: The Fund is a separate operating series of Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (the "Trust"), a Delaware statutory trust organized pursuant to a Trust Instrument dated May 23, 1994. The Trust is currently comprised of ten separate operating series (each a "Series," collectively, the "Funds") each of which is diversified. The Trust is registered as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), and its shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Fund currently offers Class I and Class S shares. The Board may establish additional series or classes of shares without the approval of shareholders.
The assets of each Series belong only to that Series, and the liabilities of each Series are borne solely by that Series and no other.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires Management to make estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
2 Portfolio valuation: Investment securities are valued as indicated in the notes following the Schedule of Investments.
3 Foreign currency translation: The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are currently translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates as of 4:00 p.m., Eastern time, to determine the value of investments, other assets and liabilities. Purchase and sale prices of securities, and income and expenses, are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing rate of exchange on the respective dates of such transactions. Net unrealized foreign currency gain (loss), if any, arises from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities, as a result of changes in exchange rates and is stated separately in the Statement of Operations.
4 Securities transactions and investment income: Securities transactions are recorded on trade date for financial reporting purposes. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign dividends, as soon as the Fund becomes aware of the dividends. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Interest income, including accretion of original issue discount, where applicable, and accretion of discount on short-term investments, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions and foreign currency transactions, if any, are recorded on the basis of identified cost and stated separately in the Statement of Operations. Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments are proceeds from the settlements of class action litigation in which the Fund participated as a class member. The amount of such proceeds for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was $26,871.
5 Income tax information: The Funds are treated as separate entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes. It is the policy of the Fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its earnings to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is required.
The Fund has adopted the provisions of ASC 740 "Income Taxes" ("ASC 740"). ASC 740 sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken, or expected to be taken, in a tax return. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as an income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. The Fund is subject to examination by U.S. federal and state tax authorities for returns filed for the prior three fiscal years 2006 - 2008. As of June 30, 2010, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits.
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Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments of income and gains on various investment securities held by the Fund, timing differences and differing characterization of distributions made by the Fund as a whole. The Fund may also utilize earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as a part of the dividends paid deduction for income tax purposes.
As determined on December 31, 2009, permanent differences resulting primarily from different book and tax accounting for foreign currency gains and losses and redemptions in kind were reclassified at fiscal year-end. These reclassifications had no effect on net income, net asset value or net asset value per share of the Fund.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 was as follows:
| | Distributions Paid From: | | | |
Ordinary Income | | Long-Term Gains | | Total | |
2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
$ | 764,651 | | | $ | 845,556 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,030,504 | | | $ | 764,651 | | | $ | 6,876,060 | | |
As of December 31, 2009, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a U.S. federal income tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | Undistributed Long-Term Gain | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | Loss Carryforwards and Deferrals | | Total | |
$ | 283,294 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 15,030,766 | | | $ | (12,515,727 | ) | | $ | 2,798,333 | | |
The difference between book basis and tax basis distributable earnings is attributable primarily to timing differences of wash sales, partnership basis adjustments, capital loss carryforwards and post October loss deferrals.
To the extent the Fund's net realized capital gains, if any, can be offset by capital loss carryforwards, it is the policy of the Fund not to distribute such gains. As determined at December 31, 2009, the Fund had unused capital loss carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes to offset net realized capital gains, if any, as follows:
| | Expiring in: | |
| | 2016 | | 2017 | |
| | $ | 2,513,390 | | | $ | 9,198,443 | | |
Under current tax law, the use of these losses to offset future gains may be limited.
Under current tax law, certain net capital and net foreign currency losses realized after October 31 within the taxable year may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Fund elected to defer $803,894 net capital losses arising between November 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009.
6 Distributions to shareholders: The Fund may earn income, net of expenses, daily on its investments. Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gains, if any, generally are distributed once a year (usually in October). Income distributions and capital gain distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-date.
7 Foreign taxes: Foreign taxes withheld represent amounts withheld by foreign tax authorities, net of refunds recoverable.
8 Expense allocation: Certain expenses are applicable to multiple funds. Expenses directly attributable to a Series are charged to that Series. Expenses of the Trust that are not directly attributable to a particular series of the Trust (e.g., the Fund) are allocated among the series of the Trust, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each of the series can otherwise be made fairly. Expenses borne by the complex of related investment companies, which includes open-end and closed-end investment companies for
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which Management serves as investment manager, that are not directly attributable to a particular investment company in the complex (e.g., the Trust) or series thereof are allocated among the investment companies in the complex or series thereof, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each investment company in the complex or series thereof can otherwise be made fairly. The Fund's expenses (other than those specific to each class) are allocated proportionally each day between the classes based upon the relative net assets of each class.
9 Security lending: A third party, eSecLending, currently serves as exclusive lending agent for the Fund. eSecLending, as agent, has assisted the Fund in conducting a bidding process to try to identify a principal that would pay a guaranteed amount to the Fund in consideration of the Fund entering into an exclusive securities lending arrangement. During the fiscal period, no principal had, and none currently has, an exclusive securities lending arrangement with the Fund; as such, the Fund is not guaranteed any particular level of income.
Under the securities lending arrangement, the Fund receives cash collateral at the beginning of each transaction equal to at least 102% of the prior day's market value of the loaned securities (105% in the case of international securities). The Fund may invest all the cash collateral in Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC ("Quality Fund"), a fund managed by Neuberger Berman Fixed Income LLC ("NBFI"), an affiliate of Management, and sub-advised by Dwight Asset Management Company LLC. Quality Fund is not a money market fund that is registered under the 1940 Act and does not operate in accordance with all requirements of Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. There is no assurance that Quality Fund will maintain a $1.00 share price.
The market value of the Fund's investments in Quality Fund as of the fiscal period ended June 30, 2010, if any, is reflected in the Fund's Schedule of Investments. The price at which the Fund redeems Quality Fund shares may be less than the price at which the Fund purchased those shares and so the Fund may not receive back from Quality Fund an amount that equals the amount of the collateral it received from the borrower. In such cases, the Fund would have to make up the shortfall. In addition, as a result of recent reduced liquidity in the credit and fixed income markets, it may be difficult to dispose quickly of some securities in Quality Fund at the price at which Quality Fund is carrying them.
Net income from the lending program represents any amounts received from a principal plus income earned on the cash collateral invested in Quality Fund or in other investments, if applicable, less cash collateral fees and other expenses associated with the loans. For the fiscal period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not receive net income under the securities lending arrangement.
10 Repurchase agreements: The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that Management has determined are creditworthy. Each repurchase agreement is recorded at cost. The Fund requires that the securities purchased in a repurchase agreement be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the Fund to assert a perfected security interest in those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. The Fund monitors, on a daily basis, the value of the securities transferred to ensure that their value, including accrued interest, is greater than amounts owed to the Fund under each such repurchase agreement.
11 Investments in foreign securities: Investing in foreign securities may involve certain sovereign and other risks, in addition to the credit and market risks normally associated with domestic securities. These additional risks include the possibility of adverse political and economic developments (including political instability, nationalization, expropriation, or confiscatory taxation) and the potentially adverse effects of unavailability of public information regarding issuers, less government supervision and regulation of financial markets, reduced liquidity of certain financial markets, and the lack of uniform accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards or the application of standards that are different or less stringent than those applied in the United States. Foreign securities also may experience greater price volatility, higher rates of inflation, and delays in settlement.
12 Derivative instruments: Management has evaluated the requirements of ASC 815 "Derivatives and Hedging" ("ASC 815"), which were effective January 1, 2009 for the Fund. ASC 815 requires enhanced disclosures about a fund's derivative and hedging activities. Management has concluded that, since the Fund did not hold any
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derivative instruments during the six months ended June 30, 2010, no additional disclosures pursuant to ASC 815 are required at this time.
13 Indemnifications: Like many other companies, the Trust's organizational documents provide that its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In addition, both in some of its principal service contracts and in the normal course of its business, the Trust enters into contracts that provide indemnifications to other parties for certain types of losses or liabilities. The Trust's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this could involve future claims against the Trust.
14 Other: All net investment income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the Fund are allocated, on the basis of relative net assets, pro rata among its respective classes.
Note B-Management Fees, Administration Fees, Distribution Arrangements, and Other Transactions With Affiliates:
Fund shares are issued and redeemed in connection with investments in and payments under certain variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies issued through separate accounts of life insurance companies and are also offered directly to certain qualified pension and retirement plans.
The Fund retains Management as its investment manager under a Management Agreement. For such investment management services, the Fund pays Management a fee at the annual rate of 0.55% of the first $250 million of the Fund's average daily net assets, 0.525% of the next $250 million, 0.50% of the next $250 million, 0.475% of the next $250 million, 0.45% of the next $500 million, 0.425% of the next $2.5 billion, and 0.40% of average daily net assets in excess of $4 billion.
The Fund retains Management as its administrator under an Administration Agreement. Each class pays Management an administration fee at the annual rate of 0.30% of its average daily net assets under this agreement. Additionally, Management retains State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street") as its sub-administrator under a Sub-Administration Agreement. Management pays State Street a fee for all services received under this agreement.
The Board adopted a non-fee distribution plan for the Fund's Class I.
For the Fund's Class S, Management acts as agent in arranging for the sale of class shares without commission and bears advertising and promotion expenses. The Board has adopted a distribution plan (the "Plan") with respect to this class, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The Plan provides that, as compensation for administrative and other services provided to this class, Management's activities and expenses related to the sale and distribution of this class of shares, and ongoing services provided to investors in this class, Management receives from this class a fee at the annual rate of 0.25% of Class S's average daily net assets. Management receives this amount to provide distribution and shareholder servicing for this class and pays a portion of it to institutions that provide such services. Those institutions may use the payments for, among other purposes, compensating employees engaged in sales and/or shareholder servicing. The amount of fees paid by this class during any year may be more or less than the cost of distribution and other services provided to this class. FINRA rules limit the amount of annual distribution fees that may be paid by a mutual fund and impose a ceiling on the cumulative distribution fees paid. The Trust's Plan complies with those rules.
Management has contractually undertaken to forgo current payment of fees and/or reimburse the Fund's Class I and Class S shares for their operating expenses (excluding fees payable to Management (including fees payable to Management with respect to the Fund's Class S shares), but excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions,
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extraordinary expenses, and transaction costs) ("Operating Expenses") which exceed the expense limitation as detailed in the following table:
| | Expense Limitation(1) | | Expiration | | Reimbursement from Management for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 | |
Class I | | | 1.00 | % | | | 12/31/13 | | | $ | — | | |
Class S | | | 1.25 | % | | | 12/31/13 | | | | 41,707 | | |
(1) Expense limitation per annum of the respective class' average daily net assets.
Each respective class has agreed to repay Management through December 31, 2016 for fees and expenses foregone and/or its excess Operating Expenses previously reimbursed by Management, so long as its annual Operating Expenses during that period do not exceed its expense limitation, and the repayment is made within three years after the year in which Management issued the reimbursement or waived fees. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, there was no repayment to Management under its contractual expense limitation. At June 30, 2010, the Fund's Class I shares had no contingent liability to Management under its contractual expense limitation. At June 30, 2010, the Fund's Class S shares contingent liabilities to Management under its contractual expense limitation were as follows:
| | Expiring in: | |
| | 2011 | | 2012 | | 2013 | | Total | |
Class S | | $ | 10,820 | | | $ | 79,295 | | | $ | 41,707 | | | $ | 131,822 | | |
Neuberger Berman LLC ("Neuberger") is retained by Management to furnish it with investment recommendations and research information without added cost to the Fund. Several individuals who are officers and/or trustees of the Trust are also employees of Neuberger and/or Management.
On May 4, 2009, NBSH Acquisition, LLC ("NBSH"), an entity organized by key members of Neuberger Berman's senior management, acquired a majority interest in Neuberger Berman's business and the fixed income and certain alternative asset management businesses of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.'s ("LBHI") Investment Management Division (together with Neuberger Berman, the "Acquired Businesses") (the "Acquisition"). Prior to that date, the predecessor of Management and Neuberger were wholly owned subsidiaries of LBHI. On September 15, 2008, LBHI filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and on December 22, 2008, the bankruptcy court having jurisdiction over the LBHI matter approved the sale of the Acquired Businesses to NBSH (or its successor or assign), as the successful bidder in a public auction.
The Acquired Businesses are now indirectly owned by, among others, portfolio managers, Neuberger Berman's management team, and certain key members and senior professionals who are employed in various parts of the Neuberger Berman complex of companies, with a minority interest retained by LBHI and certain affiliates of LBHI. The closing of the Acquisition resulted in an "assignment" of the Fund's Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement. Such an assignment, by law, automatically terminated those agreements. Accordingly, prior to the closing the Board, including the Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Fund's investment manager and its affiliates or the Fund, considered and approved a new Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement for the Fund. The new agreements, which are virtually identical to those previously in effect, were also approved by a vote of the Fund's shareholders.
These events have not had a material impact on the Fund or its operations. Management and Neuberger continue to operate in the ordinary course of business as the investment manager and sub-adviser of the Fund, respectively.
The Fund has an expense offset arrangement in connection with its custodian contract. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $1.
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Note C-Securities Transactions:
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, there were purchase and sale transactions (excluding short-term securities) of $14,018,698 and $17,720,713, respectively.
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, no brokerage commissions on securities transactions were paid to affiliated brokers.
Note D-Fund Share Transactions:
Share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and for the year ended December 31, 2009 was as follows:
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010
| | Shares Sold | | Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends and Distributions | | Shares Redeemed | | Total | |
Class I | | | 141,497 | | | | — | | | | (195,788 | ) | | | (54,291 | ) | |
Class S | | | 77,286 | | | | — | | | | (308,872 | ) | | | (231,586 | ) | |
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009
| | Shares Sold | | Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends and Distributions | | Shares Redeemed | | Total | |
Class I | | | 478,419 | | | | 9,215 | | | | (5,010,166 | ) | | | (4,522,532 | ) | |
Class S | | | 947,072 | | | | 40,455 | | | | (409,938 | ) | | | 577,589 | | |
Note E-Line of Credit:
At June 30, 2010, the Fund was a participant in a single committed, unsecured $150,000,000 line of credit with State Street, to be used only for temporary or emergency purposes. Other investment companies managed by Management also participate in this line of credit on the same terms. Interest is charged on borrowings under this line of credit at the higher of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% per annum or (b) the Overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25% per annum. A facility fee of 0.15% per annum of the available line of credit is charged, of which the Fund has agreed to pay its pro rata share, based on the ratio of its individual net assets to the net assets of all participants at the time the fee is due and payable. The fee is paid quarterly in arrears. Because several investment companies participate, there is no assurance that an individual Fund will have access to all or any part of the $150,000,000 at any particular time. There were no loans outstanding pursuant to this line of credit at June 30, 2010. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not utilize this line of credit.
Note F-Subsequent Events:
In accordance with the provision set forth in ASC 855, "Subsequent Events" ("ASC 855"), Management has evaluated the possibility of subsequent events existing in the Fund's financial statements through the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Management has determined that there are no subsequent events that, in accordance with ASC 855, would need to be disclosed in the Fund's financial statements.
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Note G—Unaudited Financial Information:
The financial information included in this interim report is taken from the records of the Fund without audit by an independent registered public accounting firm. Annual reports contain audited financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Guardian Portfolio
The following tables include selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period and other performance information derived from the Financial Statements.
Class I
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2010 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 15.98 | | | $ | 12.45 | | | $ | 21.11 | | | $ | 19.71 | | | $ | 17.50 | | | $ | 16.17 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)t | | | .02 | | | | .05 | | | | .12 | | | | .11 | | | | .05 | | | | .12 | | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (.58 | ) | | | 3.64 | | | | (7.97 | ) | | | 1.35 | | | | 2.29 | | | | 1.24 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (.56 | ) | | | 3.69 | | | | (7.85 | ) | | | 1.46 | | | | 2.34 | | | | 1.36 | | |
Less Distributions From: | |
Net Investment Income | | | - | | | | (.16 | ) | | | (.10 | ) | | | (.06 | ) | | | (.13 | ) | | | (.03 | ) | |
Net Capital Gains | | | - | | | | - | | | | (.71 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | |
Total Distributions | | | - | | | | (.16 | ) | | | (.81 | ) | | | (.06 | ) | | | (.13 | ) | | | (.03 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 15.42 | | | $ | 15.98 | | | $ | 12.45 | | | $ | 21.11 | | | $ | 19.71 | | | $ | 17.50 | | |
Total Returntt | | | (3.50 | )%** | | | 29.69 | % | | | (37.24 | )% | | | 7.39 | % | | | 13.38 | % | | | 8.39 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 12.4 | | | $ | 13.7 | | | $ | 67.0 | | | $ | 129.1 | | | $ | 155.0 | | | $ | 175.3 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | 1.12 | %* | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | .99 | % | | | .99 | % | | | 1.00 | % | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets | | | 1.12 | %* | | | 1.10 | %S | | | 1.01 | %S | | | .99 | %S | | | .99 | %S | | | 1.00 | %S | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | .29 | %* | | | .39 | % | | | .65 | % | | | .55 | % | | | .29 | % | | | .71 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 17 | %** | | | 30 | % | | | 32 | % | | | 38 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 32 | % | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights 20
Financial Highlights (cont'd)
Class S
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2010 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 15.89 | | | $ | 12.38 | | | $ | 21.02 | | | $ | 19.67 | | | $ | 17.52 | | | $ | 16.20 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)t | | | .01 | | | | .02 | | | | .08 | | | | .09 | | | | .02 | | | | .09 | | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (.57 | ) | | | 3.63 | | | | (7.92 | ) | | | 1.32 | | | | 2.26 | | | | 1.23 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (.56 | ) | | | 3.65 | | | | (7.84 | ) | | | 1.41 | | | | 2.28 | | | | 1.32 | | |
Less Distributions From: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (.14 | ) | | | (.09 | ) | | | (.06 | ) | | | (.13 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Capital Gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | (.71 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (.14 | ) | | | (.80 | ) | | | (.06 | ) | | | (.13 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 15.33 | | | $ | 15.89 | | | $ | 12.38 | | | $ | 21.02 | | | $ | 19.67 | | | $ | 17.52 | | |
Total Returntt | | | (3.52 | )%** | | | 29.50 | % | | | (37.36 | )% | | | 7.14 | % | | | 13.02 | % | | | 8.15 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 65.5 | | | $ | 71.6 | | | $ | 48.6 | | | $ | 32.5 | | | $ | 1.5 | | | $ | 0.4 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | 1.25 | %* | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net AssetsS | | | 1.25 | %* | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.24 | % | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | .16 | %* | | | .16 | % | | | .48 | % | | | .42 | % | | | .11 | % | | | .53 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 17 | %** | | | 30 | % | | | 32 | % | | | 38 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 32 | % | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights 21
Notes to Financial Highlights Guardian Portfolio
(Unaudited)
tt Total return based on per share net asset value reflects the effects of changes in net asset value on the performance of the Fund during each fiscal period and assumes income dividends and other distributions, if any, were reinvested. Results represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Current returns may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment returns and principal may fluctuate and shares when redeemed may be worth more or less than original cost. Total return would have been lower if Management had not reimbursed and/or waived certain expenses. Total return would have been higher if Management had not recouped previously reimbursed expenses. The total return information shown does not reflect charges and other expenses that apply to the separate account or the related insurance policies, and the inclusion of these charges and other expenses would reduce the total return for all fiscal periods shown.
# The Fund is required to calculate an expense ratio without taking into consideration any expense reductions related to expense offset arrangements.
S After reimbursement of expenses and/or waiver of a portion of the investment management fee by Management. Had Management not undertaken such actions, the annualized ratios of net expenses to average daily net assets would have been:
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2010 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
Guardian Portfolio Class I | | | - | | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | .99 | % | | | .99 | % | | | 1.00 | % | |
Guardian Portfolio Class S | | | 1.37 | % | | | 1.38 | % | | | 1.27 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.26 | % | |
After reimbursement of expenses previously paid by Management and/or waiver of a portion of the investment management fee by Management. Had the Fund not made such reimbursements or Management not undertaken such actions, the annualized ratio of net expenses to average daily net assets would have been:
| | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | |
Guardian Portfolio Class S | | | 1.24 | % | |
t Calculated based on the average number of shares outstanding during each fiscal period.
* Annualized.
** Not annualized.
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Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
A description of the policies and procedures that the Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll-free) and on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission, at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Trust voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is also available, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll-free), on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov, and on Management's website at www.nb.com.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedule
The Trust files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the Fund with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Trust's Forms N-Q are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the Securities and Exchange Commission'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. The information on Form N-Q is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll free).
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Neuberger Berman
Advisers Management Trust
International Portfolio
S Class Shares
Semi-Annual Report
June 30, 2010
International Portfolio Manager's Commentary
The Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (AMT) International Portfolio posted a decline but significantly outperformed its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE(R) Index, for the six months ended June 30, 2010.
The international equity market performed well during much of the first half of 2010 but reversed course in mid-April, when volatility intensified on a convergence of economic concerns. The European Union's stabilization package did little to calm fears about the sovereign debt of southern European countries, and data from China and the U.S. compounded Eurozone concerns. In China, an engine of global growth, news about wage increases and monetary tightening—while likely good for China—raised fears about profitability and the strength and resiliency of the global recovery. Weak economic news from the U.S., particularly in housing and employment, added to worries.
Within the MSCI EAFE Index, all sectors closed the period in negative territory. Energy stocks declined most, driven primarily by BP, a large index component. Many other oil-related stocks declined on Gulf of Mexico exposure and industry concerns over the future of deepwater drilling. Financials and Materials stocks were also notably weak for the period, while Information Technology, Consumer Staples and Industrials stocks held up best on a relative basis. From a country perspective, not surprisingly, Greece, Spain and Portugal were among the weakest markets. Denmark and Sweden were strongest, and the only countries reporting positive returns. Within the Portfolio, strong stock selection was a key driver of outperformance. Guided by our Quality at a Reasonable Price (QUARP) discipline, the Portfolio added value in seven of 10 sectors.
While Energy stocks generally suffered during this period, the Portfolio's top contributor was Canadian crude oil and natural gas firm Pacific Rubiales, with appreciation driven by continued exploration success in the Quifa field. Cairn Energy was another top contributor, as contract pricing with refiners was better than expected. Eliminating BP from the Portfolio at the end of April, before much of the stock's slide during its deepwater spill in the Gulf of Mexico, was another beneficial decision. Prosafe, a Norwegian deepwater drilling accommodations firm, was a disappointment, however, declining both on lower utilization rates and concerns about the deepwater segment.
Some of our strongest and weakest performers this period were within Health Care. On the positive side, Nihon Kohden, a Japanese medical equipment manufacturer, and Denmark's Novo Nordisk, a leader in diabetes care, were top contributors. Nihon Kohden raised its outlook based on increased sales, and Novo Nordisk advanced upon FDA approval of a new diabetes treatment. By contrast, Ipsen and Nobel Biocare were significant disappointments, and both stocks are currently under review. Ipsen, the French specialty pharmaceuticals company, was our largest single detractor, announcing a significant delay on a diabetes drug after difficulties in clinical trials. Nobel Biocare, a Swiss dental implants firm, had two disappointing quarters, with exposure to weaker markets such as Spain.
We outperformed the index in Materials stocks, with two Canadian firms among top performers. Eldorado raised guidance on better-than-expected gold mine production, and Silver Wheaton, a silver and precious metals streaming company, also outperformed. On the downside, in Financials, global financial services company HSBC and German exchange company Deutsche Boerse detracted. HSBC showed moderate weakness but is among our larger holdings, while Deutsche Boerse underperformed on weak trading volumes and continued low interest rates, which affects their custody business.
Looking ahead, we believe that international markets may remain volatile throughout 2010. European sovereign debt issues continue to weigh on investors' minds, and growth is likely to be constrained as many European economies move away from stimulus spending toward a period of fiscal retrenchment. With Europe under pressure, the global growth story is more reliant on the U.S. and emerging markets, so we expect investors to be sensitive to economic news and data from these markets. The BP oil spill adds to uncertainty, in that it could have far reaching regulatory, and thus, cost and pricing effects.
Given the uncertainty, we remain fairly defensively positioned. In Europe, we have limited exposure to weaker economies, and are concentrating on global companies that can benefit from a weaker Euro. We remain underweighted (compared to the benchmark) in Japan—a market short on quality companies—and Australia, largely on rich valuations. We are
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overweighted in emerging markets, and believe, regardless of the noise, that China will generate strong GDP growth and that wage hikes will not threaten the profitability of our holdings. From a sector perspective, our largest underweight is in Financials, where we find little valuation support for less profitable business models under anticipated regulations. We also remain underweighted in the generally low-growth, highly capital-intensive Utilities area, and we are slightly overweighted in Information Technology, where we continue to find opportunities.
Sincerely,
Benjamin Segal
Portfolio Manager
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International Portfolio
SECTOR ALLOCATION
(% of Total Investments) | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 9.5 | % | |
Consumer Staples | | | 11.0 | | |
Energy | | | 8.0 | | |
Financials | | | 15.8 | | |
Health Care | | | 7.5 | | |
Industrials | | | 14.3 | | |
Information Technology | | | 8.6 | | |
Materials | | | 11.6 | | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 7.2 | | |
Short-Term | | | 6.5 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % | |
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS1
| | Inception | | Six Month Period Ended | | Average Annual Total Return Ended 06/30/2010 | |
| | Date | | 06/30/2010 | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | Life of Fund* | |
International Portfolio | | 04/29/2005 | | | -4.94 | % | | | 15.65 | % | | | -0.30 | % | | | 0.49 | % | |
MSCI EAFE(R) Index2 | | | | | -12.93 | % | | | 6.38 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.67 | % | |
Performance data quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Results are shown on a "total return" basis and include reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions.
Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please visit https://www.nb.com.
* Index returns are as of the inception date 04/29/2005.
As stated in the Portfolio's most recent prospectus, the total annual operating expense ratio for fiscal year 2009 was 2.01% for Class S shares (prior to any fee waivers or expense reimbursements). Neuberger Berman Management LLC has contractually agreed to limit certain expenses of the Portfolio through 12/31/2013.
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Endnotes
1 "Total Return" includes reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions. Results represent past performance and do not indicate future results. The value of an investment in the Portfolio and the return on the investment both will fluctuate, and redemption proceeds may be higher or lower than an investor's original cost. The performance information does not reflect fees and expenses of the variable annuity and variable life insurance policies or the qualified pension and retirement plans whose proceeds are invested in the Portfolio. Neuberger Berman Management LLC ("NBM LLC") has agreed to absorb certain expenses of the AMT Portfolios, including the Portfolio. Without this arrangement, which is subject to change, the total returns of the Portfolio may have been less.
2 The MSCI EAFE(R) Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. & Canada. As of May 2010, the MSCI EAFE Index consisted of the following 22 developed market country indices: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The index is translated into U.S. dollars. Please note that indices do not take into account any fees and expenses of investing in the individual securities that they track and that individuals cannot invest directly in any index. Data about the performance of this index is prepared or obtained by NBM LLC and include reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions. The Portfolio may invest directly in many securities not included in the above-described index or may not invest in all securities included in the above-described index.
Any ratios or other measurements using a factor of forecasted earnings of a company discussed herein are based on consensus estimates, not NBM LLC's own projections, and they may or may not be realized. In addition, any revision to a forecast could affect the market price of a security. By quoting them herein, NBM LLC does not offer an opinion as to the accuracy of and does not guarantee these forecasted numbers.
The investments for the Portfolio are managed by the same portfolio manager(s) who manage one or more other mutual funds that have similar names, investment objectives and investment styles as the Portfolio. You should be aware that the Portfolio is likely to differ from the other mutual funds in size, cash flow pattern and tax matters. Accordingly, the holdings and performance can be expected to vary from those of the other mutual funds.
The composition, industries and holdings of the Portfolio are subject to change.
Shares of the separate AMT Portfolios are not available to the general public. Shares of this Portfolio may be purchased only by life insurance companies to be used with their separate accounts that fund variable annuity and variable life insurance policies and by qualified pension and retirement plans.
Statistics and projections in this report are derived from sources deemed to be reliable but cannot be regarded as a representation of future results of the AMT Portfolios. This report is prepared for the general information of shareholders and is not an offer of shares of the AMT Portfolios. Shares of the AMT Portfolios are sold only through the currently effective prospectuses, which must precede or accompany this report.
(c) 2010 Neuberger Berman Management LLC distributor. All rights reserved.
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Information About Your Fund's Expenses
This table is designed to provide information regarding costs related to your investments. All mutual funds incur operating expenses, which include management fees, fees for administrative services and costs of shareholder reports, among others. The following examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six month period ended June 30, 2010 and held for the entire period. The table illustrates the fund's costs in two ways:
Actual Expenses and Performance: | | The first section of the table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses in dollars, based on the fund's actual performance during the period. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses 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 section of the table under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During the Period" to estimate the expenses you paid over the period. | |
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Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes: | | The second section of the table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return at 5% per year before expenses. This return 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 this fund versus other funds. To do so, compare the expenses shown in this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. | |
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Please note that the expenses in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. The table and expense example do not include any transaction costs, such as fees and expenses that are, or may be, imposed under your variable contract or qualified pension plan. Therefore, the information under the heading "Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)" is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expense Information as of 6/30/10 (Unaudited)
NEUBERGER BERMAN ADVISERS MANAGEMENT TRUST INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIO
Actual | | Beginning Account Value 1/1/10 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/10 | | Expenses Paid During the Period* 1/1/10 - - 6/30/10 | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 950.60 | | | $ | 7.25 | | |
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)** | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.36 | | | $ | 7.50 | | |
* Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 1.50%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by multiplying the number of days in the most recent half year divided by 365.
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Schedule of Investments International Portfolio
(Unaudited)
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUE† | |
Common Stocks (92.1%) | | | |
Australia (1.0%) | | | |
| 2,900 | | | BHP Billiton ADR | | $ | 179,771 | | |
| 226,055 | | | iSOFT Group | | | 31,910 | | |
| | | 211,681 | | |
Austria (0.6%) | | | |
| 898 | | | Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment | | | 40,716 | | |
| 2,200 | | | Vienna Insurance Group Wiener Staedtische Versicherung | | | 91,321 | | |
| | | 132,037 | | |
Belgium (2.6%) | | | |
| 2,899 | | | Anheuser-Busch InBev | | | 139,388 | | |
| 842 | | | Colruyt SA | | | 198,072 | | |
| 8,750 | | | Telenet Group Holding | | | 229,564 | | |
| | | 567,024 | | |
Brazil (2.8%) | | | |
| 15,500 | | | Banco Santander Brasil ADR | | | 160,115 | | |
| 4,100 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro ADR | | | 140,712 | | |
| 17,600 | | | Porto Seguro | | | 181,851 | | |
| 1,940 | | | TOTVS SA | | | 143,968 | | |
| | | 626,646 | | |
Canada (8.7%) | | | |
| 22,200 | | | Bankers Petroleum | | | 146,394 | * | |
| 12,302 | | | Corus Entertainment, B Shares | | | 217,023 | | |
| 25,200 | | | Eldorado Gold | | | 451,661 | | |
| 11,503 | | | MacDonald, Dettwiler | | | 473,065 | * | |
| 28,300 | | | Neo Material Technologies | | | 95,171 | * | |
| 14,100 | | | Pacific Rubiales Energy | | | 316,026 | * | |
| 11,400 | | | Silver Wheaton | | | 228,418 | * | |
| | | 1,927,758 | | |
Chile (0.9%) | | | |
| 6,310 | | | Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile ADR, B Shares | | | 205,769 | | |
China (1.7%) | | | |
| 483,000 | | | Bank of China, H Shares | | | 243,675 | | |
| 5,300 | | | Changyou.com ADR | | | 137,058 | * | |
| | | 380,733 | | |
Denmark (2.2%) | | | |
| 3,637 | | | Novo Nordisk Class B | | | 293,843 | | |
| 3,717 | | | Tryg A/S | | | 195,830 | | |
| | | 489,673 | | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUE† | |
France (6.5%) | | | |
| 43,532 | | | Alcatel-Lucent | | $ | 110,860 | * | |
| 3,300 | | | Alstom SA | | | 149,415 | | |
| 4,595 | | | Arkema | | | 159,923 | | |
| 2,930 | | | BNP Paribas | | | 157,636 | | |
| 2,589 | | | CNP Assurances | | | 176,138 | E | |
| 4,020 | | | Eutelsat Communications | | | 134,580 | | |
| 6,699 | | | Ipsen SA | | | 203,957 | | |
| 6,179 | | | Sodexo | | | 342,915 | | |
| | | 1,435,424 | | |
Germany (5.2%) | | | |
| 4,671 | | | Deutsche Boerse | | | 283,779 | | |
| 4,130 | | | Fresenius Medical Care | | | 222,832 | | |
| 1,992 | | | Linde AG | | | 209,458 | | |
| 1,330 | | | SMA Solar Technology | | | 136,224 | | |
| 15,515 | | | Tognum AG | | | 289,371 | | |
| | | 1,141,664 | | |
Hong Kong (1.6%) | | | |
| 5,050 | | | China Mobile ADR | | | 249,521 | | |
| 25,500 | | | Kerry Properties | | | 110,022 | | |
| | | 359,543 | | |
India (0.3%) | | | |
| 608 | | | State Bank of India GDR | | | 60,437 | | |
Ireland (1.0%) | | | |
| 9,305 | | | DCC PLC | | | 210,605 | | |
Israel (1.4%) | | | |
| 44,475 | | | Makhteshim-Agan Industries | | | 148,413 | | |
| 3,100 | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries ADR | | | 161,169 | | |
| | | 309,582 | | |
Japan (13.3%) | | | |
| 20,800 | | | Brother Industries | | | 215,930 | | |
| 13,600 | | | Circle K Sunkus | | | 174,383 | | |
| 43,500 | | | GMO Internet | | | 168,098 | | |
| 404 | | | Jupiter Telecommunications | | | 386,792 | | |
| 55 | | | KDDI Corp. | | | 262,167 | | |
| 71 | | | Kenedix Realty Investment | | | 197,716 | | |
| 6,100 | | | Makita Corp. | | | 163,236 | | |
| 8,500 | | | Nifco Inc. | | | 175,271 | | |
| 12,500 | | | Nihon Kohden | | | 232,185 | | |
| 18,500 | | | Nippon Electric Glass | | | 211,909 | | |
| 16,600 | | | NSD Co. | | | 188,275 | | |
| 2,830 | | | Point, Inc. | | | 155,223 | | |
| 4,300 | | | Sankyo Co. | | | 194,366 | | |
| 8,800 | | | Sundrug Co. | | | 213,485 | | |
| | | 2,939,036 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments
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NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUE† | |
Netherlands (9.8%) | | | |
| 5,300 | | | Akzo Nobel | | $ | 275,467 | | |
| 4,681 | | | Fugro NV | | | 216,251 | E | |
| 24,330 | | | Koninklijke Ahold | | | 300,959 | | |
| 5,798 | | | Nutreco Holding | | | 311,339 | | |
| 9,196 | | | Sligro Food Group | | | 265,219 | | |
| 12,783 | | | TNT NV | | | 321,967 | | |
| 17,384 | | | Unilever NV | | | 474,743 | | |
| | | 2,165,945 | | |
Norway (1.8%) | | | |
| 26,781 | | | DnB NOR | | | 257,585 | | |
| 34,184 | | | Prosafe ASA | | | 136,171 | | |
| | | 393,756 | | |
South Africa (1.0%) | | | |
| 16,346 | | | MTN Group | | | 214,217 | | |
Sweden (0.9%) | | | |
| 8,145 | | | Svenska Handelsbanken, A Shares | | | 199,258 | | |
Switzerland (8.4%) | | | |
| 1,598 | | | Bucher Industries | | | 170,007 | | |
| 4,435 | | | Credit Suisse Group | | | 166,744 | | |
| 278 | | | Givaudan SA | | | 236,114 | | |
| 5,210 | | | Nestle SA | | | 251,220 | | |
| 6,100 | | | Nobel Biocare Holding | | | 105,008 | | |
| 1,921 | | | Roche Holding | | | 264,410 | | |
| 227 | | | SGS SA | | | 306,371 | | |
| 3,795 | | | Sulzer AG | | | 353,977 | | |
| | | 1,853,851 | | |
United Kingdom (20.4%) | | | |
| 55,510 | | | Amlin PLC | | | 319,485 | | |
| 12,072 | | | Antofagasta PLC | | | 140,453 | | |
| 4,900 | | | Avanti Communications Group | | | 32,817 | * | |
| 29,863 | | | Balfour Beatty | | | 106,213 | | |
| 22,933 | | | Barclays PLC | | | 91,537 | | |
| 49,515 | | | Cairn Energy | | | 304,191 | * | |
| 9,950 | | | Chemring Group | | | 439,995 | | |
| 14,640 | | | Croda International | | | 219,394 | | |
| 36,647 | | | Experian Group | | | 318,694 | | |
| 5,631 | | | Fidessa Group | | | 111,430 | | |
| 36,422 | | | HSBC Holdings | | | 333,929 | | |
| 29,899 | | | Informa PLC | | | 157,967 | | |
| 48,190 | | | Jazztel PLC | | | 151,108 | * | |
| 27,165 | | | PureCircle Ltd. | | | 100,011 | * | |
| 31,689 | | | Reed Elsevier | | | 234,967 | | |
| 75,096 | | | RPS Group | | | 208,996 | | |
| 15,627 | | | Smith & Nephew | | | 147,637 | | |
| 19,960 | | | SOCO International | | | 117,926 | * | |
| 10,120 | | | Travis Perkins | | | 110,087 | * | |
| 10,465 | | | Tullow Oil | | | 155,670 | | |
| 212,411 | | | Vodafone Group | | | 437,671 | | |
| 8,300 | | | Willis Group Holdings | | | 249,415 | | |
| | | 4,489,593 | | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Cost $22,201,121) | | | 20,314,232 | | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUE† | |
Preferred Stocks (1.3%) | | | |
Brazil (1.3%) | | | |
| 9,700 | | | Net Servicos de | | $ | 91,083 | * | |
| | | | Comunicacao ADR | | | | | |
| 3,945 | | | Ultrapar Participacoes ADR | | | 186,559 | | |
| | | | Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $301,365) | | | 277,642 | | |
Rights (0.0%) | | | |
Belgium (0.0%) | | | |
| 77,560 | | | Ageas VVPR Strip | | | 95 | * | |
| 112,269 | | | Anheuser-Busch InBev VVPR Strip | | | 412 | * | |
| | | | Total Rights (Cost $43) | | | 507 | | |
Warrants (0.0%) | | | |
Italy (0.0%) | | | |
| 124,793 | | | UBI Banca (Cost $0) | | | 2,503 | * | |
Short-Term Investments (6.5%) | | | |
| 470,063 | | | Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC | | | 484,165 | ‡ | |
| 955,307 | | | State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund Institutional Class | | | 955,307 | | |
| | | | Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $1,434,771) | | | 1,439,472 | | |
| | | | Total Investments (99.9%) (Cost $23,937,300) | | | 22,034,356 | ## | |
| | | | Cash, receivables and other assets, less liabilities (0.1%) | | | 18,337 | | |
| | | | Total Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 22,052,693 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments
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SUMMARY SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIO (UNAUDITED)
Industry | | Value† | | Percentage of Net Assets | |
Chemicals | | $ | 1,549,709 | | | | 7.0 | % | |
Commercial Banks | | | 1,506,675 | | | | 6.8 | % | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 1,367,478 | | | | 6.2 | % | |
Media | | | 1,222,412 | | | | 5.5 | % | |
Insurance | | | 1,214,135 | | | | 5.5 | % | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services | | | 1,163,576 | | | | 5.3 | % | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 1,152,118 | | | | 5.2 | % | |
Food Products | | | 1,137,313 | | | | 5.2 | % | |
Software | | | 1,053,796 | | | | 4.8 | % | |
Metals & Mining | | | 1,000,303 | | | | 4.5 | % | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 923,379 | | | | 4.2 | % | |
Professional Services | | | 625,065 | | | | 2.8 | % | |
Electrical Equipment | | | 575,010 | | | | 2.6 | % | |
Machinery | | | 523,984 | | | | 2.4 | % | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 484,830 | | | | 2.2 | % | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | 439,995 | | | | 2.0 | % | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services | | | 413,489 | | | | 1.9 | % | |
Energy Equipment & Services | | | 393,138 | | | | 1.8 | % | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 342,915 | | | | 1.5 | % | |
Air Freight & Logistics | | | 321,967 | | | | 1.5 | % | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 283,779 | | | | 1.3 | % | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 222,832 | | | | 1.0 | % | |
Office Electronics | | | 215,930 | | | | 1.0 | % | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | | 211,909 | | | | 1.0 | % | |
Industrial Conglomerates | | | 210,605 | | | | 1.0 | % | |
Commercial Services & Supplies | | | 208,996 | | | | 0.9 | % | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | 197,716 | | | | 0.9 | % | |
Leisure Equipment & Products | | | 194,366 | | | | 0.9 | % | |
Auto Components | | | 175,271 | | | | 0.8 | % | |
Internet Software & Services | | | 168,098 | | | | 0.8 | % | |
Capital Markets | | | 166,744 | | | | 0.8 | % | |
Household Durables | | | 163,236 | | | | 0.7 | % | |
Specialty Retail | | | 155,223 | | | | 0.7 | % | |
Beverages | | | 139,800 | | | | 0.6 | % | |
Communications Equipment | | | 110,860 | | | | 0.5 | % | |
Trading Companies & Distributors | | | 110,087 | | | | 0.5 | % | |
Real Estate Management & Development | | | 110,022 | | | | 0.5 | % | |
Construction & Engineering | | | 106,213 | | | | 0.5 | % | |
Health Care Technology | | | 31,910 | | | | 0.1 | % | |
Other Assets—Net | | | 1,457,809 | | | | 6.6 | % | |
| | $ | 22,052,693 | | | | 100.0 | % | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments
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Notes to Schedule of Investments International Portfolio (Unaudited)
t In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 820 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" ("ASC 820"), all investments held by Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust International Portfolio (the "Fund") are carried at the value that Neuberger Berman Management LLC ("Management") believes the Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment under current market conditions. Various inputs, including the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability in the market, are considered in valuing the Fund's investments, some of which are discussed below. Significant management judgment may be necessary to value investments in accordance with ASC 820.
ASC 820 established a three-tier hierarchy of inputs to establish a classification of value measurements for disclosure purposes. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad Levels listed below.
. Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
. Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, amortized cost, etc.)
. Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing an investment are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The Fund's investments in equity securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are generally valued by Management by obtaining valuations from an independent pricing service based on the latest sale price quoted in active markets (Level 1 inputs). Securities traded primarily on the NASDAQ Stock Market are normally valued by the Fund at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price ("NOCP") provided by NASDAQ each business day. The NOCP is the most recently reported price as of 4:00:02 p.m., Eastern time, unless that price is outside the range of the "inside" bid and asked prices (i.e., the bid and asked prices that dealers quote to each other when trading for their own accounts); in that case, NASDAQ will adjust the price to equal the inside bid or asked price, whichever is closer. Because of delays in reporting trades, the NOCP may not be based on the price of the last trade to occur before the market closes. If there is no reported sale of a security on a particular day, the independent pricing service may value the security based on reported market quotations.
The following is a description of Level 2 inputs and related valuation techniques used to value certain types of debt securities and short term investments of the Fund:
Short-Term Investments. Investments in Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC and State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund Institutional Class are valued using the respective fund's daily calculated NAV.
Management has developed a process to periodically review information provided by independent pricing services for all types of securities.
For equity securities, if a valuation is not available from an independent pricing service, or if Management has reason to believe that the valuation received does not represent the amount a fund might reasonably expect to receive on a current sale, the Fund seeks to obtain quotations from principal market makers (generally considered Level 3 inputs). If such quotations are not readily available, the security is valued using methods the Board of Trustees of Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (the "Board") has approved on the belief that they reflect fair value. Numerous factors may be considered when determining the fair value of a security based on Level 2 or 3 inputs, including available analyst, media or other reports, trading in futures or ADRs and whether the issuer of the security being fair valued has other securities outstanding.
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Notes to Schedule of Investments International Portfolio (Unaudited) (cont'd)
The Fund's investments in foreign securities are generally valued using the same valuation methods and inputs as other Fund investments, as discussed above. Foreign security prices are expressed in local currency values and are currently translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate as of 4:00 p.m., Eastern time. The Board has approved the use of Interactive Data Pricing and Reference Data, Inc. ("Interactive") to assist in determining the fair value of foreign equity securities when changes in the value of a certain index suggest that the closing prices on the foreign exchanges may no longer represent the amount that the Fund could expect to receive for those securities. In this event, Interactive will provide adjusted prices for certain foreign equity securities using a statistical analysis of historical correlations of multiple factors (Level 2 inputs). In the absence of precise information about the market values of these foreign securities as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange, the Board has determined on the basis of available data that prices adjusted in this way are likely to be closer to the prices the Fund could realize on a current sale than are the prices of those securities established at the close of the foreign markets in which the securities primarily trade. These fair value prices are necessarily estimates, and there is no assurance that such a price will be at or close to the price at which the security is next quoted or next trades.
The following is a summary, by category of Level, of inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2010:
Assets Valuation Input | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Investments: | |
Common Stocks | |
Australia | | $ | 179,771 | | | $ | 31,910 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 211,681 | | |
Austria | | | - | | | | 132,037 | | | | - | | | | 132,037 | | |
Belgium | | | - | | | | 567,024 | | | | - | | | | 567,024 | | |
Brazil | | | 626,646 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 626,646 | | |
Canada | | | 1,927,758 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,927,758 | | |
Chile | | | 205,769 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 205,769 | | |
China | | | 137,058 | | | | 243,675 | | | | - | | | | 380,733 | | |
Denmark | | | - | | | | 489,673 | | | | - | | | | 489,673 | | |
France | | | - | | | | 1,435,424 | | | | - | | | | 1,435,424 | | |
Germany | | | - | | | | 1,141,664 | | | | - | | | | 1,141,664 | | |
Hong Kong | | | 249,521 | | | | 110,022 | | | | - | | | | 359,543 | | |
India | | | - | | | | 60,437 | | | | - | | | | 60,437 | | |
Ireland | | | - | | | | 210,605 | | | | - | | | | 210,605 | | |
Israel | | | 161,169 | | | | 148,413 | | | | - | | | | 309,582 | | |
Japan | | | - | | | | 2,939,036 | | | | - | | | | 2,939,036 | | |
Netherlands | | | - | | | | 2,165,945 | | | | - | | | | 2,165,945 | | |
Norway | | | - | | | | 393,756 | | | | - | | | | 393,756 | | |
South Africa | | | - | | | | 214,217 | | | | - | | | | 214,217 | | |
Sweden | | | - | | | | 199,258 | | | | - | | | | 199,258 | | |
Switzerland | | | - | | | | 1,853,851 | | | | - | | | | 1,853,851 | | |
United Kingdom | | | 282,232 | | | | 4,207,361 | | | | - | | | | 4,489,593 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 3,769,924 | | | | 16,544,308 | | | | - | | | | 20,314,232 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Notes to Schedule of Investments International Portfolio (Unaudited) (cont'd)
Assets Valuation Input | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Preferred Stocks | |
Brazil | | $ | 277,642 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 277,642 | | |
Rights | |
Belgium | | | 507 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 507 | | |
Warrants | |
Italy | | | 2,503 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,503 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | - | | | | 1,439,472 | | | | - | | | | 1,439,472 | | |
Total Investments | | $ | 4,050,576 | | | $ | 17,983,780 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 22,034,356 | | |
As of the period ending June 30, 2010, certain foreign equity securities transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 as a result of the Fund's valuation policies using Interactive as stated under foreign equity securities above.
## At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments for U.S. federal income tax purposes was $25,005,906. Gross unrealized appreciation of investments was $359,675 and gross unrealized depreciation of investments was $3,331,225, resulting in net unrealized depreciation of $2,971,550 based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
* Security did not produce income during the last twelve months.
t Managed by an affiliate of Management and could be deemed an affiliate of the Fund (see Notes A & F of Notes to Financial Statements).
E All or a portion of this security is on loan (see Note A of Notes to Financial Statements).
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIO | |
| | June 30, 2010 | |
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value *† (Notes A & F)—see Schedule of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 21,550,191 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 484,165 | | |
| | | 22,034,356 | | |
Foreign currency | | | 143,960 | | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 321,250 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 14,625 | | |
Receivable from administrator—net (Note B) | | | 19,290 | | |
Receivable for securities lending income—net (Note A) | | | 706 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 10,963 | | |
Total Assets | | | 22,545,150 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for collateral on securities loaned (Note A) | | | 278,435 | | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 38,631 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 45,107 | | |
Payable to investment manager (Notes A & B) | | | 29,857 | | |
Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 100,427 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 492,457 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 22,052,693 | | |
Net Assets consist of: | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 154,556,711 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | 4,641,309 | | |
Accumulated net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | (135,241,850 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of investments | | | (1,903,477 | ) | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 22,052,693 | | |
Shares Outstanding ($.001 par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 2,440,745 | | |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 9.04 | | |
†Securities on loan, at value: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 265,046 | | |
*Cost of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 23,457,836 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 479,464 | | |
Total cost of investments | | $ | 23,937,300 | | |
Total cost of foreign currency | | $ | 143,416 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIO | |
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 | |
Investment Income: | |
Income (Note A): | |
Dividend income—unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 4,329,463 | | |
Interest income—unaffiliated issuers | | | 12,484 | | |
Income from securities loaned—net (Note F) | | | 121,989 | | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (413,251 | ) | |
Total income | | $ | 4,050,685 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees (Notes A & B) | | | 1,152,044 | | |
Administration fees (Note B) | | | 409,501 | | |
Distribution fees (Note B) | | | 341,251 | | |
Audit fees | | | 20,282 | | |
Custodian fees (Note B) | | | 110,503 | | |
Insurance expense | | | 8,748 | | |
Legal fees | | | 64,120 | | |
Shareholder reports | | | 8,496 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 23,989 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 15,141 | | |
Total expenses | | | 2,154,075 | | |
Expenses reimbursed by administrator (Note B) | | | (104,210 | ) | |
Expenses reduced by custodian fee expense offset arrangement (Note B) | | | (5 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 2,049,860 | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 2,000,825 | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments (Note A) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Sales of investment securities of unaffiliated issuers | | | 38,927,716 | | |
Foreign currency | | | (935,382 | ) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of: | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | (57,614,042 | ) | |
Affiliated investment securities | | | 4,701 | | |
Foreign currency | | | 5,163 | | |
Net gain (loss) on investments | | | (19,611,844 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (17,611,019 | ) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIO | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2009 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
From Operations (Note A): | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 2,000,825 | | | $ | 3,139,595 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 37,992,334 | | | | (28,647,693 | ) | |
Net increase from payments by affiliates (Note B) | | | — | | | | 31,690 | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (57,604,178 | ) | | | 112,382,195 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (17,611,019 | ) | | | 86,905,787 | | |
Distributions to Shareholders From (Note A): | |
Net investment income | | | - | | | | (10,084,277 | ) | |
From Fund Share Transactions (Note D): | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 14,085,773 | | | | 56,338,583 | | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | - | | | | 10,084,277 | | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (304,530,652 | ) | | | (60,070,670 | ) | |
Redemption fees retained | | | 476 | | | | 828 | | |
Net increase (decrease) from Fund share transactions | | | (290,444,403 | ) | | | 6,353,018 | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (308,055,422 | ) | | | 83,174,528 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of period | | | 330,108,115 | | | | 246,933,587 | | |
End of period | | $ | 22,052,693 | | | $ | 330,108,115 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) at end of period | | $ | 4,641,309 | | | $ | 2,640,484 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Notes to Financial Statements International Portfolio (Unaudited)
Note A-Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
1 General: The Fund is a separate operating series of Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (the "Trust"), a Delaware statutory trust organized pursuant to a Trust Instrument dated May 23, 1994. The Trust is currently comprised of ten separate operating series (each a "Series," collectively, the "Funds") each of which is diversified. The Trust is registered as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), and its shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Fund currently offers only Class S shares. The Board may establish additional series or classes of shares without the approval of shareholders.
The assets of each Series belong only to that Series, and the liabilities of each Series are borne solely by that Series and no other.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires Management to make estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
2 Portfolio valuation: Investment securities are valued as indicated in the notes following the Schedule of Investments.
3 Foreign currency translation: The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are currently translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates as of 4:00 p.m., Eastern time, to determine the value of investments, other assets and liabilities. Purchase and sale prices of securities, and income and expenses, are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing rate of exchange on the respective dates of such transactions. Net unrealized foreign currency gain (loss), if any, arises from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities, as a result of changes in exchange rates and is stated separately in the Statement of Operations.
4 Securities transactions and investment income: Securities transactions are recorded on trade date for financial reporting purposes. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign dividends, as soon as the Fund becomes aware of the dividends. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Interest income, including accretion of original issue discount, where applicable, and accretion of discount on short-term investments, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions and foreign currency transactions, if any, are recorded on the basis of identified cost and stated separately in the Statement of Operations.
5 Income tax information: The Funds are treated as separate entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes. It is the policy of the Fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its earnings to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is required.
The Fund has adopted the provisions of ASC 740 "Income Taxes" ("ASC 740"). ASC 740 sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken, or expected to be taken, in a tax return. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as an income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. The Fund is subject to examination by U.S. federal and state tax authorities for returns filed for the prior three fiscal years 2006 - 2008. As of June 30, 2010, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits.
Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments of income and gains on various investment securities held by the Fund, timing differences and differing characterization of distributions made by the Fund as a whole. The Fund may also utilize earnings and
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profits distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as a part of the dividends paid deduction for income tax purposes.
As determined on December 31, 2009, permanent differences resulting primarily from different book and tax accounting for foreign currency gains and losses, non-taxable dividend income adjustments and passive foreign investment company gains and losses were reclassified at fiscal year-end. These reclassifications had no effect on the net income, net asset value or net asset value per share of the Fund.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 was as follows:
| | Distributions Paid From: | | | |
Ordinary Income | | Long-Term Capital Gain | | Total | |
2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
$ | 10,084,277 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 10,084,277 | | | $ | — | | |
As of December 31, 2009, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a U.S. federal income tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | Loss Carryforwards and Deferrals | | Total | |
$ | 2,679,273 | | | $ | 47,233,202 | | | $ | (164,805,474 | ) | | $ | (114,892,999 | ) | |
The difference between book basis and tax basis distributable earnings is attributable primarily to timing differences of wash sales, partnership basis adjustments, passive foreign investment companies, forward contracts mark to market, return of capital distribution basis adjustments, capital loss carryforwards and post October loss deferrals.
To the extent the Fund's net realized capital gains, if any, can be offset by capital loss carryforwards, it is the policy of the Fund not to distribute such gains. As determined at December 31, 2009, the Fund had unused capital loss carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes to offset net realized capital gains, if any, as follows:
| | Expiring in: | |
| | 2016 | | 2017 | |
| | $ | 100,624,928 | | | $ | 63,586,529 | | |
Under current tax law, the use of these losses to offset future gains may be limited.
Under current tax law, certain net capital and net foreign currency losses realized after October 31 within the taxable year may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Fund elected to defer $594,017 net capital losses arising between November 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009.
6 Distributions to shareholders: The Fund may earn income, net of expenses, daily on its investments. Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gains, if any, generally are distributed once a year (usually in October). Income distributions and capital gain distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-date.
7 Foreign taxes: Foreign taxes withheld represent amounts withheld by foreign tax authorities, net of refunds recoverable.
8 Expense allocation: Certain expenses are applicable to multiple funds. Expenses directly attributable to a Series are charged to that Series. Expenses of the Trust that are not directly attributable to a particular series of the Trust (e.g., the Fund) are allocated among the series of the Trust, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each of the series can otherwise be made fairly. Expenses borne by the complex of related investment companies, which includes open-end and closed-end investment companies for which Management serves as investment manager, that are not directly attributable to a particular investment
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company in the complex (e.g., the Trust) or series thereof are allocated among the investment companies in the complex or series thereof, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each investment company in the complex or series thereof can otherwise be made fairly.
9 Security lending: A third party, eSecLending, currently serves as exclusive lending agent for the Fund. eSecLending, as agent, has assisted the Fund in conducting a bidding process to try to identify a principal that would pay a guaranteed amount to the Fund in consideration of the Fund entering into an exclusive securities lending arrangement. During the fiscal period, no principal had, and none currently has, an exclusive securities lending arrangement with the Fund; as such, the Fund is not guaranteed any particular level of income.
Under the securities lending arrangement, the Fund receives cash collateral at the beginning of each transaction equal to at least 102% of the prior day's market value of the loaned securities (105% in the case of international securities). The Fund may invest all the cash collateral in Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC ("Quality Fund"), a fund managed by Neuberger Berman Fixed Income LLC ("NBFI"), an affiliate of Management, and sub-advised by Dwight Asset Management Company LLC. Quality Fund is not a money market fund that is registered under the 1940 Act and does not operate in accordance with all requirements of Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. There is no assurance that Quality Fund will maintain a $1.00 share price.
The market value of the Fund's investments in Quality Fund as of the fiscal period ended June 30, 2010, if any, is reflected in the Fund's Schedule of Investments. The price at which the Fund redeems Quality Fund shares may be less than the price at which the Fund purchased those shares and so the Fund may not receive back from Quality Fund an amount that equals the amount of the collateral it received from the borrower. In such cases, the Fund would have to make up the shortfall. In addition, as a result of recent reduced liquidity in the credit and fixed income markets, it may be difficult to dispose quickly of some securities in Quality Fund at the price at which Quality Fund is carrying them.
Net income from the lending program represents any amounts received from a principal plus income earned on the cash collateral invested in Quality Fund or in other investments, if applicable, less cash collateral fees and other expenses associated with the loans. For the fiscal period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund received net income under the securities lending arrangement of approximately $121,989, which is reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Income from securities loaned — net," which includes approximately $12,274 of interest income which was earned from Quality Fund.
10 Repurchase agreements: The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that Management has determined are creditworthy. Each repurchase agreement is recorded at cost. The Fund requires that the securities purchased in a repurchase agreement be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the Fund to assert a perfected security interest in those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. The Fund monitors, on a daily basis, the value of the securities transferred to ensure that their value, including accrued interest, is greater than amounts owed to the Fund under each such repurchase agreement.
11 Redemption of fund shares: The Fund charges a redemption fee of 2% on shares redeemed or exchanged for shares of another fund within 60 days or less of the purchase date. All redemption fees are paid to and recorded by the Fund as Paid-in capital. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Fund received $476 in redemption fees.
12 Investments in foreign securities: Investing in foreign securities may involve certain sovereign and other risks, in addition to the credit and market risks normally associated with domestic securities. These additional risks include the possibility of adverse political and economic developments (including political instability, nationalization, expropriation, or confiscatory taxation) and the potentially adverse effects of unavailability of public information regarding issuers, less government supervision and regulation of financial markets, reduced liquidity of certain financial markets, and the lack of uniform accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards or the application of standards that are different or less stringent than those applied in the United States. Foreign securities also may experience greater price volatility, higher rates of inflation, and delays in settlement.
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13 Derivative instruments: Management has evaluated the requirements of ASC 815 "Derivatives and Hedging" ("ASC 815"), which were effective January 1, 2009 for the Fund. ASC 815 requires enhanced disclosures about a fund's derivative and hedging activities. Management has concluded that, since the Fund did not hold any derivative instruments during the six months ended June 30, 2010, no additional disclosures pursuant to ASC 815 are required at this time.
14 Indemnifications: Like many other companies, the Trust's organizational documents provide that its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In addition, both in some of its principal service contracts and in the normal course of its business, the Trust enters into contracts that provide indemnifications to other parties for certain types of losses or liabilities. The Trust's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this could involve future claims against the Trust.
Note B-Management Fees, Administration Fees, Distribution Arrangements, and Other Transactions With Affiliates:
Fund shares are issued and redeemed in connection with investments in and payments under certain variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies issued through separate accounts of life insurance companies and are also offered directly to certain qualified pension and retirement plans.
The Fund retains Management as its investment manager under a Management Agreement. For such investment management services, the Fund pays Management a fee at the annual rate of 0.85% of the first $250 million of the Fund's average daily net assets, 0.825% of the next $250 million, 0.80% of the next $250 million, 0.775% of the next $250 million, 0.75% of the next $500 million, 0.725% of the next $1 billion, and 0.70% of average daily net assets in excess of $2.5 billion.
The Fund retains Management as its administrator under an Administration Agreement. The Fund pays Management an administration fee at the annual rate of 0.30% of its average daily net assets under this agreement. Additionally, Management retains State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street") as its sub-administrator under a Sub-Administration Agreement. Management pays State Street a fee for all services received under this agreement.
Management acts as agent in arranging for the sale of Fund shares without commission and bears advertising and promotion expenses. The Board has adopted a distribution plan (the "Plan") with respect to the Fund, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The Plan provides that, as compensation for administrative and other services provided to the Fund, Management's activities and expenses related to the sale and distribution of the Fund's shares, and ongoing services provided to investors in the Fund, Management receives from the Fund a fee at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets. Management receives this amount to provide distribution and shareholder servicing for the Fund and pays a portion of it to institutions that provide such services. Those institutions may use the payments for, among other purposes, compensating employees engaged in sales and/or shareholder servicing. The amount of fees paid by the Fund during any year may be more or less than the cost of distribution and other services provided to the Fund. FINRA rules limit the amount of annual distribution fees that may be paid by a mutual fund and impose a ceiling on the cumulative distribution fees paid. The Trust's Plan complies with those rules.
Management has contractually undertaken through December 31, 2013 to forgo current payment of fees and/or reimburse the Fund for its operating expenses (including fees payable to Management but excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, and transaction costs) ("Operating Expenses") which exceed, in the aggregate, 2.00% per annum of the Fund's average daily net assets (the "Expense Limitation"). Moreover, Management has voluntarily committed to reimburse certain expenses, as stated above, for an additional 0.50% per annum of the Fund's average daily net assets to maintain the Fund's Operating Expense at 1.50%. Management may, at its sole discretion, terminate this voluntary reimbursement commitment without notice. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, Management voluntarily reimbursed the Fund $104,210. The Fund has agreed to repay
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Management through December 31, 2016 for fees and expenses foregone and/or its excess Operating Expenses previously reimbursed by Management under the contractual Expense Limitation, so long as its annual Operating Expenses during that period do not exceed its Expense Limitation, and the repayment is made within three years after the year in which Management issued the reimbursement or waived fees. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, there was no repayment to Management under its contractual expense limitation. At June 30, 2010, the Fund had no contingent liabilities to Management under its contractual expense limitation.
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Fund recorded a capital contribution from Management in the amount of $31,690. This amount was paid in connection with losses outside the Fund's direct control incurred in the disposition of foreign currency contracts. Management does not normally make payments for losses incurred in the disposition of foreign currency contracts.
Neuberger Berman LLC ("Neuberger") is retained by Management to furnish it with investment recommendations and research information without added cost to the Fund. Several individuals who are officers and/or trustees of the Trust are also employees of Neuberger and/or Management.
On May 4, 2009, NBSH Acquisition, LLC ("NBSH"), an entity organized by key members of Neuberger Berman's senior management, acquired a majority interest in Neuberger Berman's business and the fixed income and certain alternative asset management businesses of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.'s ("LBHI") Investment Management Division (together with Neuberger Berman, the "Acquired Businesses") (the "Acquisition"). Prior to that date, the predecessor of Management and Neuberger were wholly owned subsidiaries of LBHI. On September 15, 2008, LBHI filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and on December 22, 2008, the bankruptcy court having jurisdiction over the LBHI matter approved the sale of the Acquired Businesses to NBSH (or its successor or assign), as the successful bidder in a public auction.
The Acquired Businesses are now indirectly owned by, among others, portfolio managers, Neuberger Berman's management team, and certain key members and senior professionals who are employed in various parts of the Neuberger Berman complex of companies, with a minority interest retained by LBHI and certain affiliates of LBHI. The closing of the Acquisition resulted in an "assignment" of the Fund's Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement. Such an assignment, by law, automatically terminated those agreements. Accordingly, prior to the closing the Board, including the Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Fund's investment manager and its affiliates or the Fund, considered and approved a new Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement for the Fund. The new agreements, which are virtually identical to those previously in effect, were also approved by a vote of the Fund's shareholders.
These events have not had a material impact on the Fund or its operations. Management and Neuberger continue to operate in the ordinary course of business as the investment manager and sub-adviser of the Fund, respectively.
The Fund has an expense offset arrangement in connection with its custodian contract. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $5.
Note C-Securities Transactions:
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, there were purchase and sale transactions (excluding short-term securities) of $81,841,398 and $360,972,081, respectively.
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, no brokerage commissions on securities transactions were paid to affiliated brokers.
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Note D-Fund Share Transactions:
Share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and for the year ended December 31, 2009 was as follows:
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 | |
Shares Sold | | | 1,471,852 | | | | 7,117,025 | | |
Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends and Distributions | | | — | | | | 1,058,161 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (33,759,390 | ) | | | (7,304,006 | ) | |
Total | | | (32,287,538 | ) | | | 871,180 | | |
Note E-Line of Credit:
At June 30, 2010, the Fund was a participant in a single committed, unsecured $150,000,000 line of credit with State Street, to be used only for temporary or emergency purposes. Other investment companies managed by Management also participate in this line of credit on the same terms. Interest is charged on borrowings under this line of credit at the higher of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% per annum or (b) the Overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25% per annum. A facility fee of 0.15% per annum of the available line of credit is charged, of which the Fund has agreed to pay its pro rata share, based on the ratio of its individual net assets to the net assets of all participants at the time the fee is due and payable. The fee is paid quarterly in arrears. Because several investment companies participate, there is no assurance that an individual Fund will have access to all or any part of the $150,000,000 at any particular time.
At June 30, 2010, the Fund was one of five holders of a single $100,000,000 uncommitted, secured line of credit with State Street to be used only for temporary or emergency purposes or for leverage. Other investment companies managed by Management also participate in this line of credit on the same terms. Interest is charged at LIBOR, or the overnight Federal Funds Rate, plus a spread to be determined at the time of borrowing. Because several investment companies participate, there is no assurance that the Fund will have access to all or any part of the $100,000,000 at any particular time.
The Fund had no loans outstanding pursuant to these lines of credit at June 30, 2010. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not utilize these lines of credit.
Note F-Investments in Affiliates:
Name of Issuer | | Balance of Shares Held December 31, 2009 | | Gross Purchases and Additions | | Gross Sales and Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held June 30, 2010 | | Value June 30, 2010 | | Income from Investments in Affiliated Issuers Included in Total Income | |
Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC* | | | 20,201,248 | | | | 84,997,899 | | | | 104,729,084 | | | | 470,063 | | | $ | 484,165 | | | $ | 12,274 | | |
* Quality Fund, a fund managed by NBFI, an affiliate of Management, is used to invest cash the Fund receives as collateral for securities loaned as approved by the Board. Because all shares of Quality Fund are held by funds in the related investment management complex, Quality Fund may be considered an affiliate of the Fund.
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Note G-Subsequent Events:
In accordance with the provision set forth in ASC 855, "Subsequent Events" ("ASC 855"), Management has evaluated the possibility of subsequent events existing in the Fund's financial statements through the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Management has determined that there are no subsequent events that, in accordance with ASC 855, would need to be disclosed in the Fund's financial statements.
Note H-Unaudited Financial Information:
The financial information included in this interim report is taken from the records of the Fund without audit by an independent registered public accounting firm. Annual reports contain audited financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
International Portfolio
The following table includes selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period and other performance information derived from the Financial Statements.
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from April 29, 2005^ to December 31, | |
| | 2010 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 9.51 | | | $ | 7.29 | | | $ | 13.61 | | | $ | 14.29 | | | $ | 11.68 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)a | | | .07 | | | | .09 | | | | .32 | | | | .13 | | | | .10 | | | | .07 | | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (.54 | ) | | | 2.43 | | | | (6.64 | ) | | | .30 | | | | 2.64 | | | | 1.67 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (.47 | ) | | | 2.52 | | | | (6.32 | ) | | | .43 | | | | 2.74 | | | | 1.74 | | |
Less Distributions From: | |
Net Investment Income | | | - | | | | (.30 | ) | | | - | | | | (.24 | ) | | | (.03 | ) | | | (.01 | ) | |
Net Capital Gains | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (.87 | ) | | | (.10 | ) | | | (.06 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | - | | | | (.30 | ) | | | - | | | | (1.11 | ) | | | (.13 | ) | | | (.07 | ) | |
Redemption Feesa | | | .00 | | | | .00 | | | | .00 | | | | .00 | | | | .00 | | | | .01 | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 9.04 | | | $ | 9.51 | | | $ | 7.29 | | | $ | 13.61 | | | $ | 14.29 | | | $ | 11.68 | | |
Total Returntt | | | (4.94 | )%** | | | 34.51 | % | | | (46.44 | )% | | | 3.21 | % | | | 23.45 | % | | | 17.50 | %** | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 22.1 | | | $ | 330.1 | | | $ | 246.9 | | | $ | 653.7 | | | $ | 338.6 | | | $ | 12.6 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | 1.50 | %* | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.51 | %* | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assetst | | | 1.50 | %* | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.50 | %* | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | 1.47 | %* | | | 1.13 | % | | | 2.78 | % | | | .85 | % | | | .75 | % | | | .91 | %* | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 34 | %** | | | 80 | % | | | 149 | % | | | 43 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 29 | %** | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights
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Notes to Financial Highlights International Portfolio
(Unaudited)
tt Total return based on per share net asset value reflects the effects of changes in net asset value on the performance of the Fund during each fiscal period and assumes income dividends and other distributions, if any, were reinvested. Results represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Current returns may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment returns and principal may fluctuate and shares when redeemed may be worth more or less than original cost. Total return would have been lower if Management had not reimbursed and/or waived certain expenses. Total return would have been higher if Management had not recouped previously reimbursed expenses. The total return information shown does not reflect charges and other expenses that apply to the separate account or the related insurance policies, and the inclusion of these charges and other expenses would reduce the total return for all fiscal periods shown. For the year ended December 31, 2009, Management reimbursed the Fund for losses incurred in connection with the disposition of foreign currency contracts, which had a .01% impact on total return.
# The Fund is required to calculate an expense ratio without taking into consideration any expense reductions related to expense offset arrangements.
t After reimbursement of expenses and/or waiver of a portion of the investment management fee by Management. Had Management not undertaken such actions, the annualized ratios of net expenses to average daily net assets would have been:
Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from April 29, 2005^ to December 31, | |
2010 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
| 1.58 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.67 | % | | | 5.84 | % | |
^ The date investment operations commenced.
a Calculated based on the average number of shares outstanding during the fiscal period.
* Annualized.
** Not Annualized.
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Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
A description of the policies and procedures that the Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll-free) and on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission, at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Trust voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is also available, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll-free), on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov, and on Management's website at www.nb.com.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedule
The Trust files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the Fund with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Trust's Forms N-Q are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the Securities and Exchange Commission'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. The information on Form N-Q is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll free).
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Neuberger Berman
Advisers Management Trust
Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio
I Class Shares
S Class Shares
Semi-Annual Report
June 30, 2010
Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio Manager's Commentary
We are pleased to report that, for the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (AMT) Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio outperformed its benchmark, the Russell Midcap(R) Growth Index.
The first half of 2010 had two distinct phases. During the first quarter, confidence in the global economic recovery was increasing. China was reporting robust growth, investors appeared to believe that European sovereign debt issues were fairly contained, and U.S. unemployment and housing data appeared to have stabilized somewhat, reducing concerns regarding the consumer. By second quarter, however, deteriorating data and information brought each of these points into question and concerns regarding slower growth and a potential "double dip" recession grew.
While what we consider lower-quality stocks continued to lead the mid-cap market within the more optimistic first quarter, by the second quarter, with the rate of worldwide growth in question, the reversal in quality we had previously anticipated began to take hold. As economic data and confidence weakened and volatility and fear increased, investors returned to the higher-quality, superior growth and earnings potential stocks we tend to own.
Taking the period as a whole, the strongest performing sectors in the benchmark index were the more defensive Health Care and Consumer Staples areas. The weakest performance came from Energy stocks, out of concern across the sector from the BP oil spill and a decline in natural gas prices in the first quarter.
Within the Portfolio, Information Technology (IT) was an area of strength, particularly within digital media. Both Sybase and Dolby Laboratories were top contributors this period. Application software company Sybase was purchased by SAP, and Dolby, the next-generation digital media equipment firm, advanced on strong revenue gains. Rovi Corp. was also beneficial to total return. We also own digital media companies outside IT, including Scripps Networks Interactive and Discovery Communications, and expect digital media to be an area of continued emphasis going forward. While we outperformed significantly across IT, the sector contained some of our largest detractors as well. Companies including Equinix, Marvell, Western Digital, Silicon Laboratories and Varian Semiconductor Equipment disappointed as the market shifted and as concerns regarding continued business spending in this sector grew. We still hold many of these high-quality names, however, and continue to believe in their growth prospects in the longer term.
Energy, the weakest index sector, was another area of relative strength for the Portfolio. Concho Resources, a long-term oil and gas holding company focused on the Permian Basin, was among the top contributors, and Core Laboratories, a firm that helps maximize extraction and production, was also significantly additive. On the other hand, Southwestern Energy and Range Resources detracted. While we pulled back somewhat from allocations as natural gas prices declined, the Portfolio remains overweighted in Energy relative to the benchmark.
Industrials holdings also performed well this period. Year-to-date, high quality steady growers such as medical waste disposal firm Stericycle and industrial and construction supplies distributor Fastenal have started to behave more in line with what we consider their strong fundamentals. This is a tremendous change from last year, when even as they met their numbers, their stocks were punished. Within Industrials, we also continue to emphasize aviation, with names such as Rockwell Collins and Precision Castparts. While these stocks pulled back in the second quarter on the perception of weaker economic growth, we believe they will perform well longer term.
Consumer Discretionary holdings were generally negative for the Portfolio this period. Our defensive secondary education theme declined as proposed legislation posed a potential-though we think unlikely-threat to revenues and profit margins. Penn National Gaming declined after negative earnings surprises, and was sold in favor of WMS Industries. Some specialty retailers also declined, such as Abercrombie & Fitch, on exposure to overseas-especially European-markets. Lower-end retailers such as Ross Stores and Dollar Tree were among top contributors, however, benefiting from strong earnings and as concerns about overall consumer spending increased (suggesting a potential shift in demand to the lower-end stores).
Looking ahead, we recognize that the significant headwinds that captured investors, attention and added risk premium and fear to the markets in second quarter remain-specifically China, Eurozone debt and ongoing serious pressures on
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U.S. consumers. There are more positive notes to the current market, however. First, while volatility increased, it did so on thin trading volumes, suggesting that investors are not transacting to any great degree. Second, valuations are low, even by historical standards, so while some discount may be justified by conditions, it also represents opportunity, in our view.
Historically, a sustained but muted recovery scenario has typically been good for quality growth portfolios like ours. In terms of positioning, we remain underweighted in Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, Financials and Materials. We remain overweighted in Energy, as previously mentioned. Health Care is a current overweight to which we intend to add opportunistically where we find names that stand to either benefit from reform or are more resilient in a slower growth environment. Finally, we remain overweighted in IT and Telecommunications, where our focus is on digital media and wireless data usage, respectively.
Sincerely,
Kenneth J. Turek
Portfolio Manager
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Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio
SECTOR ALLOCATION
(% of Total Investments) | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 17.5 | % | |
Consumer Staples | | | 2.3 | | |
Energy | | | 7.9 | | |
Financials | | | 4.5 | | |
Health Care | | | 13.7 | | |
Industrials | | | 16.4 | | |
Information Technology | | | 24.5 | | |
Materials | | | 2.1 | | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 4.0 | | |
Short Term | | | 7.1 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % | |
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS1
| | Inception | | Six Month Period Ended | | Average Annual Total Return Ended 06/30/2010 | |
| | Date | | 06/30/2010 | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | | Life of Fund* | |
Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio Class I | | 11/03/1997 | | | -0.42 | % | | | 21.54 | % | | | 3.04 | % | | | -2.55 | % | | | 6.38 | % | |
Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio Class S2 | | 02/18/2003 | | | -0.53 | % | | | 21.26 | % | | | 2.78 | % | | | -2.74 | % | | | 6.22 | % | |
Russell Midcap(R) Growth Index3 | |
| | | -3.31 | % | | | 21.30 | % | | | 1.37 | % | | | -1.99 | % | | | 4.16 | % | |
Russell Midcap(R) Index3 | |
| | | -2.06 | % | | | 25.13 | % | | | 1.22 | % | | | 4.24 | % | | | 6.35 | % | |
Performance data quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Results are shown on a "total return" basis and include reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions.
Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please visit https://www.nb.com.
* Index returns are as of the inception date 11/03/1997.
As stated in the Portfolio's most recent prospectus, the total annual operating expense ratios for fiscal year 2009 were 1.01% and 1.27% for Class I and Class S shares, respectively (prior to any fee waivers or expense reimbursements). The net expense ratio was 1.25% for Class S shares. Neuberger Berman Management LLC has contractually agreed to limit certain expenses of the Portfolio through 12/31/2013 for Class I and Class S shares.
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Endnotes
1 "Total Return" includes reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions. Results represent past performance and do not indicate future results. The value of an investment in the Portfolio and the return on the investment both will fluctuate, and redemption proceeds may be higher or lower than an investor's original cost. The performance information does not reflect fees and expenses of the variable annuity and variable life insurance policies or the qualified pension retirement plans whose proceeds are invested in the Portfolio. Neuberger Berman Management LLC ("NBM LLC") has agreed to absorb certain expenses of the AMT Portfolios, including the Portfolio. Without this arrangement, which is subject to change, the total returns of the Portfolio may have been less.
2 Performance shown prior to February 18, 2003 for the Class S shares is of the Class I shares, which have lower expenses and correspondingly higher returns than the Class S shares.
3 The Russell Midcap(R) Growth Index measures the performance of those Russell Midcap(R) Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell Midcap Index measures the performance of the 800 smallest companies in the Russell 1000(R) Index, which represents approximately 27% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 1000 Index (which, in turn, consists of the 1,000 largest U.S. companies, based on market capitalization). Please note that indices do not take into account any fees and expenses of investing in the individual securities that they track and that individuals cannot invest directly in any index. Data about the performance of these indices are prepared or obtained by NBM LLC and include reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions. The Portfolio may invest in many securities not included in the above-described indices or may not invest in all securities included in the above-described indices.
Any ratios or other measurements using a factor of forecasted earnings of a company discussed herein are based on consensus estimates, not NBM LLC's own projections, and they may or may not be realized. In addition, any revision to a forecast could affect the market price of a security. By quoting them herein, NBM LLC does not offer an opinion as to the accuracy of and does not guarantee these forecasted numbers.
The investments for the Portfolio are managed by the same portfolio manager(s) who manage one or more other mutual funds that have similar names, investment objectives and investment styles as the Portfolio. You should be aware that the Portfolio is likely to differ from the other mutual funds in size, cash flow pattern and tax matters. Accordingly, the holdings and performance of the Portfolio can be expected to vary from those of the other mutual funds.
The composition, industries and holdings of the Portfolio are subject to change.
Shares of the separate AMT Portfolios are not available to the general public. Shares of this Portfolio may be purchased only by life insurance companies to be used with their separate accounts that fund variable annuity and variable life insurance policies and by qualified pension and retirement plans.
Statistics and projections in this report are derived from sources deemed to be reliable but cannot be regarded as a representation of future results of the AMT Portfolios. This report is prepared for the general information of shareholders and is not an offer of shares of the AMT Portfolios. Shares of the AMT Portfolios are sold only through the currently effective prospectuses, which must precede or accompany this report.
(c) 2010 Neuberger Berman Management LLC distributor. All rights reserved.
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Information About Your Fund's Expenses
This table is designed to provide information regarding costs related to your investments. All mutual funds incur operating expenses, which include management fees, fees for administrative services and costs of shareholder reports, among others. The following examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six month period ended June 30, 2010 and held for the entire period. The table illustrates the fund's costs in two ways:
Actual Expenses and Performance: | | The first section of the table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses in dollars, based on the fund's actual performance during the period. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses 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 section of the table under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During the Period" to estimate the expenses you paid over the period. | |
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Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes: | | The second section of the table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return at 5% per year before expenses. This return 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 this fund versus other funds. To do so, compare the expenses shown in this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. | |
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Please note that the expenses in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. The table and expense example do not include any transaction costs, such as fees and expenses that are, or may be, imposed under your variable contract or qualified pension plan. Therefore, the information under the heading "Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)" is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expense Information as of 6/30/10 (Unaudited)
NEUBERGER BERMAN ADVISERS MANAGEMENT TRUST MID-CAP GROWTH PORTFOLIO
Actual | | Beginning Account Value 1/1/10 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/10 | | Expenses Paid During the Period* 1/1/10 - 6/30/10 | | Expense Ratio | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 995.80 | | | $ | 4.95 | | | | 1.00 | % | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 994.70 | | | $ | 6.18 | | | | 1.25 | % | |
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)** | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.84 | | | $ | 5.01 | | | | 1.00 | % | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.60 | | | $ | 6.26 | | | | 1.25 | % | |
* For each class, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by multiplying the number of days in the most recent half year divided by 365.
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Schedule of Investments Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio
(Unaudited)
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUEt | |
Common Stocks (97.2%) | | | |
Aerospace & Defense (2.0%) | | | |
| 30,000 | | | Precision Castparts | | $ | 3,087,600 | | |
| 45,000 | | | Rockwell Collins | | | 2,390,850 | | |
| | | 5,478,450 | | |
Air Freight & Logistics (1.7%) | | | |
| 80,500 | | | C.H. Robinson Worldwide | | | 4,480,630 | | |
Auto Components (0.5%) | | | |
| 70,000 | | | Gentex Corp. | | | 1,258,600 | | |
Biotechnology (2.4%) | | | |
| 67,500 | | | Alexion Pharmaceuticals | | | 3,455,325 | * | |
| 70,000 | | | BioMarin Pharmaceutical | | | 1,327,200 | * | |
| 70,000 | | | Human Genome Sciences | | | 1,586,200 | * | |
| | | 6,368,725 | | |
Capital Markets (1.5%) | | | |
| 39,500 | | | Affiliated Managers Group | | | 2,400,415 | * | |
| 80,000 | | | SEI Investments | | | 1,628,800 | | |
| | | 4,029,215 | | |
Chemicals (1.6%) | | | |
| 80,000 | | | Nalco Holding | | | 1,636,800 | | |
| 25,000 | | | Scotts Miracle-Gro Class A | | | 1,110,250 | | |
| 28,500 | | | Sigma-Aldrich | | | 1,420,155 | | |
| | | 4,167,205 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies (2.3%) | | | |
| 94,000 | | | Stericycle, Inc. | | | 6,164,520 | * | |
Communications Equipment (2.4%) | | | |
| 45,000 | | | F5 Networks | | | 3,085,650 | * | |
| 55,000 | | | Juniper Networks | | | 1,255,100 | * | |
| 75,000 | | | Polycom, Inc. | | | 2,234,250 | * | |
| | | 6,575,000 | | |
Computers & Peripherals (1.3%) | | | |
| 65,000 | | | NetApp, Inc. | | | 2,425,150 | * | |
| 35,000 | | | Western Digital | | | 1,055,600 | * | |
| | | 3,480,750 | | |
Diversified Consumer Services (2.3%) | | | |
| 53,500 | | | DeVry, Inc. | | | 2,808,215 | | |
| 16,000 | | | Strayer Education | | | 3,326,240 | E | |
| | | 6,134,455 | | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUEt | |
Diversified Financial Services (2.2%) | | | |
| 28,000 | | | IntercontinentalExchange Inc. | | $ | 3,164,840 | * | |
| 100,000 | | | MSCI Inc. Class A | | | 2,740,000 | * | |
| | | 5,904,840 | | |
Electrical Equipment (2.7%) | | | |
| 70,000 | | | AMETEK, Inc. | | | 2,810,500 | | |
| 50,000 | | | Roper Industries | | | 2,798,000 | | |
| 102,500 | | | Sensata Technologies Holding | | | 1,638,975 | * | |
| | | 7,247,475 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components (4.8%) | | | |
| 62,500 | | | Amphenol Corp. Class A | | | 2,455,000 | | |
| 72,500 | | | Dolby Laboratories Class A | | | 4,545,025 | * | |
| 90,000 | | | National Instruments | | | 2,860,200 | | |
| 105,000 | | | Trimble Navigation | | | 2,940,000 | * | |
| | | 12,800,225 | | |
Energy Equipment & Services (3.3%) | | | |
| 52,500 | | | CARBO Ceramics | | | 3,789,975 | | |
| 26,000 | | | Core Laboratories N.V. | | | 3,837,860 | | |
| 30,000 | | | Oceaneering International | | | 1,347,000 | * | |
| | | 8,974,835 | | |
Food Products (1.4%) | | | |
| 73,500 | | | Mead Johnson Nutrition | | | 3,683,820 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies (5.0%) | | | |
| 60,000 | | | Edwards Lifesciences | | | 3,361,200 | * | |
| 8,000 | | | Intuitive Surgical | | | 2,524,960 | * | |
| 95,000 | | | NuVasive, Inc. | | | 3,368,700 | *E | |
| 28,000 | | | ResMed Inc. | | | 1,702,680 | * | |
| 110,000 | | | Volcano Corp. | | | 2,400,200 | * | |
| | | 13,357,740 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services (3.0%) | | | |
| 100,000 | | | Express Scripts | | | 4,702,000 | * | |
| 60,000 | | | HMS Holdings | | | 3,253,200 | * | |
| | | 7,955,200 | | |
Health Care Technology (1.6%) | | | |
| 36,000 | | | Cerner Corp. | | | 2,732,040 | * | |
| 70,000 | | | MedAssets Inc. | | | 1,615,600 | * | |
| | | 4,347,640 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (2.6%) | | | |
| 42,500 | | | Hyatt Hotels Class A | | | 1,576,325 | * | |
| 40,000 | | | Royal Caribbean Cruises | | | 910,800 | *E | |
| 116,500 | | | WMS Industries | | | 4,572,625 | * | |
| | | 7,059,750 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments 6
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUEt | |
Household Durables (0.7%) | | | |
| 37,500 | | | Stanley Black & Decker | | $ | 1,894,500 | | |
Household Products (1.0%) | | | |
| 44,000 | | | Church & Dwight | | | 2,759,240 | | |
Internet Software & Services (2.6%) | | | |
| 34,000 | | | Equinix, Inc. | | | 2,761,480 | * | |
| 55,000 | | | Rackspace Hosting | | | 1,008,700 | * | |
| 68,000 | | | VistaPrint NV | | | 3,229,320 | * | |
| | | 6,999,500 | | |
IT Services (2.4%) | | | |
| 30,000 | | | Alliance Data Systems | | | 1,785,600 | *E | |
| 68,000 |
| | Cognizant Technology Solutions Class A | | | 3,404,080*
| | |
| 40,000 | | | Hewitt Associates Class A | | | 1,378,400 | * | |
| | | 6,568,080 | | |
Leisure Equipment & Products (0.6%) | | | |
| 37,500 | | | Hasbro, Inc. | | | 1,541,250 | | |
Life Science Tools & Services (0.4%) | | | |
| 25,000 | | | Life Technologies | | | 1,181,250 | * | |
Machinery (3.6%) | | | |
| 37,500 | | | Cummins Inc. | | | 2,442,375 | | |
| 90,000 | | | Danaher Corp. | | | 3,340,800 | | |
| 22,500 | | | Flowserve Corp. | | | 1,908,000 | | |
| 60,000 | | | Pall Corp. | | | 2,062,200 | | |
| | | 9,753,375 | | |
Media (1.4%) | | | |
| 52,500 |
| | Discovery Communications Class A | | | 1,874,775*
| | |
| 45,000 |
| | Scripps Networks Interactive Class A | | | 1,815,300
| | |
| | | 3,690,075 | | |
Metals & Mining (0.6%) | | | |
| 35,000 | | | Cliffs Natural Resources | | | 1,650,600 | | |
Multiline Retail (2.2%) | | | |
| 82,500 | | | Dollar Tree | | | 3,434,475 | * | |
| 79,000 | | | Nordstrom, Inc. | | | 2,543,010 | | |
| | | 5,977,485 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (4.9%) | | | |
| 123,000 | | | Concho Resources | | | 6,805,590 | * | |
| 57,500 | | | Range Resources | | | 2,308,625 | | |
| 50,000 | | | Southwestern Energy | | | 1,932,000 | * | |
| 27,500 | | | Whiting Petroleum | | | 2,156,550 | * | |
| | | 13,202,765 | | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUEt | |
Pharmaceuticals (2.0%) | | | |
| 67,500 | | | Salix Pharmaceuticals | | $ | 2,634,525 | * | |
| 60,000 | | | Warner Chilcott Class A | | | 1,371,000 | * | |
| 33,100 | | | Watson Pharmaceuticals | | | 1,342,867 | * | |
| | | 5,348,392 | | |
Professional Services (1.1%) | | | |
| 96,500 | | | Verisk Analytics Class A | | | 2,885,350 | * | |
Real Estate Management & Development (1.0%) | | | |
| 40,000 | | | Jones Lang LaSalle | | | 2,625,600 | | |
Road & Rail (1.1%) | | | |
| 87,000 | | | J.B. Hunt Transport Services | | | 2,842,290 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (5.8%) | | | |
| 81,000 | | | Analog Devices | | | 2,256,660 | | |
| 146,000 | | | Avago Technologies | | | 3,074,760 | * | |
| 151,600 | | | Marvell Technology Group | | | 2,389,215 | * | |
| 110,000 | | | Microchip Technology | | | 3,051,400 | E | |
| 60,000 | | | Silicon Laboratories | | | 2,433,600 | * | |
| 80,000 |
| | Varian Semiconductor Equipment | | | 2,292,800*
| | |
| | | 15,498,435 | | |
Software (6.3%) | | | |
| 90,000 | | | ANSYS, Inc. | | | 3,651,300 | * | |
| 45,000 | | | Citrix Systems | | | 1,900,350 | * | |
| 100,000 | | | Informatica Corp. | | | 2,388,000 | * | |
| 62,500 | | | MICROS Systems | | | 1,991,875 | * | |
| 82,500 | | | Rovi Corp. | | | 3,127,575 | * | |
| 25,000 | | | Salesforce.com, Inc. | | | 2,145,500 | * | |
| 45,000 | | | Solera Holdings | | | 1,629,000 | | |
| | | 16,833,600 | | |
Specialty Retail (6.8%) | | | |
| 46,000 | | | Abercrombie & Fitch Class A | | | 1,411,740 | | |
| 82,000 | | | Bed Bath & Beyond | | | 3,040,560 | * | |
| 42,500 | | | Dick's Sporting Goods | | | 1,057,825 | * | |
| 69,500 | | | J Crew Group | | | 2,558,295 | * | |
| 70,000 | | | Ross Stores | | | 3,730,300 | | |
| 125,000 | | | Urban Outfitters | | | 4,298,750 | * | |
| 84,000 | | | Williams-Sonoma | | | 2,084,880 | | |
| | | 18,182,350 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (1.3%) | | | |
| 65,000 | | | Coach, Inc. | | | 2,375,750 | | |
| 15,000 | | | Polo Ralph Lauren | | | 1,094,400 | | |
| | | 3,470,150 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments 7
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUEt | |
Trading Companies & Distributors (2.6%) | | | |
| 86,000 | | | Fastenal Co. | | $ | 4,316,340 | | |
| 27,500 | | | W.W. Grainger | | | 2,734,875 | | |
| | | 7,051,215 | | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services (4.2%) | | | |
| 65,000 | | | American Tower Class A | | | 2,892,500 | * | |
| 77,500 | | | NII Holdings | | | 2,520,300 | * | |
| 175,000 | | | SBA Communications Class A | | | 5,951,750 | * | |
| | | 11,364,550 | | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Cost $201,464,212) | | | 260,789,127 | | |
Short-Term Investments (7.4%) | | | |
| 11,899,266 | | | Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC | | | 12,256,244 | t | |
| 7,579,122 | | | State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund Institutional Class | | | 7,579,122
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| | | | Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $19,716,373) | | | 19,835,366 | | |
| | | | Total Investments (104.6%) (Cost $221,180,585) | | | 280,624,493 | ## | |
| | | | Liabilities, less cash, receivables and other assets [(4.6%)] | | | (12,383,415 | ) | |
| | | | Total Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 268,241,078 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments 8
Notes to Schedule of Investments Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Unaudited)
t In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 820 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" ("ASC 820"), all investments held by Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (the "Fund") are carried at the value that Neuberger Berman Management LLC ("Management") believes the Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment under current market conditions. Various inputs, including the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability in the market, are considered in valuing the Fund's investments, some of which are discussed below. Significant management judgment may be necessary to value investments in accordance with ASC 820.
ASC 820 established a three-tier hierarchy of inputs to establish a classification of value measurements for disclosure purposes. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad Levels listed below.
. Level 1 - - quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
. Level 2 - - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, amortized cost, etc.)
. Level 3 - - significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing an investment are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The Fund's investments in equity securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are generally valued by Management by obtaining valuations from an independent pricing service based on the latest sale price quoted in active markets (Level 1 inputs). Securities traded primarily on the NASDAQ Stock Market are normally valued by the Fund at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price ("NOCP") provided by NASDAQ each business day. The NOCP is the most recently reported price as of 4:00:02 p.m., Eastern time, unless that price is outside the range of the "inside" bid and asked prices (i.e., the bid and asked prices that dealers quote to each other when trading for their own accounts); in that case, NASDAQ will adjust the price to equal the inside bid or asked price, whichever is closer. Because of delays in reporting trades, the NOCP may not be based on the price of the last trade to occur before the market closes. If there is no reported sale of a security on a particular day, the independent pricing service may value the security based on reported market quotations.
The following is a description of Level 2 inputs and related valuation techniques used to value certain types of debt securities and short term investments of the Fund:
Short-Term Investments. Investments in Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC and State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund Institutional Class are valued using the respective fund's daily calculated NAV.
Management has developed a process to periodically review information provided by independent pricing services for all types of securities.
For equity securities, if a valuation is not available from an independent pricing service, or if Management has reason to believe that the valuation received does not represent the amount a fund might reasonably expect to receive on a current sale, the Fund seeks to obtain quotations from principal market makers (generally considered Level 3 inputs). If such quotations are not readily available, the security is valued using methods the Board of Trustees of Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (the "Board") has approved on the belief that they reflect fair value. Numerous factors may be considered when determining the fair value of a security based on Level 2 or 3 inputs, including available analyst, media or other reports, trading in futures or ADRs and whether the issuer of the security being fair valued has other securities outstanding.
See Notes to Financial Statements 9
Notes to Schedule of Investments Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Unaudited) (cont'd)
The Fund's investments in foreign securities are generally valued using the same valuation methods and inputs as other Fund investments, as discussed above. Foreign security prices are expressed in local currency values and are currently translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate as of 4:00 p.m., Eastern time. The Board has approved the use of Interactive Data Pricing and Reference Data, Inc. ("Interactive") to assist in determining the fair value of foreign equity securities when changes in the value of a certain index suggest that the closing prices on the foreign exchanges may no longer represent the amount that the Fund could expect to receive for those securities. In this event, Interactive will provide adjusted prices for certain foreign equity securities using a statistical analysis of historical correlations of multiple factors (Level 2 inputs). In the absence of precise information about the market values of these foreign securities as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange, the Board has determined on the basis of available data that prices adjusted in this way are likely to be closer to the prices the Fund could realize on a current sale than are the prices of those securities established at the close of the foreign markets in which the securities primarily trade. These fair value prices are necessarily estimates, and there is no assurance that such a price will be at or close to the price at which the security is next quoted or next trades.
The following is a summary, by category of Level, of inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2010:
Asset Valuation Inputs | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Investments: | |
Common Stocks^ | | $ | 260,789,127 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 260,789,127 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | - | | | | 19,835,366 | | | | - | | | | 19,835,366 | | |
Total Investments | | $ | 260,789,127 | | | $ | 19,835,366 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 280,624,493 | | |
^ The Schedule of Investments provides information on the industry categorization for the portfolio.
## At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments for U.S. federal income tax purposes was $222,452,226. Gross unrealized appreciation of investments was $63,120,461 and gross unrealized depreciation of investments was $4,948,194, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $58,172,267, based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
* Security did not produce income during the last twelve months.
E All or a portion of this security is on loan (see Note A of Notes to Financial Statements).
t Managed by an affiliate of Management and could be deemed an affiliate of the Fund (see Notes A & F of Notes to Financial Statements).
See Notes to Financial Statements 10
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | MID-CAP GROWTH PORTFOLIO | |
| | June 30, 2010 | |
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value*t (Notes A & F)-see Schedule of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 268,368,249 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 12,256,244 | | |
| | | 280,624,493 | | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 65,613 | | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 335,051 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 184,094 | | |
Receivable for securities lending income-net (Note A) | | | 4,674 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 17,289 | | |
Total Assets | | | 281,231,214 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for collateral on securities loaned (Note A) | | | 12,137,251 | | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 337,697 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 214,050 | | |
Payable to investment manager (Notes A & B) | | | 127,574 | | |
Payable to administrator-net (Note B) | | | 75,774 | | |
Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 97,790 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 12,990,136 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 268,241,078 | | |
Net Assets consist of: | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 389,589,854 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | (770,594 | ) | |
Accumulated net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | (180,022,091 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of investments | | | 59,443,909 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 268,241,078 | | |
Net Assets | |
Class I | | $ | 224,698,232 | | |
Class S | | | 43,542,846 | | |
Shares Outstanding ($.001 par value; unlimited shares authorized) | |
Class I | | | 10,618,957 | | |
Class S | | | 2,096,997 | | |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | |
Class I | | $ | 21.16 | | |
Class S | | | 20.76 | | |
tSecurities on loan, at value: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 11,875,590 | | |
*Cost of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 209,043,334 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 12,137,251 | | |
Total cost of investments | | $ | 221,180,585 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements 11
Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | MID-CAP GROWTH PORTFOLIO | |
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 | |
Investment Income: | |
Income (Note A): | |
Dividend income-unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 663,772 | | |
Interest income-unaffiliated issuers | | | 4,004 | | |
Income from securities loaned-net (Note F) | | | 36,734 | | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (936 | ) | |
Total income | | $ | 703,574 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees (Notes A & B) | | | 775,885 | | |
Administration fees (Note B): | |
Class I | | | 356,250 | | |
Class S | | | 69,402 | | |
Distribution fees (Note B): | |
Class S | | | 57,835 | | |
Audit fees | | | 20,282 | | |
Custodian fees (Note B) | | | 51,932 | | |
Insurance expense | | | 11,704 | | |
Legal fees | | | 57,368 | | |
Reimbursement of expenses previously assumed by administrator (Note B) | | | 724 | | |
Shareholder reports | | | 37,117 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 23,989 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 11,687 | | |
Total expenses | | | 1,474,175 | | |
Expenses reduced by custodian fee expense offset arrangement (Note B) | | | (7 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 1,474,168 | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (770,594 | ) | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments (Note A) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Sales of investment securities of unaffiliated issuers | | | 16,671,468 | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of: | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | (17,304,673 | ) | |
Affiliated investment securities | | | 118,993 | | |
Net gain (loss) on investments | | | (514,212 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (1,284,806 | ) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements 12
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | MID-CAP GROWTH PORTFOLIO | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2009
| |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
From Operations (Note A): | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (770,594 | ) | | $ | (618,958 | ) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 16,671,468 | | | | (22,907,308 | ) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (17,185,680 | ) | | | 108,221,548 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (1,284,806 | ) | | | 84,695,282 | | |
From Fund Share Transactions (Note D): | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | |
Class I | | | 10,608,997 | | | | 9,223,332 | | |
Class S | | | 8,899,674 | | | | 6,171,251 | | |
Payments for shares redeemed: | |
Class I | | | (18,976,393 | ) | | | (194,245,844 | ) | |
Class S | | | (8,215,869 | ) | | | (12,485,211 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) from Fund share transactions | | | (7,683,591 | ) | | | (191,336,472 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (8,968,397 | ) | | | (106,641,190 | ) | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of period | | | 277,209,475 | | | | 383,850,665 | | |
End of period | | $ | 268,241,078 | | | $ | 277,209,475 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) at end of period | | $ | (770,594 | ) | | $ | - | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements 13
Notes to Financial Statements Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Unaudited)
Note A-Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
1 General: The Fund is a separate operating series of Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (the "Trust"), a Delaware statutory trust organized pursuant to a Trust Instrument dated May 23, 1994. The Trust is currently comprised of ten separate operating series (each a "Series," collectively, the "Funds") each of which is diversified. The Trust is registered as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), and its shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Fund currently offers Class I and Class S shares. The Board may establish additional series or classes of shares without the approval of shareholders.
The assets of each Series belong only to that Series, and the liabilities of each Series are borne solely by that Series and no other.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires Management to make estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
2 Portfolio valuation: Investment securities are valued as indicated in the notes following the Schedule of Investments.
3 Foreign currency translation: The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are currently translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates as of 4:00 p.m., Eastern time, to determine the value of investments, other assets and liabilities. Purchase and sale prices of securities, and income and expenses, are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing rate of exchange on the respective dates of such transactions. Net unrealized foreign currency gain (loss), if any, arises from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities, as a result of changes in exchange rates and is stated separately in the Statement of Operations.
4 Securities transactions and investment income: Securities transactions are recorded on trade date for financial reporting purposes. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign dividends, as soon as the Fund becomes aware of the dividends. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Interest income, including accretion of original issue discount, where applicable, and accretion of discount on short-term investments, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions and foreign currency transactions, if any, are recorded on the basis of identified cost and stated separately in the Statement of Operations. Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments are proceeds from the settlements of class action litigation in which the Fund participated as a class member. The amount of such proceeds for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was $123,410.
5 Income tax information: The Funds are treated as separate entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes. It is the policy of the Fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its earnings to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is required.
The Fund has adopted the provisions of ASC 740 "Income Taxes"("ASC 740"). ASC 740 sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken, or expected to be taken, in a tax return. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as an income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. The Fund is subject to examination by U.S. federal and state tax authorities for returns filed for the prior three fiscal years 2006 - 2008. As of June 30, 2010, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits.
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Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments of income and gains on various investment securities held by the Fund, timing differences and differing characterization of distributions made by the Fund as a whole. The Fund may also utilize earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as a part of the dividends paid deduction for income tax purposes.
As determined on December 31, 2009, permanent differences resulting primarily from different book and tax accounting for net operating losses, foreign currency gains and losses, expiration of capital loss carryforwards, redemptions in kind and partnership basis adjustments were reclassified at fiscal year-end. These reclassifications had no effect on net income, net asset value or net asset value per share of the Fund.
As of December 31, 2009, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a U.S. federal income tax basis were as follows:
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | Loss Carryforwards and Deferrals | | Total | |
$ | 74,956,883 | | | $ | (195,020,853 | ) | | $ | (120,063,970 | ) | |
The difference between book basis and tax basis distributable earnings is attributable primarily to timing differences of wash sales, partnership basis adjustments and capital loss carryforwards.
To the extent the Fund's net realized capital gains, if any, can be offset by capital loss carryforwards, it is the policy of the Fund not to distribute such gains. As determined at December 31, 2009, the Fund had unused capital loss carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes to offset net realized capital gains, if any, as follows:
| | Expiring in: | |
| | 2010 | | 2011 | | 2016 | | 2017 | |
| | $ | 113,423,118 | | | $ | 11,059,422 | | | $ | 21,770,564 | | | $ | 48,767,749 | | |
Under current tax law, the use of these losses to offset future gains may be limited.
The Fund had $1,485,097 of capital loss carryforwards that expired during the year ended December 31, 2009.
6 Distributions to shareholders: The Fund may earn income, net of expenses, daily on its investments. Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gains, if any, generally are distributed once a year (usually in October). Income distributions and capital gain distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-date.
7 Foreign taxes: Foreign taxes withheld represent amounts withheld by foreign tax authorities, net of refunds recoverable.
8 Expense allocation: Certain expenses are applicable to multiple funds. Expenses directly attributable to a Series are charged to that Series. Expenses of the Trust that are not directly attributable to a particular series of the Trust (e.g., the Fund) are allocated among the series of the Trust, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each of the series can otherwise be made fairly. Expenses borne by the complex of related investment companies, which includes open-end and closed-end investment companies for which Management serves as investment manager, that are not directly attributable to a particular investment company in the complex (e.g., the Trust) or series thereof are allocated among the investment companies in the complex or series thereof, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each investment company in the complex or series thereof can otherwise be made fairly. The Fund's expenses (other than those specific to each class) are allocated proportionally each day between the classes based upon the relative net assets of each class.
9 Security lending: A third party, eSecLending, currently serves as exclusive lending agent for the Fund. eSecLending, as agent, has assisted the Fund in conducting a bidding process to try to identify a principal that would pay a
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guaranteed amount to the Fund in consideration of the Fund entering into an exclusive securities lending arrangement. During the fiscal period, no principal had, and none currently has, an exclusive securities lending arrangement with the Fund; as such, the Fund is not guaranteed any particular level of income.
Under the securities lending arrangement, the Fund receives cash collateral at the beginning of each transaction equal to at least 102% of the prior day's market value of the loaned securities (105% in the case of international securities). The Fund may invest all the cash collateral in Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC ("Quality Fund"), a fund managed by Neuberger Berman Fixed Income LLC ("NBFI"), an affiliate of Management, and sub-advised by Dwight Asset Management Company LLC. Quality Fund is not a money market fund that is registered under the 1940 Act and does not operate in accordance with all requirements of Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. There is no assurance that Quality Fund will maintain a $1.00 share price.
The market value of the Fund's investments in Quality Fund as of the fiscal period ended June 30, 2010, if any, is reflected in the Fund's Schedule of Investments. The price at which the Fund redeems Quality Fund shares may be less than the price at which the Fund purchased those shares and so the Fund may not receive back from Quality Fund an amount that equals the amount of the collateral it received from the borrower. In such cases, the Fund would have to make up the shortfall. In addition, as a result of recent reduced liquidity in the credit and fixed income markets, it may be difficult to dispose quickly of some securities in Quality Fund at the price at which Quality Fund is carrying them.
Net income from the lending program represents any amounts received from a principal plus income earned on the cash collateral invested in Quality Fund or in other investments, if applicable, less cash collateral fees and other expenses associated with the loans. For the fiscal period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund received net income under the securities lending arrangement of approximately $36,734, which is reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Income from securities loaned - net," which includes approximately $8,697 of interest income which was earned from Quality Fund.
10 Repurchase agreements: The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that Management has determined are creditworthy. Each repurchase agreement is recorded at cost. The Fund requires that the securities purchased in a repurchase agreement be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the Fund to assert a perfected security interest in those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. The Fund monitors, on a daily basis, the value of the securities transferred to ensure that their value, including accrued interest, is greater than amounts owed to the Fund under each such repurchase agreement.
11 Investments in foreign securities: Investing in foreign securities may involve certain sovereign and other risks, in addition to the credit and market risks normally associated with domestic securities. These additional risks include the possibility of adverse political and economic developments (including political instability, nationalization, expropriation, or confiscatory taxation) and the potentially adverse effects of unavailability of public information regarding issuers, less government supervision and regulation of financial markets, reduced liquidity of certain financial markets, and the lack of uniform accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards or the application of standards that are different or less stringent than those applied in the United States. Foreign securities also may experience greater price volatility, higher rates of inflation, and delays in settlement.
12 Derivative instruments: Management has evaluated the requirements of ASC 815 "Derivatives and Hedging" ("ASC 815"), which were effective January 1, 2009 for the Fund. ASC 815 requires enhanced disclosures about a fund's derivative and hedging activities. Management has concluded that, since the Fund did not hold any derivative instruments during the six months ended June 30, 2010, no additional disclosures pursuant to ASC 815 are required at this time.
13 Indemnifications: Like many other companies, the Trust's organizational documents provide that its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In addition, both in some of its principal service contracts and in the normal course of its business, the Trust enters
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into contracts that provide indemnifications to other parties for certain types of losses or liabilities. The Trust's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this could involve future claims against the Trust.
14 Other: All net investment income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the Fund are allocated, on the basis of relative net assets, pro rata among its respective classes.
Note B-Management Fees, Administration Fees, Distribution Arrangements, and Other Transactions With Affiliates:
Fund shares are issued and redeemed in connection with investments in and payments under certain variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies issued through separate accounts of life insurance companies and are also offered directly to certain qualified pension and retirement plans.
The Fund retains Management as its investment manager under a Management Agreement. For such investment management services, the Fund pays Management a fee at the annual rate of 0.55% of the first $250 million of the Fund's average daily net assets, 0.525% of the next $250 million, 0.50% of the next $250 million, 0.475% of the next $250 million, 0.45% of the next $500 million, 0.425% of the next $2.5 billion, and 0.40% of average daily net assets in excess of $4 billion.
The Fund retains Management as its administrator under an Administration Agreement. Each class pays Management an administration fee at the annual rate of 0.30% of its average daily net assets under this agreement. Additionally, Management retains State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street") as its sub-administrator under a Sub-Administration Agreement. Management pays State Street a fee for all services received under this agreement.
The Board adopted a non-fee distribution plan for the Fund's Class I.
For the Fund's Class S, Management acts as agent in arranging for the sale of class shares without commission and bears advertising and promotion expenses. The Board has adopted a distribution plan (the "Plan") with respect to this class, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The Plan provides that, as compensation for administrative and other services provided to this class, Management's activities and expenses related to the sale and distribution of this class of shares, and ongoing services provided to investors in this class, Management receives from this class a fee at the annual rate of 0.25% of Class S's average daily net assets. Management receives this amount to provide distribution and shareholder servicing for this class and pays a portion of it to institutions that provide such services. Those institutions may use the payments for, among other purposes, compensating employees engaged in sales and/or shareholder servicing. The amount of fees paid by this class during any year may be more or less than the cost of distribution and other services provided to this class. FINRA rules limit the amount of annual distribution fees that may be paid by a mutual fund and impose a ceiling on the cumulative distribution fees paid. The Trust's Plan complies with those rules.
Management has contractually undertaken through December 31, 2013 to forgo current payment of fees and/or reimburse the Fund's Class I and Class S shares for their operating expenses (excluding fees payable to Management (including fees payable to Management with respect to the Fund's Class S shares), interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, and transaction costs) ("Operating Expenses") which exceed, in the aggregate, 1.00% and 1.25%, respectively, per annum of the Fund's daily net assets (the "Expense Limitation"). For the six months ended June 30, 2010, no reimbursement to the Fund's Class I and Class S shares was required. The Fund's Class I and Class S shares each have agreed to repay Management through December 31, 2016 for fees and expenses foregone and/or their excess Operating Expenses previously reimbursed by Management, so long as their annual Operating Expenses during that period do not exceed their Expense Limitation, and the repayments are made within three years after the year in which Management issued the reimbursement or waived fees. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Fund's Class S shares reimbursed Management $724, under its contractual expense limitation. At June 30, 2010, the Fund's Class I shares had no contingent liability to Management under its
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contractual expense limitation. At June 30, 2010, the Fund's Class S shares contingent liabilities to Management under its contractual expense limitation were as follows:
| | Expiring in: | |
| | 2012 | |
Class S | | $ | 5,390 | | |
Neuberger Berman LLC ("Neuberger") is retained by Management to furnish it with investment recommendations and research information without added cost to the Fund. Several individuals who are officers and/or trustees of the Trust are also employees of Neuberger and/or Management.
On May 4, 2009, NBSH Acquisition, LLC ("NBSH"), an entity organized by key members of Neuberger Berman's senior management, acquired a majority interest in Neuberger Berman's business and the fixed income and certain alternative asset management businesses of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.'s ("LBHI") Investment Management Division (together with Neuberger Berman, the "Acquired Businesses") (the "Acquisition"). Prior to that date, the predecessor of Management and Neuberger were wholly owned subsidiaries of LBHI. On September 15, 2008, LBHI filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and on December 22, 2008, the bankruptcy court having jurisdiction over the LBHI matter approved the sale of the Acquired Businesses to NBSH (or its successor or assign), as the successful bidder in a public auction.
The Acquired Businesses are now indirectly owned by, among others, portfolio managers, Neuberger Berman's management team, and certain key members and senior professionals who are employed in various parts of the Neuberger Berman complex of companies, with a minority interest retained by LBHI and certain affiliates of LBHI. The closing of the Acquisition resulted in an "assignment" of the Fund's Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement. Such an assignment, by law, automatically terminated those agreements. Accordingly, prior to the closing the Board, including the Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Fund's investment manager and its affiliates or the Fund, considered and approved a new Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement for the Fund. The new agreements, which are virtually identical to those previously in effect, were also approved by a vote of the Fund's shareholders.
These events have not had a material impact on the Fund or its operations. Management and Neuberger continue to operate in the ordinary course of business as the investment manager and sub-adviser of the Fund, respectively.
The Fund has an expense offset arrangement in connection with its custodian contract. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $7.
Note C-Securities Transactions:
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, there were purchase and sale transactions (excluding short-term securities) of $71,213,993 and $85,888,807, respectively.
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, no brokerage commissions on securities transactions were paid to affiliated brokers.
Note D-Fund Share Transactions:
Share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and for the year ended December 31, 2009 was as follows:
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010
| | Shares Sold | | Shares Redeemed | | Total | |
Class I | | | 464,814 | | | | (862,722 | ) | | | (397,908 | ) | |
Class S | | | 402,305 | | | | (372,563 | ) | | | 29,742 | | |
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For the Year Ended December 31, 2009
| | Shares Sold | | Shares Redeemed | | Total | |
Class I | | | 542,645 | | | | (10,913,134 | ) | | | (10,370,489 | ) | |
Class S | | | 362,763 | | | | (732,753 | ) | | | (369,990 | ) | |
Note E-Line of Credit:
At June 30, 2010, the Fund was a participant in a single committed, unsecured $150,000,000 line of credit with State Street, to be used only for temporary or emergency purposes. Other investment companies managed by Management also participate in this line of credit on the same terms. Interest is charged on borrowings under this line of credit at the higher of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% per annum or (b) the Overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25% per annum. A facility fee of 0.15% per annum of the available line of credit is charged, of which the Fund has agreed to pay its pro rata share, based on the ratio of its individual net assets to the net assets of all participants at the time the fee is due and payable. The fee is paid quarterly in arrears. Because several investment companies participate, there is no assurance that an individual Fund will have access to all or any part of the $150,000,000 at any particular time. There were no loans outstanding pursuant to this line of credit at June 30, 2010. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not utilize this line of credit.
Note F-Investments in Affiliates:
Name of Issuer | | Balance of Shares Held December 31, 2009 | | Gross Purchases and Additions | | Gross Sales and Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held June 30, 2010 | | Value June 30, 2010 | | Income from Investments in Affiliated Issuers Included in Total Income | |
Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC* | | | 9,226,325 | | | | 42,475,789 | | | | 39,802,848 | | | | 11,899,266 | | | $ | 12,256,244 | | | $ | 8,697 | | |
* Quality Fund, a fund managed by NBFI, an affiliate of Management, is used to invest cash the Fund receives as collateral for securities loaned as approved by the Board. Because all shares of Quality Fund are held by funds in the related investment management complex, Quality Fund may be considered an affiliate of the Fund.
Note G-Subsequent Events:
In accordance with the provision set forth in ASC 855, "Subsequent Events" ("ASC 855"), Management has evaluated the possibility of subsequent events existing in the Fund's financial statements through the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Management has determined that there are no subsequent events that, in accordance with ASC 855, would need to be disclosed in the Fund's financial statements.
Note H-Unaudited Financial Information:
The financial information included in this interim report is taken from the records of the Fund without audit by an independent registered public accounting firm. Annual reports contain audited financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio
The following tables include selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period and other performance information derived from the Financial Statements.
Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2010 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 21.25 | | | $ | 16.14 | | | $ | 28.50 | | | $ | 23.26 | | | $ | 20.28 | | | $ | 17.83 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)t | | | (.06 | ) | | | (.03 | ) | | | (.12 | ) | | | (.05 | ) | | | (.02 | ) | | | (.07 | ) | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (.03 | ) | | | 5.14 | | | | (12.24 | ) | | | 5.29 | | | | 3.00 | | | | 2.52 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (.09 | ) | | | 5.11 | | | | (12.36 | ) | | | 5.24 | | | | 2.98 | | | | 2.45 | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 21.16 | | | $ | 21.25 | | | $ | 16.14 | | | $ | 28.50 | | | $ | 23.26 | | | $ | 20.28 | | |
Total Returntt | | | (.42 | )%** | | | 31.66 | % | | | (43.37 | )% | | | 22.53 | % | | | 14.69 | % | | | 13.74 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 224.7 | | | $ | 234.1 | | | $ | 345.1 | | | $ | 819.0 | | | $ | 668.1 | | | $ | 622.0 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | 1.00 | %* | | | 1.01 | % | | | .92 | % | | | .88 | % | | | .90 | % | | | .92 | % | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets | | | 1.00 | %* | | | 1.01 | %S | | | .92 | %S | | | .88 | %S | | | .90 | %S | | | .91 | %S | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | (.50 | )%* | | | (.16 | )% | | | (.51 | )% | | | (.20 | )% | | | (.10 | )% | | | (.36 | )% | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 26 | %** | | | 67 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 56 | % | | | 48 | % | | | 64 | % | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights 20
Financial Highlights (cont'd)
Class S | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2010 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 20.87 | | | $ | 15.89 | | | $ | 28.13 | | | $ | 23.02 | | | $ | 20.11 | | | $ | 17.73 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)t | | | (.08 | ) | | | (.08 | ) | | | (.17 | ) | | | (.12 | ) | | | (.08 | ) | | | (.11 | ) | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (.03 | ) | | | 5.06 | | | | (12.07 | ) | | | 5.23 | | | | 2.99 | | | | 2.49 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (.11 | ) | | | 4.98 | | | | (12.24 | ) | | | 5.11 | | | | 2.91 | | | | 2.38 | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 20.76 | | | $ | 20.87 | | | $ | 15.89 | | | $ | 28.13 | | | $ | 23.02 | | | $ | 20.11 | | |
Total Returntt | | | (.53 | )%** | | | 31.34 | % | | | (43.51 | )% | | | 22.20 | % | | | 14.47 | % | | | 13.42 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 43.5 | | | $ | 43.2 | | | $ | 38.7 | | | $ | 68.9 | | | $ | 35.6 | | | $ | 22.8 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | 1.25 | %* | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.18 | % | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net AssetsS | | | 1.25 | %* | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.16 | % | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | (.76 | )%* | | | (.44 | )% | | | (.77 | )% | | | (.47 | )% | | | (.36 | )% | | | (.61 | )% | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 26 | %** | | | 67 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 56 | % | | | 48 | % | | | 64 | % | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights 21
Notes to Financial Highlights Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Unaudited)
tt Total return based on per share net asset value reflects the effects of changes in net asset value on the performance of the Fund during each fiscal period and assumes income dividends and other distributions, if any, were reinvested. Results represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Current returns may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment returns and principal may fluctuate and shares when redeemed may be worth more or less than original cost. Total return would have been lower if Management had not reimbursed and/or waived certain expenses. Total return would have been higher if Management had not recouped previously reimbursed expenses. The total return information shown does not reflect charges and other expenses that apply to the separate account or the related insurance policies, and the inclusion of these charges and other expenses would reduce the total return for all fiscal periods shown.
# The Fund is required to calculate an expense ratio without taking into consideration any expense reductions related to expense offset arrangements.
S After reimbursement of expenses and/or waiver of a portion of the investment management fee by Management. Had Management not undertaken such actions, the annualized ratios of net expenses to average daily net assets would have been:
| | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio Class I | | | 1.01 | % | | | .92 | % | | | .88 | % | | | .90 | % | | | .92 | % | |
Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio Class S | | | 1.27 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.17 | % | |
After reimbursement of expenses previously paid by Management. Had the Fund not made such reimbursements, the annualized ratio of net expenses to average daily net assets would have been:
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 | |
Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio Class S | | | 1.25 | % | |
t Calculated based on the average number of shares outstanding during each fiscal period.
* Annualized.
** Not annualized.
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Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
A description of the policies and procedures that the Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll-free) and on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission, at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Trust voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is also available, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll-free), on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov, and on Management's website at www.nb.com.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedule
The Trust files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the Fund with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Trust's Forms N-Q are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the Securities and Exchange Commission'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. The information on Form N-Q is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll free).
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Neuberger Berman
Advisers Management Trust
Partners Portfolio
I Class Shares
Semi-Annual Report
June 30, 2010
Partners Portfolio Manager's Commentary
Over much of the past year, equity markets turned in a strong performance driven by optimism about the global economic recovery. However, in late April and May, European sovereign debt woes and an engineered slowdown in China raised fresh concerns about systemic risk and a wobbly global economy. The May 6 "flash crash" also shook investor confidence during that period while the Gulf of Mexico oil spill added to the gloom.
More recently, investor pessimism has spread to the U.S. economic outlook. Talk of a double-dip recession abounds, and reasons cited include: deteriorating economic data, costly regulatory reforms for major industries, the impending wind-down of government stimulus, tight credit, declining stock values, a weak job market and looming tax hikes in 2011-and the negative feedback loop that all of these factors have created. This reversal in investor sentiment resulted in a broad based sell-off and a negative return for the Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (AMT) Partners Portfolio, which lagged its Russell 1000(R) Value Index and S&P 500 Index benchmarks for the six months ended June 30, 2010.
The performance of the Portfolio's Health Care sector investments was neutral relative to the Russell benchmark, with superior stock selection compensating for a modest overweight in this poor performing sector. Zero exposure to Telecommunications, the fourth-worst performing sector in the Russell 1000 Value Index enhanced relative returns. Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples and Materials sector holdings penalized relative returns. Major performance contributors included Berkshire Hathaway in the Financials sector, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group in the Consumer Staples sector, and Ship Finance International in the Energy sector (the latter two stocks have been sold). Among our biggest disappointments were Invesco and Moody's in the Financials sector and Petroleo Brasileiro in the Energy sector.
We believe our bear market strategy of upgrading the Portfolio as high-quality opportunities evolved, which benefited shareholders through much of 2009, will ultimately reward shareholders again when the market stabilizes. We have realized profits in a few portfolio companies that have reached our price targets. However, in general we believe that many of the stocks that have performed so well in 2009 remain good long-term values.
In addition, we have recently been finding new opportunities, establishing positions in Coca-Cola, oil services giant Halliburton, and conglomerate Textron. Wall Street's initial reaction to Coca-Cola's acquisition of Coca Cola Enterprises (the primary bottler of Coca-Cola) has been negative, creating, in our opinion, a value opportunity. We think the integration of Coca-Cola Enterprises will over time enhance margins and we like owning a dominant franchise with more than 50% of revenues coming from outside the U.S. Halliburton stock declined due to its rather minor involvement in the major Gulf oil spill. We believe it will not be affected much by any liabilities resulting from the spill and, in our view, the company is now the most attractively valued oil services company. Textron stock has languished due to the concern that a slowing global economy will negatively impact the private jet business, in which Textron enjoys a 50% market share. We are taking the long view, expecting business to rebound with the global economy within the next several years, and we believe Textron can continue to increase market share.
Looking ahead, the pace of economic recovery appears more uncertain, and we are concerned about the extent to which global fiscal and regulatory policies complicate the recovery picture. However, we do not think the economy is headed for a double-dip recession, which is what equity valuations appear to be anticipating.
In our view, recent market performance has been dominated by extreme risk aversion and a short-term trading orientation with seemingly little regard for valuation. In the wake of the second quarter market correction, we see compelling values in most sectors, especially Health Care and economically sensitive and commodity-oriented sectors, such as Energy, Materials and Financials. Overall, we continue to value companies based on "normalized" earnings. At some point, we believe fundamentals and valuation will matter again and that our Portfolio is well positioned for this potential development.
Sincerely,
S. Basu Mullick
Portfolio Manager
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Partners Portfolio
SECTOR ALLOCATION
(% of Total Investments) | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 12.1 | % | |
Consumer Staples | | | 7.1 | | |
Energy | | | 14.4 | | |
Financials | | | 26.6 | | |
Health Care | | | 10.1 | | |
Industrials | | | 13.6 | | |
Information Technology | | | 6.1 | | |
Materials | | | 5.0 | | |
Utilities | | | 0.7 | | |
Short-Term | | | 4.3 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % | |
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS1
| | Inception | | Six Month Period Ended | | Average Annual Total Return Ended 06/30/2010 | |
| | Date | | 06/30/2010 | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | | Life of Fund* | |
Partners Portolio | | 03/22/1994 | | | -9.06 | % | | | 17.73 | % | | | -1.83 | % | | | 1.63 | % | | | 6.90 | % | |
Russell 1000(R) Value Index2 | | | | | -5.12 | % | | | 16.92 | % | | | -1.64 | % | | | 2.38 | % | | | 7.63 | % | |
S&P 500 Index2 | | | | | -6.65 | % | | | 14.43 | % | | | -0.79 | % | | | -1.59 | % | | | 6.95 | % | |
Performance data quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Results are shown on a "total return" basis and include reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions.
Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please visit https://www.nb.com.
* Index returns are as of inception date 03/22/1994.
As stated in the Portfolio's most recent prospectus, the total annual fund operating expense ratio for fiscal year 2009 was 1.06% for Class I shares (prior to any fee waivers or expense reimbursements). Neuberger Berman Management LLC has contractually agreed to limit certain expenses of the Portfolio through 12/31/2013.
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Endnotes
1 "Total Return" includes reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions. Results represent past performance and do not indicate future results. The value of an investment in the Portfolio and the return on the investment both will fluctuate, and redemption proceeds may be higher or lower than an investor's original cost. The performance information does not reflect fees and expenses of the variable annuity and variable life insurance policies or the qualified pension and retirement plans whose proceeds are invested in the Portfolio. Neuberger Berman Management LLC ("NBM LLC") has agreed to absorb certain expenses of the AMT Portfolios, including the Portfolio. Without this arrangement, which is subject to change, the total returns of the Portfolio may have been less.
2 The S&P 500 Index is widely regarded as the standard for measuring large-cap U.S. stock market performance and includes a representative sample of the leading companies in leading industries. The Russell 1000(R) Index measures the performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000(R) Index (which measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization). The Russell 1000 Index represents approximately 90% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index. The Russell 1000(R) Value Index measures the performance of those Russell 1000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. Please note that indices do not take into account any fees and expenses of investing in the individual securities that they track and that individuals cannot invest directly in any index. Data about the performance of these indices are prepared or obtained by NBM LLC and include reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions. The Portfolio may invest in many securities not included in the above-described indices or may not invest in all securities included in the above-described indices.
Any ratios or other measurements using a factor of forecasted earnings of a company discussed herein are based on consensus estimates, not NBM LLC's own projections, and they may or may not be realized. In addition, any revision to a forecast could affect the market price of a security. By quoting them herein, NBM LLC does not offer an opinion as to the accuracy of and does not guarantee these forecasted numbers.
The investments for the Portfolio are managed by the same portfolio manager(s) who manage one or more other mutual funds that have similar names, investment objectives and investment styles as the Portfolio. You should be aware that the Portfolio is likely to differ from the other mutual funds in size, cash flow pattern and tax matters. Accordingly, the holdings and performance can be expected to vary from those of the other mutual funds.
The composition, industries and holdings of the Portfolio are subject to change.
Shares of the separate AMT Portfolios are not available to the general public. Shares of this Portfolio may be purchased only by life insurance companies to be used with their separate accounts that fund variable annuity and variable life insurance policies and by qualified pension and retirement plans.
Statistics and projections in this report are derived from sources deemed to be reliable but cannot be regarded as a representation of future results of the AMT Portfolios. This report is prepared for the general information of shareholders and is not an offer of shares of the AMT Portfolios. Shares of the AMT Portfolios are sold only through the currently effective prospectuses, which must precede or accompany this report.
(c) 2010 Neuberger Berman Management LLC distributor. All rights reserved.
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Information About Your Fund's Expenses
This table is designed to provide information regarding costs related to your investments. All mutual funds incur operating expenses, which include management fees, fees for administrative services and costs of shareholder reports, among others. The following examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six month period ended June 30, 2010 and held for the entire period. The table illustrates the fund's costs in two ways:
Actual Expenses and Performance: | | The first section of the table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses in dollars, based on the fund's actual performance during the period. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses 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 section of the table under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During the Period" to estimate the expenses you paid over the period. | |
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Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes: | | The second section of the table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return at 5% per year before expenses. This return 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 this fund versus other funds. To do so, compare the expenses shown in this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. | |
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Please note that the expenses in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. The table and expense example do not include any transaction costs, such as fees and expenses that are, or may be, imposed under your variable contract or qualified pension plan. Therefore, the information under the heading "Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)" is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expense Information as of 6/30/10 (Unaudited)
NEUBERGER BERMAN ADVISERS MANAGEMENT TRUST PARTNERS PORTFOLIO
Actual | | Beginning Account Value 1/1/10 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/10 | | Expenses Paid During the Period* 1/1/10 - 6/30/10 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 909.40 | | | $ | 5.26 | | |
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)** | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.29 | | | $ | 5.56 | | |
* Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 1.11%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by multiplying the number of days in the most recent half year divided by 365.
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Schedule of Investments Partners Portfolio
(Unaudited)
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUEt | |
Common Stocks (96.4%) | | | |
Aerospace & Defense (2.1%) | | | |
| 28,100 | | | Boeing Co. | | $ | 1,763,275 | | |
Automobiles (1.5%) | | | |
| 59,000 | | | Harley-Davidson | | | 1,311,570 | | |
Beverages (0.4%) | | | |
| 7,700 | | | Coca-Cola | | | 385,924 | | |
Building Products (3.1%) | | | |
| 57,600 | | | Masco Corp. | | | 619,776 | | |
| 66,300 | | | Owens Corning | | | 1,983,033 | * | |
| | | 2,602,809 | | |
Capital Markets (5.9%) | | | |
| 8,700 | | | Goldman Sachs Group | | | 1,142,049 | | |
| 91,600 | | | Invesco Ltd. | | | 1,541,628 | | |
| 54,100 | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 1,255,661 | | |
| 30,500 | | | State Street | | | 1,031,510 | | |
| | | 4,970,848 | | |
Commercial Banks (4.3%) | | | |
| 99,700 | | | Fifth Third Bancorp | | | 1,225,313 | | |
| 40,700 | | | SunTrust Banks | | | 948,310 | | |
| 57,700 | | | Wells Fargo | | | 1,477,120 | | |
| | | 3,650,743 | | |
Computers & Peripherals (1.8%) | | | |
| 35,100 | | | Hewlett-Packard | | | 1,519,128 | | |
Construction & Engineering (1.2%) | | | |
| 53,800 | | | Chicago Bridge & Iron | | | 1,011,978 | * | |
Consumer Finance (3.0%) | | | |
| 44,800 | | | American Express | | | 1,778,560 | | |
| 18,500 | | | Capital One Financial | | | 745,550 | | |
| | | 2,524,110 | | |
Diversified Financial Services (8.8%) | | | |
| 188,700 | | | Bank of America | | | 2,711,619 | | |
| 399,223 | | | Citigroup Inc. | | | 1,501,078 | * | |
| 45,100 | | | J.P. Morgan Chase | | | 1,651,111 | | |
| 80,700 | | | Moody's Corp. | | | 1,607,544 | | |
| | | 7,471,352 | | |
Electrical Equipment (1.8%) | | | |
| 90,300 | | | ABB Ltd. | | | 1,560,384 | | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUEt | |
Energy Equipment & Services (2.8%) | | | |
| 35,800 | | | Halliburton Co. | | $ | 878,890 | | |
| 24,900 | | | National Oilwell Varco | | | 823,443 | | |
| 47,800 | | | Weatherford International | | | 628,092 | * | |
| | | 2,330,425 | | |
Food & Staples Retailing (1.2%) | | | |
| 33,700 | | | CVS Caremark | | | 988,084 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies (3.9%) | | | |
| 105,500 | | | Boston Scientific | | | 611,900 | * | |
| 29,400 | | | Covidien PLC | | | 1,181,292 | | |
| 28,200 | | | Zimmer Holdings | | | 1,524,210 | * | |
| | | 3,317,402 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services (4.2%) | | | |
| 47,000 | | | Aetna Inc. | | | 1,239,860 | | |
| 30,200 | | | AmerisourceBergen Corp. | | | 958,850 | | |
| 28,400 | | | WellPoint Inc. | | | 1,389,612 | * | |
| | | 3,588,322 | | |
Household Durables (1.5%) | | | |
| 650 | | | NVR, Inc. | | | 425,770 | * | |
| 9,500 | | | Whirlpool Corp. | | | 834,290 | | |
| | | 1,260,060 | | |
Household Products (1.3%) | | | |
| 21,800 | | | Energizer Holdings | | | 1,096,104 | * | |
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders (0.7%) | | | |
| 26,700 | | | NRG Energy | | | 566,307 | * | |
Industrial Conglomerates (1.8%) | | | |
| 35,700 | | | McDermott International | | | 773,262 | * | |
| 44,300 | | | Textron Inc. | | | 751,771 | | |
| | | 1,525,033 | | |
Insurance (4.7%) | | | |
| 29,000 | | | Berkshire Hathaway Class B | | | 2,311,010 | * | |
| 33,800 | | | MetLife, Inc. | | | 1,276,288 | | |
| 17,000 | | | Principal Financial Group | | | 398,480 | | |
| | | 3,985,778 | | |
IT Services (1.3%) | | | |
| 34,300 | | | Lender Processing Services | | | 1,073,933 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments
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NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUEt | |
Machinery (3.6%) | | | |
| 12,700 | | | Bucyrus International | | $ | 602,615 | | |
| 34,200 | | | Ingersoll-Rand PLC | | | 1,179,558 | | |
| 12,100 | | | Joy Global | | | 606,089 | | |
| 37,500 | | | Terex Corp. | | | 702,750 | * | |
| | | 3,091,012 | | |
Media (2.1%) | | | |
| 63,800 | | | McGraw-Hill Cos. | | | 1,795,332 | | |
Metals & Mining (4.6%) | | | |
| 12,200 | | | Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold | | | 721,386
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| 53,600 | | | Teck Resources Class B | | | 1,585,488 | | |
| 10,900 | | | United States Steel | | | 420,195 | | |
| 9,300 | | | Walter Energy | | | 565,905 | | |
| 42,900 | | | Xstrata PLC | | | 561,761 | | |
| | | 3,854,735 | | |
Multiline Retail (2.9%) | | | |
| 66,600 | | | J.C. Penney | | | 1,430,568 | | |
| 55,400 | | | Macy's Inc. | | | 991,660 | | |
| | | 2,422,228 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (11.8%) | | | |
| 64,200 | | | Canadian Natural Resources | | | 2,133,366 | | |
| 48,600 | | | Cenovus Energy | | | 1,253,394 | | |
| 18,600 | | | EOG Resources | | | 1,829,682 | | |
| 19,400 | | | Peabody Energy | | | 759,122 | | |
| 19,100 | | | Petrohawk Energy | | | 324,127 | * | |
| 47,100 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro ADR | | | 1,616,472 | | |
| 36,400 | | | Southwestern Energy | | | 1,406,496 | * | |
| 41,500 | | | Talisman Energy | | | 629,970 | | |
| | | 9,952,629 | | |
Paper & Forest Products (0.5%) | | | |
| 18,600 | | | International Paper | | | 420,918 | | |
Personal Products (4.3%) | | | |
| 66,800 | | | Avon Products | | | 1,770,200 | | |
| 54,700 | | | NBTY, Inc. | | | 1,860,347 | * | |
| | | 3,630,547 | | |
Pharmaceuticals (2.1%) | | | |
| 28,900 | | | Shire Limited ADR | | | 1,773,882 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (1.0%) | | | |
| 29,100 | | | Intel Corp. | | | 565,995 | | |
| 6,800 | | | Lam Research | | | 258,808 | * | |
| | | 824,803 | | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUEt | |
Software (2.1%) | | | |
| 24,700 | | | Check Point Software | | $ | 728,156 | * | |
| | | | Technologies | | | | | |
| 47,500 | | | Oracle Corp. | | | 1,019,350 | | |
| | | 1,747,506 | | |
Specialty Retail (4.1%) | | | |
| 44,300 | | | Best Buy | | | 1,499,998 | | |
| 25,000 | | | Limited, Inc. | | | 551,750 | | |
| 69,800 | | | Lowe's Cos. | | | 1,425,316 | | |
| | | 3,477,064 | | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Cost $65,385,047) | | | 81,494,225 | | |
Short-Term Investments (4.3%) | | | |
| 3,636,080 |
| | State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund Institutional Class (Cost $3,636,080) | | | 3,636,080 | | |
| | | | Total Investments (100.7%) (Cost $69,021,127) | | | 85,130,305 | ## | |
| | | | Liabilities, less cash, receivables and other assets [(0.7%)] | | | (597,171 | ) | |
| | | | Total Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 84,533,134 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments
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Notes to Schedule of Investments Partners Portfolio (Unaudited)
t In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 820 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" ("ASC 820"), all investments held by Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust Partners Portfolio (the "Fund") are carried at the value that Neuberger Berman Management LLC ("Management") believes the Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment under current market conditions. Various inputs, including the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability in the market, are considered in valuing the Fund's investments, some of which are discussed below. Significant management judgment may be necessary to value investments in accordance with ASC 820.
ASC 820 established a three-tier hierarchy of inputs to establish a classification of value measurements for disclosure purposes. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad Levels listed below.
. Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
. Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, amortized cost, etc.)
. Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing an investment are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The Fund's investments in equity securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are generally valued by Management by obtaining valuations from an independent pricing service based on the latest sale price quoted in active markets (Level 1 inputs). Securities traded primarily on the NASDAQ Stock Market are normally valued by the Fund at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price ("NOCP") provided by NASDAQ each business day. The NOCP is the most recently reported price as of 4:00:02 p.m., Eastern time, unless that price is outside the range of the "inside" bid and asked prices (i.e., the bid and asked prices that dealers quote to each other when trading for their own accounts); in that case, NASDAQ will adjust the price to equal the inside bid or asked price, whichever is closer. Because of delays in reporting trades, the NOCP may not be based on the price of the last trade to occur before the market closes. If there is no reported sale of a security on a particular day, the independent pricing service may value the security based on reported market quotations.
The following is a description of Level 2 inputs and related valuation techniques used to value certain types of debt securities and short term investments of the Fund:
Short-Term Investments. Investments in State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund Institutional Class are valued using the fund's daily calculated NAV.
Management has developed a process to periodically review information provided by independent pricing services for all types of securities.
For equity securities, if a valuation is not available from an independent pricing service, or if Management has reason to believe that the valuation received does not represent the amount a fund might reasonably expect to receive on a current sale, the Fund seeks to obtain quotations from principal market makers (generally considered Level 3 inputs). If such quotations are not readily available, the security is valued using methods the Board of Trustees of Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (the "Board") has approved on the belief that they reflect fair value. Numerous factors may be considered when determining the fair value of a security based on Level 2 or 3 inputs, including available analyst, media or other reports, trading in futures or ADRs and whether the issuer of the security being fair valued has other securities outstanding.
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Notes to Schedule of Investments Partners Portfolio (Unaudited) (cont'd)
The Fund's investments in foreign securities are generally valued using the same valuation methods and inputs as other Fund investments, as discussed above. Foreign security prices are expressed in local currency values and are currently translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate as of 4:00 p.m., Eastern time. The Board has approved the use of Interactive Data Pricing and Reference Data, Inc. ("Interactive") to assist in determining the fair value of foreign equity securities when changes in the value of a certain index suggest that the closing prices on the foreign exchanges may no longer represent the amount that the Fund could expect to receive for those securities. In this event, Interactive will provide adjusted prices for certain foreign equity securities using a statistical analysis of historical correlations of multiple factors (Level 2 inputs). In the absence of precise information about the market values of these foreign securities as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange, the Board has determined on the basis of available data that prices adjusted in this way are likely to be closer to the prices the Fund could realize on a current sale than are the prices of those securities established at the close of the foreign markets in which the securities primarily trade. These fair value prices are necessarily estimates, and there is no assurance that such a price will be at or close to the price at which the security is next quoted or next trades.
The following is a summary, by category of Level, of inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2010:
Asset Valuation Inputs | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Investments: | |
Common Stocks | |
Aerospace & Defense | | $ | 1,763,275 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,763,275 | | |
Automobiles | | | 1,311,570 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,311,570 | | |
Beverages | | | 385,924 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 385,924 | | |
Building Products | | | 2,602,809 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,602,809 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 4,970,848 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,970,848 | | |
Commercial Banks | | | 3,650,743 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,650,743 | | |
Computers & Peripherals | | | 1,519,128 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,519,128 | | |
Construction & Engineering | | | 1,011,978 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,011,978 | | |
Consumer Finance | | | 2,524,110 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,524,110 | | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 7,471,352 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 7,471,352 | | |
Electrical Equipment | | | 1,560,384 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,560,384 | | |
Energy Equipment & Services | | | 2,330,425 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,330,425 | | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 988,084 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 988,084 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 3,317,402 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,317,402 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 3,588,322 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,588,322 | | |
Household Durables | | | 1,260,060 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,260,060 | | |
Household Products | | | 1,096,104 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,096,104 | | |
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders | | | 566,307 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 566,307 | | |
Industrial Conglomerates | | | 1,525,033 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,525,033 | | |
Insurance | | | 3,985,778 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,985,778 | | |
IT Services | | | 1,073,933 | | | | | | | | - | | | | 1,073,933 | | |
Machinery | | | 3,091,012 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,091,012 | | |
Media | | | 1,795,332 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,795,332 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Notes to Schedule of Investments Partners Portfolio (Unaudited) (cont'd)
Asset Valuation Inputs | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Metals & Mining | | $ | 3,292,974 | | | $ | 561,761 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 3,854,735 | | |
Multiline Retail | | | 2,422,228 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,422,228 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 9,952,629 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 9,952,629 | | |
Paper & Forest Products | | | 420,918 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 420,918 | | |
Personal Products | | | 3,630,547 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,630,547 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 1,773,882 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,773,882 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 824,803 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 824,803 | | |
Software | | | 1,747,506 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,747,506 | | |
Specialty Retail | | | 3,477,064 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,477,064 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 80,932,464 | | | | 561,761 | | | | - | | | | 81,494,225 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | - | | | | 3,636,080 | | | | - | | | | 3,636,080 | | |
Total Investments | | $ | 80,932,464 | | | $ | 4,197,841 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 85,130,305 | | |
As of the period ending June 30, 2010, certain foreign equity securities transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 as a result of the Fund's valuation policies using Interactive as stated under foreign equity securities above.
## At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments for U.S. federal income tax purposes was $70,461,526. Gross unrealized appreciation of investments was $18,993,773 and gross unrealized depreciation of investments was $4,324,994, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $14,668,779, based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
* Security did not produce income during the last twelve months.
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | PARTNERS PORTFOLIO | |
| | June 30, 2010 | |
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value * (Notes A & F)-see Schedule of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 85,130,305 | | |
Foreign currency | | | 31,126 | | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 42,427 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 54,585 | | |
Receivable for securities lending income-net (Note A) | | | 50 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 18,898 | | |
Total Assets | | | 85,277,391 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 573,172 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 41,591 | | |
Payable to investment manager (Notes A & B) | | | 40,565 | | |
Payable to administrator (Note B) | | | 22,126 | | |
Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 66,803 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 744,257 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 84,533,134 | | |
Net Assets consist of: | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 115,698,399 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | 533,823 | | |
Accumulated net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | (47,808,533 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of investments | | | 16,109,445 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 84,533,134 | | |
Shares Outstanding ($.001 par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 9,465,758 | | |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 8.93 | | |
*Cost of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 69,021,127 | | |
Total cost of foreign currency | | $ | 30,101 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | PARTNERS PORTFOLIO | |
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 | |
Investment Income: | |
Income (Note A): | |
Dividend income-unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 444,643 | | |
Interest income-unaffiliated issuers | | | 1,515 | | |
Income from securities loaned-net (Note F) | | | 1,055 | | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (7,743 | ) | |
Total income | | $ | 439,470 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees (Notes A & B) | | | 265,615 | | |
Administration fees (Note B) | | | 144,879 | | |
Audit fees | | | 20,299 | | |
Custodian fees (Note B) | | | 25,270 | | |
Insurance expense | | | 7,212 | | |
Legal fees | | | 29,928 | | |
Shareholder reports | | | 15,867 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 23,989 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 3,957 | | |
Total expenses | | | 537,016 | | |
Expenses reduced by custodian fee expense offset arrangement (Note B) | | | (6 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 537,010 | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (97,540 | ) | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments (Note A) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Sales of investment securities of unaffiliated issuers | | | 6,222,120 | | |
Foreign currency | | | (2,529 | ) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of: | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | (14,441,069 | ) | |
Foreign currency | | | 226 | | |
Net gain (loss) on investments | | | (8,221,252 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (8,318,792 | ) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | PARTNERS PORTFOLIO | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2009 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
From Operations (Note A): | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (97,540 | ) | | $ | 587,217 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 6,219,591 | | | | (47,548,731 | ) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (14,440,843 | ) | | | 133,748,801 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (8,318,792 | ) | | | 86,787,287 | | |
Distributions to Shareholders From (Note A): | |
Net investment income | | | - | | | | (2,064,013 | ) | |
Net realized gain on investments | | | - | | | | (9,167,082 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | - | | | | (11,231,095 | ) | |
From Fund Share Transactions (Note D): | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 10,451,822 | | | | 29,636,602 | | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | - | | | | 11,231,095 | | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (14,347,172 | ) | | | (237,555,835 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) from Fund share transactions | | | (3,895,350 | ) | | | (196,688,138 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (12,214,142 | ) | | | (121,131,946 | ) | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of period | | | 96,747,276 | | | | 217,879,222 | | |
End of period | | $ | 84,533,134 | | | $ | 96,747,276 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) at end of period | | $ | 533,823 | | | $ | 631,363 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Notes to Financial Statements Partners Portfolio (Unaudited)
Note A-Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
1 General: The Fund is a separate operating series of Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (the "Trust"), a Delaware statutory trust organized pursuant to a Trust Instrument dated May 23, 1994. The Trust is currently comprised of ten separate operating series (each a "Series," collectively, the "Funds") each of which is diversified. The Trust is registered as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), and its shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Fund currently offers only Class I shares. The Board may establish additional series or classes of shares without the approval of shareholders.
The assets of each Series belong only to that Series, and the liabilities of each Series are borne solely by that Series and no other.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires Management to make estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
2 Portfolio valuation: Investment securities are valued as indicated in the notes following the Schedule of Investments.
3 Foreign currency translation: The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are currently translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates as of 4:00 p.m., Eastern time, to determine the value of investments, other assets and liabilities. Purchase and sale prices of securities, and income and expenses, are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing rate of exchange on the respective dates of such transactions. Net unrealized foreign currency gain (loss), if any, arises from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities, as a result of changes in exchange rates and is stated separately in the Statement of Operations.
4 Securities transactions and investment income: Securities transactions are recorded on trade date for financial reporting purposes. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign dividends, as soon as the Fund becomes aware of the dividends. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Interest income, including accretion of original issue discount, where applicable, and accretion of discount on short-term investments, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions and foreign currency transactions, if any, are recorded on the basis of identified cost and stated separately in the Statement of Operations. Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments are proceeds from the settlements of class action litigation in which the Fund participated as a class member. The amount of such proceeds for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was $39,897.
5 Income tax information: The Funds are treated as separate entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes. It is the policy of the Fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its earnings to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is required.
The Fund has adopted the provisions of ASC 740 "Income Taxes" ("ASC 740"). ASC 740 sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken, or expected to be taken, in a tax return. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as an income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. The Fund is subject to examination by U.S. federal and state tax authorities for returns filed for the prior three fiscal years 2006 - 2008. As of June 30, 2010, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits.
Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These differences are primarily due to
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differing treatments of income and gains on various investment securities held by the Fund, timing differences and differing characterization of distributions made by the Fund as a whole. The Fund may also utilize earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as a part of the dividends paid deduction for income tax purposes.
As determined on December 31, 2009, permanent differences resulting primarily from different book and tax accounting for foreign currency gains and losses, return of capital adjustments, capital gains distributions and redemptions in kind were reclassified at fiscal year-end. These reclassifications had no effect on net income, net asset value or net asset value per share of the Fund.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 was as follows:
| | Distributions Paid From: | | | |
Ordinary Income | | Long- Term Capital Gain | | Total | |
2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
$ | 2,064,013 | | | $ | 2,583,312 | | | $ | 9,167,082 | | | $ | 64,001,952 | | | $ | 11,231,095 | | | $ | 66,585,264 | | |
As of December 31, 2009, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a U.S. federal income tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | Undistributed Long-Term Gain | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | Loss Carryforwards and Deferrals | | Total | |
$ | 631,363 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 25,953,095 | | | $ | (49,430,931 | ) | | $ | (22,846,473 | ) | |
The difference between book basis and tax basis distributable earnings is attributable primarily to timing differences of wash sales, partnership basis adjustments, return of capital adjustment and capital loss carryforwards.
To the extent the Fund's net realized capital gains, if any, can be offset by capital loss carryforwards, it is the policy of the Fund not to distribute such gains. As determined at December 31, 2009, the Fund had unused capital loss carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes to offset net realized capital gains, if any, as follows:
| | Expiring in: | |
| | 2017 | |
| | $ | 49,430,931 | | |
Under current tax law, the use of these losses to offset future gains may be limited.
6 Distributions to shareholders: The Fund may earn income, net of expenses, daily on its investments. Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gains, if any, generally are distributed once a year (usually in October). Income distributions and capital gain distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-date.
It is the policy of the Fund to pass through to its shareholders substantially all Real Estate Investment Trust ("REIT") distributions and other income it receives, less operating expenses. The distributions the Fund receives from REITs are generally comprised of income, capital gains, and return of capital, but the REITs do not report this information to the Fund until the following calendar year. At December 31, 2009, the Fund estimated these amounts within the financial statements since the information was not available from the REITs until after the Fund's fiscal year-end. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the character of distributions paid to shareholders disclosed within the Statements of Changes in Net Assets is based on estimates made at that time. All estimates are based upon REIT information sources available to the Fund together with actual IRS Forms 1099DIV received to date. Based on past experience it is possible that a portion of the Fund's distributions during the most recently completed fiscal year will be considered tax return of capital but the actual amount of tax return of capital, if any, is not determinable until after the Fund's fiscal year-end. After calendar year-end, when the Fund learns the nature of
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the distributions paid by REITs during that year, distributions previously identified as income are often recharacterized as return of capital and/or capital gain. After all applicable REITs have informed the Fund of the actual breakdown of distributions paid to the Fund during its fiscal year, estimates previously recorded are adjusted on the books of the Fund to reflect actual results. As a result, the composition of the Fund's distributions as reported herein may differ from the final composition determined after calendar year-end and reported to Fund shareholders on IRS Form 1099DIV, where applicable.
7 Foreign taxes: Foreign taxes withheld represent amounts withheld by foreign tax authorities, net of refunds recoverable.
8 Expense allocation: Certain expenses are applicable to multiple funds. Expenses directly attributable to a Series are charged to that Series. Expenses of the Trust that are not directly attributable to a particular series of the Trust (e.g., the Fund) are allocated among the series of the Trust, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each of the series can otherwise be made fairly. Expenses borne by the complex of related investment companies, which includes open-end and closed-end investment companies for which Management serves as investment manager, that are not directly attributable to a particular investment company in the complex (e.g., the Trust) or series thereof are allocated among the investment companies in the complex or series thereof, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each investment company in the complex or series thereof can otherwise be made fairly.
9 Repurchase agreements: The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that Management has determined are creditworthy. Each repurchase agreement is recorded at cost. The Fund requires that the securities purchased in a repurchase agreement be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the Fund to assert a perfected security interest in those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. The Fund monitors, on a daily basis, the value of the securities transferred to ensure that their value, including accrued interest, is greater than amounts owed to the Fund under each such repurchase agreement.
10 Security lending: A third party, eSecLending, currently serves as exclusive lending agent for the Fund. eSecLending, as agent, has assisted the Fund in conducting a bidding process to try to identify a principal that would pay a guaranteed amount to the Fund in consideration of the Fund entering into an exclusive securities lending arrangement. During the fiscal period, no principal had, and none currently has, an exclusive securities lending arrangement with the Fund; as such, the Fund is not guaranteed any particular level of income.
Under the securities lending arrangement, the Fund receives cash collateral at the beginning of each transaction equal to at least 102% of the prior day's market value of the loaned securities (105% in the case of international securities). The Fund may invest all the cash collateral in Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC ("Quality Fund"), a fund managed by Neuberger Berman Fixed Income LLC ("NBFI"), an affiliate of Management, and sub-advised by Dwight Asset Management Company LLC. Quality Fund is not a money market fund that is registered under the 1940 Act and does not operate in accordance with all requirements of Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. There is no assurance that Quality Fund will maintain a $1.00 share price.
The market value of the Fund's investments in Quality Fund as of the fiscal period ended June 30, 2010, if any, is reflected in the Fund's Schedule of Investments. The price at which the Fund redeems Quality Fund shares may be less than the price at which the Fund purchased those shares and so the Fund may not receive back from Quality Fund an amount that equals the amount of the collateral it received from the borrower. In such cases, the Fund would have to make up the shortfall. In addition, as a result of recent reduced liquidity in the credit and fixed income markets, it may be difficult to dispose quickly of some securities in Quality Fund at the price at which Quality Fund is carrying them.
Net income from the lending program represents any amounts received from a principal plus income earned on the cash collateral invested in Quality Fund or in other investments, if applicable, less cash collateral fees and other expenses associated with the loans. For the fiscal period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund received net income under the securities lending arrangement of approximately $1,055, which is reflected in the Statement of Operations
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under the caption "Income from securities loaned - net," which includes approximately $179 of interest income which was earned from Quality Fund.
11 Investments in foreign securities: Investing in foreign securities may involve certain sovereign and other risks, in addition to the credit and market risks normally associated with domestic securities. These additional risks include the possibility of adverse political and economic developments (including political instability, nationalization, expropriation, or confiscatory taxation) and the potentially adverse effects of unavailability of public information regarding issuers, less government supervision and regulation of financial markets, reduced liquidity of certain financial markets, and the lack of uniform accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards or the application of standards that are different or less stringent than those applied in the United States. Foreign securities also may experience greater price volatility, higher rates of inflation, and delays in settlement.
12 Derivative instruments: Management has evaluated the requirements of ASC 815 "Derivatives and Hedging" ("ASC 815"), which were effective January 1, 2009 for the Fund. ASC 815 requires enhanced disclosures about a fund's derivative and hedging activities. Management has concluded that, since the Fund did not hold any derivative instruments during the six months ended June 30, 2010, no additional disclosures pursuant to ASC 815 are required at this time.
13 Indemnifications: Like many other companies, the Trust's organizational documents provide that its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In addition, both in some of its principal service contracts and in the normal course of its business, the Trust enters into contracts that provide indemnifications to other parties for certain types of losses or liabilities. The Trust's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this could involve future claims against the Trust.
Note B-Management Fees, Administration Fees, Distribution Arrangements, and Other Transactions With Affiliates:
Fund shares are issued and redeemed in connection with investments in and payments under certain variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies issued through separate accounts of life insurance companies and are also offered directly to certain qualified pension and retirement plans.
The Fund retains Management as its investment manager under a Management Agreement. For such investment management services, the Fund pays Management a fee at the annual rate of 0.55% of the first $250 million of the Fund's average daily net assets, 0.525% of the next $250 million, 0.50% of the next $250 million, 0.475% of the next $250 million, 0.45% of the next $500 million, 0.425% of the next $2.5 billion, and 0.40% of average daily net assets in excess of $4 billion.
The Fund retains Management as its administrator under an Administration Agreement. The Fund pays Management an administration fee at the annual rate of 0.30% of its average daily net assets under this agreement. Additionally, Management retains State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street") as its sub-administrator under a Sub-Administration Agreement. Management pays State Street a fee for all services received under this agreement.
The Board adopted a non-fee distribution plan for the Fund.
Management has contractually undertaken through December 31, 2013 to forgo current payment of fees and/or reimburse the Fund for its operating expenses (excluding fees payable to Management, interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, and transaction costs) ("Operating Expenses") which exceed, in the aggregate, 1.00% per annum of the Fund's average daily net assets (the "Expense Limitation"). For the six months ended June 30, 2010, no reimbursement to the Fund was required. The Fund has agreed to repay Management through December 31, 2016 for fees and expenses foregone and/or its excess Operating Expenses previously reimbursed by Management, so long as its annual Operating Expenses during that period do not exceed its Expense Limitation, and the repayment is made within three years after the year in which Management issued the
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reimbursement or waived fees. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, there was no repayment to Management under its contractual expense limitation. At June 30, 2010, the Fund had no contingent liability to Management under its contractual expense limitation.
Neuberger Berman LLC ("Neuberger") is retained by Management to furnish it with investment recommendations and research information without added cost to the Fund. Several individuals who are officers and/or trustees of the Trust are also employees of Neuberger and/or Management.
On May 4, 2009, NBSH Acquisition, LLC ("NBSH"), an entity organized by key members of Neuberger Berman's senior management, acquired a majority interest in Neuberger Berman's business and the fixed income and certain alternative asset management businesses of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.'s ("LBHI") Investment Management Division (together with Neuberger Berman, the "Acquired Businesses") (the "Acquisition"). Prior to that date, the predecessor of Management and Neuberger were wholly owned subsidiaries of LBHI. On September 15, 2008, LBHI filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and on December 22, 2008, the bankruptcy court having jurisdiction over the LBHI matter approved the sale of the Acquired Businesses to NBSH (or its successor or assign), as the successful bidder in a public auction.
The Acquired Businesses are now indirectly owned by, among others, portfolio managers, Neuberger Berman's management team, and certain key members and senior professionals who are employed in various parts of the Neuberger Berman complex of companies, with a minority interest retained by LBHI and certain affiliates of LBHI. The closing of the Acquisition resulted in an "assignment" of the Fund's Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement. Such an assignment, by law, automatically terminated those agreements. Accordingly, prior to the closing the Board, including the Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Fund's investment manager and its affiliates or the Fund, considered and approved a new Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement for the Fund. The new agreements, which are virtually identical to those previously in effect, were also approved by a vote of the Fund's shareholders.
These events have not had a material impact on the Fund or its operations. Management and Neuberger continue to operate in the ordinary course of business as the investment manager and sub-adviser of the Fund, respectively.
The Fund has an expense offset arrangement in connection with its custodian contract. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $6.
Note C-Securities Transactions:
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, there were purchase and sale transactions (excluding short-term securities) of $23,268,215 and $26,259,600, respectively.
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, no brokerage commissions on securities transactions were paid to affiliated brokers.
Note D-Fund Share Transactions:
Share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and for the year ended December 31, 2009 was as follows:
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 | |
Shares Sold | | | 1,028,449 | | | | 3,400,067 | | |
Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends and Distributions | | | - | | | | 1,135,601 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (1,418,482 | ) | | | (25,327,354 | ) | |
Total | | | (390,033 | ) | | | (20,791,686 | ) | |
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Note E-Line of Credit:
At June 30, 2010, the Fund was a participant in a single committed, unsecured $150,000,000 line of credit with State Street, to be used only for temporary or emergency purposes. Other investment companies managed by Management also participate in this line of credit on the same terms. Interest is charged on borrowings under this line of credit at the higher of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% per annum or (b) the Overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25% per annum. A facility fee of 0.15% per annum of the available line of credit is charged, of which the Fund has agreed to pay its pro rata share, based on the ratio of its individual net assets to the net assets of all participants at the time the fee is due and payable. The fee is paid quarterly in arrears. Because several investment companies participate, there is no assurance that an individual Fund will have access to all or any part of the $150,000,000 at any particular time. There were no loans outstanding pursuant to this line of credit at June 30, 2010. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not utilize this line of credit.
Note F-Investments in Affiliates:
Name of Issuer | | Balance of Shares Held December 31, 2009 | | Gross Purchases and Additions | | Gross Sales and Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held June 30, 2010 | | Value June 30, 2010 | | Income from Investments in Affiliated Issuers Included in Total Income | |
Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC* | | | 455,882 | | | | 912,206 | | | | 1,368,088 | | | | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 179 | | |
* Quality Fund, a fund managed by NBFI, an affiliate of Management, is used to invest cash the Fund receives as collateral for securities loaned as approved by the Board. Because all shares of Quality Fund are held by funds in the related investment management complex, Quality Fund may be considered an affiliate of the Fund.
Note G-Subsequent Events:
In accordance with the provision set forth in ASC 855, "Subsequent Events" ("ASC 855"), Management has evaluated the possibility of subsequent events existing in the Fund's financial statements through the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Management has determined that there are no subsequent events that, in accordance with ASC 855, would need to be disclosed in the Fund's financial statements.
Note H-Unaudited Financial Information:
The financial information included in this interim report is taken from the records of the Fund without audit by an independent registered public accounting firm. Annual reports contain audited financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Partners Portfolio
The following table includes selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period and other performance information derived from the Financial Statements.
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2010 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 9.82 | | | $ | 7.11 | | | $ | 20.76 | | | $ | 21.16 | | | $ | 21.41 | | | $ | 18.32 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)t | | | (.01 | ) | | | .03 | | | | .08 | | | | .07 | | | | .12 | | | | .14 | | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (.88 | ) | | | 3.98 | | | | (10.78 | ) | | | 1.95 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 3.15 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (.89 | ) | | | 4.01 | | | | (10.70 | ) | | | 2.02 | | | | 2.45 | | | | 3.29 | | |
Less Distributions From: | |
Net Investment Income | | | - | | | | (.24 | ) | | | (.09 | ) | | | (.15 | ) | | | (.16 | ) | | | (.19 | ) | |
Net Capital Gains | | | - | | | | (1.06 | ) | | | (2.86 | ) | | | (2.27 | ) | | | (2.54 | ) | | | (.01 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | - | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | (2.95 | ) | | | (2.42 | ) | | | (2.70 | ) | | | (.20 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 8.93 | | | $ | 9.82 | | | $ | 7.11 | | | $ | 20.76 | | | $ | 21.16 | | | $ | 21.41 | | |
Total Returntt | | | (9.06 | )%** | | | 56.23 | % | | | (52.37 | )% | | | 9.28 | % | | | 12.24 | % | | | 18.04 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 84.5 | | | $ | 96.7 | | | $ | 217.9 | | | $ | 526.7 | | | $ | 631.2 | | | $ | 732.0 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | 1.11 | %* | | | 1.05 | % | | | .95 | % | | | .91 | % | | | .91 | % | | | .90 | % | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets | | | 1.11 | %* | | | 1.05 | %S | | | .94 | %S | | | .90 | %S | | | .91 | %S | | | .89 | %S | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | (.20 | )%* | | | .34 | % | | | .53 | % | | | .33 | % | | | .57 | % | | | .70 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 25 | %** | | | 41 | % | | | 38 | % | | | 43 | % | | | 36 | % | | | 58 | % | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights
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Notes to Financial Highlights Partners Portfolio (Unaudited)
tt Total return based on per share net asset value reflects the effects of changes in net asset value on the performance of the Fund during each fiscal period and assumes income dividends and other distributions, if any, were reinvested. Results represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Current returns may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment returns and principal may fluctuate and shares when redeemed may be worth more or less than original cost. Total return would have been lower if Management had not waived certain expenses. The total return information shown does not reflect charges and other expenses that apply to the separate account or the related insurance policies, and the inclusion of these charges and other expenses would reduce the total return for all fiscal periods shown.
# The Fund is required to calculate an expense ratio without taking into consideration any expense reductions related to expense offset arrangements.
t Calculated based on the average number of shares outstanding during each fiscal period.
S After utilization of the Line of Credit (2007) and/or waiver of a portion of the investment management fee by Management. Had Management not undertaken such action, and the Fund had not utilized the Line of Credit the annualized ratios of net expenses to average daily net assets would have been:
| | Year Ended December 31, | |
2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
| 1.06 | % | | | .94 | % | | | .90 | % | | | .91 | % | | | .89 | % | |
* Annualized.
** Not Annualized.
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Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
A description of the policies and procedures that the Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll-free) and on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission, at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Trust voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is also available, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll-free), on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov, and on Management's website at www.nb.com.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedule
The Trust files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the Fund with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Trust's Forms N-Q are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the Securities and Exchange Commission'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. The information on Form N-Q is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll-free).
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Neuberger Berman
Advisers Management Trust
Regency Portfolio
I Class Shares
S Class Shares
Semi-Annual Report
June 30, 2010
Regency Portfolio Manager's Commentary
The bull market supported by optimism about the global economic recovery ended abruptly in late April due, in our opinion, to investor concern over European sovereign debt woes, an engineered slowdown in China, and a decelerating global economy. The May 6 "flash crash" and the Gulf of Mexico oil spill added to the gloom and further eroded investor confidence.
More recently, concern has spread regarding diminished prospects for the U.S. economy. There is now talk of not just an economic slowdown but a double-dip recession, inspired by deteriorating economic data, costly regulatory reforms for major industries, the impending wind-down of government stimulus, tight credit, declining stock values, a weak job market and looming tax hikes in 2011.
This reversal in investor sentiment resulted in a broad based market decline in which seven of 10 Russell Midcap(R) Value sectors recorded losses. The Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (AMT) Regency Portfolio failed to escape the market decline, generating negative performance in the six months ended June 30, 2010 and underperforming its benchmark, the Russell Midcap Value Index.
Industrials and Information Technology (IT) holdings were relative bright spots during the reporting period. Energy sector investments underperformed, and Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples holdings declined versus a roughly flat return and a gain for the respective benchmark index sector components. Major performance contributors included Zions Bancorp and Fifth Third Bancorp in the Financials sector and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group in the Consumer Staples sector. Our biggest disappointments included Invesco and Moody's in the Financials sector and Lender Processing Services in the IT sector.
We believe our bear market strategy of upgrading the Portfolio as high-quality opportunities evolve, which benefited shareholders over much of the last year, will ultimately reward shareholders again when the market stabilizes. We have realized profits in a few portfolio companies that have reached our price targets; however, we believe that many of the stocks that have performed so well over the last year remain good long-term values. In addition, we are finding new value opportunities.
In the second quarter, we established positions in iron ore and metallurgical coal producer Cliffs Natural Resources, leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer Lam Research, and newly spun-off gas utility Questar. Cliffs Natural Resources had come down into value range due to investor concern over a global economic slowdown. The company has a great balance sheet and numerous long-term contracts that should help preserve profits even in a less robust economy. Investors had lost their enthusiasm for Lam Research, believing that an economic slowdown would bring a premature end to the capital-goods business cycle. However, we think this cycle is far from over and we like Lam's position in equipment for making the flash memory drives required by new cell phones and products like the Apple iPad. Questar is a spin-off from Questar Energy, primarily a natural gas exploration and production company. Questar has inherited its previous parent company's pipelines and utilities customers, and has a high return on equity and better-than-average earnings growth prospects for a utility. In addition, we believe the company's low payout ratio could lead to dividend increases. Going forward, the pace of economic recovery appears more uncertain, and we are concerned about the extent to which global fiscal and regulatory policies complicate the recovery picture. However, we do not think the economy is headed for a double-dip recession, which is what equity valuations appear to be anticipating.
In our view, market performance in the second quarter was dominated by extreme risk aversion and a short-term trading orientation with seemingly little regard for valuation. In the wake of the second-quarter market correction, we see compelling values in most sectors, especially Health Care and economically sensitive and commodity-oriented sectors such as Energy, Materials and Financials. We continue to value companies based on "normalized" earnings. At some
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point, in our opinion, fundamentals and valuation will matter again and we believe the Portfolio is well positioned for this potential development.
Sincerely,
S. Basu Mullick
Portfolio Manager
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Regency Portfolio
SECTOR ALLOCATION
(% of Total Investments) | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 12.8 | % | |
Consumer Staples | | | 5.8 | | |
Energy | | | 12.2 | | |
Financials | | | 25.0 | | |
Health Care | | | 7.6 | | |
Industrials | | | 12.9 | | |
Information Technology | | | 5.1 | | |
Materials | | | 5.3 | | |
Utilities | | | 7.3 | | |
Short-Term | | | 6.0 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % | |
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS1
| | Inception | | Six Month Period Ended | | Average Annual Total Return Ended 06/30/2010 | |
| | Date | | 06/30/2010 | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | Life of Fund* | |
Regency Portfolio Class I | | 08/22/2001 | | | -2.94 | % | | | 30.29 | % | | | -0.81 | % | | | 4.44 | % | |
Regency Portfolio Class S2 | | 04/29/2005 | | | -3.03 | % | | | 30.03 | % | | | -1.01 | % | | | 4.31 | % | |
Russell Midcap(R) Value Index3 | | | | | -0.88 | % | | | 28.91 | % | | | 0.71 | % | | | 6.11 | % | |
Russell Midcap(R) Index3 | | | | | -2.06 | % | | | 25.13 | % | | | 1.22 | % | | | 5.44 | % | |
Performance data quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Results are shown on a "total return" basis and include reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions.
Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please visit https://www.nb.com.
* Index returns are as of inception date 08/22/2001.
As stated in the Portfolio's most recent prospectus, the total annual operating expense ratios for fiscal year 2009 were 1.08% and 1.30% for Class I and Class S shares, respectively (prior to any fee waivers or expense reimbursements). The net expense ratio was 1.27% for Class S shares. Neuberger Berman Management LLC has contractually agreed to limit certain expenses of the Portfolio through 12/31/2013 for Class I shares and through 12/31/2020 for Class S shares.
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Endnotes
1 "Total Return" includes reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions. Results represent past performance and do not indicate future results. The value of an investment in the Portfolio and the return on the investment both will fluctuate, and redemption proceeds may be higher or lower than an investor's original cost. The performance information does not reflect fees and expenses of the variable annuity and variable life insurance policies or the qualified pension and retirement plans whose proceeds are invested in the Portfolio. Neuberger Berman Management LLC ("NBM LLC") has agreed to absorb certain expenses of the AMT Portfolios, including the Portfolio. Without this arrangement, which is subject to change, the total returns of the Portfolio may have been less.
2 Performance shown prior to April 29, 2005 for the Class S shares is that of the Class I shares, which have lower expenses and correspondingly higher returns than Class S shares.
3 The Russell Midcap(R) Value Index measures the performance of those Russell Midcap(R) Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The Russell Midcap Index measures the performance of the 800 smallest companies in the Russell 1000(R) Index, which represents approximately 27% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 1000 Index (which, in turn, consists of the 1,000 largest U.S. companies, based on market capitalization). Please note that indices do not take into account any fees and expenses of investing in the individual securities that they track and that individuals cannot invest directly in any index. Data about the performance of these indices are prepared or obtained by NBM LLC and include reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions. The Portfolio may invest in many securities not included in the above-described indices or may not invest in all securities included in the above-described indices.
Any ratios or other measurements using a factor of forecasted earnings of a company discussed herein are based on consensus estimates, not NBM LLC's own projections, and they may or may not be realized. In addition, any revision to a forecast could affect the market price of a security. By quoting them herein, NBM LLC does not offer an opinion as to the accuracy of and does not guarantee these forecasted numbers.
The investments for the Portfolio are managed by the same portfolio manager(s) who manage one or more other mutual funds that have similar names, investment objectives and investment styles as the Portfolio. You should be aware that the Portfolio is likely to differ from the other mutual funds in size, cash flow pattern and tax matters. Accordingly, the holdings and performance can be expected to vary from those of the other mutual funds.
The composition, industries and holdings of the Portfolio are subject to change.
Shares of the separate AMT Portfolios are not available to the general public. Shares of this Portfolio may be purchased only by life insurance companies to be used with their separate accounts that fund variable annuity and variable life insurance policies and by qualified pension and retirement plans.
Statistics and projections in this report are derived from sources deemed to be reliable but cannot be regarded as a representation of future results of the AMT Portfolios. This report is prepared for the general information of shareholders and is not an offer of shares of the AMT Portfolios. Shares of the AMT Portfolios are sold only through the currently effective prospectuses, which must precede or accompany this report.
(c) 2010 Neuberger Berman Management LLC distributor. All rights reserved.
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Information About Your Fund's Expenses
This table is designed to provide information regarding costs related to your investments. All mutual funds incur operating expenses, which include management fees, fees for administrative services and costs of shareholder reports, among others. The following examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six month period ended June 30, 2010 and held for the entire period. The table illustrates the fund's costs in two ways:
Actual Expenses and Performance: | | The first section of the table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses in dollars, based on the fund's actual performance during the period. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses 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 section of the table under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During the Period" to estimate the expenses you paid over the period. | |
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Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes: | | The second section of the table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return at 5% per year before expenses. This return 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 this fund versus other funds. To do so, compare the expenses shown in this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. | |
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Please note that the expenses in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. The table and expense example do not include any transaction costs, such as fees and expenses that are, or may be, imposed under your variable contract or qualified pension plan. Therefore, the information under the heading "Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)" is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expense Information as of 6/30/10 (Unaudited)
NEUBERGER BERMAN ADVISERS MANAGEMENT TRUST REGENCY PORTFOLIO
Actual | | Beginning Account Value 1/1/10 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/10 | | Expenses Paid During the Period* 1/1/10 - 6/30/10 | | Expense Ratio | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 970.60 | | | $ | 5.08 | | | | 1.04 | % | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 969.70 | | | $ | 6.10 | | | | 1.25 | % | |
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)** | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.64 | | | $ | 5.21 | | | | 1.04 | % | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.60 | | | $ | 6.26 | | | | 1.25 | % | |
* For each class, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by multiplying the number of days in the most recent half year divided by 365.
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Schedule of Investments Regency Portfolio
(Unaudited)
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUEt | |
Common Stocks (93.5%) | | | |
Aerospace & Defense (1.0%) | | | |
| 74,800 | | | Embraer-Empresa Brasileira | | $ | 1,567,060 | | |
| | | | de Aeronautica ADR | | | | | �� |
Auto Components (3.4%) | | | |
| 71,500 | | | American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings | | | 524,095*
| | |
| 33,300 | | | Lear Corp. | | | 2,204,460 | * | |
| 75,100 | | | WABCO Holdings | | | 2,364,148 | * | |
| | | 5,092,703 | | |
Automobiles (1.3%) | | | |
| 88,800 | | | Harley-Davidson | | | 1,974,024 | | |
Beverages (1.8%) | | | |
| 72,700 | | | Dr. Pepper Snapple Group | | | 2,718,253 | | |
Building Products (2.9%) | | | |
| 109,500 | | | Masco Corp. | | | 1,178,220 | | |
| 103,900 | | | Owens Corning | | | 3,107,649 | * | |
| | | 4,285,869 | | |
Capital Markets (2.0%) | | | |
| 144,000 | | | Invesco Ltd. | | | 2,423,520 | | |
| 28,600 | | | Jefferies Group | | | 602,888 | | |
| | | 3,026,408 | | |
Commercial Banks (8.2%) | | | |
| 38,100 | | | Comerica Inc. | | | 1,403,223 | | |
| 222,000 | | | Fifth Third Bancorp | | | 2,728,380 | | |
| 57,103 | | | First Horizon National | | | 653,829 | * | |
| 92,200 | | | KeyCorp | | | 709,018 | | |
| 321,500 | | | Regions Financial | | | 2,115,470 | | |
| 92,400 | | | SunTrust Banks | | | 2,152,920 | | |
| 280,800 | | | Synovus Financial | | | 713,232 | | |
| 80,900 | | | Zions Bancorp | | | 1,745,013 | | |
| | | 12,221,085 | | |
Construction & Engineering (1.3%) | | | |
| 105,000 | | | Chicago Bridge & Iron | | | 1,975,050 | * | |
Containers & Packaging (1.7%) | | | |
| 122,800 | | | Temple-Inland | | | 2,538,276 | | |
Diversified Financial Services (1.7%) | | | |
| 128,900 | | | Moody's Corp. | | | 2,567,688 | | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUEt | |
Electric Utilities (3.1%) | | | |
| 52,000 | | | Allegheny Energy | | $ | 1,075,360 | | |
| 66,600 | | | DPL Inc. | | | 1,591,740 | OO | |
| 171,600 | | | NV Energy | | | 2,026,596 | | |
| | | 4,693,696 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components (2.6%) | | | |
| 44,200 | | | Anixter International | | | 1,882,920 | * | |
| 85,900 | | | Avnet, Inc. | | | 2,071,049 | * | |
| | | 3,953,969 | | |
Energy Equipment & Services (2.6%) | | | |
| 31,600 | | | National Oilwell Varco | | | 1,045,012 | | |
| 56,000 | | | Noble Corp. | | | 1,730,960 | | |
| 25,500 | | | Oceaneering International | | | 1,144,950 | * | |
| | | 3,920,922 | | |
Food Products (0.3%) | | | |
| 8,000 | | | J.M. Smucker | | | 481,760 | | |
Gas Utilities (1.1%) | | | |
| 101,500 | | | Questar Corp. | | | 1,639,225 | *O | |
Health Care Providers & Services (6.1%) | | | |
| 51,500 | | | Aetna Inc. | | | 1,358,570 | | |
| 89,300 | | | AmerisourceBergen Corp. | | | 2,835,275 | | |
| 48,500 | | | CIGNA Corp. | | | 1,506,410 | | |
| 66,100 | | | Coventry Health Care | | | 1,168,648 | * | |
| 40,000 | | | MEDNAX, Inc. | | | 2,224,400 | * | |
| | | 9,093,303 | | |
Household Durables (2.4%) | | | |
| 107,000 | | | KB HOME | | | 1,177,000 | | |
| 27,400 | | | Whirlpool Corp. | | | 2,406,268 | | |
| | | 3,583,268 | | |
Household Products (1.5%) | | | |
| 43,500 | | | Energizer Holdings | | | 2,187,180 | * | |
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders (1.4%) | | | |
| 95,300 | | | NRG Energy | | | 2,021,313 | * | |
Industrial Conglomerates (0.7%) | | | |
| 48,300 | | | McDermott International | | | 1,046,178 | * | |
Insurance (9.1%) | | | |
| 72,900 | | | Assurant, Inc. | | | 2,529,630 | | |
| 62,200 | | | Fidelity National Financial Class A | | | 807,978
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See Notes to Schedule of Investments
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NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUEt | |
| 98,200 | | | Lincoln National | | $ | 2,385,278 | | |
| 21,600 | | | PartnerRe Ltd. | | | 1,515,024 | | |
| 105,000 | | | Principal Financial Group | | | 2,461,200 | | |
| 48,000 | | | StanCorp Financial Group | | | 1,945,920 | | |
| 73,700 | | | W.R. Berkley | | | 1,950,102 | | |
| | | 13,595,132 | | |
IT Services (1.5%) | | | |
| 70,100 | | | Lender Processing Services | | | 2,194,831 | | |
Machinery (5.3%) | | | |
| 40,000 | | | AGCO Corp. | | | 1,078,800 | * | |
| 39,600 | | | Bucyrus International | | | 1,879,020 | | |
| 58,900 | | | Ingersoll-Rand PLC | | | 2,031,461 | | |
| 21,700 | | | Navistar International | | | 1,067,640 | * | |
| 101,400 | | | Terex Corp. | | | 1,900,236 | * | |
| | | 7,957,157 | | |
Media (2.4%) | | | |
| 43,800 | | | Cablevision Systems | | | 1,051,638 | | |
| 90,900 | | | McGraw-Hill Cos. | | | 2,557,926 | | |
| | | 3,609,564 | | |
Metals & Mining (3.5%) | | | |
| 25,000 | | | Cliffs Natural Resources | | | 1,179,000 | | |
| 89,600 | | | Teck Resources Class B | | | 2,650,368 | | |
| 38,200 | | | United States Steel | | | 1,472,610 | | |
| | | 5,301,978 | | |
Multi-Utilities (2.8%) | | | |
| 48,400 | | | Alliant Energy | | | 1,536,216 | | |
| 130,000 | | | CMS Energy | | | 1,904,500 | | |
| 17,100 | | | DTE Energy | | | 779,931 | | |
| | | 4,220,647 | | |
Multiline Retail (3.2%) | | | |
| 111,400 | | | J.C. Penney | | | 2,392,872 | | |
| 134,100 | | | Macy's Inc. | | | 2,400,390 | | |
| | | 4,793,262 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (8.4%) | | | |
| 35,200 | | | Cabot Oil & Gas | | | 1,102,464 | | |
| 102,000 | | | Denbury Resources | | | 1,493,280 | * | |
| 54,400 | | | Newfield Exploration | | | 2,657,984 | * | |
| 27,200 | | | Noble Energy | | | 1,640,976 | | |
| 48,133 | | | Ship Finance International | | | 860,618 | | |
| 43,600 | | | Southwestern Energy | | | 1,684,704 | * | |
| 39,900 | | | Whiting Petroleum | | | 3,128,958 | * | |
| | | 12,568,984 | | |
Personal Products (2.2%) | | | |
| 94,600 | | | NBTY, Inc. | | | 3,217,346 | * | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUEt | |
Pharmaceuticals (1.5%) | | | |
| 36,800 | | | Shire Limited ADR | | $ | 2,258,784 | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (3.9%) | | | |
| 12,200 | | | Alexandria Real Estate Equities | | | 773,114 | | |
| 57,200 | | | Annaly Capital Management | | | 980,980 | | |
| 16,726 | | | Boston Properties | | | 1,193,233 | | |
| 36,186 | | | Macerich Co. | | | 1,350,461 | | |
| 21,604 | | | Vornado Realty Trust | | | 1,576,012 | | |
| | | 5,873,800 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (1.0%) | | | |
| 40,000 | | | Lam Research | | | 1,522,400 | * | |
Specialty Retail (1.6%) | | | |
| 108,000 | | | Limited, Inc. | | | 2,383,560 | | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Cost $119,181,554) | | | 140,084,675 | | |
Short-Term Investments (5.9%) | | | |
| 8,896,201 | | | State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund Institutional Class (Cost $8,896,201) | | | 8,896,201
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| | | | Total Investments (99.4%) (Cost $128,077,755) | | | 148,980,876 | ## | |
| | | | Cash, receivables and other assets, less liabilities (0.6%) | | | 837,874 | | |
| | | | Total Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 149,818,750 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments
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Notes to Schedule of Investments Regency Portfolio
(Unaudited)
t In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 820 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" ("ASC 820"), all investments held by Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust Regency Portfolio (the "Fund") are carried at the value that Neuberger Berman Management LLC ("Management") believes the Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment under current market conditions. Various inputs, including the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability in the market, are considered in valuing the Fund's investments, some of which are discussed below. Significant management judgment may be necessary to value investments in accordance with ASC 820.
ASC 820 established a three-tier hierarchy of inputs to establish a classification of value measurements for disclosure purposes. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad Levels listed below.
. Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
. Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, amortized cost, etc.)
. Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing an investment are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The Fund's investments in equity securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are generally valued by Management by obtaining valuations from an independent pricing service based on the latest sale price quoted in active markets (Level 1 inputs). Securities traded primarily on the NASDAQ Stock Market are normally valued by the Fund at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price ("NOCP") provided by NASDAQ each business day. The NOCP is the most recently reported price as of 4:00:02 p.m., Eastern time, unless that price is outside the range of the "inside" bid and asked prices (i.e., the bid and asked prices that dealers quote to each other when trading for their own accounts); in that case, NASDAQ will adjust the price to equal the inside bid or asked price, whichever is closer. Because of delays in reporting trades, the NOCP may not be based on the price of the last trade to occur before the market closes. If there is no reported sale of a security on a particular day, the independent pricing service may value the security based on reported market quotations.
The following is a description of Level 2 inputs and related valuation techniques used to value certain types of debt securities and short term investments of the Fund:
Short-Term Investments. Investments in State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund Institutional Class are valued using the fund's daily calculated NAV.
Management has developed a process to periodically review information provided by independent pricing services for all types of securities.
For equity securities, if a valuation is not available from an independent pricing service, or if Management has reason to believe that the valuation received does not represent the amount a fund might reasonably expect to receive on a current sale, the Fund seeks to obtain quotations from principal market makers (generally considered Level 3 inputs). If such quotations are not readily available, the security is valued using methods the Board of Trustees of Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (the "Board") has approved on the belief that they reflect fair value. Numerous factors may be considered when determining the fair value of a security based on Level 2 or 3 inputs, including available analyst, media or other reports, trading in futures or ADRs and whether the issuer of the security being fair valued has other securities outstanding.
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Notes to Schedule of Investments Regency Portfolio
(Unaudited) (cont'd)
The Fund's investments in foreign securities are generally valued using the same valuation methods and inputs as other Fund investments, as discussed above. Foreign security prices are expressed in local currency values and are currently translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate as of 4:00 p.m., Eastern time. The Board has approved the use of Interactive Data Pricing and Reference Data, Inc. ("Interactive") to assist in determining the fair value of foreign equity securities when changes in the value of a certain index suggest that the closing prices on the foreign exchanges may no longer represent the amount that the Fund could expect to receive for those securities. In this event, Interactive will provide adjusted prices for certain foreign equity securities using a statistical analysis of historical correlations of multiple factors (Level 2 inputs). In the absence of precise information about the market values of these foreign securities as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange, the Board has determined on the basis of available data that prices adjusted in this way are likely to be closer to the prices the Fund could realize on a current sale than are the prices of those securities established at the close of the foreign markets in which the securities primarily trade. These fair value prices are necessarily estimates, and there is no assurance that such a price will be at or close to the price at which the security is next quoted or next trades.
The following is a summary, by category of Level, of inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2010:
Asset Valuation Inputs | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Investments: | |
Common Stocks^ | | $ | 140,084,675 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 140,084,675 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | - | | | | 8,896,201 | | | | - | | | | 8,896,201 | | |
Total Investments | | $ | 140,084,675 | | | $ | 8,896,201 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 148,980,876 | | |
^ The Schedule of Investments provides information on the industry categorization for the portfolio.
## At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments for U.S. federal income tax purposes was $133,331,897. Gross unrealized appreciation of investments was $21,839,723 and gross unrealized depreciation of investments was $6,190,744, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $15,648,979, based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
* Security did not produce income during the last twelve months.
O All or a portion of this security was purchased on a when-issued basis. At June 30, 2010, these securities amounted to $1,639,225.
OO All or a portion of this security is segregated in connection with obligations for when-issued purchase commitments.
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | REGENCY PORTFOLIO | |
| | June 30, 2010 | |
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value* (Notes A & F)-see Schedule of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 148,980,876 | | |
Cash | | | 739,509 | | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 163,194 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 2,294,119 | | |
Receivable for securities lending income-net (Note A) | | | 58 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 8,330 | | |
Total Assets | | | 152,186,086 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 1,730,438 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 453,204 | | |
Payable to investment manager (Notes A & B) | | | 69,287 | | |
Payable to administrator-net (Note B) | | | 45,817 | | |
Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 68,590 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 2,367,336 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 149,818,750 | | |
Net Assets consist of: | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 200,144,438 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | 1,252,650 | | |
Accumulated net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | (72,480,740 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of investments | | | 20,902,402 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 149,818,750 | | |
Net Assets | |
Class I | | $ | 96,938,924 | | |
Class S | | | 52,879,826 | | |
Shares Outstanding ($.001 par value; unlimited shares authorized) | |
Class I | | | 8,146,260 | | |
Class S | | | 4,127,176 | | |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | |
Class I | | $ | 11.90 | | |
Class S | | | 12.81 | | |
*Cost of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 128,077,755 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | REGENCY PORTFOLIO | |
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 | |
Investment Income: | |
Income (Note A): | |
Dividend income-unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 1,001,502 | | |
Interest income-unaffiliated issuers | | | 4,081 | | |
Income from securities loaned-net (Note F) | | | 2,795 | | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (5,078 | ) | |
Total income | | $ | 1,003,300 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees (Notes A & B) | | | 412,858 | | |
Administration fees (Note B): | |
Class I | | | 137,658 | | |
Class S | | | 87,534 | | |
Distribution fees (Note B): | |
Class S | | | 72,945 | | |
Audit fees | | | 20,282 | | |
Custodian fees (Note B) | | | 35,230 | | |
Insurance expense | | | 7,885 | | |
Legal fees | | | 31,394 | | |
Shareholder reports | | | 16,503 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 23,989 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 5,742 | | |
Total expenses | | | 852,020 | | |
Expenses reimbursed by administrator (Note B) | | | (10,608 | ) | |
Expenses reduced by custodian fee expense offset arrangement (Note B) | | | (3 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 841,409 | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 161,891 | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments (Note A) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Sales of investment securities of unaffiliated issuers | | | 7,739,470 | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of: | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | (12,871,173 | ) | |
Foreign currency | | | (719 | ) | |
Net gain (loss) on investments | | | (5,132,422 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (4,970,531 | ) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | REGENCY PORTFOLIO | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2009 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
From Operations (Note A): | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 161,891 | | | $ | 1,101,007 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 7,739,470 | | | | (61,176,748 | ) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (12,871,892 | ) | | | 121,360,929 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (4,970,531 | ) | | | 61,285,188 | | |
Distributions to Shareholders From (Note A): | |
Net investment income: | |
Class I | | | - | | | | (1,350,470 | ) | |
Class S | | | - | | | | (480,269 | ) | |
Net realized gain on investments: | |
Class I | | | - | | | | (1,138,831 | ) | |
Class S | | | - | | | | (698,414 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | - | | | | (3,667,984 | ) | |
From Fund Share Transactions (Note D): | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | |
Class I | | | 29,610,795 | | | | 7,819,794 | | |
Class S | | | 7,656,839 | | | | 50,437,882 | | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | |
Class I | | | - | | | | 2,489,301 | | |
Class S | | | - | | | | 1,178,683 | | |
Payments for shares redeemed: | |
Class I | | | (15,042,905 | ) | | | (26,673,515 | ) | |
Class S | | | (11,285,554 | ) | | | (143,603,895 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) from Fund share transactions | | | 10,939,175 | | | | (108,351,750 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 5,968,644 | | | | (50,734,546 | ) | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of period | | | 143,850,106 | | | | 194,584,652 | | |
End of period | | $ | 149,818,750 | | | $ | 143,850,106 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) at end of period | | $ | 1,252,650 | | | $ | 1,090,759 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Notes to Financial Statements Regency Portfolio (Unaudited)
Note A-Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
1 General: The Fund is a separate operating series of Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (the "Trust"), a Delaware statutory trust organized pursuant to a Trust Instrument dated May 23, 1994. The Trust is currently comprised of ten separate operating series (each a "Series," collectively, the "Funds") each of which is diversified. The Trust is registered as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), and its shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Fund currently offers Class I and Class S shares. The Board may establish additional series or classes of shares without the approval of shareholders.
The assets of each Series belong only to that Series, and the liabilities of each Series are borne solely by that Series and no other.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires Management to make estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
2 Portfolio valuation: Investment securities are valued as indicated in the notes following the Schedule of Investments.
3 Foreign currency translation: The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are currently translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates as of 4:00 p.m., Eastern time, to determine the value of investments, other assets and liabilities. Purchase and sale prices of securities, and income and expenses, are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing rate of exchange on the respective dates of such transactions. Net unrealized foreign currency gain (loss), if any, arises from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities, as a result of changes in exchange rates and is stated separately in the Statement of Operations.
4 Securities transactions and investment income: Securities transactions are recorded on trade date for financial reporting purposes. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign dividends, as soon as the Fund becomes aware of the dividends. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Interest income, including accretion of original issue discount, where applicable, and accretion of discount on short-term investments, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions and foreign currency transactions, if any, are recorded on the basis of identified cost and stated separately in the Statement of Operations.
5 Income tax information: The Funds are treated as separate entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes. It is the policy of the Fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its earnings to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is required.
The Fund has adopted the provisions of ASC 740 "Income Taxes" ("ASC 740"). ASC 740 sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken, or expected to be taken, in a tax return. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as an income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. The Fund is subject to examination by U.S. federal and state tax authorities for returns filed for the prior three fiscal years 2006 - 2008. As of June 30, 2010, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits.
Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments of income and gains on various investment securities held by the Fund, timing differences and differing characterization of distributions made by the Fund as a whole. The Fund may also utilize earnings and
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profits distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as a part of the dividends paid deduction for income tax purposes.
As determined on December 31, 2009, permanent differences resulting primarily from different book and tax accounting for foreign currency gains and losses and return of capital distributions from common stocks were reclassified at fiscal year-end. These reclassifications had no effect on net income, net asset value or net asset value per share of the Fund.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 was as follows:
| | Distributions Paid From: | | | |
Ordinary Income | | Long-Term Capital Gain | | Total | |
2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
$ | 1,830,739 | | | $ | 2,974,256 | | | $ | 1,837,245 | | | $ | 600,374 | | | $ | 3,667,984 | | | $ | 3,574,630 | | |
As of December 31, 2009, components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a U.S. federal income tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | Undistributed Long-Term Gain | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | Loss Carryforwards and Deferrals | | Total | |
$ | 1,090,759 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 28,307,417 | | | $ | (74,753,333 | ) | | $ | (45,355,157 | ) | |
The difference between book basis and tax basis distributable earnings is attributable primarily to timing differences of wash sales, capital loss carryforwards, partnership basis adjustments, and basis adjustments for common stocks.
To the extent the Fund's net realized capital gains, if any, can be offset by capital loss carryforwards, it is the policy of the Fund not to distribute such gains. As determined at December 31, 2009, the Fund had unused capital loss carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes to offset net realized capital gains, if any, as follows:
| | Expiring in: | |
| | 2017 | |
| | $ | 74,753,333 | | |
Under current tax law the use of these losses to offset future gains may be limited.
6 Distributions to shareholders: The Fund may earn income, net of expenses, daily on its investments. Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gains, if any, generally are distributed once a year (usually in October). Income distributions and capital gain distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-date.
It is the policy of the Fund to pass through to its shareholders substantially all Real Estate Investment Trust ("REIT") distributions and other income it receives, less operating expenses. The distributions the Fund receives from REITs are generally comprised of income, capital gains, and return of capital, but the REITs do not report this information to the Fund until the following calendar year. At December 31, 2009, the Fund estimated these amounts within the financial statements since the information was not available from the REITs until after the Fund's fiscal year-end. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the character of distributions paid to shareholders disclosed within the Statements of Changes in Net Assets is based on estimates made at that time. All estimates are based upon REIT information sources available to the Fund together with actual IRS Forms 1099DIV received to date. Based on past experience it is possible that a portion of the Fund's distributions during the most recently completed fiscal year will be considered tax return of capital but the actual amount of tax return of capital, if any, is not determinable until after the Fund's fiscal year-end. After calendar year-end, when the Fund learns the nature of the distributions paid by REITs during that year, distributions previously identified as income are often recharacterized as return of capital and/or capital gain. After all applicable REITs have informed the Fund of the
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actual breakdown of distributions paid to the Fund during its fiscal year, estimates previously recorded are adjusted on the books of the Fund to reflect actual results. As a result, the composition of the Fund's distributions as reported herein may differ from the final composition determined after calendar year-end and reported to Fund shareholders on IRS Form 1099DIV, where applicable.
7 Foreign taxes: Foreign taxes withheld represent amounts withheld by foreign tax authorities, net of refunds recoverable.
8 Expense allocation: Certain expenses are applicable to multiple funds. Expenses directly attributable to a Series are charged to that Series. Expenses of the Trust that are not directly attributable to a particular series of the Trust (e.g., the Fund) are allocated among the series of the Trust, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each of the series can otherwise be made fairly. Expenses borne by the complex of related investment companies, which includes open-end and closed-end investment companies for which Management serves as investment manager, that are not directly attributable to a particular investment company in the complex (e.g., the Trust) or series thereof are allocated among the investment companies in the complex or series thereof, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each investment company in the complex or series thereof can otherwise be made fairly. The Fund's expenses (other than those specific to each class) are allocated proportionally each day between the classes based upon the relative net assets of each class.
9 Security lending: A third party, eSecLending, currently serves as exclusive lending agent for the Fund. eSecLending, as agent, has assisted the Fund in conducting a bidding process to try to identify a principal that would pay a guaranteed amount to the Fund in consideration of the Fund entering into an exclusive securities lending arrangement. During the fiscal period, no principal had, and none currently has, an exclusive securities lending arrangement with the Fund; as such, the Fund is not guaranteed any particular level of income.
Under the securities lending arrangement, the Fund receives cash collateral at the beginning of each transaction equal to at least 102% of the prior day's market value of the loaned securities (105% in the case of international securities). The Fund may invest all the cash collateral in Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC ("Quality Fund"), a fund managed by Neuberger Berman Fixed Income LLC ("NBFI"), an affiliate of Management, and sub-advised by Dwight Asset Management Company LLC. Quality Fund is not a money market fund that is registered under the 1940 Act and does not operate in accordance with all requirements of Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. There is no assurance that Quality Fund will maintain a $1.00 share price.
The market value of the Fund's investments in Quality Fund as of the fiscal period ended June 30, 2010, if any, is reflected in the Fund's Schedule of Investments. The price at which the Fund redeems Quality Fund shares may be less than the price at which the Fund purchased those shares and so the Fund may not receive back from Quality Fund an amount that equals the amount of the collateral it received from the borrower. In such cases, the Fund would have to make up the shortfall. In addition, as a result of recent reduced liquidity in the credit and fixed income markets, it may be difficult to dispose quickly of some securities in Quality Fund at the price at which Quality Fund is carrying them.
Net income from the lending program represents any amounts received from a principal plus income earned on the cash collateral invested in Quality Fund or in other investments, if applicable, less cash collateral fees and other expenses associated with the loans. For the fiscal period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund received net income under the securities lending arrangement of approximately $2,795, which is reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Income from securities loaned- net," which includes approximately $2,664 of interest income which was earned from Quality Fund.
10 Repurchase agreements: The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that Management has determined are creditworthy. Each repurchase agreement is recorded at cost. The Fund requires that the securities purchased in a repurchase agreement be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the Fund to assert a perfected security interest in those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. The
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Fund monitors, on a daily basis, the value of the securities transferred to ensure that their value, including accrued interest, is greater than amounts owed to the Fund under each such repurchase agreement.
11 Investments in foreign securities: Investing in foreign securities may involve certain sovereign and other risks, in addition to the credit and market risks normally associated with domestic securities. These additional risks include the possibility of adverse political and economic developments (including political instability, nationalization, expropriation, or confiscatory taxation) and the potentially adverse effects of unavailability of public information regarding issuers, less government supervision and regulation of financial markets, reduced liquidity of certain financial markets, and the lack of uniform accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards or the application of standards that are different or less stringent than those applied in the United States. Foreign securities also may experience greater price volatility, higher rates of inflation, and delays in settlement.
12 Derivative instruments: Management has evaluated the requirements of ASC 815 "Derivatives and Hedging" ("ASC 815"), which were effective January 1, 2009 for the Fund. ASC 815 requires enhanced disclosures about a fund's derivative and hedging activities. Management has concluded that, since the Fund did not hold any derivative instruments during the six months ended June 30, 2010, no additional disclosures pursuant to ASC 815 are required at this time.
13 Indemnifications: Like many other companies, the Trust's organizational documents provide that its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In addition, both in some of its principal service contracts and in the normal course of its business, the Trust enters into contracts that provide indemnifications to other parties for certain types of losses or liabilities. The Trust's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this could involve future claims against the Trust.
14 Other: All net investment income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the Fund are allocated, on the basis of relative net assets, pro rata among its respective classes.
Note B-Management Fees, Administration Fees, Distribution Arrangements, and Other Transactions With Affiliates:
Fund shares are issued and redeemed in connection with investments in and payments under certain variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies issued through separate accounts of life insurance companies and are also offered directly to certain qualified pension and retirement plans.
The Fund retains Management as its investment manager under a Management Agreement. For such investment management services, the Fund pays Management a fee at the annual rate of 0.55% of the first $250 million of the Fund's average daily net assets, 0.525% of the next $250 million, 0.50% of the next $250 million, 0.475% of the next $250 million, 0.45% of the next $500 million, 0.425% of the next $2.5 billion, and 0.40% of average daily net assets in excess of $4 billion.
The Fund retains Management as its administrator under an Administration Agreement. Each class pays Management an administration fee at the annual rate of 0.30% of its average daily net assets under this agreement. Additionally, Management retains State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street") as its sub-administrator under a Sub-Administration Agreement. Management pays State Street a fee for all services received under this agreement.
The Board adopted a non-fee distribution plan for the Fund's Class I.
For the Fund's Class S, Management acts as agent in arranging for the sale of class shares without commission and bears advertising and promotion expenses. The Board has adopted a distribution plan (the "Plan") with respect to this class, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The Plan provides that, as compensation for administrative and other services provided to this class, Management's activities and expenses related to the sale and distribution of this class of shares, and ongoing services provided to investors in this class, Management receives from this class a fee at the annual rate of 0.25% of Class S's average daily net assets. Management receives this amount to provide distribution and shareholder servicing for this class and pays a portion of it to institutions that provide such
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services. Those institutions may use the payments for, among other purposes, compensating employees engaged in sales and/or shareholder servicing. The amount of fees paid by this class during any year may be more or less than the cost of distribution and other services provided to this class. FINRA rules limit the amount of annual distribution fees that may be paid by a mutual fund and impose a ceiling on the cumulative distribution fees paid. The Trust's Plan complies with those rules.
Management has contractually undertaken to forgo current payment of fees and/or reimburse the Fund's Class I and Class S shares for their operating expenses (including fees payable to Management but excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, and transaction costs) ("Operating Expenses") which exceed the expense limitation as detailed in the following table:
| | Expense Limitation(1) | | Expiration | | Reimbursement from Management for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 | |
Class I | | | 1.50 | % | | | 12/31/13 | | | $ | - | | |
Class S | | | 1.25 | % | | | 12/31/20 | | | | 10,608 | | |
(1) Expense limitation per annum of the respective class' average daily net assets.
Each respective class has agreed to repay Management for fees and expenses foregone and/or its excess Operating Expenses previously reimbursed by Management, so long as its annual Operating Expenses during that period do not exceed its expense limitation, and the repayment is made within three years after the year in which Management issued the reimbursement or waived fees. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, there was no repayment to Management under its contractual expense limitation. At June 30, 2010, the Fund's Class I shares had no contingent liability to Management under its contractual expense limitation. At June 30, 2010, the Fund's Class S shares contingent liabilities to Management under its contractual expense limitation were as follows:
| | Expiring in: | | | |
| | 2012 | | 2013 | | Total | |
Class S | | $ | 32,214 | | | $ | 10,608 | | | $ | 42,822 | | |
Neuberger Berman LLC ("Neuberger") is retained by Management to furnish it with investment recommendations and research information without added cost to the Fund. Several individuals who are officers and/or trustees of the Trust are also employees of Neuberger and/or Management.
On May 4, 2009, NBSH Acquisition, LLC ("NBSH"), an entity organized by key members of Neuberger Berman's senior management, acquired a majority interest in Neuberger Berman's business and the fixed income and certain alternative asset management businesses of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.'s ("LBHI") Investment Management Division (together with Neuberger Berman, the "Acquired Businesses") (the "Acquisition"). Prior to that date, the predecessor of Management and Neuberger were wholly owned subsidiaries of LBHI. On September 15, 2008, LBHI filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and on December 22, 2008, the bankruptcy court having jurisdiction over the LBHI matter approved the sale of the Acquired Businesses to NBSH (or its successor or assign), as the successful bidder in a public auction.
The Acquired Businesses are now indirectly owned by, among others, portfolio managers, Neuberger Berman's management team, and certain key members and senior professionals who are employed in various parts of the Neuberger Berman complex of companies, with a minority interest retained by LBHI and certain affiliates of LBHI. The closing of the Acquisition resulted in an "assignment" of the Fund's Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement. Such an assignment, by law, automatically terminated those agreements. Accordingly, prior to the closing the Board, including the Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Fund's investment manager and its affiliates or the Fund, considered and approved a new Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement for the Fund. The new agreements, which are virtually identical to those previously in effect, were also approved by a vote of the Fund's shareholders.
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These events have not had a material impact on the Fund or its operations. Management and Neuberger continue to operate in the ordinary course of business as the investment manager and sub-adviser of the Fund, respectively.
The Fund has an expense offset arrangement in connection with its custodian contract. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $3.
Note C-Securities Transactions:
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, there were purchase and sale transactions (excluding short-term securities) of $35,999,440 and $30,488,896, respectively.
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, no brokerage commissions on securities transactions were paid to affiliated brokers.
Note D-Fund Share Transactions:
Share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and for the year ended December 31, 2009 was as follows:
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010
| | Shares Sold | | Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends and Distributions | | Shares Redeemed | | Total | |
Class I | | | 2,288,353 | | | | - | | | | (1,165,244 | ) | | | 1,123,109 | | |
Class S | | | 556,368 | | | | - | | | | (801,621 | ) | | | (245,253 | ) | |
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009
| | Shares Sold | | Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends and Distributions | | Shares Redeemed | | Total | |
Class I | | | 786,392 | | | | 205,898 | | | | (2,669,503 | ) | | | (1,677,213 | ) | |
Class S | | | 5,312,175 | | | | 90,459 | | | | (14,020,598 | ) | | | (8,617,964 | ) | |
Note E-Line of Credit:
At June 30, 2010, the Fund was a participant in a single committed, unsecured $150,000,000 line of credit with State Street, to be used only for temporary or emergency purposes. Other investment companies managed by Management also participate in this line of credit on the same terms. Interest is charged on borrowings under this line of credit at the higher of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% per annum or (b) the Overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25% per annum. A facility fee of 0.15% per annum of the available line of credit is charged, of which the Fund has agreed to pay its pro rata share, based on the ratio of its individual net assets to the net assets of all participants at the time the fee is due and payable. The fee is paid quarterly in arrears. Because several investment companies participate, there is no assurance that an individual Fund will have access to all or any part of the $150,000,000 at any particular time. There were no loans outstanding pursuant to this line of credit at June 30, 2010. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not utilize this line of credit.
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Note F-Investments in Affiliates:
Name of Issuer | | Balance of Shares Held December 31, 2009 | | Gross Purchases and Additions | | Gross Sales and Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held June 30, 2010 | | Value June 30, 2010 | | Income from Investments in Affiliated Issuers Included in Total Income | |
Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC* | | | 6,542,514 | | | | 15,568,618 | | | | 22,111,132 | | | | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 2,664 | | |
* Quality Fund, a fund managed by NBFI, an affiliate of Management, is used to invest cash the Fund receives as collateral for securities loaned as approved by the Board. Because all shares of Quality Fund are held by funds in the related investment management complex, Quality Fund may be considered an affiliate of the Fund.
Note G-Subsequent Events:
In accordance with the provision set forth in ASC 855, "Subsequent Events" ("ASC 855"), Management has evaluated the possibility of subsequent events existing in the Fund's financial statements through the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Management has determined that there are no subsequent events that, in accordance with ASC 855, would need to be disclosed in the Fund's financial statements.
Note H-Unaudited Financial Information:
The financial information included in this interim report is taken from the records of the Fund without audit by an independent registered public accounting firm. Annual reports contain audited financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Regency Portfolio
The following tables include selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period and other performance information derived from the Financial Statements.
Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2010 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 12.26 | | | $ | 8.60 | | | $ | 16.23 | | | $ | 16.21 | | | $ | 15.50 | | | $ | 14.79 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)t | | | .02 | | | | .07 | | | | .10 | | | | .17 | | | | .13 | | | | .09 | | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (.38 | ) | | | 3.93 | | | | (7.53 | ) | | | .39 | | | | 1.55 | | | | 1.59 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (.36 | ) | | | 4.00 | | | | (7.43 | ) | | | .56 | | | | 1.68 | | | | 1.68 | | |
Less Distributions From: | |
Net Investment Income | | | - | | | | (.18 | ) | | | (.17 | ) | | | (.08 | ) | | | (.07 | ) | | | (.01 | ) | |
Net Capital Gains | | | - | | | | (.16 | ) | | | (.03 | ) | | | (.46 | ) | | | (.90 | ) | | | (.96 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | - | | | | (.34 | ) | | | (.20 | ) | | | (.54 | ) | | | (.97 | ) | | | (.97 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.90 | | | $ | 12.26 | | | $ | 8.60 | | | $ | 16.23 | | | $ | 16.21 | | | $ | 15.50 | | |
Total Returntt | | | (2.94 | )%** | | | 46.56 | % | | | (45.82 | )% | | | 3.30 | % | | | 11.17 | % | | | 12.00 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 96.9 | | | $ | 86.1 | | | $ | 74.8 | | | $ | 217.3 | | | $ | 242.0 | | | $ | 220.6 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | 1.04 | %* | | | 1.06 | % | | | .97 | % | | | .93 | % | | | .96 | % | | | 1.01 | % | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets | | | 1.04 | %* | | | 1.06 | %S | | | .96 | %S | | | .92 | %S | | | .95 | %S | | | 1.00 | %S | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | .30 | %* | | | .67 | % | | | .76 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | .80 | % | | | .56 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 21 | %** | | | 51 | % | | | 66 | % | | | 58 | % | | | 53 | % | | | 83 | % | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights
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Financial Highlights (cont'd)
Class S | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from April 29, 2005^ to December 31, | |
| | 2010 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 13.21 | | | $ | 9.22 | | | $ | 17.37 | | | $ | 17.35 | | | $ | 16.56 | | | $ | 14.02 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)t | | | .01 | | | | .06 | | | | .08 | | | | .14 | | | | .10 | | | | .08 | | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (.41 | ) | | | 4.20 | | | | (8.06 | ) | | | .41 | | | | 1.66 | | | | 2.46 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (.40 | ) | | | 4.26 | | | | (7.98 | ) | | | .55 | | | | 1.76 | | | | 2.54 | | |
Less Distributions From: | |
Net Investment Income | | | - | | | | (.11 | ) | | | (.14 | ) | | | (.07 | ) | | | (.07 | ) | | | - | | |
Net Capital Gains | | | - | | | | (.16 | ) | | | (.03 | ) | | | (.46 | ) | | | (.90 | ) | | | - | | |
Total Distributions | | | - | | | | (.27 | ) | | | (.17 | ) | | | (.53 | ) | | | (.97 | ) | | | - | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 12.81 | | | $ | 13.21 | | | $ | 9.22 | | | $ | 17.37 | | | $ | 17.35 | | | $ | 16.56 | | |
Total Returntt | | | (3.03 | )%** | | | 46.16 | % | | | (45.95 | )% | | | 3.05 | % | | | 10.94 | % | | | 18.12 | %** | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 52.9 | | | $ | 57.8 | | | $ | 119.7 | | | $ | 151.3 | | | $ | 55.7 | | | $ | 4.7 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | 1.25 | %* | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.25 | %* | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net AssetsS | | | 1.25 | %* | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.22 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.23 | %* | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | .08 | %* | | | .61 | % | | | .58 | % | | | .80 | % | | | .56 | % | | | .72 | %* | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 21 | %** | | | 51 | % | | | 66 | % | | | 58 | % | | | 53 | % | | | 83 | %O | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights
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Notes to Financial Highlights Regency Portfolio (Unaudited)
tt Total return based on per share net asset value reflects the effects of changes in net asset value on the performance of the Fund during each fiscal period and assumes income dividends and other distributions, if any, were reinvested. Results represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Current returns may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment returns and principal may fluctuate and shares when redeemed may be worth more or less than original cost. Total return would have been lower if Management had not reimbursed and/or waived certain expenses. Total return would have been higher if Management had not recouped previously reimbursed expenses. The total return information shown does not reflect charges and other expenses that apply to the separate account or the related insurance policies, and the inclusion of these charges and other expenses would reduce the total return for all fiscal periods shown.
# The Fund is required to calculate an expense ratio without taking into consideration any expense reductions related to expense offset arrangements.
S After reimbursement of expenses by Management. Had Management not undertaken such action, the annualized ratios of net expenses to average daily net assets would have been:
| | Period from April 29, 2005^ to December 31, 2005 | |
Regency Portfolio Class S | | | 1.32 | % | |
After reimbursement of expenses previously paid by Management. Had Management not been reimbursed, the ratios of net expenses to average daily net assets would have been:
| | Year Ended December 31, 2006 | |
Regency Portfolio Class I | | | - | | |
Regency Portfolio Class S | | | 1.22 | % | |
After reimbursement of expenses and/or waiver of a portion of the investment management fee by Management. Had Management not undertaken such actions, the annualized ratios of net expenses to average daily net assets would have been:
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period Ended December 31, | |
| | 2010 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005^^ | |
Regency Portfolio Class I | | | - | | | | 1.06 | % | | | .96 | % | | | .93 | % | | | .95 | % | | | 1.01 | % | |
Regency Portfolio Class S | | | 1.29 | % | | | 1.29 | % | | | 1.22 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.24 | % | |
^^ For the year ended December 31, 2005 for Class I. For the period from April 29, 2005 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2005 for Class S.
^ The date investment operations commenced.
t Calculated based on the average number of shares outstanding during each fiscal period.
O Portfolio turnover is calculated at the Fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended December 31, 2005.
* Annualized.
** Not annualized.
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Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
A description of the policies and procedures that the Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll-free) and on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission, at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Trust voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is also available, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll-free), on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov, and on Management's website at www.nb.com.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedule
The Trust files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the Fund with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Trust's Forms N-Q are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the Securities and Exchange Commission'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. The information on Form N-Q is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll free).
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Neuberger Berman
Advisers Management Trust
Short Duration Bond Portfolio
I Class Shares
Semi-Annual Report
June 30, 2010
Short Duration Bond Portfolio Managers' Commentary
For the six months ended June 30, 2010, Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (AMT) Short Duration Bond Portfolio posted a solid absolute return and outperformed its benchmark, the Barclays Capital 1-3 Year U.S. Government/Credit Index, as well as its previous benchmark, the Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury Index.*
During the first half of the reporting period, many of the trends that had helped the non-Treasury sectors outperform Treasuries in 2009 continued. These included better-than-expected economic news, benign inflation and indications from the Federal Reserve that it would keep the Fed Funds rate on hold "for an extended period." Against this backdrop, investor risk appetite remained robust as investors appeared to seek out incremental yield in a low-interest-rate environment.
Non-Treasury sectors then experienced a setback during the second half of the reporting period. In our view, this was triggered by a number of factors, including the escalating sovereign debt crisis in Europe, uncertainties surrounding financial reform legislation, the devastating oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and some disappointing economic data. Collectively, this triggered a flight to quality in late April and May. During this time, investors gravitated to the perceived safety of Treasuries and sold securities that were viewed as more risky. Despite improving performance by non-Treasury sectors in June, Treasuries generally produced superior results during the second half of the period.
The Portfolio's outperformance during the reporting period was largely due to its exposure to structured products. While they could not avoid the downdraft in April and May, overall, the Portfolio's commercial mortgage-backed securities, non-agency mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities generated strong returns during the six-month reporting period. Also enhancing the Portfolio's performance was its positioning within the investment-grade corporate bond market. In particular, the Portfolio's financial and, to a lesser extent, industrial bonds positively contributed to results. Somewhat detracting from performance was the Portfolio's defensive posture in relation to duration (or sensitivity to interest rate movements), which was shorter (and thus less sensitive) than that of the benchmark. This was not rewarded as Treasury yields moved lower during the reporting period.
A number of adjustments were made to the Portfolio over the last six months. For example, we pared its exposure to investment-grade financial bonds in order to capture profits. The proceeds of those sales were typically used to selectively purchase high-quality industrial bonds that we felt had compelling risk/reward characteristics. We also gained profits by reducing the Portfolio's exposure to commercial mortgage-backed securities, as they performed extremely well over the period. In contrast, we increased our Treasury exposure in order to further diversify the Portfolio and reduce its overall risk exposure.
Looking ahead, we believe that the U.S. will avoid a double-dip recession. However, we also believe that the headwinds associated with continued high unemployment and strains in the housing market will lead to moderating growth in the second half of the year. We believe this environment, combined with historically low interest rates and modest inflation, will support the non-Treasury bond sectors. As such, we plan to maintain an overweight exposure to these sectors. We also anticipate maintaining our defensive duration posture.
Sincerely,
Thomas Sontag, Michael Foster and Richard Grau
Portfolio Co-Managers
* As of April 30, 2010, the Fund's broad-based index used for comparison purposes was changed to the Barclays Capital 1-3 Year U.S. Government/Credit Index, which more closely resembles the characteristics of the Fund's investments.
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Short Duration Bond Portfolio
RATING SUMMARY OF THE FUND'S PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS*
(% of total investments) | |
| | S&P | |
AAA/Government/Government Agency | | | 54.4 | % | |
AA | | | 2.9 | | |
A | | | 11.5 | | |
BBB | | | 12.7 | | |
BB | | | 0.3 | | |
B | | | 3.6 | | |
CCC | | | 4.2 | | |
CC | | | 1.7 | | |
D | | | 0.2 | | |
Short-Term 3.9 | |
* Standard & Poor's (S&P) is the primary independent rating agency; Moody's Investors Services, Inc. (Moody's) and Fitch Inc. (Fitch) are secondary independent rating agencies. Securities not rated by an independent rating agency are assigned comparable internal ratings. Ratings from Moody's and Fitch and internal ratings are shown below. All ratings are as of the report date and do not reflect any subsequent changes in ratings.
RATING SUMMARY
(% of total investments) | |
| | Moody's/Fitch | | Internal | |
AAA or Aaa | | | 4.5 | % | | | 0 | % | |
AA or Aa | | | 0.1 | | | | 0 | | |
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS1
| | Inception | | Six Month Period Ended | | Average Annual Total Return Ended 06/30/2010 | |
| | Date | | 06/30/2010 | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | | Life of Fund* | |
Short Duration Bond Portfolio Class I | |
09/10/1984 | | | 3.48 | % | | | 11.54 | % | | | 2.21 | % | | | 3.37 | % | | | 5.79 | % | |
Barclays Capital 1-3 Year U.S. Government/Credit Index2 | |
| | | 1.95 | % | | | 3.77 | % | | | 4.52 | % | | | 4.76 | % | | | 6.64 | % | |
Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year U.S. Treasury Index2 | |
| | | 1.87 | % | | | 2.69 | % | | | 4.24 | % | | | 4.37 | % | | | 6.46 | % | |
Performance data quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Results are shown on a "total return" basis and include reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions.
Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please visit https://www.nb.com.
* Index returns are as of the inception date 09/10/1984.
As stated in the Portfolio's most recent prospectus, the total annual operating expense ratio for fiscal year 2009 was 0.79% for Class I shares (prior to any fee waivers or expense reimbursements). Neuberger Berman Management LLC has contractually agreed to limit certain expenses of the Portfolio through 12/31/2013.
The Fund's broad-based index used for comparison purposes has been changed from the Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury Index to the Barclays Capital 1-3 Year U.S. Government/Credit Index because the new index more closely resembles the characteristics of the Fund's investments.
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Endnotes
1 "Total Return" includes reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions. Results represent past performance and do not indicate future results. The value of an investment in the Portfolio and the return on the investment both will fluctuate, and redemption proceeds may be higher or lower than an investor's original cost. The performance information does not reflect fees and expenses of the variable annuity and variable life insurance policies or the qualified pension and retirement plans whose proceeds are invested in the Portfolio. Neuberger Berman Management LLC ("NBM LLC") has agreed to absorb certain expenses of the AMT Portfolios, including the Portfolio. Without this arrangement, which is subject to change, the total returns of the Portfolio may have been less.
2 The Barclays Capital 1-3 Year U.S. Government/Credit Index includes all bonds in the U.S. Government Credit Index with at least one to three years to maturity. The U.S. Government Credit Index includes all securities in the Government and Credit Indices. The Government Index includes treasuries (i.e., public obligations of the U.S. Treasury that have remaining maturities of more than one year) and agencies (i.e., publicly issued debt of U.S. Government agencies, quasi-federal corporations, and corporate or foreign debt guaranteed by the U.S. Government). The Credit Index includes publicly issued U.S. corporate and foreign debentures and secured notes that meet specified maturity, liquidity, and quality requirements. All bonds in the index must meet the following additional criteria: must have at least one year to final maturity regardless of call features; must have at least $250 million par amount outstanding; must be rated investment-grade (Baa3/BBB- or higher) by at least two of the following ratings agencies: Standard & Poor's, Moody's Investors Services, Inc., and Fitch Inc.; must be fixed rate; must be dollar-denominated and non-convertible; and must be publicly issued. The Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury Index is an unmanaged total return market value index consisting of all coupon bearing U.S. Treasury publicly placed debt securities with maturities between 1 to 3 years. Please note that indices do not take into account any fees and expenses of investing in the individual securities that they track and that individuals cannot invest directly in any index. Data about the performance of this index are prepared or obtained by NBM LLC and include reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions. The Portfolio may invest in many securities not included in the above-described index or may not invest in all securities included in the above-described index.
Any ratios or other measurements using a factor of forecasted earnings of a company discussed herein are based on consensus estimates, not NBM LLC's own projections, and they may or may not be realized. In addition, any revision to a forecast could affect the market price of a security. By quoting them herein, NBM LLC does not offer an opinion as to the accuracy of and does not guarantee these forecasted numbers.
The investments for the Portfolio are managed by the same portfolio manager(s) who manage one or more other mutual funds that have similar names, investment objectives and investment styles as the Portfolio. You should be aware that the Portfolio is likely to differ from the other mutual funds in size, cash flow pattern and tax matters. Accordingly, the holdings and performance can be expected to vary from those of the other mutual funds.
The composition, industries and holdings of the Portfolio are subject to change.
Shares of the separate AMT Portfolios are not available to the general public. Shares of this Portfolio may be purchased only by life insurance companies to be used in their separate accounts that fund variable annuity and variable life insurance policies and by qualified pension and retirement plans.
Statistics and projections in this report are derived from sources deemed to be reliable but cannot be regarded as a representation of future results of the AMT Portfolios. This report is prepared for the general information of shareholders and is not an offer of shares of the AMT Portfolios. Shares of the AMT Portfolios are sold only through the currently effective prospectuses, which must precede or accompany this report.
(c) 2010 Neuberger Berman Management LLC distributor. All rights reserved.
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Information About Your Fund's Expenses
This table is designed to provide information regarding costs related to your investments. All mutual funds incur operating expenses, which include management fees, fees for administrative services and costs of shareholder reports, among others. The following examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six month period ended June 30, 2010 and held for the entire period. The table illustrates the fund's costs in two ways:
Actual Expenses and Performance: | | The first section of the table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses in dollars, based on the fund's actual performance during the period. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses 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 section of the table under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During the Period" to estimate the expenses you paid over the period. | |
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Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes: | | The second section of the table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return at 5% per year before expenses. This return 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 this fund versus other funds. To do so, compare the expenses shown in this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. | |
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Please note that the expenses in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. The table and expense example do not include any transaction costs, such as fees and expenses that are, or may be, imposed under your variable contract or qualified pension plan. Therefore, the information under the heading "Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)" is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expense Information as of 6/30/10 (Unaudited)
NEUBERGER BERMAN ADVISERS MANAGEMENT TRUST SHORT DURATION BOND PORTFOLIO
Actual | | Beginning Account Value 1/1/10 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/10 | | Expenses Paid During the Period* 1/1/10 - 6/30/10 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,034.80 | | | $ | 3.99 | | |
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)** | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.88 | | | $ | 3.96 | | |
* Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of .79%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by multiplying the number of days in the most recent half year divided by 365.
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Schedule of Investments Short Duration Bond Portfolio
(Unaudited)
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | | VALUEt | |
U.S. Treasury Securities-Backed by the Full Faith and Credit of the U.S. Government (35.3%) | | | |
$ | 4,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.01%, due 7/29/10 | | $ | 3,999,480 | | |
| 9,900,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.75%, due 3/31/11 | | | 10,227,938 | oo | |
| 41,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.00%, due 9/30/11 | | | 41,281,875 | | |
| 19,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.38%, due 4/15/12 | | | 19,285,741 | | |
| 38,660,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.88%, due 10/31/12 | | | 41,526,291 | | |
| 7,500,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.00%, due 11/30/13 | | | 7,699,215 | | |
| | | | Total U.S. Treasury Securities-Backed by the Full Faith and Credit of the U.S. Government (Cost $122,991,865) | | | 124,020,540 | | |
U.S. Government Agency Securities (4.9%) | | | |
| 8,500,000 | | | Citigroup Funding, Inc., Guaranteed FDIC Floating Rate Medium-Term Notes, 0.83%, due 9/30/10 | | | 8,495,112 | mooO | |
| 8,450,000 | | | Wells Fargo & Co., Guaranteed FDIC Floating Rate Notes, 0.76%, due 9/15/10 | | | 8,503,345 | mO | |
| | | | Total U.S. Government Agency Securities (Cost $16,950,000) | | | 16,998,457 | | |
Mortgage-Backed Securities (30.3%) | | | |
Adjustable Alt-A Jumbo Balance (2.0%) | | | |
| 11,544,809 | | | Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust, Ser. 2007-1, Class 21A1, 5.45%, due 7/1/10 | | | 6,924,542 | m | |
Adjustable Alt-A Mixed Balance (1.1%) | | | |
| 2,905,321 | | | Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Ser. 2006-HYB3, Class 1A1A, 3.23%, due 7/1/10 | | | 1,947,136 | m | |
| 3,193,110 | | | Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Ser. 2005-QA10, Class A31, 5.56%, due 7/1/10 | | | 2,090,510 | m | |
| | | 4,037,646 | | |
Adjustable Alt-B Mixed Balance (0.3%) | | | |
| 1,553,280 | | | Lehman XS Trust, Floating Rate, Ser. 2005-1, Class 2A1, 1.84%, due 7/1/10 | | | 1,087,776 | m | |
Adjustable Conforming Balance (0.7%) | | | |
| 3,304,895 | | | Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2005-10, Class 4A1, 5.05%, due 7/1/10 | | | 2,313,526 | moo | |
Adjustable Jumbo Balance (7.5%) | | | |
| 1,416,223 | | | Banc of America Funding Corp., Ser. 2005-F, Class 4A1, 5.01%, due 7/1/10 | | | 1,053,785 | moo | |
| 4,053,457 | | | GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-AR1, Class 1A1, 5.15%, due 7/1/10 | | | 3,215,690 | m | |
| 7,076,782 | | | IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-AR3, Class 2A1A, 5.74%, due 7/1/10 | | | 3,768,401 | moo | |
| 3,534,921 | | | Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Ser. 2005-A1, Class 2A1, 3.06%, due 7/1/10 | | | 3,437,625 | m | |
| 18,000,000 | | | Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Ser. 2005-AR16, Class 4A2, 3.62%, due 7/1/10 | | | 14,973,102 | m | |
| | | 26,448,603 | | |
Adjustable Mixed Balance (2.2%) | | | |
| 3,854,639 | | | Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Ser. 2006-HYB5, Class 2A1, 5.61%, due 7/1/10 | | | 2,292,373 | m | |
| 2,610,174 | | | Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Ser. 2004-AR4, Class 2A1, 2.73%, due 7/1/10 | | | 2,299,623 | m | |
| 3,233,626 | | | First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Ser. 2005-AR5, Class 2A1, 5.45%, due 7/1/10 | | | 2,787,246 | m | |
| 629,338 | | | Harborview Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2004-4, Class 3A, 1.47%, due 7/1/10 | | | 406,216 | m | |
| | | 7,785,458 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments
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PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | | VALUEt | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed (13.2%) | | | |
$ | 3,012,168 | | | Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Ser. 2006-3, Class A1, 5.69%, due 7/10/44 | | $ | 3,043,439 | -oo | |
| 1,387,159 | | | Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Ser. 2005-6, Class A1, 5.00%, due 9/10/47 | | | 1,390,976 | | |
| 4,760,442 | | | Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc., Ser. 2006-PW14, Class A1, 5.04%, due 12/11/38 | | | 4,855,163 | oo | |
| 4,939,248 | | | Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Ser. 2007-C5, Class A1, 5.10%, due 9/15/40 | | | 5,036,824 | oo | |
| 4,782,279 | | | GE Capital Commercial Mortgage Corp., Ser. 2002-2A, Class A2, 4.97%, due 8/11/36 | | | 4,934,033 | oo | |
| 1,171,118 | | | GE Capital Commercial Mortgage Corp., Ser. 2005-C3, Class A2, 4.85%, due 7/10/45 | | | 1,170,319 | | |
| 3,583,103 | | | GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc., Ser. 2004-C3, Class AAB, 4.70%, due 12/10/41 | | | 3,744,302 | | |
| 1,538,995 | | | Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Ser. 2002-C1, Class A3, 4.50%, due 1/11/17 | | | 1,576,703 | oo | |
| 460,016 | | | JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Ser. 2006-LDP7, Class A1, 6.02%, due 7/1/10 | | | 460,592 | m | |
| 7,150,000 | | | JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Ser. 2002-CIB4, Class C, 6.45%, due 5/12/34 | | | 7,339,089 | | |
| 2,593,122 | | | JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Ser. 2007-LD11, Class A1, 5.65%, due 6/15/49 | | | 2,633,853 | | |
| 876,579 | | | LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2006-C3, Class A1, 5.48%, due 3/15/32 | | | 883,267 | | |
| 3,784,748 | | | Merrill Lynch/Countrywide Commercial Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2007-5, Class A1, 4.28%, due 8/12/48 | | | 3,816,032 | oo | |
| 300,548 | | | Morgan Stanley Capital I, Ser. 2005-HQ6, Class A1, 4.65%, due 8/13/42 | | | 300,391 | | |
| 2,440,553 | | | Morgan Stanley Capital I, Ser. 2006-T21, Class A1, 4.93%, due 10/12/52 | | | 2,439,018 | | |
| 2,563,059 | | | Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2003-C7, Class A1, 4.24%, due 10/15/35 | | | 2,586,623 | n | |
| | | 46,210,624 | | |
Mortgage-Backed Non-Agency (1.6%) | | | |
| 1,389,527 | | | Countrywide Home Loans, Ser. 2005-R2, Class 2A4, 8.50%, due 6/25/35 | | | 1,367,519 | noo | |
| 3,580,284 | | | GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2005-RP2, Class 1A4, 8.50%, due 3/25/35 | | | 3,541,198 | n | |
| 664,885 | | | GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2005-RP3, Class 1A4, 8.50%, due 9/25/35 | | | 628,778 | n | |
| | | 5,537,495 | | |
Fannie Mae (0.5%) | | | |
| 1,599,710 | | | Whole Loan, Ser. 2004-W8, Class PT, 10.83%, due 7/1/10 | | | 1,782,247 | moo | |
Freddie Mac (1.2%) | | | |
| 10,386 | | | Pass-Through Certificates, 10.00%, due 4/1/20 | | | 12,021 | | |
| 2,197,907 | | | Pass-Through Certificates, 8.00%, due 11/1/26 | | | 2,530,186 | | |
| 1,478,350 | | | Pass-Through Certificates, 8.50%, due 10/1/30 | | | 1,730,197 | | |
| | | 4,272,404 | | |
| | | | Total Mortgage-Backed Securities (Cost $123,707,613) | | | 106,400,321 | | |
Corporate Debt Securities (20.3%) | | | |
Banks (8.6%) | | | |
| 4,100,000 | | | Bear Stearns Cos. LLC, Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.35%, due 2/1/12 | | | 4,334,627 | | |
| 2,200,000 | | | Bear Stearns Cos. LLC, Senior Unsecured Medium-Term Notes, Ser. B, 6.95%, due 8/10/12 | | | 2,413,110 | | |
| 6,930,000 | | | Citigroup, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.13%, due 2/14/11 | | | 7,053,985 | | |
| 6,000,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.88%, due 1/15/11 | | | 6,151,686 | oo | |
| 4,075,000 | | | Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., Senior Unsecured Medium-Term Notes, Ser. C, 6.05%, due 8/15/12 | | | 4,332,727 | | |
| 5,750,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, Senior Unsecured Medium-Term Notes, Ser. F, 5.75%, due 8/31/12 | | | 6,025,597 | | |
| | | 30,311,732 | | |
Beverages (1.0%) | | | |
| 3,350,000 | | | Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc., Guaranteed Unsecured Notes, 4.95%, due 1/15/14 | | | 3,616,596 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments
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PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | | VALUEt | |
Diversified Financial Services (4.1%) | | | |
$ | 4,240,000 | | | American Express Credit Corp., Senior Unsecured Medium-Term Notes, | | $ | 4,639,115 | | |
| | | | Ser. C, 5.88%, due 5/2/13 | | | | | |
| 1,990,000 | | | Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., Unsecured Medium-Term Notes, Ser. F, 4.70%, due 3/15/12 | | | 2,106,517 | | |
| 7,700,000 | | | General Electric Capital Corp., Senior Unsecured Medium-Term Notes, Ser. A, 4.25%, due 9/13/10 | | | 7,749,057 | oo | |
| | | 14,494,689 | | |
Food (1.0%) | | | |
| 3,300,000 | | | Kraft Foods, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.25%, due 6/1/12 | | | 3,596,937 | | |
Media (2.1%) | | | |
| 3,630,000 | | | Comcast Cable Communications LLC, Guaranteed Notes, 6.75%, due 1/30/11 | | | 3,743,586 | oo | |
| 3,425,000 | | | Time Warner Cable, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 5.40%, due 7/2/12 | | | 3,658,500 | | |
| | | 7,402,086 | | |
Office/Business Equipment (0.8%) | | | |
| 2,600,000 | | | Xerox Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.50%, due 5/15/12 | | | 2,771,472 | | |
Oil & Gas (0.8%) | | | |
| 2,425,000 | | | XTO Energy, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.90%, due 8/1/12 | | | 2,650,132 | | |
Telecommunications (1.9%) | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Telecom Italia Capital SA, Guaranteed Notes, 5.25%, due 11/15/13 | | | 3,098,688 | | |
| 3,495,000 | | | Telefonica Emisiones SAU, Guaranteed Notes, 2.58%, due 4/26/13 | | | 3,470,958 | | |
| | | 6,569,646 | | |
| | | | Total Corporate Debt Securities (Cost $70,821,429) | | | 71,413,290 | | |
Asset-Backed Securities (6.2%) | | | |
| 3,691,184 | | | ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-ASP5, Class A2B, 0.48%, due 7/26/10 | | | 2,239,807 | m | |
| 2,000,000 | | | ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-OP1, Class A2C, 0.50%, due 7/26/10 | | | 1,230,530 | m | |
| 1,753,000 | | | Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust, Ser. 2006-HE9, Class 1A2, 0.50%, due 7/26/10 | | | 778,111 | m | |
| 2,696,087 | | | Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-OPT1, Class A3, 0.53%, due 7/26/10 | | | 2,336,130 | m | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2007-FRE1, Class A3, 0.61%, due 7/26/10 | | | 1,571,108 | m | |
| 2,401,146 | | | Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates Trust, Ser. 2006-3, Class 2A2, 0.53%, due 7/26/10 | | | 1,968,440 | m | |
| 1,398,066 | | | Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates Trust, Ser. 2006-5, Class 2A2, 0.53%, due 7/26/10 | | | 1,156,429 | m | |
| 2,530,403 | | | Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates Trust, Ser. 2006-6, Class 2A2, 0.53%, due 7/26/10 | | | 1,927,805 | m | |
| 827,220 | | | Impac Secured Assets Corp., Ser. 2006-3, Class A4, 0.44%, due 7/26/10 | | | 728,683 | m | |
| 2,042,761 | | | Knollwood CDO Ltd., Ser. 2006-2A, Class A2J, 0.72%, due 7/13/10 | | | 0 | m#* | |
| 223,198 | | | Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Ser. 2006-MLN1, Class A2A, 0.42%, due 7/26/10 | | | 217,719 | m | |
| 496,660 | | | Morgan Stanley Capital I, Inc., Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Ser. 2007-HE5, Class A2A, 0.46%, due 7/26/10 | | | 449,179 | m | |
| 2,268,627 | | | Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., Ser. 2006-RS1, Class AI2, 0.58%, due 7/26/10 | | | 1,622,853 | m | |
| 1,369,394 | | | Securitized Asset Backed Receivables LLC Trust, Ser. 2006-WM4, Class A2C, 0.51%, due 7/26/10 | | | 469,180 | m | |
| 5,175,000 | | | Soundview Home Equity Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-OPT3, Class 2A3, 0.52%, due 7/26/10 | | | 3,853,377 | moo | |
| 1,247,634 | | | Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-3, Class A4, 0.44%, due 7/26/10 | | | 1,212,554 | moo | |
| | | | Total Asset-Backed Securities (Cost $32,718,884) | | | 21,761,905 | | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments (3.9%) | | | |
| 13,816,410 | | | State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund Institutional Class (Cost $13,816,410) | | | 13,816,410 | | |
| | | | Total Investments (100.9%) (Cost $381,006,201) | | | 354,410,923 | ## | |
| | | | Liabilities, less cash, receivables and other assets [(0.9%)] | | | (3,260,902 | ) | |
| | | | Total Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 351,150,021 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments
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Notes to Schedule of Investments Short Duration Bond Portfolio (Unaudited)
t In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 820 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" ("ASC 820"), all investments held by Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust Short Duration Bond Portfolio (the "Fund") are carried at the value that Neuberger Berman Management LLC ("Management") believes the Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment under current market conditions. Various inputs, including the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability in the market, are considered in valuing the Fund's investments, some of which are discussed below. Significant management judgment may be necessary to value investments in accordance with ASC 820.
ASC 820 established a three-tier hierarchy of inputs to establish a classification of value measurements for disclosure purposes. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad Levels listed below.
. Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
. Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, amortized cost, etc.)
. Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing an investment are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The value of the Fund's investments in debt securities and financial futures contracts is determined by Management primarily by obtaining valuations from independent pricing services based on readily available bid quotations, or if quotations are not available, by methods which include various considerations based on security type (generally level 2 inputs). In addition to the consideration of yields or prices of securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type; indications as to values from dealers; and general market conditions, the following is a description of other Level 2 inputs and related valuation techniques used by an independent pricing service to value certain types of debt securities and short term investments of the Fund:
Corporate Debt Securities. Inputs used to value corporate debt securities generally include relative credit information, observed market movements, sector news, spread to the U.S. Treasury market, and other market information which may include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, benchmark securities, bids, offers, and reference data, such as market research publications, when available ("Other Market Information").
U.S. Treasury Securities. Inputs used to value U.S. Treasury securities generally include quotes from several inter-dealer brokers and Other Market Information.
Asset-Backed Securities and Mortgage Backed Securities. Inputs used to value asset-backed securities and mortgage backed securities generally include models that consider a number of factors, which may include the following: prepayment speeds, cash flows, spread adjustments and Other Market Information.
High Yield Securities. Inputs used to value high yield securities generally include a number of observations of equity and credit default swap curves related to the issuer and Other Market Information.
Short-Term Investments. Investments in State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund Institutional Class are valued using the fund's daily calculated NAV.
Management has developed a process to periodically review information provided by independent pricing services for all types of securities.
For debt securities, if a valuation is not available from an independent pricing service, or if Management has reason to believe that the valuation received does not represent the amount a fund might reasonably expect to receive on a
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Notes to Schedule of Investments Short Duration Bond Portfolio (Unaudited) (cont'd)
current sale, the Fund seeks to obtain quotations from principal market makers (generally considered Level 3 inputs). If such quotations are not readily available, the security is valued using methods the Board of Trustees of Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (the "Board") has approved on the belief that they reflect fair value. Numerous factors may be considered when determining the fair value of a security based on Level 2 or 3 inputs, including available analyst, media or other reports, trading in futures or ADRs and whether the issuer of the security being fair valued has other securities outstanding.
The following is a summary, by category of Level, of inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2010:
Asset Valuation Inputs | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3S | | Total | |
Investments: | |
U.S. Treasury Securities-Backed by the Full Faith and Credit of the U.S. Government | | $ | - | | | $ | 124,020,540 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 124,020,540 | | |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | | | - | | | | 16,998,457 | | | | - | | | | 16,998,457 | | |
Mortgage-Backed Securities^ | | | - | | | | 106,400,321 | | | | - | | | | 106,400,321 | | |
Corporate Debt Securities^ | | | - | | | | 71,413,290 | | | | - | | | | 71,413,290 | | |
Asset-Backed Securities | | | - | | | | 21,761,905 | | | | 0 | | | | 21,761,905 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | - | | | | 13,816,410 | | | | - | | | | 13,816,410 | | |
Total Investments | | $ | - | | | $ | 354,410,923 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 354,410,923 | | |
^ The Schedule of Investments provides information on the industry categorization for the portfolio.
S The following is a reconciliation between the beginning and ending balances of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:
Investments in Securities: | | Beginning balance, as of 1/1/10 | | Accrued discounts/ (premiums) | | Realized gain/loss and change in unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation) | | Net purchases/ (sales) | | Net transfers in and/or out of Level 3 | | Balance, as of 6/30/10 | | Net change in unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation) from investments still held as of 6/30/10 | |
Asset-Backed Securities | | $ | 0 | | | $ | - | | | | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 0 | | | | - | | |
The following is a summary, by category of Level, of inputs used to value the Fund's derivatives as of June 30, 2010:
| | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 187,501 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 187,501 | | |
## At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments for U.S. federal income tax purposes was $382,773,693. Gross unrealized appreciation of investments was $3,830,471 and gross unrealized depreciation of investments was $32,193,241, resulting in net unrealized depreciation of $28,362,770, based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
# Restricted security subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and have been deemed by the investment manager to be illiquid and restricted. At June 30, 2010, these securities amounted to approximately $0 or 0.0% of net assets for the Fund.
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Notes to Schedule of Investments Short Duration Bond Portfolio (Unaudited) (cont'd)
Restricted Security Acquisition Date | | Acquisition Cost | | Acquisition Cost Percentage of Net Assets as of Acquisition Date | | Value as of June 30, 2010 | | Fair Value Percentage of Net Assets as of June 30, 2010 | |
Knollwood CDO Ltd., Ser. 2006-2A, Class A2J, 0.72%, due 7/13/10 9/14/2007 | | $ | 1,123,518 | | | | 0.2 | % | | $ | 0 | | | | 0.0 | % | |
oo All or a portion of this security is segregated in connection with obligations for financial futures contracts.
m Floating rate securities are securities whose yields vary with a designated market index or market rate. These securities are shown at their current rates as of June 30, 2010.
a This debt is guaranteed under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's ("FDIC") Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program and is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. At June 30, 2010, these securities amounted to approximately $16,998,457 or 4.9% of net assets for the Fund.
n Restricted security subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and have been deemed by the investment manager to be liquid. At June 30, 2010, these securities amounted to $8,124,118 or 2.3% of net assets for the Fund.
* Security had an event of default.
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | SHORT DURATION BOND PORTFOLIO | |
| | June 30, 2010 | |
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value * (Note A)-see Schedule of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 354,410,923 | | |
Cash | | | 1 | | |
Interest receivable | | | 2,323,759 | | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 2,999,628 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 127,235 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 20,462 | | |
Total Assets | | | 359,882,008 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 7,716,460 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 713,764 | | |
Payable to investment manager (Notes A & B) | | | 72,159 | | |
Payable to administrator (Note B) | | | 115,454 | | |
Payable for variation margin on open futures contracts (Note A) | | | 9,375 | | |
Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 104,775 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 8,731,987 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 351,150,021 | | |
Net Assets consist of: | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 417,254,382 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | 20,596,564 | | |
Accumulated net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | (60,293,148 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of investments | | | (26,407,777 | ) | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 351,150,021 | | |
Shares Outstanding ($.001 par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 30,248,716 | | |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 11.61 | | |
* Cost of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 381,006,201 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | SHORT DURATION BOND PORTFOLIO | |
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 | |
Investment Income: | |
Income (Note A): | |
Interest income-unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 5,479,809 | | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (1,629 | ) | |
Total income | | $ | 5,478,180 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees (Notes A & B) | | | 434,742 | | |
Administration fees (Note B) | | | 695,586 | | |
Audit fees | | | 21,273 | | |
Custodian fees (Note B) | | | 58,424 | | |
Insurance expense | | | 16,019 | | |
Legal fees | | | 65,391 | | |
Shareholder reports | | | 30,054 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 23,989 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 21,948 | | |
Total expenses | | | 1,367,426 | | |
Expenses reduced by custodian fee expense offset arrangement (Note B) | | | (85 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 1,367,341 | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 4,110,839 | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments (Note A) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Sales of investment securities of unaffiliated issuers | | | (2,515,300 | ) | |
Financial futures contracts | | | 850,468 | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of: | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | 8,774,755 | | |
Financial futures contracts | | | 543,517 | | |
Net gain (loss) on investments | | | 7,653,440 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 11,764,279 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | SHORT DURATION BOND PORTFOLIO | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2009
| |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
From Operations (Note A): | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 4,110,839 | | | $ | 14,545,274 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1,664,832 | ) | | | (41,793,445 | ) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 9,318,272 | | | | 73,547,507 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 11,764,279 | | | | 46,299,336 | | |
Distributions to Shareholders From (Note A): | |
Net investment income | | | - | | | | (26,930,221 | ) | |
From Fund Share Transactions (Note D): | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 33,199,438 | | | | 78,622,503 | | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | - | | | | 26,930,221 | | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (43,853,377 | ) | | | (220,360,057 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) from Fund share transactions | | | (10,653,939 | ) | | | (114,807,333 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 1,110,340 | | | | (95,438,218 | ) | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of period | | | 350,039,681 | | | | 445,477,899 | | |
End of period | | $ | 351,150,021 | | | $ | 350,039,681 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) at end of period | | $ | 20,596,564 | | | $ | 16,485,725 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Notes to Financial Statements Short Duration Bond Portfolio (Unaudited)
Note A-Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
1 General: The Fund is a separate operating series of Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (the "Trust"), a Delaware statutory trust organized pursuant to a Trust Instrument dated May 23, 1994. The Trust is currently comprised of ten separate operating series (each a "Series," collectively, the "Funds") each of which is diversified. The Trust is registered as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), and its shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Fund currently offers only Class I shares. The Board may establish additional series or classes of shares without the approval of shareholders.
The assets of each Series belong only to that Series, and the liabilities of each Series are borne solely by that Series and no other.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires Management to make estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
2 Portfolio valuation: Investment securities are valued as indicated in the notes following the Schedule of Investments.
3 Foreign currency translation: The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are currently translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates as of 4:00 p.m., Eastern time, to determine the value of investments, other assets and liabilities. Purchase and sale prices of securities, and income and expenses, are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing rate of exchange on the respective dates of such transactions. Net unrealized foreign currency gain (loss), if any, arises from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities, as a result of changes in exchange rates and is stated separately in the Statement of Operations.
4 Securities transactions and investment income: Securities transactions are recorded on trade date for financial reporting purposes. Interest income, including accretion of discount (adjusted for original issue discount, where applicable) is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions and foreign currency transactions, if any, are recorded on the basis of identified cost and stated separately in the Statement of Operations. Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments are proceeds from the settlements of class action litigation in which the Fund participated as a plaintiff. The amount of such proceeds for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was $26,091.
5 Income tax information: The Funds are treated as separate entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes. It is the policy of the Fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its earnings to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is required.
The Fund has adopted the provisions of ASC 740 "Income Taxes"("ASC 740"). ASC 740 sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken, or expected to be taken, in a tax return. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as an income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. The Fund is subject to examination by U.S. federal and state tax authorities for returns filed for the prior three fiscal years 2006 - 2008. As of June 30, 2010, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits.
Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments of income and gains on various investment securities held by the Fund, timing differences and
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differing characterization of distributions made by the Fund as a whole. The Fund may also utilize earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as a part of the dividends paid deduction for income tax purposes.
As determined on December 31, 2009, permanent differences resulting primarily from different book and tax accounting for paydown gains and losses and amortization of bond premium were reclassified at fiscal year-end. These reclassifications had no effect on net income, net asset value or net asset value per share of the Fund.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 was as follows:
| | Distributions Paid From: | |
| | Ordinary Income | | Total | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
| | $ | 26,930,221 | | | $ | 24,383,220 | | | $ | 26,930,221 | | | $ | 24,383,220 | | |
As of December 31, 2009, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a U.S. federal income tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | Loss Carryforwards and Deferrals | | Total | |
$ | 16,485,725 | | | $ | (36,921,345 | ) | | $ | (57,433,020 | ) | | $ | (77,868,640 | ) | |
The difference between book basis and tax basis distributable earnings is attributable primarily to timing differences of mark to market on certain futures contracts, amortization of bond premium, post October loss deferrals and capital loss carryforwards.
To the extent the Fund's net realized capital gains, if any, can be offset by capital loss carryforwards, it is the policy of the Fund not to distribute such gains. As determined at December 31, 2009, the Fund had unused capital loss carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes to offset net realized capital gains, if any, as follows:
| | Expiring in: | |
| | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2015 | | 2016 | | 2017 | |
| | $ | 2,710,070 | | | $ | 4,632,986 | | | $ | 3,820,726 | | | $ | 514,506 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 45,541,698 | | |
Under current tax law, certain net capital and net foreign currency losses realized after October 31 within the taxable year may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Fund elected to defer $213,034 net capital losses arising between November 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009.
6 Distributions to shareholders: The Fund may earn income, net of expenses, daily on its investments. Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gains, if any, generally are distributed once a year (usually in October). Income distributions and capital gain distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-date.
7 Foreign taxes: Foreign taxes withheld represent amounts withheld by foreign tax authorities, net of refunds recoverable.
8 Expense allocation: Certain expenses are applicable to multiple funds. Expenses directly attributable to a Series are charged to that Series. Expenses of the Trust that are not directly attributable to a particular series of the Trust (e.g., the Fund) are allocated among the series of the Trust, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each of the series can otherwise be made fairly. Expenses borne by the complex of related investment companies, which includes open-end and closed-end investment companies for which Management serves as investment manager, that are not directly attributable to a particular investment company in the complex (e.g., the Trust) or series thereof are allocated among the investment companies in the
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complex or series thereof, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each investment company in the complex or series thereof can otherwise be made fairly.
9 Security Lending: A third party, eSecLending, serves as exclusive lending agent for the Fund. eSecLending, as agent, has assisted the Fund in conducting a bidding process to try to identify a principal that would pay a guaranteed amount to the Fund in consideration of the Fund entering into an exclusive securities lending arrangement. During the fiscal period, no principal had, and none currently has, an exclusive securities lending arrangement with the Fund; as such, the Fund is not guaranteed any particular level of income.
Under the securities lending arrangement, the Fund receives cash collateral at the beginning of each transaction equal to at least 102% of the prior day's market value of the loaned securities (105% in the case of international securities). The Fund may invest all the cash collateral in Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC ("Quality Fund"), a fund managed by Neuberger Berman Fixed Income LLC ("NBFI"), an affiliate of Management, and sub-advised by Dwight Asset Management Company LLC. Quality Fund is not a money market fund that is registered under the 1940 Act and does not operate in accordance with all requirements of Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. There is no assurance that Quality Fund will maintain a $1.00 share price.
The market value of the Fund's investments in Quality Fund as of the fiscal period ended June 30, 2010, if any, is reflected in the Fund's Schedule of Investments. The price at which the Fund redeems Quality Fund shares may be less than the price at which the Fund purchased those shares and so the Fund may not receive back from Quality Fund an amount that equals the amount of the collateral it received from the borrower. In such cases, the Fund would have to make up the shortfall. In addition, as a result of recent reduced liquidity in the credit and fixed income markets, it may be difficult to dispose quickly of some securities in Quality Fund at the price at which Quality Fund is carrying them.
Net income from the lending program represents any amounts received from a principal plus income earned on the cash collateral invested in Quality Fund or in other investments, if applicable, less cash collateral fees and other expenses associated with the loans. For the fiscal period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not receive net income under the securities lending arrangement.
10 Repurchase agreements: The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that Management has determined are creditworthy. Each repurchase agreement is recorded at cost. The Fund requires that the securities purchased in a repurchase agreement be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the Fund to assert a perfected security interest in those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. The Fund monitors, on a daily basis, the value of the securities transferred to ensure that their value, including accrued interest, is greater than amounts owed to the Fund under each such repurchase agreement.
11 Dollar rolls: The Fund may enter into dollar roll transactions with respect to mortgage-backed securities. In a dollar roll transaction, the Fund sells securities for delivery in the current month and simultaneously agrees to repurchase substantially similar (i.e., same type and coupon) securities on a specified future date from the same party. During the period before the repurchase, the Fund foregoes principal and interest payments on the securities. The Fund is compensated by the difference between the current sales price and the forward price for the future purchase (often referred to as the "drop"), as well as by the interest earned on the cash proceeds of the initial sale. Dollar rolls may increase fluctuations in the Fund's net asset value and may be viewed as a form of leverage. There is a risk that the counter party will be unable or unwilling to complete the transaction as scheduled, which may result in losses to the Fund.
12 Investments in foreign securities: Investing in foreign securities may involve certain sovereign and other risks, in addition to the credit and market risks normally associated with domestic securities. These additional risks include the possibility of adverse political and economic developments (including political instability, nationalization, expropriation, or confiscatory taxation) and the potentially adverse effects of unavailability of public information regarding issuers, less government supervision and regulation of financial markets, reduced liquidity of certain
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financial markets, and the lack of uniform accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards or the application of standards that are different or less stringent than those applied in the United States. Foreign securities also may experience greater price volatility, higher rates of inflation, and delays in settlement. At June 30, 2010, the Fund did not own any foreign securities.
13 Derivative instruments: During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Fund's use of derivatives was limited to financial futures contracts. The Fund adopted ASC 815 "Derivatives and Hedging" ("ASC 815"), effective January 1, 2009. The disclosure requirements of ASC 815 distinguish between derivatives that are accounted for as hedges and those that do not qualify for hedge accounting. Because investment companies value their derivatives at fair value and recognize changes in fair value through the Statement of Operations, they do not qualify for such accounting. Accordingly, even though the Fund's investments in derivatives may represent economic hedges, they are considered non-hedge transactions for purposes of this disclosure.
Financial futures contracts: The Fund may buy and sell financial futures contracts to hedge against changes in securities prices resulting from changes in prevailing interest rates. At the time the Fund enters into a financial futures contract, it is required to deposit with the futures commission merchant a specified amount of cash or liquid securities, known as "initial margin," ranging upward from 1.1% of the value of the financial futures contract being traded. Each day, the futures contract is valued at the official settlement price of the board of trade or U.S. commodity exchange on which such futures contract is traded. Subsequent payments, known as "variation margin," to and from the broker are made on a daily basis as the market price of the financial futures contract fluctuates. Daily variation margin adjustments, arising from this "mark to market," are recorded by the Fund as unrealized gains or losses.
Although some financial futures contracts by their terms call for actual delivery or acceptance of financial instruments, in most cases the contracts are closed out prior to delivery by offsetting purchases or sales of matching financial futures contracts. When the contracts are closed, the Fund recognizes a gain or loss. Risks of entering into futures contracts include the possibility there may be an illiquid market, possibly at a time of rapidly declining prices, and/or a change in the value of the contract may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying securities. Futures have minimal counterparty risk to the Fund because the exchange's clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange traded futures, guarantees the futures against default.
For U.S. federal income tax purposes, the futures transactions undertaken by the Fund may cause the Fund to recognize gains or losses from marking contracts to market even though its positions have not been sold or terminated, may affect the character of the gains or losses recognized as long-term or short-term, and may affect the timing of some capital gains and losses realized by the Fund. Also, the Fund's losses on transactions involving futures contracts may be deferred rather than being taken into account currently in calculating the Fund's taxable income.
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Fund entered into financial futures contracts for hedging purposes, including as a maturity or duration management device. At June 30, 2010, open positions in financial futures contracts were:
Expiration | | Open Contracts | | Position | | Unrealized Appreciation | |
September 2010 | | 200 U.S. Treasury Notes, 2 Year | | Long | | $ | 187,501 | | |
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the average notional amount of financial futures was $49,666,667. At June 30, 2010, the Fund had deposited $1,066,063 in Fannie Mae Whole Loan, 10.83%, due 7/1/10, to cover margin requirements on open financial futures contracts.
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At June 30, 2010, the Fund had the following derivatives (not accounted for as hedging instruments under ASC 815), for open contracts grouped by primary risk exposure:
Asset Derivatives
| | Interest Rate Risk | |
Futures Contracts(1) | | $ | 187,501 | | |
Total Value | | $ | 187,501 | | |
(1) Statement of Assets and Liabilities location: Cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts as of June 30, 2010 is shown in "Futures Contracts" above and is included in Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of investments within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Only current day variation margin, if any, is included in "Payable for variation margin" within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2010.
The impact of the use of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations during the six months ended June 30, 2010, was as follows:
Realized Gain (Loss)(1)
| | Interest Rate Risk | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 850,468 | | |
Total Realized Gain (Loss) | | $ | 850,468 | | |
Change in Appreciation (Depreciation)(2)
| | Interest Rate Risk | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 543,517 | | |
Total Change in Appreciation (Depreciation) | | $ | 543,517 | | |
(1) Statement of Operations location: Net realized gain (loss) on financial futures contracts.
(2) Statement of Operations location: Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of financial futures contracts.
14 Indemnifications: Like many other companies, the Trust's organizational documents provide that its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In addition, both in some of its principal service contracts and in the normal course of its business, the Trust enters into contracts that provide indemnifications to other parties for certain types of losses or liabilities. The Trust's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this could involve future claims against the Trust.
Note B-Management Fees, Administration Fees, Distribution Arrangements, and Other Transactions With Affiliates:
Fund shares are issued and redeemed in connection with investments in and payments under certain variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies issued through separate accounts of life insurance companies and are also offered directly to certain qualified pension and retirement plans.
The Fund retains Management as its investment manager under a Management Agreement. For such investment management services, the Fund pays Management a fee at the annual rate of 0.25% of the first $500 million of the Fund's average daily net assets, 0.225% of the next $500 million, 0.20% of the next $500 million, 0.175% of the next $500 million, and 0.15% of average daily net assets in excess of $2 billion. As sub-adviser NBFI receives a monthly fee paid by Management. The Fund does not pay a fee directly to NBFI for such services.
The Fund retains Management as its administrator under an Administration Agreement. The Fund pays Management an administration fee at the annual rate of 0.40% of its average daily net assets under this agreement. Additionally, Management retains State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street") as its sub-administrator
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under a Sub-Administration Agreement. Management pays State Street a fee for all services received under this agreement.
The Board adopted a non-fee distribution plan for the Fund.
Management has contractually undertaken through December 31, 2013 to forgo current payment of fees and/or reimburse the Fund for its operating expenses (excluding fees payable to Management, interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, and transaction costs) ("Operating Expenses") which exceed, in the aggregate, 1.00% per annum of the Fund's average daily net assets (the "Expense Limitation"). During the six months ended June 30, 2010, no reimbursement to the Fund was required. The Fund has agreed to repay Management through December 31, 2016 for fees and expenses foregone and/or its excess Operating Expenses previously reimbursed by Management, so long as its annual Operating Expenses during that period do not exceed its Expense Limitation, and the repayment is made within three years after the year in which Management issued the reimbursement or waived fees. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, there was no repayment to Management under its contractual expense limitation. At June 30, 2010, the Fund had no contingent liability to Management under its contractual expense limitation.
NBFI, sub-adviser to the Fund, is retained by Management to furnish it with investment recommendations and research information without added cost to the Fund. Several individuals who are officers and/or trustees of the Trust are also employees of NBFI and/or Management.
On May 4, 2009, NBSH Acquisition, LLC ("NBSH"), an entity organized by key members of Neuberger Berman's senior management, acquired a majority interest in Neuberger Berman's business and the fixed income and certain alternative asset management businesses of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.'s ("LBHI") Investment Management Division (together with Neuberger Berman, the "Acquired Businesses") (the "Acquisition"). Prior to that date, the predecessors of Management and NBFI were wholly owned subsidiaries of LBHI. On September 15, 2008, LBHI filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and on December 22, 2008, the bankruptcy court having jurisdiction over the LBHI matter approved the sale of the Acquired Businesses to NBSH (or its successor or assign), as the successful bidder in a public auction.
The Acquired Businesses are now indirectly owned by, among others, portfolio managers, Neuberger Berman's management team, and certain key members and senior professionals who are employed in various parts of the Neuberger Berman complex of companies, with a minority interest retained by LBHI and certain affiliates of LBHI. The closing of the Acquisition resulted in an "assignment" of the Fund's Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement. Such an assignment, by law, automatically terminated those agreements. Accordingly, prior to the closing the Board, including the Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Fund's investment manager and its affiliates or the Fund, considered and approved a new Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement for the Fund. The new agreements, which are virtually identical to those previously in effect, were also approved by a vote of the Fund's shareholders.
These events have not had a material impact on the Fund or its operations. Management and NBFI continue to operate in the ordinary course of business as the investment manager and sub-adviser of the Fund, respectively.
The Fund has an expense offset arrangement in connection with its custodian contract. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $85.
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Note C-Securities Transactions:
Cost of purchases and proceeds of sales and maturities of long-term securities (excluding short-term securities, financial futures contracts and foreign currency contracts) for the six months ended June 30, 2010 were as follows:
Purchases of U.S. Government and Agency Obligations | | Purchases excluding U.S. Government and Agency Obligations | | Sales and Maturities of U.S. Government and Agency Obligations | | Sales and Maturities excluding U.S. Government and Agency Obligations | |
$ | 73,897,014 | | | $ | 39,566,057 | | | $ | 26,130,792 | | | $ | 85,733,728 | | |
Note D-Fund Share Transactions:
Share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and for the year ended December 31, 2009 was as follows:
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 | |
Shares Sold | | | 2,895,136 | | | | 6,933,770 | | |
Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends and Distributions | | | - | | | | 2,443,758 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (3,832,599 | ) | | | (19,767,237 | ) | |
Total | | | (937,463 | ) | | | (10,389,709 | ) | |
Note E-Line of Credit:
At June 30, 2010, the Fund was a participant in a single committed, unsecured $150,000,000 line of credit with State Street, to be used only for temporary or emergency purposes. Other investment companies managed by Management also participate in this line of credit on the same terms. Interest is charged on borrowings under this line of credit at the higher of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% per annum or (b) the Overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25% per annum. A facility fee of 0.15% per annum of the available line of credit is charged, of which the Fund has agreed to pay its pro rata share, based on the ratio of its individual net assets to the net assets of all participants at the time the fee is due and payable. The fee is paid quarterly in arrears. Because several investment companies participate, there is no assurance that an individual Fund will have access to all or any part of the $150,000,000 at any particular time. There were no loans outstanding pursuant to this line of credit at June 30, 2010. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not utilize this line of credit.
Note F-Subsequent Events:
In accordance with the provision set forth in ASC 855, "Subsequent Events" ("ASC 855"), Management has evaluated the possibility of subsequent events existing in the Fund's financial statements through the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Management has determined that there are no subsequent events that, in accordance with ASC 855, would need to be disclosed in the Fund's financial statements.
Note G-Unaudited Financial Information:
The financial information included in this interim report is taken from the records of the Fund without audit by an independent registered public accounting firm. Annual reports contain audited financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Short Duration Bond Portfolio
The following table includes selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period and other performance information derived from the Financial Statements.
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2010 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 11.22 | | | $ | 10.71 | | | $ | 13.00 | | | $ | 12.76 | | | $ | 12.64 | | | $ | 12.82 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)t | | | .13 | | | | .43 | | | | .53 | | | | .59 | | | | .51 | | | | .35 | | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | .26 | | | | .98 | | | | (2.23 | ) | | | .02 | | | | .02 | | | | (.17 | ) | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | .39 | | | | 1.41 | | | | (1.70 | ) | | | .61 | | | | .53 | | | | .18 | | |
Less Distributions From: | |
Net Investment Income | | | - | | | | (.90 | ) | | | (.59 | ) | | | (.37 | ) | | | (.41 | ) | | | (.36 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.61 | | | $ | 11.22 | | | $ | 10.71 | | | $ | 13.00 | | | $ | 12.76 | | | $ | 12.64 | | |
Total Returntt | | | 3.48 | %** | | | 13.33 | % | | | (13.43 | )% | | | 4.77 | % | | | 4.20 | % | | | 1.44 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 351.2 | | | $ | 350.0 | | | $ | 445.5 | | | $ | 623.0 | | | $ | 418.7 | | | $ | 341.3 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | .79 | %* | | | .79 | % | | | .74 | % | | | .73 | % | | | .75 | % | | | .75 | % | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets | | | .79 | %* | | | .79 | %S | | | .74 | % | | | .73 | % | | | .75 | %S | | | .75 | % | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | 2.36 | %* | | | 3.87 | % | | | 4.35 | % | | | 4.51 | % | | | 3.97 | % | | | 2.77 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 34 | %** | | | 47 | % | | | 46 | % | | | 69 | % | | | 86 | % | | | 133 | % | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights
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Notes to Financial Highlights Short Duration Bond Portfolio (Unaudited)
tt Total return based on per share net asset value reflects the effects of changes in net asset value on the performance of the Fund during each fiscal period and assumes dividends and other distributions, if any, were reinvested. Results represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Current returns may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment returns and principal may fluctuate and shares when redeemed may be worth more or less than original cost. Total return would have been lower if Management had not waived certain expenses. The total return information shown does not reflect charges and other expenses that apply to the separate account or the related insurance policies, and the inclusion of these charges and other expenses would reduce the total return for all fiscal periods shown. For the year ended December 31, 2006 Management reimbursed the Fund for losses incurred in connection with the disposition of foreign currency contracts, which had no impact on total return.
# The Fund is required to calculate an expense ratio without taking into consideration any expense reductions related to expense offset arrangements.
S After utilization of the Line of Credit (2006) and/or waiver of a portion of the investment management fee by Management. Had Management not undertaken such actions, and the Fund had not utilized the Line of Credit, the annualized ratios of net expenses to average daily net assets would have been:
| | Year Ended December 31, | |
2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
| .79 | % | | | - | | | | - | | | | .75 | % | | | - | | |
t Calculated based on the average number of shares outstanding during each fiscal period.
* Annualized.
** Not annualized.
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Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
A description of the policies and procedures that the Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll-free) and on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission, at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Trust voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is also available, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll-free), on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov, and on Management's website at www.nb.com.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedule
The Trust files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the Fund with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Trust's Forms N-Q are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the Securities and Exchange Commission'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. The information on Form N-Q is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll free).
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Neuberger Berman
Advisers Management Trust
Small-Cap Growth Portfolio
S Class Shares
Semi-Annual Report
June 30, 2010
Small-Cap Growth Portfolio Manager's Commentary
The Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (AMT) Small-Cap Growth Portfolio posted a decline for the six months ended June 30, 2010, underperforming its benchmark, the Russell 2000(R) Growth Index.
The first half of 2010 had two distinct phases. During the first quarter, confidence in the global economic recovery was increasing. China was reporting robust growth, European sovereign debt issues appeared fairly contained, and U.S. unemployment and housing data had stabilized somewhat-reducing concerns regarding the consumer. By second quarter, however, new information brought each of these points into question.
In the small-cap market, what we consider lower-quality stocks outperformed during the optimistic first quarter and also well into the second, creating a headwind against the Portfolio considering our strict quality bias. Late in the second quarter, however, the market began to shift in the Portfolio's favor on a relative basis. In late May and June, as economic data and confidence weakened and volatility and fear increased, investors returned to the higher quality, superior growth and earnings potential stocks the Portfolio tends to own. Quality stocks advanced as the "junk" that led much of the move off of last year's low began to lag. The Portfolio performed well with the shift, but it happened too late in the period to counteract our earlier relative deficit.
Within the index, Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples stocks were strongest this period, turning in mildly positive results. Energy and Telecommunications were weakest, suffering double-digit declines. Within the Portfolio, Health Care holdings were additive, particularly equipment and supplies companies-areas we expect to continue to emphasize. Hospice care provider Odyssey HealthCare and medical device firm ev3, both top contributors to total return, were both sold during the period. Pharmacy benefit manager SXC Health Solutions was another top contributor, and Cyberonics, Sirona Dental and Volcano Corp. were all additive. Since Health Care reform passed, volatility within the sector has declined somewhat. In our view, it remains difficult to ascertain what companies exactly will be beneficiaries of this complicated piece of legislation.
Consumer Staples, an unusual overweight for us (compared to the benchmark) as it is not typically a quality growth area, was another relative benefit. Both Diamond Foods, the higher-end nut and snack food firm, and TreeHouse Foods, a company in the growing private label segment, outperformed. Private label food companies continue to gain shelf space in grocery stores.
We also added value in Energy, a sector damaged by contagion from the BP oil spill and a decline in natural gas prices. Concho Resources, the Permian Basin-focused oil and gas firm, and a relatively large position, was a top contributor. On the other hand, Arena Resources was detrimental and was eliminated due to ongoing infrastructure issues.
In Financials, where our focus is diversified financial services, capital markets-related and niche services names, our stock selection was positive. Asset management and financial planning firm Waddell & Reed was a top contributor, and options exchange CBOE and loan portfolio asset recovery firm Portfolio Recovery Associates also performed well. Financial advisor Evercore Partners disappointed, detracted from results and was sold.
The Portfolio underperformed the benchmark in Information Technology during this period. A particular disappointment was Compellent Technologies, which surprised the market when it materially missed earnings and was sold. Others, such as Atheros, which we continue to hold, declined on concerns about consumer and corporate spending given weakening economic data.
Consumer Discretionary stocks were another area of relative weakness for the Portfolio. Our defensive secondary education holdings declined as proposed legislation posed a potential threat to revenues and profit margins. In leisure, while Royal Caribbean, which was sold, was a top performer, specialty property operator Orient-Express Hotels was a detriment, suffering on economic concerns in some overseas locations. We continue to like the company, however, especially given its clean balance sheet and strong margins. Sotheby's was a detractor, as was gaming firm WMS Industries, which disappointed on consumer spending concerns. Finally, Gymboree and Gamespot missed earnings and were sold.
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Industrials holdings also underperformed as aviation stocks pulled back during the second quarter on corporate spending concerns. We consolidated positions associated with this theme but continue to be positive on the overall growth prospects of this segment.
Looking ahead, we recognize that the significant headwinds that captured investor attention and added risk premia and fear to the markets in second quarter remain-specifically China, Eurozone debt and ongoing serious concerns regarding the U.S. consumer. We believe there are two positive notes to the current market worth highlighting, however. First, while volatility increased, it did so in a period of thin trading markets, suggesting that investors are not transacting to any great degree. Second, we believe valuations are low, even by historical standards, so while some discount may be justified by conditions, current prices also represent opportunity.
A sustained but muted recovery scenario is typically good for quality growth portfolios like ours, as the stocks we favor tend to be advantaged. We are pleased with the quality of the companies in our Portfolio, and at this time are taking few significant sector bets outside of Health Care, an overweight we will likely build further as opportunities arise.
Sincerely,
David H. Burshtan
Portfolio Manager
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Small-Cap Growth Portfolio
SECTOR ALLOCATION
(% of Total Investments) | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 17.0 | % | |
Consumer Staples | | | 4.6 | | |
Energy | | | 3.4 | | |
Financials | | | 4.1 | | |
Health Care | | | 24.4 | | |
Industrials | | | 15.3 | | |
Information Technology | | | 26.8 | | |
Short-Term | | | 4.4 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % | |
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS1
| | | | Six Month | | Average Annual Total Return Ended 06/30/2010 | |
| | Inception Date | | Period Ended 06/30/2010 | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | Life of Fund* | |
Small-Cap Growth Portfolio Class S | | 07/12/2002 | | | -6.05 | % | | | 11.59 | % | | | -4.76 | % | | | 0.67 | % | |
Russell 2000(R) Growth Index2 | |
| | | -2.31 | % | | | 17.96 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 6.39 | % | |
Russell 2000(R) Index2 | |
| | | -1.95 | % | | | 21.48 | % | | | 0.37 | % | | | 6.26 | % | |
Performance data quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Results are shown on a "total return" basis and include reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions.
Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please visit https://www.nb.com.
* Index returns are as of the inception date 07/12/2002.
As stated in the Portfolio's most recent prospectus, the total annual operating expense ratio for fiscal year 2009 was 2.47% for Class S shares (prior to any fee waivers or expense reimbursements). Neuberger Berman Management LLC has contractually agreed to limit certain expenses of the Portfolio through 12/31/2013.
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Endnotes
1 "Total Return" includes reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions. Results represent past performance and do not indicate future results. The value of an investment in the Portfolio and the return on the investment both will fluctuate, and redemption proceeds may be higher or lower than an investor's original cost. The performance information does not reflect fees and expenses of the variable annuity and variable life insurance policies or the qualified pension and retirement plans whose proceeds are invested in the Portfolio. Neuberger Berman Management LLC ("NBM LLC") has agreed to absorb certain expenses of the AMT Portfolios, including the Portfolio. Without this arrangement, which is subject to change, the total returns of the Portfolio may have been less.
2 The Russell 2000(R) Growth Index measures the performance of those Russell 2000(R) Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged index consisting of the securities of the 2000 issuers having the smallest capitalization in the Russell 3000(R) Index, representing approximately 8% of the Russell 3000 total market capitalization. As of the latest reconstitution the smallest company's market capitalization was roughly $112 million. Please note that indices do not take into account any fees and expenses of investing in the individual securities that they track and that individuals cannot invest directly in any index. Data about the performance of these indices are prepared or obtained by NBM LLC and include reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions. The Fund may invest in many securities not included in the above described indices or may not invest in all securities included in the above-described indices.
Any ratios or other measurements using a factor of forecasted earnings of a company discussed herein are based on consensus estimates, not NBM LLC's own projections, and they may or may not be realized. In addition, any revision to a forecast could affect the market price of a security. By quoting them herein, NBM LLC does not offer an opinion as to the accuracy of and does not guarantee these forecasted numbers.
The investments for the Portfolio are managed by the same portfolio manager(s) who manage one or more other mutual funds that have similar names, investment objectives and investment styles as the Portfolio. You should be aware that the Portfolio is likely to differ from the other mutual funds in size, cash flow pattern and tax matters. Accordingly, the holdings and performance can be expected to vary from those of the other mutual funds.
The composition, industries and holdings of the Portfolio are subject to change.
Shares of the separate AMT Portfolios are not available to the general public. Shares of this Portfolio may be purchased only by life insurance companies to be used with their separate accounts that fund variable annuity and variable life insurance policies and by qualified pension and retirement plans.
Statistics and projections in this report are derived from sources deemed to be reliable but cannot be regarded as a representation of future results of the AMT Portfolios. This report is prepared for the general information of shareholders and is not an offer of shares of the AMT Portfolios. Shares of the AMT Portfolios are sold only through the currently effective prospectuses, which must precede or accompany this report.
(c) 2010 Neuberger Berman Management LLC distributor. All rights reserved.
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Information About Your Fund's Expenses
This table is designed to provide information regarding costs related to your investments. All mutual funds incur operating expenses, which include management fees, fees for administrative services and costs of shareholder reports, among others. The following examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six month period ended June 30, 2010 and held for the entire period. The table illustrates the fund's costs in two ways:
Actual Expenses and Performance: | | The first section of the table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses in dollars, based on the fund's actual performance during the period. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses 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 section of the table under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During the Period" to estimate the expenses you paid over the period. | |
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Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes: | | The second section of the table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return at 5% per year before expenses. This return 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 this fund versus other funds. To do so, compare the expenses shown in this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. | |
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Please note that the expenses in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. The table and expense example do not include any transaction costs, such as fees and expenses that are, or may be, imposed under your variable contract or qualified pension plan. Therefore, the information under the heading "Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)" is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expense Information as of 6/30/10 (Unaudited)
NEUBERGER BERMAN ADVISERS MANAGEMENT TRUST SMALL-CAP GROWTH PORTFOLIO
Actual | | Beginning Account Value 1/1/10 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/10 | | Expenses Paid During the Period* 1/1/10 - 6/30/10 | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 939.50 | | | $ | 6.73 | | |
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)** | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.85 | | | $ | 7.00 | | |
* Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 1.40%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by multiplying the number of days in the most recent half year divided by 365.
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Schedule of Investments Small-Cap Growth Portfolio
(Unaudited)
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUEt | |
Common Stocks (97.5%) | | | |
Aerospace & Defense (5.7%) | | | |
| 9,000 | | | BE Aerospace | | $ | 228,870 | * | |
| 13,000
| | | Global Defense Technology & Systems | | | 166,010*
| | |
| 11,475 | | | HEICO Corp. | | | 412,182 | | |
| | | 807,062 | | |
Air Freight & Logistics (2.1%) | | | |
| 10,000 | | | Hub Group Class A | | | 300,100 | * | |
Biotechnology (2.2%) | | | |
| 6,000 | | | Alexion Pharmaceuticals | | | 307,140 | * | |
Communications Equipment (4.0%) | | | |
| 5,000 | | | Plantronics, Inc. | | | 143,000 | | |
| 9,200 | | | Polycom, Inc. | | | 274,068 | * | |
| 5,600 | | | Riverbed Technology | | | 154,672 | * | |
| | | 571,740 | | |
Diversified Consumer Services (3.2%) | | | |
| 3,000 | | | Capella Education | | | 244,050 | * | |
| 5,400 | | | Steiner Leisure | | | 207,576 | * | |
| | | 451,626 | | |
Diversified Financial Services (2.8%) | | | |
| 5,800 | | | CBOE Holdings | | | 188,790 | * | |
| 3,200 | | | Portfolio Recovery Associates | | | 213,696 | * | |
| | | 402,486 | | |
Electrical Equipment (1.3%) | | | |
| 3,400 | | | Regal-Beloit | | | 189,652 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components (1.9%) | | | |
| 4,500 | | | Littelfuse, Inc. | | | 142,245 | * | |
| 4,800 | | | Plexus Corp. | | | 128,352 | * | |
| | | 270,597 | | |
Food Products (4.1%) | | | |
| 9,500 | | | Diamond Foods | | | 390,450 | | |
| 4,200 | | | TreeHouse Foods | | | 191,772 | * | |
| | | 582,222 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies (13.4%) | | | |
| 6,100 | | | ArthroCare Corp. | | | 186,965 | * | |
| 9,600 | | | Cyberonics Inc. | | | 227,328 | * | |
| 9,800 | | | Natus Medical | | | 159,642 | * | |
| 5,700 | | | NuVasive, Inc. | | | 202,122 | * | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUEt | |
| 4,900 | | | Orthofix International N.V. | | $ | 157,045 | * | |
| 5,500 | | | Sirona Dental Systems | | | 191,620 | * | |
| 6,100 | | | Thoratec Corp. | | | 260,653 | * | |
| 13,400 | | | Volcano Corp. | | | 292,388 | * | |
| 8,800 | | | Zoll Medical | | | 238,480 | * | |
| | | 1,916,243 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services (3.0%) | | | |
| 6,100 | | | Catalyst Health Solutions | | | 210,450 | * | |
| 3,900 | | | HMS Holdings | | | 211,458 | * | |
| | | 421,908 | | |
Health Care Technology (3.1%) | | | |
| 9,800 | | | MedAssets Inc. | | | 226,184 | * | |
| 3,000 | | | SXC Health Solutions | | | 219,750 | * | |
| | | 445,934 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (2.7%) | | | |
| 18,300 | | | Orient-Express Hotels Class A | | | 135,420 | * | |
| 6,400 | | | WMS Industries | | | 251,200 | * | |
| | | 386,620 | | |
Internet & Catalog Retail (1.1%) | | | |
| 6,300 | | | HSN, Inc. | | | 151,200 | * | |
Internet Software & Services (11.2%) | | | |
| 10,400 | | | GSI Commerce | | | 299,520 | * | |
| 36,300 | | | LivePerson, Inc. | | | 249,018 | * | |
| 6,900 | | | LogMeIn, Inc. | | | 180,987 | * | |
| 14,300 | | | LoopNet, Inc. | | | 176,319 | * | |
| 4,700 | | | Mercadolibre Inc. | | | 246,985 | * | |
| 5,200 | | | OpenTable, Inc. | | | 215,644 | *E | |
| 5,000 | | | WebMD Health | | | 232,150 | * | |
| | | 1,600,623 | | |
IT Services (1.2%) | | | |
| 7,500 | | | Gartner, Inc. | | | 174,375 | * | |
Machinery (2.3%) | | | |
| 9,700 | | | Actuant Corp. Class A | | | 182,651 | | |
| 2,500 | | | Nordson Corp. | | | 140,200 | | |
| | | 322,851 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (3.4%) | | | |
| 4,600 | | | Concho Resources | | | 254,518 | * | |
| 11,600 | | | Rosetta Resources | | | 229,796 | * | |
| | | 484,314 | | |
Personal Products (0.9%) | | | |
| 8,400 | | | Elizabeth Arden | | | 121,968 | * | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments
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NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUEt | |
Pharmaceuticals (2.9%) | | | |
| 10,600 | | | Salix Pharmaceuticals | | $ | 413,718 | * | |
Real Estate Management & Development (1.6%) | | | |
| 3,500 | | | Jones Lang LaSalle | | | 229,740 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (3.8%) | | | |
| 6,000 | | | Atheros Communications | | | 165,240 | * | |
| 8,500 | | | Cavium Networks | | | 222,615 | * | |
| 6,400 | | | Volterra Semiconductor | | | 147,584 | * | |
| | | 535,439 | | |
Software (5.0%) | | | |
| 7,800 | | | Jack Henry & Associates | | | 186,264 | | |
| 10,900 | | | SS&C Technologies Holdings | | | 174,727 | * | |
| 10,700 | | | Ultimate Software Group | | | 351,602 | * | |
| | | 712,593 | | |
Specialty Retail (8.3%) | | | |
| 10,100 | | | hhgregg, Inc. | | | 235,532 | * | |
| 4,200 | | | J Crew Group | | | 154,602 | * | |
| 3,600 | | | Tractor Supply | | | 219,492 | | |
| 14,600
| | | Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance | | | 345,436*
| | |
| 8,900 | | | Vitamin Shoppe | | | 228,285 | * | |
| | | 1,183,347 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (2.1%) | | | |
| 4,950 | | | Steven Madden | | | 156,024 | * | |
| 3,800 | | | Warnaco Group | | | 137,332 | * | |
| | | 293,356 | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors (4.2%) | | | |
| 5,800 | | | MSC Industrial Direct Class A | | | 293,828 | | |
| 5,300 | | | Watsco, Inc. | | | 306,977 | | |
| | | 600,805 | | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Cost $13,259,953) | | | 13,877,659 | | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUEt | |
Short-Term Investments (4.4%) | |
214,706
| | Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC | | | $221,147t | | |
410,489
| | State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund Institutional Class | | | 410,489
| | |
| | Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $629,489) | | | 631,636 | | |
| | Total Investments (101.9%) (Cost $13,889,442) | | | 14,509,295 | ## | |
| | Liabilities, less cash, receivables and other assets [(1.9%)] | | | (268,357 | ) | |
| | Total Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 14,240,938 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments
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Notes to Schedule of Investments Small-Cap Growth Portfolio
(Unaudited)
t In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 820 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" ("ASC 820"), all investments held by Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust Small-Cap Growth Portfolio (the "Fund") are carried at the value that Neuberger Berman Management LLC ("Management") believes the Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment under current market conditions. Various inputs, including the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability in the market, are considered in valuing the Fund's investments, some of which are discussed below. Significant management judgment may be necessary to value investments in accordance with ASC 820.
ASC 820 established a three-tier hierarchy of inputs to establish a classification of value measurements for disclosure purposes. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad Levels listed below.
. Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
. Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, amortized cost, etc.)
. Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing an investment are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The Fund's investments in equity securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are generally valued by Management by obtaining valuations from an independent pricing service based on the latest sale price quoted in active markets (Level 1 inputs). Securities traded primarily on the NASDAQ Stock Market are normally valued by the Fund at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price ("NOCP") provided by NASDAQ each business day. The NOCP is the most recently reported price as of 4:00:02 p.m., Eastern time, unless that price is outside the range of the "inside" bid and asked prices (i.e., the bid and asked prices that dealers quote to each other when trading for their own accounts); in that case, NASDAQ will adjust the price to equal the inside bid or asked price, whichever is closer. Because of delays in reporting trades, the NOCP may not be based on the price of the last trade to occur before the market closes. If there is no reported sale of a security on a particular day, the independent pricing service may value the security based on reported market quotations.
The following is a description of Level 2 inputs and related valuation techniques used to value certain types of debt securities and short term investments of the Fund:
Short-Term Investments. Investments in Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC and State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund Institutional Class are valued using the respective fund's daily calculated NAV.
Management has developed a process to periodically review information provided by independent pricing services for all types of securities.
For equity securities, if a valuation is not available from an independent pricing service, or if Management has reason to believe that the valuation received does not represent the amount a fund might reasonably expect to receive on a current sale, the Fund seeks to obtain quotations from principal market makers (generally considered Level 3 inputs). If such quotations are not readily available, the security is valued using methods the Board of Trustees of Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (the "Board") has approved on the belief that they reflect fair value. Numerous factors may be considered when determining the fair value of a security based on Level 2 or 3 inputs, including available analyst, media or other reports, trading in futures or ADRs and whether the issuer of the security being fair valued has other securities outstanding.
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Notes to Schedule of Investments Small-Cap Growth Portfolio
(Unaudited) (cont'd)
The Fund's investments in foreign securities are generally valued using the same valuation methods and inputs as other Fund investments, as discussed above. Foreign security prices are expressed in local currency values and are currently translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate as of 4:00 p.m., Eastern time. The Board has approved the use of Interactive Data Pricing and Reference Data, Inc. ("Interactive") to assist in determining the fair value of foreign equity securities when changes in the value of a certain index suggest that the closing prices on the foreign exchanges may no longer represent the amount that the Fund could expect to receive for those securities. In this event, Interactive will provide adjusted prices for certain foreign equity securities using a statistical analysis of historical correlations of multiple factors (Level 2 inputs). In the absence of precise information about the market values of these foreign securities as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange, the Board has determined on the basis of available data that prices adjusted in this way are likely to be closer to the prices the Fund could realize on a current sale than are the prices of those securities established at the close of the foreign markets in which the securities primarily trade. These fair value prices are necessarily estimates, and there is no assurance that such a price will be at or close to the price at which the security is next quoted or next trades.
The following is a summary, by category of Level, of inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2010:
Asset Valuation Inputs | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Investments: | |
Common Stocks^ | | $ | 13,877,659 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 13,877,659 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | - | | | | 631,636 | | | | - | | | | 631,636 | | |
Total Investments | | $ | 13,877,659 | | | $ | 631,636 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 14,509,295 | | |
^ The Schedule of Investments provides information on the industry categorization for the portfolio.
## At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments for U.S. federal income tax purposes was $14,036,589. Gross unrealized appreciation of investments was $920,435 and gross unrealized depreciation of investments was $447,729, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $472,706, based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
* Security did not produce income during the last twelve months.
E All or a portion of this security is on loan (see Note A of Notes to Financial Statements).
t Managed by an affiliate of Management and could be deemed an affiliate of the Fund (see Notes A & F of Notes to Financial Statements).
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | SMALL-CAP GROWTH PORTFOLIO | |
| | June 30, 2010 | |
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value*t (Notes A & F)-see Schedule of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 14,288,148 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 221,147 | | |
| | | 14,509,295 | | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 613 | | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 181,329 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 41,430 | | |
Receivable from administrator-net (Note B) | | | 3,365 | | |
Receivable for securities lending income-net (Note A) | | | 75 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 1,064 | | |
Total Assets | | | 14,737,171 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for collateral on securities loaned (Note A) | | | 218,999 | | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 226,098 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 9,180 | | |
Payable to investment manager (Notes A & B) | | | 10,511 | | |
Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 31,445 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 496,233 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 14,240,938 | | |
Net Assets consist of: | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 21,146,661 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | (95,659 | ) | |
Accumulated net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | (7,429,917 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of investments | | | 619,853 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 14,240,938 | | |
Shares Outstanding ($.001 par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 1,478,797 | | |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 9.63 | | |
tSecurities on loan, at value: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 214,600 | | |
*Cost of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 13,670,442 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 219,000 | | |
Total cost of investments | | $ | 13,889,442 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | SMALL-CAP GROWTH PORTFOLIO | |
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 | |
Investment Income: | |
Income (Note A): | |
Dividend income-unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 15,652 | | |
Interest income-unaffiliated issuers | | | 319 | | |
Income from securities loaned-net (Note F) | | | 1,883 | | |
Total income | | $ | 17,854 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees (Notes A & B) | | | 68,708 | | |
Administration fees (Note B) | | | 24,250 | | |
Distribution fees (Note B) | | | 20,209 | | |
Audit fees | | | 20,282 | | |
Custodian fees (Note B) | | | 9,749 | | |
Insurance expense | | | 408 | | |
Legal fees | | | 2,520 | | |
Shareholder reports | | | 8,948 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 23,989 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 965 | | |
Total expenses | | | 180,028 | | |
Expenses reimbursed by administrator (Note B) | | | (66,511 | ) | |
Expenses reduced by custodian fee expense offset arrangement (Note B) | | | (4 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 113,513 | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (95,659 | ) | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments (Note A) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Sales of investment securities of unaffiliated issuers | | | 1,933,503 | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of: | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | (2,950,160 | ) | |
Affiliated investment securities | | | 2,147 | | |
Net gain (loss) on investments | | | (1,014,510 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (1,110,169 | ) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | SMALL-CAP GROWTH PORTFOLIO | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2009 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
From Operations (Note A): | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (95,659 | ) | | $ | (148,074 | ) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 1,933,503 | | | | (743,203 | ) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (2,948,013 | ) | | | 3,918,093 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (1,110,169 | ) | | | 3,026,816 | | |
From Fund Share Transactions (Note D): | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 3,993,064 | | | | 8,974,667 | | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (4,655,154 | ) | | | (8,543,746 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) from Fund share transactions | | | (662,090 | ) | | | 430,921 | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (1,772,259 | ) | | | 3,457,737 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of period | | | 16,013,197 | | | | 12,555,460 | | |
End of period | | $ | 14,240,938 | | | $ | 16,013,197 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) at end of period | | $ | (95,659 | ) | | $ | - | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Notes to Financial Statements Small-Cap Growth Portfolio
(Unaudited)
Note A-Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
1 General: The Fund is a separate operating series of Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (the "Trust"), a Delaware statutory trust organized pursuant to a Trust Instrument dated May 23, 1994. The Trust is currently comprised of ten separate operating series (each a "Series," collectively, the "Funds") each of which is diversified. The Trust is registered as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), and its shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Fund currently offers only Class S shares. The Board may establish additional series or classes of shares without the approval of shareholders.
The assets of each Series belong only to that Series, and the liabilities of each Series are borne solely by that Series and no other.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires Management to make estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
2 Portfolio valuation: Investment securities are valued as indicated in the notes following the Schedule of Investments.
3 Foreign currency translation: The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are currently translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates as of 4:00 p.m., Eastern time, to determine the value of investments, other assets and liabilities. Purchase and sale prices of securities, and income and expenses, are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing rate of exchange on the respective dates of such transactions. Net unrealized foreign currency gain (loss), if any, arises from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities, as a result of changes in exchange rates and is stated separately in the Statement of Operations.
4 Securities transactions and investment income: Securities transactions are recorded on trade date for financial reporting purposes. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign dividends, as soon as the Fund becomes aware of the dividends. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Interest income, including accretion of original issue discount, where applicable, and accretion of discount on short-term investments, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions and foreign currency transactions, if any, are recorded on the basis of identified cost and stated separately in the Statement of Operations.
5 Income tax information: The Funds are treated as separate entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes. It is the policy of the Fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its earnings to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is required.
The Fund has adopted the provisions of ASC 740 "Income Taxes" ("ASC 740"). ASC 740 sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken, or expected to be taken, in a tax return. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as an income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. The Fund is subject to examination by U.S. federal and state tax authorities for returns filed for the prior three fiscal years 2006 - 2008. As of June 30, 2010, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits.
Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments of income and gains on various investment securities held by the Fund, timing differences and
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differing characterization of distributions made by the Fund as a whole. The Fund may also utilize earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as a part of the dividends paid deduction for income tax purposes.
As determined on December 31, 2009, permanent differences resulting primarily from different book and tax accounting for net operating losses were reclassified at fiscal year-end. These reclassifications had no effect on net income, net asset value or net asset value per share of the Fund.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 was as follows:
| | Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income | | Long-Term Capital Gain | | Return of Capital | | Total | |
2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
$ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 805,076 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 161 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 805,237 | | |
As of December 31, 2009, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a U.S. federal income tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Long-Term Gain | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | Loss Carryforwards and Deferrals | | Total | |
$ | - | | | $ | 3,297,619 | | | $ | (9,093,173 | ) | | $ | (5,795,554 | ) | |
The difference between book basis and tax basis distributable earnings is attributable primarily to timing differences of wash sales, partnership basis adjustments, capital loss carryforwards and post October loss deferrals.
To the extent the Fund's net realized capital gains, if any, can be offset by capital loss carryforwards, it is the policy of the Fund not to distribute such gains. As determined at December 31, 2009, the Fund had unused capital loss carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes to offset net realized capital gains, if any, as follows:
| | Expiring in: | |
2016 | | 2017 | |
$ | 4,974,217 | | | $ | 4,041,802 | | |
Under current tax law, certain net capital and net foreign currency losses realized after October 31 within the taxable year may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the year December 31, 2009, the Fund elected to defer $77,154 of net capital losses arising between November 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009.
6 Distributions to shareholders: The Fund may earn income, net of expenses, daily on its investments. Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gains, if any, generally are distributed once a year (usually in October). Income distributions and capital gain distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-date.
7 Foreign taxes: Foreign taxes withheld represent amounts withheld by foreign tax authorities, net of refunds recoverable.
8 Expense allocation: Certain expenses are applicable to multiple funds. Expenses directly attributable to a Series are charged to that Series. Expenses of the Trust that are not directly attributable to a particular series of the Trust (e.g., the Fund) are allocated among the series of the Trust, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each of the series can otherwise be made fairly. Expenses borne by the complex of related investment companies, which includes open-end and closed-end investment companies for which Management serves as investment manager, that are not directly attributable to a particular investment company in the complex (e.g., the Trust) or series thereof are allocated among the investment companies in the complex or series thereof, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each investment company in the complex or series thereof can otherwise be made fairly.
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9 Security lending: A third party, eSecLending, currently serves as exclusive lending agent for the Fund. eSecLending, as agent, has assisted the Fund in conducting a bidding process to try to identify a principal that would pay a guaranteed amount to the Fund in consideration of the Fund entering into an exclusive securities lending arrangement. During the fiscal period, no principal had, and none currently has, an exclusive securities lending arrangement with the Fund; as such, the Fund is not guaranteed any particular level of income.
Under the securities lending arrangement, the Fund receives cash collateral at the beginning of each transaction equal to at least 102% of the prior day's market value of the loaned securities (105% in the case of international securities). The Fund may invest all the cash collateral in Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC ("Quality Fund"), a fund managed by Neuberger Berman Fixed Income LLC ("NBFI"), an affiliate of Management, and sub-advised by Dwight Asset Management Company LLC. Quality Fund is not a money market fund that is registered under the 1940 Act and does not operate in accordance with all requirements of Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. There is no assurance that Quality Fund will maintain a $1.00 share price
The market value of the Fund's investments in Quality Fund as of the fiscal period ended June 30, 2010, if any, is reflected in the Fund's Schedule of Investments. The price at which the Fund redeems Quality Fund shares may be less than the price at which the Fund purchased those shares and so the Fund may not receive back from Quality Fund an amount that equals the amount of the collateral it received from the borrower. In such cases, the Fund would have to make up the shortfall. In addition, as a result of recent reduced liquidity in the credit and fixed income markets, it may be difficult to dispose quickly of some securities in Quality Fund at the price at which Quality Fund is carrying them.
Net income from the lending program represents any amounts received from a principal plus income earned on the cash collateral invested in Quality Fund or in other investments, if applicable, less cash collateral fees and other expenses associated with the loans. For the fiscal period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund received net income under the securities lending arrangement of approximately $1,883, which is reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Income from securities loaned - net," which includes approximately $20 of interest income which was earned from Quality Fund.
10 Repurchase agreements: The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that Management has determined are creditworthy. Each repurchase agreement is recorded at cost. The Fund requires that the securities purchased in a repurchase agreement be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the Fund to assert a perfected security interest in those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. The Fund monitors, on a daily basis, the value of the securities transferred to ensure that their value, including accrued interest, is greater than amounts owed to the Fund under each such repurchase agreement.
11 Investments in foreign securities: Investing in foreign securities may involve certain sovereign and other risks, in addition to the credit and market risks normally associated with domestic securities. These additional risks include the possibility of adverse political and economic developments (including political instability, nationalization, expropriation, or confiscatory taxation) and the potentially adverse effects of unavailability of public information regarding issuers, less government supervision and regulation of financial markets, reduced liquidity of certain financial markets, and the lack of uniform accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards or the application of standards that are different or less stringent than those applied in the United States. Foreign securities also may experience greater price volatility, higher rates of inflation, and delays in settlement.
12 Derivative instruments: Management has evaluated the requirements of ASC 815 "Derivatives and Hedging" ("ASC 815"), which were effective January 1, 2009 for the Fund. ASC 815 requires enhanced disclosures about a fund's derivative and hedging activities. Management has concluded that, since the Fund did not hold any derivative instruments during the six months ended June 30, 2010, no additional disclosures pursuant to ASC 815 are required at this time.
13 Indemnifications: Like many other companies, the Trust's organizational documents provide that its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In addition, both in some of its principal service contracts and in the normal course of its business, the Trust enters
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into contracts that provide indemnifications to other parties for certain types of losses or liabilities. The Trust's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this could involve future claims against the Trust.
Note B-Management Fees, Administration Fees, Distribution Arrangements, and Other Transactions With Affiliates:
Fund shares are issued and redeemed in connection with investments in and payments under certain variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies issued through separate accounts of life insurance companies and are also offered directly to certain qualified pension and retirement plans.
The Fund retains Management as its investment manager under a Management Agreement. For such investment management services, the Fund pays Management a fee at the annual rate of 0.85% of the first $500 million of the Fund's average daily net assets, 0.825% of the next $500 million, 0.80% of the next $500 million, 0.775% of the next $500 million, 0.75% of the next $500 million, and 0.725% of average daily net assets in excess of $2.5 billion.
The Fund retains Management as its administrator under an Administration Agreement. The Fund pays Management an administration fee at the annual rate of 0.30% of its average daily net assets under this agreement. Additionally, Management retains State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street") as its sub-administrator under a Sub-Administration Agreement. Management pays State Street a fee for all services received under this agreement.
Management acts as agent in arranging for the sale of Fund shares without commission and bears advertising and promotion expenses. The Board has adopted a distribution plan (the "Plan") with respect to the Fund, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The Plan provides that, as compensation for administrative and other services provided to the Fund, Management's activities and expenses related to the sale and distribution of the Fund's shares, and ongoing services provided to investors in the Fund, Management receives from the Fund a fee at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets. Management receives this amount to provide distribution and shareholder servicing for the Fund and pays a portion of it to institutions that provide such services. Those institutions may use the payments for, among other purposes, compensating employees engaged in sales and/or shareholder servicing. The amount of fees paid by the Fund during any year may be more or less than the cost of distribution and other services provided to the Fund. FINRA rules limit the amount of annual distribution fees that may be paid by a mutual fund and impose a ceiling on the cumulative distribution fees paid. The Trust's Plan complies with those rules.
Management has contractually undertaken through December 31, 2013 to forgo current payment of fees and/or reimburse the Fund for its operating expenses (including fees payable to Management but excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, and transaction costs) ("Operating Expenses") which exceed, in the aggregate, 1.40% per annum of the Fund's average daily net assets (the "Expense Limitation"). For the six months ended June 30, 2010, such excess expenses amounted to $66,511. The Fund has agreed to repay Management through December 31, 2016 for fees and expenses foregone and/or its excess Operating Expenses previously reimbursed by Management, so long as its annual Operating Expenses during that period do not exceed its Expense Limitation, and the repayment is made within three years after the year in which Management issued the reimbursement or waived fees. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, there was no repayment to Management under its contractual expense limitation. At June 30, 2010, contingent liabilities to Management under its contractual expense limitation were as follows:
Expiring in: | | | |
2010 | | 2011 | | 2012 | | 2013 | | Total | |
$ | 126,509 | | | $ | 129,472 | | | $ | 142,078 | | | $ | 66,511 | | | $ | 464,570 | | |
Neuberger Berman LLC ("Neuberger") is retained by Management to furnish it with investment recommendations and research information without added cost to the Fund. Several individuals who are officers and/or trustees of the Trust are also employees of Neuberger and/or Management.
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On May 4, 2009, NBSH Acquisition, LLC ("NBSH"), an entity organized by key members of Neuberger Berman's senior management, acquired a majority interest in Neuberger Berman's business and the fixed income and certain alternative asset management businesses of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.'s ("LBHI") Investment Management Division (together with Neuberger Berman, the "Acquired Businesses") (the "Acquisition"). Prior to that date, the predecessor of Management and Neuberger were wholly owned subsidiaries of LBHI. On September 15, 2008, LBHI filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and on December 22, 2008, the bankruptcy court having jurisdiction over the LBHI matter approved the sale of the Acquired Businesses to NBSH (or its successor or assign), as the successful bidder in a public auction.
The Acquired Businesses are now indirectly owned by, among others, portfolio managers, Neuberger Berman's management team, and certain key members and senior professionals who are employed in various parts of the Neuberger Berman complex of companies, with a minority interest retained by LBHI and certain affiliates of LBHI. The closing of the Acquisition resulted in an "assignment" of the Fund's Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement. Such an assignment, by law, automatically terminated those agreements. Accordingly, prior to the closing the Board, including the Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Fund's investment manager and its affiliates or the Fund, considered and approved a new Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement for the Fund. The new agreements, which are virtually identical to those previously in effect, were also approved by a vote of the Fund's shareholders.
These events have not had a material impact on the Fund or its operations. Management and Neuberger continue to operate in the ordinary course of business as the investment manager and sub-adviser of the Fund, respectively.
The Fund has an expense offset arrangement in connection with its custodian contract. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $4.
Note C-Securities Transactions:
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, there were purchase and sale transactions (excluding short-term securities) of $22,096,035 and $22,436,010, respectively.
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, no brokerage commissions on securities transactions were paid to affiliated brokers.
Note D-Fund Share Transactions:
Share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and for the year ended December 31, 2009 was as follows:
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 | |
Shares Sold | | | 380,003 | | | | 1,051,811 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (463,849 | ) | | | (992,399 | ) | |
Total | | | (83,846 | ) | | | 59,412 | | |
Note E-Line of Credit:
At June 30, 2010, the Fund was a participant in a single committed, unsecured $150,000,000 line of credit with State Street, to be used only for temporary or emergency purposes. Other investment companies managed by Management also participate in this line of credit on the same terms. Interest is charged on borrowings under this line of credit at the higher of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% per annum or (b) the Overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25% per annum. A facility fee of 0.15% per annum of the available line of credit is charged, of which the Fund has agreed to pay its pro rata share, based on the ratio of its individual net assets to the net assets of all
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participants at the time the fee is due and payable. The fee is paid quarterly in arrears. Because several investment companies participate, there is no assurance that an individual Fund will have access to all or any part of the $150,000,000 at any particular time. There were no loans outstanding pursuant to this line of credit at June 30, 2010. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not utilize this line of credit.
Note F-Investments in Affiliates:
Name of Issuer | | Balance of Shares Held December 31, 2009 | | Gross Purchases and Additions | | Gross Sales and Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held June 30, 2010 | | Value June 30, 2010 | | Income from Investments in Affiliated Issuers Included in Total Income | |
Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC* | | | - | | | | 642,402 | | | | 427,696 | | | | 214,706 | | | $ | 221,147 | | | $ | 20 | | |
* Quality Fund, a fund managed by NBFI, an affiliate of Management, is used to invest cash the Fund receives as collateral for securities loaned as approved by the Board. Because all shares of Quality Fund are held by funds in the related investment management complex, Quality Fund may be considered an affiliate of the Fund.
Note G-Subsequent Events:
In accordance with the provision set forth in ASC 855, "Subsequent Events" ("ASC 855"), Management has evaluated the possibility of subsequent events existing in the Fund's financial statements through the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Management has determined that there are no subsequent events that, in accordance with ASC 855, would need to be disclosed in the Fund's financial statements.
Note H-Unaudited Financial Information:
The financial information included in this interim report is taken from the records of the Fund without audit by an independent registered public accounting firm. Annual reports contain audited financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Small-Cap Growth Portfolio
The following table includes selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period and other performance information derived from the Financial Statements.
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2010 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 (Unaudited) | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 10.25 | | | $ | 8.35 | | | $ | 14.50 | | | $ | 14.53 | | | $ | 14.16 | | | $ | 13.84 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)t | | | (.06 | ) | | | (.09 | ) | | | (.11 | ) | | | (.06 | ) | | | (.05 | ) | | | (.04 | ) | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (.56 | ) | | | 1.99 | | | | (5.60 | )SS | | | .14 | | | | .79 | | | | .43 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (.62 | ) | | | 1.90 | | | | (5.71 | ) | | | .08 | | | | .74 | | | | .39 | | |
Less Distributions From: | |
Net Capital Gains | | | - | | | | - | | | | (.44 | ) | | | (.11 | ) | | | (.37 | ) | | | (.07 | ) | |
Tax Return of Capital | | | - | | | | - | | | | (.00 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | |
Total Distributions | | | - | | | | - | | | | (.44 | ) | | | (.11 | ) | | | (.37 | ) | | | (.07 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 9.63 | | | $ | 10.25 | | | $ | 8.35 | | | $ | 14.50 | | | $ | 14.53 | | | $ | 14.16 | | |
Total Returntt | | | (6.05 | )%** | | | 22.75 | % | | | (39.47 | )% | | | .52 | % | | | 5.25 | % | | | 2.82 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 14.2 | | | $ | 16.0 | | | $ | 12.6 | | | $ | 26.7 | | | $ | 24.2 | | | $ | 18.9 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | 1.40 | %* | | | 1.42 | % | | | 1.43 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.40 | % | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net AssetsS | | | 1.40 | %* | | | 1.42 | % | | | 1.42 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.40 | % | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | (1.18 | )%* | | | (1.08 | )% | | | (.92 | )% | | | (.42 | )% | | | (.33 | )% | | | (.32 | )% | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 143 | %** | | | 300 | % | | | 323 | % | | | 38 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 42 | % | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights
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Notes to Financial Highlights Small-Cap Growth Portfolio
(Unaudited)
tt Total return based on per share net asset value reflects the effects of changes in net asset value on the performance of the Fund during each fiscal period and assumes income dividends and other distributions, if any, were reinvested. Results represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Current returns may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment returns and principal may fluctuate and shares when redeemed may be worth more or less than original cost. Total return would have been lower if Management had not reimbursed and/or waived certain expenses. The total return information shown does not reflect charges and other expenses that apply to the separate account or the related insurance policies, and the inclusion of these charges and other expenses would reduce the total return for all fiscal periods shown.
# The Fund is required to calculate an expense ratio without taking into consideration any expense reductions related to expense offset arrangements.
S After reimbursement of expenses and/or waiver of a portion of the investment management fee by Management. Had Management not undertaken such actions, the annualized ratios of net expenses to average daily net assets would have been:
Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | |
2010 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
| 2.23 | % | | | 2.46 | % | | | 1.97 | % | | | 1.87 | % | | | 2.00 | % | | | 2.09 | % | |
SS Included in this net loss is a voluntary reimbursement from Management for brokerage commissions from March 25, 2008 to April 15, 2008, to facilitate a restructuring of the portfolio following a change in the Fund's portfolio manager.
t Calculated based on the average number of shares outstanding during each fiscal period.
* Annualized.
** Not annualized.
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Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
A description of the policies and procedures that the Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll-free) and on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission, at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Trust voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is also available, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll-free), on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov, and on Management's website at www.nb.com.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedule
The Trust files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the Fund with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Trust's Forms N-Q are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the Securities and Exchange Commission'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. The information on Form N-Q is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll free).
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Neuberger Berman
Advisers Management Trust
Socially Responsive Portfolio
I Class Shares
S Class Shares
Semi-Annual Report
June 30, 2010
Socially Responsive Portfolio Managers' Commentary
Over the six months ended June 30, 2010, financial markets were volatile, alternating between optimism and negative sentiment. While the Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (AMT) Socially Responsive Portfolio generated a negative return for the period, we are pleased to report that the Portfolio significantly outperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index.
Boosted by strong fourth and first quarter earnings and an economy that appeared to have gained momentum, investors drove the market up from January through April. During May, however, Greece's ongoing fiscal issues began to impact investor sentiment, raising concerns about contagion. As the European authorities worked toward a solution, volatility increased, and a meaningful correction off the year's market peak ensued.
By the end of June, sentiment was again bearish, with concerns about a possible double-dip recession and renewed slowing in consumer spending adding to worries about the ultimate resolution of sovereign debt issues. As market sentiment shifted, consumers and businesses seemed to have moderated their behavior by becoming more conservative, reacting to news in real time in something of a self-reinforcing cycle.
Given the world economy's need to de-lever both at country and individual levels and other serious challenges, we have long believed that this was likely to be a slower-than-average recovery. While the economy benefited from an inventory rebuilding cycle, in hindsight it appears to have been muted, driving less growth than we had expected, but this has been the only aspect of the recovery that has surprised us so far.
In light of our expectations, we had begun buying traditional growth companies last summer-companies that had performed well through the downturn, and had consistent, sustainable business models and strong earnings prospects. These stocks underperformed as investors preferred cyclical issues off the market low; consequently, their shares have been selling at historic low prices. Our low entry price limited our concerns that a stronger-than-anticipated recovery might continue to favor cyclical stocks. More recently, the equity market appears to be taking a more differentiated view of companies' prospects against this uncertain backdrop-one that is moving toward our way of thinking.
Ironically, some of our weaker performers this period are some of the names we think have the most attractive business models for the coming environment. Medical devices company Becton Dickinson, a newer holding, trades at what we consider a very low forward price/earnings ratio, while the consensus view is for long-term earnings growth of 11%. Covidien, another first-quarter addition, has a comparable growth/valuation dynamic. The companies also share a strong commitment to their employees, sustainability, philanthropy and product safety, all of which we believe translate into competitive advantages. These companies and others, like Roche, are businesses that grew through the crisis, are financially strong, are positioned for growth, and appear relatively insensitive to economic conditions.
We also purchased wholesale industrial distributor W.W. Grainger this period. As debate continues over the balance between resolving the deficit and stimulating the economy, we are vigilant about both inflationary and deflationary risks. A company like W.W. Grainger is somewhat insulated. By its nature, price increases are a pass-through for W.W. Grainger's business, and should growth weaken, cash flows would improve as inventories declined. Longer-term holding Anixter has a similar profile, as do some of our media holdings.
We eliminated two long-term holdings this period, Toyota and National Grid. Part of our premise for owning Toyota was the company's meaningful advantage in next-generation technology, particularly for hybrids. When execution issues began to erode perceptions about safety and quality, we sold. While we continue to like National Grid, we have eliminated our Utilities exposure. Utilities are typically highly leveraged, capital spending intensive businesses that need ongoing access to the capital markets and regulatory approval to raise prices. In the current environment, we see this as a challenge.
We believe American business is in sound shape. As a result of spending cuts during the financial crisis and the cautiousness that followed, balance sheets are very strong and cash flows have been robust as earnings have recovered. As a result, merger and acquisition activity, dividend increases, and stock buybacks were on an upswing before the market
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turned in the second quarter. Biosciences firm Millipore, a top contributor to returns, is one example, put into play by a hostile bid from a competitor, and then taken private by a white knight (and sold from the portfolio) at a significant premium. Smith International was similarly beneficial to returns, purchased at a premium by oilfield services giant Schlumberger.
Moving forward, we intend to maintain a steady course. While the market may be volatile in the near term, we are confident in our view of the economy and optimistic about the performance of the Portfolio, having planned for this type of environment. In terms of the quality, long-term growth prospects and balance sheet strength of the companies we currently own, we believe that our Portfolio is particularly strong.
As always, we look forward to continuing to serve your investment needs.
Sincerely,
Arthur Moretti and Ingrid Dyott
Portfolio Co-Managers
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Socially Responsive Portfolio
SECTOR ALLOCATION
(% of Total Investments) | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 10.7 | % | |
Consumer Staples | | | 6.4 | | |
Energy | | | 12.7 | | |
Financials | | | 11.2 | | |
Health Care | | | 13.4 | | |
Industrials | | | 16.9 | | |
Information Technology | | | 23.5 | | |
Materials | | | 3.3 | | |
Short-Term | | | 1.9 | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % | |
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS1
| | Inception | | Six Month Period Ended | | Average Annual Total Return Ended 06/30/2010 | |
| | Date | | 06/30/2010 | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | | Life of Fund* | |
Socially Responsive Portfolio Class I | | 02/18/1999 | | | -0.50 | % | | | 20.15 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 2.95 | % | | | 3.45 | % | |
Socially Responsive Portfolio Class S2 | | 05/01/2006 | | | -0.49 | % | | | 20.07 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 2.91 | % | | | 3.42 | % | |
S&P 500 Index3 | | | | | -6.65 | % | | | 14.43 | % | | | -0.79 | % | | | -1.59 | % | | | 0.26 | % | |
Performance data quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Results are shown on a "total return" basis and include reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions.
Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please visit https://www.nb.com.
* Index returns are as of inception date 02/18/1999.
As stated in the Portfolio's most recent prospectus, the total annual fund operating expense ratios for fiscal year 2009 were 1.15% and 1.40% for Class I and Class S shares, respectively (prior to any fee waivers or expense reimbursements). The net expense ratio was 1.18% for Class S shares. Neuberger Berman Management LLC has contractually agreed to limit certain expenses of the Portfolio through 12/31/2013 for Class I and Class S shares.
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Endnotes
1 "Total Return" includes reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions. Results represent past performance and do not indicate future results. The value of an investment in the Portfolio and the return on the investment both will fluctuate, and redemption proceeds may be higher or lower than an investor's original cost. The performance information does not reflect fees and expenses of the variable annuity and variable life insurance policies or the qualified pension and retirement plans whose proceeds are invested in the Portfolio. Neuberger Berman Management LLC ("NBM LLC") has agreed to absorb certain expenses of the AMT Portfolios, including the Portfolio. Without this arrangement, which is subject to change, the total returns of the Portfolio may have been less.
2 Performance shown prior to May 1, 2006 for the Class S shares is that of the Class I shares, which have lower expenses and correspondingly higher returns than Class S shares.
3 The S&P 500 Index is widely regarded as the standard for measuring large-cap U.S. stock market performance and includes a representative sample of leading companies in leading industries. Please note that indices do not take into account any fees and expenses of investing in the individual securities that they track and that individuals cannot invest directly in any index. Data about the performance of this index is prepared or obtained by NBM LLC and include reinvestment of all income dividends and distributions. The Portfolio may invest directly in many securities not included in the above-described index or may not invest in all securities included in the above-described index.
Any ratios or other measurements using a factor of forecasted earnings of a company discussed herein are based on consensus estimates, not NBM LLC's own projections, and they may or may not be realized. In addition, any revision to a forecast could affect the market price of a security. By quoting them herein, NBM LLC does not offer an opinion as to the accuracy of and does not guarantee these forecasted numbers.
The investments for the Portfolio are managed by the same portfolio manager(s) who manage one or more other mutual funds that have similar names, investment objectives and investment styles as the Portfolio. You should be aware that the Portfolio is likely to differ from the other mutual funds in size, cash flow pattern and tax matters. Accordingly, the holdings and performance can be expected to vary from those of the other mutual funds.
The composition, industries and holdings of the Portfolio are subject to change.
Shares of the separate AMT Portfolios are not available to the general public. Shares of this Portfolio may be purchased only by life insurance companies to be used with their separate accounts that fund variable annuity and variable life insurance policies and by qualified pension and retirement plans.
Statistics and projections in this report are derived from sources deemed to be reliable but cannot be regarded as a representation of future results of the AMT Portfolios. This report is prepared for the general information of shareholders and is not an offer of shares of the AMT Portfolios. Shares of the AMT Portfolios are sold only through the currently effective prospectuses, which must precede or accompany this report.
(c) 2010 Neuberger Berman Management LLC distributor. All rights reserved.
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Information About Your Fund's Expenses
This table is designed to provide information regarding costs related to your investments. All mutual funds incur operating expenses, which include management fees, fees for administrative services and costs of shareholder reports, among others. The following examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six month period ended June 30, 2010 and held for the entire period. The table illustrates the fund's costs in two ways:
Actual Expenses and Performance: | | The first section of the table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses in dollars, based on the fund's actual performance during the period. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses 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 section of the table under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During the Period" to estimate the expenses you paid over the period. | |
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Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes: | | The second section of the table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return at 5% per year before expenses. This return 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 this fund versus other funds. To do so, compare the expenses shown in this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. | |
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Please note that the expenses in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. The table and expense example do not include any transaction costs, such as fees and expenses that are, or may be, imposed under your variable contract or qualified pension plan. Therefore, the information under the heading "Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)" is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expense Information as of 6/30/10 (Unaudited)
NEUBERGER BERMAN ADVISERS MANAGEMENT TRUST SOCIALLY RESPONSIVE PORTFOLIO
Actual | | Beginning Account Value 1/1/10 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/10 | | Expenses Paid During the Period* 1/1/10 - 6/30/10 | | Expense Ratio | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 995.00 | | | $ | 5.19 | | | | 1.05 | % | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 995.10 | | | $ | 5.79 | | | | 1.17 | % | |
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)** | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.59 | | | $ | 5.26 | | | | 1.05 | % | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.99 | | | $ | 5.86 | | | | 1.17 | % | |
* For each class, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by multiplying the number of days in the most recent half year divided by 365.
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Schedule of Investments Socially Responsive Portfolio
(Unaudited)
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUEt | |
Common Stocks (98.1%) | | | |
Capital Markets (5.9%) | | | |
| 262,399 | | | Charles Schwab | | $ | 3,720,818 | | |
| 128,765 | | | The Bank of New York Mellon | | | 3,179,208 | | |
| | | 6,900,026 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies (2.3%) | | | |
| 142,885 | | | Herman Miller | | | 2,696,240 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components (6.6%) | | | |
| 87,660 | | | Anixter International | | | 3,734,316 | * | |
| 125,920 | | | National Instruments | | | 4,001,738 | | |
| | | 7,736,054 | | |
Energy Equipment & Services (3.0%) | | | |
| 93,495 | | | Smith International | | | 3,520,087 | | |
Food Products (3.1%) | | | |
| 59,425 | | | J.M. Smucker | | | 3,578,574 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies (5.9%) | | | |
| 52,035 | | | Becton, Dickinson & Co. | | | 3,518,606 | | |
| 84,315 | | | Covidien PLC | | | 3,387,777 | | |
| | | 6,906,383 | | |
Household Products (3.3%) | | | |
| 64,680 | | | Procter & Gamble | | | 3,879,506 | | |
Industrial Conglomerates (4.1%) | | | |
| 60,765 | | | 3M Co. | | | 4,799,827 | | |
Industrial Gases (2.3%) | | | |
| 34,545 | | | Praxair, Inc. | | | 2,625,075 | | |
Insurance (5.4%) | | | |
| 7,175 | | | Markel Corp. | | | 2,439,500 | * | |
| 209,335 | | | Progressive Corp. | | | 3,918,751 | | |
| | | 6,358,251 | | |
Internet Software & Services (4.2%) | | | |
| 350,810 | | | Yahoo! Inc. | | | 4,851,702 | * | |
Machinery (4.6%) | | | |
| 145,930 | | | Danaher Corp. | | | 5,416,922 | | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUEt | |
Media (10.7%) | | | |
| 197,007 | | | Comcast Corp. | | $ | 3,236,825 | | |
| | | | Class A Special | | | | | |
| 99,795 | | | Scripps Networks Interactive Class A | | | 4,025,730 | | |
| 12,759 | | | Washington Post Class B | | | 5,237,315 | | |
| | | 12,499,870 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (9.7%) | | | |
| 321,297 | | | BG Group PLC | | | 4,778,600 | | |
| 30,760 | | | Cimarex Energy | | | 2,201,801 | | |
| 87,555 | | | Newfield Exploration | | | 4,277,937 | * | |
| | | 11,258,338 | | |
Pharmaceuticals (7.4%) | | | |
| 33,891 | | | Novo Nordisk A/S ADR | | | 2,745,849 | | |
| 29,580 | | | Novo Nordisk A/S Class B | | | 2,389,848 | | |
| 25,552 | | | Roche Holding AG | | | 3,517,019 | | |
| | | 8,652,716 | | |
Professional Services (1.6%) | | | |
| 77,905 | | | ICF International | | | 1,864,267 | * | |
Road & Rail (2.1%) | | | |
| 42,635 | | | Canadian National Railway | | | 2,446,396 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (8.1%) | | | |
| 237,250 | | | Altera Corp. | | | 5,886,172 | | |
| 152,350 | | | Texas Instruments | | | 3,546,708 | | |
| | | 9,432,880 | | |
Software (4.6%) | | | |
| 153,695 | | | Intuit Inc. | | | 5,343,975 | * | |
Specialty Chemicals (1.0%) | | | |
| 11,075 | | | Novozymes A/S Class B | | | 1,181,757 | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors (2.2%) | | | |
| 25,300 | | | W.W. Grainger | | | 2,516,085 | | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Cost $110,914,760) | | | 114,464,931 | | |
Short-Term Investments (1.7%) | | | |
| 2,022,570 | | | State Street Institutional Government Money Market Fund Institutional Class (Cost $2,022,570) | | | 2,022,570 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments
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PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | | VALUEt | |
Certificates of Deposit (0.2%) | |
$ | 200,000 | | | Self Help Credit Union, | | $ | 200,000 | # | |
| | 1.10%, due 7/29/10 | | |
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| | (Cost $200,000) | | | | | |
| | Total Investments (100.0%) (Cost $113,137,330) | | | 116,687,501 | ## | |
| | Liabilities, less cash, receivables and other assets [(0.0%)] | | | (22,803 | ) | |
| | Total Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 116,664,698 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments
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Notes to Schedule of Investments Socially Responsive Portfolio (Unaudited)
t In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 820 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" ("ASC 820"), all investments held by Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust Socially Responsive Portfolio (the "Fund") are carried at the value that Neuberger Berman Management LLC ("Management") believes the Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment under current market conditions. Various inputs, including the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability in the market, are considered in valuing the Fund's investments, some of which are discussed below. Significant management judgment may be necessary to value investments in accordance with ASC 820.
ASC 820 established a three-tier hierarchy of inputs to establish a classification of value measurements for disclosure purposes. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad Levels listed below.
. Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
. Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, amortized cost, etc.)
. Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing an investment are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The Fund's investments in equity securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are generally valued by Management by obtaining valuations from an independent pricing service based on the latest sale price quoted in active markets (Level 1 inputs). Securities traded primarily on the NASDAQ Stock Market are normally valued by the Fund at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price ("NOCP") provided by NASDAQ each business day. The NOCP is the most recently reported price as of 4:00:02 p.m., Eastern time, unless that price is outside the range of the "inside" bid and asked prices (i.e., the bid and asked prices that dealers quote to each other when trading for their own accounts); in that case, NASDAQ will adjust the price to equal the inside bid or asked price, whichever is closer. Because of delays in reporting trades, the NOCP may not be based on the price of the last trade to occur before the market closes. If there is no reported sale of a security on a particular day, the independent pricing service may value the security based on reported market quotations.
The following is a description of Level 2 inputs and related valuation techniques used to value certain types of debt securities and short term investments of the Fund:
Short-Term Investments. Investments in State Street Institutional Government Money Market Fund Institutional Class are valued using the fund's daily calculated NAV.
Certificates of Deposit. Certificates of Deposit are valued at amortized cost.
Management has developed a process to periodically review information provided by independent pricing services for all types of securities.
For equity securities, if a valuation is not available from an independent pricing service, or if Management has reason to believe that the valuation received does not represent the amount a fund might reasonably expect to receive on a current sale, the Fund seeks to obtain quotations from principal market makers (generally considered Level 3 inputs). If such quotations are not readily available, the security is valued using methods the Board of Trustees of Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (the "Board") has approved on the belief that they reflect fair value. Numerous factors may be considered when determining the fair value of a security based on Level 2 or 3 inputs, including available analyst, media or other reports, trading in futures or ADRs and whether the issuer of the security being fair valued has other securities outstanding.
The Fund's investments in foreign securities are generally valued using the same valuation methods and inputs as other Fund investments, as discussed above. Foreign security prices are expressed in local currency values and are
See Notes to Schedule of Investments
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Notes to Schedule of Investments Socially Responsive Portfolio (Unaudited) (cont'd)
currently translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate as of 4:00 p.m., Eastern time. The Board has approved the use of Interactive Data Pricing and Reference Data, Inc. ("Interactive") to assist in determining the fair value of foreign equity securities when changes in the value of a certain index suggest that the closing prices on the foreign exchanges may no longer represent the amount that the Fund could expect to receive for those securities. In this event, Interactive will provide adjusted prices for certain foreign equity securities using a statistical analysis of historical correlations of multiple factors (Level 2 inputs). In the absence of precise information about the market values of these foreign securities as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange, the Board has determined on the basis of available data that prices adjusted in this way are likely to be closer to the prices the Fund could realize on a current sale than are the prices of those securities established at the close of the foreign markets in which the securities primarily trade. These fair value prices are necessarily estimates, and there is no assurance that such a price will be at or close to the price at which the security is next quoted or next trades.
The following is a summary, by category of Level, of inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2010:
Asset Valuation Inputs | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Investments: | |
Common Stocks | |
Capital Markets | | $ | 6,900,026 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 6,900,026 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies | | | 2,696,240 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,696,240 | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | | 7,736,054 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 7,736,054 | | |
Energy Equipment & Services | | | 3,520,087 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,520,087 | | |
Food Products | | | 3,578,574 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,578,574 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 6,906,383 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 6,906,383 | | |
Household Products | | | 3,879,506 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,879,506 | | |
Industrial Conglomerates | | | 4,799,827 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,799,827 | | |
Industrial Gases | | | 2,625,075 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,625,075 | | |
Insurance | | | 6,358,251 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 6,358,251 | | |
Internet Software & Services | | | 4,851,702 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,851,702 | | |
Machinery | | | 5,416,922 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5,416,922 | | |
Media | | | 12,499,870 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 12,499,870 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 6,479,738 | | | | 4,778,600 | | | | - | | | | 11,258,338 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | - | | | | 8,652,716 | | | | - | | | | 8,652,716 | | |
Professional Services | | | 1,864,267 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,864,267 | | |
Road & Rail | | | 2,446,396 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,446,396 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 9,432,880 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 9,432,880 | | |
Software | | | 5,343,975 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5,343,975 | | |
Specialty Chemicals | | | 1,181,757 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,181,757 | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors | | | 2,516,085 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,516,085 | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 101,033,615 | | | | 13,431,316 | | | | - | | | | 114,464,931 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | - | | | | 2,022,570 | | | | - | | | | 2,022,570 | | |
Certificates of Deposit | | | - | | | | 200,000 | | | | - | | | | 200,000 | | |
Total Investments | | $ | 101,033,615 | | | $ | 15,653,886 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 116,687,501 | | |
As of the period ending June 30, 2010, certain foreign equity securities transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 as a result of the Fund's valuation policies using Interactive as stated under foreign securities above.
See Notes to Schedule of Investments
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Notes to Schedule of Investments Socially Responsive Portfolio (Unaudited) (cont'd)
# At cost, which approximates market value.
## At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments for U.S. federal income tax purposes was $113,727,156. Gross unrealized appreciation of investments was $11,907,024 and gross unrealized depreciation of investments was $8,946,679, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $2,960,345, based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
* Security did not produce income during the last twelve months.
See Notes to Schedule of Investments
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | SOCIALLY RESPONSIVE PORTFOLIO | |
| | June 30, 2010 | |
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value* (Notes A & F)-see Schedule of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 116,687,501 | | |
Cash | | | 1 | | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 55,367 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 185,158 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 8,998 | | |
Total Assets | | | 116,937,025 | | |
Liabilities | |
Due to custodian | | | 41 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 121,273 | | |
Payable for securities lending fees-net (Note A) | | | 3 | | |
Payable to investment manager (Notes A & B) | | | 56,139 | | |
Payable to administrator-net (Note B) | | | 34,674 | | |
Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 60,197 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 272,327 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 116,664,698 | | |
Net Assets consist of: | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 142,669,738 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | 175,355 | | |
Accumulated net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | (29,730,539 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of investments | | | 3,550,144 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 116,664,698 | | |
Net Assets | |
Class I | | $ | 60,197,553 | | |
Class S | | | 56,467,145 | | |
Shares Outstanding ($.001 par value; unlimited shares authorized) | |
Class I | | | 4,998,309 | | |
Class S | | | 4,676,037 | | |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | |
Class I | | $ | 12.04 | | |
Class S | | | 12.08 | | |
* Cost of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 113,137,330 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | SOCIALLY RESPONSIVE PORTFOLIO | |
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 | |
Investment Income: | |
Income (Note A): | |
Dividend income-unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 863,785 | | |
Interest income-unaffiliated issuers | | | 1,235 | | |
Income from securities loaned-net (Note F) | | | 1,448 | | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (40,563 | ) | |
Total income | | $ | 825,905 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees (Notes A & B) | | | 341,342 | | |
Administration fees (Note B): | |
Class I | | | 94,070 | | |
Class S | | | 92,116 | | |
Distribution fees (Note B): | |
Class S | | | 76,764 | | |
Audit fees | | | 20,282 | | |
Custodian fees (Note B) | | | 33,330 | | |
Insurance expense | | | 459 | | |
Legal fees | | | 21,883 | | |
Shareholder reports | | | 17,473 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 23,989 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 4,854 | | |
Total expenses | | | 726,562 | | |
Expenses reimbursed by administrator (Note B) | | | (38,993 | ) | |
Expenses reduced by custodian fee expense offset arrangement (Note B) | | | (1 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 687,568 | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 138,337 | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments (Note A) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Sales of investment securities of unaffiliated issuers | | | (431,233 | ) | |
Foreign currency | | | 5,017 | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of: | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | (458,005 | ) | |
Foreign currency | | | 2,589 | | |
Net gain (loss) on investments | | | (881,632 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (743,295 | ) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | SOCIALLY RESPONSIVE PORTFOLIO | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2009 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
From Operations (Note A): | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 138,337 | | | $ | 60,087 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (426,216 | ) | | | (14,002,284 | ) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (455,416 | ) | | | 43,112,718 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (743,295 | ) | | | 29,170,521 | | |
Distributions to Shareholders From (Note A): | |
Net investment income: | |
Class I | | | - | | | | (1,217,313 | ) | |
Class S | | | - | | | | (1,002,052 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | - | | | | (2,219,365 | ) | |
From Fund Share Transactions (Note D): | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | |
Class I | | | 7,847,277 | | | | 8,381,467 | | |
Class S | | | 5,335,256 | | | | 2,721,404 | | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | |
Class I | | | - | | | | 1,217,313 | | |
Class S | | | - | | | | 1,002,052 | | |
Payments for shares redeemed: | |
Class I | | | (11,733,795 | ) | | | (10,545,630 | ) | |
Class S | | | (6,760,225 | ) | | | (8,789,012 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) from Fund share transactions | | | (5,311,487 | ) | | | (6,012,406 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (6,054,782 | ) | | | 20,938,750 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of period | | | 122,719,480 | | | | 101,780,730 | | |
End of period | | $ | 116,664,698 | | | $ | 122,719,480 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) at end of period | | $ | 175,355 | | | $ | 37,018 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Notes to Financial Statements Socially Responsive Portfolio (Unaudited)
Note A-Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
1 General: The Fund is a separate operating series of Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (the "Trust"), a Delaware statutory trust organized pursuant to a Trust Instrument dated May 23, 1994. The Trust is currently comprised of ten separate operating series (each a "Series," collectively, the "Funds") each of which is diversified. The Trust is registered as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), and its shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Fund currently offers Class I and Class S shares. The Board may establish additional series or classes of shares without the approval of shareholders.
The assets of each Series belong only to that Series, and the liabilities of each Series are borne solely by that Series and no other.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires Management to make estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
2 Portfolio valuation: Investment securities are valued as indicated in the notes following the Schedule of Investments.
3 Foreign currency translation: The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are currently translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates as of 4:00 p.m., Eastern time, to determine the value of investments, other assets and liabilities. Purchase and sale prices of securities, and income and expenses, are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing rate of exchange on the respective dates of such transactions. Net unrealized foreign currency gain (loss), if any, arises from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities, as a result of changes in exchange rates and is stated separately in the Statement of Operations.
4 Securities transactions and investment income: Securities transactions are recorded on trade date for financial reporting purposes. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign dividends, as soon as the Fund becomes aware of the dividends. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Interest income, including accretion of original issue discount, where applicable, and accretion of discount on short-term investments, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions and foreign currency transactions, if any, are recorded on the basis of identified cost and stated separately in the Statement of Operations. Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments are proceeds from the settlements of class action litigation in which the Fund participated as a class member. The amount of such proceeds for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was $66,600.
5 Income tax information: The Funds are treated as separate entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes. It is the policy of the Fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its earnings to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is required.
The Fund has adopted the provisions of ASC 740 "Income Taxes" ("ASC 740"). ASC 740 sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken, or expected to be taken, in a tax return. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as an income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. The Fund is subject to examination by U.S. federal and state tax authorities for returns filed for the prior three fiscal years 2006 - 2008. As of June 30, 2010, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits.
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Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments of income and gains on various investment securities held by the Fund, timing differences and differing characterization of distributions made by the Fund as a whole. The Fund may also utilize earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as a part of the dividends paid deduction for income tax purposes.
As determined on December 31, 2009, permanent differences resulting primarily from different book and tax accounting for foreign currency gains and losses were reclassified at fiscal year end. These reclassifications had no effect on net income, net asset value or net asset value per share of the Fund.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 was as follows:
| | Distributions Paid From: | | | |
Ordinary Income | | Long-Term Capital Gain | | Total | |
2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
$ | 2,219,365 | | | $ | 4,101,032 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 9,945,036 | | | $ | 2,219,365 | | | $ | 14,046,068 | | |
As of December 31, 2009, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a U.S. federal income tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | Undistributed Long-Term Gain | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | Loss Carryforwards and Deferrals | | Total | |
$ | 37,018 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 3,441,725 | | | $ | (28,740,488 | ) | | $ | (25,261,745 | ) | |
The difference between book basis and tax basis distributable earnings is attributable primarily to timing differences of wash sales, partnership basis adjustments, capital loss carryforwards and post October loss deferrals.
To the extent the Fund's net realized capital gains, if any, can be offset by capital loss carryforwards, it is the policy of the Fund not to distribute such gains. As determined at December 31, 2009, the Fund had unused capital loss carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes to offset net realized capital gains, if any, as follows:
| | Expiring in: | |
| | 2016 | | 2017 | |
| | $ | 7,357,742 | | | $ | 19,680,911 | | |
Under current tax law, the use of these losses to offset future gains may be limited.
Under current tax law, certain net capital and net foreign currency losses realized after October 31 within the taxable year may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Fund elected to defer $1,701,835 of net capital losses arising between November 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009.
6 Distributions to shareholders: The Fund may earn income, net of expenses, daily on its investments. Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gains, if any, generally are distributed once a year (usually in October). Income distributions and capital gain distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-date.
7 Foreign taxes: Foreign taxes withheld represent amounts withheld by foreign tax authorities, net of refunds recoverable.
8 Expense allocation: Certain expenses are applicable to multiple funds. Expenses directly attributable to a Series are charged to that Series. Expenses of the Trust that are not directly attributable to a particular series of the Trust (e.g., the Fund) are allocated among the series of the Trust, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each of the series can otherwise be made fairly. Expenses borne by the complex of related investment companies, which includes open-end and closed-end investment companies for
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which Management serves as investment manager, that are not directly attributable to a particular investment company in the complex (e.g., the Trust) or series thereof are allocated among the investment companies in the complex or series thereof, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each investment company in the complex or series thereof can otherwise be made fairly. The Fund's expenses (other than those specific to each class) are allocated proportionally each day between the classes based upon the relative net assets of each class.
9 Security lending: A third party, eSecLending, currently serves as exclusive lending agent for the Fund. eSecLending, as agent, has assisted the Fund in conducting a bidding process to try to identify a principal that would pay a guaranteed amount to the Fund in consideration of the Fund entering into an exclusive securities lending arrangement. During the fiscal period, no principal had, and none currently has, an exclusive securities lending arrangement with the Fund; as such, the Fund is not guaranteed any particular level of income.
Under the securities lending arrangement, the Fund receives cash collateral at the beginning of each transaction equal to at least 102% of the prior day's market value of the loaned securities (105% in the case of international securities). The Fund may invest all the cash collateral in Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC ("Quality Fund"), a fund managed by Neuberger Berman Fixed Income LLC ("NBFI"), an affiliate of Management, and sub-advised by Dwight Asset Management Company LLC. Quality Fund is not a money market fund that is registered under the 1940 Act and does not operate in accordance with all requirements of Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. There is no assurance that Quality Fund will maintain a $1.00 share price.
The market value of the Fund's investments in Quality Fund as of the fiscal period ended June 30, 2010, if any, is reflected in the Fund's Schedule of Investments. The price at which the Fund redeems Quality Fund shares may be less than the price at which the Fund purchased those shares and so the Fund may not receive back from Quality Fund an amount that equals the amount of the collateral it received from the borrower. In such cases, the Fund would have to make up the shortfall. In addition, as a result of recent reduced liquidity in the credit and fixed income markets, it may be difficult to dispose quickly of some securities in Quality Fund at the price at which Quality Fund is carrying them.
Net income from the lending program represents any amounts received from a principal plus income earned on the cash collateral invested in Quality Fund or in other investments, if applicable, less cash collateral fees and other expenses associated with the loans. For the fiscal period ended June 30, 2010, the Fund received net income under the securities lending arrangement of approximately $1,448, which is reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Income from securities loaned - net," which includes approximately $1,003 of interest income which was earned from Quality Fund.
10 Repurchase agreements: The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that Management has determined are creditworthy. Each repurchase agreement is recorded at cost. The Fund requires that the securities purchased in a repurchase agreement be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the Fund to assert a perfected security interest in those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. The Fund monitors, on a daily basis, the value of the securities transferred to ensure that their value, including accrued interest, is greater than amounts owed to the Fund under each such repurchase agreement.
11 Investments in foreign securities: Investing in foreign securities may involve certain sovereign and other risks, in addition to the credit and market risks normally associated with domestic securities. These additional risks include the possibility of adverse political and economic developments (including political instability, nationalization, expropriation, or confiscatory taxation) and the potentially adverse effects of unavailability of public information regarding issuers, less government supervision and regulation of financial markets, reduced liquidity of certain financial markets, and the lack of uniform accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards or the application of standards that are different or less stringent than those applied in the United States. Foreign securities also may experience greater price volatility, higher rates of inflation, and delays in settlement.
12 Derivative instruments: Management has evaluated the requirements of ASC 815 "Derivatives and Hedging" ("ASC 815"), which were effective January 1, 2009 for the Fund. ASC 815 requires enhanced disclosures about a
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fund's derivative and hedging activities. Management has concluded that, since the Fund did not hold any derivative instruments during the six months ended June 30, 2010, no additional disclosures pursuant to ASC 815 are required at this time.
13 Indemnifications: Like many other companies, the Trust's organizational documents provide that its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In addition, both in some of its principal service contracts and in the normal course of its business, the Trust enters into contracts that provide indemnifications to other parties for certain types of losses or liabilities. The Trust's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this could involve future claims against the Trust.
14 Other: All net investment income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the Fund are allocated, on the basis of relative net assets, pro rata among its respective classes.
Note B-Management Fees, Administration Fees, Distribution Arrangements, and Other Transactions With Affiliates:
Fund shares are issued and redeemed in connection with investments in and payments under certain variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies issued through separate accounts of life insurance companies and are also offered directly to certain qualified pension and retirement plans.
The Fund retains Management as its investment manager under a Management Agreement. For such investment management services, the Fund pays Management a fee at the annual rate of 0.55% of the first $250 million of the Fund's average daily net assets, 0.525% of the next $250 million, 0.50% of the next $250 million, 0.475% of the next $250 million, 0.45% of the next $500 million, 0.425% of the next $2.5 billion, and 0.40% of average daily net assets in excess of $4 billion.
The Fund retains Management as its administrator under an Administration Agreement. Each class pays Management an administration fee at the annual rate of 0.30% of its average daily net assets under this agreement. Additionally, Management retains State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street") as its sub-administrator under a Sub-Administration Agreement. Management pays State Street a fee for all services received under this agreement.
The Board adopted a non-fee distribution plan for the Fund's Class I.
For the Fund's Class S, Management acts as agent in arranging for the sale of class shares without commission and bears advertising and promotion expenses. The Board has adopted a distribution plan (the "Plan") with respect to this class, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The Plan provides that, as compensation for administrative and other services provided to this class, Management's activities and expenses related to the sale and distribution of this class of shares, and ongoing services provided to investors in this class, Management receives from this class a fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of Class S's average daily net assets. Management receives this amount to provide distribution and shareholder servicing for this class and pays a portion of it to institutions that provide such services. Those institutions may use payments for, among other purposes, compensating employees engaged in sales and/or shareholder servicing. The amount of fees paid by this class during any year may be more or less than the cost of the distribution and other services provided to this class. FINRA rules limit the amount of annual distribution fees that may be paid by a mutual fund and impose a ceiling on the cumulative distribution fees paid. The Trust's Plan complies with those rules.
Management has contractually undertaken to forgo current payment of fees and/or reimburse the Fund's Class I and Class S shares for their operating expenses (exclusive of interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, extraordinary
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expenses, and transaction costs) ("Operating Expenses") which exceed the expense limitation as detailed in the following table:
| | Expense Limitation(1) | | Expiration | | Reimbursement from Management for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 | |
Class I | | | 1.30 | % | | | 12/31/13 | | | $ | - | | |
Class S | | | 1.17 | % | | | 12/31/13 | | | | 38,993 | | |
(1) Expense limitation per annum of the respective class' average daily net assets.
Each respective class has agreed to repay Management through December 31, 2016 for fees and expenses foregone and/or its excess Operating Expenses previously reimbursed by Management, so long as its annual Operating Expenses during that period do not exceed its expense limitation, and the repayment is made within three years after the year in which Management issued the reimbursement or waived fees. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, there was no repayment to Management under its contractual expense limitations. At June 30, 2010 the Fund's Class I shares had no contingent liability to Management under its contractual expense limitation. At June 30, 2010, the Fund's Class S shares contingent liabilities to Management under its contractual expense limitation were as follows:
| | Expiring in: | |
| | 2011 | | 2012 | | 2013 | | Total | |
Class S | | $ | 71,032 | | | $ | 117,793 | | | $ | 38,993 | | | $ | 227,818 | | |
Neuberger Berman LLC ("Neuberger") is retained by Management to furnish it with investment recommendations and research information without added cost to the Fund. Several individuals who are officers and/or trustees of the Trust are also employees of Neuberger and/or Management.
On May 4, 2009, NBSH Acquisition, LLC ("NBSH"), an entity organized by key members of Neuberger Berman's senior management, acquired a majority interest in Neuberger Berman's business and the fixed income and certain alternative asset management businesses of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.'s ("LBHI") Investment Management Division (together with Neuberger Berman, the "Acquired Businesses") (the "Acquisition"). Prior to that date, the predecessor of Management and Neuberger were wholly owned subsidiaries of LBHI. On September 15, 2008, LBHI filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and on December 22, 2008, the bankruptcy court having jurisdiction over the LBHI matter approved the sale of the Acquired Businesses to NBSH (or its successor or assign), as the successful bidder in a public auction.
The Acquired Businesses are now indirectly owned by, among others, portfolio managers, Neuberger Berman's management team, and certain key members and senior professionals who are employed in various parts of the Neuberger Berman complex of companies, with a minority interest retained by LBHI and certain affiliates of LBHI. The closing of the Acquisition resulted in an "assignment" of the Fund's Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement. Such an assignment, by law, automatically terminated those agreements. Accordingly, prior to the closing the Board, including the Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Fund's investment manager and its affiliates or the Fund, considered and approved a new Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement for the Fund. The new agreements, which are virtually identical to those previously in effect, were also approved by a vote of the Fund's shareholders.
These events have not had a material impact on the Fund or its operations. Management and Neuberger continue to operate in the ordinary course of business as the investment manager and sub-adviser of the Fund, respectively.
The Fund has an expense offset arrangement in connection with its custodian contract. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $1.
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Note C-Securities Transactions:
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, there were purchase and sale transactions (excluding short-term securities) of $20,176,305 and $24,627,073, respectively.
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, no brokerage commissions on securities transactions were paid to affiliated brokers.
Note D-Fund Share Transactions:
Share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and for the year ended December 31, 2009 was as follows:
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010
| | Shares Sold | | Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends and Distributions | | Shares Redeemed | | Total | |
Class I | | | 618,917 | | | | - | | | | (953,765 | ) | | | (334,848 | ) | |
Class S | | | 415,217 | | | | - | | | | (534,242 | ) | | | (119,025 | ) | |
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009
| | Shares Sold | | Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends and Distributions | | Shares Redeemed | | Total | |
Class I | | | 796,814 | | | | 103,601 | | | | (1,064,899 | ) | | | (164,484 | ) | |
Class S | | | 257,870 | | | | 84,992 | | | | (879,211 | ) | | | (536,349 | ) | |
Note E-Line of Credit:
At June 30, 2010, the Fund was a participant in a single committed, unsecured $150,000,000 line of credit with State Street, to be used only for temporary or emergency purposes. Other investment companies managed by Management also participate in this line of credit on the same terms. Interest is charged on borrowings under this line of credit at the higher of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% per annum or (b) the Overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25% per annum. A facility fee of 0.15% per annum of the available line of credit is charged, of which the Fund has agreed to pay its pro rata share, based on the ratio of its individual net assets to the net assets of all participants at the time the fee is due and payable. The fee is paid quarterly in arrears. Because several investment companies participate, there is no assurance that an individual Fund will have access to all or any part of the $150,000,000 at any particular time. There were no loans outstanding pursuant to this line of credit at June 30, 2010. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Fund did not utilize this line of credit.
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Note F-Investments in Affiliates:
Name of Issuer | | Balance of Shares Held December 31, 2009 | | Gross Purchases and Additions | | Gross Sales and Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held June 30, 2010 | | Value June 30, 2010 | | Income from Investments in Affiliated Issuers Included in Total Income | |
Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC* | | | 2,561,010 | | | | 5,294,308 | | | | 7,855,318 | | | | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,003 | | |
* Quality Fund, a fund managed by NBFI, an affiliate of Management, is used to invest cash the Fund receives as collateral for securities loaned as approved by the Board. Because all shares of Quality Fund are held by funds in the related investment management complex, Quality Fund may be considered an affiliate of the Fund.
Note G - -Subsequent Events:
In accordance with the provision set forth in ASC 855, "Subsequent Events" ("ASC 855"), Management has evaluated the possibility of subsequent events existing in the Fund's financial statements through the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Management has determined that there are no subsequent events that, in accordance with ASC 855, would need to be disclosed in the Fund's financial statements.
Note H-Unaudited Financial Information:
The financial information included in this interim report is taken from the records of the Fund without audit by an independent registered public accounting firm. Annual reports contain audited financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Socially Responsive Portfolio
The following tables include selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period and other performance information derived from the Financial Statements.
Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2010 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 12.10 | | | $ | 9.39 | | | $ | 17.91 | | | $ | 16.71 | | | $ | 14.91 | | | $ | 13.99 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)t | | | .02 | | | | .01 | | | | .11 | | | | .12 | | | | .05 | | | | .08 | | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (.08 | ) | | | 2.93 | | | | (7.13 | ) | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.98 | | | | .88 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (.06 | ) | | | 2.94 | | | | (7.02 | ) | | | 1.28 | | | | 2.03 | | | | .96 | | |
Less Distributions From: | |
Net Investment Income | | | - | | | | (.23 | ) | | | (.34 | ) | | | (.02 | ) | | | (.03 | ) | | | - | | |
Net Capital Gains | | | - | | | | - | | | | (1.16 | ) | | | (.06 | ) | | | (.20 | ) | | | (.04 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | - | | | | (.23 | ) | | | (1.50 | ) | | | (.08 | ) | | | (.23 | ) | | | (.04 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 12.04 | | | $ | 12.10 | | | $ | 9.39 | | | $ | 17.91 | | | $ | 16.71 | | | $ | 14.91 | | |
Total Returntt | | | (.50 | )%** | | | 31.43 | % | | | (39.44 | )% | | | 7.61 | % | | | 13.70 | % | | | 6.86 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 60.2 | | | $ | 64.5 | | | $ | 51.6 | | | $ | 557.9 | | | $ | 262.6 | | | $ | 50.5 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | 1.05 | %* | | | 1.15 | % | | | .92 | % | | | .92 | % | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.30 | % | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets | | | 1.05 | %* | | | 1.15 | % | | | .92 | % | | | .91 | % | | | 1.06 | %S | | | 1.29 | %S | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | .28 | %* | | | .06 | % | | | .70 | % | | | .65 | % | | | .33 | % | | | .53 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 17 | %** | | | 34 | % | | | 41 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 56 | % | | | 24 | % | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights
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Financial Highlights (cont'd)
Class S | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from May 1 2006^ to December 31, | |
| | 2010 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 12.14 | | | $ | 9.41 | | | $ | 17.86 | | | $ | 16.69 | | | $ | 15.59 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)t | | | .01 | | | | .00 | | | | .06 | | | | .06 | | | | .02 | | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (.07 | ) | | | 2.94 | | | | (7.06 | ) | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.08 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (.06 | ) | | | 2.94 | | | | (7.00 | ) | | | 1.23 | | | | 1.10 | | |
Less Distributions From: | |
Net Investment Income | | | - | | | | (.21 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.00 | ) | | | - | | |
Net Capital Gains | | | - | | | | - | | | | (1.16 | ) | | | (.06 | ) | | | - | | |
Total Distributions | | | - | | | | (.21 | ) | | | (1.45 | ) | | | (.06 | ) | | | - | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 12.08 | | | $ | 12.14 | | | $ | 9.41 | | | $ | 17.86 | | | $ | 16.69 | | |
Total Returntt | | | (.49 | )%** | | | 31.31 | % | | | (39.43 | )% | | | 7.37 | % | | | 7.06 | %** | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 56.5 | | | $ | 58.2 | | | $ | 50.1 | | | $ | 90.2 | | | $ | 91.6 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | 1.17 | %* | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.17 | %* | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net AssetsS | | | 1.17 | %* | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.16 | %* | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | .17 | %* | | | .05 | % | | | .40 | % | | | .37 | % | | | .16 | %* | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 17 | %** | | | 34 | % | | | 41 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 56 | %O | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights
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Notes to Financial Highlights Socially Responsive Portfolio (Unaudited)
tt Total return based on per share net asset value reflects the effects of changes in net asset value on the performance of the Fund during each fiscal period and assumes income dividends and other distributions, if any, were reinvested. Results represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Current returns may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment returns and principal may fluctuate and shares when redeemed may be worth more or less than original cost. Total return would have been lower if Management had not reimbursed certain expenses. Total return would have been higher if Management had not recouped previously reimbursed expenses. The total return information shown does not reflect charges and other expenses that apply to the separate account or the related insurance policies, and the inclusion of these charges and other expenses would reduce the total return for all fiscal periods shown.
# The Fund is required to calculate an expense ratio without taking into consideration any expense reductions related to expense offset arrangements.
S After reimbursement of expenses by Management. Had Management not undertaken such action, the annualized ratios of net expenses to average daily net assets would have been:
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2010 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
Socially Responsive Portfolio Class I | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1.33 | % | |
Socially Responsive Portfolio Class S | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | - | | | | 1.18 | %(1) | | | - | | |
(1) Period from May 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006.
After reimbursement of expenses previously paid by Management. Had Management not been reimbursed, the annualized ratio of net expenses to average daily net assets would have been:
| | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2007 | | 2006 | |
Socially Responsive Portfolio Class I | | | - | | | | 0.97 | % | |
Socially Responsive Portfolio Class S | | | 1.16 | % | | | - | | |
t Calculated based on the average number of shares outstanding during each fiscal period.
^ The date investment operations commenced.
O Portfolio turnover is calculated at the Fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for year ended December 31, 2006.
* Annualized.
** Not annualized.
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Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
A description of the policies and procedures that the Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll-free) and on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission, at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Trust voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is also available, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll-free), on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov, and on Management's website at www.nb.com.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedule
The Trust files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the Fund with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Trust's Forms N-Q are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the Securities and Exchange Commission'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. The information on Form N-Q is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1-800-877-9700 (toll free).
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ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
Not applicable. Only required in an annual report.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
Not applicable. Only required in an annual report.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Not applicable. Only required in an annual report.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
Not applicable to the Registrant.
ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.
The complete schedule of investments for each series is disclosed in the Registrant's semi-annual reports to shareholders, which are included as Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.
ITEM 7. | DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES. |
Not applicable to the Registrant.
ITEM 8. | PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES. |
Not applicable to the Registrant.
ITEM 9. | PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS. |
Not applicable to Registrant.
ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
There were no changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Board.
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) | Based on an evaluation of the disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-2(c) under the Act) as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, the Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer of the Registrant have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures are effectively designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant's management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. |
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(b) | There was no change in the Registrant's internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred 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 Registrant's internal control over financial reporting. |
ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.
(a) | (1) Not applicable. Only required in an annual report. |
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| (2) The certifications required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act, are attached hereto. |
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| (3) Not applicable. |
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(b) | The certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act, Rule13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act"), and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code are attached hereto. |
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.
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust |
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By: | /s/ Robert Conti | |
| Robert Conti, Chief Executive Officer | |
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Date: September 2, 2010
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: | /s/ Robert Conti | |
| Robert Conti | |
| Chief Executive Officer | |
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Date: September 2, 2010
By: | /s/ John M. McGovern | |
| John M. McGovern | |
| Treasurer, Principal Financial | |
| and Accounting Officer | |
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Date: September 2, 2010