As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 20, 2008
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)
Peter E. Sundman, 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, 2008
Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”) (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.
A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.
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
Partners Portfolio
I Class Shares
Semi-Annual Report
June 30, 2008
Partners Portfolio Manager's Commentary
The Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (AMT) Partners Portfolio significantly outperformed both its Russell 1000 Value Index and S&P 500 Index benchmarks in the first half of 2008. However, the Portfolio posted a negative return as stocks were pressured by the ongoing housing slump, skyrocketing oil prices, continued write-offs from leading financial institutions, and diminished consumer confidence.
Energy investments were the biggest contributor to portfolio performance. The Portfolio was materially overweighted in Energy versus both its benchmarks, and our holdings more than tripled the return from the indices' Energy sector components. The strong performance of Southwestern Energy, Canadian Natural Resources, EOG Resources, Halliburton, Petroleo Brasileiro and National Oilwell Varco drove Energy sector returns. Our emphasis on oil-oriented exploration and production, and oil services companies, both of which, we believe, should be able to sustain earnings growth even if oil prices soften as global economic activity slows, contributed to superior performance in the Energy sector. Over the long term, we currently believe demand for oil will continue to outpace growth in supply, supporting oil prices and ongoing earnings expansion and perhaps higher valuations for oil stocks.
The Portfolio was also overweighted in Materials, where our holdings outperformed by a wide margin. United States Steel, Canadian industrial metals and coal producer Teck Cominco, and Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold were the most productive investments in this sector. Similar to the Energy sector, we believe that favorable long-term supply/demand dynamics will continue to support materials prices and select Materials sector stocks.
Utilities holdings posted a positive return compared to a loss for the corresponding benchmark sector components. We think independent power producers such as NRG and integrated utilities with unregulated power businesses such as Constellation Energy and FirstEnergy should benefit from rising power prices.
Despite outperforming benchmark sector components by a substantial margin, declines in Financials sector holdings had the most negative impact on portfolio performance. Financial conglomerate Citigroup and blue chip investment bankers/brokers Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley were among our biggest disappointments. Although the sharp sell-off in financial stocks has resulted in severely depressed (and increasingly tempting) valuations, we continue to be cautious in this sector.
Health Care investments also penalized returns, with leading HMOs UnitedHealth Group, WellPoint and Aetna among the Portfolio's poorest performers. HMOs came under pressure largely due to what we view as a temporary increase in medical cost ratios at some of the companies and slower commercial membership growth due to a softer labor market. However, we believe that going forward HMOs will be able to reduce costs and, more importantly, have the pricing flexibility that will allow them to preserve and perhaps enhance profit margins even with restrained membership growth.
Industrials sector holdings, among the Portfolio's best performers last year, lost ground in the first half of 2008 with engineering and construction company Chicago Bridge & Iron and mining equipment manufacturer Terex retreating from 2007 highs. Both of these companies are in good growth businesses and, with 50% or more of revenues coming from relatively strong foreign markets, we believe they can sustain earnings growth despite economic weakness in the U.S. and Western Europe.
Looking forward, an already uninspiring economic outlook appears to have deteriorated. Skyrocketing energy and food prices are putting even more pressure on the financially strapped consumer. Housing prices are still declining in many markets and the labor market is softening, causing consumer confidence readings to plummet. Finally, there are indications that the credit crunch is starting to restrain business investment. Unfortunately, America's economic woes are already spreading to Western Europe. While we currently expect to continue to see strong growth in Eastern Europe and Asian emerging market economies, the weakening economies of major trading partners as well as the potential for tighter monetary policy due to increasing inflationary pressure could moderate economic expansion.
The good news is that we believe this gloomy economic scenario is already fairly fully discounted in severely depressed stock prices. We think that a more stable U.S. housing market could be the foundation for a broad based economic recovery that will turn today's stock market bargains into outstanding long-term investments.
Sincerely,
S. Basu Mullick
Portfolio Manager
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INDUSTRY DIVERSIFICATION
(% of Total Net Assets) | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | 1.4 | % | |
Automobiles | | | 0.8 | | |
Banking & Financial | | | 0.6 | | |
Beverages | | | 2.7 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 6.9 | | |
Construction & Engineering | | | 3.2 | | |
Consumer Finance | | | 1.5 | | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 1.8 | | |
Electric Utilities | | | 1.8 | | |
Energy Equipment & Services | | | 6.2 | | |
Financial Services | | | 1.2 | | |
Food Products | | | 1.2 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 2.6 | | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 1.1 | | |
Household Durables | | | 1.7 | | |
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders | | | 3.3 | | |
Industrial Conglomerates | | | 2.9 | | |
Insurance | | | 4.6 | | |
IT Services | | | 3.3 | | |
Machinery | | | 2.1 | | |
Marine | | | 1.7 | | |
Media | | | 1.7 | | |
Metals & Mining | | | 9.2 | | |
Multiline Retail | | | 2.8 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 18.4 | | |
Personal Products | | | 2.1 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 1.9 | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | 1.0 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 2.0 | | |
Software | | | 3.9 | | |
Specialty Retail | | | 1.6 | | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services | | | 1.4 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 4.5 | | |
Liabilities, less cash, receivables and other assets | | | (3.1 | ) | |
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Endnotes
1 (4.42%), 13.49% and 5.68% were the average annual total returns for the 1-, 5- and 10-year periods ended June 30, 2008. Neuberger Berman Management Inc. ("NBMI") has agreed to absorb certain expenses of the AMT Portfolios. Without this arrangement, which is subject to change, the total returns of the Portfolios would be less. Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Performance data quoted represents past performance and the investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please visit www.nb.com. The performance information does not reflect fees and expenses of the variable annuity and variable life insurance policies or the pension plans whose proceeds are invested in the Partners Portfolio.
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® Index measures the performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000® 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® 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 NBMI and include reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. The Portfolio may invest in many securities not 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 NBMI'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, NBMI 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 sold only through the currently effective prospectus and 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.
© 2008 Neuberger Berman Management Inc., 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, 2008 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 the expense example do not include any transactional 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 transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expense Information As of 6/30/08 (Unaudited)
NEUBERGER BERMAN ADVISERS MANAGEMENT TRUST PARTNERS PORTFOLIO
Actual | | Beginning Account Value 1/1/08 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/08 | | Expenses Paid During the Period* 1/1/08 – 6/30/08 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 952.30 | | | $ | 4.47 | | |
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) ** | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.29 | | | $ | 4.62 | | |
* Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of .92%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/366 (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 366.
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Schedule of Investments Partners Portfolio
(Unaudited)
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Common Stocks (98.6%) | | | |
Aerospace & Defense (1.4%) | | | |
| 73,900 | | | L-3 Communications Holdings | | $ | 6,715,293 | | |
Automobiles (0.8%) | | | |
| 106,500 | | | Harley-Davidson | | | 3,861,690 | | |
Banking & Financial (0.6%) | | | |
| 139,800 | | | Fannie Mae | | | 2,727,498 | | |
Beverages (2.7%) | | | |
| 395,100 | | | Constellation Brands | | | 7,846,686 | * | |
| 259,400 | | | Dr. Pepper Snapple Group | | | 5,442,212 | * | |
| | | 13,288,898 | | |
Capital Markets (6.9%) | | | |
| 52,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group | | | 9,094,800 | | |
| 340,000 | | | Invesco Ltd. | | | 8,153,200 | | |
| 116,700 | | | Legg Mason | | | 5,084,619 | | |
| 166,500 | | | Merrill Lynch | | | 5,279,715 | | |
| 170,500 | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 6,149,935 | | |
| | | 33,762,269 | | |
Construction & Engineering (3.2%) | | | |
| 250,000 | | | Chicago Bridge & Iron | | | 9,955,000 | | |
| 161,800 | | | KBR, Inc. | | | 5,648,438 | | |
| | | 15,603,438 | | |
Consumer Finance (1.5%) | | | |
| 193,000 | | | American Express | | | 7,270,310 | | |
Diversified Financial Services (1.8%) | | | |
| 260,700 | | | Moody's Corp. | | | 8,978,508 | �� | |
Electric Utilities (1.8%) | | | |
| 103,500 | | | FirstEnergy Corp. | | | 8,521,155 | | |
Energy Equipment & Services (6.2%) | | | |
| 192,600 | | | Halliburton Co. | | | 10,221,282 | | |
| 133,700 | | | National Oilwell Varco | | | 11,861,864 | * | |
| 127,000 | | | Noble Corp. | | | 8,249,920 | | |
| | | 30,333,066 | | |
Financial Services (1.2%) | | | |
| 355,600 | | | Citigroup Inc. | | | 5,959,856 | | |
Food Products (1.2%) | | | |
| 304,300 | | | ConAgra, Inc. | | | 5,866,904 | | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Health Care Providers & Services (2.6%) | | | |
| 175,000 | | | Aetna Inc. | | $ | 7,092,750 | | |
| 113,900 | | | WellPoint Inc. | | | 5,428,474 | *È | |
| | | 12,521,224 | | |
Household & Personal Products (1.1%) | | | |
| 74,800 | | | Energizer Holdings | | | 5,467,132 | * | |
Household Durables (1.7%) | | | |
| 17,000 | | | NVR, Inc. | | | 8,501,360 | * | |
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders (3.3%) | | | |
| 100,200 | | | Constellation Energy Group | | | 8,226,420 | | |
| 182,800 | | | NRG Energy | | | 7,842,120 | * | |
| | | 16,068,540 | | |
Industrial Conglomerates (2.9%) | | | |
| 131,100 | | | General Electric | | | 3,499,059 | | |
| 141,000 | | | McDermott International | | | 8,726,490 | * | |
| 18,000 | | | Walter Industries | | | 1,957,860 | | |
| | | 14,183,409 | | |
Insurance (4.6%) | | | |
| 126,400 | | | Assurant, Inc. | | | 8,337,344 | | |
| 3,480 | | | Berkshire Hathaway Class B | | | 13,961,760 | * | |
| | | 22,299,104 | | |
IT Services (3.3%) | | | |
| 166,100 | | | Affiliated Computer Services | | | 8,884,689 | * | |
| 201,400 | | | Fidelity National Information Services | | | 7,433,674 | È | |
| | | 16,318,363 | | |
Machinery (2.1%) | | | |
| 201,500 | | | Terex Corp. | | | 10,351,055 | * | |
Marine (1.7%) | | | |
| 103,900 | | | DryShips Inc. | | | 8,330,702 | | |
Media (1.7%) | | | |
| 208,100 | | | McGraw-Hill Cos. | | | 8,348,972 | | |
Metals & Mining (9.2%) | | | |
| 118,500 | | | Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold | | | 13,887,015 | | |
| 235,100 | | | Sterlite Industries (India) ADR | | | 3,738,090 | * | |
| 166,400 | | | Teck Cominco Class B | | | 7,978,880 | | |
| 52,000 | | | United States Steel | | | 9,608,560 | | |
| 117,900 | | | Xstrata PLC | | | 9,392,023 | | |
| | | 44,604,568 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 5 |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Multiline Retail (2.8%) | | | |
| 199,500 | | | J.C. Penney | | $ | 7,239,855 | | |
| 339,000 | | | Macy's Inc. | | | 6,583,380 | | |
| | | 13,823,235 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (18.4%) | | | |
| 126,800 | | | Canadian Natural Resources | | | 12,711,700 | | |
| 213,900 | | | Denbury Resources | | | 7,807,350 | * | |
| 62,500 | | | EOG Resources | | | 8,200,000 | | |
| 22,500 | | | Exxon Mobil | | | 1,982,925 | | |
| 50,450 | | | Frontline Ltd. | | | 3,540,893 | È | |
| 75,200 | | | Peabody Energy | | | 6,621,360 | | |
| 212,000 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro ADR | | | 15,015,960 | | |
| 129,547 | | | Ship Finance International | | | 3,825,523 | È | |
| 189,400 | | | Southwestern Energy | | | 9,017,334 | * | |
| 146,400 | | | Suncor Energy | | | 8,508,768 | | |
| 228,045 | | | Talisman Energy | | | 5,046,636 | | |
| 108,716 | | | XTO Energy | | | 7,448,133 | | |
| | | 89,726,582 | | |
Personal Products (2.1%) | | | |
| 313,000 | | | NBTY, Inc. | | | 10,034,780 | * | |
Pharmaceuticals (1.9%) | | | |
| 190,000 | | | Shire Limited ADR | | | 9,334,700 | È | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (1.0%) | | | |
| 310,000 | | | Annaly Capital Management | | | 4,808,100 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (2.0%) | | | |
| 226,700 | | | International Rectifier | | | 4,352,640 | * | |
| 191,000 | | | Texas Instruments | | | 5,378,560 | | |
| | | 9,731,200 | | |
Software (3.9%) | | | |
| 124,500 | | | Check Point Software Technologies | | | 2,946,915 | * | |
| 259,900 | | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 7,149,849 | | |
| 240,300 | | | Oracle Corp. | | | 5,046,300 | * | |
| 197,657 | | | Symantec Corp. | | | 3,824,663 | * | |
| | | 18,967,727 | | |
Specialty Retail (1.6%) | | | |
| 144,500 | | | Best Buy | | | 5,722,200 | | |
| 58,400 | | | TJX Cos. | | | 1,837,848 | | |
| | | 7,560,048 | | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services (1.4%) | | | |
| 99,400 | | | China Mobile ADR | | | 6,654,830 | | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Cost $377,375,236) | | | 480,524,516 | | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Short-Term Investments (4.5%) | |
| 4,566,607 | | | Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund Trust Class | | $ | 4,566,607 | @ØØ | |
| 17,480,412 | | | Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC | | | 17,480,412 | ‡ | |
| | Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $22,047,019) | | | 22,047,019 | | |
| | Total Investments (103.1%) (Cost $399,422,255) | | | 502,571,535 | ## | |
| | Liabilities, less cash, receivables and other assets [(3.1%)] | | | (14,958,954 | ) | |
| | Total Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 487,612,581 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 6 |
Notes to Schedule of Investments Partners Portfolio (Unaudited)
† Investments in equity securities by Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust Partners Portfolio (the "Fund") are valued by obtaining valuations from an independent pricing service. The independent pricing service values equity securities at the latest sale price when that price is readily available. 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. If a valuation is not available from an independent pricing service, the Fund seeks to obtain quotations from principal market makers. If market quotations are not readily available, securities are valued by 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, 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. Foreign security prices are furnished by independent quotation services and expressed in local currency values. Foreign security prices 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 the Fund's 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. 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. 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 next trades. Short-term debt securities with less than 60 days until maturity may be valued at cost which, when combined with interest earned, approximates market value.
The Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("FAS 157"), effective January 1, 2008. In accordance with FAS 157, "fair value" is defined as the price that a Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. FAS 157 established a three-tier hierarchy of inputs to establish a classification of fair 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, 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.
See Notes to Financial Statements | 7 |
Notes to Schedule of Investments Partners Portfolio (Unaudited) (cont'd)
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2008:
Valuation Inputs | | Investments in Securities | |
Level 1 – Quoted Prices | | $ | 489,638,619 | | |
Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | 12,932,916 | | |
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | — | | |
Total | | $ | 502,571,535 | | |
## At June 30, 2008, the cost of investments for U.S. federal income tax purposes was $400,712,832. Gross unrealized appreciation of investments was $140,251,134 and gross unrealized depreciation of investments was $38,392,431, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $101,858,703, based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
* Security did not produce income during the last twelve months.
È All or a portion of this security is on loan (see Note A of Notes to Financial Statements).
‡ Managed by an affiliate of Neuberger Berman Management Inc. and could be deemed an affiliate of the Fund (see Notes A & F of Notes to Financial Statements).
@ Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund ("Prime Money") is also managed by Neuberger Berman Management Inc. and may be considered an affiliate since it has the same officers, Board members, and investment manager as the Fund and because, at times, the Fund may own 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of Prime Money (see Notes A & F of Notes to Financial Statements).
ØØ All or a portion of this security is segregated in connection with obligations for security lending.
See Notes to Financial Statements | 8 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | PARTNERS PORTFOLIO | |
| | June 30, 2008 | |
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at market value *† (Notes A & F)—see Schedule of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 480,524,516 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 22,047,019 | | |
| | | 502,571,535 | | |
Foreign currency | | | 133,424 | | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 656,182 | | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 3,082,386 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 1,906,332 | | |
Receivable for securities lending income (Note A) | | | 100,277 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 16,638 | | |
Total Assets | | | 508,466,774 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for collateral on securities loaned (Note A) | | | 17,858,807 | | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 2,122,355 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 409,374 | | |
Payable to investment manager—net (Notes A & B) | | | 221,729 | | |
Payable to administrator (Note B) | | | 124,073 | | |
Payable for securities lending fees (Note A) | | | 33,921 | | |
Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 83,934 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 20,854,193 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 487,612,581 | | |
Net Assets consist of: | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 290,055,579 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | 3,064,467 | | |
Accumulated net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | 91,345,762 | | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of investments | | | 103,146,773 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 487,612,581 | | |
Shares Outstanding ($.001 par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 24,666,431 | | |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 19.77 | | |
†Securities on loan, at market value: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 17,378,099 | | |
*Cost of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 377,375,236 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 22,047,019 | | |
Total cost of investments | | $ | 399,422,255 | | |
Total cost of foreign currency | | $ | 136,044 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 9 |
Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | PARTNERS PORTFOLIO | |
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | |
Investment Income: | |
Income (Note A): | |
Dividend income—unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 3,098,584 | | |
Interest income—unaffiliated issuers | | | 14 | | |
Income from securities loaned—net (Note F) | | | 104,869 | | |
Income from investments in affiliated issuers (Note F) | | | 73,212 | | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (31,213 | ) | |
Total income | | $ | 3,245,466 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees (Notes A & B) | | | 1,304,110 | | |
Administration fees (Note B) | | | 727,783 | | |
Audit fees | | | 19,492 | | |
Custodian fees (Note B) | | | 81,940 | | |
Insurance expense | | | 10,691 | | |
Legal fees | | | 64,250 | | |
Shareholder reports | | | 15,790 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 18,150 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 8,733 | | |
Total expenses | | | 2,250,939 | | |
Investment management fees waived (Note A) | | | (1,962 | ) | |
Expenses reduced by custodian fee expense offset and commission recapture arrangements (Note B) | | | (24,083 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 2,224,894 | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 1,020,572 | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments (Note A) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Sales of investment securities of unaffiliated issuers | | | 27,933,815 | | |
Sales of investment securities of affiliated issuers | | | (378,395 | ) | |
Foreign currency | | | 16,434 | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of: | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | (54,578,526 | ) | |
Foreign currency | | | (4,350 | ) | |
Net gain (loss) on investments | | | (27,011,022 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (25,990,450 | ) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 10 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | PARTNERS PORTFOLIO | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
From Operations: | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 1,020,572 | | | $ | 2,000,409 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 27,571,854 | | | | 65,506,442 | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (54,582,876 | ) | | | (12,182,786 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (25,990,450 | ) | | | 55,324,065 | | |
Distributions to Shareholders From (Note A): | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (3,816,492 | ) | |
Net realized gain on investments | | | — | | | | (59,722,441 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | — | | | | (63,538,933 | ) | |
From Fund Share Transactions (Note D): | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 48,879,471 | | | | 62,067,752 | | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | — | | | | 63,538,933 | | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (61,951,882 | ) | | | (221,919,367 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) from Fund share transactions | | | (13,072,411 | ) | | | (96,312,682 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (39,062,861 | ) | | | (104,527,550 | ) | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of period | | | 526,675,442 | | | | 631,202,992 | | |
End of period | | $ | 487,612,581 | | | $ | 526,675,442 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) at end of period | | $ | 3,064,467 | | | $ | 2,043,895 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 11 |
Notes to Financial Statements Partners Portfolio (Unaudited)
Note A—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
1 General: Partners Portfolio (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 eleven 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 of Trustees of the Trust (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 Neuberger Berman Management Inc. ("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 plaintiff. The amount of such proceeds for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $1,798.
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.
In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission guidance, the Fund implemented the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 ("FIN 48"), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. The Fund has reviewed the tax positions for the open tax period as of June 30, 2008 and the open tax years as of December 31, 2007, and has determined that the implementation of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the Fund's financial statements.
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
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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, 2007, permanent differences resulting primarily from different book and tax accounting for foreign currency gains and losses and passive foreign investment companies 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, 2007 and December 31, 2006 was as follows:
Ordinary Income | | Long-Term Capital Gain | | Total
| |
2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 | |
$ | 5,797,070 | | | $ | 11,894,519 | | | $ | 57,741,863 | | | $ | 61,775,638 | | | $ | 63,538,933 | | | $ | 73,670,157 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
As of December 31, 2007, 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
| |
$ | 2,587,348 | | | $ | 63,999,561 | | | $ | 156,960,543 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 223,547,452 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The difference between book basis and tax basis distributable earnings is attributable primarily to timing differences of wash sales.
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 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 attributed to a Series are allocated among the Funds, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each of the Funds 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 attributed to a Series or the Trust are allocated among the Fund and the other 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, assists the Fund in conducting a bidding process to identify agents/principals that would pay a guaranteed amount to the Fund in consideration of the Fund entering into an exclusive securities lending arrangement.
eSecLending currently serves as exclusive lending agent for the Fund. 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
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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 Lehman Brothers Asset Management LLC, an affiliate of Management.
Net income from the lending program represents a guaranteed amount received from a principal plus income earned on the cash collateral invested in Quality Fund or in other investments, less cash collateral fees and other expenses associated with the loans. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund received net income under the securities lending arrangement of approximately $104,869, which is reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Income from securities loaned—net." For the six months ended June 30, 2008, "Income from securities loaned—net" consisted of approximately $1,399,747 in income earned on cash collateral and guaranteed amounts (including approximately $1,270,903 of interest income earned from the Quality Fund), less fees and expenses paid of approximately $1,294,878.
11 Transactions with other funds managed by Neuberger Berman Management Inc.: Pursuant to an exemptive rule, the Fund may invest in a money market fund managed by Management or an affiliate. The Fund invests in the Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund ("Prime Money"), as approved by the Board. Prime Money seeks to provide the highest available current income consistent with safety and liquidity. For any cash that the Fund invests in Prime Money, Management waives a portion of its management fee equal to the management fee it receives from Prime Money on those assets (the "Arrangement"). For the six months ended June 30, 2008, management fees waived under this Arrangement amounted to $1,962 and are reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Investment management fees waived." For the six months ended June 30, 2008, income earned under this Arrangement amounted to $73,212 and is reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Income from investments in affiliated issuers."
12 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 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, 2011 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
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Fund's average daily net assets (the "Expense Limitation"). For the six months ended June 30, 2008, no reimbursement to the Fund was required. The Fund has agreed to repay Management through December 31, 2014 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, 2008, there was no repayment to Management under this agreement. At June 30, 2008, the Fund had no contingent liability to Management under this agreement.
Management and Neuberger, a member firm of the New York Stock Exchange and sub-adviser to the Fund, are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. ("Lehman"), a publicly-owned holding company. 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.
The Fund has entered into a commission recapture program, which enables it to pay some of its operational expenses by recouping a portion of the commissions it pays to a broker that is not a related party of the Fund. Pursuant to the agreement, brokers pay recaptured commissions to the Fund's custodian and the custodian directs these amounts toward payment of expenses such as custodial, transfer agency or accounting services. Effective April 1, 2008, this commission recapture program was terminated. For the period ended March 31, 2008, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $23,679.
The Fund has an expense offset arrangement in connection with its custodian contract. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $404.
Note C—Securities Transactions:
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, there were purchase and sale transactions (excluding short-term securities) of $113,277,993 and $127,177,037, respectively.
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, brokerage commissions on securities transactions amounted to $276,119, of which Neuberger received $0, Lehman Brothers Inc. received $12,623, and other brokers received $263,496.
Note D—Fund Share Transactions:
Share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and for the year ended December 31, 2007 was as follows:
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | | For the Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | |
Shares Sold | | | 2,458,392 | | | | 2,789,611 | | |
Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends and Distributions | | | — | | | | 2,995,706 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (3,155,944 | ) | | | (10,251,527 | ) | |
Total | | | (697,552 | ) | | | (4,466,210 | ) | |
Note E—Line of Credit:
At June 30, 2008, the Fund was a participant in a single committed, unsecured $150,000,000 line of credit with a consortium of banks organized by 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
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under this agreement at the overnight Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50% per annum. A facility fee of 0.07% 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, 2008. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund did not utilize this line of credit.
Note F—Investments in Affiliates:
Name of Issuer | | Balance of Shares Held December 31, 2007 | | Gross Purchases and Additions | | Gross Sales and Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held June 30, 2008 | | Value June 30, 2008 | | Income from Investments in Affiliated Issuers Included in Total Income | |
Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund Trust Class* | | | 7,360,019 | | | | 66,496,295 | | | | 69,289,707 | | | | 4,566,607 | | | $ | 4,566,607 | | | $ | 73,212 | | |
Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC ** | | | 97,152,704 | | | | 215,972,391 | | | | 295,644,683 | | | | 17,480,412 | | | | 17,480,412 | | | | 1,270,903 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | $ | 22,047,019 | | | $ | 1,344,115 | | |
* Prime Money is also managed by Management and may be considered an affiliate since it has the same officers, Board members, and investment manager as the Fund and because, at times, the Fund may own 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of Prime Money.
** Quality Fund, a fund managed by Lehman Brothers Asset Management LLC, 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—Recent Accounting Pronouncement:
In March 2008, Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 161"). SFAS 161 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. SFAS 161 requires enhanced disclosures about the Fund's derivative and hedging activities. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS 161 will have on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.
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, | |
| | 2008 (Unaudited) | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 20.76 | | | $ | 21.16 | | | $ | 21.41 | | | $ | 18.32 | | | $ | 15.40 | | | $ | 11.40 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)‡ | | | .04 | | | | .07 | | | | .12 | | | | .14 | | | | .17 | | | | .00 | | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (1.03 | ) | | | 1.95 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 3.15 | | | | 2.75 | | | | 4.00 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (.99 | ) | | | 2.02 | | | | 2.45 | | | | 3.29 | | | | 2.92 | | | | 4.00 | | |
Less Distributions From: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (.15 | ) | | | (.16 | ) | | | (.19 | ) | | | (.00 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Capital Gains | | | — | | | | (2.27 | ) | | | (2.54 | ) | | | (.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (2.42 | ) | | | (2.70 | ) | | | (.20 | ) | | | (.00 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 19.77 | | | $ | 20.76 | | | $ | 21.16 | | | $ | 21.41 | | | $ | 18.32 | | | $ | 15.40 | | |
Total Return†† | | | -4.77 | %** | | | +9.28 | % | | | +12.24 | % | | | +18.04 | % | | | +18.98 | % | | | +35.09 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 487.6 | | | $ | 526.7 | | | $ | 631.2 | | | $ | 732.0 | | | $ | 589.8 | | | $ | 669.6 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | .93 | %* | | | .91 | % | | | .91 | % | | | .90 | % | | | .91 | % | | | .91 | % | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets§ | | | .92 | %* | | | .90 | % | | | .91 | % | | | .89 | % | | | .89 | % | | | .90 | % | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | .42 | %* | | | .33 | % | | | .57 | % | | | .70 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | .01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 23 | %** | | | 43 | % | | | 36 | % | | | 58 | % | | | 71 | % | | | 76 | % | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights | 17 |
Notes to Financial Highlights Partners Portfolio (Unaudited)
†† 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.
# The Fund is required to calculate an expense ratio without taking into consideration any expense reductions related to expense offset arrangements.
‡ Calculated based on the average number of shares outstanding during each fiscal period.
§ After utilization of the Line of Credit 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:
Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | |
2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
| 0.92 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.91 | % | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.90 | % | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
* 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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Regency Portfolio
I Class Shares
S Class Shares
Semi-Annual Report
June 30, 2008
C0244 0808
Regency Portfolio Manager's Commentary
The Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (AMT) Regency Portfolio outperformed its benchmark, the Russell Midcap Value Index, in the six-month period ended June 30, 2008. However, it failed to generate a positive return in a stock market that was undermined by declining housing prices, skyrocketing oil prices, the continued woes of major financial institutions, and deteriorating consumer confidence.
Energy investments had the most favorable impact on portfolio returns. The Portfolio was substantially overweighted in Energy — by far the stock market's best performing group — and the return from our holdings was in line with the benchmark sector component. Notable performers included Canadian Natural Resources, Whiting Petroleum, Southwestern Energy and National Oilwell Varco. Our bias toward oil-oriented exploration and production, and oil services companies, both of which we believe should be able to sustain earnings growth even if oil prices soften as global demand slows, enhanced returns. We believe favorable long-term supply/demand dynamics will support oil prices, promote sustainable earnings growth and perhaps better valuations for oil and oil services stocks.
The Portfolio was modestly overweighted in Materials and, led by iron ore producer Cleveland Cliffs, United States Steel, Canadian industrial metals and coal producer Teck Cominco, and Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, our Materials holdings outperformed the corresponding benchmark sector component by a wide margin. Like in the Energy sector, we believe that over the long term, demand for materials will outpace growth in supply, supporting prices and materials companies' profits.
Although the Portfolio was substantially underweighted in Financials, one of the worst performing sectors in the Russell Midcap Value Index, the poor relative performance of our holdings penalized returns. Regional banks Zions Bancorp and Colonial Bancgroup, and asset manager Legg Mason were among our disappointments in the Financials sector. The bloodbath in Financials stocks has resulted in historically low and, admittedly, increasingly tempting valuations. However, we believe it prudent to wait for the dust to clear before going bottom fishing in this sector.
Following big gains in 2007, Industrials sector holdings, most notably leading energy infrastructure company Chicago Bridge & Iron, lost a lot of ground in the first half of 2008. Chicago Bridge & Iron had one problem project in the U.K. that negatively impacted results. This project will be completed in September. After this temporary setback, we believe the company will regain earnings momentum and the stock should rebound strongly.
Substantial declines in HMOs Cigna and Coventry Health Care resulted in poor relative performance in the Health Care sector. Investor concern mostly regarding higher-than-expected medical cost ratios at some of the companies, weighed heavily on HMO stocks. Going forward, we believe HMOs will be able to reduce costs and, more importantly, have more pricing flexibility to preserve and perhaps enhance profit margins despite restrained membership growth.
Looking ahead, an already hazy economic outlook has been further clouded by a spike in energy and food prices that has put additional pressure on the consumer, a further decline in housing prices that has eroded consumer confidence, and signs that the still constrained credit markets are beginning to negatively impact business investment. Unfortunately, the U.S. economic malaise is spreading to Western Europe. The weaker economies of developed nation trading partners combined with inflationary pressure that could result in tighter monetary policy may slow economic growth in emerging market nations.
This problematic economic scenario duly noted, the stocks of high quality companies in many market sectors have been beaten down to the point that we feel the bad news is already fairly fully discounted in stock prices. We can't predict when the U.S. housing market will stabilize — in our opinion, the key to reinvigorating the economy. But when the economy regains traction and if the stock market responds as enthusiastically as we anticipate, we currently believe the value-oriented opportunities we are finding today will prove to be extraordinarily rewarding long-term investments.
Sincerely,
S. Basu Mullick
Portfolio Manager
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INDUSTRY DIVERSIFICATION
(% of Total Net Assets) | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | 3.0 | % | |
Auto Components | | | 1.1 | | |
Automobiles | | | 1.0 | | |
Beverages | | | 1.6 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 6.0 | | |
Commercial Banks | | | 2.0 | | |
Communications Equipment | | | 1.2 | | |
Construction & Engineering | | | 1.9 | | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 1.1 | | |
Electric Utilities | | | 7.0 | | |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments | | | 4.0 | | |
Energy Equipment & Services | | | 5.4 | | |
Food Products | | | 2.1 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 1.2 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 3.2 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 1.9 | | |
Household Durables | | | 2.5 | | |
Household Products | | | 1.1 | | |
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders | | | 5.1 | | |
Industrial Conglomerates | | | 1.6 | | |
Insurance | | | 3.3 | | |
IT Services | | | 2.8 | | |
Machinery | | | 3.5 | | |
Marine | | | 1.7 | | |
Media | | | 1.5 | | |
Metals & Mining | | | 8.7 | | |
Multiline Retail | | | 2.4 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 11.1 | | |
Personal Products | | | 2.1 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 3.3 | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | 3.7 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 0.9 | | |
Software | | | 1.1 | | |
Specialty Retail | | | 0.5 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 14.7 | | |
Liabilities, less cash, receivables and other assets | | | (15.3 | ) | |
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Endnotes
1 For Class I, (11.72%), 12.29% and 8.78% were the average annual total returns for the 1- and 5-year and since inception (08/22/01) periods ended June 30, 2008. For Class S, (11.90%), 12.15% and 8.68% were the average annual total returns for the 1- and 5-year and since inception (08/22/01) periods ended June 30, 2008. Performance shown prior to April 29, 2005, for the Class S shares is that of the Class I shares, which has lower expenses and correspondingly higher returns than Class S shares. Neuberger Berman Management Inc. ("NBMI") has agreed to absorb certain expenses of the AMT Portfolios. Without this arrangement, which is subject to change, the total returns of the Portfolios would be less. Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Performance data quoted represent past performance and the investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please visit www.nb.com. The performance information does not reflect fees and expenses of the variable annuity and variable life insurance policies or the pension plans whose proceeds are invested in the Regency Portfolio.
2 The Russell Midcap® Value Index measures the performance of those Russell Midcap® 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® Index, which represents approximately 31% 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 NBMI and include reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. The Portfolio may invest in many securities not 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 NBMI'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, NBMI 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 sold only through the currently effective prospectus and 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.
© 2008 Neuberger Berman Management Inc., 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, 2008 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 the expense example do not include any transactional 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 transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expense Information As of 6/30/08 (Unaudited)
NEUBERGER BERMAN ADVISERS MANAGEMENT TRUST REGENCY PORTFOLIO
Actual | | Beginning Account Value 1/1/08 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/08 | | Expenses Paid During the Period* 1/1/08 – 6/30/08 | | Expense Ratio | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 934.70 | | | $ | 4.47 | | | | .93 | % | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 933.20 | | | $ | 5.67 | | | | 1.18 | % | |
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)** | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.24 | | | $ | 4.67 | | | | .93 | % | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.00 | | | $ | 5.92 | | | | 1.18 | % | |
* For each class of the fund, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/366 (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 366.
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Schedule of Investments Regency Portfolio
(Unaudited)
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Common Stocks (100.6%) | | | |
Aerospace & Defense (3.0%) | | | |
| 80,300 | | | Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica ADR | | $ | 2,127,950 | È | |
| 39,800 | | | L-3 Communications Holdings | | | 3,616,626 | | |
| 153,300 | | | Spirit Aerosystems Holdings Class A | | | 2,940,294 | *È | |
| | | 8,684,870 | | |
Auto Components (1.1%) | | | |
| 68,500 | | | WABCO Holdings | | | 3,182,510 | È | |
Automobiles (1.0%) | | | |
| 81,600 | | | Harley-Davidson | | | 2,958,816 | | |
Beverages (1.6%) | | | |
| 237,100 | | | Constellation Brands | | | 4,708,806 | * | |
Capital Markets (6.0%) | | | |
| 220,300 | | | Invesco Ltd. | | | 5,282,794 | | |
| 306,300 | | | Jefferies Group | | | 5,151,966 | È | |
| 78,500 | | | Legg Mason | | | 3,420,245 | | |
| 102,700 | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 3,704,389 | | |
| | | 17,559,394 | | |
Commercial Banks (2.0%) | | | |
| 370,100 | | | National City | | | 1,765,377 | È | |
| 123,400 | | | Zions Bancorp | | | 3,885,866 | È | |
| | | 5,651,243 | | |
Communications Equipment (1.2%) | | | |
| 410,400 | | | Arris Group | | | 3,467,880 | * | |
Construction & Engineering (1.9%) | | | |
| 139,500 | | | Chicago Bridge & Iron | | | 5,554,890 | | |
Diversified Financial Services (1.1%) | | | |
| 94,900 | | | Moody's Corp. | | | 3,268,356 | | |
Electric Utilities (7.0%) | | | |
| 176,200 | | | DPL Inc. | | | 4,648,156 | | |
| 26,000 | | | Entergy Corp. | | | 3,132,480 | È | |
| 83,500 | | | FirstEnergy Corp. | | | 6,874,555 | | |
| 107,900 | | | PPL Corp. | | | 5,639,933 | | |
| | | 20,295,124 | | |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments (4.0%) | | | |
| 81,000 | | | Anixter International | | | 4,818,690 | *È | |
| 131,400 | | | Avnet, Inc. | | | 3,584,592 | *È | |
| 182,500 | | | Ingram Micro | | | 3,239,375 | *È | |
| | | 11,642,657 | | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Energy Equipment & Services (5.4%) | | | |
| 60,500 | | | National Oilwell Varco | | $ | 5,367,560 | * | |
| 87,500 | | | Noble Corp. | | | 5,684,000 | | |
| 58,700 | | | Oceaneering International | | | 4,522,835 | *È | |
| | | 15,574,395 | | |
Food Products (2.1%) | | | |
| 214,700 | | | ConAgra, Inc. | | | 4,139,416 | | |
| 97,200 | | | Smithfield Foods | | | 1,932,336 | *È | |
| | | 6,071,752 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies (1.2%) | | | |
| 73,700 | | | Covidien Ltd. | | | 3,529,493 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services (3.2%) | | | |
| 82,600 | | | Aetna Inc. | | | 3,347,778 | | |
| 95,600 | | | CIGNA Corp. | | | 3,383,284 | | |
| 84,000 | | | Coventry Health Care | | | 2,555,280 | *È | |
| | | 9,286,342 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (1.9%) | | | |
| 119,300 | | | Brinker International | | | 2,254,770 | | |
| 103,500 | | | Darden Restaurants | | | 3,305,790 | È | |
| | | 5,560,560 | | |
Household Durables (2.5%) | | | |
| 10,100 | | | NVR, Inc. | | | 5,050,808 | * | |
| 36,000 | | | Whirlpool Corp. | | | 2,222,280 | È | |
| | | 7,273,088 | | |
Household Products (1.1%) | | | |
| 43,600 | | | Energizer Holdings | | | 3,186,724 | * | |
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders (5.1%) | | | |
| 59,900 | | | Constellation Energy Group | | | 4,917,790 | | |
| 403,200 | | | Dynegy Inc. | | | 3,447,360 | * | |
| 27,600 | | | Mirant Corp. | | | 1,080,540 | *È | |
| 126,500 | | | NRG Energy | | | 5,426,850 | * | |
| | | 14,872,540 | | |
Industrial Conglomerates (1.6%) | | | |
| 75,300 | | | McDermott International | | | 4,660,317 | *È | |
Insurance (3.3%) | | | |
| 81,400 | | | Assurant, Inc. | | | 5,369,144 | | |
| 91,700 | | | StanCorp Financial Group | | | 4,306,232 | | |
| | | 9,675,376 | | |
IT Services (2.8%) | | | |
| 109,470 | | | Affiliated Computer Services | | | 5,855,550 | * | |
| 65,000 | | | Fidelity National Information Services | | | 2,399,150 | | |
| | | 8,254,700 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 5 |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Machinery (3.5%) | | | |
| 52,000 | | | Eaton Corp. | | $ | 4,418,440 | | |
| 112,100 | | | Terex Corp. | | | 5,758,577 | * | |
| | | 10,177,017 | | |
Marine (1.7%) | | | |
| 167,000 | | | Eagle Bulk Shipping | | | 4,938,190 | | |
Media (1.5%) | | | |
| 111,500 | | | McGraw-Hill Cos. | | | 4,473,380 | | |
Metals & Mining (8.7%) | | | |
| 32,000 | | | Cleveland-Cliffs | | | 3,814,080 | | |
| 67,500 | | | Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold | | | 7,910,325 | | |
| 121,400 | | | Sterlite Industries (India) ADR | | | 1,930,260 | * | |
| 115,800 | | | Teck Cominco Class B | | | 5,552,610 | | |
| 32,000 | | | United States Steel | | | 5,912,960 | | |
| | | 25,120,235 | | |
Multiline Retail (2.4%) | | | |
| 100,100 | | | J.C. Penney | | | 3,632,629 | | |
| 174,100 | | | Macy's Inc. | | | 3,381,022 | | |
| | | 7,013,651 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (11.1%) | | | |
| 57,500 | | | Canadian Natural Resources | | | 5,764,375 | | |
| 154,300 | | | Denbury Resources | | | 5,631,950 | * | |
| 92,350 | | | Ship Finance International | | | 2,727,096 | È | |
| 101,300 | | | Southwestern Energy | | | 4,822,893 | * | |
| 215,565 | | | Talisman Energy | | | 4,770,453 | | |
| 48,200 | | | Whiting Petroleum | | | 5,113,056 | * | |
| 48,870 | | | XTO Energy | | | 3,348,084 | | |
| | | 32,177,907 | | |
Personal Products (2.1%) | | | |
| 190,300 | | | NBTY, Inc. | | | 6,101,018 | * | |
Pharmaceuticals (3.3%) | | | |
| 169,900 | | | Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings | | | 4,109,881 | *È | |
| 110,100 | | | Shire Limited ADR | | | 5,409,213 | | |
| | | 9,519,094 | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (3.7%) | | | |
| 258,000 | | | Annaly Capital Management | | | 4,001,580 | | |
| 95,700 | | | Developers Diversified Realty | | | 3,321,747 | È | |
| 46,400 | | | Ventas, Inc. | | | 1,975,248 | | |
| 16,200 | | | Vornado Realty Trust | | | 1,425,600 | | |
| | | 10,724,175 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (0.9%) | | | |
| 140,500 | | | International Rectifier | | | 2,697,600 | * | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Software (1.1%) | | | |
| 198,100 | | | Cadence Design Systems | | $ | 2,000,810 | * | |
| 49,000 | | | Check Point Software Technologies | | | 1,159,830 | * | |
| | | 3,160,640 | | |
Specialty Retail (0.5%) | | | |
| 45,300 | | | TJX Cos. | | | 1,425,591 | | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Cost $273,702,671) | | | 292,448,331 | | |
Short-Term Investments (14.7%) | | | |
| 3,764,733 | | | Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund Trust Class | | | 3,764,733 | @ØØ | |
| 39,030,221 | | | Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC | | | 39,030,221 | ‡ | |
| | | | Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $42,775,871) | | | 42,794,954 | | |
| | | | Total Investments (115.3%) (Cost $316,478,542) | | | 335,243,285 | ## | |
| | | | Liabilities, less cash, receivables and other assets [(15.3%)] | | | (44,507,184 | ) | |
| | | | Total Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 290,736,101 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 6 |
Notes to Schedule of Investments Regency Portfolio (Unaudited)
† Investments in equity securities by Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust Regency Portfolio (the "Fund") are valued by obtaining valuations from an independent pricing service. The independent pricing service values equity securities at the latest sale price when that price is readily available. 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. If a valuation is not available from an independent pricing service, the Fund seeks to obtain quotations from principal market makers. If market quotations are not readily available, securities are valued by 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, 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. Foreign security prices are furnished by independent quotation services and expressed in local currency values. Foreign security prices 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 the Fund's 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. 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. 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 next trades. Short-term debt securities with less than 60 days until maturity may be valued at cost which, when combined with interest earned, approximates market value.
The Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("FAS 157"), effective January 1, 2008. In accordance with FAS 157, "fair value" is defined as the price that a Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. FAS 157 established a three-tier hierarchy of inputs to establish a classification of fair 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, 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.
See Notes to Financial Statements | 7 |
Notes to Schedule of Investments Regency Portfolio (Unaudited) (cont'd)
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2008:
Valuation Inputs | | Investments in Securities | |
Level 1 – Quoted Prices | | $ | 335,243,285 | | |
Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | — | | |
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | — | | |
Total | | $ | 335,243,285 | | |
## At June 30, 2008, the cost of investments for U.S. federal income tax purposes was $318,943,673. Gross unrealized appreciation of investments was $47,755,538 and gross unrealized depreciation of investments was $31,455,926, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $16,299,612, based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
* Security did not produce income during the last twelve months.
È All or a portion of this security is on loan (see Note A of Notes to Financial Statements).
‡ Managed by an affiliate of Neuberger Berman Management Inc. and could be deemed an affiliate of the Fund (see Notes A & F of Notes to Financial Statements).
@ Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund ("Prime Money") is also managed by Neuberger Berman Management Inc. and may be considered an affiliate since it has the same officers, Board members, and investment manager as the Fund and because, at times, the Fund may own 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of Prime Money (see Notes A & F of Notes to Financial Statements).
ØØ All or a portion of this security is segregated in connection with obligations for security lending.
See Notes to Financial Statements | 8 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | REGENCY PORTFOLIO | |
| | June 30, 2008 | |
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at market value *† (Notes A & F)—see Schedule of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 292,448,331 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 42,794,954 | | |
| | | 335,243,285 | | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 505,103 | | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 503,350 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 655,785 | | |
Receivable for securities lending income (Note A) | | | 160,908 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 4,255 | | |
Total Assets | | | 337,072,686 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for collateral on securities loaned (Note A) | | | 39,068,106 | | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 314,001 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 6,551,448 | | |
Payable to investment manager—net (Notes A & B) | | | 150,409 | | |
Payable to administrator (Note B) | | | 117,882 | | |
Payable for securities lending fees (Note A) | | | 80,354 | | |
Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 54,385 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 46,336,585 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 290,736,101 | | |
Net Assets consist of: | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 264,107,260 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | 3,903,471 | | |
Accumulated net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | 3,960,555 | | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of investments | | | 18,764,815 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 290,736,101 | | |
Net Assets | |
Class I | | $ | 134,812,634 | | |
Class S | | | 155,923,467 | | |
Shares Outstanding ($.001 par value; unlimited shares authorized) | |
Class I | | | 8,887,912 | | |
Class S | | | 9,621,631 | | |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | |
Class I | | $ | 15.17 | | |
Class S | | | 16.21 | | |
† Securities on loan, at market value: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 38,232,960 | | |
* Cost of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 273,702,671 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 42,775,871 | | |
Total cost of investments | | $ | 316,478,542 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 9 |
Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | REGENCY PORTFOLIO | |
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | |
Investment Income: | |
Income (Note A): | |
Dividend income—unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 2,561,507 | | |
Interest income—unaffiliated issuers | | | 6,766 | | |
Income from securities loaned—net (Note F) | | | 61,444 | | |
Income from investments in affiliated issuers (Note F) | | | 102,642 | | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (31,826 | ) | |
Total income | | $ | 2,700,533 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees (Notes A & B) | | | 921,757 | | |
Administration fees (Note B): | |
Class I | | | 279,714 | | |
Class S | | | 229,245 | | |
Distribution fees (Note B): | |
Class S | | | 191,038 | | |
Audit fees | | | 19,493 | | |
Custodian fees (Note B) | | | 64,707 | | |
Insurance expense | | | 5,046 | | |
Legal fees | | | 35,561 | | |
Shareholder reports | | | 20,106 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 18,147 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 6,566 | | |
Total expenses | | | 1,791,380 | | |
Investment management fees waived (Note A) | | | (2,767 | ) | |
Expenses reduced by custodian fee expense offset and commission recapture arrangements (Note B) | | | (18,164 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 1,770,449 | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 930,084 | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments (Note A) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Sales of investment securities of unaffiliated issuers | | | 9,924,861 | | |
Sales of investment securities of affiliated issuers | | | (56,968 | ) | |
Foreign currency | | | (382 | ) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of: | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | (32,581,441 | ) | |
Affiliated investment securities | | | 19,083 | | |
Foreign currency | | | (1,396 | ) | |
Net gain (loss) on investments | | | (22,696,243 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ | | (21,766,159 | ) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 10 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | REGENCY PORTFOLIO | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
From Operations: | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 930,084 | | | $ | 3,377,918 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 9,867,511 | | | | (5,743,341 | ) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (32,563,754 | ) | | | 10,343,523 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (21,766,159 | ) | | | 7,978,100 | | |
Distributions to Shareholders From (Note A): | |
Net investment income: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (1,030,430 | ) | |
Class S | | | — | | | | (546,819 | ) | |
Net realized gain on investments: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (6,192,881 | ) | |
Class S | | | — | | | | (3,546,956 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | — | | | | (11,317,086 | ) | |
From Fund Share Transactions (Note D): | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | |
Class I | | | 5,573,028 | | | | 25,739,510 | | |
Class S | | | 39,965,453 | | | | 122,716,525 | | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | 7,223,311 | | |
Class S | | | — | | | | 4,093,775 | | |
Payments for shares redeemed: | |
Class I | | | (76,504,068 | ) | | | (59,013,936 | ) | |
Class S | | | (25,041,792 | ) | | | (26,671,243 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) from Fund share transactions | | | (56,007,379 | ) | | | 74,087,942 | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (77,773,538 | ) | | | 70,748,956 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of period | | | 368,509,639 | | | | 297,760,683 | | |
End of period | | $ | 290,736,101 | | | $ | 368,509,639 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) at end of period | | $ | 3,903,471 | | | $ | 2,973,387 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 11 |
Notes to Financial Statements Regency Portfolio (Unaudited)
Note A—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
1 General: Regency Portfolio (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 eleven 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 "1933 Act"). The Fund currently offers Class I and Class S shares. The Board of Trustees of the Trust (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 Neuberger Berman Management Inc. ("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) 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 plaintiff. The amount of such proceeds for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $524.
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.
In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission guidance, the Fund implemented the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 ("FIN 48"), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. The Fund has reviewed the tax positions for the open tax period as of June 30, 2008 and the open tax years as of December 31, 2007, and has determined that the implementation of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the Fund's financial statements.
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
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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, 2007, permanent differences resulting primarily from different book and tax accounting for distributions from real estate investments trusts ("REITs") and 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, 2007 and December 31, 2006 was as follows:
Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income | | Long-Term Capital Gain | | Total | |
2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 | |
$ | 3,255,576 | | | $ | 2,742,890 | | | $ | 8,061,510 | | | $ | 12,729,372 | | | $ | 11,317,086 | | | $ | 15,472,262 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
As of December 31, 2007, 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 | |
$ | 2,973,387 | | | $ | 599,231 | | | $ | 51,098,438 | | | $ | (6,276,056 | ) | | $ | 48,395,000 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The difference between book basis and tax basis distributable earnings is attributable primarily to timing differences of wash sales, post - October losses, partnership basis adjustments, and basis adjustments for REITs.
Under current tax law, certain net capital and 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, 2007, the Fund elected to defer $6,276,056 of net capital losses arising between November 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007.
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 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 attributed to a Series are allocated among the Funds, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each of the Funds 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 attributed to a Series or the Trust are allocated among the Fund and the other 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, assists the Fund in conducting a bidding process to identify agents/principals that would pay a guaranteed amount to the Fund in consideration of the Fund entering into an exclusive securities lending arrangement.
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eSecLending currently serves as exclusive lending agent for the Fund. 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 Lehman Brothers Asset Management LLC, an affiliate of Management.
Net income from the lending program represents a guaranteed amount received from a principal plus income earned on the cash collateral invested in Quality Fund or in other investments, less cash collateral fees and other expenses associated with the loans. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund received net income under the securities lending arrangement of approximately $61,444, which is reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Income from securities loaned — net." For the six months ended June 30, 2008, "Income from securities loaned — net" consisted of approximately $1,155,310 in income earned on cash collateral and guaranteed amounts (including approximately $1,080,955 of interest income earned from the Quality Fund), less fees and expenses paid of approximately $1,093,866.
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 Transactions with other funds managed by Neuberger Berman Management Inc.: Pursuant to an exemptive rule, the Fund may invest in a money market fund managed by Management or an affiliate. The Fund invests in Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund ("Prime Money"), as approved by the Board. Prime Money seeks to provide the highest available current income consistent with safety and liquidity. For any cash that the Fund invests in Prime Money, Management waives a portion of its management fee equal to the management fee it receives from Prime Money on those assets (the "Arrangement"). For the six months ended June 30, 2008, management fees waived under this Arrangement amounted to $2,767 and are reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Investment management fees waived." For the six months ended June 30, 2008, income earned under this Arrangement amounted to $102,642 and is reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Income from investments in affiliated issuers."
12 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.
13 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 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.
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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 (including the 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, 2008 | |
Class I | | | 1.50 | % | | | 12/31/11 | | | $ | — | | |
Class S | | | 1.25 | % | | | 12/31/18 | | | | — | | |
(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, 2008, there was no repayment to Management under this agreement. At June 30, 2008, the Fund's Class I and Class S shares had no contingent liability to Management under this agreement.
Management and Neuberger Berman, LLC ("Neuberger"), a member firm of the New York Stock Exchange and sub-adviser to the Fund, are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. ("Lehman"), a publicly-owned holding company. 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.
The Fund has entered into a commission recapture program, which enables it to pay some of its operational expenses by recouping a portion of the commissions it pays to a broker that is not a related party of the Fund. Pursuant to the agreement, brokers pay recaptured commissions to the Fund's custodian and the custodian directs these amounts toward payment of expenses such as custodial, transfer agency or accounting services. Effective April 1, 2008, this commission recapture program was terminated. For the period ended March 31, 2008, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $18,010.
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The Fund has an expense offset arrangement in connection with its custodian contract. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $154.
Note C—Securities Transactions:
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, there were purchase and sale transactions (excluding short-term securities) of $94,471,448, and $144,632,685, respectively.
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, brokerage commissions on securities transactions amounted to $284,666, of which Neuberger received $0, Lehman Brothers Inc. received $23,274, and other brokers received $261,392.
Note D—Fund Share Transactions:
Share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and for the year ended December 31, 2007 was as follows:
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008
| | Shares Sold | | Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends and Distributions | | Shares Redeemed | | Total | |
Class I | | | 367,603 | | | | — | | | | (4,862,328 | ) | | | (4,494,725 | ) | |
Class S | | | 2,444,723 | | | | — | | | | (1,532,733 | ) | | | 911,990 | | |
For the Year Ended December 31, 2007
| | Shares Sold | | Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends and Distributions | | Shares Redeemed | | Total | |
Class I | | | 1,517,433 | | | | 429,959 | | | | (3,491,909 | ) | | | (1,544,517 | ) | |
Class S | | | 6,762,754 | | | | 227,685 | | | | (1,493,254 | ) | | | 5,497,185 | | |
Note E—Line of Credit:
At June 30, 2008, the Fund was a participant in a single committed, unsecured $150,000,000 line of credit with a consortium of banks organized by 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 agreement at the overnight Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50% per annum. A facility fee of 0.07% 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, 2008. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, 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, 2007 | | Gross Purchases and Additions | | Gross Sales and Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held June 30, 2008 | | Value June 30, 2008 | | Income from Investments in Affiliated Issuers Included in Total Income | |
Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund Trust Class* | | | 4,655,750 | | | | 59,854,573 | | | | 60,745,590 | | | | 3,764,733 | | | $ | 3,764,733 | | | $ | 102,642 | | |
Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC** | | | 79,528,420 | | | | 155,124,518 | | | | 195,622,717 | | | | 39,030,221 | | | | 39,030,221 | | | | 1,080,955 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | $ | 42,794,954 | | | $ | 1,183,597 | | |
* Prime Money is also managed by Management and may be considered an affiliate since it has the same officers, Board members, and investment manager as the Fund and because, at times, the Fund may own 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of Prime Money.
** Quality Fund, a fund managed by Lehman Brothers Asset Management LLC, 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—Recent Accounting Pronouncement:
In March 2008, Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 161"). SFAS 161 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. SFAS 161 requires enhanced disclosures about the Fund's derivative and hedging activities. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS 161 will have on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.
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, | |
| | 2008 (Unaudited) | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 16.23 | | | $ | 16.21 | | | $ | 15.50 | | | $ | 14.79 | | | $ | 12.09 | | | $ | 8.90 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)‡ | | | .05 | | | | .17 | | | | .13 | | | | .09 | | | | .02 | | | | .01 | | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (1.11 | ) | | | .39 | | | | 1.55 | | | | 1.59 | | | | 2.68 | | | | 3.18 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (1.06 | ) | | | .56 | | | | 1.68 | | | | 1.68 | | | | 2.70 | | | | 3.19 | | |
Less Distributions From: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (.08 | ) | | | (.07 | ) | | | (.01 | ) | | | (.00 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Capital Gains | | | — | | | | (.46 | ) | | | (.90 | ) | | | (.96 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (.54 | ) | | | (.97 | ) | | | (.97 | ) | | | (.00 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 15.17 | | | $ | 16.23 | | | $ | 16.21 | | | $ | 15.50 | | | $ | 14.79 | | | $ | 12.09 | | |
Total Return†† | | | (6.53 | )%** | | | +3.30 | % | | | +11.17 | % | | | +12.00 | % | | | +22.36 | % | | | +35.84 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 134.8 | | | $ | 217.3 | | | $ | 242.0 | | | $ | 220.6 | | | $ | 138.5 | | | $ | 59.9 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | .94 | %* | | | .93 | % | | | .96 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 1.16 | % | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets§ | | | .93 | %* | | | .92 | % | | | .95 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.16 | % | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | .65 | %* | | | 1.03 | % | | | .80 | % | | | .56 | % | | | .19 | % | | | .07 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 28 | %** | | | 58 | % | | | 53 | % | | | 83 | % | | | 68 | % | | | 55 | % | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights | 18 |
Financial Highlights (cont'd)
Class S
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from April 29,2005^ December 31, | |
| | 2008 (Unaudited) | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 17.37 | | | $ | 17.35 | | | $ | 16.56 | | | $ | 14.02 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)‡ | | | .04 | | | | .14 | | | | .10 | | | | .08 | | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (1.20 | ) | | | .41 | | | | 1.66 | | | | 2.46 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (1.16 | ) | | | .55 | | | | 1.76 | | | | 2.54 | | |
Less Distributions From: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (.07 | ) | | | (.07 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Capital Gains | | | — | | | | (.46 | ) | | | (.90 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (.53 | ) | | | (.97 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 16.21 | | | $ | 17.37 | | | $ | 17.35 | | | $ | 16.56 | | |
Total Return†† | | | (6.68 | )%** | | | +3.05 | % | | | +10.94 | % | | | +18.12 | %** | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 155.9 | | | $ | 151.3 | | | $ | 55.7 | | | $ | 4.7 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | 1.19 | %* | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.25 | %* | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets§ | | | 1.18 | %* | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.23 | %* | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | .43 | %* | | | .80 | % | | | .56 | % | | | .72 | %* | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 28 | %** | | | 58 | % | | | 53 | % | | | 83 | %Ø | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights | 19 |
Notes to Financial Highlights Regency Portfolio (Unaudited)
†† 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 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.
§ 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 waiver of a portion of the investment management fee 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, | | Period Ended December 31, | |
Year Ended December 31,
| |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005^^ | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Regency Portfolio Class I | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.17 | % | |
Regency Portfolio Class S | | | 1.18 | % | | | 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.
‡ Calculated based on the average number of shares outstanding during each fiscal period.
Ø 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
Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio
I Class Shares
S Class Shares
Semi-Annual Report
June 30, 2008
B0736 0808
Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio Manager's Commentary
In a volatile environment for growth stocks, the Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (AMT) Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio trailed its benchmark, the Russell Midcap Growth Index, for the six months ended June 30, 2008. During the period, returns for both the Portfolio and the index were negative.
The first two calendar quarters of 2008 were markedly different from one another, with rapid sector rotation that caused growth and value to have large performance swings between the quarters. During the first, growth stocks underperformed value as the Federal Reserve eased interest rates aggressively. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) benefited, providing the best performance within the major Russell indices. Large-cap shares led smaller issues while mid-caps faded after a strong 2007. All sectors (excluding REITs) were down, although Energy, Materials and Consumer Staples provided the smallest losses. The worst laggards included growth-oriented sectors such as Information Technology and Health Care, accounting for much of value's outperformance.
However, these market trends were short-lived as growth then outperformed for the second calendar quarter — leaving growth ahead for the first half of the year. Mid-cap stocks also came back strongly relative to smaller and larger counterparts, finishing in first place for the six months overall.
The worst performing sectors year-to-date were Consumer Discretionary and Financials as investors focused on credit issues, the slowing housing market, and consumer and economic weakness. The best performing sector was Energy, which accounted for the bulk of returns across equity indices.
While this reporting period was difficult, the Portfolio follows a disciplined investment process that does not change in response to temporary market conditions. We employ fundamental research that seeks to identify catalysts for appreciation along with the source and sustainability of company fundamentals and earnings growth. We consider each stock in comparison to its sector and industry counterparts, looking for consistent earnings and better revenue growth.
Since holdings must meet our fundamental and earnings criteria, the Portfolio tends to outperform in more typical markets, when investors reward companies with strong fundamentals and favorable earnings characteristics. In addition, our approach includes a willingness to pay a premium for high-quality growth. In this apprehensive market — particularly in the first quarter — investors avoided stocks with the highest growth rates and higher price/earnings ratios. This trend was at the heart of our underperformance for the six-month period.
The Portfolio's best-performing sectors for the six-month period were Energy and Materials, as companies including Continental Resources, Range Resources, Concho, XTO, Denbury Resources and Southwestern Energy benefited from strong commodities markets. The Information Technology sector included two other top-performing holdings, Visa and Mastercard, which provide transaction process and related credit services. Both derive revenues primarily from fees associated with their global electronic payment networks and have continued to effectively manage their businesses. Neither company has direct credit exposure and as a result they have been relatively unaffected by the credit crisis. The Telecommunications sector was also an area of strength for the Portfolio as wireless companies rebounded from a tough 2007.
On the minus side, security selection in Industrials was a drag on six-month performance. With this sector, aviation-related stocks that excelled in 2007 were hampered as oil and gas prices eroded earnings growth potential. We continue to consolidate this area of the Portfolio and have eliminated names including AerCap Holdings and BE Aerospace. Although they did not have direct subprime exposure, Financials holdings including GFI and IntercontinentalExchange underperformed. Within Consumer Discretionary, gaming holdings such as Penn National and GameStop were a drag on results despite their historical resilience in economic downturns. Health Care holdings were also weak as VCA Antech and others that had seemed insulated from subprime and housing concerns missing earnings targets. The Health Care sector has been improving more recently and we expect better performance from this defensive sector going forward.
Despite the difficult market, we believe in the quality of the companies we hold. As such, portfolio turnover has been low. Looking forward, we think that effective stock selection will be critical. In our view, companies that have exhibited earnings quality, which is what we seek to identify in our process, should be rewarded as fundamentals return to the forefront. We are cautious about areas linked to the average consumer and remain underweighted in the Consumer Discretionary sector. However, in the latter group we continue to play niche areas like secondary education that we believe are relatively insulated from economic slowing. Elsewhere, we remain overweighted in Energy, which we believe provides earnings growth potential due to continued worldwide demand. Due to the spread of subprime worries, we remain underweighted in Financials. Finally, we are emphasizing the Health Care and Information Technology sectors, which we believe are naturally defensive in the current economic environment.
Sincerely,
Kenneth J. Turek
Portfolio Manager
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INDUSTRY DIVERSIFICATION
(% of Total Net Assets) | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | 3.1 | % | |
Air Freight & Logistics | | | 2.0 | | |
Beverages | | | 0.9 | | |
Biotechnology | | | 2.6 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 3.4 | | |
Chemicals | | | 3.3 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies | | | 6.6 | | |
Communications Equipment | | | 1.8 | | |
Construction & Engineering | | | 2.3 | | |
Distributors | | | 0.7 | | |
Diversified Consumer Services | | | 3.2 | | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 1.1 | | |
Electrical Equipment | | | 1.1 | | |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments | | | 3.5 | | |
Energy Equipment & Services | | | 6.4 | | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 1.6 | | |
Food Products | | | 1.1 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 6.7 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 1.9 | | |
Health Care Technology | | | 0.5 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 2.6 | | |
Internet Software & Services | | | 1.4 | | |
IT Services | | | 6.9 | | |
Life Science Tools & Services | | | 2.3 | | |
Machinery | | | 1.7 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 9.8 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 1.0 | | |
Road & Rail | | | 0.6 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 2.4 | | |
Software | | | 6.1 | | |
Specialty Retail | | | 4.6 | | |
Tobacco | | | 0.3 | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors | | | 1.0 | | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services | | | 4.4 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 34.8 | | |
Liabilities, less cash, receivables and other assets | | | (33.7 | ) | |
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Endnotes
1. For Class I, (7.09%), 13.38% and 5.82% were the average annual total returns for the 1-, 5- and 10- year periods ended June 30, 2008. For Class S, (7.36%), 13.10% and 5.67% were the average annual total returns for the 1-, 5- and 10-year periods ended June 30, 2008. Performance shown prior to February 2003 for the Class S shares is of the Class I shares, which has lower expenses and correspondingly higher returns than the Class S shares. Neuberger Berman Management Inc. ("NBMI") has agreed to absorb certain expenses of the AMT Portfolios. Without this arrangement, which is subject to change, the total returns of the Portfolios would be less. Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Performance data quoted represent past performance and the investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please visit www.nb.com. The performance information does not reflect fees and expenses of the variable annuity and variable life insurance policies or the pension plans whose proceeds are invested in the Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio.
2. The Russell Midcap® Growth Index measures the performance of those Russell Midcap® 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® Index, which represents approximately 31% 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 NBMI and include reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. The Portfolio may invest in many securities not 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 NBMI'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, NBMI 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 sold only through the currently effective prospectus and 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.
© 2008 Neuberger Berman Management Inc., 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, 2008 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 transactional 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 transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expense Information as of 6/30/08 (Unaudited)
NEUBERGER BERMAN ADVISERS MANAGEMENT TRUST MID-CAP GROWTH PORTFOLIO
Actual | | Beginning Account Value 1/1/08 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/08 | | Expenses Paid During the Period* 1/1/08 – 6/30/08 | | Expense Ratio | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 882.80 | | | $ | 4.17 | | | | .89 | % | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 881.60 | | | $ | 5.33 | | | | 1.14 | % | |
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)** | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.44 | | | $ | 4.47 | | | | .89 | % | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.19 | | | $ | 5.72 | | | | 1.14 | % | |
* For each class of the fund, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/366 (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 366.
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Schedule of Investments Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio
(Unaudited)
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Common Stocks (98.9%) | | | |
Aerospace & Defense (3.1%) | | | |
| 690,000 | | | CAE, Inc. | | $ | 7,790,100 | | |
| 85,000 | | | Precision Castparts | | | 8,191,450 | È | |
| 110,000 | | | Rockwell Collins | | | 5,275,600 | È | |
| | | 21,257,150 | | |
Air Freight & Logistics (2.0%) | | | |
| 143,500 | | | C.H. Robinson Worldwide | | | 7,869,540 | È | |
| 132,500 | | | Expeditors International | | | 5,697,500 | | |
| | | 13,567,040 | | |
Beverages (0.9%) | | | |
| 80,000 | | | Central European Distribution | | | 5,932,000 | *È | |
Biotechnology (2.6%) | | | |
| 155,000 | | | BioMarin Pharmaceutical | | | 4,491,900 | * | |
| 122,000 | | | Myriad Genetics | | | 5,553,440 | *È | |
| 80,000 | | | United Therapeutics | | | 7,820,000 | *È | |
| | | 17,865,340 | | |
Capital Markets (3.4%) | | | |
| 67,500 | | | Affiliated Managers Group | | | 6,079,050 | * | |
| 115,000 | | | FCStone Group | | | 3,211,950 | *È | |
| 210,500 | | | Lazard Ltd. | | | 7,188,575 | | |
| 100,000 | | | Northern Trust | | | 6,857,000 | È | |
| | | 23,336,575 | | |
Chemicals (3.3%) | | | |
| 223,500 | | | Airgas, Inc. | | | 13,050,165 | | |
| 221,000 | | | Ecolab Inc. | | | 9,500,790 | | |
| | | 22,550,955 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies (6.6%) | | | |
| 45,000 | | | Clean Harbors | | | 3,197,700 | * | |
| 83,000 | | | Copart, Inc. | | | 3,554,060 | * | |
| 310,000 | | | Corrections Corporation of America | | | 8,515,700 | * | |
| 80,000 | | | CoStar Group | | | 3,556,000 | *È | |
| 175,000 | | | Covanta Holding | | | 4,670,750 | * | |
| 55,000 | | | FTI Consulting | | | 3,765,300 | * | |
| 139,000 | | | IHS Inc. | | | 9,674,400 | * | |
| 166,000 | | | Stericycle, Inc. | | | 8,582,200 | * | |
| | | 45,516,110 | | |
Communications Equipment (1.8%) | | | |
| 155,000 | | | Harris Corp. | | | 7,825,950 | | |
| 200,000 | | | Juniper Networks | | | 4,436,000 | *È | |
| | | 12,261,950 | | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Construction & Engineering (2.3%) | | | |
| 60,000 | | | Fluor Corp. | | $ | 11,164,800 | * | |
| 74,000 | | | Shaw Group | | | 4,572,460 | * | |
| | | 15,737,260 | | |
Distributors (0.7%) | | | |
| 262,500 | | | LKQ Corp. | | | 4,743,375 | *È | |
Diversified Consumer Services (3.2%) | | | |
| 210,500 | | | DeVry, Inc. | | | 11,287,010 | È | |
| 52,000 | | | Strayer Education | | | 10,871,640 | È | |
| | | 22,158,650 | | |
Diversified Financial Services (1.1%) | | | |
| 69,500 | | | IntercontinentalExchange Inc. | | | 7,923,000 | *È | |
Electrical Equipment (1.1%) | | | |
| 162,500 | | | AMETEK, Inc. | | | 7,673,250 | | |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments (3.5%) | | | |
| 220,000 | | | Dolby Laboratories | | | 8,866,000 | *È | |
| 65,000 | | | FLIR Systems | | | 2,637,050 | *È | |
| 55,500 | | | Itron, Inc. | | | 5,458,425 | *È | |
| 210,000 | | | Trimble Navigation | | | 7,497,000 | *È | |
| | | 24,458,475 | | |
Energy Equipment & Services (6.4%) | | | |
| 62,500 | | | CARBO Ceramics | | | 3,646,875 | È | |
| 41,500 | | | Core Laboratories N.V. | | | 5,907,525 | *È | |
| 248,500 | | | ION Geophysical | | | 4,336,325 | * | |
| 161,500 | | | Nabors Industries | | | 7,950,645 | *È | |
| 140,000 | | | National Oilwell Varco | | | 12,420,800 | * | |
| 119,500 | | | Smith International | | | 9,935,230 | | |
| | | 44,197,400 | | |
Food & Staples Retailing (1.6%) | | | |
| 200,000 | | | Shoppers Drug Mart | | | 10,962,048 | È | |
Food Products (1.1%) | | | |
| 120,000 | | | Viterra, Inc. | | | 1,647,543 | * | |
| 160,000 | | | Viterra, Inc. | | | 2,196,725 | ñ* | |
| 36,500 | | | Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods | | | 3,840,530 | *È | |
| | | 7,684,798 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies (6.7%) | | | |
| 100,000 | | | C.R. Bard | | | 8,795,000 | | |
| 134,000 | | | Gen-Probe | | | 6,362,320 | * | |
| 400,000 | | | Hologic, Inc. | | | 8,720,000 | *È | |
| 95,500 | | | IDEXX Laboratories | | | 4,654,670 | * | |
| 38,000 | | | Intuitive Surgical | | | 10,237,200 | *È | |
| 270,000 | | | Wright Medical Group | | | 7,670,700 | *È | |
| | | 46,439,890 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 5 |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Health Care Providers & Services (1.9%) | | | |
| 124,500 | | | Express Scripts | | $ | 7,808,640 | *È | |
| 196,000 | | | VCA Antech | | | 5,444,880 | * | |
| | | 13,253,520 | | |
Health Care Technology (0.5%) | | | |
| 80,000 | | | Cerner Corp. | | | 3,614,400 | *È | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (2.6%) | | | |
| 196,800 | | | Melco PBL Entertainment ADR | | | 1,834,176 | *È | |
| 90,000 | | | Orient-Express Hotel | | | 3,909,600 | | |
| 141,300 | | | Scientific Games Class A | | | 4,185,306 | *È | |
| 277,500 | | | WMS Industries | | | 8,261,175 | * | |
| | | 18,190,257 | | |
Internet Software & Services (1.4%) | | | |
| 32,500 | | | Equinix Inc. | | | 2,899,650 | *È | |
| 110,000 | | | Omniture, Inc. | | | 2,042,700 | *È | |
| 190,000 | | | VistaPrint Ltd. | | | 5,084,400 | *È | |
| | | 10,026,750 | | |
IT Services (6.9%) | | | |
| 130,000 | | | Alliance Data Systems | | | 7,351,500 | *È | |
| 340,000 | | | Cognizant Technology Solutions | | | 11,053,400 | *È | |
| 272,500 | | | Iron Mountain | | | 7,234,875 | *È | |
| 40,000 | | | MasterCard, Inc. Class A | | | 10,620,800 | È | |
| 124,500 | | | Total System Services | | | 2,766,390 | È | |
| 107,000 | | | Visa Inc. | | | 8,700,170 | * | |
| | | 47,727,135 | | |
Life Science Tools & Services (2.3%) | | | |
| 64,000 | | | Charles River Laboratories International | | | 4,090,880 | *È | |
| 51,000 | | | Illumina, Inc. | | | 4,442,610 | *È | |
| 170,000 | | | Pharmaceutical Product Development | | | 7,293,000 | È | |
| | | 15,826,490 | | |
Machinery (1.7%) | | | |
| 67,500 | | | AGCO Corp. | | | 3,537,675 | *È | |
| 110,000 | | | Danaher Corp. | | | 8,503,000 | | |
| | | 12,040,675 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (9.8%) | | | |
| 225,000 | | | Concho Resources | | | 8,392,500 | * | |
| 120,000 | | | Continental Resources | | | 8,318,400 | *È | |
| 475,000 | | | Denbury Resources | | | 17,337,500 | * | |
| 230,000 | | | Range Resources | | | 15,074,200 | | |
| 136,000 | | | Southwestern Energy | | | 6,474,960 | *È | |
| 40,000 | | | Ultra Petroleum | | | 3,928,000 | * | |
| 125,000 | | | XTO Energy | | | 8,563,750 | | |
| | | 68,089,310 | | |
Pharmaceuticals (1.0%) | | | |
| 222,500 | | | Perrigo Co. | | | 7,068,825 | È | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Road & Rail (0.6%) | | | |
| 117,500 | | | J.B. Hunt Transport Services | | $ | 3,910,400 | È | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (2.4%) | | | |
| 125,000 | | | Cavium Networks | | | 2,625,000 | *È | |
| 129,500 | | | Microchip Technology | | | 3,954,930 | È | |
| 210,000 | | | Microsemi Corp. | | | 5,287,800 | *È | |
| 146,000 | | | Varian Semiconductor Equipment | | | 5,083,720 | *È | |
| | | 16,951,450 | | |
Software (6.1%) | | | |
| 512,500 | | | Activision, Inc. | | | 17,460,875 | *È | |
| 210,000 | | | ANSYS, Inc. | | | 9,895,200 | *È | |
| 110,000 | | | Autodesk, Inc. | | | 3,719,100 | * | |
| 41,149 | | | Blackboard Inc. | | | 1,573,126 | * | |
| 109,700 | | | Citrix Systems | | | 3,226,277 | *È | |
| 92,500 | | | Salesforce.com, Inc. | | | 6,311,275 | *È | |
| | | 42,185,853 | | |
Specialty Retail (4.6%) | | | |
| 75,000 | | | Abercrombie & Fitch | | | 4,701,000 | È | |
| 174,500 | | | GameStop Corp. Class A | | | 7,049,800 | * | |
| 153,000 | | | Guess?, Inc. | | | 5,729,850 | È | |
| 192,000 | | | Ross Stores | | | 6,819,840 | È | |
| 250,000 | | | Urban Outfitters | | | 7,797,500 | *È | |
| | | 32,097,990 | | |
Tobacco (0.3%) | | | |
| 35,000 | | | Lorillard, Inc. | | | 2,420,600 | *È | |
Trading Companies & Distributors (1.0%) | | | |
| 155,500 | | | Fastenal Co. | | | 6,711,380 | È | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services (4.4%) | | | |
| 226,500 | | | American Tower | | | 9,569,625 | * | |
| 190,000 | | | NII Holdings | | | 9,023,100 | *È | |
| 325,000 | | | SBA Communications | | | 11,703,250 | *È | |
| | | 30,295,975 | | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Cost $530,983,141) | | | 684,676,276 | | |
Short-Term Investments (34.8%) | | | |
| 10,950,667 | | | Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund Trust Class | | | 10,950,667 | @ØØ | |
| 230,203,081 | | | Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC | | | 230,203,081 | ‡ | |
| | | | Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $240,834,360) | | | 241,153,748 | | |
| | | | Total Investments (133.7%) (Cost $771,817,501) | | | 925,830,024 | ## | |
| | | | Liabilities, less cash, receivables and other assets [(33.7%)] | | | (233,488,818 | ) | |
| | | | Total Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 692,341,206 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 6 |
Notes to Schedule of Investments Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Unaudited)
† Investments in equity securities by Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (the "Fund") are valued by obtaining valuations from an independent pricing service. The independent pricing service values equity securities at the latest sale price when that price is readily available. 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. If a valuation is not available from an independent pricing service, the Fund seeks to obtain quotations from principal market makers. If market quotations are not readily available, securities are valued by 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, 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. Foreign security prices are furnished by independent quotation services and expressed in local currency values. Foreign security prices 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 the Fund's 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. 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. 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 next trades. Short-term debt securities with less than 60 days until maturity may be valued at cost which, when combined with interest earned, approximates market value.
The Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("FAS 157"), effective January 1, 2008. In accordance with FAS 157, "fair value" is defined as the price that a Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. FAS 157 established a three-tier hierarchy of inputs to establish a classification of fair 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, 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.
See Notes to Financial Statements | 7 |
Notes to Schedule of Investments Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Unaudited) (cont'd)
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2008:
Valuation Inputs | | Investments in Securities | |
Level 1 – Quoted Prices | | $ | 925,830,024 | | |
Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | — | | |
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | — | | |
Total | | $ | 925,830,024 | | |
## At June 30, 2008, the cost of investments for U.S. federal income tax purposes was $773,138,790. Gross unrealized appreciation of investments was $177,477,980 and gross unrealized depreciation of investments was $24,786,746, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $152,691,234, based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
ñ 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, 2008, these securities amounted to $2,196,725 or 0.3% of net assets for the Fund.
* Security did not produce income during the last twelve months.
È All or a portion of this security is on loan (see Note A of Notes to Financial Statements).
‡ Managed by an affiliate of Neuberger Berman Management Inc. and could be deemed an affiliate of the Fund (see Notes A & F of Notes to Financial Statements).
@ Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund ("Prime Money") is also managed by Neuberger Berman Management Inc. and may be considered an affiliate since it has the same officers, Board members, and investment manager as the Fund and because, at times, the Fund may own 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of Prime Money (see Notes A & F of Notes to Financial Statements).
ØØ All or a portion of this security is segregated in connection with obligations for security lending.
See Notes to Financial Statements | 8 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | MID-CAP GROWTH PORTFOLIO | |
| | June 30, 2008 | |
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at market value*† (Notes A & F)—see Schedule of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 684,676,276 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 241,153,748 | | |
| | | 925,830,024 | | |
Foreign currency | | | 20,368 | | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 248,803 | | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 3,002,334 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 337,659 | | |
Receivable for securities lending income (Note A) | | | 829,760 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 10,626 | | |
Total Assets | | | 930,279,574 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for collateral on securities loaned (Note A) | | | 229,450,337 | | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 6,729,299 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 771,606 | | |
Payable to investment manager—net (Notes A & B) | | | 313,786 | | |
Payable to administrator (Note B) | | | 192,712 | | |
Payable for securities lending fees (Note A) | | | 382,296 | | |
Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 98,332 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 237,938,368 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 692,341,206 | | |
Net Assets consist of: | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 664,072,196 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | (1,954,441 | ) | |
Accumulated net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | (123,788,737 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of investments | | | 154,012,188 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 692,341,206 | | |
Net Assets | |
Class I | | $ | 629,858,440 | | |
Class S | | | 62,482,766 | | |
Shares Outstanding ($.001 par value; unlimited shares authorized) | |
Class I | | | 25,035,635 | | |
Class S | | | 2,519,000 | | |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | |
Class I | | $ | 25.16 | | |
Class S | | | 24.80 | | |
†Securities on loan, at market value: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 224,343,666 | | |
*Cost of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 530,983,141 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 240,834,360 | | |
Total cost of investments | | $ | 771,817,501 | | |
Total cost of foreign currency | | $ | 20,400 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 9 |
Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | MID-CAP GROWTH PORTFOLIO | |
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | |
Investment Income: | |
Income (Note A): | |
Dividend income—unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 1,100,159 | | |
Interest income—unaffiliated issuers | | | 445 | | |
Income from securities loaned—net (Note F) | | | 176,780 | | |
Income from investments in affiliated issuers (Note F) | | | 172,014 | | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (16,553 | ) | |
Total income | | $ | 1,432,845 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees (Notes A & B) | | | 1,945,137 | | |
Administration fees (Note B): | |
Class I | | | 1,018,534 | | |
Class S | | | 93,615 | | |
Distribution fees (Note B): | |
Class S | | | 78,012 | | |
Audit fees | | | 19,492 | | |
Custodian fees (Note B) | | | 104,737 | | |
Insurance expense | | | 11,902 | | |
Legal fees | | | 83,334 | | |
Shareholder reports | | | 32,132 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 18,147 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 19,262 | | |
Total expenses | | | 3,424,304 | | |
Investment management fees waived (Note A) | | | (3,907 | ) | |
Expenses reduced by custodian fee expense offset and commission recapture arrangements (Note B) | | | (33,111 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 3,387,286 | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (1,954,441 | ) | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments (Note A) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Sales of investment securities of unaffiliated issuers | | | 3,008,463 | | |
Sales of investment securities of affiliated issuers | | | 433,356 | | |
Foreign currency | | | (1,888 | ) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of: | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | (106,673,528 | ) | |
Affiliated investment securities | | | 319,388 | | |
Foreign currency | | | 112 | | |
Net gain (loss) on investments | | | (102,914,097 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (104,868,538 | ) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 10 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust | |
| | MID-CAP GROWTH PORTFOLIO | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | |
From Operations: | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (1,954,441 | ) | | $ | (1,799,856 | ) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 3,439,931 | | | | 123,783,011 | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (106,354,028 | ) | | | 34,022,885 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (104,868,538 | ) | | | 156,006,040 | | |
From Fund Share Transactions (Note D): | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | |
Class I | | | 14,247,621 | | | | 210,481,316 | | |
Class S | | | 12,434,477 | | | | 37,959,934 | | |
Payments for shares redeemed: | |
Class I | | | (106,800,446 | ) | | | (206,624,016 | ) | |
Class S | | | (10,638,536 | ) | | | (13,565,655 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) from Fund share transactions | | | (90,756,884 | ) | | | 28,251,579 | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (195,625,422 | ) | | | 184,257,619 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of period | | | 887,966,628 | | | | 703,709,009 | | |
End of period | | $ | 692,341,206 | | | $ | 887,966,628 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) at end of period | | $ | (1,954,441 | ) | | $ | — | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 11 |
Notes to Financial Statements Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Unaudited)
Note A—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
1 General: Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (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 eleven 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 of Trustees of the Trust (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 Neuberger Berman Management Inc. ("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) 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 plaintiff. The amount of such proceeds for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $47,746.
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.
In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission guidance, the Fund implemented the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 ("FIN 48"), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. The Fund has reviewed the tax positions for the open tax period as of June 30, 2008 and the open tax years as of December 31, 2007, and has determined that the implementation of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the Fund's financial statements.
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
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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, 2007, permanent differences resulting primarily from different book and tax accounting for net operating losses, foreign currency gains and losses, and partnership holding 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, 2007, 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 | |
$ | 259,927,138 | | | $ | (126,789,590 | ) | | $ | 133,137,548 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
The difference between book basis and tax basis distributable earnings is attributable primarily to timing differences of wash sales and partnership income reversal.
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, 2007, 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: | |
| | 2009 | | 2010 | | 2011 | |
| | $ | 2,307,050 | | | $ | 113,423,118 | | | $ | 11,059,422 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Fund utilized capital loss carryforwards of $123,495,587.
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 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 attributed to a Series are allocated among the Funds, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each of the Funds 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 attributed to a Series or the Trust are allocated among the Fund and the other 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, assists the Fund in conducting a bidding process to identify agents/principals that would pay a guaranteed amount to the Fund in consideration of the Fund entering into an exclusive securities lending arrangement.
eSecLending currently serves as exclusive lending agent for the Fund. 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
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collateral in Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC ("Quality Fund"), a fund managed by Lehman Brothers Asset Management LLC, an affiliate of Management.
Net income from the lending program represents a guaranteed amount received from a principal plus income earned on the cash collateral invested in Quality Fund or in other investments, less cash collateral fees and other expenses associated with the loans. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund received net income under the securities lending arrangement of approximately $176,780, which is reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Income from securities loaned—net." For the six months ended June 30, 2008, "Income from securities loaned—net" consisted of approximately $3,356,351 in income earned on cash collateral and guaranteed amounts (including approximately $3,148,060 of interest income earned from the Quality Fund), less fees and expenses paid of approximately $3,179,571.
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 Transactions with other funds managed by Neuberger Berman Management Inc.: Pursuant to an exemptive rule, the Fund may invest in a money market fund managed by Management or an affiliate. The Fund invests in Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund ("Prime Money"), as approved by the Board. Prime Money seeks to provide the highest available current income consistent with safety and liquidity. For any cash that the Fund invests in Prime Money, Management waives a portion of its management fee equal to the management fee it receives from Prime Money on those assets (the "Arrangement"). For the six months ended June 30, 2008, management fees waived under this Arrangement amounted to $3,907 and are reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Investment management fees waived." For the six months ended June 30, 2008, income earned under this Arrangement amounted to $172,014 and is reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Income from investments in affiliated issuers."
12 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.
13 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 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.
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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, 2011 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 the 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 average daily net assets (the "Expense Limitation"). For the six months ended June 30, 2008, 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, 2014 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, 2008, there was no repayment to Management under these agreements. At June 30, 2008, the Fund's Class I and Class S shares had no contingent liability to Management under these agreements.
Management and Neuberger, a member firm of the New York Stock Exchange and sub-adviser to the Fund, are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. ("Lehman"), a publicly-owned holding company. 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.
The Fund has entered into a commission recapture program, which enables it to pay some of its operational expenses by recouping a portion of the commissions it pays to a broker that is not a related party of the Fund. Pursuant to the agreement, brokers pay recaptured commissions to the Fund's custodian and the custodian directs these amounts toward payment of expenses such as custodial, transfer agency or accounting services. Effective April 1, 2008, this commission recapture program was terminated. For the period ended March 31, 2008, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $32,423.
The Fund has an expense offset arrangement in connection with its custodian contract. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $688.
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Note C—Securities Transactions:
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, there were purchase and sale transactions (excluding short-term securities) of $227,703,374 and $308,634,880, respectively.
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, brokerage commissions on securities transactions amounted to $567,077, of which Neuberger received $0, Lehman Brothers Inc. received $42,894, and other brokers received $524,183.
Note D—Fund Share Transactions:
Share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and for the year ended December 31, 2007 was as follows:
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2007 | |
| | Shares Sold | | Shares Redeemed | | Total | | Shares Sold | | Shares Redeemed | | Total | |
Class I | | | 558,928 | | | | (4,261,961 | ) | | | (3,703,033 | ) | | | 7,624,618 | | | | (7,602,868 | ) | | | 21,750 | | |
Class S | | | 493,512 | | | | (425,230 | ) | | | 68,282 | | | | 1,411,673 | | | | (508,098 | ) | | | 903,575 | | |
Note E—Line of Credit:
At June 30, 2008, the Fund was a participant in a single committed, unsecured $150,000,000 line of credit with a consortium of banks organized by 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 agreement at the overnight Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50% per annum. A facility fee of 0.07% 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, 2008. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund did not utilize this line of credit.
Note F— Investments in Affiliates:
Name of Issuer | | Balance of Shares Held December 31, 2007 | | Gross Purchases and Additions | | Gross Sales and Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held June 30, 2008 | | Value June 30, 2008 | | Income from Investments in Affiliated Issuers Included in Total Income | |
Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund Trust Class* | | | 21,503,231 | | | | 86,826,276 | | | | 97,378,840 | | | | 10,950,667 | | | $ | 10,950,667 | | | $ | 172,014 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC** | | | 166,219,972 | | | | 547,616,454 | | | | 483,633,345 | | | | 230,203,081 | | | | 230,203,081 | | | | 3,148,060 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | $ | 241,153,748 | | | $ | 3,320,074 | | |
* Prime Money is also managed by Management and may be considered an affiliate since it has the same officers, Board members, and investment manager as the Fund and because, at times, the Fund may own 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of Prime Money.
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** Quality Fund, a fund managed by Lehman Brothers Asset Management LLC, an affiliate of Management, is used to invest cash the Fund receives as collateral for securities loans 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—Recent Accounting Pronouncement:
In March 2008, Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 161"). SFAS 161 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. SFAS 161 requires enhanced disclosures about the Fund's derivative and hedging activities. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS 161 will have on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.
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, | |
| | 2008 (Unaudited) | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 28.50 | | | $ | 23.26 | | | $ | 20.28 | | | $ | 17.83 | | | $ | 15.33 | | | $ | 11.97 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)‡ | | | (.06 | ) | | | (.05 | ) | | | (.02 | ) | | | (.07 | ) | | | (.07 | ) | | | (.07 | ) | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (3.28 | ) | | | 5.29 | | | | 3.00 | | | | 2.52 | | | | 2.57 | | | | 3.43 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (3.34 | ) | | | 5.24 | | | | 2.98 | | | | 2.45 | | | | 2.50 | | | | 3.36 | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 25.16 | | | $ | 28.50 | | | $ | 23.26 | | | $ | 20.28 | | | $ | 17.83 | | | $ | 15.33 | | |
Total Return†† | | | (11.72 | )%** | | | +22.53 | % | | | +14.69 | % | | | +13.74 | % | | | +16.31 | % | | | +28.07 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 629.9 | | | $ | 819.0 | | | $ | 668.1 | | | $ | 622.0 | | | $ | 543.3 | | | $ | 459.7 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | .90 | %* | | | .88 | % | | | .90 | % | | | .92 | % | | | .92 | % | | | .89 | % | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets§ | | | .89 | %* | | | .88 | % | | | .90 | % | | | .91 | % | | | .90 | % | | | .88 | % | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | (.51 | )%* | | | (.20 | )% | | | (.10 | )% | | | (.36 | )% | | | (.45 | )% | | | (.52 | )% | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 31 | %** | | | 56 | % | | | 48 | % | | | 64 | % | | | 92 | % | | | 161 | % | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights | 18 |
Financial Highlights (cont'd)
Class S
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | | Period from February 18, 2003^ to December 31, | |
| | 2008 (Unaudited) | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 28.13 | | | $ | 23.02 | | | $ | 20.11 | | | $ | 17.73 | | | $ | 15.28 | | | $ | 11.15 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)‡ | | | (.09 | ) | | | (.12 | ) | | | (.08 | ) | | | (.11 | ) | | | (.11 | ) | | | (.09 | ) | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (3.24 | ) | | | 5.23 | | | | 2.99 | | | | 2.49 | | | | 2.56 | | | | 4.22 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (3.33 | ) | | | 5.11 | | | | 2.91 | | | | 2.38 | | | | 2.45 | | | | 4.13 | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 24.80 | | | $ | 28.13 | | | $ | 23.02 | | | $ | 20.11 | | | $ | 17.73 | | | $ | 15.28 | | |
Total Return†† | | | (11.84 | )%** | | | +22.20 | % | | | +14.47 | % | | | +13.42 | % | | | +16.03 | % | | | +37.04 | %** | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 62.5 | | | $ | 68.9 | | | $ | 35.6 | | | $ | 22.8 | | | $ | 15.0 | | | $ | 6.3 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | 1.15 | %* | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.13 | %* | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets§ | | | 1.14 | %* | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.11 | %* | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | (.76 | )%* | | | (.47 | )% | | | (.36 | )% | | | (.61 | )% | | | (.70 | )% | | | (.71 | )%* | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 31 | %** | | | 56 | % | | | 48 | % | | | 64 | % | | | 92 | % | | | 161 | %Ø | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights | 19 |
Notes to Financial Highlights
Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Unaudited)
†† 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.
# The Fund is required to calculate an expense ratio without taking into consideration any expense reductions related to expense offset arrangements.
§ After waiver of a portion of the investment management fee 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, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio Class I | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.89 | % | |
Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio Class S | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.11 | %(1) | |
(1) Period from February 18, 2003 to December 31, 2003.
^ The date investment operations commenced.
‡ Calculated based on the average number of shares outstanding during each fiscal period.
Ø Portfolio turnover is calculated at the Fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended December 31, 2003.
* 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
Guardian Portfolio
I Class Shares
S Class Shares
Semi-Annual Report
June 30, 2008
B0733 0808
Guardian Portfolio Manager's Commentary
Although the Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (AMT) Guardian Portfolio finished the six months ended June 30, 2008 well ahead of the S&P 500 Index, it failed to achieve a positive return in an extremely challenging stock market environment.
Our holdings outperformed in five of the seven S&P 500 benchmark sectors in which we were invested—a true testament to our research-driven stock selection methodology. However, during a period in which most market sectors finished in negative territory, it was highly difficult to make any performance headway.
Energy was by far the market's and our Portfolio's best performing sector. The Portfolio was underweighted in Energy but the excellent performance of holdings such as Petroleo Brasileiro (Petrobras), Newfield Exploration, Schlumberger and Cimarex Energy helped the Portfolio substantially outpace the S&P's Energy component. Our Energy sector strategy has been shaped by two themes: access to reserves and a bias toward domestic natural gas producers. Petrobras and Schlumberger demonstrate the first theme. Petrobras has extensive reserves in Brazil, which we believe will grow substantially as it develops the offshore Tupi field—one of the biggest energy discoveries in the last two decades. As the world's most diverse and technologically advanced global supplier of oil field services and equipment, Schlumberger also fulfills our "access to reserves" theme. Newfield Exploration and Cimarex Energy are domestic natural gas producers with strong records of growing reserves and production. We believe clean burning natural gas will become the power generation fuel of choice, creating favorable long-term supply/demand dynamics.
Although the Portfolio experienced declines in the Industrials, Consumer Discretionary and Financials sectors, our holdings outperformed corresponding benchmark sector components by substantial margins. Gains in solid waste disposal companies Waste Management and Republic Services helped buoy relative returns in the Industrials sector. Cable television operator Comcast and clothing manufacturer VF Corp. enhanced returns in the Consumer Discretionary sector. Our strong bias toward financial companies less exposed to credit risk helped cushion the Portfolio from the steep decline in the Financials sector.
Due primarily to a big decline in UnitedHealth Group, the Portfolio underperformed in the Health Care sector. In general, managed care companies were plagued by investor concern over increasing price competition, the threat of rising medical cost inflation, and the potential for changes in government health care reimbursement policies after the November election. Also, UnitedHealth failed to execute on its business plan, as its commercial membership growth and Medicare Advantage plan, co-branded with AARP, failed to meet expectations. We are currently evaluating whether UnitedHealth can get back on track. However, we believe that regardless of which political party is in power in Washington, well-run managed care companies are still part of the solution to the nation's health care problems.
Looking ahead, we currently believe that consumer spending is likely to remain tepid well into 2009 given the uncertainties created by rising food and energy costs and a weak housing market. Credit losses at U.S. financial institutions may remain elevated into 2009 as the full scope of the weak lending practices of the 2005-07 period are realized in financial statements. Although international economies have remained relatively strong over the last two quarters as the U.S. economy has slowed, rising inflation expectations may result in tighter monetary policies and more moderate growth.
Our conclusion is that U.S. economic growth will remain anemic for longer than generally expected and that global economic growth is likely to slow.
On a positive note, the typical drivers of more serious economic downturns, namely manufacturing inventories and industrial capacity, have been well managed throughout this business cycle. In addition, reported second quarter earnings are not suggesting a broad-based or dramatic fall-off in end-market demand or earnings prospects. With U.S. equities now valued at levels not seen since the stock market decline of Black Monday in October 1987, we believe that much of the aforementioned economic challenges are discounted in stock prices.
Our investment process is focused on identifying high quality businesses and purchasing their equities when they are attractively valued. In the past, our quality focus and approach to risk management have helped preserve investor capital in times of market volatility while allowing us to participate in the long-term fundamental growth in the businesses of our portfolio companies. While the current economic backdrop presents a number of uncertainties and recent financial market volatility is challenging, we remain positive on the outlook for our portfolio companies and believe they are positioned to take market share and grow ahead of their peers across stock market cycles. Furthermore, as in the past, we believe that financial market volatility is creating selected valuation opportunities in the equities of well-managed businesses positioned for positive internal growth.
Sincerely,
Arthur Moretti
Portfolio Manager
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INDUSTRY DIVERSIFICATION
(% of Total Net Assets) | |
Auto Components | | | 1.7 | % | |
Automobiles | | | 1.8 | | |
Biotechnology | | | 3.8 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 7.7 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies | | | 4.1 | | |
Consumer Finance | | | 2.7 | | |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments | | | 8.0 | | |
Energy Equipment & Services | | | 2.7 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 3.4 | | |
Industrial Conglomerates | | | 2.7 | | |
Insurance | | | 6.5 | | |
IT Services | | | 1.5 | | |
Life Science Tools & Services | | | 0.9 | | |
Machinery | | | 4.7 | | |
Media | | | 12.0 | | |
Multi-Utilities | | | 4.6 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 10.0 | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | 4.7 | | |
Road & Rail | | | 2.7 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 7.0 | | |
Software | | | 2.6 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 1.7 | | |
Short Term Investments | | | 2.7 | | |
Liabilities, less cash, receivables and other assets | | | (0.2 | ) | |
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Endnotes
1 For Class I, (10.93%), 9.92% and 4.03% were the average annual total returns for the 1-, 5- and 10- year periods ended June 30, 2008. For Class S, (11.15%), 9.65% and 3.87% were the average annual total returns for the 1-, 5- and 10-year periods ended June 30, 2008. Performance shown prior to August 2002 for the Class S shares is of the Class I shares, which has lower expenses and correspondingly higher returns than Class S shares. Neuberger Berman Management Inc. ("NBMI") has agreed to absorb certain expenses of the AMT Portfolios. Without this arrangement, which is subject to change, the total returns of the Portfolios would be less. Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Performance data quoted represent past performance and the investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please visit www.nb.com. The performance information does not reflect fees and expenses of the variable annuity and variable life insurance policies or the pension plans whose proceeds are invested in the Guardian Portfolio.
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 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 NBMI and include reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. The Portfolio may invest directly in many securities not 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 NBMI'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, NBMI 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 sold only through the currently effective prospectus and 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.
© 2008 Neuberger Berman Management Inc., 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, 2008 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 transactional 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 transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expense Information as of 6/30/08 (Unaudited)
NEUBERGER BERMAN ADVISERS MANAGEMENT TRUST GUARDIAN PORTFOLIO
Actual | | Beginning Account Value 1/1/08 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/08 | | Expenses Paid During the Period* 1/1/08 – 6/30/08 | | Expense Ratio | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 908.60 | | | $ | 4.65 | | | | 0.98 | % | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 907.70 | | | $ | 5.88 | | | | 1.24 | % | |
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)** | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.99 | | | $ | 4.92 | | | | 0.98 | % | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.70 | | | $ | 6.22 | | | | 1.24 | % | |
* For each class of the fund, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/366 (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 366.
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Schedule of Investments Guardian Portfolio
(Unaudited)
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Common Stocks (97.5%) | | | |
Auto Components (1.7%) | | | |
| 61,120 | | | BorgWarner, Inc. | | $ | 2,712,506 | | |
Automobiles (1.8%) | | | |
| 30,225 | | | Toyota Motor ADR | | | 2,841,150 | | |
Biotechnology (3.8%) | | | |
| 75,625 | | | Genzyme Corp. | | | 5,446,512 | * | |
| 80,000 | | | Medarex, Inc. | | | 528,800 | * | |
| | | 5,975,312 | | |
Capital Markets (7.7%) | | | |
| 135,715 | | | Bank of New York Mellon | | | 5,134,099 | | |
| 181,186 | | | Charles Schwab | | | 3,721,560 | | |
| 48,800 | | | Merrill Lynch | | | 1,547,448 | | |
| 28,220 | | | State Street | | | 1,805,798 | | |
| | | 12,208,905 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies (4.1%) | | | |
| 36,050 | | | Republic Services | | | 1,070,685 | | |
| 146,360 | | | Waste Management | | | 5,519,236 | | |
| | | 6,589,921 | | |
Consumer Finance (2.7%) | | | |
| 113,700 | | | American Express | | | 4,283,079 | | |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments (8.0%) | | | |
| 112,270 | | | Anixter International | | | 6,678,942 | * | |
| 209,750 | | | National Instruments | | | 5,950,608 | | |
| | | 12,629,550 | | |
Energy Equipment & Services (2.7%) | | | |
| 40,025 | | | Schlumberger Ltd. | | | 4,299,886 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services (3.4%) | | | |
| 207,220 | | | UnitedHealth Group | | | 5,439,525 | | |
Industrial Conglomerates (2.7%) | | | |
| 61,760 | | | 3M Co. | | | 4,297,878 | | |
Insurance (6.5%) | | | |
| 280,375 | | | Progressive Corp. | | | 5,248,620 | | |
| 162,300 | | | Willis Group Holdings | | | 5,091,351 | | |
| | | 10,339,971 | | |
IT Services (1.5%) | | | |
| 137,500 | | | Euronet Worldwide | | | 2,323,750 | * | |
Life Science Tools & Services (0.9%) | | | |
| 22,000 | | | Millipore Corp. | | | 1,492,920 | * | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Machinery (4.7%) | | | |
| 96,980 | | | Danaher Corp. | | $ | 7,496,554 | | |
Media (12.0%) | | | |
| 355,175 | | | Comcast Corp. Class A Special | | | 6,663,083 | | |
| 180,425 | | | E.W. Scripps | | | 7,494,855 | | |
| 94,680 | | | Liberty Global Class A | | | 2,975,792 | * | |
| 33,445 | | | Liberty Global Class C | | | 1,015,390 | * | |
| 1,440 | | | Washington Post | | | 845,136 | | |
| | | 18,994,256 | | |
Multi-Utilities (4.6%) | | | |
| 553,453 | | | National Grid | | | 7,254,850 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (10.0%) | | | |
| 183,600 | | | BG Group PLC | | | 4,771,328 | | |
| 20,650 | | | Cimarex Energy | | | 1,438,686 | | |
| 79,900 | | | Newfield Exploration | | | 5,213,475 | * | |
| 61,950 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro ADR | | | 4,387,918 | | |
| | | 15,811,407 | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (4.7%) | | | |
| 97,450 | | | General Growth Properties | | | 3,413,673 | | |
| 134,130 | | | Weingarten Realty Investors | | | 4,066,822 | | |
| | | 7,480,495 | | |
Road & Rail (2.7%) | | | |
| 88,000 | | | Canadian National Railway | | | 4,231,040 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (7.0%) | | | |
| 334,325 | | | Altera Corp. | | | 6,920,527 | | |
| 145,975 | | | Texas Instruments | | | 4,110,656 | | |
| | | 11,031,183 | | |
Software (2.6%) | | | |
| 147,700 | | | Intuit Inc. | | | 4,072,089 | * | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (1.7%) | | | |
| 38,215 | | | V.F. Corp. | | | 2,720,144 | | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Cost $137,460,774) | | | 154,526,371 | | |
Short-Term Investments (2.7%) | | | |
| 4,322,456 | | | Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund Trust Class (Cost $4,322,456) | | | 4,322,456 | @ | |
| | | | Total Investments (100.2%) (Cost $141,783,230) | | | 158,848,827 | ## | |
| | | | Liabilities, less cash, receivables and other assets [(0.2%)] | | | (272,183 | ) | |
| | | | Total Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 158,576,644 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 5 |
Notes to Schedule of Investments Guardian Portfolio (Unaudited)
† Investments in equity securities by Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust Guardian Portfolio (the "Fund") are valued by obtaining valuations from an independent pricing service. The independent pricing service values equity securities at the latest sale price when that price is readily available. 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. If a valuation is not available from an independent pricing service, the Fund seeks to obtain quotations from principal market makers. If market quotations are not readily available, securities are valued by 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, 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. Foreign security prices are furnished by independent quotation services and expressed in local currency values. Foreign security prices 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 the Fund's 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. 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. 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 next trades. Short-term debt securities with less than 60 days until maturity may be valued at cost which, when combined with interest earned, approximates market value.
The Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("FAS 157"), effective January 1, 2008. In accordance with FAS 157, "fair value" is defined as the price that a Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. FAS 157 established a three-tier hierarchy of inputs to establish a classification of fair 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, 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.
See Notes to Financial Statements | 6 |
Notes to Schedule of Investments Guardian Portfolio (Unaudited) (cont'd)
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2008:
Investments in Valuation Inputs | | Securities | |
Level 1 – Quoted Prices | | $ | 151,593,977 | | |
Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | 7,254,850 | | |
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | — | | |
Total | | $ | 158,848,827 | | |
## At June 30, 2008, the cost of investments for U.S. federal income tax purposes was $141,891,918. Gross unrealized appreciation of investments was $27,120,747 and gross unrealized depreciation of investments was $10,163,838, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $16,956,909, based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
* Security did not produce income during the last twelve months.
@ Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund ("Prime Money") is also managed by Neuberger Berman Management Inc. and may be considered an affiliate since it has the same officers, Board members, and investment manager as the Fund and because, at times, the Fund may own 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of Prime Money (see Notes A & F of Notes to Financial Statements).
See Notes to Financial Statements | 7 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | GUARDIAN PORTFOLIO | |
| | June 30, 2008 | |
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at market value* (Note A)—see Schedule of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 154,526,371 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 4,322,456 | | |
| | | 158,848,827 | | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 334,416 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 282,756 | | |
Receivable for securities lending income (Note A) | | | 25,498 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 2,615 | | |
Total Assets | | | 159,494,112 | | |
Liabilities | |
Due to custodian | | | 49 | | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 554,159 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 186,233 | | |
Payable to investment manager—net (Notes A & B) | | | 74,865 | | |
Payable to administrator (Note B) | | | 51,307 | | |
Payable for securities lending fees (Note A) | | | 1,616 | | |
Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 49,239 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 917,468 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 158,576,644 | | |
Net Assets consist of: | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 128,267,394 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | 1,344,653 | | |
Accumulated net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | 11,894,620 | | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of investments | | | 17,069,977 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 158,576,644 | | |
Net Assets | |
Class I | | $ | 109,300,369 | | |
Class S | | | 49,276,275 | | |
Shares Outstanding ($.001 par value; unlimited shares authorized) | |
Class I | | | 5,698,267 | | |
Class S | | | 2,582,215 | | |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | |
Class I | | $ | 19.18 | | |
Class S | | | 19.08 | | |
* Cost of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 137,460,774 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 4,322,456 | | |
Total cost of investments | | $ | 141,783,230 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 8 |
Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | GUARDIAN PORTFOLIO | |
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | |
Investment Income: | |
Income (Note A): | |
Dividend income—unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 1,269,577 | | |
Income from securities loaned—net (Note F) | | | 16,630 | | |
Income from investments in affiliated issuers (Note F) | | | 68,140 | | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (25,416 | ) | |
Total income | | $ | 1,328,931 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees (Notes A & B) | | | 434,546 | | |
Administration fees (Note B): | |
Class I | | | 176,353 | | |
Class S | | | 60,672 | | |
Distribution fees (Note B): | |
Class S | | | 50,560 | | |
Audit fees | | | 19,492 | | |
Custodian fees (Note B) | | | 46,867 | | |
Insurance expense | | | 2,648 | | |
Legal fees | | | 16,360 | | |
Shareholder reports | | | 8,622 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 18,147 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 2,429 | | |
Total expenses | | | 836,696 | | |
Investment management fees waived (Note A) | | | (1,801 | ) | |
Expenses reduced by custodian fee expense offset and commission recapture arrangements (Note B) | | | (5,700 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 829,195 | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 499,736 | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments (Note A) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Sales of investment securities of unaffiliated issuers | | | 6,020,510 | | |
Sales of investment securities of affiliated issuers | | | (42,608 | ) | |
Foreign currency | | | (4,268 | ) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of: | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | (21,947,570 | ) | |
Foreign currency | | | 8,113 | | |
Net gain (loss) on investments | | | (15,965,823 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (15,466,087 | ) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 9 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | GUARDIAN PORTFOLIO | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
From Operations: | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 499,736 | | | $ | 853,243 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 5,973,634 | | | | 14,887,665 | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (21,939,457 | ) | | | (5,064,959 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (15,466,087 | ) | | | 10,675,949 | | |
Distributions to Shareholders From (Note A): | |
Net investment income: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (390,689 | ) | |
Class S | | | — | | | | (62,076 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | — | | | | (452,765 | ) | |
From Fund Share Transactions (Note D): | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | |
Class I | | | 7,723,054 | | | | 18,503,529 | | |
Class S | | | 21,243,892 | | | | 31,107,831 | | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | 390,689 | | |
Class S | | | — | | | | 62,076 | | |
Payments for shares redeemed: | |
Class I | | | (16,032,827 | ) | | | (54,758,765 | ) | |
Class S | | | (564,065 | ) | | | (357,627 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) from Fund share transactions | | | 12,370,054 | | | | (5,052,267 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (3,096,033 | ) | | | 5,170,917 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of period | | | 161,672,677 | | | | 156,501,760 | | |
End of period | | $ | 158,576,644 | | | $ | 161,672,677 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) at end of period | | $ | 1,344,653 | | | $ | 844,917 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 10 |
Notes to Financial Statements Guardian Portfolio (Unaudited)
Note A—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
1 General: Guardian Portfolio (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 eleven 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 of Trustees of the Trust (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 Neuberger Berman Management Inc. ("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 plaintiff. The amount of such proceeds for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $42,490.
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.
In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission guidance, the Fund implemented the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 ("FIN 48"), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. The Fund has reviewed the tax positions for the open tax period as of June 30, 2008 and the open tax years as of December 31, 2007, and has determined that the implementation of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the Fund's financial statements.
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
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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, 2007, permanent differences resulting primarily from different book and tax accounting for foreign currency gains and losses and partnership holding 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.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 was as follows:
Distributions Paid From: | |
Ordinary Income | | Total | |
2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 | |
$ | 452,765 | | | $ | 1,039,702 | | | $ | 452,765 | | | $ | 1,039,702 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
As of December 31, 2007, 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 | |
$ | 844,917 | | | $ | 6,030,625 | | | $ | 38,899,795 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 45,775,337 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The difference between book basis and tax basis distributable earnings is attributable primarily to timing differences of wash sales.
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Fund utilized capital loss carryforwards of $8,590,800.
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 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 attributed to a Series are allocated among the Funds, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each of the Funds 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 attributed to a Series or the Trust are allocated among the Fund and the other 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, assists the Fund in conducting a bidding process to identify agents/principals that would pay a guaranteed amount to the Fund in consideration of the Fund entering into an exclusive securities lending arrangement.
eSecLending currently serves as exclusive lending agent for the Fund. 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
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Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC ("Quality Fund"), a fund managed by Lehman Brothers Asset Management LLC, an affiliate of Management.
Net income from the lending program represents a guaranteed amount received from a principal plus income earned on the cash collateral invested in Quality Fund or in other investments, less cash collateral fees and other expenses associated with the loans. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund received net income under the securities lending arrangement of approximately $16,630, which is reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Income from securities loaned—net." For the six months ended June 30, 2008, "Income from securities loaned—net" consisted of approximately $145,562 in income earned on cash collateral and guaranteed amounts (including approximately $124,948 of interest income earned from the Quality Fund), less fees and expenses paid of approximately $128,932.
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 Transactions with other funds managed by Neuberger Berman Management Inc.: Pursuant to an exemptive rule, the Fund may invest in a money market fund managed by Management or an affiliate. The Fund invests in Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund ("Prime Money"), as approved by the Board. Prime Money seeks to provide the highest available current income consistent with safety and liquidity. For any cash that the Fund invests in Prime Money, Management waives a portion of its management fee equal to the management fee it receives from Prime Money on those assets (the "Arrangement"). For the six months ended June 30, 2008, management fees waived under this Arrangement amounted to $1,801 and are reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Investment management fees waived." For the six months ended June 30, 2008, income earned under this Arrangement amounted to $68,140 and is reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Income from investments in affiliated issuers."
12 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.
13 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 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.
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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 the fees payable to Management (including the fees payable to Management with respect to the Fund's Class S shares), 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, 2008 | |
Class I | | | 1.00 | % | | | 12/31/11 | | | $ | — | | |
Class S | | | 1.25 | % | | | 12/31/11 | | | | — | | |
(1) Expense limitation per annum of the respective class' average daily net assets.
Each respective class has agreed to repay Management through December 31, 2014 for fees and expenses foregone and/or its 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 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, 2008, there was no repayment to Management under these agreements. At June 30, 2008, the Fund's Class I and Class S shares had no contingent liability to Management under this agreement.
Management and Neuberger, a member firm of the New York Stock Exchange and sub-adviser to the Fund, are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. ("Lehman"), a publicly-owned holding company. 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.
The Fund has entered into a commission recapture program, which enables it to pay some of its operational expenses by recouping a portion of the commissions it pays to a broker that is not a related party of the Fund. Pursuant to the agreement, brokers pay recaptured commissions to the Fund's custodian and the custodian directs these amounts toward payment of expenses such as custodial, transfer agency or accounting services. Effective April 1, 2008, this commission recapture program was terminated. For the period ended March 31, 2008, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $5,645.
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The Fund has an expense offset arrangement in connection with its custodian contract. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $55.
Note C—Securities Transactions:
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, there were purchase and sale transactions (excluding short-term securities) of $37,642,011 and $23,733,794, respectively.
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, brokerage commissions on securities transactions amounted to $57,016, of which Neuberger received $0, Lehman Brothers Inc. received $10,450 and other brokers received $46,566.
Note D—Fund Share Transactions:
Share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and for the year ended December 31, 2007 was as follows:
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008
| | Shares Sold | | Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends and Distributions | | Shares Redeemed | | Total | |
Class I | | | 383,409 | | | | — | | | | (803,613 | ) | | | (420,204 | ) | |
Class S | | | 1,063,670 | | | | — | | | | (28,773 | ) | | | 1,034,897 | | |
For the Year Ended December 31, 2007
| | Shares Sold | | Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends and Distributions | | Shares Redeemed | | Total | |
Class I | | | 882,413 | | | | 18,062 | | | | (2,646,923 | ) | | | (1,746,448 | ) | |
Class S | | | 1,485,688 | | | | 2,879 | | | | (17,595 | ) | | | 1,470,972 | | |
Note E—Line of Credit:
At June 30, 2008, the Fund was a participant in a single committed, unsecured $150,000,000 line of credit with a consortium of banks organized by 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 agreement at the overnight Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50% per annum. A facility fee of 0.07% 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 the line of credit at June 30, 2008. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, 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, 2007 | | Gross Purchases and Additions | | Gross Sales and Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held June 30, 2008 | | Value June 30, 2008 | | Income from Investments in Affiliated Issuers Included in Total Income | |
Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund Trust Class* | | | 6,339,058 | | | | 20,677,330 | | | | 22,693,932 | | | | 4,322,456 | | | $ | 4,322,456 | | | $ | 68,140 | | |
Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC** | | | — | | | | 90,853,149 | | | | 90,853,149 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 124,948 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | $ | 4,322,456 | | | $ | 193,088 | | |
* Prime Money is also managed by Management and may be considered an affiliate since it has the same officers, Board members, and investment manager as the Fund and because, at times, the Fund may own 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of Prime Money.
** Quality Fund, a fund managed by Lehman Brothers Asset Management LLC, 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—Recent Accounting Pronouncement:
In March 2008, Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 161"). SFAS 161 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. SFAS 161 requires enhanced disclosures about the Fund's derivative and hedging activities. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS 161 will have on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.
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
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, | |
| | 2008 (Unaudited) | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 21.11 | | | $ | 19.71 | | | $ | 17.50 | | | $ | 16.17 | | | $ | 13.98 | | | $ | 10.70 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)‡ | | | .07 | | | | .11 | | | | .05 | | | | .12 | | | | .04 | | | | .03 | | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (2.00 | ) | | | 1.35 | | | | 2.29 | | | | 1.24 | | | | 2.17 | | | | 3.36 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (1.93 | ) | | | 1.46 | | | | 2.34 | | | | 1.36 | | | | 2.21 | | | | 3.39 | | |
Less Distributions From: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (.06 | ) | | | (.13 | ) | | | (.03 | ) | | | (.02 | ) | | | (.11 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 19.18 | | | $ | 21.11 | | | $ | 19.71 | | | $ | 17.50 | | | $ | 16.17 | | | $ | 13.98 | | |
Total Return†† | | | (9.14 | )%** | | | +7.39 | % | | | +13.38 | % | | | +8.39 | % | | | +15.81 | % | | | +31.76 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 109.3 | | | $ | 129.1 | | | $ | 155.0 | | | $ | 175.3 | | | $ | 177.3 | | | $ | 169.2 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | .99 | %* | | | .99 | % | | | .99 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | .98 | % | | | .97 | % | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets | | | .98 | %*§ | | | .99 | %§ | | | .99 | %§ | | | 1.00 | %§ | | | .97 | %§ | | | .97 | % | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | .68 | %* | | | .55 | % | | | .29 | % | | | .71 | % | | | .25 | % | | | .25 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 15 | %** | | | 38 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 32 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 58 | % | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights | 17 |
Financial Highlights (cont'd)
Class S
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2008 (Unaudited) | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 21.02 | | | $ | 19.67 | | | $ | 17.52 | | | $ | 16.20 | | | $ | 14.02 | | | $ | 10.69 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)‡ | | | .05 | | | | .09 | | | | .02 | | | | .09 | | | | .00 | | | | .00 | | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (1.99 | ) | | | 1.32 | | | | 2.26 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 2.18 | | | | 3.35 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (1.94 | ) | | | 1.41 | | | | 2.28 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 2.18 | | | | 3.35 | | |
Less Distributions From: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (.06 | ) | | | (.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (.02 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 19.08 | | | $ | 21.02 | | | $ | 19.67 | | | $ | 17.52 | | | $ | 16.20 | | | $ | 14.02 | | |
Total Return†† | | | (9.23 | )%** | | | +7.14 | % | | | +13.02 | % | | | +8.15 | % | | | +15.55 | % | | | +31.39 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 49.3 | | | $ | 32.5 | | | $ | 1.5 | | | $ | 0.4 | | | $ | 0.3 | | | $ | 0.1 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | 1.24 | %* | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.22 | % | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets | | | 1.24 | %*§ | | | 1.24 | %§ | | | 1.25 | %§ | | | 1.24 | %§ | | | 1.22 | %§ | | | 1.22 | % | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | .50 | %* | | | .42 | % | | | .11 | % | | | .53 | % | | | .03 | % | | | .02 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 15 | %** | | | 38 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 32 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 58 | % | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights | 18 |
Notes to Financial Highlights Guardian Portfolio (Unaudited)
†† 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 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.
§ 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, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
Guardian Portfolio Class I | | | .99 | % | | | .99 | % | | | .99 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | .97 | % | |
Guardian Portfolio Class S | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.22 | % | |
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 | % | |
| | | | | |
‡ 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
Growth Portfolio
I Class Shares
Semi-Annual Report
June 30, 2008
B0731 0808
Growth Portfolio Manager's Commentary
In a volatile environment for growth stocks, the Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (AMT) Growth Portfolio trailed its benchmark, the Russell Midcap Growth Index, for the six months ended June 30, 2008. During the period, returns for both the Portfolio and the index were negative.
The first two calendar quarters of 2008 were markedly different from one another, with rapid sector rotation that caused growth and value to have large performance swings between the quarters. During the first, growth stocks underperformed value as the Federal Reserve eased interest rates aggressively. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) benefited from the Fed's actions, providing the best performance within the major Russell indices. Large-cap shares led smaller issues while mid-caps faded after a strong 2007. All sectors (excluding REITs) were down, although Energy, Materials and Consumer Staples provided the smallest losses. The worst laggards included growth-oriented sectors such as Information Technology and Health Care, accounting for much of value's outperformance.
However, these market trends were short-lived as growth then outperformed for the second calendar quarter — leaving growth ahead for the first half of the year. Mid-cap stocks also came back strongly relative to smaller and larger counterparts, finishing in first place for the six months overall.
The worst performing sectors year-to-date were Consumer Discretionary and Financials as investors focused on credit issues, the slowing housing market, and consumer and economic weakness. The best performing sector was Energy, which accounted for the bulk of returns across equity indices.
While this reporting period was difficult, the Portfolio follows a disciplined investment process that does not change in response to temporary market conditions. We employ fundamental research that seeks to identify catalysts for appreciation along with the source and sustainability of company fundamentals and earnings growth. We consider each stock in comparison to its sector and industry counterparts, looking for consistent earnings and better revenue growth.
Since holdings must meet our fundamental and earnings criteria, the Portfolio tends to outperform in more typical markets, when investors reward companies with strong fundamentals and favorable earnings characteristics. In addition, our approach includes a willingness to pay a premium for high-quality growth. In this apprehensive market — particularly in the first quarter — investors avoided stocks with the highest growth rates and higher price/earnings ratios. This trend was at the heart of our underperformance for the six-month period.
The Portfolio's best-performing sectors for the six-month period were Energy and Materials, as companies including Continental Resources, Range Resources, Concho, XTO, Denbury Resources and Southwestern Energy benefited from strong commodities markets. The Information Technology sector included two other top-performing holdings, Visa and Mastercard, which provide transaction process and related credit services. Both derive revenues primarily from fees associated with their global electronic payment networks and have continued to effectively manage their businesses. Neither company has direct credit exposure and as a result they have been relatively unaffected by the credit crisis. The Telecommunications sector was also an area of strength for the Portfolio as wireless companies rebounded from a tough 2007.
On the minus side, security selection in Industrials was a drag on six-month performance. With this sector, aviation-related stocks that excelled in 2007 were hampered as oil and gas prices eroded earnings growth potential. We continue to consolidate this area of the portfolio and have eliminated names including AerCap Holdings and BE Aerospace. Although they did not have direct subprime exposure, Financials holdings including GFI and IntercontinentalExchange underperformed. Within Consumer Discretionary, gaming holding Scientific Games was a drag on results despite the segment's historical resilience in economic downturns. Health Care holdings were also weak as VCA Antech and others that had seemed insulated from subprime and housing concerns missing earnings targets. The Health Care sector has been improving more recently, however, and we expect better performance from this defensive sector going forward.
Despite the difficult market, we believe in the quality of the companies we hold. As such, portfolio turnover has been low. Looking forward, we think that effective stock selection will be critical. In our view, companies that have exhibited earnings quality, which is what we seek to identify in our process, should be rewarded as fundamentals return to the forefront. We are cautious about areas linked to the average consumer and remain underweighted in the Consumer Discretionary sector. However, in the latter group we continue to play niche areas like secondary education that we believe are relatively insulated from economic slowing. Elsewhere, we remain overweighted in Energy, which we believe provides earnings growth potential due to continued worldwide demand. Due to the spread of subprime worries, we remain underweighted in Financials. Finally, we are emphasizing the Health Care and Information Technology sectors, which we believe are naturally defensive in the current economic environment.
Sincerely,
Kenneth J. Turek
Portfolio Manager
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INDUSTRY DIVERSIFICATION
(% of Total Net Assets) | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | 3.0 | % | |
Air Freight & Logistics | | | 1.9 | | |
Beverages | | | 0.9 | | |
Biotechnology | | | 2.6 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 3.4 | | |
Chemicals | | | 3.3 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies | | | 6.3 | | |
Communications Equipment | | | 1.9 | | |
Construction & Engineering | | | 2.3 | | |
Distributors | | | 0.7 | | |
Diversified Consumer Services | | | 3.1 | | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 1.1 | | |
Electrical Equipment | | | 1.1 | | |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments | | | 3.6 | | |
Energy Equipment & Services | | | 6.4 | | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 1.9 | | |
Food Products | | | 1.1 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 6.3 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 2.2 | | |
Health Care Technology | | | 0.5 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 2.1 | | |
Internet Software & Services | | | 1.5 | | |
IT Services | | | 6.9 | | |
Life Science Tools & Services | | | 2.3 | | |
Machinery | | | 1.9 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 9.9 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 1.0 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 2.8 | | |
Software | | | 5.8 | | |
Specialty Retail | | | 4.7 | | |
Tobacco | | | 0.3 | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors | | | 0.7 | | |
Transportation | | | 0.6 | | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services | | | 5.3 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 11.8 | | |
Liabilities, less cash, receivables and other assets | | | (11.2 | ) | |
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Endnotes
1. (7.35%), 13.41% and 3.16% were the average total returns for the 1-, 5- and 10-year periods ended June 30, 2008. Neuberger Berman Management Inc. ("NBMI") has agreed to absorb certain expenses of the AMT Portfolios. Without this arrangement, which is subject to change, the total returns of the Portfolios would be less. Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Performance data quoted represent past performance and the investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please visit www.nb.com. The performance information does not reflect fees and expenses of the variable annuity and variable life insurance policies or the pension plans whose proceeds are invested in the Growth Portfolio.
2. The Russell Midcap® Growth Index measures the performance of those Russell Midcap® 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® Index, which represents approximately 31% 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 NBMI and include reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. The Portfolio may invest in many securities not 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 NBMI'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, NBMI 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 sold only through the currently effective prospectus and 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.
© 2008 Neuberger Berman Management Inc., 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, 2008 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 the expense example do not include any transactional 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 transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expense Information as of 6/30/08 (Unaudited)
NEUBERGER BERMAN ADVISERS MANAGEMENT TRUST GROWTH PORTFOLIO
Actual | | Beginning Account Value 1/1/08 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/08 | | Expenses Paid During the Period* 1/1/08–6/30/08 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 881.90 | | | $ | 4.68 | | |
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)** | | | | | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.89 | | | $ | 5.02 | | |
* Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 1.00%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/366 (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 366.
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Schedule of Investments Growth Portfolio
(Unaudited)
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Common Stocks (99.4%) | | | |
Aerospace & Defense (3.0%) | | | |
| 140,000 | | | CAE, Inc. | | $ | 1,580,600 | | |
| 17,000 | | | Precision Castparts | | | 1,638,290 | | |
| 22,000 | | | Rockwell Collins | | | 1,055,120 | | |
| | | 4,274,010 | | |
Air Freight & Logistics (1.9%) | | | |
| 33,500 | | | C.H. Robinson Worldwide | | | 1,837,140 | | |
| 19,500 | | | Expeditors International | | | 838,500 | | |
| | | 2,675,640 | | |
Beverages (0.9%) | | | |
| 16,500 | | | Central European Distribution | | | 1,223,475 | * | |
Biotechnology (2.6%) | | | |
| 31,500 | | | BioMarin Pharmaceutical | | | 912,870 | * | |
| 25,000 | | | Myriad Genetics | | | 1,138,000 | *È | |
| 15,750 | | | United Therapeutics | | | 1,539,563 | * | |
| | | 3,590,433 | | |
Capital Markets (3.4%) | | | |
| 14,000 | | | Affiliated Managers Group | | | 1,260,840 | * | |
| 23,500 | | | FCStone Group | | | 656,355 | * | |
| 42,500 | | | Lazard Ltd. | | | 1,451,375 | | |
| 20,000 | | | Northern Trust | | | 1,371,400 | | |
| | | 4,739,970 | | |
Chemicals (3.3%) | | | |
| 62,000 | | | Airgas, Inc. | | | 3,620,180 | | |
| 24,500 | | | Ecolab Inc. | | | 1,053,255 | | |
| | | 4,673,435 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies (6.3%) | | | |
| 9,000 | | | Clean Harbors | | | 639,540 | * | |
| 17,000 | | | Copart, Inc. | | | 727,940 | * | |
| 60,500 | | | Corrections Corporation of America | | | 1,661,935 | * | |
| 15,500 | | | CoStar Group | | | 688,975 | *È | |
| 36,000 | | | Covanta Holding | | | 960,840 | * | |
| 10,500 | | | FTI Consulting | | | 718,830 | * | |
| 26,000 | | | IHS Inc. | | | 1,809,600 | * | |
| 30,000 | | | Stericycle, Inc. | | | 1,551,000 | * | |
| | | 8,758,660 | | |
Communications Equipment (1.9%) | | | |
| 32,500 | | | Harris Corp. | | | 1,640,925 | | |
| 43,500 | | | Juniper Networks | | | 964,830 | * | |
| | | 2,605,755 | | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Construction & Engineering (2.3%) | | | |
| 12,000 | | | Fluor Corp. | | $ | 2,232,960 | * | |
| 15,000 | | | Shaw Group | | | 926,850 | * | |
| | | 3,159,810 | | |
Distributors (0.7%) | | | |
| 53,500 | | | LKQ Corp. | | | 966,745 | * | |
Diversified Consumer Services (3.1%) | | | |
| 41,500 | | | DeVry, Inc. | | | 2,225,230 | | |
| 10,100 | | | Strayer Education | | | 2,111,607 | | |
| | | 4,336,837 | | |
Diversified Financial Services (1.1%) | | | |
| 14,100 | | | IntercontinentalExchange Inc. | | | 1,607,400 | * | |
Electrical Equipment (1.1%) | | | |
| 32,500 | | | AMETEK, Inc. | | | 1,534,650 | | |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments (3.6%) | | | |
| 44,500 | | | Dolby Laboratories | | | 1,793,350 | * | |
| 13,500 | | | FLIR Systems | | | 547,695 | *È | |
| 11,000 | | | Itron, Inc. | | | 1,081,850 | *È | |
| 43,500 | | | Trimble Navigation | | | 1,552,950 | * | |
| | | 4,975,845 | | |
Energy Equipment & Services (6.4%) | | | |
| 12,500 | | | CARBO Ceramics | | | 729,375 | | |
| 8,750 | | | Core Laboratories N.V. | | | 1,245,562 | * | |
| 48,500 | | | ION Geophysical | | | 846,325 | * | |
| 33,000 | | | Nabors Industries | | | 1,624,590 | * | |
| 28,500 | | | National Oilwell Varco | | | 2,528,520 | * | |
| 24,000 | | | Smith International | | | 1,995,360 | | |
| | | 8,969,732 | | |
Food & Staples Retailing (1.9%) | | | |
| 48,500 | | | Shoppers Drug Mart | | | 2,658,297 | È | |
Food Products (1.1%) | | | |
| 25,000 | | | Viterra, Inc. | | | 343,238 | * | |
| 31,500 | | | Viterra, Inc. | | | 432,480 | *ñ | |
| 7,000 | | | Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods | | | 736,540 | * | |
| | | 1,512,258 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies (6.3%) | | | |
| 19,000 | | | C.R. Bard | | | 1,671,050 | | |
| 26,500 | | | Gen-Probe | | | 1,258,220 | * | |
| 80,000 | | | Hologic, Inc. | | | 1,744,000 | * | |
| 19,500 | | | IDEXX Laboratories | | | 950,430 | * | |
| 5,800 | | | Intuitive Surgical | | | 1,562,520 | * | |
| 55,000 | | | Wright Medical Group | | | 1,562,550 | * | |
| | | 8,748,770 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 5 |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Health Care Providers & Services (2.2%) | | | |
| 19,500 | | | Express Scripts | | $ | 1,223,040 | *È | |
| 65,500 | | | VCA Antech | | | 1,819,590 | * | |
| | | 3,042,630 | | |
Health Care Technology (0.5%) | | | |
| 16,000 | | | Cerner Corp. | | | 722,880 | *È | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (2.1%) | | | |
| 39,800 | | | Melco PBL Entertainment ADR | | | 370,936 | * | |
| 17,500 | | | Orient-Express Hotel | | | 760,200 | | |
| 60,000 | | | WMS Industries | | | 1,786,200 | * | |
| | | 2,917,336 | | |
Internet Software & Services (1.5%) | | | |
| 7,000 | | | Equinix Inc. | | | 624,540 | *È | |
| 23,000 | | | Omniture, Inc. | | | 427,110 | * | |
| 39,500 | | | VistaPrint Ltd. | | | 1,057,020 | *È | |
| | | 2,108,670 | | |
IT Services (6.9%) | | | |
| 26,500 | | | Alliance Data Systems | | | 1,498,575 | * | |
| 70,000 | | | Cognizant Technology Solutions | | | 2,275,700 | *È | |
| 53,500 | | | Iron Mountain | | | 1,420,425 | * | |
| 8,000 | | | MasterCard, Inc. Class A | | | 2,124,160 | | |
| 25,500 | | | Total System Services | | | 566,610 | | |
| 21,500 | | | Visa Inc. | | | 1,748,165 | * | |
| | | 9,633,635 | | |
Life Science Tools & Services (2.3%) | | | |
| 13,000 | | | Charles River Laboratories International | | | 830,960 | *È | |
| 10,500 | | | Illumina, Inc. | | | 914,655 | *È | |
| 35,000 | | | Pharmaceutical Product Development | | | 1,501,500 | | |
| | | 3,247,115 | | |
Machinery (1.9%) | | | |
| 14,000 | | | AGCO Corp. | | | 733,740 | * | |
| 25,000 | | | Danaher Corp. | | | 1,932,500 | | |
| | | 2,666,240 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (9.9%) | | | |
| 45,000 | | | Concho Resources | | | 1,678,500 | * | |
| 24,000 | | | Continental Resources | | | 1,663,680 | * | |
| 100,000 | | | Denbury Resources | | | 3,650,000 | * | |
| 46,500 | | | Range Resources | | | 3,047,610 | | |
| 27,500 | | | Southwestern Energy | | | 1,309,275 | * | |
| 7,500 | | | Ultra Petroleum | | | 736,500 | * | |
| 25,000 | | | XTO Energy | | | 1,712,750 | | |
| | | 13,798,315 | | |
Pharmaceuticals (1.0%) | | | |
| 45,000 | | | Perrigo Co. | | | 1,429,650 | | |
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NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (2.8%) | | | |
| 25,500 | | | Cavium Networks | | $ | 535,500 | * | |
| 29,000 | | | Microchip Technology | | | 885,660 | È | |
| 43,000 | | | Microsemi Corp. | | | 1,082,740 | * | |
| 39,000 | | | Varian Semiconductor Equipment | | | 1,357,980 | * | |
| | | 3,861,880 | | |
Software (5.8%) | | | |
| 92,000 | | | Activision, Inc. | | | 3,134,440 | * | |
| 42,000 | | | ANSYS, Inc. | | | 1,979,040 | * | |
| 22,500 | | | Autodesk, Inc. | | | 760,725 | * | |
| 8,300 | | | Blackboard Inc. | | | 317,309 | * | |
| 22,200 | | | Citrix Systems | | | 652,902 | *È | |
| 19,000 | | | Salesforce.com, Inc. | | | 1,296,370 | *È | |
| | | 8,140,786 | | |
Specialty Retail (4.7%) | | | |
| 15,000 | | | Abercrombie & Fitch | | | 940,200 | | |
| 35,500 | | | GameStop Corp. Class A | | | 1,434,200 | * | |
| 32,000 | | | Guess?, Inc. | | | 1,198,400 | | |
| 38,500 | | | Ross Stores | | | 1,367,520 | | |
| 51,000 | | | Urban Outfitters | | | 1,590,690 | * | |
| | | 6,531,010 | | |
Tobacco (0.3%) | | | |
| 7,000 | | | Lorillard, Inc. | | | 484,120 | * | |
Trading Companies & Distributors (0.7%) | | | |
| 23,500 | | | Fastenal Co. | | | 1,014,260 | È | |
Transportation (0.6%) | | | |
| 23,500 | | | J.B. Hunt Transport Services | | | 782,080 | | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services (5.3%) | | | |
| 77,500 | | | American Tower | | | 3,274,375 | * | |
| 36,500 | | | NII Holdings | | | 1,733,385 | * | |
| 66,500 | | | SBA Communications | | | 2,394,665 | * | |
| | | 7,402,425 | | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Cost $104,658,542) | | | 138,794,754 | | |
Short-Term Investments (11.8%) | | | |
| 1,901,300 | | | Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund Trust Class | | | 1,901,300 | @ØØ | |
| 14,600,387 | | | Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC | | | 14,600,387 | ‡ | |
| | | | Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $16,491,526) | | | 16,501,687 | | |
| | | | Total Investments (111.2%) (Cost $121,150,068) | | | 155,296,441 | ## | |
| | | | Liabilities, less cash, receivables and other assets [(11.2%)] | | | (15,611,746 | ) | |
| | | | Total Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 139,684,695 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 6 |
Notes to Schedule of Investments Growth Portfolio (Unaudited)
† Investments in equity securities by Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust Growth Portfolio (the "Fund") are valued by an independent pricing service. The independent pricing service values equity securities at the latest sale price where that price is readily available. 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. If a valuation is not available from an independent pricing service, the Fund seeks to obtain quotations from principal market makers. If market quotations are not readily available, securities are valued by 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, 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. Foreign security prices are furnished by independent quotation services and expressed in local currency values. Foreign security prices 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 the Fund's 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. 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. 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 next trades. Short-term debt securities with less than 60 days until maturity may be valued at cost which, when combined with interest earned, approximates market value.
The Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("FAS 157"), effective January 1, 2008. In accordance with FAS 157, "fair value" is defined as the price that a Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. FAS 157 established a three-tier hierarchy of inputs to establish a classification of fair 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, 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 following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2008:
Valuation Inputs | | Investments in Securities | |
Level 1 – Quoted Prices | | $ | 155,296,441 | | |
Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | — | | |
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | — | | |
Total | | $ | 155,296,441 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 7 |
Notes to Schedule of Investments Growth Portfolio (Unaudited) (cont'd)
## At June 30, 2008, the cost of investments for U.S. federal income tax purposes was $121,372,347. Gross unrealized appreciation of investments was $38,796,823 and gross unrealized depreciation of investments was $4,872,729, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $33,924,094, based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
ñ 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, 2008, these securities amounted to $432,480 or 0.3% of net assets for the Fund.
* Security did not produce income during the last twelve months.
È All or a portion of this security is on loan (see Note A of Notes to Financial Statements).
‡ Managed by an affiliate of Neuberger Berman Management Inc. and could be deemed an affiliate of the Fund (see Notes A & F of Notes to Financial Statements).
@ Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund ("Prime Money") is also managed by Neuberger Berman Management Inc. and may be considered an affiliate since it has the same officers, Board members, and investment manager as the Fund and because, at times, the Fund may own 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of Prime Money (see Notes A & F of Notes to Financial Statements).
ØØ All or a portion of this security is segregated in connection with obligations for security lending.
See Notes to Financial Statements | 8 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | GROWTH PORTFOLIO | |
| | June 30, 2008 | |
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at market value*† (Notes A & F)—see Schedule of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 138,794,754 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 16,501,687 | | |
| | | 155,296,441 | | |
Foreign currency | | | 33,268 | | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 57,361 | | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 605,214 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 7,571 | | |
Receivable for securities lending income (Note A) | | | 42,188 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 6,225 | | |
Total Assets | | | 156,048,268 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for collateral on securities loaned (Note A) | | | 14,578,551 | | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 1,571,554 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 47,658 | | |
Payable to investment manager—net (Notes A & B) | | | 66,255 | | |
Payable to administrator (Note B) | | | 36,171 | | |
Payable for securities lending fees (Note A) | | | 17,528 | | |
Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 45,856 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 16,363,573 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 139,684,695 | | |
Net Assets consist of: | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 295,020,934 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | (466,483 | ) | |
Accumulated net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | (189,015,870 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of investments | | | 34,146,114 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 139,684,695 | | |
Shares Outstanding ($.001 par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 8,208,494 | | |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 17.02 | | |
†Securities on loan, at market value: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 14,189,239 | | |
*Cost of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 104,658,542 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 16,491,526 | | |
Total cost of investments | | $ | 121,150,068 | | |
Total cost of foreign currency | | $ | 33,455 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 9 |
Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | GROWTH PORTFOLIO | |
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | |
Investment Income: | |
Income (Note A): | |
Dividend income—unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 222,777 | | |
Interest income—unaffiliated issuers | | | 81 | | |
Income from securities loaned-net (Note F) | | | 34,021 | | |
Income from investments in affiliated issuers (Note F) | | | 18,918 | | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (3,900 | ) | |
Total income | | $ | 271,897 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees (Notes A & B) | | | 405,612 | | |
Administration fees (Note B) | | | 221,243 | | |
Audit fees | | | 19,492 | | |
Custodian fees (Note B) | | | 47,204 | | |
Insurance expense | | | 2,837 | | |
Legal fees | | | 18,182 | | |
Shareholder reports | | | 9,173 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 18,147 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 5,565 | | |
Total expenses | | | 747,455 | | |
Investment management fees waived (Note A) | | | (471 | ) | |
Expenses reduced by custodian fee expense offset and commission recapture arrangements (Note B) | | | (8,604 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 738,380 | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (466,483 | ) | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments (Note A) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Sales of investment securities of unaffiliated issuers | | | 4,513,059 | | |
Sales of investment securities of affiliated issuers | | | 11,674 | | |
Foreign currency | | | 1,750 | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of: | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | (24,323,105 | ) | |
Affiliated investment securities | | | 10,161 | | |
Foreign currency | | | (3,235 | ) | |
Net gain (loss) on investments | | | (19,789,696 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (20,256,179 | ) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 10 |
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | GROWTH PORTFOLIO | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
From Operations: | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (466,483 | ) | | $ | (1,070,933 | ) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 4,526,483 | | | | 37,533,442 | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (24,316,179 | ) | | | (810,193 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (20,256,179 | ) | | | 35,652,316 | | |
From Fund Share Transactions (Note D): | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 581,944 | | | | 2,818,408 | | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (13,208,429 | ) | | | (33,603,676 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) from Fund share transactions | | | (12,626,485 | ) | | | (30,785,268 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (32,882,664 | ) | | | 4,867,048 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of period | | | 172,567,359 | | | | 167,700,311 | | |
End of period | | $ | 139,684,695 | | | $ | 172,567,359 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) at end of period | | $ | (466,483 | ) | | $ | — | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 11 |
Notes to Financial Statements Growth Portfolio (Unaudited)
Note A—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
1 General: Growth Portfolio (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 eleven 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 of Trustees of the Trust (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 Neuberger Berman Management Inc. ("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) 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 plaintiff. The amount of such proceeds for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $74,142.
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.
In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission guidance, the Fund implemented the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 ("FIN 48"), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. The Fund has reviewed the tax positions for the open tax period as of June 30, 2008 and the open tax years as of December 31, 2007 and has determined that the implementation of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the Fund's financial statements.
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
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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, 2007, permanent differences resulting primarily from different book and tax accounting for net operating losses, foreign currency gains and losses and partnership holding 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, 2007, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a U.S. federal income tax basis was as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income (Loss) | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | Loss Carryforwards and Deferrals | |
Total
| |
$ | — | | | $ | 58,316,986 | | | ($ | 193,397,046 | ) | | ($ | 135,080,060 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The difference between book basis and tax basis distributable earnings is attributable primarily to timing differences of wash sales, capital loss carryforwards, post-October losses 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, 2007, 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: | |
| | 2009 | | 2010 | |
| | $ | 123,277,249 | | | $ | 70,119,797 | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Fund utilized capital loss carryforwards of $37,483,817.
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 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 attributed to a Series are allocated among the Funds, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each of the Funds 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 attributed to a Series or the Trust are allocated among the Fund and the other 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, assists the Fund in conducting a bidding process to identify agents/principals that would pay a guaranteed amount to the Fund in consideration of the Fund entering into an exclusive securities lending arrangement.
eSecLending currently serves as exclusive lending agent for the Fund. 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 Lehman Brothers Asset Management LLC, an affiliate of Management.
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Net income from the lending program represents a guaranteed amount received from a principal plus income earned on the cash collateral invested in Quality Fund or in other investments, less cash collateral fees and other expenses associated with the loans. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund received net income under the securities lending arrangement of approximately $34,021, which is reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Income from securities loaned — net." For the six months ended June 30, 2008, "Income from securities loaned — net" consisted of approximately $381,241 in income earned on cash collateral and guaranteed amounts (including approximately $339,598 of interest income earned from the Quality Fund), less fees and expenses paid of approximately $347,220.
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 Transactions with other funds managed by Neuberger Berman Management Inc.: Pursuant to an exemptive rule, the Fund may invest in a money market fund managed by Management or an affiliate. The Fund invests in Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund ("Prime Money"), as approved by the Board. Prime Money seeks to provide the highest available current income consistent with safety and liquidity. For any cash that the Fund invests in Prime Money, Management waives a portion of its management fee equal to the management fee it receives from Prime Money on those assets (the "Arrangement"). For the six months ended June 30, 2008, management fees waived under this Arrangement amounted to $471 and are reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Investment management fees waived." For the six months ended June 30, 2008, income earned under this Arrangement amounted to $18,918 and is reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Income from investments in affiliated issuers."
12 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 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.
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Management has contractually undertaken through December 31, 2011 to forgo current payment of fees and/or reimburse the Fund for its operating expenses (excluding the 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, 2008, no reimbursement to the Fund was required. The Fund has agreed to repay Management through December 31, 2014 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, 2008, there was no repayment to Management under this agreement. At June 30, 2008, the Fund had no contingent liability to Management under this agreement.
Management and Neuberger, a member firm of the New York Stock Exchange and sub-adviser to the Fund, are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. ("Lehman"), a publicly-owned holding company. 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.
The Fund has entered into a commission recapture program, which enables it to pay some of its operational expenses by recouping a portion of the commissions it pays to a broker that is not a related party of the Fund. Pursuant to the agreement, brokers pay recaptured commissions to the Fund's custodian and the custodian directs these amounts toward payment of expenses such as custodial, transfer agency or accounting services. Effective April 1, 2008, this commission recapture program was terminated. For the period ended March 31, 2008, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $8,527.
The Fund has an expense offset arrangement in connection with its custodian contract. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $77.
Note C—Securities Transactions:
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, there were purchase and sale transactions (excluding short-term securities) of $47,483,538 and $61,008,553, respectively.
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, brokerage commissions on securities transactions amounted to $116,997, of which Neuberger received $0, Lehman Brothers Inc. received $10,237, and other brokers received $106,760.
Note D—Fund Share Transactions:
Share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and for the year ended December 31, 2007 was as follows:
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2007 | |
Shares Sold | | | 33,820 | | | | 152,805 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (766,411 | ) | | | (1,875,128 | ) | |
Total | | | (732,591 | ) | | | (1,722,323 | ) | |
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Note E—Line of Credit:
At June 30, 2008, the Fund was a participant in a single committed, unsecured $150,000,000 line of credit with a consortium of banks organized by 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 agreement at the overnight Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50% per annum. A facility fee of 0.07% 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, 2008. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund did not utilize this line of credit.
Note F—Investments in Affiliates:
Name of Issuer | | Balance of Shares Held December 31, 2007 | | Gross Purchases and Additions | | Gross Sales and Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held June 30, 2008 | | Value June 30, 2008 | | Income from Investments in Affiliated Issuers Included in Total Income | |
Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund Trust Class* | | | — | | | | 17,294,912 | | | | 15,393,612 | | | | 1,901,300 | | | $ | 1,901,300 | | | $ | 18,918 | | |
Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC** | | | 21,865,112 | | | | 98,929,112 | | | | 106,193,837 | | | | 14,600,387 | | | | 14,600,387 | | | | 339,598 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | $ | 16,501,687 | | | $ | 358,516 | | |
* Prime Money is also managed by Management and may be considered an affiliate since it has the same officers, Board members, and investment manager as the Fund and because, at times, the Fund may own 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of Prime Money.
** Quality Fund, a fund managed by Lehman Brothers Asset Management LLC, 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—Recent Accounting Pronouncement:
In March 2008, Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 161"). SFAS 161 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. SFAS 161 requires enhanced disclosures about the Fund's derivative and hedging activities. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS 161 will have on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.
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
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, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 19.30 | | | $ | 15.73 | | | $ | 13.79 | | | $ | 12.15 | | | $ | 10.42 | | | $ | 7.93 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)‡ | | | (.05 | ) | | | (.11 | ) | | | (.05 | ) | | | (.07 | ) | | | (.06 | ) | | | (.05 | ) | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (2.23 | ) | | | 3.68 | | | | 1.99 | | | | 1.71 | | | | 1.79 | | | | 2.54 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (2.28 | ) | | | 3.57 | | | | 1.94 | | | | 1.64 | | | | 1.73 | | | | 2.49 | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 17.02 | | | $ | 19.30 | | | $ | 15.73 | | | $ | 13.79 | | | $ | 12.15 | | | $ | 10.42 | | |
Total Return†† | | | -11.81 | %** | | | +22.70 | % | | | +14.07 | % | | | +13.50 | % | | | +16.60 | % | | | +31.40 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 139.7 | | | $ | 172.6 | | | $ | 167.7 | | | $ | 196.5 | | | $ | 208.1 | | | $ | 214.9 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | 1.01 | %* | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | .96 | % | | | .94 | % | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets§ | | | 1.00 | %* | | | .99 | % | | | .99 | % | | | .99 | % | | | .94 | % | | | .93 | % | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | (.63 | )%* | | | (.61 | )% | | | (.35 | )% | | | (.55 | )% | | | (.51 | )% | | | (.58 | )% | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 32 | %** | | | 48 | % | | | 40 | % | | | 53 | % | | | 83 | % | | | 149 | % | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights | 17 |
Notes to Financial Highlights Growth Portfolio (Unaudited)
†† 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.
# The Fund is required to calculate an expense ratio without taking into consideration any expense reductions related to expense offset arrangements.
‡ Calculated based on the average number of shares outstanding during each fiscal period.
§ After waiver of a portion of the investment management fee 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, | |
2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
| 1.00 | % | | | .99 | % | | | .99 | % | | | .99 | % | | | .94 | % | | | .93 | % | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
* 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
Lehman Brothers High Income Bond Portfolio
S Class Shares
Semi-Annual Report
June 30, 2008
F0323 0808
Lehman Brothers High Income Bond Portfolio Managers' Commentary
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (AMT) Lehman Brothers High Income Bond Portfolio posted a modestly negative total return but roughly matched its benchmark, the Lehman Brothers High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index.
Throughout the reporting period, high yield bonds were quite volatile — rallying periodically on the release of good economic data and when investors seemed to believe that the worst might be over for embattled financial institutions and then selling off when it appeared the economy could be headed for recession and when leading financial institutions announced more large write-offs. The Federal Reserve's June decision to shift into neutral in response to increased inflationary pressure further unnerved high yield investors. High yield credit spreads (the difference in yield between comparable maturity high yield bonds and U.S. Treasuries), which had begun the year at 600 basis points (6%), widened to 736 basis points by the end of June, reflecting the weaker fundamental credit outlook.
While credit spreads have widened, we believe that the resultant re-pricing of risk as well as structural improvements in the new issue market are positive for the longer term health of high yield securities. However, even with more reasonably priced and more conservatively structured new issues, we remain quite selective in our new issue activity.
Over the course of the first half of 2008, portfolio positioning was characterized by our defensive positioning in sectors with a higher degree of earnings visibility and cash flow generation (such as utilities) while being underweighted in the more deeply cyclical sectors (such as autos). Anticipating more moderate economic growth, we have been gravitating to less economically sensitive industry groups, which historically enjoy more stable cash flows.
The Portfolio's weighted average maturity and duration (a standard measure of interest rate risk) fluctuated only modestly over the six-month reporting period. This was a function of security selection rather than a response to interest rate trends. Before the beginning of the year, we had increased our exposure to BB rated securities (the highest rated securities in our universe). Improving the credit quality of the Portfolio helped buoy portfolio returns during this difficult period. As of June 30, 2008, the Portfolio's quality distribution remained overweighted to higher quality bonds relative to the benchmark.
We believe that high yield fundamentals are directly linked to the relative health of the economy. Although some economists and market observers opined early in the year that the economy was already in recession, first quarter GDP growth came in at positive 0.9%. We also observe that, with the notable exception of financial companies, second quarter earnings have thus far largely met expectations.
Granted, with high energy and food prices beginning to restrain consumer spending, and declining housing prices combined with a softening labor market eroding consumer confidence, the economy may slip into recession in the coming quarters and earnings growth may flag. However, we have not seen the kind of excess manufacturing inventories and low capacity utilization rates generally associated with the beginning of steep and prolonged downturns. Our conclusion is that if a recession is in the cards, it is likely to be relatively shallow and short-lived.
We currently expect to remain in a defensive stance over the next several quarters, given the aforementioned economic headwinds and the expected increase in high yield default rates. However, we will continue to look for attractive value in what we believe will continue to be a volatile market.
Sincerely,
Ann H. Benjamin and Thomas P. O'Reilly
Portfolio Co-Managers
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INDUSTRY DIVERSIFICATION
Rating Summary | |
BBB | | | 6.3 | % | |
BB | | | 34.7 | | |
B | | | 44.9 | | |
CCC | | | 9.7 | | |
Not Rated | | | 2.2 | | |
Short Term | | | 2.2 | | |
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Endnotes
1 (2.32%) and 2.88% were the average annual total returns for the 1-year and since inception (9/15/04) periods ended June 30, 2008. Neuberger Berman Management Inc. ("NBMI") has agreed to absorb certain expenses of the AMT Portfolios. Without this arrangement, which is subject to change, the total returns of the Portfolios would be less. Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Performance data quoted represent past performance and the investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please visit www.nb.com. The performance information does not reflect fees and expenses of the variable annuity and variable life insurance policies or the pension plans whose proceeds are invested in the Lehman Brothers High Income Bond Portfolio.
2 The Lehman Brothers U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index is an unmanaged sub-index of the Lehman Brothers U.S. Corporate High Yield Index (which includes all U.S. dollar-denominated, taxable, fixed rate, non-investment grade debt), capped such that no single issuer accounts for more than 2% of the index weight. 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 NBMI and include reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. The Portfolio may invest in many securities not 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 NBMI'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, NBMI 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 sold only through the currently effective prospectus and 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.
© 2008 Neuberger Berman Management Inc., 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, 2008 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 the expense example do not include any transactional 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 transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expense Information as of 6/30/08 (Unaudited)
NEUBERGER BERMAN ADVISERS MANAGEMENT TRUST HIGH INCOME BOND PORTFOLIO
Actual | | Beginning Account Value 1/1/08 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/08 | | Expenses Paid During the Period* 1/1/08 – 6/30/08 | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 989.10 | | | $ | 5.44 | | |
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)** | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.39 | | | $ | 5.52 | | |
* Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 1.10%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/366 (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 366.
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Schedule of Investments Lehman Brothers High Income Bond Portfolio
(Unaudited)
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Corporate Debt Securities (97.2%) | | | |
Aerospace/Defense (3.4%) | | | |
$ | 255,000 | | | L-3 Communications Corp., Guaranteed Senior Unsecured Subordinated Notes, 7.63%, due 6/15/12 | | $ | 257,550 | | |
| 25,000 | | | L-3 Communications Corp., Guaranteed Notes, Ser. B, 6.38%, due 10/15/15 | | | 23,375 | | |
| | | 280,925 | | |
Airlines (0.4%) | | | |
| 45,158 | | | Continental Airlines, Inc., Pass-Through Certificates, 9.80%, due 4/1/21 | | | 33,417 | | |
Apparel/Textiles (0.2%) | | | |
| 20,000 | | | Levi Strauss & Co., Senior Unsubordinated Notes, 9.75%, due 1/15/15 | | | 20,100 | | |
Auto Loans (3.9%) | | | |
| 60,000 | | | Ford Motor Credit Co., Senior Unsecured Notes, 7.38%, due 2/1/11 | | | 48,691 | ØØ | |
| 75,000 | | | Ford Motor Credit Co., Senior Unsecured Notes, 7.25%, due 10/25/11 | | | 58,122 | | |
| 125,000 | | | Ford Motor Credit Co., Senior Unsecured Notes, 7.80%, due 6/1/12 | | | 96,676 | | |
| 170,000 | | | General Motors Acceptance Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.88%, due 9/15/11 | | | 122,157 | | |
| | | 325,646 | | |
Automotive (0.9%) | | | |
| 100,000 | | | General Motors Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 7.20%, due 1/15/11 | | | 77,000 | | |
Beverage (1.6%) | | | |
| 125,000 | | | Constellation Brands, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 8.38%, due 12/15/14 | | | 126,563 | | |
| 10,000 | | | Constellation Brands, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 7.25%, due 9/1/16 | | | 9,400 | | |
| | | 135,963 | | |
Building & Construction (0.6%) | | | |
| 45,000 | | | K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 11.50%, due 5/1/13 | | | 46,688 | ñ | |
Building Materials (0.4%) | | | |
| 20,000 | | | Owens Corning, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 6.50%, due 12/1/16 | | | 18,210 | | |
| 20,000 | | | USG Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.30%, due 11/15/16 | | | 16,100 | | |
| | | 34,310 | | |
Cash Substitute (0.0%) | | | |
| 4,000 | | | CDX High Yield, Secured Notes, Ser. 9-T1, 8.75%, due 12/29/12 | | | 3,695 | ñ | |
Chemicals (2.4%) | | | |
| 15,000 | | | Airgas, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 7.13%, due 10/1/18 | | | 15,112 | ñ | |
| 65,000 | | | Hexion US Finance Corp., Senior Secured Notes, 9.75%, due 11/15/14 | | | 58,825 | | |
| 65,000 | | | MacDermid, Inc., Senior Subordinated Notes, 9.50%, due 4/15/17 | | | 58,825 | ñ | |
| 80,000 | | | Momentive Performance Materials, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 10.13%, due 12/1/14 | | | 66,800 | | |
| | | 199,562 | | |
Electric—Generation (7.3%) | | | |
| 151,000 | | | AES Corp., Senior Secured Notes, 8.75%, due 5/15/13 | | | 156,662 | ñ | |
| 255,000 | | | Dynegy-Roseton Danskamme, Pass-Through Certificates, Ser. B, 7.67%, due 11/8/16 | | | 251,175 | | |
| 60,000 | | | Edison Mission Energy, Senior Unsecured Notes, 7.50%, due 6/15/13 | | | 59,550 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 5 |
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
$ | 65,000 | | | Edison Mission Energy, Senior Unsecured Notes, 7.63%, due 5/15/27 | | $ | 58,338 | | |
| 90,000 | | | NRG Energy, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 7.38%, due 2/1/16 | | | 84,712 | | |
| | | 610,437 | | |
Electric—Integrated (4.0%) | | | |
| 70,000 | | | Energy Future Holdings Corp., Guaranteed Notes, 10.88%, due 11/1/17 | | | 70,700 | ñ | |
| 265,000 | | | Energy Future Holdings Corp., Guaranteed Notes, 11.25%, due 11/1/17 | | | 264,337 | ñ | |
| | | 335,037 | | |
Electronics (2.4%) | | | |
| 125,000 | | | Flextronics Int'l, Ltd., Senior Subordinated Notes, 6.25%, due 11/15/14 | | | 116,875 | | |
| 90,000 | | | Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 9.13%, due 12/15/14 | | | 69,975 | | |
| 15,000 | | | Sanmina-Sci Corp., Guaranteed Notes, 6.75%, due 3/1/13 | | | 13,462 | | |
| | | 200,312 | | |
Energy—Exploration & Production (7.8%) | | | |
| 295,000 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., Guaranteed Notes, 7.50%, due 9/15/13 | | | 295,000 | | |
| 45,000 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., Guaranteed Notes, 7.50%, due 6/15/14 | | | 44,663 | | |
| 60,000 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., Guaranteed Notes, 7.00%, due 8/15/14 | | | 58,800 | | |
| 90,000 | | | Cimarex Energy Co., Guaranteed Notes, 7.13%, due 5/1/17 | | | 88,425 | | |
| 30,000 | | | Forest Oil Corp., Guaranteed Senior Unsecured Notes, 7.75%, due 5/1/14 | | | 30,150 | | |
| 50,000 | | | Newfield Exploration Co., Senior Subordinated Notes, 6.63%, due 9/1/14 | | | 47,000 | | |
| 45,000 | | | Pioneer Natural Resources Co., Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.65%, due 3/15/17 | | | 42,232 | | |
| 40,000 | | | Southwestern Energy Co., Senior Unsecured Notes, 7.50%, due 2/1/18 | | | 41,156 | ñ | |
| | | 647,426 | | |
Food & Drug Retailers (1.4%) | | | |
| 20,000 | | | Rite Aid Corp., Guaranteed Notes, 8.63%, due 3/1/15 | | | 13,250 | | |
| 50,000 | | | Rite Aid Corp., Guaranteed Notes, 10.38%, due 7/15/16 | | | 45,279 | | |
| 85,000 | | | Rite Aid Corp., Guaranteed Notes, 9.50%, due 6/15/17 | | | 56,100 | | |
| | | 114,629 | | |
Gaming (6.4%) | | | |
| 25,000 | | | Chukchansi Economic Development Authority, Senior Unsecured Notes, 8.00%, due 11/15/13 | | | 21,500 | ñ | |
| 95,000 | | | FireKeepers Development Authority, Senior Secured Notes, 13.88%, due 5/1/15 | | | 92,862 | ñ | |
| 20,000 | | | Fontainebleau Las Vegas Holdings LLC, Second Mortgage, 10.25%, due 6/15/15 | | | 13,000 | ñ | |
| 25,000 | | | Harrah's Operating Co., Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 5.50%, due 7/1/10 | | | 22,344 | | |
| 75,000 | | | Harrah's Operating Co., Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 10.75%, due 2/1/16 | | | 62,250 | ñ | |
| 75,000 | | | Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 7.00%, due 3/1/14 | | | 52,875 | | |
| 81,000 | | | Pokagon Gaming Authority, Senior Notes, 10.38%, due 6/15/14 | | | 86,873 | ñ | |
| 65,000 | | | San Pasqual Casino, Notes, 8.00%, due 9/15/13 | | | 59,150 | ñ | |
| 150,000 | | | Shingle Springs Tribal Gaming Authority, Senior Notes, 9.38%, due 6/15/15 | | | 121,875 | ñ | |
| | | 532,729 | | |
Gas Distribution (8.0%) | | | |
| 75,000 | | | AmeriGas Partners L.P., Senior Notes, 7.13%, due 5/20/16 | | | 69,562 | | |
| 65,000 | | | El Paso Energy Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.75%, due 5/15/09 | | | 65,274 | | |
| 70,000 | | | Ferrellgas Partners L.P., Senior Unsecured Notes, 8.75%, due 6/15/12 | | | 68,600 | | |
| 53,000 | | | Ferrellgas Partners L.P., Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.75%, due 5/1/14 | | | 48,363 | | |
| 112,000 | | | Kinder Morgan, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.50%, due 9/1/12 | | | 109,200 | | |
| 65,000 | | | MarkWest Energy Partners L.P., Senior Notes, 8.75%, due 4/15/18 | | | 66,462 | ñ | |
| 44,000 | | | Regency Energy Partners L.P., Guaranteed Notes, 8.38%, due 12/15/13 | | | 44,990 | | |
| 205,000 | | | Sabine Pass L.P., Senior Secured Notes, 7.50%, due 11/30/16 | | | 184,500 | | |
| 10,000 | | | Williams Partners L.P., Senior Unsecured Notes, 7.25%, due 2/1/17 | | | 10,000 | | |
| | | 666,951 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 6 |
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Health Services (10.6%) | | | |
$ | 260,000 | | | HCA, Inc., Senior Secured Notes, 9.63%, due 11/15/16 | | $ | 267,800 | | |
| 45,000 | | | LVB Acquisition Merger, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 10.38%, due 10/15/17 | | | 47,700 | ñ | |
| 90,000 | | | LVB Acquisition Merger, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 11.63%, due 10/15/17 | | | 95,400 | ñ | |
| 66,164 | | | NMH Holdings, Inc., Senior Unsecured Floating Rate Notes, 9.90%, due 9/15/08 | | | 56,570 | ñµ | |
| 190,000 | | | Select Medical Corp., Guaranteed Notes, 7.63%, due 2/1/15 | | | 166,725 | | |
| 40,000 | | | Service Corp. Int'l, Senior Unsecured Notes, 7.50%, due 4/1/27 | | | 34,000 | | |
| 105,000 | | | US Oncology, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 9.00%, due 8/15/12 | | | 104,212 | | |
| 20,000 | | | Ventas Realty L.P., Senior Notes, 6.63%, due 10/15/14 | | | 19,200 | | |
| 95,000 | | | Ventas Realty L.P., Guaranteed Notes, 7.13%, due 6/1/15 | | | 92,744 | | |
| | | 884,351 | | |
Hotels (0.1%) | | | |
| 10,000 | | | Host Hotels & Resorts L.P., Senior Secured Notes, 7.13%, due 11/1/13 | | | 9,300 | | |
Investments & Misc. Financial Services (1.7%) | | | |
| 130,000 | | | Cardtronics, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 9.25%, due 8/15/13 | | | 122,850 | | |
| 20,000 | | | Cardtronics, Inc., Senior Subordinated Notes, Ser. B, 9.25%, due 8/15/13 | | | 18,900 | ñ | |
| | | 141,750 | | |
Media—Broadcast (2.8%) | | | |
| 165,000 | | | CMP Susquehanna Corp., Guaranteed Notes, 9.88%, due 5/15/14 | | | 115,500 | | |
| 125,000 | | | LIN Television Corp., Guaranteed Notes, 6.50%, due 5/15/13 | | | 114,375 | | |
| | | 229,875 | | |
Media—Cable (5.1%) | | | |
| 30,000 | | | CCH I Holdings LLC, Senior Secured Notes, 11.00%, due 10/1/15 | | | 22,237 | | |
| 60,000 | | | CCH II Holdings LLC, Guaranteed Notes, 10.25%, due 10/1/13 | | | 54,150 | | |
| 15,000 | | | Charter Communications, LLC, Senior Secured Second Lien Notes, 10.88%, due 9/15/14 | | | 15,413 | ñ | |
| 130,000 | | | DirecTV Holdings LLC, Guaranteed Notes, 8.38%, due 3/15/13 | | | 133,900 | | |
| 110,000 | | | Mediacom Broadband LLC, Senior Unsecured Notes, 8.50%, due 10/15/15 | | | 98,312 | | |
| 100,000 | | | Videotron Ltd., Senior Notes, 9.13%, due 4/15/18 | | | 104,500 | ñ | |
| | | 428,512 | | |
Media—Services (1.5%) | | | |
| 115,000 | | | WMG Acquisition Corp., Senior Subordinated Notes, 7.38%, due 4/15/14 | | | 95,594 | | |
| 40,000 | | | WMG Holdings Corp., Guaranteed Notes, Step-Up, 0.00%/9.50%, due 12/15/14 | | | 25,200 | ^^ | |
| | | 120,794 | | |
Metals/Mining Excluding Steel (5.6%) | | | |
| 40,000 | | | Aleris Int'l, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 9.00%, due 12/15/14 | | | 31,850 | | |
| 40,000 | | | Aleris Int'l, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 10.00%, due 12/15/16 | | | 29,300 | | |
| 105,000 | | | Arch Western Finance Corp., Senior Secured Notes, 6.75%, due 7/1/13 | | | 102,900 | | |
| 35,000 | | | Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Senior Unsecured Notes, 8.25%, due 4/1/15 | | | 36,794 | | |
| 65,000 | | | Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Senior Unsecured Notes, 8.38%, due 4/1/17 | | | 68,575 | | |
| 125,000 | | | Massey Energy Co., Guaranteed Notes, 6.88%, due 12/15/13 | | | 121,875 | | |
| 75,000 | | | Peabody Energy Corp., Guaranteed Senior Notes, Ser. B, 6.88%, due 3/15/13 | | | 75,187 | | |
| | | 466,481 | | |
Non-Food & Drug Retailers (0.6%) | | | |
| 65,000 | | | Blockbuster, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 9.00%, due 9/1/12 | | | 53,138 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 7 |
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Packaging (2.7%) | | | |
$ | 45,000 | | | Ball Corp., Guaranteed Unsecured Notes, 6.88%, due 12/15/12 | | $ | 44,887 | | |
| 45,000 | | | Berry Plastics Corp., Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes, 7.57%, due 7/15/08 | | | 43,088 | µ | |
| 50,000 | | | Crown Americas LLC, Guaranteed Notes, 7.75%, due 11/15/15 | | | 50,000 | | |
| 95,000 | | | Graham Packaging Co., Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 9.88%, due 10/15/14 | | | 84,075 | | |
| | | 222,050 | | |
Printing & Publishing (1.6%) | | | |
| 55,000 | | | Dex Media West LLC, Senior Subordinated Notes, Ser. B, 9.88%, due 8/15/13 | | | 49,500 | | |
| 30,000 | | | Idearc, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 8.00%, due 11/15/16 | | | 18,863 | | |
| 30,000 | | | R.H. Donnelley Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.88%, due 1/15/13 | | | 17,850 | | |
| 65,000 | | | Reader's Digest Association, Inc., Senior Subordinated Notes, 9.00%, due 2/15/17 | | | 47,450 | ñ | |
| | | 133,663 | | |
Railroads (0.7%) | | | |
| 55,000 | | | TFM SA de C.V., Senior Unsubordinated Notes, 9.38%, due 5/1/12 | | | 57,200 | | |
Real Estate Dev. & Mgt. (1.1%) | | | |
| 95,000 | | | American Real Estate Partners L.P., Senior Unsecured Notes, 8.13%, due 6/1/12 | | | 91,200 | | |
Restaurants (0.5%) | | | |
| 50,000 | | | NPC Int'l, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 9.50%, due 5/1/14 | | | 43,250 | | |
Software/Services (1.8%) | | | |
| 70,000 | | | First Data Corp., Guaranteed Notes, 9.88%, due 9/24/15 | | | 60,900 | ñ | |
| 90,000 | | | Sungard Data Systems, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 10.25%, due 8/15/15 | | | 90,450 | | |
| | | 151,350 | | |
Steel Producers/Products (2.5%) | | | |
| 75,000 | | | Metals U.S.A. Holdings Corp., Senior Unsecured Floating Rate Notes, 8.70%, due 7/1/08 | | | 69,000 | µ | |
| 70,000 | | | Steel Dynamics, Inc., Senior Notes, 7.38%, due 11/1/12 | | | 70,000 | ñ | |
| 75,000 | | | Tube City IMS Corp., Guaranteed Notes, 9.75%, due 2/1/15 | | | 69,187 | | |
| | | 208,187 | | |
Support—Services (2.2%) | | | |
| 10,000 | | | Hertz Corp., Guaranteed Notes, 10.50%, due 1/1/16 | | | 9,100 | | |
| 105,000 | | | Knowledge Learning Corp., Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 7.75%, due 2/1/15 | | | 96,600 | ñØØ | |
| 30,000 | | | Lender Processing Services, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 8.13%, due 7/1/16 | | | 30,038 | ñØ | |
| 50,000 | | | United Rentals N.A., Inc., Guaranteed Senior Notes, 6.50%, due 2/15/12 | | | 45,000 | | |
| | | 180,738 | | |
Telecom—Integrated/Services (4.3%) | | | |
| 45,000 | | | Dycom Industries, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 8.13%, due 10/15/15 | | | 43,200 | | |
| 30,000 | | | Nextel Communications, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, Ser. E, 6.88%, due 10/31/13 | | | 25,350 | | |
| 160,000 | | | Qwest Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 8.88%, due 3/15/12 | | | 163,200 | | |
| 65,000 | | | Sprint Capital Corp., Guaranteed Notes, 6.90%, due 5/1/19 | | | 57,037 | | |
| 60,000 | | | Sprint Capital Corp., Guaranteed Notes, 6.88%, due 11/15/28 | | | 49,950 | | |
| 20,000 | | | Sprint Nextel Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.00%, due 12/1/16 | | | 17,200 | | |
| | | 355,937 | | |
Theaters & Entertainment (0.5%) | | | |
| 40,000 | | | AMC Entertainment, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, Ser. B, 8.63%, due 8/15/12 | | | 41,100 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 8 |
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Transportation Excluding Air/Rail (0.2%) | | | |
$ | 10,000 | | | ERAC USA Finance Co., Guaranteed Notes, 6.38%, due 10/15/17 | | $ | 8,936 | ñ | |
| 10,000 | | | ERAC USA Finance Co., Guaranteed Notes, 7.00%, due 10/15/37 | | | 8,318 | ñ | |
| | | 17,254 | | |
| | | | Total Corporate Debt Securities (Cost $8,388,796) | | | 8,100,957 | | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments (2.3%) | | | |
| 194,510 | | | Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund Trust Class (Cost $194,510) | | | 194,510 | @ | |
| | | | Total Investments (99.5%) (Cost $8,583,306) | | | 8,295,467 | ## | |
| | | | Cash, receivables and other assets, less liabilities (0.5%) | | | 41,838 | | |
| | | | Total Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 8,337,305 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 9 |
Notes to Schedule of Investments Lehman Brothers High
Income Bond Portfolio (Unaudited)
† Investments in securities by Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust Lehman Brothers High Income Bond Portfolio (the "Fund") are valued daily by obtaining valuations from independent pricing services based on readily available bid quotations, or if quotations are not available, by methods which include considerations such as: yields or prices of securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type; indications as to values from dealers; and general market conditions. If a valuation is not available from an independent pricing service, the Fund seeks to obtain quotations from principal market makers. If market quotations are not readily available, securities are valued by 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, 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. Foreign security prices are furnished by independent quotation services and expressed in local currency values. Foreign security prices are currently translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate as of 4:00 p.m., Eastern time. 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. Short-term debt securities with less than 60 days until maturity may be valued at cost which, when combined with interest earned, approximates market value.
The Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("FAS 157"), effective January 1, 2008. In accordance with FAS 157, "fair value" is defined as the price that a Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. FAS 157 established a three-tier hierarchy of inputs to establish a classification of fair 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, 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 following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2008:
Valuation Inputs | | Investments in Securities | |
Level 1 – Quoted Prices | | $ | 194,510 | | |
Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | 8,067,540 | | |
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | 33,417 | | |
Total | | $ | 8,295,467 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 10 |
Notes to Schedule of Investments Lehman Brothers High
Income Bond Portfolio (Unaudited) (cont'd)
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 | |
Balance as of 12/31/07 | | $ | 88,911 | | |
Accrued discounts/premiums | | | — | | |
Realized gain/loss and change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | | (17,966 | ) | |
Net purchases/sales | | | (37,528 | ) | |
Net transfers in and/or out of Level 3 | | | — | | |
Balance, as of 06/30/08 | | $ | 33,417 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation from investments still held as of 06/30/08 | | $ | (9,681 | ) | |
## At June 30, 2008, the cost of investments for U.S. federal income tax purposes was $8,633,097. Gross unrealized appreciation of investments was $43,936 and gross unrealized depreciation of investments was $381,566 resulting in net unrealized depreciation of $337,630, based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
ñ 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, 2008, these securities amounted to $1,841,872 or 22.1% of net assets for the Fund.
@ Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund ("Prime Money") is also managed by Neuberger Berman Management Inc. and may be considered an affiliate since it has the same officers, Board members, and investment manager as the Fund and because, at times, the Fund may own 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of Prime Money (see Notes A & F of Notes to Financial Statements).
Ø All or a portion of this security was purchased on a when-issued basis. At June 30, 2008, these securities amounted to $30,038.
ØØ All or a portion of this security is segregated in connection with obligations for when-issued purchase commitments.
µ 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, 2008.
^^ Denotes a step-up bond: a zero coupon bond that converts to a fixed rate of interest at a designated future date.
See Notes to Financial Statements | 11 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | LEHMAN BROTHERS HIGH INCOME BOND PORTFOLIO | |
| | June 30, 2008 | |
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at market value* (Note A)—see Schedule of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 8,100,957 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 194,510 | | |
| | | 8,295,467 | | |
Interest receivable | | | 150,371 | | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 21,719 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 32,046 | | |
Receivable from administrator—net (Note B) | | | 4,045 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 101 | | |
Total Assets | | | 8,503,749 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 145,883 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 8 | | |
Payable to investment manager—net (Notes A & B) | | | 3,547 | | |
Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 17,006 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 166,444 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 8,337,305 | | |
Net Assets consist of: | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 8,832,450 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | 355,060 | | |
Accumulated net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | (562,366 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of investments | | | (287,839 | ) | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 8,337,305 | | |
Shares Outstanding ($.001 par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 916,628 | | |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 9.10 | | |
*Cost of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 8,388,796 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 194,510 | | |
Total cost of investments | | $ | 8,583,306 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 12 |
Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | LEHMAN BROTHERS HIGH INCOME BOND PORTFOLIO | |
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | |
Investment Income: | |
Income (Note A): | |
Interest income—unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 399,223 | | |
Income from investments in affiliated issuers (Note F) | | | 6,269 | | |
Total income | | $ | 405,492 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees (Notes A & B) | | | 21,975 | | |
Administration fees (Note B) | | | 13,735 | | |
Distribution fees (Note B) | | | 11,446 | | |
Audit fees | | | 10,094 | | |
Custodian fees (Note B) | | | 14,221 | | |
Insurance expense | | | 95 | | |
Legal fees | | | 798 | | |
Shareholder reports | | | 8,479 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 18,147 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 270 | | |
Total expenses | | | 99,260 | | |
Expenses reimbursed by administrator (Note B) | | | (48,560 | ) | |
Investment management fees waived (Note A) | | | (164 | ) | |
Expenses reduced by custodian fee expense offset arrangement (Note B) | | | (104 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 50,432 | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 355,060 | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments (Note A) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Sales of investment securities of unaffiliated issuers | | | (285,591 | ) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of: | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | (100,486 | ) | |
Net gain (loss) on investments | | | (386,077 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (31,017 | ) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 13 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | LEHMAN BROTHERS HIGH INCOME BOND PORTFOLIO | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
From Operations: | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 355,060 | | | $ | 588,641 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (285,591 | ) | | | (95,505 | ) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (100,486 | ) | | | (293,818 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (31,017 | ) | | | 199,318 | | |
Distributions to Shareholders From (Note A): | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (588,886 | ) | |
Tax return of capital | | | — | | | | (754 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | — | | | | (589,640 | ) | |
From Fund Share Transactions (Note D): | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 5,171,774 | | | | 12,837,074 | | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | — | | | | 589,640 | | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (4,582,388 | ) | | | (10,909,253 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) from Fund share transactions | | | 589,386 | | | | 2,517,461 | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 558,369 | | | | 2,127,139 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of period | | | 7,778,936 | | | | 5,651,797 | | |
End of period | | $ | 8,337,305 | | | $ | 7,778,936 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) at end of period | | $ | 355,060 | | | $ | — | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 14 |
Notes to Financial Statements Lehman Brothers High
Income Bond Portfolio (Unaudited)
Note A—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
1 General: Lehman Brothers High Income Bond Portfolio (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 eleven 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 of Trustees of the Trust (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 Neuberger Berman Management Inc. ("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) 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), and amortization of premium, 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.
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.
In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission guidance, the Fund implemented the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 ("FIN 48"), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. The Fund has reviewed the tax positions for the open tax period as of June 30, 2008 and the open tax years as of December 31, 2007, and has determined that the implementation of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the Fund's financial statements.
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, 2007, permanent differences resulting primarily from different book and tax accounting for paydown gains and losses and return of capital distributions 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, 2007 and December 31, 2006 was as follows:
Ordinary Income | | Tax Return of Capital | | Total | |
2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 | |
$ | 588,886 | | | $ | 299,437 | | | $ | 754 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 589,640 | | | $ | 299,437 | | |
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As of December 31, 2007, 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 | |
$ | — | | | $ | (221,625 | ) | | $ | (242,503 | ) | | $ | (464,128 | ) | |
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The difference between book basis and tax basis distributable earnings is attributable primarily to wash sales and post-October losses.
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, 2007, the Fund elected to defer $81,044 of net capital losses arising between November 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007.
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 on December 31, 2007, the Fund had unused capital loss carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes to offset net realized capital gains, if any, as follows:
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Fund utilized capital loss carryforwards of $6,820.
6 Distributions to shareholders: The Fund earns income, net of expenses, daily on its investments. Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gains, if any, generally are distributed 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 attributed to a Series are allocated among the Funds, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each of the Funds 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 attributed to a Series or the Trust are allocated among the Fund and the other 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, assists the Fund in conducting a bidding process to identify agents/principals that would pay a guaranteed amount to the Fund in consideration of the Fund entering into an exclusive securities lending arrangement.
eSecLending currently serves as exclusive lending agent for the Fund. The Fund is currently not guaranteed any particular level of income from the program.
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 Transactions with other funds managed by Neuberger Berman Management Inc.: Pursuant to an exemptive rule, the Fund may invest in a money market fund managed by Management or an affiliate. The Fund invests in Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund ("Prime Money"), as approved by the Board. Prime Money seeks to provide the highest available current income consistent with safety and liquidity. For any cash that the Fund invests in Prime Money, Management waives a portion of its management fee equal to the management fee it receives from Prime Money on those assets (the "Arrangement"). For the six months ended June 30, 2008, management fees waived under this Arrangement amounted to $164 and are reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Investment management fees waived." For the six months ended June 30, 2008, income earned under this Arrangement amounted to $6,269 and is reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Income from investments in affiliated issuers."
12 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 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 0.48% of its average daily net assets. Effective May 1, 2007, Lehman Brothers Asset Management LLC ("LBAM") became the sub-adviser for the Fund. LBAM receives a monthly fee paid by Management. The Fund does not pay a fee directly to LBAM for such services. Prior to May 1, 2007, Neuberger served as sub-adviser to the Fund.
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,
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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, 2011 to forgo current payment of fees and/or reimburse the Fund for its operating expenses (including the fees payable to Management but excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, and transaction costs) ("Operating Expenses") which exceed, in the aggregate, 1.10% per annum of the Fund's average daily net assets (the "Expense Limitation"). For the six months ended June 30, 2008, such excess expenses amounted to $48,560. The Fund has agreed to repay Management through December 31, 2014 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, 2008, there was no repayment to Management under this agreement. At June 30, 2008, contingent liabilities to Management under this agreement were as follows:
Expiring in: | | | |
2008 | | 2009 | | 2010 | | 2011 | | Total | |
$ | 90,516 | | | $ | 104,871 | | | $ | 92,997 | | | $ | 48,560 | | | $ | 336,944 | | |
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Management and LBAM are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., a publicly-owned holding company. LBAM, 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 LBAM and/or Management.
The Fund has an expense offset arrangement in connection with its custodian contract. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $104.
Note C—Securities Transactions:
Cost of purchases and proceeds of sales and maturities of long-term securities for the six months ended June 30, 2008 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 | |
$ | — | | | $ | 11,909,224 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 10,407,961 | | |
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Note D—Fund Share Transactions:
Share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and for the year ended December 31, 2007 was as follows:
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2007 | |
Shares Sold | | | 566,879 | | | | 1,283,743 | | |
Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends and Distributions | | | — | | | | 64,090 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (495,557 | ) | | | (1,076,363 | ) | |
Total | | | 71,322 | | | | 271,470 | | |
Note E—Line of Credit:
At June 30, 2008, the Fund was a participant in a single committed, unsecured $150,000,000 line of credit with a consortium of banks organized by 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 agreement at the overnight Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50% per annum. A facility fee of 0.07% 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, 2008. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund did not utilize this line of credit.
Note F—Investments in Affiliates:
Name of Issuer | | Balance of Shares Held December 31, 2007 | | Gross Purchases and Additions | | Gross Sales and Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held June 30, 2008 | | Value June 30, 2008 | | Income from Investments in Affiliated Issuers Included in Total Income | |
Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund Trust Class* | | | 427,968 | | | | 7,631,748 | | | | 7,865,206 | | | | 194,510 | | | $ | 194,510 | | | $ | 6,269 | | |
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* Prime Money is also managed by Management and may be considered an affiliate since it has the same officers, Board members, and investment manager as the Fund and because, at times, the Fund may own 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of Prime Money.
Note G—Recent Accounting Pronouncement:
In March 2008, Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 161"). SFAS 161 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. SFAS 161 requires enhanced disclosures about the Fund's derivative and hedging activities. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS 161 will have on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.
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
Lehman Brothers High Income 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, | | Period from September 15, 2004^to December 31, | |
| | 2008 (Unaudited) | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 9.20 | | | $ | 9.85 | | | $ | 9.69 | | | $ | 10.09 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)‡ | | | .35 | | | | .73 | | | | .65 | | | | .54 | | | | .13 | | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (.45 | ) | | | (.63 | ) | | | .07 | | | | (.42 | ) | | | .11 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (.10 | ) | | | .10 | | | | .72 | | | | .12 | | | | .24 | | |
Less Distributions From: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (.75 | ) | | | (.56 | ) | | | (.46 | ) | | | (.14 | ) | |
Net Capital Gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (.06 | ) | | | (.01 | ) | |
Tax Return of capital | | | — | | | | (.00 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (.75 | ) | | | (.56 | ) | | | (.52 | ) | | | (.15 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 9.10 | | | $ | 9.20 | | | $ | 9.85 | | | $ | 9.69 | | | $ | 10.09 | | |
Total Return†† | | | (1.09 | )%** | | | +1.06 | % | | | +7.47 | % | | | +1.20 | % | | | +2.43 | %** | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 8.3 | | | $ | 7.8 | | | $ | 5.7 | | | $ | 4.0 | | | $ | 3.1 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | 1.10 | %* | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.13 | %* | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets§ | | | 1.10 | %* | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.10 | %* | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | 7.76 | %* | | | 7.30 | % | | | 6.56 | % | | | 5.33 | % | | | 4.39 | %* | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 121 | %** | | | 245 | % | | | 140 | % | | | 143 | % | | | 104 | %** | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights | 20 |
Notes to Financial Highlights Lehman Brothers High
Income Bond Portfolio (Unaudited)
†† 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 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.
§ 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 September 15, 2004^to December 31, | |
2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | |
| 2.17 | % | | | 2.26 | % | | | 3.43 | % | | | 3.77 | % | | | 4.64 | % | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
^ The date investment operations commenced.
‡ 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, 2008
F0324 0808
International Portfolio Manager's Commentary
International stocks edged U.S. equities in the six-month period ended June 30, 2008, with both the MSCI EAFE Index and the S&P 500 posting declines. The Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (AMT) International Portfolio materially outperformed its MSCI EAFE benchmark. However in an extremely challenging environment in which eight of 10 EAFE sectors retreated, performance was negative on an absolute basis.
With oil and natural gas prices skyrocketing, Energy sector investments favorably impacted portfolio returns. Our holdings significantly outperformed the corresponding benchmark sector component, with seven energy companies (Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., Brazil's Petroleo Brasileiro, Argentina's Tenaris, the U.K.'s Tullow Oil, Australia's Woodside Petroleum, Ireland's Dragon Oil and Belgium's Euronav) finishing on our top-10 contributors list.
Investments in the Industrials, Consumer Staples and Consumer Discretionary sectors significantly outperformed corresponding benchmark sector components. In the Industrials sector, French seamless tubular steel manufacturer Vallourec and German steel and metal distributor Kloeckner & Co. drove returns. Belgium discount retailer Colruyt and Brazil's Natura Cosmeticos buoyed returns in Consumer Staples. In the Consumer Discretionary sector, Japanese pachinko machine manufacturer Sankyo rebounded strongly on successful new product launches and more effective marketing.
Portfolio holdings in the Materials, Financials and Information Technology (IT) sectors lagged the benchmark. In the Materials sector, Germany's Wacker Chemie, a manufacturer of poly silicon and silicon wafers used in the solar panel industry, declined on concerns that governments would further cut the company's solar subsidies. Japan's Toray Industries was hurt by higher materials costs and a cutback in carbon fiber orders by aerospace manufacturers. Germany's Hypo Real Estate Holding, a commercial real estate lender, U.K. bank Lloyds TSB Group, and Belgium bank Fortis pulled down Financials sector returns. We believe Hypo is attractively valued at these levels and that its recent acquisition of DEPFA Bank, which has a public finance focus, will be a growth engine going forward. Lloyds TSB sold off in response to investor concern over the health of the U.K. economy; Fortis declined as the bank was required to sell certain assets from its ABN Amro acquisition in an extremely weak market environment. The poor performance of Japan's Ibiden, a manufacturer of semiconductor packaging and diesel particular filters, dragged down IT returns.
On average, the Portfolio had 18.9% of its assets in non-EAFE countries (10.4% in Canada, 6.4% in Brazil, 1.1% in Korea, and 1.0% in Argentina). Relatively strong gains from holdings in Argentina, Brazil and Canada more than compensated for a decline in Korean investments. French holdings also performed well relative to that market overall. Germany, the U.K. and Japan were significant detractors from performance, with nine of the portfolio's bottom 10 contributors coming from these markets.
At the close of the performance period, the Portfolio was overweighted in Energy, with a focus on companies with strong reserves and proven exploration capabilities. It was also overweighted in the Consumer Discretionary and IT sectors, where we are finding quality niche companies trading at attractive valuations. For the near term, we anticipate maintaining our underweighted position in Financials, as we envision higher delinquencies and slower asset growth across the industry.
Looking ahead, we continue to be cautious on the global economy. While we currently expect economic growth in select markets — particularly resource-driven economies — to remain relatively strong, we feel the effects of inflation and higher oil costs will be felt globally. In our view, a focus on stock selection across markets remains an ideal way to limit the impact of global economic fluctuations and lay the groundwork for future performance. We remain focused on our QUARP — quality at a reasonable price — discipline of investing in high quality, financially strong companies with good organic growth opportunities — an approach that we currently believe can deliver superior returns over the long term.
Sincerely,
Benjamin Segal
Portfolio Manager
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INDUSTRY DIVERSIFICATION
(% of Total Net Assets) | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | 0.4 | % | |
Air Freight & Logistics | | | 1.2 | | |
Auto Components | | | 2.8 | | |
Automobiles | | | 2.1 | | |
Banks | | | 0.9 | | |
Beverages | | | 2.4 | | |
Building Products | | | 0.3 | | |
Chemicals | | | 2.2 | | |
Commercial Banks | | | 7.8 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies | | | 1.0 | | |
Communications Equipment | | | 1.2 | | |
Computers & Peripherals | | | 1.4 | | |
Computers & Systems | | | 0.2 | | |
Construction & Engineering | | | 0.5 | | |
Construction Materials | | | 1.0 | | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 0.8 | | |
Diversified Telecommunication | | | 1.9 | | |
Electrical Equipment | | | 0.4 | | |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments | | | 0.6 | | |
Energy Equipment & Services | | | 1.4 | | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 0.6 | | |
Food Products | | | 0.8 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 0.7 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 0.6 | | |
Household Durables | | | 0.0 | | |
Industrial Conglomerates | | | 0.3 | | |
Insurance | | | 2.8 | | |
Life Science Tools & Services | | | 0.3 | | |
Machinery | | | 3.0 | | |
Media | | | 2.8 | | |
Metals & Mining | | | 2.8 | | |
Mutual Funds | | | 25.2 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 10.4 | | |
Personal Products | | | 0.5 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 1.1 | | |
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | | | 0.7 | | |
Road & Rail | | | 0.6 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 0.6 | | |
Software | | | 1.1 | | |
Specialty Retail | | | 0.1 | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors | | | 0.1 | | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services | | | 2.5 | | |
Short Term Investments | | | 19.3 | | |
Liabilities, less cash, receivables and other assets | | | (7.4 | ) | |
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Endnotes
1 (13.95%) and 10.41% were the average annual total returns for the 1-year and since inception (4/29/05) periods ended June 30, 2008. Neuberger Berman Management Inc. ("NBMI") has agreed to absorb certain expenses of the AMT Portfolios. Without this arrangement, which is subject to change, the total returns of the Portfolios would be less. Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Performance data quoted represent past performance and the investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please visit www.nb.com. The performance information does not reflect fees and expenses of the variable annuity and variable life insurance policies or the pension plans whose proceeds are invested in the International Portfolio.
2 The MSCI EAFE Index, also known as the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia, Far East Index, is an unmanaged index of over 1,000 foreign stock prices. The index is translated into U.S. dollars.
Any ratios or other measurements using a factor of forecasted earnings of a company discussed herein are based on consensus estimates, not NBMI'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, NBMI 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 sold only through the currently effective prospectus and 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 certain qualified pension and retirement plans.
© 2008 Neuberger Berman Management Inc., 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, 2008 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 the expense example do not include any transactional 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 transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expense Information as of 6/30/08 (Unaudited)
NEUBERGER BERMAN ADVISERS MANAGEMENT TRUST INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIO
Actual | | Beginning Account Value 1/1/08 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/08 | | Expenses Paid During the Period* 1/1/08 – 6/30/08 | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 914.80 | | | $ | 7.09 | | |
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)** | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.45 | | | $ | 7.47 | | |
* Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 1.49%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/366 (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 366.
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Schedule of Investments International Portfolio
(Unaudited)
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Common Stocks (85.9%) | | | |
Argentina (0.5%) | | | |
| 50,146 | | | Tenaris SA ADR | | $ | 3,735,877 | | |
Australia (2.0%) | | | |
| 1,067,732 | | | Paladin Resources | | | 6,519,083 | *È | |
| 116,973 | | | Woodside Petroleum | | | 7,560,673 | | |
| | | 14,079,756 | | |
Austria (0.3%) | | | |
| 93,615 | | | Zumtobel AG | | | 2,126,164 | | |
Belgium (3.6%) | | | |
| 14,672 | | | Colruyt SA | | | 3,867,543 | | |
| 47,799 | | | Euronav SA | | | 2,313,237 | | |
| 341,410 | | | Fortis | | | 5,423,098 | | |
| 77,560 | | | Fortis VVPR Strip | | | 1,221 | * | |
| 178,621 | | | InBev NV | | | 12,350,033 | | |
| 264,385 | | | Option NV | | | 1,554,898 | * | |
| | | 25,510,030 | | |
Brazil (1.7%) | | | |
| 152,679 | | | Natura Cosmeticos SA | | | 1,571,457 | | |
| 148,442 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro ADR | | | 10,514,147 | | |
| | | 12,085,604 | | |
Canada (5.1%) | | | |
| 95,155 | | | Addax Petroleum | | | 4,594,912 | | |
| 96,813 | | | Canadian Natural Resources | | | 9,574,015 | | |
| 58,910 | | | Corus Entertainment, Inc., B Shares | | | 1,050,871 | | |
| 479,760 | | | First Calgary Petroleums Ltd. | | | 1,068,015 | * | |
| 201,018 | | | MacDonald Dettwiler | | | 7,455,625 | * | |
| 53,191 | | | Stantec, Inc. | | | 1,366,159 | * | |
| 100,899 | | | Suncor Energy | | | 5,857,822 | | |
| 231,969 | | | Talisman Energy | | | 5,136,668 | | |
| | | 36,104,087 | | |
Cyprus (0.2%) | | | |
| 210,694 | | | Prosafe Production Public Ltd. | | | 1,220,347 | *È | |
Finland (0.7%) | | | |
| 198,805 | | | Nokia Oyj | | | 4,859,366 | | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
France (4.6%) | | | |
| 39,183 | | | BNP Paribas | | $ | 3,527,130 | | |
| 34,299 | | | Euler Hermes SA | | | 2,539,168 | | |
| 10,559 | | | Ipsen SA | | | 539,633 | | |
| 135,021 | | | Ipsos | | | 4,384,938 | È | |
| 42,030 | | | Pernod Ricard SA | | | 4,288,944 | È | |
| 75,240 | | | Rexel SA | | | 1,055,008 | È | |
| 60,660 | | | Teleperformance | | | 2,229,399 | | |
| 59,381 | | | Total SA ADR | | | 5,063,418 | | |
| 25,402 | | | Vallourec SA | | | 8,883,825 | | |
| | | 32,511,463 | | |
Germany (6.7%) | | | |
| 144,443 | | | C.A.T. Oil AG | | | 2,045,454 | * | |
| 122,786 | | | Continental AG | | | 12,638,221 | | |
| 114,500 | | | GEA Group AG | | | 4,042,673 | | |
| 44,620 | | | Gerresheimer AG | | | 2,274,228 | | |
| 145,656 | | | Hypo Real Estate Holding AG | | | 4,098,281 | È | |
| 64,450 | | | Leoni AG | | | 2,757,192 | | |
| 22,165 | | | Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG | | | 2,298,500 | | |
| 36,664 | | | Tognum AG | | | 986,960 | | |
| 47,237 | | | Wacker Chemie AG | | | 9,868,222 | | |
| 87,899 | | | Wincor Nixdorf AG | | | 6,112,968 | | |
| | | 47,122,699 | | |
Greece (0.7%) | | | |
| 60,720 | | | Intralot SA | | | 1,043,151 | | |
| 98,438 | | | Piraeus Bank SA | | | 2,679,115 | | |
| 27,274 | | | Titan Cement | | | 1,083,091 | | |
| | | 4,805,357 | | |
Hong Kong (0.8%) | | | |
| 614,008 | | | HengAn International Group Co. Ltd. | | | 1,811,780 | È | |
| 6,593,715 | | | TPV Technology Ltd. | | | 3,440,650 | | |
| | | 5,252,430 | | |
Ireland (2.3%) | | | |
| 260,703 | | | Allied Irish Banks | | | 4,014,660 | | |
| 212,623 | | | CRH PLC | | | 6,098,976 | | |
| 76,115 | | | DCC PLC | | | 1,890,915 | | |
| 482,756 | | | Dragon Oil PLC | | | 4,385,706 | *ñ | |
| | | 16,390,257 | | |
Italy (1.8%) | | | |
| 202,843 | | | Marazzi Group | | | 2,272,840 | | |
| 661,555 | | | Milano Assicurazioni | | | 3,399,073 | | |
| 309,505 | | | UBI Banca | | | 7,231,771 | | |
| | | 12,903,684 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 5 |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Japan (7.7%) | | | |
| 402 | | | East Japan Railway Co. | | $ | 3,274,413 | | |
| 44,300 | | | EXEDY Corp. | | | 1,167,614 | È | |
| 33,700 | | | Hogy Medical Co. | | | 1,708,656 | | |
| 61,500 | | | IBIDEN Co., Ltd. | | | 2,239,586 | | |
| 93,900 | | | Maruichi Steel Tube | | | 2,938,411 | È | |
| 88,700 | | | NIFCO Inc. | | | 2,097,627 | | |
| 195,000 | | | Nihon Kohden Corp. | | | 3,379,332 | | |
| 43,777 | | | Nintendo Co., Ltd. ADR | | | 3,057,823 | | |
| 1,149,800 | | | Nissan Motor | | | 9,549,640 | | |
| 69,200 | | | Sankyo Co. | | | 4,508,875 | | |
| 181,100 | | | Shinko Electric Industries Co., Ltd | | | 2,241,051 | | |
| 2,027,000 | | | Sumitomo Metal Industries | | | 8,924,494 | | |
| 103,200 | | | Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | | | 5,248,698 | | |
| 623,500 | | | Toray Industries | | | 3,346,305 | | |
| 17,790 | | | Unicharm Petcare Corp. | | | 531,740 | | |
| | | 54,214,265 | | |
Korea (0.4%) | | | |
| 117,960 | | | KT Corp. ADR | | | 2,514,907 | È | |
Netherlands (2.7%) | | | |
| 317,677 | | | Aalberts Industries NV | | | 5,958,242 | | |
| 70,709 | | | ASML Holding NV | | | 1,730,695 | | |
| 14,063 | | | Sligro Food Group NV | | | 561,713 | | |
| 244,850 | | | TNT NV | | | 8,333,231 | | |
| 271,734 | | | Wavin NV | | | 2,239,326 | | |
| | | 18,823,207 | | |
Norway (2.0%) | | | |
| 834,390 | | | DnB NOR ASA | | | 10,600,210 | | |
| 389,635 | | | Prosafe ASA | | | 3,857,576 | È | |
| | | 14,457,786 | | |
Spain (2.5%) | | | |
| 398,795 | | | Banco Santander SA | | | 7,275,643 | | |
| 404,340 | | | Telefonica SA ADR | | | 10,700,345 | | |
| | | 17,975,988 | | |
Sweden (1.0%) | | | |
| 188,625 | | | Nobia AB | | | 911,435 | | |
| 313,900 | | | Swedbank AB, A Shares | | | 6,031,288 | | |
| | | 6,942,723 | | |
Switzerland (2.0%) | | | |
| 11,630 | | | Advanced Digital Broadcast | | | 339,150 | * | |
| 117,550 | | | Nestle SA | | | 5,311,642 | | |
| 133,002 | | | Swiss Re | | | 8,816,939 | | |
| | | 14,467,731 | | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
United Kingdom (11.4%) | | | |
| 976,759 | | | Amlin PLC | | $ | 4,850,777 | | |
| 1,177,484 | | | Barclays PLC | | | 5,501,563 | | |
| 54,825 | | | Chemring Group PLC | | | 2,571,918 | | |
| 828,923 | | | Experian Group Ltd. | | | 6,130,681 | | |
| 135,920 | | | GlaxoSmithKline PLC | | | 3,004,637 | | |
| 285,505 | | | Halma PLC | | | 1,205,841 | | |
| 1,478,094 | | | Informa PLC | | | 12,111,379 | | |
| 115,485 | | | Laird Group PLC | | | 898,266 | | |
| 1,646,270 | | | Lloyds TSB Group PLC | | | 10,100,351 | | |
| 141,985 | | | Northgate PLC | | | 994,534 | | |
| 525,063 | | | Punch Taverns PLC | | | 3,263,210 | | |
| 233,845 | | | Raymarine PLC | | | 600,908 | | |
| 212,751 | | | RPS Group | | | 1,263,838 | | |
| 793,445 | | | Sepura Ltd. | | | 1,374,472 | *ñ | |
| 481,547 | | | Tullow Oil PLC | | | 9,150,840 | | |
| 6,073,446 | | | Vodafone Group | | | 17,894,374 | | |
| | | 80,917,589 | | |
United States (25.2%) | | | |
| 2,597,000 | | | iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund | | | 178,413,900 | | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Cost $658,938,274) | | | 607,435,217 | | |
Preferred Stocks (2.2%) | | | |
Brazil (1.4%) | | | |
| 259,805 | | | Companhia Vale do Rio Doce ADR | | | 7,752,581 | | |
| 63,620 | | | Ultrapar Participacoes ADR | | | 2,419,469 | È | |
| | | 10,172,050 | | |
Germany (0.8%) | | | |
| 34,765 | | | Porsche AG | | | 5,353,066 | | |
| | | | Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $14,964,358) | | | 15,525,116 | | |
Short-Term Investments (19.3%) | | | |
| 80,512,463 | | | Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund Trust Class | | | 80,512,463 | @ØØ | |
| 55,813,307 | | | Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC | | | 55,813,307 | ‡ | |
| | | | Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $136,277,304) | | | 136,325,770 | | |
| | | | Total Investments (107.4%) (Cost $810,179,936) | | | 759,286,103 | ## | |
| | | | Liabilities, less cash, receivables and other assets [(7.4%)] | | | (52,350,871 | ) | |
| | | | Total Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 706,935,232 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 6 |
SUMMARY SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIO (UNAUDITED)
Industry | | Market Value† | | Percentage of Net Assets | |
Mutual Funds | | $ | 178,413,900 | | | | 25.2 | % | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 74,158,005 | | | | 10.4 | % | |
Commercial Banks | | | 55,028,724 | | | | 7.8 | % | |
Machinery | | | 21,183,240 | | | | 3.0 | % | |
Media | | | 19,776,587 | | | | 2.8 | % | |
Auto Components | | | 19,620,850 | | | | 2.8 | % | |
Metals & Mining | | | 19,615,486 | | | | 2.8 | % | |
Insurance | | | 19,605,957 | | | | 2.8 | % | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services | | | 17,894,374 | | | | 2.5 | % | |
Beverages | | | 16,638,977 | | | | 2.4 | % | |
Chemicals | | | 15,312,154 | | | | 2.2 | % | |
Automobiles | | | 14,902,706 | | | | 2.1 | % | |
Diversified Telecommunication | | | 13,215,252 | | | | 1.9 | % | |
Energy Equipment & Services | | | 9,638,907 | | | | 1.4 | % | |
Computers & Peripherals | | | 9,553,618 | | | | 1.4 | % | |
Communications Equipment | | | 8,389,644 | | | | 1.2 | % | |
Air Freight & Logistics | | | 8,333,231 | | | | 1.2 | % | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 8,053,145 | | | | 1.1 | % | |
Software | | | 7,455,625 | | | | 1.1 | % | |
Commercial Services & Supplies | | | 7,394,519 | | | | 1.0 | % | |
Construction Materials | | | 7,182,067 | | | | 1.0 | % | |
Banks | | | 6,031,288 | | | | 0.9 | % | |
Food Products | | | 5,843,382 | | | | 0.8 | % | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 5,424,319 | | | | 0.8 | % | |
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | | | 5,248,698 | | | | 0.7 | % | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 5,087,988 | | | | 0.7 | % | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 4,429,256 | | | | 0.6 | % | |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments | | | 4,343,693 | | | | 0.6 | % | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 4,306,361 | | | | 0.6 | % | |
Road & Rail | | | 4,268,947 | | | | 0.6 | % | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 3,971,746 | | | | 0.6 | % | |
Construction & Engineering | | | 3,605,485 | | | | 0.5 | % | |
Personal Products | | | 3,383,237 | | | | 0.5 | % | |
Electrical Equipment | | | 3,113,124 | | | | 0.4 | % | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | 2,571,918 | | | | 0.4 | % | |
Life Science Tools & Services | | | 2,274,228 | | | | 0.3 | % | |
Building Products | | | 2,272,840 | | | | 0.3 | % | |
Industrial Conglomerates | | | 1,890,915 | | | | 0.3 | % | |
Computers & Systems | | | 1,220,347 | | | | 0.2 | % | |
Trading Companies & Distributors | | | 1,055,008 | | | | 0.1 | % | |
Specialty Retail | | | 911,435 | | | | 0.1 | % | |
Household Durables | | | 339,150 | | | | 0.0 | % | |
Other Assets—Net | | | 83,974,899 | | | | 11.9 | % | |
| | $ | 706,935,232 | | | | 100.0 | % | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 7 |
Notes to Schedule of Investments International Portfolio (Unaudited)
† Investments in equity securities by Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust International Portfolio (the "Fund") are valued by obtaining valuations from an independent pricing service. The independent pricing service values equity securities at the latest sale price when that price is readily available. 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. If a valuation is not available from an independent pricing service, the Fund seeks to obtain quotations from principal market makers. If market quotations are not readily available, securities are valued by 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, 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. Foreign security prices are furnished by independent quotation services and expressed in local currency values. Foreign security prices 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 the Fund's 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. 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. 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 next trades. Short-term debt securities with less than 60 days until maturity may be valued at cost which, when combined with interest earned, approximates market value.
The Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("FAS 157"), effective January 1, 2008. In accordance with FAS 157, "fair value" is defined as the price that a Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. FAS 157 established a three-tier hierarchy of inputs to establish a classification of fair 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, 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.
See Notes to Financial Statements | 8 |
Notes to Schedule of Investments International Portfolio (Unaudited) (cont'd)
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2008:
Valuation Inputs | | Investments in Securities | |
Level 1 – Quoted Prices | | $ | 394,005,426 | | |
Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | 365,280,677 | | |
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | — | | |
Total | | $ | 759,286,103 | | |
## At June 30, 2008, the cost of investments for U.S. federal income tax purposes was $816,222,468. Gross unrealized appreciation of investments was $27,958,963 and gross unrealized depreciation of investments was $84,895,328, resulting in net unrealized depreciation of $56,936,365, based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
* Security did not produce income during the last twelve months.
‡ Managed by an affiliate of Neuberger Berman Management Inc. and could be deemed an affiliate of the Fund (see Notes A & F of Notes to Financial Statements).
@ Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund ("Prime Money") is also managed by Neuberger Berman Management Inc. and may be considered an affiliate since it has the same officers, Board members, and investment manager as the Fund and because, at times, the Fund may own 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of Prime Money (see Notes A & F of Notes to Financial Statements).
È All or a portion of this security is on loan (see Note A of Notes to Financial Statements).
ØØ All or a portion of this security is segregated in connection with obligations for security lending.
ñ These securities have been deemed by the investment manager to be illiquid. At June 30, 2008, these securities amounted to approximately $5,760,178 or 0.81% of net assets.
See Notes to Financial Statements | 9 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIO | |
| | June 30, 2008 | |
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at market value*† (Notes A & F)—see Schedule of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 622,960,333 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 136,325,770 | | |
| | | 759,286,103 | | |
Cash | | | 1,213 | | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 2,388,382 | | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 89,439,363 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 214,204 | | |
Receivable for securities lending income (Note A) | | | 275,812 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 10,748 | | |
Total Assets | | | 851,615,825 | | |
Liabilities | |
Due to custodian | | | 7,296,276 | | |
Payable for collateral on securities loaned (Note A) | | | 55,444,632 | | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 80,844,733 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 157,567 | | |
Payable to investment manager—net (Notes A & B) | | | 493,640 | | |
Payable to administrator—net (Note B) | | | 292,714 | | |
Payable for securities lending fees (Note A) | | | 90,749 | | |
Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 60,282 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 144,680,593 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 706,935,232 | | |
Net Assets consist of: | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 773,183,572 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | 9,191,768 | | |
Accumulated net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | (24,780,225 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of investments | | | (50,659,883 | ) | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 706,935,232 | | |
Shares Outstanding ($.001 par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 56,788,292 | | |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 12.45 | | |
†Securities on loan, at market value: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 53,139,010 | | |
*Cost of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 673,902,632 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 136,277,304 | | |
Total cost of investments | | $ | 810,179,936 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 10 |
Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIO | |
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | |
Investment Income: | |
Income (Note A): | |
Dividend income—unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 17,810,824 | | |
Interest income—unaffiliated issuers | | | 10,258 | | |
Income from securities loaned—net (Note F) | | | 428,986 | | |
Income from investments in affiliated issuers (Note F) | | | 866,848 | | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (1,316,229 | ) | |
Total income | | $ | 17,800,687 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees (Notes A & B) | | | 2,875,334 | | |
Administration fees (Note B) | | | 1,043,420 | | |
Distribution fees (Note B) | | | 869,516 | | |
Audit fees | | | 19,493 | | |
Custodian fees (Note B) | | | 210,545 | | |
Insurance expense | | | 5,698 | | |
Legal fees | | | 45,758 | | |
Reimbursement of expenses previously assumed by administrator (Note B) | | | 52,786 | | |
Shareholder reports | | | 62,407 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 18,147 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 12,473 | | |
Total expenses | | | 5,215,577 | | |
Investment management fees waived (Note A) | | | (22,704 | ) | |
Expenses reduced by custodian fee expense offset and commission recapture arrangements (Note B) | | | (8,703 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 5,184,170 | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 12,616,517 | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments (Note A) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Sales of investment securities of unaffiliated issuers | | | (18,807,491 | ) | |
Sales of investment securities of affiliated issuers | | | 320,209 | | |
Foreign currency | | | (380,848 | ) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of: | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | (49,877,346 | ) | |
Affiliated investment securities | | | 48,466 | | |
Foreign currency | | | 258,560 | | |
Net gain (loss) on investments | | | (68,438,450 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (55,821,933 | ) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 11 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIO | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
From Operations: | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 12,616,517 | | | $ | 4,187,323 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (18,868,130 | ) | | | 32,845,155 | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (49,570,320 | ) | | | (34,882,316 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (55,821,933 | ) | | | 2,150,162 | | |
Distributions to Shareholders From (Note A): | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (10,714,415 | ) | |
Net realized gain on investments | | | — | | | | (37,835,250 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | — | | | | (48,549,665 | ) | |
From Fund Share Transactions (Note D): | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 138,878,249 | | | | 358,159,233 | | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | — | | | | 48,549,665 | | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (29,818,277 | ) | | | (45,301,221 | ) | |
Redemption fees retained | | | 5,569 | | | | 36,159 | | |
Net increase (decrease) from Fund share transactions | | | 109,065,541 | | | | 361,443,836 | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 53,243,608 | | | | 315,044,333 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of period | | | 653,691,624 | | | | 338,647,291 | | |
End of period | | $ | 706,935,232 | | | $ | 653,691,624 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) at end of period | | $ | 9,191,768 | | | $ | — | | |
Distributions in excess of net investment income at end of period | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,424,749 | ) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 12 |
Notes to Financial Statements International Portfolio
(Unaudited)
Note A—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
1 General: International Portfolio (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 eleven 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 of Trustees of the Trust (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 Neuberger Berman Management Inc. ("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-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 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.
In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission guidance, the Fund implemented the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 ("FIN 48"), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. The Fund has reviewed the tax positions for the open tax period as of June 30, 2008 and the open tax years as of December 31, 2007, and has determined that the implementation of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the Fund's financial statements.
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, 2007, permanent differences resulting primarily from different book and tax accounting for foreign currency gains and losses, passive foreign investment company gains and losses, and over distribution 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, 2007 and December 31, 2006 was as follows:
| | Distributions Paid From: | | | |
Ordinary Income | | Long-Term Capital Gain | | Total | |
2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 | |
$ | 32,827,380 | | | $ | 2,817,562 | | | $ | 15,722,285 | | | $ | 88,997 | | | $ | 48,549,665 | | | $ | 2,906,559 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
As of December 31, 2007, 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 | |
$ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,324,352 | ) | | $ | (7,102,055 | ) | | $ | (10,426,407 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The difference between book basis and tax basis distributable earnings is attributable primarily to timing differences of wash sales and passive foreign investment companies.
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, 2007, the Fund elected to defer $5,221,793 of net capital losses and $1,880,262 of passive foreign investment companies losses arising between November 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007.
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 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 attributed to a Series are allocated among the Funds, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each of the Funds 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 attributed to a Series or the Trust are allocated among the Fund and the other 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, assists the Fund in conducting a bidding process to identify agents/principals that would pay a guaranteed amount to the Fund in consideration of the Fund entering into an exclusive securities lending arrangement.
Neuberger Berman, LLC ("Neuberger"), an affiliate of the Fund, currently serves as exclusive lending agent for the Fund. The Fund selected Neuberger through a bidding process in accordance with an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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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 Lehman Brothers Asset Management LLC, an affiliate of Management.
Net income from the lending program represents a guaranteed amount received from Neuberger plus income earned on the cash collateral invested in Quality Fund or in other investments, less cash collateral fees and other expenses associated with the loans. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund received net income under the securities lending arrangement of approximately $428,986, which is reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Income from securities loaned—net." For the six months ended June 30, 2008, "Income from securities loaned—net" consisted of approximately $1,214,759 in income earned on cash collateral and guaranteed amounts (including approximately $789,213 of interest income earned from the Quality Fund and $425,546 in guaranteed amounts received from Neuberger), less fees and expenses paid of approximately $785,773 (including approximately $0 retained by Neuberger).
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 1% 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, 2008, the Fund received $5,569 in redemption fees.
12 Transactions with other funds managed by Neuberger Berman Management Inc.: Pursuant to an exemptive rule, the Fund may invest in a money market fund managed by Management or an affiliate. The Fund invests in Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund ("Prime Money"), as approved by the Board. Prime Money seeks to provide the highest available current income consistent with safety and liquidity. For any cash that the Fund invests in Prime Money, Management waives a portion of its management fee equal to the management fee it receives from Prime Money on those assets (the "Arrangement"). For the six months ended June 30, 2008, management fees waived under this Arrangement amounted to $22,704 and are reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Investment management fees waived." For the six months ended June 30, 2008, income earned under this Arrangement amounted to $866,848 and is reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Income from investments in affiliated issuers."
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 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.
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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, 2011 to forgo current payment of fees and/or reimburse the Fund for its operating expenses (including the 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, 2008, no reimbursement to the Fund was required. The Fund has agreed to repay Management through December 31, 2014 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, 2008, the Fund reimbursed Management $52,786, under its agreement. At June 30, 2008, contingent liabilities to Management under this agreement were as follows:
| | Expiring in: | |
| | 2008 | | Total | |
| | $ | 39,061 | | | $ | 39,061 | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Management and Neuberger, a member firm of the New York Stock Exchange and sub-adviser to the Fund, are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. ("Lehman"), a publicly-owned holding company. 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.
The Fund has entered into a commission recapture program, which enables it to pay some of its operational expenses by recouping a portion of the commissions it pays to a broker that is not a related party of the Fund. Pursuant to the agreement, brokers pay recaptured commissions to the Fund's custodian and the custodian directs these amounts toward payment of expenses such as custodial, transfer agency or accounting services. Effective April 1, 2008, this commission recapture program was terminated. For the period ended March 31, 2008, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $8,448.
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The Fund has an expense offset arrangement in connection with its custodian contract. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $255.
Note C—Securities Transactions:
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, there were purchase and sale transactions (excluding short-term securities) of $464,382,782 and $349,535,877, respectively.
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, brokerage commissions on securities transactions amounted to $735,320, of which Neuberger received $0, Lehman Brothers Inc. received $53,218, and other brokers received $682,102.
Note D—Fund Share Transactions:
Share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and for the year ended December 31, 2007 was as follows:
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2007 | |
Shares Sold | | | 11,010,130 | | | | 23,752,913 | | |
Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends and Distributions | | | — | | | | 3,653,649 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (2,255,315 | ) | | | (3,068,124 | ) | |
Total | | | 8,754,815 | | | | 24,338,438 | | |
Note E—Line of Credit:
At June 30, 2008, the Fund was a participant in a single committed, unsecured $150,000,000 line of credit with a consortium of banks organized by 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 agreement at the overnight Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50% per annum. A facility fee of 0.07% 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, 2008, the Fund was one of five holders of a single $100,000,000 uncommitted, secured line of credit with a consortium of banks organized by 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 the entire $100,000,000 at any particular time.
The Fund had no loans outstanding pursuant to these lines of credit at June 30, 2008. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund did not utilize these lines of credit.
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Note F—Investments In Affiliates:
Name of Issuer | | Balance of Shares Held December 31, 2007 | | Gross Purchases and Additions | | Gross Sales and Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held June 30, 2008 | | Value June 30, 2008 | | Income from Investments in Affiliated Issuers Included in Total Income | |
Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund Trust Class* | | | 64,225,422 | | | | 208,441,233 | | | | 192,154,192 | | | | 80,512,463 | | | $ | 80,512,463 | | | $ | 866,848 | | |
Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC** | | | 22,147,183 | | | | 303,214,520 | | | | 269,548,396 | | | | 55,813,307 | | | | 55,813,307 | | | | 789,213 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | $ | 136,325,770 | | | $ | 1,656,061 | | |
* Prime Money is also managed by Management and may be considered an affiliate since it has the same officers, Board members, and investment manager as the Fund and because, at times, the Fund may own 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of Prime Money.
** Quality Fund, a fund managed by Lehman Brothers Asset Management LLC, an affiliate of Management, is used to invest cash the Fund receives as collateral for securities loans 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—Recent Accounting Pronouncement:
In March 2008, Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 161"). SFAS 161 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. SFAS 161 requires enhanced disclosures about the Fund's derivative and hedging activities. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS 161 will have on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.
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, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 13.61 | | | $ | 14.29 | | | $ | 11.68 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)@ | | | .23 | | | | .13 | | | | .10 | | | | .07 | | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (1.39 | ) | | | .30 | | | | 2.64 | | | | 1.67 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (1.16 | ) | | | .43 | | | | 2.74 | | | | 1.74 | | |
Less Distributions From: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (.24 | ) | | | (.03 | ) | | | (.01 | ) | |
Net Capital Gains | | | — | | | | (.87 | ) | | | (.10 | ) | | | (.06 | ) | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (1.11 | ) | | | (.13 | ) | | | (.07 | ) | |
Redemption Fees@ | | | .00 | | | | .00 | | | | .00 | | | | .01 | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 12.45 | | | $ | 13.61 | | | $ | 14.29 | | | $ | 11.68 | | |
Total Return†† | | | (8.52 | )%** | | | +3.21 | % | | | +23.45 | % | | | +17.50 | %** | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 706.9 | | | $ | 653.7 | | | $ | 338.6 | | | $ | 12.6 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | 1.49 | %* | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.51 | %* | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets‡ | | | 1.49 | %* | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.50 | %* | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | 3.63 | %* | | | .85 | % | | | .75 | % | | | .91 | %* | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 55 | %** | | | 43 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 29 | %** | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights | 19 |
Notes to Financial Highlights International Portfolio
(Unaudited)
†† 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 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.
‡ 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, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
| | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.67 | % | | | 5.84 | % | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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:
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | |
| | | 1.48 | % | |
| | | | | |
^ The date investment operations commenced.
@ 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
Socially Responsive Portfolio
I Class Shares
S Class Shares
Semi-Annual Report
June 30, 2008
B0738 0808
Socially Responsive Portfolio Managers' Commentary
Although failing to post a positive return in the extraordinarily challenging stock market climate of the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (AMT) Socially Responsive Portfolio materially outperformed the S&P 500 Index. Our commitment to research-driven stock selection was reflected in the fact that our holdings outperformed in five of the seven sectors in which we were invested. However with most market sectors finishing underwater — many substantially — it was nearly impossible to make any performance progress.
The Portfolio did generate strongly positive returns and outperformed corresponding benchmark components in the Energy sector. Oil services company Smith International and domestic natural gas producers Newfield Exploration and Cimarex Energy were among our best performers. Our theme in the Energy sector has been to focus on access to reserves and well-positioned natural gas producers. Smith International, a leading drilling fluids, oil service parts and tools distributor, provides exceptional access to global reserves. Newfield and Cimarex have broad and growing domestic reserves and successful exploration and production records. We believe clean-burning natural gas will become the fuel of choice for power generation. Over the long term, this should help support natural gas prices and natural gas producers' profits.
Although the Industrials, Consumer Discretionary and Financials sectors saw declines, portfolio investments held up much better than benchmark sector components. Cable television operator Comcast and E.W. Scripps, which owns cable networks including Home and Garden Television (HGTV) and The Food Network, helped boost relative returns in the Consumer Discretionary sector. Although we didn't have any winners in the Financials sector, our strong bias toward companies with minimal credit risk exposure helped us avoid the big losers in this severely depressed sector.
A steep decline in long-time portfolio holding UnitedHealth Group resulted in poor relative performance in the Health Care sector. Managed care companies in general were under pressure due to increasing price competition, the threat of rising medical cost inflation, and investor concern that a new administration in Washington would result in major changes to government reimbursement policies. UnitedHealth was hit particularly hard because it failed to execute on its business plan, as commercial membership growth and its Medicare Advantage plan (co-branded with AARP) was not nearly as successful as anticipated. We are carefully monitoring UnitedHealth to determine whether it is making any progress in turning things around. However, we still feel that managed care will be an integral part of the solution to America's current health care problems.
Looking ahead, we currently believe consumers suffering from high food and energy prices and declining home values will continue to tighten the purse strings well into 2009. In the quarters ahead, we may also continue to see substantial credit losses at financial companies paying the price for undisciplined lending practices that helped foster the housing bubble. International economies, which have remained relatively healthy as U.S. economic growth has slowed, may be pinched by tighter monetary policies prompted by increased inflationary expectations. Facing these headwinds, we believe U.S. economic growth will remain anemic for longer than currently expected and that global economic growth is likely to slow.
On a positive note, we do not see excess manufacturing inventories and industrial capacity, two of the forces that have historically been associated with serious economic downturns. In addition, absent big losses for financial companies, thus far corporate earnings have held up reasonably well, indicating that end-market demand and earnings prospects remain relatively healthy despite the weak economy.
While our expectations for corporate earnings growth and equity returns are tempered by the aforementioned economic challenges, we note that, based on forward earnings, U.S. equities are now valued at levels last seen following Black Monday in October, 1987. We believe these low valuations provide a foundation for generous equity returns when recent financial market volatility subsides.
Our investment process is focused on identifying high-quality businesses and purchasing their equities when they are attractively valued. In the past, our quality focus and approach to risk management have helped preserve investor capital in times of market volatility while allowing us to participate in the long-term fundamental growth in the businesses of our portfolio companies. While the current economic backdrop presents a number of uncertainties and recent financial market volatility is challenging, we remain positive on the outlook for our portfolio companies and believe they are positioned to take market share and grow ahead of their peers across stock market cycles. Furthermore, as in the past, financial market volatility is creating selected valuation opportunities in the equities of well-managed businesses positioned for positive internal growth.
Sincerely,
Arthur Moretti and Ingrid Dyott
Portfolio Co-Managers
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INDUSTRY DIVERSIFICATION
(% of Total Net Assets) | |
Auto Components | | | 1.7 | % | |
Automobiles | | | 1.9 | | |
Biotechnology | | | 3.7 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 7.6 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies | | | 2.7 | | |
Consumer Finance | | | 2.6 | | |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments | | | 7.8 | | |
Energy Equipment & Services | | | 3.2 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 3.3 | | |
Industrial Conglomerates | | | 2.6 | | |
Insurance | | | 6.5 | | |
IT Services | | | 1.5 | | |
Life Science Tools & Services | | | 1.0 | | |
Machinery | | | 4.7 | | |
Media | | | 11.5 | | |
Multi-Utilities | | | 4.6 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 9.5 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 1.9 | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | 4.6 | | |
Road & Rail | | | 2.7 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 7.1 | | |
Software | | | 2.6 | | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | 2.5 | | |
Certificates of Deposit | | | 0.1 | | |
Cash, receivables and other assets, less liabilities | | | 2.1 | | |
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Endnotes
1. For Class I, (11.38%), 9.12% and 5.72% were the average annual total returns for the 1-year, 5-year and since inception (02/18/99) periods ended June 30, 2008. For Class S, (11.63%), 9.01% and 5.67% were the average annual total returns for the 1-year, 5-year and since inception (02/18/99) periods ended June 30, 2008. Performance shown prior to May 1, 2006, for the Class S shares is that of the Class I shares, which has lower expenses than Class S shares and correspondingly higher returns. Neuberger Berman Management Inc. ("NBMI") has agreed to absorb certain expenses of the AMT Portfolios. Without this arrangement, which is subject to change, the total returns of the Portfolios would be less. Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Performance data quoted represent past performance and the investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please visit www.nb.com. The performance information does not reflect fees and expenses of the variable annuity and variable life insurance policies or the pension plans whose proceeds are invested in the Socially Responsive Portfolio.
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 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 NBMI and include reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. The Portfolio may invest directly in many securities not 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 NBMI'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, NMBI 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 sold only through the currently effective prospectus and 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.
© 2008 Neuberger Berman Management Inc., 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, 2008. 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 transactional 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 transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expense Information as of 6/30/08 (Unaudited)
NEUBERGER BERMAN ADVISERS MANAGEMENT TRUST SOCIALLY RESPONSIVE PORTFOLIO
Actual | | Beginning Account Value 1/1/08 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/08 | | Expenses Paid During the Period* 1/1/08 – 6/30/08 | | Expense Ratio | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 906.80 | | | $ | 4.22 | | | | .89 | % | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 905.40 | | | $ | 5.45 | | | | 1.15 | % | |
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)** | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.44 | | | $ | 4.47 | | | | .89 | % | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.14 | | | $ | 5.77 | | | | 1.15 | % | |
* For each class of the fund, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/366 (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 366.
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Schedule of Investments Socially Responsive Portfolio (Unaudited)
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Common Stocks (95.3%) | | | |
Auto Components (1.7%) | | | |
| 228,425 | | | BorgWarner, Inc. | | $ | 10,137,502 | | |
Automobiles (1.9%) | | | |
| 117,400 | | | Toyota Motor ADR | | | 11,035,600 | | |
Biotechnology (3.7%) | | | |
| 277,415 | | | Genzyme Corp. | | | 19,979,428 | * | |
| 300,300 | | | Medarex, Inc. | | | 1,984,983 | * | |
| | | 21,964,411 | | |
Capital Markets (7.6%) | | | |
| 491,780 | | | Bank of New York Mellon | | | 18,604,037 | | |
| 667,389 | | | Charles Schwab | | | 13,708,170 | | |
| 183,875 | | | Merrill Lynch | | | 5,830,676 | | |
| 105,725 | | | State Street | | | 6,765,343 | | |
| | | 44,908,226 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies (2.7%) | | | |
| 275,005 | | | Manpower Inc. | | | 16,016,291 | | |
Consumer Finance (2.6%) | | | |
| 409,575 | | | American Express | | | 15,428,690 | | |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments (7.8%) | | | |
| 419,875 | | | Anixter International | | | 24,978,364 | * | |
| 755,400 | | | National Instruments | | | 21,430,698 | | |
| | | 46,409,062 | | |
Energy Equipment & Services (3.2%) | | | |
| 225,700 | | | Smith International | | | 18,764,698 | | |
Health Care Providers & Services (3.3%) | | | |
| 753,625 | | | UnitedHealth Group | | | 19,782,656 | | |
Industrial Conglomerates (2.6%) | | | |
| 223,575 | | | 3M Co. | | | 15,558,584 | | |
Insurance (6.5%) | | | |
| 1,053,725 | | | Progressive Corp. | | | 19,725,732 | | |
| 594,215 | | | Willis Group Holdings | | | 18,640,525 | | |
| | | 38,366,257 | | |
IT Services (1.5%) | | | |
| 521,025 | | | Euronet Worldwide | | | 8,805,323 | * | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Life Science Tools & Services (1.0%) | | | |
| 82,905 | | | Millipore Corp. | | $ | 5,625,933 | * | |
Machinery (4.7%) | | | |
| 361,405 | | | Danaher Corp. | | | 27,936,607 | | |
Media (11.5%) | | | |
| 1,326,612 | | | Comcast Corp. Class A Special | | | 24,887,241 | | |
| 657,725 | | | E.W. Scripps | | | 27,321,896 | | |
| 388,600 | | | Liberty Global Class A | | | 12,213,698 | * | |
| 84,291 | | | Liberty Global Class C | | | 2,559,075 | * | |
| 1,950 | | | Washington Post | | | 1,144,455 | | |
| | | 68,126,365 | | |
Multi-Utilities (4.6%) | | | |
| 1,158,900 | | | National Grid | | | 15,191,256 | | |
| 179,334 | | | National Grid ADR | | | 11,830,664 | | |
| | | 27,021,920 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (9.5%) | | | |
| 688,500 | | | BG Group PLC | | | 17,892,480 | | |
| 173,175 | | | BP PLC ADR | | | 12,047,785 | | |
| 96,575 | | | Cimarex Energy | | | 6,728,380 | | |
| 298,500 | | | Newfield Exploration | | | 19,477,125 | * | |
| | | 56,145,770 | | |
Pharmaceuticals (1.9%) | | | |
| 44,125 | | | Novo Nordisk A/S ADR | | | 2,912,250 | | |
| 122,800 | | | Novo Nordisk A/S Class B | | | 8,083,981 | | |
| | | 10,996,231 | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (4.6%) | | | |
| 355,275 | | | General Growth Properties | | | 12,445,283 | | |
| 487,400 | | | Weingarten Realty Investors | | | 14,777,968 | | |
| | | 27,223,251 | | |
Road & Rail (2.7%) | | | |
| 328,015 | | | Canadian National Railway | | | 15,770,961 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (7.1%) | | | |
| 1,248,950 | | | Altera Corp. | | | 25,853,265 | | |
| 566,600 | | | Texas Instruments | | | 15,955,456 | | |
| | | 41,808,721 | | |
Software (2.6%) | | | |
| 567,200 | | | Intuit Inc. | | | 15,637,704 | * | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Cost $572,323,021) | | | 563,470,763 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 5 |
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Repurchase Agreements (2.5%) | | | |
$ | 14,962,000 | | | Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.95%, due 7/1/08, dated 6/30/08, Maturity Value $14,962,810, Collateralized by $15,435,000, Federal Home Loan Bank, 2.63%, due 6/10/09 (Collateral Value $15,415,706) (Cost $14,962,000) | | $ | 14,962,000 | # | |
Certificates of Deposit (0.1%) | | | |
| 100,000 | | | Shorebank Chicago, 2.30%, due 9/16/08 | | | 100,000 | | |
| 100,000 | | | Shorebank Pacific, 2.40%, due 8/12/08 | | | 100,000 | | |
| | | | Total Certificates of Deposit (Cost $200,000) | | | 200,000 | # | |
| | | | Total Investments (97.9%) (Cost $587,485,021) | | | 578,632,763 | ## | |
| | | | Cash, receivables and other assets, less liabilities (2.1%) | | | 12,432,144 | | |
| | | | Total Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 591,064,907 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 6 |
Notes to Schedule of Investments Socially Responsive Portfolio (Unaudited)
† Investments in equity securities by Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust Socially Responsive Portfolio (the "Fund") are valued by obtaining valuations from an independent pricing service. The independent pricing service values equity securities at the latest sale price when that price is readily available. 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. If a valuation is not available from an independent pricing service, the Fund seeks to obtain quotations from principal market makers. If market quotations are not readily available, securities are valued by 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, 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. Foreign security prices are furnished by independent quotation services and expressed in local currency values. Foreign security prices 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 the Fund's 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. 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. 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 next trades. Short-term debt securities with less than 60 days until maturity may be valued at cost which, when combined with interest earned, approximates market value.
The Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("FAS 157"), effective January 1, 2008. In accordance with FAS 157, "fair value" is defined as the price that a Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. FAS 157 established a three-tier hierarchy of inputs to establish a classification of fair 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, 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.
See Notes to Financial Statements | 7 |
Notes to Schedule of Investments Socially Responsive Portfolio (Unaudited) (cont'd)
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2008:
Valuation Inputs | | Investments in Securities | |
Level 1 – Quoted Prices | | $ | 540,195,526 | | |
Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | 38,437,237 | | |
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | — | | |
Total | | $ | 578,632,763 | | |
# At cost, which approximates market value.
## At June 30, 2008, the cost of investments for U.S. federal income tax purposes was $588,538,953. Gross unrealized appreciation of investments was $44,560,208 and gross unrealized depreciation of investments was $54,466,398, resulting in net unrealized depreciation of $9,906,190, 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 | 8 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | SOCIALLY RESPONSIVE PORTFOLIO | |
| | June 30, 2008 | |
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at market value* (Note A)—see Schedule of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 578,632,763 | | |
Foreign currency | | | 64,300 | | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 1,205,838 | | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 12,008,776 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 83,234 | | |
Receivable for securites lending income (Note A) | | | 12,418 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 10,335 | | |
Total Assets | | | 592,017,664 | | |
Liabilities | |
Due to custodian | | | 9,511 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 420,415 | | |
Payable to investment manager (Notes A & B) | | | 272,571 | | |
Payable to administrator—net (Note B) | | | 176,814 | | |
Payable for securities lending fees (Note A) | | | 1,783 | | |
Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 71,663 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 952,757 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 591,064,907 | | |
Net Assets consist of: | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 581,968,948 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | 5,157,720 | | |
Accumulated net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | 12,780,320 | | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of investments | | | (8,842,081 | ) | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 591,064,907 | | |
Net Assets | |
Class I | | $ | 511,634,620 | | |
Class S | | | 79,430,287 | | |
Shares Outstanding ($.001 par value; unlimited shares authorized) | |
Class I | | | 31,506,791 | | |
Class S | | | 4,911,239 | | |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | |
Class I | | $ | 16.24 | | |
Class S | | | 16.17 | | |
*Cost of investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 587,485,021 | | |
Total cost of foreign currency | | $ | 64,769 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 9 |
Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | SOCIALLY RESPONSIVE PORTFOLIO | |
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | |
Investment Income: | |
Income (Note A): | |
Dividend income—unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 4,821,568 | | |
Interest income—unaffiliated issuers | | | 203,026 | | |
Income from securities loaned—net (Note F) | | | 45,147 | | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (119,134 | ) | |
Total income | | $ | 4,950,607 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees (Notes A & B) | | | 1,599,991 | | |
Administration fees (Note B): | |
Class I | | | 777,385 | | |
Class S | | | 126,667 | | |
Distribution fees (Note B): | |
Class S | | | 105,556 | | |
Audit fees | | | 19,492 | | |
Custodian fees (Note B) | | | 83,639 | | |
Insurance expense | | | 5,979 | | |
Legal fees | | | 47,750 | | |
Reimbursement of expenses previously assumed by administrator (Note B) | | | 5,094 | | |
Shareholder reports | | | 13,467 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 18,147 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 11,440 | | |
Total expenses | | | 2,814,607 | | |
Expenses reduced by custodian fee expense offset and commission recapture arrangements (Note B) | | | (28,970 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 2,785,637 | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 2,164,970 | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments (Note A) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Sales of investment securities of unaffiliated issuers | | | 4,609,125 | | |
Sales of investment securities of affiliated issuers | | | (462,545 | ) | |
Foreign currency | | | (6,923 | ) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of: | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | (65,501,308 | ) | |
Foreign currency | | | 5,033 | | |
Net gain (loss) on investments | | | (61,356,618 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (59,191,648 | ) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 10 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | SOCIALLY RESPONSIVE PORTFOLIO | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | | Year Ended December 31, 2007 (Unaudited) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
From Operations: | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 2,164,970 | | | $ | 3,004,933 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 4,139,657 | | | | 8,746,817 | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (65,496,275 | ) | | | 18,142,679 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (59,191,648 | ) | | | 29,894,429 | | |
Distributions to Shareholders From (Note A): | |
Net investment income: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (427,951 | ) | |
Class S | | | — | | | | (17,131 | ) | |
Net realized gain on investments: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | (1,609,650 | ) | |
Class S | | | — | | | | (302,640 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | — | | | | (2,357,372 | ) | |
From Fund Share Transactions (Note D): | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | |
Class I | | | 59,849,003 | | | | 296,255,440 | | |
Class S | | | 3,820,662 | | | | 8,865,625 | | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | |
Class I | | | — | | | | 2,037,601 | | |
Class S | | | — | | | | 319,771 | | |
Payments for shares redeemed: | |
Class I | | | (55,405,091 | ) | | | (24,274,098 | ) | |
Class S | | | (6,186,388 | ) | | | (16,760,067 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) from Fund share transactions | | | 2,078,186 | | | | 266,444,272 | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (57,113,462 | ) | | | 293,981,329 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of period | | | 648,178,369 | | | | 354,197,040 | | |
End of period | | $ | 591,064,907 | | | $ | 648,178,369 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) at end of period | | $ | 5,157,720 | | | $ | 2,992,750 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 11 |
Notes to Financial Statements Socially Responsive Portfolio (Unaudited)
Note A—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
1 General: Socially Responsive Portfolio (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 eleven 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 "1933 Act"). The Fund currently offers Class I and Class S shares. Class S had no operations until May 1, 2006, other than matters relating to its organization and registration of its shares under the 1933 Act. The Board of Trustees of the Trust (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 Neuberger Berman Management Inc. ("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) 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 shareholders. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is required.
In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission guidance, the Fund implemented the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 ("FIN 48"), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. The Fund has reviewed the tax positions for the open tax period as of June 30, 2008 and the open tax years as of December 31, 2007, and has determined that the implementation of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the Fund's financial statements.
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
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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, 2007, permanent differences resulting primarily from different book and tax accounting for foreign currency gains and losses and partnership holding 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.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 was as follows:
| | Distributions Paid From: | | | |
Ordinary Income | | Long-Term Capital Gain | | Total | |
2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 | |
$ | 2,357,372 | | | $ | 201,369 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,098,578 | | | $ | 2,357,372 | | | $ | 1,299,947 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
As of December 31, 2007, 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 | |
$ | 4,099,990 | | | $ | 9,945,036 | | | $ | 56,592,863 | | | $ | (2,350,282 | ) | | $ | 68,287,607 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The difference between book basis and tax basis distributable earnings is attributable primarily to timing differences of wash sales and post-October losses.
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, 2007, the Fund elected to defer $2,350,282 net capital losses arising between November 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007.
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 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 attributed to a Series are allocated among the Funds, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each of the Funds 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 attributed to a Series or the Trust are allocated among the Fund and the other 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, assists the Fund in conducting a bidding process to identify agents/principals that would pay a guaranteed amount to the Fund in consideration of the Fund entering into an exclusive securities lending arrangement.
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eSecLending currently serves as exclusive lending agent for the Fund. 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 Lehman Brothers Asset Management LLC, an affiliate of Management.
Net income from the lending program represents a guaranteed amount received from a principal plus income earned on the cash collateral invested in Quality Fund or in other investments, less cash collateral fees and other expenses associated with the loans. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund received net income under the securities lending arrangement of approximately $45,147, which is reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Income from securities loaned—net." For the six months ended June 30, 2008, "Income from securities loaned—net" consisted of approximately $557,024 in income earned on cash collateral and guaranteed amounts (including approximately $501,138 of interest income earned from the Quality Fund), less fees and expenses paid of approximately $511,877.
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 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.
12 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 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
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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 the 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 (exclusive of 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, 2008 | |
Class I | | | 1.30 | % | | | 12/31/11 | | | $ | — | | |
Class S | | | 1.17 | % | | | 12/31/11 | | | | — | | |
(1) Expense limitation per annum of the respective class' average daily net assets.
Each respective class has agreed to repay Management through December 31, 2014 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, 2008, the Fund's Class S reimbursed Management $5,094, under its agreement. At June 30, 2008, the Fund's Class I and Class S shares had no contingent liability to Management under this agreement.
Management and Neuberger, a member firm of the New York Stock Exchange and sub-adviser to the Fund, are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. ("Lehman"), a publicly-owned holding company. 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.
The Fund has entered into a commission recapture program, which enables it to pay some of its operational expenses by recouping a portion of the commissions it pays to a broker that is not a related party of the Fund. Pursuant to the agreement, brokers pay recaptured commissions to the Fund's custodian and the custodian directs these amounts toward payment of expenses such as custodial, transfer agency or accounting services. Effective April 1, 2008 this commission recapture program was terminated. For the period ended March 31, 2008, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $26,519.
The Fund has an expense offset arrangement in connection with its custodian contract. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $2,451.
Note C—Securities Transactions:
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, there were purchase and sale transactions (excluding short-term securities) of $127,210,493 and $118,961,414, respectively.
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During the six months ended June 30, 2008, brokerage commissions on securities transactions amounted to $238,629, of which Neuberger received $0, Lehman Brothers Inc. received $38,765, and other brokers received $199,864.
Note D—Fund Share Transactions:
Share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and for the year ended December 31, 2007 was as follows:
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008
| | Shares Sold | | Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends and Distributions | | Shares Redeemed | | Total | |
Class I | | | 3,540,300 | | | | — | | | | (3,181,922 | ) | | | 358,378 | | |
Class S | | | 225,588 | | | | — | | | | (366,934 | ) | | | (141,346 | ) | |
For the Year Ended December 31, 2007
| | Shares Sold | | Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends and Distributions | | Shares Redeemed | | Total | |
Class I | | | 16,651,437 | | | | 111,283 | | | | (1,331,641 | ) | | | 15,431,079 | | |
Class S | | | 498,048 | | | | 17,502 | | | | (951,011 | ) | | | (435,461 | ) | |
Note E—Line of Credit:
At June 30, 2008, the Fund was a participant in a single committed, unsecured $150,000,000 line of credit with a consortium of banks organized by 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 agreement at the overnight Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50% per annum. A facility fee of 0.07% 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, 2008. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, 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, 2007 | | Gross Purchases and Additions | | Gross Sales and Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held June 30, 2008 | | Value June 30, 2008 | | Income from Investments in Affiliated Issuers Included in Total Income | |
Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC* | | | 31,645,361 | | | | 166,224,738 | | | | 197,870,099 | | | | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 501,138 | | |
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* Quality Fund, a fund managed by Lehman Brothers Asset Management LLC, an affiliate of Management, is used to invest cash the Fund receives as collateral for securities loans 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—Recent Accounting Pronouncement:
In March 2008, Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 161"). SFAS 161 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. SFAS 161 requires enhanced disclosures about the Fund's derivative and hedging activities. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS 161 will have on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.
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, | |
| | 2008 (Unaudited) | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 17.91 | | | $ | 16.71 | | | $ | 14.91 | | | $ | 13.99 | | | $ | 12.35 | | | $ | 9.19 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)‡ | | | .06 | | | | .12 | | | | .05 | | | | .08 | | | | (.00 | ) | | | (.01 | ) | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (1.73 | ) | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.98 | | | | .88 | | | | 1.64 | | | | 3.17 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (1.67 | ) | | | 1.28 | | | | 2.03 | | | | .96 | | | | 1.64 | | | | 3.16 | | |
Less Distributions From: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (.02 | ) | | | (.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net Capital Gains | | | — | | | | (.06 | ) | | | (.20 | ) | | | (.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (.08 | ) | | | (.23 | ) | | | (.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 16.24 | | | $ | 17.91 | | | $ | 16.71 | | | $ | 14.91 | | | $ | 13.99 | | | $ | 12.35 | | |
Total Return†† | | | (9.32 | )%** | | | +7.61 | % | | | +13.70 | % | | | +6.86 | % | | | +13.28 | % | | | +34.39 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 511.6 | | | $ | 557.9 | | | $ | 262.6 | | | $ | 50.5 | | | $ | 21.7 | | | $ | 7.7 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | .90 | %* | | | .92 | % | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1.35 | % | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets | | | .89 | %* | | | .91 | % | | | 1.06 | %§ | | | 1.29 | %§ | | | 1.29 | %§ | | | 1.34 | %§ | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | .76 | %* | | | .65 | % | | | .33 | % | | | .53 | % | | | (.03 | )% | | | (.08 | )% | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 20 | %** | | | 26 | % | | | 56 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 45 | % | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights | 18 |
Financial Highlights (cont'd)
Class S
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | | Period from May 1, 2006^ to December 31, 2006 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 17.86 | | | $ | 16.69 | | | $ | 15.59 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)‡ | | | .04 | | | | .06 | | | | .02 | | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (1.73 | ) | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.08 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (1.69 | ) | | | 1.23 | | | | 1.10 | | |
Less Distributions From: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (.00 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Capital Gains | | | — | | | | (.06 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions | | | — | | | | (.06 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 16.17 | | | $ | 17.86 | | | $ | 16.69 | | |
Total Return†† | | | (9.46 | )%** | | | +7.37 | % | | | +7.06 | %** | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 79.4 | | | $ | 90.2 | | | $ | 91.6 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | 1.16 | %* | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.17 | %* | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets§ | | | 1.15 | %* | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.16 | %* | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | .48 | %* | | | .37 | % | | | .16 | %* | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 20 | %** | | | 26 | % | | | 56 | %Ø | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights | 19 |
Notes to Financial Highlights Socially Responsive Portfolio (Unaudited)
†† 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 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.
§ 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:
| | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Socially Responsive Portfolio Class I | | | — | | | | 1.33 | % | | | 1.73 | % | | | 2.30 | % | |
Socially Responsive Portfolio Class S | | | 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:
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | |
Socially Responsive Portfolio Class I | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.97 | % | |
Socially Responsive Portfolio Class S | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | — | | |
‡ Calculated based on the average number of shares outstanding during each fiscal period.
^ The date investment operations commenced.
Ø 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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Neuberger Berman
Advisers Management Trust
Lehman Brothers
Short Duration Bond Portfolio
I Class Shares
Semi-Annual Report
June 30, 2008
B0374 0808
Lehman Brothers Short Duration Bond Portfolio Managers' Commentary
While the Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (AMT) Lehman Brothers Short Duration Bond Portfolio significantly outperformed the Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury Index in the (calendar) second quarter, it underperformed this benchmark for the full six-month reporting period ended June 30, 2008.
The past six months saw the continuation of a highly volatile period for the fixed income markets stemming from the subprime mortgage and credit issues that began last year. Much of the Portfolio's underperformance relative to the benchmark was due to the fact that our benchmark is 100% Treasuries, which continued to benefit from a flight to quality.
The market environment in the first quarter of 2008 was difficult for us and many other investors. Treasuries rallied during a period that saw the near collapse of investment bank Bear Stearns. Investors sought the relative security offered by Treasuries at the expense of the return and income potential of the segments of the fixed income market we typically prefer.
By April, however, market sentiment had improved and volatility had decreased somewhat, as investors returned to the areas of the market that had suffered over the previous few quarters. Renewed interest in spread product, such as mortgage- and asset-backed securities, and corporate debt, was due we believe to increased confidence that the worst of the negative news had already been absorbed by the market, and to frustration over the limited relative earning potential of Treasuries. We were well positioned for this rebound, and the Portfolio performed very well and significantly ahead of the benchmark during the second quarter. Toward the end of June, spread product began to underperform again, however, on renewed concern about difficulties in the financial and real estate sectors, concerns over oil prices and inflation, and relative illiquidity in the fixed income market.
We continue to have confidence in our strategy and the sectors and securities to which it leads us. The Portfolio remains overweighted in spread product versus Treasuries and is highly diversified to limit credit risk. In addition, we continue to maintain a high quality bias, such that portfolio holdings are rated AA+ on average. For any security we own or consider buying, we conduct our own fundamental research, to be sure we are comfortable with both its rating and pricing. Every bond we hold in the Portfolio has an analyst assigned to it, so we know our securities well and believe in the quality of our holdings.
The continuation of market volatility has provided us with several interesting relative value opportunities. We are finding a number of compelling opportunities within sectors that recently underperformed. In corporates, for example, we see opportunity in large, well-capitalized financial services firms that are diversified across product line and geography, preferring these to smaller, more regional, and more specialized banks and finance companies.
On a macroeconomic level, we anticipate a period of continued slow economic growth in the U.S. over the coming months. The Federal Reserve had been quite aggressive in cutting rates in an effort to stimulate the economy, cutting 225 basis points in the first half of the year. At this point, we think that the Fed has finished cutting rates to ease financial conditions and will now begin to ponder the inflation tea leaves. Any further efforts to ease financial market conditions will most likely be effected through policy changes and not rate changes.
We expect continued volatility for the near term. In a market like this, we think our intensive research process and proprietary portfolio management tools should serve us well. Volatility tends to create opportunity, so we will continue to seek out situations that we believe offer attractive relative value in the coming months. In short, this has been a difficult market, but we believe we are making good decisions within it — decisions that we believe will benefit shareholders in the future.
Sincerely,
Thomas Sontag, Michael Foster and Richard Grau
Portfolio Co-Managers
RATING SUMMARY
AAA/Government/Government Agency | | | 82.4 | % | |
AA | | | 8.3 | | |
A | | | 3.0 | | |
BBB | | | 2.3 | | |
Not Rated | | | 1.0 | | |
Short Term | | | 3.0 | | |
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Endnotes
1 (0.72%), 1.64% and 3.41% were the average annual total returns for the 1-, 5- and 10-year periods ended June 30, 2008. Neuberger Berman Management Inc. ("NBMI") has agreed to absorb certain expenses of the AMT Portfolios. Without this arrangement, which is subject to change, the total returns of the Portfolios would be less. Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Performance data quoted represent past performance and the investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please visit www.nb.com. The performance information does not reflect fees and expenses of the variable annuity and variable life insurance policies or the pension plans whose proceeds are invested in the Lehman Brothers Short Duration Bond Portfolio.
2 The Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury Index is an unmanaged total return market value index consisting of all couponbearing 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 NBMI and include reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. The Portfolio may invest in many securities not 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 NBMI'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, NBMI 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 sold only through the currently effective prospectus and 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.
© 2008 Neuberger Berman Management Inc., 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 months ended June 30, 2008 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 the expense example do not include any transactional 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 transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expense Information as of 6/30/08 (Unaudited)
NEUBERGER BERMAN ADVISERS MANAGEMENT TRUST LEHMAN BROTHERS SHORT DURATION BOND PORTFOLIO
Actual | | Beginning Account Value 1/1/08 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/08 | | Expenses Paid During the Period* 1/1/08 – 6/30/08 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 966.90 | | | $ | 3.47 | | |
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)** | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.33 | | | $ | 3.57 | | |
* Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of .71%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/366 (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 366.
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Schedule of Investments Lehman Brothers Short Duration Bond Portfolio
(Unaudited)
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
U.S. Treasury Securities-Backed by the Full Faith and Credit of the U.S. Government (10.9%) | | | |
$ | 11,650,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.13%, due 1/31/10 | | $ | 11,589,933 | | |
| 28,750,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.50%, due 11/15/10 | | | 29,929,210 | ØØ | |
| 20,500,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.75%, due 3/31/11 | | | 21,510,588 | | |
| | | | Total U.S. Treasury Securities-Backed by the Full Faith and Credit of the U.S. Government (Cost $63,916,107) | | | 63,029,731 | | |
Mortgage-Backed Securities (53.2%) | | | |
Adjustable Alt-A Conforming Balance (1.9%) | | | |
| 13,791,594 | | | Countrywide Home Loans Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Ser. 2007-HYB2, Class 2A1, 5.43%, due 7/1/08 | | | 10,790,000 | µØØ | |
Adjustable Alt-A Jumbo Balance (2.5%) | | | |
| 13,423,837 | | | Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust, Ser. 2007-1, Class 21A1, 5.72%, due 7/1/08 | | | 10,353,659 | µ | |
| 5,123,308 | | | JP Morgan Alternative Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-A2, Class 3A1, 5.85%, due 7/1/08 | | | 4,139,708 | µ | |
| | | 14,493,367 | | |
Adjustable Alt-A Mixed Balance (9.6%) | | | |
| 8,756,606 | | | Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust, Ser. 2007-2, Class 2A1, 5.60%, due 7/1/08 | | | 6,810,752 | µ | |
| 9,441,798 | | | Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust, Ser. 2006-4, Class 32A1, 6.47%, due 7/1/08 | | | 7,113,577 | µ | |
| 14,389,627 | | | Countrywide Home Loans Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Ser. 2007-HYB1, Class 2A1, 5.66%, due 7/1/08 | | | 11,353,173 | µ | |
| 15,043,468 | | | First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust, Ser. 2006-AA3, Class A1, 6.32%, due 7/1/08 | | | 11,963,933 | µ | |
| 9,104,690 | | | First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust, Ser. 2006-AA7, Class A1, 6.53%, due 7/1/08 | | | 7,336,416 | µ | |
| 7,335,182 | | | Nomura Asset Acceptance Corp., Ser. 2006-AR2, Class 2A2, 6.56%, due 7/1/08 | | | 5,236,631 | µ | |
| 4,087,448 | | | Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Ser. 2005-QA10, Class A31, 5.60%, due 7/1/08 | | | 3,558,920 | µ | |
| 2,726,806 | | | Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Ser. 2006-QA1, Class A21, 5.96%, due 7/1/08 | | | 2,140,691 | µ | |
| | | 55,514,093 | | |
Adjustable Alt-B Mixed Balance (0.4%) | | | |
| 2,872,516 | | | Lehman XS Trust, Floating Rate, Ser. 2005-1, Class 2A1, 3.98%, due 7/25/08 | | | 2,300,863 | µ | |
Adjustable Conforming Balance (1.3%) | | | |
| 4,212,227 | | | Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2005-10, Class 4A1, 5.37%, due 7/1/08 | | | 3,978,534 | µ | |
| 3,841,813 | | | IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2005-AR23, Class 2A1, 5.52%, due 7/1/08 | | | 3,381,872 | µ | |
| | | 7,360,406 | | |
Adjustable Jumbo Balance (7.0%) | | | |
| 1,786,729 | | | Banc of America Funding Corp., Ser. 2005-F, Class 4A1, 5.34%, due 7/1/08 | | | 1,553,657 | µ | |
| 4,694,494 | | | Banc of America Funding Corp., Ser. 2006-H, Class 2A3, 6.69%, due 7/1/08 | | | 4,616,148 | µ | |
| 8,465,683 | | | Harborview Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-3, Class 1A1A, 6.35%, due 7/1/08 | | | 6,326,463 | µØØ | |
| 6,643,496 | | | Indymac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-AR7, Class 3A1, 6.08%, due 7/1/08 | | | 5,411,536 | µ | |
| 5,385,816 | | | Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Ser. 2005-A1, Class 2A1, 4.52%, due 7/1/08 | | | 5,268,148 | µ | |
| 18,000,000 | | | Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Ser. 2005-AR16, Class 4A2, 4.99%, due 10/25/35 | | | 17,197,927 | ØØ | |
| | | 40,373,879 | | |
Adjustable Mixed Balance (7.3%) | | | |
| 4,057,155 | | | Banc of America Funding Corp., Ser. 2005-H, Class 7A1, 5.64%, due 7/1/08 | | | 3,318,377 | µ | |
| 3,183,813 | | | Banc of America Funding Corp., Ser. 2006-A, Class 3A2, 5.85%, due 7/1/08 | | | 2,599,715 | µ | |
| 3,666,102 | | | Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Ser. 2006-HYB3, Class 1A1A, 5.46%, due 7/1/08 | | | 3,449,277 | µ | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 4 |
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
$ | 4,789,486 | | | Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Ser. 2006-HYB5, Class 2A1, 5.82%, due 7/1/08 | | $ | 3,752,314 | µ | |
| 4,293,873 | | | Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Ser. 2004-AR4, Class 2A1, 4.68%, due 7/1/08 | | | 4,194,019 | µ | |
| 4,494,689 | | | First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Ser. 2005-AR5, Class 2A1, 5.45%, due 7/1/08 | | | 4,405,909 | µ | |
| 5,337,214 | | | GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-AR1, Class 1A1, 5.59%, due 7/1/08 | | | 5,199,267 | µ | |
| 1,061,280 | | | Harborview Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2004-4, Class 3A, 3.58%, due 7/1/08 | | | 989,242 | µ | |
| 8,899,636 | | | IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-AR3, Class 2A1A, 6.35%, due 7/1/08 | | | 7,184,517 | µØØ | |
| 7,225,000 | | | WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Ser. 2004-AR9, Class A7, 4.13%, due 7/1/08 | | | 7,113,680 | µ | |
| | | 42,206,317 | | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed (20.5%) | | | |
| 9,382,076 | | | Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Ser. 2006-3, Class A1, 5.68%, due 7/10/44 | | | 9,448,791 | | |
| 4,122,936 | | | Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Ser. 2005-6, Class A1, 5.00%, due 9/10/47 | | | 4,128,309 | | |
| 8,501,710 | | | Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc., Ser. 2006-PW14, Class A1, 5.04%, due 12/11/38 | | | 8,418,042 | | |
| 7,766,247 | | | Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Ser. 2007-C5, Class A1, 5.10%, due 9/15/40 | | | 7,647,758 | | |
| 10,864,618 | | | GE Capital Commercial Mortgage Corp., Ser. 2002-2A, Class A2, 4.97%, due 8/11/36 | | | 10,853,081 | | |
| 6,900,000 | | | GE Capital Commercial Mortgage Corp., Ser. 2005-C3, Class A2, 4.85%, due 7/10/45 | | | 6,871,751 | | |
| 1,925,528 | | | GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc., Ser. 2006-C1, Class A1, 4.97%, due 11/10/45 | | | 1,921,705 | | |
| 2,615,491 | | | Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Ser. 2002-C1, Class A3, 4.50%, due 1/11/17 | | | 2,574,999 | ØØ | |
| 1,079,921 | | | Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Ser. 2005-GG3, Class A1, 3.92%, due 8/10/42 | | | 1,077,820 | | |
| 5,314,625 | | | JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Ser. 2006-LDP7, Class A1, 6.02%, due 7/1/08 | | | 5,365,311 | µ | |
| 3,484,924 | | | JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Ser. 2004-C2, Class A1, 4.28%, due 5/15/41 | | | 3,476,009 | | |
| 13,998,959 | | | JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Ser. 2005-LDP5, Class A1, 5.03%, due 12/15/44 | | | 14,021,058 | | |
| 7,266,529 | | | JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Ser. 2007-LD11, Class A1, 5.65%, due 6/15/49 | | | 7,264,744 | | |
| 3,762,042 | | | LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2006-C3, Class A1, 5.48%, due 3/15/32 | | | 3,781,504 | | |
| 10,120,427 | | | Merrill Lynch/Countrywide Commercial Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2007-5, Class A1, 4.28%, due 8/12/48 | | | 9,873,697 | | |
| 10,400,000 | | | Morgan Stanley Capital I, Ser. 2005-HQ5, Class A2, 4.81%, due 1/14/42 | | | 10,385,482 | | |
| 2,364,813 | | | Morgan Stanley Capital I, Ser. 2005-HQ6, Class A1, 4.65%, due 8/13/42 | | | 2,358,318 | | |
| 3,824,162 | | �� | Morgan Stanley Capital I, Ser. 2006-T21, Class A1, 4.93%, due 10/12/52 | | | 3,804,734 | | |
| 4,722,275 | | | Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2003-C7, Class A1, 4.24%, due 10/15/35 | | | 4,668,196 | ñ | |
| | | 117,941,309 | | |
Mortgage-Backed Non-Agency (1.3%) | | | |
| 2,033,177 | | | Countrywide Home Loans, Ser. 2005-R2, Class 2A4, 8.50%, due 6/25/35 | | | 2,032,451 | ñ | |
| 4,341,816 | | | GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2005-RP2, Class 1A4, 8.50%, due 3/25/35 | | | 4,384,488 | ñ | |
| 888,132 | | | GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2005-RP3, Class 1A4, 8.50%, due 9/25/35 | | | 888,621 | ñ | |
| | | 7,305,560 | | |
Fannie Mae (0.4%) | | | |
| 2,209,034 | | | Whole Loan, Ser. 2004-W8, Class PT, 10.40%, due 7/1/08 | | | 2,426,349 | µØØ | |
Freddie Mac (1.0%) | | | |
| 11,448 | | | Mortgage Participation Certificates, 10.00%, due 4/1/20 | | | 13,058 | | |
| 3,087,915 | | | Pass-Through Certificates, 8.00%, due 11/1/26 | | | 3,347,115 | | |
| 2,012,601 | | | Pass-Through Certificates, 8.50%, due 10/1/30 | | | 2,225,029 | | |
| | | 5,585,202 | | |
| | | | Total Mortgage-Backed Securities (Cost $338,866,101) | | | 306,297,345 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 5 |
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Corporate Debt Securities (15.2%) | | | |
Banks (3.3%) | | | |
$ | 9,000,000 | | | Bank of America Corp., Subordinated Unsecured Notes, 7.80%, due 2/15/10 | | $ | 9,393,363 | ØØ | |
| 6,350,000 | | | Wachovia Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.63%, due 2/17/09 | | | 6,278,042 | ØØ | |
| 3,500,000 | | | Wells Fargo & Co., Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.13%, due 4/1/09 | | | 3,484,187 | ØØ | |
| | | 19,155,592 | | |
Diversified Financial Services (9.6%) | | | |
| 3,575,000 | | | Boeing Capital Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.75%, due 8/25/08 | | | 3,588,610 | ØØ | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., Medium-Term Senior Unsecured Notes, Ser. F, 3.83%, due 12/15/08 | | | 3,998,052 | | |
| 4,200,000 | | | Citicorp, Medium-Term Subordinated Notes, Ser. F, 6.38%, due 11/15/08 | | | 4,230,925 | ØØ | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Citigroup, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.25%, due 7/29/09 | | | 2,982,771 | ØØ | |
| 10,200,000 | | | General Electric Capital Corp., Medium-Term Senior Unsecured Notes, Ser. A, 4.25%, due 9/13/10 | | | 10,286,241 | ØØ | |
| 11,800,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.88%, due 1/15/11 | | | 12,249,403 | ØØ | |
| 4,500,000 | | | HSBC Finance Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.13%, due 12/15/08 | | | 4,493,016 | ØØ | |
| 4,600,000 | | | International Lease Finance Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.50%, due 4/1/09 | | | 4,481,831 | ØØ | |
| 2,475,000 | | | MBNA Corp., Notes, 4.63%, due 9/15/08 | | | 2,480,519 | | |
| 6,500,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.00%, due 1/15/10 | | | 6,383,188 | ØØ | |
| | | 55,174,556 | | |
Media (2.3%) | | | |
| 2,735,000 | | | British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC, Guaranteed Senior Unsecured Notes, 8.20%, due 7/15/09 | | | 2,822,834 | ØØ | |
| 4,570,000 | | | Comcast Cable Communications, Guaranteed Unsecured Unsubordinated Notes, 6.20%, due 11/15/08 | | | 4,586,735 | ØØ | |
| 2,525,000 | | | News America Holdings, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 7.38%, due 10/17/08 | | | 2,552,043 | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Time Warner Entertainment LP, Senior Unsecured Notes, 7.25%, due 9/1/08 | | | 3,016,323 | | |
| | | 12,977,935 | | |
| | | | Total Corporate Debt Securities (Cost $87,422,598) | | | 87,308,083 | | |
Asset-Backed Securities (17.6%) | | | |
| 5,423,632 | | | ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-FM1, Class A2A, 2.52%, due 7/25/08 | | | 5,348,061 | µ | |
| 4,750,000 | | | ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-ASP5, Class A2B, 2.61%, due 7/25/08 | | | 4,142,717 | µ | |
| 120,958 | | | ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Ser. 2005-HE6, Class A2B, 2.68%, due 7/25/08 | | | 120,851 | µ | |
| 2,000,000 | | | ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-OP1, Class A2C, 2.63%, due 7/25/08 | | | 1,826,829 | µ | |
| 8,000,000 | | | AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Ser. 2008-AF, Class A2B, 4.20%, due 7/7/08 | | | 7,996,448 | µ | |
| 1,753,000 | | | Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust, Ser. 2006-HE9, Class 1A2, 2.63%, due 7/25/08 | | | 1,455,767 | µ | |
| 7,000,000 | | | Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust, Ser. 2008-2, Class A2B, 3.39%, due 7/15/08 | | | 7,025,121 | µ | |
| 4,788,401 | | | Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-OPT1, Class A3, 2.66%, due 7/25/08 | | | 4,565,082 | µ | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2007-FRE1, Class A3, 2.74%, due 7/25/08 | | | 2,419,650 | µ | |
| 374,022 | | | Chase Funding Mortgage Loan, Ser. 2003-6, Class 1A3, 3.34%, due 5/25/26 | | | 372,897 | | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Chase Issuance Trust, Ser. 2005-A9, Class A9, 2.49%, due 7/15/08 | | | 3,979,690 | µ | |
| 5,000,000 | | | Chase Issuance Trust, Ser. 2008-A7, Class A, 3.12%, due 7/15/08 | | | 5,011,507 | µ | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Citibank Credit Card Master Trust I, Ser. 1997-4, Class A, 2.81%, due 9/10/08 | | | 3,992,396 | µ | |
| 3,729,766 | | | Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates Trust, Ser. 2006-3, Class 2A2, 2.66%, due 7/25/08 | | | 3,563,732 | µ | |
| 2,084,998 | | | Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates Trust, Ser. 2006-5, Class 2A2, 2.66%, due 7/25/08 | | | 1,982,021 | µ | |
| 3,731,460 | | | Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates Trust, Ser. 2006-6, Class 2A2, 2.66%, due 7/25/08 | | | 3,567,831 | µ | |
| 6,500,000 | | | DaimlerChrysler Auto Trust, Ser. 2008-B, Class A2B, 3.38%, due 7/8/08 | | | 6,527,150 | µ | |
| 5,000,000 | | | Discover Card Master Trust, Ser. 2008-A1, Class A1, 3.02%, due 7/15/08 | | | 4,991,452 | µ | |
| 6,843,487 | | | Fieldstone Mortgage Investment Corp., Ser. 2006-2, Class 2A1, 2.57%, due 7/25/08 | | | 6,703,708 | µØØ | |
| 845,218 | | | GSAMP Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Ser. 2006-HE4, Class A2A, 2.55%, due 7/25/08 | | | 842,051 | µØØ | |
| 2,707,700 | | | Impac Secured Assets Corp., Ser. 2006-3, Class A4, 2.57%, due 7/25/08 | | | 2,550,218 | µ | |
| 2,042,761 | | | Knollwood CDO Ltd., Ser. 2006-2A, Class A2J, 3.13%, due 7/14/08 | | | 20,428 | ñµ | |
| 2,105,170 | | | Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Ser. 2006-MLN1, Class A2A, 2.55%, due 7/25/08 | | | 2,045,623 | µ | |
| 1,521,744 | | | Morgan Stanley Capital I, Inc., Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Ser. 2007-HE5, Class A2A, 2.59%, due 7/25/08 | | | 1,415,460 | µ | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 6 |
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
$ | 1,566,667 | | | Nomura Asset Acceptance Corp., Ser. 2006-S2, Class AIO, 10.00%, Interest Only Security, due 4/25/36 | | $ | 26,682 | ñ | |
| 4,136,204 | | | Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., Ser. 2006-RS1, Class AI2, 2.71%, due 7/25/08 | | | 3,742,387 | µ | |
| 3,556,481 | | | Resmae Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-1, Class A2A, 2.58%, due 7/25/08 | | | 3,505,731 | ñµ | |
| 1,475,000 | | | Securitized Asset Backed Receivables LLC Trust, Ser. 2006-WM4, Class A2C, 2.64%, due 7/25/08 | | | 757,773 | µ | |
| 5,175,000 | | | Soundview Home Equity Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-OPT3, Class 2A3, 2.65%, due 7/25/08 | | | 4,684,132 | µØØ | |
| 6,370,000 | | | Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-3, Class A4, 2.57%, due 7/25/08 | | | 6,154,140 | µ | |
| | | | Total Asset-Backed Securities (Cost $106,987,984) | | | 101,337,535 | | |
Repurchase Agreements (2.9%) | | | |
| 16,975,000 | | | Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.95%, due 7/1/08, dated 6/30/08, Maturity Value $16,975,919, Collateralized by $17,510,000 Federal Home Loan Bank, 2.63%, due 6/10/09 (Collateral Value $17,488,113) (Cost $16,975,000) | | | 16,975,000 | # | |
| | | | Total Investments (99.8%) (Cost $614,167,790) | | | 574,947,694 | ## | |
| | | | Cash, receivables and other assets, less liabilities (0.2%) | | | 1,043,683 | | |
| | | | Total Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 575,991,377 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 7 |
Notes to Schedule of Investments Lehman Brothers Short Duration Bond Portfolio (Unaudited)
† Investments in securities by Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust Lehman Brothers Short Duration Bond Portfolio (the "Fund") are valued daily by obtaining valuations from independent pricing services based on readily available bid quotations, or if quotations are not available, by methods which include considerations such as: yields or prices of securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type; indications as to values from dealers; and general market conditions. If a valuation is not available from an independent pricing service, the Fund seeks to obtain quotations from principal market makers. If market quotations are not available, securities are valued by methods the Board of Trustees of Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust has approved on the belief that they reflect fair value. Numerous factors may be considered when determining the fair value of a security, 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. Foreign security prices are furnished by independent quotation services and expressed in local currency values. Foreign security prices are currently translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate as of 4:00 p.m., Eastern time. 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. Short-term debt securities with less than 60 days until maturity may be valued at cost which, when combined with interest earned, approximates market value.
The Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("FAS 157"), effective January 1, 2008. In accordance with FAS 157, "fair value" is defined as the price that a Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. FAS 157 established a three-tier hierarchy of inputs to establish a classification of fair 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, 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 following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2008:
Valuation Inputs | | Investments in Securities | | Other Financial Instruments* | |
Level 1 – Quoted Prices | | $ | | | | $ | 8,907 | | |
Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | 574,900,584 | | | | — | | |
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | 47,110 | | | | — | | |
Total | | $ | 574,947,694 | | | $ | 8,907 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 8 |
Notes to Schedule of Investments Lehman Brothers Short Duration Bond Portfolio (Unaudited) (cont'd)
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 | |
Balance as of 12/31/07 | | $ | 8,949,191 | | |
Accrued discounts/premiums | | | — | | |
Realized gain/loss and change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | | (476,320 | ) | |
Net purchases/sales | | | (778,003 | ) | |
Net transfers in and/or out of Level 3 | | | (7,647,758 | ) | |
Balance, as of 06/30/08 | | $ | 47,110 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation from investments still held as of 06/30/08 | | $ | (476,320 | ) | |
*Other financial instruments include futures.
# At cost, which approximates market value.
## At June 30, 2008, the cost of investments for U.S. federal income tax purposes was $615,300,181. Gross unrealized appreciation of investments was $1,216,821 and gross unrealized depreciation of investments was $41,569,308, resulting in net unrealized depreciation of $40,352,487 based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
ñ 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, 2008, these securities amounted to $15,526,597 or 2.70% of net assets for the Fund.
ØØ All or a portion of this security is segregated in connection with obligations for financial futures contracts.
µ 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, 2008.
See Notes to Financial Statements | 9 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | LEHMAN BROTHERS SHORT DURATION BOND PORTFOLIO | |
| | June 30, 2008 | |
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at market value* (Note A)—see Schedule of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 574,947,694 | | |
Cash | | | 11,381 | | |
Interest receivable | | | 3,690,522 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 16,930 | | |
Receivable for variation margin (Note A) | | | 61,641 | | |
Receivable for securities lending income (Note A) | | | 5,075 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 10,507 | | |
Total Assets | | | 578,743,750 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 2,343,688 | | |
Payable to investment manager (Note B) | | | 125,064 | | |
Payable to administrator (Note B) | | | 204,121 | | |
Payable for securities lending fees (Note A) | | | 381 | | |
Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 79,119 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 2,752,373 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 575,991,377 | | |
Net Assets consist of: | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 593,980,278 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | 37,514,375 | | |
Accumulated net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | (16,292,087 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of investments | | | (39,211,189 | ) | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 575,991,377 | | |
Shares Outstanding ($.001 par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 45,816,018 | | |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 12.57 | | |
*Cost of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 614,167,790 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 10 |
Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | LEHMAN BROTHERS SHORT DURATION BOND PORTFOLIO | |
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | |
Investment Income: | |
Income (Note A): | |
Interest income—unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 15,310,551 | | |
Income from securities loaned—net (Note A) | | | 27,232 | | |
Total income | | $ | 15,337,783 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees (Note B) | | | 762,566 | | |
Administration fees (Note B) | | | 1,245,168 | | |
Audit fees | | | 19,493 | | |
Custodian fees (Note B) | | | 81,488 | | |
Insurance expense | | | 7,066 | | |
Legal fees | | | 50,662 | | |
Shareholder reports | | | 14,606 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 18,147 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 9,599 | | |
Total expenses | | | 2,208,795 | | |
Expenses reduced by custodian fee expense offset arrangement (Note B) | | | (3,041 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 2,205,754 | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 13,132,029 | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments (Note A) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Sales of investment securities of unaffiliated issuers | | | 756,171 | | |
Financial futures contracts | | | 1,822,652 | | |
Foreign currency | | | (290 | ) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of: | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | (36,505,205 | ) | |
Financial futures contracts | | | (22,500 | ) | |
Foreign currency | | | 206 | | |
Net gain (loss) on investments | | | (33,948,966 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (20,816,937 | ) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 11 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | LEHMAN BROTHERS SHORT DURATION BOND PORTFOLIO | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
From Operations: | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 13,132,029 | | | $ | 23,226,638 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 2,578,533 | | | | 1,787,905 | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (36,527,499 | ) | | | (1,190,494 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (20,816,937 | ) | | | 23,824,049 | | |
Distributions to Shareholders From (Note A): | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (15,865,930 | ) | |
From Fund Share Transactions (Note D): | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 79,479,615 | | | | 245,375,568 | | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | — | | | | 15,865,930 | | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (105,662,374 | ) | | | (64,896,462 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) from Fund share transactions | | | (26,182,759 | ) | | | 196,345,036 | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (46,999,696 | ) | | | 204,303,155 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of period | | | 622,991,073 | | | | 418,687,918 | | |
End of period | | $ | 575,991,377 | | | $ | 622,991,073 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) at end of period | | $ | 37,514,375 | | | $ | 24,382,346 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 12 |
Notes to Financial Statements Lehman Brothers Short Duration Bond Portfolio (Unaudited)
Note A—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
1 General: Lehman Brothers Short Duration Bond Portfolio (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 eleven 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 of Trustees of the Trust (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 Neuberger Berman Management Inc. ("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, 2008 was $79,190.
5 Forward foreign currency contracts: The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts ("contracts") in connection with planned purchases or sales of securities to hedge the U.S. dollar value of portfolio securities denominated in a foreign currency. The gain or loss arising from the difference between the original contract price and the closing price of such contract is included in net realized gains or losses on foreign currency transactions on settlement date. Fluctuations in the value of forward foreign currency contracts are recorded for financial reporting purposes as unrealized gains or losses by the Fund until the contractual settlement date. The Fund could be exposed to risks if a counter party to a contract were unable to meet the terms of its contract or if the value of the foreign currency changes unfavorably. The U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by the Fund is determined using forward foreign currency exchange rates supplied by an independent pricing service.
6 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
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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.
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 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, 2008, the Fund entered into financial futures contracts. At June 30, 2008, open positions in financial futures contracts were:
Expiration | | Open Contracts | | Position | | Unrealized Appreciation | |
September 2008 | | 655 U.S. Treasury Notes, 2 Year | | Long | | $ | 8,907 | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
At June 30, 2008, the Fund had deposited $1,713,000 in Fannie Mae Whole Loan, 10.40%, due 7/1/08, to cover margin requirements on open financial futures contracts.
7 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.
In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission guidance, the Fund implemented the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 ("FIN 48"), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. The Fund has reviewed the tax positions for the open tax period as of June 30, 2008 and the open tax years as of December 31, 2007, and has determined that the implementation of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the Fund's financial statements.
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, 2007, permanent differences resulting primarily from different book and tax accounting for foreign currency gains and losses, paydown gains and losses, amortization of bond premium, and expired capital loss carryover 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.
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The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 was as follows:
| | Ordinary Income | | Total | |
| | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 | |
| | $ | 15,865,930 | | | $ | 11,876,508 | | | $ | 15,865,930 | | | $ | 11,876,508 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
As of December 31, 2007, 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 | |
| | $ | 24,382,346 | | | $ | (3,489,398 | ) | | $ | (18,064,912 | ) | | $ | 2,828,036 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The difference between book basis and tax basis distributable earnings is attributable primarily to timing differences of wash sales, amortization of bond premium, and mark to market on certain futures contracts.
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, 2007, 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 | |
| | 2008 | | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2015 | |
| | $ | 6,386,624 | | | $ | 2,710,070 | | | $ | 4,632,986 | | | $ | 3,820,726 | | | $ | 514,506 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
8 Distributions to shareholders: The Fund earns income, net of expenses, daily on its investments. Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gains, if any, generally are distributed in October. Income distributions and capital gain distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-date.
9 Foreign taxes: Foreign taxes withheld represent amounts withheld by foreign tax authorities, net of refunds recoverable.
10 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 attributed to a Series are allocated among the Funds, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each of the Funds 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 attributed to a Series or the Trust are allocated among the Fund and the other 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.
11 Security Lending: A third party, eSecLending, assists the Fund in conducting a bidding process to identify agents/principals that would pay a guaranteed amount to the Fund in consideration of the Fund entering into an exclusive securities lending arrangement.
Neuberger Berman, LLC ("Neuberger"), an affiliate of the Fund, currently serves as exclusive lending agent for the Fund. The Fund selected Neuberger through a bidding process in accordance with an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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 Lehman Brothers Asset Management LLC ("LBAM"), an affiliate of Management.
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Net income from the lending program represents a guaranteed amount received from Neuberger plus income earned on the cash collateral invested in Quality Fund or in other investments, less cash collateral fees and other expenses associated with the loans. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund received net income under the securities lending arrangement of approximately $27,232, which is reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Income from securities loaned—net." For the six months ended June 30, 2008, "Income from securities loaned—net" consisted of approximately $29,440 in income earned on cash collateral and guaranteed amounts (including approximately $0 of interest income earned from the Quality Fund and $29,440 in guaranteed amounts received from Neuberger), less fees and expenses paid of approximately $2,208 (including approximately $0 retained by Neuberger).
12 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.
13 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.
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 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. Effective May 1, 2007, LBAM became the sub-adviser for the Fund. LBAM receives a monthly fee paid by Management. The Fund does not pay a fee directly to LBAM for such services. Prior to May 1, 2007, Neuberger served as sub-adviser to the Fund.
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 under a Sub-Administration Agreement. Management pays State Street a fee for all services received under this agreement.
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The Board adopted a non-fee distribution plan for the Fund.
Management has contractually undertaken through December 31, 2011 to forgo current payment of fees and/or reimburse the Fund for its operating expenses (excluding the 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, 2008, no reimbursement to the Fund was required. The Fund has agreed to repay Management through December 31, 2014 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, 2008, there was no repayment to Management under this agreement. At June 30, 2008, the Fund had no contingent liability to Management under this agreement.
Management and LBAM, are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. ("Lehman"), a publicly-owned holding company. LBAM, 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 LBAM and/or Management.
The Fund has an expense offset arrangement in connection with its custodian contract. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $3,041.
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, 2008 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 | |
| | $ | 120,625,547 | | | $ | 102,818,234 | | | $ | 95,602,509 | | | $ | 107,994,467 | | |
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Note D—Fund Share Transactions:
Share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and for the year ended December 31, 2007 was as follows:
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2007 | |
Shares Sold | | | 6,251,039 | | | | 18,872,474 | | |
Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends and Distributions | | | — | | | | 1,230,871 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (8,361,355 | ) | | | (4,989,548 | ) | |
Total | | | (2,110,316 | ) | | | 15,113,797 | | |
Note E—Line of Credit:
At June 30, 2008, the Fund was a participant in a single committed, unsecured $150,000,000 line of credit with a consortium of banks organized by 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 agreement at the overnight Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50% per annum. A facility fee of 0.07% per annum of the available line of credit is charged, of which the Fund has agreed
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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, 2008. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund did not utilize this line of credit.
Note F—Recent Accounting Pronouncement:
In March 2008, Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 161"). SFAS 161 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. SFAS 161 requires enhanced disclosures about the Fund's derivative and hedging activities. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS 161 will have on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.
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
Lehman Brothers 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, | |
| | 2008 (Unaudited) | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 13.00 | | | $ | 12.76 | | | $ | 12.64 | | | $ | 12.82 | | | $ | 13.20 | | | $ | 13.50 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)‡ | | | .27 | | | | .59 | | | | .51 | | | | .35 | | | | .30 | | | | .37 | | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (.70 | ) | | | .02 | | | | .02 | | | | (.17 | ) | | | (.20 | ) | | | (.05 | ) | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (.43 | ) | | | .61 | | | | .53 | | | | .18 | | | | .10 | | | | .32 | | |
Less Distributions From: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (.37 | ) | | | (.41 | ) | | | (.36 | ) | | | (.48 | ) | | | (.62 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 12.57 | | | $ | 13.00 | | | $ | 12.76 | | | $ | 12.64 | | | $ | 12.82 | | | $ | 13.20 | | |
Total Return†† | | | (3.31 | )%** | | | +4.77 | % | | | +4.20 | % | | | +1.44 | % | | | +.78 | % | | | +2.42 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 576.0 | | | $ | 623.0 | | | $ | 418.7 | | | $ | 341.3 | | | $ | 323.4 | | | $ | 306.4 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | .71 | %* | | | .73 | % | | | .75 | % | | | .75 | % | | | .73 | % | | | .74 | % | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets | | | .71 | %* | | | .73 | % | | | .75 | %§ | | | .75 | % | | | .73 | % | | | .74 | % | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | 4.22 | %* | | | 4.51 | % | | | 3.97 | % | | | 2.77 | % | | | 2.28 | % | | | 2.73 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 35 | %** | | | 69 | % | | | 86 | % | | | 133 | % | | | 132 | % | | | 84 | % | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights | 19 |
Notes to Financial Highlights Lehman Brothers Short Duration Bond Portfolio (Unaudited)
†† 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. 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.
‡ Calculated based on the average number of shares outstanding during each fiscal period.
§ Had the Fund not utilized the Line of Credit, the annualized expense ratio of net expenses to average daily net assets would have been:
| | Year Ended December 31, 2006 | |
| | | .75 | % | |
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* Annualized.
** Not annualized.
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Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund 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 Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 will also be 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 the Trust'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
Balanced Portfolio
I Class Shares
Semi-Annual Report
June 30, 2008
B0731 0808
Balanced Portfolio Managers' Commentary
In a volatile market environment, the Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (AMT) Balanced Portfolio posted a negative return, as both its equity and fixed income components trailed the Russell Midcap Growth Index and Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury Index, respectively.
Equities
The first two quarters of 2008 were markedly different from one another, with rapid sector rotation that caused growth and value to have large performance swings between the quarters. During the first, growth stocks underperformed value as the Federal Reserve eased interest rates aggressively. Large-cap shares led smaller issues while mid-caps faded after a strong 2007. However, growth then outperformed for the calendar quarter — leaving growth ahead for the first half of the year. Mid-cap stocks also came back strongly relative to smaller and larger counterparts, finishing in first place for the six months overall.
The worst performing sectors year-to-date were Consumer Discretionary and Financials as investors focused on the credit issues, slowing housing market, and consumer and economy weakness. The best performing sector was Energy, which accounted for the bulk of returns across equity indices.
Historically, the Portfolio's equity component has tended to outperform in more typical markets, when investors reward companies with strong fundamentals and favorable earnings characteristics. In addition, our approach includes a willingness to pay a premium for high-quality growth. In this apprehensive market — particularly in the first quarter — investors avoided stocks with the highest growth rates and higher price/earnings ratios, hampering Portfolio results.
The Portfolio's best-performing equity sectors for the six-month period were Energy and Materials, which benefited from strong commodities markets. The Information Technology sector included other top-performing holdings which provide transaction process and related credit services. The Telecommunications sector was also an area of strength for the Portfolio as wireless companies rebounded from a tough 2007.
On the minus side, security selection in Industrials was a drag on results.
With this sector, aviation-related stocks that excelled in 2007 were hampered as oil and gas prices eroded earnings growth potential. We continue to consolidate this area of the Portfolio. Although they did not have direct subprime exposure, some Financials holdings underperformed. Within Consumer Discretionary, gaming holdings were a drag on results despite their historical resilience in economic downturns. Health Care holdings were also weak as names had seemed insulated from subprime and housing concerns missing earnings targets. The Health Care sector has been improving more recently, however, and we expect better performance from this defensive sector going forward.
Despite the difficult market, we currently believe in the quality of the companies we hold. As such, portfolio turnover has been low. Looking forward, we think that effective stock selection will be critical. In our view, companies that have exhibited earnings quality, which is what we seek to identify in our process, should be rewarded as fundamentals return to the forefront.
Fixed Income
The past six months saw the continuation of a highly volatile period for the fixed income markets stemming from the subprime mortgage and credit issues that began last year. Much of the fixed income portfolio component's underperformance relative to the Merrill index was due to the latter's being 100% Treasuries, which continued to benefit from a flight to quality.
The market environment in the first quarter of 2008 was difficult for us and many other investors. Treasuries rallied during a period that saw the near collapse of investment bank Bear Stearns. Investors sought the relative security offered by Treasuries at the expense of the return and income potential of the segments of the fixed income market we typically prefer.
By April, however, market sentiment had improved and volatility had decreased somewhat, as investors returned to the areas of the market that had suffered over the previous few quarters. Renewed interest in spread product, such as mortgage- and asset-backed securities, and corporate debt, was due we believe to increased confidence that the worst of the negative news had already been absorbed by the market, and to frustration over the limited relative earning potential of Treasuries. We were well positioned for this rebound, and the Portfolio's fixed income investments performed very well and significantly ahead of the index during the second quarter. Toward the end of June, spread product began to underperform again, however, on renewed concern about difficulties in the financial and real estate sectors, concerns over oil prices and inflation, and relative illiquidity in the fixed income market.
We continue to have confidence in our strategy and the sectors and securities to which it leads us. The Portfolio's fixed income component remains overweighted in spread product versus Treasuries and is highly diversified to limit credit risk. In addition, we continue to maintain a high quality bias, such that holdings are rated AA+ on average. For any security we own or consider buying, we conduct our own fundamental research, to be sure we are comfortable with both its rating and pricing. Every bond we hold has an analyst assigned to it, so we know our securities well and believe in the quality of our holdings.
The continuation of market volatility has provided us with several interesting relative value opportunities. We are finding a number of these within sectors that recently underperformed. In corporates, for example, we see opportunity in large, well-capitalized financial services firms that are diversified across product line and geography, preferring these to smaller, more regional, and more specialized banks and finance companies.
On a macroeconomic level, we anticipate a period of continued slow economic growth in the U.S. over the coming months. The Federal Reserve had been quite aggressive in cutting rates in an effort to stimulate the economy, cutting 225 basis points in the first half of the year. At this point, we think the Fed has finished cutting rates to ease financial conditions and will now begin to ponder the inflation tea leaves. Any further efforts to ease financial market conditions will most likely be effected through policy changes and not rate changes.
We currently expect continued volatility for the near term. In a market like this, we think our intensive research process and proprietary portfolio management tools should serve us well. Volatility tends to create opportunity, so we will continue to seek out situations that we believe offer attractive relative value in the coming months. In short, this has been a difficult market, but we believe we are making good decisions within it — decisions that we expect will benefit shareholders in the future.
Sincerely,
Kenneth J. Turek, Thomas Sontag,
Michael Foster and Richard Grau
Portfolio Co-Managers
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ASSET DIVERSIFICATION
(% by Asset Class) | |
Asset Backed | | | 3.7 | % | |
Corporate Debt | | | 6.2 | | |
Common Stock | | | 61.8 | | |
Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | 19.0 | | |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | | | 5.9 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.9 | | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | 2.0 | | |
Liabilities, less cash, receivables and other assets | | | (0.5 | ) | |
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Endnotes
1 (4.87%), 8.45% and 4.16% were the average annual total returns for the 1-, 5- and 10-year periods ended June 30, 2008. Neuberger Berman Management Inc. ("NBMI") has agreed to absorb certain expenses of the AMT Portfolios. Without this arrangement, which is subject to change, the total returns of the Portfolios would be less. Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Performance data quoted represent past performance and the investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please visit www.nb.com. The performance information does not reflect fees and expenses of the variable annuity and variable life insurance policies or the pension plans whose proceeds are invested in the Balanced Portfolio.
2 The Russell Midcap® Growth Index measures the performance of those Russell Midcap® 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® Index, which represents approximately 31% 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 NBMI and include reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. The Portfolio may invest in many securities not 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 NBMI'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, NBMI 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 sold only through the currently effective prospectus and 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 certain qualified pension and retirement plans.
© 2008 Neuberger Berman Management Inc., 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, 2008 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 the expense example do not include any transactional 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 transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expense Information as of 6/30/08 (Unaudited)
NEUBERGER BERMAN ADVISERS MANAGEMENT TRUST BALANCED PORTFOLIO
Actual | | Beginning Account Value 1/1/08 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/08 | | Expenses Paid During the Period* 1/1/08 – 6/30/08 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 912.10 | | | $ | 5.51 | | |
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)** | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.10 | | | $ | 5.82 | | |
* Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 1.16%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/366 (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 366.
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Schedule of Investments Balanced Portfolio
(Unaudited)
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Common Stocks (61.8%) | | | |
Aerospace & Defense (2.0%) | | | |
| 42,000 | | | CAE, Inc. | | $ | 474,180 | | |
| 5,500 | | | Precision Castparts | | | 530,035 | | |
| 7,000 | | | Rockwell Collins | | | 335,720 | | |
| | | 1,339,935 | | |
Air Freight & Logistics (1.2%) | | | |
| 9,500 | | | C.H. Robinson Worldwide | | | 520,980 | | |
| 7,500 | | | Expeditors International | | | 322,500 | | |
| | | 843,480 | | |
Beverages (0.5%) | | | |
| 5,000 | | | Central European Distribution | | | 370,750 | * | |
Biotechnology (1.6%) | | | |
| 9,750 | | | BioMarin Pharmaceutical | | | 282,555 | * | |
| 8,000 | | | Myriad Genetics | | | 364,160 | * | |
| 4,750 | | | United Therapeutics | | | 464,313 | * | |
| | | 1,111,028 | | |
Capital Markets (2.1%) | | | |
| 4,200 | | | Affiliated Managers Group | | | 378,252 | * | |
| 7,000 | | | FCStone Group | | | 195,510 | * | |
| 13,000 | | | Lazard Ltd. | | | 443,950 | | |
| 6,000 | | | Northern Trust | | | 411,420 | | |
| | | 1,429,132 | | |
Chemicals (2.0%) | | | |
| 14,500 | | | Airgas, Inc. | | | 846,655 | | |
| 11,500 | | | Ecolab Inc. | | | 494,385 | | |
| | | 1,341,040 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies (3.2%) | | | |
| 3,000 | | | Clean Harbors | | | 213,180 | * | |
| 5,200 | | | Copart, Inc. | | | 222,664 | * | |
| 18,500 | | | Corrections Corporation of America | | | 508,195 | * | |
| 5,000 | | | CoStar Group | | | 222,250 | * | |
| 11,000 | | | Covanta Holding | | | 293,590 | * | |
| 3,200 | | | FTI Consulting | | | 219,072 | * | |
| 10,000 | | | Stericycle, Inc. | | | 517,000 | * | |
| | | 2,195,951 | | |
Communications Equipment (1.1%) | | | |
| 10,000 | | | Harris Corp. | | | 504,900 | | |
| 12,500 | | | Juniper Networks | | | 277,250 | * | |
| | | 782,150 | �� | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Construction & Engineering (1.5%) | | | |
| 4,000 | | | Fluor Corp. | | $ | 744,320 | | |
| 4,750 | | | Shaw Group | | | 293,503 | * | |
| | | 1,037,823 | | |
Distributor (0.4%) | | | |
| 16,500 | | | LKQ Corp. | | | 298,155 | * | |
Diversified Consumer Services (2.0%) | | | |
| 12,650 | | | DeVry, Inc. | | | 678,293 | | |
| 3,250 | | | Strayer Education | | | 679,478 | | |
| | | 1,357,771 | | |
Diversified Financial Services (0.7%) | | | |
| 4,250 | | | IntercontinentalExchange Inc. | | | 484,500 | * | |
Electrical Equipment (0.7%) | | | |
| 10,000 | | | AMETEK, Inc. | | | 472,200 | | |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments (2.2%) | | | |
| 13,500 | | | Dolby Laboratories | | | 544,050 | * | |
| 4,000 | | | FLIR Systems | | | 162,280 | * | |
| 3,500 | | | Itron, Inc. | | | 344,225 | * | |
| 13,500 | | | Trimble Navigation | | | 481,950 | * | |
| | | 1,532,505 | | |
Energy Equipment & Services (4.8%) | | | |
| 4,000 | | | CARBO Ceramics | | | 233,400 | | |
| 2,650 | | | Core Laboratories N.V. | | | 377,227 | * | |
| 8,000 | | | IHS Inc. | | | 556,800 | * | |
| 14,000 | | | ION Geophysical | | | 244,300 | * | |
| 10,000 | | | Nabors Industries | | | 492,300 | * | |
| 8,500 | | | National Oilwell Varco | | | 754,120 | * | |
| 7,500 | | | Smith International | | | 623,550 | | |
| | | 3,281,697 | | |
Food & Staples Retailing (1.1%) | | | |
| 14,000 | | | Shoppers Drug Mart | | | 767,343 | | |
Food Products (0.7%) | | | |
| 7,500 | | | Viterra, Inc. | | | 102,971 | * | |
| 10,000 | | | Viterra, Inc. | | | 137,296 | *ñ | |
| 2,300 | | | Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods | | | 242,006 | * | |
| | | 482,273 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies (4.0%) | | | |
| 5,500 | | | C.R. Bard | | | 483,725 | | |
| 7,500 | | | Gen-Probe | | | 356,100 | * | |
| 24,500 | | | Hologic, Inc. | | | 534,100 | * | |
| 6,000 | | | IDEXX Laboratories | | | 292,440 | * | |
| 2,300 | | | Intuitive Surgical | | | 619,620 | * | |
| 16,500 | | | Wright Medical Group | | | 468,765 | * | |
| | | 2,754,750 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 5 |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Health Care Providers & Services (1.2%) | | | |
| 6,500 | | | Express Scripts | | $ | 407,680 | * | |
| 15,500 | | | VCA Antech | | | 430,590 | * | |
| | | 838,270 | | |
Health Care Technology (0.3%) | | | |
| 5,000 | | | Cerner Corp. | | | 225,900 | * | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (2.2%) | | | |
| 12,300 | | | Melco PBL Entertainment ADR | | | 114,636 | * | |
| 5,500 | | | Orient-Express Hotel | | | 238,920 | | |
| 8,500 | | | Scientific Games Class A | | | 251,770 | * | |
| 30,000 | | | WMS Industries | | | 893,100 | * | |
| | | 1,498,426 | | |
Internet Software & Services (0.9%) | | | |
| 2,000 | | | Equinix Inc. | | | 178,440 | * | |
| 7,000 | | | Omniture, Inc. | | | 129,990 | * | |
| 12,000 | | | VistaPrint Ltd. | | | 321,120 | * | |
| | | 629,550 | | |
IT Services (4.2%) | | | |
| 8,250 | | | Alliance Data Systems | | | 466,537 | * | |
| 20,500 | | | Cognizant Technology Solutions | | | 666,455 | * | |
| 15,000 | | | Iron Mountain | | | 398,250 | * | |
| 2,500 | | | MasterCard, Inc. Class A | | | 663,800 | | |
| 7,500 | | | Total System Services | | | 166,650 | | |
| 6,500 | | | Visa Inc. | | | 528,515 | * | |
| | | 2,890,207 | | |
Life Science Tools & Services (1.4%) | | | |
| 4,000 | | | Charles River Laboratories International | | | 255,680 | * | |
| 3,250 | | | Illumina, Inc. | | | 283,108 | * | |
| 10,500 | | | Pharmaceutical Product Development | | | 450,450 | | |
| | | 989,238 | | |
Machinery (1.1%) | | | |
| 4,500 | | | AGCO Corp. | | | 235,845 | * | |
| 7,000 | | | Danaher Corp. | | | 541,100 | | |
| | | 776,945 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (6.1%) | | | |
| 14,000 | | | Concho Resources | | | 522,200 | * | |
| 7,500 | | | Continental Resources | | | 519,900 | * | |
| 30,000 | | | Denbury Resources | | | 1,095,000 | * | |
| 14,250 | | | Range Resources | | | 933,945 | | |
| 8,000 | | | Southwestern Energy | | | 380,880 | * | |
| 2,500 | | | Ultra Petroleum | | | 245,500 | * | |
| 7,500 | | | XTO Energy | | | 513,825 | | |
| | | 4,211,250 | | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Pharmaceuticals (0.7%) | | | |
| 14,000 | | | Perrigo Co. | | $ | 444,780 | | |
Road & Rail (0.4%) | | | |
| 7,500 | | | J.B. Hunt Transport Services | | | 249,600 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (1.6%) | | | |
| 8,000 | | | Cavium Networks | | | 168,000 | * | |
| 8,000 | | | Microchip Technology | | | 244,320 | | |
| 13,000 | | | Microsemi Corp. | | | 327,340 | * | |
| 10,500 | | | Varian Semiconductor Equipment | | | 365,610 | * | |
| | | 1,105,270 | | |
Software (3.6%) | | | |
| 27,500 | | | Activision, Inc. | | | 936,925 | * | |
| 13,000 | | | ANSYS, Inc. | | | 612,560 | * | |
| 7,000 | | | Autodesk, Inc. | | | 236,670 | * | |
| 2,500 | | | Blackboard Inc. | | | 95,575 | * | |
| 6,800 | | | Citrix Systems | | | 199,988 | * | |
| 5,750 | | | Salesforce.com, Inc. | | | 392,322 | * | |
| | | 2,474,040 | | |
Specialty Retail (2.7%) | | | |
| 3,000 | | | Abercrombie & Fitch | | | 188,040 | | |
| 10,500 | | | GameStop Corp. Class A | | | 424,200 | * | |
| 9,500 | | | Guess?, Inc. | | | 355,775 | | |
| 12,000 | | | Ross Stores | | | 426,240 | | |
| 15,500 | | | Urban Outfitters | | | 483,445 | * | |
| | | 1,877,700 | | |
Tobacco (0.2%) | | | |
| 2,250 | | | Lorillard, Inc. | | | 155,610 | * | |
Trading Companies & Distributors (0.4%) | | | |
| 6,000 | | | Fastenal Co. | | | 258,960 | | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services (3.0%) | | | |
| 18,300 | | | American Tower | | | 773,175 | * | |
| 12,000 | | | NII Holdings | | | 569,880 | * | |
| 20,500 | | | SBA Communications | | | 738,205 | * | |
| | | 2,081,260 | | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Cost $32,595,973) | | | 42,589,489 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 6 |
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
U.S. Treasury Securities-Backed by the Full Faith and Credit of the U.S. Government (5.9%) | | | |
$ | 1,100,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.50%, due 11/15/10 | | $ | 1,145,118 | ØØ | |
| 1,550,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.13%, due 1/31/10 | | | 1,542,008 | | |
| 1,300,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.75%, due 3/31/11 | | | 1,364,086 | | |
| | | | Total U.S. Treasury Securities-Backed by the Full Faith and Credit of the U.S. Government (Cost $4,104,737) | | | 4,051,212
| | |
Mortgage-Backed Securities (19.0%) | | | |
Adjustable Alt-A Conforming Balance (0.6%) | | | |
| 551,664 | | | Countrywide Home Loans Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Ser. 2007-HYB2, Class 2A1, 5.43%, due 7/1/08 | | | 431,600 | µ | |
Adjustable Alt-A Jumbo Balance (0.7%) | | | |
| 637,939 | | | JP Morgan Alternative Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-A2, Class 3A1, 5.85%, due 7/1/08 | | | 515,464 | µ | |
Adjustable Alt-A Mixed Balance (2.7%) | | | |
| 559,473 | | | Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust, Ser. 2007-2, Class 2A1, 5.60%, due 7/1/08 | | | 435,150 | µ | |
| 570,846 | | | Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust, Ser. 2006-4, Class 32A1, 6.47%, due 7/1/08 | | | 430,083 | µØØ | |
| 325,168 | | | First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust, Ser. 2006-AA7, Class A1, 6.53%, due 7/1/08 | | | 262,015 | µ | |
| 626,812 | | | Nomura Asset Acceptance Corp., Ser. 2006-AR2, Class 2A2, 6.56%, due 7/1/08 | | | 447,485 | µØØ | |
| 291,961 | | | Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Ser. 2005-QA10, Class A31, 5.60%, due 7/1/08 | | | 254,209 | µ | |
| | | | | | | 1,828,942 | | |
Adjustable Alt-B Mixed Balance (0.2%) | | | |
| 183,281 | | | Lehman XS Trust, Floating Rate, Ser. 2005-1, Class 2A1, 3.98%, due 7/25/08 | | | 146,807 | µ | |
Adjustable Conforming Balance (0.8%) | | | |
| 300,873 | | | Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2005-10, Class 4A1, 5.37%, due 7/1/08 | | | 284,181 | µ | |
| 274,833 | | | IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2005-AR23, Class 2A1, 5.52%, due 7/1/08 | | | 241,930 | µ | |
| | | | | | | 526,111 | | |
Adjustable Jumbo Balance (3.0%) | | | |
| 125,500 | | | Banc of America Funding Corp., Ser. 2005-F, Class 4A1, 5.34%, due 7/1/08 | | | 109,129 | µ | |
| 344,942 | | | Banc of America Funding Corp., Ser. 2006-H, Class 2A3, 6.69%, due 7/1/08 | | | 339,185 | µ | |
| 304,692 | | | Harborview Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-3, Class 1A1A, 6.35%, due 7/1/08 | | | 227,698 | µ | |
| 433,627 | | | Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Ser. 2005-A1, Class 2A1, 4.52%, due 7/1/08 | | | 424,154 | µ | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Ser. 2005-AR16, Class 4A2, 4.99%, due 10/25/35 | | | 955,440 | | |
| | | | | | | 2,055,606 | | |
Adjustable Mixed Balance (4.0%) | | | |
| 289,797 | | | Banc of America Funding Corp., Ser. 2005-H, Class 7A1, 5.64%, due 7/1/08 | | | 237,027 | µ | |
| 211,382 | | | Banc of America Funding Corp., Ser. 2006-A, Class 3A2, 5.85%, due 7/1/08 | | | 172,602 | µ | |
| 464,717 | | | Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Ser. 2006-HYB3, Class 1A1A, 5.46%, due 7/1/08 | | | 437,232 | µ | |
| 369,252 | | | Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Ser. 2004-AR4, Class 2A1, 4.68%, due 7/1/08 | | | 360,665 | µ | |
| 322,328 | | | First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Ser. 2005-AR5, Class 2A1, 5.45%, due 7/1/08 | | | 315,962 | µ | |
| 295,546 | | | GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-AR1, Class 1A1, 5.59%, due 7/1/08 | | | 287,907 | µ | |
| 21,323 | | | Harborview Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2004-4, Class 3A, 3.58%, due 7/1/08 | | | 19,875 | µ | |
| 550,646 | | | IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-AR3, Class 2A1A, 6.35%, due 7/1/08 | | | 444,527 | µ | |
| 525,000 | | | WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Ser. 2004-AR9, Class A7, 4.13%, due 7/1/08 | | | 516,911 | µ | |
| | | | | | | 2,792,708 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 7 |
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed (5.4%) | | | |
$ | 459,262 | | | Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Ser. 2006-3, Class A1, 5.68%, due 7/10/44 | | $ | 462,528 | | |
| 277,035 | | | Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Ser. 2005-6, Class A1, 5.00%, due 9/10/47 | | | 277,396 | | |
| 239,392 | | | Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Ser. 2005-C6, Class A1, 4.94%, due 12/15/40 | | | 239,687 | | |
| 582,285 | | | GE Capital Commercial Mortgage Corp., Ser. 2002-2A, Class A2, 4.97%, due 8/11/36 | | | 581,667 | | |
| 148,637 | | | GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc., Ser. 2006-C1, Class A1, 4.97%, due 11/10/45 | | | 148,342 | | |
| 349,646 | | | JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Ser. 2006-LDP7, Class A1, 6.02%, due 7/1/08 | | | 352,981 | µ | |
| 248,923 | | | JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Ser. 2004-C2, Class A1, 4.28%, due 5/15/41 | | | 248,286 | | |
| 357,868 | | | JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Ser. 2005-LDP5, Class A1, 5.03%, due 12/15/44 | | | 358,433 | | |
| 266,339 | | | LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2006-C3, Class A1, 5.48%, due 3/15/32 | | | 267,717 | | |
| 614,999 | | | Merrill Lynch/Countrywide Commercial Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2007-5, Class A1, 4.28%, due 8/12/48 | | | 600,006 | ØØ | |
| 182,761 | | | Morgan Stanley Capital I, Ser. 2005-HQ6, Class A1, 4.65%, due 8/13/42 | | | 182,259 | | |
| | | | | | | 3,719,302 | | |
Mortgage-Backed Non-Agency (0.8%) | | | |
| 154,909 | | | Countrywide Home Loans, Ser. 2005-R2, Class 2A4, 8.50%, due 6/25/35 | | | 154,854 | ñ | |
| 302,352 | | | GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2005-RP2, Class 1A4, 8.50%, due 3/25/35 | | | 305,324 | ñ | |
| 66,314 | | | GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2005-RP3, Class 1A4, 8.50%, due 9/25/35 | | | 66,350 | ñ | |
| | | | | | | 526,528 | | |
Fannie Mae (0.2%) | | | |
| 151,459 | | | Whole Loan, Ser. 2004-W8, Class PT, 10.40%, due 7/1/08 | | | 166,359 | µØØ | |
Freddie Mac (0.6%) | | | |
| 204,466 | | | Pass-Through Certificates, 8.00%, due 11/1/26 | | | 221,629 | | |
| 142,978 | | | Pass-Through Certificates, 8.50%, due 10/1/30 | | | 158,069 | | |
| | | | | | | 379,698 | | |
| | | | Total Mortgage-Backed Securities (Cost $14,402,369) | | | 13,089,125 | | |
Corporate Debt Securities (6.2%) | | | |
Banks (1.4%) | | | |
| 400,000 | | | Bank of America Corp., Subordinated Unsecured Notes, 7.80%, due 2/15/10 | | | 417,483 | | |
| 250,000 | | | Wells Fargo & Co., Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.13%, due 4/1/09 | | | 248,870 | ØØ | |
| | | | | | | 666,353 | | |
Diversified Financial Services (3.5%) | | | |
| 225,000 | | | Boeing Capital Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.75%, due 8/25/08 | | | 225,857 | ØØ | |
| 250,000 | | | Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., Medium-Term Senior Unsecured Notes, Ser. F, 3.83%, due 12/15/08 | | | 249,878 | ØØ | |
| 100,000 | | | Citigroup, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.25%, due 7/29/09 | | | 99,426 | ØØ | |
| 550,000 | | | General Electric Capital Corp., Medium-Term Senior Unsecured Notes, Ser. A, 4.25%, due 9/13/10 | | | 554,650 | ØØ | |
| 525,000 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.88%, due 1/15/11 | | | 544,995 | | |
| 300,000 | | | HSBC Finance Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.13%, due 12/15/08 | | | 299,534 | ØØ | |
| 300,000 | | | International Lease Finance Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.50%, due 4/1/09 | | | 292,293 | ØØ | |
| 175,000 | | | MBNA Corp., Notes, 4.63%, due 9/15/08 | | | 175,390 | ØØ | |
| 275,000 | | | Morgan Stanley, Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.00%, due 1/15/10 | | | 270,058 | | |
| | | | | | | 2,712,081 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 8 |
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Media (1.3%) | | | |
$ | 215,000 | | | British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC, Guaranteed Senior Unsecured Notes, 8.20%, due 7/15/09 | | $ | 221,905 | ØØ | |
| 265,000 | | | Comcast Cable Communications, Guaranteed Unsecured Unsubordinated Notes, 6.20%, due 11/15/08 | | | 265,971 | ØØ | |
| 165,000 | | | News America Holdings, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 7.38%, due 10/17/08 | | | 166,767 | ØØ | |
| 250,000 | | | Time Warner Entertainment LP, Senior Unsecured Notes, 7.25%, due 9/1/08 | | | 251,360 | ØØ | |
| | | | | | | 906,003 | | |
| | | | Total Corporate Debt Securities (Cost $4,285,275) | | | 4,284,437 | | |
Asset-Backed Securities (3.7%) | | | |
| 6,366 | | | ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Ser. 2005-HE6, Class A2B, 2.68%, due 7/25/08 | | | 6,361 | µ | |
| 250,000 | | | ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-ASP5, Class A2B, 2.61%, due 7/25/08 | | | 218,038 | µ | |
| 100,000 | | | ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-OP1, Class A2C, 2.63%, due 7/25/08 | | | 91,341 | µ | |
| 100,000 | | | Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust, Ser. 2006-HE9, Class 1A2, 2.63%, due 7/25/08 | | | 83,044 | µ | |
| 200,000 | | | Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2007-FRE1, Class A3, 2.74%, due 7/25/08 | | | 120,983 | µ | |
| 239,420 | | | Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-OPT1, Class A3, 2.66%, due 7/25/08 | | | 228,254 | µ | |
| 32,524 | | | Chase Funding Mortgage Loan, Ser. 2003-6, Class 1A3, 3.34%, due 5/25/26 | | | 32,426 | | |
| 186,488 | | | Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates Trust, Ser. 2006-3, Class 2A2, 2.66%, due 7/25/08 | | | 178,187 | µ | |
| 86,875 | | | Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates Trust, Ser. 2006-5, Class 2A2, 2.66%, due 7/25/08 | | | 82,584 | µ | |
| 226,149 | | | Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates Trust, Ser. 2006-6, Class 2A2, 2.66%, due 7/25/08 | | | 216,232 | µØØ | |
| 327,255 | | | Fieldstone Mortgage Investment Corp., Ser. 2006-2, Class 2A1, 2.57%, due 7/25/08 | | | 320,571 | µØØ | |
| 140,053 | | | Impac Secured Assets Corp., Ser. 2006-3, Class A4, 2.57%, due 7/25/08 | | | 131,908 | µ | |
| 154,167 | | | Nomura Asset Acceptance Corp., Ser. 2006-S2, Class AIO, 10.00%, Interest Only Security, due 4/25/36 | | | 2,626 | ñ | |
| 220,865 | | | Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., Ser. 2006-RS1, Class AI2, 2.71%, due 7/25/08 | | | 199,836 | µ | |
| 75,000 | | | Securitized Asset Backed Receivables LLC Trust, Ser. 2006-WM4, Class A2C, 2.64%, due 7/25/08 | | | 38,531 | µ | |
| 275,000 | | | Soundview Home Equity Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-OPT3, Class 2A3, 2.65%, due 7/25/08 | | | 248,915 | µ | |
| 325,000 | | | Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Ser. 2006-3, Class A4, 2.57%, due 7/25/08 | | | 313,987 | µ | |
| | | | Total Asset-Backed Securities (Cost $2,754,648) | | | 2,513,824 | | |
Repurchase Agreements (2.0%) | | | |
| 1,405,000 | | | Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 1.95%, due 7/1/08, dated 6/30/08, Maturity Value $1,405,076, Collateralized by $1,450,000 Federal Home Loan Bank, 2.63%, due 6/10/09 (Collateral Value $1,448,188) (Cost $1,405,000) | | | 1,405,000 | # | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments (1.9%) | | | |
| 1,329,861 | | | Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund Trust Class (Cost $1,329,861) | | | 1,329,861 | @ | |
| | | | Total Investments (100.5%) (Cost $60,877,863) | | | 69,262,948 | ## | |
| | | | Liabilities, less cash, receivables and other assets [(0.5%)] | | | (346,522 | ) | |
| | | | Total Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 68,916,426 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 9 |
Notes to Schedule of Investments Balanced Portfolio
(Unaudited)
† Investments in equity securities by Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust Balanced Portfolio (the "Fund") are valued by obtaining valuations from an independent pricing service. The independent pricing service values equity securities at the latest sale price when that price is readily available. 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. If a valuation is not available from an independent pricing service, the Fund seeks to obtain quotations from principal market makers. Investments in debt securities are valued daily by obtaining valuations from independent pricing services based on readily available bid quotations, or if quotations are not available, by methods which include considerations such as: yields or prices of securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type; indications as to values from dealers; and general market conditions. If a valuation is not available from an independent pricing service, the Fund seeks to obtain quotations from principal market makers. For both debt and equity securities, if market quotations are not readily available, securities are valued by 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, 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. Foreign security prices are furnished by independent quotation services and expressed in local currency values. Foreign security prices 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 the Fund's 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. 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. 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. Short-term debt securities with less than 60 days until maturity may be valued at cost which, when combined with interest earned, approximates market value.
The Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("FAS 157"), effective January 1, 2008. In accordance with FAS 157, "fair value" is defined as the price that a Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. FAS 157 established a three-tier hierarchy of inputs to establish a classification of fair 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, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
See Notes to Financial Statements | 10 |
Notes to Schedule of Investments Balanced Portfolio
(Unaudited) (cont'd)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing an investment are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2008:
Valuation Inputs | | Investments in Securities | | Other Financial Instruments* | |
Level 1 – Quoted Prices | | $ | 43,919,350 | | | $ | 703 | | |
Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | 25,340,972 | | | | — | | |
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | 2,626 | | | | — | | |
Total | | $ | 69,262,948 | | | $ | 703 | | |
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 | |
Balance as of 12/31/07 | | $ | 23,725 | | |
Accrued discounts/premiums | | | — | | |
Realized gain/loss and change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | | 3,045 | | |
Net purchases/sales | | | (24,144 | ) | |
Net transfers in and/or out of Level 3 | | | — | | |
Balance, as of 06/30/08 | | $ | 2,626 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation from investments still held as of 06/30/08 | | $ | 3,045 | | |
* Other financial instruments include futures.
# At cost, which approximates market value.
## At June 30, 2008, the cost of investments for U.S. federal income tax purposes was $61,026,784. Gross unrealized appreciation of investments was $11,544,109, and gross unrealized depreciation of investments was $3,307,945, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $8,236,164, based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
* Security did not produce income during the last twelve months.
ñ 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, 2008, these securities amounted to $666,450 or 1.0% of net assets for the Fund.
ØØ All or a portion of this security is segregated as collateral for financial futures contracts.
µ 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, 2008.
@ Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund ("Prime Money") is also managed by Neuberger Berman Management Inc. and may be considered an affiliate since it has the same officers, Board members, and investment manager as the Fund and because, at times, the Fund may own 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of Prime Money (see Notes A & F of Notes to Financial Statements).
See Notes to Financial Statements | 11 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | BALANCED PORTFOLIO | |
| | June 30, 2008 | |
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at market value * (Note A)—see Schedule of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 67,933,087 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 1,329,861 | | |
| | | 69,262,948 | | |
Cash | | | 13,328 | | |
Foreign currency | | | 10,970 | | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 192,749 | | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 189,871 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 725 | | |
Receivable for variation margin on open futures contracts (Note A) | | | 2,781 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 2,057 | | |
Total Assets | | | 69,675,429 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 446,036 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 236,703 | | |
Payable to investment manager—net (Notes A & B) | | | 32,117 | | |
Payable to administrator (Note B) | | | 17,552 | | |
Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 26,595 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 759,003 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 68,916,426 | | |
Net Assets consist of: | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 79,170,460 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | 1,150,036 | | |
Accumulated net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | (19,789,997 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of investments | | | 8,385,927 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 68,916,426 | | |
Shares Outstanding ($.001 par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 5,776,601 | | |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 11.93 | | |
*Cost of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 59,548,002 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 1,329,861 | | |
Total cost of investments | | $ | 60,877,863 | | |
Total cost of foreign currency | | $ | 10,810 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 12 |
Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | BALANCED PORTFOLIO | |
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | |
Investment Income: | |
Income (Note A): | |
Dividend income—unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 64,595 | | |
Interest income—unaffiliated issuers | | | 642,409 | | |
Income from investments in affiliated issuers (Note F) | | | 19,045 | | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (1,136 | ) | |
Total income | | $ | 724,913 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees (Notes A & B) | | | 195,430 | | |
Administration fees (Note B) | | | 106,598 | | |
Shareholder servicing agent fees | | | 813 | | |
Audit fees | | | 19,492 | | |
Custodian fees (Note B) | | | 43,072 | | |
Insurance expense | | | 1,221 | | |
Legal fees | | | 7,817 | | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 10,827 | | |
Shareholder reports | | | 9,125 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 18,147 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 955 | | |
Total expenses | | | 413,497 | | |
Investment management fees waived (Note A) | | | (469 | ) | |
Expenses reduced by custodian fee expense offset and commission recapture arrangements (Note B) | | | (2,218 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 410,810 | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 314,103 | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments (Note A) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Sales of investment securities of unaffiliated issuers | | | 395,051 | | |
Financial futures contracts | | | 95,021 | | |
Foreign currency | | | 415 | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of: | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | (7,678,528 | ) | |
Financial futures contracts | | | (1,281 | ) | |
Foreign currency | | | (883 | ) | |
Net gain (loss) on investments | | | (7,190,205 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (6,876,102 | ) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 13 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | BALANCED PORTFOLIO | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
From Operations: | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 314,103 | | | $ | 755,304 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 490,487 | | | | 9,353,619 | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (7,680,692 | ) | | | 751,870 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (6,876,102 | ) | | | 10,860,793 | | |
Distributions to Shareholders From (Note A): | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (875,654 | ) | |
From Fund Share Transactions (Note D): | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 4,486,665 | | | | 8,058,112 | | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | — | | | | 875,654 | | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (7,057,295 | ) | | | (12,821,907 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) from Fund share transactions | | | (2,570,630 | ) | | | (3,888,141 | ) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (9,446,732 | ) | | | 6,096,998 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of period | | | 78,363,158 | | | | 72,266,160 | | |
End of period | | $ | 68,916,426 | | | $ | 78,363,158 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) at end of period | | $ | 1,150,036 | | | $ | 835,933 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 14 |
Notes to Financial Statements Balanced Portfolio (Unaudited)
Note A—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
1 General: Balanced Portfolio (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 eleven 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 of Trustees of the Trust (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 Neuberger Berman Management Inc. ("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) 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 plaintiff. The amount of such proceeds for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $27,004.
5 Forward foreign currency contracts: The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts ("contracts") in connection with planned purchases or sales of securities to hedge the U.S. dollar value of portfolio securities denominated in a foreign currency. The gain or loss arising from the difference between the original contract price and the closing price of such contract is included in net realized gains or losses on foreign currency transactions on settlement date. Fluctuations in the value of such contracts are recorded for financial reporting purposes as unrealized gains or losses by the Fund until the contractual settlement date. The Fund could be exposed to risks if a counter party to a contract were unable to meet the terms of its contract or if the value of the foreign currency changes unfavorably. The U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by the Fund is determined using forward foreign currency exchange rates supplied by an independent pricing service.
6 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.
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In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission guidance, the Fund implemented the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 ("FIN 48"), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. The Fund has reviewed the tax positions for the open tax period as of June 30, 2008 and the open tax years as of December 31, 2007 and has determined that the implementation of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the Fund's financial statements.
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, 2007, permanent differences resulting primarily from different book and tax accounting for foreign currency gains and losses, paydown gains and losses, amortization of bond premium, and partnership 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.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 was as follows:
Ordinary Income | | Total | |
2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 | |
$ | 875,654 | | | $ | 585,710 | | | $ | 875,654 | | | $ | 585,710 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
As of December 31, 2007, 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 | |
$ | 835,933 | | | $ | 15,976,697 | | | $ | (20,190,562 | ) | | $ | (3,377,932 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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, 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, 2007, 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: | |
| | 2009 | | 2010 | |
| | $ | 6,456,551 | | | $ | 13,734,011 | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Fund utilized capital loss carryforwards of $9,181,450.
7 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 in October. Income distributions and capital gain distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-date.
8 Foreign taxes: Foreign taxes withheld represent amounts withheld by foreign tax authorities, net of refunds recoverable.
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9 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 attributed to a Series are allocated among the Funds, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each of the Funds 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 attributed to a Series or the Trust are allocated among the Fund and the other 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.
10 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.
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 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, 2008, the Fund entered into financial futures contracts. At June 30, 2008, open positions in financial futures contracts were:
Expiration | | Open Contracts | | Position | | Unrealized Appreciation | |
September 2008 | | 30 U.S. Treasury Notes, 2 Year | | Long | | $ | 703 | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
At June 30, 2008, the Fund had deposited $129,000 in Fannie Mae Whole Loan, 10.40%, due 7/1/08, to cover margin requirements on open financial futures contracts.
11 Security lending: A third party, eSecLending, assists the Fund in conducting a bidding process to identify agents/principals that would pay a guaranteed amount to the Fund in consideration of the Fund entering into an exclusive securities lending arrangement.
eSecLending currently serves as exclusive lending agent for the Fund. The Fund is currently not guaranteed any particular level of income from the program.
12 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.
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13 Transactions with other funds managed by Neuberger Berman Management Inc.: Pursuant to an exemptive rule, the Fund may invest in a money market fund managed by Management or an affiliate. The Fund invests in Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund ("Prime Money"), as approved by the Board. Prime Money seeks to provide the highest available current income consistent with safety and liquidity. For any cash that the Fund invests in Prime Money, Management waives a portion of its management fee equal to the management fee it receives from Prime Money on those assets (the "Arrangement"). For the six months ended June 30, 2008, management fees waived under this Arrangement amounted to $469 and are reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Investment management fees waived." For the six months ended June 30, 2008, income earned under this Arrangement amounted to $19,045 and is reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Income from investments in affiliated issuers."
14 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.
15 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 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, 2011 to forgo current payment of fees and/or reimburse the Fund for its operating expenses (excluding the 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, 2008, no reimbursement to the Fund was required. The Fund has agreed to repay Management through December 31, 2014 for fees and expenses foregone and/or its excess Operating Expenses previously reimbursed by Management, so long as its annual Operating
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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, 2008, there was no repayment to Management under this agreement. At June 30, 2008, the Fund had no contingent liability to Management under this agreement.
Management and Neuberger, a member firm of the New York Stock Exchange and sub-adviser to the Fund, are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. ("Lehman"), a publicly-owned holding company. 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.
The Fund has entered into a commission recapture program, which enables it to pay some of its operational expenses by recouping a portion of the commissions it pays to a broker that is not a related party of the Fund. Pursuant to the agreement, brokers pay recaptured commissions to the Fund's custodian and the custodian directs these amounts toward payment of expenses such as custodial, transfer agency or accounting services. Effective April 1, 2008, this commission recapture program was terminated. For the period ended March 31, 2008, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $2,073.
The Fund has an expense offset arrangement in connection with its custodian contract. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $145.
Note C—Securities Transactions:
Cost of purchases and proceeds of sales and maturities of long-term securities (excluding financial futures contracts and foreign currency contracts) for the six months ended June 30, 2008 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 | |
$ | 4,121,287 | | | $ | 16,242,227 | | | $ | 1,393,617 | | | $ | 20,180,802 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, brokerage commissions on securities transactions amounted to $35,017, of which Neuberger received $0, Lehman Brothers Inc. received $2,416, and other brokers received $32,601.
Note D—Fund Share Transactions:
Share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and for the year ended December 31, 2007 was as follows:
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2007 | |
Shares Sold | | | 369,958 | | | | 632,711 | | |
Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends and Distributions | | | — | | | | 65,250 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (582,920 | ) | | | (1,025,707 | ) | |
Total | | | (212,962 | ) | | | (327,746 | ) | |
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Note E—Line of Credit:
At June 30, 2008, the Fund was a participant in a single committed, unsecured $150,000,000 line of credit with a consortium of banks organized by 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 agreement at the overnight Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50% per annum. A facility fee of 0.07% 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, 2008. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund did not utilize this line of credit.
Note F—Investments in Affiliates:
Name of Issuer | | Balance of Shares Held December 31, 2007 | | Gross Purchases and Additions | | Gross Sales and Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held June 30, 2008 | | Value June 30, 2008 | | Income from Investments in Affiliated Issuers Included in Total Income | |
Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund Trust Class* | | | 1,561,262 | | | | 6,084,785 | | | | 6,316,186 | | | | 1,329,861 | | | $ | 1,329,861 | | | $ | 19,045 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
* Prime Money is also managed by Management and may be considered an affiliate since it has the same officers, Board members, and investment manager as the Fund and because, at times, the Fund may own 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of Prime Money.
Note G—Recent Accounting Pronouncement:
In March 2008, Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 161"). SFAS 161 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. SFAS 161 requires enhanced disclosures about the Fund's derivative and hedging activities. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS 161 will have on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.
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, | |
| | 2008 (Unaudited) | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 13.08 | | | $ | 11.44 | | | $ | 10.42 | | | $ | 9.64 | | | $ | 8.93 | | | $ | 7.81 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)‡ | | | .05 | | | | .12 | | | | .11 | | | | .04 | | | | .05 | | | | .07 | | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (1.20 | ) | | | 1.67 | | | | 1.00 | | | | .84 | | | | .77 | | | | 1.20 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (1.15 | ) | | | 1.79 | | | | 1.11 | | | | .88 | | | | .82 | | | | 1.27 | | |
Less Distributions From: | |
Net Investment Income | | | — | | | | (.15 | ) | | | (.09 | ) | | | (.10 | ) | | | (.11 | ) | | | (.15 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.93 | | | $ | 13.08 | | | $ | 11.44 | | | $ | 10.42 | | | $ | 9.64 | | | $ | 8.93 | | |
Total Return†† | | | (8.79 | )%** | | | +15.60 | % | | | +10.67 | % | | | +9.18 | % | | | +9.31 | % | | | +16.28 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 68.9 | | | $ | 78.4 | | | $ | 72.3 | | | $ | 73.7 | | | $ | 81.1 | | | $ | 84.9 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | 1.16 | %* | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.12 | % | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets§ | | | 1.16 | %* | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.11 | % | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | .88 | %* | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | .41 | % | | | .56 | % | | | .82 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 29 | %** | | | 54 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 82 | % | | | 110 | % | | | 121 | % | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights | 21 |
Notes to Financial Highlights Balanced Portfolio (Unaudited)
†† 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.
‡ Calculated based on the average number of shares outstanding during each fiscal period.
§ After waiver of a portion of the investment management fee 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, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
| | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.11 | % | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
* 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, 2008
D0312 0808
Small-Cap Growth Portfolio Manager's Commentary
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust (AMT) Small-Cap Growth Portfolio significantly outperformed its benchmark, the Russell 2000 Growth Index. However, in a continued volatile market for growth stocks, both the Portfolio and the index turned in negative results.
The first two quarters of 2008 were markedly different from one another, with a rapid rotation among both the sectors and investment styles that performed best. In the first quarter, while the Federal Reserve was easing interest rates, industry sectors that had been out of favor in 2007 experienced a rebound. These included REITs, Energy stocks, Consumer sectors, and even Financials. Information Technology (IT) and Health Care performed poorly, and value managers outperformed growth managers in this environment. In the second quarter, much of this trend reversed on ongoing consumer, housing, real estate, credit and economic weakness, and with the spike in oil prices. The fortunes of financial stocks and REITs in particular changed course, while Energy stocks and, to a lesser extent, IT stocks performed well.
The Portfolio underwent a change in both management team and benchmark on March 26, 2008. During the first quarter, although absolute performance was negative, the Portfolio outpaced the Russell 2000 Growth benchmark. Outperformance was primarily the result of stock selection, with top performers including global consulting firm Watson Wyatt, trucking and logistics firms Landstar Systems and Hub Group, and companies benefiting from Energy demand including Comstock Resources, Berry Petroleum and Bucyrus International. Holdings that performed poorly during the first quarter included Boston Private Financial Holdings (even though Financials had improved somewhat), publisher Meredith Corporation and, within Industrials, commercial food-service equipment manufacturer Middleby and global fluidics-systems manufacturer IDEX Corporation.
Upon taking the reins going into the second quarter, the current management team adjusted portfolio holdings significantly—to meet our quality growth requirements, for the market we saw developing, and in light of our new benchmark, the Russell 2000 Growth Index (replacing the broader Russell 2000 Index). While the second quarter was also a difficult period for small-cap growth managers and we slightly trailed the benchmark, the Portfolio did generate a positive return. The sector that performed best for the Portfolio during this period was Energy as companies benefited from the strong market in oil and gas. Strong performers in this category included Alpha Natural Resources, Concho Resources and Arena Resources. Bucyrus, a manufacturer of mining equipment, also performed well, as did two IT companies—FLIR Systems, a company focused on infrared imaging, and ANSYS, a simulation software firm. Another strong performer was Strayer, an education stock within the Consumer Discretionary sector. Education firms tend to do well in weaker job markets as people consider additional training or new careers.
The weakest performers during the second quarter were in the Industrials sector, with firms including Heico disappointing on rising energy costs. Some holdings within Gaming, typically a defensive area within the Consumer Discretionary sector, were also weak, including GameStop and WMS. Chiquita Brands, the international produce firm, performed poorly as well, on lower earnings due to increasing fuel and fertilizer costs.
Even though this has been a relatively difficult market for growth stocks, we believe in the quality of the companies we hold. From a sector perspective, while we continue to believe that Energy will benefit longer term from a worldwide supply and demand imbalance, we believe that much of the good news has been priced into these names and are currently slightly underweighted relative to the benchmark. We are also slightly underweighted in Industrials. Although we remain cautious about consumer weakness, we plan to continue to overweight niche consumer areas such as secondary education. We will continue to monitor this area of the Portfolio closely. Although we have added to Financials, particularly in niche services and brokerage-related areas, we remain only slightly overweighted, staying away from banks and thrifts that we believe could have continued problems from subprime exposure. We remain slightly overweighted in the IT sector. Lastly, we are currently underweighted in Health Care but are looking to add opportunistically to this traditionally defensive sector.
We continue to feel that, in the current market environment, within all sectors, stock selection will be a key and that the market will reward growth style investing as investors will pay up for earnings growth potential in this slowing environment. We also believe that, for the most part, as volatility increases, companies that have exhibited earnings quality, which is what we seek to identify in our process, should be rewarded as fundamentals once again come to the forefront.
Sincerely,
David H. Burshtan
Portfolio Manager
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INDUSTRY DIVERSIFICATION
(% of Total Net Assets) | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | 4.3 | % | |
Air Freight & Logistics | | | 1.5 | | |
Beverages | | | 2.2 | | |
Biotechnology | | | 3.2 | | |
Capital Markets | | | 5.4 | | |
Chemicals | | | 3.3 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies | | | 6.6 | | |
Distributors | | | 1.0 | | |
Diversified Consumer Services | | | 3.2 | | |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments | | | 2.9 | | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 1.3 | | |
Food Products | | | 1.5 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 8.1 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 2.7 | | |
Household Durables | | | 1.1 | | |
Internet Software & Services | | | 4.8 | | |
IT Services | | | 0.9 | | |
Life Science Tools & Services | | | 4.5 | | |
Machinery | | | 2.5 | | |
Marine | | | 1.3 | | |
Multiline Retail | | | 1.3 | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 8.7 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 3.1 | | |
Software | | | 10.4 | | |
Specialty Retail | | | 3.6 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 1.3 | | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services | | | 2.4 | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 14.0 | | |
Liabilities, less cash, receivables and other assets | | | (7.1 | ) | |
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Endnotes
1 (13.89%), 5.95% and 6.10% were the average annual total returns for the 1-year, 5-year and since inception (07/12/02) periods ended June 30, 2008. Neuberger Berman Management Inc. ("NBMI") has agreed to absorb certain expenses of the AMT Portfolios. Without this arrangement, which is subject to change, the total returns of the Portfolios would be less. Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Performance data quoted represent past performance and the investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please visit www.nb.com. The performance information does not reflect fees and expenses of the variable annuity and variable life insurance policies or the pension plans whose proceeds are invested in the Small-Cap Growth Portfolio.
2 The Russell 2000® Growth Index measures the performance of those Russell 2000® 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® Index, representing approximately 10% of the Russell 3000 total market capitalization. The smallest company's market capitalization was roughly $167 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 NBMI and include reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. The Portfolio may invest in many securities not 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 NBMI'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, NBMI 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 sold only through the currently effective prospectus and 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.
© 2008 Neuberger Berman Management Inc., 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, 2008 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 the expense example do not include any transactional 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 transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Expense Information as of 6/30/08 (Unaudited)
NEUBERGER BERMAN ADVISERS MANAGEMENT TRUST SMALL-CAP GROWTH PORTFOLIO
Actual | | Beginning Account Value 1/1/08 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/08 | | Expenses Paid During the Period* 1/1/08 - 6/30/08 | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 942.80 | | | $ | 6.86 | | |
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)** | |
Class S | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.80 | | | $ | 7.12 | | |
* Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 1.42%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/366 (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 366.
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Schedule of Investments Small-Cap Growth Portfolio
(Unaudited)
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Common Stocks (93.1%) | | | |
Aerospace & Defense (4.3%) | | | |
| 17,500 | | | Aerovironment Inc. | | $ | 475,650 | * | |
| 7,600 | | | Axsys Technologies | | | 395,504 | * | |
| 32,400 | | | CAE, Inc. | | | 365,796 | | |
| | | 1,236,950 | | |
Air Freight & Logistics (1.5%) | | | |
| 12,900 | | | Hub Group Class A | | | 440,277 | * | |
Beverages (2.2%) | | | |
| 8,500 | | | Central European Distribution | | | 630,275 | * | |
Biotechnology (3.2%) | | | |
| 9,900 | | | Martek Biosciences | | | 333,729 | * | |
| 5,800 | | | United Therapeutics | | | 566,950 | * | |
| | | 900,679 | | |
Capital Markets (5.4%) | | | |
| 4,900 | | | Affiliated Managers Group | | | 441,294 | * | |
| 29,700 | | | Riskmetrics Group | | | 583,308 | *È | |
| 15,100 | | | Waddell & Reed Financial | | | 528,651 | | |
| | | 1,553,253 | | |
Chemicals (3.3%) | | | |
| 32,900 | | | Calgon Carbon | | | 508,634 | *È | |
| 12,500 | | | Rockwood Holdings | | | 435,000 | * | |
| | | 943,634 | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies (6.6%) | | | |
| 4,000 | | | Clean Harbors | | | 284,240 | * | |
| 27,800 | | | Cornell Companies | | | 670,258 | * | |
| 5,500 | | | CoStar Group | | | 244,475 | *È | |
| 11,500 | | | Geo Group | | | 258,750 | * | |
| 23,900 | | | Metalico, Inc. | | | 418,728 | *È | |
| | | 1,876,451 | | |
Distributors (1.0%) | | | |
| 15,700 | | | LKQ Corp. | | | 283,699 | * | |
Diversified Consumer Services (3.2%) | | | |
| 6,500 | | | Capella Education | | | 387,725 | * | |
| 2,500 | | | Strayer Education | | | 522,675 | | |
| | | 910,400 | | |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments (2.9%) | | | |
| 12,400 | | | FLIR Systems | | | 503,068 | * | |
| 3,300 | | | Itron, Inc. | | | 324,555 | * | |
| | | 827,623 | | |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Food & Staples Retailing (1.3%) | | | |
| 10,600 | | | Ruddick Corp. | | $ | 363,686 | | |
Food Products (1.5%) | | | |
| 18,100 | | | Diamond Foods | | | 417,024 | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies (8.1%) | | | |
| 14,700 | | | Conceptus, Inc. | | | 271,803 | * | |
| 5,600 | | | Edwards Lifesciences | | | 347,424 | * | |
| 8,600 | | | Kensey Nash | | | 275,630 | * | |
| 24,000 | | | Natus Medical | | | 502,560 | * | |
| 16,500 | | | Wright Medical Group | | | 468,765 | * | |
| 13,400 | | | Zoll Medical | | | 451,178 | * | |
| | | 2,317,360 | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (2.7%) | | | |
| 9,600 | | | Orient-Express Hotel | | | 417,024 | | |
| 11,500 | | | WMS Industries | | | 342,355 | * | |
| | | 759,379 | | |
Household Durables (1.1%) | | | |
| 8,800 | | | Gafisa SA ADR | | | 302,456 | È | |
Internet Software & Services (4.8%) | | | |
| 8,600 | | | Open Text | | | 276,060 | *È | |
| 3,500 | | | Sohu.com Inc. | | | 246,540 | * | |
| 26,000 | | | Switch and Data Facilities | | | 441,740 | * | |
| 12,500 | | | Vocus, Inc. | | | 402,125 | * | |
| | | 1,366,465 | | |
IT Services (0.9%) | | | |
| 10,300 | | | Heartland Payment Systems | | | 243,080 | È | |
Life Science Tools & Services (4.5%) | | | |
| 5,000 | | | ICON PLC | | | 377,600 | * | |
| 5,100 | | | Illumina, Inc. | | | 444,261 | * | |
| 6,060 | | | Techne Corp. | | | 468,983 | * | |
| | | 1,290,844 | | |
Machinery (2.5%) | | | |
| 5,400 | | | Bucyrus International | | | 394,308 | | |
| 6,500 | | | Kaydon Corp. | | | 334,165 | È | |
| | | 728,473 | | |
Marine (1.3%) | | | |
| 8,000 | | | Kirby Corp. | | | 384,000 | * | |
Multiline Retail (1.3%) | | | |
| 33,600 | | | Fred's Inc. | �� | | 377,664 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 5 |
NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | MARKET VALUE† | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (8.7%) | | | |
| 5,300 | | | Alpha Natural Resources | | $ | 552,737 | * | |
| 10,200 | | | Arena Resources | | | 538,764 | * | |
| 7,000 | | | Carrizo Oil & Gas | | | 476,630 | *È | |
| 15,300 | | | Concho Resources | | | 570,690 | * | |
| 17,400 | | | Parallel Petroleum | | | 350,262 | * | |
| | | 2,489,083 | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (3.1%) | | | |
| 17,800 | | | Cavium Networks | | | 373,800 | * | |
| 14,600 | | | Varian Semiconductor Equipment | | | 508,372 | * | |
| | | 882,172 | | |
Software (10.4%) | | | |
| 11,700 | | | ANSYS, Inc. | | | 551,304 | * | |
| 6,300 | | | Blackboard Inc. | | | 240,849 | *È | |
| 16,200 | | | Concur Technologies | | | 538,326 | * | |
| 28,200 | | | Nuance Communications | | | 441,894 | * | |
| 14,500 | | | Solera Holdings | | | 401,070 | * | |
| 15,000 | | | THQ Inc. | | | 303,900 | *È | |
| 13,600 | | | Ultimate Software Group | | | 484,568 | * | |
| | | 2,961,911 | | |
Specialty Retail (3.6%) | | | |
| 11,600 | | | Citi Trends | | | 262,856 | * | |
| 12,200 | | | GameStop Corp. Class A | | | 492,880 | * | |
| 6,800 | | | Gymboree Corp. | | | 272,476 | * | |
| | | 1,028,212 | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (1.3%) | | | |
| 8,100 | | | Warnaco Group | | | 356,967 | * | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services (2.4%) | | | |
| 18,900 | | | SBA Communications | | | 680,589 | * | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Cost $25,025,187) | | | 26,552,606 | | |
Short-Term Investments (14.0%) | | | |
| 855,194 | | | Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund Trust Class | | | 855,194 | @ØØ | |
| 3,127,693 | | | Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC | | | 3,127,693 | ‡ | |
| | | | Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $3,972,184) | | | 3,982,887 | | |
| | | | Total Investments (107.1%) (Cost $28,997,371) | | | 30,535,493 | ## | |
| | | | Liabilities, less cash, receivables and other assets [(7.1%)] | | | (2,012,535 | ) | |
| | | | Total Net Assets (100.0%) | | $ | 28,522,958 | | |
See Notes to Schedule of Investments | 6 |
Notes to Schedule of Investments Small-Cap Growth Portfolio (Unaudited)
† Investments in equity securities by Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust Small-Cap Growth Portfolio (the "Fund") are valued by an independent pricing service. The independent pricing service values equity securities at the latest sale price where that price is readily available. 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. If a valuation is not available from an independent pricing service, the Fund seeks to obtain quotations from principal market makers. If market quotations are not readily available, securities are valued by 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, 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. Foreign security prices are furnished by independent quotation services and expressed in local currency values. Foreign security prices 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 the Fund's 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. 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. 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 next trades. Short-term debt securities with less than 60 days until maturity may be valued at cost which, when combined with interest earned, approximates market value.
The Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("FAS 157"), effective January 1, 2008. In accordance with FAS 157, "fair value" is defined as the price that a Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. FAS 157 established a three-tier hierarchy of inputs to establish a classification of fair 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, 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 following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of June 30, 2008:
Valuation Inputs
| | Investments in Securities | |
Level 1 – Quoted Prices | | $ | 30,535,493 | | |
Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | — | | |
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | — | | |
Total | | $ | 30,535,493 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 7 |
Notes to Schedule of Investments Small-Cap Growth Portfolio (Unaudited) (cont'd)
## At June 30, 2008, the cost of investments for U.S. federal income tax purposes was $29,029,613. Gross unrealized appreciation of investments was $2,498,571 and gross unrealized depreciation of investments was $992,691, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $1,505,880 based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
* Security did not produce income during the last twelve months.
‡ Managed by an affiliate of Neuberger Berman Management Inc. and could be deemed an affiliate of the Fund (see Notes A & F of Notes to Financial Statements).
@ Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund ("Prime Money") is also managed by Neuberger Berman Management Inc. and may be considered an affiliate since it has the same officers, Board members, and investment manager as the Fund and because, at times, the Fund may own 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of Prime Money (see Notes A & F of Notes to Financial Statements).
È All or a portion of this security is on loan (see Note A of Notes to Financial Statements).
ØØ All or a portion of this security is segregated in connection with obligations for security lending.
See Notes to Financial Statements | 8 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust | |
| | SMALL-CAP GROWTH PORTFOLIO | |
| | June 30, 2008 | |
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at market value *† (Notes A & F)—see Schedule of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 26,552,606 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 3,982,887 | | |
| | | 30,535,493 | | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 4,842 | | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 241,287 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 1,639,101 | | |
Receivable from administrator—net (Note B) | | | 5,082 | | |
Receivable for securities lending income (Note A) | | | 12,239 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 261 | | |
Total Assets | | | 32,438,305 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for collateral on securities loaned (Note A) | | | 3,124,101 | | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 696,994 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 37,326 | | |
Payable to investment manager—net (Notes A & B) | | | 19,049 | | |
Payable for securities lending fees (Note A) | | | 5,636 | | |
Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 32,241 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 3,915,347 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 28,522,958 | | |
Net Assets consist of: | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 27,394,663 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | (91,804 | ) | |
Accumulated net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | (318,020 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of investments | | | 1,538,119 | | |
Net Assets at value | | $ | 28,522,958 | | |
Shares Outstanding ($.001 par value; unlimited shares authorized) | | | 2,086,583 | | |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 13.67 | | |
†Securities on loan, at market value: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 3,055,690 | | |
*Cost of Investments: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 25,025,187 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 3,972,184 | | |
Total cost of investments | | $ | 28,997,371 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 9 |
Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | SMALL-CAP GROWTH PORTFOLIO | |
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | |
Investment Income: | |
Income (Note A): | |
Dividend income—unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 64,266 | | |
Income from securities loaned—net (Note F) | | | 5,948 | | |
Income from investments in affiliated issuers (Note F) | | | 20,805 | | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (453 | ) | |
Total income | | $ | 90,566 | | |
Expenses: | |
Investment management fees (Notes A & B) | | | 109,429 | | |
Administration fees (Note B) | | | 38,622 | | |
Distribution fees (Note B) | | | 32,185 | | |
Audit fees | | | 19,492 | | |
Custodian fees (Note B) | | | 14,725 | | |
Insurance expense | | | 410 | | |
Legal fees | | | 2,738 | | |
Shareholder reports | | | 8,133 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 18,147 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 4,147 | | |
Total expenses | | | 248,028 | | |
Expenses reimbursed by administrator (Note B) | | | (63,425 | ) | |
Investment management fees waived (Note A) | | | (500 | ) | |
Expenses reduced by custodian fee expense offset and commission recapture arrangements (Note B) | | | (1,733 | ) | |
Total net expenses | | | 182,370 | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (91,804 | ) | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments (Note A) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Sales of investment securities of unaffiliated issuers | | | (686,691 | ) | |
Sales of investment securities of affiliated issuers | | | (7,111 | ) | |
Net increase from payments by affiliates (Note B) | | | 6,628 | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of: | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | (1,155,241 | ) | |
Affiliated investment securities | | | 10,703 | | |
Foreign currency | | | (3 | ) | |
Net gain (loss) on investments | | | (1,831,715 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (1,923,519 | ) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 10 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust
| | SMALL-CAP GROWTH PORTFOLIO | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | |
From Operations: | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (91,804 | ) | | $ | (113,191 | ) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (693,802 | ) | | | 381,368 | | |
Net increase from payments by affiliates (Note B) | | | 6,628 | | | | — | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (1,144,541 | ) | | | (311,118 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (1,923,519 | ) | | | (42,941 | ) | |
Distributions to Shareholders From (Note A): | |
Net realized gain on investments | | | — | | | | (213,518 | ) | |
From Fund Share Transactions (Note D): | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 13,116,604 | | | | 13,199,395 | | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | — | | | | 213,518 | | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (9,405,657 | ) | | | (10,618,749 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) from Fund share transactions | | | 3,710,947 | | | | 2,794,164 | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 1,787,428 | | | | 2,537,705 | | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of period | | | 26,735,530 | | | | 24,197,825 | | |
End of period | | $ | 28,522,958 | | | $ | 26,735,530 | | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) at end of period | | $ | (91,804 | ) | | $ | — | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements | 11 |
Notes to Financial Statements Small-Cap Growth Portfolio (Unaudited)
Note A—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
1 General: Small-Cap Growth Portfolio (formerly, Fasciano Portfolio) (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 eleven 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 of Trustees of the Trust (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 Neuberger Berman Management Inc. ("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, 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) 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.
In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission guidance, the Fund implemented the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 ("FIN 48"), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. The Fund has reviewed the tax positions for the open tax period as of June 30, 2008 and the open tax years as of December 31, 2007 and has determined that the implementation of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the Fund's financial statements.
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.
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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, 2007, 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, 2007 and December 31, 2006 was as follows:
Ordinary Income | | Long–Term Capital Gain | | Total | |
2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 | |
$ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 213,518 | | | $ | 598,773 | | | $ | 213,518 | | | $ | 598,773 | | |
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As of December 31, 2007, 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 | |
$ | 805,077 | | | $ | 2,567,094 | | | $ | (320,357 | ) | | $ | 3,051,814 | | |
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The difference between book basis and tax basis distributable earnings is attributable primarily to timing differences of wash sales and post-October losses.
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, 2007, the Fund elected to defer $320,357 of net capital losses arising between November 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007.
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 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 attributed to a Series are allocated among the Funds, on the basis of relative net assets, except where a more appropriate allocation of expenses to each of the Funds 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 attributed to a Series or the Trust are allocated among the Fund and the other 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, assists the Fund in conducting a bidding process to identify agents/principals that would pay a guaranteed amount to the Fund in consideration of the Fund entering into an exclusive securities lending arrangement.
eSecLending currently serves as exclusive lending agent for the Fund. 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 Lehman Brothers Asset Management LLC, an affiliate of Management.
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Net income from the lending program represents a guaranteed amount received from a principal plus income earned on the cash collateral invested in Quality Fund or in other investments, less cash collateral fees and other expenses associated with the loans. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund received net income under the securities lending arrangement of approximately $5,948, which is reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Income from securities loaned—net." For the six months ended June 30, 2008, "Income from securities loaned—net" consisted of approximately $75,658 in income earned on cash collateral and guaranteed amounts (including approximately $68,435 of interest income earned from the Quality Fund), less fees and expenses paid of approximately $69,710.
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 Transactions with other funds managed by Neuberger Berman Management Inc.: Pursuant to an exemptive rule, the Fund may invest in a money market fund managed by Management or an affiliate. The Fund invests in Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund ("Prime Money"), as approved by the Board. Prime Money seeks to provide the highest available current income consistent with safety and liquidity. For any cash that the Fund invests in Prime Money, Management waives a portion of its management fee equal to the management fee it receives from Prime Money on those assets (the "Arrangement"). For the six months ended June 30, 2008, management fees waived under this Arrangement amounted to $500 and are reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Investment management fees waived." For the six months ended June 30, 2008, income earned under this Arrangement amounted to $20,805 and is reflected in the Statement of Operations under the caption "Income from investments in affiliated issuers."
12 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 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,
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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, 2011 to forgo current payment of fees and/or reimburse the Fund for its operating expenses (including the 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, 2008, such excess expenses amounted to $63,425. The Fund has agreed to repay Management through December 31, 2014 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, 2008, there was no repayment to Management under this agreement. At June 30, 2008, contingent liabilities to Management under this agreement were as follows:
| | Expiring in: | |
| | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2010 | | 2011 | | Total | |
| | $ | 120,637 | | | $ | 131,004 | | | $ | 126,509 | | | $ | 63,425 | | | $ | 441,575 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management and Neuberger, a member firm of the New York Stock Exchange and sub-adviser to the Fund, are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. ("Lehman"), a publicly-owned holding company. 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.
The Fund has entered into a commission recapture program, which enables it to pay some of its operational expenses by recouping a portion of the commissions it pays to a broker that is not a related party of the Fund. Pursuant to the agreement, brokers pay recaptured commissions to the Fund's custodian and the custodian directs these amounts toward payment of expenses such as custodial, transfer agency or accounting services. Effective April 1, 2008, this commission recapture program was terminated. For the period ended March 31, 2008, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $1,691.
The Fund has an expense offset arrangement in connection with its custodian contract. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the impact of this arrangement was a reduction of expenses of $42.
On March 25, 2008, Management voluntarily agreed to reimburse the Fund for all 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. The amount of this voluntary reimbursement was $6,628.
Note C—Securities Transactions:
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, there were purchase and sale transactions (excluding short-term securities) of $45,330,396 and $42,662,076, respectively.
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During the six months ended June 30, 2008, brokerage commissions on securities transactions amounted to $54,616, of which Neuberger received $0, Lehman Brothers Inc. received $4,052, and other brokers received $50,564.
Note D—Fund Share Transactions:
Share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and for the year ending December 31, 2007 was as follows:
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2007 | |
Shares Sold | | | 958,654 | | | | 869,760 | | |
Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends and Distributions | | | — | | | | 13,775 | | |
Shares Redeemed | | | (715,414 | ) | | | (706,094 | ) | |
Total | | | 243,240 | | | | 177,441 | | |
Note E—Line of Credit:
At June 30, 2008, the Fund was a participant in a single committed, unsecured $150,000,000 line of credit with a consortium of banks organized by 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 agreement at the overnight Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50% per annum. A facility fee of 0.07% 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, 2008. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund did not utilize this line of credit.
Note F—Investments in Affiliates
Name of Issuer | | Balance of Shares Held December 31, 2007 | | Gross Purchases and Additions | | Gross Sales and Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held June 30, 2008 | | Value June 30, 2008 | | Income from Investments in Affiliated Issuers Included in Total Income | |
Neuberger Berman Prime Money Fund Trust Class* | | | 935,300 | | | | 17,428,614 | | | | 17,508,720 | | | | 855,194 | | | $ | 855,194 | | | $ | 20,805 | | |
Neuberger Berman Securities Lending Quality Fund, LLC** | | | 5,794,305 | | | | 24,282,764 | | | | 26,949,376 | | | | 3,127,693 | | | | 3,127,693 | | | | 68,435 | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | $ | 3,982,887 | | | $ | 89,240 | | |
* Prime Money is also managed by Management and may be considered an affiliate since it has the same officers, Board members, and investment manager as the Fund and because, at times, the Fund may own 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of Prime Money.
** Quality Fund, a fund managed by Lehman Brothers Asset Management LLC, 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—Recent Accounting Pronouncement:
In March 2008, Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 161"). SFAS 161 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. SFAS 161 requires enhanced disclosures about the Fund's derivative and hedging activities. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS 161 will have on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.
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, | |
| | 2008 (Unaudited) | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 14.50 | | | $ | 14.53 | | | $ | 14.16 | | | $ | 13.84 | | | $ | 12.40 | | | $ | 9.92 | | |
Income From Investment Operations: | |
Net Investment Income (Loss)‡ | | | (.05 | ) | | | (.06 | ) | | | (.05 | ) | | | (.04 | ) | | | (.08 | ) | | | (.08 | ) | |
Net Gains or Losses on Securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | (.78 | )§§ | | | .14 | | | | .79 | | | | .43 | | | | 1.56 | | | | 2.57 | | |
Total From Investment Operations | | | (.83 | ) | | | .08 | | | | .74 | | | | .39 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 2.49 | | |
Less Distributions From: | |
Net Capital Gains | | | — | | | | (.11 | ) | | | (.37 | ) | | | (.07 | ) | | | (.04 | ) | | | (.01 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 13.67 | | | $ | 14.50 | | | $ | 14.53 | | | $ | 14.16 | | | $ | 13.84 | | | $ | 12.40 | | |
Total Return†† | | | (5.72 | )%** | | | +0.52 | % | | | +5.25 | % | | | +2.82 | % | | | +11.96 | % | | | +25.06 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net Assets, End of Period (in millions) | | $ | 28.5 | | | $ | 26.7 | | | $ | 24.2 | | | $ | 18.9 | | | $ | 15.9 | | | $ | 6.2 | | |
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets# | | | 1.43 | %* | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.41 | % | | | 1.42 | % | |
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets§ | | | 1.42 | %* | | | 1.39 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.40 | % | |
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | | | (.71 | )%* | | | (.42 | )% | | | (.33 | )% | | | (.32 | )% | | | (.60 | )% | | | (.69 | )% | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 171 | %** | | | 38 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 42 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 70 | % | |
See Notes to Financial Highlights | 18 |
Notes to Financial Highlights Small-Cap Growth Portfolio (Unaudited)
†† 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 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.
§ 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, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
| | | 1.91 | % | | | 1.87 | % | | | 2.00 | % | | | 2.09 | % | | | 2.56 | % | | | 4.58 | % | |
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§§ Included in this net loss is a reimbursement from Management as described in Note B of Notes to Financial Statements.
‡ 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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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. |
(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. |
(2) The certifications required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act, are attached hereto.
(3) Not applicable.
(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
Peter E. Sundman
Chief Executive Officer
Date: August 20, 2008
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.
Peter E. Sundman
Chief Executive Officer
Date: August 20, 2008
John M. McGovern
Treasurer, Principal Financial
and Accounting Officer
Date: August 20, 2008