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 811-04087
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Manning & Napier Fund, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
290 Woodcliff Drive, Fairport, NY 14450
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(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
B. Reuben Auspitz 290 Woodcliff Drive, Fairport, NY 14450
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(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 585-325-6880
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Date of fiscal year end: December 31, 2011
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Date of reporting period: January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011
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ITEM 1. | REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS. |
Life Sciences Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Volatility was a constant theme throughout much of 2011. Over the past year, substantial equity market swings were driven in large part by macroeconomic developments and a series of external shocks, including Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, the European sovereign debt crisis, political unrest in the Middle East, and March’s tsunami disaster in Japan. The accumulation of these events bred widespread uncertainty and has continued to weigh heavily on investor confidence both domestically and abroad. Throughout the year, market action was largely driven by emotion, and in general investors sought stability over growth.
Despite such volatility, U.S. equities, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, ended the year with positive returns of 2.12%. For the twelve months ending December 31, 2011, the S&P 500 Health Care Index earned 12.74%, significantly outpacing the overall equities market. The Life Sciences Series, however, underperformed in 2011 and lost 7.33% for the year.
While short-term performance is negative on an absolute and relative basis, we’ve found that measuring performance over market cycles demonstrates a manager’s ability to add value through varying types of environments, both good and bad. The S&P Health Care Index had an annualized return of 5.35% for the current market cycle (since October 1, 2002). Meanwhile, the Life Sciences Series has handily outperformed over the current market cycle, with an annualized return of 7.89%.
With strong consideration to both top-down industry themes and an analysis of company-by-company fundamentals, we have positioned the portfolio with regard to the risks and opportunities presented by the upcoming challenges in healthcare. For instance, we maintain a significant underweight to large pharmaceutical companies as compared to the benchmark. As governments across the developed world make budget cuts in an attempt to improve deficits, these cutbacks are putting pressure on the reimbursement rates for drug companies, which is creating a headwind for profits in addition to the pending “patent cliff” many of these companies face. Instead, we continue to maintain a relatively large thematic exposure to the Life Science Tools and Diagnostics industries. We believe new products from companies in these sub-sectors are likely to improve the quality and delivery of health care.
Throughout 2011, stock selection decisions were the primary drivers of underperformance, with individual holdings within the Biotechnology and Health Care Providers & Services industries being the largest negative contributors to performance. Further diving into the Series’ underperformance, as the broader markets corrected and investors experienced a flight to stable, dividend-paying stocks, the Series’ relatively high exposure to small-mid cap healthcare companies hurt results, as did a lack of investment in large cap pharmaceutical and managed care companies, which drove the benchmark’s performance. While industries such as pharmaceuticals outperformed as investors hid in larger, higher dividend yielding stocks, we continue to believe that many of these areas have poor long-term growth prospects relative to other areas such as Life Science Tools & Diagnostics within the Life Sciences sector.
Manning & Napier feels strongly that in this slow economic growth environment, it is important to focus on those companies with strong organic growth drivers. As a result, we continue to identify and pursue companies that we believe are well positioned for the long-term and meet the requirements of our investment strategies and pricing disciplines. Amid a muted economic backdrop, we are focusing on high-quality companies with sustainable competitive advantages that are winning the battle for growth. Many of these companies have displayed an ability to successfully compete and gain market share in faster growing foreign markets. Given our view of the enduring nature of the current slow growth environment, we’re also investing in companies that are less dependent on the economy and/or government spending as a significant source of revenue.
Ultimately, Manning & Napier believes that fundamentals are the driver of long-term returns. With more than 40 years of experience investing based on company-specific fundamentals, Manning & Napier continues to carefully build our portfolios on a security by security basis. We believe that maintaining discipline and staying true to our active management investment philosophy will best aid us in helping our clients meet their long-term investment objectives.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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Life Sciences Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011 | ||||||||
ONE YEAR1 | FIVE YEAR | TEN YEAR | SINCE INCEPTION2 | |||||
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Life Sciences Series3 | -7.33% | 1.81% | 4.39% | 10.79% | ||||
S&P 500 Total Return Index4 | 2.12% | -0.24% | 2.93% | 1.14% | ||||
S&P 500 Health Care Index4 | 12.74% | 2.86% | 2.27% | 2.54% |
The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Life Sciences Series for the ten years ended December 31, 2011 to the S&P 500 Total Return Index and the S&P 500 Health Care Index.
1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
2Performance numbers for the Series and Indices are calculated from November 5, 1999, the Series’ current activation date.
3The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this net expense ratio was 1.11%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 1.11% for the year ended December 31, 2011.
4The S&P 500 Total Return Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted measure of 500 widely held common stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange and the Over-the-Counter market. The S&P 500 Health Care Index, a sub-index of the S&P 500 Total Return Index, includes the stocks of companies involved in the business of health care related products and services. Both Indices’ returns assume daily reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Series returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses.
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Life Sciences Series
Shareholder Expense Example
(unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Series’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid during the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Series and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/11 | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/11 | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 7/1/11-12/31/11 | ||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $ 857.70 | $5.34 | |||
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(5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,019.46 | $5.80 |
*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 1.14%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratio stated above may differ from the expense ratio stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.
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Life Sciences Series
Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
Top Ten Stock Holdings2 | ||||||||||
Insulet Corp. | 6.1% | Sonic Healthcare Ltd. (Australia) | 3.6% | |||||||
Myriad Genetics, Inc. | 5.7% | BioMerieux (France) | 3.6% | |||||||
Dendreon Corp. | 5.1% | Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 3.4% | |||||||
UCB S.A. (Belgium) | 4.9% | Abaxis, Inc. | 3.3% | |||||||
The Advisory Board Co. | 4.1% | Computer Programs & Systems, Inc. | 3.2% | |||||||
2 As a percentage of total investments. |
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Life Sciences Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS - 93.5% | ||||||||
Health Care - 86.4% | ||||||||
Biotechnology - 16.9% | ||||||||
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.* | 182,190 | $ | 6,263,692 | |||||
Dendreon Corp.* | 1,318,000 | 10,016,800 | ||||||
Exact Sciences Corp.* | 717,752 | 5,828,146 | ||||||
Myriad Genetics, Inc.* | 531,000 | 11,119,140 | ||||||
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Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 28.6% | ||||||||
Abaxis, Inc.* | 232,500 | 6,433,275 | ||||||
Alere, Inc.*1,2 | 122,000 | 2,816,980 | ||||||
Alere, Inc. | 77,190 | 1,782,317 | ||||||
BioMerieux (France)3 | 97,796 | 6,979,879 | ||||||
DexCom, Inc.* | 387,310 | 3,605,856 | ||||||
Endologix, Inc.* | 36,100 | 414,428 | ||||||
HeartWare International, Inc.* | 89,510 | 6,176,190 | ||||||
Insulet Corp.* | 633,070 | 11,920,708 | ||||||
Quidel Corp.* | 355,000 | 5,371,150 | ||||||
Sirona Dental Systems, Inc.* | 128,100 | 5,641,524 | ||||||
Thoratec Corp.* | 148,000 | 4,966,880 | ||||||
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Health Care Providers & Services - 4.8% | ||||||||
China Cord Blood Corp. - ADR (Hong Kong)* | 894,000 | 2,369,100 | ||||||
Sonic Healthcare Ltd. (Australia)3 | 614,000 | 7,077,104 | ||||||
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Health Care Technology - 5.8% | ||||||||
Cerner Corp.* | 84,050 | 5,148,063 | ||||||
Computer Programs & Systems, Inc. | 123,000 | 6,286,530 | ||||||
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Life Sciences Tools & Services - 12.6% | ||||||||
Luminex Corp.* | 284,000 | 6,029,320 | ||||||
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd. (United Kingdom)*1,4,5 | 40,905 | 5,805,547 | ||||||
QIAGEN N.V. - ADR (Netherlands)* | 273,000 | 3,770,130 | ||||||
Sequenom, Inc.* | 985,000 | 4,383,250 | ||||||
WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman), Inc. - ADR (China)* | 423,880 | 4,679,635 | ||||||
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Pharmaceuticals - 17.7% | ||||||||
Allergan, Inc. | 62,000 | 5,439,880 | ||||||
Green Cross Corp. (South Korea)3 | 31,500 | 3,996,031 | ||||||
Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc (United Kingdom)3 | 390,000 | 3,750,421 | ||||||
Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | 546,000 | 6,683,040 | ||||||
Strides Arcolab Ltd. (India)3 | 715,750 | 5,403,188 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Life Sciences Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | ||||||||
Health Care (continued) | ||||||||
Pharmaceuticals (continued) | ||||||||
UCB S.A. (Belgium)3 | 228,939 | $ | 9,604,689 | |||||
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Total Health Care | 169,762,893 | |||||||
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Industrials - 7.1% | ||||||||
Professional Services - 7.1% | ||||||||
The Advisory Board Co.* | 109,000 | 8,088,890 | ||||||
Qualicorp S.A. (Brazil)* | 665,000 | 5,971,720 | ||||||
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Total Industrials | 14,060,610 | |||||||
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | ||||||||
(Identified Cost $186,358,433) | 183,823,503 | |||||||
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 5.9% | ||||||||
Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares6 , 0.05%, | ||||||||
(Identified Cost $11,492,275) | 11,492,275 | 11,492,275 | ||||||
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.4% | ||||||||
(Identified Cost $197,850,708) | 195,315,778 | |||||||
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 0.6% | 1,234,510 | |||||||
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NET ASSETS - 100% | $ | 196,550,288 | ||||||
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ADR - American Depository Receipt
*Non-income producing security
1Restricted securities - Investment in security that is restricted as to public resale under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities amount to $8,622,527, or 4.4% of the Series’ net assets as of December 31, 2011.
2This security was acquired on February 3, 2006 at a cost of $2,978,020 ($24.41 per share) and has been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Directors.
3A factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading.
4This security was acquired on April 26, 2011 at a cost of $6,149,543 ($150.34 per share) and has been determined to be illiquid under guidelines established by the Board of Directors.
5Security has been valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor (see Note 2 to the financial statements).
6Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Life Sciences Series
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2011
ASSETS: | ||||
Investments, at value (identified cost $197,850,708) (Note 2) | $ | 195,315,778 | ||
Cash | 40,013 | |||
Receivable for securities sold | 1,124,663 | |||
Receivable for fund shares sold | 408,099 | |||
Foreign tax reclaims receivable | 97,312 | |||
Dividends receivable | 40,415 | |||
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TOTAL ASSETS | 197,026,280 | |||
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LIABILITIES: | ||||
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | 165,559 | |||
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 9,229 | |||
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 3,219 | |||
Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3) | 537 | |||
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 251 | |||
Payable for fund shares repurchased | 191,333 | |||
Accrued foreign capital gains tax (Note 2) | 39,319 | |||
Other payables and accrued expenses | 66,545 | |||
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | 475,992 | |||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 196,550,288 | ||
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | ||||
Capital stock | $ | 179,437 | ||
Additional paid-in-capital | 195,978,304 | |||
Undistributed net investment income | — | |||
Accumulated net realized gain on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | 2,963,364 | |||
Net unrealized depreciation on investments (net of foreign capital gains tax of $39,319), foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (2,570,817 | ) | ||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 196,550,288 | ||
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - | ||||
CLASS A ($196,550,288/17,943,678 shares) | $ | 10.95 | ||
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Life Sciences Series
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
INVESTMENT INCOME: | ||||
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $149,775) | $ | 1,291,911 | ||
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EXPENSES: | ||||
Management fees (Note 3) | 2,530,562 | |||
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 64,972 | |||
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 19,831 | |||
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | 7,128 | |||
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 2,552 | |||
Custodian fees | 67,896 | |||
Miscellaneous | 111,021 | |||
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Total Expenses | 2,803,962 | |||
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NET INVESTMENT LOSS | (1,512,051 | ) | ||
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on- | ||||
Investments | 29,539,214 | |||
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities (net of Brazilian tax of $118,469) | (254,686 | ) | ||
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on- | ||||
Investments (net of change in accrued foreign capital gains tax of $39,319) | (51,273,293 | ) | ||
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (12,880 | ) | ||
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | (22,001,645 | ) | ||
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NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | (23,513,696 | ) | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Life Sciences Series
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
FOR THE YEAR ENDED | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | |||||||
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | ||||||||
OPERATIONS: | ||||||||
Net investment loss | $ | (1,512,051 | ) | $ | (1,088,986 | ) | ||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | 29,284,528 | 18,233,679 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | (51,286,173 | ) | 17,294,176 | |||||
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Net increase (decrease) from operations | (23,513,696 | ) | 34,438,869 | |||||
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From net realized gain on investments | (5,663,104 | ) | — | |||||
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CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | ||||||||
Net decrease from capital share transactions (Note 5) | (21,836,822 | ) | (59,818,922 | ) | ||||
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Net decrease in net assets | (51,013,622 | ) | (25,380,053 | ) | ||||
NET ASSETS: | ||||||||
Beginning of year | 247,563,910 | 272,943,963 | ||||||
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End of year (including accumulated net investment loss of $0 and $20,942, respectively) | $ | 196,550,288 | $ | 247,563,910 | ||||
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Life Sciences Series
Financial Highlights
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Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year): | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value - Beginning of year | $ | 12.18 | $ | 10.61 | $ | 6.99 | $ | 11.54 | $ | 11.41 | ||||||||||
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Net investment loss | (0.07) | 1 | (0.04) | 1 | (0.05) | 1 | (0.06) | (0.08) | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (0.84) | 1.61 | 3.67 | (4.38) | 1.25 | |||||||||||||||
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Total from investment operations | (0.91) | 1.57 | 3.62 | (4.44) | 1.17 | |||||||||||||||
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From net realized gain on investments | (0.32) | — | — | (0.11) | (1.04) | |||||||||||||||
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Net asset value - End of year | $ | 10.95 | $ | 12.18 | $ | 10.61 | $ | 6.99 | $ | 11.54 | ||||||||||
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(000’s omitted) | $ | 196,550 | $ | 247,564 | $ | 272,944 | $ | 182,704 | $ | 299,669 | ||||||||||
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Total return2 | (7.33%) | 14.80% | 51.79% | (38.77%) | 10.62% | |||||||||||||||
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Expenses* | 1.11% | 1.09% | 1.11% | 1.12% | 1.12% | |||||||||||||||
Net investment loss | (0.60%) | (0.41%) | (0.55%) | (0.65%) | (0.75%) | |||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 84% | 67% | 95% | 94% | 95% | |||||||||||||||
* For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following | ||||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | 0.00% | 3 | 0.01% | N/A | N/A |
1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.
2 Represents aggregate total return for the year indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods.
3Less than 0.01%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Life Sciences Series
Notes to Financial Statements
1. | Organization |
Life Sciences Series (the “Series”) is a no-load diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The Series’ investment objective is to provide long-term growth by investing principally in the common stocks of companies in the life sciences industry.
The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).
Shares of the Series are offered to advisory clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 100 million have been designated as Life Sciences Series Class A common stock.
2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
Security Valuation
Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the latest quoted sales price of the exchange on which the security is primarily traded. Securities not traded on valuation date or securities not listed on an exchange are valued at the latest quoted bid price provided by the Fund’s pricing service. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.
Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.
Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.
Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account. In accordance with the procedures approved by the Board, the values of certain securities trading outside the U.S. were adjusted following the close of local trading using a factor from a third party vendor. The third party vendor uses statistical analyses and quantitative models, which consider among other things subsequent movement and changes in the prices of indices, securities and exchange rates in other markets, to determine the factors which are used to adjust local market prices. The value of
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Security Valuation (continued)
securities used for net asset value calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities. It is the Fund’s policy to classify each foreign equity security where a factor from a third party vendor is provided as a Level 2 security.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in aggregate that is significant to the fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
DESCRIPTION | TOTAL | LEVEL 1 | LEVEL 2 | LEVEL 3 | ||||||||||||
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Health Care | $ | 169,762,893 | $ | 127,146,034 | $ | 36,811,312 | $ | 5,805,547** | ||||||||
Industrials | 14,060,610 | 14,060,610 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Mutual funds | 11,492,275 | 11,492,275 | — | — | ||||||||||||
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Total assets | $ | 195,315,778 | $ | 152,698,919 | $ | 36,811,312 | $ | 5,805,547 | ||||||||
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The following table is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
LEVEL 3 RECONCILIATION | EQUITY SECURITIES | PREFERRED SECURITIES | ||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2010 (market value)*** | $ | — | $ | — | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) | (95,898 | ) | (2,312,500 | ) | ||||
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)**** | (248,098 | ) | 2,312,500 | |||||
Purchases | 6,149,543 | |||||||
Sales*** | — | — | ||||||
Transfers in | — | |||||||
Transfers out | — | — | ||||||
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Balance as of December 31, 2011 (market value) | $ | 5,805,547 | $ | — | ||||
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*Includes common stock, warrants and rights. Please see the Investment Portfolio for foreign securities where a factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading. Such securities are included in Level 2 in the table above.
**Amount represents the Series’ investment in Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd. (“Oxford”). Oxford is initially valued at transaction price, which is considered the best initial estimate of fair value. Subsequently, the Series’ uses, or will use, other methodologies and significant inputs to determine fair value. Such methodologies and significant inputs include: subsequent rounds of financing for Oxford; recent transactions in similar instruments; discounted cash flow techniques; third-party appraisals; industry multiples and public comparables; and Oxford’s current financial performance compared to projected performance.
***Included securities valued at $0 as of the beginning of the year, which were written off during the year.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
****The change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities still held at December 31, 2011 was ($343,996).
The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.
Recent Accounting Standard
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.
Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.
ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.
Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses
Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.
Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.
The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.
Foreign Currency Translation
The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The Series does not isolate realized and unrealized gains and losses attributable to changes in the exchange rates from gains and losses that arise from changes in the fair value of investments. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses represent foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on securities transactions, gains and losses on disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the books of the Series and the amounts actually received or paid.
Restricted Securities
Restricted securities are purchased in private placement transactions, are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may have contractual restrictions on resale. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Series’ Investment Portfolio.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Illiquid Securities
A security may be considered illiquid if so deemed in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board. Securities that are illiquid are marked with the applicable footnote on the Investment Portfolio.
Affiliated Companies
The 1940 Act defines “affiliated companies” to include securities in which a series owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer.
The following transactions were effected in securities of affiliated companies for the year ended December 31, 2011:
NAME OF ISSUER | VALUE AT 12/31/10 | PURCHASE COST | SALES PROCEEDS | VALUE AT 12/31/11 | SHARES HELD AT 12/31/11 | DIVIDEND INCOME 12/31/10 THROUGH 12/31/11 | NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 12/31/10 THROUGH 12/31/11 | |||||||||
Avalon HealthCare Holdings, | ||||||||||||||||
Inc. - Series D | $ — | $ — | $ — | $ — | — | $ — | $ | (2,312,500) | ||||||||
Avalon HealthCare Holdings, Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | (76,718) | |||||||||
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2/27/2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | (19,180) | |||||||||
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Federal Taxes
The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.
Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.
The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the years ended December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Foreign Taxes
Based on the Series’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and currency purchase/repatriation transactions for foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Series will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign tax. The Series is subject to a tax imposed on short term capital gains on securities of issuers domiciled in India. The Series records an estimated deferred tax liability for securities that have been held for less than a year at the end of the reporting period, assuming those positions were disposed of at the end of the period. This amount is reported in Accrued foreign capital gains tax in the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Realized losses on the sale of securities of issuers domiciled in India can be carried forward for eight years to offset potential future short term realized capital gains.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Distributions of Income and Gains
Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Indemnifications
The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Other
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
3. | Transactions with Affiliates |
The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Series’ average daily net assets.
Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.
Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.
The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.
The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.
Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.
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4. Purchases and Sales of Securities
For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $201,756,785 and $235,100,091, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in shares of Life Sciences Series were:
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/11 | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/10 | |||||||||||||||
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Sold | 3,884,766 | $ | 48,098,558 | 2,426,114 | $ | 26,545,889 | ||||||||||
Reinvested | 532,612 | 5,608,399 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Repurchased | (6,803,872 | ) | (75,543,779 | ) | (7,813,236 | ) | (86,364,811 | ) | ||||||||
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Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
6. | Financial Instruments |
The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.
7. | Foreign Securities |
Investing in securities of foreign companies and foreign governments involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of domestic companies and the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of foreign companies and foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable domestic companies and the U.S. Government.
8. | Life Sciences Securities |
The Series may focus its investments in certain related life sciences industries; hence, the Series may subject itself to a greater degree of risk than a series that is more diversified.
9. | Federal Income Tax Information |
The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including net operating losses and foreign currency gains and losses. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. For the year ended December 31, 2011, amounts were reclassified within the capital accounts to reduce Additional Paid in Capital by $1,787,682, increase Undistributed Net Investment Income by $1,532,993 and increase Accumulated Net Realized Gain on Investments, Foreign Currency and
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9. | Federal Income Tax Information (continued) |
Translation of Other Assets and Liabilities by $254,689. The reclassification relates to foreign currency gains and losses and net operating losses. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:
FOR THE YEAR | FOR THE YEAR | |||||||
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Long-term capital gains | $5,663,104 | $— |
At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized depreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Cost for federal income tax purposes | $ | 197,850,708 | ||||
Unrealized appreciation | 17,226,042 | |||||
Unrealized depreciation | (19,760,972 | ) | ||||
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Undistributed long-term gains | $ | 2,963,364 |
The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.
As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have pre or post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.
The capital loss carryover utilized in the current year was $20,419,145.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of Life Sciences Series:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Life Sciences Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
New York, New York
February 22, 2012
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Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.
The Series hereby reports $5,663,104 as capital gains for its taxable year ended December 31, 2011, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.
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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.
Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.
• | The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle. |
• | The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable. |
• | The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis. |
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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
• | The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable. |
• | In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex. |
Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site
(http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.
Interested Director/Officer
Name: | B. Reuben Auspitz* | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 64 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member. | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Independent Directors | ||
Name: | Stephen B. Ashley | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 71 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1996 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group (property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive) | |
2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | The Ashley Group (1995-2008) | |
Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) | ||
Name: | Peter L. Faber | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 73 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1987 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) | |
New York Collegium (non-profit) | ||
Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) | ||
Name: | Harris H. Rusitzky | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 77 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1985 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994; | |
Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006 | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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Life Sciences Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Independent Directors (continued)
Name: | Paul A. Brooke | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 65 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 2007 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) | |
ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present) | ||
HLTH Corp. (2000-present) | ||
Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) | ||
MPM Bio-equities (2000-present) | ||
GMP Companies (2000-present) | ||
HoustonPharma (2000-present) | ||
Officers | ||
Name: | Ryan Albano | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 30 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; | |
Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 48 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Vice President | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC | |
Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer. | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Elizabeth Craig | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 25 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Corporate Secretary | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier | |
Advisors, LLC | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Christine Glavin | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 45 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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Life Sciences Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Officers (continued)
Name: | Jodi L. Hedberg | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 44 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. since 2006 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Richard Yates | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 46 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Chief Legal Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Chief Legal Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or Corporate Secretary | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.
**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.
1The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.
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Life Sciences Series
Literature Requests
(unaudited)
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, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |||||
On the Securities and Exchange | ||||||
Commission’s (SEC) web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Proxy Voting Record
Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |||||
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Quarterly Portfolio Holdings
The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |||||
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)
The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |||||
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov | |||||
On our web site | http://www.manning-napier.com |
Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com
1. | Fund Holdings - Month-End |
2. | Fund Holdings - Quarter-End |
3. | Shareholder Report - Annual |
4. | Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual |
The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.
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SMALL CAP SERIES | ||||
www.manning-napier.com |
Small Cap Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Volatility was a constant theme throughout much of 2011. Over the past year, substantial equity market swings were driven in large part by macroeconomic developments and a series of external shocks, including Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, the European sovereign debt crisis, political unrest in the Middle East, and March’s tsunami disaster in Japan. The accumulation of these events bred widespread uncertainty and has continued to weigh heavily on investor confidence both domestically and abroad. Throughout the year, market action was largely driven by emotion, and in general investors sought stability over growth.
Despite such volatility, major domestic equity indices earned positive returns for the year, with the S&P 500 Index finishing the year up 2.12% and the Russell 1000 finishing up 1.5%. Yet those index returns were mainly driven by a handful of primarily large, slow growth, high dividend paying companies. Indeed, large cap companies generally outperformed their smaller cap counterparts during the risk adverse environment of 2011. For the twelve months ending December 31, 2011, the Russell 2000 Index, which includes smaller capitalization companies, experienced a loss of 4.18%. Similarly, the Small Cap Series earned negative returns in 2011, falling 10.01% and trailing its benchmark.
For the full year, the Series’ relative underperformance was primarily a result of specific stock selections. In particular, certain holdings within the Energy, Consumer Discretionary, and Health Care sectors hurt results versus the benchmark. In large part, these investments were companies the Advisor perceived as possessing long-term growth drivers that were exposed to favorable industry trends. For example, within Health Care, the Series had a thematic exposure to life science and diagnostic related companies, and within the Energy sector the Series maintained holdings in oil services companies. As investors flocked to larger, more defensive companies, many of these more growth-oriented companies suffered losses. Meanwhile, investments within the Information Technology and Materials sectors helped offset some of this weakness.
With performance broadly negative across the sectors of Russell 2000 benchmark in 2011, the Consumer Staples, Health Care and Utilities sectors were the only ones to produce positive returns for the year. The Series’ underweight to Information Technology versus the benchmark aided relative returns for the year. However, an underweight to Utilities detracted from relative results. Given the Advisor’s focus on companies that can achieve growth, the Series continues to hold a relatively small exposure to the Utilities and Telecommunication Services sectors, as many of these companies are lacking well-defined growth drivers. In addition to Consumer Staples, the Series maintains a relatively high allocation (as compared to the benchmark) to the Consumer Discretionary and Industrials sectors, as the Advisor continues to identify companies with positive fundamentals that can drive growth within these areas.
Manning & Napier feels strongly that in this slow economic growth environment, it is important to focus on those companies with strong organic growth drivers. As a result, the Advisor continues to identify and pursue companies that we believe are well positioned for the long-term and meet the requirements of our investment strategies and pricing disciplines. Amid a muted economic backdrop, the Advisor is focusing on high-quality companies with sustainable competitive advantages that are winning the battle for growth. Many of these companies have displayed an ability to successfully compete and gain market share in faster growing foreign markets. Given our view of the enduring nature of the current slow growth environment, we’re also investing in companies that are less dependent on the economy and/or government spending as a significant source of revenue.
Ultimately, Manning & Napier believes that fundamentals are the driver of long-term returns. With more than 40 years of experience investing based on company-specific fundamentals, Manning & Napier continues to carefully build our portfolios on a security-by-security basis. We believe that maintaining discipline and staying true to our active management investment philosophy will best aid us in helping our clients meet their long-term investment objectives.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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Small Cap Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011 | ||||||||||||
ONE YEAR1 | FIVE YEAR | TEN YEAR | SINCE INCEPTION2 | |||||||||
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Small Cap Series3 | -10.01% | -5.57% | 3.30% | 6.69% | ||||||||
S&P 500 Total Return Index4 | 2.12% | -0.24% | 2.93% | 7.93% | ||||||||
Russell 2000® Index4 | -4.18% | 0.15% | 5.62% | 8.47% |
The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Small Cap Series for the ten years ended December 31, 2011 to the S&P 500 Total Return Index and the Russell 2000® Index.
1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
2Performance numbers for the Series and Indices are calculated from April 30, 1992, the Series’ current activation date.
3The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this net expense ratio was 1.11%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 1.11% for the year ended December 31, 2011.
4The S&P 500 Total Return Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted measure of 500 widely held common stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange and the Over-the-Counter market. The Index returns assume daily reinvestment of dividends. The Russell 2000® Index is an unmanaged index that consists of 2,000 U.S. small-capitalization stocks. The Index returns are based on a market capitalization-weighted average of relative price changes of the component stocks plus dividends whose reinvestments are compounded daily. Both Indices’ returns, unlike Series returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses.
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Small Cap Series
Shareholder Expense Example
(unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Series’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid during the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Series and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
BEGINNING 7/1/11 | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/11 | EXPENSES PAID 7/1/11-12/31/11 | ||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $ 841.00 | $5.24 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,019.51 | $5.75 |
*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 1.13%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the one-half year period. Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratios stated above may differ from the expense ratios stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.
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Small Cap Series
Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
Market Capitalization |
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Average | $ | 1,365.24 Million | ||
Median | 1,152.11 Million | |||
Weighted Average | 1,373.57 Million |
Top Ten Stock Holdings2 |
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Westport Innovations, Inc. - ADR (Canada) | 3.6 | % | ||
RailAmerica, Inc. | 3.1 | % | ||
AMC Networks, Inc. - Class A | 2.7 | % | ||
Eagle Materials, Inc. | 2.3 | % | ||
Infinera Corp. | 2.2 | % | ||
Calgon Carbon Corp. | 2.1 | % | ||
Wabash National Corp. | 2.0 | % | ||
Zon Multimedia Servicos de Telecomunicacoes e Multimedia SGPS S.A. (Portugal) | 1.8 | % | ||
Imax Corp. (Canada) | 1.7 | % | ||
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. | 1.7 | % | ||
2As a percentage of total investments. |
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Small Cap Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS - 99.0% | ||||||||
Consumer Discretionary - 23.0% | ||||||||
Automobiles - 0.8% | ||||||||
Tesla Motors, Inc.* | 52,100 | $ | 1,487,976 | |||||
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Distributors - 1.3% | ||||||||
Inchcape plc (United Kingdom)1 | 489,761 | 2,228,270 | ||||||
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Diversified Consumer Services - 3.2% | ||||||||
Capella Education Co.* | 48,560 | 1,750,588 | ||||||
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.* | 150,120 | 2,395,915 | ||||||
Strayer Education, Inc. | 16,890 | 1,641,539 | ||||||
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5,788,042 | ||||||||
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Household Durables - 1.0% | ||||||||
Lennar Corp. - Class A | 89,340 | 1,755,531 | ||||||
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Internet & Catalog Retail - 1.5% | ||||||||
Blue Nile, Inc.* | 24,890 | 1,017,503 | ||||||
Ocado Group plc (United Kingdom)*1 | 2,044,230 | 1,723,408 | ||||||
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2,740,911 | ||||||||
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Media - 6.2% | ||||||||
AMC Networks, Inc. - Class A* | 127,420 | 4,788,444 | ||||||
Imax Corp. (Canada)* | 170,490 | 3,125,082 | ||||||
Zon Multimedia Servicos de Telecomunicacoes e Multimedia SGPS S.A. (Portugal)1 | 1,046,670 | 3,140,061 | ||||||
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11,053,587 | ||||||||
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Specialty Retail - 9.0% | ||||||||
Chico’s FAS, Inc. | 247,100 | 2,752,694 | ||||||
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. | 75,110 | 2,770,057 | ||||||
The Finish Line, Inc. - Class A | 60,150 | 1,159,993 | ||||||
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. | 56,040 | 2,902,872 | ||||||
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. | 111,000 | 2,136,750 | ||||||
Select Comfort Corp.* | 90,882 | 1,971,231 | ||||||
Sonic Automotive, Inc. - Class A | 163,780 | 2,425,582 | ||||||
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16,119,179 | ||||||||
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Total Consumer Discretionary | 41,173,496 | |||||||
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Consumer Staples - 7.7% | ||||||||
Beverages - 4.1% | ||||||||
Boston Beer Co., Inc. - Class A* | 26,830 | 2,912,665 | ||||||
C&C Group plc (Ireland)1 | 497,040 | 1,845,472 | ||||||
Heckmann Corp.* | 390,520 | 2,596,958 | ||||||
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7,355,095 | ||||||||
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Food & Staples Retailing - 1.9% | ||||||||
Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentacion S.A. (Spain)*1 | 308,720 | 1,389,814 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Small Cap Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | ||||||||
Consumer Staples (continued) | ||||||||
Food & Staples Retailing (continued) | ||||||||
SUPERVALU, Inc. | 251,100 | $ | 2,038,932 | |||||
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3,428,746 | ||||||||
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Food Products - 1.7% | ||||||||
Flowers Foods, Inc. | 107,145 | 2,033,612 | ||||||
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. | 44,254 | 1,047,492 | ||||||
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3,081,104 | ||||||||
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Total Consumer Staples | 13,864,945 | |||||||
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Energy - 6.8% | ||||||||
Energy Equipment & Services - 6.2% | ||||||||
Calfrac Well Services Ltd. (Canada) | 60,840 | 1,702,027 | ||||||
Global Geophysical Services, Inc.* | 153,680 | 1,032,730 | ||||||
ION Geophysical Corp.* | 249,310 | 1,528,270 | ||||||
Key Energy Services, Inc.* | 133,470 | 2,064,781 | ||||||
Petroleum Geo-Services ASA (Norway)*1 | 179,130 | 1,952,249 | ||||||
Trican Well Service Ltd. (Canada) | 167,620 | 2,887,589 | ||||||
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11,167,646 | ||||||||
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.6% | ||||||||
Paladin Energy Ltd. (Australia)*2 | 793,210 | 1,105,628 | ||||||
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Total Energy | 12,273,274 | |||||||
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Financials - 9.4% | ||||||||
Commercial Banks - 1.1% | ||||||||
First Commonwealth Financial Corp. | 379,060 | 1,993,856 | ||||||
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Diversified Financial Services - 0.9% | ||||||||
JSE Ltd. (South Africa)1 | 181,330 | 1,592,872 | ||||||
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Insurance - 0.8% | ||||||||
Brasil Insurance Participacoes e Administracao S.A. (Brazil) | 162,850 | 1,484,225 | ||||||
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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 6.6% | ||||||||
American Campus Communities, Inc. | 32,600 | 1,367,896 | ||||||
BioMed Realty Trust, Inc. | 57,890 | 1,046,651 | ||||||
Corporate Office Properties Trust | 65,500 | 1,392,530 | ||||||
DiamondRock Hospitality Co. | 152,090 | 1,466,148 | ||||||
DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc. | 65,620 | 1,589,316 | ||||||
Education Realty Trust, Inc. | 140,020 | 1,432,405 | ||||||
Home Properties, Inc. | 23,200 | 1,335,624 | ||||||
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | 111,580 | 2,140,104 | ||||||
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11,770,674 | ||||||||
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Total Financials | 16,841,627 | |||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Small Cap Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | ||||||||
Health Care - 13.3% | ||||||||
Biotechnology - 2.1% | ||||||||
Dendreon Corp.* | 247,440 | $ | 1,880,544 | |||||
Myriad Genetics, Inc.* | 88,400 | 1,851,096 | ||||||
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3,731,640 | ||||||||
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Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 6.2% | ||||||||
Abaxis, Inc.* | 72,450 | 2,004,692 | ||||||
Alere, Inc.* | 59,276 | 1,368,683 | ||||||
DexCom, Inc.* | 79,760 | 742,566 | ||||||
HeartWare International, Inc.* | 27,300 | 1,883,700 | ||||||
Insulet Corp.* | 146,910 | 2,766,315 | ||||||
Quidel Corp.* | 53,270 | 805,975 | ||||||
Thoratec Corp.* | 48,790 | 1,637,392 | ||||||
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11,209,323 | ||||||||
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Health Care Technology - 0.5% | ||||||||
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc.* | 45,500 | 861,770 | ||||||
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Life Sciences Tools & Services - 2.3% | ||||||||
Sequenom, Inc.* | 293,860 | 1,307,677 | ||||||
WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman), Inc. - ADR (China)* | 252,160 | 2,783,846 | ||||||
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4,091,523 | ||||||||
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Pharmaceuticals - 2.2% | ||||||||
Green Cross Corp. (South Korea)1 | 18,180 | 2,306,281 | ||||||
Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc (United Kingdom)1 | 177,590 | 1,707,788 | ||||||
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4,014,069 | ||||||||
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Total Health Care | 23,908,325 | |||||||
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Industrials - 21.0% | ||||||||
Airlines - 3.2% | ||||||||
Copa Holdings S.A. - ADR - Class A (Panama) | 49,220 | 2,887,737 | ||||||
US Airways Group, Inc.* | 580,340 | 2,942,324 | ||||||
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5,830,061 | ||||||||
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Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.4% | ||||||||
Interface, Inc. - Class A | 61,360 | 708,094 | ||||||
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Construction & Engineering - 0.7% | ||||||||
MYR Group, Inc.* | 66,440 | 1,271,662 | ||||||
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Electrical Equipment - 0.7% | ||||||||
Acuity Brands, Inc. | 22,580 | 1,196,740 | ||||||
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Machinery - 8.3% | ||||||||
Astec Industries, Inc.* | 28,460 | 916,697 | ||||||
Graham Corp. | 81,910 | 1,838,060 | ||||||
Titan International, Inc. | 107,480 | 2,091,561 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Small Cap Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | ||||||||
Industrials (continued) | ||||||||
Machinery (continued) | ||||||||
Wabash National Corp.* | 447,610 | $ | 3,509,262 | |||||
Westport Innovations, Inc. - ADR (Canada)* | 194,610 | 6,468,836 | ||||||
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14,824,416 | ||||||||
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Marine - 1.4% | ||||||||
Baltic Trading Ltd. | 138,290 | 656,877 | ||||||
D/S Norden (Denmark)1 | 44,790 | 1,046,031 | ||||||
Sinotrans Shipping Ltd. (Hong Kong)1 | 3,457,000 | 838,015 | ||||||
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2,540,923 | ||||||||
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Professional Services - 1.1% | ||||||||
The Advisory Board Co.* | 27,990 | 2,077,138 | ||||||
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Road & Rail - 5.2% | ||||||||
Heartland Express, Inc. | 133,310 | 1,905,000 | ||||||
Knight Transportation, Inc. | 114,840 | 1,796,098 | ||||||
RailAmerica, Inc.* | 373,540 | 5,562,011 | ||||||
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9,263,109 | ||||||||
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Total Industrials | 37,712,143 | |||||||
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Information Technology - 10.9% | ||||||||
Communications Equipment - 2.2% | ||||||||
Infinera Corp.* | 630,290 | 3,958,221 | ||||||
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Computers & Peripherals - 0.5% | ||||||||
Immersion Corp.* | 173,210 | 897,228 | ||||||
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Internet Software & Services - 3.6% | ||||||||
The Active Network, Inc.* | 135,590 | 1,844,024 | ||||||
comScore, Inc.* | 90,970 | 1,928,564 | ||||||
LogMeIn, Inc.* | 21,050 | 811,477 | ||||||
Velti plc - ADR (Ireland)* | 280,650 | 1,908,420 | ||||||
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Euronet Worldwide, Inc.* | 165,490 | 3,058,255 | ||||||
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Software - 2.9% | ||||||||
RealPage, Inc.* | 42,870 | 1,083,325 | ||||||
SolarWinds, Inc.* | 94,600 | 2,644,070 | ||||||
Taleo Corp. - Class A* | 34,610 | 1,339,061 | ||||||
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Total Information Technology | 19,472,645 | |||||||
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Materials - 6.0% | ||||||||
Chemicals - 3.7% | ||||||||
Calgon Carbon Corp.* | 244,600 | 3,842,666 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | ||||||||
Materials (continued) | ||||||||
Chemicals (continued) | ||||||||
Flotek Industries, Inc.* | 106,690 | $ | 1,062,632 | |||||
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. - Class A | 35,400 | 1,652,826 | ||||||
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Construction Materials - 2.3% | ||||||||
Eagle Materials, Inc. | 160,990 | 4,131,003 | ||||||
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Total Materials | 10,689,127 | |||||||
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Utilities - 0.9% | ||||||||
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders - 0.9% | ||||||||
GenOn Energy, Inc.* | 607,963 | 1,586,783 | ||||||
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | 177,522,365 | |||||||
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 1.0% | ||||||||
Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares3 , 0.05% (Identified Cost $1,810,815) | 1,810,815 | 1,810,815 | ||||||
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.0% | 179,333,180 | |||||||
LIABILITIES, LESS OTHER ASSETS - 0.0%** | (8,080 | ) | ||||||
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NET ASSETS - 100% | $ | 179,325,100 | ||||||
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*Non-income producing security
**Less than 0.1%
1A factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading.
2Traded on Canadian exchange.
3Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2011
ASSETS: | ||||
Investments, at value (identified cost $183,032,089) (Note 2) | $ | 179,333,180 | ||
Cash | 18,626 | |||
Receivable for fund shares sold | 230,705 | |||
Dividends receivable | 128,251 | |||
Foreign tax reclaims receivable | 25,762 | |||
Other receivable | 70 | |||
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TOTAL ASSETS | 179,736,594 | |||
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LIABILITIES: | ||||
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | 151,936 | |||
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 9,035 | |||
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 3,374 | |||
Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3) | 271 | |||
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 251 | |||
Payable for fund shares repurchased | 191,707 | |||
Audit fees payable | 22,365 | |||
Other payables and accrued expenses | 32,555 | |||
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | 411,494 | |||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 179,325,100 | ||
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | ||||
Capital stock | $ | 214,375 | ||
Additional paid-in-capital | 221,476,943 | |||
Accumulated net investment loss | (1,498 | ) | ||
Accumulated net realized loss on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (38,662,808 | ) | ||
Net unrealized depreciation on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (3,701,912 | ) | ||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 179,325,100 | ||
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - | $ | 8.36 | ||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
INVESTMENT INCOME: | ||||
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $59,637) | $ | 1,675,876 | ||
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EXPENSES: | ||||
Management fees (Note 3) | 1,995,320 | |||
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 58,016 | |||
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 20,742 | |||
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | 5,442 | |||
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 2,552 | |||
Custodian fees | 29,766 | |||
Miscellaneous | 104,307 | |||
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Total Expenses | 2,216,145 | |||
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NET INVESTMENT LOSS | (540,269 | ) | ||
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on- | ||||
Investments | 26,292,121 | |||
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities (net of Brazilian tax of $41,168) | (70,719 | ) | ||
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on- | ||||
Investments | (45,811,501 | ) | ||
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (3,441 | ) | ||
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | (19,593,540 | ) | ||
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NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | (20,133,809 | ) | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
FOR THE YEAR ENDED | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | |||||||
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS: | ||||||||
OPERATIONS: | ||||||||
Net investment loss | $ | (540,269 | ) | $ | (234,132 | ) | ||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | 26,221,402 | 28,494,683 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | (45,814,942 | ) | 14,571,480 | |||||
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Net increase (decrease) from operations | (20,133,809 | ) | 42,832,031 | |||||
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CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | ||||||||
Net decrease from capital share transactions (Note 5) | (8,938,199 | ) | (6,344,912 | ) | ||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | (29,072,008 | ) | 36,487,119 | |||||
NET ASSETS: | ||||||||
Beginning of year | 208,397,108 | 171,909,989 | ||||||
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End of year (including accumulated net investment loss of $1,498 and $0, respectively) | $ | 179,325,100 | $ | 208,397,108 | ||||
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Financial Highlights
FOR THE YEARS ENDED | ||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/11 | 12/31/10 | 12/31/09 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/07 | ||||||||||||||||
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year): | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value - Beginning of year | $ | 9.29 | $ | 7.39 | $ | 4.98 | $ | 10.21 | $ | 13.08 | ||||||||||
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment loss | (0.02 | )1 | (0.01 | )1 | (0.02 | )1 | (0.02 | ) | (0.01 | ) | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (0.91 | ) | 1.91 | 2.43 | (5.12 | ) | (1.25 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Total from investment operations | (0.93 | ) | 1.90 | 2.41 | (5.14 | ) | (1.26 | ) | ||||||||||||
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From net realized gain on investments | — | — | — | (0.09 | ) | (1.61 | ) | |||||||||||||
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Net asset value - End of year | $ | 8.36 | $ | 9.29 | $ | 7.39 | $ | 4.98 | $ | 10.21 | ||||||||||
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Net assets - End of year | $ | 179,325 | $ | 208,397 | $ | 171,910 | $ | 120,162 | $ | 184,998 | ||||||||||
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Total return2 | (10.01% | ) | 25.71% | 48.39% | (50.68% | ) | (9.32% | ) | ||||||||||||
Ratios (to average net assets)/ Supplemental Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses* | 1.11% | 1.12% | 1.15% | 1.15% | 1.14% | |||||||||||||||
Net investment loss | (0.27% | ) | (0.13% | ) | (0.34% | ) | (0.39% | ) | (0.08% | ) | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 75% | 75% | 76% | 68% | 64% | |||||||||||||||
*For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount:
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N/A | 0.00% | 3 | 0.00% | 3 | N/A | N/A |
1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.
2Represents aggregate total return for the year indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods.
3Less than 0.01%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
1. | Organization |
Small Cap Series (the “Series”) is a no-load diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The Series’ investment objective is to provide long-term growth by investing principally in the common stocks of companies with small market capitalizations.
The Series is authorized to issue five classes of shares (Class A, B, D, E and Z). Currently, only Class A shares have been issued. Each class of shares is substantially the same, except that class-specific distribution and shareholder servicing expenses are borne by the specific class of shares to which they relate.
The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).
Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 87.5 million have been designated as Small Cap Series Class A common stock.
2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
Security Valuation
Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the latest quoted sales price of the exchange on which the security is primarily traded. Securities not traded on valuation date or securities not listed on an exchange are valued at the latest quoted bid price provided by the Fund’s pricing service. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.
Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.
Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.
Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account. In accordance with the procedures approved by the Board, the values of certain securities trading outside the U.S. were adjusted
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
following the close of local trading using a factor from a third party vendor. The third party vendor uses statistical analyses and quantitative models, which consider among other things subsequent movement and changes in the prices of indices, securities and exchange rates in other markets, to determine the factors which are used to adjust local market prices. The value of securities used for net asset value calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities. It is the Fund’s policy to classify each foreign equity security where a factor from a third party vendor is provided as a Level 2 security.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in aggregate that is significant to their fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
DESCRIPTION | TOTAL | LEVEL 1 | LEVEL 2 | LEVEL 3 | ||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Equity securities*: | ||||||||||||||||
Consumer Discretionary | $ | 41,173,496 | $ | 34,081,757 | $ | 7,091,739 | $ | — | ||||||||
Consumer Staples | 13,864,945 | 10,629,659 | 3,235,286 | — | ||||||||||||
Energy | 12,273,274 | 10,321,025 | 1,952,249 | — | ||||||||||||
Financials | 16,841,627 | 15,248,755 | 1,592,872 | — | ||||||||||||
Health Care | 23,908,325 | 19,894,256 | 4,014,069 | — | ||||||||||||
Industrials | 37,712,143 | 35,828,097 | 1,884,046 | — | ||||||||||||
Information Technology | 19,472,645 | 19,472,645 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Materials | 10,689,127 | 10,689,127 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Utilities | 1,586,783 | 1,586,783 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Mutual funds | 1,810,815 | 1,810,815 | — | — | ||||||||||||
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Total assets | $ | 179,333,180 | $ | 159,562,919 | $ | 19,770,261 | $ | — | ||||||||
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*Includes common stock, warrants and rights. Please see the Investment Portfolio for foreign securities where a factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading. Such securities are included in Level 2 in the table above.
There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2010 or December 31, 2011.
The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.
Recent Accounting Standard
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU
2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.
Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Recent Accounting Standard (continued)
description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.
ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.
Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses
Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.
Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.
The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.
Foreign Currency Translation
The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The Series does not isolate realized and unrealized gains and losses attributable to changes in the exchange rates from gains and losses that arise from changes in the fair value of investments. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses represent foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on securities transactions, gains and losses on disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the books of the Series and the amounts actually received or paid.
Federal Taxes
The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.
Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.
The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the years ended December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
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Small Cap Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Foreign Taxes
Based on the Series’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and currency purchase/repatriation transactions for foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Series will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign tax.
Distributions of Income and Gains
Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Indemnifications
The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Other
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
3. | Transactions with Affiliates |
The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Series’ average daily net assets.
Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.
Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.
The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.
The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per Series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.
Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
4. | Purchases and Sales of Securities |
For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $146,905,867 and $147,809,612, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in Class A shares of Small Cap Series were:
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/11 | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/10 | |||||||||||||||
SHARES | AMOUNT | SHARES | AMOUNT | |||||||||||||
Sold | 1,738,475 | $ | 15,552,815 | 2,171,584 | $ | 16,811,321 | ||||||||||
Reinvested | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Repurchased | (2,723,450 | ) | (24,491,014 | ) | (3,002,811 | ) | (23,156,233 | ) | ||||||||
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Approximately 90% of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion. At December 31, 2011, the retirement plan of the Advisor and its affiliates owned 57,414 shares (0.27% of shares outstanding) valued at $479,982.
6. | Financial Instruments |
The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.
7. | Foreign Securities |
Investing in securities of foreign companies and foreign governments involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of domestic companies and the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of foreign companies and foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable domestic companies and the U.S. Government.
8. | Federal Income Tax Information |
The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including net operating losses, foreign currency gains and losses and late-year ordinary losses. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
There were no distributions to shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2010 or the year ended December 31, 2011.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
8. | Federal Income Tax Information (continued) |
At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized depreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Cost for federal income tax purposes | $ | 183,032,089 | ||||
Unrealized appreciation | 19,890,141 | |||||
Unrealized depreciation | (23,589,050 | ) | ||||
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Net unrealized depreciation | $ | (3,698,909 | ) | |||
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For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Series elected to defer to January 1, 2012, $1,498 of late-year ordinary losses.
The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.
As of December 31, 2011, the Series had the following pre-enactment net capital loss carryforwards, expiring during the year indicated, which are available to offset future realized gains to the extent allowed by the tax law:
LOSS CARRYOVER | EXPIRATION DATE | |||
$38,662,808 | December 31, 2017 |
As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.
The capital loss carryover utilized in the current year was $26,292,114.
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Small Cap Series
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of Small Cap Series:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Small Cap Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
New York, New York
February 21, 2012
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Small Cap Series
Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.
Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.
• | The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle. |
• | The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable. |
• | The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro- Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis. |
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Small Cap Series
Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
• | The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable. |
• | In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex. |
Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.
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Small Cap Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.
Interested Director/Officer | ||
Name: | B. Reuben Auspitz* | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 64 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President | |
since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002 | ||
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance | |
Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director | ||
from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - | ||
Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. | ||
Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various | ||
subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, | ||
Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member. | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Independent Directors | ||
Name: | Stephen B. Ashley | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 71 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee | |
Member | ||
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1996 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group | |
(property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive) | ||
2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | The Ashley Group (1995-2008) | |
Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) | ||
Name: | Peter L. Faber | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 73 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1987 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will & | |
Emery LLP (law firm) | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) | |
New York Collegium (non-profit) | ||
Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) | ||
Name: | Harris H. Rusitzky | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 77 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee | |
Member | ||
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1985 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994; | |
Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006 | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Independent Directors (continued) | ||
Name: | Paul A. Brooke | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 65 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee | |
Member | ||
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 2007 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV | |
Holdings LLC (investments) | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) | |
ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present) | ||
HLTH Corp. (2000-present) | ||
Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) | ||
MPM Bio-equities (2000-present) | ||
GMP Companies (2000-present) | ||
HoustonPharma (2000-present) | ||
Officers | ||
Name: | Ryan Albano | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 30 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:
| N/A
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Name: | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 48 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Vice President | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer. | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:
| N/A
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Name: | Elizabeth Craig | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 25 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Corporate Secretary | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:
| N/A
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Name: | Christine Glavin | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 45 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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Small Cap Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Officers (continued) | ||
Name: | Jodi L. Hedberg | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 44 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering | |
Compliance Officer | ||
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. since 2006 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Richard Yates | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 46 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Chief Legal Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Chief Legal Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or Corporate Secretary | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.
**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.
1The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.
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Literature Requests
(unaudited)
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, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Proxy Voting Record
Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Quarterly Portfolio Holdings
The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)
The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov | |
On our web site | http://www.manning-napier.com |
Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com
1. Fund Holdings - Month-End
2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End
3. Shareholder Report - Annual
4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual
The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.
MNSCS-12/11-AR
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www.manning-napier.com |
Technology Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Volatility was a constant theme throughout much of 2011. Over the past year, substantial equity market swings were driven in large part by macroeconomic developments and a series of external shocks, including Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, the European sovereign debt crisis, political unrest in the Middle East, and March’s tsunami disaster in Japan. The accumulation of these events bred widespread uncertainty and has continued to weigh heavily on investor confidence both domestically and abroad. Throughout the year, market action was largely driven by emotion, and in general investors sought stability over growth.
Despite all of the volatility, U.S. equities as measured by the S&P 500 Index ended the year with positive returns of 2.12%. For the twelve months ending December 31, 2011, the S&P 500 Information Technology Index earned 2.43%, roughly in-line with the overall equities market. The Technology Series, however, underperformed in 2011 and lost 10.31% for the year. Despite these short-term negative returns, the Series has outperformed over the current market cycle, which includes both a bull and a bear market.
While short-term performance is negative on an absolute and relative basis, we’ve found that measuring performance over market cycles demonstrates a manager’s ability to add value through varying types of environments, both good and bad. The S&P Information Technology Index had annualized returns of 10.14% during the current market cycle (since October 1, 2002). In contrast, the Series has handily outperformed over the current market cycle, with annualized returns of 16.67%.
Over the past several quarters, the Advisor has identified a growing performance dichotomy in the Technology sector between small and mid-cap growth stocks related to thematic trends (such as cloud computing, virtualization, and mobility) and large cap technology companies, which are perceived to be less nimble and/or more focused on serving relatively slower growing end markets. This trend sharply reversed in the latter half of 2011. As investors grew increasingly concerned about a macro economic slowdown, they fled to the relative safety of stable, large capitalization stocks and generally sold small and mid-cap growth stocks, which were perceived as riskier. Amid these fluctuations, the Advisor continues to opportunistically take advantage of market volatility to position the Series in the strongest strategy fits with the most compelling long-term growth drivers.
As for 2011 relative results, stock selection was the key factor in the Series’ underperformance versus the benchmark for the year. In particular, individual holdings within the Internet Services industry were the largest negative contributors to relative performance. These companies tend to have higher growth rates, which often means higher valuation multiples, and as such were most negatively impacted by the flight to safety during the second half of 2011. Among the Series’ Internet Services holdings, some were also pressured by concerns over rising operating costs, and those based in China were viewed as having an additional layer of risk, which hurt returns in an environment of high investor nervousness. Despite these environment-driven short-term negative results, the Advisor believes that these Internet Services companies are positioned for growth over the long run. Other areas detracting from the Series’ performance in 2011 were specific selections in the Communications Equipment, IT Services, and Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industries. Positive contributors to relative performance included stocks with company-specific catalysts, including strong product cycles and/or high secular industry growth, as investors viewed these holdings as being less impacted by a potential economic slowdown.
Manning & Napier feels strongly that in this slow economic growth environment, it is important to focus on those companies with strong organic growth drivers. As a result, the Advisor continues to identify and pursue companies that we believe are well positioned for the long-term and meet the requirements of our investment strategies and pricing disciplines. Amid a muted economic backdrop, the Advisor is focusing on high-quality companies with sustainable competitive advantages that are winning the battle for growth. Many of these companies have displayed an ability to successfully compete and gain market share in faster growing foreign markets. Given our view of the enduring nature of the current slow growth environment, we’re also investing in companies that are less dependent on the economy and/or government spending as a significant source of revenue.
Ultimately, Manning & Napier believes that fundamentals are the driver of long-term returns. With more than 40 years of experience investing based on company-specific fundamentals, Manning & Napier continues to carefully build our portfolios on a security by security basis. We believe that maintaining discipline and staying true to our active management investment philosophy will best aid us in helping our clients meet their long-term investment objectives.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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Technology Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011 | ||||||||||||||
ONE YEAR1 | FIVE YEAR | TEN YEAR | SINCE INCEPTION2 | |||||||||||
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc.- Technology Series3 | -10.31% | 2.86% | 7.33% | 1.60% | ||||||||||
S&P 500 Total Return Index4 | 2.12% | -0.24% | 2.93% | 0.44% | ||||||||||
S&P 500 Information Technology Index4 | 2.43% | 3.85% | 2.25% | -5.19% |
The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Technology Series from its current activation1 (8/8/00) to present (12/31/11) to the S&P 500 Total Return Index and the S&P 500 Information Technology Index.
1 The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
2 Performance numbers for the Series and Indices are calculated from August 8, 2000, the Series’ current activation date.
3 The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this net expense ratio was 1.13%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 1.13% for the year ended December 31, 2011.
4 The S&P 500 Total Return Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted measure of 500 widely held common stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange and the Over-the-Counter market. The S&P 500 Information Technology Index, a sub-index of the S&P 500 Total Return Index, includes the stocks of companies involved in the business of technology related products and services. Both Indices’ returns assume daily reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Series returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses.
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Technology Series
Shareholder Expense Example
(unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Series’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid during the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Series and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/11 | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/11 | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 7/1/11-12/31/11 | ||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $ 820.10 | $5.28 | |||
Hypothetical | $1,000.00 | $1,019.41 | $5.85 |
* Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 1.15%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the one-half year period. Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratios stated above may differ from the expense ratios stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.
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Technology Series
Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
Top Ten Stock Holdings2 | ||||||||||||
Google, Inc. - Class A | 5.9 | % | Amdocs Ltd. - ADR (Guernsey) | 4.2 | % | |||||||
Qualcomm, Inc. | 5.6 | % | Autodesk, Inc. | 4.2 | % | |||||||
EMC Corp. | 4.9 | % | Infinera Corp. | 4.0 | % | |||||||
Apple, Inc. | 4.6 | % | Monsanto Co. | 3.9 | % | |||||||
comScore, Inc. | 4.5 | % | Velti plc - ADR (Ireland) | 3.8 | % | |||||||
2 As a percentage of total investments.
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Technology Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||
COMMON STOCKS - 95.1% | ||||||||||
Consumer Discretionary - 9.8% | ||||||||||
Automobiles - 1.3% | ||||||||||
Tesla Motors, Inc.* | 61,000 | $ | 1,742,160 | |||||||
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.0% | ||||||||||
Ctrip.com International Ltd. - ADR (China)* | 117,630 | 2,752,542 | ||||||||
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Internet & Catalog Retail - 3.1% | ||||||||||
Amazon.com, Inc.* | 25,000 | 4,327,500 | ||||||||
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Media - 3.4% | ||||||||||
Liberty Global, Inc. - Class A* | 115,600 | 4,743,068 | ||||||||
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Health Care - 3.2% | ||||||||||
Health Care Technology - 3.2% | ||||||||||
Cerner Corp.* | 73,760 | 4,517,800 | ||||||||
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Industrials - 0.9% | ||||||||||
Electrical Equipment - 0.9% | ||||||||||
Polypore International, Inc.* | 28,100 | 1,236,119 | ||||||||
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Information Technology - 77.3% | ||||||||||
Communications Equipment - 14.9% | ||||||||||
Alcatel-Lucent - ADR (France)* | 1,259,600 | 1,964,976 | ||||||||
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 290,000 | 5,243,200 | ||||||||
Infinera Corp.* | 879,130 | 5,520,936 | ||||||||
Qualcomm, Inc. | 143,810 | 7,866,407 | ||||||||
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Computers & Peripherals - 11.9% | ||||||||||
Apple, Inc.* | 15,700 | 6,358,500 | ||||||||
EMC Corp.* | 318,100 | 6,851,874 | ||||||||
Immersion Corp.* | 630,250 | 3,264,695 | ||||||||
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Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 6.6% | ||||||||||
Amphenol Corp. - Class A | 101,230 | 4,594,830 | ||||||||
Corning, Inc. | 288,000 | 3,738,240 | ||||||||
Maxwell Technologies, Inc.* | 54,436 | 884,041 | ||||||||
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Internet Software & Services - 19.2% | ||||||||||
The Active Network, Inc.* | 190,000 | 2,584,000 | ||||||||
comScore, Inc.* | 296,760 | 6,291,312 | ||||||||
Google, Inc. - Class A* | 12,640 | 8,164,176 | ||||||||
Tencent Holdings Ltd. (China)1 | 210,000 | 4,204,907 | ||||||||
Velti plc - ADR (Ireland)* | 788,000 | 5,358,400 | ||||||||
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | ||||||||
Information Technology (continued) | ||||||||
IT Services - 11.3% | ||||||||
Amadeus IT Holding S.A. - Class A (Spain)1 | 176,000 | $ | 2,842,077 | |||||
Amdocs Ltd. - ADR (Guernsey)* | 205,000 | 5,848,650 | ||||||
Cap Gemini S.A. (France)1 | 120,000 | 3,730,812 | ||||||
Indra Sistemas S.A. (Spain)1 | 260,000 | 3,296,265 | ||||||
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Software - 13.4% | ||||||||
Autodesk, Inc.* | 191,000 | 5,793,030 | ||||||
RealPage, Inc.* | 177,741 | 4,491,515 | ||||||
SolarWinds, Inc.* | 98,300 | 2,747,485 | ||||||
SuccessFactors, Inc.* | 35,700 | 1,423,359 | ||||||
Taleo Corp. - Class A* | 107,700 | 4,166,913 | ||||||
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Total Information Technology | 107,230,600 | |||||||
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Materials - 3.9% | ||||||||
Chemicals - 3.9% | ||||||||
Monsanto Co | 76,550 | 5,363,858 | ||||||
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | 131,913,647 | |||||||
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 5.3% | ||||||||
Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares2 , 0.05% (Identified Cost $7,318,382) | 7,318,382 | 7,318,382 | ||||||
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS -100.4% | 139,232,029 | |||||||
LIABILITIES, LESS OTHER ASSETS - (0.4%) | (586,821 | ) | ||||||
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NET ASSETS -100% | $ | 138,645,208 | ||||||
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ADR - American Depository Receipt
* Non-income producing security
1 A factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading.
2 Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2011
ASSETS: | |||||
Investments, at value (identified cost $140,686,355) (Note 2) | $ | 139,232,029 | |||
Cash | 87,187 | ||||
Receivable for fund shares sold | 338,933 | ||||
Foreign tax reclaims receivable | 18,260 | ||||
Dividends receivable | 1,782 | ||||
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TOTAL ASSETS | 139,678,191 | ||||
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LIABILITIES: | |||||
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | 118,534 | ||||
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 8,253 | ||||
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 3,237 | ||||
Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3) | 384 | ||||
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 251 | ||||
Payable for securities purchased | 751,324 | ||||
Payable for fund shares repurchased | 103,300 | ||||
Other payables and accrued expenses | 47,700 | ||||
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | 1,032,983 | ||||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 138,645,208 | |||
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | |||||
Capital stock | $ | 134,237 | |||
Additional paid-in-capital | 138,104,799 | ||||
Undistributed net investment income | — | ||||
Accumulated net realized gain on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | 1,860,964 | ||||
Net unrealized depreciation on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (1,454,792 | ) | |||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 138,645,208 | |||
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - | $ | 10.33 | |||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
INVESTMENT INCOME: | |||||
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $136,244) | $ | 1,048,511 | |||
Interest | 3,582 | ||||
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Total Investment Income | 1,052,093 | ||||
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EXPENSES: | |||||
Management fees (Note 3) | 1,575,025 | ||||
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 52,179 | ||||
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 17,453 | ||||
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | 4,452 | ||||
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 2,552 | ||||
Custodian fees | 16,739 | ||||
Miscellaneous | 112,186 | ||||
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Total Expenses | 1,780,586 | ||||
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NET INVESTMENT LOSS | (728,493 | ) | |||
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | |||||
Net realized gain (loss) on- | |||||
Investments | 17,829,536 | ||||
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (3,070 | ) | |||
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17,826,466 | |||||
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on- | |||||
Investments | (32,901,016 | ) | |||
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (466 | ) | |||
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(32,901,482 | ) | ||||
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | (15,075,016 | ) | |||
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NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | (15,803,509 | ) | ||
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
FOR THE YEAR ENDED | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/10 | |||||||
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS: | ||||||||
OPERATIONS: | ||||||||
Net investment loss | $ | (728,493 | ) | $ | (935,982 | ) | ||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | 17,826,466 | 16,822,648 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | (32,901,482 | ) | 14,923,959 | |||||
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Net increase (decrease) from operations | (15,803,509 | ) | 30,810,625 | |||||
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 9): | ||||||||
From net realized gain on investments | (1,324,698 | ) | — | |||||
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CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | ||||||||
Net decrease from capital share transactions (Note 5) | (11,626,430 | ) | (21,141,317 | ) | ||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | (28,754,637 | ) | 9,669,308 | |||||
NET ASSETS: | ||||||||
Beginning of year | 167,399,845 | 157,730,537 | ||||||
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End of year (including accumulated net investment loss of $0 and $169, respectively) | $ | 138,645,208 | $ | 167,399,845 | ||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
FOR THE YEARS ENDED | ||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/11 | 12/31/10 | 12/31/09 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/07 | ||||||||||||||||
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year): | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value - Beginning of year | $ | 11.63 | $ | 9.73 | $ | 6.01 | $ | 11.29 | $ | 10.41 | ||||||||||
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment loss | (0.05 | )1 | (0.06 | )1 | (0.05 | )1 | (0.05 | ) | (0.05 | ) | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (1.15 | ) | 1.96 | 3.77 | (5.09 | ) | 2.34 | |||||||||||||
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Total from investment operations | (1.20 | ) | 1.90 | 3.72 | (5.14 | ) | 2.29 | |||||||||||||
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From net realized gain on investments | (0.10 | ) | — | — | (0.14 | ) | (1.41 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net asset value - End of year | $ | 10.33 | $ | 11.63 | $ | 9.73 | $ | 6.01 | $ | 11.29 | ||||||||||
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Net assets - End of year | ||||||||||||||||||||
(000’s omitted) | $ | 138,645 | $ | 167,400 | $ | 157,731 | $ | 123,112 | $ | 227,679 | ||||||||||
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Total return2 | (10.31% | ) | 19.53% | 61.90% | (45.86% | ) | 22.55% | |||||||||||||
Ratios (to average net assets)/ Supplemental Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses* | 1.13% | 1.12% | 1.13% | 1.13% | 1.13% | |||||||||||||||
Net investment loss | (0.46% | ) | (0.58% | ) | (0.68% | ) | (0.53% | ) | (0.53% | ) | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 81% | 70% | 55% | 65% | 79% | |||||||||||||||
*For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount:
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N/A | 0.00% | 3 | 0.00% | 3 | N/A | N/A |
1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.
2Represents aggregate total return for the year indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods.
3Less than 0.01%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Technology Series
Notes to Financial Statements
1. | Organization |
Technology Series (the “Series”) is a no-load diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The Series’ investment objective is to provide long-term growth by investing principally in the common stocks of companies in technology-based industries.
The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).
Shares of the Series are offered to advisory clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 100 million have been designated as Technology Series Class A common stock.
2. | Significant accounting policies |
Security Valuation
Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the latest quoted sales price of the exchange on which the security is primarily traded. Securities not traded on valuation date or securities not listed on an exchange are valued at the latest quoted bid price provided by the Fund’s pricing service. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.
Debt securities, including corporate bonds, will normally be valued on the basis of evaluated bid prices provided by an independent pricing service. Certain investments in securities held by the Series may be valued on a basis of a price provided directly by a principal market maker. These prices may differ from the value that would have been used had a broader market for securities existed.
Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.
Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.
Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account. In
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant accounting policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
accordance with the procedures approved by the Board, the values of certain securities trading outside the U.S. were adjusted following the close of local trading using a factor from a third party vendor. The third party vendor uses statistical analyses and quantitative models, which consider among other things subsequent movement and changes in the prices of indices, securities and exchange rates in other markets, to determine the factors which are used to adjust local market prices. The value of securities used for net asset value calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities. It is the Fund’s policy to classify each foreign equity security where a factor from a third party vendor is provided as a Level 2 security.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in aggregate that is significant to the fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
DESCRIPTION | TOTAL | LEVEL 1 | LEVEL 2 | LEVEL 3 | ||||||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities*: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Consumer Discretionary | $ | 13,565,270 | $ | 13,565,270 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||
Health Care | 4,517,800 | 4,517,800 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Industrials | 1,236,119 | 1,236,119 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Information Technology | 107,230,600 | 93,156,539 | 14,074,061 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Materials | 5,363,858 | 5,363,858 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Mutual funds | 7,318,382 | 7,318,382 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
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Total assets | $ | 139,232,029 | $ | 125,157,968 | $ | 14,074,061 | $ | — | ||||||||||||
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* Includes common stock, warrants and rights. Please see the Investment Portfolio for foreign securities where a factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading. Such securities are included in Level 2 in the table above.
There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2010 or December 31, 2011.
The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.
Recent Accounting Standard
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.
Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.
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Technology Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Recent Accounting Standard (continued)
ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.
Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses
Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.
Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.
The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.
Foreign Currency Translation
The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The Series does not isolate realized and unrealized gains and losses attributable to changes in the exchange rates from gains and losses that arise from changes in the market value of investments. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses represent foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on securities transactions, gains and losses on disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the books of the Series and the amounts actually received or paid.
Federal Taxes
The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.
Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.
The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the years ended December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Foreign Taxes
Based on the Series’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and currency purchase/repatriation transactions for foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Series will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign tax.
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Technology Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Distributions of Income and Gains
Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Indemnifications
The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Other
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
3. | Transactions with Affiliates |
The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Series’ average daily net assets.
Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.
The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2013, to waive its fee and, if necessary, pay other operating expenses of the Series in order to maintain total direct annual fund operating expenses for the Series at no more than 1.20% of average daily net assets each year. The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.
Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.
The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per Series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.
Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.
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Technology Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
4. | Purchases and Sales of Securities |
For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $123,682,359 and $142,635,724, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in shares of Technology Series were:
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Sold | 1,286,341 | $ | 15,034,387 | 1,704,514 | $ | 17,060,290 | ||||||||||||||
Reinvested | 129,312 | 1,311,222 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Repurchased | (2,384,668 | ) | (27,972,039 | ) | (3,526,619 | ) | (38,201,607 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Total | (969,015 | ) | $ | (11,626,430 | ) | (1,822,105 | ) | $ | (21,141,317 | ) | ||||||||||
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Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
6. | Financial Instruments |
The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series during the year ended December 31, 2011.
7. | Foreign Securities |
Investing in securities of foreign companies and foreign governments involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of domestic companies and the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of foreign companies and foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable domestic companies and the U.S. Government.
8. | Technology Securities |
The Series may focus its investments in certain related technology industries; hence, the Series may subject itself to a greater degree of risk than a series that is more diversified.
9. | Federal Income Tax Information |
The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including net operating losses and foreign currency gains and losses. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. For the year ended December 31, 2011, amounts were reclassified within the capital accounts to reduce Additional Paid in Capital by $731,728, increase Undistributed Net Investment Income by $728,662 and increase Accumulated Net Realized Gain on Investments, Foreign Currency and
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
9. | Federal Income Tax Information (continued) |
Translation of Other Assets and Liabilities by $3,066. The reclassification relates to foreign currency gains and losses and net operating losses. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
The tax character of the distributions were as follows:
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/11 | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/10 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Long-term capital gains | $1,324,698 | — |
At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized depreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Cost for federal income tax purposes | $ | 140,686,355 | |||||
Unrealized appreciation | 14,525,693 | ||||||
Unrealized depreciation | (15,980,019 | ) | |||||
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Net unrealized depreciation | $ | (1,454,326 | ) | ||||
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Undistributed long-term gains | $ | 1,860,964 |
The capital loss carryover utilized in the current year was $14,531,914.
The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.
As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have pre or post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.
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Technology Series
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of Technology Series:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Technology Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
New York, New York
February 21, 2012
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Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.
The Series hereby reports $1,324,698 as capital gains for its taxable year ended December 31, 2011, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.
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Technology Series
Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.
Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.
• | The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle. |
• | The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable. |
• | The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro- Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis. |
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Technology Series
Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
• | The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable. |
• | In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex. |
Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.
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Technology Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.
Interested Director/Officer
Name: | B. Reuben Auspitz* | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 64 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member. | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Independent Directors | ||
Name: | Stephen B. Ashley | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 71 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1996 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group (property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | The Ashley Group (1995-2008) Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) | |
Name: | Peter L. Faber | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 73 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1987 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) New York Collegium (non-profit) Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) | |
Name: | Harris H. Rusitzky | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 77 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee | |
Member | ||
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1985 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994; Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Independent Directors (continued)
Name: | Paul A. Brooke | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 65 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee | |
Member | ||
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 2007 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV | |
Holdings LLC (investments) | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present) HLTH Corp. (2000-present) Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) MPM Bio-equities (2000-present) GMP Companies (2000-present) HoustonPharma (2000-present) | |
Officers | ||
Name: | Ryan Albano | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 30 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; | |
Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:
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Name: | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 48 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Vice President | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer. | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:
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Name: | Elizabeth Craig | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 25 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Corporate Secretary | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Christine Glavin | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 45 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Officers (continued)
Name: | Jodi L. Hedberg | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 44 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. since 2006 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Richard Yates | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 46 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Chief Legal Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Chief Legal Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or Corporate Secretary | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
* Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.
** Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.
1 The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.
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Technology Series
Literature Requests
(unaudited)
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, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Proxy Voting Record
Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Quarterly Portfolio Holdings
The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)
The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov | |
On our web site | http://www.manning-napier.com |
Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com
1. Fund Holdings - Month-End
2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End
3. Shareholder Report - Annual
4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual
The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.
MNTEC-12/11-AR
FINANCIAL SERVICES SERIES
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Financial Services Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Volatility was a constant theme throughout much of 2011. Over the past year, substantial equity market swings were driven in large part by macroeconomic developments and a series of external shocks, including Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, the European sovereign debt crisis, political unrest in the Middle East, and March’s tsunami disaster in Japan. The accumulation of these events bred widespread uncertainty and has continued to weigh heavily on investor confidence both domestically and abroad. Throughout the year, market action was largely driven by emotion, and, in general, investors sought stability over growth.
Despite such volatility, major domestic equity indices earned positive returns for the year, with the S&P 500 Index finishing the year up 2.12% and the Russell 1000© finishing up 1.5%. However, those index returns were mainly driven by a handful of primarily large, slow growth, high dividend paying companies. In contrast, the Financial Services sector suffered in 2011 as a result of general risk aversion. The S&P 500 Financial Services Index lost 17.02% for the year. Although negative, the Financial Services Series held up better than the index, with negative returns of 7.98% in 2011.
For calendar year 2011, the Series’ relative outperformance over the Financial Services Index was primarily a result of specific stock selections. In particular, certain holdings within the Diversified Financial Services and IT Services sectors aided results versus the benchmark, as did an underweight to the Diversified Financial Services subsector (as compared to the benchmark). Alternatively, certain investments within the Commercial Bank sector offset some of these gains.
With performance broadly negative across the S&P 500 Financial Services Index in 2011, the Consumer Finance and Real Estate Investment Trust (REITS) sub-sectors were the only ones to produce positive returns for the year. As it relates to the Series, the IT Services sub-sector generated outsized gains as well, but is not part of the S&P 500 Financials Index. Therefore, the Series’ relatively large allocation to IT Services, which includes payment processors and credit card companies, generated strong performance versus the benchmark for the year. The Advisor continues to identify specific growth opportunities within the IT Services industry, as many of these companies continue to gain share in consumer transaction volume and remain positioned to benefit from the ongoing global shift from cash to card-based payments. Throughout the year, the Advisor added to positions in the Data Processing and Outsourced Services sub-sectors, increasing exposure to companies taking share in the credit card space, specifically private label. The Advisor also initiated positions in companies with attractive international businesses that are poised to benefit from the secular growth in card-based payments around the world. During the latter half of the year, the Advisor reduced holdings in the Commercial Banking and Diversified Financial Services sub-sectors as we identified what we perceived to be more attractive opportunities in other parts of the Financial Services industry.
Overall, Manning & Napier feels strongly that in this slow economic growth environment, it is important to focus on those companies with strong organic growth drivers. As a result, the Advisor continues to identify and pursue companies that we believe are well positioned for the long-term and meet the requirements of our investment strategies and pricing disciplines. Amid a muted economic backdrop, the Advisor is focusing on high-quality companies with sustainable competitive advantages that are winning the battle for growth. Many of these companies have displayed an ability to successfully compete and gain market share in faster growing foreign markets. Given our view of the enduring nature of the current slow growth environment, we’re also investing in companies that are less dependent on the economy and/or government spending as a significant source of revenue.
Ultimately, Manning & Napier believes that fundamentals are the driver of long-term returns. With more than 40 years of experience investing based on company-specific fundamentals, Manning & Napier continues to carefully build our portfolios on a security by security basis. We believe that maintaining discipline and staying true to our active management investment philosophy will best aid us in helping our clients meet their long-term investment objectives.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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Financial Services Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011 | |||||||||
ONE YEAR1 | FIVE YEAR | SINCE INCEPTION2 | |||||||
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Financial Services Series3 | -7.98% | -12.59% | -6.29% | ||||||
S&P 500 Total Return Index4 | 2.12% | -0.24% | 2.98% | ||||||
S&P 500 Financials Index4 | -17.02% | -16.81% | -9.63% |
The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Financial Services Series from its inception2 (7/1/05) to present (12/31/11) to the S&P 500 Total Return Index and the S&P 500 Financials Index.
1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
2Performance numbers for the Series and Indices are calculated from July 1, 2005, the Series’ inception date.
3The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this net expense ratio was 1.13%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 1.13% for the year ended December 31, 2011.
4The S&P 500 Total Return Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted measure of 500 widely held common stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange and the Over-the-Counter market. The S&P 500 Financials Index, a sub-index of the S&P 500 Total Return Index, includes the stocks of companies involved in the business of financial related products and services. Both Indices’ returns assume daily reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Series returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses.
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Financial Services Series
Shareholder Expense Example
(unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Series’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid during the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Series and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/11
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| EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 7/1/11-12/31/11
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $876.70 | $5.44 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,019.41 | $5.85 |
*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 1.15%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratio stated above may differ from the expense ratio stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.
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Financial Services Series
Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
Top Ten Stock Holdings2 | ||||||||||||||||
MasterCard, Inc. - Class A | 5.5 | % | The Western Union Corp. | 4.1 | % | |||||||||||
Visa, Inc. - Class A | 5.1 | % | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 3.9 | % | |||||||||||
State Street Corp. | 4.6 | % | CME Group, Inc. | 3.9 | % | |||||||||||
U.S. Bancorp | 4.6 | % | First Commonwealth Financial Corp. | 3.5 | % | |||||||||||
The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. | 4.4 | % | The Charles Schwab Corp. | 3.4 | % | |||||||||||
2 As a percentage of total investments. |
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Financial Services Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES |
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COMMON STOCKS - 97.1% | ||||||||||
Financials - 73.1% | ||||||||||
Capital Markets - 16.5% | ||||||||||
The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. 1 | 301,950 | $ | 6,011,825 | |||||||
The Charles Schwab Corp. | 413,140 | 4,651,956 | ||||||||
Deutsche Bank AG (Germany)2 | 36,000 | 1,364,429 | ||||||||
Evercore Partners, Inc. - Class A | 56,000 | 1,490,720 | ||||||||
Greenhill & Co., Inc. | 38,000 | 1,382,060 | ||||||||
Lazard Ltd. - Class A - ADR (Bermuda) | 53,000 | 1,383,830 | ||||||||
State Street Corp. | 156,000 | 6,288,360 | ||||||||
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Commercial Banks - 25.3% | ||||||||||
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. - ADR (Spain) | 241,000 | 2,065,370 | ||||||||
Banco Santander S.A. - ADR (Spain) | 385,000 | 2,895,200 | ||||||||
Barclays plc (United Kingdom)2 | 474,000 | 1,298,128 | ||||||||
BNP Paribas S.A. (France)2 | 32,700 | 1,273,316 | ||||||||
CIT Group, Inc.* | 73,000 | 2,545,510 | ||||||||
First Commonwealth Financial Corp. | 921,400 | 4,846,564 | ||||||||
HSBC Holdings plc - ADR (United Kingdom) | 121,540 | 4,630,674 | ||||||||
ICICI Bank Ltd. - ADR (India) | 65,260 | 1,724,822 | ||||||||
Standard Chartered plc (United Kingdom)2 | 116,000 | 2,537,193 | ||||||||
U.S. Bancorp | 231,670 | 6,266,674 | ||||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. | 163,740 | 4,512,674 | ||||||||
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Consumer Finance - 5.0% | ||||||||||
American Express Co. | 57,780 | 2,725,483 | ||||||||
Discover Financial Services | 173,980 | 4,175,520 | ||||||||
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Diversified Financial Services - 15.4% | ||||||||||
CME Group, Inc. | 21,700 | 5,287,639 | ||||||||
Deutsche Boerse AG (Germany)*2 | 44,000 | 2,302,858 | ||||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 161,000 | 5,353,250 | ||||||||
JSE Ltd. (South Africa)2 | 427,000 | 3,750,932 | ||||||||
Moody’s Corp. | 131,000 | 4,412,080 | ||||||||
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Insurance - 10.9% | ||||||||||
The Allstate Corp. | 160,600 | 4,402,046 | ||||||||
Brasil Insurance Participacoes e Administracao S.A. (Brazil) | 244,000 | 2,223,831 | ||||||||
Mapfre S.A. (Spain)2 | 1,305,660 | 4,129,767 | ||||||||
Zurich Financial Services AG (Switzerland)2 | 18,700 | 4,213,248 | ||||||||
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Total Financials | 100,145,959 | |||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Services Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES |
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COMMON STOCKS (continued) | ||||||||||
Industrials - 2.8% | ||||||||||
Commercial Services & Supplies - 2.8% | ||||||||||
Edenred (France)2 | 155,000 | $ | 3,802,146 | |||||||
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Information Technology - 21.2% | ||||||||||
IT Services - 21.2% | ||||||||||
Cielo S.A. (Brazil) | 105,000 | 2,713,309 | ||||||||
Euronet Worldwide, Inc.* | 192,282 | 3,553,371 | ||||||||
MasterCard, Inc. - Class A | 20,000 | 7,456,400 | ||||||||
Redecard S.A. (Brazil) | 181,000 | 2,832,537 | ||||||||
Visa, Inc. - Class A | 69,000 | 7,005,570 | ||||||||
The Western Union Co. | 305,000 | 5,569,300 | ||||||||
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Total Information Technology | 29,130,487 | |||||||||
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | 133,078,592 | |||||||||
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.7% | ||||||||||
Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares3 , 0.05% (Identified Cost $3,666,874) | 3,666,874 | 3,666,874 | ||||||||
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.8% | 136,745,466 | |||||||||
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 0.2% | 224,914 | |||||||||
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NET ASSETS - 100% | $ | 136,970,380 | ||||||||
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ADR - American Depository Receipt
*Non-income producing security
1The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. is the Series’ custodian and serves as sub-accountant and sub-transfer agent to the Series.
2A factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading.
3Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Services Series
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2011
ASSETS: | |||||
Investments, at value (identified cost $147,292,412) (Note 2) | $ | 136,745,466 | |||
Receivable for fund shares sold | 428,880 | ||||
Dividends receivable | 168,157 | ||||
Foreign tax reclaims receivable | 93,645 | ||||
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TOTAL ASSETS | 137,436,148 | ||||
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LIABILITIES:
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Accrued management fees (Note 3) | 116,236 | ||||
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 8,062 | ||||
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 2,784 | ||||
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 251 | ||||
Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3) | 184 | ||||
Payable for fund shares repurchased | 285,875 | ||||
Other payables and accrued expenses | 52,376 | ||||
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TOTAL LIABILITIES
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 136,970,380 | |||
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | |||||
Capital stock | $ | 259,621 | |||
Additional paid-in-capital | 252,914,543 | ||||
Undistributed net investment income | 24,508 | ||||
Accumulated net realized loss on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (105,681,522 | ) | |||
Net unrealized depreciation on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (10,546,770 | ) | |||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 136,970,380 | |||
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - | $ | 5.28 | |||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Services Series
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
INVESTMENT INCOME: | |||||
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $177,242) | $ | 3,959,997 | |||
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EXPENSES: | |||||
Management fees (Note 3) | 1,459,477 | ||||
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 50,742 | ||||
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 16,980 | ||||
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | 4,022 | ||||
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 2,552 | ||||
Custodian fees | 23,085 | ||||
Miscellaneous | 94,035 | ||||
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Total Expenses | 1,650,893 | ||||
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME | 2,309,104 | ||||
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | |||||
Net realized gain (loss) on- | |||||
Investments | 2,101,803 | ||||
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities (net of Brazilian tax of $77,492) | (107,130 | ) | |||
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on- | |||||
Investments | (16,418,099 | ) | |||
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (6,553 | ) | |||
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | (14,429,979 | ) | |||
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NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | (12,120,875 | ) | ||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Services Series
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
FOR THE YEAR ENDED | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | |||||||||
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS: | ||||||||||
OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 2,309,104 | $ | 1,754,914 | ||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | 1,994,673 | 2,647,027 | ||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | (16,424,652 | ) | 4,476,137 | |||||||
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Net increase (decrease) from operations | (12,120,875 | ) | 8,878,078 | |||||||
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From net investment income | (2,311,804 | ) | (1,786,293 | ) | ||||||
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CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | ||||||||||
Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 7,223,607 | 6,672,693 | ||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | (7,209,072 | ) | 13,764,478 | |||||||
NET ASSETS: | ||||||||||
Beginning of year | 144,179,452 | 130,414,974 | ||||||||
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End of year (including undistributed net investment income of $24,508 and $47,982, respectively) | $ | 136,970,380 | $ | 144,179,452 | ||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Services Series
Financial Highlights
FOR THE YEARS ENDED | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/11 | 12/31/10 | 12/31/09 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/07 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value - Beginning of year | $5.84 | $5.55 | $5.14 | $9.34 | $12.51 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.09 | 1 | 0.07 | 1 | 0.10 | 1 | 0.17 | 0.19 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (0.56 | ) | 0.29 | 0.44 | (4.19 | ) | (2.36 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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Total from investment operations | (0.47 | ) | 0.36 | 0.54 | (4.02 | ) | (2.17 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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From net investment income | (0.09 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.18 | ) | |||||||||||||||
From net realized gain on investments | — | — | — | — | (0.82 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Total distributions to shareholders | (0.09 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (1.00 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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Net asset value - End of year | $5.28 | $5.84 | $5.55 | $5.14 | $9.34 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Net assets - End of year | $136,970 | $144,179 | $130,415 | $129,369 | $220,097 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total return2 | (7.98% | ) | 6.56% | 10.54% | (42.98% | ) | (17.46% | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Ratios (to average net assets)/ Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses* | 1.13% | 1.14% | 1.14% | 1.12% | 1.15% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 1.58% | 1.31% | 2.01% | 2.34% | 1.72% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 56% | 49% | 98% | 41% | 38% | ||||||||||||||||||||
*For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount:
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N/A | 0.00% | 3 | 0.00% | 3 | N/A | N/A |
1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.
2Represents aggregate total return for the year indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods.
3Less than 0.01%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Services Series
Notes to Financial Statements
1. | Organization |
Financial Services Series (the “Series”) is a no-load diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The Series’ investment objective is to provide long-term growth by investing principally in the common stocks of companies in the financial services industry.
The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).
Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 100 million have been designated as Financial Services Series Class A common stock.
2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
Security Valuation
Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the latest quoted sales price of the exchange on which the security is primarily traded. Securities not traded on valuation date or securities not listed on an exchange are valued at the latest quoted bid price provided by the Fund’s pricing service. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.
Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.
Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.
Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account. In accordance with the procedures approved by the Board, the values of certain securities trading outside the U.S. were adjusted following the close of local trading using a factor from a third party vendor. The third party vendor uses statistical analyses and quantitative models, which consider among other things subsequent movement and changes in the prices of indices, securities and exchange rates in other markets, to determine the factors which are used to adjust local market prices. The value of
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Financial Services Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
securities used for net asset value calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities. It is the Fund’s policy to classify each foreign equity security where a factor from a third party vendor is provided as a Level 2 security.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in aggregate that is significant to the fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
DESCRIPTION | TOTAL | LEVEL 1 | LEVEL 2 | LEVEL 3 | ||||||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities*: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Financials | $ | 100,145,959 | $ | 79,276,088 | $ | 20,869,871 | $ | — | ||||||||||||
Industrials | 3,802,146 | — | 3,802,146 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Information Technology | 29,130,487 | 29,130,487 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Mutual funds | 3,666,874 | 3,666,874 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
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Total assets | $ | 136,745,466 | $ | 112,073,449 | $ | 24,672,017 | $ | — | ||||||||||||
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*Includes common stock, warrants and rights. Please see the Investment Portfolio for foreign securities where a factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the securities’ fair value following the close of local trading. Such securities are included in Level 2 in the table above.
There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2010 or December 31, 2011.
The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.
Recent Accounting Standard
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.
Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.
ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.
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Financial Services Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses
Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.
Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.
The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.
Foreign Currency Translation
The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The Series does not isolate realized and unrealized gains and losses attributable to changes in the exchange rates from gains and losses that arise from changes in the fair value of investments. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses represent foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on securities transactions, gains and losses on disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the books of the Series and the amounts actually received or paid.
Federal Taxes
The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.
Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.
The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the years ended December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Foreign Taxes
Based on the Series’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and currency purchase/repatriation transactions for foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Series will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign tax.
Distributions of Income and Gains
Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
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Financial Services Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Indemnifications
The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Other
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
3. | Transactions with Affiliates |
The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Series’ average daily net assets.
Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.
The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2013, to waive its fee and, if necessary, pay other operating expenses of the Series in order to maintain total direct annual fund operating expenses for the Series at no more than 1.20% of average daily net assets each year. The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.
Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.
The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.
Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.
4. | Purchases and Sales of Securities |
For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $90,733,877 and $79,500,164, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in shares of Financial Services Series were:
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Sold | 2,938,200 | $ | 16,894,131 | 3,059,077 | $ | 17,083,766 | ||||||||||||||
Reinvested | 441,059 | 2,236,169 | 298,746 | 1,727,732 | ||||||||||||||||
Repurchased | (2,111,513 | ) | (11,906,693 | ) | (2,175,056 | ) | (12,138,805 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
6. | Financial Instruments |
The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.
7. | Foreign Securities |
Investing in securities of foreign companies and foreign governments involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of domestic companies and the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of foreign companies and foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable domestic companies and the U.S. Government.
8. | Financial Services Securities |
The Series may focus its investments in certain related financial services industries; hence, the Series may subject itself to a greater degree of risk than a series that is more diversified.
9. | Federal Income Tax Information |
The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including investments in real estate investment trusts (REITs), investments in partnerships, foreign currency gains and losses, late-year ordinary losses and post-October losses. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
9. | Federal Income Tax Information (continued) |
The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/11 | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/10 | |||||||||||
Ordinary income | $2,311,804 | $1,786,293 |
At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized depreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Cost for federal income tax purposes | $ | 147,264,707 | |||||
Unrealized appreciation | 8,658,306 | ||||||
Unrealized depreciation | (19,177,547 | ) | |||||
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Net unrealized depreciation | $ | (10,519,241 | ) | ||||
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Capital loss carryover | $ | 103,505,280 |
For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Series elected to defer to January 1, 2012, $738,342 and $1,437,900 of post-October short-term and long-term capital losses, respectively, and $3,197 of late-year ordinary losses.
The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.
As of December 31, 2011, the Series had the following pre-enactment net capital loss carryforwards, expiring during the year indicated, which are available to offset future realized gains to the extent allowed by the tax law:
LOSS CARRYOVER | EXPIRATION DATE | |||||
$46,650,153 | December 31, 2016 | |||||
$51,187,679 | December 31, 2017 | |||||
$ 5,667,448 | December 31, 2018 |
As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.
The capital loss carryover utilized in the current year was $4,100,057.
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Financial Services Series
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of Financial Services Series:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Financial Services Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
New York, New York
February 21, 2012
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Financial Services Series
Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.
For federal income tax purposes, the Series reports for the current fiscal year $2,311,804 or, if different, the maximum amount allowable under the tax law as qualified dividend income.
For corporate shareholders, the percentage of investment income (dividend income plus short-term gains, if any) that qualifies for the dividends received deduction for the current fiscal year is 72.64%, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.
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Financial Services Series
Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.
Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.
• | The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle. |
• | The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 31 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable. |
• | The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis. |
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Financial Services Series
Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
• | The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable. |
• | In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex. |
Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.
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Financial Services Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.
Interested Director/Officer | ||
Name: | B. Reuben Auspitz* | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 64 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member. | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Independent Directors | ||
Name: | Stephen B. Ashley | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 71 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1996 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group (property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | The Ashley Group (1995-2008) Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) | |
Name: | Peter L. Faber | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 73 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1987 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) New York Collegium (non-profit) Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) | |
Name: | Harris H. Rusitzky | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 77 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1985 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994; Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Independent Directors (continued) | ||
Name: | Paul A. Brooke | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 65 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee | |
Member | ||
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 2007 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV | |
Holdings LLC (investments) | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) | |
ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present) | ||
HLTH Corp. (2000-present) | ||
Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) | ||
MPM Bio-equities (2000-present) | ||
GMP Companies (2000-present) | ||
HoustonPharma (2000-present) | ||
Officers | ||
Name: | Ryan Albano | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 30 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; | |
Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 48 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Vice President | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive | |
Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC | ||
Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and | ||
affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer. | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Elizabeth Craig | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 25 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Corporate Secretary | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier | |
Advisors, LLC | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Christine Glavin | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 45 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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Financial Services Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Officers (continued)
Name: | Jodi L. Hedberg | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 44 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering | |
Compliance Officer | ||
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates | |
since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of | ||
Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, | ||
Inc. since 2006 | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Richard Yates | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 46 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Chief Legal Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Chief Legal Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds | |
one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or | ||
Corporate Secretary | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.
**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.
1The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.
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Financial Services Series
Literature Requests
(unaudited)
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, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |||
On the Securities and Exchange | ||||
Commission’s (SEC) web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Proxy Voting Record
Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |||
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Quarterly Portfolio Holdings
The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |||
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)
The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |||
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov | |||
On our web site | http://www.manning-napier.com |
Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com
1. Fund Holdings - Month-End
2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End
3. Shareholder Report - Annual
4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual
The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.
MNFNS-12/11-AR
Real Estate Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Volatility was a constant theme throughout much of 2011. Over the past year, substantial equity market swings were driven in large part by macroeconomic developments and a series of external shocks, including Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, the European sovereign debt crisis, political unrest in the Middle East, and March’s tsunami disaster in Japan. The accumulation of these events bred widespread uncertainty and has continued to weigh heavily on investor confidence both domestically and abroad. Throughout the year, market action was largely driven by emotion, and in general investors sought stability over growth.
For the twelve months ending December 31, 2011, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Index returned 8.69%, noticeably outpacing the S&P 500 Index, which earned 2.12%. In 2011, the Real Estate Series posted a 5.29% return, outperforming the broad market yet trailing the U.S. REIT Index.
Because of the Advisor’s outlook for slow growth, the Real Estate Series has maintained a conservative positioning since its inception in November 2009. At the end of 2011, the allocation breakdown of the Series included: 16.5% in Retail REITs, 13.3% in Lodging REITs (i.e., Hotel REITs and Hotels & Motels), and 13.3% of the portfolio in Residential REITs. Within the Office sector, the Advisor concentrated on niche property types that are more defensive in nature, such as data centers, life sciences office space, and government-focused office buildings. Meanwhile, the Series continued to have an underweight versus the benchmark in more economically sensitive areas, such as the Industrial and Retail sectors. The Industrial sector is linked more directly to economic activity and global trade, and while the Advisor sees potential in niche retailers that can benefit from a restructuring of the traditional mall structure, there is concern as the Retail sector is exposed to the debt-burdened U.S. consumer.
Overall, the Series’ underperformance relative to the benchmark was a result of its conservative bias throughout the year. Over the last twelve months, specific selections within Office REITs hurt relative performance, as did certain holdings and an overweight in Lodging REITs and Hotels as compared to the benchmark. In contrast, a higher allocation to Data Centers than the benchmark helped relative results, and the Series also benefited from specific selections within the Diversified REITs sub-sector.
As a result of Manning & Napier’s current economic overview of an extended period of slow economic growth, we are focusing on high-quality companies with sustainable competitive advantages that are winning the battle for growth. Ultimately, Manning & Napier believes that fundamentals are the driver of long-term returns. With more than 40 years of experience investing based on company-specific fundamentals, Manning & Napier continues to carefully build our portfolios on a security by security basis. We believe that maintaining discipline and staying true to our active management investment philosophy will best aid us in helping our clients meet their long-term investment objectives.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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Real Estate Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2011 (unaudited)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011 | ||||||||
ONE YEAR1 | SINCE INCEPTION2 | |||||||
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Real Estate Series3 | 5.29 | % | 16.76 | % | ||||
S&P 500 Total Return Index4 | 2.12 | % | 8.98 | % | ||||
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Index4,5 | 8.69 | % | 22.13 | % |
The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Real Estate Series from its inception1 (11/10/09) to present (12/31/11) to the S&P 500 Total Return Index and the MSCI U.S. REIT Index.
1 The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
2 Performance numbers for the Series and Index are calculated from November 10, 2009, the Series’ inception date.
3 The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this annualized net expense ratio was 1.18%. The annualized gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 1.18% for the year ended December 31, 2011.
4 The S&P 500 Total Return Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted measure of 500 widely held common stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange and the Over-the-Counter market. The Index returns assume daily reinvestment of dividends. The MSCI U.S. REIT Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is comprised of equity REITs that are included in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index, with the exception of specialty equity REITs that do not generate a majority of their revenue and income from real estate rental and leasing operations. The Index represents approximately 85% of the U.S. REIT universe. Both Indices’ returns, unlike Series returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses.
5 The MSCI U.S. REIT Index returns are now assuming daily reinvestment of net dividends. Prior to December 31, 2010 the Index returns assumed daily reinvestment of gross dividends.
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Real Estate Series
Shareholder Expense Example
(unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Series’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid during the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Series and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/11 | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/11 | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 7/1/11-12/31/11 | ||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $975.40 | $5.83 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,019.31 | $5.96 |
* Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 1.17%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the one-half year period. Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratios stated above may differ from the expense ratios stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.
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Real Estate Series
Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
Top Ten Stock Holdings2 | ||||||||||||
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 5.0 | % | Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 3.6 | % | |||||||
BioMed Realty Trust, Inc. | 4.7 | % | Accor S.A. (France) | 3.3 | % | |||||||
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 4.1 | % | Health Care REIT, Inc. | 3.2 | % | |||||||
UDR, Inc. | 4.1 | % | Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | 3.2 | % | |||||||
Boston Properties, Inc. | 4.0 | % | HCP, Inc. | 3.2 | % | |||||||
2As a percentage of total investments.
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Real Estate Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES |
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COMMON STOCKS - 99.3% | ||||||||||
Consumer Discretionary - 12.9% | ||||||||||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 6.6% | ||||||||||
Accor S.A. (France)1 | 217,000 | $ | 5,468,712 | |||||||
Hyatt Hotels Corp. - Class A* | 69,045 | 2,598,854 | ||||||||
Intercontinental Hotels Group plc. (United Kingdom)1 | 167,234 | 3,006,821 | ||||||||
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Household Durables - 6.3% | ||||||||||
DR Horton, Inc. | 205,830 | 2,595,516 | ||||||||
Lennar Corp. - Class A | 135,926 | 2,670,946 | ||||||||
NVR, Inc.* | 3,725 | 2,555,350 | ||||||||
Toll Brothers, Inc.* | 128,062 | 2,615,026 | ||||||||
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Total Consumer Discretionary | 21,511,225 | |||||||||
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Financials - 85.4% | ||||||||||
Real Estate Management & Development - 1.5% | ||||||||||
Forest City Enterprises, Inc. - Class A* | 141,800 | 1,676,076 | ||||||||
Thomas Properties Group, Inc. | 252,640 | 841,291 | ||||||||
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REITS - Apartments - 15.8% | ||||||||||
American Campus Communities, Inc. | 76,090 | 3,192,736 | ||||||||
Apartment Investment & Management Co. - Class A | 98,000 | 2,245,180 | ||||||||
Associated Estates Realty Corp. | 70,818 | 1,129,547 | ||||||||
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 13,100 | 1,710,860 | ||||||||
Camden Property Trust | 52,570 | 3,271,957 | ||||||||
Education Realty Trust, Inc. | 81,020 | 828,835 | ||||||||
Equity Residential | 29,000 | 1,653,870 | ||||||||
Home Properties, Inc. | 41,440 | 2,385,701 | ||||||||
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | 51,400 | 3,215,070 | ||||||||
UDR, Inc. | 271,520 | 6,815,152 | ||||||||
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REITS - Diversified - 11.0% | ||||||||||
American Assets Trust, Inc. | 106,500 | 2,184,315 | ||||||||
Coresite Realty Corp. | 143,000 | 2,548,260 | ||||||||
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 103,112 | 6,874,477 | ||||||||
DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc. | 210,102 | 5,088,670 | ||||||||
Potlatch Corp. | 27,100 | 843,081 | ||||||||
Weyerhaeuser Co. | 43,100 | 804,677 | ||||||||
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REITS - Health Care - 8.4% | ||||||||||
HCP, Inc. | 129,990 | 5,385,486 | ||||||||
Health Care REIT, Inc. | 99,360 | 5,418,101 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Real Estate Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES |
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COMMON STOCKS (continued) | ||||||||||
Financials (continued) | ||||||||||
REITS - Health Care (continued) | ||||||||||
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. | 81,260 | $ | 1,510,623 | |||||||
LTC Properties, Inc. | 54,900 | 1,694,214 | ||||||||
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REITS - Hotels - 6.8% | ||||||||||
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 405,000 | 5,981,850 | ||||||||
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | 281,234 | 5,394,068 | ||||||||
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REITS - Industrial - 1.0% | ||||||||||
ProLogis, Inc. | 58,400 | 1,669,656 | ||||||||
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REITS - Manufactured Homes - 1.6% | ||||||||||
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. | 39,030 | 2,602,911 | ||||||||
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REITS - Office Property - 16.8% | ||||||||||
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | 75,920 | 5,236,202 | ||||||||
BioMed Realty Trust, Inc. | 432,537 | 7,820,269 | ||||||||
Boston Properties, Inc. | 67,300 | 6,703,080 | ||||||||
Corporate Office Properties Trust | 193,214 | 4,107,730 | ||||||||
Kilroy Realty Corp. | 46,200 | 1,758,834 | ||||||||
Mack-Cali Realty Corp. | 93,300 | 2,490,177 | ||||||||
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REITS - Regional Malls - 10.2% | ||||||||||
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. | 117,100 | 1,838,470 | ||||||||
General Growth Properties, Inc. | 226,800 | 3,406,536 | ||||||||
The Macerich Co. | 32,910 | 1,665,246 | ||||||||
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 65,400 | 8,432,676 | ||||||||
Taubman Centers, Inc. | 26,740 | 1,660,554 | ||||||||
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REITS - Shopping Centers - 3.6% | ||||||||||
Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. | 126,498 | 545,206 | ||||||||
Equity One, Inc. | 98,000 | 1,664,040 | ||||||||
Kimco Realty Corp. | 148,000 | 2,403,520 | ||||||||
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers | 50,540 | 1,481,833 | ||||||||
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REITS - Single Tenant - 2.8% | ||||||||||
National Retail Properties, Inc. | 86,810 | 2,290,048 | ||||||||
Realty Income Corp. | 70,940 | 2,480,062 | ||||||||
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REITS - Storage - 5.9% | ||||||||||
CubeSmart | 254,280 | 2,705,539 | ||||||||
Public Storage | 20,000 | 2,689,200 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Real Estate Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES |
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COMMON STOCKS (continued) | ||||||||||
Financials (continued) | ||||||||||
REITS - Storage (continued) | ||||||||||
Sovran Self Storage, Inc. | 105,340 | $ | 4,494,858 | |||||||
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Total Financials | 142,840,744 | |||||||||
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Industrials - 1.0% | ||||||||||
Transportation Infrastructure - 1.0% | ||||||||||
Groupe Eurotunnel S.A. (France)1 | 248,100 | 1,683,182 | ||||||||
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Utilities - 0.0% | ||||||||||
Electric Utilities - 0.0% | ||||||||||
AET&D Holdings No. 1 Ltd. (Australia)*2 | 125,000 | — | ||||||||
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | 166,035,151 | |||||||||
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 1.0% | ||||||||||
Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares3 , 0.05% (Identified Cost $1,682,473) | 1,682,473 | 1,682,473 | ||||||||
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.3% | 167,717,624 | |||||||||
LIABILITIES, LESS OTHER ASSETS - (0.3%) | (564,931 | ) | ||||||||
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NET ASSETS - 100% | $ | 167,152,693 | ||||||||
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REITS - Real Estate Investment Trusts
*Non-income producing security
1A factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading.
2Security has been valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor (see Note 2 to the financial statements).
3Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Real Estate Series
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2011
ASSETS: | ||||
Investments, at value (identified cost $146,056,855) (Note 2) | $ | 167,717,624 | ||
Receivable for securities sold | 2,164,249 | |||
Dividends receivable | 619,226 | |||
Receivable for fund shares sold | 259,469 | |||
Foreign tax reclaims receivable | 2,486 | |||
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TOTAL ASSETS | 170,763,054 | |||
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LIABILITIES: | ||||
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | 140,747 | |||
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 8,595 | |||
Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3) | 3,248 | |||
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 2,259 | |||
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 251 | |||
Payable for fund shares repurchased | 2,741,363 | |||
Payable for securities purchased | 648,875 | |||
Other payables and accrued expenses | 65,023 | |||
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | 3,610,361 | |||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 167,152,693 | ||
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | ||||
Capital stock | $ | 132,152 | ||
Additional paid-in-capital | 144,339,682 | |||
Accumulated net realized gain on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | 1,020,159 | |||
Net unrealized appreciation on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | 21,660,700 | |||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 167,152,693 | ||
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class A | $ | 12.65 | ||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Real Estate Series
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
INVESTMENT INCOME: | ||||
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $16,234) | $ | 2,767,511 | ||
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EXPENSES: | ||||
Management fees (Note 3) | 1,158,607 | |||
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 47,016 | |||
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 15,558 | |||
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | 9,511 | |||
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 2,556 | |||
Custodian fees | 10,635 | |||
Miscellaneous | 119,460 | |||
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Total Expenses | 1,363,343 | |||
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME | 1,404,168 | |||
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on- | ||||
Investments | 5,392,336 | |||
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (258 | ) | ||
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Investments | 5,891,980 | |||
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (171 | ) | ||
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | 11,283,887 | |||
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | 12,688,055 | ||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Real Estate Series
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
FOR THE YEAR ENDED | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | |||||||
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | ||||||||
OPERATIONS: | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 1,404,168 | $ | 813,285 | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | 5,392,078 | 4,455,514 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency | 5,891,809 | 12,074,302 | ||||||
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From net investment income | (1,890,730 | ) | (842,827 | ) | ||||
From net realized gain on investments | (5,248,374 | ) | (3,149,000 | ) | ||||
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Total distributions to shareholders | (7,139,104 | ) | (3,991,827 | ) | ||||
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Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 72,467,767 | 6,606,115 | ||||||
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Net increase in net assets | 78,016,718 | 19,957,389 | ||||||
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Beginning of year | 89,135,975 | 69,178,586 | ||||||
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End of year (including accumulated net investment loss of $0 and $6,678, respectively) | $ | 167,152,693 | $ | 89,135,975 | ||||
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Real Estate Series
Financial Highlights
FOR THE YEARS ENDED |
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Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | ||||||||||||||
Net asset value - Beginning of period | $12.58 | $10.61 | $10.00 | |||||||||||
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Net investment income2 | 0.15 | 0.12 | 0.02 | |||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 0.49 | 2.44 | 0.62 | |||||||||||
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Total from investment operations | 0.64 | 2.56 | 0.64 | |||||||||||
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From net investment income | (0.15 | ) | (0.12 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||||||
From net realized gain on investments | (0.42 | ) | (0.47 | ) | (0.01 | ) | ||||||||
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Total distributions to shareholders | (0.57 | ) | (0.59 | ) | (0.03 | ) | ||||||||
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Net asset value - End of period | $12.65 | $12.58 | $10.61 | |||||||||||
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Net assets - End of period | $167,153 | $89,136 | $69,179 | |||||||||||
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Total return3 | 5.29% | 24.40% | 6.36% | |||||||||||
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Expenses* | 1.18% | 1.20% | 1.20% | 4 | ||||||||||
Net investment income | 1.21% | 1.02% | 1.43% | 4 | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 34% | 34% | 3% | |||||||||||
*For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the followingamount: | ||||||||||||||
N/A | 0.01% | 0.38% | 4 |
1Commencement of operations.
2Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the periods.
3Represents aggregate total return for the periods indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods. Periods less than one year are not annualized.
4Annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Real Estate Series
Notes to Financial Statements
1. | Organization |
Real Estate Series (the “Series”) is a no-load non-diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The Series’ investment objective is to provide long-term growth by investing principally in the common stocks of companies in real estate-based industries.
The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).
Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 100 million have been designated as Real Estate Series Class A common stock.
2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
Security Valuation
Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the latest quoted sales price of the exchange on which the security is primarily traded. Securities not traded on valuation date or securities not listed on an exchange are valued at the latest quoted bid price provided by the Fund’s pricing service. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.
Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.
Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.
Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account. In accordance with the procedures approved by the Board, the values of certain securities trading outside the U.S. were adjusted following the close of local trading using a factor from a third party vendor. The third party vendor uses statistical analyses and quantitative models, which consider among other things subsequent movement and changes in the prices of indices, securities and exchange rates in other markets, to determine the factors which are used to adjust local market prices. The value of
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
securities used for net asset value calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities. It is the Fund’s policy to classify each foreign equity security where a factor from a third party vendor is provided as a Level 2 security.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in aggregate that is significant to their fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
DESCRIPTION | TOTAL | LEVEL 1 | LEVEL 2 | LEVEL 3 | ||||||||||||
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Equity securities*: | ||||||||||||||||
Consumer Discretionary | $ | 21,511,225 | $ | 13,035,692 | $ | 8,475,533 | $ — | |||||||||
Financials | 142,840,744 | 142,840,744 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Industrials | 1,683,182 | — | 1,683,182 | — | ||||||||||||
Utilities | — | — | — | —** | ||||||||||||
Mutual funds | 1,682,473 | 1,682,473 | — | — | ||||||||||||
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* Includes common stock, warrants and rights. Please see the Investment Portfolio for foreign securities where a factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading. Such securities are included in Level 2 in the table above.
** AET&D Holdings No.1 Ltd. is a Level 3 security as of December 31, 2011. However, there is no cost or market value for this security reported in the financial statements. There was no activity in this security for the year ended December 31, 2011.
The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.
Recent Accounting Standard
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.
Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.
ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses
Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.
Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.
The Fund records distributions received in excess of income from underlying investments as a reduction of cost of investments and/or realized gain. Such amounts are based on estimates if actual amounts are not available and actual amounts of income, realized gain and return of capital may differ from the estimated amounts. The Fund adjusts the estimated amounts of components of distributions (and consequently its net investment income) as necessary once the issuers provide information about the actual composition of the distributions.
The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.
Foreign Currency Translation
The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The Series does not isolate realized and unrealized gains and losses attributable to changes in the exchange rates from gains and losses that arise from changes in the market value of investments. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses represent foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on securities transactions, gains and losses on disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the books of the Series and the amounts actually received or paid.
Federal Taxes
The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.
Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.
The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the period ended December 31, 2009 and the years ended December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Foreign Taxes
Based on the Series’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and currency purchase/repatriation transactions for foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Series will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign tax.
Distributions of Income and Gains
Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Indemnifications
The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Other
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
3. | Transactions with Affiliates |
The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Series’ average daily net assets.
Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.
The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2013, to waive its fee and, if necessary, pay other operating expenses of the Series in order to maintain total direct annual fund operating expenses for the Series at no more than 1.20% of average daily net assets each year. The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.
Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.
The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per Series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
3. | Transactions with Affiliates (continued) |
Expenses not directly attributable to a Series are allocated based on each Series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.
4. | Purchases and Sales of Securities |
For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $107,446,437 and $39,367,322, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in shares of Real Estate Series were:
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Sold | 6,612,390 | $ | 78,849,308 | 938,366 | $ | 11,015,288 | ||||||||||
Reinvested | 580,212 | 7,029,084 | 326,194 | 3,931,823 | ||||||||||||
Repurchased | (1,065,703 | ) | (13,410,625 | ) | (694,124 | ) | (8,340,996 | ) | ||||||||
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Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
6. | Financial Instruments |
The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.
7. | Foreign Securities |
Investing in securities of foreign companies and foreign governments involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of domestic companies and the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of foreign companies and foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable domestic companies and the U.S. Government.
8. | Real Estate Securities |
The Series may focus its investments in certain real estate related industries; hence, the Series may subject itself to a greater degree of risk than a series that is more diversified.
9. | Federal Income Tax Information |
The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including foreign currency gains and losses, investments in partnerships, disallowed expenses, losses
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Notes to Financial Statements
9. | Federal Income Tax Information (continued) |
deferred due to wash sales and investments in passive foreign investment companies (PFICs). The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. For the year ended December 31, 2011, amounts were reclassified within the capital accounts to reduce Additional Paid in Capital by $90, increase Undistributed Net Investment Income by $493,240 and reduce Accumulated Net Realized Gain on Investments, Foreign Currency and Translation of Other Assets and Liabilities by $493,150. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:
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Ordinary income | $2,396,679 | $3,765,261 | ||||||||
Long-term capital gains | 4,742,425 | 226,566 |
At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized appreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Cost for federal income tax purposes | $ | 146,140,630 | ||||
Unrealized appreciation | 25,455,159 | |||||
Unrealized depreciation | (3,878,165 | ) | ||||
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Net unrealized appreciation | $ | 21,576,994 | ||||
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Undistributed ordinary income | $ | 247,597 | ||||
Undistributed long-term gains | $ | 856,336 |
The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.
As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have pre or post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.
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Real Estate Series
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of Real Estate Series:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Real Estate Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the periods presented, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
New York, New York
February 21, 2012
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Real Estate Series
Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.
For federal income tax purposes, the Series reports for the current fiscal year $121,234 or, if different, the maximum amount allowable under the tax law as qualified dividend income.
The Series hereby reports $4,742,425 as capital gains for its taxable year ended December 31, 2011, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.
For corporate shareholders, the percentage of investment income (dividend income plus short-term gains, if any) that qualifies for the dividends received deduction for the current fiscal year is 1.14%, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.
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Real Estate Series
Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.
Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.
• | The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle. |
• | The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable. |
• | The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis. |
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Real Estate Series
Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
• | The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable. |
• | In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex. |
Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.
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Real Estate Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.
Interested Director/Officer
Name: | B. Reuben Auspitz* | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 64 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member. | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Independent Directors | ||
Name: | Stephen B. Ashley | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 71 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1996 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group | |
(property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive) | ||
2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | The Ashley Group (1995-2008) | |
Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) | ||
Name: |
Peter L. Faber | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 73 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1987 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) | |
New York Collegium (non-profit) | ||
Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) | ||
Name: |
Harris H. Rusitzky | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 77 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee | |
Member | ||
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1985 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994; | |
Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006 | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Independent Directors (continued)
Name: | Paul A. Brooke | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 65 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 2007 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) | |
ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present) | ||
HLTH Corp. (2000-present) | ||
Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) | ||
MPM Bio-equities (2000-present) | ||
GMP Companies (2000-present) | ||
HoustonPharma (2000-present) | ||
Officers
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Name: | Ryan Albano | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 30 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; | |
Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:
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Name: | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 48 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Vice President | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC | |
Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer. | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:
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Name: | Elizabeth Craig | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 25 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Corporate Secretary | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier | |
Advisors, LLC | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Christine Glavin | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 45 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Officers (continued)
Name: | Jodi L. Hedberg | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 44 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. since 2006 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Richard Yates | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 46 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Chief Legal Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Chief Legal Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or Corporate Secretary | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.
**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.
1The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.
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Literature Requests
(unaudited)
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, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the Securities and Exchange | ||
Commission’s (SEC) web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Proxy Voting Record
Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Quarterly Portfolio Holdings
The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)
The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov | |
On our web site | http://www.manning-napier.com |
Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com
1. Fund Holdings - Month-End
2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End
3. Shareholder Report - Annual
4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual
The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.
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INTERNATIONAL SERIES |
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International Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Volatility was a constant theme throughout much of 2011. Over the past year, substantial equity market swings were driven in large part by macroeconomic developments and a series of external shocks, including Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, the European sovereign debt crisis, political unrest in the Middle East, and March’s tsunami disaster in Japan. The accumulation of these events bred widespread uncertainty and has continued to weigh heavily on investor confidence. Throughout the year, market action was largely driven by emotion, and in general investors sought stability over growth.
While major U.S. indices managed to squeak out a positive performance in the volatile conditions of 2011, international equities fared far worse, in part due to investor perceptions of economic deterioration in the context of the risk averse environment. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2011, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World Index excluding the U.S. (ACWIxUS) fell 13.71%. Similarly, the International Series lost 12.93% for the year, slightly outperforming the benchmark.
Additionally, Manning & Napier has found that measuring performance over market cycles demonstrates a manager’s ability to add value through varying types of environments, both good and bad. The Series has earned an annualized return of 11.13% over the current international market cycle (since April 1, 2003), outpacing the MSCI ACWI ex U.S. Index, which has an annualized return of 10.21% over the same period.
Despite concerns about Europe’s ongoing sovereign debt crisis, the International Series maintained an overweight to Europe during the past year compared to the benchmark. The Advisor has targeted what we consider to be first class European companies that may benefit from sales outside the European area, especially in faster growing developing countries. In our view, many of these stocks have been pulled down with the broader market amid fear surrounding sovereign debt issues, yet they continue to possess attractive long-term fundamentals. Indeed, throughout 2011 the International Series’ largest country weightings included Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. While certain selections in France detracted from relative returns in 2011, holdings in Germany and the United Kingdom contributed to positive relative results. Stock selections and an underweight in Japan versus the benchmark also aided relative performance. The Advisor believes Japan continues to face noteworthy long-term headwinds, including an aging population, persistent deflation, and a significant government debt burden.
In regards to exposure to emerging markets, the Series had an overweight to Brazil and India versus the benchmark in 2011. While this positioning hurt relative returns for the year, we see attractive longer-term growth potential in these markets. Meanwhile, the Series had no direct exposure to China during 2011, which modestly aided relative returns. While China has experienced robust growth, we believe there are risks that China’s bank lending boom could have caused excesses to build up throughout the economy, which could result in a “hard landing” as growth decelerates.
Overall, the European sovereign debt crisis continues to dominate global news, and sentiment related to these crescendos of stress has largely driven market returns. During the fourth quarter, European officials made progress toward a long-term solution, but many questions remain unanswered, and much work is left to be done in right sizing government balance sheets. In most other regions around the world, economic growth is broadly decelerating. The slowdown is particularly visible in emerging markets, but in general these economies are still expanding faster than developed market peers.
Ultimately, we maintain the view that global economic growth will remain slow. In our view, global economies continue to struggle through a host of headwinds, perhaps most notably high government debt burdens and corresponding austerity measures which have become commonplace across much of the developed world. In such a volatile environment, we believe it is important not to get caught up in short-term fluctuations, and instead to focus on long-term fundamentals.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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International Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011 | ||||||||
ONE YEAR1 | FIVE YEAR | TEN YEAR | SINCE INCEPTION2 | |||||
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - International Series3 | -12.93% | -0.25% | 7.00% | 8.01% | ||||
S&P 500 Total Return Index4 | 2.12% | -0.24% | 2.93% | 8.02% | ||||
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World Index ex U.S.4 | -13.71% | -2.92% | 6.31% | 5.96% |
The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - International Series for the ten years ended December 31, 2011 to the S&P 500 Total Return Index and the MSCI All Country World Index ex U.S.
1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
2Performance numbers for the Series and the S&P 500 Total Return Index are calculated from August 27, 1992, the Series’ inception date. Prior to 2001, the MSCI All Country World Index ex U.S. only published month-end numbers; therefore, performance numbers for the Index are calculated from August 31, 1992.
3The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this net expense ratio was 1.16%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 1.16% for the year ended December 31, 2011.
4The S&P 500 Total Return Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted measure of 500 widely held common stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange and the Over-the-Counter market. The Index returns assume daily reinvestment of dividends. The MSCI All Country World Index ex U.S. is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global developed and emerging markets and consists of 47 developed and emerging market country indices outside the United States. The Index is denominated in U.S Dollars. The Index returns assume daily reinvestment of gross dividends (which do not account for foreign dividend taxation) from the inception of the Series (see Note 1 above) through December 31, 1998, as net returns were not available. Subsequent to December 31, 1998, the Index returns assume daily reinvestment of net dividends (thus accounting for foreign dividend taxation). Both Indices’ returns, unlike Series returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses.
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International Series
Shareholder Expense Example
(unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Series’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid during the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Series and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/11 | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/11 | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 7/1/11-12/31/11 | ||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $ 800.10 | $5.40 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,019.21 | $6.06 |
*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 1.19%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratio stated above may differ from the expense ratio stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.
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International Series
Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
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International Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS - 84.3% | ||||||||
Consumer Discretionary - 11.3% | ||||||||
Auto Components - 1.4% | ||||||||
Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. (South Korea)1 | 178,870 | $ | 7,034,304 | |||||
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Automobiles - 1.8% | ||||||||
Hero Honda Motors Ltd. (India)1 | 42,450 | 1,522,116 | ||||||
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. (India)1 | 44,940 | 776,055 | ||||||
Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. (Japan)1 | 566,900 | 7,169,970 | ||||||
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9,468,141 | ||||||||
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.4% | ||||||||
Indian Hotels Co. Ltd. (India)1 | 5,669,000 | 5,798,270 | ||||||
TUI Travel plc (United Kingdom)1 | 635,000 | 1,637,850 | ||||||
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7,436,120 | ||||||||
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Household Durables - 1.0% | ||||||||
Corporacion Geo S.A.B. de C.V. - Class B (Mexico)* | 783,010 | 966,790 | ||||||
LG Electronics, Inc. (South Korea)1 | 32,640 | 2,112,321 | ||||||
Rodobens Negocios Imobiliarios S.A. (Brazil) | 367,000 | 2,189,899 | ||||||
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5,269,010 | ||||||||
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Media - 4.0% | ||||||||
Mediaset Espana Comunicacion S.A. (Spain)1 | 2,208,600 | 12,537,093 | ||||||
Reed Elsevier plc - ADR (United Kingdom) | 60,311 | 1,944,427 | ||||||
Societe Television Francaise 1 (France)1 | 108,530 | 1,055,715 | ||||||
Wolters Kluwer N.V. (Netherlands)1 | 114,447 | 1,973,631 | ||||||
Zon Multimedia Servicos de Telecomunicacoes e Multimedia SGPS S.A. (Portugal)1 | 945,000 | 2,835,046 | ||||||
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20,345,912 | ||||||||
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Multiline Retail - 0.9% | ||||||||
PPR (France)1 | 31,130 | 4,443,463 | ||||||
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Specialty Retail - 0.8% | ||||||||
Inditex S.A. (Spain)1 | 23,000 | 1,877,598 | ||||||
Komeri Co. Ltd. (Japan)1 | 67,000 | 2,059,937 | ||||||
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3,937,535 | ||||||||
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Total Consumer Discretionary | 57,934,485 | |||||||
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Consumer Staples - 14.3% | ||||||||
Beverages - 2.2% | ||||||||
Diageo plc (United Kingdom)1 | 322,810 | 7,053,375 | ||||||
Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd. (Japan)1 | 215,000 | 2,612,408 | ||||||
United Spirits Ltd. (India)1 | 155,400 | 1,436,854 | ||||||
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11,102,637 | ||||||||
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Food & Staples Retailing - 3.3% | ||||||||
Carrefour S.A. (France)1 | 165,082 | 3,755,901 | ||||||
Casino Guichard-Perrachon S.A. (France)1 | 34,170 | 2,873,344 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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International Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | ||||||||
Consumer Staples (continued) | ||||||||
Food & Staples Retailing (continued) | ||||||||
Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentacion S.A. (Spain)*1 | 165,082 | $ | 743,176 | |||||
President Chain Store Corp. (Taiwan)1 | 352,320 | 1,918,696 | ||||||
Tesco plc (United Kingdom)1 | 1,217,410 | 7,617,080 | ||||||
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16,908,197 | ||||||||
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Food Products - 6.6% | ||||||||
Barry Callebaut AG (Switzerland)1 | 4,400 | 4,328,869 | ||||||
Danone S.A. (France)1 | 107,012 | 6,715,250 | ||||||
Nestle S.A. (Switzerland)1 | 105,220 | 6,042,103 | ||||||
Suedzucker AG (Germany)1 | 90,690 | 2,888,990 | ||||||
Unilever plc - ADR (United Kingdom) | 420,230 | 14,086,110 | ||||||
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34,061,322 | ||||||||
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Household Products - 2.0% | ||||||||
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (India)1 | 250,540 | 1,921,143 | ||||||
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (United Kingdom)1 | 164,270 | 8,101,738 | ||||||
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10,022,881 | ||||||||
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Personal Products - 0.2% | ||||||||
Kao Corp. (Japan)1 | 47,000 | 1,282,443 | ||||||
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Total Consumer Staples | 73,377,480 | |||||||
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Energy - 3.7% | ||||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.7% | ||||||||
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - ADR (Brazil) | 192,000 | 4,510,080 | ||||||
Repsol YPF S.A. (Spain)1 | 56,900 | 1,740,868 | ||||||
Royal Dutch Shell plc - Class B (Netherlands)1 | 88,430 | 3,363,664 | ||||||
Royal Dutch Shell plc - Class B - ADR (Netherlands) | 87,780 | 6,672,158 | ||||||
Total S.A. (France)1 | 56,580 | 2,887,151 | ||||||
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Total Energy | 19,173,921 | |||||||
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Financials - 8.2% | ||||||||
Capital Markets - 0.3% | ||||||||
Daiwa Securities Group, Inc. (Japan)1 | 98,000 | 304,717 | ||||||
Nomura Holdings, Inc. (Japan)1 | 78,900 | 237,547 | ||||||
OSK Holdings Berhad (Malaysia)1 | 2,089,500 | 1,173,202 | ||||||
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1,715,466 | ||||||||
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Commercial Banks - 2.5% | ||||||||
BNP Paribas S.A. (France)1 | 115,830 | 4,510,343 | ||||||
Credit Agricole S.A. (France)1 | 583,090 | 3,266,916 | ||||||
Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad (Malaysia)1 | 816,800 | 3,001,351 | ||||||
Societe Generale S.A. (France)1 | 96,410 | 2,128,306 | ||||||
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12,906,916 | ||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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International Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | ||||||||
Financials (continued) | ||||||||
Diversified Financial Services - 0.1% | ||||||||
ING Groep N.V. (Netherlands)*1 | 65,395 | $ | 467,678 | |||||
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Insurance - 3.5% | ||||||||
Allianz SE (Germany)1 | 40,870 | 3,903,246 | ||||||
AXA S.A. (France)1 | 56,372 | 728,675 | ||||||
Mapfre S.A. (Spain)1 | 1,877,000 | 5,936,900 | ||||||
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG (MunichRe) (Germany)1 | 40,610 | 4,976,449 | ||||||
Zurich Financial Services AG (Switzerland)1 | 10,500 | 2,365,727 | ||||||
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17,910,997 | ||||||||
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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 1.4% | ||||||||
Alstria Office REIT AG (Germany)1 | 595,480 | 7,080,779 | ||||||
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Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 0.4% | ||||||||
Aareal Bank AG (Germany)*1 | 115,790 | 2,089,149 | ||||||
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Total Financials | 42,170,985 | |||||||
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Health Care - 11.1% | ||||||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.9% | ||||||||
Straumann Holding AG (Switzerland)1 | 25,776 | 4,439,441 | ||||||
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Health Care Providers & Services - 2.3% | ||||||||
Amil Participacoes S.A. (Brazil) | 350,000 | 3,082,965 | ||||||
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA - ADR (Germany) | 25,000 | 1,699,500 | ||||||
Odontoprev S.A. (Brazil) | 492,000 | 7,016,325 | ||||||
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11,798,790 | ||||||||
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Pharmaceuticals - 7.9% | ||||||||
AstraZeneca plc (United Kingdom)1 | 27,960 | 1,291,519 | ||||||
AstraZeneca plc - ADR (United Kingdom) | 229,150 | 10,607,354 | ||||||
Bayer AG (Germany)1 | 100,000 | 6,386,328 | ||||||
GlaxoSmithKline plc (United Kingdom)1 | 172,980 | 3,941,479 | ||||||
Novartis AG - ADR (Switzerland) | 49,000 | 2,801,330 | ||||||
Novo Nordisk A/S - Class B (Denmark)1 | 45,000 | 5,169,745 | ||||||
Sanofi (France)1 | 26,423 | 1,931,456 | ||||||
Shire plc (Ireland)1 | 195,160 | 6,782,557 | ||||||
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (Japan)1 | 34,900 | 1,533,000 | ||||||
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40,444,768 | ||||||||
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Total Health Care | 56,682,999 | |||||||
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Industrials - 12.4% | ||||||||
Airlines - 0.5% | ||||||||
Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Germany)1 | 206,580 | 2,457,172 | ||||||
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Commercial Services & Supplies - 1.2% | ||||||||
Taiwan Secom Co. Ltd. (Taiwan)1 | 777,210 | 1,396,258 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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International Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | ||||||||
Industrials (continued) | ||||||||
Commercial Services & Supplies (continued) | ||||||||
Tomra Systems ASA (Norway)1 | 689,080 | $ | 4,606,803 | |||||
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6,003,061 | ||||||||
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Construction & Engineering - 0.3% | ||||||||
Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (India)1 | 85,270 | 1,594,968 | ||||||
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Electrical Equipment - 2.3% | ||||||||
ABB Ltd. (Asea Brown Boveri) - ADR (Switzerland) | 138,000 | 2,598,540 | ||||||
Alstom S.A. (France)1 | 97,560 | 2,947,269 | ||||||
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (India)1 | 150,400 | 675,678 | ||||||
Schneider Electric S.A. (France)1 | 66,000 | 3,450,561 | ||||||
Teco Electric and Machinery Co. Ltd. (Taiwan)1 | 4,084,000 | 2,404,712 | ||||||
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12,076,760 | ||||||||
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Industrial Conglomerates - 2.8% | ||||||||
Siemens AG (Germany)1 | 150,600 | 14,408,750 | ||||||
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Machinery - 2.3% | ||||||||
FANUC Corp. (Japan)1 | 55,000 | 8,389,274 | ||||||
Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. (India)1 | 2,125,900 | 3,457,712 | ||||||
Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. - DVR (India)*1 | 44,872 | 29,785 | ||||||
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11,876,771 | ||||||||
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Professional Services - 0.9% | ||||||||
Qualicorp S.A. (Brazil)* | 529,000 | 4,750,435 | ||||||
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Road & Rail - 1.3% | ||||||||
All America Latina Logistica S.A. (Brazil) | 1,343,000 | 6,696,100 | ||||||
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Transportation Infrastructure - 0.8% | ||||||||
Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (Malaysia)1 | 2,148,700 | 3,931,234 | ||||||
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Total Industrials | 63,795,251 | |||||||
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Information Technology - 8.8% | ||||||||
Communications Equipment - 0.5% | ||||||||
Alcatel-Lucent - ADR (France)* | 1,200,000 | 1,872,000 | ||||||
D-Link Corp. (Taiwan)1 | 1,120,606 | 756,111 | ||||||
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2,628,111 | ||||||||
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Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 2.5% | ||||||||
Hitachi Ltd. (Japan)1 | 1,531,000 | 7,964,217 | ||||||
Keyence Corp. (Japan)1 | 15,645 | 3,771,067 | ||||||
Yageo Corp. (Taiwan)1 | 2,931,000 | 758,025 | ||||||
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12,493,309 | ||||||||
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Internet Software & Services - 0.9% | ||||||||
NHN Corp. (South Korea)*1 | 23,950 | 4,389,442 | ||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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International Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | ||||||||
Information Technology (continued) | ||||||||
IT Services - 1.2% | ||||||||
Cap Gemini S.A. (France)1 | 202,320 | $ | 6,290,149 | |||||
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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.7% | ||||||||
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (South Korea)1 | 5,770 | 5,307,465 | ||||||
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. - ADR (Taiwan) | 275,315 | 3,554,317 | ||||||
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Software - 2.0% | ||||||||
Aveva Group plc (United Kingdom)1 | 203,000 | 4,512,738 | ||||||
SAP AG (Germany)1 | 109,970 | 5,816,481 | ||||||
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10,329,219 | ||||||||
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Total Information Technology | 44,992,012 | |||||||
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Materials - 4.9% | ||||||||
Chemicals - 4.5% | ||||||||
Arkema S.A. (France)1 | 1,229 | 86,360 | ||||||
BASF SE (Germany)1 | 212,000 | 14,759,066 | ||||||
Linde AG (Germany)1 | 56,000 | 8,322,279 | ||||||
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23,167,705 | ||||||||
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Construction Materials - 0.4% | ||||||||
Taiwan Cement Corp. (Taiwan)1 | 1,899,827 | 2,192,649 | ||||||
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Total Materials | 25,360,354 | |||||||
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Telecommunication Services - 7.5% | ||||||||
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 5.5% | ||||||||
France Telecom S.A. (France)1 | 155,920 | 2,440,400 | ||||||
France Telecom S.A. - ADR (France) | 38,800 | 607,608 | ||||||
Swisscom AG - ADR (Switzerland)2 | 106,400 | 4,034,688 | ||||||
Telefonica S.A. - ADR (Spain) | 707,000 | 12,153,330 | ||||||
Telenor ASA - ADR (Norway)2 | 184,380 | 8,992,213 | ||||||
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28,228,239 | ||||||||
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Wireless Telecommunication Services - 2.0% | ||||||||
DiGi.com Berhad (Malaysia)1 | 2,842,000 | 3,476,039 | ||||||
SK Telecom Co. Ltd. - ADR (South Korea) | 489,190 | 6,657,876 | ||||||
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10,133,915 | ||||||||
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Total Telecommunication Services | 38,362,154 | |||||||
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Utilities - 2.1% | ||||||||
Electric Utilities - 0.7% | ||||||||
E.ON AG (Germany)1 | 164,441 | 3,543,720 | ||||||
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Multi-Utilities - 0.8% | ||||||||
GDF Suez (France)1 | 51,850 | 1,408,923 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | ||||||||
Utilities (continued) | ||||||||
Multi-Utilities (continued) | ||||||||
National Grid plc (United Kingdom)1 | 286,530 | $ | 2,769,516 | |||||
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Water Utilities - 0.6% | ||||||||
Cia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais - Copasa MG (Brazil) | 182,000 | 3,258,973 | ||||||
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Total Utilities | 10,981,132 | |||||||
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | 432,830,773 | |||||||
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 14.3% | ||||||||
Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares3 , 0.05%, (Identified Cost $73,377,265) | 73,377,265 | 73,377,265 | ||||||
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.6% | 506,208,038 | |||||||
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 1.4% | 7,058,695 | |||||||
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NET ASSETS - 100% | $ | 513,266,733 | ||||||
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ADR- American Depository Receipt
DVR - Differential Voting Rights
*Non-income producing security
1A factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading.
2Latest quoted sales price is not available and the latest quoted bid price was used to value the security.
3Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.
The Series’ portfolio holds, as a percentage of net assets, greater than 10% in the following countries: Germany 15.3%; United Kingdom 12.4%; France 10.4%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Assets & Liabilities
December 31, 2011
ASSETS: | ||||
Investments, at value (identified cost $539,809,506) (Note 2) | $ | 506,208,038 | ||
Cash | 58,356 | |||
Foreign currency, at value (cost $66,377) | 66,436 | |||
Receivable for fund shares sold | 7,207,959 | |||
Dividends receivable | 724,679 | |||
Foreign tax reclaims receivable | 615,213 | |||
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TOTAL ASSETS | 514,880,681 | |||
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LIABILITIES: | ||||
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | 426,348 | |||
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 27,692 | |||
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 17,046 | |||
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 251 | |||
Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3) | 138 | |||
Payable for fund shares repurchased | 1,016,754 | |||
Accrued foreign capital gains tax (Note 2) | 367 | |||
Other payables and accrued expenses | 125,352 | |||
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | 1,613,948 | |||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 513,266,733 | ||
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | ||||
Capital stock | $ | 674,460 | ||
Additional paid-in-capital | 550,841,737 | |||
Distributions in excess of net investment income | (2,580,966 | ) | ||
Accumulated net realized loss on investments foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (2,050,601 | ) | ||
Net unrealized depreciation on investments (net of foreign capital gains tax of $367), foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (33,617,897 | ) | ||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 513,266,733 | ||
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class S ($513,266,733/ | $ | 7.61 | ||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
INVESTMENT INCOME: | ||||
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $1,550,930) | $ | 11,333,747 | ||
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EXPENSES: | ||||
Management fees (Note 3) | 4,280,773 | |||
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 107,143 | |||
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 94,609 | |||
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | 11,140 | |||
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 2,552 | |||
Custodian fees | 243,284 | |||
Miscellaneous | 205,882 | |||
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Total Expenses | 4,945,383 | |||
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME | 6,388,364 | |||
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on- | ||||
Investments | (534,215 | ) | ||
Foreign currency, and translation of other assets and liabilities (net of Brazilian tax of $193,951) | (232,517 | ) | ||
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | (1,467,065 | ) | ||
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on- | ||||
Investments (net of change in accrued foreign capital gains tax of $(156)) | (79,592,485 | ) | ||
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (36,327 | ) | ||
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | (81,862,609 | ) | ||
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NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | (75,474,245 | ) | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/11 | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/10 | |||||||
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | ||||||||
OPERATIONS: | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 6,388,364 | $ | 4,612,429 | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | (2,233,797 | ) | 10,786,362 | |||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | (79,628,812 | ) | 18,861,257 | |||||
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Net increase (decrease) from operations | (75,474,245 | ) | 34,260,048 | |||||
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 8): | ||||||||
From net investment income | (6,221,472 | ) | (6,327,558 | ) | ||||
From net realized gain on investments | (447,449 | ) | (11,801,674 | ) | ||||
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Total distributions to shareholders | (6,668,921 | ) | (18,129,232 | ) | ||||
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CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | ||||||||
Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 278,211,397 | 33,967,286 | ||||||
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Net increase in net assets | 196,068,231 | 50,098,102 | ||||||
NET ASSETS: | ||||||||
Beginning of year | 317,198,502 | 267,100,400 | ||||||
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End of year (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $2,580,966 and $2,564,313, respectively) | $ | 513,266,733 | $ | 317,198,502 | ||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class S*
FOR THE YEARS ENDED | ||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/11 | 12/31/10 | 12/31/09 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/07 | ||||||||||||||||
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year): | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value - Beginning of year | $ | 8.85 | $ | 8.39 | $ | 6.57 | $ | 10.87 | $ | 9.84 | ||||||||||
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.13 | 1 | 0.14 | 1 | 0.14 | 1 | 0.22 | 0.15 | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (1.26 | ) | 0.86 | 2.10 | (3.82 | ) | 1.12 | |||||||||||||
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Total from investment operations | (1.13 | ) | 1.00 | 2.24 | (3.60 | ) | 1.27 | |||||||||||||
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From net investment income | (0.10 | ) | (0.19 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.21 | ) | (0.14 | ) | ||||||||||
From net realized gain on investments | (0.01 | ) | (0.35 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.49 | ) | (0.10 | ) | ||||||||||
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Total distributions to shareholders | (0.11 | ) | (0.54 | ) | (0.42 | ) | (0.70 | ) | (0.24 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value - End of year | $ | 7.61 | $ | 8.85 | $ | 8.39 | $ | 6.57 | $ | 10.87 | ||||||||||
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Net assets - End of year (000’s omitted) | $ | 513,267 | $ | 317,199 | $ | 267,100 | $ | 182,273 | $ | 270,080 | ||||||||||
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Total return2 | (12.82%) | 12.04% | 34.23% | (33.25%) | 13.01% | |||||||||||||||
Ratios (to average net assets)/ Supplemental Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses** | 1.16% | 1.15% | 1.15% | 1.15% | 1.16% | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 1.49% | 1.68% | 1.90% | 2.49% | 1.47% | |||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 7% | 13% | 17% | 9% | 20% | |||||||||||||||
*Effective December 31, 2011, the shares of the Series have been redesignated as Class S. | ||||||||||||||||||||
** For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount: | ||||||||||||||||||||
N/A | 0.00%3 | 0.00%3 | N/A | N/A |
1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.
2Represents aggregate total return for the year indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods.
3Less than 0.01%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
1. | Organization |
International Series (the “Series”) is a no-load diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The Series’ investment objective is to provide long-term growth by investing principally in the common stocks of companies located outside the United States.
The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).
Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. Effective December 31, 2011, the shares of the Series have been redesignated as Class S Shares. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 100 million have been designated as International Series Class S common stock.
2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
Security Valuation
Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the latest quoted sales price of the exchange on which the security is primarily traded. Securities not traded on valuation date or securities not listed on an exchange are valued at the latest quoted bid price provided by the Fund’s pricing service. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.
Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.
Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.
Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account. In accordance with the procedures approved by the Board, the values of certain securities trading outside the U.S. were adjusted following the close of local trading using a factor from a third party vendor. The third party vendor uses statistical analyses and quantitative models, which consider among other things subsequent movement and changes in the prices of indices, securities and exchange rates in other markets, to determine the factors which are used to adjust local market prices. The value of
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
securities used for net asset value calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities. It is the Fund’s policy to classify each foreign equity security where a factor from a third party vendor is provided as a Level 2 security.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in aggregate that is significant to the fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
DESCRIPTION | TOTAL | LEVEL 1 | LEVEL 2 | LEVEL 3 | ||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Equity securities*: | ||||||||||||||||
Consumer Discretionary | $ | 57,934,485 | $ | 5,101,116 | $ | 52,833,369 | $ | — | ||||||||
Consumer Staples | 73,377,480 | 14,086,110 | 59,291,370 | — | ||||||||||||
Energy | 19,173,921 | 11,182,238 | 7,991,683 | — | ||||||||||||
Financials | 42,170,985 | — | 42,170,985 | — | ||||||||||||
Health Care | 56,682,999 | 25,207,474 | 31,475,525 | — | ||||||||||||
Industrials | 63,795,251 | 14,045,075 | 49,750,176 | — | ||||||||||||
Information Technology | 44,992,012 | 5,426,317 | 39,565,695 | — | ||||||||||||
Materials | 25,360,354 | — | 25,360,354 | — | ||||||||||||
Telecommunication Services | 38,362,154 | 19,418,814 | 18,943,340 | — | ||||||||||||
Utilities | 10,981,132 | 3,258,973 | 7,722,159 | — | ||||||||||||
Mutual funds | 73,377,265 | 73,377,265 | — | — | ||||||||||||
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Total assets | $ | 506,208,038 | $ | 171,103,382 | $ | 335,104,656 | $ | — | ||||||||
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The following table is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
LEVEL 3 RECONCILIATION | EQUITY SECURITIES | |||
Balance as of December 31, 2010 (market value) | $ | 36,734 | ||
Accrued discounts/premiums | — | |||
Realized gain (loss) | — | |||
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation | — | |||
Expiration of Rights | (36,734 | ) | ||
Purchases | — | |||
Sales | — | |||
Transfers In | — | |||
Transfers Out | — | |||
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Balance as of December 31, 2011 (market value) | $ | — | ||
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*Includes common stock, warrants and rights. Please see the Investment Portfolio for foreign securities where a factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following close of local trading. Such securities are included in Level 2 in the table above.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.
Recent Accounting Standard
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.
Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.
ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.
Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses
Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.
Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.
The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.
Foreign Currency Translation
The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The Series does not isolate realized and unrealized gains and losses attributable to changes in the exchange rates from gains and losses that arise from changes in the fair value of investments. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses represent foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on securities transactions, gains and losses on disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the books of the Series and the amounts actually received or paid.
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
The Series may purchase or sell forward foreign currency exchange contracts in order to hedge a portfolio position or specific transaction. Risks may arise if the counterparties to a contract are unable to meet the terms of the contract or if the value of the foreign currency moves unfavorably.
All forward foreign currency exchange contracts are adjusted daily by the exchange rate of the underlying currency and, for financial statement purposes, any gain or loss is recorded as unrealized gain or loss until a contract has been closed. Realized and unrealized gain or loss arising from a transaction is included in net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (continued)
The Series may regularly trade forward foreign currency exchange contracts with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of its investing activities to assist in managing exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
The notional or contractual amount of these instruments represents the investment the Series has in forward foreign currency exchange contracts and does not necessarily represent the amounts potentially at risk. The measurement of the risks associated with forward foreign currency exchange contracts is meaningful only when all related and offsetting transactions are considered. Investments in forward foreign currency exchange contacts were held by the Series during the period April through October of 2011. The average volume of derivative activity (measured in terms of notional) during the aforementioned period was approximately $15 million. As of December 31, 2011, no investments in forward foreign currency exchange contracts were held by the Series.
Federal Taxes
The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.
Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.
The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the years ended December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Foreign Taxes
Based on the Series’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and currency purchase/repatriation transactions for foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Series will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign tax. The Series is subject to a tax imposed on short term capital gains on securities of issuers domiciled in India. The Series record is an estimated deferred tax liability for securities that have been held for less than a year at the end of the reporting period, assuming those positions were disposed of at the end of the period. This amount is reported in Deferred foreign capital gains tax in the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Realized losses on the sale of securities of issuers domiciled in India can be carried forward for eight years to offset potential future short term realized capital gains.
Distributions of Income and Gains
Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Indemnifications
The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Other
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
3. | Transactions with Affiliates |
Effective December 31, 2011, the Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% of the Series’ average daily net assets. Prior to December 31, 2011, the Fund paid a fee, computed daily and payable monthly at an annual rate of 1.00% pursuant to the previous Investment Advisory Agreement with the Advisor.
Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.
Effective December 31, 2011, the shares of the Series, which previously did not have a class name designation, have been redesignated as Class S shares. The Class S shares of the Series are subject to a shareholder services fee in accordance with a shareholder services plan adopted by the Fund’s Board. The shareholder services fee is intended to compensate financial intermediaries, including affiliates of the Fund, in connection with the provision of direct client service, personal services, maintenance of shareholder accounts and reporting services. For these services, Class S of the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Class S. The Fund has a Shareholder Services Agreement with the Advisor, for which the Advisor receives the shareholder services fee as stated above.
In conjunction with the Agreement, effective December 31, 2011, the Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2013, to waive its fee and, if necessary, pay other operating expenses of the Series in order to maintain total direct annual fund operating expenses for the Series, exclusive of each share class’s shareholder services fee, at no more than 0.85% of average daily net assets. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.
Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.
The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.
Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
4. | Purchases and Sales of Securities |
For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $238,150,917 and $26,778,726, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in shares of International Series were:
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/11 | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/10 | |||||||||||||||
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Sold | 39,738,147 | $ | 345,262,813 | 4,885,983 | $ | 40,773,050 | ||||||||||
Reinvested | 858,309 | 6,430,759 | 2,043,894 | 17,734,979 | ||||||||||||
Repurchased | (8,992,251 | ) | (73,482,175 | ) | (2,930,271 | ) | (24,540,743 | ) | ||||||||
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Total | 31,604,205 | $ | 278,211,397 | 3,999,606 | $ | 33,967,286 | ||||||||||
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Approximately 54% of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
6. | Financial Instruments |
The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.
7. | Foreign Securities |
Investing in securities of foreign companies and foreign governments involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of domestic companies and the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of foreign companies and foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable domestic companies and the U.S. Government.
8. | Federal Income Tax Information |
The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including foreign currency gains and losses, post-October losses, disallowed expenses, late-year ordinary losses and investments in passive foreign investment companies (PFICs). The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
8. | Federal Income Tax Information (continued) |
The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/11 | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/10 | |||||||||||
Ordinary income | $6,668,921 | $12,805,548 | ||||||||||
Long-term capital gains | — | 5,323,684 |
At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized depreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Cost for federal income tax purposes | $ | 542,058,457 | ||||
Unrealized appreciation | 48,501,360 | |||||
Unrealized depreciation | (84,351,779 | ) | ||||
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Undistributed ordinary income | $ | 107,402 |
For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Series elected to defer to January 1, 2012, $2,050,601 of post-October short-term capital losses and $439,417 of late-year ordinary losses.
The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.
As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have pre or post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of International Series:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the International Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
New York, New York
February 21, 2012
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Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.
For federal income tax purposes, the Series reports for the current fiscal year $7,372,206 or, if different, the maximum amount allowable under the tax law as qualified dividend income.
The Series has elected to pass through to its shareholders the foreign taxes paid for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Series had $7,086,459 in foreign source income and paid foreign taxes of $1,001,813.
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International Series
Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.
Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.
• | The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle. |
• | The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable. |
• | The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis. |
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International Series
Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
• | The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable. |
• | In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex. |
Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.
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International Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by
calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.
Interested Director/Officer | ||
Name: | B. Reuben Auspitz* | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 64 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. | |
Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member. | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Independent Directors | ||
Name: | Stephen B. Ashley | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 71 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee | |
Member | ||
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1996 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group (property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | The Ashley Group (1995-2008) | |
Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) | ||
Name: |
Peter L. Faber | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 73 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1987 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) | |
New York Collegium (non-profit) | ||
Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) | ||
Name: |
Harris H. Rusitzky | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 77 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee | |
Member | ||
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1985 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994; | |
Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006 | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Independent Directors (continued) | ||
Name: | Paul A. Brooke | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 65 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 2007 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) | |
ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present) | ||
HLTH Corp. (2000-present) | ||
Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) | ||
MPM Bio-equities (2000-present) | ||
GMP Companies (2000-present) | ||
HoustonPharma (2000-present) | ||
Officers | ||
Name: | Ryan Albano | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 30 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; | |
Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:
| N/A | |
Name: | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 48 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Vice President | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC | |
Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer. | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:
| N/A | |
Name: | Elizabeth Craig | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 25 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Corporate Secretary | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier | |
Advisors, LLC | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Christine Glavin | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 45 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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International Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Officers (continued) | ||
Name: | Jodi L. Hedberg | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 44 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. since 2006 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Richard Yates | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 46 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Chief Legal Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Chief Legal Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or Corporate Secretary | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.
**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.
1The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.
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Literature Requests
(unaudited)
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, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the Securities and Exchange | http://www.sec.gov |
Proxy Voting Record
Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Quarterly Portfolio Holdings
The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)
The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov | |
On our web site | http://www.manning-napier.com |
Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com
1. Fund Holdings - Month-End
2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End
3. Shareholder Report - Annual
4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual
The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.
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WORLD OPPORTUNITIES SERIES | ||||
www.manning-napier.com |
World Opportunities Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Volatility was a constant theme throughout much of 2011. Over the past year, substantial equity market swings were driven in large part by macroeconomic developments and a series of external shocks, including Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, the European sovereign debt crisis, political unrest in the Middle East, and March’s tsunami disaster in Japan. The accumulation of these events bred widespread uncertainty and has continued to weigh heavily on investor confidence. Throughout the year, market action was largely driven by emotion, and in general investors sought stability over growth.
While major U.S. indices managed to squeak out a positive performance in the volatile conditions of 2011, international equities fared far worse, in part due to investor perceptions of economic deterioration in the context of the risk adverse environment. For the twelve months ending December 31, 2011, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World Index excluding the U.S. (ACWIxUS) fell 13.71%. Similarly, the World Opportunities Series lost 16.14% for the year, trailing the benchmark.
While short-term performance is negative on an absolute and relative basis, Manning & Napier has found that measuring performance over market cycles demonstrates a manager’s ability to add value through varying types of environments, both good and bad. The Series has earned an annualized return of 10.25% over the current international market cycle (since April 1, 2003), essentially matching the MSCI ACWI ex U.S. Index, which has an annualized return of 10.21% over the same period.
For the full year, underperformance was primarily a result of specific stock selections. Investments within Energy, Health Care, Industrials, and Consumer Discretionary hurt returns relative to the benchmark. In large part, these investments were companies the Advisor perceived as possessing long-term growth drivers that were exposed to favorable industry trends. For example, within Health Care, the Series had a thematic exposure to life science and diagnostic related companies, and within the Energy sector the Series maintained holdings in oil services companies. As investors flocked to larger, more defensive companies, many of these more growth-oriented companies suffered losses. Meanwhile, specific holdings within the Materials sector made a positive impact on relative performance. Sector positioning helped offset some of the weakness from stock selection in 2011. More specifically, a large overweight to Consumer Staples and Health Care (as compared to the benchmark) aided relative returns, as did a notable underweight to Financials.
From a country standpoint, specific holdings in Canada, France, Japan, Switzerland, and the Netherlands challenged relative results. However, an overweight to Ireland versus the benchmark helped relative performance for the year. Overall, the portfolio maintains a relatively large allocation to Europe and a relatively small allocation to the Pacific region (i.e., Japan). In Europe, the Advisor continues to seek strong, multinational companies that have clear growth drivers yet are being pulled down by the ongoing stresses related to the sovereign debt crisis.
Overall, the European sovereign debt crisis continues to dominate global news, and sentiment related to these crescendos of stress has largely driven market returns. During the fourth quarter, European officials made progress toward a long-term solution, but many questions remain unanswered and much work is left to be done in right sizing government balance sheets. In most other regions around the world, economic growth is broadly decelerating. The slowdown is particularly visible in emerging markets, but in general these economies are still expanding faster than developed market peers. Ultimately, we maintain the view that global economic growth will remain slow. In our view, global economies continue to struggle through a host of headwinds, perhaps most notably high government debt burdens and corresponding austerity measures which have become commonplace across much of the developed world.
Manning & Napier feels strongly that in this slow economic growth environment, it is important to focus on those companies with strong organic growth drivers. As a result, the Advisor continues to identify and pursue companies that we believe are well positioned for the long-term and meet the requirements of our investment strategies and pricing disciplines. Amid a muted economic backdrop, the Advisor is focusing on high-quality companies with sustainable competitive advantages that are winning the battle for growth. Many of these companies have displayed an ability to successfully compete and gain market share in faster growing foreign markets. Given our view of the enduring nature of the current slow growth environment, we’re also investing in companies that are less dependent on the economy and/or government spending as a significant source of revenue.
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World Opportunities Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Ultimately, Manning & Napier believes that fundamentals are the driver of long-term returns. With more than 40 years of experience investing based on company-specific fundamentals, Manning & Napier continues to carefully build our portfolios on a security by security basis. We believe that maintaining discipline and staying true to our active management investment philosophy will best aid us in helping our clients meet their long-term investment objectives.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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World Opportunities Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011 | ||||||||
ONE YEAR1 | FIVE YEAR | TEN YEAR | SINCE INCEPTION2 | |||||
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - World Opportunities Series3 | -16.14% | -2.54% | 6.73% | 7.84% | ||||
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World Index ex U.S.4 | -13.71% | -2.92% | 6.31% | 4.45% |
The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - World Opportunities Series for the ten years ended December 31, 2011 to the MSCI All Country World Index ex U.S.
1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
2Performance numbers for the Series are calculated from September 6, 1996, the Series’ inception date. Prior to 2001, the MSCI All Country World Index ex U.S. only published month-end numbers; therefore, performance numbers for the Index are calculated from September 30, 1996.
3The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this net expense ratio was 1.09%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 1.09% for the year ended December 31, 2011.
4The MSCI All Country World Index ex U.S. is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global developed and emerging markets and consists of 47 developed and emerging market country indices outside the United States. The Index is denominated in U.S. Dollars. The Index returns assume daily reinvestment of gross dividends (which do not account for foreign dividend taxation) from the inception of the Series (see Note 1 above) through December 31, 1998, as net returns were not available. Subsequent to December 31, 1998, the Index returns assume daily reinvestment of net dividends (thus accounting for foreign dividend taxation). Unlike Series returns, the Index returns do not reflect any fees or expenses.
3
World Opportunities Series
Shareholder Expense Example
(unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Series’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid during the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Series and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/11 | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/11 | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 7/1/11-12/31/11 | ||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $ 785.60 | $4.91 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,019.71 | $5.55 |
*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 1.09%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the one-half year period. Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratios stated above may differ from the expense ratios stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.
4
World Opportunities Series
Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
5
World Opportunities Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||
COMMON STOCKS - 96.8% | ||||||||||
Consumer Discretionary - 13.5% | ||||||||||
Automobiles - 2.2% | ||||||||||
Suzuki Motor Corp. (Japan)1 | 3,120,100 | $ | 64,243,078 | |||||||
Toyota Motor Corp. (Japan)1 | 1,959,400 | 64,791,713 | ||||||||
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129,034,791 |
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Diversified Consumer Services - 0.4% | ||||||||||
Anhanguera Educacional Participacoes S.A. (Brazil) | 2,333,190 | 25,142,538 | ||||||||
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.0% | ||||||||||
Accor S.A. (France)1 | 3,563,690 | 89,810,103 | ||||||||
Ctrip.com International Ltd. - ADR (China)* | 1,289,100 | 30,164,940 | ||||||||
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| |||||||||
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119,975,043 |
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| |||||||||
Internet & Catalog Retail - 0.2% | ||||||||||
Ocado Group plc (United Kingdom)*1 | 11,196,880 | 9,439,638 | ||||||||
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Media - 6.3% | ||||||||||
Grupo Televisa S.A. - ADR (Mexico) | 4,784,710 | 100,765,993 | ||||||||
Imax Corp. (Canada)* | 2,375,320 | 43,539,616 | ||||||||
Liberty Global, Inc. - Class A (United States)* | 1,602,290 | 65,741,959 | ||||||||
Societe Television Francaise 1 (France)1,2 | 10,709,300 | 104,173,664 | ||||||||
Virgin Media, Inc. - ADR (United Kingdom) | 3,013,790 | 64,434,830 | ||||||||
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| |||||||||
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378,656,062 |
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Multiline Retail 1.3% | ||||||||||
Marks & Spencer Group plc (United Kingdom)1 | 16,391,740 | 79,168,248 | ||||||||
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Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.1% | ||||||||||
Adidas AG (Germany)1 | 1,003,550 | 65,203,581 | ||||||||
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| |||||||||
Total Consumer Discretionary |
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806,619,901 |
| |||||||
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Consumer Staples - 19.9% | ||||||||||
Beverages - 3.0% | ||||||||||
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. (Belgium)1 | 1,595,830 | 97,398,500 | ||||||||
Heineken N.V. (Netherlands)1 | 1,811,710 | 83,873,509 | ||||||||
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| |||||||||
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181,272,009 |
| ||||||||
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| |||||||||
Food & Staples Retailing - 6.9% | ||||||||||
Carrefour S.A. (France)1 | 5,065,820 | 115,256,154 | ||||||||
Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentacion S.A. (Spain)*1 | 4,013,930 | 18,070,150 | ||||||||
Koninklijke Ahold N.V. (Netherlands)1 | 8,700,330 | 116,937,367 | ||||||||
Tesco plc (United Kingdom)1 | 26,222,140 | 164,066,461 | ||||||||
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| |||||||||
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414,330,132 |
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Food Products - 6.7% | ||||||||||
Danone S.A. (France)1 | 2,551,370 | 160,104,357 | ||||||||
Nestle S.A. (Switzerland)1 | 2,241,560 | 128,718,274 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
6
World Opportunities Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | ||||||||||
Consumer Staples (continued) | ||||||||||
Food Products (continued) | ||||||||||
Unilever plc - ADR (United Kingdom) | 3,359,970 | $ | 112,626,194 | |||||||
|
| |||||||||
|
401,448,825 |
| ||||||||
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| |||||||||
Household Products - 1.1% | ||||||||||
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (United Kingdom)1 | 1,267,420 | 62,508,701 | ||||||||
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Personal Products - 2.2% | ||||||||||
Beiersdorf AG (Germany)1 | 1,130,180 | 64,045,979 | ||||||||
Natura Cosmeticos S.A. (Brazil) | 3,293,700 | 64,028,716 | ||||||||
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| |||||||||
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128,074,695 |
| ||||||||
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Total Consumer Staples |
|
1,187,634,362 |
| |||||||
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| |||||||||
Energy - 9.9% | ||||||||||
Energy Equipment & Services - 6.3% | ||||||||||
Compagnie Generale de Geophysique - Veritas (CGG - Veritas) (France)*1 | 4,377,680 | 101,614,415 | ||||||||
Petroleum Geo-Services ASA (Norway)*1 | 3,382,860 | 36,868,116 | ||||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. (United States) | 2,539,640 | 173,482,808 | ||||||||
Trican Well Service Ltd. (Canada) | 3,781,480 | 65,143,533 | ||||||||
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377,108,872 |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.6% | ||||||||||
Cameco Corp. (Canada) | 5,089,980 | 91,874,139 | ||||||||
Talisman Energy, Inc. (Canada) | 9,680,440 | 123,339,496 | ||||||||
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|
215,213,635 |
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| |||||||||
Total Energy |
|
592,322,507 |
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Financials - 6.4% | ||||||||||
Commercial Banks - 3.2% | ||||||||||
Banco Santander S.A. (Spain)1 | 12,443,140 | 94,003,369 | ||||||||
HSBC Holdings plc (United Kingdom)1 | 12,696,610 | 96,925,780 | ||||||||
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190,929,149 |
| ||||||||
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Diversified Financial Services - 2.1% | ||||||||||
Deutsche Boerse AG (Germany)*1 | 2,402,070 | 125,718,779 | ||||||||
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Insurance - 1.1% | ||||||||||
Mapfre S.A. (Spain)1 | 19,628,330 | 62,083,876 | ||||||||
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Total Financials |
|
378,731,804 |
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Health Care - 12.9% | ||||||||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 3.6% | ||||||||||
Getinge AB - Class B (Sweden)1 | 1,970,280 | 49,821,857 | ||||||||
Mindray Medical International Ltd. - ADR (China)2 | 5,137,290 | 131,720,116 | ||||||||
Straumann Holding AG (Switzerland)1 | 191,170 | 32,925,512 | ||||||||
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| |||||||||
|
214,467,485 |
| ||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
7
World Opportunities Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | ||||||||||
Health Care (continued) | ||||||||||
Health Care Providers & Services - 3.6% | ||||||||||
BML, Inc. (Japan)1 | 412,100 | $ | 9,719,381 | |||||||
Bumrungrad Hospital Public Co. Ltd. - NVDR (Thailand)1 | 24,313,600 | 35,804,186 | ||||||||
Sonic Healthcare Ltd. (Australia)1 | 14,553,430 | 167,746,148 | ||||||||
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| |||||||||
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213,269,715 |
| ||||||||
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Life Sciences Tools & Services - 5.5% | ||||||||||
Lonza Group AG (Switzerland)1,2 | 4,181,250 | 246,370,022 | ||||||||
QIAGEN N.V. (Netherlands)*1 | 4,679,010 | 64,422,692 | ||||||||
WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman), Inc. - ADR (China)* | 1,919,730 | 21,193,819 | ||||||||
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| |||||||||
|
331,986,533 |
| ||||||||
|
| |||||||||
Pharmaceuticals - 0.2% | ||||||||||
Santen Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (Japan)1 | 261,900 | 10,815,795 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||||
Total Health Care |
|
770,539,528 |
| |||||||
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| |||||||||
Industrials - 12.9% | ||||||||||
Aerospace & Defense - 1.1% | ||||||||||
European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. N.V. (Netherlands)1 | 2,110,410 | 65,716,004 | ||||||||
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| |||||||||
Air Freight & Logistics - 1.9% | ||||||||||
PostNL N.V. (Netherlands)1 | 12,025,866 | 38,156,431 | ||||||||
TNT Express N.V. (Netherlands)1 | 10,036,647 | 74,752,464 | ||||||||
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| |||||||||
|
112,908,895 |
| ||||||||
|
| |||||||||
Airlines - 3.3% | ||||||||||
Ryanair Holdings plc - ADR (Ireland)* | 7,030,194 | 195,861,205 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||||
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.8% | ||||||||||
Edenred (France)1 | 1,997,650 | 49,002,307 | ||||||||
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| |||||||||
Electrical Equipment - 1.7% | ||||||||||
Nexans S.A. (France)1 | 819,450 | 42,316,838 | ||||||||
Prysmian S.p.A. (Italy)1 | 5,021,370 | 62,042,661 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||||
|
104,359,499 |
| ||||||||
|
| |||||||||
Machinery - 0.6% | ||||||||||
Westport Innovations, Inc. (Canada)* | 1,059,290 | 35,210,800 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||||
Marine - 0.5% | ||||||||||
D/S Norden (Denmark)1 | 393,050 | 9,179,340 | ||||||||
Diana Shipping, Inc. - ADR (Greece)* | 1,292,810 | 9,670,219 | ||||||||
Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd. (Bermuda)1,3 | 24,568,190 | 9,809,410 | ||||||||
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| |||||||||
|
28,658,969 |
| ||||||||
|
| |||||||||
Professional Services - 1.7% | ||||||||||
Adecco S.A. (Switzerland)1 | 1,212,240 | 50,521,653 | ||||||||
Randstad Holding N.V. (Netherlands)1 | 1,665,340 | 48,989,955 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||||
|
99,511,608 |
| ||||||||
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
8
World Opportunities Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | ||||||||||
Industrials (continued) | ||||||||||
Road & Rail - 0.8% | ||||||||||
All America Latina Logistica S.A. (Brazil) | 9,929,620 | $ | 49,508,359 | |||||||
|
| |||||||||
Transportation Infrastructure - 0.5% | ||||||||||
Groupe Eurotunnel S.A. (France)1 | 4,376,060 | 29,688,462 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||||
Total Industrials |
|
770,426,108 |
| |||||||
|
| |||||||||
Information Technology - 12.5% | ||||||||||
Communications Equipment - 0.9% | ||||||||||
Alcatel-Lucent - ADR (France)* | 34,560,340 | 53,914,130 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||||
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.9% | ||||||||||
Nippon Electric Glass Co. Ltd. (Japan)1 | 5,502,000 | 54,162,987 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||||
Internet Software & Services - 1.1% | ||||||||||
Tencent Holdings Ltd. (China)1 | 3,179,000 | 63,654,291 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||||
IT Services - 7.8% | ||||||||||
Amadeus IT Holding S.A. - Class A (Spain)1 | 3,017,690 | 48,730,153 | ||||||||
Amdocs Ltd. - ADR (Guernsey)* | 8,011,090 | 228,556,398 | ||||||||
Cap Gemini S.A. (France)1 | 2,004,980 | 62,335,029 | ||||||||
Cielo S.A. (Brazil) | 1,840,450 | 47,559,142 | ||||||||
Indra Sistemas S.A. (Spain)1 | 2,342,540 | 29,698,584 | ||||||||
Redecard S.A. (Brazil) | 2,951,960 | 46,196,334 | ||||||||
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| |||||||||
|
463,075,640 |
| ||||||||
|
| |||||||||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.8% | ||||||||||
Advantest Corp. (Japan)1 | 1,375,000 | 13,058,276 | ||||||||
Sumco Corp. (Japan)*1 | 4,235,500 | 31,178,727 | ||||||||
Tokyo Electron Ltd. (Japan)1 | 1,273,100 | 64,504,951 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||||
|
108,741,954 |
| ||||||||
|
| |||||||||
Total Information Technology |
|
743,549,002 |
| |||||||
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| |||||||||
Materials - 7.2% | ||||||||||
Chemicals - 4.4% | ||||||||||
Johnson Matthey plc (United Kingdom)1 | 4,586,960 | 130,690,930 | ||||||||
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. (Japan)1 | 666,800 | 32,753,085 | ||||||||
Syngenta AG (Switzerland)1 | 338,510 | 99,471,347 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||||
|
262,915,362 |
| ||||||||
|
| |||||||||
Construction Materials - 2.8% | ||||||||||
CRH plc (Ireland)1 | 5,255,350 | 104,310,825 | ||||||||
Holcim Ltd. (Switzerland)1 | 1,189,900 | 63,427,740 | ||||||||
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| |||||||||
|
167,738,565 |
| ||||||||
|
| |||||||||
Total Materials |
|
430,653,927 |
| |||||||
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
9
World Opportunities Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | ||||||||||
Telecommunication Services - 1.6% | ||||||||||
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.6% | ||||||||||
Telenor ASA (Norway)1 | 6,003,370 | $ | 98,237,732 | |||||||
|
| |||||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | ||||||||||
(Identified Cost $6,933,331,855) | 5,778,714,871 | |||||||||
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| |||||||||
PREFERRED STOCKS - 0.6% | ||||||||||
Consumer Staples - 0.6% | ||||||||||
Household Products - 0.6% | ||||||||||
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany)1 | ||||||||||
(Identified Cost $31,003,941) | 613,130 | 35,345,757 | ||||||||
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| |||||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.9% | ||||||||||
Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares4 , 0.05%, | ||||||||||
(Identified Cost $170,219,124) | 170,219,124 | 170,219,124 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.3% | ||||||||||
(Identified Cost $7,134,554,920) | 5,984,279,752 | |||||||||
LIABILITIES, LESS OTHER ASSETS - (0.3%) | (17,250,901 | ) | ||||||||
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| |||||||||
NET ASSETS - 100% |
$ |
5,967,028,851 |
| |||||||
|
|
ADR - American Depository Receipt
NVDR - Non-Voting Depository Receipt
*Non-income producing security
1A factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading.
2Affiliated company as defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940.
3Traded on Hong Kong exchange.
4Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.
The Series’ portfolio holds, as a percentage of net assets, greater than 10% in the following countries:
France - 13.5%; United Kingdom - 12.1%; Switzerland - 10.4%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
10
World Opportunities Series
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2011
ASSETS: | ||||
Investments, at value (identified cost $7,134,554,920) (Note 2) | $ | 5,984,279,752 | ||
Foreign currency (identified cost $7,868,838) | 7,898,013 | |||
Cash | 2,172 | |||
Receivable for fund shares sold | 22,511,755 | |||
Receivable for securities sold | 18,854,061 | |||
Foreign tax reclaims receivable | 9,410,333 | |||
Dividends receivable | 6,595,981 | |||
|
| |||
TOTAL ASSETS | 6,049,552,067 | |||
|
| |||
LIABILITIES: | ||||
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | 5,394,032 | |||
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 413,382 | |||
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 149,624 | |||
Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3) | 7,112 | |||
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 251 | |||
Payable for fund shares repurchased | 47,089,612 | |||
Payable for securities purchased | 28,620,679 | |||
Other payables and accrued expenses | 848,524 | |||
|
| |||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 82,523,216 | |||
|
| |||
TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 5,967,028,851 | ||
|
| |||
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | ||||
Capital stock | $ | 9,003,312 | ||
Additional paid-in-capital | 7,236,560,825 | |||
Undistributed net investment income | 2,798,682 | |||
Accumulated net realized loss on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (131,039,835 | ) | ||
Net unrealized depreciation on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (1,150,294,133 | ) | ||
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| |||
TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 5,967,028,851 | ||
|
| |||
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class A ($5,967,028,851/900,331,210 shares) | $ | 6.63 | ||
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|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
11
World Opportunities Series
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
INVESTMENT INCOME: | ||||
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $23,226,499) | $ | 290,984,863 | ||
|
| |||
EXPENSES: | ||||
Management fees (Note 3) | 74,105,327 | |||
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 2,199,652 | |||
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 986,702 | |||
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | 198,714 | |||
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 2,552 | |||
Custodian fees | 1,601,284 | |||
Miscellaneous | 1,349,257 | |||
|
| |||
Total Expenses | 80,443,488 | |||
|
| |||
NET INVESTMENT INCOME | 210,541,375 | |||
|
| |||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on- | ||||
Investments | 174,766,983 | |||
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities (net of Brazilian tax of $5,190,206) | (8,131,747 | ) | ||
|
| |||
166,635,236 | ||||
|
| |||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on- | ||||
Investments | (1,794,109,771 | ) | ||
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (503,970 | ) | ||
|
| |||
(1,794,613,741 | ) | |||
|
| |||
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | (1,627,978,505 | ) | ||
|
| |||
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | (1,417,437,130 | ) | |
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
12
World Opportunities Series
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/11 | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/10 | |||||||
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | ||||||||
OPERATIONS: | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 210,541,375 | $ | 50,986,375 | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | 166,635,236 | 142,638,736 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | (1,794,613,741 | ) | 299,834,418 | |||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Net increase (decrease) from operations | (1,417,437,130 | ) | 493,459,529 | |||||
|
|
|
| |||||
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 9): | ||||||||
From net investment income | (211,565,406 | ) | (51,336,546 | ) | ||||
From net realized gain on investments | (300,648,970 | ) | (128,844,230 | ) | ||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Total distributions to shareholders | (512,214,376 | ) | (180,180,776 | ) | ||||
|
|
|
| |||||
CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | ||||||||
Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 1,441,254,223 | 1,224,687,957 | ||||||
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|
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Net asset value - Beginning of year | $8.61 | $8.12 | $5.88 | $10.07 | $9.58 | |||||||||||||||
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Net investment income | 0.24 | 1,2 | 0.07 | 1 | 0.04 | 1 | 0.10 | 0.05 | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (1.64 | ) | 0.67 | 2.26 | (4.08 | ) | 1.36 | |||||||||||||
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Total from investment operations | (1.40 | ) | 0.74 | 2.30 | (3.98 | ) | 1.41 | |||||||||||||
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From net investment income | (0.24 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.05 | ) | ||||||||||
From net realized gain on investments | (0.34 | ) | (0.18 | ) | — | (0.18 | ) | (0.87 | ) | |||||||||||
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Total distributions to shareholders | (0.58 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.21 | ) | (0.92 | ) | ||||||||||
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(000’s omitted) | $ | 5,967,029 | $ | 6,455,426 | $ | 4,917,459 | $ | 1,340,057 | $ | 841,864 | ||||||||||
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Total return3 | (16.14% | ) | 9.23% | 39.12% | (40.07% | ) | 15.13% | |||||||||||||
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Expenses* | 1.09% | 1.11% | 1.17% | 1.16% | 1.14% | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 2.84% | 2 | 0.92% | 0.60% | 2.17% | 0.75% | ||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 52% | 39% | 42% | 34% | 49% | |||||||||||||||
*For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount: |
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N/A | 0.00% | 4 | 0.00% | 4 | N/A | N/A |
1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.
2Includes a special dividend paid by one of the Series’ securities during the year. Without the special dividend, the Series’ net investment income per share, total return and net investment income ratio would have been $0.11, (17.71%) and 1.30%, respectively.
3Represents aggregate total return for the year indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods.
4Less than 0.01%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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World Opportunities Series
Notes to Financial Statements
1. | Organization |
World Opportunities Series (the “Series”) is a no-load diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The Series’ investment objective is to provide long-term growth by investing principally in the common stocks of companies from outside the United States.
The Series is authorized to issue five classes of shares (Class A, B, D, E and Z). Currently, only Class A shares have been issued. Each class of shares is substantially the same, except that class-specific distribution and shareholder servicing expenses are borne by the specific class of shares to which they relate.
The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).
Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 2.5 billion have been designated as World Opportunities Series Class A common stock.
2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
Security Valuation
Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the latest quoted sales price of the exchange on which the security is primarily traded. Securities not traded on valuation date or securities not listed on an exchange are valued at the latest quoted bid price provided by the Fund’s pricing service. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.
Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.
Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.
Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account. In accordance with the procedures approved by the Board, the values of certain securities trading outside the U.S. were adjusted
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2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
following the close of local trading using a factor from a third party vendor. The third party vendor uses statistical analyses and quantitative models, which consider among other things subsequent movement and changes in the prices of indices, securities and exchange rates in other markets, to determine the factors which are used to adjust local market prices. The value of securities used for net asset value calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities. It is the Fund’s policy to classify each foreign equity security where a factor from a third party vendor is provided as a Level 2 security.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in aggregate that is significant to their fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
$5,984,279,752 | $5,984,279,752 | $5,984,279,752 | $5,984,279,752 | |||||||||||||
DESCRIPTION | TOTAL | LEVEL 1 | LEVEL 2 | LEVEL 3 | ||||||||||||
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Consumer Discretionary | $ | 806,619,901 | $ | 329,789,876 | $ | 476,830,025 | $ | — | ||||||||
Consumer Staples | 1,187,634,362 | 176,654,910 | 1,010,979,452 | — | ||||||||||||
Energy | 592,322,507 | 453,839,976 | 138,482,531 | — | ||||||||||||
Financials | 378,731,804 | — | 378,731,804 | — | ||||||||||||
Health Care | 770,539,528 | 152,913,935 | 617,625,593 | — | ||||||||||||
Industrials | 770,426,108 | 290,250,583 | 480,175,525 | — | ||||||||||||
Information Technology | 743,549,002 | 376,226,004 | 367,322,998 | — | ||||||||||||
Materials | 430,653,927 | — | 430,653,927 | — | ||||||||||||
Telecommunication Services | 98,237,732 | — | 98,237,732 | — | ||||||||||||
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Consumer Staples | 35,345,757 | — | 35,345,757 | — | ||||||||||||
Mutual funds | 170,219,124 | 170,219,124 | — | — | ||||||||||||
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*Includes common stock, warrants and rights. Please see the Investment Portfolio for foreign securities where a factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading. Such securities are included in Level 2 in the table above.
There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2010 or December 31, 2011.
The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.
Recent Accounting Standard
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No.��2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Recent Accounting Standard (continued)
Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.
ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.
Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses
Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.
Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.
The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.
Foreign Currency Translation
The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The Series does not isolate realized and unrealized gains and losses attributable to changes in the exchange rates from gains and losses that arise from changes in the market value of investments. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses represent foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on securities transactions, gains and losses on disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the books of the Series and the amounts actually received or paid.
Affiliated Companies
The 1940 Act defines “affiliated companies” to include securities in which a series owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer. The following transactions were effected in securities of affiliated companies for the year ended December 31, 2011:
NAME OF ISSUER | VALUE AT 12/31/10 | PURCHASE COST | SALES PROCEEDS | VALUE AT 12/31/11 | SHARES HELD AT 12/31/11 | DIVIDEND INCOME 12/31/10 THROUGH 12/31/11 | NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 12/31/10 THROUGH 12/31/11 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Lonza Group AG | $ | 196,804,090 | $128,074,939 | $ | — | $ | 246,370,022 | 4,181,250 | $ | 7,227,759 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||
Mindray Medical | $ | 23,525,040 | $129,562,261 | $ | 14,541,062 | $ | 131,720,116 | 5,137,290 | $ | 869,247 | $ | (583,190) | ||||||||||||||||
Societe Television | $ | 151,698,085 | $ 56,660,432 | $ | 22,406,841 | $ | 104,173,664 | 10,709,300 | $ | 7,287,492 | $ | (8,931,169) |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Affiliated Companies (continued)
* Security was an affiliated company for the period January 28, 2011 - December 31, 2011.
** Security was an affiliated company for the period June 27, 2011 - December 31, 2011.
*** Security was an affiliated company for the period September 9, 2011 - December 31, 2011.
Federal Taxes
The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.
Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.
The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the years ended December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Foreign Taxes
Based on the Series’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and currency purchase/repatriation transactions for foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Series will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign tax.
Distributions of Income and Gains
Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Indemnifications
The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Other
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
3. | Transactions with Affiliates |
The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Series’ average daily net assets.
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3. | Transactions with Affiliates (continued) |
Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.
The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.
Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.
The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per Series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.
Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.
4. | Purchases and Sales of Securities |
For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $4,929,719,381 and $3,698,996,946, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in Class A shares of World Opportunities Series were:
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Sold | 429,725,249 | $ | 3,613,514,759 | 380,543,895 | $ | 3,072,871,491 | ||||||||||
Reinvested | 63,389,852 | 412,740,391 | 17,838,209 | 148,727,024 | ||||||||||||
Repurchased | (342,840,413 | ) | (2,585,000,927 | ) | (253,809,235 | ) | (1,996,910,558 | ) | ||||||||
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Approximately 2% of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion. In addition, one shareholder owned 108,166,129 shares (12.01% of shares outstanding) valued at $717,141,434. Investment activities of this shareholder may have a material effect on the Series.
6. | Line of Credit |
The Series entered into a $50 million credit facility (the “line of credit”) with Bank of New York Mellon on June 9, 2011. The Series may borrow under the line of credit for temporary or emergency purposes, including funding shareholder redemptions and other short-term liquidity purposes. The Series pays an annual commitment fee on the unused portion of the line of credit
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6. | Line of Credit (continued) |
which amounted to $49,336 for the period June 9, 2011 to December 31, 2011, which is included in miscellaneous expenses in the Statement of Operations. Interest on the used portion is charged to the Series based on rates determined pursuant to the terms of the agreement at the time of borrowing. During the period June 9, 2011 to December 31, 2011, the Series did not borrow under the line of credit.
7. | Financial Instruments |
The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series on December 31, 2011.
8. | Foreign Securities |
Investing in securities of foreign companies and foreign governments involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of domestic companies and the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of foreign companies and foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable domestic companies and the U.S. Government.
9. | Federal Income Tax Information |
The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including foreign currency gains and losses, investments in passive foreign investment companies (PFICs), foreign currency contracts, losses deferred due to wash sales, late-year ordinary losses and post-October losses. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:
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Ordinary income | $ | 239,945,364 | $ | 115,460,480 | ||||||
Long-term capital gains | 272,269,012 | 64,720,296 |
For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Series elected to defer to January 1, 2012, $58,508,071 and $32,006,407 of post-October short-term and long-term capital losses, respectively, and $1,297,943 of late-year ordinary losses.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
9. | Federal Income Tax Information (continued) |
At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized depreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Cost for federal income tax purposes | $ | 7,175,017,032 | ||||
Unrealized appreciation | 188,501,184 | |||||
Unrealized depreciation | (1,379,238,464 | ) | ||||
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The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.
As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have pre or post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.
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World Opportunities Series
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of World Opportunities Series:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the World Opportunities Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
New York, New York
February 21, 2012
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Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.
For federal income tax purposes, the Series reports for the current fiscal year $252,504,742 or, if different, the maximum amount allowable under the tax law as qualified dividend income.
The Series hereby reports $272,269,012 as capital gains for its taxable year ended December 31, 2011, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.
For corporate shareholders, the percentage of investment income (dividend income plus short-term gains, if any) that qualifies for the dividends received deduction for the current fiscal year is 0.17%.
The Series has elected to pass through to its shareholders the foreign taxes paid for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Series had $223,909,481 in foreign source income and paid foreign taxes of $12,559,378.
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World Opportunities Series
Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.
Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.
• | The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle. |
• | The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable. |
• | The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis. |
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World Opportunities Series
Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
• | The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable. |
• | In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex. |
Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.
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World Opportunities Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.
Interested Director/Officer | ||
Name: | B. Reuben Auspitz* | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 64 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President | |
since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002 | ||
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member. | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Independent Directors | ||
Name: | Stephen B. Ashley | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 71 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1996 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group (property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | The Ashley Group (1995-2008) | |
Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) | ||
Name: | Peter L. Faber | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 73 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1987 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will & | |
Emery LLP (law firm) | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) | |
New York Collegium (non-profit) | ||
Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) | ||
Name: | Harris H. Rusitzky | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 77 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1985 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994; | |
Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006 | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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World Opportunities Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Independent Directors (continued)
Name: | Paul A. Brooke | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 65 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 2007 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) | |
ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present) | ||
HLTH Corp. (2000-present) | ||
Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) | ||
MPM Bio-equities (2000-present) | ||
GMP Companies (2000-present) | ||
HoustonPharma (2000-present) | ||
Officers | ||
Name: | Ryan Albano | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 30 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:
| N/A
| |
Name: | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 48 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Vice President | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive | |
Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC | ||
Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and | ||
affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer. | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:
| N/A
| |
Name: | Elizabeth Craig | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 25 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Corporate Secretary | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier | |
Advisors, LLC | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Christine Glavin | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 45 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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World Opportunities Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Officers (continued)
Name: | Jodi L. Hedberg | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 44 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. since 2006 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Richard Yates | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 46 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Chief Legal Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Chief Legal Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or Corporate Secretary | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.
**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.
1The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.
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World Opportunities Series
Literature Requests
(unaudited)
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, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the Securities and Exchange | ||
Commission’s (SEC) web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Proxy Voting Record
Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Quarterly Portfolio Holdings
The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)
The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov | |
On our web site | http://www.manning-napier.com |
Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com
1. Fund Holdings - Month-End
2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End
3. Shareholder Report - Annual
4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual
The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.
MNWOP-12/11-AR
Ohio Tax Exempt Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Driven by a myriad of macroeconomic developments and external shocks world-wide in 2011, equity and fixed income markets have experienced significant volatility throughout the year. Events such as the European sovereign debt crisis and the U.S. credit rating downgrade have bred widespread uncertainty and continued to weigh heavily on investors’ confidence both domestically and abroad. In the U.S., 2011 proved to be a challenging year, but the economy overcame adversity and continued to grow modestly, picking up a little speed in the year’s second half while much of the rest of the world was slowing down. Fiscal and monetary stimuli joined forces to help support domestic economic activity and in the end, the resilience of the world’s largest economy showed through. That being said, downside risks such as a large government debt burden remain a key concern.
With market action largely characterized by uncertainty and emotion, investors generally sought stability in 2011. Despite the downgrade of the U.S. government’s credit rating, general risk aversion led to a flight to safety into U.S. Treasuries, which contributed to fixed income returns outperforming equities for the year. Overall, long-term U.S. Treasury bonds were the top performers during 2011. From a sector perspective, Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) and municipal bonds also performed well in 2011.
The BoA Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index earned a solid 7.58% in 2011, and the Ohio Tax Exempt Series outpaced its benchmark for the year, posting returns of 8.65%.
Despite fairly negative headlines during the earlier part of the year, municipal bonds rebounded and posted strong returns in 2011. Given the inverse relationship between bond prices and yields, as municipal bond prices rose, yields decreased across the yield curve toward the latter half of 2011 and reached historical lows. Municipal yields, however, remain attractive relative to U.S. Treasuries.
With reference to the Series specifically, the Advisor has spread the Series’ municipal bond investments in higher quality issues across the entire maturity spectrum. While the Series’ higher quality bias leads to slightly lower relative yields when compared to the overall municipal market, the Advisor believes the relative safety and liquidity of such issues justifies the bias. Additionally, because bonds in the long-term maturity range have longer durations, they profit the most from a decrease in yields. Accordingly, approximately 45% of the Series’ securities are in the long-term range, whereas the benchmark holds no long-term securities. Further, the Series continues to focus on high quality bonds, with emphasis on the underlying credit rather than on the bond insurer; a high quality bias provides additional security in the midst of a tough credit environment. Over the course of the year, the Advisor pared back on the duration of the Series and implemented a maturity structure where a majority of the Series’ holdings are concentrated in both short and long maturity ranges. In general, this overall positioning helped contribute to the Series’ relative out performance for the year.
As the markets unfold in 2012, it will be important to monitor trends such as economic growth, monetary policy, and inflation expectations. With this mind set, Manning & Napier remains committed to our active investment approach to fixed income. With our fundamentals-based investment strategies, we will continue to use tools such as maturity, quality, and issue selections to take advantage of market opportunities and manage risk throughout the full bond market cycle. Staying focused on the fundamentals and maintaining our selective investment process helped us earn strong returns through the volatile markets of 2011, and we believe these qualities will remain important in the environment ahead.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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Ohio Tax Exempt Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011 | ||||||||
ONE YEAR1 | FIVE YEAR | TEN YEAR | SINCE INCEPTION2 | |||||
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Ohio Tax Exempt Series3 | 8.65% | 4.54% | 4.44% | 4.53% | ||||
Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index4 | 7.58% | 5.47% | 5.15% | 5.28% |
The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Ohio Tax Exempt Series for the ten years ended December 31, 2011 to the BofA Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index.
1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
2Performance numbers for the Series and Index are calculated from February 14, 1994, the Series’ inception date.
3The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this net expense ratio was 0.80%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 0.80% for the year ended December 31, 2011.
4The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index (formerly a Merrill Lynch Index) is an unmanaged, market weighted index comprised of investment-grade, fixed rate, coupon bearing municipal bonds with maturities greater than one year but less than twelve years. The Index returns assume reinvestment of coupons and, unlike Series returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses.
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Ohio Tax Exempt Series
Shareholder Expense Example
(unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the on going costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Series’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid during the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Series and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/11 | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/11 | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 7/1/11-12/31/11 | ||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,035.10 | $4.21 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,021.07 | $4.18 |
*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 0.82%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the one-half year period. Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratios stated above may differ from the expense ratios stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.
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Ohio Tax Exempt Series
Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
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Ohio Tax Exempt Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
COUPON RATE | MATURITY DATE |
CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | ||||||||||||||||||
OHIO MUNICIPAL SECURITIES - 95.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Akron, Recreational Facilities Impt., G.O. Bond | 6.500% | 11/1/2015 | Aa3 | $ | 300,000 | $ | 364,800 | |||||||||||||||
Akron, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond | 4.250% | 12/1/2028 | AA2 | 200,000 | 204,300 | |||||||||||||||||
Akron, Various Purposes Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 12/1/2031 | AA2 | 300,000 | 319,971 | |||||||||||||||||
Allen East Local School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AMBAC | 4.300% | 12/1/2017 | WR3 | 285,000 | 315,917 | |||||||||||||||||
Batavia Local School District, G.O. Bond, NATL | 5.625% | 12/1/2022 | A1 | 200,000 | 233,350 | |||||||||||||||||
Bedford Heights, Series A, G.O. Bond, AMBAC | 5.650% | 12/1/2014 | Aa3 | 15,000 | 16,225 | |||||||||||||||||
Brunswick, Limited Tax, Capital Impt., G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 12/1/2025 | Aa2 | 100,000 | 106,499 | |||||||||||||||||
Butler County, Water & Sewer, G.O. Bond | 2.500% | 12/1/2014 | Aa1 | 100,000 | 105,014 | |||||||||||||||||
Canal Winchester Local School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | 4.250% | 12/1/2027 | Aa3 | 500,000 | 513,380 | |||||||||||||||||
Canal Winchester Local School District, Prerefunded Balance, Series B, G.O. Bond, NATL | 5.000% | 12/1/2025 | A1 | 1,355,000 | 1,548,155 | |||||||||||||||||
Cincinnati City School District, Construction & Impt., G.O. Bond, FGRNA | 5.250% | 12/1/2025 | Aa2 | 600,000 | 740,556 | |||||||||||||||||
Cincinnati City School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.250% | 6/1/2016 | Aa2 | 200,000 | 209,102 | |||||||||||||||||
Cincinnati City School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.000% | 12/1/2020 | Aa2 | 315,000 | 342,849 | |||||||||||||||||
Cincinnati City School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.000% | 12/1/2024 | Aa2 | 500,000 | 544,205 | |||||||||||||||||
Cincinnati City School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.000% | 12/1/2031 | Aa2 | 1,170,000 | 1,273,440 | |||||||||||||||||
Cincinnati Water Systems, Series A, Revenue Bond | 5.000% | 12/1/2014 | Aaa | 200,000 | 225,490 | |||||||||||||||||
Cincinnati, Series B, G.O. Bond | 1.500% | 12/1/2014 | Aa1 | 360,000 | 368,939 | |||||||||||||||||
Cincinnati, Various Purposes Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 2.000% | 12/1/2014 | Aa1 | 250,000 | 259,817 | |||||||||||||||||
Cincinnati, Various Purposes Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond | 4.250% | 12/1/2026 | Aa1 | 170,000 | 184,273 | |||||||||||||||||
Cleveland Department of Public Utilities Division of Water, Series W, Revenue Bond | 4.000% | 1/1/2014 | Aa1 | 500,000 | 534,310 | |||||||||||||||||
Columbus City School District, Facilities Construction & Impt., G.O. Bond | 4.500% | 12/1/2029 | Aa2 | 500,000 | 526,730 | |||||||||||||||||
Columbus City School District, Facilities Construction & Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM | 4.250% | 12/1/2032 | Aa2 | 500,000 | 503,295 | |||||||||||||||||
Columbus City School District, Facilities Construction & Impt., Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.250% | 12/1/2026 | Aa2 | 250,000 | 283,210 | |||||||||||||||||
Columbus City School District, Facilities Construction & Impt., Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.250% | 12/1/2029 | Aa2 | 1,000,000 | 1,132,840 | |||||||||||||||||
Columbus City School District, Facilities Construction & Impt., Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.000% | 12/1/2032 | Aa2 | 300,000 | 337,686 | |||||||||||||||||
Columbus, Limited Tax, Series 2, G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 7/1/2017 | Aaa | 250,000 | 278,013 | |||||||||||||||||
Columbus, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series 2, G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 7/1/2019 | Aaa | 895,000 | 995,285 | |||||||||||||||||
Columbus, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 6/1/2013 | Aaa | 500,000 | 525,815 | |||||||||||||||||
Columbus, Public Impt., Series D, G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 12/15/2013 | Aaa | 100,000 | 108,970 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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COUPON RATE | MATURITY DATE |
CREDIT | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | ||||||||||||||||||
OHIO MUNICIPAL SECURITIES (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Columbus, Series A, G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 6/15/2013 | Aaa | $ | 200,000 | $ | 213,500 | |||||||||||||||
Columbus, Various Purposes Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 9/1/2014 | Aaa | 400,000 | 446,648 | |||||||||||||||||
Cuyahoga County, Limited Tax, Various Purposes Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 12/1/2018 | Aa1 | 400,000 | 468,816 | |||||||||||||||||
Delaware County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 12/1/2015 | Aa1 | 250,000 | 281,230 | |||||||||||||||||
Delaware County, Series B, G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 12/1/2015 | Aa1 | 200,000 | 224,984 | |||||||||||||||||
Dublin City School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond | 5.375% | 12/1/2017 | Aaa | 100,000 | 104,691 | |||||||||||||||||
Eaton Community City Schools, G.O. Bond, FGRNA | 4.125% | 12/1/2026 | Aa2 | 500,000 | 512,405 | |||||||||||||||||
Fairfield City School District, G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 12/1/2020 | Aa2 | 200,000 | 243,822 | |||||||||||||||||
Fairview Park City School District, G.O. Bond, NATL | 5.000% | 12/1/2029 | Aa3 | 315,000 | 329,783 | |||||||||||||||||
Franklin County, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 12/1/2027 | Aaa | 500,000 | 553,855 | |||||||||||||||||
Gahanna, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, NATL | 4.250% | 12/1/2014 | Aa1 | 100,000 | 110,149 | |||||||||||||||||
Green, G.O. Bond | 2.000% | 12/1/2014 | AA2 | 285,000 | 295,437 | |||||||||||||||||
Greene County, Limited Tax, G.O. Bond | 4.500% | 12/1/2035 | Aa2 | 415,000 | 428,853 | |||||||||||||||||
Greene County, Revenue Bond | 3.500% | 12/1/2026 | Aa2 | 300,000 | 300,909 | |||||||||||||||||
Hamilton County, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL | 5.250% | 12/1/2012 | Aa2 | 500,000 | 523,175 | |||||||||||||||||
Hamilton County, Sewer Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond | 3.750% | 12/1/2015 | Aa2 | 200,000 | 221,764 | |||||||||||||||||
Hamilton County, Sewer Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond | 5.000% | 12/1/2032 | Aa2 | 100,000 | 108,146 | |||||||||||||||||
Hamilton Waterworks System, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGC | 4.625% | 10/15/2029 | Aa3 | 100,000 | 104,826 | |||||||||||||||||
Hamilton, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGC | 4.125% | 10/15/2023 | Aa3 | 120,000 | 129,738 | |||||||||||||||||
Hancock County, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond, NATL | 4.000% | 12/1/2016 | Aa2 | 200,000 | 223,012 | |||||||||||||||||
Harrison, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.250% | 12/1/2038 | Aa3 | 275,000 | 306,419 | |||||||||||||||||
Huber Heights City School District, School Impt., G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 12/1/2036 | Aa2 | 450,000 | 474,647 | |||||||||||||||||
Ironton City School District, G.O. Bond, NATL | 4.250% | 12/1/2028 | Baa1 | 500,000 | 497,595 | |||||||||||||||||
Lakewood City School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.250% | 12/1/2015 | Aa2 | 225,000 | 255,591 | |||||||||||||||||
Lakewood City School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.250% | 12/1/2019 | Aa2 | 705,000 | 800,852 | |||||||||||||||||
Lakewood, Water System, Revenue Bond, AMBAC | 4.500% | 7/1/2028 | WR3 | 500,000 | 505,075 | |||||||||||||||||
Licking Heights Local School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, FGIC | 5.250% | 12/1/2023 | Aa2 | 1,140,000 | 1,270,701 | |||||||||||||||||
Lima, Revenue Bond, AGM | 4.300% | 12/1/2029 | Aa3 | 200,000 | 214,320 | |||||||||||||||||
Lorain County, Sewer System Impt., G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 12/1/2039 | Aa2 | 200,000 | 216,986 | |||||||||||||||||
Loveland City School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.000% | 12/1/2015 | Aa2 | 300,000 | 346,395 | |||||||||||||||||
Lucas County, G.O. Bond | 3.000% | 12/1/2012 | Aa2 | 200,000 | 204,660 | |||||||||||||||||
Lucas County, Sewer & Water District Impt., G.O. Bond | 4.100% | 12/1/2027 | AA2 | 100,000 | 107,219 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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COUPON RATE | MATURITY DATE |
CREDIT | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | ||||||||||||||||||
OHIO MUNICIPAL SECURITIES (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mahoning County, Various Purposes Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond, AGC | 4.375% | 12/1/2035 | Aa3 | $ | 300,000 | $ | 314,901 | |||||||||||||||
Marion, Limited Tax, Various Purposes Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, AGM | 4.300% | 12/1/2030 | Aa3 | 100,000 | 107,127 | |||||||||||||||||
Marysville, Sewer & Wastewater, Revenue Bond, AGC, XLCA | 4.750% | 12/1/2046 | Aa3 | 180,000 | 178,716 | |||||||||||||||||
Marysville, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond | 2.000% | 12/1/2013 | Aa3 | 155,000 | 158,535 | |||||||||||||||||
Mason, Limited Tax, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond | 4.250% | 12/1/2027 | Aaa | 925,000 | 974,895 | |||||||||||||||||
Massillon City School District, Various Purposes Impt., Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, NATL | 4.000% | 12/1/2014 | Baa1 | 100,000 | 103,429 | |||||||||||||||||
Maumee City School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | 4.600% | 12/1/2031 | Aa3 | 260,000 | 263,489 | |||||||||||||||||
Mentor City, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 2.000% | 12/1/2014 | Aa1 | 200,000 | 207,012 | |||||||||||||||||
Miami County, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond | 2.000% | 12/1/2013 | Aa2 | 300,000 | 307,035 | |||||||||||||||||
Miamisburg City School District, G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 12/1/2033 | Aa2 | 250,000 | 265,127 | |||||||||||||||||
Middletown, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.000% | 12/1/2021 | Aa2 | 230,000 | 270,901 | |||||||||||||||||
Middletown, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM | 4.500% | 12/1/2018 | Aa2 | 100,000 | 118,941 | |||||||||||||||||
Montgomery County, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 12/1/2012 | Aa1 | 200,000 | 208,766 | |||||||||||||||||
Mount Healthy City School District, G.O. Bond, AGM . | 5.000% | 12/1/2031 | Aa3 | 200,000 | 212,264 | |||||||||||||||||
Muskingum County, Limited Tax, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond, AGC | 4.300% | 12/1/2028 | Aa2 | 145,000 | 155,573 | |||||||||||||||||
New Albany Plain Local School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, FGIC | 5.000% | 12/1/2025 | Aa1 | 45,000 | 45,902 | |||||||||||||||||
New Albany Plain Local School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, FGIC | 5.000% | 12/1/2025 | Aa1 | 85,000 | 86,703 | |||||||||||||||||
New Albany Plain Local School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, FGIC | 5.000% | 12/1/2029 | Aa1 | 95,000 | 96,904 | |||||||||||||||||
North Royalton, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond | 5.250% | 12/1/2028 | Aa2 | 1,025,000 | 1,137,012 | |||||||||||||||||
Ohio State Water Development Authority, Fresh Water, Prerefunded Balance, Revenue Bond | 5.250% | 12/1/2017 | AAA2 | 270,000 | 300,955 | |||||||||||||||||
Ohio State Water Development Authority, Pollution Control, Revenue Bond | 5.250% | 12/1/2015 | Aaa | 200,000 | 234,028 | |||||||||||||||||
Ohio State Water Development Authority, Pure Water, Series I, Revenue Bond, AMBAC | 6.000% | 12/1/2016 | Aaa | 25,000 | 28,070 | |||||||||||||||||
Ohio State Water Development Authority, Water Utility Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Revenue Bond | 5.000% | 12/1/2023 | Aaa | 575,000 | 658,225 | |||||||||||||||||
Ohio State Water Development Authority, Water Utility Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Revenue Bond, NATL | 5.000% | 12/1/2030 | Aa1 | 180,000 | 195,914 | |||||||||||||||||
Ohio State, Conservation Project, Series A, G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 9/1/2013 | Aa1 | 350,000 | 377,041 | |||||||||||||||||
Ohio State, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 2/1/2014 | Aa1 | 250,000 | 272,960 | |||||||||||||||||
Ohio State, School Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 6/15/2015 | Aa1 | 300,000 | 333,069 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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COUPON RATE | MATURITY DATE |
CREDIT |
PRINCIPAL | VALUE (NOTE 2) | ||||||||||||||||||
OHIO MUNICIPAL SECURITIES (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Olentangy Local School District, Series A, G.O. Bond, AGM | 4.500% | 12/1/2032 | Aa1 | $ | 800,000 | $ | 824,888 | |||||||||||||||
Otsego Local School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM | 4.300% | 12/1/2016 | Aa3 | 100,000 | 110,848 | |||||||||||||||||
Pickerington Local School District, G.O. Bond, NATL . | 4.250% | 12/1/2034 | Aa2 | 230,000 | 223,424 | |||||||||||||||||
Portsmouth City School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.000% | 12/1/2023 | Aa2 | 440,000 | 459,127 | |||||||||||||||||
Princeton City School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, NATL | 5.000% | 12/1/2030 | AA2 | 200,000 | 217,682 | |||||||||||||||||
South Range Local School District, G.O. Bond, XLCA | 4.500% | 12/1/2035 | A2 | 225,000 | 229,444 | |||||||||||||||||
Springboro, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 3.250% | 12/1/2014 | Aa2 | 100,000 | 107,266 | |||||||||||||||||
Summit County, Various Purposes Impt., Series R, G.O. Bond, FGRNA | 5.500% | 12/1/2019 | Aa1 | 100,000 | 126,991 | |||||||||||||||||
Sylvania City School District, G.O. Bond, AGC | 5.000% | 12/1/2025 | Aa2 | 270,000 | 292,502 | |||||||||||||||||
Sylvania, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 2.000% | 12/1/2014 | AA2 | 300,000 | 310,959 | |||||||||||||||||
Symmes Township, Limited Tax, Parkland Acquisition & Impt., G.O. Bond | 5.250% | 12/1/2037 | Aa1 | 100,000 | 112,409 | |||||||||||||||||
Talawanda School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AMBAC | 5.000% | 12/1/2021 | Aa2 | 200,000 | 221,882 | |||||||||||||||||
Tallmadge, G.O. Bond | 4.250% | 12/1/2030 | Aa2 | 180,000 | 192,067 | |||||||||||||||||
Twinsburg City School District, G.O. Bond, FGRNA | 5.000% | 12/1/2018 | Aa2 | 100,000 | 109,821 | |||||||||||||||||
Twinsburg, Series A, G.O. Bond | 2.000% | 12/1/2012 | Aa2 | 155,000 | 157,525 | |||||||||||||||||
Vandalia, G.O. Bond, AMBAC | 5.000% | 12/1/2015 | Aa2 | 235,000 | 258,660 | |||||||||||||||||
Wadsworth City School District, G.O. Bond, AGC | 5.000% | 12/1/2037 | AA2 | 180,000 | 191,153 | |||||||||||||||||
West Chester Township, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, NATL | 4.000% | 12/1/2013 | Aaa | 100,000 | 106,930 | |||||||||||||||||
Wood County, G.O. Bond | 5.400% | 12/1/2013 | Aa2 | 10,000 | 10,035 | |||||||||||||||||
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TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS | 36,005,746 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 4.1% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Dreyfus AMT - Free Municipal Reserves - Class R4 (Identified Cost $1,544,927) | 1,544,927 | 1,544,927 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.7% | 37,550,673 | |||||||||||||||||||||
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 0.3% | 125,254 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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NET ASSETS - 100% | $ | 37,675,927 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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G.O. Bond- General Obligation Bond |
Impt. - Improvement |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Scheduled principal and interest payments are guaranteed by:
AGC (Assured Guaranty Corp.)
AGM (Assurance Guaranty Municipal Corp.)
AMBAC (AMBAC Assurance Corp.)
FGIC (Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.)
FGRNA (FGIC reinsured by NATL)
NATL (National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.)
XLCA (XL Capital Assurance)
The insurance does not guarantee the market value of the municipal bonds.
1Credit ratings from Moody’s (unaudited).
2Credit ratings from S&P (unaudited).
3Credit rating has been withdrawn. As of December 31, 2011, there is no rating available.
4Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.
The Series’ portfolio holds, as a percentage of net assets, greater than 10% in bonds insured by the following companies: AGM - 25.0%; NATL - 15.4%.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2011
ASSETS: | ||||
Investments, at value (identified cost $36,599,889) (Note 2) | $ | 37,550,673 | ||
Interest receivable | 184,449 | |||
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TOTAL ASSETS | 37,735,122 | |||
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LIABILITIES: | ||||
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | 17,325 | |||
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 9,556 | |||
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 478 | |||
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 251 | |||
Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3) | 199 | |||
Audit fees payable | 24,857 | |||
Printing fees payable | 3,397 | |||
Other payables and accrued expenses | 3,132 | |||
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | 59,195 | |||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 37,675,927 | ||
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | ||||
Capital stock | $ | 34,981 | ||
Additional paid-in-capital | 36,633,686 | |||
Undistributed net investment income | 57,710 | |||
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | (1,234 | ) | ||
Net unrealized appreciation on investments | 950,784 | |||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 37,675,927 | ||
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class A | $ | 10.77 | ||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
INVESTMENT INCOME: | ||||
Interest | $ | 1,212,243 | ||
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EXPENSES: | ||||
Management fees (Note 3) | 189,194 | |||
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 57,989 | |||
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 2,672 | |||
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 2,552 | |||
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | 1,288 | |||
Audit fees | 28,766 | |||
Custodian fees | 3,351 | |||
Miscellaneous | 15,937 | |||
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Total Expenses | 301,749 | |||
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME | 910,494 | |||
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS: | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 557,776 | |||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 1,718,313 | |||
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS | 2,276,089 | |||
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | 3,186,583 | ||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
FOR THE 12/31/11 | FOR THE 12/31/10 | |||||||
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | ||||||||
OPERATIONS: | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 910,494 | $ | 979,572 | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 557,776 | 286 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 1,718,313 | (1,217,584 | ) | |||||
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Net increase (decrease) from operations | 3,186,583 | (237,726 | ) | |||||
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From net investment income | (885,902 | ) | (996,467 | ) | ||||
From net realized gain on investments | (562,422 | ) | — | |||||
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Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 1,567,913 | 10,728,881 | ||||||
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Net increase in net assets | 3,306,172 | 9,494,688 | ||||||
NET ASSETS: | ||||||||
Beginning of year | 34,369,755 | 24,875,067 | ||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
FOR THE YEARS ENDED | ||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/11 | 12/31/10 | 12/31/09 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/07 | ||||||||||||||||
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year): | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value - Beginning of year | $10.30 | $10.62 | $9.82 | $10.43 | $10.46 | |||||||||||||||
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Net investment income | 0.26 | 1 | 0.35 | 1 | 0.36 | 1 | 0.38 | 0.34 | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.62 | (0.33 | ) | 0.91 | (0.57 | ) | — | 2 | ||||||||||||
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From net investment income | (0.25 | ) | (0.34 | ) | (0.37 | ) | (0.36 | ) | (0.37 | ) | ||||||||||
From net realized gain on investments | (0.16 | ) | — | (0.10 | ) | (0.06 | ) | — | ||||||||||||
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Total distributions to shareholders | (0.41 | ) | (0.34 | ) | (0.47 | ) | (0.42 | ) | (0.37 | ) | ||||||||||
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Total return3 | 8.65% | 0.14% | 13.09% | (1.74% | ) | 3.28% | ||||||||||||||
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses* | 0.80% | 0.85% | 0.85% | 0.85% | 0.85% | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 2.41% | 3.25% | 3.39% | 3.58% | 3.47% | |||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 60% | 0% | 4 | 11% | 15% | 3% | ||||||||||||||
* For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount: | ||||||||||||||||||||
N/A | 0.00% | 5 | 0.03% | 0.01% | 0.00% | 5 |
1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year. |
2 Less than $0.01 per share. |
3 Represents aggregate total return for the year indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods. |
4 Less than 1%. |
5 Less than 0.01%. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
1. | Organization |
Ohio Tax Exempt Series (the “Series”) is a no-load diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The Series’ investment objective is to provide as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Ohio State personal income tax as the Advisor believes is consistent with the preservation of capital.
The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).
Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 100 million have been designated as Ohio Tax Exempt Series Class A common stock.
2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
Security Valuation
Municipal securities will normally be valued on the basis of market valuations provided by an independent pricing service (the “Service”). The Service utilizes the latest price quotations and a matrix system (which considers such factors as security prices of similar securities, yields, maturities and ratings). The Service has been approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).
Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.
Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.
Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both
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2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
individually and in aggregate that is significant to their fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
DESCRIPTION | TOTAL | LEVEL 1 | LEVEL 2 | LEVEL 3 | ||||
Assets: | ||||||||
Debt securities: | ||||||||
States and political subdivisions (municipals) | $ 36,005,746 | $ — | $ 36,005,746 | $ — | ||||
Mutual funds | 1,544,927 | 1,544,927 | — | — | ||||
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Total assets | $ 37,550,673 | $ 1,544,927 | $ 36,005,746 | $ — | ||||
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There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2010 or December 31, 2011.
The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.
Recent Accounting Standard
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.
Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.
ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.
Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses
Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.
Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.
The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.
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2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Federal Taxes
The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.
Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.
The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the years ended December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Distributions of Income and Gains
Distributions to shareholders of net investment income are made quarterly. Distributions of net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Indemnifications
The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Other
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
3. | Transactions with Affiliates |
The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 0.50% of the Series’ average daily net assets.
Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.
The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2013, to waive its fee and, if necessary, pay other operating expenses of the Series in order to maintain total direct annual fund operating expenses for the Series at no more than 0.85% of
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3. | Transactions with Affiliates (continued) |
average daily net assets each year. The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.
Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.
The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per Series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.
Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.
4. | Purchases and Sales of Securities |
For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short- term securities, were $22,261,273 and $21,391,982, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in shares of Ohio Tax Exempt Series were:
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/11 | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/10 | |||||||||||||||
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Sold | 518,985 | $ | 5,420,978 | 1,165,715 | $ | 12,625,181 | ||||||||||
Reinvested | 131,225 | 1,404,385 | 89,722 | 946,551 | ||||||||||||
Repurchased | (487,962 | ) | (5,257,450 | ) | (262,403 | ) | (2,842,851 | ) | ||||||||
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Total | 162,248 | $ | 1,567,913 | 993,034 | $ | 10,728,881 | ||||||||||
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Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
6. | Financial Instruments |
The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.
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7. | Concentration of Credit |
The Series primarily invests in debt obligations issued by the State of Ohio and its political subdivisions, agencies and public authorities to obtain funds for various public purposes. The Series is more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issues of Ohio municipal securities than is a municipal bond fund that is not concentrated in these issues to the same extent.
8. | Federal Income Tax Information |
The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including market discount and post-October losses. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/11 | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/10 | |||||||||||
Ordinary income | $ | 83,848 | $ | — | ||||||||
Tax exempt income | 885,554 | 996,467 | ||||||||||
Long-term capital gains | 478,922 | — |
For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Series elected to defer to January 1, 2012, $2,817 of long-term capital losses, attributable to post-October losses.
At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized appreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Cost for federal income tax purposes | $ | 36,597,611 | ||||
Unrealized appreciation | 960,223 | |||||
Unrealized depreciation | (7,161 | ) | ||||
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Undistributed tax exempt income | $ | 57,015 |
The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.
As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have pre or post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of Ohio Tax Exempt Series:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Ohio Tax Exempt Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
New York, New York
February 21, 2012
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Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.
The Series hereby reports $478,922 as capital gains for its taxable year ended December 31, 2011. In addition, the Series hereby reports $885,554 as tax exempt dividends for the year ended December 31, 2011. For each item it is the intention of the Series to designate the maximum allowable under tax law.
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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.
Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.
• | The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle. |
• | The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable. |
• | The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis. |
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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
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• | The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable. |
• | In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex. |
Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.
Interested Director/Officer | ||
Name: | B. Reuben Auspitz* | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 64 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member. | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Independent Directors | ||
Name: | Stephen B. Ashley | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 71 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1996 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group (property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive) | |
2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | The Ashley Group (1995-2008) Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) | |
Name: | Peter L. Faber | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 73 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1987 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) | |
New York Collegium (non-profit) | ||
Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) | ||
Name: | Harris H. Rusitzky | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 77 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee | |
Member | ||
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1985 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994; | |
Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006 | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Independent Directors (continued)
Name: | Paul A. Brooke | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 65 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 2007 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) | |
ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present) | ||
HLTH Corp. (2000-present) | ||
Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) | ||
MPM Bio-equities (2000-present) | ||
GMP Companies (2000-present) | ||
HoustonPharma (2000-present) | ||
Officers | ||
Name: | Ryan Albano | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 30 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:
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Name: | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 48 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Vice President | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer. | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:
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Name: |
Elizabeth Craig | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 25 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Corporate Secretary | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Christine Glavin | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 45 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Officers (continued)
Name: | Jodi L. Hedberg | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 44 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. since 2006 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Richard Yates | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 46 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Chief Legal Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Chief Legal Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or Corporate Secretary | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.
**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.
1 The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.
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Literature Requests
(unaudited)
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, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the Securities and Exchange | ||
Commission’s (SEC) web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Proxy Voting Record
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By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
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On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
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Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com
1. Fund Holdings - Month-End
2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End
3. Shareholder Report - Annual
4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual
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MNOTE-12/11-AR
DIVERSIFIED TAX EXEMPT SERIES |
www.manning-napier.com |
Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Driven by a myriad of macroeconomic developments and external shocks world-wide in 2011, equity and fixed income markets have experienced significant volatility throughout the year. Events such as the European sovereign debt crisis and the U.S. credit rating downgrade have bred widespread uncertainty and continued to weigh heavily on investors’ confidence both domestically and abroad. In the U.S., 2011 proved to be a challenging year, but the economy overcame adversity and continued to grow modestly, picking up a little speed in the year’s second half while much of the rest of the world was slowing down. Fiscal and monetary stimuli joined forces to help support domestic economic activity and in the end, the resilience of the world’s largest economy showed through. That being said, downside risks such as a large government debt burden remain a key concern.
With market action largely characterized by uncertainty and emotion, investors generally sought stability in 2011. Despite the downgrade of the U.S. government’s credit rating, general risk aversion led to a flight to safety into U.S. Treasuries, which contributed to fixed income returns outperforming equities for the year. Overall, long-term U.S. Treasury bonds were the top performers during 2011. From a sector perspective, Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) and municipal bonds also performed well in 2011.
The BoA Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index earned a solid 7.58% in 2011, and the Diversified Tax Exempt Series outpaced its benchmark for the year, posting returns of 8.24%.
Despite fairly negative headlines during the earlier part of the year, municipal bonds rebounded and posted strong returns in 2011. Given the inverse relationship between bond prices and yields, as municipal bond prices rose, yields decreased across the yield curve toward the latter half of 2011 and reached historical lows. Municipal yields, however, remain attractive relative to U.S. Treasuries.
With reference to the Series specifically, the Advisor has spread the Series’ municipal bond investments in higher quality issues across the entire maturity spectrum. While the Series’ higher quality bias leads to slightly lower relative yields when compared to the overall municipal market, the Advisor believes the relative safety and liquidity of such issues justifies the bias. Additionally, because bonds in the long-term maturity range have longer durations, they profit the most from a decrease in yields. Accordingly, approximately 45% of the Series’ securities are in the long-term range, whereas the benchmark holds no long-term securities. Further, the Series continues to focus on high quality bonds, with emphasis on the underlying credit rather than on the bond insurer; a high quality bias provides additional security in the midst of a tough credit environment. Over the course of the year, the Advisor pared back on the duration of the Series and implemented a maturity structure where a majority of the Series’ holdings are concentrated in both short and long maturity ranges. In general, this overall positioning helped contribute to the Series’ relative outperformance for the year.
As the markets unfold in 2012, it will be important to monitor trends such as economic growth, monetary policy, and inflation expectations. With this mindset, Manning & Napier remains committed to our active investment approach to fixed income. With our fundamentals-based investment strategies, we will continue to use tools such as maturity, quality, and issue selections to take advantage of market opportunities and manage risk throughout the full bond market cycle. Staying focused on the fundamentals and maintaining our selective investment process helped us earn strong returns through the volatile markets of 2011, and we believe these qualities will remain important in the environment ahead.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011 | ||||||||||||
ONE YEAR1 | FIVE YEAR | TEN YEAR | SINCE INCEPTION2 | |||||||||
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Diversified Tax Exempt Series3 | 8.24% | 4.43% | 4.62% | 4.69% | ||||||||
Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index4 | 7.58% | 5.47% | 5.15% | 5.28% |
The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Diversified Tax Exempt Series for the ten years ended December 31, 2011 to the BofA Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index.
1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
2Performance numbers for the Series and Index are calculated from February 14, 1994, the Series’ inception date.
3The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this net expense ratio was 0.58%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 0.58% for the year ended December 31, 2011.
4The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index (formerly a Merrill Lynch Index) is an unmanaged, market weighted index comprised of investment-grade, fixed rate, coupon bearing municipal bonds with maturities greater than one year but less than twelve years. The Index returns assume reinvestment of coupons and, unlike Series returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses.
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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Shareholder Expense Example
(unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Series’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid during the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Series and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/11 | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/11 | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 7/1/11-12/31/11 | ||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,033.30 | $2.97 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,022.28 | $2.96 |
*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 0.58%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the one-half year period. Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratios stated above may differ from the expense ratios stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.
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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
Credit Quality Ratings2,3 | |||||
Aaa | 36.3 | % | |||
Aa | 47.4 | % | |||
A | 7.4 | % | |||
Baa | 3.3 | % | |||
Unrated investments | 0.6 | % | |||
Cash, short-term investments, and other assets, less liabilities | 5.0 | % | |||
2 As a percentage of net assets. |
3 Based on ratings from Moody’s, or the S&P equivalent. The Series may use different ratings provided by other rating agencies for purposes of determining compliance with the Series’ investment policies. |
Top Ten States4 | |||||
Texas | 6.6 | % | |||
North Carolina | 6.0 | % | |||
Massachusetts | 5.4 | % | |||
Tennessee | 5.1 | % | |||
Georgia | 5.0 | % | |||
Virginia | 4.9 | % | |||
Maryland | 4.8 | % | |||
Utah | 4.7 | % | |||
Indiana | 4.1 | % | |||
Wisconsin | 3.7 | % | |||
4 As a percentage of total investments. |
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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
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MUNICIPAL BONDS - 95.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ALABAMA - 0.2% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fort Payne Waterworks Board, Revenue Bond, AMBAC | 3.500 | % | 7/1/2015 | WR2 | $ | 665,000 | $ | 684,950 | |||||||||||||||||
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ARIZONA - 1.3% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mesa, G.O. Bond, FGRNA | 4.125 | % | 7/1/2027 | Aa2 | 2,215,000 | 2,280,387 | |||||||||||||||||||
Salt River Project Agricultural Impt. & Power District, Series A, Revenue Bond | 5.000 | % | 1/1/2035 | Aa1 | 1,700,000 | 1,775,735 | |||||||||||||||||||
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4,056,122 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ARKANSAS - 1.5% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas State, G.O. Bond | 4.000 | % | 8/1/2014 | Aa1 | 2,340,000 | 2,546,365 | |||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas State, Water Utility Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.500 | % | 7/1/2044 | Aa1 | 1,000,000 | 1,050,460 | |||||||||||||||||||
Bentonville School District No. 6, Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.500 | % | 6/1/2040 | Aa2 | 1,000,000 | 1,037,940 | |||||||||||||||||||
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4,634,765 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CALIFORNIA - 0.7% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Los Angeles Unified School District, Series B, G.O. Bond, AMBAC | 4.500 | % | 7/1/2027 | Aa2 | 840,000 | 874,877 | |||||||||||||||||||
Oak Valley Hospital District, G.O. Bond, FGRNA | 4.500 | % | 7/1/2025 | A1 | 1,395,000 | 1,395,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
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2,269,877 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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COLORADO - 1.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado Water Resources & Power Development Authority, Water Resource, Series D, Revenue Bond, AGM | 4.375 | % | 8/1/2035 | Aa2 | 1,420,000 | 1,423,223 | |||||||||||||||||||
Commerce City, Certificate of Participation, AMBAC | 4.750 | % | 12/15/2032 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,014,530 | |||||||||||||||||||
Southlands Metropolitan District No. 1, Water Utility Impt., Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond | 7.125 | % | 12/1/2034 | AA3 | 500,000 | 593,470 | |||||||||||||||||||
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3,031,223 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DELAWARE - 2.5% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Delaware State, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 3/1/2013 | Aaa | 450,000 | 474,997 | |||||||||||||||||||
Delaware State, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 3/1/2014 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,098,590 | |||||||||||||||||||
Delaware State, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 3/1/2015 | Aaa | 1,710,000 | 1,944,749 | |||||||||||||||||||
Delaware State, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 2/1/2013 | Aaa | 2,720,000 | 2,860,651 | |||||||||||||||||||
New Castle County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.250 | % | 7/15/2026 | Aaa | 1,265,000 | 1,322,507 | |||||||||||||||||||
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7,701,494 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
COUPON RATE | MATURITY DATE | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||||||||||||||
MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - 1.5% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond, AGM | 6.000 | % | 10/1/2014 | Aa2 | $ | 1,500,000 | $ | 1,709,715 | |||||||||||||||||
District of Columbia, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond, AMBAC | 5.000 | % | 6/1/2017 | Aa2 | 2,000,000 | 2,277,820 | |||||||||||||||||||
District of Columbia, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond, AMBAC | 5.000 | % | 6/1/2022 | Aa2 | 500,000 | 532,100 | |||||||||||||||||||
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4,519,635 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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FLORIDA - 3.6% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cape Coral, Water Utility Impt., Special Assessment, NATL | 4.500 | % | 7/1/2021 | A2 | 1,815,000 | 1,942,177 | |||||||||||||||||||
Florida State Board of Education, Capital Outlay, Public Education, Series D, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 6/1/2016 | Aa1 | 2,000,000 | 2,292,400 | |||||||||||||||||||
Florida State Department of Transportation, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.000 | % | 7/1/2015 | Aa1 | 1,350,000 | 1,500,417 | |||||||||||||||||||
Florida State Department of Transportation, Series B, G.O. Bond | 6.375 | % | 7/1/2014 | Aa1 | 1,000,000 | 1,142,170 | |||||||||||||||||||
Orlando Utilities Commission, Revenue Bond | 5.250 | % | 10/1/2014 | Aa1 | 650,000 | 732,583 | |||||||||||||||||||
Palm Beach County, FPL Reclaimed Water Project, Revenue Bond | 5.000 | % | 10/1/2040 | Aaa | 1,020,000 | 1,093,685 | |||||||||||||||||||
Panama City Beach, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond, AGC | 5.000 | % | 6/1/2039 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,057,040 | |||||||||||||||||||
Tampa Bay Water Utility System, Revenue Bond | 5.000 | % | 10/1/2038 | Aa2 | 1,000,000 | 1,061,640 | |||||||||||||||||||
Winter Park, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond | 5.000 | % | 12/1/2034 | Aa2 | 250,000 | 267,695 | |||||||||||||||||||
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11,089,807 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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GEORGIA - 5.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Atlanta, Water & Wastewater, Revenue Bond, AGM | 5.000 | % | 11/1/2043 | Aa3 | 1,500,000 | 1,528,470 | |||||||||||||||||||
Catoosa County School District, School Impt., G.O. Bond | 4.000 | % | 8/1/2014 | AA3 | 1,000,000 | 1,088,730 | |||||||||||||||||||
Cobb County, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond | 4.250 | % | 7/1/2028 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,070,920 | |||||||||||||||||||
Dekalb County, Special Transportation Parks & Greenspace, G.O. Bond | 4.375 | % | 12/1/2030 | Aa3 | 1,000,000 | 977,920 | |||||||||||||||||||
Dekalb County, Water & Sewer, Series A, Revenue Bond | 5.000 | % | 10/1/2035 | Aa2 | 1,000,000 | 1,011,130 | |||||||||||||||||||
Forsyth County, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 3/1/2013 | Aaa | 670,000 | 707,299 | |||||||||||||||||||
Fulton County, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond, FGRNA | 5.000 | % | 1/1/2035 | Aa3 | 1,000,000 | 1,044,780 | |||||||||||||||||||
Georgia State, Prerefunded Balance, Series B, G.O. Bond | 5.650 | % | 3/1/2012 | Aaa | 5,000 | 5,046 | |||||||||||||||||||
Georgia State, Public Impt., Series D, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 7/1/2013 | Aaa | 1,100,000 | 1,177,803 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
COUPON RATE | MATURITY DATE | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||||||||||||||
MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
GEORGIA (continued) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia State, School Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series F, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 11/1/2015 | Aaa | $ | 500,000 | $ | 519,810 | |||||||||||||||||
Georgia State, School Impt., Series C-1, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 10/1/2014 | Aaa | 1,415,000 | 1,588,026 | |||||||||||||||||||
Georgia State, Series B, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 7/1/2015 | Aaa | 2,000,000 | 2,298,560 | |||||||||||||||||||
Georgia State, Unrefunded Balance, Series B, G.O. Bond | 5.650 | % | 3/1/2012 | Aaa | 195,000 | 196,815 | |||||||||||||||||||
Gwinnett County Water & Sewerage Authority, Water Utility Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond | 4.000 | % | 8/1/2028 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,054,170 | |||||||||||||||||||
Madison, Water & Sewer, Revenue Bond, AMBAC | 4.625 | % | 7/1/2030 | WR 2 | 1,000,000 | 1,008,720 | |||||||||||||||||||
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HAWAII - 1.1% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii State, Series DB, G.O. Bond, NATL | 5.250 | % | 9/1/2013 | Aa2 | 875,000 | 946,243 | |||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii State, Series DG, G.O. Bond, AMBAC | 5.000 | % | 7/1/2014 | Aa2 | 500,000 | 555,360 | |||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii State, Series DT, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 11/1/2014 | Aa2 | 550,000 | 618,277 | |||||||||||||||||||
Honolulu County, Sewer Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond, FGRNA | 5.000 | % | 7/1/2035 | Aa2 | 500,000 | 519,340 | |||||||||||||||||||
Honolulu County, Water Utility Impt., G.O. Bond, FGIC | 6.000 | % | 12/1/2014 | Aa1 | 750,000 | 865,613 | |||||||||||||||||||
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3,504,833 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ILLINOIS - 0.9% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chicago, Unrefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond, NATL | 5.000 | % | 1/1/2034 | Aa3 | 520,000 | 522,267 | |||||||||||||||||||
Springfield Metropolitan Sanitation District, Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.750 | % | 1/1/2034 | Aaa | 1,115,000 | 1,154,605 | |||||||||||||||||||
Springfield, Electric Power & Light, Revenue Bond, NATL | 5.000 | % | 3/1/2035 | A1 | 1,000,000 | 1,024,100 | |||||||||||||||||||
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2,700,972 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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INDIANA - 4.1% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Avon Community School Building Corp., Revenue Bond, AMBAC | 4.250 | % | 7/15/2018 | A3 | 1,450,000 | 1,625,899 | |||||||||||||||||||
Avon Community School Building Corp., Revenue Bond, AMBAC | 4.750 | % | 1/15/2032 | A3 | 1,015,000 | 1,040,304 | |||||||||||||||||||
Indiana Municipal Power Agency, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL | 5.000 | % | 1/1/2042 | A1 | 1,000,000 | 1,034,850 | |||||||||||||||||||
Indiana Transportation Finance Authority, Highway Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond, FGIC | 5.250 | % | 6/1/2021 | Aa1 | 2,000,000 | 2,228,320 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
COUPON RATE | MATURITY DATE | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||||||||||||||
MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
INDIANA (continued) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana Transportation Finance Authority, Highway | 5.250 | % | 6/1/2026 | Aa1 | $ | 1,380,000 | $ | 1,537,541 | |||||||||||||||||
Indianapolis Local Public Impt. Bond Bank, | 5.500 | % | 1/1/2038 | Aa3 | 1,000,000 | 1,090,830 | |||||||||||||||||||
Plainfield, Series A, Revenue Bond | 4.650 | % | 1/1/2027 | A3 | 645,000 | 686,564 | |||||||||||||||||||
Shelbyville Central Renovation School Building | 5.000 | % | 7/15/2018 | Baa1 | 3,000,000 | 3,310,650 | |||||||||||||||||||
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IOWA - 3.2%
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Ankeny, Series B, G.O. Bond | 4.000 | % | 6/1/2013 | Aa2 | 1,550,000 | 1,630,491 | |||||||||||||||||||
Cedar Rapids, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.000 | % | 6/1/2030 | Aaa | 440,000 | 454,846 | |||||||||||||||||||
Cedar Rapids, Series E, G.O. Bond | 3.000 | % | 6/1/2014 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,059,170 | |||||||||||||||||||
Des Moines, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 2.000 | % | 6/1/2013 | Aa1 | 1,000,000 | 1,024,490 | |||||||||||||||||||
Dubuque City, Series D, Revenue Bond | 4.000 | % | 6/1/2030 | Aa2 | 470,000 | 474,784 | |||||||||||||||||||
Indianola Community School District, G.O. Bond, FGRNA | 5.200 | % | 6/1/2021 | A1 | 425,000 | 451,044 | |||||||||||||||||||
Iowa City Community School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | 4.000 | % | 6/1/2018 | Aaa | 425,000 | 439,964 | |||||||||||||||||||
Linn-Mar Community School District, School Impt., | 4.625 | % | 7/1/2029 | A2 | 1,000,000 | 1,112,110 | |||||||||||||||||||
Polk County, Series C, G.O. Bond | 4.000 | % | 6/1/2017 | Aaa | 995,000 | 1,063,277 | |||||||||||||||||||
Sioux City, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 2.000 | % | 6/1/2014 | Aa1 | 940,000 | 973,285 | |||||||||||||||||||
West Des Moines, Series B, G.O. Bond | 2.000 | % | 6/1/2014 | AAA3 | 1,000,000 | 1,036,890 | |||||||||||||||||||
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9,720,351 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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KANSAS - 1.8% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Johnson County Water District No. 1, Revenue Bond. | 3.250 | % | 12/1/2030 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 956,240 | |||||||||||||||||||
Miami County Unified School District No. 416 | 5.000 | % | 9/1/2018 | Baa1 | 2,000,000 | 2,262,720 | |||||||||||||||||||
Scott County, G.O. Bond | 4.750 | % | 4/1/2040 | A3 | 1,000,000 | 1,068,900 | |||||||||||||||||||
Seward County, G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.000 | % | 8/1/2040 | Aa3 | 1,000,000 | 1,100,260 | |||||||||||||||||||
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5,388,120 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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LOUISIANA - 0.7% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Caddo Parish Parishwide School District, G.O. Bond, NATL | 4.350 | % | 3/1/2026 | Aa2 | 660,000 | 683,080 | |||||||||||||||||||
Caddo Parish Parishwide School District, G.O. Bond, NATL | 4.375 | % | 3/1/2027 | Aa2 | 1,090,000 | 1,125,610 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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COUPON RATE | MATURITY DATE | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||||||||||||||
MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
LOUISIANA (continued)
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New Orleans, Sewage Service, Revenue Bond, FGIC | 5.250 | % | 6/1/2012 | Baa1 | $ | 300,000 | $ | 300,846 | |||||||||||||||||
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MAINE - 0.3% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Falmouth, School Impt., G.O. Bond | 2.000 | % | 11/15/2014 | Aa1 | 1,000,000 | 1,037,370 | |||||||||||||||||||
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MARYLAND - 4.8% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Anne Arundel County, Water & Sewer, G.O. Bond | 4.200 | % | 3/1/2025 | Aa1 | 1,770,000 | 1,870,040 | |||||||||||||||||||
Baltimore County, Metropolitan District, G.O. Bond | 4.250 | % | 9/1/2029 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,043,400 | |||||||||||||||||||
Baltimore County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 2/1/2014 | Aaa | 2,250,000 | 2,464,043 | |||||||||||||||||||
Frederick County, Series C, G.O. Bond | 4.000 | % | 12/1/2014 | Aa1 | 1,410,000 | 1,548,955 | |||||||||||||||||||
Howard County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.500 | % | 2/15/2030 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,073,630 | |||||||||||||||||||
Maryland State, Public Impt., First Series, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 3/15/2013 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,057,350 | |||||||||||||||||||
Maryland State, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, | 5.000 | % | 8/1/2015 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,074,100 | |||||||||||||||||||
Maryland State, Public Impt., Second Series, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 7/15/2014 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,113,640 | |||||||||||||||||||
Maryland State, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.000 | % | 8/1/2015 | Aaa | 500,000 | 558,445 | |||||||||||||||||||
Maryland State, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond | 3.000 | % | 3/15/2015 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,075,280 | |||||||||||||||||||
Prince George’s County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.000 | % | 9/15/2014 | Aaa | 550,000 | 601,013 | |||||||||||||||||||
Prince George’s County, Public Impt., Series D, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 12/1/2012 | Aaa | 735,000 | 767,369 | |||||||||||||||||||
Prince George’s County, School Impt., G.O. Bond | 5.500 | % | 10/1/2013 | Aaa | 400,000 | 436,112 | |||||||||||||||||||
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MASSACHUSETTS - 5.3% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Barnstable, G.O. Bond | 3.000 | % | 6/15/2013 | AAA3 | 670,000 | 696,251 | |||||||||||||||||||
Boston Water & Sewer Commission, Series A, | 5.000 | % | 11/1/2031 | Aa1 | 1,000,000 | 1,122,370 | |||||||||||||||||||
Boston, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 1/1/2015 | Aaa | 500,000 | 564,735 | |||||||||||||||||||
Cambridge, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 2.000 | % | 2/15/2014 | Aaa | 1,195,000 | 1,234,853 | |||||||||||||||||||
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Prerefunded | 5.000 | % | 12/1/2023 | Aa1 | 1,000,000 | 1,125,190 | |||||||||||||||||||
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Public Impt., | 5.000 | % | 3/1/2021 | Aa1 | 500,000 | 569,030 | |||||||||||||||||||
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Public Impt., | 5.000 | % | 9/1/2013 | Aa1 | 1,790,000 | 1,928,206 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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COUPON RATE | MATURITY DATE | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||||||||||||||
MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
MASSACHUSETTS (continued) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Public Impt., Series D, G.O. Bond, NATL | 6.000 | % | 11/1/2013 | Aa1 | $ | 520,000 | $ | 573,071 | |||||||||||||||||
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.750 | % | 8/1/2038 | Aa1 | 500,000 | 522,390 | |||||||||||||||||||
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series B, G.O. Bond | 3.000 | % | 7/1/2013 | Aa1 | 500,000 | 519,920 | |||||||||||||||||||
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series B, G.O. Bond | 4.000 | % | 7/1/2013 | Aa1 | 590,000 | 622,338 | |||||||||||||||||||
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series D, G.O. Bond | 5.250 | % | 10/1/2014 | Aa1 | 1,000,000 | 1,127,050 | |||||||||||||||||||
Hanover, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 3.000 | % | 5/15/2015 | Aa2 | 910,000 | 976,621 | |||||||||||||||||||
Lowell, State Qualified, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AMBAC | 5.000 | % | 2/1/2020 | Aa2 | 500,000 | 507,070 | |||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond | 5.000 | % | 7/1/2034 | Aa1 | 1,000,000 | 1,114,440 | |||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Series A, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue Bond, AGM | 4.375 | % | 8/1/2032 | Aa1 | 2,000,000 | 2,041,540 | |||||||||||||||||||
Natick, School Impt., G.O. Bond | 3.000 | % | 6/15/2013 | AAA3 | 1,000,000 | 1,038,890 | |||||||||||||||||||
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MICHIGAN - 0.8% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Detroit City School District, Series B, G.O. Bond, FGIC | 5.000 | % | 5/1/2033 | Aa2 | 750,000 | 752,543 | |||||||||||||||||||
Saginaw City School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | 4.500 | % | 5/1/2031 | Aa2 | 1,695,000 | 1,711,526 | |||||||||||||||||||
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2,464,069 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MINNESOTA - 1.5% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hennepin County, Series B, G.O. Bond | 4.000 | % | 12/1/2014 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,100,080 | |||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota State, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 8/1/2013 | Aa1 | 2,000,000 | 2,147,520 | |||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota State, Series C, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 8/1/2014 | Aa1 | 1,000,000 | 1,114,930 | |||||||||||||||||||
Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bond | 6.625 | % | 1/1/2016 | Aaa | 150,000 | 168,180 | |||||||||||||||||||
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4,530,710 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MISSOURI - 2.7% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Columbia, Electric Light & Power Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond | 5.000 | % | 10/1/2013 | AA 3 | 1,000,000 | 1,078,970 | |||||||||||||||||||
Columbia, Water Utility Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond | 4.125 | % | 10/1/2033 | Aaa | 995,000 | 1,051,406 | |||||||||||||||||||
Jackson County School District No. R-IV Blue Springs, Series A, G.O. Bond | 2.750 | % | 3/1/2013 | AA 3 | 1,340,000 | 1,377,989 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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COUPON RATE | MATURITY DATE | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||||||||||||||
MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
MISSOURI (continued) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri State, Series A, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 10/1/2014 | Aaa | $ | 830,000 | $ | 931,492 | |||||||||||||||||
Missouri State, Water Pollution Control, Prerefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.500 | % | 12/1/2030 | Aaa | 2,375,000 | 2,862,516 | |||||||||||||||||||
Springfield, Electric Light & Power Impt., Revenue Bond, FGRNA | 4.750 | % | 8/1/2031 | Aa3 | 1,015,000 | 1,056,067 | |||||||||||||||||||
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8,358,440 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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NEBRASKA - 1.7% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lancaster County School District No. 1, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 1/15/2013 | Aaa | 400,000 | 419,860 | |||||||||||||||||||
Omaha Metropolitan Utilities District, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGM | 4.375 | % | 12/1/2031 | Aa3 | 2,640,000 | 2,677,858 | |||||||||||||||||||
Omaha Public Power District, Series AA, Revenue Bond, FGRNA | 4.500 | % | 2/1/2034 | Aa2 | 1,950,000 | 1,968,389 | |||||||||||||||||||
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NEVADA - 0.8% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Clark County, G.O. Bond, AGM | 4.750 | % | 6/1/2027 | Aa1 | 1,000,000 | 1,046,160 | |||||||||||||||||||
Las Vegas Valley Water District, Water Utility Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, AGM | 4.750 | % | 6/1/2033 | Aa2 | 1,500,000 | 1,537,170 | |||||||||||||||||||
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2,583,330 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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NEW HAMPSHIRE - 2.3% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Manchester, Series F, G.O. Bond | 3.750 | % | 12/1/2025 | Aa1 | 1,005,000 | 1,074,305 | |||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire State, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 2/1/2015 | Aa1 | 2,000,000 | 2,267,020 | |||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire State, Series A, G.O. Bond, NATL | 5.000 | % | 10/15/2012 | Aa1 | 1,000,000 | 1,037,890 | |||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire State, Series A, G.O. Bond, NATL | 5.000 | % | 10/15/2014 | Aa1 | 1,500,000 | 1,683,540 | |||||||||||||||||||
Portsmouth City, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 2.500 | % | 5/15/2015 | Aa1 | 820,000 | 867,027 | |||||||||||||||||||
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NEW JERSEY - 0.3% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sparta Township Board of Education, G.O. Bond, AGM | 4.300 | % | 2/15/2030 | Aa2 | 1,000,000 | 1,027,740 | |||||||||||||||||||
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NEW MEXICO - 0.4% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico Finance Authority, Public Project Revolving Fund, Series A-1, Revenue Bond, NATL. | 3.250 | % | 6/1/2013 | Aa1 | 175,000 | 182,103 | |||||||||||||||||||
Santa Fe County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 2.500 | % | 7/1/2013 | Aaa | 915,000 | 945,442 | |||||||||||||||||||
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1,127,545 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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COUPON RATE | MATURITY DATE | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||||||||||||||
MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
NEW YORK - 3.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hampton Bays Union Free School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | 4.375 | % | 9/15/2029 | Aa3 | $ | 2,225,000 | $ | 2,280,825 | |||||||||||||||||
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water & Sewer Systems, Series A, Revenue Bond. | 5.750 | % | 6/15/2040 | Aa1 | 2,590,000 | 2,954,724 | |||||||||||||||||||
New York State Power Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL | 4.500 | % | 11/15/2047 | Aa2 | 1,000,000 | 1,019,820 | |||||||||||||||||||
Sachem Central School District of Holbrook, G.O. Bond, FGRNA | 4.375 | % | 10/15/2030 | AA3 | 2,000,000 | 2,068,640 | |||||||||||||||||||
Saratoga County, Sewer Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond | 4.375 | % | 7/15/2040 | AA3 | 855,000 | 864,841 | |||||||||||||||||||
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NORTH CAROLINA - 5.9% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Charlotte, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 8/1/2014 | Aaa | 750,000 | 836,197 | |||||||||||||||||||
Charlotte, Series B, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 6/1/2015 | Aaa | 1,010,000 | 1,157,773 | |||||||||||||||||||
Charlotte, Series B, Revenue Bond | 4.625 | % | 7/1/2039 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,066,200 | |||||||||||||||||||
Charlotte, Water & Sewer, Revenue Bond | 5.000 | % | 7/1/2038 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,091,420 | |||||||||||||||||||
Forsyth County, G.O. Bond | 3.000 | % | 3/1/2015 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,074,610 | |||||||||||||||||||
Gaston County, School Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.000 | % | 4/1/2014 | Aa2 | 1,000,000 | 1,101,270 | |||||||||||||||||||
Johnston County, School Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.000 | % | 2/1/2013 | Aa2 | 1,500,000 | 1,577,730 | |||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina Municipal Power Agency No. 1 Catawba, Series A, Revenue Bond | 5.000 | % | 1/1/2030 | A2 | 1,000,000 | 1,074,450 | |||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina State, Series A, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 3/1/2015 | Aaa | 2,000,000 | 2,274,560 | |||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina State, Series B, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 4/1/2014 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,101,980 | |||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina State, Series B, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 6/1/2014 | Aaa | 1,390,000 | 1,541,121 | |||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina State, Series B, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 6/1/2015 | Aaa | 2,000,000 | 2,292,620 | |||||||||||||||||||
Wake County, School Impt., G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 3/1/2015 | Aaa | 890,000 | 1,012,179 | |||||||||||||||||||
Wake County, Series C, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 3/1/2014 | Aaa | 940,000 | 1,032,675 | |||||||||||||||||||
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NORTH DAKOTA - 0.2% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fargo City, Public Impt., Series C, G.O. Bond | 3.000 | % | 5/1/2025 | Aa1 | 710,000 | 715,843 | |||||||||||||||||||
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OHIO - 1.3% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brookville Local School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | 4.125 | % | 12/1/2026 | Aa3 | 660,000 | 678,665 | |||||||||||||||||||
Columbus City School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | 4.375 | % | 12/1/2032 | Aa2 | 1,000,000 | 1,012,110 | |||||||||||||||||||
Columbus, Limited Tax, Series 2, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 7/1/2017 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,112,050 | |||||||||||||||||||
Ohio State, Conservation Project, Prerefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 3/1/2015 | Aa1 | 1,000,000 | 1,098,270 | |||||||||||||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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COUPON RATE | MATURITY DATE | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||||||||||||||
MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
OKLAHOMA - 1.1% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust, Series B, Revenue Bond | 3.000 | % | 7/1/2013 | Aa1 | $ | 500,000 | $ | 519,840 | |||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma State, Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.000 | % | 7/15/2015 | Aa2 | 1,000,000 | 1,115,050 | |||||||||||||||||||
Tulsa, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 4.000 | % | 12/1/2013 | Aa1 | 1,700,000 | 1,818,490 | |||||||||||||||||||
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OREGON - 1.3% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Clackamas County School District No. 12 North Clackamas, Series A, G.O. Bond, AGM | 4.750 | % | 6/15/2031 | Aa1 | 870,000 | 920,495 | |||||||||||||||||||
Portland, Water Utility Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond | 5.000 | % | 5/1/2034 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,122,780 | |||||||||||||||||||
Portland, Water Utility Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL | 4.500 | % | 10/1/2031 | Aa1 | 550,000 | 570,443 | |||||||||||||||||||
Salem, Water & Sewer, Revenue Bond, AGM | 5.000 | % | 5/1/2014 | Aa3 | 1,120,000 | 1,232,493 | |||||||||||||||||||
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PENNSYLVANIA - 1.2% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Allegheny County, Public Impt., Series C-62B, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 11/1/2029 | A1 | 750,000 | 771,990 | |||||||||||||||||||
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Second Series, G.O. Bond, CIFG | 4.250 | % | 3/1/2025 | Aa1 | 2,000,000 | 2,129,180 | |||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia, Water & Wastewater, Prerefunded Balance, Revenue Bond, NATL | 5.600 | % | 8/1/2018 | BBB3 | 20,000 | 24,650 | |||||||||||||||||||
Plum Boro School District, Series A, G.O. Bond, FGRNA | 4.500 | % | 9/15/2030 | A3 | 855,000 | 864,200 | |||||||||||||||||||
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RHODE ISLAND - 0.7% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Narragansett Bay Commission, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL | 5.000 | % | 8/1/2035 | Baa1 | 1,000,000 | 1,029,020 | |||||||||||||||||||
Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL | 5.000 | % | 10/1/2035 | Baa1 | 1,000,000 | 1,004,580 | |||||||||||||||||||
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SOUTH CAROLINA - 2.6% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Charleston County, Transportation Sales Tax, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 11/1/2017 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,151,300 | |||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina State Public Service Authority, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGM | 5.000 | % | 1/1/2017 | Aa3 | 1,000,000 | 1,088,930 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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COUPON RATE | MATURITY DATE | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||||||||||||||
MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
SOUTH CAROLINA (continued) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank, Series B, Revenue Bond, AMBAC | 4.250 | % | 10/1/2027 | A1 | $ | 2,000,000 | $ | 2,035,220 | |||||||||||||||||
South Carolina, State Institutional - South Carolina State University, Series B, G.O. Bond | 5.250 | % | 4/1/2014 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,108,300 | |||||||||||||||||||
Spartanburg Sanitation Sewer District, Series B, Revenue Bond, NATL | 5.000 | % | 3/1/2032 | A1 | 1,500,000 | 1,538,325 | |||||||||||||||||||
Sumter, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond, XLCA | 4.500 | % | 12/1/2032 | A1 | 1,000,000 | 1,027,690 | |||||||||||||||||||
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7,949,765 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rapid City, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond | 5.250 | % | 11/1/2039 | Aa3 | 450,000 | 490,653 | |||||||||||||||||||
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TENNESSEE - 5.1% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chattanooga, Series B, G.O. Bond | 2.000 | % | 2/1/2013 | AA3 | 425,000 | 433,156 | |||||||||||||||||||
Claiborne County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.125 | % | 4/1/2030 | A3 | 750,000 | 770,843 | |||||||||||||||||||
Franklin, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 4/1/2014 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,101,980 | |||||||||||||||||||
Hamilton County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 3.000 | % | 3/1/2014 | Aaa | 1,135,000 | 1,198,197 | |||||||||||||||||||
Memphis, G.O. Bond, AGC | 4.000 | % | 4/1/2014 | Aa2 | 2,000,000 | 2,156,840 | |||||||||||||||||||
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, Series B, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 1/1/2014 | Aa1 | 1,000,000 | 1,091,880 | |||||||||||||||||||
Montgomery County, G.O. Bond | 4.000 | % | 4/1/2015 | AA3 | 1,000,000 | 1,104,570 | |||||||||||||||||||
Montgomery County, School Impt., G.O. Bond | 2.000 | % | 4/1/2014 | AA3 | 500,000 | 515,240 | |||||||||||||||||||
Rutherford County, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 4/1/2014 | Aa1 | 500,000 | 550,395 | |||||||||||||||||||
Rutherford County, School Impt., G.O. Bond | 3.000 | % | 4/1/2013 | Aa1 | 1,000,000 | 1,033,610 | |||||||||||||||||||
Rutherford County, School Impt., G.O. Bond | 4.000 | % | 4/1/2013 | Aa1 | 1,200,000 | 1,255,320 | |||||||||||||||||||
Sumner County, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 6/1/2015 | Aa2 | 1,500,000 | 1,713,990 | |||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee State, Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.000 | % | 5/1/2013 | Aaa | 425,000 | 446,186 | |||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee State, Series C, G.O. Bond | 5.250 | % | 9/1/2013 | Aaa | 1,500,000 | 1,623,705 | |||||||||||||||||||
Williamson County, Series A, G.O. Bond | 3.000 | % | 3/1/2015 | Aaa | 550,000 | 590,139 | |||||||||||||||||||
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15,586,051 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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TEXAS - 6.5% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alvin Independent School District, Prerefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 2/15/2022 | Aaa | 500,000 | 546,490 | |||||||||||||||||||
Clear Creek Independent School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | 4.000 | % | 2/15/2029 | Aa2 | �� | 2,340,000 | 2,369,437 | ||||||||||||||||||
Collin County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 2.000 | % | 2/15/2014 | Aaa | 545,000 | 562,467 | |||||||||||||||||||
Collin County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 2/15/2015 | Aaa | 500,000 | 566,640 | |||||||||||||||||||
Dallas, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 2/15/2013 | Aa1 | 1,315,000 | 1,384,892 | |||||||||||||||||||
Fort Bend County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, NATL | 4.750 | % | 3/1/2031 | Aa1 | 1,000,000 | 1,045,590 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
COUPON RATE | MATURITY DATE | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||||||||||||||
MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
TEXAS (continued) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fort Worth, Water Utility Impt., Series C, Revenue Bond | 5.000 | % | 2/15/2014 | Aa1 | $ | 1,595,000 | $ | 1,747,514 | |||||||||||||||||
Frisco, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.000 | % | 2/15/2015 | Aa1 | 520,000 | 588,734 | |||||||||||||||||||
Harris County Flood Control District, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond | 5.250 | % | 10/1/2018 | Aaa | 600,000 | 674,646 | |||||||||||||||||||
Harris County, Series B, G.O. Bond | 4.000 | % | 10/1/2013 | AAA3 | 1,000,000 | 1,064,080 | |||||||||||||||||||
Houston, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 3/1/2015 | AA3 | 1,000,000 | 1,133,430 | |||||||||||||||||||
North East Independent School District, School Impt., | 5.000 | % | 8/1/2022 | AAA3 | 550,000 | 613,360 | |||||||||||||||||||
San Antonio, Water, Revenue Bond, FGRNA | 4.375 | % | 5/15/2029 | Aa1 | 1,400,000 | 1,447,012 | |||||||||||||||||||
San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District, | 5.625 | % | 8/1/2026 | Aaa | 475,000 | 537,339 | |||||||||||||||||||
Texas State, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 10/1/2014 | Aaa | 500,000 | 560,410 | |||||||||||||||||||
Texas State, Series A, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 8/1/2014 | Aaa | 700,000 | 779,877 | |||||||||||||||||||
Texas State, Series A, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 8/1/2015 | Aaa | 800,000 | 919,096 | |||||||||||||||||||
Texas Water Development Board, Series B, Revenue Bond | 5.625 | % | 7/15/2014 | AAA3 | 2,000,000 | 2,258,280 | |||||||||||||||||||
University of Texas, Financing System, Series F, Revenue Bond | 4.750 | % | 8/15/2028 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,100,650 | |||||||||||||||||||
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UTAH - 4.7% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alpine School District, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 3/15/2013 | Aaa | 2,000,000 | 2,114,700 | |||||||||||||||||||
Mountain Regional Water Special Service District, Revenue Bond, NATL | 5.000 | % | 12/15/2030 | Baa1 | 1,240,000 | 1,258,203 | |||||||||||||||||||
Ogden City School District, G.O. Bond | 4.250 | % | 6/15/2025 | Aaa | 1,500,000 | 1,589,745 | |||||||||||||||||||
Provo City School District, Series B, G.O. Bond | 4.000 | % | 6/15/2014 | Aaa | 1,100,000 | 1,193,049 | |||||||||||||||||||
Salt Lake City, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond | 3.250 | % | 2/1/2015 | Aa1 | 400,000 | 429,088 | |||||||||||||||||||
Salt Lake County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.000 | % | 12/15/2014 | Aaa | 400,000 | 440,624 | |||||||||||||||||||
Salt Lake County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.000 | % | 12/15/2030 | Aaa | 680,000 | 712,314 | |||||||||||||||||||
Utah State, Highway Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 7/1/2014 | Aaa | 460,000 | 511,663 | |||||||||||||||||||
Utah State, Highway Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 7/1/2014 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,112,310 | |||||||||||||||||||
Utah State, Highway Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 7/1/2015 | Aaa | 2,500,000 | 2,874,150 | |||||||||||||||||||
Utah State, Highway Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 3.000 | % | 7/1/2015 | Aaa | 500,000 | 540,265 | |||||||||||||||||||
Utah State, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond | 4.000 | % | 7/1/2013 | Aaa | 450,000 | 475,155 | |||||||||||||||||||
Utah State, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond | 4.000 | % | 7/1/2015 | Aaa | 595,000 | 663,478 | |||||||||||||||||||
Utah State, Series A, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 7/1/2014 | Aaa | 415,000 | 461,609 | |||||||||||||||||||
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14,376,353 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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VERMONT - 0.4% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont State, Public Impt., Series D, G.O. Bond | 4.500 | % | 7/15/2025 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,092,540 | |||||||||||||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
COUPON RATE | MATURITY DATE | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||||||||||||||
MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
VIRGINIA - 4.9% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arlington County, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond | 4.000 | % | 8/15/2014 | Aaa | $ | 1,000,000 | $ | 1,091,020 | |||||||||||||||||
Chesterfield County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 3.500 | % | 1/1/2015 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,086,480 | |||||||||||||||||||
Commonwealth of Virginia, School Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 6/1/2014 | Aaa | 2,450,000 | 2,716,364 | |||||||||||||||||||
Commonwealth of Virginia, Series B, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 6/1/2013 | Aaa | 1,410,000 | 1,504,414 | |||||||||||||||||||
Fairfax County Water Authority, Series B, Revenue Bond | 4.000 | % | 4/1/2032 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,029,020 | |||||||||||||||||||
Fairfax County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 4/1/2014 | Aaa | 400,000 | 440,792 | |||||||||||||||||||
Fairfax County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.000 | % | 4/1/2017 | Aaa | 2,000,000 | 2,198,820 | |||||||||||||||||||
Fairfax County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.250 | % | 4/1/2027 | Aaa | 1,500,000 | 1,555,755 | |||||||||||||||||||
Norfolk, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond | 3.750 | % | 11/1/2040 | Aa2 | 1,000,000 | 951,650 | |||||||||||||||||||
Prince William County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 3.000 | % | 8/1/2014 | Aaa | 1,060,000 | 1,127,999 | |||||||||||||||||||
Richmond, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.000 | % | 7/15/2014 | Aa2 | 670,000 | 746,521 | |||||||||||||||||||
Upper Occoquan Sewage Authority, Series B, Revenue Bond | 4.500 | % | 7/1/2038 | Aa1 | 470,000 | 487,381 | |||||||||||||||||||
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WASHINGTON - 2.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franklin County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, FGRNA | 5.125 | % | 12/1/2022 | BBB3 | 1,000,000 | 1,044,620 | |||||||||||||||||||
King County School District No. 411 Issaquah, Series A, G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.250 | % | 12/1/2018 | Aaa | 2,420,000 | 2,710,497 | |||||||||||||||||||
Tacoma, Sewer Impt., Revenue Bond, FGRNA | 5.125 | % | 12/1/2036 | Aa2 | 1,275,000 | 1,333,229 | |||||||||||||||||||
Washington State, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond . | 5.000 | % | 7/1/2031 | Aa1 | 1,000,000 | 1,098,760 | |||||||||||||||||||
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WISCONSIN - 3.7% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Central Brown County Water Authority, Water Systems, Revenue Bond, AMBAC | 5.000 | % | 12/1/2035 | A3 | 1,500,000 | 1,540,170 | |||||||||||||||||||
Dane County, Series A, G.O. Bond | 3.000 | % | 6/1/2012 | Aa1 | 1,475,000 | 1,491,535 | |||||||||||||||||||
Eau Claire, Series B, G.O. Bond, NATL | 4.000 | % | 4/1/2015 | Aa1 | 1,195,000 | 1,321,395 | |||||||||||||||||||
Madison, Water Utility Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond | 4.250 | % | 1/1/2030 | Aa1 | 1,000,000 | 1,032,890 | |||||||||||||||||||
Northland Pines School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.250 | % | 4/1/2018 | Aa3 | 850,000 | 940,933 | |||||||||||||||||||
Wilmot Union High School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.500 | % | 3/1/2019 | Aa2 | 500,000 | 554,380 | |||||||||||||||||||
Wilmot Union High School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.500 | % | 3/1/2021 | Aa2 | 1,020,000 | 1,130,935 | |||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin Public Power, Inc., Series A, Revenue Bond, AMBAC | 5.000 | % | 7/1/2035 | A1 | 870,000 | 890,175 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
COUPON RATE | MATURITY DATE | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT/ SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||||||||||||||
MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
WISCONSIN (continued) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin State, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, | 5.000 | % | 5/1/2019 | Aa2 | $ | 1,000,000 | $ | 1,141,680 | |||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin State, Public Impt., Series C, G.O. Bond | 5.000 | % | 5/1/2026 | Aa2 | 1,150,000 | 1,290,944 | |||||||||||||||||||
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11,335,037 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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WYOMING - 0.2% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming Municipal Power Agency, Inc., Series A, | 5.375 | % | 1/1/2042 | A2 | 710,000 | 752,316 | |||||||||||||||||||
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TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS | 291,107,042 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 4.1% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dreyfus AMT - Free Municipal Reserves - Class R (Identified Cost $12,636,933) | 12,636,933 | 12,636,933 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.1% | 303,743,975 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 0.9% | 2,696,118 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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NET ASSETS - 100% | $ | 306,440,093 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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KEY:
G.O. Bond - General Obligation Bond
Impt. - Improvement
No. - Number
Scheduled principal and interest payments are guaranteed by:
AGC (Assurance Guaranty Corp.)
AGM (Assurance Guaranty Municipal Corp.)
AMBAC (AMBAC Assurance Corp.)
AMRAG (AMBAC reinsured by AGC)
CIFG (CIFG North America, Inc.)
FGIC (Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.)
FGRNA (FGIC reinsured by NATL)
NATL (National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.)
XLCA (XL Capital Assurance)
The insurance does not guarantee the market value of the municipal bonds.
1Credit ratings from Moody’s (unaudited).
2Credit rating has been withdrawn. As of December 31, 2011, there is no rating available.
3Credit ratings from S&P (unaudited).
The Series’ portfolio holds, as a percentage of net assets, greater than 10% in bonds insured by the following companies: NATL - 13.3%; AGM - 12.0%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2011
ASSETS: | |||||
Investments, at value (identified cost $294,719,734) (Note 2) | $303,743,975 | ||||
Interest receivable | 3,590,511 | ||||
Receivable for fund shares sold | 204,384 | ||||
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TOTAL ASSETS | 307,538,870 | ||||
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LIABILITIES: | |||||
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | 129,295 | ||||
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 18,526 | ||||
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 811 | ||||
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 251 | ||||
Accrued directors fees (Note 3) | 201 | ||||
Payable for fund shares repurchased | 910,043 | ||||
Other payables and accrued expenses | 39,650 | ||||
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | 1,098,777 | ||||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $306,440,093 | ||||
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | |||||
Capital stock | $ 271,598 | ||||
Additional paid-in-capital | 296,727,787 | ||||
Undistributed net investment income | 413,950 | ||||
Accumulated net realized gain on investments | 2,517 | ||||
Net unrealized appreciation on investments | 9,024,241 | ||||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $306,440,093 | ||||
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - | $ 11.28 | ||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
INVESTMENT INCOME: | |||||
Interest | $ | 9,645,264 | |||
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EXPENSES: | |||||
Management fees (Note 3) | 1,482,236 | ||||
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 112,141 | ||||
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | 7,838 | ||||
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 4,682 | ||||
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 2,552 | ||||
Custodian fees | 17,840 | ||||
Miscellaneous | 91,674 | ||||
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Total Expenses
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME |
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS: | |||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 2,077,298 | ||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 13,734,023 | ||||
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS | 15,811,321 | ||||
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | 23,737,622 | |||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
FOR THE YEAR ENDED | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | |||||||||
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | ||||||||||
OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 7,926,301 | $ | 9,289,523 | ||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 2,077,298 | 44,160 | ||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 13,734,023 | (9,181,739 | ) | |||||||
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Net increase from operations | 23,737,622 | 151,944 | ||||||||
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 7): | ||||||||||
From net investment income | (7,784,873 | ) | (10,674,465 | ) | ||||||
From net realized gain on investments | (2,073,766 | ) | (50,263 | ) | ||||||
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Total distributions to shareholders | (9,858,639 | ) | (10,724,728 | ) | ||||||
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CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | ||||||||||
Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 15,591,274 | 53,056,589 | ||||||||
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Net increase in net assets | 29,470,257 | 42,483,805 | ||||||||
NET ASSETS: | ||||||||||
Beginning of year | 276,969,836 | 234,486,031 | ||||||||
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End of year (including undistributed net investment income of $413,950 and $271,507, | $ | 306,440,093 | $ | 276,969,836 | ||||||
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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Financial Highlights
FOR THE YEARS ENDED | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value - Beginning of year | $10.77 | $11.17 | $10.34 | $10.92 | $10.95 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income | 0.301 | 0.401 | 0.401 | 0.42 | 0.36 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on | 0.58 | (0.35 | ) | 0.90 | (0.62 | ) | (0.02 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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Less distributions to shareholders: From net investment income | (0.29 | ) | (0.45 | ) | (0.44 | ) | (0.36 | ) | (0.37) | ||||||||||||||||
From net realized gain on investments | (0.08 | ) | —2 | (0.03 | ) | (0.02 | ) | —2 | |||||||||||||||||
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Total distributions to shareholders | (0.37 | ) | (0.45 | ) | (0.47 | ) | (0.38 | ) | (0.37 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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Net asset value - End of year | $11.28 | $10.77 | $11.17 | $10.34 | $10.92 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total return3 | 8.25% | 0.41% | 12.75% | (1.79%) | 3.20% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Expenses* | 0.58% | 0.58% | 0.60% | 0.61% | 0.62% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 2.67% | 3.51% | 3.65% | 3.75% | 3.65% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 53% | 3% | 8% | 7% | 3% | ||||||||||||||||||||
* For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount: |
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N/A | 0.00%4 | 0.01% | N/A | N/A |
1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.
2Less than $0.01 per share.
3Represents aggregate total return for the year indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods.
4Less than 0.01%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
1. | Organization |
Diversified Tax Exempt Series (the “Series”) is a no-load diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The Series’ investment objective is to provide as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as the Advisor believes is consistent with the preservation of capital.
The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).
Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 100 million have been designated as Diversified Tax Exempt Series Class A common stock.
2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
Security Valuation
Municipal securities will normally be valued on the basis of market valuations provided by an independent pricing service (the “Service”). The Service utilizes the latest price quotations and a matrix system (which considers such factors as security prices of similar securities, yields, maturities and ratings). The Service has been approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).
Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.
Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.
Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in aggregate that is significant to their fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
DESCRIPTION | TOTAL | LEVEL 1 | LEVEL 2 | LEVEL 3 | ||||||||||||
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Mutual funds | 12,636,933 | 12,636,933 | — | — | ||||||||||||
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There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2010 or December 31, 2011.
The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.
Recent Accounting Standard
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.
Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.
ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.
Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses
Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.
Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.
The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.
Federal Taxes
The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Federal Taxes (continued)
Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.
The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the years ended December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Distributions of Income and Gains
Distributions to shareholders of net investment income are made quarterly. Distributions of net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Indemnifications
The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Other
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
3. | Transactions with Affiliates |
The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 0.50% of the Series’ average daily net assets.
Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.
The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2013, to waive its fee and, if necessary, pay other operating expenses of the Series in order to maintain total direct annual fund operating expenses for the Series at no more than 0.85% of average daily net assets each year. The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.
Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
3. | Transactions with Affiliates (continued) |
The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.
Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.
4. | Purchases and Sales of Securities |
For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $161,690,111 and $147,568,703, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in shares of Diversified Tax Exempt Series were:
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Sold | 4,576,583 | $ | 50,695,861 | 7,011,303 | $ | 79,206,449 | ||||||||||||||
Reinvested | 832,125 | 9,289,473 | 903,576 | 10,015,744 | ||||||||||||||||
Repurchased | (3,964,864 | ) | (44,394,060 | ) | (3,196,428 | ) | (36,165,604 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
6. | Financial Instruments |
The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.
7. | Federal Income Tax Information |
The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including market discount. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
7. | Federal Income Tax Information (continued) |
The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/11 | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/10 | |||||||||
Ordinary income | $ | 46,644 | $ | — | ||||||
Tax exempt income | 7,738,229 | 10,676,650 | ||||||||
Long-term capital gains | 2,073,766 | 48,078 |
At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized appreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Cost for federal income tax purposes | $ | 294,675,468 | |||
Unrealized appreciation | 9,114,050 | ||||
Unrealized depreciation | (45,543 | ) | |||
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Undistributed long-term gains | $ | 2,517 |
The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.
As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have pre or post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of Diversified Tax Exempt Series:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Diversified Tax Exempt Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
New York, New York
February 21, 2012
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Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report, and accordingly are subject to change.
The Series hereby reports $2,073,766 as capital gains for its taxable year ended December 31, 2011. In addition, the Series hereby reports $7,738,229 as tax exempt dividends for the year ended December 31, 2011. For each item it is the intention of the Series to designate the maximum allowable under tax law.
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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.
Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.
• | The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle. |
• | The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable. |
• | The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis. |
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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
• | The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable. |
• | In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex. |
Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.
Interested Director/Officer
Name: | B. Reuben Auspitz* | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 64 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member. | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
Independent Directors | ||
Name: | Stephen B. Ashley | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 71 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1996 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group (property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | The Ashley Group (1995-2008) Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) | |
Name: | Peter L. Faber | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 73 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1987 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will & | |
Emery LLP (law firm) | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) New York Collegium (non-profit) Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) | |
Name: | Harris H. Rusitzky | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 77 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1985 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994; | |
Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006 | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
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Independent Directors (continued) | ||
Name: | Paul A. Brooke | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 65 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 2007 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV | |
Holdings LLC (investments) | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present) HLTH Corp. (2000-present) Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) MPM Bio-equities (2000-present) GMP Companies (2000-present) HoustonPharma (2000-present) | |
Officers | ||
Name: | Ryan Albano | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 30 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; | |
Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A
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Name: | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 48 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Vice President | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer. | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:
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Name: | Elizabeth Craig | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 25 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Corporate Secretary | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Christine Glavin | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 45 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Officers (continued) | ||
Name: | Jodi L. Hedberg | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 44 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. since 2006 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Richard Yates | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 46 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Chief Legal Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Chief Legal Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or Corporate Secretary | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.
**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.
1The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.
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Literature Requests
(unaudited)
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, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the Securities and Exchange | ||
Commission’s (SEC) web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Proxy Voting Record
Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Quarterly Portfolio Holdings
The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)
The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov | |
On our web site | http://www.manning-napier.com |
Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com
1. Fund Holdings - Month-End
2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End
3. Shareholder Report - Annual
4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual
The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.
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New York Tax Exempt Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Driven by a myriad of macroeconomic developments and external shocks world-wide in 2011, equity and fixed income markets have experienced significant volatility throughout the year. Events such as the European sovereign debt crisis and the U.S. credit rating downgrade have bred widespread uncertainty and continued to weigh heavily on investors’ confidence both domestically and abroad. In the U.S., 2011 proved to be a challenging year, but the economy overcame adversity and continued to grow modestly, picking up a little speed in the year’s second half while much of the rest of the world was slowing down. Fiscal and monetary stimuli joined forces to help support domestic economic activity and in the end, the resilience of the world’s largest economy showed through. That being said, downside risks such as a large government debt burden remain a key concern.
With market action largely characterized by uncertainty and emotion, investors generally sought stability in 2011. Despite the downgrade of the U.S. government’s credit rating, general risk aversion led to a flight to safety into U.S. Treasuries, which contributed to fixed income returns outperforming equities for the year. Overall, long-term U.S. Treasury bonds were the top performers during 2011. From a sector perspective, Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) and municipal bonds also performed well in 2011.
The BoA Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index earned a solid 7.58% in 2011, and the New York Tax Exempt Series outpaced its benchmark for the year, posting returns of 8.37%.
Despite fairly negative headlines during the earlier part of the year, municipal bonds rebounded and posted strong returns in 2011. Given the inverse relationship between bond prices and yields, as municipal bond prices rose, yields decreased across the yield curve toward the latter half of 2011 and reached historical lows. Municipal yields, however, remain attractive relative to U.S. Treasuries.
With reference to the Series specifically, the Advisor has spread the Series’ municipal bond investments in higher quality issues across the entire maturity spectrum. While the Series’ higher quality bias leads to slightly lower relative yields when compared to the overall municipal market, the Advisor believes the relative safety and liquidity of such issues justifies the bias. Additionally, because bonds in the long-term maturity range have longer durations, they profit the most from a decrease in yields. Accordingly, approximately 45% of the Series’ securities are in the long-term range, whereas the benchmark holds no long-term securities. Further, the Series continues to focus on high quality bonds, with emphasis on the underlying credit rather than on the bond insurer; a high quality bias provides additional security in the midst of a tough credit environment. Over the course of the year, the Advisor has pared back on the duration of the Series and implemented a maturity structure where a majority of the Series’ holdings are concentrated in both short and long maturity ranges. In general, this overall positioning helped contribute to the Series’ relative outperformance for the year.
As the markets unfold in 2012, it will be important to monitor trends such as economic growth, monetary policy, and inflation expectations. With this mindset, Manning & Napier remains committed to our active investment approach to fixed income. With our fundamentals-based investment strategies, we will continue to use tools such as maturity, quality, and issue selections to take advantage of market opportunities and manage risk throughout the full bond market cycle. Staying focused on the fundamentals and maintaining our selective investment process helped us earn strong returns through the volatile markets of 2011, and we believe these qualities will remain important in the environment ahead.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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New York Tax Exempt Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011 | ||||||||
ONE YEAR1 | FIVE YEAR | TEN YEAR | SINCE INCEPTION2 | |||||
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - New York Tax Exempt Series3 | 8.37% | 4.31% | 4.37% | 4.52% | ||||
Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index4 | 7.58% | 5.47% | 5.15% | 5.27% |
The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - New York Tax Exempt Series for the ten years ended December 31, 2011 to the BofA Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index.
1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
2Performance numbers for the Series and Index are calculated from January 17, 1994, the Series’ inception date.
3The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this net expense ratio was 0.61%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 0.61% for the year ended December 31, 2011.
4The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index (formerly a Merrill Lynch Index) is an unmanaged, market weighted index comprised of investment-grade, fixed rate, coupon bearing municipal bonds with maturities greater than one year but less than twelve years. The Index returns assume reinvestment of coupons and, unlike Series returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses.
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New York Tax Exempt Series
Shareholder Expense Example
(unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Series’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid during the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Series and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
BEGINNING 7/1/11 | ENDING 12/31/11 | EXPENSES PAID 7/1/11-12/31/11 | ||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,035.80 | $3.18 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,022.08 | $3.16 |
*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 0.62%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the one-half year period. Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratios stated above may differ from the expense ratios stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.
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New York Tax Exempt Series
Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
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New York Tax Exempt Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
COUPON RATE | MATURITY DATE | CREDIT RATING 1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | ||||||||||||||||||
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Albany County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 6/1/2026 | Aa3 | $ | 500,000 | $ | 525,885 | |||||||||||||||
Amherst Central School District, G.O. Bond | 2.000% | 8/1/2014 | Aa3 | 500,000 | 516,275 | |||||||||||||||||
Bay Shore Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 8/15/2014 | Aa2 | 510,000 | 552,641 | |||||||||||||||||
Beacon, Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 8/15/2014 | Aa3 | 400,000 | 435,080 | |||||||||||||||||
Bedford, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 2.000% | 6/15/2014 | AAA2 | 350,000 | 363,580 | |||||||||||||||||
Bedford, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 2.000% | 6/15/2015 | AAA2 | 275,000 | 288,041 | |||||||||||||||||
Bethlehem, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 4.500% | 12/1/2033 | AA2 | 335,000 | 362,912 | |||||||||||||||||
Bethlehem, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 4.500% | 12/1/2035 | AA2 | 425,000 | 456,854 | |||||||||||||||||
Briarcliff Manor, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 2.000% | 9/1/2014 | Aa2 | 260,000 | 268,824 | |||||||||||||||||
Brookhaven, G.O. Bond, AMBAC | 5.000% | 6/1/2014 | Aa2 | 200,000 | 220,942 | |||||||||||||||||
Brookhaven, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 3.000% | 3/15/2013 | Aa2 | 1,050,000 | 1,083,338 | |||||||||||||||||
Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority, Sales Tax & State Aid, Series B, Revenue Bond, NATL | 5.000% | 9/1/2016 | Aa1 | 525,000 | 593,770 | |||||||||||||||||
Cayuga County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM | 3.250% | 4/1/2026 | Aa3 | 670,000 | 686,596 | |||||||||||||||||
Chappaqua Central School District, G.O. Bond | 3.000% | 1/15/2013 | Aaa | 300,000 | 308,019 | |||||||||||||||||
Chautauqua County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 4.250% | 1/15/2027 | A2 | 665,000 | 710,001 | |||||||||||||||||
Clarkstown, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 2.000% | 10/15/2014 | AAA2 | 675,000 | 703,741 | |||||||||||||||||
Clarkstown, Series B, G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 10/15/2012 | AAA2 | 315,000 | 324,170 | |||||||||||||||||
Cleveland Hill Union Free School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | 3.750% | 6/15/2025 | Aa3 | 475,000 | 507,110 | |||||||||||||||||
Clifton Park Water Authority, Revenue Bond | 4.250% | 10/1/2029 | AA2 | 250,000 | 266,647 | |||||||||||||||||
Connetquot Central School District of Islip, G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 7/15/2014 | Aa2 | 390,000 | 422,943 | |||||||||||||||||
Copiague Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | 2.000% | 5/1/2015 | Aa3 | 500,000 | 517,145 | |||||||||||||||||
Dutchess County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 10/1/2014 | Aa1 | 235,000 | 263,118 | |||||||||||||||||
Dutchess County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 10/1/2015 | Aa1 | 250,000 | 287,537 | |||||||||||||||||
Dutchess County, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, NATL | 4.000% | 12/15/2016 | Aa1 | 315,000 | 347,089 | |||||||||||||||||
Dutchess County, Public Impt., Unrefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, NATL | 4.000% | 12/15/2016 | Aa1 | 360,000 | 390,139 | |||||||||||||||||
East Irondequoit Central School District, G.O. Bond | 2.250% | 6/15/2014 | Aa2 | 580,000 | 600,056 | |||||||||||||||||
East Islip Union Free School District, Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 6/15/2015 | AA2 | 345,000 | 381,860 | |||||||||||||||||
Erie County Water Authority, Revenue Bond | 5.000% | 12/1/2013 | Aa2 | 400,000 | 434,340 | |||||||||||||||||
Erie County Water Authority, Revenue Bond, NATL | 5.000% | 12/1/2037 | Aa2 | 625,000 | 661,687 | |||||||||||||||||
Fairport Village, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 2.625% | 5/15/2013 | AA2 | 265,000 | 271,837 | |||||||||||||||||
Gates Chili Central School District, G.O. Bond | 1.000% | 6/15/2014 | Aa3 | 460,000 | 463,234 | |||||||||||||||||
Greece Central School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.000% | 6/15/2015 | Aa3 | 500,000 | 571,430 | |||||||||||||||||
Greece Central School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | 4.000% | 6/15/2019 | Aa3 | 2,675,000 | 3,011,060 | |||||||||||||||||
Greenburgh, G.O. Bond | 4.750% | 5/15/2014 | Aaa | 250,000 | 274,885 | |||||||||||||||||
Greene County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 1.500% | 3/15/2014 | Aa3 | 505,000 | 512,055 | |||||||||||||||||
Greene County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 3.000% | 12/15/2014 | Aa3 | 595,000 | 632,187 | |||||||||||||||||
Hauppauge Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | 3.000% | 12/1/2014 | Aa2 | 585,000 | 625,166 | |||||||||||||||||
Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | 4.500% | 10/15/2032 | Aa2 | 2,000,000 | 2,075,220 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
COUPON RATE | MATURITY DATE | CREDIT RATING 1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | ||||||||||||||||||
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Hempstead, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond | 2.500% | 8/1/2013 | Aaa | $ | 225,000 | $ | 233,102 | |||||||||||||||
Hempstead, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond | 2.500% | 8/1/2014 | Aaa | 280,000 | 294,764 | |||||||||||||||||
Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | 3.000% | 6/15/2013 | Aa1 | 255,000 | 264,897 | |||||||||||||||||
Horseheads Central School District, G.O. Bond | 2.000% | 6/15/2015 | Aa3 | 540,000 | 557,059 | |||||||||||||||||
Huntington, G.O. Bond, AMBAC | 5.500% | 4/15/2014 | Aaa | 415,000 | 462,028 | |||||||||||||||||
Huntington, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 2.000% | 6/15/2014 | Aaa | 570,000 | 590,708 | |||||||||||||||||
Huntington, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 3.000% | 7/15/2015 | Aaa | 925,000 | 998,917 | |||||||||||||||||
Ithaca City School District, G.O. Bond | 3.000% | 7/1/2014 | AA2 | 675,000 | 713,448 | |||||||||||||||||
Ithaca City School District, G.O. Bond, AGC | 3.000% | 7/1/2014 | Aa3 | 330,000 | 348,629 | |||||||||||||||||
Johnson City Central School District, G.O. Bond, FGRNA | 4.375% | 6/15/2028 | A2 | 1,000,000 | 1,014,060 | |||||||||||||||||
Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District, Series C, G.O. Bond, FGRNA | 5.000% | 11/1/2014 | Aa2 | 1,000,000 | 1,126,350 | |||||||||||||||||
Long Beach City School District, G.O. Bond | 3.000% | 5/1/2014 | Aa2 | 500,000 | 527,520 | |||||||||||||||||
Long Island Power Authority, Electric Systems, Prerefunded Balance, Series C, Revenue Bond, CIFG | 5.000% | 9/1/2015 | Aaa | 250,000 | 269,477 | |||||||||||||||||
Long Island Power Authority, Electric Systems, Series A, Revenue Bond | 5.750% | 4/1/2039 | A3 | 675,000 | 753,185 | |||||||||||||||||
Long Island Power Authority, Electric Systems, Series F, Revenue Bond, NATL | 4.500% | 5/1/2028 | A3 | 1,880,000 | 1,920,044 | |||||||||||||||||
Mahopac Central School District, Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 6/1/2014 | Aa2 | 945,000 | 1,018,332 | |||||||||||||||||
Mamaroneck Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | 3.500% | 6/15/2025 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,066,600 | |||||||||||||||||
Manhasset Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 9/15/2014 | Aaa | 655,000 | 715,529 | |||||||||||||||||
Marlboro Central School District, G.O. Bond, AGC | 4.000% | 12/15/2026 | AA2 | 500,000 | 529,705 | |||||||||||||||||
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Dedicated Tax Fund, Series B, Revenue Bond | 5.000% | 11/15/2034 | AA2 | 1,000,000 | 1,071,120 | |||||||||||||||||
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series B, Revenue Bond, AGM | 4.500% | 11/15/2032 | Aa3 | 500,000 | 510,285 | |||||||||||||||||
Miller Place Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 2/15/2027 | Aa2 | 265,000 | 276,249 | |||||||||||||||||
Minisink Valley Central School District, G.O. Bond | 2.500% | 4/15/2013 | AA2 | 335,000 | 343,479 | |||||||||||||||||
Minisink Valley Central School District, G.O. Bond | 2.500% | 4/15/2014 | AA2 | 225,000 | 234,736 | |||||||||||||||||
Minisink Valley Central School District, G.O. Bond | 2.500% | 4/15/2015 | AA2 | 200,000 | 209,682 | |||||||||||||||||
Monroe County Water Authority, Revenue Bond | 3.250% | 8/1/2013 | Aa2 | 510,000 | 532,460 | |||||||||||||||||
Monroe County Water Authority, Revenue Bond | 4.250% | 8/1/2030 | Aa2 | 405,000 | 423,796 | |||||||||||||||||
Monroe County Water Authority, Revenue Bond | 4.500% | 8/1/2035 | Aa2 | 275,000 | 285,915 | |||||||||||||||||
Nassau County, Public Impt., Series C, G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 10/1/2026 | A1 | 1,000,000 | 1,012,490 | |||||||||||||||||
Nassau County, Public Impt., Series C, G.O. Bond, AGC | 5.000% | 10/1/2028 | Aa3 | 1,000,000 | 1,095,340 | |||||||||||||||||
New Rochelle City School District, G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 12/15/2014 | Aa2 | 600,000 | 659,226 | |||||||||||||||||
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Series BB, Revenue Bond | 5.000% | 6/15/2013 | Aa2 | 410,000 | 437,708 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
COUPON RATE | MATURITY DATE | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | ||||||||||||||||||||
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Series BB, Revenue Bond | 3.000% | 6/15/2013 | Aa2 | $ | 350,000 | $ | 362,905 | |||||||||||||||||
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Series C, Revenue Bond | 5.000% | 6/15/2014 | Aa1 | 250,000 | 277,023 | |||||||||||||||||||
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water & Sewer Systems, Series A, Revenue Bond | 4.250% | 6/15/2033 | Aa1 | 1,250,000 | 1,272,538 | |||||||||||||||||||
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water & Sewer Systems, Series A, Revenue Bond | 4.500% | 6/15/2037 | Aa1 | 1,000,000 | 1,019,370 | |||||||||||||||||||
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water & Sewer Systems, Series A, Revenue Bond | 5.750% | 6/15/2040 | Aa1 | 1,000,000 | 1,140,820 | |||||||||||||||||||
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water & Sewer Systems, Series D, Revenue Bond, AMBAC | 4.500% | 6/15/2036 | Aa1 | 500,000 | 508,370 | |||||||||||||||||||
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water Utility Impt., Series EE, Revenue Bond | 2.500% | 6/15/2014 | Aa2 | 450,000 | 469,525 | |||||||||||||||||||
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Prerefunded Balance, Future Tax Secured, Public Impt., Revenue Bond, NATL | 5.250% | 2/1/2021 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,054,120 | |||||||||||||||||||
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Prerefunded Balance, Future Tax Secured, Public Impt., Series C, Revenue Bond | 5.250% | 2/1/2014 | WR3 | 730,000 | 803,088 | |||||||||||||||||||
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Prerefunded Balance, Future Tax Secured, Public Impt., Series C, Revenue Bond | 5.250% | 2/1/2017 | WR3 | 1,390,000 | 1,529,778 | |||||||||||||||||||
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Prerefunded Balance, Future Tax Secured, Public Impt., Series C, Revenue Bond, XLCA | 5.000% | 2/1/2019 | Aaa | 1,705,000 | 1,867,623 | |||||||||||||||||||
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Prerefunded Balance, Future Tax Secured, Series B, Revenue Bond | 5.250% | 8/1/2019 | WR3 | 2,705,000 | 2,916,125 | |||||||||||||||||||
New York City, G.O. Bond, XLCA | 5.000% | 9/1/2019 | Aa2 | 500,000 | 560,855 | |||||||||||||||||||
New York City, Prerefunded Balance, Series C, G.O. Bond | 5.500% | 9/15/2019 | Aa3 | 600,000 | 652,764 | |||||||||||||||||||
New York City, Prerefunded Balance, Series G, G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 8/1/2017 | Aa2 | 310,000 | 318,643 | |||||||||||||||||||
New York City, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series D, G.O. Bond | 5.250% | 10/15/2017 | Aa2 | 1,950,000 | 2,120,762 | |||||||||||||||||||
New York City, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series I, G.O. Bond | 5.750% | 3/1/2016 | Aa2 | 1,000,000 | 1,064,020 | |||||||||||||||||||
New York City, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series J, G.O. Bond | 5.500% | 6/1/2016 | Aa3 | 500,000 | 536,875 | |||||||||||||||||||
New York City, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series J, G.O. Bond | 5.250% | 6/1/2028 | Aa2 | 1,600,000 | 1,712,336 | |||||||||||||||||||
New York City, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 8/1/2013 | Aa2 | 1,000,000 | 1,071,500 | |||||||||||||||||||
New York City, Public Impt., Series F, G.O. Bond | 3.750% | 12/15/2012 | Aa2 | 500,000 | 516,355 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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COUPON RATE | MATURITY DATE | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | ||||||||||||||||||
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
New York City, Public Impt., Series I, G.O. Bond, NATL | 5.000% | 8/1/2013 | Aa2 | $ | 500,000 | $ | 535,750 | |||||||||||||||
New York City, Public Impt., Subseries A, G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 3/1/2015 | Aa2 | 1,000,000 | 1,127,750 | |||||||||||||||||
New York City, Series A, G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.000% | 8/1/2015 | Aa2 | 205,000 | 234,397 | |||||||||||||||||
New York City, Series B, G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 8/1/2013 | Aa2 | 865,000 | 913,189 | |||||||||||||||||
New York City, Series D, G.O. Bond | 5.250% | 8/1/2014 | Aa2 | 1,390,000 | 1,549,628 | |||||||||||||||||
New York City, Subseries J-1, G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 8/1/2013 | Aa2 | 200,000 | 214,300 | |||||||||||||||||
New York Local Government Assistance Corp., Series A, Revenue Bond | 5.000% | 4/1/2015 | AAA2 | 1,000,000 | 1,139,080 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State Dormitory Authority, Columbia University, Revenue Bond | 5.000% | 7/1/2038 | Aaa | 900,000 | 983,925 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State Dormitory Authority, Cornell University, Series C, Revenue Bond | 5.000% | 7/1/2037 | Aa1 | 1,000,000 | 1,091,810 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State Dormitory Authority, New York University, Series A, Revenue Bond | 5.000% | 7/1/2039 | Aa3 | 1,000,000 | 1,066,270 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State Dormitory Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGM | 4.000% | 10/1/2025 | Aa3 | 1,500,000 | 1,560,660 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State Dormitory Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGM | 4.375% | 10/1/2030 | Aa3 | 1,500,000 | 1,551,195 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State Dormitory Authority, Series B, Revenue Bond, AGM | 4.400% | 10/1/2030 | Aa3 | 140,000 | 145,099 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State Dormitory Authority, Series B, Revenue Bond, AGM | 4.750% | 10/1/2040 | Aa3 | 1,360,000 | 1,410,198 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State Dormitory Authority, University of Rochester, Series A, Revenue Bond | 5.125% | 7/1/2039 | Aa3 | 1,000,000 | 1,068,290 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Clean Water & Drinking, Revenue Bond, NATL | 5.000% | 6/15/2021 | Aaa | 600,000 | 611,478 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Clean Water & Drinking, Series A, Revenue Bond | 4.500% | 6/15/2036 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,028,480 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Clean Water & Drinking, Series B, Revenue Bond | 5.000% | 6/15/2027 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,017,370 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Clean Water & Drinking, Series B, Revenue Bond | 4.500% | 6/15/2036 | Aa1 | 1,500,000 | 1,533,105 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Pollution Control, Unrefunded Balance, Series B, Revenue Bond | 5.200% | 5/15/2014 | Aaa | 300,000 | 311,955 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State Municipal Bond Bank Agency, Subseries A1, Revenue Bond | 4.000% | 12/15/2014 | AA2 | 250,000 | 273,135 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State Municipal Bond Bank Agency, Subseries B1, Revenue Bond | 4.125% | 12/15/2029 | A2 | 420,000 | 429,148 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State Municipal Bond Bank Agency, Subseries B1, Revenue Bond | 4.500% | 12/15/2034 | A2 | 215,000 | 220,934 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State Power Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL | 4.500% | 11/15/2047 | Aa2 | 2,000,000 | 2,039,640 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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COUPON RATE | MATURITY DATE | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | ||||||||||||||||||
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
New York State Thruway Authority, Highway & Bridge, Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL | 5.250% | 4/1/2015 | AA2 | $ | 300,000 | $ | 318,789 | |||||||||||||||
New York State Thruway Authority, Highway & Bridge, Series C, Revenue Bond, AMBAC | 5.000% | 4/1/2020 | Aa2 | 750,000 | 757,365 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State Thruway Authority, Highway Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond, AMBAC | 5.000% | 3/15/2017 | Aa2 | 260,000 | 291,470 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State Thruway Authority, Personal Income Tax, Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGM | 5.000% | 3/15/2014 | Aa3 | 500,000 | 528,685 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State Thruway Authority, Personal Income Tax, Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL | 5.000% | 3/15/2016 | AAA2 | 825,000 | 872,330 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State Thruway Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond | 5.000% | 3/15/2015 | AAA2 | 500,000 | 566,175 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State Thruway Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond | 5.000% | 3/15/2015 | AAA2 | 500,000 | 566,175 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State Urban Development Corp., Correctional Capital Facilities, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGM | 5.250% | 1/1/2014 | Aa3 | 500,000 | 521,510 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State, Pollution Control, Series A, G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 2/15/2039 | Aa2 | 1,500,000 | 1,625,985 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State, Series C, G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 4/15/2014 | Aa2 | 645,000 | 712,938 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State, Series C, G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 9/1/2014 | Aa2 | 1,000,000 | 1,121,620 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State, Series C, G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 2/1/2027 | Aa2 | 600,000 | 632,634 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State, Series C, G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.000% | 4/15/2012 | Aa2 | 700,000 | 709,954 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State, Transit Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.500% | 3/1/2040 | Aa2 | 1,500,000 | 1,537,035 | |||||||||||||||||
New York State, Water Utility Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 2.000% | 3/1/2013 | Aa2 | 350,000 | 357,605 | |||||||||||||||||
Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District, G.O. Bond, FGRNA | 4.125% | 2/15/2019 | A1 | 610,000 | 685,841 | |||||||||||||||||
Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District, G.O. Bond, FGRNA | 4.125% | 2/15/2020 | A1 | 850,000 | 943,593 | |||||||||||||||||
North Hempstead, G.O. Bond | 3.000% | 5/1/2015 | Aa1 | 375,000 | 400,913 | |||||||||||||||||
North Hempstead, G.O. Bond, FGRNA | 3.125% | 2/15/2012 | Aa1 | 250,000 | 250,925 | |||||||||||||||||
Onondaga County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 3/15/2013 | Aa1 | 290,000 | 306,637 | |||||||||||||||||
Onondaga County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 3.000% | 3/1/2015 | Aa1 | 1,000,000 | 1,067,220 | |||||||||||||||||
Onondaga County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.500% | 3/1/2028 | Aa1 | 365,000 | 396,875 | |||||||||||||||||
Ontario County, G.O. Bond | 3.000% | 4/15/2015 | Aa1 | 200,000 | 213,920 | |||||||||||||||||
Orange County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 2.000% | 3/1/2013 | Aaa | 1,460,000 | 1,490,164 | |||||||||||||||||
Orange County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 3.500% | 3/1/2024 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,062,870 | |||||||||||||||||
Orange County, Series A, G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 7/15/2012 | Aaa | 1,500,000 | 1,539,030 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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COUPON RATE | MATURITY DATE | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | ||||||||||||||||||
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Orange County, Series A, G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 7/15/2014 | Aaa | $ | 550,000 | $ | 611,765 | |||||||||||||||
Orange County, Series A, G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 7/15/2015 | Aaa | 500,000 | 574,015 | |||||||||||||||||
Orangetown, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 3.000% | 9/15/2026 | Aa2 | 580,000 | 601,176 | |||||||||||||||||
Otsego County, G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 11/15/2027 | Aa3 | 790,000 | 851,770 | |||||||||||||||||
Perinton, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 4.250% | 12/15/2031 | AA2 | 175,000 | 188,328 | |||||||||||||||||
Pleasantville Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 5/1/2015 | Aa2 | 530,000 | 582,348 | |||||||||||||||||
Pleasantville Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | 4.250% | 5/1/2038 | Aa2 | 500,000 | 503,740 | |||||||||||||||||
Pleasantville Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | 4.375% | 5/1/2039 | Aa2 | 500,000 | 507,345 | |||||||||||||||||
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bond | 4.750% | 7/15/2030 | Aa2 | 495,000 | 529,101 | |||||||||||||||||
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bond | 4.500% | 10/15/2037 | Aa2 | 400,000 | 408,684 | |||||||||||||||||
Port Washington Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | 3.000% | 12/1/2014 | Aa1 | 500,000 | 535,985 | |||||||||||||||||
Port Washington Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 12/1/2019 | Aa1 | 250,000 | 258,573 | |||||||||||||||||
Putnam County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 2.000% | 11/15/2014 | Aa2 | 255,000 | 264,195 | |||||||||||||||||
Queensbury Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 12/15/2014 | Aa2 | 300,000 | 328,593 | |||||||||||||||||
Ramapo, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond, NATL | 4.375% | 5/1/2031 | Aa2 | 435,000 | 449,642 | |||||||||||||||||
Ramapo, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond, NATL | 4.375% | 5/1/2032 | Aa2 | 510,000 | 525,509 | |||||||||||||||||
Ramapo, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond, NATL | 4.500% | 5/1/2033 | Aa2 | 410,000 | 423,341 | |||||||||||||||||
Ravena Coeymans Selkirk Central School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | 4.250% | 6/15/2014 | Aa3 | 1,180,000 | 1,254,741 | |||||||||||||||||
Rochester City, Series A, G.O. Bond, AMBAC | 5.000% | 8/15/2022 | Aa3 | 95,000 | 116,135 | |||||||||||||||||
Sachem Central School District of Holbrook, G.O. Bond, FGRNA | 4.375% | 10/15/2030 | AA2 | 1,000,000 | 1,034,320 | |||||||||||||||||
Sachem Central School District of Holbrook, G.O. Bond, NATL | 5.000% | 6/15/2027 | Aa2 | 1,000,000 | 1,068,870 | |||||||||||||||||
Saratoga County Water Authority, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond | 5.000% | 9/1/2038 | AA2 | 950,000 | 1,010,800 | |||||||||||||||||
Saratoga County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 4.750% | 7/15/2036 | Aa1 | 820,000 | 868,626 | |||||||||||||||||
Saratoga County, Sewer Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond | 4.200% | 7/15/2032 | AA2 | 425,000 | 432,480 | |||||||||||||||||
Saratoga County, Sewer Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond | 4.250% | 7/15/2035 | AA2 | 700,000 | 708,610 | |||||||||||||||||
Saratoga Springs City School District, G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 6/15/2015 | AA2 | 500,000 | 554,775 | |||||||||||||||||
Saratoga Springs City School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | 5.000% | 6/15/2020 | Aa2 | 200,000 | 213,774 | |||||||||||||||||
Scarsdale Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 6/1/2015 | Aaa | 270,000 | 300,955 | |||||||||||||||||
Schenectady County, Series A, G.O. Bond | 3.000% | 7/15/2013 | Aa1 | 485,000 | 503,871 | |||||||||||||||||
Schenectady County, Series A, G.O. Bond | 2.000% | 7/15/2014 | Aa1 | 475,000 | 490,575 | |||||||||||||||||
Schroon Lake Central School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | 4.000% | 6/15/2027 | Aa3 | 490,000 | 526,740 | |||||||||||||||||
Shenendehowa Central School District, G.O. Bond | 2.500% | 6/15/2014 | AA2 | 280,000 | 291,488 | |||||||||||||||||
Skaneateles Central School District, G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 6/15/2015 | AA2 | 280,000 | 309,408 | |||||||||||||||||
Skaneateles Central School District, G.O. Bond | 2.000% | 6/15/2015 | AA2 | 660,000 | 682,196 | |||||||||||||||||
Smithtown Central School District, G.O. Bond | 3.000% | 8/1/2013 | Aa2 | 255,000 | 265,223 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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COUPON RATE | MATURITY DATE | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | ||||||||||||||||||
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
South Country Central School District at Brookhaven, G.O. Bond, AGM | 4.000% | 7/15/2027 | AA2 | $ | 750,000 | $ | 770,423 | |||||||||||||||
South Glens Falls Central School District, Unrefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, FGRNA | 5.375% | 6/15/2018 | A1 | 95,000 | 96,945 | |||||||||||||||||
South Huntington Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | 2.250% | 3/15/2015 | Aa1 | 250,000 | 261,360 | |||||||||||||||||
South Orangetown Central School District, G.O. Bond | 3.000% | 8/1/2015 | Aa2 | 230,000 | 246,054 | |||||||||||||||||
Southampton Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | 2.500% | 6/1/2015 | Aaa | 950,000 | 1,006,516 | |||||||||||||||||
Southampton, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 2.500% | 4/15/2013 | Aa1 | 255,000 | 262,145 | |||||||||||||||||
Southampton, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 3.000% | 4/15/2014 | Aa1 | 525,000 | 554,594 | |||||||||||||||||
Southold, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 2.000% | 8/15/2013 | Aa2 | 580,000 | 594,396 | |||||||||||||||||
Spencerport Fire District, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, AGC | 4.500% | 11/15/2031 | AA2 | 290,000 | 316,262 | |||||||||||||||||
Spencerport Fire District, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, AGC | 4.500% | 11/15/2032 | AA2 | 250,000 | 271,550 | |||||||||||||||||
St. Lawrence County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, FGRNA | 4.500% | 5/15/2031 | A2 | 1,185,000 | 1,208,510 | |||||||||||||||||
St. Lawrence County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, FGRNA | 4.500% | 5/15/2032 | A2 | 1,000,000 | 1,017,830 | |||||||||||||||||
Suffolk County Water Authority, Revenue Bond, NATL | 4.500% | 6/1/2027 | Baa2 | 1,160,000 | 1,195,914 | |||||||||||||||||
Suffolk County Water Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond | 4.500% | 6/1/2030 | AA2 | 640,000 | 677,453 | |||||||||||||||||
Suffolk County Water Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL | 4.500% | 6/1/2032 | Baa2 | 1,000,000 | 1,025,100 | |||||||||||||||||
Suffolk County, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond | 3.000% | 10/15/2014 | Aa2 | 2,000,000 | 2,122,180 | |||||||||||||||||
Syracuse, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, FGRNA | 4.250% | 12/1/2028 | A1 | 600,000 | 613,854 | |||||||||||||||||
Syracuse, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, FGRNA | 4.250% | 12/1/2029 | A1 | 600,000 | 611,304 | |||||||||||||||||
Tarrytowns Union Free School District, G.O. Bond, AMBAC | 4.250% | 1/15/2030 | Aa2 | 215,000 | 220,536 | |||||||||||||||||
Tarrytowns Union Free School District, G.O. Bond, AMBAC | 4.375% | 1/15/2032 | Aa2 | 1,090,000 | 1,115,724 | |||||||||||||||||
Three Village Central School District Brookhaven & Smithtown, G.O. Bond | 3.500% | 5/1/2015 | Aa2 | 1,000,000 | 1,085,490 | |||||||||||||||||
Tompkins County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | 4.250% | 12/15/2032 | Aa1 | 300,000 | 309,591 | |||||||||||||||||
Tompkins County, Series A, G.O. Bond, NATL | 5.250% | 2/15/2015 | Aa1 | 315,000 | 345,246 | |||||||||||||||||
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, General Purposes, Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond | 5.000% | 1/1/2032 | Aa2 | 250,000 | 250,033 | |||||||||||||||||
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, General Purposes, Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL | 4.750% | 1/1/2019 | AA2 | 300,000 | 345,438 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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COUPON RATE | MATURITY DATE | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT/ SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | ||||||||||||||||||
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, General Purposes, Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL | 5.000% | 1/1/2032 | AA2 | $ | 1,695,000 | $ | 1,695,220 | |||||||||||||||
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, General Purposes, Series B, Revenue Bond | 5.000% | 1/1/2014 | Aa2 | 900,000 | 981,747 | |||||||||||||||||
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, General Purposes, Series B, Revenue Bond | 5.000% | 11/15/2020 | Aa2 | 750,000 | 778,650 | |||||||||||||||||
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Series C, Revenue Bond | 5.000% | 11/15/2038 | Aa2 | 900,000 | 975,528 | |||||||||||||||||
Union Endicott Central School District, G.O. Bond, FGRNA | 4.125% | 6/15/2014 | A2 | 605,000 | 650,290 | |||||||||||||||||
Union Endicott Central School District, G.O. Bond, FGRNA | 4.125% | 6/15/2015 | A2 | 865,000 | 950,272 | |||||||||||||||||
Victor Central School District, G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 6/15/2014 | Aa2 | 290,000 | 312,832 | |||||||||||||||||
Victor Central School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | 3.500% | 6/15/2012 | Aa2 | 200,000 | 203,068 | |||||||||||||||||
Webster Central School District, Series A, G.O. Bond | 2.000% | 10/15/2014 | AA2 | 325,000 | 336,284 | |||||||||||||||||
Webster Central School District, Series B, G.O. Bond | 2.000% | 10/15/2014 | AA2 | 410,000 | 424,235 | |||||||||||||||||
Westchester County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 3.000% | 1/15/2015 | Aaa | 500,000 | 536,630 | |||||||||||||||||
Westchester County, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond | 3.700% | 12/15/2015 | Aaa | 1,000,000 | 1,065,400 | |||||||||||||||||
Westchester County, Series C, G.O. Bond | 5.000% | 11/1/2013 | Aaa | 200,000 | 217,326 | |||||||||||||||||
White Plains City School District, Series B, G.O. Bond | 4.650% | 5/15/2031 | Aa2 | 685,000 | 754,795 | |||||||||||||||||
White Plains City, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | 2.750% | 9/15/2023 | Aa1 | 330,000 | 336,389 | |||||||||||||||||
William Floyd Union Free School District of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley, G.O. Bond | 2.250% | 12/15/2014 | AA2 | 400,000 | 416,124 | |||||||||||||||||
Yorktown Central School District, G.O. Bond | 4.000% | 3/1/2025 | AA2 | 370,000 | 396,958 | |||||||||||||||||
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(Identified Cost $147,837,048) | 152,058,586 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.7% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Dreyfus BASIC New York Municipal Money Market Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(Identified Cost $4,365,328) | 4,365,328 | 4,365,328 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(Identified Cost $152,202,376) | 156,423,914 | |||||||||||||||||||||
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 1.1% | 1,668,451 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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NET ASSETS - 100% | $ | 158,092,365 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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KEY:
G.O. Bond - General Obligation Bond
Impt. - Improvement
Scheduled principal and interest payments are guaranteed by:
AGC (Assured Guaranty Corp.)
AGM (Assurance Guaranty Municipal Corp.)
AMBAC (AMBAC Assurance Corp.)
CIFG (CIFG North America, Inc.)
FGIC (Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.)
FGRNA (FGIC reinsured by NATL)
NATL (National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.)
XLCA (XL Capital Assurance)
The insurance does not guarantee the market value of the municipal bonds.
1Credit ratings from Moody’s (unaudited).
2Credit ratings from S&P (unaudited).
3Credit rating has been withdrawn. As of December 31, 2011, there is no rating available.
The Series’ portfolio holds, as a percentage of net assets, greater than 10% in bonds insured by the following companies: NATL - 16.8%; AGM - 10.7%.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2011
ASSETS: | ||||
Investments, at value (identified cost $152,202,376) (Note 2) | $ | 156,423,914 | ||
Interest receivable | 1,533,166 | |||
Receivable for fund shares sold | 347,129 | |||
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TOTAL ASSETS | 158,304,209 | |||
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LIABILITIES: | ||||
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | 67,088 | |||
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 13,830 | |||
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 670 | |||
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 251 | |||
Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3) | 249 | |||
Payable for fund shares repurchased | 96,394 | |||
Audit fees payable | 22,062 | |||
Other payables and accrued expenses | 11,300 | |||
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | 211,844 | |||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 158,092,365 | ||
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | ||||
Capital stock | $ | 148,743 | ||
Additional paid-in-capital | 153,459,065 | |||
Undistributed net investment income | 265,009 | |||
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | (1,990 | ) | ||
Net unrealized appreciation on investments | 4,221,538 | |||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 158,092,365 | ||
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class A ($158,092,365/14,874,263 shares) | $ | 10.63 | ||
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Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
INVESTMENT INCOME: | ||||
Interest | $ | 4,957,520 | ||
Dividends | 124 | |||
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Total Investment Income | 4,957,644 | |||
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EXPENSES: | ||||
Management fees (Note 3) | 759,343 | |||
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 85,438 | |||
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 4,774 | |||
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | 4,241 | |||
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 2,552 | |||
Custodian fees | 9,472 | |||
Miscellaneous | 58,152 | |||
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Total Expenses | 923,972 | |||
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME | 4,033,672 | |||
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS: | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 1,958,406 | |||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 6,312,571 | |||
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS | 8,270,977 | |||
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | 12,304,649 | ||
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/11 | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/10 | |||||||
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | ||||||||
OPERATIONS: | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 4,033,672 | $ | 4,446,788 | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 1,958,406 | 46,036 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 6,312,571 | (4,689,742 | ) | |||||
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Net increase (decrease) from operations | 12,304,649 | (196,918 | ) | |||||
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From net investment income | (3,912,940 | ) | (4,857,125 | ) | ||||
From net realized gain on investments | (1,975,445 | ) | (113,664 | ) | ||||
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Total distributions to shareholders | (5,888,385 | ) | (4,970,789 | ) | ||||
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Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 15,450,731 | 30,861,062 | ||||||
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Net increase in net assets | 21,866,995 | 25,693,355 | ||||||
NET ASSETS: | ||||||||
Beginning of year | 136,225,370 | 110,532,015 | ||||||
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End of year (including undistributed net investment income of $265,009 and $159,777, respectively) | $ | 158,092,365 | $ | 136,225,370 | ||||
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Financial Highlights
FOR THE YEARS ENDED | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/11 |
12/30/10 |
12/31/09 |
12/31/08 |
12/31/07 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value - Beginning of year | $10.19 | $10.55 | $9.79 | $10.41 | $10.44 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.28 | 1 | 0.36 | 1 | 0.38 | 1 | 0.38 | 0.37 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.56 | (0.32 | ) | 0.82 | (0.63 | ) | (0.01 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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Total from investment operations | 0.84 | 0.04 | 1.20 | (0.25 | ) | 0.36 | |||||||||||||||||||
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From net investment income | (0.27 | ) | (0.39 | ) | (0.41 | ) | (0.36 | ) | (0.37 | ) | |||||||||||||||
From net realized gain on investments | (0.13 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.02 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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Total distributions to shareholders | (0.40 | ) | (0.40 | ) | (0.44 | ) | (0.37 | ) | (0.39 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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Net asset value - End of year | $10.63 | $10.19 | $10.55 | $9.79 | $10.41 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Net assets - End of year (000’s omitted) | $ | 158,092 | $ | 136,225 | $ | 110,532 | $ | 97,202 | $ | 111,704 | |||||||||||||||
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Total return2 | 8.37% | 0.32% | 12.46% | (2.37%) | 3.44% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Expenses* | 0.61% | 0.61% | 0.64% | 0.64% | 0.65% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 2.66% | 3.41% | 3.64% | 3.71% | 3.66% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 48% | 7% | 10% | 11% | 7% | ||||||||||||||||||||
* For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
N/A | 0.00 | %3 | 0.00 | %3 | N/A | N/A |
1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.
2Represents aggregate total return for the year indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods.
3Less than 0.01%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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New York Tax Exempt Series
Notes to Financial Statements
1. | Organization |
New York Tax Exempt Series (the “Series”) is a no-load diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The Series’ investment objective is to provide as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and New York State personal income tax as the Advisor believes is consistent with the preservation of capital.
The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).
Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 100 million have been designated as New York Tax Exempt Series Class A common stock.
2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
Security Valuation
Municipal securities will normally be valued on the basis of market valuations provided by an independent pricing service (the “Service”). The Service utilizes the latest price quotations and a matrix system (which considers such factors as security prices of similar securities, yields, maturities and ratings). The Service has been approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).
Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.
Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.
Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
individually and in aggregate that is significant to their fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
DESCRIPTION | TOTAL | LEVEL 1 | LEVEL 2 | LEVEL 3 | ||||||||||||
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Debt securities: | ||||||||||||||||
States and political subdivisions (municipals) | $ | 152,058,586 | $ | — | $ | 152,058,586 | $ | — | ||||||||
Mutual funds | 4,365,328 | 4,365,328 | — | — | ||||||||||||
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There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2010 or December 31, 2011.
The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.
Recent Accounting Standard
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.
Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.
ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.
Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses
Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.
Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.
The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Federal Taxes
The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.
Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.
The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the years ended December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Distributions of Income and Gains
Distributions to shareholders of net investment income are made quarterly. Distributions of net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Indemnifications
The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Other
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
3. | Transactions with Affiliates |
The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 0.50% of the Series’ average daily net assets.
Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.
The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2013, to waive its fee and, if necessary, pay other operating expenses of the Series in order to maintain total direct annual fund operating expenses for the Series at no more than 0.85% of
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
3. | Transactions with Affiliates (continued) |
average daily net assets each year. The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.
Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.
The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per Series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.
Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.
4. | Purchases and Sales Securities |
For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $79,317,380 and $68,493,100, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in shares of New York Tax Exempt Series were:
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/11 | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/10 | |||||||||||||||
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Sold | 2,710,969 | $ | 28,225,077 | 3,733,646 | $ | 39,811,439 | ||||||||||
Reinvested | 533,767 | 5,631,412 | 448,246 | 4,689,832 | ||||||||||||
Repurchased | (1,735,257 | ) | (18,405,758 | ) | (1,293,178 | ) | (13,640,209 | ) | ||||||||
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Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
6. | Financial Instruments |
The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
7. | Concentration of Credit |
The Series primarily invests in debt obligations issued by the State of New York and its political subdivisions, agencies and public authorities to obtain funds for various public purposes. The Series is more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issues of New York municipal securities than is a municipal bond fund that is not concentrated in these issues to the same extent.
8. | Federal Income Tax Information |
The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including market discount and post-October losses. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/11 | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/10 | |||||||||
Ordinary income | $ | 79,163 | $ | — | ||||||
Tax exempt income | 3,913,194 | 4,858,448 | ||||||||
Long-term capital gains | 1,896,028 | 112,341 |
For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Series elected to defer to January 1, 2012, $1,990 of long-term capital losses, attributable to post-October losses.
At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized appreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Cost for federal income tax purposes | $ | 152,171,871 | ||
Unrealized appreciation | 4,298,239 | |||
Unrealized depreciation | (46,196 | ) | ||
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Undistributed tax exempt income | $ | 234,504 |
The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.
As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have pre or post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.
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New York Tax Exempt Series
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of New York Tax Exempt Series:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the New York Tax Exempt Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
New York, New York
February 21, 2012
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Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.
The Series hereby reports $1,896,028 as capital gains for its taxable year ended December 31, 2011. In addition, the Series hereby reports $3,913,194 as tax exempt dividends for the year ended December 31, 2011. For each item it is the intention of the Series to designate the maximum allowable under tax law.
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New York Tax Exempt Series
Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.
Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.
• | The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle. |
• | The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable. |
• | The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis. |
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New York Tax Exempt Series
Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
• | The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable. |
• | In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex. |
Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.
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New York Tax Exempt Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.
Interested Director/Officer | ||
Name: Address: |
B. Reuben Auspitz* 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 64 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member. | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Independent Directors | ||
Name: |
Stephen B. Ashley | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 71 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1996 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group (property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:
| The Ashley Group (1995-2008) Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) | |
Name: |
Peter L. Faber | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 73 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1987 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) New York Collegium (non-profit) Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) | |
Name: |
Harris H. Rusitzky | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 77 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1985 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994; Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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New York Tax Exempt Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Independent Directors (continued)
Name: | Paul A. Brooke | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 65 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 2007 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present) HLTH Corp. (2000-present) Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) MPM Bio-equities (2000-present) GMP Companies (2000-present) HoustonPharma (2000-present) | |
Officers | ||
Name: | Ryan Albano | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 30 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A
| |
Name: | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 48 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Vice President | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer. | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A
| |
Name: | Elizabeth Craig | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 25 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Corporate Secretary | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: |
Christine Glavin | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 45 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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New York Tax Exempt Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Officers (continued)
Name: Address: | Jodi L. Hedberg 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | 44 Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. since 2006 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | 34 N/A | |
Name: Address: |
Richard Yates 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 46 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Chief Legal Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Chief Legal Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or Corporate Secretary | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | 34 N/A |
*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.
**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.
1The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.
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New York Tax Exempt Series
Literature Requests
(unaudited)
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, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |||
On the Securities and Exchange | ||||
Commission’s (SEC) web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Proxy Voting Record
Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |||
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Quarterly Portfolio Holdings
The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |||
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)
The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |||
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov | |||
On our web site | http://www.manning-napier.com |
Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com
1. Fund Holdings - Month-End
2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End
3. Shareholder Report - Annual
4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual
The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.
MNNYT-12/11-AR
CORE BOND SERIES |
www.manning-napier.com |
Core Bond Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Driven by a myriad of macroeconomic developments and external shocks world-wide in 2011, equity and fixed income markets have experienced significant volatility throughout the year. Events such as the European sovereign debt crisis and the U.S. credit rating downgrade have bred widespread uncertainty and continued to weigh heavily on investors’ confidence both domestically and abroad. In the U.S., 2011 proved to be a challenging year, but the economy overcame adversity and continued to grow modestly, picking up a little speed in the year’s second half while much of the rest of the world was slowing down. Fiscal and monetary stimuli joined forces to help support domestic economic activity and in the end, the resilience of the world’s largest economy showed through. That being said, downside risks such as a large government debt burden remain a key concern.
With market action largely characterized by uncertainty and emotion, investors generally sought stability in 2011. Despite the downgrade of the U.S. government’s credit rating, risk aversion led to a flight to safety into U.S. Treasuries, which contributed to fixed income returns outperforming equities for the year. Overall, long-term U.S. Treasury bonds were the top performers during 2011. From a sector perspective, Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) and municipal bonds also performed well in 2011.
The BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government and Mortgage Index earned 7.88% during the year. With a return of 5.68%, the Core Bond Series produced competitive absolute returns and outpaced broad equity indices in 2011. However, the Series trailed its benchmark for the year.
Throughout 2011, the Core Bond Series maintained a heavy weighting to corporate bonds relative to the benchmark because the Advisor believes the supply and demand dynamics within this sector remain attractive, although a selective investment approach is important. As of the end of the year, the Series had 80.50% of its total investments invested in corporate bonds and preferred stocks. With Treasuries outperforming corporate bonds for the year, the Series’ large allocation to corporate bonds hurt returns relative to the benchmark in 2011.
As the markets unfold in 2012, it will be important to monitor trends such as economic growth, monetary policy, and inflation expectations. With this mindset, Manning & Napier remains committed to our active investment approach to fixed income. With our fundamentals-based investment strategies, we continue to use tools such as sector, maturity, quality, and issue selections to take advantage of market opportunities and manage risk throughout the full bond market cycle. Staying focused on the fundamentals and maintaining our selective investment process helped us earn strong returns through the volatile markets of 2011, and we believe these qualities will remain important in the environment ahead.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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Core Bond Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011 | |||||||||
ONE YEAR1 | FIVE YEAR | SINCE INCEPTION2 | |||||||
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Core Bond Series3 | 5.68% | 6.62% | 5.75% | ||||||
Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index4 | 7.88% | 6.58% | 5.85% |
The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Core Bond Series from its inception2 (4/21/05) to present (12/31/11) to the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index.
1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
2Performance numbers for the Series and Index are calculated from April 21, 2005, the Series’ inception date.
3The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this net expense ratio was 0.71%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 0.71% for the year ended December 31, 2011.
4The unmanaged BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index (formerly a Merrill Lynch Index) is a market value weighted measure that represents U.S. government, corporate, and pass-through securities issued by entities within the United States, by supranational entities, or by entities headquartered outside of the United States but who have issued dollar-denominated securities within the United States. The Index only includes investment-grade securities with maturities of greater than one year. The Index returns assume reinvestment of coupons and, unlike Series returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses.
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Core Bond Series
Shareholder Expense Example
(unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Series’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid during the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Series and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/11 | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/11 | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 7/1/11-12/31/11 | ||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,025.00 | $3.62 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,021.63 | $3.62 |
*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 0.71%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratio stated above may differ from the expense ratio stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.
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Core Bond Series
Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
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Core Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||||||
CORPORATE BONDS - 77.2% | |||||||||||||||
Convertible Corporate Bonds - 0.8% | |||||||||||||||
Health Care - 0.1% | |||||||||||||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.1% | |||||||||||||||
Medtronic, Inc., 1.625%, 4/15/2013 | A1 | $ | 120,000 | $ | 120,900 | ||||||||||
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Information Technology - 0.7% | |||||||||||||||
Computers & Peripherals - 0.7% | |||||||||||||||
EMC Corp., 1.75%, 12/1/2013 | Aaa | 870,000 | 1,248,450 | ||||||||||||
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Total Convertible Corporate Bonds | 1,369,350 | ||||||||||||||
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Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds - 76.4% | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Discretionary - 12.1% | |||||||||||||||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.0% | |||||||||||||||
International Game Technology, 7.50%, 6/15/2019 | Baa2 | 1,750,000 | 2,016,488 | ||||||||||||
Yum! Brands, Inc., 3.875%, 11/1/2020 | Baa3 | 1,250,000 | 1,278,310 | ||||||||||||
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3,294,798 | |||||||||||||||
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Household Durables - 2.1% | |||||||||||||||
Newell Rubbermaid, Inc., 4.70%, 8/15/2020 | Baa3 | 1,345,000 | 1,420,711 | ||||||||||||
Tupperware Brands Corp.2 , 4.75%, 6/1/2021 | Baa3 | 2,000,000 | 2,003,982 | ||||||||||||
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3,424,693 | |||||||||||||||
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Media - 3.8% | |||||||||||||||
DIRECTV Holdings LLC - DIRECTV Financing Co., Inc., 5.20%, 3/15/2020 | Baa2 | 1,280,000 | 1,379,602 | ||||||||||||
Discovery Communications LLC, 5.05%, 6/1/2020 | Baa2 | 1,275,000 | 1,398,076 | ||||||||||||
NBC Universal Media LLC, 5.15%, 4/30/2020 | Baa2 | 1,540,000 | 1,714,597 | ||||||||||||
Time Warner, Inc., 4.75%, 3/29/2021 | Baa2 | 1,110,000 | 1,203,767 | ||||||||||||
The Walt Disney Co., 5.50%, 3/15/2019 | A2 | 500,000 | 602,865 | ||||||||||||
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6,298,907 | |||||||||||||||
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Multiline Retail - 0.7% | |||||||||||||||
Target Corp., 6.00%, 1/15/2018 | A2 | 670,000 | 816,303 | ||||||||||||
Target Corp., 3.875%, 7/15/2020 | A2 | 335,000 | 370,106 | ||||||||||||
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1,186,409 | |||||||||||||||
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Specialty Retail - 3.1% | |||||||||||||||
AutoZone, Inc., 4.00%, 11/15/2020 | Baa2 | 1,415,000 | 1,449,686 | ||||||||||||
Best Buy Co., Inc., 5.50%, 3/15/2021 | Baa2 | 1,000,000 | 956,581 | ||||||||||||
The Home Depot, Inc., 5.40%, 3/1/2016 | A3 | 1,065,000 | 1,230,041 | ||||||||||||
Lowe’s Companies, Inc., 6.10%, 9/15/2017 | A3 | 745,000 | 884,907 | ||||||||||||
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc., 4.875%, 1/14/2021 | Baa3 | 500,000 | 532,019 | ||||||||||||
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5,053,234 | |||||||||||||||
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Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.4% | |||||||||||||||
VF Corp., 5.95%, 11/1/2017 | A3 | 485,000 | 572,623 | ||||||||||||
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Total Consumer Discretionary | 19,830,664 | ||||||||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Core Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
CREDIT RATING 1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||||||
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | |||||||||||||||
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Staples - 2.4% | |||||||||||||||
Beverages - 0.6% | |||||||||||||||
PepsiCo, Inc., 7.90%, 11/1/2018 | Aa3 | $ | 775,000 | $ | 1,046,301 | ||||||||||
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Food Products - 1.8% | |||||||||||||||
General Mills, Inc., 5.65%, 2/15/2019 | Baa1 | 765,000 | 907,813 | ||||||||||||
Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV (Mexico)2 , 4.875%, 6/30/2020 | Baa2 | 500,000 | 526,699 | ||||||||||||
Kraft Foods, Inc., 6.125%, 2/1/2018 | Baa2 | 565,000 | 662,272 | ||||||||||||
Kraft Foods, Inc., 5.375%, 2/10/2020 | Baa2 | 680,000 | 784,619 | ||||||||||||
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2,881,403 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Consumer Staples | 3,927,704 | ||||||||||||||
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Energy - 4.5% | |||||||||||||||
Energy Equipment & Services - 3.3% | |||||||||||||||
Baker Hughes, Inc., 7.50%, 11/15/2018 | A2 | 620,000 | 817,919 | ||||||||||||
Schlumberger Oilfield plc (United Kingdom)2 , 4.20%, 1/15/2021 | A1 | 1,465,000 | 1,612,533 | ||||||||||||
Weatherford International Ltd. (Switzerland), 9.625%, 3/1/2019 | Baa2 | 2,295,000 | 2,968,105 | ||||||||||||
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5,398,557 | |||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 1.2% | |||||||||||||||
Apache Corp., 6.90%, 9/15/2018 | A3 | 630,000 | 801,135 | ||||||||||||
Shell International Finance B.V. (Netherlands), 4.30%, 9/22/2019 | Aa1 | 1,000,000 | 1,160,349 | ||||||||||||
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1,961,484 | |||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
Total Energy | 7,360,041 | ||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
Financials - 28.1% | |||||||||||||||
Capital Markets - 7.9% | |||||||||||||||
The Charles Schwab Corp., 4.45%, 7/22/2020 | A2 | 1,320,000 | 1,396,639 | ||||||||||||
Credit Suisse AG (Switzerland)2 , 2.60%, 5/27/2016 | Aaa | 1,205,000 | 1,221,134 | ||||||||||||
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 6.15%, 4/1/2018 | A1 | 690,000 | 712,141 | ||||||||||||
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 5.375%, 3/15/2020 | A1 | 935,000 | 922,867 | ||||||||||||
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 5.25%, 7/27/2021 | A1 | 750,000 | 731,655 | ||||||||||||
Jefferies Group, Inc., 8.50%, 7/15/2019 | Baa2 | 1,940,000 | 1,969,100 | ||||||||||||
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 6.05%, 8/15/2012 | Baa1 | 1,200,000 | 1,217,329 | ||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley, 5.55%, 4/27/2017 | A2 | 1,727,000 | 1,666,232 | ||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley, 7.30%, 5/13/2019 | A2 | 1,620,000 | 1,649,887 | ||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley, 5.75%, 1/25/2021 | A2 | 1,500,000 | 1,399,209 | ||||||||||||
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12,886,193 | |||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
Commercial Banks - 8.3% | |||||||||||||||
Bank of Montreal (Canada)2 , 1.30%, 10/31/2014 | Aaa | 400,000 | 399,314 | ||||||||||||
Bank of Nova Scotia (Canada)2 , 1.65%, 10/29/2015 | Aaa | 500,000 | 499,393 | ||||||||||||
Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. (Italy)2 , 6.50%, 2/24/2021 | A2 | 1,545,000 | 1,267,992 | ||||||||||||
KeyBank National Association, 5.45%, 3/3/2016 | Baa1 | 1,050,000 | 1,129,999 | ||||||||||||
Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., 6.625%, 12/4/2017 | A3 | 1,480,000 | 1,704,865 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||||||
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | |||||||||||||||
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | |||||||||||||||
Financials (continued) | |||||||||||||||
Commercial Banks (continued) | |||||||||||||||
National Bank of Canada (Canada)2 , 2.20%, 10/19/2016 | Aaa | $ | 800,000 | $ | 806,623 | ||||||||||
National City Corp., 6.875%, 5/15/2019 | Baa1 | 500,000 | 561,935 | ||||||||||||
PNC Bank National Association, 5.25%, 1/15/2017 | A3 | 880,000 | 954,645 | ||||||||||||
Royal Bank of Canada (Canada)2 , 3.125%, 4/14/2015 | Aaa | 500,000 | 524,609 | ||||||||||||
Santander Holdings USA, Inc., 4.625%, 4/19/2016 | Baa1 | 750,000 | 720,232 | ||||||||||||
Santander Issuances S.A. Unipersonal (Spain)2 , 5.911%, 6/20/2016 | A2 | 1,500,000 | 1,281,618 | ||||||||||||
Societe Generale S.A. (France)2 , 5.75%, 4/20/2016 | A2 | 1,540,000 | 1,318,660 | ||||||||||||
The Toronto-Dominion Bank (Canada)2 , 2.20%, 7/29/2015 | Aaa | 500,000 | 511,977 | ||||||||||||
The Toronto-Dominion Bank (Canada)2 , 1.625%, 9/14/2016 | Aaa | 400,000 | 394,735 | ||||||||||||
Wachovia Bank National Association, 5.60%, 3/15/2016 | A1 | 450,000 | 481,882 | ||||||||||||
Wachovia Corp., 5.25%, 8/1/2014 | A3 | 945,000 | 996,761 | ||||||||||||
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13,555,240 | |||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
Consumer Finance - 0.9% | |||||||||||||||
American Express Co., 8.125%, 5/20/2019 | A3 | 1,090,000 | 1,409,229 | ||||||||||||
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Diversified Financial Services - 3.5% | |||||||||||||||
Bank of America Corp., 5.65%, 5/1/2018 | Baa1 | 745,000 | 709,801 | ||||||||||||
Bank of America Corp., 7.625%, 6/1/2019 | Baa1 | 1,150,000 | 1,189,350 | ||||||||||||
Bank of America Corp.3 , 5.13%, 2/24/2026 | Baa1 | 1,415,000 | 1,176,854 | ||||||||||||
Citigroup, Inc., 8.50%, 5/22/2019 | A3 | 1,190,000 | 1,400,732 | ||||||||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.30%, 4/23/2019 | Aa3 | 1,180,000 | 1,336,511 | ||||||||||||
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5,813,248 | |||||||||||||||
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Insurance - 1.2% | |||||||||||||||
American International Group, Inc., 4.25%, 5/15/2013 | Baa1 | 660,000 | 659,097 | ||||||||||||
Fidelity National Financial, Inc., 6.60%, 5/15/2017 | Baa3 | 1,260,000 | 1,335,627 | ||||||||||||
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1,994,724 | |||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 6.3% | |||||||||||||||
BioMed Realty LP, 3.85%, 4/15/2016 | Baa3 | 740,000 | 729,969 | ||||||||||||
Boston Properties LP, 5.875%, 10/15/2019 | A4 | 935,000 | 1,052,961 | ||||||||||||
Boston Properties LP, 5.625%, 11/15/2020 | A4 | 300,000 | 334,808 | ||||||||||||
Camden Property Trust, 5.70%, 5/15/2017 | Baa1 | 780,000 | 854,081 | ||||||||||||
Digital Realty Trust LP, 5.875%, 2/1/2020 | Baa2 | 1,305,000 | 1,357,799 | ||||||||||||
Digital Realty Trust LP, 5.25%, 3/15/2021 | Baa2 | 45,000 | 45,084 | ||||||||||||
HCP, Inc., 6.70%, 1/30/2018 | Baa2 | 1,315,000 | 1,461,786 | ||||||||||||
Health Care REIT, Inc., 6.20%, 6/1/2016 | Baa2 | 375,000 | 399,476 | ||||||||||||
Health Care REIT, Inc., 4.95%, 1/15/2021 | Baa2 | 990,000 | 946,678 | ||||||||||||
Mack-Cali Realty LP, 7.75%, 8/15/2019 | Baa2 | 735,000 | 875,848 | ||||||||||||
National Retail Properties, Inc., 6.875%, 10/15/2017 | Baa2 | 890,000 | 987,479 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||||||
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | |||||||||||||||
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | |||||||||||||||
Financials (continued) | |||||||||||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) (continued) | |||||||||||||||
Simon Property Group LP, 10.35%, 4/1/2019 | A3 | $ | 990,000 | $ | 1,358,973 | ||||||||||
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10,404,942 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Financials | 46,063,576 | ||||||||||||||
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Health Care - 3.5% | |||||||||||||||
Biotechnology - 0.6% | |||||||||||||||
Amgen, Inc., 5.85%, 6/1/2017 | Baa1 | 500,000 | 575,000 | ||||||||||||
Amgen, Inc., 3.45%, 10/1/2020 | Baa1 | 370,000 | 361,426 | ||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
936,426 | |||||||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.4% | |||||||||||||||
CR Bard, Inc., 4.40%, 1/15/2021 | A3 | 655,000 | 734,054 | ||||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||||||
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.7% | |||||||||||||||
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 4.70%, 2/15/2021 | A3 | 1,000,000 | 1,124,213 | ||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.4% | |||||||||||||||
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., 4.50%, 3/1/2021 | A3 | 600,000 | 670,412 | ||||||||||||
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Pharmaceuticals - 1.4% | |||||||||||||||
Abbott Laboratories, 5.60%, 11/30/2017 | A1 | 675,000 | 806,053 | ||||||||||||
Novartis Securities Investment Ltd. (Bermuda), 5.125%, 2/10/2019 | Aa2 | 1,215,000 | 1,427,931 | ||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
2,233,984 | |||||||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||||||
Total Health Care | 5,699,089 | ||||||||||||||
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Industrials - 11.3% | |||||||||||||||
Aerospace & Defense - 1.1% | |||||||||||||||
The Boeing Co., 6.00%, 3/15/2019 | A2 | 870,000 | 1,055,156 | ||||||||||||
Honeywell International, Inc., 5.30%, 3/1/2018 | A2 | 690,000 | 813,718 | ||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
1,868,874 | |||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.6% | |||||||||||||||
FedEx Corp., 8.00%, 1/15/2019 | Baa2 | 790,000 | 1,037,342 | ||||||||||||
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Airlines - 1.2% | |||||||||||||||
Continental Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 1997-4, Class A, 6.90%, 1/2/2018 | Baa2 | 277,809 | 289,255 | ||||||||||||
Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2007-1, Class A, 6.821%, 8/10/2022 | Baa1 | 155,050 | 161,825 | ||||||||||||
Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2010-1, Class A, 6.20%, 7/2/2018 | Baa2 | 471,633 | 502,289 | ||||||||||||
Southwest Airlines Co., 5.25%, 10/1/2014 | Baa3 | 910,000 | 971,170 | ||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
1,924,539 | |||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.6% | |||||||||||||||
Waste Management, Inc., 7.375%, 3/11/2019 | Baa3 | 830,000 | 1,045,182 | ||||||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||||||
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | |||||||||||||||
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | |||||||||||||||
Industrials (continued) | |||||||||||||||
Industrial Conglomerates - 3.9% | |||||||||||||||
GE Capital Trust I5 , 6.375%, 11/15/2067 | Aa3 | $ | 1,145,000 | $ | 1,124,963 | ||||||||||
General Electric Capital Corp., 5.625%, 5/1/2018 | Aa2 | 350,000 | 392,001 | ||||||||||||
General Electric Capital Corp., 5.50%, 1/8/2020 | Aa2 | 320,000 | 352,093 | ||||||||||||
General Electric Capital Corp., 5.30%, 2/11/2021 | Aa3 | 750,000 | 801,714 | ||||||||||||
General Electric Co., 5.25%, 12/6/2017 | Aa2 | 370,000 | 424,672 | ||||||||||||
Textron, Inc., 4.625%, 9/21/2016 | Baa3 | 900,000 | 922,421 | ||||||||||||
Textron, Inc., 7.25%, 10/1/2019 | Baa3 | 1,245,000 | 1,408,106 | ||||||||||||
Tyco Electronics Group S.A. (Luxembourg), 4.875%, 1/15/2021 | Baa2 | 975,000 | 1,048,069 | ||||||||||||
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6,474,039 | |||||||||||||||
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Machinery - 2.4% | |||||||||||||||
Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., 7.05%, 10/1/2018 | A2 | 1,095,000 | 1,388,824 | ||||||||||||
John Deere Capital Corp., 5.50%, 4/13/2017 | A2 | 225,000 | 264,996 | ||||||||||||
John Deere Capital Corp., 5.75%, 9/10/2018 | A2 | 1,245,000 | 1,507,666 | ||||||||||||
Joy Global, Inc., 5.125%, 10/15/2021 | Baa2 | 650,000 | 693,848 | ||||||||||||
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3,855,334 | |||||||||||||||
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Road & Rail - 1.5% | |||||||||||||||
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc., 3.375%, 9/15/2015 | Baa3 | 1,595,000 | 1,616,408 | ||||||||||||
Union Pacific Corp., 5.65%, 5/1/2017 | Baa2 | 705,000 | 822,783 | ||||||||||||
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2,439,191 | |||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
Total Industrials | 18,644,501 | ||||||||||||||
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Information Technology - 3.6% | |||||||||||||||
Computers & Peripherals - 1.2% | |||||||||||||||
Dell, Inc., 5.875%, 6/15/2019 | A2 | 1,055,000 | 1,238,912 | ||||||||||||
Hewlett-Packard Co., 5.50%, 3/1/2018 | A2 | 680,000 | 755,797 | ||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
1,994,709 | |||||||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||||||
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.8% | |||||||||||||||
Corning, Inc., 6.625%, 5/15/2019 | BBB4 | 650,000 | 784,429 | ||||||||||||
Corning, Inc., 4.25%, 8/15/2020 | BBB4 | 500,000 | 532,528 | ||||||||||||
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1,316,957 | |||||||||||||||
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IT Services - 0.6% | |||||||||||||||
The Western Union Co., 5.253%, 4/1/2020 | A3 | 945,000 | 1,064,610 | ||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
Software - 1.0% | |||||||||||||||
Oracle Corp., 5.00%, 7/8/2019 | A1 | 700,000 | 825,302 | ||||||||||||
Oracle Corp., 3.875%, 7/15/2020 | A1 | 675,000 | 743,555 | ||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
1,568,857 | |||||||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||||||
Total Information Technology | 5,945,133 | ||||||||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||||||
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | |||||||||||||||
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | |||||||||||||||
Materials - 7.5% | |||||||||||||||
Chemicals - 0.6% | |||||||||||||||
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., 6.00%, 7/15/2018 | A2 | $ | 885,000 | $ | 1,081,718 | ||||||||||
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Metals & Mining - 5.5% | |||||||||||||||
Alcoa, Inc., 5.87%, 2/23/2022 | Baa3 | 1,635,000 | 1,646,906 | ||||||||||||
Allegheny Technologies, Inc., 5.95%, 1/15/2021 | Baa3 | 1,625,000 | 1,727,195 | ||||||||||||
ArcelorMittal (Luxembourg), 5.50%, 3/1/2021 | Baa3 | 2,225,000 | 2,042,348 | ||||||||||||
BHP Billiton Finance (USA) Ltd. (Australia), 6.50%, 4/1/2019 | A1 | 810,000 | 1,000,800 | ||||||||||||
Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc., 4.80%, 10/1/2020 | Baa3 | 1,505,000 | 1,492,922 | ||||||||||||
Rio Tinto Finance USA Ltd. (Australia), 3.75%, 9/20/2021 | A3 | 1,000,000 | 1,047,862 | ||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
8,958,033 | |||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
Paper & Forest Products - 1.4% | |||||||||||||||
International Paper Co., 7.50%, 8/15/2021 | Baa3 | 1,885,000 | 2,326,767 | ||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
Total Materials | 12,366,518 | ||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
Telecommunication Services - 1.4% | |||||||||||||||
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.5% | |||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc., 3.00%, 4/1/2016 | A3 | 745,000 | 780,157 | ||||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||||||
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.9% | |||||||||||||||
Crown Castle Towers LLC2 , 6.113%, 1/15/2020 | A2 | 745,000 | 821,988 | ||||||||||||
Crown Castle Towers LLC2 , 4.883%, 8/15/2020 | A2 | 250,000 | 255,509 | ||||||||||||
SBA Tower Trust2 , 5.101%, 4/15/2017 | A2 | 375,000 | 390,469 | ||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
1,467,966 | |||||||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||||||
Total Telecommunication Services | 2,248,123 | ||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
Utilities - 2.0% | |||||||||||||||
Electric Utilities - 1.8% | |||||||||||||||
Exelon Generation Co. LLC, 5.35%, 1/15/2014 | A3 | 580,000 | 619,525 | ||||||||||||
Exelon Generation Co. LLC, 6.20%, 10/1/2017 | A3 | 350,000 | 401,924 | ||||||||||||
Exelon Generation Co. LLC, 4.00%, 10/1/2020 | A3 | 865,000 | 889,209 | ||||||||||||
Southwestern Electric Power Co., 6.45%, 1/15/2019 | Baa3 | 855,000 | 998,049 | ||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
2,908,707 | |||||||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||||||
Multi-Utilities - 0.2% | |||||||||||||||
CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., Series B, 7.875%, 4/1/2013 | Baa2 | 335,000 | 360,941 | ||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
Total Utilities | 3,269,648 | ||||||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||||||
Total Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds | 125,354,997 | ||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS | 126,724,347 | ||||||||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | SHARES/ PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||||||
PREFERRED STOCKS - 2.0% | |||||||||||||||
Financials - 2.0% | |||||||||||||||
Commercial Banks - 0.9% | |||||||||||||||
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Series K (non-cumulative), 8.25%6 | Baa3 | 290 | $ | 296,729 | |||||||||||
Wells Fargo & Co., Series K (non-cumulative), 7.98%6 | Baa3 | 1,000 | 1,071,250 | ||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
1,367,979 | |||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
Diversified Financial Services - 0.6% | |||||||||||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Series 1 (non-cumulative), 7.90%6 | Baa1 | 965 | 1,027,426 | ||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 0.5% | |||||||||||||||
Public Storage, Series Q, 6.50% | Baa1 | 29,910 | 837,480 | ||||||||||||
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TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | 3,232,885 | ||||||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||||||
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 0.9% | |||||||||||||||
Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust, Series 2007-3, Class A4, 5.21%, 3/17/2014 | Aaa | $ | 3,032 | 3,042 | |||||||||||
FDIC Trust, Series 2011-R1, Class A2 , 2.672%, 7/25/2026 | Aaa | 248,250 | 254,031 | ||||||||||||
Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2008-C, Class A4B5 , 2.028%, 4/15/2013 | Aaa | 24,436 | 24,526 | ||||||||||||
GMAC Mortgage Servicer Advance Funding Co. Ltd., Series 2011-1A, Class A2 , 3.72%, 3/15/2023 | Aaa | 100,000 | 99,750 | ||||||||||||
Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2009-2A, Class A22 , 5.29%, 3/25/2016 | Aaa | 370,000 | 400,565 | ||||||||||||
Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2010-1A, Class A22 , 3.74%, 2/25/2017 | Aaa | 595,000 | 613,902 | ||||||||||||
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TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES | 1,395,816 | ||||||||||||||
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COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 4.1% | |||||||||||||||
American Tower Trust, Series 2007-1A, Class AFX2 , 5.42%, 4/15/2037 | Aaa | 400,000 | 423,937 | ||||||||||||
Americold LLC Trust, Series 2010-ARTA, Class A12 , 3.847%, 1/14/2029 | AAA4 | 92,752 | 96,079 | ||||||||||||
Banc of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 2006-2, Class A45 , 5.731%, 5/10/2045 | AAA4 | 200,000 | 223,880 | ||||||||||||
Banc of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 2006-4, Class A4, 5.634%, 7/10/2046 | Aaa | 100,000 | 110,655 | ||||||||||||
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 2005-PWR9, Class A4A, 4.871%, 9/11/2042 | Aaa | 160,000 | 173,533 | ||||||||||||
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 2006-PW12, Class A45 , 5.72%, 9/11/2038 | Aaa | 200,000 | 223,092 | ||||||||||||
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 2006-PW13, Class A4, 5.54%, 9/11/2041 | AAA4 | 300,000 | 333,992 | ||||||||||||
CFCRE Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-C1, Class A22 , 3.759%, 4/15/2044 | Aaa | 60,000 | 62,470 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||||||
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued) | |||||||||||||||
Citigroup - Deutsche Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-CD1, Class A45 , 5.225%, 7/15/2044 | Aaa | $ | 280,000 | $ | 309,452 | ||||||||||
Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C4, Class A35 , 5.728%, 3/15/2049 | Aaa | 110,000 | 123,089 | ||||||||||||
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-C7, Class A45 , 5.751%, 6/10/2046 | AAA4 | 155,000 | 171,158 | ||||||||||||
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2010-C1, Class A12 , 3.156%, 7/10/2046 | Aaa | 258,876 | 265,571 | ||||||||||||
FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-K701, Class B2,5 , 4.287%, 7/25/2048 | A4 | 160,000 | 144,917 | ||||||||||||
Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Series 2006-GG7, Class A45 , 5.882%, 7/10/2038 | Aaa | 415,000 | 461,030 | ||||||||||||
JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2005-CB13, Class A45 , 5.278%, 1/12/2043 | Aaa | 650,000 | 692,264 | ||||||||||||
JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2005-LDP5, Class A45 , 5.205%, 12/15/2044 | Aaa | 325,000 | 359,515 | ||||||||||||
JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2006-LDP7, Class A45 , 5.875%, 4/15/2045 | Aaa | 435,000 | 488,214 | ||||||||||||
JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2010-C2, Class A32 , 4.07%, 11/15/2043 | Aaa | 200,000 | 209,879 | ||||||||||||
LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C4, Class A45 , 5.87%, 6/15/2038 | Aaa | 275,000 | 308,419 | ||||||||||||
LSTAR Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-1, Class A2 , 3.913%, 6/25/2043 | Aaa | 89,930 | 90,636 | ||||||||||||
Merrill Lynch - Countrywide Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-3, Class A45 , 5.414%, 7/12/2046 | Aaa | 125,000 | 137,616 | ||||||||||||
Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 2005-HQ7, Class A45 , 5.202%, 11/14/2042 | Aaa | 100,000 | 109,949 | ||||||||||||
OBP Depositor LLC Trust, Series 2010-OBP, Class A2 , 4.646%, 7/15/2045 | AAA4 | 100,000 | 111,792 | ||||||||||||
Vornado DP LLC, Series 2010-VNO, Class A2FX2 , 4.004%, 9/13/2028 | AAA4 | 245,000 | 262,318 | ||||||||||||
Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-C21, Class A45 , 5.204%, 10/15/2044 | Aaa | 150,000 | 164,414 | ||||||||||||
Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C25, Class A45 , 5.737%, 5/15/2043 | Aaa | 115,000 | 127,276 | ||||||||||||
Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C26, Class A35 , 6.011%, 6/15/2045 | Aaa | 280,000 | 315,306 | ||||||||||||
Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2010-C1, Class A22 , 4.393%, 11/15/2043 | Aaa | 275,000 | 296,246 | ||||||||||||
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TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES | 6,796,699 | ||||||||||||||
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FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS - 0.7% | |||||||||||||||
Republic of Italy (Italy), 2.125%, 10/5/2012 (Identified Cost $1,169,399) | WR | 7 | 1,190,000 | 1,163,369 | |||||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT/ SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||||||
MUNICIPAL BONDS - 0.8% | |||||||||||||||
Monroe County Water Authority, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond, 6.339%, 8/1/2035 | Aa2 | $ | 500,000 | $ | 656,385 | ||||||||||
New York City, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, 6.646%, 12/1/2031 | Aa2 | 500,000 | 584,500 | ||||||||||||
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TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS | 1,240,885 | ||||||||||||||
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MUTUAL FUNDS - 1.7% | |||||||||||||||
iShares iBoxx Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund (Identified Cost $2,643,147) | 24,460 | 2,782,570 | |||||||||||||
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U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 7.3% | |||||||||||||||
Mortgage-Backed Securities - 7.3% | |||||||||||||||
Fannie Mae, Pool #888468, 5.50%, 9/1/2021 | $ | 1,400,216 | 1,523,739 | ||||||||||||
Fannie Mae, Pool #995233, 5.50%, 10/1/2021 | 100,092 | 108,984 | |||||||||||||
Fannie Mae, Pool #888017, 6.00%, 11/1/2021 | 116,696 | 126,501 | |||||||||||||
Fannie Mae, Pool #995329, 5.50%, 12/1/2021 | 857,053 | 932,660 | |||||||||||||
Fannie Mae, Pool #888136, 6.00%, 12/1/2021 | 151,690 | 164,436 | |||||||||||||
Fannie Mae, Pool #888810, 5.50%, 11/1/2022 | 1,521,897 | 1,656,154 | |||||||||||||
Fannie Mae, Pool #AD0462, 5.50%, 10/1/2024 | 90,397 | 98,155 | |||||||||||||
Fannie Mae, Pool #995876, 6.00%, 11/1/2038 | 2,157,020 | 2,377,516 | |||||||||||||
Fannie Mae, Pool #AE0061, 6.00%, 2/1/2040 | 1,630,752 | 1,798,933 | |||||||||||||
Freddie Mac, Pool #G11850, 5.50%, 7/1/2020 | 487,045 | 529,097 | |||||||||||||
Freddie Mac, Pool #G12610, 6.00%, 3/1/2022 | 150,559 | 164,033 | |||||||||||||
Freddie Mac, Pool #G12655, 6.00%, 5/1/2022 | 102,987 | 112,204 | |||||||||||||
Freddie Mac, Pool #G12988, 6.00%, 1/1/2023 | 85,804 | 93,430 | |||||||||||||
Freddie Mac, Pool #G13078, 6.00%, 3/1/2023 | 150,589 | 164,066 | |||||||||||||
Freddie Mac, Pool #G03332, 6.00%, 10/1/2037 | 274,904 | 302,361 | |||||||||||||
Freddie Mac, Pool #G03696, 5.50%, 1/1/2038 | 80,373 | 87,321 | |||||||||||||
Freddie Mac, Pool #G05671, 5.50%, 8/1/2038 | 150,143 | 163,286 | |||||||||||||
Freddie Mac, Pool #G05900, 6.00%, 3/1/2040 | 891,186 | 980,197 | |||||||||||||
Freddie Mac, Pool #G05906, 6.00%, 4/1/2040 | 580,118 | 638,060 | |||||||||||||
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TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES | 12,021,133 | ||||||||||||||
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 3.7% | |||||||||||||||
Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares8 , 0.05%, (Identified Cost $6,089,427) | 6,089,427 | 6,089,427 | |||||||||||||
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.4% | 161,447,131 | ||||||||||||||
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 1.6% | 2,638,497 | ||||||||||||||
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NET ASSETS - 100% | $ | 164,085,628 | |||||||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
G.O. Bond - General Obligation Bond
Impt. - Improvement
1Credit ratings from Moody’s (unaudited).
2Restricted securities - Investment in securities that are restricted as to public resale under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities have been sold under rule 144A and have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Directors. These securities amount to $17,169,328, or 10.5%, of the Series’ net assets as of December 31, 2011.
3Represents a step-up bond that pays initial coupon rate for the first period and then a higher coupon rate for the following periods. Rate shown reflects the current coupon as of December 31, 2011.
4Credit ratings from S&P (unaudited).
5The coupon rate is floating and is the effective rate as of December 31, 2011.
6The rate shown is a fixed rate as of December 31, 2011; the rate becomes floating, based on LIBOR plus a spread, at dates ranging from 2013 to 2018.
7Credit rating has been withdrawn. As of December 31, 2011, there is no rating available.
8Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2011
ASSETS: | |||||
Investments, at value (identified cost $153,708,145) (Note 2) | $ | 161,447,131 | |||
Interest receivable | 1,948,067 | ||||
Receivable for fund shares sold | 847,778 | ||||
Dividends receivable | 9,681 | ||||
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TOTAL ASSETS | 164,252,657 | ||||
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LIABILITIES: | |||||
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | 81,963 | ||||
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 12,051 | ||||
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 387 | ||||
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 252 | ||||
Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3) | 209 | ||||
Payable for fund shares repurchased | 38,454 | ||||
Audit fees payable | 21,856 | ||||
Other payables and accrued expenses | 11,857 | ||||
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | 167,029 | ||||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 164,085,628 | |||
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | |||||
Capital stock | $ | 148,447 | |||
Additional paid-in-capital | 156,369,074 | ||||
Undistributed net investment income | 29,970 | ||||
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | (200,849 | ) | |||
Net unrealized appreciation on investments | 7,738,986 | ||||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 164,085,628 | |||
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class A ($164,085,628/14,844,730 shares) | $ | 11.05 | |||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
INVESTMENT INCOME: | |||||
Interest | $ | 6,636,800 | |||
Dividends | 442,370 | ||||
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Total Investment Income | 7,079,170 | ||||
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EXPENSES: | |||||
Management fees (Note 3) | 919,226 | ||||
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 73,799 | ||||
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | 4,240 | ||||
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 3,509 | ||||
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 2,555 | ||||
Custodian fees | 10,321 | ||||
Miscellaneous | 69,110 | ||||
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Total Expenses | 1,082,760 | ||||
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME | 5,996,410 | ||||
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS: | |||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 1,133,109 | ||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 1,294,303 | ||||
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS | 2,427,412 | ||||
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | 8,423,822 | |||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/11 | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/10 | |||||||||
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
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Net investment income | $ | 5,996,410 | $ | 3,883,268 | ||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 1,133,109 | 499,316 | ||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 1,294,303 | 3,349,635 | ||||||||
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From net investment income | (6,177,113 | ) | (3,683,326 | ) | ||||||
From net realized gain on investments | (963,693 | ) | — | |||||||
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Total distributions to shareholders | (7,140,806 | ) | (3,683,326 | ) | ||||||
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Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 48,744,598 | 33,408,300 | ||||||||
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Net increase in net assets | 50,027,614 | 37,457,193 | ||||||||
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Beginning of year | 114,058,014 | 76,600,821 | ||||||||
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Financial Highlights
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12/31/11 | 12/31/10 | 12/31/09 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/07 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value - Beginning of year | $10.94 | $10.38 | $9.69 | $10.05 | $9.98 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Net investment income | 0.44 | 1 | 0.45 | 1 | 0.49 | 1 | 0.45 | 0.42 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.18 | 0.48 | 0.62 | (0.30 | ) | 0.13 | |||||||||||||||||||
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From net investment income | (0.44 | ) | (0.37 | ) | (0.42 | ) | (0.46 | ) | (0.42 | ) | |||||||||||||||
From net realized gain on investments | (0.07 | ) | — | — | (0.05 | ) | (0.06 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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Total distributions to shareholders | (0.51 | ) | (0.37 | ) | (0.42 | ) | (0.51 | ) | (0.48 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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(000’s omitted) | $164,086 | $114,058 | $76,601 | $53,071 | $49,909 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total return2 | 5.68% | 8.97% | 11.46% | 1.66% | 5.58% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses* | 0.71% | 0.76% | 0.79% | 0.80% | 0.80% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 3.91% | 4.10% | 4.84% | 4.73% | 4.21% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 18% | 23% | 67% | 53% | 346% | ||||||||||||||||||||
* For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount:
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NA | 0.00%3 | 0.00%3 | 0.03% | 0.04% |
1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.
2Represents aggregate total return for the year indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods.
3Less than 0.01%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
1. | Organization |
Core Bond Series (the “Series”) is a no-load diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The Series’ investment objective is to provide long-term total return by investing primarily in corporate fixed income securities and pass-through securities.
The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).
Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 125 million have been designated as Core Bond Series Class A common stock.
2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
Security Valuation
Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the latest quoted sales price of the exchange on which the security is primarily traded. Securities not traded on valuation date or securities not listed on an exchange are valued at the latest quoted bid price provided by the Fund’s pricing service. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.
Debt securities, including government bonds, foreign bonds, asset-backed securities, structured notes, supranational obligations, sovereign bonds, corporate bonds and mortgage-backed securities will normally be valued on the basis of evaluated bid prices provided directly by an independent pricing service. The pricing services use multiple valuation techniques to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity exists, the pricing services may utilize a market-based approach through which quotes from market makers are used to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity may not exist or is limited, the pricing services also utilize proprietary valuation models which may consider market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, option-adjusted spreads, credit spreads, estimated default rates, coupon rates, anticipated timing of principal repayments, underlying collateral, and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair value. Certain investments in securities held by the Series may be valued on a basis of a price provided directly by a principal market maker. These prices may differ from the value that would have been used had a broader market for securities existed.
Municipal securities will normally be valued on the basis of market valuations provided by an independent pricing service that utilizes the latest price quotations and a matrix system (which considers such factors as security prices of similar securities, yields, maturities and ratings).
Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.
Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.
Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in aggregate that is significant to the fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
DESCRIPTION | TOTAL | LEVEL 1 | LEVEL 2 | LEVEL 3 | ||||||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred securities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Financials | $ | 3,232,885 | $ | 837,480 | $ | 2,395,405 | $ | — | ||||||||||||
Debt securities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. Government agencies | 12,021,133 | — | 12,021,133 | — | ||||||||||||||||
States and political subdivisions (municipals) | 1,240,885 | — | 1,240,885 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Corporate debt: | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Consumer Discretionary | 19,830,664 | — | 19,830,664 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Consumer Staples | 3,927,704 | — | 3,927,704 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Energy | 7,360,041 | — | 7,360,041 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Financials | 46,063,576 | — | 46,063,576 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Health Care | 5,699,089 | — | 5,699,089 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Industrials | 18,644,501 | — | 18,644,501 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Information Technology | 5,945,133 | — | 5,945,133 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Materials | 12,366,518 | — | 12,366,518 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Telecommunication Services | 2,248,123 | — | 2,248,123 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Utilities | 3,269,648 | — | 3,269,648 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Convertible corporate debt: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Health Care | 120,900 | — | 120,900 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Information Technology | 1,248,450 | — | 1,248,450 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Asset-backed securities | 1,395,816 | — | 1,395,816 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | 6,796,699 | — | 6,796,699 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
DESCRIPTION | TOTAL | LEVEL 1 | LEVEL 2 | LEVEL 3 | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign Government bonds | $ | 1,163,369 | $ | — | $ | 1,163,369 | $ | — | ||||||||||||
Mutual funds | 8,871,997 | 8,871,997 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
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There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2010 or December 31, 2011.
The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.
Recent Accounting Standard
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.
Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.
ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.
Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses
Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.
Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.
The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.
Foreign Currency Translation
The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The Series does not isolate realized and unrealized gains and losses attributable to changes in the exchange rates from gains and losses that arise from changes in the fair value of investments. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses represent foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on securities transactions, gains and losses on disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the books of the Series and the amounts actually received or paid.
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2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Securities Purchased on a When-Issued Basis or Forward Commitment
The Series may purchase securities on a when-issued basis or forward commitment. These transactions involve a commitment by the Series to purchase securities for a predetermined price with payment and delivery taking place beyond the customary settlement period. When such purchases are outstanding, the Series will designate liquid assets in an amount sufficient to meet the purchase price. When purchasing a security on a delayed delivery basis, the Series assumes the rights and risks of ownership of the security, including the risk of price and yield fluctuations, and takes such fluctuations into account when determining its net asset value. The Series may sell the when-issued securities before they are delivered, which may result in a capital gain or loss. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.
In connection with its ability to purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment basis, the Series may enter into forward roll transactions principally using To Be Announced (TBA) securities. Forward roll transactions require the sale of securities for delivery in the current month, and a simultaneous agreement to repurchase substantially similar (same type, coupon and maturity) securities on a specified future date. Risks of entering into forward roll transactions include the potential inability of the counterparty to meet the terms of the agreement; the potential of the Series to receive inferior securities at redelivery as compared to the securities sold to the counterparty; counterparty credit risk; and the potential pay down speed variance between the mortgage-backed pools. During the roll period, the Series forgoes principal and interest paid on the securities. The Series accounts for such dollar rolls as purchases and sales. Information regarding securities purchased on a when-issued basis is included in the Series’ Investment Portfolio. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.
Restricted Securities
Restricted securities are purchased in private placement transactions, are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may have contractual restrictions on resale. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Series’ Investment Portfolio.
Illiquid Securities
A security may be considered illiquid if so deemed in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board. Securities that are illiquid are marked with the applicable footnote on the Investment Portfolio. No such investments were held by the Series on December 31, 2011.
Federal Taxes
The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.
Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.
The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the years ended December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Foreign Taxes
Based on the Series’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and currency purchase/repatriation transactions for foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Series will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign tax.
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2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Distributions of Income and Gains
Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Indemnifications
The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Other
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
3. | Transactions with Affiliates |
The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 0.60% of the Series’ average daily net assets.
Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.
The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2013, to waive its fee and, if necessary, pay other operating expenses of the Series in order to maintain total direct annual fund operating expenses for the Series at no more than 0.80% of average daily net assets each year. The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.
Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.
The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.
Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
4. | Purchases and Sales of Securities |
For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $67,086,673 and $24,199,186, respectively. Purchases and sales of U.S. Government securities, other than short-term securities, were $7,835,602 and $2,726,615, respectively.
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in shares of Core Bond Series were:
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Sold | 4,653,992 | $ | 51,537,767 | 3,256,147 | $ | 35,669,098 | ||||||||||||||
Reinvested | 639,771 | 7,046,886 | 338,001 | 3,639,306 | ||||||||||||||||
Repurchased | (871,679 | ) | (9,840,055 | ) | (553,027 | ) | (5,900,104 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
6. | Financial Instruments |
The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.
7. | Foreign Securities |
Investing in securities of foreign companies and foreign governments involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of domestic companies and the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of foreign companies and foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable domestic companies and the U.S. Government.
8. | Federal Income Tax Information |
The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including investments in real estate investment trusts (REITs), hybrid securities and post-October losses. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
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8. | Federal Income Tax Information (continued) |
The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/11 | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/10 | ||||||||||
Ordinary income | $ 6,177,402 | $ 3,683,326 | |||||||||
Long-term capital gains | $ 963,404 | $ — |
For the period ended December 31, 2011, the Series elected to defer to January 1, 2012, $59,040 and $141,810 of short-term and long-term capital losses, respectively, attributable to post-October losses.
At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized appreciation based on identified cost for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Cost for federal income tax purposes | $ | 153,780,257 | |||||
Unrealized appreciation | 9,691,958 | ||||||
Unrealized depreciation | (2,025,084 | ) | |||||
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Undistributed ordinary income | $ | 53,103 |
The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.
As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have pre or post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.
The capital loss carryover utilized in the current year was $370,960.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of Core Bond Series:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Core Bond Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
New York, New York
February 21, 2012
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Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.
For federal income tax purposes, the Series reports for the current fiscal year $184,342 or, if different, the maximum amount allowable under the tax law as qualified dividend income.
The Series hereby reports $963,404 as capital gains for its taxable year ended December 31, 2011, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.
For corporate shareholders, the percentage of investment income (dividend income plus short-term gain, if any) that qualifies for the dividends received deduction for the current fiscal year is 5.87%, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.
The percentage of ordinary income distribution paid by the Series during the year ended December 31, 2011 which was derived from U.S. Treasury securities is 0.04%.
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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.
Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.
• | The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle. |
• | The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable. |
• | The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis. |
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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
• | The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable. |
• | In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex. |
Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.
Interested Director/Officer
Name: | B. Reuben Auspitz* | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 64 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member. | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Independent Directors | ||
Name: | Stephen B. Ashley | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 71 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1996 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group (property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | The Ashley Group (1995-2008) Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) | |
Name: | Peter L. Faber | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 73 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1987 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) New York Collegium (non-profit) Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) | |
Name: | Harris H. Rusitzky | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 77 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee | |
Member | ||
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1985 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994; Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Independent Directors (continued)
Name: | Paul A. Brooke | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 65 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee | |
Member | ||
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 2007 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV | |
Holdings LLC (investments) | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present) HLTH Corp. (2000-present) Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) MPM Bio-equities (2000-present) GMP Companies (2000-present) HoustonPharma (2000-present) | |
Officers | ||
Name: | Ryan Albano | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 30 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; | |
Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:
| N/A
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Name: | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 48 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Vice President | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer. | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:
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Name: | Elizabeth Craig | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 25 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Corporate Secretary | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Christine Glavin | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 45 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
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Officers (continued)
Name: | Jodi L. Hedberg | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 44 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. since 2006 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Richard Yates | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 46 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Chief Legal Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Chief Legal Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or Corporate Secretary | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.
**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.
1 The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.
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Literature Requests
(unaudited)
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, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Proxy Voting Record
Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Quarterly Portfolio Holdings
The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)
The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov | |
On our web site | http://www.manning-napier.com |
Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com
1. Fund Holdings - Month-End
2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End
3. Shareholder Report - Annual
4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual
The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.
MNCOB-12/11-AR
Core Plus Bond Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Driven by a myriad of macroeconomic developments and external shocks world-wide in 2011, equity and fixed income markets have experienced significant volatility throughout the year. Events such as the European sovereign debt crisis and the U.S. credit rating downgrade have bred widespread uncertainty and continued to weigh heavily on investors’ confidence both domestically and abroad. In the U.S., 2011 proved to be a challenging year, but the economy overcame adversity and continued to grow modestly, picking up a little speed in the year’s second half while much of the rest of the world was slowing down. Fiscal and monetary stimuli joined forces to help support domestic economic activity and in the end, the resilience of the world’s largest economy showed through. That being said, downside risks such as a large government debt burden remain a key concern.
With market action largely characterized by uncertainty and emotion, investors generally sought stability in 2011. Despite the downgrade of the U.S. government’s credit rating, risk aversion led to a flight to safety into U.S. Treasuries, which contributed to fixed income returns outperforming equities for the year. Overall, long-term U.S. Treasury bonds were the top performers during 2011. From a sector perspective, Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) and municipal bonds also performed well in 2011.
The BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government and Mortgage Index earned 7.88% during the year. With a return of 4.91%, the Core Plus Bond Series produced competitive absolute returns and outpaced broad equity indices in 2011. However, the Series trailed its benchmark for the year.
Throughout 2011, the Core Plus Bond Series has maintained a heavy weighting (as compared to the benchmark) to corporate bonds, including below investment grade corporate securities, because the Advisor believes the supply and demand dynamics within this sector remain attractive, although a selective investment approach is important. As of the end of the year, the Series had 81.66% of its assets invested in corporate bonds and preferred stocks. With Treasuries outperforming corporate bonds for the year, the Series’ large allocation to corporate bonds hurt returns relative to the benchmark in 2011.
As the markets unfold in 2012, it will be important to monitor trends such as economic growth, monetary policy, and inflation expectations. With this mindset, Manning & Napier remains committed to our active investment approach to fixed income. With our fundamentals-based investment strategies, we continue to use tools such as sector, maturity, quality, and issue selections to take advantage of market opportunities and manage risk throughout the full bond market cycle. Staying focused on the fundamentals and maintaining our selective investment process helped us earn strong returns through the volatile markets of 2011, and we believe these qualities will remain important in the environment ahead.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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Core Plus Bond Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011
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Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Core Plus Bond Series3
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| 6.90%
| 5.98%
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Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index4
| 7.88%
| 6.58%
| 5.85%
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The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Core Plus Bond Series from its inception2 (4/21/05) to present (12/31/11) to the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index.
1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
2Performance numbers for the Series and Index are calculated from April 21, 2005, the Series’ inception date.
3The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this net expense ratio was 0.75%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 0.75% for the year ended December 31, 2011.
4The unmanaged BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index (formerly a Merrill Lynch Index) is a market value weighted measure that represents U.S. government, corporate, and pass-through securities issued by entities within the United States, by supranational entities, or by entities headquartered outside of the United States but who have issued dollar-denominated securities within the United States. The Index only includes investment-grade securities with maturities of greater than one year. The Index returns assume reinvestment of coupons and, unlike Series returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses.
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Core Plus Bond Series
Shareholder Expense Example
(unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Series’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid during the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Series and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/11
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ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/11
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EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 7/1/11-12/31/11
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Actual
| $1,000.00
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| $3.86
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Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
| $1,000.00
| $1,021.37
| $3.87
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*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 0.76%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratio stated above may differ from the expense ratio stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.
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Core Plus Bond Series
Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
Sector Allocation1 |
1As a percentage of net assets.
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Credit Quality Ratings2,3 |
2As a percentage of total corporate bonds, preferred stock, asset-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, foreign government bonds and municipal bonds. 3Based on ratings from Moody’s, or the S&P equivalent. The Series may use different ratings provided by other rating agencies for purposes of determining compliance with the Series’ investment policies.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
CREDIT
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PRINCIPAL
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VALUE (NOTE 2)
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CORPORATE BONDS - 78.7% | ||||||||||||||
Convertible Corporate Bonds - 1.0% | ||||||||||||||
Financials - 0.5% | ||||||||||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 0.5% | ||||||||||||||
BioMed Realty LP2 , 3.75%, 1/15/2030 | WR3 | $ | 2,375,000 | $ | 2,734,219 | |||||||||
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Health Care - 0.1% | ||||||||||||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.1% | ||||||||||||||
Alere, Inc., 3.00%, 5/15/2016 | B4 | 655,000 | 620,612 | |||||||||||
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Information Technology - 0.4% | ||||||||||||||
Computers & Peripherals - 0.4% | ||||||||||||||
EMC Corp., 1.75%, 12/1/2013 | Aaa | 1,685,000 | 2,417,975 | |||||||||||
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Total Convertible Corporate Bonds | ||||||||||||||
(Identified Cost $5,484,178) | 5,772,806 | |||||||||||||
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Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds - 77.7% | ||||||||||||||
Consumer Discretionary - 12.4% | ||||||||||||||
Auto Components - 0.2% | ||||||||||||||
UCI International, Inc., 8.625%, 2/15/2019 | B3 | 1,000,000 | 970,000 | |||||||||||
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.3% | ||||||||||||||
International Game Technology, 7.50%, 6/15/2019 | Baa2 | 5,505,000 | 6,343,296 | |||||||||||
Scientific Games Corp., 8.125%, 9/15/2018 | B1 | 495,000 | 507,375 | |||||||||||
Wyndham Worldwide Corp., 6.00%, 12/1/2016 | Baa3 | 800,000 | 862,720 | |||||||||||
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7,713,391 |
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Household Durables - 0.9% | ||||||||||||||
Beam, Inc., 5.375%, 1/15/2016 | Baa2 | 813,000 | 892,650 | |||||||||||
Tupperware Brands Corp.2 , 4.75%, 6/1/2021 | Baa3 | 4,000,000 | 4,007,964 | |||||||||||
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4,900,614 |
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Media - 5.0% | ||||||||||||||
Cablevision Systems Corp., 8.625%, 9/15/2017 | B1 | 1,410,000 | 1,561,575 | |||||||||||
CCO Holdings LLC - CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 7.375%, 6/1/2020 | B1 | 1,005,000 | 1,060,275 | |||||||||||
Columbus International, Inc. (Barbados)2 , 11.50%, 11/20/2014 | B2 | 900,000 | 947,250 | |||||||||||
DIRECTV Holdings LLC - DIRECTV Financing Co., Inc., 5.20%, 3/15/2020 | Baa2 | 4,710,000 | 5,076,504 | |||||||||||
Discovery Communications LLC, 5.05%, 6/1/2020 | Baa2 | 4,875,000 | 5,345,584 | |||||||||||
MDC Partners, Inc. (Canada), 11.00%, 11/1/2016 | B2 | 620,000 | 663,400 | |||||||||||
NBC Universal Media LLC, 5.15%, 4/30/2020 | Baa2 | 5,510,000 | 6,134,696 | |||||||||||
Sirius XM Radio, Inc.2 , 9.75%, 9/1/2015 | Ba2 | 1,405,000 | 1,524,425 | |||||||||||
Time Warner, Inc., 4.75%, 3/29/2021 | Baa2 | 4,110,000 | 4,457,192 | |||||||||||
UPCB Finance III Ltd. (Cayman Islands)2 , 6.625%, 7/1/2020 | Ba3 | 2,050,000 | 2,019,250 | |||||||||||
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28,790,151 |
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Multiline Retail - 0.7% | ||||||||||||||
Target Corp., 6.00%, 1/15/2018 | A2 | 3,225,000 | 3,929,221 | |||||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Core Plus Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
CREDIT
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PRINCIPAL
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VALUE (NOTE 2)
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CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Consumer Discretionary (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Specialty Retail - 3.5% | ||||||||||||||
AutoZone, Inc., 4.00%, 11/15/2020 | Baa2 | $ | 1,650,000 | $ | 1,690,446 | |||||||||
Best Buy Co., Inc., 5.50%, 3/15/2021 | Baa2 | 4,000,000 | 3,826,324 | |||||||||||
DirectBuy Holdings, Inc.2 , 12.00%, 2/1/2017 | Caa3 | 1,000,000 | 240,000 | |||||||||||
The Home Depot, Inc., 5.40%, 3/1/2016 | A3 | 4,325,000 | 4,995,237 | |||||||||||
Lowe’s Companies, Inc., 6.10%, 9/15/2017 | A3 | 3,175,000 | 3,771,246 | |||||||||||
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc., 4.875%, 1/14/2021 | Baa3 | 2,500,000 | 2,660,095 | |||||||||||
Rent-A-Center, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/2020 | Ba3 | 1,000,000 | 1,007,500 | |||||||||||
Toys R Us Property Co. II LLC, 8.50%, 12/1/2017 | Ba1 | 1,740,000 | 1,800,900 | |||||||||||
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19,991,748 |
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Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.8% | ||||||||||||||
Jones Group - Apparel Group Holdings - Apparel Group USA - Footwear Accessories Retail, 6.875%, 3/15/2019 | Ba3 | 1,115,000 | 1,003,500 | |||||||||||
VF Corp., 5.95%, 11/1/2017 | A3 | 2,815,000 | 3,323,572 | |||||||||||
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4,327,072 |
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Total Consumer Discretionary |
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70,622,197 |
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Consumer Staples - 1.6% | ||||||||||||||
Beverages - 0.6% | ||||||||||||||
CEDC Finance Corp. International, Inc.2 , 9.125%, 12/1/2016 | B2 | 1,545,000 | 1,093,087 | |||||||||||
Constellation Brands, Inc., 7.25%, 9/1/2016 | Ba2 | 1,400,000 | 1,538,250 | |||||||||||
PepsiCo, Inc., 7.90%, 11/1/2018 | Aa3 | 713,000 | 962,597 | |||||||||||
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3,593,934 |
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Food Products - 0.8% | ||||||||||||||
Kraft Foods, Inc., 6.125%, 2/1/2018 | Baa2 | 3,610,000 | 4,231,505 | |||||||||||
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Household Products - 0.0%* | ||||||||||||||
The Procter & Gamble Co., 4.85%, 12/15/2015 | Aa3 | 25,000 | 28,572 | |||||||||||
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Personal Products - 0.2% | ||||||||||||||
Revlon Consumer Products Corp., 9.75%, 11/15/2015 | B2 | 990,000 | 1,053,113 | |||||||||||
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Total Consumer Staples |
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8,907,124 |
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Energy - 6.2% | ||||||||||||||
Energy Equipment & Services - 3.6% | ||||||||||||||
Baker Hughes, Inc., 7.50%, 11/15/2018 | A2 | 3,155,000 | 4,162,155 | |||||||||||
Calfrac Holdings LP2 , 7.50%, 12/1/2020 | B2 | 1,000,000 | 975,000 | |||||||||||
Petroleum Geo-Services ASA (Norway)2 , 7.375%, 12/15/2018 | Ba2 | 1,000,000 | 1,020,000 | |||||||||||
Schlumberger Oilfield plc (United Kingdom)2 , 4.20%, 1/15/2021 | A1 | 2,630,000 | 2,894,854 | |||||||||||
SESI LLC, 6.375%, 5/1/2019 | Ba3 | 710,000 | 722,425 | |||||||||||
SESI LLC2 , 7.125%, 12/15/2021 | Ba3 | 340,000 | 357,000 | |||||||||||
Thermon Industries, Inc., 9.50%, 5/1/2017 | B1 | 1,133,000 | 1,220,807 | |||||||||||
Trinidad Drilling Ltd. (Canada)2 , 7.875%, 1/15/2019 | B2 | 1,000,000 | 1,030,000 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Core Plus Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
CREDIT
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PRINCIPAL
|
VALUE (NOTE 2)
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CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Energy (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Energy Equipment & Services (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Weatherford International Ltd. (Switzerland), 9.625%, 3/1/2019 | Baa2 | $ | 6,175,000 | $ | 7,986,078 | |||||||||
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20,368,319 |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.6% | ||||||||||||||
Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 5.95%, 9/15/2016 | Ba1 | 5,825,000 | 6,602,929 | |||||||||||
Arch Western Finance LLC, 6.75%, 7/1/2013 | B1 | 694,000 | 697,470 | |||||||||||
Chaparral Energy, Inc., 8.25%, 9/1/2021 | Caa1 | 1,025,000 | 1,037,813 | |||||||||||
Chesapeake Oilfield Operating LLC - Chesapeake Oilfield Finance, Inc.2 , 6.625%, 11/15/2019 | Ba3 | 1,030,000 | 1,071,200 | |||||||||||
Coffeyville Resources LLC - Coffeyville Finance, Inc.2 , 10.875%, 4/1/2017 | B1 | 395,000 | 442,400 | |||||||||||
Energy XXI Gulf Coast, Inc., 9.25%, 12/15/2017 | Caa1 | 1,200,000 | 1,302,000 | |||||||||||
Linn Energy LLC - Linn Energy Finance Corp., 7.75%, 2/1/2021 | B2 | 1,200,000 | 1,248,000 | |||||||||||
Martin Midstream Partners LP - Martin Midstream Finance Corp., 8.875%, 4/1/2018 | B3 | 840,000 | 865,200 | |||||||||||
Targa Resources Partners LP - Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 8.25%, 7/1/2016 | B1 | 750,000 | 785,625 | |||||||||||
Tesoro Corp., 9.75%, 6/1/2019 | Ba1 | 615,000 | 690,337 | |||||||||||
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14,742,974 |
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Total Energy |
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35,111,293 |
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Financials - 30.9% | ||||||||||||||
Capital Markets - 7.8% | ||||||||||||||
Credit Suisse AG (Switzerland)2 , 2.60%, 5/27/2016 | Aaa | 4,295,000 | 4,352,506 | |||||||||||
GFI Group, Inc., 8.375%, 7/19/2018 | Ba2 | 1,205,000 | 1,072,450 | |||||||||||
Goldman Sachs Capital II5 , 5.793%, 6/1/2043 | Baa2 | 4,205,000 | 2,586,075 | |||||||||||
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 6.15%, 4/1/2018 | A1 | 3,385,000 | 3,493,621 | |||||||||||
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 5.375%, 3/15/2020 | A1 | 4,510,000 | 4,451,478 | |||||||||||
Jefferies Group, Inc., 8.50%, 7/15/2019 | Baa2 | 6,925,000 | 7,028,875 | |||||||||||
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 6.05%, 8/15/2012 | Baa1 | 4,300,000 | 4,362,096 | |||||||||||
Morgan Stanley, 5.55%, 4/27/2017 | A2 | 3,544,000 | 3,419,297 | |||||||||||
Morgan Stanley, 7.30%, 5/13/2019 | A2 | 4,310,000 | 4,389,515 | |||||||||||
Morgan Stanley, 5.50%, 1/26/2020 | A2 | 4,485,000 | 4,082,583 | |||||||||||
Morgan Stanley, 5.75%, 1/25/2021 | A2 | 5,400,000 | 5,037,152 | |||||||||||
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44,275,648 | ||||||||||||||
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Commercial Banks - 9.4% | ||||||||||||||
Bank of Montreal (Canada)2 , 1.30%, 10/31/2014 | Aaa | 1,400,000 | 1,397,598 | |||||||||||
Bank of Nova Scotia (Canada)2 , 1.65%, 10/29/2015 | Aaa | 3,000,000 | 2,996,355 | |||||||||||
Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. (Italy)2 , 6.50%, 2/24/2021 | A2 | 5,545,000 | 4,550,820 | |||||||||||
KeyBank National Association, 5.45%, 3/3/2016 | Baa1 | 4,640,000 | 4,993,522 | |||||||||||
Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., 6.625%, 12/4/2017 | A3 | 5,665,000 | 6,525,717 | |||||||||||
National Bank of Canada (Canada)2 , 2.20%, 10/19/2016 | Aaa | 2,700,000 | 2,722,353 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Core Plus Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
CREDIT
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PRINCIPAL
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VALUE (NOTE 2)
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CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Financials (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Commercial Banks (continued) | ||||||||||||||
National City Corp., 6.875%, 5/15/2019 | Baa1 | $ | 1,920,000 | $ | 2,157,830 | |||||||||
PNC Bank National Association, 5.25%, 1/15/2017 | A3 | 5,640,000 | 6,118,407 | |||||||||||
Royal Bank of Canada (Canada)2 , 3.125%, 4/14/2015 | Aaa | 3,000,000 | 3,147,657 | |||||||||||
Santander Holdings USA, Inc., 4.625%, 4/19/2016 | Baa1 | 750,000 | 720,232 | |||||||||||
Santander Issuances S.A. Unipersonal (Spain)2 , 5.911%, 6/20/2016 | A2 | 5,300,000 | 4,528,384 | |||||||||||
Societe Generale S.A. (France)2 , 5.75%, 4/20/2016 | A2 | 5,515,000 | 4,722,346 | |||||||||||
The Toronto-Dominion Bank (Canada)2 , 2.20%, 7/29/2015 | Aaa | 3,000,000 | 3,071,865 | |||||||||||
The Toronto-Dominion Bank (Canada)2 , 1.625%, 9/14/2016 | Aaa | 1,400,000 | 1,381,572 | |||||||||||
Wachovia Corp., 5.25%, 8/1/2014 | A3 | 4,500,000 | 4,746,479 | |||||||||||
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53,781,137 |
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Consumer Finance - 2.2% | ||||||||||||||
American Express Co., 8.125%, 5/20/2019 | A3 | 3,935,000 | 5,087,447 | |||||||||||
American Express Co.5 , 6.80%, 9/1/2066 | Baa2 | 3,445,000 | 3,427,775 | |||||||||||
Credit Acceptance Corp., 9.125%, 2/1/2017 | B1 | 2,170,000 | 2,267,650 | |||||||||||
Discover Financial Services, 10.25%, 7/15/2019 | Ba1 | 1,650,000 | 2,011,281 | |||||||||||
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12,794,153 |
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Diversified Financial Services - 3.8% | ||||||||||||||
Bank of America Corp., 5.75%, 8/15/2016 | Baa2 | 3,715,000 | 3,450,239 | |||||||||||
Bank of America Corp., 5.65%, 5/1/2018 | Baa1 | 2,675,000 | 2,548,614 | |||||||||||
Bank of America Corp., 7.625%, 6/1/2019 | Baa1 | 3,315,000 | 3,428,429 | |||||||||||
Bank of America Corp.6 , 5.13%, 2/24/2026 | Baa1 | 2,720,000 | 2,262,221 | |||||||||||
Citigroup, Inc., 8.50%, 5/22/2019 | A3 | 4,110,000 | 4,837,824 | |||||||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.30%, 4/23/2019 | Aa3 | 4,300,000 | 4,870,335 | |||||||||||
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21,397,662 |
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Insurance - 1.6% | ||||||||||||||
American International Group, Inc., 4.25%, 5/15/2013 | Baa1 | 1,840,000 | 1,837,481 | |||||||||||
Fidelity National Financial, Inc., 6.60%, 5/15/2017 | Baa3 | 5,035,000 | 5,337,206 | |||||||||||
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.5 , 8.125%, 6/15/2038 | Ba1 | 580,000 | 574,200 | |||||||||||
International Lease Finance Corp., 8.625%, 1/15/2022 | B1 | 1,355,000 | 1,370,728 | |||||||||||
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9,119,615 |
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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 6.1% | ||||||||||||||
BioMed Realty LP, 3.85%, 4/15/2016 | Baa3 | 2,750,000 | 2,712,724 | |||||||||||
Boston Properties LP, 5.875%, 10/15/2019 | A4 | 4,455,000 | 5,017,047 | |||||||||||
Camden Property Trust, 5.70%, 5/15/2017 | Baa1 | 4,025,000 | 4,407,274 | |||||||||||
Digital Realty Trust LP, 5.875%, 2/1/2020 | Baa2 | 1,000,000 | 1,040,459 | |||||||||||
Digital Realty Trust LP, 5.25%, 3/15/2021 | Baa2 | 4,180,000 | 4,187,821 | |||||||||||
DuPont Fabros Technology LP, 8.50%, 12/15/2017 | Ba1 | 1,160,000 | 1,241,200 | |||||||||||
HCP, Inc., 6.70%, 1/30/2018 | Baa2 | 4,500,000 | 5,002,308 | |||||||||||
Mack-Cali Realty LP, 7.75%, 8/15/2019 | Baa2 | 2,665,000 | 3,175,694 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
CREDIT
|
PRINCIPAL
|
VALUE (NOTE 2)
| ||||||||||||
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Financials (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) (continued) | ||||||||||||||
National Retail Properties, Inc., 6.875%, 10/15/2017 | Baa2 | $ | 2,365,000 | $ | 2,624,031 | |||||||||
Simon Property Group LP, 10.35%, 4/1/2019 | A3 | 3,670,000 | 5,037,809 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
|
34,446,367 |
| ||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Total Financials |
|
175,814,582 |
| |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Health Care - 2.9% | ||||||||||||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.9% | ||||||||||||||
Alere, Inc., 7.875%, 2/1/2016 | B2 | 515,000 | 516,287 | |||||||||||
Alere, Inc., 9.00%, 5/15/2016 | B3 | 1,300,000 | 1,313,000 | |||||||||||
CR Bard, Inc., 4.40%, 1/15/2021 | A3 | 800,000 | 896,554 | |||||||||||
Fresenius Medical Care US Finance, Inc., 6.875%, 7/15/2017 | Ba2 | 720,000 | 766,800 | |||||||||||
Fresenius US Finance II, Inc.2 , 9.00%, 7/15/2015 | Ba1 | 1,320,000 | 1,480,050 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
|
4,972,691 |
| ||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.5% | ||||||||||||||
BioScrip, Inc., 10.25%, 10/1/2015 | Caa1 | 1,110,000 | 1,096,125 | |||||||||||
HCA, Inc., 6.50%, 2/15/2020 | Ba3 | 1,155,000 | 1,198,313 | |||||||||||
Health Management Associates, Inc., 6.125%, 4/15/2016 | BB4 | 1,715,000 | 1,775,025 | |||||||||||
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 4.70%, 2/15/2021 | A3 | 4,000,000 | 4,496,852 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
|
8,566,315 |
| ||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.5% | ||||||||||||||
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., 4.50%, 3/1/2021 | A3 | 2,400,000 | 2,681,650 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Total Health Care |
|
16,220,656 |
| |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Industrials - 11.1% | ||||||||||||||
Aerospace & Defense - 0.9% | ||||||||||||||
The Boeing Co., 6.00%, 3/15/2019 | A2 | 3,465,000 | 4,202,432 | |||||||||||
Ducommun, Inc.2 , 9.75%, 7/15/2018 | B3 | 720,000 | 730,800 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
|
4,933,232 |
| ||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.4% | ||||||||||||||
Aguila 3 S.A. (Luxembourg)2 , 7.875%, 1/31/2018 | B2 | 1,640,000 | 1,590,800 | |||||||||||
FedEx Corp., 8.00%, 1/15/2019 | Baa2 | 435,000 | 571,195 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
|
2,161,995 |
| ||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Airlines - 1.4% | ||||||||||||||
Continental Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 1997-4, Class A, 6.90%, 1/2/2018 | Baa2 | 324,985 | 338,374 | |||||||||||
Continental Airlines, Inc.2 , 6.75%, 9/15/2015 | Ba2 | 1,545,000 | 1,471,613 | |||||||||||
Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2007-1, Class A, 6.821%, 8/10/2022 | Baa1 | 1,134,511 | 1,184,089 | |||||||||||
Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2010-1, Class B, 6.375%, 1/2/2016 | Ba3 | 630,000 | 578,025 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
CREDIT
| PRINCIPAL
| VALUE (NOTE 2)
| ||||||||||||
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Industrials (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Airlines (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2010-2, Class B, 6.75%, 11/23/2015 | Ba3 | $ | 365,000 | $ | 334,887 | |||||||||
Southwest Airlines Co., 5.25%, 10/1/2014 | Baa3 | 3,925,000 | 4,188,839 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
|
8,095,827 |
| ||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Building Products - 0.5% | ||||||||||||||
Building Materials Corp. of America2 , 6.875%, 8/15/2018 | Ba3 | 1,130,000 | 1,186,500 | |||||||||||
Owens Corning, 9.00%, 6/15/2019 | Ba1 | 1,240,000 | 1,479,385 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
|
2,665,885 |
| ||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.4% | ||||||||||||||
Clean Harbors, Inc., 7.625%, 8/15/2016 | Ba3 | 900,000 | 956,250 | |||||||||||
Garda World Security Corp. (Canada)2 , 9.75%, 3/15/2017 | B2 | 1,220,000 | 1,232,200 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
|
2,188,450 |
| ||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Industrial Conglomerates - 3.5% | ||||||||||||||
GE Capital Trust I5 , 6.375%, 11/15/2067 | Aa3 | 3,545,000 | 3,482,963 | |||||||||||
General Electric Capital Corp., 5.625%, 5/1/2018 | Aa2 | 2,150,000 | 2,408,004 | |||||||||||
General Electric Capital Corp., 5.50%, 1/8/2020 | Aa2 | 3,105,000 | 3,416,407 | |||||||||||
General Electric Co., 5.25%, 12/6/2017 | Aa2 | 2,100,000 | 2,410,300 | |||||||||||
Textron, Inc., 4.625%, 9/21/2016 | Baa3 | 3,100,000 | 3,177,227 | |||||||||||
Textron, Inc., 7.25%, 10/1/2019 | Baa3 | 3,790,000 | 4,286,524 | |||||||||||
Tyco Electronics Group S.A. (Luxembourg), 4.875%, 1/15/2021 | Baa2 | 800,000 | 859,954 | |||||||||||
|
|
| ||||||||||||
|
20,041,379 |
| ||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Machinery - 2.2% | ||||||||||||||
Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., 7.05%, 10/1/2018 | A2 | 3,385,000 | 4,293,304 | |||||||||||
Dynacast International LLC - Dynacast Finance, Inc.2 , 9.25%, 7/15/2019 | B2 | 1,000,000 | 940,000 | |||||||||||
John Deere Capital Corp., 5.75%, 9/10/2018 | A2 | 3,795,000 | 4,595,658 | |||||||||||
Joy Global, Inc., 5.125%, 10/15/2021 | Baa2 | 2,350,000 | 2,508,529 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
|
12,337,491 |
| ||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Marine - 0.2% | ||||||||||||||
Navios Maritime Holdings, Inc. - Navios Maritime Finance US, Inc. (Marshall Island), 8.875%, 11/1/2017 | Ba3 | 1,530,000 | 1,457,325 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Road & Rail - 1.6% | ||||||||||||||
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC - Avis Budget Finance, Inc., 8.25%, 1/15/2019 | B2 | 1,030,000 | 1,022,275 | |||||||||||
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc., 3.375%, 9/15/2015 | Baa3 | 3,932,000 | 3,984,775 | |||||||||||
Union Pacific Corp., 5.65%, 5/1/2017 | Baa2 | 3,675,000 | 4,288,975 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
|
9,296,025 |
| ||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Total Industrials |
|
63,177,609 |
| |||||||||||
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
CREDIT
| PRINCIPAL
| VALUE (NOTE 2)
| ||||||||||||
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Information Technology - 1.1% | ||||||||||||||
Communications Equipment - 0.1% | ||||||||||||||
EH Holding Corp.2 , 6.50%, 6/15/2019 | Ba3 | $ | 705,000 | $ | 734,963 | |||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.6% | ||||||||||||||
Corning, Inc., 4.25%, 8/15/2020 | BBB4 | 2,500,000 | 2,662,640 | |||||||||||
CPI International, Inc., 8.00%, 2/15/2018 | B3 | 730,000 | 607,725 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
|
3,270,365 |
| ||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.4% | ||||||||||||||
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., 8.125%, 12/15/2017 | Ba3 | 1,510,000 | 1,566,625 | |||||||||||
MagnaChip Semiconductor S.A. - MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Co., 10.50%, 4/15/2018 | B2 | 830,000 | 863,200 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
|
2,429,825 |
| ||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Total Information Technology |
|
6,435,153 |
| |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Materials - 6.0% | ||||||||||||||
Chemicals - 0.3% | ||||||||||||||
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., 6.00%, 7/15/2018 | A2 | 1,635,000 | 1,998,428 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Containers & Packaging - 0.5% | ||||||||||||||
Longview Fibre Paper & Packaging, Inc.2 , 8.00%, 6/1/2016 | B2 | 705,000 | 705,000 | |||||||||||
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. - Reynolds Group Issuer LLC2 , 7.125%, 4/15/2019 | Ba3 | 2,360,000 | 2,401,300 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
|
3,106,300 |
| ||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Metals & Mining - 4.0% | ||||||||||||||
Alcoa, Inc., 5.87%, 2/23/2022 | Baa3 | 2,185,000 | 2,200,911 | |||||||||||
Allegheny Technologies, Inc., 5.95%, 1/15/2021 | Baa3 | 1,450,000 | 1,541,189 | |||||||||||
ArcelorMittal (Luxembourg), 5.50%, 3/1/2021 | Baa3 | 5,460,000 | 5,011,783 | |||||||||||
BHP Billiton Finance (USA) Ltd. (Australia), 6.50%, 4/1/2019 | A1 | 3,230,000 | 3,990,846 | |||||||||||
Calcipar S.A. (Luxembourg)2 , 6.875%, 5/1/2018 | B1 | 1,075,000 | 967,500 | |||||||||||
Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc., 5.90%, 3/15/2020 | Baa3 | 1,000,000 | 1,065,858 | |||||||||||
Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc., 4.80%, 10/1/2020 | Baa3 | 2,000,000 | 1,983,950 | |||||||||||
FMG Resources August 2006 Pty. Ltd. (Australia)2 , 6.875%, 2/1/2018 | B1 | 1,140,000 | 1,091,550 | |||||||||||
Mirabela Nickel Ltd. (Australia)2 , 8.75%, 4/15/2018 | B2 | 710,000 | 637,225 | |||||||||||
Rio Tinto Finance USA Ltd. (Australia), 3.75%, 9/20/2021 | A3 | 4,000,000 | 4,191,448 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
|
22,682,260 |
| ||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Paper & Forest Products - 1.2% | ||||||||||||||
International Paper Co., 7.50%, 8/15/2021 | Baa3 | 5,330,000 | 6,579,133 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Total Materials |
|
34,366,121 |
| |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Telecommunication Services - 3.4% | ||||||||||||||
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.6% | ||||||||||||||
Inmarsat Finance plc (United Kingdom)2 , 7.375%, 12/1/2017 | Ba2 | 1,840,000 | 1,922,800 | |||||||||||
Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A. (Luxembourg)2 , 7.25%, 4/1/2019 | B3 | 1,095,000 | 1,111,425 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED)
| PRINCIPAL AMOUNT/ SHARES
| VALUE (NOTE 2)
| ||||||||||||
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Telecommunication Services (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Diversified Telecommunication Services (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc., 3.00%, 4/1/2016 | A3 | $ | 2,765,000 | $ | 2,895,480 | |||||||||
Wind Acquisition Finance S.A. (Luxembourg)2, 11.75%, 7/15/2017 | B3 | 905,000 | 809,975 | |||||||||||
Wind Acquisition Finance S.A. (Luxembourg)2, 7.25%, 2/15/2018 | Ba3 | 1,525,000 | 1,387,750 | |||||||||||
Windstream Corp.2, 7.50%, 6/1/2022 | Ba3 | 1,015,000 | 1,012,463 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
|
9,139,893 |
| ||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 1.8% | ||||||||||||||
CC Holdings GS V LLC - Crown Castle GS III Corp.2, 7.75%, 5/1/2017 | Baa3 | 1,465,000 | 1,578,537 | |||||||||||
Crown Castle Towers LLC2, 6.113%, 1/15/2020 | A2 | 4,070,000 | 4,490,590 | |||||||||||
Crown Castle Towers LLC2, 4.883%, 8/15/2020 | A2 | 610,000 | 623,441 | |||||||||||
NII Capital Corp., 7.625%, 4/1/2021 | B2 | 1,530,000 | 1,518,525 | |||||||||||
SBA Tower Trust2, 5.101%, 4/15/2017 | A2 | 2,095,000 | 2,181,419 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
|
10,392,512 |
| ||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Total Telecommunication Services |
|
19,532,405 |
| |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Utilities - 2.1% | ||||||||||||||
Electric Utilities - 1.8% | ||||||||||||||
Allegheny Energy Supply Co. LLC2, 5.75%, 10/15/2019 | Baa3 | 2,385,000 | 2,550,758 | |||||||||||
Exelon Generation Co. LLC, 4.00%, 10/1/2020 | A3 | 4,000,000 | 4,111,948 | |||||||||||
Southwestern Electric Power Co., 6.45%, 1/15/2019 | Baa3 | 3,240,000 | 3,782,081 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
|
10,444,787 |
| ||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Gas Utilities - 0.2% | ||||||||||||||
Ferrellgas LP - Ferrellgas Finance Corp., 6.50%, 5/1/2021 | Ba3 | 1,000,000 | 880,000 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders - 0.1% | ||||||||||||||
The AES Corp., 8.00%, 10/15/2017 | Ba3 | 585,000 | 643,500 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Total Utilities |
|
11,968,287 |
| |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Total Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds | ||||||||||||||
(Identified Cost $419,754,949) | 442,155,427 | |||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS | ||||||||||||||
(Identified Cost $425,239,127) | 447,928,233 | |||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
PREFERRED STOCKS - 3.0% | ||||||||||||||
Financials 3.0% | ||||||||||||||
Commercial Banks - 0.9% | ||||||||||||||
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Series K (non-cumulative), 8.25%7 | Baa3 | 1,850 | 1,892,929 | |||||||||||
Wells Fargo & Co., Series K (non-cumulative), 7.98%7 | Baa3 | 3,145 | 3,369,081 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
|
5,262,010 |
| ||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Diversified Financial Services - 1.6% | ||||||||||||||
Bank of America Corp., Series K (non-cumulative), 8.00%7 | Ba3 | 3,350 | 2,999,724 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED)
| SHARES/
| VALUE (NOTE 2)
| ||||||||||||
PREFERRED STOCKS (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Financials (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Diversified Financial Services (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Bank of America Corp., Series M (non-cumulative), 8.125%7 | Ba3 | 3,000 | $ | 2,692,500 | ||||||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Series 1 (non-cumulative), 7.90%7 | Baa1 | 2,985 | 3,178,100 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
|
8,870,324 |
| ||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 0.5% | ||||||||||||||
Public Storage, Series Q, 6.50% | Baa1 | 109,100 | 3,054,800 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | ||||||||||||||
(Identified Cost $16,266,133) | 17,187,134 | |||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 1.3% | ||||||||||||||
Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust, Series 2007-3, Class A4, 5.21%, 3/17/2014 | Aaa | $ | 15,159 | 15,211 | ||||||||||
FDIC Trust, Series 2011-R1, Class A2, 2.672%, 7/25/2026 | Aaa | 1,245,811 | 1,274,825 | |||||||||||
Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2008-C, Class A4B5, 2.028%, 4/15/2013 | Aaa | 146,616 | 147,158 | |||||||||||
GMAC Mortgage Servicer Advance Funding Co. Ltd., Series 2011-1A, Class A2, 3.72%, 3/15/2023 | Aaa | 260,000 | 259,350 | |||||||||||
Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2009-2A, Class A22, 5.29%, 3/25/2016 | Aaa | 2,585,000 | 2,798,539 | |||||||||||
Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2010-1A, Class A22, 3.74%, 2/25/2017 | Aaa | 2,360,000 | 2,434,972 | |||||||||||
SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2002-4, Class A45, 0.686%, 3/15/2017 | Aaa | 243,757 | 242,226 | |||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES | ||||||||||||||
(Identified Cost $6,844,630) | 7,172,281 | |||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 4.4% | ||||||||||||||
Americold LLC Trust, Series 2010-ARTA, Class A12, 3.847%, 1/14/2029 | AAA4 | 403,471 | 417,943 | |||||||||||
Banc of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 2006-2, Class A45, 5.731%, 5/10/2045 | AAA4 | 700,000 | 783,581 | |||||||||||
Banc of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 2006-4, Class A4, 5.634%, 7/10/2046 | Aaa | 335,000 | 370,693 | |||||||||||
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 2005-PWR9, Class A4A, 4.871%, 9/11/2042 | Aaa | 715,000 | 775,477 | |||||||||||
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 2006-PW12, Class A45, 5.72%, 9/11/2038 | Aaa | 1,010,000 | 1,126,616 | |||||||||||
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 2006-PW13, Class A4, 5.54%, 9/11/2041 | AAA4 | 650,000 | 723,649 | |||||||||||
CFCRE Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-C1, Class A22, 3.759%, 4/15/2044 | Aaa | 240,000 | 249,880 | |||||||||||
Citigroup - Deutsche Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-CD1, Class A45, 5.225%, 7/15/2044 | Aaa | 500,000 | 552,592 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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CREDIT
| PRINCIPAL
| VALUE (NOTE 2)
| ||||||||||||
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued) | ||||||||||||||
Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C4, Class A35, 5.728%, 3/15/2049 | Aaa | $ | 575,000 | $ | 643,421 | |||||||||
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-C7, Class A45, 5.751%, 6/10/2046 | AAA4 | 900,000 | 993,823 | |||||||||||
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2010-C1, Class A12, 3.156%, 7/10/2046 | Aaa | 1,274,844 | 1,307,810 | |||||||||||
FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-K701, Class B2,5, 4.287%, 7/25/2048 | A4 | 950,000 | 860,444 | |||||||||||
FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-K702, Class B2,5, 4.771%, 4/25/2044 | A3 | 230,000 | 212,619 | |||||||||||
Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Series 2006-GG7, Class A45, 5.882%, 7/10/2038 | Aaa | 1,695,000 | 1,883,001 | |||||||||||
JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2005-CB13, Class A45, 5.278%, 1/12/2043 | Aaa | 850,000 | 905,269 | |||||||||||
JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2005-LDP5, Class A45, 5.205%, 12/15/2044 | Aaa | 1,670,000 | 1,847,354 | |||||||||||
JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2006-LDP7, Class A45, 5.875%, 4/15/2045 | Aaa | 1,075,000 | 1,206,506 | |||||||||||
JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2010-C2, Class A32, 4.07%, 11/15/2043 | Aaa | 750,000 | 787,047 | |||||||||||
LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C4, Class A45, 5.87%, 6/15/2038 | Aaa | 970,000 | 1,087,878 | |||||||||||
Merrill Lynch - Countrywide Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-3, Class A45, 5.414%, 7/12/2046 | Aaa | 605,000 | 666,060 | |||||||||||
Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 2005-HQ7, Class A45, 5.202%, 11/14/2042 | Aaa | 385,000 | 423,304 | |||||||||||
Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 2005-IQ10, Class A4A5, 5.23%, 9/15/2042 | Aaa | 210,000 | 231,067 | |||||||||||
Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 2011-C1, Class A22, 3.884%, 9/15/2047 | AAA4 | 200,000 | 210,165 | |||||||||||
OBP Depositor LLC Trust, Series 2010-OBP, Class A2, 4.646%, 7/15/2045 | AAA4 | 420,000 | 469,526 | |||||||||||
Vornado DP LLC, Series 2010-VNO, Class A2FX2, 4.004%, 9/13/2028 | AAA4 | 1,195,000 | 1,279,470 | |||||||||||
Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-C21, Class A45, 5.204%, 10/15/2044 | Aaa | 1,220,000 | 1,337,231 | |||||||||||
Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C25, Class A45, 5.737%, 5/15/2043 | Aaa | 770,000 | 852,197 | |||||||||||
Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C26, Class A35, 6.011%, 6/15/2045 | Aaa | 1,220,000 | 1,373,832 | |||||||||||
Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2010-C1, Class A22, 4.393%, 11/15/2043 | Aaa | 1,350,000 | 1,454,298 | |||||||||||
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TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES | ||||||||||||||
(Identified Cost $24,180,102) | 25,032,753 | |||||||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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CREDIT
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| VALUE (NOTE 2)
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FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS - 0.9% | ||||||||||||||
Hellenic Republic Government Bond (Greece), 6.00%, 7/19/2019 | Ba1 | EUR | 4,000,000 | $ | 1,031,774 | |||||||||
Republic of Italy (Italy), 2.125%, 10/5/2012 | WR3 | $ | 4,265,000 | 4,169,553 | ||||||||||
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TOTAL FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS | ||||||||||||||
(Identified Cost $9,390,282) | 5,201,327 | |||||||||||||
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MUNICIPAL BONDS - 0.5% | ||||||||||||||
New York City, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, 6.646%, 12/1/2031 | ||||||||||||||
(Identified Cost $2,500,000) | Aa2 | 2,500,000 | 2,922,500 | |||||||||||
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MUTUAL FUNDS - 0.0%* | ||||||||||||||
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund | ||||||||||||||
(Identified Cost $139,390) | 10,500 | 225,540 | ||||||||||||
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U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 7.4% | ||||||||||||||
Mortgage-Backed Securities - 7.4% | ||||||||||||||
Fannie Mae, Pool #888468, 5.50%, 9/1/2021 | $ | 3,396,139 | 3,695,736 | |||||||||||
Fannie Mae, Pool #995233, 5.50%, 10/1/2021 | 261,943 | 285,215 | ||||||||||||
Fannie Mae, Pool #888017, 6.00%, 11/1/2021 | 283,622 | 307,453 | ||||||||||||
Fannie Mae, Pool #995329, 5.50%, 12/1/2021 | 2,083,714 | 2,267,532 | ||||||||||||
Fannie Mae, Pool #888136, 6.00%, 12/1/2021 | 367,374 | 398,243 | ||||||||||||
Fannie Mae, Pool #888810, 5.50%, 11/1/2022 | 3,692,279 | 4,018,001 | ||||||||||||
Fannie Mae, Pool #AD0462, 5.50%, 10/1/2024 | 219,561 | 238,403 | ||||||||||||
Fannie Mae, Pool #918516, 5.50%, 6/1/2037 | 1,882,816 | 2,051,748 | ||||||||||||
Fannie Mae, Pool #995876, 6.00%, 11/1/2038 | 10,531,333 | 11,607,875 | ||||||||||||
Fannie Mae, Pool #AE0061, 6.00%, 2/1/2040 | 4,508,287 | 4,973,234 | ||||||||||||
Freddie Mac, Pool #G11850, 5.50%, 7/1/2020 | 1,183,983 | 1,286,211 | ||||||||||||
Freddie Mac, Pool #G12610, 6.00%, 3/1/2022 | 365,361 | 398,059 | ||||||||||||
Freddie Mac, Pool #G12655, 6.00%, 5/1/2022 | 250,156 | 272,543 | ||||||||||||
Freddie Mac, Pool #G12988, 6.00%, 1/1/2023 | 208,602 | 227,140 | ||||||||||||
Freddie Mac, Pool #G13078, 6.00%, 3/1/2023 | 365,022 | 397,689 | ||||||||||||
Freddie Mac, Pool #G13331, 5.50%, 10/1/2023 | 180,954 | 195,900 | ||||||||||||
Freddie Mac, Pool #G03332, 6.00%, 10/1/2037 | 535,495 | 588,980 | ||||||||||||
Freddie Mac, Pool #G03696, 5.50%, 1/1/2038 | 134,071 | 145,660 | ||||||||||||
Freddie Mac, Pool #G04176, 5.50%, 5/1/2038 | 2,728,390 | 2,964,236 | ||||||||||||
Freddie Mac, Pool #A78227, 5.50%, 6/1/2038 | 2,090,279 | 2,270,966 | ||||||||||||
Freddie Mac, Pool #G05671, 5.50%, 8/1/2038 | 250,545 | 272,476 | ||||||||||||
Freddie Mac, Pool #G06021, 5.50%, 1/1/2040 | 307,032 | 333,573 | ||||||||||||
Freddie Mac, Pool #G05900, 6.00%, 3/1/2040 | 1,713,591 | 1,884,743 | ||||||||||||
Freddie Mac, Pool #G05906, 6.00%, 4/1/2040 | 1,102,225 | 1,212,314 | ||||||||||||
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TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES | ||||||||||||||
(Identified Cost $41,669,871) | 42,293,930 | |||||||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SHARES
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VALUE (NOTE 2)
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.3% | ||||||||||
Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares8, 0.05%, | ||||||||||
(Identified Cost $13,087,080) | 13,087,080 | $ | 13,087,080 | |||||||
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.5% | ||||||||||
(Identified Cost $539,316,615) | 561,050,778 | |||||||||
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 1.5% | 8,532,668 | |||||||||
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NET ASSETS - 100% | $ | 569,583,446 | ||||||||
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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS OPEN AT DECEMBER 31, 20119 : | ||||||||
SETTLEMENT DATE | CONTRACTS TO DELIVER | IN EXCHANGE FOR | CONTRACTS AT VALUE | UNREALIZED APPRECIATION | ||||
01/23/2012 | EUR 1,115,000 | $1,463,214 | $1,443,323 | $19,891 |
* Less than 0.1%
EUR - Euro currency
G.O. Bond - General Obligation Bond
Impt. - Improvement
1Credit ratings from Moody’s (unaudited).
2Restricted securities - Investment in securities that are restricted as to public resale under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities have been sold under rule 144A and have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Directors. These securities amount to $100,083,652, or 17.6%, of the Series’ net assets as of December 31, 2011.
3Credit rating has been withdrawn. As of December 31, 2011, there is no rating available.
4Credit ratings from S&P (unaudited).
5The coupon rate is floating and is the effective rate as of December 31, 2011.
6Represents a step-up bond that pays initial coupon rate for the first period and then a higher coupon rate for the following periods. Rate shown reflects the current coupon as of December 31, 2011.
7The rate shown is a fixed rate as of December 31, 2011; the rate becomes floating, based on LIBOR plus a spread, at dates ranging from 2013 to 2018.
8Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.
9The counterparty for all forward foreign currency exchange contracts is the Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2011
ASSETS: | ||||
Investments, at value (identified cost $539,316,615) (Note 2) | $ | 561,050,778 | ||
Interest receivable | 7,576,359 | |||
Receivable for fund shares sold | 1,898,869 | |||
Unrealized appreciation on foreign forward currency contracts (Note 2) | 19,891 | |||
Dividends receivable | 1,853 | |||
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TOTAL ASSETS | 570,547,750 | |||
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LIABILITIES: | ||||
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | 336,705 | |||
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 21,523 | |||
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 1,270 | |||
Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3) | 298 | |||
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 252 | |||
Payable for fund shares repurchased | 557,439 | |||
Other payables and accrued expenses | 46,817 | |||
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | 964,304 | |||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 569,583,446 | ||
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | ||||
Capital stock | $ | 533,668 | ||
Additional paid-in-capital | 546,339,176 | |||
Undistributed net investment income | 169,272 | |||
Accumulated net realized gain on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | 795,781 | |||
Net unrealized appreciation on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | 21,745,549 | |||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 569,583,446 | ||
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - | ||||
Class A ($569,583,446/53,366,846 shares) | $ | 10.67 | ||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Core Plus Bond Series
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
INVESTMENT INCOME: | ||||
Interest | $ | 28,286,093 | ||
Dividends | 1,514,341 | |||
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Total Investment Income | 29,800,434 | |||
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EXPENSES: | ||||
Management fees (Note 3) | 3,928,481 | |||
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 131,853 | |||
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | 14,759 | |||
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 8,261 | |||
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 2,555 | |||
Custodian fees | 32,907 | |||
Miscellaneous | 116,218 | |||
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Total Expenses | 4,235,034 | |||
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME | 25,565,400 | |||
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on- | ||||
Investments | 13,576,013 | |||
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (49,652 | ) | ||
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | (137,320 | ) | ||
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13,389,041 | ||||
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on- | ||||
Investments | (12,330,440 | ) | ||
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (9,712 | ) | ||
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 95,582 | |||
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | 1,144,471 | |||
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | 26,709,871 | ||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
FOR THE YEAR ENDED | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | |||||||
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | ||||||||
OPERATIONS: | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 25,565,400 | $ | 23,870,202 | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | 13,389,041 | 8,763,961 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | (12,244,570 | ) | 13,352,510 | |||||
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Net increase from operations | 26,709,871 | 45,986,673 | ||||||
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 8): | ||||||||
From net investment income | (25,361,704 | ) | (24,015,126 | ) | ||||
From net realized gain on investments | (15,905,245 | ) | (3,214,343 | ) | ||||
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Total distributions to shareholders | (41,266,949 | ) | (27,229,469 | ) | ||||
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CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | ||||||||
Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 48,785,177 | 121,289,798 | ||||||
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Net increase in net assets | 34,228,099 | 140,047,002 | ||||||
NET ASSETS: | ||||||||
Beginning of year | 535,355,347 | 395,308,345 | ||||||
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End of year (including undistributed net investment income of $169,272 and distributions in excess of net investment income of $28,376, respectively) | $ | 569,583,446 | $ | 535,355,347 | ||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
FOR THE YEARS ENDED | ||||||||||||||||||||
12/31/11 | 12/31/10 | 12/31/09 | 12/31/08 | 12/31/07 | ||||||||||||||||
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year): | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value - Beginning of year | $10.96 | $10.49 | $9.66 | $10.02 | $9.98 | |||||||||||||||
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.51 | 1 | 0.55 | 1 | 0.57 | 1 | 0.42 | 0.40 | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.03 | 0.51 | 0.82 | (0.32 | ) | 0.03 | ||||||||||||||
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Total from investment operations | 0.54 | 1.06 | 1.39 | 0.10 | 0.43 | |||||||||||||||
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From net investment income | (0.51 | ) | (0.52 | ) | (0.56 | ) | (0.45 | ) | (0.39 | ) | ||||||||||
From net realized gain on investments | (0.32 | ) | (0.07 | ) | — | (0.01 | ) | — | ||||||||||||
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Total distributions to shareholders | (0.83 | ) | (0.59 | ) | (0.56 | ) | (0.46 | ) | (0.39 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value - End of year | $10.67 | $10.96 | $10.49 | $9.66 | $10.02 | |||||||||||||||
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(000’s omitted) | $569,583 | $535,355 | $395,308 | $340,631 | $278,494 | |||||||||||||||
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Total return2 | 4.91% | 10.18% | 14.35% | 1.24% | 4.34% | |||||||||||||||
Ratios (to average net assets)/ | ||||||||||||||||||||
Supplemental Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses* | 0.75% | 0.76% | 0.78% | 0.80% | 0.81% | |||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 4.56% | 4.92% | 5.60% | 4.84% | 4.20% | |||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 35% | 31% | 72% | 63% | 341% | |||||||||||||||
*For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount: | ||||||||||||||||||||
N/A | 0.00% | 3 | 0.00% | 3 | N/A | N/A |
1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.
2Represents aggregate total return for the year indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods.
3Less than 0.01%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Core Plus Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements
1. | Organization |
Core Plus Bond Series (the “Series”) is a no-load diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The Series’ investment objective is to provide long-term total return by investing primarily in fixed income securities.
The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).
Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011,
8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 125 million have been designated as Core Plus Bond Series Class A common stock.
2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
Security Valuation
Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the latest quoted sales price of the exchange on which the security is primarily traded. Securities not traded on valuation date or securities not listed on an exchange are valued at the latest quoted bid price provided by the Fund’s pricing service. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.
Debt securities, including government bonds, foreign bonds, asset-backed securities, structured notes, supranational obligations, sovereign bonds, corporate bonds and mortgage-backed securities will normally be valued on the basis of evaluated bid prices provided directly by an independent pricing service. The pricing services use multiple valuation techniques to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity exists, the pricing services may utilize a market-based approach through which quotes from market makers are used to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity may not exist or is limited, the pricing services also utilize proprietary valuation models which may consider market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, option-adjusted spreads, credit spreads, estimated default rates, coupon rates, anticipated timing of principal repayments, underlying collateral, and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair value. Certain investments in securities held by the Series may be valued on a basis of a price provided directly by a principal market maker. These prices may differ from the value that would have been used had a broader market for securities existed.
Municipal securities will normally be valued on the basis of market valuations provided by an independent pricing service that utilizes the latest price quotations and a matrix system (which considers such factors as security prices of similar securities, yields, maturities and ratings).
Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.
Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.
Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in aggregate that is significant to the fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
DESCRIPTION | TOTAL | LEVEL 1 | LEVEL 2 | LEVEL 3 | ||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Preferred securities: | ||||||||||||||||
Financials | $ | 17,187,134 | $ | 3,054,800 | $ | 14,132,334 | $ | — | ||||||||
Debt securities: | ||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. Government agencies | 42,293,930 | — | 42,293,930 | — | ||||||||||||
States and political subdivisions (municipals) | 2,922,500 | — | 2,922,500 | — | ||||||||||||
Corporate debt: | ||||||||||||||||
Consumer Discretionary | 70,622,197 | — | 70,622,197 | — | ||||||||||||
Consumer Staples | 8,907,124 | — | 8,907,124 | — | ||||||||||||
Energy | 35,111,293 | — | 35,111,293 | — | ||||||||||||
Financials | 175,814,582 | — | 175,814,582 | — | ||||||||||||
Health Care | 16,220,656 | — | 16,220,656 | — | ||||||||||||
Industrials | 63,177,609 | — | 63,177,609 | — | ||||||||||||
Information Technology | 6,435,153 | — | 6,435,153 | — | ||||||||||||
Materials | 34,366,121 | — | 34,366,121 | — | ||||||||||||
Telecommunication Services | 19,532,405 | — | 19,532,405 | — | ||||||||||||
Utilities | 11,968,287 | — | 11,968,287 | — | ||||||||||||
Convertible corporate debt: | ||||||||||||||||
Financials | 2,734,219 | — | 2,734,219 | — | ||||||||||||
Health Care | 620,612 | — | 620,612 | — | ||||||||||||
Information Technology | 2,417,975 | — | 2,417,975 | — | ||||||||||||
Asset-backed securities | 7,172,281 | — | 7,172,281 | — | ||||||||||||
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | 25,032,753 | — | 25,032,753 | — |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
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Foreign government bonds | $ | 5,201,327 | $ | — | $ | 5,201,327 | $ | — | ||||||||
Mutual funds | 13,312,620 | 13,312,620 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Other financial instruments* | 19,891 | — | 19,891 | — | ||||||||||||
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*Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Investment Portfolio, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the instrument.
There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2010 or December 31, 2011.
The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.
Recent Accounting Standard
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.
Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.
ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.
Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses
Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.
Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.
The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.
Foreign Currency Translation
The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The Series does not isolate realized and unrealized gains and losses attributable to changes in the exchange rates from gains and losses that arise from changes in the fair value of investments. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses represent foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date
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2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Foreign Currency Translation (continued)
on securities transactions, gains and losses on disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the books of the Series and the amounts actually received or paid.
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
The Series may purchase or sell forward foreign currency exchange contracts in order to hedge a portfolio position or specific transaction. Risks may arise if the counterparties to a contract are unable to meet the terms of the contract or if the value of the foreign currency moves unfavorably.
All forward foreign currency exchange contracts are adjusted daily by the exchange rate of the underlying currency and, for financial statement purposes, any gain or loss is recorded as unrealized gain or loss until a contract has been closed. Realized and unrealized gain or loss arising from a transaction is included in net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments.
The Series may regularly trade forward foreign currency exchange contracts with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of its investing activities to assist in managing exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
The notional or contractual amount of these instruments represents the investment the Series has in forward foreign currency exchange contracts and does not necessarily represent the amounts potentially at risk. The measurement of the risks associated with forward foreign currency exchange contracts is meaningful only when all related and offsetting transactions are considered. Investments in forward foreign currency exchange contacts held by the Series on December 31, 2011 are shown at the end of the Investment Portfolio. The average volume of derivative activity (measured in terms of notional) during the year ended December 31, 2011 was approximately $3.9 million.
Securities Purchased on a When-Issued Basis or Forward Commitment
The Series may purchase securities on a when-issued basis or forward commitment. These transactions involve a commitment by the Series to purchase securities for a predetermined price with payment and delivery taking place beyond the customary settlement period. When such purchases are outstanding, the Series will designate liquid assets in an amount sufficient to meet the purchase price. When purchasing a security on a delayed delivery basis, the Series assumes the rights and risks of ownership of the security, including the risk of price and yield fluctuations, and takes such fluctuations into account when determining its net asset value. The Series may sell the when-issued securities before they are delivered, which may result in a capital gain or loss. No such investments were held by the Series on December 31, 2011.
In connection with its ability to purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment basis, the Series may enter into forward roll transactions principally using To Be Announced (TBA) securities. Forward roll transactions require the sale of securities for delivery in the current month, and a simultaneous agreement to repurchase substantially similar (same type, coupon and maturity) securities on a specified future date. Risks of entering into forward roll transactions include the potential inability of the counterparty to meet the terms of the agreement; the potential of the Series to receive inferior securities at redelivery as compared to the securities sold to the counterparty; counterparty credit risk; and the potential pay down speed variance between the mortgage-backed pools. During the roll period, the Series forgoes principal and interest paid on the securities. The Series accounts for such dollar rolls as purchases and sales. Information regarding securities purchased on a when-issued basis is included in the Series’ Investment Portfolio. No such investments were held by the Series on December 31, 2011.
Restricted Securities
Restricted securities are purchased in private placement transactions, are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may have contractual restrictions on resale. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Series’ Investment Portfolio.
Illiquid Securities
A security may be considered illiquid if so deemed in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board. Securities that are illiquid are marked with the applicable footnote on the Investment Portfolio. No such investments were held by the Series on December 31, 2011.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Federal Taxes
The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.
Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities.
At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.
The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the years ended December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Foreign Taxes
Based on the Series’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and currency purchase/repatriation transactions for foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Series will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign tax.
Distributions of Income and Gains
Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Indemnifications
The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Other
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
3. | Transactions with Affiliates |
The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 0.70% of the Series’ average daily net assets.
Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend,
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
3. | Transactions with Affiliates (continued) |
which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.
The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2013, to waive its fee and, if necessary, pay other operating expenses of the Series in order to maintain total direct annual fund operating expenses for the Series at no more than 0.90% of average daily net assets each year. The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.
Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.
The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.
Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.
4. | Purchases and Sales of Securities |
For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $200,678,972 and $179,192,549, respectively. Purchases and sales of U.S. Government securities, other than short-term securities, were $34,739,888 and $13,582,506, respectively.
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in shares of Core Plus Bond Series were:
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SHARES | AMOUNT | SHARES | AMOUNT | |||||||||||||
Sold | 5,512,628 | $ | 61,835,044 | 12,957,005 | $ | 142,303,123 | ||||||||||
Reinvested | 3,813,913 | 40,674,011 | 2,483,553 | 26,822,714 | ||||||||||||
Repurchased | (4,794,577 | ) | (53,723,878 | ) | (4,296,032 | ) | (47,836,039 | ) | ||||||||
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4,531,964 |
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$ |
48,785,177 |
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11,144,526 |
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121,289,798 |
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Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
6. | Financial Instruments |
The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these
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6. | Financial Instruments (continued) |
contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011, except forward foreign currency exchange contracts, as shown at the end the Investment Portfolio.
7. | Foreign Securities |
Investing in securities of foreign companies and foreign governments involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of domestic companies and the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of foreign companies and foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable domestic companies and the U.S. Government.
8. | Federal Income Tax Information |
The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including foreign currency gains and losses, investments in real estate investment trusts (REITs), investments in hybrid securities, investments in convertible securities, foreign currency contracts, losses deferred due to wash sales and post-October losses. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:
FOR THE YEAR | FOR THE YEAR | |||||
ENDED 12/31/11 | ENDED 12/31/10 | |||||
Ordinary income | $27,335,699 | $25,263,864 | ||||
Long-term capital gains | 13,931,250 | 1,965,605 |
At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized appreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes:
Cost for federal income tax purposes | $ | 539,687,244 | ||
Unrealized appreciation | 34,723,612 | |||
Unrealized depreciation | (13,360,078 | ) | ||
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Net unrealized appreciation | $ | 21,363,534 | ||
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Undistributed ordinary income | $ | 313,912 | ||
Undistributed long-term gains | $ | 728,710 |
The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.
As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have pre or post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.
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Core Plus Bond Series
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of Core Plus Bond Series:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Core Plus Bond Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
New York, New York
February 21, 2012
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Core Plus Bond Series
Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.
For federal income tax purposes, the Series reports for the current fiscal year $899,490 or, if different, the maximum amount allowable under the tax law as qualified dividend income.
The Series hereby reports $13,931,250 as capital gains for its taxable year ended December 31, 2011, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.
For corporate shareholders, the percentage of investment income (dividend income plus short-term gains, if any) that qualifies for the dividends received deduction for the current fiscal year is 3.31%, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.
The percentage of ordinary income distribution paid by the Series during the year ended December 31, 2011 which was derived from U.S. Treasury securities is 0.05%.
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Core Plus Bond Series
Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.
Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.
• | The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle. |
• | The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable. |
• | The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis. |
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Core Plus Bond Series
Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
• | The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable. |
• | In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex. |
Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.
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Core Plus Bond Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.
Interested Director/Officer | ||
Name: | B. Reuben Auspitz* | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 64 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President | |
since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002 | ||
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance | |
Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director | ||
from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - | ||
Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. | ||
Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various | ||
subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, | ||
Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member. | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Independent Directors | ||
Name: | Stephen B. Ashley | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 71 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee | |
Member | ||
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1996 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group | |
(property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive) | ||
2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | The Ashley Group (1995-2008) | |
Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) | ||
Name: | Peter L. Faber | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 73 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1987 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will & | |
Emery LLP (law firm) | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) | |
New York Collegium (non-profit) | ||
Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) | ||
Name: | Harris H. Rusitzky | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 77 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee | |
Member | ||
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1985 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994; | |
Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006 | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Independent Directors (continued)
Name: | Paul A. Brooke | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 65 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee | |
Member | ||
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 2007 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV | |
Holdings LLC (investments) | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) | |
ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present) | ||
HLTH Corp. (2000-present) | ||
Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) | ||
MPM Bio-equities (2000-present) | ||
GMP Companies (2000-present) | ||
HoustonPharma (2000-present) | ||
Officers | ||
Name: | Ryan Albano | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 30 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; | |
Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 48 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Vice President | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive | |
Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC | ||
Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and | ||
affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer. | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Elizabeth Craig | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 25 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Corporate Secretary | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier | |
Advisors, LLC | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Christine Glavin | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 45 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Officers (continued)
Name: | Jodi L. Hedberg | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 44 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering | |
Compliance Officer | ||
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates | |
since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of | ||
Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, | ||
Inc. since 2006 | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Richard Yates | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 46 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Chief Legal Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Chief Legal Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds | |
one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or | ||
Corporate Secretary | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.
**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.
1The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.
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Core Plus Bond Series
Literature Requests
(unaudited)
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, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the Securities and Exchange | ||
Commission’s (SEC) web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Proxy Voting Record
Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Quarterly Portfolio Holdings
The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)
The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov | |
On our web site | http://www.manning-napier.com |
Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com
1. Fund Holdings - Month-End
2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End
3. Shareholder Report - Annual
4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual
The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.
MNCPB-12/11-AR
High Yield Bond Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Driven by a myriad of macroeconomic developments and external shocks worldwide in 2011, equity and fixed income markets have experienced significant volatility throughout the year. Events such as the European sovereign debt crisis and the U.S. credit rating downgrade have bred widespread uncertainty and continued to weigh heavily on investors’ confidence both domestically and abroad. In the U.S., 2011 proved to be a challenging year, but the economy overcame adversity and continued to grow modestly, picking up a little speed in the year’s second half while much of the rest of the world was slowing down. Fiscal and monetary stimuli joined forces to help support domestic economic activity and in the end, the resilience of the world’s largest economy showed through. That being said, downside risks such as a large government debt burden remain a key concern.
With market action largely characterized by uncertainty and emotion, investors generally sought stability in 2011. Despite the downgrade of the U.S. government’s credit rating, risk aversion led to a flight to safety into U.S. Treasuries, which contributed to fixed income returns outperforming equities for the year. Overall, long-term U.S. Treasury bonds were the top performers during 2011. From a sector perspective, Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) and municipal bonds also performed well in 2011.
The Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, Cash Pay, BB-B Rated Index gained 5.47% during the year. With a return of 4.87%, the High Yield Bond Series produced competitive absolute returns and outpaced broad equity indices in 2011. However, the Series modestly trailed its benchmark for the year.
Historically, the high yield market has provided strong total and relative returns for several years following a recession, as defaults recede and credit spreads tighten. Such favorable conditions are a large reason the Advisor currently sees attractive investment opportunities in the high yield market. Indeed, the high yield market generated very strong performance in the two years after the 2008 credit crisis. However, in 2011 high yield corporate bonds produced more moderate absolute returns and underperformed the broader fixed income markets as a result of the strong rally in U.S. Treasuries and the widening of credit spreads. In the early stages of the year, there was a significant reach for yield within the high yield market, which led to limited differentiation by credit quality. Yet as the year progressed and the markets became increasingly risk averse, investors began to differentiate by credit quality, with high quality and more liquid issues generally being preferred.
As of the end of 2011, the High Yield Series had a relatively high allocation to the Communications, Non-Cyclical Consumer and Industrial sectors versus the benchmark, as the Advisor continues to identify specific opportunities in companies with positive fundamentals within these sectors. In contrast, the Series was underweight to the Basic Materials, Consumer Cyclical, Energy, Financial, and Utilities sectors as compared to the benchmark. Many of the companies in these sectors are tied to the overall economic growth rate, and given our slow growth view for the economy, we continue to prefer companies that have clear growth drivers and are less dependent on the broader economy for growth.
As the markets unfold in 2012, it will be important to monitor trends such as economic growth, monetary policy, and inflation expectations. With this mindset, Manning & Napier remains committed to our active investment approach to fixed income. With our fundamentals-based investment strategies, we will continue to use tools such as sector, maturity, quality, and issue selections to take advantage of market opportunities and manage risk throughout the full bond market cycle. Staying focused on the fundamentals and maintaining our selective investment process helped us earn solid returns through the volatile markets of 2011, and we believe these qualities will remain important in the environment ahead.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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High Yield Bond Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011 | ||||
ONE YEAR1 | SINCE INCEPTION2 | |||
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - High Yield Bond Series3 | 4.87% | 10.14% | ||
Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, | ||||
Cash Pay, BB-B Rated Index4 | 5.47% | 12.02% |
The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - High Yield Bond Series from its current activation1 (9/14/09) to present (12/31/11) to the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, Cash Pay, BB-B Rated Index.
1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
2 Performance numbers for the Series and Index are calculated from September 14, 2009, the Series’ current activation date.
3 The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this annualized net expense ratio was 1.12%. The annualized gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 1.12% for the year ended December 31, 2011.
4The unmanaged BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, Cash Pay, BB-B Rated Index (formerly a Merrill Lynch Index) is a market value weighted measure of BB and B rated corporate bonds with maturities of at least one-year. The Index returns assume reinvestment of coupons and, unlike Series returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses.
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High Yield Bond Series
Shareholder Expense Example
(unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Series’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid during the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Series and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/11 | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/11 | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 7/1/11-12/31/11 | ||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,009.30 | $5.72 | |||
Hypothetical | ||||||
(5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,019.51 | $5.75 |
*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 1.13%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the one-half year period. Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratios stated above may differ from the expense ratios stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.
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High Yield Bond Series
Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
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High Yield Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
CREDIT RATING1 | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | ||||||||||
CORPORATE BONDS - 94.9% | ||||||||||||
Convertible Corporate Bonds - 1.4% | ||||||||||||
Health Care - 0.5% | ||||||||||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.5% | ||||||||||||
Alere, Inc., 3.00%, 5/15/2016 | B2 | $ | 825,000 | $ | 781,687 | |||||||
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Materials - 0.9% | ||||||||||||
Containers & Packaging - 0.9% | ||||||||||||
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.3 , 3.00%, 6/1/2015 | Ba3 | 1,705,000 | 1,585,650 | |||||||||
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Total Convertible Corporate Bonds | ||||||||||||
(Identified Cost $2,356,778) | 2,367,337 | |||||||||||
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Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds - 93.5% | ||||||||||||
Consumer Discretionary - 17.8% | ||||||||||||
Auto Components - 0.8% | ||||||||||||
UCI International, Inc., 8.625%, 2/15/2019 | B3 | 1,460,000 | 1,416,200 | |||||||||
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.4% | ||||||||||||
Scientific Games Corp., 8.125%, 9/15/2018 | B1 | 1,705,000 | 1,747,625 | |||||||||
Wyndham Worldwide Corp., 6.00%, 12/1/2016 | Baa3 | 2,260,000 | 2,437,184 | |||||||||
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4,184,809 | ||||||||||||
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Media - 10.2% | ||||||||||||
Cablevision Systems Corp., 8.625%, 9/15/2017 | B1 | 2,350,000 | 2,602,625 | |||||||||
CCO Holdings LLC - CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 7.375%, 6/1/2020 | B1 | 1,750,000 | 1,846,250 | |||||||||
Columbus International, Inc. (Barbados)3 , 11.50%, 11/20/2014 | B2 | 1,770,000 | 1,862,925 | |||||||||
Kabel BW Erste Beteiligungs GmbH - Kabel Baden-Wurttemberg GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)3 , 7.50%, 3/15/2019 | B1 | 1,660,000 | 1,743,000 | |||||||||
MDC Partners, Inc. (Canada), 11.00%, 11/1/2016 | B2 | 1,495,000 | 1,599,650 | |||||||||
Sirius XM Radio, Inc.3 , 9.75%, 9/1/2015 | Ba2 | 940,000 | 1,019,900 | |||||||||
Unitymedia Hessen GmbH & Co. KG - Unitymedia NRW GmbH | B1 | 2,400,000 | 2,535,000 | |||||||||
UPCB Finance III Ltd. (Cayman Islands)3 , 6.625%, 7/1/2020 | Ba3 | 3,420,000 | 3,368,700 | |||||||||
XM Satellite Radio, Inc.3 , 7.625%, 11/1/2018 | B2 | 1,315,000 | 1,380,750 | |||||||||
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17,958,800 | ||||||||||||
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Specialty Retail - 3.4% | ||||||||||||
DirectBuy Holdings, Inc.3 , 12.00%, 2/1/2017 | Caa3 | 1,540,000 | 369,600 | |||||||||
Rent-A-Center, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/2020 | Ba3 | 2,630,000 | 2,649,725 | |||||||||
Toys R Us Property Co. II LLC, 8.50%, 12/1/2017 | Ba1 | 2,885,000 | 2,985,975 | |||||||||
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6,005,300 | ||||||||||||
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Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.0% | ||||||||||||
Jones Group - Apparel Group Holdings - Apparel Group USA - Footwear | Ba3 | 1,870,000 | 1,683,000 | |||||||||
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Total Consumer Discretionary | 31,248,109 | |||||||||||
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Consumer Staples - 3.4% | ||||||||||||
Beverages - 2.5% | ||||||||||||
CEDC Finance Corp. International, Inc.3 , 9.125%, 12/1/2016 | B2 | 2,560,000 | 1,811,200 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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High Yield Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | ||||||||||
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | ||||||||||||
Consumer Staples (continued) | ||||||||||||
Beverages (continued) | ||||||||||||
Constellation Brands, Inc., 8.375%, 12/15/2014 | Ba2 | $ | 1,340,000 | $ | 1,504,150 | |||||||
Constellation Brands, Inc., 7.25%, 9/1/2016 | Ba2 | 1,000,000 | 1,098,750 | |||||||||
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4,414,100 | ||||||||||||
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Personal Products - 0.9% | ||||||||||||
Revlon Consumer Products Corp., 9.75%, 11/15/2015 | B2 | 1,530,000 | 1,627,537 | |||||||||
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Total Consumer Staples | 6,041,637 | |||||||||||
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Energy - 13.3% | ||||||||||||
Energy Equipment & Services - 5.8% | ||||||||||||
Calfrac Holdings LP3 , 7.50%, 12/1/2020 | B2 | 2,630,000 | 2,564,250 | |||||||||
Petroleum Geo-Services ASA (Norway)3 , 7.375%, 12/15/2018 | Ba2 | 1,500,000 | 1,530,000 | |||||||||
SESI LLC, 6.375%, 5/1/2019 | Ba3 | 1,675,000 | 1,704,313 | |||||||||
SESI LLC3 , 7.125%, 12/15/2021 | Ba3 | 575,000 | 603,750 | |||||||||
Thermon Industries, Inc., 9.50%, 5/1/2017 | B1 | 1,568,000 | 1,689,520 | |||||||||
Trinidad Drilling Ltd. (Canada)3 , 7.875%, 1/15/2019 | B2 | 1,980,000 | 2,039,400 | |||||||||
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10,131,233 | ||||||||||||
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 7.5% | ||||||||||||
Arch Western Finance LLC, 6.75%, 7/1/2013 | B1 | 611,000 | 614,055 | |||||||||
Chaparral Energy, Inc., 8.25%, 9/1/2021 | Caa1 | 1,740,000 | 1,761,750 | |||||||||
Chesapeake Oilfield Operating LLC - Chesapeake Oilfield Finance, Inc.3 , 6.625%, 11/15/2019 | Ba3 | 1,720,000 | 1,788,800 | |||||||||
Coffeyville Resources LLC - Coffeyville Finance, Inc.3 , 10.875%, 4/1/2017 | B1 | 640,000 | 716,800 | |||||||||
Energy XXI Gulf Coast, Inc., 9.25%, 12/15/2017 | Caa1 | 2,000,000 | 2,170,000 | |||||||||
Linn Energy LLC - Linn Energy Finance Corp., 7.75%, 2/1/2021 | B2 | 2,095,000 | 2,178,800 | |||||||||
Martin Midstream Partners LP - Martin Midstream Finance Corp., 8.875%, 4/1/2018 | B3 | 825,000 | 849,750 | |||||||||
Targa Resources Partners LP - Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 8.25%, 7/1/2016 | B1 | 1,410,000 | 1,476,975 | |||||||||
Tesoro Corp., 9.75%, 6/1/2019 | Ba1 | 1,440,000 | 1,616,400 | |||||||||
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13,173,330 | ||||||||||||
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Total Energy | 23,304,563 | |||||||||||
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Financials - 14.0% | ||||||||||||
Capital Markets - 2.9% | ||||||||||||
GFI Group, Inc., 8.375%, 7/19/2018 | Ba2 | 1,985,000 | 1,766,650 | |||||||||
Goldman Sachs Capital II4 , 5.793%, 6/1/2043 | Baa2 | 2,400,000 | 1,476,000 | |||||||||
Jefferies Group, Inc., 8.50%, 7/15/2019 | Baa2 | 1,750,000 | 1,776,250 | |||||||||
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5,018,900 | ||||||||||||
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Commercial Banks - 0.5% | ||||||||||||
Wilmington Trust Corp., 8.50%, 4/2/2018 | Baa1 | 755,000 | 906,491 | |||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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High Yield Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
CREDIT RATING1 | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | ||||||||||
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | ||||||||||||
Financials (continued) | ||||||||||||
Consumer Finance - 5.7% | ||||||||||||
American Express Co.4 , 6.80%, 9/1/2066 | Baa2 | $ | 3,440,000 | $ | 3,422,800 | |||||||
Credit Acceptance Corp., 9.125%, 2/1/2017 | B1 | 3,180,000 | 3,323,100 | |||||||||
Discover Financial Services, 10.25%, 7/15/2019 | Ba1 | 2,650,000 | 3,230,239 | |||||||||
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9,976,139 | ||||||||||||
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Diversified Financial Services - 1.0% | ||||||||||||
CNH Capital LLC3 , 6.25%, 11/1/2016 | Ba2 | 1,730,000 | 1,781,900 | |||||||||
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Insurance - 2.2% | ||||||||||||
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.4 , 8.125%, 6/15/2038 | Ba1 | 1,500,000 | 1,485,000 | |||||||||
International Lease Finance Corp., 8.625%, 1/15/2022 | B1 | 2,350,000 | 2,377,276 | |||||||||
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3,862,276 | ||||||||||||
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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 1.7% | ||||||||||||
DuPont Fabros Technology LP, 8.50%, 12/15/2017 | Ba1 | 2,805,000 | 3,001,350 | |||||||||
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Total Financials | 24,547,056 | |||||||||||
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Health Care - 9.1% | ||||||||||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 5.7% | ||||||||||||
Alere, Inc., 7.875%, 2/1/2016 | B2 | 1,995,000 | 1,999,987 | |||||||||
Alere, Inc., 9.00%, 5/15/2016 | B3 | 2,333,000 | 2,356,330 | |||||||||
Fresenius Medical Care US Finance, Inc., 6.875%, 7/15/2017 | Ba2 | 2,370,000 | 2,524,050 | |||||||||
Fresenius US Finance II, Inc.3 , 9.00%, 7/15/2015 | Ba1 | 2,820,000 | 3,161,925 | |||||||||
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10,042,292 | ||||||||||||
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Health Care Providers & Services - 3.4% | ||||||||||||
BioScrip, Inc., 10.25%, 10/1/2015 | Caa1 | 1,600,000 | 1,580,000 | |||||||||
Health Management Associates, Inc., 6.125%, 4/15/2016 | BB2 | 2,440,000 | 2,525,400 | |||||||||
STHI Holding Corp.3 , 8.00%, 3/15/2018 | B2 | 1,725,000 | 1,772,437 | |||||||||
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5,877,837 | ||||||||||||
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Total Health Care | 15,920,129 | |||||||||||
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Industrials - 15.0% | ||||||||||||
Aerospace & Defense - 1.0% | ||||||||||||
Ducommun, Inc.3 , 9.75%, 7/15/2018 | B3 | 1,665,000 | 1,689,975 | |||||||||
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Air Freight & Logistics - 1.5% | ||||||||||||
Aguila 3 S.A. (Luxembourg)3 , 7.875%, 1/31/2018 | B2 | 2,660,000 | 2,580,200 | |||||||||
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Airlines - 2.9% | ||||||||||||
Continental Airlines, Inc.3 , 6.75%, 9/15/2015 | Ba2 | 2,710,000 | 2,581,275 | |||||||||
Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2010-1, Class B3 , 6.375%, 1/2/2016 | Ba3 | 1,890,000 | 1,734,075 | |||||||||
Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2010-2, Class B, 6.75%, 11/23/2015 | Ba3 | 850,000 | 779,875 | |||||||||
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5,095,225 | ||||||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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High Yield Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
CREDIT RATING1 | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | ||||||||||
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | ||||||||||||
Industrials (continued) | ||||||||||||
Building Products - 2.3% | ||||||||||||
Building Materials Corp. of America3 , 6.875%, 8/15/2018 | Ba3 | $ | 825,000 | $ | 866,250 | |||||||
Building Materials Corp. of America3 , 7.50%, 3/15/2020 | Ba3 | 645,000 | 696,600 | |||||||||
Owens Corning, 9.00%, 6/15/2019 | Ba1 | 2,075,000 | 2,475,583 | |||||||||
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4,038,433 | ||||||||||||
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Commercial Services & Supplies - 1.9% | ||||||||||||
Clean Harbors, Inc., 7.625%, 8/15/2016 | Ba3 | 1,322,000 | 1,404,625 | |||||||||
Garda World Security Corp. (Canada)3 , 9.75%, 3/15/2017 | B2 | 2,015,000 | 2,035,150 | |||||||||
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Industrial Conglomerates - 1.2% | ||||||||||||
GE Capital Trust I4 , 6.375%, 11/15/2067 | Aa3 | 2,250,000 | 2,210,625 | |||||||||
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Machinery - 1.3% | ||||||||||||
Dynacast International LLC - Dynacast Finance, Inc.3 , 9.25%, 7/15/2019 | B2 | 2,500,000 | 2,350,000 | |||||||||
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Marine - 1.9% | ||||||||||||
Navios Maritime Holdings, Inc. - Navios Maritime Finance US, Inc. | Ba3 | 3,435,000 | 3,271,837 | |||||||||
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Road & Rail - 1.0% | ||||||||||||
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC - Avis Budget Finance, Inc., 8.25%, 1/15/2019 | B2 | 1,705,000 | 1,692,213 | |||||||||
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Total Industrials | 26,368,283 | |||||||||||
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Information Technology - 4.7% | ||||||||||||
Communications Equipment - 1.6% | ||||||||||||
Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., 6.45%, 3/15/2029 | B2 | 1,580,000 | 1,133,650 | |||||||||
EH Holding Corp.3 , 6.50%, 6/15/2019 | Ba3 | 1,665,000 | 1,735,763 | |||||||||
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2,869,413 | ||||||||||||
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Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.8% | ||||||||||||
CPI International, Inc., 8.00%, 2/15/2018 | B3 | 1,700,000 | 1,415,250 | |||||||||
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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 2.3% | ||||||||||||
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., 8.125%, 12/15/2017 | Ba3 | 1,760,000 | 1,826,000 | |||||||||
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., 7.75%, 8/1/2020 | Ba3 | 760,000 | 780,900 | |||||||||
MagnaChip Semiconductor S.A. - MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Co., 10.50%, 4/15/2018 | B2 | 1,360,000 | 1,414,400 | |||||||||
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4,021,300 | ||||||||||||
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Total Information Technology | 8,305,963 | |||||||||||
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Materials - 6.3% | ||||||||||||
Containers & Packaging - 2.8% | ||||||||||||
Longview Fibre Paper & Packaging, Inc.3 , 8.00%, 6/1/2016 | B2 | 1,665,000 | 1,665,000 | |||||||||
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. - Reynolds Group Issuer LLC3 , 9.25%, 5/15/2018 | Ba3 | 1,375,000 | 1,316,563 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
CREDIT RATING1 | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | VALUE (NOTE 2) | ||||||||||
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | ||||||||||||
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | ||||||||||||
Materials (continued) | ||||||||||||
Containers & Packaging (continued) | ||||||||||||
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. - Reynolds Group Issuer LLC3 , 7.125%, | Ba3 | $ | 1,830,000 | $ | 1,862,025 | |||||||
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4,843,588 | ||||||||||||
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Metals & Mining - 3.5% | ||||||||||||
Calcipar S.A. (Luxembourg)3 , 6.875%, 5/1/2018 | B1 | 2,510,000 | 2,259,000 | |||||||||
FMG Resources August 2006 Pty, Ltd. (Australia)3 , 8.25%, 11/1/2019 | B1 | 760,000 | 773,300 | |||||||||
FMG Resources August 2006 Pty. Ltd. (Australia)3 , 6.875%, 2/1/2018 | B1 | 1,690,000 | 1,618,175 | |||||||||
Mirabela Nickel Ltd. (Australia)3 , 8.75%, 4/15/2018 | B2 | 1,680,000 | 1,507,800 | |||||||||
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6,158,275 | ||||||||||||
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Total Materials | 11,001,863 | |||||||||||
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Telecommunication Services - 8.4% | ||||||||||||
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 5.1% | ||||||||||||
Inmarsat Finance plc (United Kingdom)3 , 7.375%, 12/1/2017 | Ba2 | 3,170,000 | 3,312,650 | |||||||||
Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A. (Luxembourg)3 , 7.25%, 4/1/2019 | B3 | 2,530,000 | 2,567,950 | |||||||||
Wind Acquisition Finance S.A. (Luxembourg)3 , 11.75%, 7/15/2017 | B3 | 1,800,000 | 1,611,000 | |||||||||
Wind Acquisition Finance S.A. (Luxembourg)3 , 7.25%, 2/15/2018 | Ba3 | 1,525,000 | 1,387,750 | |||||||||
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8,879,350 | ||||||||||||
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Wireless Telecommunication Services - 3.3% | ||||||||||||
CC Holdings GS V LLC - Crown Castle GS III Corp.3 , 7.75%, 5/1/2017 | Baa3 | 3,145,000 | 3,388,738 | |||||||||
NII Capital Corp., 8.875%, 12/15/2019 | B2 | 1,845,000 | 1,941,863 | |||||||||
NII Capital Corp., 7.625%, 4/1/2021 | B2 | 500,000 | 496,250 | |||||||||
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5,826,851 | ||||||||||||
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Total Telecommunication Services | 14,706,201 | |||||||||||
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Utilities - 1.5% | ||||||||||||
Gas Utilities - 0.8% | ||||||||||||
Ferrellgas LP - Ferrellgas Finance Corp., 6.50%, 5/1/2021 | Ba3 | 1,615,000 | 1,421,200 | |||||||||
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Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders - 0.7% | ||||||||||||
The AES Corp., 8.00%, 10/15/2017 | Ba3 | 1,040,000 | 1,144,000 | |||||||||
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Total Utilities | 2,565,200 | |||||||||||
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Total Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds | 164,009,004 | |||||||||||
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TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS | 166,376,341 | |||||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
CREDIT RATING1 |
SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | ||||||||||
PREFERRED STOCKS - 1.0% | ||||||||||||
Financials - 1.0% | ||||||||||||
Diversified Financial Services - 1.0% | ||||||||||||
Bank of America Corp., Series K (non-cumulative), 8.00%5 | Ba3 | 1,910 | $ | 1,710,290 | ||||||||
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.4% | ||||||||||||
Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares6 , 0.05%, | 4,242,079 | 4,242,079 | ||||||||||
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.3% | 172,328,710 | |||||||||||
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 1.7% | 3,021,241 | |||||||||||
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NET ASSETS - 100% | $ | 175,349,951 | ||||||||||
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1Credit ratings from Moody’s (unaudited).
2Credit ratings from S&P (unaudited).
3Restricted securities - Investment in securities that are restricted as to public resale under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities have been sold under rule 144A and have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Directors. These securities amount to $71,175,226, or 40.6%, of the Series’ net assets as of December 31, 2011.
4The coupon rate is floating and is the effective rate as of December 31, 2011.
5The rate shown is a fixed rate as of December 31, 2011; the rate becomes floating, based on LIBOR plus a spread, in 2018.
6Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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High Yield Bond Series
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2011
ASSETS: | ||||
Investments, at value (identified cost $172,671,882) (Note 2) | $ | 172,328,710 | ||
Interest receivable | 3,284,250 | |||
Receivable for fund shares sold | 300,526 | |||
Dividends receivable | 271 | |||
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TOTAL ASSETS | 175,913,757 | |||
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LIABILITIES: | ||||
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | 146,894 | |||
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 10,548 | |||
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 1,964 | |||
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 250 | |||
Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3) | 156 | |||
Payable for fund shares repurchased | 353,099 | |||
Other payables and accrued expenses | 50,895 | |||
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | 563,806 | |||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 175,349,951 | ||
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | ||||
Capital stock | $ | 170,319 | ||
Additional paid-in-capital | 174,830,925 | |||
Undistributed net investment income | 31,969 | |||
Accumulated net realized gain on investments | 659,910 | |||
Net unrealized depreciation on investments | (343,172 | ) | ||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 175,349,951 | ||
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - | $ | 10.30 | ||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
INVESTMENT INCOME: | ||||
Interest | $ | 12,030,867 | ||
Dividends | 381,886 | |||
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Total Investment Income | 12,412,753 | |||
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EXPENSES: | ||||
Management fees (Note 3) | 1,681,787 | |||
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 64,803 | |||
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 12,225 | |||
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | 4,436 | |||
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 2,553 | |||
Custodian fees | 10,572 | |||
Miscellaneous | 105,397 | |||
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Total Expenses | 1,881,773 | |||
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME | 10,530,980 | |||
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on- | ||||
Investments | 4,717,281 | |||
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (35,845 | ) | ||
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4,681,436 | ||||
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on- | ||||
Investments | (7,373,301 | ) | ||
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (75 | ) | ||
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(7,373,376 | ) | |||
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | (2,691,940 | ) | ||
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | 7,839,040 | ||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
FOR THE YEAR ENDED | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | |||||||
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | ||||||||
OPERATIONS: | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 10,530,980 | $ | 9,775,342 | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | 4,681,436 | 3,882,317 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | (7,373,376 | ) | 4,696,008 | |||||
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Net increase from operations | 7,839,040 | 18,353,667 | ||||||
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 8): | ||||||||
From net investment income | (10,504,997 | ) | (10,050,478 | ) | ||||
From net realized gain on investments | (4,479,165 | ) | (3,847,008 | ) | ||||
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Total distributions to shareholders | (14,984,162 | ) | (13,897,486 | ) | ||||
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CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | ||||||||
Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 24,313,762 | 26,046,907 | ||||||
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Net increase in net assets | 17,168,640 | 30,503,088 | ||||||
NET ASSETS: | ||||||||
Beginning of year | 158,181,311 | 127,678,223 | ||||||
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End of year (including undistributed net investment income of $31,969 and $21,255, respectively) | $ | 175,349,951 | $ | 158,181,311 | ||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
FOR THE YEARS ENDED | FOR THE 12/31/09 | |||||||||||
12/31/11 | 12/31/10 | |||||||||||
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | ||||||||||||
Net asset value - Beginning of period | $10.74 | $10.37 | $10.00 | |||||||||
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Income from investment operations: | ||||||||||||
Net investment income2 | 0.69 | 0.75 | 0.20 | |||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (0.17 | ) | 0.66 | 0.28 | ||||||||
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Total from investment operations | 0.52 | 1.41 | 0.48 | |||||||||
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From net investment income | (0.67 | ) | (0.75 | ) | (0.10 | ) | ||||||
From net realized gain on investments | (0.29 | ) | (0.29 | ) | (0.01 | ) | ||||||
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Total distributions to shareholders | (0.96 | ) | (1.04 | ) | (0.11 | ) | ||||||
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Net asset value - End of period | $10.30 | $10.74 | $10.37 | |||||||||
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Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | $175,350 | $158,181 | $127,678 | |||||||||
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Total return3 | 4.87% | 13.59% | 4.82% | |||||||||
Ratios (to average net assets)/ Supplemental Data: | ||||||||||||
Expenses* | 1.12% | 1.14% | 1.20% | 4 | ||||||||
Net investment income | 6.26% | 6.79% | 6.51% | 4 | ||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 63% | 54% | 22% | |||||||||
* For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount: | ||||||||||||
N/A | 0.00%5 | 0.02% | 4 |
1Commencement of operations.
2Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
3Represents aggregate total return for the period indicated, and assumes reimbursement of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods.
4Annualized.
5Less than 0.01% .
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
1. | Organization |
High Yield Bond Series (the “Series”) is a no-load non-diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The Series’ investment objective is to provide a high level of long-term total return by investing principally in non-investment grade fixed income securities that are issued by government and corporate entities.
The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).
On September 14, 2009 the Series resumed sales of shares to advisory clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates and directly to investors. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 125 million have been designated as High Yield Bond Series Class A common stock.
2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
Security Valuation
Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the latest quoted sales price of the exchange on which the security is primarily traded. Securities not traded on valuation date or securities not listed on an exchange are valued at the latest quoted bid price provided by the Fund’s pricing service. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.
Debt securities, including government bonds, foreign bonds, asset-backed securities, structured notes, supranational obligations, sovereign bonds, corporate bonds and mortgage-backed securities will normally be valued on the basis of evaluated bid prices provided directly by an independent pricing service. The pricing services use multiple valuation techniques to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity exists, the pricing services may utilize a market-based approach through which quotes from market makers are used to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity may not exist or is limited, the pricing services also utilize proprietary valuation models which may consider market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, option-adjusted spreads, credit spreads, estimated default rates, coupon rates, anticipated timing of principal repayments, underlying collateral, and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair value. Certain investments in securities held by the Series may be valued on a basis of a price provided directly by a principal market maker. These prices may differ from the value that would have been used had a broader market for securities existed.
Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.
Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in aggregate that is significant to their fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
DESCRIPTION | TOTAL | LEVEL 1 | LEVEL 2 | LEVEL 3 | ||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Preferred securities: | ||||||||||||||||
Financials | $ | 1,710,290 | $ | — | $ | 1,710,290 | $ | — | ||||||||
Debt securities: | ||||||||||||||||
Corporate debt: | ||||||||||||||||
Consumer Discretionary | 31,248,109 | — | 31,248,109 | — | ||||||||||||
Consumer Staples | 6,041,637 | — | 6,041,637 | — | ||||||||||||
Energy | 23,304,563 | — | 23,304,563 | — | ||||||||||||
Financials | 24,547,056 | — | 24,547,056 | — | ||||||||||||
Health Care | 15,920,129 | — | 15,920,129 | — | ||||||||||||
Industrials | 26,368,283 | — | 26,368,283 | — | ||||||||||||
Information Technology | 8,305,963 | — | 8,305,963 | — | ||||||||||||
Materials | 11,001,863 | — | 11,001,863 | — | ||||||||||||
Telecommunication Services | 14,706,201 | — | 14,706,201 | — | ||||||||||||
Utilities | 2,565,200 | — | 2,565,200 | — | ||||||||||||
Convertible corporate debt: | ||||||||||||||||
Health Care | 781,687 | — | 781,687 | — | ||||||||||||
Materials | 1,585,650 | — | 1,585,650 | — | ||||||||||||
Mutual funds | 4,242,079 | 4,242,079 | — | — | ||||||||||||
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Total assets | $ | 172,328,710 | $ | 4,242,079 | $ | 168,086,631 | $ | — | ||||||||
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There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2010 or December 31, 2011.
The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.
Recent Accounting Standard
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Recent Accounting Standard (continued)
GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.
Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.
ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.
Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses
Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.
Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.
The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.
Foreign Currency Translation
The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The Series does not isolate realized and unrealized gains and losses attributable to changes in the exchange rates from gains and losses that arise from changes in the fair value of investments. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses represent foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on securities transactions, gains and losses on disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the books of the Series and the amounts actually received or paid.
Restricted Securities
Restricted securities are purchased in private placement transactions, are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may have contractual restrictions on resale. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Series’ Investment Portfolio.
Illiquid Securities
A security may be considered illiquid if so deemed in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board. Securities that are illiquid are marked with the applicable footnote on the Investment Portfolio. No such investments were held by the Series on December 31, 2011.
Federal Taxes
The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Federal Taxes (continued)
Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities.
At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.
The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the period ended December 31, 2009 and the years ended December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Foreign Taxes
Based on the Series’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and currency purchase/repatriation transactions for foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Series will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign tax.
Distributions of Income and Gains
Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Indemnifications
The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Other
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
3. | Transactions with Affiliates |
The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Series’ average daily net assets.
Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.
The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2013, to waive its fee and, if necessary, pay other operating expenses of the Series in order to maintain total direct annual fund operating expenses for the Series at no more than 1.20% of
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3. | Transactions with Affiliates (continued) |
average daily net assets each year. The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.
Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.
The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per Series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.
Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.
4. | Purchases and Sales of Securities |
For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $122,152,469 and $101,596,445, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in shares of High Yield Bond Series were:
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Sold | 2,430,734 | $ | 26,727,792 | 2,275,341 | $ | 24,816,656 | ||||||||||
Reinvested | 1,428,302 | 14,581,472 | 1,258,376 | 13,463,941 | ||||||||||||
Repurchased | (1,560,326 | ) | (16,995,502 | ) | (1,117,255 | ) | (12,233,690 | ) | ||||||||
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Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
6. | Financial Instruments |
The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.
7. | Foreign Securities |
Investing in securities of foreign companies and foreign governments involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of domestic companies and the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
7. | Foreign Securities (continued) |
currencies and future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of foreign companies and foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable domestic companies and the U.S. Government.
8. | Federal Income Tax Information |
The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including foreign currency gains and losses and investments in hybrid securities. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/11 | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/10 | |||||||||
Ordinary income | $11,925,465 | $13,587,061 | ||||||||
Long-term capital gains | 3,058,697 | 310,425 |
At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized depreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Cost for federal income tax purposes | $ | 172,792,310 | ||||
Unrealized appreciation | 4,398,864 | |||||
Unrealized depreciation | (4,862,464 | ) | ||||
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Undistributed ordinary income | $ | 21,293 | ||||
Undistributed long-term gains | $ | 647,576 |
The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.
As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have pre or post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.
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High Yield Bond Series
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of High Yield Bond Series:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the High Yield Bond Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the periods presented, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
New York, New York
February 21, 2012
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High Yield Bond Series
Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.
For federal income tax purposes, the Series reports for the current fiscal period $315,714 or, if different, the maximum amount allowable under the tax law as qualified dividend income.
The Series hereby reports $3,058,697 as capital gains for its taxable year ended December 31, 2011, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.
For corporate shareholders, the percentage of investment income (dividend income plus short-term gains, if any) that qualifies for the dividends received deduction for the current fiscal period is 2.65%, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.
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High Yield Bond Series
Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.
Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.
• | The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle. |
• | The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable. |
• | The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis. |
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High Yield Bond Series
Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
• | The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable. |
• | In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex. |
Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.
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High Yield Bond Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.
Interested Director/Officer
Name: | B. Reuben Auspitz* | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 64 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member. | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Independent Directors | ||
Name: | Stephen B. Ashley | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 71 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1996 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group (property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | The Ashley Group (1995-2008) | |
Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) | ||
Name: |
Peter L. Faber | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 73 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1987 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) | |
New York Collegium (non-profit) | ||
Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) | ||
Name: |
Harris H. Rusitzky | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 77 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1985 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994; | |
Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006 | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Independent Directors (continued)
Name: | Paul A. Brooke | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 65 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 2007 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) | |
ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present) | ||
HLTH Corp. (2000-present) | ||
Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) | ||
MPM Bio-equities (2000-present) | ||
GMP Companies (2000-present) | ||
HoustonPharma (2000-present) | ||
Officers | ||
Name: | Ryan Albano | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 30 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; | |
Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:
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Name: | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 48 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Vice President | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer. | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:
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Name: | Elizabeth Craig | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 25 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Corporate Secretary | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: |
Christine Glavin | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 45 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Officers (continued)
Name: | Jodi L. Hedberg | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 44 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. since 2006 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: |
Richard Yates | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 46 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Chief Legal Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Chief Legal Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or Corporate Secretary | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.
**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.
1The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.
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High Yield Bond Series
Literature Requests
(unaudited)
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, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the Securities and Exchange | ||
Commission’s (SEC) web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Proxy Voting Record
Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Quarterly Portfolio Holdings
The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)
The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov | |
On our web site | http://www.manning-napier.com |
Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com
1. Fund Holdings - Month-End
2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End
3. Shareholder Report - Annual
4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual
The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.
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INFLATION FOCUS EQUITY SERIES | ||||||
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Inflation Focus Equity Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Volatility was a constant theme throughout much of 2011. Over the past year, substantial equity market swings were driven in large part by macroeconomic developments and a series of external shocks, including Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, the European sovereign debt crisis, political unrest in the Middle East, and March’s tsunami disaster in Japan. The accumulation of these events bred widespread uncertainty and has continued to weigh heavily on investor confidence. Throughout the year, market action was largely driven by emotion, and in general investors sought stability over growth.
While major U.S. indices managed to squeak out a positive performance in the volatile conditions of 2011, international equities fared far worse, likely a result of their riskier perception in the context of the risk averse environment. For the twelve months ending December 31, 2011, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World Index (ACWI) fell 7.36%, but the index gained 7.18% during the fourth quarter. The Inflation Focus Equity Series was started on August 23, 2011. In the last three months of the year, the Series earned 9.34%, outpacing the benchmark. Since its inception, the Series has fallen slightly by 0.50%, whereas the index has gained 1.62%.
Mirroring the trends in decelerating growth across the world, inflation in both developed and emerging markets has started to shift lower, yet inflation remains more pronounced in emerging markets relative to developed markets. That being said, the list of central banks now loosening monetary policy grew longer toward the latter half of 2011. With overall inflation largely under control, policymakers are refocusing attention on supporting growth. In general, broad-based inflation remains subdued across developed markets, but pockets of inflation continue to exist in certain industries and countries around the world. In the context of this varying inflationary backdrop, Manning & Napier launched the Inflation Focus Equity Series, which is focused on specific industries and companies that may benefit from rising price pressures.
Manning & Napier’s investment approach in the Inflation Focus Equity Series seeks to capture inflationary opportunities across the inflation spectrum and through the economic cycle. We combine a top-down thematic approach that identifies the sources and areas of pricing power in an industry or company and marry this with our traditional bottom-up stock selection process and investment strategies. In the current market environment, we have identified several key inflationary themes that are represented in the Series. Two of the more prominent themes are aptly named AgFlation and FuelFlation.
AgFlation refers to inflation in agricultural commodities. Rising living standards and higher incomes across the globe, most notably in emerging economies, are improving diets and driving demand for foods that are higher in protein. Rising protein intake requires more grain supply as feedstock for farm animals. At the same time, urbanization and development is limiting the amount of arable land that can be used for farming. This combination of increased demand and decreased supply has driven the price of agricultural commodities like wheat and corn higher. Given these conditions, the Series is targeting individual companies that are striving to improve crop yields with the help of modern technology. During the fourth quarter, AgFlation theme holdings boosted returns relative to the benchmark.
Referred to as FuelFlation, rising energy prices represent another long-term theme in the Inflation Focus Equity Series. Demand for various energy commodities is increasing largely as a result of emerging market growth, yet supply is constrained due to the difficulty and capital intensity of bringing on new capacity. Oil has become increasingly expensive to extract from the ground, and the oil industry cut capital spending drastically during the last recession, which means the pipeline for new supply is limited. For these reasons the Series is invested in certain oil exploration and services companies. While specific FuelFlation theme holdings challenged relative returns in the fourth quarter and since inception, this was offset by strong relative performance in other areas such as Real Estate.
Seeking to invest in specific companies exposed to favorable long-term inflationary themes, the Advisor uses three disciplined investment strategies to ultimately determine which stocks comprise the Inflation Focus Equity Series. As inflationary conditions around the world evolve, Manning & Napier remains committed to an active and flexible investment approach, which enables us to adapt to changing market conditions.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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Inflation Focus Equity Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
TOTAL RETURN SINCE | ||
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Inflation Focus Equity Series3 | -0.50% | |
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World Index4 | 1.62% |
The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Inflation Focus Equity Series from its inception2 (August 23, 2011) to present (December 31, 2011) to the MSCI All Country World Index.
1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
2Performance numbers for the Series and Index are calculated from August 23, 2011, the Series’ inception date.
3The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the period ended December 31, 2011, this annualized net expense ratio was 1.20%. The annualized gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 1.36% for the period ended December 31, 2011.
4The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World Index (ACWI) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure global developed and emerging market equity performance and consists of 45 developed and emerging market country indices. The Index is denominated in U.S. dollars. The Index returns assume daily reinvestment of net dividends (thus accounting for foreign dividend taxation). Unlike the Series returns, the Index returns do not reflect any fees or expenses.
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Inflation Focus Equity Series
Shareholder Expense Example
(unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (August 23, 2011 to December 31, 2011).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Series’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid during the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Series and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 8/23/11* | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/11 | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD 8/23/11*-12/31/11 | ||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $ 995.00 | $4.261 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,019.16 | $6.112 |
*Commencement of Operations.
1Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the period 8/23/2011* to 12/31/2011) of 1.20%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 130/365 (to reflect the period since inception). The Series’ total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period.
2Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the period 8/23/2011* to 12/31/2011), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Inflation Focus Equity Series
Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
Top Ten Stock Holdings2 | ||||||||
Monsanto Co. | 5.0% | Johnson Matthey plc (United Kingdom) | 3.1% | |||||
Syngenta AG (Switzerland) | 4.1% | Westport Innovations, Inc. (Canada) | 3.0% | |||||
Pall Corp. | 3.4% | DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc. | 3.0% | |||||
Home Properties, Inc. | 3.1% | Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc. (Canada) | 3.0% | |||||
Maxwell Technologies, Inc. | 3.1% | Pentair, Inc. | 2.8% | |||||
2As a percentage of total investments. |
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS - 94.3% | ||||||||
Consumer Discretionary - 0.8% | ||||||||
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.8% | ||||||||
Sotheby’s | 20,690 | $ | 590,286 | |||||
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Consumer Staples - 6.1% | ||||||||
Food & Staples Retailing - 3.0% | ||||||||
The Fresh Market, Inc.* | 13,100 | 522,690 | ||||||
United Natural Foods, Inc.* | 20,240 | 809,802 | ||||||
Whole Foods Market, Inc. | 10,430 | 725,719 | ||||||
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2,058,211 | ||||||||
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Food Products - 3.1% | ||||||||
Corn Products International, Inc. | 20,630 | 1,084,932 | ||||||
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.* | 21,300 | 780,858 | ||||||
SunOpta, Inc. (Canada)* | 65,070 | 313,637 | ||||||
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2,179,427 | ||||||||
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Total Consumer Staples | 4,237,638 | |||||||
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Energy - 10.0% | ||||||||
Energy Equipment & Services - 4.6% | ||||||||
Baker Hughes, Inc. | 18,210 | 885,734 | ||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. | 13,940 | 952,241 | ||||||
Tidewater, Inc. | 26,820 | 1,322,226 | ||||||
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3,160,201 | ||||||||
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 5.4% | ||||||||
Cameco Corp. (Canada) | 50,350 | 908,818 | ||||||
Gevo, Inc.* | 70,220 | 441,684 | ||||||
Hess Corp. | 28,760 | 1,633,568 | ||||||
TransCanada Corp. (Canada) | 17,430 | 761,873 | ||||||
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3,745,943 | ||||||||
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Total Energy | 6,906,144 | |||||||
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Financials - 15.6% | ||||||||
Diversified Financial Services - 2.9% | ||||||||
CME Group, Inc. | 5,390 | 1,313,381 | ||||||
JSE Ltd. (South Africa)1 | 79,770 | 700,730 | ||||||
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2,014,111 | ||||||||
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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 12.7% | ||||||||
American Campus Communities, Inc. | 27,450 | 1,151,802 | ||||||
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 21,650 | 1,443,406 | ||||||
DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc. | 86,040 | 2,083,889 | ||||||
Education Realty Trust, Inc. | 116,630 | 1,193,125 | ||||||
Home Properties, Inc. | 37,510 | 2,159,451 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | ||||||||
Financials (continued) | ||||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) (continued) | ||||||||
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | 11,650 | $ | 728,708 | |||||
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8,760,381 | ||||||||
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Total Financials | 10,774,492 | |||||||
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Health Care - 2.4% | ||||||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 2.4% | ||||||||
Neogen Corp.* | 53,400 | 1,636,176 | ||||||
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Industrials - 40.0% | ||||||||
Airlines - 1.3% | ||||||||
Copa Holdings S.A. - ADR - Class A (Panama) | 15,190 | 891,197 | ||||||
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Commercial Services & Supplies - 4.4% | ||||||||
Edenred (France)1 | 40,770 | 1,000,087 | ||||||
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc. (Canada) | 92,440 | 2,041,075 | ||||||
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Electrical Equipment - 3.4% | ||||||||
Polypore International, Inc.* | 37,950 | 1,669,421 | ||||||
Schneider Electric S.A. (France)1 | 12,880 | 673,382 | ||||||
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2,342,803 | ||||||||
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Machinery - 22.0% | ||||||||
AGCO Corp.* | 44,520 | 1,913,024 | ||||||
Deere & Co. | 19,120 | 1,478,932 | ||||||
First Tractor Co. Ltd. - Class H (China)1 | 1,256,000 | 1,171,196 | ||||||
Lindsay Corp. | 17,930 | 984,178 | ||||||
Pall Corp. | 41,640 | 2,379,726 | ||||||
Pentair, Inc. | 58,840 | 1,958,784 | ||||||
Trinity Industries, Inc. | 51,540 | 1,549,292 | ||||||
Turk Traktor ve Ziraat Makineleri AS (Turkey)1 | 39,880 | 709,478 | ||||||
Westport Innovations, Inc. - ADR (Canada)* | 62,850 | 2,089,134 | ||||||
Xylem, Inc. | 40,360 | 1,036,848 | ||||||
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15,270,592 | ||||||||
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Professional Services - 1.6% | ||||||||
Campbell Brothers Ltd. (Australia)1 | 21,500 | 1,076,601 | ||||||
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Road & Rail - 4.8% | ||||||||
All America Latina Logistica S.A. (Brazil) | 368,850 | 1,839,059 | ||||||
QR National, Ltd. (Australia)1 | 433,360 | 1,513,838 | ||||||
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3,352,897 | ||||||||
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Transportation Infrastructure - 2.5% | ||||||||
Groupe Eurotunnel S.A. (France)1 | 253,820 | 1,721,989 | ||||||
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Total Industrials | 27,697,241 | |||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | ||||||||
Information Technology - 3.1% | ||||||||
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 3.1% | ||||||||
Maxwell Technologies, Inc.* | 132,790 | $ | 2,156,510 | |||||
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Materials - 16.3% | ||||||||
Chemicals - 12.1% | ||||||||
Johnson Matthey plc (United Kingdom)1 | 74,900 | 2,134,039 | ||||||
Monsanto Co. | 49,320 | 3,455,852 | ||||||
Syngenta AG (Switzerland)1 | 9,530 | 2,800,396 | ||||||
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Metals & Mining - 4.2% | ||||||||
Antofagasta plc - ADR (United Kingdom)2 | 14,080 | 526,874 | ||||||
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. | 13,520 | 497,401 | ||||||
Lynas Corp. Ltd. (Australia)*1 | 605,450 | 646,921 | ||||||
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. - Class A | 29,940 | 1,265,863 | ||||||
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2,937,059 | ||||||||
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Total Materials | 11,327,346 | |||||||
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | 65,325,833 | |||||||
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 5.3% | ||||||||
Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares3 , 0.05% (Identified Cost $3,685,002) | 3,685,002 | 3,685,002 | ||||||
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.6% | 69,010,835 | |||||||
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 0.4% | 256,427 | |||||||
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NET ASSETS - 100% | $ | 69,267,262 | ||||||
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ADR - American Depository Receipt
*Non-income producing security
1A factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading.
2Latest quoted sales price is not available and the latest quoted bid price was used to value the security.
3Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Inflation Focus Equity Series
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2011
ASSETS: | ||||
Investments, at value (identified cost $69,372,534) (Note 2) | $ | 69,010,835 | ||
Receivable for fund shares sold | 215,296 | |||
Receivable for securities sold | 138,002 | |||
Dividends receivable | 76,558 | |||
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TOTAL ASSETS | 69,440,691 | |||
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LIABILITIES: | ||||
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | 52,077 | |||
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 6,683 | |||
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 2,141 | |||
Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3) | 620 | |||
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 136 | |||
Payable for fund shares repurchased | 53,459 | |||
Audit fees payable | 21,689 | |||
Payable for securities purchased | 11,636 | |||
Registration fees payable | 9,121 | |||
Other payables and accrued expenses | 15,867 | |||
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | 173,429 | |||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 69,267,262 | ||
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | ||||
Capital stock | $ | 69,614 | ||
Additional paid-in-capital | 69,995,966 | |||
Accumulated net investment loss | (11,418 | ) | ||
Accumulated net realized loss on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (425,013 | ) | ||
Net unrealized depreciation on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (361,887 | ) | ||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 69,267,262 | ||
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - | $ | 9.95 | ||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Inflation Focus Equity Series
Statement of Operations
For the Period August 23, 20111 to December 31, 2011
INVESTMENT INCOME: | ||||
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $6,617) | $ | 278,285 | ||
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EXPENSES: | ||||
Management fees (Note 3) | 220,235 | |||
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 13,340 | |||
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 6,000 | |||
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | 1,000 | |||
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 950 | |||
Audit fees | 30,550 | |||
Custodian fees | 6,500 | |||
Miscellaneous | 22,639 | |||
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Total Expenses | 301,214 | |||
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Less reduction of expenses (Note 3) | (36,932 | ) | ||
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Net Expenses | 264,282 | |||
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME | 14,003 | |||
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on- | ||||
Investments | (425,013 | ) | ||
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities (net of Brazilian tax of $38,428) | (30,558 | ) | ||
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(455,571 | ) | |||
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on- | ||||
Investments | (361,699 | ) | ||
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (188 | ) | ||
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(361,887 | ) | |||
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | (817,458 | ) | ||
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NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | (803,455 | ) | |
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1 Commencement of operations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Inflation Focus Equity Series
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
FOR THE PERIOD 12/31/11 | ||||
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | ||||
OPERATIONS: | ||||
Net investment income | $ | 14,003 | ||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | (455,571 | ) | ||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | (361,887 | ) | ||
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Net decrease from operations | (803,455 | ) | ||
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CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | ||||
Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 70,070,717 | |||
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Net increase in net assets | 69,267,262 | |||
NET ASSETS: | ||||
Beginning of period | — | |||
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End of period (including accumulated net investment loss of $11,418) | $ | 69,267,262 | ||
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1Commencement of operations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Inflation Focus Equity Series
Financial Highlights
FOR THE PERIOD 8/23/111 TO 12/31/11 | ||||
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout the period): | ||||
Net asset value - Beginning of period | $10.00 | |||
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||
Net investment income2 | 0.00 | 3 | ||
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments | (0.05 | ) | ||
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Total from investment operations | (0.05 | ) | ||
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Net asset value - End of period | $9.95 | |||
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Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | $69,267 | |||
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Total return4 | (0.50% | ) | ||
Ratios (to average net assets)/ Supplemental Data: | ||||
Expenses* | 1.20% | 5 | ||
Net investment income | 0.06% | 5 | ||
Portfolio turnover | 9% | |||
*The investment advisor did not impose all of its management fees during the period. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have been increased by the following amount: | ||||
0.16% | 5 |
1Commencement of operations.
2Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
3Less than 0.01.
4Represents aggregate total return for the period indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during the period. Periods less than one year are not annualized.
5Annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Inflation Focus Equity Series
Notes to Financial Statements
1. | Organization |
Inflation Focus Equity Series (the “Series”) is a no-load non-diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The Series’ investment objective is to provide long-term growth and inflation protection primarily through investment in equity securities that are expected to benefit from an inflationary environment.
The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).
Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 100 million have been designated as Inflation Focus Equity Series Class A common stock.
2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
Security Valuation
Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the latest quoted sales price of the exchange on which the security is primarily traded. Securities not traded on valuation date or securities not listed on an exchange are valued at the latest quoted bid price provided by the Fund’s pricing service. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.
Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.
Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.
Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account. In accordance with the procedures approved by the Board, the values of certain securities trading outside the U.S. were adjusted following the close of local trading using a factor from a third party vendor. The third party vendor uses statistical analyses and quantitative models, which consider among other things subsequent movement and changes in the prices of indices, securities and exchange rates in other markets, to determine the factors which are used to adjust local market prices. The value of
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
securities used for net asset value calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities. It is the Fund’s policy to classify each foreign equity security where a factor from a third party vendor is provided as a Level 2 security.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in aggregate that is significant to the fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
DESCRIPTION | TOTAL | LEVEL 1 | LEVEL 2 | LEVEL 3 | ||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Equity securities*: | ||||||||||||||||
Consumer Discretionary | $ | 590,286 | $ | 590,286 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||
Consumer Staples | 4,237,638 | 4,237,638 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Energy | 6,906,144 | 6,906,144 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Financials | 10,774,492 | 10,073,762 | 700,730 | — | ||||||||||||
Health Care | 1,636,176 | 1,636,176 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Industrials | 27,697,241 | 19,830,670 | 7,866,571 | — | ||||||||||||
Information Technology | 2,156,510 | 2,156,510 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Materials | 11,327,346 | 5,219,116 | 6,108,230 | — | ||||||||||||
Mutual funds | 3,685,002 | 3,685,002 | — | — | ||||||||||||
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Total assets | $ | 69,010,835 | $ | 54,335,304 | $ | 14,675,531 | $ | — | ||||||||
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*Includes common stock, warrants and rights. Please see the Investment Portfolio for foreign securities where a factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading. Such securities are included in Level 2 in the table above.
There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of August 23, 2011 (commencement of operations) or December 31, 2011.
The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the period ended December 31, 2011.
Recent Accounting Standard
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”).
ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.
Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Recent Accounting Standard (continued)
ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.
Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses
Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.
Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.
The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.
Foreign Currency Translation
The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The Series does not isolate realized and unrealized gains and losses attributable to changes in the exchange rates from gains and losses that arise from changes in the fair value of investments. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses represent foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on securities transactions, gains and losses on disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the books of the Series and the amounts actually received or paid.
Federal Taxes
The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.
Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.
The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the period ended December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Foreign Taxes
Based on the Series’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and currency purchase/repatriation transactions for foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Series will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign tax.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Distributions of Income and Gains
Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Indemnifications
The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Other
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
3. | Transactions with Affiliates |
The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Series’ average daily net assets.
Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.
The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2013, to waive its fee and, if necessary, pay other operating expenses of the Series in order to maintain total direct annual fund operating expenses for the Series at no more than 1.20% of average daily net assets each year. For the period ended December 31, 2011, the Advisor voluntarily waived fees of $36,932, which is included as a reduction of expenses on the Statement of Operations. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed.
Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.
The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.
Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
4. | Purchases and Sales of Securities |
For the period ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $71,112,426 and $4,977,459, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in Class A shares of Inflation Focus Equity Series were:
FOR THE PERIOD 8/23/11 (COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS) TO 12/31/11 | ||||||||||
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Sold | 7,270,819 | $ | 73,101,576 | |||||||
Reinvested | — | — | ||||||||
Repurchased | (309,411 | ) | (3,030,859 | ) | ||||||
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Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
6. | Financial Instruments |
The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.
7. | Foreign Securities |
Investing in securities of foreign companies and foreign governments involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of domestic companies and the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of foreign companies and foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable domestic companies and the U.S. Government.
8. | Federal Income Tax Information |
The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including net operating losses, foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales, late-year ordinary losses and post-October losses. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
There were no distributions for the period ended December 31, 2011.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
8. | Federal Income Tax Information (continued) |
At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized depreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Cost for federal income tax purposes | $ | 69,544,753 | ||||
Unrealized appreciation | 3,101,679 | |||||
Unrealized depreciation | (3,635,597 | ) | ||||
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Net unrealized depreciation | $ | (533,918 | ) | |||
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Capital loss carryover | $ | 178,409 |
For the period ended December 31, 2011, the Series elected to defer to January 1, 2012, $74,385 of post-October short-term capital losses and $11,418 of late-year ordinary losses.
The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses.
As of December 31, 2011, the Series had the following net capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized gains to the extent allowed by the tax law:
CAPITAL LOSS CARRYFORWARD CHARACTER | ||||
SHORT TERM | LONG TERM | |||
$ 178,409 | $— |
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Inflation Focus Equity Series
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of Inflation Focus Equity Series:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Inflation Focus Equity Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011 and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for the period August 23, 2011 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2011, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
New York, New York
February 21, 2012
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Inflation Focus Equity Series
Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.
Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.
• | The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle. |
• | The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable. |
• | The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis. |
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Inflation Focus Equity Series
Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
• | The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable. |
• | In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex. |
Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.
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Inflation Focus Equity Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.
Interested Director/Officer | ||
Name: | B. Reuben Auspitz* | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 64 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member. | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Independent Directors | ||
Name: | Stephen B. Ashley | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 71 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1996 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group (property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | The Ashley Group (1995-2008) Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) | |
Name: | Peter L. Faber | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 73 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1987 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) New York Collegium (non-profit) Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) | |
Name: | Harris H. Rusitzky | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 77 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1985 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994; Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Independent Directors (continued) | ||
Name: | Paul A. Brooke | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 65 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 2007 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments) | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present) HLTH Corp. (2000-present) Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) MPM Bio-equities (2000-present) GMP Companies (2000-present) HoustonPharma (2000-present) | |
Officers | ||
Name: | Ryan Albano | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 30 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:
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Name: | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 48 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Vice President | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer. | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:
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Name: | Elizabeth Craig | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 25 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Corporate Secretary | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Christine Glavin | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 45 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Officers (continued) | ||
Name: | Jodi L. Hedberg | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 44 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. since 2006 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Richard Yates | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 | |
Age: | 46 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Chief Legal Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Chief Legal Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or Corporate Secretary | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.
**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.
1The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.
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Inflation Focus Equity Series
Literature Requests
(unaudited)
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, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Proxy Voting Record
Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Quarterly Portfolio Holdings
The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)
The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov | |
On our web site | http://www.manning-napier.com |
Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com
1. Fund Holdings - Month-End
2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End
3. Shareholder Report - Annual
4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual
The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.
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EMERGING MARKETS SERIES
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www.manning-napier.com |
Emerging Markets Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Volatility was a constant theme throughout much of 2011. Over the past year, substantial equity market swings were driven in large part by macroeconomic developments and a series of external shocks, including Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, the European sovereign debt crisis, political unrest in the Middle East, and March’s tsunami disaster in Japan. The accumulation of these events bred widespread uncertainty and has continued to weigh heavily on investor confidence. Throughout the year, market action was largely driven by emotion, and in general investors sought stability over growth.
While major U.S. indices managed to squeak out positive performance in the volatile conditions of 2011, international equities fared far worse, in part due to investor perceptions of economic deterioration in the context of the risk averse environment. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2011, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Net Emerging Markets index fell 18.42%. With regard to relative performance, the Emerging Market Series was started on November 16, 2011. Since its inception, the Series has fallen 1.47% as compared to a decline of 4.43% for the index.
Across emerging markets, significant social and economic growth potential is vastly evident, particularly when compared to the slow growth path for developed markets. As local businesses emerge and thrive alongside broader economic growth, compelling long-term investment opportunities also emerge. The Emerging Markets Series seeks to capture these opportunities by investing in businesses whose principal securities’ trading market is an emerging market country or those that derive a majority of their annual revenue from goods produced, sales made or services performed in an emerging market country. Importantly, the Advisor uses a selective investment approach and monitors the various risks associated with investing in emerging markets companies.
In general, emerging markets are benefiting from the emergence and growth of domestic consumption. With this in mind, the Emerging Markets Series’ allocations to Consumer-related and Health Care sectors are currently overweight relative to the MSCI Emerging Markets index. In the Advisor’s view, the ongoing development and expansion of a new consumer class in emerging markets should serve as an important economic growth driver. Over the short existence of the Series, specific selections and the relative overweight in Consumer Staples has proven beneficial, whereas individual holdings in the Consumer Discretionary sector have hurt relative returns. In other areas, the Series is currently underweight to the Financials sector relative to the benchmark given the broad uncertainty surrounding the global banking sector.
With regard to country positioning, the Series is currently overweight to Brazil and Malaysia relative to the index. These countries are experiencing healthy economic growth that is being driven, in part, by generally younger and faster growing populations. In contrast, the Series has an underweight allocation to China relative to the benchmark. China’s economic growth is broadly decelerating and there is concern that the slowdown could deepen and/or persist for longer than expected. Over the Series’ short performance history, the relative underweight to China has detracted from the Series’ performance versus the benchmark.
In seeking to invest in specific emerging markets companies that are exposed to favorable long-term growth drivers, the Advisor uses three disciplined investment strategies to ultimately determine which stocks comprise the Emerging Markets Series. This fundamental analysis is complemented by top-down macroeconomic research on emerging economies, which helps focus the bottom-up analysis. As emerging markets economies continue to evolve toward developed market status, Manning & Napier remains committed to this active and flexible investment approach.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
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Emerging Markets Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
TOTAL | ||
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Series3 | -1.47% | |
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Net Emerging Markets Index4 | -4.43% |
The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Series from its inception2 (November 16, 2011) to present (December 31, 2011) to the MSCI Net Emerging Markets Index.
1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
2Performance numbers for the Series and the Index are calculated from November 16, 2011, the Series’ inception date.
3The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the period ended December 31, 2011, this annualized net expense ratio was 1.20%. The annualized gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 2.15% for the period ended December 31, 2011.
4The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Net Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets. The MSCI Net Emerging Markets Index consists of 21 emerging market country indices. The Index is denominated in U.S. dollars. Unlike the Series returns, the Index returns do not reflect any fees or expenses.
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Emerging Markets Series
Shareholder Expense Example
(unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (November 16, 2011 to December 31, 2011).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Series’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid during the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Series and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 11/16/11*
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ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/11
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EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $ 985.30 | $1.471 | |||
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,019.16 | $6.112 |
*Commencement of Operations.
1Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the period 11/16/2011* to 12/31/2011) of 1.20%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 45/365 (to reflect the period since inception). The Series’ total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period.
2Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the period 11/16/2011* to 12/31/2011), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Emerging Markets Series
Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011
(unaudited)
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Emerging Markets Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES |
VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||
COMMON STOCKS - 82.4% | ||||||||||
Consumer Discretionary - 15.5% | ||||||||||
Auto Components - 5.0% | ||||||||||
Halla Climate Control Corp. (South Korea)1 | 97,000 | $ | 1,839,027 | |||||||
Mando Corp. (South Korea)1 | 11,600 | 2,078,188 | ||||||||
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3,917,215 | ||||||||||
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Automobiles - 2.4% | ||||||||||
Hyundai Motor Co. (South Korea)1 | 10,000 | 1,852,277 | ||||||||
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Diversified Consumer Services - 2.2% | ||||||||||
Anhanguera Educacional Participacoes S.A. (Brazil) | 156,730 | 1,688,928 | ||||||||
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.7% | ||||||||||
Ctrip.com International Ltd. - ADR (China)* | 57,700 | 1,350,180 | ||||||||
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Household Durables - 1.1% | ||||||||||
LG Electronics, Inc. (South Korea)1 | 13,400 | 867,190 | ||||||||
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Media - 3.1% | ||||||||||
Grupo Televisa S.A. - ADR (Mexico) | 116,000 | 2,442,960 | ||||||||
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Total Consumer Discretionary | 12,118,750 | |||||||||
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Consumer Staples - 12.6% | ||||||||||
Beverages - 4.3% | ||||||||||
Cia Cervecerias Unidas S.A. - ADR (Chile) | 33,200 | 2,094,920 | ||||||||
Companhia de Bebidas das Americas (AmBev) - ADR (Brazil) | 34,900 | 1,259,541 | ||||||||
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3,354,461 | ||||||||||
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Food & Staples Retailing 2.8% | ||||||||||
President Chain Store Corp. (Taiwan)1 | 219,000 | 1,192,650 | ||||||||
Raia Drogasil S.A. (Brazil) | 150,000 | 1,043,024 | ||||||||
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2,235,674 | ||||||||||
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Food Products - 3.5% | ||||||||||
China Yurun Food Group Ltd. (Bermuda)1 | 604,000 | 789,475 | ||||||||
Cosan S.A. Industria e Comercio (Brazil) | 54,400 | 787,455 | ||||||||
M Dias Branco S.A. (Brazil) | 46,000 | 1,176,357 | ||||||||
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2,753,287 | ||||||||||
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Personal Products - 2.0% | ||||||||||
Natura Cosmeticos S.A. (Brazil) | 79,000 | 1,535,740 | ||||||||
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Total Consumer Staples | 9,879,162 | |||||||||
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Energy - 4.1% | ||||||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 4.1% | ||||||||||
Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp. (Canada) | 95,000 | 1,746,601 | ||||||||
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - ADR (Brazil) | 62,100 | 1,458,729 | ||||||||
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Total Energy | 3,205,330 | |||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Emerging Markets Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES |
VALUE | |||||||||
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | ||||||||||
Financials - 9.5% | ||||||||||
Capital Markets - 0.5% | ||||||||||
OSK Holdings Berhad (Malaysia)1 | 695,000 | $ | 390,225 | |||||||
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Commercial Banks - 3.7% | ||||||||||
Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad (Malaysia)1 | 427,000 | 1,569,022 | ||||||||
ICICI Bank Ltd. - ADR (India) | 50,000 | 1,321,500 | ||||||||
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2,890,522 | ||||||||||
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Diversified Financial Services - 3.0% | ||||||||||
JSE Ltd. (South Africa)1 | 271,000 | 2,380,568 | ||||||||
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Insurance - 0.5% | ||||||||||
Brasil Insurance Participacoes e Administracao S.A. (Brazil) | 41,000 | 373,676 | ||||||||
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Real Estate Management & Development - 1.8% | ||||||||||
BR Malls Participacoes S.A. (Brazil) | 71,000 | 689,731 | ||||||||
General Shopping Brasil S.A. (Brazil)* | 111,000 | 675,432 | ||||||||
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1,365,163 | ||||||||||
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Total Financials | 7,400,154 | |||||||||
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Health Care - 5.7% | ||||||||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.5% | ||||||||||
Mindray Medical International Ltd. - ADR (China) | 44,500 | 1,140,980 | ||||||||
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Health Care Providers & Services - 1.0% | ||||||||||
Diagnosticos da America S.A. (Brazil) | 96,000 | 797,748 | ||||||||
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Life Sciences Tools & Services - 1.3% | ||||||||||
WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman), Inc. - ADR (China)* | 93,500 | 1,032,240 | ||||||||
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Pharmaceuticals - 1.9% | ||||||||||
Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc (United Kingdom)1 | 157,000 | 1,509,785 | ||||||||
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Total Health Care | 4,480,753 | |||||||||
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Industrials - 12.0% | ||||||||||
Airlines - 2.0% | ||||||||||
Copa Holdings S.A. - ADR - Class A (Panama) | 26,400 | 1,548,888 | ||||||||
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Electrical Equipment - 1.5% | ||||||||||
Teco Electric and Machinery Co. Ltd. (Taiwan)1 | 2,052,000 | 1,208,244 | ||||||||
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Machinery - 2.6% | ||||||||||
Turk Traktor ve Ziraat Makineleri AS (Turkey)1 | 113,380 | 2,017,067 | ||||||||
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Marine - 1.0% | ||||||||||
Sinotrans Shipping Ltd. (Hong Kong)1 | 3,120,000 | 756,323 | ||||||||
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Professional Services - 0.5% | ||||||||||
Qualicorp S.A. (Brazil)* | 46,000 | 413,081 | ||||||||
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Road & Rail - 2.5% | ||||||||||
All America Latina Logistica S.A. (Brazil) | 387,000 | 1,929,554 | ||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Emerging Markets Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES |
VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | ||||||||||
Industrials (continued) | ||||||||||
Transportation Infrastructure - 1.9% | ||||||||||
Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (Malaysia)1 | 800,000 | $ | 1,463,670 | |||||||
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Total Industrials | 9,336,827 | |||||||||
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Information Technology - 16.2% | ||||||||||
Internet Software & Services - 5.9% | ||||||||||
Mail.ru Group Ltd. - GDR (Russia)*1 | 25,400 | 659,304 | ||||||||
NHN Corp. (South Korea)*1 | 9,800 | 1,796,098 | ||||||||
Tencent Holdings Ltd. (China)1 | 29,200 | 584,682 | ||||||||
Yandex N.V. - Class A - ADR (Netherlands)* | 32,500 | 640,250 | ||||||||
Youku, Inc. - ADR (China)* | 56,800 | 890,056 | ||||||||
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4,570,390 | ||||||||||
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IT Services - 5.2% | ||||||||||
Cielo S.A. (Brazil) | 79,000 | 2,041,442 | ||||||||
Redecard S.A. (Brazil) | 130,000 | 2,034,419 | ||||||||
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4,075,861 | ||||||||||
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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 5.1% | ||||||||||
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (South Korea)1 | 1,360 | 1,250,980 | ||||||||
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. - ADR (Taiwan) | 90,000 | 1,161,900 | ||||||||
Trina Solar Ltd. - ADR (Cayman Islands)* | 115,000 | 768,200 | ||||||||
Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. Ltd. - ADR (China)* | 220,000 | 836,000 | ||||||||
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4,017,080 | ||||||||||
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Total Information Technology | 12,663,331 | |||||||||
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Materials - 4.3% | ||||||||||
Chemicals - 1.0% | ||||||||||
Yingde Gases (Hong Kong)1 | 750,000 | 762,657 | ||||||||
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Construction Materials - 3.3% | ||||||||||
Asia Cement Corp. (Taiwan)1 | 1,136,000 | 1,274,001 | ||||||||
Taiwan Cement Corp. (Taiwan)1 | 1,114,000 | 1,285,701 | ||||||||
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2,559,702 | ||||||||||
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Total Materials | 3,322,359 | |||||||||
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Telecommunication Services - 2.5% | ||||||||||
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 2.5% | ||||||||||
DiGi.com Berhad (Malaysia)1 | 690,000 | 843,936 | ||||||||
SK Telecom Co. Ltd. (South Korea)1 | 9,000 | 1,106,497 | ||||||||
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Total Telecommunication Services | 1,950,433 | |||||||||
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | 64,357,099 | |||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Emerging Markets Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011
SHARES |
VALUE (NOTE 2) | |||||||||
MUTUAL FUNDS - 5.3% | ||||||||||
iShares S&P India Nifty 50 Index Fund | 104,000 | $ | 2,052,960 | |||||||
PowerShares India Portfolio* | 128,000 | 2,086,400 | ||||||||
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TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS | 4,139,360 | |||||||||
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 12.0% | ||||||||||
Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares2 , 0.05%, (Identified Cost $9,422,579) | 9,422,579 | 9,422,579 | ||||||||
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.7% | 77,919,038 | |||||||||
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 0.3% | 195,373 | |||||||||
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NET ASSETS - 100% | $ | 78,114,411 | ||||||||
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ADR - American Depository Receipt
GDR - Global Depository Receipt
*Non-income producing security
1A factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading.
2Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.
The Series’ portfolio holds, as a percentage of net assets, greater than 10% in the following countries:
Brazil 22.9%; South Korea 13.8%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Emerging Markets Series
Statement of Assets & Liabilities
December 31, 2011
ASSETS: | |||||
Investments, at value (identified cost $78,887,159) (Note 2) | $ | 77,919,038 | |||
Foreign currency, at value (cost $72,811) | 72,719 | ||||
Dividends receivable | 164,292 | ||||
Receivable for fund shares sold | 122,553 | ||||
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TOTAL ASSETS | 78,278,602 | ||||
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LIABILITIES: | |||||
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 7,500 | ||||
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 5,663 | ||||
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | 3,589 | ||||
Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3) | 2,499 | ||||
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 252 | ||||
Payable for fund shares repurchased | 57,050 | ||||
Audit fees payable | 34,000 | ||||
Custodian fees payable | 29,753 | ||||
Registration fees payable | 11,610 | ||||
Other payables and accrued expenses | 12,275 | ||||
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | 164,191 | ||||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 78,114,411 | |||
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | |||||
Capital stock | $ | 79,290 | |||
Additional paid-in-capital | 79,181,173 | ||||
Distributions in excess of net investment income | (177,838 | ) | |||
Net unrealized depreciation on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (968,214 | ) | |||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | $ | 78,114,411 | |||
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class A ($78,114,411/7,929,010 shares) | $ | 9.85 | |||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Emerging Markets Series
Statement of Operations
For the Period November 16, 20111 to December 31, 2011
INVESTMENT INCOME: | |||||
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $44,271) | $ | 196,845 | |||
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EXPENSES: | |||||
Management fees (Note 3) | 95,503 | ||||
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | 5,663 | ||||
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | 7,500 | ||||
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | 2,500 | ||||
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | 450 | ||||
Audit fees | 40,000 | ||||
Custodian fees | 30,000 | ||||
Registration fees | 11,610 | ||||
Postage fees | 5,750 | ||||
Printing fees | 5,750 | ||||
Miscellaneous | 775 | ||||
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Total Expenses | 205,501 | ||||
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Less reduction of expenses (Note 3) | (90,898 | ) | |||
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Net Expenses | 114,603 | ||||
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME | 82,242 | ||||
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | |||||
Net realized gain (loss) on- | |||||
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities (net of Brazilian tax of $165,602) | (177,838 | ) | |||
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on- | |||||
Investments | (968,121 | ) | |||
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | (93 | ) | |||
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(968,214 | ) | ||||
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | (1,146,052 | ) | |||
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NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | (1,063,810 | ) | ||
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1Commencement of operations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Emerging Markets Series
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
FOR THE PERIOD 12/31/11 | ||||||
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | ||||||
OPERATIONS: | ||||||
Net investment income | $ 82,242 | |||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | (177,838) | |||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | (968,214) | |||||
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Net decrease from operations | (1,063,810) | |||||
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 8): | ||||||
From net investment income | (100,029) | |||||
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CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | ||||||
Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 79,278,250 | |||||
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Net increase in net assets | 78,114,411 | |||||
NET ASSETS: | ||||||
Beginning of period | — | |||||
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End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $177,838) | $ 78,114,411 | |||||
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1Commencement of operations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Emerging Markets Series
Financial Highlights
FOR THE PERIOD 12/31/11 | ||||||
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout the period): | ||||||
Net asset value - Beginning of period | $10.00 | |||||
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||
Net investment income2 | 0.01 | |||||
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments | (0.15) | |||||
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Total from investment operations | (0.14) | |||||
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Less distributions to shareholders: | ||||||
From net investment income | (0.01) | |||||
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Net asset value - End of period | $9.85 | |||||
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Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | $78,114 | |||||
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Total return3 | (1.37%) | |||||
Ratios (to average net assets)/ Supplemental Data: | ||||||
Expenses* | 1.20%4 | |||||
Net investment income | 0.86%4 | |||||
Portfolio turnover | 0% | |||||
*The investment advisor did not impose all of its management fees during the period. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have been increased by the following amount: | ||||||
0.95%4 |
1Commencement of operations.
2Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
3Represents aggregate total return for the period indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during the period. Periods less than one year are not annualized.
4Annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Emerging Markets Series
Notes to Financial Statements
1. | Organization |
Emerging Markets Series (the “Series”) is a no-load non-diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The Series’ investment objective is to provide long-term growth by investing principally in the common stocks of emerging market companies.
Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 100 million have been designated as Emerging Markets Series Class A common stock.
2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
Security Valuation
Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the latest quoted sales price of the exchange on which the security is primarily traded. Securities not traded on valuation date or securities not listed on an exchange are valued at the latest quoted bid price provided by the Fund’s pricing service. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.
Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.
Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.
Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account. In accordance with the procedures approved by the Board, the values of certain securities trading outside the U.S. were adjusted following the close of local trading using a factor from a third party vendor. The third party vendor uses statistical analyses and quantitative models, which consider among other things subsequent movement and changes in the prices of indices, securities and exchange rates in other markets, to determine the factors which are used to adjust local market prices. The value of securities used for net asset value calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities. It is the Fund’s policy to classify each foreign equity security where a factor from a third party vendor is provided as a Level 2 security.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both
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Emerging Markets Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
individually and in aggregate that is significant to the fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
DESCRIPTION | TOTAL | LEVEL 1 | LEVEL 2 | LEVEL 3 | ||||||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities*: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Consumer Discretionary | $ | 12,118,750 | $ | 5,482,068 | $ | 6,636,682 | $ | — | ||||||||||||
Consumer Staples | 9,879,162 | 7,897,037 | 1,982,125 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Energy | 3,205,330 | 3,205,330 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Financials | 7,400,154 | 3,060,339 | 4,339,815 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Health Care | 4,480,753 | 2,970,968 | 1,509,785 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Industrials | 9,336,827 | 3,891,523 | 5,445,304 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Information Technology | 12,663,331 | 8,372,267 | 4,291,064 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Materials | 3,322,359 | — | 3,322,359 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Telecommunication Services | 1,950,433 | — | 1,950,433 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Mutual funds | 13,561,939 | 13,561,939 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
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Total assets | $ | 77,919,038 | $ | 48,441,471 | $ | 29,477,567 | $ | — | ||||||||||||
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*Includes common stock, warrants and rights. Please see the Investment Portfolio for foreign securities where a factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the securities’ fair value following the close of local trading. Such securities are included in Level 2 in the table above.
There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of November 16, 2011 (commencement of operations) or December 31, 2011.
The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the period ended December 31, 2011.
Recent Accounting Standard
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.
Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.
ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.
Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses
Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses (continued)
ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.
Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.
The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.
Foreign Currency Translation
The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The Series does not isolate realized and unrealized gains and losses attributable to changes in the exchange rates from gains and losses that arise from changes in the fair value of investments. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses represent foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on securities transactions, gains and losses on disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the books of the Series and the amounts actually received or paid.
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
The Series may purchase or sell forward foreign currency exchange contracts in order to hedge a portfolio position or specific transaction. Risks may arise if the counterparties to a contract are unable to meet the terms of the contract or if the value of the foreign currency moves unfavorably.
All forward foreign currency exchange contracts are adjusted daily by the exchange rate of the underlying currency and, for financial statement purposes, any gain or loss is recorded as unrealized gain or loss until a contract has been closed. Realized and unrealized gain or loss arising from a transaction is included in net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments.
The Series may regularly trade forward foreign currency exchange contracts with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of its investing activities to assist in managing exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
The notional or contractual amount of these instruments represents the investment the Series has in forward foreign currency exchange contracts and does not necessarily represent the amounts potentially at risk. The measurement of the risks associated with forward foreign currency exchange contracts is meaningful only when all related and offsetting transactions are considered. As of December 31, 2011, no investments in forward foreign currency exchange contracts were held by the Series.
Federal Taxes
The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.
Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Federal Taxes (continued)
The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the period ended December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Foreign Taxes
Based on the Series’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and currency purchase/repatriation transactions for foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Series will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign tax.
Distributions of Income and Gains
Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Indemnifications
The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Other
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
3. | Transactions with Affiliates |
The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Series’ average daily net assets.
Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.
The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2013, to waive its fee and, if necessary, pay other operating expenses of the Series in order to maintain total direct annual fund operating expenses for the Series at no more than 1.20% of average daily net assets each year. For the period ended December 31, 2011, the Advisor voluntarily waived fees of $90,898, which is included as a reduction of expenses on the Statement of Operations. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed.
Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
3. | Transactions with Affiliates (continued) |
The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.
Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.
4. | Purchases and Sales of Securities |
For the period ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $69,464,580 and $0, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in shares of Emerging Markets Series were:
FOR THE PERIOD 11/16/11 (COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS) TO 12/31/11 | ||||||||
SHARES | AMOUNT | |||||||
Sold | 8,116,595 | $81,114,177 | ||||||
Reinvested | 10,010 | 96,995 | ||||||
Repurchased | (197,595) | (1,932,922) | ||||||
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Total | 7,929,010 | $79,278,250 | ||||||
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Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
6. | Financial Instruments |
The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.
7. | Foreign Securities |
Investing in securities of foreign companies and foreign governments involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of domestic companies and the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of foreign companies and foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable domestic companies and the U.S. Government.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
8. | Federal Income Tax Information |
The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including foreign currency gains and losses, and late-year ordinary losses. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:
FOR THE PERIOD 11/16/11 (COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS) TO 12/31/11 | |||||||||
Ordinary income | $ | 100,029 |
At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized depreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Cost for federal income tax purposes | $ | 78,887,159 | |||||
Unrealized appreciation | 1,699,016 | ||||||
Unrealized depreciation | (2,667,137 | ) | |||||
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Net unrealized depreciation | $ | (968,121 | ) | ||||
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For the period ended December 31, 2011, the Series elected to defer to January 1, 2012, $177,838 of late-year ordinary losses.
The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short- term and/or long term losses.
As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have pre or post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of Emerging Markets Series:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Emerging Markets Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011 and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for the period November 16, 2011 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2011, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
New York, New York
February 21, 2012
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Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.
For federal income tax purposes, the Series reports for the current fiscal year $100,029 or, if different, the maximum amount allowable under the tax law as qualified dividend income.
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Emerging Markets Series
Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.
Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.
• | The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle. |
• | The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable. |
• | The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis. |
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Emerging Markets Series
Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
• | The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable. |
• | In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner. |
• | The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex. |
Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.
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Emerging Markets Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.
Interested Director/Officer | ||
Name: | B. Reuben Auspitz* | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 64 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President | |
since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002 | ||
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance | |
Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director | ||
from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - | ||
Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. | ||
Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various | ||
subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, | ||
Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member. | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Independent Directors | ||
Name: | Stephen B. Ashley | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 71 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee | |
Member | ||
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1996 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group | |
(property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive) | ||
2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | The Ashley Group (1995-2008) | |
Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) | ||
Name: | Peter L. Faber | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 73 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member | |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1987 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will & | |
Emery LLP (law firm) | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) | |
New York Collegium (non-profit) | ||
Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) | ||
Name: | Harris H. Rusitzky | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 77 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee | |
Member | ||
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 1985 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994; | |
Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006 | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Independent Directors (continued) | ||
Name: | Paul A. Brooke | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 65 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee | |
Member | ||
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | Indefinite - Since 2007 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV | |
Holdings LLC (investments) | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) | |
ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present) | ||
HLTH Corp. (2000-present) | ||
Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) | ||
MPM Bio-equities (2000-present) | ||
GMP Companies (2000-present) | ||
HoustonPharma (2000-present) | ||
Officers | ||
Name: | Ryan Albano | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 30 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; | |
Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:
| N/A
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Name: | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 48 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Vice President | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive | |
Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC | ||
Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and | ||
affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer. | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:
| N/A
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Name: | Elizabeth Craig | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 25 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Assistant Corporate Secretary | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Since 2011 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier | |
Advisors, LLC | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Christine Glavin | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 45 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997 | |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Officers (continued) | ||
Name: | Jodi L. Hedberg | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 44 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering | |
Compliance Officer | ||
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates | |
since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of | ||
Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, | ||
Inc. since 2006 | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A | |
Name: | Richard Yates | |
Address: | 290 Woodcliff Drive | |
Fairport, NY 14450 | ||
Age: | 46 | |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | Chief Legal Officer | |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | Chief Legal Officer since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds | |
one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or | ||
Corporate Secretary | ||
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | 34 | |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | N/A |
*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.
**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.
1The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.
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Emerging Markets Series
Literature Requests
(unaudited)
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, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |||
On the Securities and Exchange | http://www.sec.gov |
Proxy Voting Record
Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |||
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
Quarterly Portfolio Holdings
The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |||
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)
The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 | |||
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov | |||
On our web site | http://www.manning-napier.com |
Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com
1. Fund Holdings - Month-End
2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End
3. Shareholder Report - Annual
4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual
The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.
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ITEM 2: | CODE OF ETHICS |
(a) The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to its principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer. A copy of the registrant’s code of ethics is filed herewith as Exhibit 12(a)(1).
(b) During the period covered by this report, no amendments were made to the provisions of the code of ethics adopted in 2 (a) above.
(c) During the period covered by this report, no implicit or explicit waivers to the provisions of the code of ethics adopted in 2 (a) above were granted.
(d) Not applicable to the registrant due to the response given in 2 (c) above.
ITEM 3: | AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT |
All of the members of the Audit committee have been determined by the Registrant’s Board of Directors to be Audit Committee Financial Experts as defined in this item. The current members of the Audit Committee are: Harris H. Rusitzky, Stephen B. Ashley, and Paul A. Brooke. Richard M. Hurwitz served on the Audit Committee and was determined to be a financial expert until his resignation on November 18, 2011. All Audit Committee members are independent under applicable rules. This designation will not increase the designee’s duties, obligations or liability as compared to their duties, obligations and liability as a member of the Audit Committee and of the Board.
ITEM 4: | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES |
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Aggregate fees for professional services rendered for the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (Life Sciences Series, Small Cap Series, Technology Series, Financial Services Series, Real Estate Series, International Series, World Opportunities Series, Ohio Tax Exempt Series, Diversified Tax Exempt Series, New York Tax Exempt Series, Core Bond Series, Core Plus Bond Series, High Yield Bond Series, Inflation Focus Equity Series, and Emerging Markets Series, collectively the “Fund”) by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as of and for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 were:
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
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Audit Fees (a) | 388,813 | 337,183 | ||||||
Audit Related Fees (b) | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Tax Fees (c) | 90,675 | 74,400 | ||||||
All Other Fees (d) | 0 | 0 | ||||||
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479,488 | 411,583 | |||||||
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(a) | Audit Fees |
These fees relate to professional services rendered by PwC for the audit of the Fund’s annual financial statements or services normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filing or engagements. These services include the audits of the financial statements of the Fund, issuance of consents, income tax provision procedures and assistance with review of documents filed with the SEC.
(b) | Audit-Related Fees |
These fees relate to assurance and related services by PwC that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the Fund’s financial statements and are not reported under “Audit Fees” above.
(c) | Tax Fees |
These fees relate to professional services rendered by PwC for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. The tax services provided by PwC related to the review of the Fund’s federal and state income tax returns, excise tax calculations and returns, a review of the Fund’s calculations of capital gain and income distributions, and additional tax research for compliance purposes.
(d) | All Other Fees |
These fees relate to products and services provided by PwC other than those reported above under “Audit Fees,” “Audit-Related Fees,” and “Tax Fees” above.
There were no amounts that were approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to the de minimus exception (Rule 2-01(c)(7) of Regulation S-X) for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.
Non-Audit Services to the Fund’s Service Affiliates that were Pre-Approved by the Fund’s Audit Committee
The Fund’s Audit Committee is required to pre-approve non-audit services which meet both the following criteria:
i) | Directly relate to the Fund’s operations and financial reporting; and |
ii) | Rendered by PwC to the Fund’s advisor, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, and entities in a control relationship with the advisor (“service affiliate”) that provide ongoing services to the Fund. For purposes of disclosure, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. is considered to be a service affiliate. |
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
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Audit Related Fees | 151,944 | 153,644 | ||||||
Tax Fees | 0 | 0 | ||||||
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151,944 | 153,644 | |||||||
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The Audit Related fees for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 were for a license for proprietary authoritative financial reporting and assurance literature library software, a surprise examination pursuant to Rule 204-2(b) and 206(4)-2, and a Type II SAS 70 pursuant to Rule 206. In 2010, were for 17Ad-13 internal control examinations and the license for proprietary authoritative financial report and assurance literature library software.
There were no amounts that were approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to the de minimus exception (Rule 2-01(c)(7) of Regulation S-X) for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.
Aggregate Fees
Aggregate fees billed to the Fund for non-audit services for 2011 and 2010 were $90,675 and $74,400, respectively. Aggregate fees billed to the Fund’s advisor and service affiliates for non-audit services were $151,944 and $153,644, respectively. These amounts include fees for non-audit services required to be pre-approved and fees for non-audit services that did not require pre-approval since they did not relate to the Fund’s operations and financial reporting.
The Fund’s Audit Committee has considered whether the provisions for non-audit services to the Fund’s advisor and service affiliates, which did not require pre-approval, are compatible with maintaining PwC’s independence.
ITEM 5: | AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS |
Not applicable.
ITEM 6: | INVESTMENTS |
(a) | See Investment Portfolios under Item 1 on this Form N-CSR. |
(b) | Not applicable. |
ITEM 7: | DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES |
Not applicable.
ITEM 8: | PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES |
Not applicable.
ITEM 9: | PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS |
Not applicable.
ITEM 10: | SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS |
There have been no material changes to the procedure by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.
ITEM 11: | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
(a) Based on their evaluation of the Funds’ disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date, the Funds’ Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that the Funds’ disclosure controls and procedures are: (i) reasonably designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in this report is appropriately communicated to the Funds’ officers to allow timely decisions regarding disclosures required in this report; (ii) reasonably designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in this report is recorded, processed, summarized and reported in a timely manner; and (iii) are effective in achieving the goals described in (i) and (ii) above.
(b) During the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report, there have been no changes in the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting that the above officers believe to have materially affected, or to be reasonably likely to materially affect, the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 12: | EXHIBITS |
(a)(1) | Code of ethics that is subject to the disclosure of Item 2 above. |
(a)(2) | Separate certifications for the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, are attached as EX-99.CERT. |
(a)(3) | Not applicable. |
(b) | A certification of the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as required by 18 U.S.C Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, is attached as EX-99.906CERT. The certification furnished pursuant to this paragraph is not deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such certification is not deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent that the Registrant specifically incorporates them by reference. |
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.
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc.
/s/ B. Reuben Auspitz
B. Reuben Auspitz
President & Principal Executive Officer of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc.
February 24, 2012
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.
/s/ B. Reuben Auspitz
B. Reuben Auspitz
President & Principal Executive Officer of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc.
February 24, 2012
/s/ Christine Glavin
Christine Glavin
Chief Financial Officer & Principal Financial Officer of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc.
February 24, 2012