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
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Date of reporting period: January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013
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ITEM 1: | REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS. |

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Life Sciences Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Global equity markets delivered strong absolute returns during 2013, as loose monetary policy and incrementally improved economic growth prospects, primarily in the developed world, contributed to a more robust risk appetite among investors and helped to propel many equity indices to new all-time highs. While fiscal policy and lingering structural issues in a number of countries continued to act as headwinds for much of the year, the still weak global macroeconomic climate was not enough to deter the renewed and generally broad-based preference for stocks. Broadly speaking, developed market equities outperformed emerging market equities, as the MSCI Emerging Markets index actually finished the year in negative territory. That said, indices in several emerging nations, such as China and India, delivered very strong positive returns during 2013. Amid last year’s encouraging performance, valuations in markets that did well generally rose. As such, returns are likely to be much more modest going forward. In the Advisor’s view, global economic growth should remain slow during 2014, meaning that it will take time for company fundamentals to grow into current stock prices.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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Life Sciences Series
Fund Commentary
(unaudited)
Investment Objective
To provide long-term growth by investing primarily in the common stocks of companies in life sciences industries. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the Series’ assets will be invested in securities of companies involved in the life sciences and related industries. Examples of these companies include those in the following areas: pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical products and supplies, health care services, and environmental services.
Performance Commentary
U.S. stocks were among the world’s strongest performers during 2013 as the S&P 500 returned 32.39% for the 12-month period. At a more granular level, the S&P 500 Health Care index earned an impressive return of 41.47% . The Life Science Series provided positive absolute returns as well, though it underperformed its benchmark index, appreciating 26.25% over the course of the year.
With respect to Series performance relative to its benchmark during 2013, stock selection within the Series was the primary driver of underperformance. More specifically, stock selection in the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals industries detracted from relative returns during the 12-month period. This was partially offset by the Series’ investments in the Health Care Equipment and Supplies and Health Care Technology industries, which contributed positively to relative returns. Regarding industry allocation, an overweight to Health Care Equipment and Supplies and an underweight to Biotechnology compared to the benchmark challenged relative returns. Conversely, an underweight to Pharmaceuticals and an overweight to Life Sciences Tools and Services compared to the benchmark aided relative returns for the year.
Moving forward, the Advisor believes slow growth is the most likely path for the global economy. While it is possible that growth could be stronger than expected, several headwinds still exist. No matter the environment, the Advisor remains committed to helping its clients generate the absolute returns needed to achieve their long-term investment objectives.
Please see the next page for additional performance information as of December 31, 2013.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than that quoted; investors can obtain the most recent month-end performance at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 593-4353.
Effective 12/31/2013, the Life Sciences Series is closed to new investors and to additional investments from existing shareholders. All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Funds whose investments are concentrated in a specific industry or sector may be subject to a higher degree of market risk than funds whose investments are diversified among a variety of sectors.
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Life Sciences Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2013
(unaudited)
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| | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 |
| | ONE YEAR1 | | FIVE YEAR | | TEN YEAR | | SINCE INCEPTION2 |
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Life Sciences Series3 | | 26.25% | | 20.74% | | 8.69% | | 12.83% |
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Total Return Index4 | | 32.39% | | 17.95% | | 7.42% | | 4.08% |
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Health Care Index5 | | 41.47% | | 18.31% | | 8.37% | | 5.93% |
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, 2013 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, 2013, 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, 2013.
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 and do not reflect any fees or expenses. Index returns provided by Bloomberg.
5The S&P 500 Health Care Index is a capitalization-weighted sub-index of the S&P 500 Total Return Index including only stocks of companies involved in the business of health care related products and services. The Index returns assume daily reinvestment of dividends and do not reflect any fees or expenses. Index returns provided by Bloomberg.
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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, 2013 to December 31, 2013).
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.
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| | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/13 | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/13 | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 7/1/13-12/31/13 |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,190.40 | | $6.29 |
Hypothetical (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, 2013
(unaudited)

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Top Ten Stock Holdings2 | |
Teleflex, Inc. | | | 4.9 | % | | Becton, Dickinson and Co. | | | 4.1 | % |
Volcano Corp. | | | 4.8 | % | | Johnson & Johnson | | | 3.9 | % |
Lonza Group AG (Switzerland) | | | 4.7 | % | | Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd. (United | | | | |
Sirona Dental Systems, Inc. | | | 4.4 | % | | Kingdom) | | | 3.8 | % |
Hologic, Inc. | | | 4.3 | % | | HeartWare International, Inc. | | | 3.7 | % |
Thoratec Corp. | | | 4.2 | % | | | | | | |
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2 As a percentage of total investments. | | | | | | | | | | |
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Life Sciences Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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COMMON STOCKS - 77.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
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Health Care - 77.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
Biotechnology - 4.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Incyte Corp. Ltd.* | | | 106,000 | | | $ | 5,366,780 | | | |
Seattle Genetics, Inc.* | | | 83,000 | | | | 3,310,870 | | | |
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| | | | | | | 8,677,650 | | | |
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Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 41.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
Becton, Dickinson and Co | | | 75,000 | | | | 8,286,750 | | | |
GN Store Nord A/S (Denmark)1 | | | 197,000 | | | | 4,841,467 | | | |
HeartWare International, Inc.* | | | 81,000 | | | | 7,610,760 | | | |
Hologic, Inc.* | | | 390,000 | | | | 8,716,500 | | | |
Mindray Medical International Ltd. - ADR (China) | | | 137,000 | | | | 4,981,320 | | | |
Quidel Corp.* | | | 214,245 | | | | 6,618,028 | | | |
Sirona Dental Systems, Inc.* | | | 128,100 | | | | 8,992,620 | | | |
Sonova Holding AG (Switzerland)1 | | | 54,500 | | | | 7,349,044 | | | |
Teleflex, Inc | | | 105,230 | | | | 9,876,888 | | | |
Thoratec Corp.* | | | 232,000 | | | | 8,491,200 | | | |
Volcano Corp.* | | | 447,000 | | | | 9,766,950 | | | |
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| | | | | | | 85,531,527 | | | |
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Health Care Providers & Services - 11.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
Air Methods Corp.* | | | 114,000 | | | | 6,649,620 | | | |
Diagnosticos da America S.A. (Brazil) | | | 381,100 | | | | 2,351,941 | | | |
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (Germany)1 | | | 88,000 | | | | 6,276,694 | | | |
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd. (South Africa)1 | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 4,393,349 | | | |
Qualicorp S.A. (Brazil)* | | | 445,000 | | | | 4,243,933 | | | |
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Life Sciences Tools & Services - 11.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
Lonza Group AG (Switzerland)1 | | | 100,000 | | | | 9,503,318 | | | |
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd. (United Kingdom)*2,3 | | | 226,062 | | | | 7,677,902 | | | |
QIAGEN N.V. - ADR (Netherlands)* | | | 273,000 | | | | 6,500,130 | | | |
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| | | | | | | 23,681,350 | | | |
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Pharmaceuticals - 9.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (India)1 | | | 567,000 | | | | 4,895,859 | | | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 87,000 | | | | 7,968,330 | | | |
Novo Nordisk A/S - Class B (Denmark)1 | | | 35,000 | | | | 6,415,564 | | | |
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $123,128,476) | | | | | | | 161,085,817 | | | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Life Sciences Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 20.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
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Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares4 , 0.04%, | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $42,384,744) | | | 42,384,744 | | | $ | 42,384,744 | | | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $165,513,220) | | | | | | | 203,470,561 | | | |
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 1.6% | | | | | | | 3,210,639 | | | |
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NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 206,681,200 | | | |
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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.
2This security was acquired on April 26, 2011 at a cost of $2,713,165 ($15.03 per share) and on May 2, 2012 at a cost of $1,209,530 ($26.53 per share) and has been determined to be illiquid and fair valued under guidelines established by the Board of Directors.
3Restricted securities - Investment in securities that are restricted as to public resale under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. This security amounted to $7,677,902 or 3.7% of the Series’ net assets as of December 31, 2013 (see Note 2 to the financial statements).
4Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2013.
The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. (MSCI) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (S&P) and is licensed for use by Manning & Napier when referencing GICS sectors. Neither MSCI, S&P nor any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification nor shall any such party have any liability therefrom.
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, 2013
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ASSETS: | | | | |
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Investments, at value (identified cost $165,513,220) (Note 2) | | $ | 203,470,561 | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 4,003,509 | |
Foreign tax reclaims receivable | | | 29,226 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 1,083 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | | 207,504,379 | |
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LIABILITIES: | | | | |
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Accrued management fees (Note 3) | | | 180,078 | |
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 10,581 | |
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 4,172 | |
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 407 | |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | | | 523,439 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | | 104,502 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 823,179 | |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 206,681,200 | |
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
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Capital stock | | $ | 160,428 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 164,191,131 | |
Accumulated net realized gain on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 4,379,761 | |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 37,949,880 | |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 206,681,200 | |
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - CLASS A ($206,681,200/ 16,042,766 shares) | | $ | 12.88 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Life Sciences Series
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
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INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | |
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Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $49,472) | | $ | 1,134,526 | |
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EXPENSES: | | | | |
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Management fees (Note 3) | | | 2,131,332 | |
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 50,002 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 16,896 | |
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | | | 5,062 | |
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 2,407 | |
Custodian fees | | | 158,674 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 107,071 | |
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Total Expenses | | | 2,471,444 | |
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NET INVESTMENT LOSS | | | (1,336,918 | ) |
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | | | | |
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Net realized gain on- | | | | |
Investments (net of foreign capital gains tax of $648,390) | | | 46,470,820 | |
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 26,916 | |
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| | | 46,497,736 | |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on- | | | | |
Investments (net of decrease in accrued foreign capital gains tax of $967,388) | | | 5,021,602 | |
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | (3,824 | ) |
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| | | 5,017,778 | |
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | | | 51,515,514 | |
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 50,178,596 | |
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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
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| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
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OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
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Net investment loss | | $ | (1,336,918 | ) | | $ | (1,343,685 | ) |
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency | | | 46,497,736 | | | | 16,082,256 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency | | | 5,017,778 | | | | 35,502,919 | |
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Net increase from operations | | | 50,178,596 | | | | 50,241,490 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 9): | | | | | | | | |
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From net realized gain on investments | | | (42,895,375 | ) | | | (15,587,617 | ) |
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CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | | | | | | | | |
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Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions (Note 5) | | | (33,194,704 | ) | | | 1,388,522 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (25,911,483 | ) | | | 36,042,395 | |
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NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
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Beginning of year | | | 232,592,683 | | | | 196,550,288 | |
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End of year (including undistributed net investment income of $0 and $0, respectively) | | $ | 206,681,200 | | | $ | 232,592,683 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Life Sciences Series
Financial Highlights
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| | FOR THE YEARS ENDED | |
| | 12/31/13 | | | 12/31/12 | | | 12/31/11 | | | 12/31/10 | | | 12/31/09 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of year | | $ | 12.87 | | | $ | 10.95 | | | $ | 12.18 | | | $ | 10.61 | | | $ | 6.99 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss1 | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 3.37 | | | | 2.91 | | | | (0.84 | ) | | | 1.61 | | | | 3.67 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | 3.28 | | | | 2.83 | | | | (0.91 | ) | | | 1.57 | | | | 3.62 | |
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Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (3.27 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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Net asset value - End of year | | $ | 12.88 | | | $ | 12.87 | | | $ | 10.95 | | | $ | 12.18 | | | $ | 10.61 | |
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Net assets - End of year (000’s omitted) | | $ | 206,681 | | | $ | 232,593 | | | $ | 196,550 | | | $ | 247,564 | | | $ | 272,944 | |
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Total return2 | | | 26.26 | % | | | 25.89 | % | | | (7.33 | %) | | | 14.80 | % | | | 51.79 | % |
Ratios (to average net assets)/ Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.11 | % |
Net investment loss | | | (0.63 | %) | | | (0.60 | %) | | | (0.60 | %) | | | (0.41 | %) | | | (0.55 | %) |
Portfolio turnover | | | 78 | % | | | 75 | % | | | 84 | % | | | 67 | % | | | 95 | % |
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* The investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management and/or other fees, and in some periods may have paid a portion of the Series’ expenses. 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 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.00 | %3 | | | 0.01 | % |
1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.
2Represents aggregate total return for the years indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain years.
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
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, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved the liquidation of the Series, which is expected to occur once the Series is able to sell its securities in an orderly fashion. Effective December 31, 2013, the Series ceased accepting orders for purchases of capital stock. The Series is no longer able to invest its assets in accordance with its stated investment objectives. As the Series executes its liquidation plan, it intends to hold short-term investments as well as its position in a restricted common stock. Prior to ceasing its investing activities, the Series’ investment objective was 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”). 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 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2013, 11 billion shares have been designated in total among 45 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 Stock Market 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 Stock Market 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. The Fair Value Committee (the “Committee”) is responsible for carrying out the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of senior members from various groups within the Advisor’s organization, including operations, accounting, trading, and research/investments. The Committee reviews and approves valuation matters, which may include data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the “Policies”). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing. The Committee meets at least annually and more frequently as needed to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee available at each of the Board’s regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier. For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news, and (iii)
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2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions used to value those securities, and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information. However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs and assumptions are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed. 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 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, 2013 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
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DESCRIPTION | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care | | $ | 161,085,817 | | | $ | 109,732,620 | | | $ | 43,675,295 | | | $ | 7,677,902 | |
Mutual fund | | | 42,384,744 | | | | 42,384,744 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total assets | | $ | 203,470,561 | | | $ | 152,117,364 | | | $ | 43,675,295 | | | $ | 7,677,902 | |
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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.
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, 2013.
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2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
The following table is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
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LEVEL 3 RECONCILIATION | | EQUITY SECURITIES | |
Balance as of December 31, 2012 (fair value) | | $ | 12,101,037 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 5,560,681 | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (986,757 | ) |
Purchases | | | — | |
Sales | | | (8,997,059 | ) |
Transfers in | | | — | |
Transfers out | | | — | |
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Balance as of December 31, 2013 (fair value) | | $ | 7,677,902 | |
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The following table summarizes the quantitative inputs and assumptions used for items categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2013.
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QUANTITATIVE INFORMATION ABOUT LEVEL 3 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS |
| | FAIR VALUE AT 12/31/13 | | VALUATION TECHNIQUE(S) | | UNOBSERVABLE INPUT | | RANGE (WEIGHTED AVERAGE) |
Equity securities | | $7,677,902 | | * | | Discount for lack of marketability | | 25%(NA) |
* The Series’ only Level 3 investment is Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd. (“Oxford”). The Series uses, or will use, the following methodologies and significant inputs to determine fair value: subsequent rounds of financing for Oxford; recent transactions in Oxford or similar instruments; discounted cash flow techniques; third-party appraisals; industry multiples and public comparables; and Oxford’s current financial performance compared to projected performance. At December 31, 2013, the valuation technique included the Series’ most recent transaction prices in Oxford, adjusted by a discount for lack of marketability, and also changes in comparable security prices, while also considering other observable third party transaction prices in Oxford.
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Series’ Level 3 security is the lack of marketability discount to the Series’ most recent Oxford transaction price. Significant increases (decreases) in the discount in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. Generally, a change in the assumptions used in any input in isolation may be accompanied by a change in another input.
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) |
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.
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, 2013, 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, 2010 through December 31, 2013. 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. There was no estimated deferred tax liability as of December 31, 2013. 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 may be 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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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. Effective January 23, 2014, the Advisor began waiving its management fees.
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 and are reimbursed for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings. Effective May 2013, an Audit Committee Chair, who receives an additional annual stipend for this role, was appointed to the Fund.
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, 2013. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years. Effective January 27, 2014, the Advisor voluntarily began reimbursing expenses to the extent necessary so that the Series’ total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed 0.10% of the Series’ average daily net assets.
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 and Strategic Income Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income 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. Effective October 1, 2012, the aforementioned agreements were modified to reduce the annual fee related to fund accounting and administration, as well as transfer agent fees, by 10%, excluding out-of-pocket expenses.
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, 2013, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $153,708,144 and $277,015,262, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in shares of Life Sciences Series were:
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| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 777,947 | | | $ | 10,801,298 | | | | 910,690 | | | $ | 11,481,196 | |
Reinvested | | | 3,349,084 | | | | 42,331,950 | | | | 1,200,003 | | | | 15,448,274 | |
Repurchased | | | (6,149,803 | ) | | | (86,327,952 | ) | | | (1,988,833 | ) | | | (25,540,948 | ) |
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Total | | | (2,022,772 | ) | | $ | (33,194,704 | ) | | | 121,860 | | | $ | 1,388,522 | |
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Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
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, 2013.
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, foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales and qualified late-year 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 fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, $1,336,918 was reclassified within the capital accounts from
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
9. | Federal Income Tax Information (continued) |
Accumulated Net Realized Gain on Investments to Accumulated Net Investment Loss. 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:
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| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 15,422,512 | | | $ | 5,917,652 | | |
Long-term capital gains | | $ | 27,472,863 | | | $ | 9,669,965 | | |
At December 31, 2013, 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:
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Cost for federal income tax purposes | | $ | 165,901,095 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 37,957,341 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (387,875 | ) |
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Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 37,569,466 | |
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Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | 2 | |
Undistributed long-term gains | | $ | 9,762,824 | |
Qualified late-year losses1 | | $ | 4,995,190 | |
1 The Series has elected to defer certain qualified late-year losses and recognize such losses in the year ending December 31, 2014.
As discussed in Note 1, the Board approved the liquidation of the Series, which is expected to occur once the Series is able to sell its securities in an orderly fashion. Also, as discussed in Note 3, effective January 23, 2014, the Advisor began waiving its management fees and, on January 27, 2014, began reimbursing certain expenses of the Series.
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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, 2013, 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, 2013 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
As discussed in Notes 1 and 10, the Board of Directors approved the liquidation of the Series.

New York, New York
February 18, 2014
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Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All reportings 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 $1,129,464 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 2.74%, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.
The Series designates $37,235,687 as Long-Term Capital Gain dividends pursuant to Section 852(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the fiscal year December 31, 2013.
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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 20, 2013, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was considered by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and considered 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 2013 Annual consideration 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 27 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 performance of each Series since its inception, as well as performance over multiple time periods. Performance for one or more of the following time periods was considered as applicable to the Series’ inception date: 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. 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 Series’ actual performance and comparative performance, especially for those series with 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 18 of the 37 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 Tax Managed Series, Pro-Blend Series Class C, and Target Series’ Class R and Class C, are lower than, or substantially similar to the Morningstar mean and median reported total expense ratio. The higher than mean and median total expense ratios for Classes C and R reflect higher distribution, marketing and shareholder service fees payable to broker-dealers through a 100bp 12b-1 fee for Class C and a 50bp 12b-1 fee for Class R. 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 services 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, 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 then considered economies of scale and concluded that the current fee schedule to the advisory agreement remained reasonable given 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, the number of newly established series of the Fund 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.
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Interested Director/Officer | | |
Name: Address: | | B. Reuben Auspitz* 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 66 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Principal Executive Officer since 2002; President since 2004; Vice President 1984-2003; |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | Executive Vice President; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2002-2010 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Independent Directors | | |
Name: | | Stephen B. Ashley |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 73 |
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). Director 1995-2008 and Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Fannie Mae (1995-2008) The Ashley Group (1995-2008) Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) |
Name: | | Paul A. Brooke |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 68 |
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 (2005-2009) - Alsius Corporation (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments) since 1991; Managing Member, Venbio (investments) since 2010. |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-2014) HLTH Corp (WebMD) (2000-2010) Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) MPM Bio-equities (2000-2009) GMP Companies (2000-2011) HoustonPharma (2000-2008) Cytos Biotechnology Ltd (2012-present) |
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Life Sciences Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
| | |
Independent Directors (continued) | | |
Name: | | Peter L. Faber |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 75 |
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 (2006-2012), Partner (1995-2006 & 2013-present) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) (1989-2010) New York Collegium (non-profit) (2004-2011) Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) |
Name: | | Harris H. Rusitzky |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 78 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Chester N. Watson |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 63 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Director, Audit Committee Chairman, Governance & Nominating Committee Member |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Since 2012 |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | General Auditor (2003-2011) - General Motors Company (auto manufacturer) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Officers | | |
Name: | | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 50 |
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 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Elizabeth Craig |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 26 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
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Life Sciences Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
| | |
Officers (continued) | | |
Name: | | Christine Glavin |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 47 |
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 since 2011; Fund Reporting Manager (1997-2011) - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Assistant Treasurer since 2008 - Exeter Trust Company |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Jodi L. Hedberg |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 46 |
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; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer since 2002 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Richard Yates |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 48 |
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 and 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: | | 45 |
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.
1The term of office of all officers shall be one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified, or his or her earlier resignation or removal as provided in the Fund’s By-Laws.
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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)
For more information about any of the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Series, you may obtain a prospectus and SAI at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 466-3863. Before investing, carefully consider the objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the investment and read the prospectus carefully as it contains this and other information about the investment company. In addition, this information can be found on the SEC’s web site, http://www.sec.gov.
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.
The Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. is managed by Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC. Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., an affiliate of Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, is the distributor of the Fund shares.
MNLFS-12/13-AR

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| | | | SMALL CAP SERIES | | |
www.manning-napier.com | | | | |
Small Cap Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Global equity markets delivered strong absolute returns during 2013, as loose monetary policy and incrementally improved economic growth prospects, primarily in the developed world, contributed to a more robust risk appetite among investors and helped to propel many equity indices to new all-time highs. While fiscal policy and lingering structural issues in a number of countries continued to act as headwinds for much of the year, the still weak global macroeconomic climate was not enough to deter the renewed and generally broad-based preference for stocks. Broadly speaking, developed market equities outperformed emerging market equities, as the MSCI Emerging Markets index actually finished the year in negative territory. That said, indices in several emerging nations, such as China and India, delivered very strong positive returns during 2013. Amid last year’s encouraging performance, valuations in markets that did well generally rose. As such, returns are likely to be much more modest going forward. In the Advisor’s view, global economic growth should remain slow during 2014, meaning that it will take time for company fundamentals to grow into current stock prices.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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Small Cap Series
Fund Commentary
(unaudited)
Investment Objective
To provide long-term growth by investing principally in the common stocks of companies with small market capitalizations. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the Series’ assets will be invested in securities of companies with small market capitalizations, which is generally defined as a company with a market capitalization of less than $3 billion at time of purchase.
Performance Commentary
Domestic equity indices delivered strongly positive absolute returns during 2013, as the S&P 500 and Russell 2000 indices returned 32.39% and 38.82%, respectively. The Small Cap Series also delivered positive absolute returns for the year, appreciating 29.97%, but trailed the benchmarks index for the 12-month period.
Stock selection drove the Series to underperform relative to the Russell 2000 during the year. In contrast, the aggregate impact of sector allocation decisions contributed positively to relative returns. Regarding stock selection, certain investments in Energy, Health Care, and Financials detracted from relative returns. This was partially offset by stock selection in Consumer Discretionary and Industrials, which aided relative returns. With respect to sector allocation, a substantial underweight to Information Technology compared to the benchmark challenged relative returns. Conversely, a meaningful underweight to Financials, overweight to Consumer Discretionary, and underweight to Materials compared to the benchmark were additive to relative performance during the 12-month period.
Moving forward, the Advisor believes slow growth is the most likely path for the global economy. While it is possible that growth could be stronger than expected, several headwinds still exist. No matter the environment, the Advisor remains committed to helping its clients generate the absolute returns needed to achieve their long-term investment objectives.
Please see the next page for additional performance information as of December 31, 2013.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than that quoted; investors can obtain the most recent month-end performance at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 593-4353.
Effective 1/24/2014, the Small Cap Series was liquidated.
All investments involve risks, including potential loss of principal. Stocks of small-capitalization companies involve substantial risk. These stocks historically have experienced greater price volatility than stocks of larger companies, and they may be expected to do so in the future.
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Small Cap Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2013
(unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 |
| | ONE YEAR1 | | FIVE YEAR | | TEN YEAR | | SINCE INCEPTION2 |
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Small Cap Series3 | | 29.97% | | 20.96% | | 6.45% | | 8.20% |
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Total Return Index4 | | 32.39% | | 17.95% | | 7.42% | | 9.31% |
Russell 2000® Index5 | | 38.82% | | 20.08% | | 9.07% | | 10.07% |
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, 2013 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, 2013, 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, 2013.
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 and do not reflect any fees or expenses. Index returns provided by Bloomberg.
5The 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. The Index returns do not reflect any fees or expenses. Index returns provided by Bloomberg.
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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, 2013 to December 31, 2013).
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.
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| | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/13 | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/13 | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 7/1/13-12/31/13 |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,113.40 | | $5.75 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.76 | | $5.50 |
*Expenses are equal to the Series annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 1.08%, 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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Small Cap Series
Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2013
(unaudited)

| | | | |
Market Capitalization | |
Average | | $ | 2,137.63 Million | |
Median | | | 1,784.42 Million | |
Weighted Average | | | 2,289.62 Million | |
| | | | |
Top Ten Stock Holdings2 | |
Spirit Airlines, Inc. | | | 5.0% | |
Cloud Peak Energy, Inc. | | | 4.2% | |
Starz - Class A | | | 3.6% | |
Imax Corp. (Canada) | | | 3.1% | |
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. - ADR | | | | |
(Brazil) | | | 2.7% | |
Thoratec Corp. | | | 2.6% | |
HeartWare International, Inc. | | | 2.5% | |
LogMeIn, Inc. | | | 2.2% | |
Ocado Group plc (United Kingdom) | | | 2.2% | |
Calfrac Well Services Ltd. (Canada) | | | 2.1% | |
|
2 As a percentage of total investments. | |
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Small Cap Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
COMMON STOCKS - 80.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Consumer Discretionary - 27.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
Automobiles - 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
Tesla Motors, Inc.* | | | 11,070 | | | $ | 1,664,707 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 3.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.* | | | 125,120 | | | | 3,886,227 | | | |
Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. - ADR - Class A* | | | 238,080 | | | | 3,597,389 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,483,616 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Internet & Catalog Retail - 4.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
HomeAway, Inc.* | | | 116,140 | | | | 4,747,803 | | | |
Ocado Group plc (United Kingdom)*1 | | | 697,810 | | | | 5,118,052 | | | |
Shutterfly, Inc.* | | | 21,810 | | | | 1,110,783 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10,976,638 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Media - 9.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
Global Mediacom Tbk PT (Indonesia)1 | | | 10,637,900 | | | | 1,662,545 | | | |
Imax Corp. (Canada)* | | | 241,780 | | | | 7,127,674 | | | |
Starz - Class A* | | | 283,770 | | | | 8,297,435 | | | |
ZON OPTIMUS SGPS S.A. (Portugal)1 | | | 531,740 | | | | 3,953,151 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 21,040,805 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Specialty Retail - 9.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
Aeropostale, Inc.* | | | 216,810 | | | | 1,970,803 | | | |
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. | | | 276,560 | | | | 3,982,464 | | | |
Chico’s FAS, Inc. | | | 102,870 | | | | 1,938,071 | | | |
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. | | | 40,780 | | | | 2,369,318 | | | |
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. | | | 31,370 | | | | 2,227,897 | | | |
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. | | | 63,570 | | | | 2,997,961 | | | |
Rent-A-Center, Inc. | | | 127,120 | | | | 4,238,181 | | | |
Select Comfort Corp.* | | | 45,602 | | | | 961,746 | | | |
Sonic Automotive, Inc. - Class A | | | 105,400 | | | | 2,580,192 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 23,266,633 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Consumer Discretionary | | | | | | | 64,432,399 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples - 2.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
Beverages - 1.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
C&C Group plc (Ireland)1 | | | 762,710 | | | | 4,459,372 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Food Products - 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. | | | 46,948 | | | | 1,527,688 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Consumer Staples | | | | | | | 5,987,060 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Energy - 10.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
Energy Equipment & Services - 6.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
Calfrac Well Services Ltd. (Canada) | | | 171,080 | | | | 4,992,685 | | | |
CARBO Ceramics, Inc. | | | 40,980 | | | | 4,775,399 | | | |
Global Geophysical Services, Inc.* | | | 153,680 | | | | 247,425 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Small Cap Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Energy (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Energy Equipment & Services (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
ION Geophysical Corp.* | | | 303,010 | | | $ | 999,933 | | | |
Key Energy Services, Inc.* | | | 133,470 | | | | 1,054,413 | | | |
Petroleum Geo-Services ASA (Norway)1 | | | 72,340 | | | | 854,524 | | | |
Trican Well Service Ltd. (Canada) | | | 191,910 | | | | 2,345,015 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 15,269,394 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 4.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Cloud Peak Energy, Inc.* | | | 539,690 | | | | 9,714,420 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Energy | | | | | �� | | 24,983,814 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Financials - 9.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
Diversified Financial Services - 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | | | 53,780 | | | | 3,596,269 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Insurance - 2.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Brasil Insurance Participacoes e Administracao S.A. (Brazil) | | | 280,440 | | | | 2,169,346 | | | |
First American Financial Corp. | | | 104,690 | | | | 2,952,258 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,121,604 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 5.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
AmREIT, Inc. - Class B | | | 64,000 | | | | 1,075,200 | | | |
Associated Estates Realty Corp. | | | 46,300 | | | | 743,115 | | | |
Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 207,440 | | | | 1,298,574 | | | |
Coresite Realty Corp. | | | 37,210 | | | | 1,197,790 | | | |
Corporate Office Properties Trust | | | 42,440 | | | | 1,005,404 | | | |
DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc. | | | 34,700 | | | | 857,437 | | | |
Education Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 140,020 | | | | 1,234,976 | | | |
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 44,680 | | | | 952,131 | | | |
Mack-Cali Realty Corp. | | | 37,130 | | | | 797,552 | | | |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | | | 11,280 | | | | 685,147 | | | |
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | | | 111,580 | | | | 3,432,201 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 13,279,527 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Financials | | | | | | | 21,997,400 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care - 6.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
Biotechnology - 1.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
Seattle Genetics, Inc.* | | | 101,430 | | | | 4,046,043 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 5.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
HeartWare International, Inc.* | | | 61,450 | | | | 5,773,842 | | | |
Thoratec Corp.* | | | 164,860 | | | | 6,033,876 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 11,807,718 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Health Care | | | | | | | 15,853,761 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Small Cap Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Industrials - 12.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Airlines - 7.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. - ADR (Brazil)* | | | 1,391,690 | | | $ | 6,360,023 | | | |
Spirit Airlines, Inc.* | | | 256,460 | | | | 11,645,849 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 18,005,872 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
Interface, Inc. | | | 61,360 | | | | 1,347,466 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Machinery - 3.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
Briggs & Stratton Corp. | | | 113,110 | | | | 2,461,274 | | | |
Titan International, Inc. | | | 107,480 | | | | 1,932,490 | | | |
Westport Innovations, Inc. - ADR (Canada)* | | | 133,870 | | | | 2,625,191 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,018,955 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Marine - 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
Baltic Trading Ltd. | | | 321,300 | | | | 2,069,172 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Industrials | | | | | | | 28,441,465 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology - 7.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
Communications Equipment - 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Polycom, Inc.* | | | 239,770 | | | | 2,692,617 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Computers & Peripherals - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Fusion-io, Inc.* | | | 52,110 | | | | 464,300 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Internet Software & Services - 2.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
LogMeIn, Inc.* | | | 154,410 | | | | 5,180,456 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
IT Services - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
InterXion Holding N.V. - ADR (Netherlands)* | | | 31,570 | | | | 745,368 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (Singapore)* | | | 152,260 | | | | 2,025,058 | | | |
Silicon Motion Technology Corp. - ADR (Taiwan) | | | 56,462 | | | | 798,937 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,823,995 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Software - 2.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
AutoNavi Holdings Ltd. - ADR (China)* | | | 78,940 | | | | 1,124,895 | | | |
Qualys, Inc.* | | | 122,200 | | | | 2,824,042 | | | |
RealPage, Inc.* | | | 71,890 | | | | 1,680,788 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,629,725 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Information Technology | | | | | | | 17,536,461 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Materials - 1.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
Chemicals - 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
Tronox Ltd. - Class A | | | 82,280 | | | | 1,898,200 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Metals & Mining - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
Noranda Aluminum Holding Corp. | | | 738,270 | | | | 2,428,908 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Materials | | | | | | | 4,327,108 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Utilities - 2.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders - 2.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
Dynegy, Inc.* | | | 212,890 | | | $ | 4,581,393 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Identified Cost $151,507,908) | | | | | | | 188,140,861 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 19.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares2, 0.04% (Identified Cost $44,482,880) | | | 44,482,880 | | | | 44,482,880 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.2% (Identified Cost $195,990,788) | | | | | | | 232,623,741 | | | |
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 0.8% | | | | | | | 1,974,959 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 234,598,700 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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.
2Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2013.
The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. (MSCI) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (S&P) and is licensed for use by Manning & Napier when referencing GICS sectors. Neither MSCI, S&P nor any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification nor shall any such party have any liability therefrom.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2013
| | | | |
ASSETS: | | | | |
| |
Investments, at value (identified cost $195,990,788) (Note 2) | | $ | 232,623,741 | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 2,489,206 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 145,759 | |
Foreign tax reclaims receivable | | | 47,754 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 235,306,460 | |
| | | | |
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LIABILITIES: | | | | |
| |
Due to custodian | | | 72,794 | |
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | | | 203,922 | |
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 12,747 | |
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 4,424 | |
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 407 | |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | | | 355,677 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | | 57,789 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 707,760 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 234,598,700 | |
| | | | |
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
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Capital stock | | $ | 193,072 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 198,572,762 | |
Distributions in excess of net investment income | | | (23,674 | ) |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | (774,982 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 36,631,522 | |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 234,598,700 | |
| | | | |
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - CLASS A ($234,598,700/19,307,221 shares) | | $ | 12.15 | |
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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, 2013
| | | | |
INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | |
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $82,114) | | $ | 1,897,381 | |
| | | | |
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EXPENSES: | | | | |
Management fees (Note 3) | | | 2,254,548 | |
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 52,638 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 17,748 | |
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | | | 4,899 | |
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 2,407 | |
Custodian fees | | | 28,201 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 92,759 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total Expenses | | | 2,453,200 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET INVESTMENT LOSS | | | (555,819 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | | | | |
| |
Net realized gain (loss) on- | | | | |
Investments | | | 33,316,071 | |
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | (83,123) | |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 33,232,948 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on- | | | | |
Investments | | | 25,289,743 | |
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | (977) | |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 25,288,766 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | | | 58,521,714 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 57,965,895 | |
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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 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (555,819 | ) | | $ | 154,493 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | | | 33,232,948 | | | | 17,697,218 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | | | 25,288,766 | | | | 15,044,668 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase from operations | | | 57,965,895 | | | | 32,896,379 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 8): | | | | | | | | |
| | |
From net investment income | | | (107,485 | ) | | | — | |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (13,167,219 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (13,274,704 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net decrease from capital share transactions (Note 5) | | | (13,378,604 | ) | | | (8,935,366 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase in net assets | | | 31,312,587 | | | | 23,961,013 | |
| | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Beginning of year | | | 203,286,113 | | | | 179,325,100 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
End of year (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $23,674 and undistributed net investment income of $109,986, respectively) | | $ | 234,598,700 | | | $ | 203,286,113 | |
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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 | |
| | 12/31/13 | | | 12/31/12 | | | 12/31/11 | | | 12/31/10 | | | 12/31/09 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of year | | $ | 9.92 | | | $ | 8.36 | | | $ | 9.29 | | | $ | 7.39 | | | $ | 4.98 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)1 | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 2.98 | | | | 1.55 | | | | (0.91 | ) | | | 1.91 | | | | 2.43 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.95 | | | | 1.56 | | | | (0.93 | ) | | | 1.90 | | | | 2.41 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (0.71 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.72 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - End of year | | $ | 12.15 | | | $ | 9.92 | | | $ | 8.36 | | | $ | 9.29 | | | $ | 7.39 | |
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| | | | | |
Net assets - End of year (000’s omitted) | | $ | 234,599 | | | $ | 203,286 | | | $ | 179,325 | | | $ | 208,397 | | | $ | 171,910 | |
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Total return2 | | | 29.97 | % | | | 18.66 | % | | | (10.01 | %) | | | 25.71 | % | | | 48.39 | % |
Ratios (to average net assets)/ Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.15 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.25 | %) | | | 0.08 | % | | | (0.27 | %) | | | (0.13 | %) | | | (0.34 | %) |
Portfolio turnover | | | 53 | % | | | 65 | % | | | 75 | % | | | 75 | % | | | 76 | % |
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*For certain years presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management and/or other fees, and in some periods may have paid a portion of the Series’ expenses. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amounts: | |
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| | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.00 | %3 | | | 0.00 | %3 |
1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the years.
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 years.
3Less than 0.01%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
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”). 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 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2013, 11 billion shares have been designated in total among 45 series, of which 87.5 million have been designated as Small Cap Series Class A common stock.
Pursuant to approval by the Board of Directors (the “Board”), the Series ceased accepting orders for purchases of capital stock on December 31, 2013 and was liquidated on January 24, 2014.
2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
Security Valuation
Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ Stock Market 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 Stock Market 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. 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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
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, 2013 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
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DESCRIPTION | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | $ | 64,432,399 | | | $ | 53,698,651 | | | $ | 10,733,748 | | | $ | — | |
Consumer Staples | | | 5,987,060 | | | | 1,527,688 | | | | 4,459,372 | | | | — | |
Energy | | | 24,983,814 | | | | 24,129,290 | | | | 854,524 | | | | — | |
Financials | | | 21,997,400 | | | | 21,997,400 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Health Care | | | 15,853,761 | | | | 15,853,761 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Industrials | | | 28,441,465 | | | | 28,441,465 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | 17,536,461 | | | | 17,536,461 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Materials | | | 4,327,108 | | | | 4,327,108 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Utilities | | | 4,581,393 | | | | 4,581,393 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Mutual fund | | | 44,482,880 | | | | 44,482,880 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 232,623,741 | | | $ | 216,576,097 | | | $ | 16,047,644 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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, 2012 or December 31, 2013.
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, 2013.
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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) . |
Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses (continued)
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, 2013, 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, 2010 through December 31, 2013. 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
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Other (continued)
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 and are reimbursed for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings. Effective May 2013, an Audit Committee Chair, who receives an additional annual stipend for this role, was appointed to the Fund.
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, 2013. 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 and Strategic Income Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income 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. Effective October 1, 2012, the aforementioned agreements were modified to reduce the annual fee related to fund accounting and administration, as well as transfer agent fees, by 10%, excluding out-of-pocket expenses.
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, 2013, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $112,885,396 and $181,770,969, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.
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Small Cap Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in Class A shares of Small Cap Series were:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 957,122 | | | $ | 10,815,676 | | | | 1,257,616 | | | $ | 11,832,582 | |
Reinvested | | | 1,110,775 | | | | 13,067,656 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Repurchased | | | (3,248,664 | ) | | | (37,261,936 | ) | | | (2,207,178 | ) | | | (20,767,948 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | (1,180,767 | ) | | $ | (13,378,604 | ) | | | (949,562 | ) | | $ | (8,935,366 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Over 95% of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
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, 2013.
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, net operating losses and qualified late-year 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 fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, $529,644 was reclassified within the capital accounts to Distributions in Excess of Net Investment Income, $81,870 to Accumulated Net Realized Loss on Investments and $611,514 from Additional Paid-in-Capital. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
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Small Cap Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
8. | Federal Income Tax Information (continued) |
The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:
| | | | | | |
| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | 7 |
Ordinary income | | $ | 106,232 | | |
Long-term capital gains | | | 13,168,472 | | |
At December 31, 2013, 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 | | $ | 195,990,788 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 46,877,470 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (10,244,517 | ) |
| | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 36,632,953 | |
| | | | |
Qualified late-year losses1 | | $ | 798,656 | |
1 The Series has elected to defer certain qualified late-year losses and recognize such losses in the year ending December 31, 2014.
As of December 31, 2013, the Series did not have post-enactment net capital loss carryforwards.
The capital loss carryover utilized in the current year was $19,830,385.
As discussed in Note 1, the Board approved the liquidation of the Series, which occurred on January 24, 2014.
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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, 2013, 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, 2013 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
As discussed in Notes 1 and 9, the Board of Directors approved the liquidation of the Series, which occurred on January 24, 2014.

New York, New York
February 18, 2014
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Small Cap Series
Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All reportings 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 $1,504,276 or, if different, the maximum amount allowable under the tax law as qualified dividend income.
The Series designates $37,920,031 as Long-Term Capital Gain dividends pursuant to Section 852(b) of the Internal Revenue Code for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 and the short year ended January 24, 2014.
For corporate shareholders, the percentage of investment income (dividend income plus short-term gains, if any) that qualifies for the dividends received reduction for the current fiscal year is 100%.
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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 20, 2013, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was considered by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and considered 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 2013 Annual consideration 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 27 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 performance of each Series since its inception, as well as performance over multiple time periods. Performance for one or more of the following time periods was considered as applicable to the Series’ inception date: 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. 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 Series’ actual performance and comparative performance, especially for those series with 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 18 of the 37 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 Tax Managed Series, Pro-Blend Series Class C, and Target Series’ Class R and Class C, are lower than, or substantially similar to the Morningstar mean and median reported total expense ratio. The higher than mean and median total expense ratios for Classes C and R reflect higher distribution, marketing and shareholder service fees payable to broker-dealers through a 100bp 12b-1 fee for Class C and a 50bp 12b-1 fee for Class R. 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. |
22
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 services 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, 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 then considered economies of scale and concluded that the current fee schedule to the advisory agreement remained reasonable given 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, the number of newly established series of the Fund 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: Address: | | B. Reuben Auspitz* 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 66 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Principal Executive Officer since 2002; President since 2004; Vice President 1984-2003; |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | Executive Vice President; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2002-2010 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Independent Directors | | |
Name: | | Stephen B. Ashley |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 73 |
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). Director 1995-2008 and Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Fannie Mae (1995-2008) The Ashley Group (1995-2008) Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) |
Name: | | Paul A. Brooke |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 68 |
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 (2005-2009) - Alsius Corporation (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments) since 1991; Managing Member, Venbio (investments) since 2010. |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-2014) HLTH Corp (WebMD) (2000-2010) Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) MPM Bio-equities (2000-2009) GMP Companies (2000-2011) HoustonPharma (2000-2008) Cytos Biotechnology Ltd (2012-present) |
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Small Cap Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
| | |
Independent Directors (continued) | | |
Name: | | Peter L. Faber |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 75 |
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 (2006-2012), Partner (1995-2006 & 2013-present) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) (1989-2010) New York Collegium (non-profit) (2004-2011) Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) |
Name: | | Harris H. Rusitzky |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 78 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Chester N. Watson |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 63 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Director, Audit Committee Chairman, Governance & Nominating Committee Member |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Since 2012 |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | General Auditor (2003-2011) - General Motors Company (auto manufacturer) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Officers | | |
Name: | | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 50 |
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 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Elizabeth Craig |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 26 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
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Small Cap Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
| | |
Officers (continued) | | |
Name: | | Christine Glavin |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 47 |
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 since 2011; Fund Reporting Manager (1997-2011) - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Assistant Treasurer since 2008 - Exeter Trust Company |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Jodi L. Hedberg |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 46 |
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; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer since 2002 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Richard Yates |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 48 |
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 and 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: | | 45 |
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.
1The term of office of all officers shall be one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified, or his or her earlier resignation or removal as provided in the Fund’s By-Laws.
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Small Cap 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)
For more information about any of the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Series, you may obtain a prospectus and SAI at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 466-3863. Before investing, carefully consider the objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the investment and read the prospectus carefully as it contains this and other information about the investment company. In addition, this information can be found on the SEC’s web site, http://www.sec.gov.
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.
The Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. is managed by Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC. Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., an affiliate of Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, is the distributor of the Fund shares.
MNSCS-12/13-AR

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| | | | TECHNOLOGY SERIES | | |
www.manning-napier.com | | | | |
Technology Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Global equity markets delivered strong absolute returns during 2013, as loose monetary policy and incrementally improved economic growth prospects, primarily in the developed world, contributed to a more robust risk appetite among investors and helped to propel many equity indices to new all-time highs. While fiscal policy and lingering structural issues in a number of countries continued to act as headwinds for much of the year, the still weak global macroeconomic climate was not enough to deter the renewed and generally broad-based preference for stocks. Broadly speaking, developed market equities outperformed emerging market equities, as the MSCI Emerging Markets index actually finished the year in negative territory. That said, indices in several emerging nations, such as China and India, delivered very strong positive returns during 2013. Amid last year’s encouraging performance, valuations in markets that did well generally rose. As such, returns are likely to be much more modest going forward. In the Advisor’s view, global economic growth should remain slow during 2014, meaning that it will take time for company fundamentals to grow into current stock prices.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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Technology Series
Fund Commentary
(unaudited)
Investment Objective
To provide exposure to equity securities of technology companies. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the Series’ assets will be invested in securities of companies in technology-based industries, including computer hardware and software, semiconductors, data networking and communications equipment, health care information technology, and alternative energy products and services.
Performance Commentary
U.S. equities delivered strongly positive returns during 2013. To this end, the S&P 500 returned 32.39% during the 12-month period. At a more granular level, the S&P 500 Information Technology Index earned an impressive return of 28.45%. The Technology Series earned positive absolute returns as well, outperforming the benchmarks and returning 34.71% over the course of the year.
During 2013, stock selection drove the Series to outperform the S&P 500 Information Technology Index, while sector allocation also aided relative returns. Regarding stock selection, certain investments in sub-industries including Internet and Catalog Retail, Automobiles, and Internet Software and Services aided relative returns. This was partially offset by certain investments in Computers and Peripherals, Software, and IT Services, which detracted from relative returns. With respect to sub-industry allocation, a significant underweight to Computers and Peripherals compared to the benchmark contributed positively to relative returns. Conversely, an underweight to Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment compared to the benchmark challenged relative returns.
Moving forward, the Advisor believes slow growth is the most likely path for the global economy. While it is possible that growth could be stronger than expected, several headwinds still exist. No matter the environment, the Advisor remains committed to helping its clients generate the absolute returns needed to achieve their long-term investment objectives.
Please see the next page for additional performance information as of December 31, 2013.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than that quoted; investors can obtain the most recent month-end performance at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 593-4353.
Effective 01/24/2014, the Technology Series was liquidated.
All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Funds whose investments are concentrated in a specific industry or sector may be subject to a higher degree of market risk than funds whose investments are diversified among a variety of sectors.
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Technology Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2013
(unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 |
| | ONE YEAR1 | | FIVE YEAR | | TEN YEAR | | SINCE INCEPTION2 |
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Technology Series3 | | 34.71% | | 20.82% | | 9.10% | | 4.39% |
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Total Return Index4 | | 32.39% | | 17.95% | | 7.42% | | 3.63% |
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Information Technology Index5 | | 28.45% | | 21.92% | | 7.18% | | -1.63% |
The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Technology Series for the ten years ended December 31, 2013 to the S&P 500 Total Return Index and the S&P 500 Information Technology 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 August 8, 2000, 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, 2013, this net expense ratio was 1.10%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 1.10% for the year ended December 31, 2013.
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 and do not reflect any fees or expenses. Index returns provided by Bloomberg.
5The S&P 500 Information Technology Index is a capitalization-weighted sub-index of the S&P 500 Total Return Index, including only stocks of companies involved in the business of technology related products and services. Index returns assume daily reinvestment of dividends and do not reflect any fees or expenses. Index returns provided by Bloomberg.
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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, 2013 to December 31, 2013).
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.
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| | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/13 | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/13 | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 7/1/13-12/31/13 |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,201.60 | | $5.99 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.76 | | $5.50 |
*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 1.08%, 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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Technology Series
Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2013
(unaudited)

| | | | | | | | | | |
Top Ten Stock Holdings2 | |
Qualcomm, Inc. | | | 5.8 | % | | LinkedIn Corp. - Class A | | | 4.3 | % |
EMC Corp. | | | 4.9 | % | | LogMeIn, Inc. | | | 4.1 | % |
Juniper Networks, Inc. | | | 4.8 | % | | Apple, Inc. | | | 4.0 | % |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | | | 4.7 | % | | Monsanto Co. | | | 3.8 | % |
Polycom, Inc. | | | 4.4 | % | | DIRECTV | | | 3.7 | % |
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2 As a percentage of total investments. | |
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Technology Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS - 70.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Consumer Discretionary - 7.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
Internet & Catalog Retail - 4.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc.* | | | 11,000 | | | $ | 4,386,690 | | | |
Shutterfly, Inc.* | | | 70,000 | | | | 3,565,100 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,951,790 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Media - 3.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
DIRECTV* | | | 92,000 | | | | 6,356,280 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Consumer Discretionary | | | | | | | 14,308,070 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care - 2.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care Technology - 2.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
Cerner Corp.* | | | 102,000 | | | | 5,685,480 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology - 56.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
Communications Equipment - 16.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
F5 Networks, Inc.* | | | 65,000 | | | | 5,905,900 | | | |
Juniper Networks, Inc.* | | | 363,000 | | | | 8,192,910 | | | |
Polycom, Inc.* | | | 660,770 | | | | 7,420,447 | | | |
Qualcomm, Inc. | | | 132,000 | | | | 9,801,000 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 31,320,257 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Computers & Peripherals - 7.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
Apple, Inc. | | | 12,170 | | | | 6,828,709 | | | |
EMC Corp. | | | 331,000 | | | | 8,324,650 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 15,153,359 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Rofin-Sinar Technologies, Inc.* | | | 16,035 | | | | 433,266 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Internet Software & Services - 10.3% eBay, Inc.* | | | 107,000 | | | | 5,873,230 | | | |
LinkedIn Corp. - Class A* | | | 33,600 | | | | 7,285,488 | | | |
LogMeIn, Inc.* | | | 208,000 | | | | 6,978,400 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 20,137,118 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
IT Services - 5.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
Amdocs Ltd. - ADR | | | 142,000 | | | | 5,856,080 | | | |
VeriFone Systems, Inc.* | | | 167,000 | | | | 4,478,940 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10,335,020 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 6.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (Singapore)* | | | 330,000 | | | | 4,389,000 | | | |
Silicon Motion Technology Corp. - ADR (Taiwan) | | | 104,700 | | | | 1,481,505 | | | |
Skyworks Solutions, Inc.* | | | 215,000 | | | | 6,140,400 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 12,010,905 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Software - 10.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
AutoNavi Holdings Ltd. - ADR (China)* | | | 259,000 | | | | 3,690,750 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Technology Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
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Information Technology (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Software (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Electronic Arts, Inc.* | | | 352,200 | | | $ | 8,079,468 | | | |
Fortinet, Inc.* | | | 261,350 | | | | 4,999,625 | | | |
RealPage, Inc.* | | | 195,000 | | | | 4,559,100 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 21,328,943 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Information Technology | | | | | | | 110,718,868 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Materials - 3.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
Chemicals - 3.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
Monsanto Co. | | | 56,000 | | | | 6,526,800 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $101,353,068) | | | | | | | 137,239,218 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 16.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares1, 0.04% | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $33,023,355) | | | 33,023,355 | | | | 33,023,355 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 86.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $134,376,423) | | | | | | | 170,262,573 | | | |
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 13.1% | | | | | | | 25,676,896 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 195,939,469 | | | |
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ADR - American Depository Receipt
*Non-income producing security.
1Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2013.
The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. (MSCI) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (S&P) and is licensed for use by Manning & Napier when referencing GICS sectors. Neither MSCI, S&P nor any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification nor shall any such party have any liability therefrom.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Technology Series
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2013
| | | | |
ASSETS: | | | | |
| |
Investments, at value (identified cost $134,376,423) (Note 2) | | $ | 170,262,573 | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 26,228,666 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 19,352 | |
Foreign tax reclaims receivable | | | 8,440 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 196,519,031 | |
| | | | |
| |
LIABILITIES: | | | | |
| |
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | | | 168,926 | |
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 11,093 | |
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 3,758 | |
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 407 | |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | | | 355,214 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | | 40,164 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 579,562 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 195,939,469 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
| |
Capital stock | | $ | 137,232 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 140,067,475 | |
Accumulated net realized gain on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 19,848,564 | |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 35,886,198 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 195,939,469 | |
| | | | |
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - CLASS A ($195,939,469/13,723,243 shares) | | $ | 14.28 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Technology Series
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
| | | | |
INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | |
| |
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $9,381) | | $ | 670,465 | |
| | | | |
| |
EXPENSES: | | | | |
| |
Management fees (Note 3) | | | 1,747,112 | |
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 46,130 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 14,794 | |
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | | | 3,761 | |
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 2,407 | |
Custodian fees | | | 11,183 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 97,449 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total Expenses | | | 1,922,836 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET INVESTMENT LOSS | | | (1,252,371 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | | | | |
| |
Net realized gain on- | | | | |
Investments | | | 33,785,192 | |
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 675 | |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 33,785,867 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on- | | | | |
Investments | | | 19,501,419 | |
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 323 | |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 19,501,742 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | | | 53,287,609 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 52,035,238 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Technology Series
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | |
| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net investment loss | | $ | (1,252,371 | ) | | $ | (1,015,092 | ) |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | | | 33,785,867 | | | | (2,932,050 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency | | | 19,501,742 | | | | 17,839,248 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase from operations | | | 52,035,238 | | | | 13,892,106 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 9): | | | | | | | | |
| | |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (5,269,178 | ) | | | (6,344,833 | ) |
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| | |
CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5) | | | 277,461 | | | | 2,703,467 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase in net assets | | | 47,043,521 | | | | 10,250,740 | |
| | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Beginning of year | | | 148,895,948 | | | | 138,645,208 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
End of year (including accumulated net investment loss of $0 and $0, respectively) | | $ | 195,939,469 | | | $ | 148,895,948 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Technology Series
Financial Highlights
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | FOR THE YEARS ENDED | |
| | 12/31/13 | | | 12/31/12 | | | 12/31/11 | | | 12/31/10 | | | 12/31/09 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of year | | $ | 10.90 | | | $ | 10.33 | | | $ | 11.63 | | | $ | 9.73 | | | $ | 6.01 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss1 | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 3.86 | | | | 1.13 | | | | (1.15 | ) | | | 1.96 | | | | 3.77 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.77 | | | | 1.05 | | | | (1.20 | ) | | | 1.90 | | | | 3.72 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net asset value - End of year | | $ | 14.28 | | | $ | 10.90 | | | $ | 10.33 | | | $ | 11.63 | | | $ | 9.73 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net assets - End of year (000’s omitted) | | $ | 195,939 | | | $ | 148,896 | | | $ | 138,645 | | | $ | 167,400 | | | $ | 157,731 | |
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| | | | | |
Total return2 | | | 34.71 | % | | | 10.11 | % | | | (10.31 | %) | | | 19.53 | % | | | 61.90 | % |
Ratios (to average net assets)/ Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.13 | % |
Net investment loss | | | (0.72 | %) | | | (0.67 | %) | | | (0.46 | %) | | | (0.58 | %) | | | (0.68 | %) |
Portfolio turnover | | | 50 | % | | | 55 | % | | | 81 | % | | | 70 | % | | | 55 | % |
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*For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management and/or other fees, and in some periods may have paid a portion of the Series’ expenses. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amounts: | |
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| | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.00 | %3 | | | 0.00 | %3 |
1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.
2Represents aggregate total return for the years indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain years.
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
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”). 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 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2013, 11 billion shares have been designated in total among 45 series, of which 100 million have been designated as Technology Series Class A common stock.
Pursuant to approval by the Board of Directors (the “Board”), the Series ceased accepting orders for purchases of capital stock on December 31, 2013 and was liquidated on January 24, 2014.
2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
Security Valuation
Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ Stock Market 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 Stock Market 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. 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
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Technology Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
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, 2013 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
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DESCRIPTION | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | $ | 14,308,070 | | | $ | 14,308,070 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Health Care | | | 5,685,480 | | | | 5,685,480 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | 110,718,868 | | | | 110,718,868 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Materials | | | 6,526,800 | | | | 6,526,800 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Mutual fund | | | 33,023,355 | | | | 33,023,355 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 170,262,573 | | | $ | 170,262,573 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2012 or December 31, 2013.
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, 2013.
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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Technology Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
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.
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, 2013, 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, 2010 through December 31, 2013. 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
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
3. | Transactions with Affiliates (continued) |
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 and are reimbursed for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings. Effective May 2013, an Audit Committee Chair, who receives an additional annual stipend for this role, was appointed to the Fund.
The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2015, to waive its management 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, 2013. 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 and Strategic Income Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income 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. Effective October 1, 2012, the aforementioned agreements were modified to reduce the annual fee related to fund accounting and administration, as well as transfer agent fees, by 10%, excluding out-of-pocket expenses.
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, 2013, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $80,354,372 and $134,121,016, 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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| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 940,832 | | | $ | 11,358,774 | | | | 1,038,900 | | | $ | 11,671,657 | |
Reinvested | | | 375,038 | | | | 5,194,274 | | | | 566,953 | | | | 6,285,210 | |
Repurchased | | | (1,257,227 | ) | | | (16,275,587 | ) | | | (1,364,916 | ) | | | (15,253,400 | ) |
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Total | | | 58,643 | | | $ | 277,461 | | | | 240,937 | | | | 2,703,467 | |
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Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
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, 2013.
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.
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 loss reclassification 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, 2013, amounts were reclassified within the capital accounts to increase Undistributed Net Investment Income and decrease Accumulated Net Realized Gain on Investments by $1,252,371. 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:
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| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | | | |
Long-term capital gains | | | 5,269,178 | | | | 6,344,833 | | |
At December 31, 2013, 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 | | $ | 134,376,423 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 36,302,515 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (416,365 | ) |
| | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 35,886,150 | |
| | | | |
Undistributed ordinary income | | | 2,646,981 | |
Undistributed long-term capital gains | | | 17,201,583 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
As discussed in Note 1, the Board approved the liquidation of the Series, which occurred on January 24, 2014.
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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, 2013, 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, 2013 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
As discussed in Notes 1 and 10, the Board of Directors approved the liquidation of the Series, which occurred on January 24, 2014.

New York, New York
February 18, 2014
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Technology Series
Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All reportings 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 $659,854 or, if different, the maximum amount allowable under the tax law as qualified dividend income.
The Series designates $49,159,796 as Long-Term Capital Gain dividends pursuant to Section 852(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the fiscal year December 31, 2013 and the short year ended January 24, 2014.
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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 20, 2013, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was considered by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and considered 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 2013 Annual consideration 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 27 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 performance of each Series since its inception, as well as performance over multiple time periods. Performance for one or more of the following time periods was considered as applicable to the Series’ inception date: 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. 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 Series’ actual performance and comparative performance, especially for those series with 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 18 of the 37 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 Tax Managed Series, Pro-Blend Series Class C, and Target Series’ Class R and Class C, are lower than, or substantially similar to the Morningstar mean and median reported total expense ratio. The higher than mean and median total expense ratios for Classes C and R reflect higher distribution, marketing and shareholder service fees payable to broker-dealers through a 100bp 12b-1 fee for Class C and a 50bp 12b-1 fee for Class R. 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 services 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, 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 then considered economies of scale and concluded that the current fee schedule to the advisory agreement remained reasonable given 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, the number of newly established series of the Fund 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.
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Interested Director/Officer | | |
Name: | | B. Reuben Auspitz* |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 66 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Principal Executive Officer since 2002; President since 2004; Vice President 1984-2003; |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | Executive Vice President; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2002-2010 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Independent Directors | | |
Name: | | Stephen B. Ashley |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 73 |
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). Director 1995-2008 and Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Fannie Mae (1995-2008) The Ashley Group (1995-2008) Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) |
Name: | | Paul A. Brooke |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 68 |
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 (2005-2009) - Alsius Corporation (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments) since 1991; Managing Member, Venbio (investments) since 2010. |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-2014) HLTH Corp (WebMD) (2000-2010) Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) MPM Bio-equities (2000-2009) GMP Companies (2000-2011) HoustonPharma (2000-2008) Cytos Biotechnology Ltd (2012-present) |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
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Independent Directors (continued) | | |
Name: | | Peter L. Faber |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 75 |
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 (2006-2012), Partner (1995-2006 & 2013-present) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) (1989-2010) New York Collegium (non-profit) (2004-2011) Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) |
Name: | | Harris H. Rusitzky |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 78 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Chester N. Watson |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 63 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Director, Audit Committee Chairman, Governance & Nominating Committee Member |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Since 2012 |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | General Auditor (2003-2011) - General Motors Company (auto manufacturer) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Officers | | |
Name: | | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 50 |
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 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Elizabeth Craig |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 26 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
| | |
Officers (continued) | | |
Name: | | Christine Glavin |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 47 |
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 since 2011; Fund Reporting Manager (1997-2011) - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Assistant Treasurer since 2008 - Exeter Trust Company |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Jodi L. Hedberg |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 46 |
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; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer since 2002 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Richard Yates |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 48 |
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 and 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: | | 45 |
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.
1The term of office of all officers shall be one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified, or his or her earlier resignation or removal as provided in the Fund’s By-Laws.
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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)
For more information about any of the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Series, you may obtain a prospectus and SAI at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 466-3863. Before investing, carefully consider the objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the investment and read the prospectus carefully as it contains this and other information about the investment company. In addition, this information can be found on the SEC’s web site, http://www.sec.gov.
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.
The Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. is managed by Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC. Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., an affiliate of Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, is the distributor of the Fund shares.
MNTEC-12/13-AR

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Real Estate Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Global equity markets delivered strong absolute returns during 2013, as loose monetary policy and incrementally improved economic growth prospects, primarily in the developed world, contributed to a more robust risk appetite among investors and helped to propel many equity indices to new all-time highs. While fiscal policy and lingering structural issues in a number of countries continued to act as headwinds for much of the year, the still weak global macroeconomic climate was not enough to deter the renewed and generally broad-based preference for stocks. Broadly speaking, developed market equities outperformed emerging market equities, as the MSCI Emerging Markets index actually finished the year in negative territory. That said, indices in several emerging nations, such as China and India, delivered very strong positive returns during 2013. Amid last year’s encouraging performance, valuations in markets that did well generally rose. As such, returns are likely to be much more modest going forward. In the Advisor’s view, global economic growth should remain slow during 2014, meaning that it will take time for company fundamentals to grow into current stock prices.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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Real Estate Series
Fund Commentary
(unaudited)
Investment Objective
To provide high current income and long-term capital appreciation by investing principally in companies in the real estate industry. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the Series’ assets will be invested in securities of companies that are principally engaged in the U.S. real estate industry. These companies include those directly engaged in the real estate industry as well as in industries serving and/or related to the real estate industry.
Performance Commentary
The MSCI U.S. Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Index earned a return of 1.26% during 2013. Over that same time frame, the Real Estate Series Class S earned a positive absolute return of 2.67%, outperforming the benchmark.
The Series’ outperformance over the year was driven by stock selection. More specifically, stock selection in the Data Centers, Lodging REITs & Hotels, and Retail REITs sub-industries contributed positively to relative returns. This was partially offset by the Series’ investments in the Office REITs and Real Estate Operating Companies industries, which detracted from relative returns. Regarding sub-industry allocation, an overweight to Lodging REITs & Hotels and an underweight to Health Care compared to the benchmark aided relative returns. Conversely, an overweight to Data Centers, an underweight to Diversified REITs, and an overweight to Student Housing compared to the benchmark challenged relative returns.
Moving forward, the Advisor believes slow growth is the most likely path for the global economy. While it is possible that growth could be stronger than expected, several headwinds still exist. No matter the environment, the Advisor remains committed to helping its clients generate the absolute returns needed to achieve their long-term investment objectives. This means taking an active approach to identifying attractively priced investment opportunities and focusing on fundamentals.
Please see the next page for additional performance information as of December 31, 2013.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than that quoted; investors can obtain the most recent month-end performance at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 593-4353.
All investments involve risks, including potential loss of principal. Funds whose investments are concentrated in a specific industry or sector may be subject to a higher degree of market risk than funds whose investments are diversified among a variety of sectors. The Real Estate Series is subject to risks associated with the direct ownership of real estate, including the potential for falling real estate prices and the possibility of being highly leveraged; an investment in the Series will be closely linked to the performance of the real estate markets.
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Real Estate Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2013
(unaudited)
| | | | |
| | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 |
| | ONE YEAR1 | | SINCE INCEPTION2 |
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Real Estate Series - Class S3 | | 2.67% | | 14.38% |
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Real Estate Series - Class I3,4 | | 2.94% | | 5.05% |
S&P 500 Total Return Index5 | | 32.39% | | 15.95% |
MSCI U.S. Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Index5,6 | | 1.26% | | 14.69% |
The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Real Estate Series - Class S from its inception1 (11/10/09) to present (12/31/13) to the S&P 500 Total Return Index and the MSCI U.S. REIT 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 November 10, 2009, the Class S 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, 2013, this net expense ratio was 1.12% for Class S and 0.87% for Class I. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 1.12% for Class S and 0.87% for Class I for the year ended December 31, 2013.
4For periods prior to the inception of Class I on August 1, 2012, the performance figures are hypothetical and reflect the performance of the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Real Estate Series - Class S.
5The 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 and do not reflect any fees or expenses. Index returns provided by Bloomberg.
6The MSCI U.S. Real Estate Investment Trust (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. Investment 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. The Index returns do not reflect any fees or expenses. The Index returns are net of withholding taxes. They assume daily reinvestment of net dividends thus accounting for any applicable dividend taxation. Index returns provided by Bloomberg.
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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 in each class at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013).
Actual Expenses
The Actual lines of the table below provide 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 Actual line for the Class in which you have invested 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 Hypothetical lines of each Class in the table below provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Class’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class’ 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 a class of 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 Hypothetical lines for each Class in the table are 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.
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| | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/13 | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/13 | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 7/1/13-12/31/13 | | ANNUALIZED EXPENSE RATIO |
Class S | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $ 990.60 | | $5.57 | | 1.11% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.61 | | $5.65 | | 1.11% |
Class I | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $ 992.00 | | $4.32 | | 0.86% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.87 | | $4.38 | | 0.86% |
*Expenses are equal to each Class’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period), 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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Real Estate Series
Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2013
(unaudited)

| | | | | | | | | | |
Top Ten Stock Holdings2 | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | 6.0 | % | | HCP, Inc. | | | 2.9 | % |
General Growth Properties, Inc. | | | 4.0 | % | | Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 2.6 | % |
Accor S.A. (France) | | | 3.3 | % | | Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | | | 2.4 | % |
BioMed Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 3.1 | % | | Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 2.3 | % |
Kimco Realty Corp. | | | 3.0 | % | | Glimcher Realty Trust | | | 2.3 | % |
| | | |
2 As a percentage of total investments. | | | | | | | | | | |
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Real Estate Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
COMMON STOCKS - 98.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Consumer Discretionary - 12.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 8.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Accor S.A. (France)1 | | | 143,040 | | | $ | 6,755,789 | | | |
Hyatt Hotels Corp. - Class A* | | | 82,010 | | | | 4,056,215 | | | |
InterContinental Hotels Group plc (United Kingdom)1 | | | 130,098 | | | | 4,339,618 | | | |
Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. - ADR - Class A* | | | 118,320 | | | | 1,787,815 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 16,939,437 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Household Durables - 4.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
DR Horton, Inc.* | | | 126,030 | | | | 2,812,990 | | | |
Lennar Corp. - Class A | | | 69,676 | | | | 2,756,383 | | | |
Toll Brothers, Inc.* | | | 74,932 | | | | 2,772,484 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,341,857 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Consumer Discretionary | | | | | | | 25,281,294 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Financials - 84.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
General Shopping Brasil S.A. (Brazil)* | | | 291,000 | | | | 1,163,137 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
REITS - Apartments - 15.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
American Campus Communities, Inc. | | | 94,320 | | | | 3,038,047 | | | |
Apartment Investment & Management Co. - Class A | | | 125,610 | | | | 3,254,555 | | | |
Associated Estates Realty Corp. | | | 219,738 | | | | 3,526,795 | | | |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | | | 25,150 | | | | 2,973,485 | | | |
Camden Property Trust | | | 49,610 | | | | 2,821,817 | | | |
Education Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 184,450 | | | | 1,626,849 | | | |
Equity Residential | | | 60,250 | | | | 3,125,167 | | | |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | | | 21,080 | | | | 3,025,191 | | | |
Home Properties, Inc. | | | 41,440 | | | | 2,222,013 | | | |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | | | 51,400 | | | | 3,122,036 | | | |
UDR, Inc. | | | 140,440 | | | | 3,279,274 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 32,015,229 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
REITS - Diversified - 8.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
Coresite Realty Corp. | | | 127,570 | | | | 4,106,478 | | | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 107,592 | | | | 5,284,919 | | | |
DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc. | | | 189,182 | | | | 4,674,687 | | | |
Weyerhaeuser Co. | | | 102,470 | | | | 3,234,978 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 17,301,062 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
REITS - Health Care - 9.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
HCP, Inc. | | | 161,050 | | | | 5,849,336 | | | |
Health Care REIT, Inc. | | | 73,200 | | | | 3,921,324 | | | |
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 84,090 | | | | 1,791,958 | | | |
Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. | | | 282,490 | | | | 2,779,702 | | | |
Physicians Realty Trust | | | 135,250 | | | | 1,723,085 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Real Estate Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Financials (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
REITS - Health Care (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Ventas, Inc. | | | 70,490 | | | $ | 4,037,667 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 20,103,072 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
REITS - Hotels - 6.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
Chesapeake Lodging Trust | | | 169,510 | | | | 4,286,908 | | | |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 245,330 | | | | 4,769,215 | | | |
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | | | 151,364 | | | | 4,655,957 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 13,712,080 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
REITS - Manufactured Homes - 1.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. | | | 78,060 | | | | 2,828,114 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
REITS - Office Property - 10.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | | | 75,920 | | | | 4,830,030 | | | |
BioMed Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 353,337 | | | | 6,402,466 | | | |
Boston Properties, Inc. | | | 23,720 | | | | 2,380,776 | | | |
Corporate Office Properties Trust | | | 193,214 | | | | 4,577,240 | | | |
Mack-Cali Realty Corp. | | | 174,860 | | | | 3,755,993 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 21,946,505 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
REITS - Regional Malls - 14.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. | | | 191,020 | | | | 3,430,719 | | | |
General Growth Properties, Inc. | | | 405,820 | | | | 8,144,807 | | | |
Glimcher Realty Trust | | | 507,210 | | | | 4,747,486 | | | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | 80,360 | | | | 12,227,578 | | | |
Trade Street Residential, Inc. | | | 58,540 | | | | 370,558 | | | |
Trade Street Residential, Inc. - Rights (expire 1/10/2014)* | | | 58,540 | | | | 17,562 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 28,938,710 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
REITS - Shopping Centers - 8.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
AmREIT, Inc. - Class B | | | 91,070 | | | | 1,529,976 | | | |
Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 675,648 | | | | 4,229,556 | | | |
DDR Corp. | | | 127,482 | | | | 1,959,398 | | | |
Federal Realty Investment Trust | | | 29,480 | | | | 2,989,567 | | | |
Kimco Realty Corp. | | | 308,020 | | | | 6,083,395 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 16,791,892 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
REITS - Single Tenant - 4.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
Agree Realty Corp. | | | 111,390 | | | | 3,232,538 | | | |
National Retail Properties, Inc. | | | 118,710 | | | | 3,600,474 | | | |
Realty Income Corp. | | | 38,120 | | | | 1,423,020 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,256,032 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
REITS - Storage - 5.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
CubeSmart | | | 84,450 | | | | 1,346,133 | | | |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | | | 41,150 | | | | 1,733,649 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Real Estate Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Financials (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
REITS - Storage (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Public Storage | | | 20,000 | | | $ | 3,010,400 | | | |
Sovran Self Storage, Inc. | | | 72,601 | | | | 4,731,407 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10,821,589 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Financials | | | | | | | 173,877,422 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Industrials - 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Transportation Infrastructure - 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Groupe Eurotunnel S.A. (France)1 | | | 206,440 | | | | 2,170,368 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
IT Services - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
InterXion Holding N.V. - ADR (Netherlands)* | | | 45,440 | | | | 1,072,838 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Utilities - 0.0%** | | | | | | | | | | |
Electric Utilities - 0.0%** | | | | | | | | | | |
Prime AET&D Holdings No.1 Ltd (Australia)*2 | | | 125,000 | | | | — | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $177,388,962) | | | | | | | 202,401,922 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 1.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares3 , 0.04% | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $2,781,756) | | | 2,781,756 | | | | 2,781,756 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $180,170,718) | | | | | | | 205,183,678 | | | |
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 0.1% | | | | | | | 293,319 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 205,476,997 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
No. - Number
ADR - American Depository Receipt
REITS - Real Estate Investment Trusts
*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.
2Security has been valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor.
3Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2013.
The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. (MSCI) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (S&P) and is licensed for use by Manning & Napier when referencing GICS sectors. Neither MSCI, S&P nor any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification nor shall any such party have any liability therefrom.
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, 2013
| | | | |
ASSETS: | | | | |
| |
Investments, at value (identified cost $180,170,718) (Note 2) | | $ | 205,183,678 | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 2,043,446 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 1,028,405 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | 689,192 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 208,944,721 | |
| | | | |
| |
LIABILITIES: | | | | |
| |
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | | | 131,751 | |
Accrued shareholder services fees (Class S)(Note 3) | | | 35,950 | |
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 13,193 | |
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 4,880 | |
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 407 | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 3,028,110 | |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | | | 220,192 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | | 33,241 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 3,467,724 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 205,476,997 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
| |
Capital stock | | $ | 171,931 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 176,738,275 | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | 182,326 | |
Accumulated net realized gain on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 3,371,505 | |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 25,012,960 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 205,476,997 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class S ($168,166,537/12,629,834 shares) | | $ | 13.32 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class I ($37,310,460/4,563,290 shares) | | $ | 8.18 | |
| | | | |
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, 2013
| | | | |
INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | |
| |
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $63,844) | | $ | 5,650,476 | |
| | | | |
| |
EXPENSES: | | | | |
| |
Management fees (Note 3) | | | 1,565,588 | |
Shareholder services fees (Class S) (Note 3) | | | 432,919 | |
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 55,989 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 19,279 | |
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | | | 4,718 | |
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 2,408 | |
Custodian fees | | | 13,525 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 158,113 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total Expenses | | | 2,252,539 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 3,397,937 | |
| | | | |
| |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | | | | |
| |
Net realized gain on- | | | | |
Investments | | | 22,415,769 | |
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 8,555 | |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 22,424,324 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net change in unrealized depreciation on- | | | | |
Investments | | | (20,666,528 | ) |
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | (266 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
| | | (20,666,794 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | | | 1,757,530 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 5,155,467 | |
| | | | |
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 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net investment income | | $ | 3,397,937 | | | $ | 2,873,154 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | | | 22,424,324 | | | | 9,630,318 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | | | (20,666,794 | ) | | | 24,019,054 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase from operations | | | 5,155,467 | | | | 36,522,526 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 9): | | | | | | | | |
| | |
From net investment income (Class S) | | | (2,389,572 | ) | | | (3,293,301 | ) |
From net investment income (Class I) | | | (861,626 | ) | | | (782,269 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments (Class S) | | | (15,654,458 | ) | | | (6,086,539 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments (Class I) | | | (5,342,785 | ) | | | (1,381,511 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (24,248,441 | ) | | | (11,543,620 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5) | | | 27,275,985 | | | | 5,162,387 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase in net assets | | | 8,183,011 | | | | 30,141,293 | |
| | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Beginning of year | | | 197,293,986 | | | | 167,152,693 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
End of year (including undistributed net investment income of $182,326 and distributions in excess of net investment income of $933,809, respectively) | | $ | 205,476,997 | | | $ | 197,293,986 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class S*
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| | FOR THE YEARS ENDED | | | FOR THE PERIOD 11/10/091 TO 12/31/09 | |
| | 12/31/13 | | | 12/31/12 | | | 12/31/11 | | | 12/31/10 | | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | $ | 14.57 | | | $ | 12.65 | | | $ | 12.58 | | | $ | 10.61 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
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Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.02 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | 0.10 | | | | 2.54 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 2.44 | | | | 0.62 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | 0.34 | | | | 2.75 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 2.56 | | | | 0.64 | |
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Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (1.38 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | (1.59 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) |
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Net asset value - End of period | | $ | 13.32 | | | $ | 14.57 | | | $ | 12.65 | | | $ | 12.58 | | | $ | 10.61 | |
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Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 168,167 | | | $ | 170,898 | | | $ | 167,153 | | | $ | 89,136 | | | $ | 69,179 | |
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Total return3 | | | 2.67 | % | | | 21.93 | % | | | 5.29 | % | | | 24.40 | % | | | 6.36 | % |
Ratios (to average net assets) /Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses** | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.20 | %4 |
Net investment income | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.49 | % | | | 1.21 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.43 | %4 |
Portfolio turnover | | | 40 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 34 | % | | | 34 | % | | | 3 | % |
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*Effective August 1, 2012, the shares of the Series have been designated as Class S. | |
**For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management and/or other fees, and in some periods may have paid a portion of the Series’ expenses. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amounts: | |
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| | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 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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Financial Highlights - Class I
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| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE PERIOD 8/1/121 TO 12/31/12 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | $ | 9.55 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.08 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.32 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.40 | |
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Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (1.38 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | (1.60 | ) | | | (0.85 | ) |
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Net asset value - End of period | | $ | 8.18 | | | $ | 9.55 | |
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Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 37,310 | | | $ | 26,396 | |
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Total return3 | | | 2.94 | % | | | 4.16 | % |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.87 | %4 |
Net investment income | | | 1.88 | % | | | 1.95 | %4 |
Portfolio turnover | | | 40 | % | | | 14 | % |
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. 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
Real Estate 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 high current income and long-term capital appreciation by investing principally in companies in the real estate industry.
The Fund’s advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (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 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. The series is authorized to issue two classes of shares (Class S and Class I). Each class of shares is substantially the same, except that Class S shares bear shareholder services fees. As of December 31, 2013, 11 billion shares have been designated in total among 45 series, of which 100 million have been designated as Real Estate Series Class S common stock and 100 million have been designated as Real Estate Series Class I 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 Stock Market 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 Stock Market 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,
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
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, 2013 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
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DESCRIPTION | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | $ | 25,281,294 | | | $ | 14,185,887 | | | $ | 11,095,407 | | | $ | — | |
Financials | | | 173,877,422 | | | | 173,877,422 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Industrials | | | 2,170,368 | | | | — | | | | 2,170,368 | | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | 1,072,838 | | | | 1,072,838 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Utilities | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | * |
Mutual fund | | | 2,781,756 | | | | 2,781,756 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total assets | | $ | 205,183,678 | | | $ | 191,917,903 | | | $ | 13,265,775 | | | $ | — | |
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*Prime AET&D Holdings No.1 Ltd. is a Level 3 security as of December 31, 2013. However, there is no value for this security reported in the financial statements. There was no activity in this security for the year ended December 31, 2013.
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.
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, 2013.
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. Income, expenses (other than shareholder services fees), and realized and unrealized gains and losses are prorated among the classes based on the relative net assets of each class. Class specific expenses are directly charged to that class.
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.
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Real Estate Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
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, 2013, 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, 2010 through December 31, 2013. 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.
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Real Estate Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
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 0.75% 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 and are reimbursed for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings. Effective May 2013, an Audit Committee Chair, who receives an additional annual stipend for this role, was appointed to the Fund.
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.
The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2015, to waive its management 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’ shareholder services fee, at no more than 0.95% of average daily net assets. The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2013. 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 and Strategic Income Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income 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. Effective October 1, 2012, the aforementioned agreements were modified to reduce the annual fee related to fund accounting and administration, as well as transfer agent fees, by 10%, excluding out-of-pocket expenses.
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, 2013, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $87,888,887 and $81,286,882, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.
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Real Estate Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in shares of Class S and I shares of Real Estate Series were:
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CLASS S | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/2013 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
| SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 1,431,034 | | | $ | 21,346,726 | | | | 942,190 | | | $ | 13,440,671 | |
Reinvested | | | 1,348,479 | | | | 17,696,259 | | | | 641,521 | | | | 9,205,525 | |
Repurchased | | | (1,881,551 | ) | | | (28,467,869 | ) | | | (3,067,077 | ) | | | (45,004,040 | ) |
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Total | | | 897,962 | | | $ | 10,575,116 | | | | (1,483,366 | ) | | $ | (22,357,844 | ) |
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CLASS I | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE PERIOD 8/1/12 (COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS) TO 12/31/12 | |
| SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 1,281,689 | | | $ | 12,800,012 | | | | 2,540,161 | | | $ | 25,408,795 | |
Reinvested | | | 724,906 | | | | 5,877,560 | | | | 225,474 | | | | 2,125,283 | |
Repurchased | | | (207,583 | ) | | | (1,976,703 | ) | | | (1,357 | ) | | | (13,847 | ) |
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Total | | | 1,799,012 | | | $ | 16,700,869 | | | | 2,764,278 | | | $ | 27,520,231 | |
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Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
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, 2013.
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.
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, losses deferred due to wash sales and investments in passive
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Real Estate Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
9. | Federal Income Tax Information (continued) |
foreign investment companies (PFICs) and real estate investment trusts (REITs). 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, 2013, $969,396 was reclassified within the capital accounts to increase Undistributed Net Investment Income and decrease Accumulated Net Realized Gain on Investments. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:
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| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 4,362,646 | | | $ | 5,584,073 | | |
Long-term capital gains | | | 19,885,795 | | | | 5,959,547 | | |
At December 31, 2013, 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 | | $ | 180,232,978 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 31,215,955 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (6,265,255 | ) |
| | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 24,950,700 | |
| | | | |
Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | 182,326 | |
Undistributed long-term gains | | $ | 3,759,321 | |
Qualified late-year losses1 | | $ | 325,556 | |
1The Series has elected to defer certain qualified late-year losses and recognize such losses in the year ending December 31, 2014.
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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, 2013, 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, 2013 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

New York, New York
February 18, 2014
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Real Estate Series
Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All reportings 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 $802,025 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 0.24%, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.
The Series designates $23,645,116 as Long-Term Capital Gain dividends pursuant to Section 852(b) of the Internal Revenue Code for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.
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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 20, 2013, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was considered by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and considered 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 2013 Annual consideration 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 27 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 performance of each Series since its inception, as well as performance over multiple time periods. Performance for one or more of the following time periods was considered as applicable to the Series’ inception date: 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. 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 Series’ actual performance and comparative performance, especially for those series with 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 18 of the 37 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 Tax Managed Series, Pro-Blend Series Class C, and Target Series’ Class R and Class C, are lower than, or substantially similar to the Morningstar mean and median reported total expense ratio. The higher than mean and median total expense ratios for Classes C and R reflect higher distribution, marketing and shareholder service fees payable to broker-dealers through a 100bp 12b-1 fee for Class C and a 50bp 12b-1 fee for Class R. 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 services 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, 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 then considered economies of scale and concluded that the current fee schedule to the advisory agreement remained reasonable given 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, the number of newly established series of the Fund 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.
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Interested Director/Officer | | |
Name: Address: | | B. Reuben Auspitz* 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 66 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Principal Executive Officer since 2002; President since 2004; Vice President 1984-2003; |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | Executive Vice President; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2002-2010 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Independent Directors | | |
Name: | | Stephen B. Ashley |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 73 |
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). Director 1995-2008 and Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Fannie Mae (1995-2008) |
| | The Ashley Group (1995-2008) |
| | Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) |
Name: | | Paul A. Brooke |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 68 |
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 (2005-2009) - Alsius Corporation (investments); |
| | Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments) since 1991; |
| | Managing Member, Venbio (investments) since 2010. |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) |
| | ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-2014) |
| | HLTH Corp (WebMD) (2000-2010) |
| | Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) |
| | MPM Bio-equities (2000-2009) |
| | GMP Companies (2000-2011) |
| | HoustonPharma (2000-2008) |
| | Cytos Biotechnology Ltd (2012-present) |
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Real Estate Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Independent Directors (continued)
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Name: | | Peter L. Faber |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 75 |
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 (2006-2012), Partner (1995-2006 & 2013-present) - |
| | McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) (1989-2010) |
| | New York Collegium (non-profit) (2004-2011) |
| | Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) |
Name: | | Harris H. Rusitzky |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 78 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Chester N. Watson |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 63 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Director, Audit Committee Chairman, Governance & Nominating Committee Member |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Since 2012 |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | General Auditor (2003-2011) - General Motors Company (auto manufacturer) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
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Officers | | |
| |
Name: | | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 50 |
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 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Elizabeth Craig |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 26 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
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Real Estate Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
Officers (continued)
| | |
Name: | | Christine Glavin |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 47 |
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 since 2011; Fund Reporting Manager (1997-2011) - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Assistant Treasurer since 2008 - Exeter Trust Company |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Jodi L. Hedberg |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 46 |
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; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer since 2002 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Richard Yates |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 48 |
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 and 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: | | 45 |
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.
1The term of office of all officers shall be one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified, or his or her earlier resignation or removal as provided in the Fund’s By-Laws.
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Real Estate 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)
For more information about any of the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Series, you may obtain a prospectus and SAI at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 466-3863. Before investing, carefully consider the objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the investment and read the prospectus carefully as it contains this and other information about the investment company. In addition, this information can be found on the SEC’s web site, http://www.sec.gov.
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.
The Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. is managed by Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC. Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., an affiliate of Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, is the distributor of the Fund shares.
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International Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Global equity markets delivered strong absolute returns during 2013, as loose monetary policy and incrementally improved economic growth prospects, primarily in the developed world, contributed to a more robust risk appetite among investors and helped to propel many equity indices to new all-time highs. While fiscal policy and lingering structural issues in a number of countries continued to act as headwinds for much of the year, the still weak global macroeconomic climate was not enough to deter the renewed and generally broad-based preference for stocks. Broadly speaking, developed market equities outperformed emerging market equities, as the MSCI Emerging Markets index actually finished the year in negative territory. That said, indices in several emerging nations, such as China and India, delivered very strong positive returns during 2013. Amid last year’s encouraging performance, valuations in markets that did well generally rose. As such, returns are likely to be much more modest going forward. In the Advisor’s view, global economic growth should remain slow during 2014, meaning that it will take time for company fundamentals to grow into current stock prices.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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International Series
Fund Commentary
(unaudited)
Investment Objective
To provide long-term growth by investing principally in common stock of companies located outside the U.S., which may include investments of any market capitalization in developed and emerging markets. In managing the Series, a “top-down” approach is implemented to examine economic trends and industry-specific factors in order to identify investment opportunities such as those being created by economic and political changes taking place around the world.
Performance Commentary
Global equity markets delivered positive absolute performance during 2013. Over the course of the year, the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index returned 15.29%. The International Series Class S generated positive absolute returns over the 12-month period as well, returning 19.69%, and outperforming the benchmark. Importantly, the Series also continues to outperform the benchmark over the current international stock market cycle, which began on April 1, 2003.
On the year, the Series’ outperformance relative to ACWIxUS was the result of favorable stock selection and country allocation decisions. With respect to country allocations, prominent positive contributors to relative returns included the Series’ overweight to Germany compared to the benchmark and lack of exposure to both Canada and Australia. In contrast, the Series’ overweight to Brazil, Korea, and India compared to the benchmark detracted from relative returns. In terms of stock selection, the total impact of selections in France, Korea, and Spain aided relative performance. This was offset to a small degree by stock selection in Japan, Germany, and China, which detracted from relative returns.
At the sector level, stock selection in Information Technology, Financials, and Materials contributed positively to relative returns. Conversely, certain selections in Consumer Discretionary and Industrials challenged relative returns. With regard to sector allocation, an underweight to Materials and an underweight to Energy compared to the benchmark aided relative returns while an overweight to Consumer Staples and an underweight to Financials compared to the benchmark detracted from relative returns.
Moving forward, the Advisor believes slow growth is the most likely path for the global economy. While it is possible that growth could be stronger than expected, several headwinds still exist. No matter the environment, the Advisor remains committed to helping its clients generate the absolute returns needed to achieve their long-term investment objectives. This means taking an active approach to identifying attractively priced investment opportunities and focusing on fundamentals.
Please see the next page for additional performance information as of December 31, 2013.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than that quoted; investors can obtain the most recent month-end performance at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 593-4353.
All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Funds whose investments are concentrated in foreign countries may be subject to fluctuating currency values, different accounting standards, and economic and political instability. The value of the Series may be affected by changes in exchange rates between foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar. Investments in emerging markets may be more volatile than investments in more developed markets.
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International Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2013
(unaudited)
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| | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 |
| | ONE YEAR1 | | FIVE YEAR | | TEN YEAR | | SINCE INCEPTION2 |
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - International Series - Class S3 | | 19.69% | | 12.68% | | 8.41% | | 8.90% |
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - International Series - Class I3,4 | | 19.97% | | 12.79% | | 8.46% | | 8.92% |
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Total Return Index5 | | 32.39% | | 17.95% | | 7.42% | | 9.41% |
MSCI ACWI ex USA Index6 | | 15.29% | | 12.81% | | 7.57% | | 6.87% |
The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - International Series - Class S for the ten years ended December 31, 2013 to the S&P 500 Total Return Index and the MSCI ACWI ex USA 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 S&P 500 Total Return Index are calculated from August 27, 1992, the Class S inception date. Prior to 2001, the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index 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, 2013, this net expense ratio was 1.10% for Class S and 0.85% for Class I. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 1.13% for Class S and 0.88% for Class I for the year ended December 31, 2013.
4For periods prior to the inception of Class I on March 15, 2012, the performance figures are hypothetical and reflect the performance of the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - International Series - Class S.
5The 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 and do not reflect any fees or expenses. Index returns provided by Bloomberg.
6The MSCI ACWI ex USA Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global developed and emerging markets and consists of 43 developed and emerging market country indices outside the U.S. The Index returns do not reflect any fees or expenses. The Index is denominated in U.S. dollars. The Index returns assume daily investment of gross dividends (which do not account for applicable dividend taxation) prior to December 31, 1998, as net returns were not available. Subsequent to December 31, 1998, the Index returns are net of withholding taxes. They assume daily reinvestment of net dividends thus accounting for any applicable dividend taxation. Index returns provided by Bloomberg.
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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 in each class at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013).
Actual Expenses
The Actual lines of the table below provide 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 Actual line for the Class in which you have invested 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 Hypothetical lines of each Class in the table below provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Class’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class’ 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 a class of 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 Hypothetical lines for each Class in the table are 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.
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| | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/13 | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/13 | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 7/1/13-12/31/13 | | ANNUALIZED EXPENSE RATIO |
Class S | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,180.60 | | $6.05 | | 1.10% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.66 | | $5.60 | | 1.10% |
Class I | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,181.70 | | $4.67 | | 0.85% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.92 | | $4.33 | | 0.85% |
*Expenses are equal to the Class’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period), 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 are based on one-year data. The Class’ total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period.
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International Series
Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2013
(unaudited)

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International Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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COMMON STOCKS - 96.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
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Consumer Discretionary - 13.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
Auto Components - 2.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
F.C.C. Co. Ltd. (Japan)1 | | | 158,000 | | | $ | 3,150,474 | | | |
Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. (South Korea)1 | | | 145,591 | | | | 8,389,100 | | | |
Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co. Ltd. (Japan)1 | | | 168,000 | | | | 3,636,936 | | | |
Nissin Kogyo Co. Ltd. (Japan)1 | | | 226,000 | | | | 4,792,750 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 19,969,260 | | | |
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Automobiles - 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
Hero Motocorp Ltd. (India)1 | | | 87,000 | | | | 2,921,623 | | | |
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. (India)1 | | | 124,940 | | | | 3,569,445 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,491,068 | | | |
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
Indian Hotels Co. Ltd. (India)1 | | | 5,361,450 | | | | 5,352,349 | | | |
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Household Durables - 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
LG Electronics, Inc. (South Korea)1 | | | 74,000 | | | | 4,784,913 | | | |
Rodobens Negocios Imobiliarios S.A. (Brazil) | | | 367,000 | | | | 2,037,809 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,822,722 | | | |
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Leisure Equipment & Products - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
Nikon Corp. (Japan)1 | | | 224,000 | | | | 4,280,803 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Media - 3.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Mediaset Espana Comunicacion S.A. (Spain)*1 | | | 678,600 | | | | 7,840,274 | | | |
Reed Elsevier plc - ADR (United Kingdom) | | | 60,311 | | | | 3,621,676 | | | |
Societe Television Francaise 1 (France)1 | | | 297,000 | | | | 5,723,713 | | | |
ZON OPTIMUS SGPS S.A. (Portugal)1 | | | 945,000 | | | | 7,025,478 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 24,211,141 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Specialty Retail - 3.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
Belle International Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong)1 | | | 4,300,000 | | | | 4,995,578 | | | |
Groupe Fnac S.A. (France)*1 | | | 3,891 | | | | 127,621 | | | |
Hennes & Mauritz AB - Class B (Sweden)1 | | | 129,000 | | | | 5,941,285 | | | |
Komeri Co. Ltd. (Japan)1 | | | 188,800 | | | | 4,822,723 | | | |
SA SA International Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong)1 | | | 6,540,000 | | | | 7,681,820 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 23,569,027 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 2.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Daphne International Holdings Ltd. (China)1 | | | 6,600,000 | | | | 2,975,586 | | | |
Hugo Boss AG (Germany)1 | | | 47,000 | | | | 6,694,060 | | | |
Kering (France)1 | | | 31,130 | | | | 6,580,302 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 16,249,948 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Consumer Discretionary | | | | | | | 106,946,318 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Consumer Staples - 20.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
Beverages - 6.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
AMBEV S.A. - ADR (Brazil) | | | 1,350,000 | | | $ | 9,922,500 | | | |
Carlsberg A/S - Class B (Denmark)1 | | | 80,000 | | | | 8,852,301 | | | |
Diageo plc (United Kingdom)1 | | | 322,810 | | | | 10,697,517 | | | |
Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd. (Japan)1 | | | 600,000 | | | | 8,640,880 | | | |
Tsingtao Brewery Co. Ltd. - Class H (China)1 | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 11,016,668 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 49,129,866 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Food & Staples Retailing - 4.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Carrefour S.A. (France)1 | | | 169,962 | | | | 6,746,384 | | | |
Casino Guichard-Perrachon S.A. (France)1 | | | 34,170 | | | | 3,942,756 | | | |
Dairy Farm International Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong)1 | | | 681,300 | | | | 6,472,350 | | | |
Tesco plc (United Kingdom)1 | | | 1,217,410 | | | | 6,760,721 | | | |
Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV - Class V (Mexico) | | | 2,946,000 | | | | 7,730,246 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 31,652,457 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Food Products - 6.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
Barry Callebaut AG (Switzerland)1 | | | 4,400 | | | | 5,529,156 | | | |
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (Thailand)1 | | | 3,841,800 | | | | 3,753,851 | | | |
Danone (France)1 | | | 107,012 | | | | 7,720,081 | | | |
Grupo Bimbo S.A.B. de C.V. - Class A (Mexico) | | | 2,604,000 | | | | 8,017,524 | | | |
Nestle S.A. (Switzerland)1 | | | 105,220 | | | | 7,711,580 | | | |
Unilever plc - ADR (United Kingdom) | | | 420,230 | | | | 17,313,476 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 50,045,668 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Household Products - 1.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (United Kingdom)1 | | | 164,270 | | | | 13,048,996 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Personal Products - 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
Kao Corp. (Japan)1 | | | 188,000 | | | | 5,918,584 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Tobacco - 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Gudang Garam Tbk PT (Indonesia)1 | | | 730,000 | | | | 2,524,863 | | | |
Swedish Match AB (Sweden)1 | | | 191,000 | | | | 6,140,860 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,665,723 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Consumer Staples | | | | | | | 158,461,294 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Energy - 3.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
Saipem S.p.A. (Italy)1 | | | 317,000 | | | | 6,798,296 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - ADR (Brazil) | | | 240,000 | | | | 3,525,600 | | | |
Royal Dutch Shell plc - Class B (Netherlands)1 | | | 88,430 | | | | 3,335,612 | | | |
Royal Dutch Shell plc - Class B - ADR (Netherlands) | | | 87,780 | | | | 6,593,156 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Energy (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Statoil ASA (Norway)1 | | | 237,000 | | | $ | 5,763,014 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 19,217,382 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Energy | | | | | | | 26,015,678 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Financials - 9.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital Markets - 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Daiwa Securities Group, Inc. (Japan)1 | | | 830,000 | | | | 8,312,906 | | | |
OSK Holdings Berhad (Malaysia)1 | | | 2,141,737 | | | | 1,079,582 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,392,488 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial Banks - 2.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad (Malaysia)1 | | | 1,462,800 | | | | 6,922,471 | | | |
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. (Japan)1 | | | 1,907,000 | | | | 10,090,347 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 17,012,818 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Insurance - 4.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
Allianz SE (Germany)1 | | | 40,870 | | | | 7,353,592 | | | |
AXA S.A. (France)1 | | | 211,372 | | | | 5,886,230 | | | |
Mapfre S.A. (Spain)1 | | | 1,877,000 | | | | 8,051,204 | | | |
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG (MunichRe) (Germany)1 | | | 40,610 | | | | 8,957,382 | | | |
Zurich Insurance Group AG (Switzerland)1 | | | 10,500 | | | | 3,045,673 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 33,294,081 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
Alstria Office REIT AG (Germany)1 | | | 595,480 | | | | 7,497,363 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
Aareal Bank AG (Germany)*1 | | | 115,790 | | | | 4,594,377 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Financials | | | | | | | 71,791,127 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care - 10.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (Germany)1 | | | 232,000 | | | | 7,746,198 | | | |
Straumann Holding AG (Switzerland)1 | | | 25,776 | | | | 4,835,902 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 12,582,100 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care Providers & Services - 2.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA - ADR (Germany) | | | 200,000 | | | | 7,116,000 | | | |
Odontoprev S.A. (Brazil) | | | 726,000 | | | | 3,024,936 | | | |
Qualicorp S.A. (Brazil)* | | | 529,000 | | | | 5,045,035 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 15,185,971 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
Gerresheimer AG (Germany)1 | | | 58,000 | | | | 4,063,781 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals - 6.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
AstraZeneca plc (United Kingdom)1 | | | 27,960 | | | | 1,658,790 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Health Care (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
AstraZeneca plc - ADR (United Kingdom) | | | 229,150 | | | $ | 13,604,635 | | | |
Bayer AG (Germany)1 | | | 100,000 | | | | 14,041,118 | | | |
GlaxoSmithKline plc (United Kingdom)1 | | | 172,980 | | | | 4,621,613 | | | |
Novartis AG - ADR (Switzerland) | | | 49,000 | | | | 3,938,620 | | | |
Shire plc (Ireland)1 | | | 195,160 | | | | 9,197,390 | | | |
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - ADR (Israel) | | | 140,000 | | | | 5,611,200 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 52,673,366 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Health Care | | | | | | | 84,505,218 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Industrials - 16.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Airlines - 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. - ADR (Brazil)* | | | 1,430,000 | | | | 6,535,100 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies - 1.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
Aggreko plc (United Kingdom)1 | | | 258,600 | | | | 7,334,095 | | | |
Taiwan Secom Co. Ltd. (Taiwan)1 | | | 777,210 | | | | 1,951,610 | | | |
Tomra Systems ASA (Norway)1 | | | 413,280 | | | | 3,849,821 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 13,135,526 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Construction & Engineering - 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (India)1 | | | 309,405 | | | | 5,366,260 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Electrical Equipment - 3.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
ABB Ltd. (Asea Brown Boveri) - ADR (Switzerland) | | | 342,000 | | | | 9,083,520 | | | |
Alstom S.A. (France)1 | | | 295,560 | | | | 10,778,093 | | | |
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (India)1 | | | 150,400 | | | | 431,191 | | | |
Schneider Electric S.A. (France)1 | | | 66,000 | | | | 5,757,963 | | | |
Teco Electric and Machinery Co. Ltd. (Taiwan)1 | | | 4,084,000 | | | | 4,691,599 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 30,742,366 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Industrial Conglomerates - 4.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Siemens AG (Germany)1 | | | 237,600 | | | | 32,579,513 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Machinery - 3.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
Andritz AG (Austria)1 | | | 123,000 | | | | 7,708,327 | | | |
FANUC Corp. (Japan)1 | | | 71,000 | | | | 13,010,087 | | | |
Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. (India)1 | | | 2,125,900 | | | | 2,502,060 | | | |
Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. - DVR (India)1 | | | 44,872 | | | | 23,831 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 23,244,305 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Professional Services - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
Experian plc (United Kingdom)1 | | | 405,980 | | | | 7,499,445 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
Mills Estruturas e Servicos de Engenharia S.A. (Brazil) | | | 519,400 | | | | 7,265,105 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Industrials | | | | | | | 126,367,620 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Information Technology - 16.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
Communications Equipment - 3.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
Alcatel-Lucent - ADR (France) | | | 6,160,000 | | | $ | 27,104,000 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 3.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
Hitachi Ltd. (Japan)1 | | | 3,060,660 | | | | 23,206,390 | | | |
Keyence Corp. (Japan)1 | | | 17,209 | | | | 7,368,642 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 30,575,032 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Internet Software & Services - 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
NetEase, Inc. - ADR (China) | | | 55,000 | | | | 4,323,000 | | | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. (China)1 | | | 88,400 | | | | 5,660,029 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,983,029 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Office Electronics - 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
Canon, Inc. (Japan)1 | | | 95,000 | | | | 3,031,297 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 2.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (South Korea)1 | | | 12,260 | | | | 15,975,360 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Software - 5.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Aveva Group plc (United Kingdom)1 | | | 96,562 | | | | 3,466,030 | | | |
SAP AG (Germany)1 | | | 239,440 | | | | 20,764,710 | | | |
Temenos Group AG (Switzerland)1 | | | 307,000 | | | | 8,682,413 | | | |
Totvs S.A. (Brazil) | | | 487,000 | | | | 7,629,340 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 40,542,493 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Information Technology | | | | | | | 127,211,211 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Materials - 3.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
Chemicals - 3.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
BASF SE (Germany)1 | | | 76,100 | | | | 8,122,483 | | | |
Linde AG (Germany)1 | | | 92,500 | | | | 19,368,285 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Materials | | | | | | | 27,490,768 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Telecommunication Services - 3.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 3.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Telefonica S.A. - ADR (Spain) | | | 707,000 | | | | 11,552,380 | | | |
Telenor ASA - ADR (Norway)2 | | | 184,380 | | | | 13,196,077 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Telecommunication Services | | | | | | | 24,748,457 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $619,250,760) | | | | | | | 753,537,691 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 3.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares3 , 0.04%, | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $23,771,483) | | | 23,771,483 | | | $ | 23,771,483 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $643,022,243) | | | | | | | 777,309,174 | | | |
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 0.1% | | | | | | | 1,075,821 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 778,384,995 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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, 2013.
The Series’ portfolio holds, as a percentage of net assets, greater than 10% in the following countries:
Germany 19.1%; Japan 12.9%; United Kingdom 11.5%; France 10.3%.
The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. (MSCI) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (S&P) and is licensed for use by Manning & Napier when referencing GICS sectors. Neither MSCI, S&P nor any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification nor shall any such party have any liability therefrom.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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International Series
Statement of Assets & Liabilities
December 31, 2013
| | | | |
ASSETS: | | | | |
| |
Investments, at value (identified cost $643,022,243) (Note 2) | | $ | 777,309,174 | |
Foreign currency (identified cost $117,863) | | | 117,475 | |
Foreign tax reclaims receivable | | | 1,335,581 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | 960,522 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 584,927 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 780,307,679 | |
| | | | |
| |
LIABILITIES: | | | | |
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | | | 480,623 | |
Accrued shareholder services fees (Class S) (Note 3) | | | 137,169 | |
Accrued foreign capital gains tax (Note 2) | | | 84,516 | |
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 54,315 | |
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 31,843 | |
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 407 | |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | | | 906,531 | |
Custodian fees payable | | | 101,216 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | | 126,064 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 1,922,684 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 778,384,995 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
| |
Capital stock | | $ | 760,285 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 641,767,108 | |
Distributions in excess of net investment income | | | (76,564 | ) |
Accumulated net realized gain on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 1,700,852 | |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments (net of foreign capital gains tax of $84,516), foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 134,233,314 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 778,384,995 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class S ($637,598,475/ 64,348,971 shares) | | $ | 9.91 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class I ($140,786,520/ 11,679,501 shares) | | $ | 12.05 | |
| | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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International Series
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
| | | | |
INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | |
| |
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $1,795,512) | | $ | 16,492,633 | |
| | | | |
| |
EXPENSES: | | | | |
| |
Management fees (Note 3) | | | 5,351,642 | |
Shareholder services fees (Class S)(Note 3) | | | 1,473,341 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 219,336 | |
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 117,838 | |
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | | | 25,036 | |
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 2,407 | |
Custodian fees | | | 280,819 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 306,232 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total Expenses | | | 7,776,651 | |
Less reduction of expenses (Note 3) | | | (238,116 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
Net Expenses | | | 7,538,535 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 8,954,098 | |
| | | | |
| |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | | | | |
| |
Net realized gain (loss) on- | | | | |
Investments | | | 35,963,948 | |
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | (2,322,105 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 33,641,843 | |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on- | | | | |
Investments (net of decrease in accrued foreign capital gains tax of $3,916) | | | 88,236,560 | |
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 46,073 | |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 88,282,633 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | | | 121,924,476 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 130,878,574 | |
| | | | |
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 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
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OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
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Net investment income | | $ | 8,954,098 | | | $ | 8,155,713 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | | | 33,641,843 | | | | (1,401,057 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency | | | 88,282,633 | | | | 79,568,578 | |
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Net increase from operations | | | 130,878,574 | | | | 86,323,234 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 8): | | | | | | | | |
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From net investment income (Class S) | | | (7,362,656 | ) | | | (6,468,512 | ) |
From net investment income (Class I) | | | (1,425,204 | ) | | | (965,618 | ) |
From return of capital (Class S) | | | — | | | | (577,095 | ) |
From return of capital (Class I) | | | — | | | | (86,357 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments (Class S) | | | (22,749,988 | ) | | | — | |
From net realized gain on investments (Class I) | | | (4,129,609 | ) | | | — | |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | (35,667,457 | ) | | | (8,097,582 | ) |
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CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | | | | | | | | |
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Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5) | | | 21,639,838 | | | | 70,041,655 | |
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Net increase in net assets | | | 116,850,955 | | | | 148,267,307 | |
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NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
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Beginning of year | | | 661,534,040 | | | | 513,266,733 | |
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End of year (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $ 76,564 and $79,897, respectively) | | $ | 778,384,995 | | | $ | 661,534,040 | |
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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 | | | | |
| | 12/31/13 | | | 12/31/12 | | | 12/31/11 | | | 12/31/10 | | | 12/31/09 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of year | | $ | 8.70 | | | $ | 7.61 | | | $ | 8.85 | | | $ | 8.39 | | | $ | 6.57 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income1 | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.14 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 1.59 | | | | 1.10 | | | | (1.26 | ) | | | 0.86 | | | | 2.10 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.20 | | | | (1.13 | ) | | | 1.00 | | | | 2.24 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) |
From return of capital | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (0.37 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) |
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Net asset value - End of year | | $ | 9.91 | | | $ | 8.70 | | | $ | 7.61 | | | $ | 8.85 | | | $ | 8.39 | |
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Net assets - End of year (000’s omitted) | | $ | 637,598 | | | $ | 565,609 | | | $ | 513,267 | | | $ | 317,199 | | | $ | 267,100 | |
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Total return2 | | | 19.69 | % | | | 15.78 | % | | | (12.82 | %) | | | 12.04 | % | | | 34.23 | % |
Ratios (to average net assets) /Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.15 | % |
Net investment income | | | 1.21 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.49 | % | | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.90 | % |
Portfolio turnover | | | 22 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 17 | % |
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*The investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management and/or other fees, and in some periods may have paid a portion of the Series’ expenses. If these expenses had been incurred by the Class, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount: | |
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| | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.07 | % | | | N/A | | | | 0.00 | %3 | | | 0.00 | %3 |
1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.
2Represents aggregate total return for the years indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain years.
3Less than 0.01%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class I
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| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE PERIOD 3/15/121 TO 12/31/12 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | $ | 10.47 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.13 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 1.91 | | | | 0.46 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | 2.08 | | | | 0.59 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) |
From return of capital | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (0.37 | ) | | | — | |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) |
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Net asset value - End of period | | $ | 12.05 | | | $ | 10.47 | |
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Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 140,787 | | | $ | 95,925 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total return3 | | | 19.97 | % | | | 5.88 | % |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | %4 |
Net investment income | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.67 | %4 |
Portfolio turnover | | | 22 | % | | | 22 | % |
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*The investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management and/or other fees during the period, and may have paid a portion of the Series’ expenses. If these expenses had been incurred by the Class, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount: | |
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| | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.09 | %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 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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Notes to Financial Statements
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”). Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The Series is authorized to issue two classes of shares (Class S and Class I). Each class of shares is substantially the same, except that Class S shares bear shareholder services fees. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2013, 11 billion shares have been designated in total among 45 series, of which 250 million have been designated as International Series Class S common stock and 100 million have been designated as International Series Class I 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 Stock Market 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 Stock Market 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
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2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
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, 2013 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
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DESCRIPTION | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | $ | 106,946,318 | | | $ | 5,659,485 | | | $ | 101,286,833 | | | $ | — | |
Consumer Staples | | | 158,461,294 | | | | 42,983,746 | | | | 115,477,548 | | | | — | |
Energy | | | 26,015,678 | | | | 10,118,756 | | | | 15,896,922 | | | | — | |
Financials | | | 71,791,127 | | | | — | | | | 71,791,127 | | | | — | |
Health Care | | | 84,505,218 | | | | 38,340,426 | | | | 46,164,792 | | | | — | |
Industrials | | | 126,367,620 | | | | 22,883,725 | | | | 103,483,895 | | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | 127,211,211 | | | | 39,056,340 | | | | 88,154,871 | | | | — | |
Materials | | | 27,490,768 | | | | — | | | | 27,490,768 | | | | — | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 24,748,457 | | | | 11,552,380 | | | | 13,196,077 | | | | — | |
Mutual fund | | | 23,771,483 | | | | 23,771,483 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 777,309,174 | | | $ | 194,366,341 | | | $ | 582,942,833 | | | $ | — | |
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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.
There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2012 or December 31, 2013.
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, 2013.
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. Income, expenses (other than shareholder services fees), and realized and unrealized gains and losses are prorated among the classes based on the relative net assets of each class. Class specific expenses are directly charged to that class.
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
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Foreign Currency Translation (continued)
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.
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. During the period of March 27, 2013 through April 24, 2013, the period for which foreign currency contracts were held, the average volume of derivative activity (measured in terms of the notional amount) was $111,171,793.
The following table presents the effect of the derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations at December 31, 2013:
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS | | | | | |
Derivative | | | | | | |
Foreign forward currency exchange contracts | | Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | $ | (1,955,099 | ) |
As of December 31, 2013, 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, 2013, 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, 2010 through December 31, 2013. 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. 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.
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 0.75% 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 and are reimbursed for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings. Effective May 2013, an Audit Committee Chair, who receives an additional annual stipend for this role, was appointed to the Fund.
The Class S shares of the Series are subject to a shareholder services fee in accordance with a shareholder services plan adopted by the 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.
The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2015, to waive its management 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
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3. | Transactions with Affiliates (continued) |
each share class’ shareholder services fee, at no more than 0.85% of average daily net assets. Accordingly, the Advisor waived fees of $238,116 for the year ended December 31, 2013, 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 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 and Strategic Income Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income 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. Effective October 1, 2012, the aforementioned agreements were modified to reduce the annual fee related to fund accounting and administration, as well as transfer agent fees, by 10%, excluding out-of-pocket expenses.
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, 2013, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $175,785,312 and $149,390,223, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in shares of Class S and I shares of International Series were:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CLASS S | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 9,583,708 | | | $ | 89,035,777 | | | | 26,541,777 | | | $ | 213,267,622 | |
Reinvested | | | 2,944,222 | | | | 28,235,088 | | | | 763,100 | | | | 6,598,467 | |
Repurchased | | | (13,224,923 | ) | | | (122,886,151 | ) | | | (29,704,876 | ) | | | (240,426,328 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | (696,993 | ) | | $ | (5,615,286 | ) | | | (2,399,999 | ) | | $ | (20,560,239 | ) |
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CLASS I | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE PERIOD 3/15/12 (COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS) TO 12/31/12 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 3,434,084 | | | $ | 37,575,957 | | | | 9,564,837 | | | $ | 94,375,423 | |
Reinvested | | | 472,352 | | | | 5,507,628 | | | | 101,087 | | | | 1,051,975 | |
Repurchased | | | (1,390,417 | ) | | | (15,828,461 | ) | | | (502,442 | ) | | | (4,825,504 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | 2,516,019 | | | $ | 27,255,124 | | | | 9,163,482 | | | $ | 90,601,894 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Approximately 50% of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
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, 2013.
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, qualified late-year 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. For the year ended December 31, 2013, amounts were reclassified within the capital accounts to decrease Additional Paid in Capital by $6,845, reduce Distributions in Excess of Net Investment Income by $162,905 and increase Accumulated Net Realized Gain on Investments by $169,750. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:
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| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 9,740,963 | | | $ | 7,434,130 | | |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | 663,452 | | |
Long-term capital gains | | | 25,926,494 | | | | — | | |
At December 31, 2013, 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:
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Cost for federal income tax purposes | | $ | 645,314,566 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 180,645,523 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (48,650,915 | ) |
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Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 131,994,608 | |
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Undistributed long-term capital gains | | $ | 3,934,058 | |
Qualified late-year losses1 | | $ | 17,447 | |
1 The Series has elected to defer certain qualified late-year losses and recognize such losses in the year ending December 31, 2014.
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Series utilized post-enactment capital loss carryforwards of $2,997,938.
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International Series
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, 2013, 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, 2013 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

New York, New York
February 18, 2014
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International Series
Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All reportings 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 $15,676,277 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, 2013. The Series had $18,271,918 in foreign source income and paid foreign taxes of $1,171,191.
The Series designates $29,860,552 as Long-Term Capital Gain dividends pursuant to Section 852(b) of the Internal Revenue Code for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.
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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 20, 2013, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was considered by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and considered 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 2013 Annual consideration 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 27 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 performance of each Series since its inception, as well as performance over multiple time periods. Performance for one or more of the following time periods was considered as applicable to the Series’ inception date: 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. 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 Series’ actual performance and comparative performance, especially for those series with 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 18 of the 37 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 Tax Managed Series, Pro-Blend Series Class C, and Target Series’ Class R and Class C, are lower than, or substantially similar to the Morningstar mean and median reported total expense ratio. The higher than mean and median total expense ratios for Classes C and R reflect higher distribution, marketing and shareholder service fees payable to broker-dealers through a 100bp 12b-1 fee for Class C and a 50bp 12b-1 fee for Class R. 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 services 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, 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 then considered economies of scale and concluded that the current fee schedule to the advisory agreement remained reasonable given 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, the number of newly established series of the Fund 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.
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Interested Director/Officer | | |
Name: | | B. Reuben Auspitz* |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 66 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Principal Executive Officer since 2002; President since 2004; Vice President 1984-2003; |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | Executive Vice President; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2002-2010 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Independent Directors | | |
Name: | | Stephen B. Ashley |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 73 |
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). Director 1995-2008 and Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Fannie Mae (1995-2008) The Ashley Group (1995-2008) Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) |
Name: | | Paul A. Brooke |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 68 |
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 (2005-2009) - Alsius Corporation (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments) since 1991; Managing Member, Venbio (investments) since 2010. |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-2014) HLTH Corp (WebMD) (2000-2010) Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) MPM Bio-equities (2000-2009) GMP Companies (2000-2011) HoustonPharma (2000-2008) Cytos Biotechnology Ltd (2012-present) |
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International Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
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Independent Directors (continued) | | |
Name: | | Peter L. Faber |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 75 |
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 (2006-2012), Partner (1995-2006 & 2013-present) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) (1989-2010) New York Collegium (non-profit) (2004-2011) Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) |
Name: | | Harris H. Rusitzky |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 78 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Chester N. Watson |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 63 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Director, Audit Committee Chairman, Governance & Nominating Committee Member |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Since 2012 |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | General Auditor (2003-2011) - General Motors Company (auto manufacturer) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Officers | | |
Name: | | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 50 |
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 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Elizabeth Craig |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 26 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
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International Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
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Officers (continued) | | |
Name: | | Christine Glavin |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 47 |
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 since 2011; Fund Reporting Manager (1997-2011) - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Assistant Treasurer since 2008 - Exeter Trust Company |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Jodi L. Hedberg |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 46 |
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; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer since 2002 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Richard Yates |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 48 |
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 and 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: | | 45 |
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.
1The term of office of all officers shall be one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified, or his or her earlier resignation or removal as provided in the Fund’s By-Laws.
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International 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:
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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:
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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:
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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)
For more information about any of the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Series, you may obtain a prospectus and SAI at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 466-3863. Before investing, carefully consider the objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the investment and read the prospectus carefully as it contains this and other information about the investment company. In addition, this information can be found on the SEC’s web site, http://www.sec.gov.
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.
The Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. is managed by Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC. Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., an affiliate of Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, is the distributor of the Fund shares.
MNINT-12/13-AR

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| | | | WORLD OPPORTUNITIES SERIES | | |
www.manning-napier.com | | | | |
World Opportunities Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Global equity markets delivered strong absolute returns during 2013, as loose monetary policy and incrementally improved economic growth prospects, primarily in the developed world, contributed to a more robust risk appetite among investors and helped to propel many equity indices to new all-time highs. While fiscal policy and lingering structural issues in a number of countries continued to act as headwinds for much of the year, the still weak global macroeconomic climate was not enough to deter the renewed and generally broad-based preference for stocks. Broadly speaking, developed market equities outperformed emerging market equities, as the MSCI Emerging Markets index actually finished the year in negative territory. That said, indices in several emerging nations, such as China and India, delivered very strong positive returns during 2013. Amid last year’s encouraging performance, valuations in markets that did well generally rose. As such, returns are likely to be much more modest going forward. In the Advisor’s view, global economic growth should remain slow during 2014, meaning that it will take time for company fundamentals to grow into current stock prices.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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World Opportunities Series
Fund Commentary
(unaudited)
Investment Objective
To maximize long-term growth by investing principally in the common stocks of companies located around the world. The Series invests primarily in foreign companies, including those in developed and emerging markets.
Performance Commentary
Global equity markets delivered positive absolute performance during 2013. Over the course of the year, the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index returned 15.29%. The World Opportunities Series generated positive absolute returns over the 12-month period as well, returning 18.79%, and outperforming its benchmark. Importantly, the Series continues to outperform the benchmark over the current international stock market cycle, which began on April 1, 2003.
For the year, stock selection drove the Series to outperform ACWIxUS; the aggregate impact of sector allocation detracted from relative returns. Regarding stock selection, certain investments in Materials, Information Technology, and Consumer Discretionary aided relative returns. Conversely, certain investments in Energy challenged relative returns during the year. With regard to sector allocation, an overweight to Energy and Consumer Staples compared to the benchmark detracted from relative returns, while an overweight to Consumer Discretionary and Health Care compared to the benchmark, and a lack of exposure to Utilities, contributed positively to relative returns.
At a country-level, country allocation decisions aided relative returns, as did stock selection. More specifically, an overweight to France and the Netherlands compared to the benchmark, as well as stock selection in China and the United Kingdom, contributed positively to relative returns. Conversely, stock selection in Canada and Japan detracted from relative returns. An underweight to Japan and an overweight to Brazil compared to the benchmark also challenged relative returns during the year. Regionally, an underweight to Emerging Markets and an overweight to Europe and the Middle East compared to the benchmark aided relative returns, as did stock selection in both regions. Stock selection in the Pacific region detracted from relative returns.
Moving forward, the Advisor believes slow growth is the most likely path for the global economy. While it is possible that growth could be stronger than expected, several headwinds still exist. No matter the environment, the Advisor remains committed to helping its clients generate the absolute returns needed to achieve their long-term investment objectives. This means taking an active approach to identifying attractively priced investment opportunities and focusing on fundamentals.
Please see the next page for additional performance information as of December 31, 2013.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than that quoted; investors can obtain the most recent month-end performance at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 593-4353.
All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Funds whose investments are concentrated in foreign countries may be subject to fluctuating currency values, different accounting standards, and economic and political instability. The value of the Series may be affected by changes in exchange rates between foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar. Investments in emerging markets may be more volatile than investments in more developed markets.
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World Opportunities Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2013
(unaudited)
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| | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 |
| | ONE YEAR1 | | FIVE YEAR | | TEN YEAR | | SINCE INCEPTION2 |
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - World Opportunities Series3 | | 18.79% | | 12.46% | | 8.78% | | 9.05% |
MSCI ACWI ex USA Index4 | | 15.29% | | 12.81% | | 7.57% | | 5.74% |
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, 2013 to the MSCI ACWI ex USA 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 are calculated from September 6, 1996, the Series’ inception date. Prior to 2001, the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index 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, 2013, this net expense ratio was 1.07%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 1.07% for the year ended December 31, 2013.
4The MSCI ACWI ex USA Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global developed and emerging markets and consists of 43 developed and emerging market country indices outside the U.S. The Index returns do not reflect any fees or expenses. The Index is denominated in U.S. dollars. The Index returns assume daily investment of gross dividends (which do not account for applicable dividend taxation) prior to December 31, 1998, as net returns were not available. Subsequent to December 31, 1998, the Index returns are net of withholding taxes. They assume daily reinvestment of net dividends thus accounting for any applicable dividend taxation. Index returns provided by Bloomberg.
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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, 2013 to December 31, 2013).
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.
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| | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/13 | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/13 | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 7/1/13-12/31/13 |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,145.10 | | $5.79 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.81 | | $5.45 |
*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 1.07%, 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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World Opportunities Series
Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2013
(unaudited)

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World Opportunities Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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COMMON STOCKS - 98.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Consumer Discretionary - 15.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
Automobiles - 1.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
Toyota Motor Corp. (Japan)1 | | | 2,159,700 | | | $ | 131,687,899 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
Anhanguera Educacional Participacoes S.A. (Brazil) | | | 10,061,040 | | | | 63,541,166 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
Accor S.A. (France)1 | | | 4,899,120 | | | | 231,385,761 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Internet & Catalog Retail - 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
Ocado Group plc (United Kingdom)*1 | | | 6,525,039 | | | | 47,857,572 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Media - 4.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
British Sky Broadcasting Group plc (United Kingdom)1 | | | 15,070,270 | | | | 210,626,396 | | | |
Grupo Televisa S.A.B. - ADR (Mexico) | | | 1,456,427 | | | | 44,071,481 | | | |
ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG (Germany)1 | | | 971,860 | | | | 48,258,772 | | | |
Societe Television Francaise 1 (France)1 | | | 4,064,310 | | | | 78,326,416 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 381,283,065 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Multiline Retail - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
Marks & Spencer Group plc (United Kingdom)1 | | | 10,731,120 | | | | 77,059,362 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Specialty Retail - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
Kingfisher plc (United Kingdom)1 | | | 12,254,984 | | | | 78,236,706 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 2.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Adidas AG (Germany)1 | | | 855,670 | | | | 109,113,663 | | | |
Lululemon Athletica, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,152,330 | | | | 68,022,040 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 177,135,703 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Consumer Discretionary | | | | | | | 1,188,187,234 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples - 22.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Beverages - 6.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
AMBEV S.A. - ADR (Brazil) | | | 16,522,250 | | | | 121,438,537 | | | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. (Belgium)1 | | | 1,283,990 | | | | 136,535,210 | | | |
Carlsberg A/S - Class B (Denmark)1 | | | 767,750 | | | | 84,954,427 | | | |
SABMiller plc (United Kingdom)1 | | | 2,509,850 | | | | 129,195,362 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 472,123,536 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Food & Staples Retailing - 6.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
Carrefour S.A. (France)1 | | | 5,026,155 | | | | 199,505,593 | | | |
Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentacion S.A. (Spain)1 | | | 2,641,760 | | | | 23,654,193 | | | |
Koninklijke Ahold N.V. (Netherlands)1 | | | 3,325,130 | | | | 59,756,607 | | | |
Tesco plc (United Kingdom)1 | | | 47,825,050 | | | | 265,589,932 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 548,506,325 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Food Products - 6.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (Thailand)1 | | | 78,680,260 | | | | 76,879,052 | | | |
Danone (France)1 | | | 2,271,860 | | | | 163,896,972 | | | |
Nestle S.A. (Switzerland)1 | | | 2,305,740 | | | | 168,987,825 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Consumer Staples (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Food Products (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Unilever plc - ADR (United Kingdom) | | | 3,101,231 | | | $ | 127,770,717 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 537,534,566 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Personal Products - 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
Beiersdorf AG (Germany)1 | | | 646,756 | | | | 65,571,374 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Tobacco - 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
Imperial Tobacco Group plc (United Kingdom)1 | | | 2,191,940 | | | | 84,977,791 | | | |
Swedish Match AB (Sweden)1 | | | 1,251,350 | | | | 40,232,279 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 125,210,070 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Consumer Staples | | | | | | | 1,748,945,871 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Energy - 16.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Energy Equipment & Services - 5.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
CGG (France)*1 | | | 5,923,990 | | | | 102,810,345 | | | |
Petroleum Geo-Services ASA (Norway)1 | | | 3,308,980 | | | | 39,087,659 | | | |
Schlumberger Ltd. (United States) | | | 2,749,760 | | | | 247,780,874 | | | |
Trican Well Service Ltd. (Canada) | | | 5,492,310 | | | | 67,112,435 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 456,791,313 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 10.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
Cameco Corp. (Canada) | | | 8,716,760 | | | | 181,047,105 | | | |
Encana Corp. (Canada) | | | 11,450,780 | | | | 206,686,579 | | | |
Koninklijke Vopak N.V. (Netherlands)1 | | | 721,120 | | | | 42,216,167 | | | |
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - ADR (Brazil) | | | 8,552,920 | | | | 125,642,395 | | | |
Talisman Energy, Inc. (Canada) | | | 20,055,840 | | | | 233,174,511 | | | |
Whitehaven Coal Ltd. (Australia)*1 | | | 23,352,200 | | | | 39,959,233 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 828,725,990 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Energy | | | | | | | 1,285,517,303 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Financials - 2.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial Banks - 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
HSBC Holdings plc (United Kingdom)1 | | | 10,619,200 | | | | 116,537,305 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Insurance - 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
Admiral Group plc (United Kingdom)1 | | | 4,921,290 | | | | 106,975,567 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Financials | | | | | | | 223,512,872 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care - 10.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 3.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
BioMerieux (France)1 | | | 419,689 | | | | 44,035,879 | | | |
Mindray Medical International Ltd. - ADR (China) | | | 2,073,184 | | | | 75,380,970 | | | |
Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co. Ltd. - Class H (China)1 | | | 65,976,000 | | | | 89,278,512 | | | |
Sonova Holding AG (Switzerland)1 | | | 406,200 | | | | 54,773,978 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 263,469,339 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Health Care (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care Providers & Services - 3.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (Germany)1 | | | 1,573,080 | | | $ | 112,201,603 | | | |
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd. (South Africa)1 | | | 17,459,840 | | | | 69,733,797 | | | |
Sonic Healthcare Ltd. (Australia)1 | | | 4,542,300 | | | | 67,409,670 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 249,345,070 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 2.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Lonza Group AG (Switzerland)1 | | | 445,960 | | | | 42,380,999 | | | |
QIAGEN N.V. (Netherlands)*1 | | | 5,285,240 | | | | 123,390,301 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 165,771,300 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals - 2.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
Novo Nordisk A/S - Class B (Denmark)1 | | | 882,860 | | | | 161,829,854 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Health Care | | | | | | | 840,415,563 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Industrials - 10.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
Airlines - 2.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
Latam Airlines Group S.A. - ADR (Chile) | | | 2,880,667 | | | | 46,983,679 | | | |
Ryanair Holdings plc - ADR (Ireland) | | | 3,312,106 | | | | 155,437,135 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 202,420,814 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
Aggreko plc (United Kingdom)1 | | | 1,574,850 | | | | 44,663,961 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Electrical Equipment - 1.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
Nexans S.A. (France)1 | | | 1,701,176 | | | | 86,335,031 | | | |
Schneider Electric S.A. (France)1 | | | 756,143 | | | | 65,967,330 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 152,302,361 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Machinery - 2.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
FANUC Corp. (Japan)1 | | | 958,400 | | | | 175,617,849 | | | |
Westport Innovations, Inc. - ADR (Canada)* | | | 1,081,790 | | | | 21,213,902 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 196,831,751 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Marine - 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
D/S Norden A/S (Denmark)1 | | | 256,870 | | | | 13,522,831 | | | |
Diana Shipping, Inc. - ADR (Greece)* | | | 1,146,850 | | | | 15,241,637 | | | |
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (Japan)1 | | | 7,471,000 | | | | 23,887,983 | | | |
Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd. (Hong Kong)1 | | | 19,318,086 | | | | 13,866,264 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 66,518,715 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
Brenntag AG (Germany)1 | | | 725,820 | | | | 134,709,733 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Transportation Infrastructure - 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
Groupe Eurotunnel S.A. (France)1 | | | 4,285,190 | | | | 45,051,536 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Industrials | | | | | | | 842,498,871 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Information Technology - 5.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Internet Software & Services - 2.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
Mail.ru Group Ltd. - GDR (Russia)1 | | | 492,019 | | | $ | 21,944,047 | | | |
Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd. - ADR (China)* | | | 523,820 | | | | 42,979,431 | | | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. (China)1 | | | 1,354,259 | | | | 86,709,782 | | | |
Yandex N.V. - Class A - ADR (Russia)* | | | 1,651,010 | | | | 71,241,081 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 222,874,341 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
IT Services - 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
Amdocs Ltd. - ADR (United States) | | | 3,137,896 | | | | 129,406,831 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
Tokyo Electron Ltd. (Japan)1 | | | 1,099,198 | | | | 60,568,802 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Information Technology | | | | | | | 412,849,974 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Materials - 10.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
Chemicals - 3.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
Akzo Nobel N.V. (Netherlands)1 | | | 599,990 | | | | 46,526,992 | | | |
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. - ADR (Chile) | | | 264,530 | | | | 6,846,036 | | | |
Syngenta AG (Switzerland)1 | | | 359,480 | | | | 143,323,647 | | | |
Umicore S.A. (Belgium)1 | | | 1,902,610 | | | | 88,899,372 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 285,596,047 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Construction Materials - 3.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
CRH plc (Ireland)1 | | | 5,296,956 | | | | 134,505,050 | | | |
Holcim Ltd. (Switzerland)1 | | | 1,668,710 | | | | 124,760,526 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 259,265,576 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Metals & Mining - 3.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
Alumina Ltd. (Australia)*1 | | | 76,172,730 | | | | 75,625,146 | | | |
Norsk Hydro ASA (Norway)1 | | | 33,168,976 | | | | 148,382,313 | | | |
ThyssenKrupp AG (Germany)*1 | | | 3,527,160 | | | | 86,010,406 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 310,017,865 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Materials | | | | | | | 854,879,488 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Telecommunication Services - 5.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 3.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Telenor ASA (Norway)1 | | | 3,532,180 | | | | 84,396,495 | | | |
Vivendi S.A. (France)1 | | | 5,266,730 | | | | 138,923,209 | | | |
Ziggo N.V. (Netherlands)1 | | | 694,890 | | | | 31,776,099 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 255,095,803 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 1.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
America Movil SAB de C.V. - Class L - ADR (Mexico) | | | 6,038,960 | | �� | | 141,130,495 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Telecommunication Services | | | | | | | 396,226,298 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Identified Cost $6,996,302,665) | | | | | | | 7,793,033,474 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 1.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares2 , 0.04%, | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $ 152,226,650) | | | 152,226,650 | | | $ | 152,226,650 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $ 7,148,529,315) | | | | | | | 7,945,260,124 | | | |
LIABILITIES, LESS OTHER ASSETS - (0.3%) | | | | | | | (20,383,308 | ) | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 7,924,876,816 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
KEY:
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, 2013.
The Series’ portfolio holds, as a percentage of net assets, greater than 10% in the following countries: United Kingdom - 16.3%; France - 14.6%.
The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. (MSCI) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (S&P) and is licensed for use by Manning & Napier when referencing GICS sectors. Neither MSCI, S&P nor any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification nor shall any such party have any liability therefrom.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2013
| | | | |
ASSETS: | | | | |
| |
Investments, at value (identified cost $7,148,529,315) (Note 2) | | $ | 7,945,260,124 | |
Foreign currency (identified cost $8,678) | | | 8,642 | |
Cash | | | 49,033 | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 13,846,825 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | 11,481,103 | |
Foreign tax reclaims receivable | | | 8,545,957 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 3,929,375 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 7,983,121,059 | |
| | | | |
| |
LIABILITIES: | | | | |
| |
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | | | 6,808,603 | |
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 277,514 | |
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 257,323 | |
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 407 | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 39,570,813 | |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | | | 10,567,541 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | | 762,042 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 58,244,243 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 7,924,876,816 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
| |
Capital stock | | $ | 8,758,020 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 7,026,641,137 | |
Accumulated net realized gain on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 92,527,656 | |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 796,950,003 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 7,924,876,816 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class A ($7,924,876,816/875,802,042 shares) | | $ | 9.05 | |
| | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
| | | | |
INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | |
| |
Dividends (including $6,447,289 from affiliates) (net of foreign taxes withheld, $17,227,507) (Note 2) | | $ | 166,384,432 | |
| | | | |
| |
EXPENSES: | | | | |
| |
Management fees (Note 3) | | | 74,500,509 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 1,037,874 | |
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 876,774 | |
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | | | 190,977 | |
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 2,407 | |
Custodian fees | | | 1,323,943 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 1,447,135 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total Expenses | | | 79,379,619 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 87,004,813 | |
| | | | |
| |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | | | | |
| |
Net realized gain (loss) on- | | | | |
Investments (including net realized loss of $454,531 from affiliates) (Note 2) | | | 642,044,514 | |
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | (22,060,875 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 619,983,639 | |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on- | | | | |
Investments (including a net unrealized gain of $46,345,810 from affiliates) (Note 2) | | | 580,861,364 | |
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | (129,914 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 580,731,450 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | | | 1,200,715,089 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 1,287,719,902 | |
| | | | |
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 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net investment income | | $ | 87,004,813 | | | $ | 106,386,291 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | | | 619,983,639 | | | | (348,977,392 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency | | | 580,731,450 | | | | 1,366,512,686 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase from operations | | | 1,287,719,902 | | | | 1,123,921,585 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 9): | | | | | | | | |
| | |
From net investment income | | | (89,228,590 | ) | | | (112,268,392 | ) |
| | |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (42,131,561 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (131,360,151 | ) | | | (112,268,392 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net decrease from capital share transactions (Note 5) | | | (157,260,852 | ) | | | (52,904,127 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase in net assets | | | 999,098,899 | | | | 958,749,066 | |
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NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
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Beginning of year | | | 6,925,777,917 | | | | 5,967,028,851 | |
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End of year (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $ 0 and $ 7,051,898, respectively) | | $ | 7,924,876,816 | | | $ | 6,925,777,917 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
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| | FOR THE YEARS ENDED | |
| | 12/31/13 | | | 12/31/12 | | | 12/31/11 | | | 12/31/10 | | | 12/31/09 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of year | | $ | 7.75 | | | $ | 6.63 | | | $ | 8.61 | | | $ | 8.12 | | | $ | 5.88 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income1 | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.24 | 2 | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.04 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.13 | | | | (1.64 | ) | | | 0.67 | | | | 2.26 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | 1.45 | | | | 1.25 | | | | (1.40 | ) | | | 0.74 | | | | 2.30 | |
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Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) |
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Net asset value - End of year | | $ | 9.05 | | | $ | 7.75 | | | $ | 6.63 | | | $ | 8.61 | | | $ | 8.12 | |
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Net assets - End of year (000’s omitted) | | $ | 7,924,877 | | | $ | 6,925,778 | | | $ | 5,967,029 | | | $ | 6,455,426 | | | $ | 4,917,459 | |
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Total return3 | | | 18.79 | % | | | 18.81 | % | | | (16.14 | %)2 | | | 9.23 | % | | | 39.12 | % |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.17 | % |
Net investment income | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.64 | % | | | 2.84 | %2 | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.60 | % |
Portfolio turnover | | | 46 | % | | | 45 | % | | | 52 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 42 | % |
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*For certain years presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management and/or other fees, and in some periods may have paid a portion of the Series’ expenses. 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 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.00 | %4 | | | 0.00 | %4 |
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 years.
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
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 (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 located around the world.
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”). 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 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2013, 11 billion shares have been designated in total among 45 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 Stock Market 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 Stock Market 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.
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World Opportunities Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
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, 2013 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
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DESCRIPTION | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | $ | 1,188,187,234 | | | $ | 175,634,687 | | | $ | 1,012,552,547 | | | $ | — | |
Consumer Staples | | | 1,748,945,871 | | | | 249,209,254 | | | | 1,499,736,617 | | | | — | |
Energy | | | 1,285,517,303 | | | | 1,061,443,899 | | | | 224,073,404 | | | | — | |
Financials | | | 223,512,872 | | | | — | | | | 223,512,872 | | | | — | |
Health Care | | | 840,415,563 | | | | 75,380,970 | | | | 765,034,593 | | | | — | |
Industrials | | | 842,498,871 | | | | 238,876,353 | | | | 603,622,518 | | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | 412,849,974 | | | | 243,627,343 | | | | 169,222,631 | | | | — | |
Materials | | | 854,879,488 | | | | 6,846,036 | | | | 848,033,452 | | | | — | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 396,226,298 | | | | 141,130,495 | | | | 255,095,803 | | | | — | |
Mutual fund | | | 152,226,650 | | | | 152,226,650 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total assets | | $ | 7,945,260,124 | | | $ | 2,344,375,687 | | | $ | 5,600,884,437 | | | $ | — | |
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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, 2012 or December 31, 2013.
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, 2013.
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
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World Opportunities Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Foreign Currency Translation (continued)
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.
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. During the period of April 2, 2013 through April 24, 2013, the period for which foreign currency contracts were held, the average volume of derivative activity (measured in terms of the notional amount) was approximately $1,236,752,017.
The following table presents the effect of the derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations at December 31, 2013:
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS | |
Derivative | | | | | |
Foreign forward currency exchange contracts | | Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | $ | (21,675,107 | ) |
As of December 31, 2013, no investments in forward foreign currency exchange contracts were held by the Series.
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, 2013:
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NAME OF ISSUER | | VALUE AT 12/31/12 | | | PURCHASE COST | | | SALES PROCEEDS | | | VALUE AT 12/31/13 | | | SHARES HELD AT 12/31/13 | | | DIVIDEND INCOME 1/1/13 THROUGH 12/31/13 | | | NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 1/1/13 THROUGH 12/31/13 | |
Societe Television Francaise 1 (France)* | | $ | 125,993,897 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 93,558,760 | | | $ | 78,326,416 | | | | 4,064,310 | | | $ | 6,447,289 | | | $ | (454,531 | ) |
* Security was an affiliated company for the period January 1, 2013 - February 21, 2013. Amounts in the table include the entire year ended December 31, 2013.
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
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World Opportunities Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Federal Taxes (continued)
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, 2013, 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, 2010 through December 31, 2013. 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 and are reimbursed for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses
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World Opportunities Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
3. | Transactions with Affiliates (continued) |
incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings. Effective May 2013, an Audit Committee Chair, who receives an additional annual stipend for this role, was appointed to the Fund.
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, 2013. 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 and Strategic Income Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income 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. Effective October 1, 2012, the aforementioned agreements were modified to reduce the annual fee related to fund accounting and administration, as well as transfer agent fees, by 10%, excluding out-of-pocket expenses.
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, 2013, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $3,270,235,991 and $3,462,218,290, 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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| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 212,387,309 | | | $ | 1,775,540,628 | | | | 251,477,784 | | | $ | 1,826,327,603 | |
Reinvested | | | 13,055,698 | | | | 114,242,348 | | | | 12,218,471 | | | | 93,720,261 | |
Repurchased | | | (242,932,477 | ) | | | (2,047,043,828 | ) | | | (270,735,953 | ) | | | (1,972,951,991 | ) |
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Total | | | (17,489,470 | ) | | $ | (157,260,852 | ) | | | (7,039,698 | ) | | $ | (52,904,127 | ) |
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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 144,320,158 shares (16.49% of shares outstanding) valued at $1,306,097,430. Investment activities of this shareholder may have a material effect on the Series.
The Series has entered into a $50 million credit facility (the “line of credit”) with Bank of New York Mellon. 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 which amounted to $72,664 for the year ended December 31, 2013, 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
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World Opportunities Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
6. | Line of Credit (continued) |
agreement at the time of borrowing. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Series did not borrow under the line of credit. The line of credit has a termination date of June 6, 2014 and may be renewed annually.
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, 2013.
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), losses deferred due to wash sales. 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 fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, amounts were reclassified within the capital accounts to decrease Additional Paid in Capital by $1, increase Distributions in Excess of Net Investment Income by $9,275,675 and decrease Accumulated Net Realized Gain on Investments by $9,275,674. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:
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| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 88,294,542 | | | $ | 112,268,392 | | |
Long-term capital gains | | | 43,065,609 | | | | — | | |
At December 31, 2013, 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:
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Cost for federal income tax purposes | | $ | 7,160,849,399 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 1,097,266,958 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (312,856,233 | ) |
| | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 784,410,725 | |
| | | | |
Undistributed long-term gains | | $ | 104,847,740 | |
The capital loss carryover utilized in the current year was $407,580,035.
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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, 2013, 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, 2013 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

New York, New York
February 18, 2014
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World Opportunities Series
Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All reportings 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 $168,447,395 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 0.01%.
The Series has elected to pass through to its shareholders the foreign taxes paid for the year ended December 31, 2013. The Series had $184,148,073 in foreign source income and paid foreign taxes of $9,974,468.
The Series designates $147,913,349 as Long-Term Capital Gain dividends pursuant to Section 852(b) of the Internal Revenue Code for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.
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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 20, 2013, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was considered by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and considered 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 2013 Annual consideration 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 27 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 performance of each Series since its inception, as well as performance over multiple time periods. Performance for one or more of the following time periods was considered as applicable to the Series’ inception date: 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. 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 Series’ actual performance and comparative performance, especially for those series with 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 18 of the 37 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 Tax Managed Series, Pro-Blend Series Class C, and Target Series’ Class R and Class C, are lower than, or substantially similar to the Morningstar mean and median reported total expense ratio. The higher than mean and median total expense ratios for Classes C and R reflect higher distribution, marketing and shareholder service fees payable to broker-dealers through a 100bp 12b-1 fee for Class C and a 50bp 12b-1 fee for Class R. 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 services 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, 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 then considered economies of scale and concluded that the current fee schedule to the advisory agreement remained reasonable given 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, the number of newly established series of the Fund 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.
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Interested Director/Officer | | |
Name: | | B. Reuben Auspitz* |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 66 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Principal Executive Officer since 2002; President since 2004; Vice President 1984-2003; |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | Executive Vice President; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2002-2010 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Independent Directors | | |
Name: | | Stephen B. Ashley |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 73 |
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). Director 1995-2008 and Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Fannie Mae (1995-2008) |
| | The Ashley Group (1995-2008) |
| | Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) |
Name: | | Paul A. Brooke |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 68 |
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 (2005-2009) - Alsius Corporation (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments) since 1991; Managing Member, Venbio (investments) since 2010. |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) |
| | ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-2014) |
| | HLTH Corp (WebMD) (2000-2010) |
| | Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) |
| | MPM Bio-equities (2000-2009) |
| | GMP Companies (2000-2011) |
| | HoustonPharma (2000-2008) |
| | Cytos Biotechnology Ltd (2012-present) |
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World Opportunities Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
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Independent Directors (continued) | | |
Name: | | Peter L. Faber |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 75 |
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 (2006-2012), Partner (1995-2006 & 2013-present) - |
| | McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) (1989-2010) |
| | New York Collegium (non-profit) (2004-2011) |
| | Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) |
Name: | | Harris H. Rusitzky |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 78 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Chester N. Watson |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 63 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Director, Audit Committee Chairman, Governance & Nominating |
| | Committee Member |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Since 2012 |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | General Auditor (2003-2011) - General Motors Company (auto manufacturer) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Officers | | |
Name: | | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 50 |
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 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Elizabeth Craig |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 26 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
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World Opportunities Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
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Officers (continued) | | |
Name: | | Christine Glavin |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 47 |
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 since 2011; Fund Reporting Manager (1997-2011) - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Assistant Treasurer since 2008 - Exeter Trust Company |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Jodi L. Hedberg |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 46 |
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; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer since 2002 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Richard Yates |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 48 |
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 and 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: | | 45 |
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.
1 The term of office of all officers shall be one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified, or his or her earlier resignation or removal as provided in the Fund’s By-Laws.
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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:
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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)
For more information about any of the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Series, you may obtain a prospectus and SAI at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 466-3863. Before investing, carefully consider the objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the investment and read the prospectus carefully as it contains this and other information about the investment company. In addition, this information can be found on the SEC’s web site, http://www.sec.gov.
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.
The Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. is managed by Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC. Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., an affiliate of Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, is the distributor of the Fund shares.
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| | | | OHIO TAX EXEMPT SERIES | | |
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Ohio Tax Exempt Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Global equity markets delivered strong absolute returns during 2013, as loose monetary policy and improved growth prospects drove many equity indices to all-time highs. However, fixed income markets did not fare nearly as well over the course of the year. As growth prospects in developed economies looked up and talk of the U.S. Federal Reserve tapering its asset purchases grew louder — ultimately resulting in the announcement of the long-awaited taper in December — yields rose steadily. This resulted in global bond markets struggling during 2013. As an active investment manager, the Advisor focused on identifying investments that could generate positive absolute returns, despite the challenging environment for fixed income securities. Moving forward, the Advisor believes that slow economic growth remains the most likely scenario.
Against a challenging market backdrop, domestic fixed income markets struggled to generate positive absolute returns during 2013. In fact, most major sectors of the domestic market generated negative absolute returns for the year. Treasuries were particularly hard hit, while certain sectors, such as high yield, fared much better. Though most sectors appeared to stabilize in the latter half of the year, a precipitous fall that began in early May and lasted into September in most sectors proved too high a hurdle to overcome.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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Ohio Tax Exempt Series
Fund Commentary
(unaudited)
Investment Objective
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 Series invests primarily in municipal bonds that provide income exempt from federal income tax and Ohio State personal income tax.
Performance Commentary
During the year, the Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index returned -0.12%. Over the same time period, the Ohio Tax Exempt Series returned -1.59%, underperforming the benchmark.
The municipal bond market struggled during much of 2013. In an environment in which interest rates were rising and equity markets were running, investors displayed an appetite for risk assets at the expense of traditionally safer investments. The municipal market was particularly hard-hit from early-May to early-September, but then stabilized during the fourth quarter of the year. The Series’ underperformance can be largely explained by a longer maturity structure than the benchmark for much of the year.
Broadly speaking, the yields on municipal bonds are now approaching the yields on some corporate issuances. Comparatively, municipals offer greater risk protection and recovery potential relative to their corporate counterparts, which makes the sector attractive to fixed income investors. However, the Advisor believes that it is necessary to be discerning in the municipal market as some localities are in better fiscal condition than others. Regarding relative positioning, at year-end the Series had a shorter average duration than its benchmark. Regarding credit quality, the Series was notably overweight to AAA-rated securities and underweight to securities rated A or worse relative to its benchmark.
The Advisor believes slow growth is the most likely path forward for the global economy. While it is possible that growth could be stronger than expected, several headwinds still exist. Nevertheless, the potential for interest rates to continue to rise presents a significant challenge to fixed income investors. In such an environment, the Advisor believes that an active approach to investment management is necessary to take advantage of opportunities where they exist while simultaneously managing risk. No matter the environment, the Advisor remains committed to helping its clients generate the absolute returns needed to achieve their long-term investment objectives.
Please see the next page for additional performance information as of December 31, 2013.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than that quoted; investors can obtain the most recent month-end performance at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 593-4353.
For regulatory purposes, this is not an offering in all states. Credit quality ratings are measured on a scale that generally ranges from AAA (highest) to D (lowest). Credit quality ratings for each issue are obtained from Bloomberg using ratings derived from Moody’s Investors Services (Moody’s) or Standard & Poor’s. When ratings from Moody’s are not available, ratings from Standard & Poor’s are used. All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. There is an inverse relationship between bond prices and interest rates; as interest rates rise, bond prices (and therefore the value of bond funds) fall. Likewise, as interest rates fall, bond prices and the value of bond funds rise. The income earned by the Series may be subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), depending on your tax situation. Duration is defined as the average time it takes to collect a bond’s interest and principal repayment. It is a measure of the sensitivity of the price (the value of principal) of a fixed income investment to a change in interest rates.
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Ohio Tax Exempt Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2013
(unaudited)
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| | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 |
| | ONE YEAR1 | | FIVE YEAR | | TEN YEAR | | SINCE INCEPTION2 |
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Ohio Tax Exempt Series3 | | -1.59% | | 4.54% | | 3.34% | | 4.14% |
Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index4 | | -0.12% | | 4.18% | | 3.95% | | 4.91% |
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, 2013 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, 2013, this net expense ratio was 0.78%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 0.78% for the year ended December 31, 2013.
4The Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index is a subset of the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Municipal Securities Index, an unmanaged, market-weighted index comprised of investment-grade, fixed rate, coupon bearing municipal bonds. The Index includes securities with maturities greater than one year but less than twelve years. The Index returns assume reinvestment of coupons and do not reflect any fees or expenses. Index returns provided by Interactive Data.
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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 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, 2013 to December 31, 2013).
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.
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| | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/13 | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/13 | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 7/1/13-12/31/13 |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,003.50 | | $3.94 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,021.27 | | $3.97 |
*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 0.78%, 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, 2013
(unaudited)

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Ohio Tax Exempt Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | COUPON RATE | | | MATURITY DATE | | | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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OHIO MUNICIPAL SECURITIES - 88.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Akron, Recreational Facilities Impt., Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond | | | 6.500% | | | | 11/1/2015 | | | | Aa3 | | | $ | 300,000 | | | $ | 333,900 | | | |
Akron, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 4.250% | | | | 12/1/2028 | | | | AA2 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 199,136 | | | |
Allen East Local School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AMBAC | | | 4.300% | | | | 12/1/2017 | | | | WR3 | | | | 285,000 | | | | 295,639 | | | |
American Municipal Power, Inc., Fremont Energy Center Project, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 2/15/2019 | | | | A1 | | | | 720,000 | | | | 819,950 | | | |
American Municipal Power, Inc., Prairie State Energy Campus Project, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGC | | | 4.375% | | | | 2/15/2020 | | | | A1 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 109,283 | | | |
Batavia Local School District, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 5.625% | | | | 12/1/2022 | | | | A2 | | | | 185,000 | | | | 208,896 | | | |
Beaver Local School District, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 12/1/2029 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 230,000 | | | | 225,740 | | | |
Bedford Heights, Series A, G.O. Bond, AMBAC | | | 5.650% | | | | 12/1/2014 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,207 | | | |
Brunswick, Limited Tax, Capital Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 12/1/2025 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 103,614 | | | |
Butler County, Water & Sewer, G.O. Bond | | | 2.500% | | | | 12/1/2014 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 102,037 | | | |
Canal Winchester Local School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 4.250% | | | | 12/1/2027 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 503,515 | | | |
Canal Winchester Local School District, Prerefunded Balance, Series B, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2025 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 1,355,000 | | | | 1,443,996 | | | |
Cincinnati City School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2018 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 467,516 | | | |
Cincinnati Water Systems, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | | 200,000 | | | | 208,816 | | | |
Cincinnati Water Systems, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2017 | | | | Aaa | | | | 110,000 | | | | 123,082 | | | |
Cincinnati Water Systems, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2018 | | | | Aaa | | | | 230,000 | | | | 269,859 | | | |
Cincinnati Water Systems, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 4.250% | | | | 12/1/2019 | | | | Aaa | | | | 200,000 | | | | 227,336 | | | |
Cincinnati Water Systems, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2036 | | | | Aaa | | | | 400,000 | | | | 419,152 | | | |
Cincinnati Water Systems, Water Utility Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2037 | | | | Aaa | | | | 400,000 | | | | 418,880 | | | |
Cincinnati, Various Purposes Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 12/1/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 250,000 | | | | 254,110 | | | |
Cincinnati, Various Purposes Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond | | | 1.500% | | | | 12/1/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 360,000 | | | | 364,273 | | | |
Cincinnati, Various Purposes Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond | | | 4.250% | | | | 12/1/2026 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 170,000 | | | | 177,154 | | | |
Cincinnati, Various Purposes Impt., Series C, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2015 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 217,446 | | | |
Cleveland Department of Public Utilities Division of Water, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 1/1/2019 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 235,000 | | | | 273,371 | | | |
Cleveland Department of Public Utilities Division of Water, Series T, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 1/1/2019 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 370,000 | | | | 431,187 | | | |
Cleveland Department of Public Utilities Division of Water, Series W, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 1/1/2014 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 500,000 | | | |
Cleveland Department of Public Utilities Division of Water, Series W, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 1/1/2016 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 150,000 | | | | 163,637 | | | |
Cleveland Department of Public Utilities Division of Water, Series W, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 1/1/2017 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 112,584 | | | |
Columbus City School District, Facilities Construction & Impt., Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 5.250% | | | | 12/1/2026 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 250,000 | | | | 261,573 | | | |
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) | | | |
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OHIO MUNICIPAL SECURITIES (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Columbus City School District, Facilities Construction & Impt., Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2032 | | | | Aa2 | | | $ | 300,000 | | | $ | 313,200 | | | |
Columbus, Limited Tax, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series 2, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/1/2017 | | | | Aaa | | | | 250,000 | | | | 256,045 | | | |
Columbus, Limited Tax, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series 2, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/1/2019 | | | | Aaa | | | | 895,000 | | | | 916,641 | | | |
Columbus, Various Purposes Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/15/2016 | | | | Aaa | | | | 105,000 | | | | 118,733 | | | |
Columbus, Various Purposes Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 9/1/2017 | | | | Aaa | | | | 250,000 | | | | 287,890 | | | |
Columbus, Various Purposes Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 2/15/2021 | | | | Aaa | | | | 500,000 | | | | 555,200 | | | |
Columbus, Various Purposes Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 9/1/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | | 400,000 | | | | 412,904 | | | |
Cuyahoga County, Limited Tax, Various Purposes Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 12/1/2018 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 449,944 | | | |
Delaware County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 12/1/2015 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 250,000 | | | | 267,440 | | | |
Delaware County, Series B, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 12/1/2015 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 213,952 | | | |
Eaton Community City School District, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 4.125% | | | | 12/1/2026 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 503,915 | | | |
Fairfield City School District, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2020 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 233,412 | | | |
Fairfield Township, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2017 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 290,000 | | | | 314,061 | | | |
Fairview Park City School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2029 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 185,000 | | | | 197,314 | | | |
Fairview Park City School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2029 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 130,000 | | | | 138,692 | | | |
Franklin County, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2027 | | | | Aaa | | | | 500,000 | | | | 546,315 | | | |
Gahanna, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 4.250% | | | | 12/1/2014 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 103,666 | | | |
Green, G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 12/1/2014 | | | | AA2 | | | | 285,000 | | | | 289,455 | | | |
Greene County Water System, Revenue Bond | | | 3.500% | | | | 12/1/2026 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 300,000 | | | | 293,496 | | | |
Greene County Water System, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL | | | 5.250% | | | | 12/1/2020 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 116,489 | | | |
Hamilton County, Sewer Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 3.750% | | | | 12/1/2015 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 213,110 | | | |
Hamilton County, Sewer Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2020 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 589,060 | | | |
Hamilton County, Sewer Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2032 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 103,728 | | | |
Hamilton County, Sewer System, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2019 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 531,485 | | | |
Hamilton Local School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 4.500% | | | | 12/1/2033 | | | | A2 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 219,208 | | | |
Hamilton Waterworks System, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGC | | | 4.125% | | | | 10/15/2023 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 120,000 | | | | 125,286 | | | |
Hancock County, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 4.000% | | | | 12/1/2016 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 212,866 | | | |
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) | | | |
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OHIO MUNICIPAL SECURITIES (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Hilliard School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2021 | | | | Aa1 | | | $ | 325,000 | | | $ | 353,766 | | | |
Ironton City School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 4.250% | | | | 12/1/2028 | | | | Baa1 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 220,838 | | | |
Ironton City School District, Unrefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 4.250% | | | | 12/1/2028 | | | | Baa1 | | | | 300,000 | | | | 291,906 | | | |
Lakewood City School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 5.250% | | | | 12/1/2015 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 225,000 | | | | 235,415 | | | |
Lakewood City School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 5.250% | | | | 12/1/2019 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 705,000 | | | | 737,634 | | | |
Lakewood, Water System, Revenue Bond, AMBAC | | | 4.500% | | | | 7/1/2028 | | | | WR3 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 501,055 | | | |
Licking Heights Local School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, FGIC | | | 5.250% | | | | 12/1/2023 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,140,000 | | | | 1,164,191 | | | |
Loveland City School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2015 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 300,000 | | | | 325,806 | | | |
Lucas County, Sewer & Water District Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 4.100% | | | | 12/1/2027 | | | | AA2 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 102,691 | | | |
Mahoning Valley Sanitary District, Revenue Bond, AGC | | | 2.125% | | | | 12/1/2015 | | | | A3 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 103,124 | | | |
Mason, Limited Tax, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 4.250% | | | | 12/1/2027 | | | | Aaa | | | | 925,000 | | | | 946,035 | | | |
Mentor, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 12/1/2014 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 203,098 | | | |
Middletown, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 4.500% | | | | 12/1/2018 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 113,390 | | | |
Middletown, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2021 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 230,000 | | | | 260,307 | | | |
Mount Healthy City School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2031 | | | | A1 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 207,698 | | | |
Muskingum County, Limited Tax, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond, AGC | | | 4.300% | | | | 12/1/2028 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 145,000 | | | | 148,812 | | | |
North Royalton, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 5.250% | | | | 12/1/2028 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,025,000 | | | | 1,108,999 | | | |
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/15/2021 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 750,000 | | | | 874,485 | | | |
The Ohio State University, Series A, Prerefunded Balance, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2016 | | | | WR3 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 451,448 | | | |
Ohio State Water Development Authority, Drinking Water, Prerefunded Balance, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2025 | | | | WR3 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 544,255 | | | |
Ohio State Water Development Authority, Fresh Water, Prerefunded Balance, Revenue Bond | | | 5.250% | | | | 12/1/2017 | | | | AAA2 | | | | 270,000 | | | | 275,729 | | | |
Ohio State Water Development Authority, Fresh Water, Revenue Bond | | | 5.500% | | | | 12/1/2018 | | | | Aaa | | | | 100,000 | | | | 120,017 | | | |
Ohio State Water Development Authority, Fresh Water, Revenue Bond | | | 5.500% | | | | 12/1/2021 | | | | Aaa | | | | 125,000 | | | | 151,879 | | | |
Ohio State Water Development Authority, Pollution Control, Revenue Bond | | | 5.250% | | | | 12/1/2015 | | | | Aaa | | | | 200,000 | | | | 218,682 | | | |
Ohio State Water Development Authority, Pollution Control, Series C, Revenue Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 12/1/2021 | | | | Aaa | | | | 300,000 | | | | 310,485 | | | |
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) | | | |
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OHIO MUNICIPAL SECURITIES (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Ohio State Water Development Authority, Pure Water, Prerefunded Balance, Series I, Revenue Bond, AMBAC | | | 6.000% | | | | 12/1/2016 | | | | Aaa | | | $ | 20,000 | | | $ | 21,539 | | | |
Ohio State Water Development Authority, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/1/2018 | | | | Aaa | | | | 350,000 | | | | 407,642 | | | |
Ohio State Water Development Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/1/2018 | | | | Aaa | | | | 100,000 | | | | 116,469 | | | |
Ohio State Water Development Authority, Series B-1, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2017 | | | | Aaa | | | | 125,000 | | | | 144,721 | | | |
Ohio State Water Development Authority, Water Utility Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2023 | | | | AAA2 | | | | 575,000 | | | | 613,105 | | | |
Ohio State, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 2/1/2014 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 250,000 | | | | 251,015 | | | |
Ohio State, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 11/1/2019 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 426,976 | | | |
Ohio State, School Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/15/2015 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 300,000 | | | | 306,615 | | | |
Ohio State, School Impt., Series A, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/15/2018 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 410,000 | | | | 455,153 | | | |
Ohio State, Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 9/15/2018 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 225,000 | | | | 263,412 | | | |
Ohio State, Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 9/15/2021 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 586,735 | | | |
Ohio State, Series C, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 9/15/2016 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 305,000 | | | | 341,493 | | | |
Olentangy Local School District, Series A, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 4.500% | | | | 12/1/2032 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 800,000 | | | | 808,032 | | | |
Otsego Local School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 4.300% | | | | 12/1/2016 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 103,733 | | | |
Sandy Valley Local School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, XLCA | | | 4.500% | | | | 12/1/2033 | | | | A2 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 109,604 | | | |
Springboro, Limited Tax, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 3.250% | | | | 12/1/2014 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 102,751 | | | |
Springboro, Limited Tax, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2019 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 114,364 | | | |
Springboro, Sewer System, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 6/1/2018 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 110,456 | | | |
Summit County, Various Purposes Impt., Series R, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 5.500% | | | | 12/1/2019 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 120,280 | | | |
Sylvania City School District, G.O. Bond, AGC | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2025 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 270,000 | | | | 292,054 | | | |
Sylvania, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 12/1/2014 | | | | AA2 | | | | 300,000 | | | | 304,617 | | | |
Talawanda School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AMBAC | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2021 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 204,052 | | | |
Tallmadge, G.O. Bond | | | 4.250% | | | | 12/1/2030 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 180,000 | | | | 191,417 | | | |
Toledo Water System, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/15/2018 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 579,820 | | | |
Toledo, Limited Tax, Capital Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 3.375% | | | | 12/1/2028 | | | | A2 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 175,286 | | | |
Twinsburg City School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2018 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 104,400 | | | |
Vandalia, G.O. Bond, AMBAC | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2015 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 235,000 | | | | 244,884 | | | |
Warren, Limited Tax, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 3.250% | | | | 12/1/2032 | | | | A1 | | | | 285,000 | | | | 243,533 | | | |
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TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $35,415,603) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 35,480,299 | | | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 11.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Dreyfus AMT - Free Municipal Reserves - Class R | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $ 4,506,096) | | | | | | | | | 4,506,096 | | | $ | 4,506,096 | | | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $ 39,921,699) | | | | | | | | | | | | | 39,986,395 | | | |
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | 206,636 | | | |
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NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 40,193,031 | | | |
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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.)
FGIC (Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.)
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, 2013, there is no rating available (unaudited).
The Series’ portfolio holds, as a percentage of net assets, greater than 10% in bonds insured by the following companies: AGM - 12.7%; NATL - 11.3%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2013
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ASSETS: | | | | |
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Investments, at value (identified cost $39,921,699) (Note 2) | | $ | 39,986,395 | |
Interest receivable | | | 234,058 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | 53,707 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 459 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | | 40,274,619 | |
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LIABILITIES: | | | | |
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Accrued management fees (Note 3) | | | 17,601 | |
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 11,004 | |
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 626 | |
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 407 | |
Audit fees payable | | | 21,320 | |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | | | 16,418 | |
Printing fees payable | | | 11,223 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | | 2,989 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 81,588 | |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 40,193,031 | |
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
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Capital stock | | $ | 38,147 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 40,038,382 | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | 23,189 | |
Accumulated net realized gain on investments | | | 28,617 | |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments | | | 64,696 | |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 40,193,031 | |
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class A ($40,193,031/3,814,710 shares) | | $ | 10.54 | |
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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, 2013
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INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | |
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Interest | | $ | 826,345 | |
Dividends | | | 462 | |
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Total Investment Income | | | 826,807 | |
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EXPENSES: | | | | |
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Management fees (Note 3) | | | 195,043 | |
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 49,475 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 2,467 | |
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 2,408 | |
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | | | 776 | |
Audit fees | | | 28,000 | |
Printing fees | | | 17,008 | |
Custodian fees | | | 1,591 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 7,240 | |
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Total Expenses | | | 304,008 | |
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 522,799 | |
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UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS: | | | | |
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Net realized gain on investments | | | 316,663 | |
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments | | | (1,491,577 | ) |
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS | | | (1,174,914 | ) |
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NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | (652,115 | ) |
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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
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| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
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OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
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Net investment income | | $ | 522,799 | | | $ | 560,640 | |
Net realized gain on investments | | | 316,663 | | | | 6,693 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | (1,491,577 | ) | | | 605,489 | |
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Net increase (decrease) from operations | | | (652,115 | ) | | | 1,172,822 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 8): | | | | | | | | |
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From net investment income | | | (511,472 | ) | | | (605,183 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (289,491 | ) | | | (5,319 | ) |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | (800,963 | ) | | | (610,502 | ) |
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CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | | | | | | | | |
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Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5) | | | 2,897,156 | | | | 510,706 | |
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Net increase in net assets | | | 1,444,078 | | | | 1,073,026 | |
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NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
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Beginning of year | | | 38,748,953 | | | | 37,675,927 | |
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End of year (including undistributed net investment income of $23,189 and $13,129, respectively) | | $ | 40,193,031 | | | $ | 38,748,953 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
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| | FOR THE YEARS ENDED | |
| | 12/31/13 | | | 12/31/12 | | | 12/31/11 | | | 12/31/10 | | | 12/31/09 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of year | | $ | 10.93 | | | $ | 10.77 | | | $ | 10.30 | | | $ | 10.62 | | | $ | 9.82 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income1 | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.36 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.62 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 0.91 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 1.27 | |
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Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | 2 | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) |
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Net asset value - End of year | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.93 | | | $ | 10.77 | | | $ | 10.30 | | | $ | 10.62 | |
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Net assets - End of year (000’s omitted) | | $ | 40,193 | | | $ | 38,749 | | | $ | 37,676 | | | $ | 34,370 | | | $ | 24,875 | |
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Total return3 | | | (1.59 | %) | | | 3.09 | % | | | 8.65 | % | | | 0.14 | % | | | 13.09 | % |
Ratios (to average net assets)/ Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | % |
Net investment income | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.45 | % | | | 2.41 | % | | | 3.25 | % | | | 3.39 | % |
Portfolio turnover | | | 27 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 60 | % | | | 0 | %4 | | | 11 | % |
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* For certain years presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management and/or other fees, and in some periods may have paid a portion of the Series’ expenses. 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 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.00 | %5 | | | 0.03 | % |
1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.
2Less than $0.01 per share.
3Represents aggregate total return for the years indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain years.
4Less than 1%.
5Less than 0.01%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
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”). 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 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2013, 11 billion shares have been designated in total among 45 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 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.
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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, 2013 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
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DESCRIPTION | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
States and political subdivisions (municipals) | | $ | 35,480,299 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 35,480,299 | | | $ | — | |
Mutual fund | | | 4,506,096 | | | | 4,506,096 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total assets | | $ | 39,986,395 | | | $ | 4,506,096 | | | $ | 35,480,299 | | | $ | — | |
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There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2012 or December 31, 2013.
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, 2013.
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.
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, 2013, 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, 2010 through December 31, 2013. 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.
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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 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 and are reimbursed for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings. Effective May 2013, an Audit Committee Chair, who receives an additional annual stipend for this role, was appointed to the Fund.
The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2015, to waive its management 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, 2013. 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 and Strategic Income Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income Series); and
0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income 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. Effective October 1, 2012, the aforementioned agreements were modified to reduce the annual fee related to fund accounting and administration, as well as transfer agent fees, by 10%, excluding out-of-pocket expenses.
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, 2013, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $10,134,696 and $9,825,593, 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 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 537,320 | | | $ | 5,770,496 | | | | 391,877 | | | $ | 4,283,787 | |
Reinvested | | | 74,001 | | | | 786,180 | | | | 54,363 | | | | 592,114 | |
Repurchased | | | (341,124 | ) | | | (3,659,520 | ) | | | (399,797 | ) | | | (4,365,195 | ) |
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Total | | | 270,197 | | | $ | 2,897,156 | | | | 46,443 | | | $ | 510,706 | |
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Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
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, 2013.
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 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. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, $1,267 was reclassified within the capital accounts from Undistributed Net Investment Income to Accumulated Net Realized Gain on Investments. 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 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 645 | | | $ | 5,319 | | |
Tax exempt income | | | 511,183 | | | | 605,183 | | |
Long-term capital gains | | | 289,135 | | | | — | | |
At December 31, 2013, 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 | | $ | 39,917,883 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 426,994 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (358,482 | ) |
| | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 68,512 | |
| | | | |
Undistributed tax exempt income | | | 19,373 | |
Undistributed long-term capital gains | | | 28,617 | |
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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, 2013, 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, 2013 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

New York, New York
February 18, 2014
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Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All reportings are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.
The Series hereby reports $511,183 as tax exempt dividends for the year ended December 31, 2013. It is the intention of the Series to designate the maximum allowable under tax law.
The Series designates $317,752 as Long-Term Capital Gain dividends pursuant to Section 852(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.
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Ohio 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 20, 2013, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was considered by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and considered 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 2013 Annual consideration 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 27 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 performance of each Series since its inception, as well as performance over multiple time periods. Performance for one or more of the following time periods was considered as applicable to the Series’ inception date: 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. 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 Series’ actual performance and comparative performance, especially for those series with 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 18 of the 37 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 Tax Managed Series, Pro-Blend Series Class C, and Target Series’ Class R and Class C, are lower than, or substantially similar to the Morningstar mean and median reported total expense ratio. The higher than mean and median total expense ratios for Classes C and R reflect higher distribution, marketing and shareholder service fees payable to broker-dealers through a 100bp 12b-1 fee for Class C and a 50bp 12b-1 fee for Class R. 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 services 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, 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 then considered economies of scale and concluded that the current fee schedule to the advisory agreement remained reasonable given 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, the number of newly established series of the Fund 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.
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Interested Director/Officer | | |
Name: | | B. Reuben Auspitz* |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 66 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Principal Executive Officer since 2002; President since 2004; Vice President 1984-2003; |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | Executive Vice President; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2002-2010 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Independent Directors | | |
Name: | | Stephen B. Ashley |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 73 |
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). Director 1995-2008 and Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Fannie Mae (1995-2008) |
| | The Ashley Group (1995-2008) |
| | Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) |
Name: | | Paul A. Brooke |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 68 |
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 (2005-2009) - Alsius Corporation (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments) since 1991; Managing Member, Venbio (investments) since 2010. |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) |
| | ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-2014) |
| | HLTH Corp (WebMD) (2000-2010) |
| | Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) |
| | MPM Bio-equities (2000-2009) |
| | GMP Companies (2000-2011) |
| | HoustonPharma (2000-2008) |
| | Cytos Biotechnology Ltd (2012-present) |
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Ohio Tax Exempt Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
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Independent Directors (continued) | | |
Name: | | Peter L. Faber |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 75 |
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 (2006-2012), Partner (1995-2006 & 2013-present) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) (1989-2010) |
| | New York Collegium (non-profit) (2004-2011) |
| | Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) |
Name: | | Harris H. Rusitzky |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 78 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Chester N. Watson |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 63 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Director, Audit Committee Chairman, Governance & Nominating Committee Member |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Since 2012 |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | General Auditor (2003-2011) - General Motors Company (auto manufacturer) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Officers | | |
Name: | | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 50 |
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 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Elizabeth Craig |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 26 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
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Ohio Tax Exempt Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
| | |
Officers (continued) | | |
Name: | | Christine Glavin |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 47 |
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 since 2011; Fund Reporting Manager (1997-2011) - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Assistant Treasurer since 2008 - Exeter Trust Company |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Jodi L. Hedberg |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 46 |
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; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer since 2002 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Richard Yates |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 48 |
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 and 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: | | 45 |
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.
1 The term of office of all officers shall be one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified, or his or her earlier resignation or removal as provided in the Fund’s By-Laws.
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Ohio 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)
For more information about any of the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Series, you may obtain a prospectus and SAI at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 466-3863. Before investing, carefully consider the objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the investment and read the prospectus carefully as it contains this and other information about the investment company. In addition, this information can be found on the SEC’s web site, http://www.sec.gov.
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.
The Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. is managed by Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC. Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., an affiliate of Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, is the distributor of the Fund shares.
MNOTE-12/13-AR

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| | | | DIVERSIFIED TAX EXEMPT SERIES | | |
www.manning-napier.com | | | | |
Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Global equity markets delivered strong absolute returns during 2013, as loose monetary policy and improved growth prospects drove many equity indices to all-time highs. However, fixed income markets did not fare nearly as well over the course of the year. As growth prospects in developed economies looked up and talk of the U.S. Federal Reserve tapering its asset purchases grew louder — ultimately resulting in the announcement of the long-awaited taper in December — yields rose steadily. This resulted in global bond markets struggling during 2013. As an active investment manager, the Advisor focused on identifying investments that could generate positive absolute returns, despite the challenging environment for fixed income securities. Moving forward, the Advisor believes that slow economic growth remains the most likely scenario.
Against a challenging market backdrop, domestic fixed income markets struggled to generate positive absolute returns during 2013. In fact, most major sectors of the domestic market generated negative absolute returns for the year. Treasuries were particularly hard hit, while certain sectors, such as high yield, fared much better. Though most sectors appeared to stabilize in the latter half of the year, a precipitous fall that began in early May and lasted into September in most sectors proved too high a hurdle to overcome.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Fund Commentary
(unaudited)
Investment Objective
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 Series invests primarily in municipal bonds that provide income exempt from federal income tax.
Performance Commentary
During the year, the Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index returned -0.12%. Over the same time period, the Diversified Tax Exempt Series returned -1.28%, underperforming the benchmark.
The municipal bond market struggled during much of 2013. In an environment in which interest rates were rising and equity markets were running, investors displayed an appetite for risk assets at the expense of traditionally safer investments. The municipal market was particularly hard-hit from early-May to early-September, but then stabilized during the fourth quarter of the year. The Series’ underperformance can be largely explained by a longer maturity structure than the benchmark for much of the year.
Broadly speaking, the yields on municipal bonds are now approaching the yields on some corporate issuances. Comparatively, municipals offer greater risk protection and recovery potential relative to their corporate counterparts, which makes the sector attractive to fixed income investors. However, the Advisor believes that it is necessary to be discerning in the municipal market as some localities are in better fiscal condition than others. Regarding relative positioning, at year-end the Series had a shorter average duration than its benchmark. Regarding credit quality, the Series was notably overweight to AAA-rated securities and underweight to securities rated A or worse relative to its benchmark.
The Advisor believes slow growth is the most likely path forward for the global economy. While it is possible that growth could be stronger than expected, several headwinds still exist. Nevertheless, the potential for interest rates to continue to rise presents a significant challenge to fixed income investors. In such an environment, the Advisor believes that an active approach to investment management is necessary to take advantage of opportunities where they exist while simultaneously managing risk. No matter the environment, the Advisor remains committed to helping its clients generate the absolute returns needed to achieve their long-term investment objectives.
Please see the next page for additional performance information as of December 31, 2013.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than that quoted; investors can obtain the most recent month-end performance at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 593-4353.
Credit quality ratings are measured on a scale that generally ranges from AAA (highest) to D (lowest). Credit quality ratings for each issue are obtained from Bloomberg using ratings derived from Moody’s Investors Services (Moody’s) or Standard & Poor’s. When ratings from Moody’s are not available, ratings from Standard & Poor’s are used. All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. There is an inverse relationship between bond prices and interest rates; as interest rates rise, bond prices (and therefore the value of bond funds) fall. Likewise, as interest rates fall, bond prices and the value of bond funds rise. The income earned by the Series may be subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), depending on your tax situation. Duration is defined as the average time it takes to collect a bond’s interest and principal repayment. It is a measure of the sensitivity of the price (the value of principal) of a fixed income investment to a change in interest rates.
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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2013
(unaudited)
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| | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 |
| | ONE YEAR1 | | FIVE YEAR | | TEN YEAR | | SINCE INCEPTION2 |
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Diversified Tax Exempt Series3 | | -1.28% | | 4.50% | | 3.41% | | 4.30% |
Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index4 | | -0.12% | | 4.18% | | 3.95% | | 4.91% |
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, 2013 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, 2013, this net expense ratio was 0.57%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 0.57% for the year ended December 31, 2013.
4The Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index is a subset of the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Municipal Securities Index, an unmanaged, market-weighted index comprised of investment-grade, fixed rate, coupon bearing municipal bonds. The Index includes securities with maturities greater than one year but less than twelve years. The Index returns assume reinvestment of coupons and do not reflect any fees or expenses. Index returns provided by Interactive Data.
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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, 2013 to December 31, 2013).
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.
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| | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/13 | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/13 | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 7/1/13-12/31/13 |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,004.00 | | $2.88 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,022.33 | | $2.91 |
*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 0.57%, 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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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2013
(unaudited)

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Credit Quality Ratings2,3 | | | | | | | | Top Ten States4 | | |
Aaa | | | 11.9% | | | | | Texas | | 9.2% |
Aa | | | 51.2% | | | | | Florida | | 5.9% |
A | | | 22.9% | | | | | Tennessee | | 5.7% |
Baa | | | 1.5% | | | | | Washington | | 4.7% |
Unrated investments | | | 0.3% | | | | | Georgia | | 4.7% |
Cash, short-term investment, and other assets, less liabilities | | | | | | | | South Carolina | | 4.4% |
| | 12.2% | | | | | Virginia | | 4.2% |
| | | | | | | | Pennsylvania | | 4.1% |
| | | | | | | | Indiana | | 4.1% |
| | | | | | | | Nebraska | | 3.9% |
2As a percentage of net assets. 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. | | | | | 4As a percentage of total investments. | | |
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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | COUPON RATE | | | MATURITY DATE | | | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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MUNICIPAL BONDS - 87.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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ALASKA - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority, Series 2, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 9/1/2022 | | | | Aa2 | | | $ | 500,000 | | | $ | 572,190 | | | |
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ARIZONA - 2.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Mesa, Utility System, Revenue Bond, NATL | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/1/2019 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,339,420 | | | |
Pima County Sewer System, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/1/2019 | | | | A2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,160,040 | | | |
Pima County Sewer System, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/1/2020 | | | | A2 | | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,612,898 | | | |
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2018 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,340,000 | | | | 1,574,312 | | | |
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 1/1/2018 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,116,090 | | | |
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2020 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 471,248 | | | |
Tucson Water Systems, Revenue Bond, NATL | | | 4.000% | | | | 7/1/2016 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,086,850 | | | |
Yavapai County Industrial Development Authority, Northern Arizona Healthcare System, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 10/1/2020 | | | | AA2 | | | | 460,000 | | | | 529,308 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,890,166 | | | |
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ARKANSAS - 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Arkansas State, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 8/1/2014 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 2,340,000 | | | | 2,392,463 | | | |
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COLORADO - 2.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Boulder Water & Sewer, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2019 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,777,140 | | | |
Colorado Springs Utilities System, Series C-1, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/15/2019 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 2,435,000 | | | | 2,859,932 | | | |
Denver Wastewater Management Division Department of Public Works, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 11/1/2020 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,679,775 | | | |
Platte River Power Authority, Series GG, Revenue Bond, AGM | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/1/2018 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,210,000 | | | | 1,405,875 | | | |
Southlands Metropolitan District No. 1, Water Utility Impt., Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond | | | 7.125% | | | | 12/1/2034 | | | | AA2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 531,590 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,254,312 | | | |
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CONNECTICUT - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 1/1/2017 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 420,000 | | | | 459,106 | | | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | COUPON RATE | | | MATURITY DATE | | | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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DELAWARE - 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Delaware State, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 3/1/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | $ | 1,000,000 | | | $ | 1,008,110 | | | |
Delaware State, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 3/1/2015 | | | | Aaa | | | | 1,710,000 | | | | 1,805,469 | | | |
New Castle County, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 4.250% | | | | 7/15/2026 | | | | Aaa | | | | 1,265,000 | | | | 1,340,773 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,154,352 | | | |
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond, AGM | | | 6.000% | | | | 10/1/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,564,815 | | | |
District of Columbia, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond, AMBAC | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/1/2017 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,132,540 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,697,355 | | | |
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FLORIDA - 5.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Cape Coral, Water Utility Impt., Special Assessment, NATL | | | 4.500% | | | | 7/1/2021 | | | | A2 | | | | 1,795,000 | | | | 1,863,892 | | | |
Daytona Beach Utility System, Revenue Bond, AGM | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/1/2019 | | | | A2 | | | | 1,010,000 | | | | 1,168,338 | | | |
Florida State Department of Transportation, Series B, G.O. Bond | | | 6.375% | | | | 7/1/2014 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,030,840 | | | |
Fort Lauderdale, Water & Sewer, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 9/1/2020 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,545,000 | | | | 1,811,435 | | | |
JEA Electric System, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 10/1/2015 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,080,220 | | | |
JEA Electric System, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 10/1/2019 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,751,175 | | | |
JEA Electric System, Series C, Revenue Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 10/1/2017 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 1,085,000 | | | | 1,161,330 | | | |
Miami-Dade County, Water & Sewer System, Series B, Revenue Bond, AGM | | | 5.250% | | | | 10/1/2019 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 586,045 | | | |
Miami-Dade County, Water & Sewer System, Series C, Revenue Bond, BHAC | | | 5.000% | | | | 10/1/2015 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 700,000 | | | | 755,384 | | | |
Orlando Utilities Commission, Prerefunded Balance, Revenue Bond | | | 5.250% | | | | 10/1/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 650,000 | | | | 674,687 | | | |
Orlando Utilities Commission, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 10/1/2019 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 740,000 | | | | 825,337 | | | |
Orlando Utilities Commission, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 10/1/2017 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 446,164 | | | |
Orlando Utilities Commission, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 10/1/2018 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,175,000 | | | | 1,374,879 | | | |
Orlando Utilities Commission, Series C, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 10/1/2016 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,121,130 | | | |
Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/1/2019 | | | | A2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 578,040 | | | |
Port St. Lucie Utility System, Revenue Bond, AGC | | | 5.000% | | | | 9/1/2017 | | | | A1 | | | | 1,730,000 | | | | 1,972,650 | | | |
South Miami Health Facilities Authority, Baptist Health South Florida Group, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 8/15/2018 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 555,195 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | COUPON RATE | | | MATURITY DATE | | | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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FLORIDA (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Tampa, Baycare Health System, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/15/2018 | | | | Aa2 | | | $ | 500,000 | | | $ | 577,470 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19,334,211 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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GEORGIA - 4.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Atlanta, Water & Wastewater, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/1/2017 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,149,350 | | | |
Augusta Water & Sewer, Revenue Bond, AGM | | | 5.000% | | | | 10/1/2016 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 1,175,958 | | | |
Catoosa County School District, School Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 8/1/2014 | | | | AA2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,022,150 | | | |
DeKalb County, Water & Sewer, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 10/1/2019 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 581,655 | | | |
Dekalb County, Water & Sewer, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 10/1/2018 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 1,585,000 | | | | 1,837,173 | | | |
DeKalb County, Water & Sewer, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 10/1/2035 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,000,270 | | | |
Fulton County Water & Sewer, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 1/1/2017 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,127,120 | | | |
Fulton County Water & Sewer, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 1/1/2019 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,394,052 | | | |
Fulton County, Water Utility Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Revenue Bond, NATL | | | 5.000% | | | | 1/1/2035 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | |
Madison, Water & Sewer, Prerefunded Balance, Revenue Bond, AMBAC | | | 4.625% | | | | 7/1/2030 | | | | WR3 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,083,660 | | | |
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.250% | | | | 1/1/2019 | | | | A2 | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,747,170 | | | |
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.250% | | | | 1/1/2019 | | | | A2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 582,390 | | | |
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/1/2019 | | | | A1 | | | | 485,000 | | | | 561,897 | | | |
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/1/2020 | | | | A1 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,151,210 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 15,414,055 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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HAWAII - 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Hawaii State, Series DG, G.O. Bond, AMBAC | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/1/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 512,115 | | | |
Hawaii State, Series DT, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/1/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 550,000 | | | | 572,077 | | | |
Honolulu County, Sewer Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/1/2035 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 518,785 | | | |
Honolulu County, Sewer Impt., Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/1/2020 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 820,000 | | | | 964,894 | | | |
Honolulu County, Sewer Impt., Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 7/1/2024 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 975,310 | | | |
Honolulu County, Water Utility Impt., Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, FGIC | | | 6.000% | | | | 12/1/2014 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 750,000 | | | | 789,457 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,332,638 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | COUPON RATE | | | MATURITY DATE | | | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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INDIANA - 4.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Avon Community School Building Corp., Revenue Bond, AMBAC | | | 4.250% | | | | 7/15/2018 | | | | A2 | | | $ | 1,450,000 | | | $ | 1,578,992 | | | |
Avon Community School Building Corp., Revenue Bond, AMBAC | | | 4.750% | | | | 1/15/2032 | | | | A2 | | | | 1,015,000 | | | | 1,019,902 | | | |
Fort Wayne Sewage Works, Sewer Impt., Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 8/1/2022 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 1,125,000 | | | | 1,026,563 | | | |
Fort Wayne Waterworks, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 12/1/2020 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 745,000 | | | | 711,557 | | | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Beacon Health System, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 8/15/2017 | | | | AA2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 569,540 | | | |
Indiana Municipal Power Agency, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 1/1/2019 | | | | A1 | | | | 1,540,000 | | | | 1,785,014 | | | |
Indiana Transportation Finance Authority, Highway Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond, FGIC | | | 5.250% | | | | 6/1/2026 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,380,000 | | | | 1,409,215 | | | |
Lafayette, Sewage Works, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 7/1/2017 | | | | AA2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 552,010 | | | |
Lafayette, Sewer Impt., Revenue Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 1/1/2017 | | | | AA2 | | | | 470,000 | | | | 499,723 | | | |
Lafayette, Sewer Impt., Revenue Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 7/1/2018 | | | | AA2 | | | | 475,000 | | | | 507,604 | | | |
Plainfield Sewage Works, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 4.650% | | | | 1/1/2027 | | | | AA2 | | | | 645,000 | | | | 662,692 | | | |
Shelbyville Central Renovation School Building Corp., Revenue Bond, NATL | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/15/2018 | | | | Baa1 | | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,188,490 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 13,511,302 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
IOWA - 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Cedar Rapids, Series E, G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 6/1/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,011,560 | | | |
Des Moines Waterworks Board, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 12/1/2025 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 965,890 | | | |
Polk County, Public Impt., Series C, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 6/1/2017 | | | | Aaa | | | | 995,000 | | | | 1,010,204 | | | |
Sioux City, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 6/1/2014 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 940,000 | | | | 947,022 | | | |
West Des Moines, Series B, G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 6/1/2014 | | | | AAA2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,007,720 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,942,396 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
KANSAS - 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Kansas Development Finance Authority, Series D, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/15/2020 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 564,480 | | | |
Topeka Combined Utility Revenue, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 8/1/2019 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 845,000 | | | | 938,237 | | | |
Wichita, Water & Sewer Utility, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 10/1/2017 | | | | AA2 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,294,860 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,797,577 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | COUPON RATE | | | MATURITY DATE | | | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | | | | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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LOUISIANA - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Caddo Parish Parishwide School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 4.350% | | | | 3/1/2026 | | | | Aa2 | | | $ | 660,000 | | | $ | 691,224 | | | |
Caddo Parish Parishwide School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 4.375% | | | | 3/1/2027 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,090,000 | | | | 1,141,917 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,833,141 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
MAINE - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Falmouth, School Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 11/15/2014 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,015,060 | | | |
Maine Municipal Bond Bank, Various Purposes Impt., Series E, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 11/1/2021 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 570,000 | | | | 624,076 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,639,136 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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MARYLAND - 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Frederick County, Series C, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 12/1/2014 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,410,000 | | | | 1,459,223 | | | |
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/1/2019 | | | | A2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 567,990 | | | |
Maryland State, Public Impt., Second Series, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/15/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,026,110 | | | |
Prince George’s County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 9/15/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | | 550,000 | | | | 564,894 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,618,217 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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MASSACHUSETTS - 1.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Boston, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 1/1/2015 | | | | Aaa | | | | 500,000 | | | | 524,015 | | | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Prerefunded Balance, Series D, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2023 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,043,730 | | | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 5.000% | | | | 3/1/2021 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 527,085 | | | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series D, G.O. Bond | | | 5.250% | | | | 10/1/2014 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,038,210 | | | |
Hanover, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 5/15/2015 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 910,000 | | | | 942,960 | | | |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Series G, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/1/2018 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 600,000 | | | | 674,400 | | | |
Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Co., Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/1/2016 | | | | A3 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,105,850 | | | |
Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Co., Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/1/2015 | | | | A2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 534,440 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,390,690 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
MICHIGAN - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ann Arbor Sewage Disposal System, Revenue Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 7/1/2020 | | | | AA2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,051,950 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | COUPON RATE | | | MATURITY DATE | | | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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MICHIGAN (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Grand Rapids, Water Supply System Revenue, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 1/1/2018 | | | | Aa2 | | | $ | 550,000 | | | $ | 631,620 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,683,570 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
MINNESOTA - 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Hennepin County, Series B, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 12/1/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,035,100 | | | |
Minnesota Agricultural & Economic Development Board, Series C-1, Revenue Bond, AGC | | | 5.000% | | | | 2/15/2016 | | | | AA2 | | | | 540,000 | | | | 585,241 | | | |
Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 10/1/2018 | | | | A3 | | | | 2,130,000 | | | | 2,461,471 | | | |
Minnesota State, Series C, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 8/1/2014 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,028,250 | | | |
Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Prerefunded Balance, Revenue Bond | | | 6.625% | | | | 1/1/2016 | | | | Aaa | | | | 95,000 | | | | 101,060 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,211,122 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
MISSOURI - 2.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Kansas City, Sanitary Sewer System, Revenue Bond. | | | 4.000% | | | | 1/1/2017 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 2,155,000 | | | | 2,366,427 | | | |
Kansas City, Sanitary Sewer System, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 1/1/2018 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 2,425,000 | | | | 2,514,046 | | | |
Kansas City, Sanitary Sewer System, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 1/1/2019 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 865,000 | | | | 967,468 | | | |
Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission, Series A, Revenue Bond, AMBAC | | | 5.000% | | | | 1/1/2021 | | | | A3 | | | | 1,535,000 | | | | 1,682,544 | | | |
Missouri State, Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 10/1/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | | 830,000 | | | | 860,096 | | | |
Springfield, Electric Light & Power Impt., Revenue Bond, NATL | | | 4.750% | | | | 8/1/2031 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,015,000 | | | | 1,023,414 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,413,995 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
NEBRASKA - 3.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Lincoln Electric System, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 9/1/2021 | | | | AA2 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,343,720 | | | |
Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 4/1/2018 | | | | A2 | | | | 630,000 | | | | 722,843 | | | |
Nebraska Public Power District, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 1/1/2019 | | | | A1 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 580,855 | | | |
Nebraska Public Power District, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 1/1/2016 | | | | A1 | | | | 905,000 | | | | 950,341 | | | |
Nebraska Public Power District, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 1/1/2019 | | | | A1 | | | | 600,000 | | | | 678,240 | | | |
Nebraska Public Power District, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 1/1/2020 | | | | A1 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,159,020 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | COUPON RATE | | | MATURITY DATE | | | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | | | | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
NEBRASKA (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Nebraska Public Power District, Series C, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 1/1/2018 | | | | A1 | | | $ | 2,160,000 | | | $ | 2,484,194 | | | |
Omaha Public Power District, Series AA, Revenue Bond, NATL | | | 4.500% | | | | 2/1/2034 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 1,950,000 | | | | 1,909,518 | | | |
Omaha Public Power District, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 2/1/2018 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 600,000 | | | | 645,708 | | | |
Omaha Public Power District, Series C, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 2/1/2019 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,265,000 | | | | 1,478,494 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12,952,933 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE - 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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New Hampshire State, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 2/1/2015 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,103,200 | | | |
New Hampshire State, Series A, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 5.000% | | | | 10/15/2014 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,556,820 | | | |
Portsmouth, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 2.500% | | | | 5/15/2015 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 820,000 | | | | 843,846 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,503,866 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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NEW JERSEY - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Kennedy Health System, Revenue Bond. | | | 2.000% | | | | 7/1/2018 | | | | A3 | | | | 455,000 | | | | 464,068 | | | |
New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 1/1/2016 | | | | A3 | | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,152,855 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,616,923 | | | |
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NEW YORK - 2.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series F, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/15/2018 | | | | A2 | | | | 725,000 | | | | 839,260 | | | |
New York City Water & Sewer System, Series EE, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/15/2017 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 2,530,000 | | | | 2,887,008 | | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Series 1, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000%�� | | | | 7/1/2020 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 420,000 | | | | 460,362 | | | |
New York State Thruway Authority, Highway Impt., Series H, Revenue Bond, NATL | | | 5.000% | | | | 1/1/2017 | | | | A2 | | | | 600,000 | | | | 673,980 | | | |
New York State Thruway Authority, Highway Impt., Series I, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 1/1/2019 | | | | A2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,099,720 | | | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 11/15/2019 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 725,000 | | | | 813,820 | | | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/15/2020 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 920,000 | | | | 1,082,573 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,856,723 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | COUPON RATE | | | MATURITY DATE | | | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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NORTH CAROLINA - 3.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Charlotte, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 8/1/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | $ | 750,000 | | | $ | 771,187 | | | |
Charlotte, Water & Sewer, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2020 | | | | Aaa | | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,659,224 | | | |
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 1/15/2017 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 415,000 | | | | 467,605 | | | |
Concord, Utilities Systems, Revenue Bond, AGC | | | 4.000% | | | | 12/1/2017 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 880,000 | | | | 982,573 | | | |
Forsyth County, G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 3/1/2015 | | | | Aaa | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,032,540 | | | |
Gaston County, School Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 5.000% | | | | 4/1/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,012,180 | | | |
North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, Series A, Revenue Bond , AGC | | | 5.250% | | | | 1/1/2019 | | | | A3 | | | | 1,265,000 | | | | 1,441,101 | | | |
North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Moses Cone Health System, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 10/1/2020 | | | | AA2 | | | | 580,000 | | | | 661,687 | | | |
North Carolina Municipal Power Agency No. 1 Catawba, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 1/1/2030 | | | | A2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,045,840 | | | |
North Carolina Municipal Power Agency No. 1, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.250% | | | | 1/1/2017 | | | | A2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,127,830 | | | |
North Carolina Municipal Power Agency No. 1, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 1/1/2020 | | | | A2 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 459,720 | | | |
Wake County, School Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 3/1/2015 | | | | Aaa | | | | 890,000 | | | | 939,689 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11,601,176 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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NORTH DAKOTA - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Fargo, Health System, Revenue Bond | | | 5.500% | | | | 11/1/2016 | | | | A1 | | | | 450,000 | | | | 508,626 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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OHIO - 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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American Municipal Power, Inc., Prairie State Energy Campus Project, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.250% | | | | 2/15/2023 | | | | A1 | | | | 450,000 | | | | 497,331 | | | |
American Municipal Power, Inc., Prairie State Energy Campus Project, Series A, Revenue Bond, | | | 5.000% | | | | 2/15/2016 | | | | A1 | | | | 1,150,000 | | | | 1,251,499 | | | |
Toledo Water System, Revenue Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 11/15/2017 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,069,670 | | | |
Toledo Water System, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/15/2018 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 1,175,000 | | | | 1,362,577 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,181,077 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
OKLAHOMA - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Series C, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 8/15/2018 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 576,540 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
OREGON - 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Medford Hospital Facilities Authority, Asante Health System, Revenue Bond, AGM | | | 5.000% | | | | 8/15/2019 | | | | AA2 | | | | 440,000 | | | | 504,574 | | | |
Portland Sewer System, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/15/2018 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,395,000 | | | | 1,623,919 | | | |
Portland Sewer System, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 8/1/2019 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 1,285,000 | | | | 1,510,158 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | COUPON RATE | | | MATURITY DATE | | | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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OREGON (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Portland, Water Utility Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL | | | 4.500% | | | | 10/1/2031 | | | | Aa1 | | | $ | 550,000 | | | $ | 609,527 | | | |
Washington County Clean Water Services, Sewer Impt., Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 10/1/2021 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,015,000 | | | | 1,184,952 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,433,130 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
PENNSYLVANIA - 4.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 5/15/2018 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 572,330 | | | |
Central Bradford Progress Authority, Guthrie Healthcare System, Revenue Bond | | | 5.250% | | | | 12/1/2018 | | | | AA2 | | | | 600,000 | | | | 696,756 | | | |
North Wales Water Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/1/2020 | | | | AA2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,163,460 | | | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGM | | | 5.250% | | | | 7/15/2019 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 1,230,947 | | | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2017 | | | | A1 | | | | 1,440,000 | | | | 1,648,526 | | | |
Philadelphia, Water & Wastewater, Prerefunded Balance, Revenue Bond, NATL | | | 5.600% | | | | 8/1/2018 | | | | A2 | | | | 20,000 | | | | 23,356 | | | |
Philadelphia, Water & Wastewater, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 1/1/2018 | | | | A1 | | | | 385,000 | | | | 440,509 | | | |
Philadelphia, Water & Wastewater, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGM | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/15/2019 | | | | A1 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,160,160 | | | |
Philadelphia, Water & Wastewater, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/1/2017 | | | | A1 | | | | 750,000 | | | | 858,967 | | | |
Philadelphia, Water & Wastewater, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/1/2018 | | | | A1 | | | | 1,370,000 | | | | 1,588,501 | | | |
Philadelphia, Water & Wastewater, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/1/2022 | | | | A1 | | | | 1,115,000 | | | | 1,252,190 | | | |
Philadelphia, Water & Wastewater, Series C, Revenue Bond, AGM | | | 5.000% | | | | 8/1/2017 | | | | A1 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,139,040 | | | |
Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority, Series B, Revenue Bond, AGM | | | 5.000% | | | | 9/1/2019 | | | | A2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,148,140 | | | |
South Central Pennsylvania General Authority, Wellspan Health Obligated Group, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.625% | | | | 6/1/2018 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 655,000 | | | | 761,706 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 13,684,588 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
RHODE ISLAND - 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Narragansett Bay Commission, Sewer Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL | | | 5.000% | | | | 8/1/2035 | | | | Baa1 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,018,550 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | COUPON RATE | | | MATURITY DATE | | | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | | | | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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RHODE ISLAND (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL | | | 5.000% | | | | 10/1/2035 | | | | Baa1 | | | $ | 1,000,000 | | | $ | 999,910 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,018,460 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
SOUTH CAROLINA - 4.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Anderson, Water & Sewer, Revenue Bond, AGM | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/1/2026 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 1,715,000 | | | | 1,887,529 | | | |
Charleston, Water Utility & Capital Impt., Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 1/1/2022 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 530,000 | | | | 614,975 | | | |
Columbia Waterworks & Sewer System, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 2/1/2019 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 475,000 | | | | 554,914 | | | |
South Carolina Public Service Authority, Series C, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2020 | | | | A1 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,163,480 | | | |
South Carolina Public Service Authority, Water Utility Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond, AMBAC | | | 4.250% | | | | 1/1/2017 | | | | A1 | | | | 1,550,000 | | | | 1,705,295 | | | |
South Carolina State Public Service Authority, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGM | | | 5.000% | | | | 1/1/2017 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | |
South Carolina State Public Service Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 12/1/2017 | | | | A1 | | | | 1,860,000 | | | | 2,072,114 | | | |
South Carolina State Public Service Authority, Series B, Revenue Bond, NATL | | | 5.000% | | | | 1/1/2019 | | | | A1 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,150,810 | | | |
South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank, Series B, Revenue Bond, AMBAC | | | 4.250% | | | | 10/1/2027 | | | | A1 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,002,460 | | | |
South Carolina, State Institutional - South Carolina State University, Series B, G.O. Bond | | | 5.250% | | | | 4/1/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,012,780 | | | |
Spartanburg Sanitation Sewer District, Prerefunded Balance, Series B, Revenue Bond, NATL | | | 5.000% | | | | 3/1/2032 | | | | A1 | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,512,120 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 14,676,477 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
TENNESSEE - 5.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Clarksville City Water, Sewer and Gas, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 2/1/2019 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 2,740,000 | | | | 3,174,537 | | | |
Franklin, Water & Sewer, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 4/1/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,012,130 | | | |
Knoxville Wastewater System, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 4/1/2018 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 410,000 | | | | 458,876 | | | |
Knoxville Wastewater System, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 4/1/2019 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 660,000 | | | | 742,474 | | | |
Knoxville Wastewater System, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 4/1/2020 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 685,000 | | | | 765,748 | | | |
Memphis Electric System, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2018 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,343,460 | | | |
Memphis, G.O. Bond, AGC | | | 4.000% | | | | 4/1/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,019,260 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | COUPON RATE | | | MATURITY DATE | | | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | | | | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
TENNESSEE (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/1/2018 | | | | A1 | | | $ | 750,000 | | | $ | 865,230 | | | |
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/1/2016 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 750,000 | | | | 831,173 | | | |
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGM | | | 4.000% | | | | 1/1/2018 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 445,000 | | | | 496,291 | | | |
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGM | | | 5.250% | | | | 1/1/2019 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 665,000 | | | | 784,341 | | | |
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, Series B, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 1/1/2014 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | |
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 5/15/2016 | | | | AA2 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 441,948 | | | |
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, Series B, Revenue Bond, BHAC | | | 5.500% | | | | 5/15/2017 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,156,820 | | | |
Montgomery County, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 4/1/2015 | | | | AA2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,045,160 | | | |
Montgomery County, School Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 4/1/2014 | | | | AA2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 502,230 | | | |
Rutherford County, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 4/1/2014 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 505,975 | | | |
Williamson County, Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 3/1/2015 | | | | Aaa | | | | 550,000 | | | | 567,765 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 18,713,418 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
TEXAS - 9.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Alvin Independent School District, Prerefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 2/15/2022 | | | | Aaa | | | | 500,000 | | | | 502,970 | | | |
Austin Electric Utility, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/15/2018 | | | | A1 | | | | 750,000 | | | | 873,555 | | | |
Austin Electric Utility, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/15/2020 | | | | A1 | | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 1,868,304 | | | |
Austin Electric Utility, Revenue Bond, AGM | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/15/2018 | | | | A1 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 565,240 | | | |
Austin Electric Utility, Series A, Revenue Bond, AMBAC | | | 5.500% | | | | 11/15/2016 | | | | A1 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,136,790 | | | |
Austin Electric Utility, Series A, Revenue Bond, AMBAC | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/15/2016 | | | | A1 | | | | 600,000 | | | | 673,554 | | | |
Collin County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 2/15/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | | 545,000 | | | | 546,248 | | | |
Corpus Christi, Utility System, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/15/2019 | | | | A1 | | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 2,768,592 | | | |
Fort Worth, Water & Sewer, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 2/15/2020 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 550,000 | | | | 644,551 | | | |
Fort Worth, Water Utility Impt., Series C, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 2/15/2014 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,595,000 | | | | 1,604,490 | | | |
Frisco, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 5.000% | | | | 2/15/2015 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 520,000 | | | | 547,737 | | | |
Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 12/1/2019 | | | | A1 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 546,710 | | | |
Harris County Flood Control District, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 5.250% | | | | 10/1/2018 | | | | Aaa | | | | 600,000 | | | | 622,740 | | | |
Houston, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 3/1/2015 | | | | AA2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,055,510 | | | |
Houston, Utility System, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGM | | | 5.250% | | | | 11/15/2017 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,164,650 | | | |
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) | | | |
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MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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TEXAS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Houston, Utility System, Series C, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/15/2018 | | | | Aa2 | | | $ | 1,000,000 | | | $ | 1,170,390 | | | |
Houston, Utility System, Series D, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 11/15/2017 | | | | AA2 | | | | 525,000 | | | | 586,530 | | | |
Irving, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 8/15/2018 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,110,000 | | | | 1,245,242 | | | |
Lower Colorado River Authority, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 5/15/2018 | | | | A1 | | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,384,787 | | | |
North East Independent School District, School Impt., Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 8/1/2022 | | | | AAA2 | | | | 550,000 | | | | 565,493 | | | |
North Texas Municipal Water District, Revenue Bond | | | 5.250% | | | | 9/1/2020 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,397,700 | | | |
San Antonio, Water System, Revenue Bond, NATL | | | 4.375% | | | | 5/15/2029 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,422,988 | | | |
San Antonio, Water System, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 5/15/2019 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,675,000 | | | | 1,878,278 | | | |
San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District, School Impt., Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond | | | 5.625% | | | | 8/1/2026 | | | | Aaa | | | | 475,000 | | | | 490,110 | | | |
Tarrant Regional Water District, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 3/1/2017 | | | | AAA2 | | | | 900,000 | | | | 1,020,402 | | | |
Texas Water Development Board, Series B, Prerefunded Balance, Revenue Bond | | | 5.625% | | | | 7/15/2014 | | | | AAA2 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,058,820 | | | |
University of Texas, Financing System, Series F, Revenue Bond | | | 4.750% | | | | 8/15/2028 | | | | Aaa | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,048,430 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 30,390,811 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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UTAH - 2.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Intermountain Power Agency, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/1/2020 | | | | A1 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,255,860 | | | |
North Davis County Sewer District, Sewer Impt., Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 3/1/2023 | | | | AA2 | | | | 1,030,000 | | | | 922,839 | | | |
North Davis County Sewer District, Sewer Impt., Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 2.125% | | | | 3/1/2025 | | | | AA2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 424,170 | | | |
Provo City School District, Series B, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 6/15/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,118,986 | | | |
Salt Lake City, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond | | | 3.250% | | | | 2/1/2015 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 412,752 | | | |
Salt Lake County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 12/15/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | | 400,000 | | | | 414,628 | | | |
Utah State, Highway Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/1/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | | 460,000 | | | | 471,288 | | | |
Utah State, Highway Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 7/1/2015 | | | | Aaa | | | | 500,000 | | | | 520,650 | | | |
Utah State, Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/1/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | | 415,000 | | | | 425,184 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,966,357 | | | |
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VIRGINIA - 4.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Arlington County, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 8/15/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,024,030 | | | |
Chesterfield County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 3.500% | | | | 1/1/2015 | | | | Aaa | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,033,050 | | | |
Commonwealth of Virginia, School Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/1/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | | 2,450,000 | | | | 2,499,515 | | | |
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) | | | |
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MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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VIRGINIA (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Fairfax County Industrial Development Authority, Invoa Health, Series C, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 5/15/2018 | | | | Aa2 | | | $ | 500,000 | | | $ | 577,600 | | | |
Fairfax County Water Authority, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 4/1/2024 | | | | Aaa | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,157,430 | | | |
Fairfax County, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 4/1/2017 | | | | Aaa | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,092,380 | | | |
Fairfax County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 4/1/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | | 400,000 | | | | 404,860 | | | |
Norfolk Economic Development Authority, Sentara Healthcare, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 11/1/2018 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 445,972 | | | |
Norfolk, Water Revenue, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/1/2016 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,075,000 | | | | 1,208,741 | | | |
Norfolk, Water Revenue, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/1/2018 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 725,000 | | | | 849,483 | | | |
Prince William County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 8/1/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | | 1,060,000 | | | | 1,077,585 | | | |
Richmond, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/15/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 670,000 | | | | 687,487 | | | |
Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority, Water Utility Impt., Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 10/1/2023 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 755,000 | | | | 813,905 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 13,872,038 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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WASHINGTON - 4.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Benton County Public Utility District No. 1, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/1/2018 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 461,708 | | | |
Everett, Water & Sewer, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2018 | | | | AA2 | | | | 1,730,000 | | | | 2,027,993 | | | |
Everett, Water & Sewer, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2020 | | | | AA2 | | | | 1,330,000 | | | | 1,565,024 | | | |
King County School District No. 411 Issaquah, Prerefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 5.250% | | | | 12/1/2018 | | | | Aaa | | | | 2,420,000 | | | | 2,531,780 | | | |
Seattle Municipal Light & Power, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 2/1/2016 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 550,000 | | | | 590,595 | | | |
Seattle Municipal Light & Power, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 2/1/2017 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,585,000 | | | | 1,791,969 | | | |
Seattle, Sewer Impt., Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 9/1/2021 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,337,660 | | | |
Snohomish County Public Utility District No. 1, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2016 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 740,000 | | | | 834,298 | | | |
Tacoma, Sewer Impt., Revenue Bond, NATL | | | 5.125% | | | | 12/1/2036 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,275,000 | | | | 1,307,092 | | | |
Tacoma, Water Revenue, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 12/1/2018 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,122,330 | | | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Multicare Health System, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGC | | | 4.000% | | | | 8/15/2016 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 525,000 | | | | 566,690 | | | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Providence Health & Services, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 10/1/2018 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 475,000 | | | | 549,979 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 15,687,118 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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) | | | |
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MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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WISCONSIN - 2.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Central Brown County Water Authority, Water Systems, Revenue Bond, AMBAC | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2035 | | | | A2 | | | $ | 1,500,000 | | | $ | 1,511,910 | | | |
Milwaukee Sewer System, Sewer Impt., Series S1, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/1/2021 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 470,000 | | | | 542,563 | | | |
Northland Pines School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 5.250% | | | | 4/1/2018 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 850,000 | | | | 860,821 | | | |
Wilmot Union High School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 5.500% | | | | 3/1/2019 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 504,465 | | | |
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Froedtert Health, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 4/1/2017 | | | | AA2 | | | | 565,000 | | | | 617,454 | | | |
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 8/15/2019 | | | | A1 | | | | 510,000 | | | | 531,670 | | | |
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/15/2018 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 600,000 | | | | 696,012 | | | |
Wisconsin Public Power, Inc., Series A, Revenue Bond, AGM | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/1/2016 | | | | A1 | | | | 515,000 | | | | 569,786 | | | |
Wisconsin Public Power, Inc., Series A, Revenue Bond, AMBAC | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/1/2035 | | | | A1 | | | | 870,000 | | | | 870,000 | | | |
Wisconsin State, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series E, G.O. Bond, FGIC | | | 5.000% | | | | 5/1/2019 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,062,820 | | | |
WPPI Energy, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 7/1/2017 | | | | A1 | | | | 1,120,000 | | | | 1,235,685 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,003,186 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $296,355,844) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 294,785,441 | | | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 10.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Dreyfus AMT - Free Municipal Reserves - Class R | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $35,663,418) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 35,663,418 | | | | 35,663,418 | | | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $332,019,262) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 330,448,859 | | | |
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,230,354 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 335,679,213 | | | |
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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.)
BHAC (Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp.)
FGIC (Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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NATL (National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.)
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, 2013, there is no rating available (unaudited).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2013
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ASSETS: | | | | |
| |
Investments, at value (identified cost $332,019,262) (Note 2) | | $ | 330,448,859 | |
Interest receivable | | | 3,727,804 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | 2,414,994 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 3,877 | |
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| |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 336,595,534 | |
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LIABILITIES: | | | | |
| |
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | | | 145,806 | |
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 26,545 | |
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 1,094 | |
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 407 | |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | | | 677,797 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | | 64,672 | |
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| |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 916,321 | |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 335,679,213 | |
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
| |
Capital stock | | $ | 307,742 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 337,026,210 | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | 441,622 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (525,958 | ) |
Net unrealized depreciation on investments | | | (1,570,403 | ) |
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| |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 335,679,213 | |
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class A ($335,679,213/30,774,151 shares) | | $ | 10.91 | |
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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, 2013
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INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | |
| |
Interest | | $ | 5,792,450 | |
Dividends | | | 3,932 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total Investment Income | | | 5,796,382 | |
| | | | |
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EXPENSES: | | | | |
| |
Management fees (Note 3) | | | 1,625,545 | |
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 107,370 | |
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | | | 6,174 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 4,320 | |
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 2,407 | |
Custodian fees | | | 12,868 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 98,706 | |
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| |
Total Expenses | | | 1,857,390 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 3,938,992 | |
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| |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS: | | | | |
| |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 4,579,179 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | (12,957,794 | ) |
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| |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS | | | (8,378,615 | ) |
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NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | (4,439,623 | ) |
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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
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| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net investment income | | $ | 3,938,992 | | | $ | 5,631,521 | |
Net realized gain on investments | | | 4,579,179 | | | | 1,705,195 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | (12,957,794 | ) | | | 2,363,150 | |
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| | |
Net increase (decrease) from operations | | | (4,439,623 | ) | | | 9,699,866 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 7): | | | | | | | | |
| | |
From net investment income | | | (3,761,243 | ) | | | (5,736,636 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (6,070,344 | ) | | | (787,467 | ) |
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| | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (9,831,587 | ) | | | (6,524,103 | ) |
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CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5) | | | 17,722,083 | | | | 22,612,484 | |
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| | |
Net increase in net assets | | | 3,450,873 | | | | 25,788,247 | |
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NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Beginning of year | | | 332,228,340 | | | | 306,440,093 | |
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| | |
End of year (including undistributed net investment income of $441,622 and $308,506, respectively) | | $ | 335,679,213 | | | $ | 332,228,340 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
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| | FOR THE YEARS ENDED | |
| | 12/31/13 | | | 12/31/12 | | | 12/31/11 | | | 12/31/10 | | | 12/31/09 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of year | | $ | 11.39 | | | $ | 11.28 | | | $ | 10.77 | | | $ | 11.17 | | | $ | 10.34 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income1 | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.40 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.58 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 0.90 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 1.30 | |
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Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | 2 | | | (0.03 | ) |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) |
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Net asset value - End of year | | $ | 10.91 | | | $ | 11.39 | | | $ | 11.28 | | | $ | 10.77 | | | $ | 11.17 | |
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Net assets - End of year (000’s omitted) | | $ | 335,679 | | | $ | 332,228 | | | $ | 306,440 | | | $ | 276,970 | | | $ | 234,486 | |
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Total return3 | | | (1.28 | %) | | | 3.01 | % | | | 8.25 | % | | | 0.41 | % | | | 12.75 | % |
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Ratios (to average net assets)/ Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.58 | % | | | 0.58 | % | | | 0.60 | % |
Net investment income | | | 1.21 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 2.67 | % | | | 3.51 | % | | | 3.65 | % |
Portfolio turnover | | | 58 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 53 | % | | | 3 | % | | | 8 | % |
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*The investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management and/or other fees, and in some periods may have paid a portion of the Series’ expenses. 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 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.00 | %4 | | | 0.01 | % |
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 during certain years.
4Less than 0.01%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Notes to Financial Statements
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”). 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 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2013, 11 billion shares have been designated in total among 45 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 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.
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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, 2013 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) | | $ | 294,785,441 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 294,785,441 | | | $ | — | |
Mutual fund | | | 35,663,418 | | | | 35,663,418 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 330,448,859 | | | $ | 35,663,418 | | | $ | 294,785,441 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2012 or December 31, 2013.
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, 2013.
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.
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, 2013, 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, 2010 through December 31, 2013. 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.
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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 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 and are reimbursed for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings. Effective May 2013, an Audit Committee Chair, who receives an additional annual stipend for this role, was appointed to the Fund.
The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2015, to waive its management 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, 2013. 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 and Strategic Income Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income 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. Effective October 1, 2012, the aforementioned agreements were modified to reduce the annual fee related to fund accounting and administration, as well as transfer agent fees, by 10%, excluding out-of-pocket expenses.
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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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
4. | Purchases and Sales of Securities |
For the year ended December 31, 2013, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $172,699,241 and $179,625,151, 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:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 5,824,539 | | | $ | 65,237,733 | | | | 5,266,396 | | | $ | 59,994,173 | |
Reinvested | | | 864,398 | | | | 9,521,121 | | | | 538,349 | | | | 6,128,831 | |
Repurchased | | | (5,074,072 | ) | | | (57,036,771 | ) | | | (3,805,220 | ) | | | (43,510,520 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | 1,614,865 | | | $ | 17,722,083 | | | | 1,999,525 | | | $ | 22,612,484 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
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, 2013.
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 on investments and qualified late-year 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 fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, $44,633 was reclassified within the capital accounts from Undistributed Net Investment Income to Accumulated Net Realized Loss on Investments. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 130,708 | | | $ | 45,983 | | | |
Tax exempt income | | | 3,737,163 | | | | 5,736,636 | | | |
Long-term capital gains | | | 5,963,716 | | | | 741,484 | | | |
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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
7. | Federal Income Tax Information (continued) |
At December 31, 2013, 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 | | $ | 332,015,798 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 1,775,651 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (3,342,590 | ) |
| | | | |
Net unrealized depreciation | | $ | (1,566,939 | ) |
| | | | |
Undistributed tax exempt income | | $ | 438,158 | |
Qualified late-year losses1 | | $ | 525,958 | |
1 The Series has elected to defer certain qualified late-year losses and recognize such losses in the year ending December 31, 2014.
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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
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, 2013, 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, 2013 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

New York, New York
February 18, 2014
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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All reportings are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report, and accordingly are subject to change.
The Series hereby reports $3,737,163 as tax exempt dividends for the year ended December 31, 2013. It is the intention of the Series to designate the maximum allowable under tax law.
The Series designates $5,963,716 as Long-Term Capital Gain dividends pursuant to Section 852(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.
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Diversified 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 20, 2013, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was considered by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and considered 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 2013 Annual consideration 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 27 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 performance of each Series since its inception, as well as performance over multiple time periods. Performance for one or more of the following time periods was considered as applicable to the Series’ inception date: 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. 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 Series’ actual performance and comparative performance, especially for those series with 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 18 of the 37 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 Tax Managed Series, Pro-Blend Series Class C, and Target Series’ Class R and Class C, are lower than, or substantially similar to the Morningstar mean and median reported total expense ratio. The higher than mean and median total expense ratios for Classes C and R reflect higher distribution, marketing and shareholder service fees payable to broker-dealers through a 100bp 12b-1 fee for Class C and a 50bp 12b-1 fee for Class R. 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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Diversified 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 services 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, 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 then considered economies of scale and concluded that the current fee schedule to the advisory agreement remained reasonable given 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, the number of newly established series of the Fund 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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Diversified 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: | | 66 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Principal Executive Officer since 2002; President since 2004; Vice President 1984-2003; |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | Executive Vice President; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2002-2010 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Independent Directors | | |
Name: | | Stephen B. Ashley |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 73 |
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). Director 1995-2008 and Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Fannie Mae (1995-2008) The Ashley Group (1995-2008) Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) |
Name: | | Paul A. Brooke |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 68 |
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 (2005-2009) - Alsius Corporation (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments) since 1991; Managing Member, Venbio (investments) since 2010. |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-2014) HLTH Corp (WebMD) (2000-2010) Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) MPM Bio-equities (2000-2009) GMP Companies (2000-2011) HoustonPharma (2000-2008) Cytos Biotechnology Ltd (2012-present) |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
| | |
Independent Directors (continued) | | |
Name: | | Peter L. Faber |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 75 |
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 (2006-2012), Partner (1995-2006 & 2013-present) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) (1989-2010) New York Collegium (non-profit) (2004-2011) Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) |
Name: | | Harris H. Rusitzky |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 78 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Chester N. Watson |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 63 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Director, Audit Committee Chairman, Governance & Nominating Committee Member |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Since 2012 |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | General Auditor (2003-2011) - General Motors Company (auto manufacturer) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Officers | | |
Name: | | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 50 |
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 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Elizabeth Craig |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 26 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
| | |
Officers (continued) | | |
Name: | | Christine Glavin |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 47 |
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 since 2011; Fund Reporting Manager |
| | (1997-2011) - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Assistant Treasurer since |
| | 2008 - Exeter Trust Company |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Jodi L. Hedberg |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 46 |
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; |
| | Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer since 2002 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Richard Yates |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 48 |
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 and 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: | | 45 |
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.
1The term of office of all officers shall be one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified, or his or her earlier resignation or removal as provided in the Fund’s By-Laws.
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Diversified 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:
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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:
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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:
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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)
For more information about any of the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Series, you may obtain a prospectus and SAI at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 466-3863. Before investing, carefully consider the objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the investment and read the prospectus carefully as it contains this and other information about the investment company. In addition, this information can be found on the SEC’s web site, http://www.sec.gov.
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.
The Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. is managed by Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC. Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., an affiliate of Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, is the distributor of the Fund shares.
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| | | | NEW YORK TAX EXEMPT SERIES | | |
www.manning-napier.com | | | | |
New York Tax Exempt Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Global equity markets delivered strong absolute returns during 2013, as loose monetary policy and improved growth prospects drove many equity indices to all-time highs. However, fixed income markets did not fare nearly as well over the course of the year. As growth prospects in developed economies looked up and talk of the U.S. Federal Reserve tapering its asset purchases grew louder — ultimately resulting in the announcement of the long-awaited taper in December — yields rose steadily. This resulted in global bond markets struggling during 2013. As an active investment manager, the Advisor focused on identifying investments that could generate positive absolute returns, despite the challenging environment for fixed income securities. Moving forward, the Advisor believes that slow economic growth remains the most likely scenario.
Against a challenging market backdrop, domestic fixed income markets struggled to generate positive absolute returns during 2013. In fact, most major sectors of the domestic market generated negative absolute returns for the year. Treasuries were particularly hard hit, while certain sectors, such as high yield, fared much better. Though most sectors appeared to stabilize in the latter half of the year, a precipitous fall that began in early May and lasted into September in most sectors proved too high a hurdle to overcome.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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New York Tax Exempt Series
Fund Commentary
(unaudited)
Investment Objective
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 Series invests primarily in municipal bonds that provide income exempt from federal income tax and New York State personal income tax.
Performance Commentary
During the year, the Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index returned -0.12%. Over the same time period, the New York Tax Exempt Series returned -1.72%, underperforming the benchmark.
The municipal bond market struggled during much of 2013. In an environment in which interest rates were rising and equity markets were running, investors displayed an appetite for risk assets at the expense of traditionally safer investments. The municipal market was particularly hard-hit from early-May to early-September, but then stabilized during the fourth quarter of the year. The Series’ underperformance can be largely explained by a longer maturity structure than the benchmark for much of the year.
Broadly speaking, the yields on municipal bonds are now approaching the yields on some corporate issuances. Comparatively, municipals offer greater risk protection and recovery potential relative to their corporate counterparts, which makes the sector attractive to fixed income investors. However, the Advisor believes that it is necessary to be discerning in the municipal market as some localities are in better fiscal condition than others. Regarding relative positioning, at year-end the Series had a shorter average duration than its benchmark. Regarding credit quality, the Series was notably overweight to AAA-rated securities and underweight to securities rated A or worse relative to its benchmark.
The Advisor believes slow growth is the most likely path forward for the global economy. While it is possible that growth could be stronger than expected, several headwinds still exist. Nevertheless, the potential for interest rates to continue to rise presents a significant challenge to fixed income investors. In such an environment, the Advisor believes that an active approach to investment management is necessary to take advantage of opportunities where they exist while simultaneously managing risk. No matter the environment, the Advisor remains committed to helping its clients generate the absolute returns needed to achieve their long-term investment objectives.
Please see the next page for additional performance information as of December 31, 2013.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than that quoted; investors can obtain the most recent month-end performance at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 593-4353.
For regulatory purposes, this is not an offering in all states. Credit quality ratings are measured on a scale that generally ranges from AAA (highest) to D (lowest). Credit quality ratings for each issue are obtained from Bloomberg using ratings derived from Moody’s Investors Services (Moody’s) or Standard & Poor’s. When ratings from Moody’s are not available, ratings from Standard & Poor’s are used. All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. There is an inverse relationship between bond prices and interest rates; as interest rates rise, bond prices (and therefore the value of bond funds) fall. Likewise, as interest rates fall, bond prices and the value of bond funds rise. The income earned by the Series may be subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), depending on your tax situation. Duration is defined as the average time it takes to collect a bond’s interest and principal repayment. It is a measure of the sensitivity of the price (the value of principal) of a fixed income investment to a change in interest rates.
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New York Tax Exempt Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2013
(unaudited)
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| | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 |
| | ONE YEAR1 | | FIVE YEAR | | TEN YEAR | | SINCE INCEPTION2 |
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - New York Tax Exempt Series3 | | -1.72% | | 4.42% | | 3.16% | | 4.13% |
Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index4 | | -0.12% | | 4.18% | | 3.95% | | 4.90% |
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, 2013 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, 2013, this net expense ratio was 0.60%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 0.60% for the year ended December 31, 2013.
4The Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index is a subset of the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Municipal Securities Index, an unmanaged, market-weighted index comprised of investment-grade, fixed rate, coupon bearing municipal bonds. The Index includes securities with maturities greater than one year but less than twelve years. The Index returns assume reinvestment of coupons and do not reflect any fees or expenses. Index returns provided by Interactive Data.
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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, 2013 to December 31, 2013).
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.
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| | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/13 | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/13 | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 7/1/13-12/31/13 |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,003.30 | | $3.03 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,022.18 | | $3.06 |
*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 0.60%, 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, 2013
(unaudited)

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New York Tax Exempt Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | COUPON RATE | | | MATURITY DATE | | | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BONDS - 88.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Albany County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 6/1/2026 | | | | Aa3 | | | $ | 500,000 | | | $ | 511,220 | | | |
Albany Municipal Water Finance Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2016 | | | | AA2 | | | | 505,000 | | | | 567,943 | | | |
Albany Municipal Water Finance Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2018 | | | | AA2 | | | | 1,295,000 | | | | 1,513,143 | | | |
Albany Municipal Water Finance Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2019 | | | | AA2 | | | | 1,125,000 | | | | 1,322,584 | | | |
Amherst Central School District, G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 8/1/2014 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 504,910 | | | |
Arlington Central School District, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 12/15/2021 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 300,000 | | | | 332,511 | | | |
Bay Shore Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 8/15/2014 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 510,000 | | | | 521,577 | | | |
Beacon, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 8/15/2014 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 408,924 | | | |
Bedford Central School District, G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 10/15/2021 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 479,590 | | | |
Bedford, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 6/15/2014 | | | | AAA2 | | | | 350,000 | | | | 352,985 | | | |
Bedford, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 6/15/2015 | | | | AAA2 | | | | 275,000 | | | | 282,128 | | | |
Binghamton, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 9/15/2024 | | | | A2 | | | | 505,000 | | | | 511,742 | | | |
Briarcliff Manor, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 9/1/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 260,000 | | | | 262,982 | | | |
Brookhaven, G.O. Bond, AMBAC | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/1/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 204,126 | | | |
Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority, Sales Tax & State Aid, Series B, Revenue Bond, NATL | | | 5.000% | | | | 9/1/2016 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 525,000 | | | | 562,910 | | | |
Buffalo, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 4/1/2023 | | | | A1 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 386,776 | | | |
Cattaraugus County, Highway Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 4/15/2019 | | | | A1 | | | | 405,000 | | | | 407,102 | | | |
Cayuga County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 3.250% | | | | 4/1/2026 | | | | A1 | | | | 670,000 | | | | 665,136 | | | |
Chautauqua County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 4.250% | | | | 1/15/2027 | | | | A2 | | | | 665,000 | | | | 702,273 | | | |
Chenango Valley Central School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 2.125% | | | | 6/15/2021 | | | | A2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 465,225 | | | |
Clarence Central School District, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 5/15/2021 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 250,000 | | | | 275,193 | | | |
Clarkstown Central School District, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 10/15/2021 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 547,485 | | | |
Clarkstown, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 10/15/2014 | | | | AAA2 | | | | 675,000 | | | | 684,585 | | | |
Cleveland Hill Union Free School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 3.750% | | | | 6/15/2025 | | | | A2 | | | | 475,000 | | | | 487,739 | | | |
Clifton Park Water Authority, Revenue Bond | | | 4.250% | | | | 10/1/2029 | | | | A2 | | | | 250,000 | | | | 256,140 | | | |
Connetquot Central School District of Islip, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 7/15/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 390,000 | | | | 398,038 | | | |
Copiague Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 5/1/2015 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 510,945 | | | |
Cortland County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 3.000% | | | | 8/15/2030 | | | | AA2 | | | | 215,000 | | | | 183,653 | | | |
Dutchess County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 10/1/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 235,000 | | | | 243,486 | | | |
Dutchess County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 10/1/2015 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 250,000 | | | | 270,400 | | | |
Dutchess County, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 4.000% | | | | 12/15/2016 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 315,000 | | | | 326,340 | | | |
Dutchess County, Public Impt., Unrefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 4.000% | | | | 12/15/2016 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 360,000 | | | | 371,844 | | | |
East Irondequoit Central School District, G.O. Bond | | | 2.250% | | | | 6/15/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 580,000 | | | | 584,541 | | | |
East Islip Union Free School District, Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 6/15/2015 | | | | AA2 | | | | 345,000 | | | | 362,923 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | COUPON RATE | | | MATURITY DATE | | | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Erie County Fiscal Stability Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 4.125% | | | | 5/15/2018 | | | | Aa1 | | | $ | 450,000 | | | $ | 505,823 | | | |
Erie County Fiscal Stability Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 3/15/2019 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 600,000 | | | | 672,006 | | | |
Erie County Fiscal Stability Authority, Series C, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 3/15/2018 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,025,000 | | | | 1,187,165 | | | |
Erie County Water Authority, Revenue Bond, NATL | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2037 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 625,000 | | | | 640,369 | | | |
Erie County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 4/1/2025 | | | | A2 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 218,408 | | | |
Erie County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 4/1/2026 | | | | A2 | | | | 215,000 | | | | 233,077 | | | |
Essex County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 5/1/2020 | | | | AA2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 576,275 | | | |
Gananda Central School District, G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 6/15/2019 | | | | AA2 | | | | 250,000 | | | | 261,703 | | | |
Gates Chili Central School District, G.O. Bond | | | 1.000% | | | | 6/15/2014 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 460,000 | | | | 461,426 | | | |
Greece Central School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/15/2015 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 534,690 | | | |
Greece Central School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 4.000% | | | | 6/15/2019 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 2,675,000 | | | | 2,890,017 | | | |
Greenburgh, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 4.750% | | | | 5/15/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | | 250,000 | | | | 254,265 | | | |
Greene County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 1.500% | | | | 3/15/2014 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 505,000 | | | | 506,055 | | | |
Greene County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 12/15/2014 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 595,000 | | | | 609,863 | | | |
Hauppauge Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 12/1/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 585,000 | | | | 600,064 | | | |
Hempstead, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 8/15/2032 | | | | AA2 | | | | 465,000 | | | | 373,497 | | | |
Hempstead, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond | | | 2.500% | | | | 8/1/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | | 280,000 | | | | 284,043 | | | |
Horseheads Central School District, G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 6/15/2015 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 540,000 | | | | 551,761 | | | |
Huntington, G.O. Bond, AMBAC | | | 5.500% | | | | 4/15/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | | 415,000 | | | | 421,462 | | | |
Huntington, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 6/15/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | | 570,000 | | | | 574,520 | | | |
Huntington, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 7/15/2015 | | | | Aaa | | | | 925,000 | | | | 962,351 | | | |
Iroquois Central School District, School Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 6/15/2021 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 479,485 | | | |
Ithaca City School District, G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 7/1/2014 | | | | AA2 | | | | 675,000 | | | | 684,065 | | | |
Ithaca City School District, G.O. Bond, AGC | | | 3.000% | | | | 7/1/2014 | | | | A3 | | | | 330,000 | | | | 334,432 | | | |
Jamestown City School District, G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 4/1/2019 | | | | A1 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 208,700 | | | |
Johnson City Central School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 4.375% | | | | 6/15/2028 | | | | A2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,019,080 | | | |
Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District, Series C, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/1/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,041,120 | | | |
Lockport City School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 2.000% | | | | 8/1/2019 | | | | A1 | | | | 450,000 | | | | 452,403 | | | |
Long Beach City School District, G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 5/1/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 504,595 | | | |
Long Island Power Authority, Electric Systems, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.750% | | | | 4/1/2039 | | | | Baa1 | | | | 675,000 | | | | 722,837 | | | |
Long Island Power Authority, Electric Systems, Series F, Revenue Bond, NATL | | | 4.500% | | | | 5/1/2028 | | | | Baa1 | | | | 1,880,000 | | | | 1,881,880 | | | |
Mahopac Central School District, Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 6/1/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 945,000 | | | | 959,610 | | | |
Mamaroneck Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | | | 3.500% | | | | 6/15/2025 | | | | Aaa | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,026,230 | | | |
Manhasset Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 9/15/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | | 655,000 | | | | 672,875 | | | |
Marlboro Central School District, G.O. Bond, AGC | | | 4.000% | | | | 12/15/2026 | | | | AA2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 507,480 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | COUPON RATE | | | MATURITY DATE | | | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Dedicated Tax Fund, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/15/2034 | | | | AA2 | | | $ | 1,000,000 | | | $ | 1,035,410 | | | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series A-2, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/15/2017 | | | | A2 | | | | 340,000 | | | | 390,062 | | | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series B, Revenue Bond, AGM | | | 4.500% | | | | 11/15/2032 | | | | A2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 498,715 | | | |
Miller Place Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 2/15/2027 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 265,000 | | | | 268,612 | | | |
Minisink Valley Central School District, G.O. Bond | | | 2.500% | | | | 4/15/2014 | | | | AA2 | | | | 225,000 | | | | 226,449 | | | |
Minisink Valley Central School District, G.O. Bond | | | 2.500% | | | | 4/15/2015 | | | | AA2 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 205,228 | | | |
Monroe County Water Authority, Revenue Bond | | | 4.500% | | | | 8/1/2016 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 310,000 | | | | 340,746 | | | |
Monroe County Water Authority, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 8/1/2019 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 455,000 | | | | 532,568 | | | |
Monroe County Water Authority, Revenue Bond | | | 4.250% | | | | 8/1/2030 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 405,000 | | | | 412,679 | | | |
Monroe County Water Authority, Revenue Bond | | | 4.500% | | | | 8/1/2035 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 275,000 | | | | 279,219 | | | |
Monroe County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 3.000% | | | | 6/1/2022 | | | | A2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 487,800 | | | |
Nassau County, Public Impt., Series C, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 10/1/2026 | | | | A2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,001,570 | | | |
Nassau County, Public Impt., Series C, G.O. Bond, AGC | | | 5.000% | | | | 10/1/2028 | | | | A2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,054,010 | | | |
New Rochelle City School District, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 12/15/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 600,000 | | | | 621,822 | | | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured, Prerefunded Balance, Subseries A-1, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 8/1/2019 | | | | WR3 | | | | 255,000 | | | | 284,542 | | | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured, Public Impt., Subseries F-1, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 2/1/2019 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,747,170 | | | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured, Series D, Unrefunded Balance, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/1/2015 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,650,000 | | | | 1,792,824 | | | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured, Subseries A-1, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/1/2017 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,154,240 | | | |
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 | | | | 733,110 | | | |
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 | | | | 1,395,921 | | | |
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 | | | | 1,711,905 | | | |
New York City Water & Sewer System, Series AA, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/15/2021 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 545,000 | | | | 630,380 | | | |
New York City Water & Sewer System, Series BB, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/15/2017 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 221,068 | | | |
New York City Water & Sewer System, Series C, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/15/2014 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 250,000 | | | | 255,557 | | | |
New York City Water & Sewer System, Series EE, Revenue Bond | | | 2.500% | | | | 6/15/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 450,000 | | | | 454,779 | | | |
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) | | | |
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NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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New York City Water & Sewer System, Series EE, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/15/2017 | | | | Aa2 | | | $ | 450,000 | | | $ | 513,499 | | | |
New York City Water & Sewer System, Series EE, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/15/2019 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,425,000 | | | | 1,669,060 | | | |
New York City Water & Sewer System, Series FF-1, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/15/2018 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 750,000 | | | | 870,893 | | | |
New York City Water & Sewer System, Series GG, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/15/2017 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 250,000 | | | | 271,570 | | | |
New York City Water & Sewer System, Series GG, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 6/15/2020 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 556,255 | | | |
New York City, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Subseries F-1, G.O. Bond, XLCA | | | 5.000% | | | | 9/1/2019 | | | | WR3 | | | | 490,000 | | | | 528,112 | | | |
New York City, Public Impt., Series A, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 8/1/2019 | | | | WR3 | | | | 2,765,000 | | | | 2,969,721 | | | |
New York City, Public Impt., Subseries D-1, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 10/1/2018 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 915,000 | | | | 1,058,298 | | | |
New York City, Public Impt., Subseries H-A, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 3/1/2015 | | | | WR3 | | | | 420,000 | | | | 443,314 | | | |
New York City, Public Impt., Subseries H-A, Unrefunded Balance, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 3/1/2015 | | | | AA2 | | | | 580,000 | | | | 611,981 | | | |
New York City, Public Impt., Unrefunded Balance, Subseries F-1, G.O. Bond, XLCA | | | 5.000% | | | | 9/1/2019 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,742 | | | |
New York City, Series A, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 5.000% | | | | 8/1/2015 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 205,000 | | | | 220,229 | | | |
New York City, Series D, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond | | | 5.250% | | | | 8/1/2014 | | | | WR3 | | | | 245,000 | | | | 252,257 | | | |
New York City, Series D, Unrefunded Balance, G.O. Bond | | | 5.250% | | | | 8/1/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,145,000 | | | | 1,179,018 | | | |
New York City, Series E, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 8/1/2017 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,276,700 | | | |
New York City, Series H, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 8/1/2017 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 1,985,904 | | | |
New York Local Government Assistance Corp., Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 4/1/2015 | | | | AAA2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,060,810 | | | |
New York Power Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 11/15/2018 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 220,000 | | | | 248,094 | | | |
New York Power Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond, FGIC | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/15/2016 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 900,000 | | | | 978,030 | | | |
New York Power Authority, Series C, Revenue Bond, NATL | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/15/2017 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 578,720 | | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Columbia University, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/1/2038 | | | | Aaa | | | | 900,000 | | | | 944,424 | | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Cornell University, Series C, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/1/2037 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,048,250 | | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Rochester Institute of Technology, Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.750% | | | | 7/1/2025 | | | | A1 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 600,345 | | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGM | | | 4.000% | | | | 10/1/2025 | | | | A1 | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,519,650 | | | |
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) | | | |
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NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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New York State Dormitory Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGM | | | 4.375% | | | | 10/1/2030 | | | | A1 | | | $ | 1,500,000 | | | $ | 1,502,085 | | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 3/15/2019 | | | | AAA2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,167,060 | | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Series B, Revenue Bond, AGM | | | 4.400% | | | | 10/1/2030 | | | | A1 | | | | 140,000 | | | | 140,398 | | | |
New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Pollution Control, Unrefunded Balance, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 5.200% | | | | 5/15/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | | 20,000 | | | | 20,348 | | | |
New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/15/2019 | | | | Aaa | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,762,035 | | | |
New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/15/2017 | | | | Aaa | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,143,320 | | | |
New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Subseries A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/15/2020 | | | | Aaa | | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,470,613 | | | |
New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Water Utility Impt., Series E, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 11/15/2018 | | | | Aaa | | | | 500,000 | | | | 561,585 | | | |
New York State Municipal Bond Bank Agency, Subseries A1, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 12/15/2014 | | | | AA2 | | | | 250,000 | | | | 258,653 | | | |
New York State Municipal Bond Bank Agency, Subseries B1, Revenue Bond | | | 4.125% | | | | 12/15/2029 | | | | A2 | | | | 420,000 | | | | 417,564 | | | |
New York State Municipal Bond Bank Agency, Subseries B1, Revenue Bond | | | 4.500% | | | | 12/15/2034 | | | | A2 | | | | 215,000 | | | | 214,705 | | | |
New York State Thruway Authority, Highway Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond, AMBAC | | | 5.000% | | | | 3/15/2017 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 260,000 | | | | 268,837 | | | |
New York State Thruway Authority, Highway Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 3/15/2015 | | | | AAA2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 529,245 | | | |
New York State Thruway Authority, Highway Impt., Series I, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 1/1/2019 | | | | A2 | | | | 525,000 | | | | 577,353 | | | |
New York State Thruway Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 3/15/2015 | | | | AAA2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 529,245 | | | |
New York State Thruway Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 3/15/2020 | | | | AAA2 | | | | 550,000 | | | | 641,542 | | | |
New York State Thruway Authority, Series B, Revenue Bond, AMBAC | | | 5.000% | | | | 4/1/2019 | | | | AA2 | | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,694,850 | | | |
New York State Urban Development Corp., Correctional Capital Facilities, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGM | | | 5.250% | | | | 1/1/2014 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 175,000 | | | | 175,000 | | | |
New York State Urban Development Corp., Public Impt., Series A-2, Revenue Bond, AMBAC | | | 5.500% | | | | 3/15/2017 | | | | AAA2 | | | | 505,000 | | | | 581,240 | | | |
New York State, Series C, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 4/15/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 645,000 | | | | 654,353 | | | |
New York State, Series C, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 9/1/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,033,360 | | | |
New York State, Series C, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 2/1/2027 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 600,000 | | | | 619,284 | | | |
New York State, Water Utility Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 3/1/2018 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,326,040 | | | |
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) | | | |
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NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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New York State, Water Utility Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 3/1/2021 | | | | Aa2 | | | $ | 1,000,000 | | | $ | 1,178,350 | | | |
New York State, Water Utility Impt., Series E, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/15/2019 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 215,000 | | | | 256,226 | | | |
Niagara County, Water Utility Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 2/1/2020 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 493,830 | | | |
Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 4.125% | | | | 2/15/2019 | | | | A2 | | | | 610,000 | | | | 657,299 | | | |
Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 4.125% | | | | 2/15/2020 | | | | A2 | | | | 850,000 | | | | 904,239 | | | |
North Colonie Central School District, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 7/15/2020 | | | | AA2 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 447,692 | | | |
North Hempstead, G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 5/1/2015 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 375,000 | | | | 388,447 | | | |
Olean, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 8/1/2030 | | | | A1 | | | | 460,000 | | | | 395,526 | | | |
Oneida County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 3.000% | | | | 5/1/2020 | | | | A1 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 409,596 | | | |
Onondaga County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 3/1/2015 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,032,300 | | | |
Onondaga County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 4.500% | | | | 3/1/2028 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 365,000 | | | | 380,520 | | | |
Ontario County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 4/15/2015 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 206,670 | | | |
Orange County, Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/15/2014 | | | | Aaa | | | | 550,000 | | | | 564,267 | | | |
Orange County, Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 7/15/2015 | | | | Aaa | | | | 500,000 | | | | 536,240 | | | |
Pittsford Central School District, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 10/1/2021 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 350,000 | | | | 387,744 | | | |
Pittsford Central School District, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 10/1/2022 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 600,000 | | | | 659,178 | | | |
Pleasantville Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 5/1/2015 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 530,000 | | | | 555,541 | | | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Airport & Marina Impt., Series 175, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 12/1/2026 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,026,210 | | | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Series 153, Revenue Bond | | | 4.750% | | | | 7/15/2030 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 495,000 | | | | 515,196 | | | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Series 161, Revenue Bond | | | 4.500% | | | | 10/15/2037 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 400,580 | | | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Series 173, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 12/1/2018 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 465,000 | | | | 543,650 | | | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Series 180, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 6/1/2016 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 433,148 | | | |
Port Washington Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 12/1/2014 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 513,485 | | | |
Putnam County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 11/15/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 255,000 | | | | 258,807 | | | |
Queensbury Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 12/15/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 300,000 | | | | 310,560 | | | |
Ramapo, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 4.375% | | | | 5/1/2031 | | | | A1 | | | | 435,000 | | | | 425,917 | | | |
Ramapo, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 4.375% | | | | 5/1/2032 | | | | A1 | | | | 510,000 | | | | 494,022 | | | |
Ramapo, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 4.500% | | | | 5/1/2033 | | | | A1 | | | | 410,000 | | | | 400,656 | | | |
Rochester, School Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, AMBAC | | | 5.000% | | | | 8/15/2022 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 95,000 | | | | 108,828 | | | |
Sachem Central School District, G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 7/15/2016 | | | | AA2 | | | | 1,005,000 | | | | 1,071,300 | | | |
Saratoga County Water Authority, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 9/1/2038 | | | | AA2 | | | | 950,000 | | | | 976,581 | | | |
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) | | | |
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NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Saratoga Springs City School District, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 6/15/2015 | | | | AA2 | | | $ | 500,000 | | | $ | 527,580 | | | |
Scarsdale Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 6/1/2015 | | | | Aaa | | | | 270,000 | | | | 284,329 | | | |
Schenectady County, Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 7/15/2014 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 475,000 | | | | 479,622 | | | |
Schroon Lake Central School District, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 4.000% | | | | 6/15/2027 | | | | A2 | | | | 490,000 | | | | 504,666 | | | |
Shenendehowa Central School District, G.O. Bond | | | 2.500% | | | | 6/15/2014 | | | | AA2 | | | | 280,000 | | | | 282,727 | | | |
Shenendehowa Central School District, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 7/15/2020 | | | | AA2 | | | | 475,000 | | | | 527,027 | | | |
Skaneateles Central School District, G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 6/15/2015 | | | | AA2 | | | | 660,000 | | | | 674,566 | | | |
Skaneateles Central School District, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 6/15/2015 | | | | AA2 | | | | 280,000 | | | | 294,462 | | | |
South Country Central School District at Brookhaven, G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 4.000% | | | | 7/15/2027 | | | | AA2 | | | | 750,000 | | | | 750,300 | | | |
South Glens Falls Central School District, Unrefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 5.375% | | | | 6/15/2018 | | | | A1 | | | | 95,000 | | | | 97,154 | | | |
South Huntington Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | | | 2.250% | | | | 3/15/2015 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 250,000 | | | | 256,070 | | | |
South Orangetown Central School District, G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 8/1/2015 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 230,000 | | | | 239,080 | | | |
Southampton Union Free School District, G.O. Bond | | | 2.500% | | | | 6/1/2015 | | | | Aaa | | | | 950,000 | | | | 979,640 | | | |
Southampton, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 4/15/2014 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 525,000 | | | | 529,221 | | | |
St. Lawrence County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 4.500% | | | | 5/15/2031 | | | | Baa1 | | | | 1,185,000 | | | | 1,169,477 | | | |
Suffolk County Water Authority, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/1/2021 | | | | AA2 | | | | 1,225,000 | | | | 1,430,641 | | | |
Suffolk County Water Authority, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 6/1/2022 | | | | AA2 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 218,646 | | | |
Suffolk County Water Authority, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 6/1/2024 | | | | AA2 | | | | 450,000 | | | | 474,348 | | | |
Suffolk County Water Authority, Revenue Bond, NATL | | | 4.500% | | | | 6/1/2027 | | | | Baa1 | | | | 1,160,000 | | | | 1,175,544 | | | |
Suffolk County Water Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/1/2018 | | | | AA2 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 232,064 | | | |
Suffolk County Water Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 4.500% | | | | 6/1/2030 | | | | AA2 | | | | 640,000 | | | | 657,626 | | | |
Suffolk County, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 10/15/2014 | | | | A2 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,041,120 | | | |
Syracuse, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 4.250% | | | | 12/1/2028 | | | | A1 | | | | 600,000 | | | | 594,744 | | | |
Syracuse, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 4.250% | | | | 12/1/2029 | | | | A1 | | | | 600,000 | | | | 589,086 | | | |
Tarrytowns Union Free School District, G.O. Bond, AMBAC | | | 4.250% | | | | 1/15/2030 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 215,000 | | | | 216,585 | | | |
Tarrytowns Union Free School District, G.O. Bond, AMBAC | | | 4.375% | | | | 1/15/2032 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,090,000 | | | | 1,097,488 | | | |
Three Village Central School District Brookhaven & Smithtown, G.O. Bond | | | 3.500% | | | | 5/1/2015 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,042,510 | | | |
Tompkins County, Prerefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 5.250% | | | | 2/15/2015 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 315,000 | | | | 316,966 | | | |
Tompkins County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 4.250% | | | | 12/15/2032 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 300,000 | | | | 301,503 | | | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, General Purposes, Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL | | | 4.750% | | | | 1/1/2019 | | | | AA2 | | | | 300,000 | | | | 326,034 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | COUPON RATE | | | MATURITY DATE | | | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, General Purposes, Prerefunded Balance, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 1/1/2014 | | | | AA2 | | | $ | 900,000 | | | $ | 900,000 | | | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Highway Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/15/2018 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 490,000 | | | | 574,628 | | | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Prerefunded Balance, Subseries D, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/15/2022 | | | | WR3 | | | | 310,000 | | | | 366,110 | | | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 11/15/2017 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 1,325,000 | | | | 1,475,202 | | | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Series B, Revenue Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 11/15/2022 | | | | Aa3 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,165,990 | | | |
Union Endicott Central School District, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 4.125% | | | | 6/15/2014 | | | | Baa1 | | | | 605,000 | | | | 615,454 | | | |
Union Endicott Central School District, G.O. Bond, NATL | | | 4.125% | | | | 6/15/2015 | | | | Baa1 | | | | 865,000 | | | | 910,741 | | | |
Victor Central School District, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 6/15/2014 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 290,000 | | | | 294,831 | | | |
Voorheesville Central School District, G.O. Bond | | | 5.000% | | | | 6/15/2021 | | | | AA2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 583,105 | | | |
Warren County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM | | | 4.000% | | | | 7/15/2020 | | | | AA2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 539,475 | | | |
Wayne County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 6/1/2021 | | | | Aa2 | | | | 295,000 | | | | 304,815 | | | |
Webster Central School District, Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 10/15/2014 | | | | AA2 | | | | 325,000 | | | | 329,267 | | | |
Webster Central School District, Series B, G.O. Bond | | | 2.000% | | | | 10/15/2014 | | | | AA2 | | | | 410,000 | | | | 415,383 | | | |
Westchester County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 1/15/2015 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 514,555 | | | |
Westchester County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 3.000% | | | | 10/15/2017 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 415,000 | | | | 449,267 | | | |
White Plains, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond | | | 2.750% | | | | 9/15/2023 | | | | Aa1 | | | | 330,000 | | | | 327,070 | | | |
William Floyd Union Free School District of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley, G.O. Bond | | | 2.250% | | | | 12/15/2014 | | | | AA2 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 406,940 | | | |
Yorktown Central School District, G.O. Bond | | | 4.000% | | | | 3/1/2025 | | | | AA2 | | | | 370,000 | | | | 384,019 | | | |
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TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $145,126,864) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 145,503,991 | | | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 10.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Dreyfus BASIC New York Municipal Money Market Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $16,928,764) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 16,928,764 | | | | 16,928,764 | | | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $162,055,628) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 162,432,755 | | | |
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,403,002 | | | |
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NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 163,835,757 | | | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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.)
FGIC (Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.)
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, 2013, there is no rating available (unaudited).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2013
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ASSETS: | | | | |
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Investments, at value (identified cost $162,055,628) (Note 2) | | $ | 162,432,755 | |
Interest receivable | | | 1,337,000 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | 236,652 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 39 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | | 164,006,446 | |
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LIABILITIES: | | | | |
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Accrued management fees (Note 3) | | | 71,282 | |
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 19,575 | |
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 1,166 | |
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 408 | |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | | | 31,094 | |
Audit fees payable | | | 24,312 | |
Printing fees payable | | | 15,901 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | | 6,951 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 170,689 | |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 163,835,757 | |
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
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Capital stock | | $ | 157,581 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 162,898,374 | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | 148,393 | |
Accumulated net realized gain on investments | | | 254,282 | |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments | | | 377,127 | |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 163,835,757 | |
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class A ($163,835,757/15,758,053 shares) | | $ | 10.40 | |
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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, 2013
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INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | |
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Interest | | $ | 3,583,267 | |
Dividends | | | 193 | |
| | | | |
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Total Investment Income | | | 3,583,460 | |
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EXPENSES: | | | | |
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Management fees (Note 3) | | | 824,911 | |
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 83,200 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 4,536 | |
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | | | 3,189 | |
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 2,408 | |
Custodian fees | | | 5,946 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 68,145 | |
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Total Expenses | | | 992,335 | |
| | | | |
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 2,591,125 | |
| | | | |
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS: | | | | |
| |
Net realized gain on investments | | | 661,703 | |
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments | | | (6,186,732 | ) |
| | | | |
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS | | | (5,525,029 | ) |
| | | | |
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NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | (2,933,904 | ) |
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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 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net investment income | | $ | 2,591,125 | | | $ | 2,813,892 | |
Net realized gain on investments | | | 661,703 | | | | 120,091 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | (6,186,732 | ) | | | 2,342,321 | |
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| | |
Net increase (decrease) from operations | | | (2,933,904 | ) | | | 5,276,304 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 8): | | | | | | | | |
| | |
From net investment income | | | (2,490,573 | ) | | | (3,018,903 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (536,179 | ) | | | (1,500 | ) |
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| | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (3,026,752 | ) | | | (3,020,403 | ) |
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CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5) | | | 7,010,989 | | | | 2,437,158 | |
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| | |
Net increase in net assets | | | 1,050,333 | | | | 4,693,059 | |
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NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Beginning of year | | | 162,785,424 | | | | 158,092,365 | |
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End of year (including undistributed net investment income of $148,393 and $59,998, respectively) | | $ | 163,835,757 | | | $ | 162,785,424 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
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| | FOR THE YEARS ENDED | |
| | 12/31/13 | | | 12/31/12 | | | 12/31/11 | | | 12/31/10 | | | 12/31/09 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of year | | $ | 10.78 | | | $ | 10.63 | | | $ | 10.19 | | | $ | 10.55 | | | $ | 9.79 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income1 | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.38 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.56 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 0.82 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 1.20 | |
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Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | 2 | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) |
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Net asset value - End of year | | $ | 10.40 | | | $ | 10.78 | | | $ | 10.63 | | | $ | 10.19 | | | $ | 10.55 | |
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Net assets - End of year (000’s omitted) | | $ | 163,836 | | | $ | 162,785 | | | $ | 158,092 | | | $ | 136,225 | | | $ | 110,532 | |
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| | | | | |
Total return3 | | | (1.72 | %) | | | 3.31 | % | | | 8.37 | % | | | 0.32 | % | | | 12.46 | % |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 0.60 | % | | | 0.60 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.64 | % |
Net investment income | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 2.66 | % | | | 3.41 | % | | | 3.64 | % |
Portfolio turnover | | | 33 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 48 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 10 | % |
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*For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management and/or other fees, and in some periods may have paid a portion of the Series’ expenses. 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 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.00 | %4 | | | 0.00 | %4 |
1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.
2Less than $0.01 per share.
3Represents aggregate total return for the years indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain years.
4Less than 0.01%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
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”). 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 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2013, 11 billion shares have been designated in total among 45 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 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.
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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, 2013 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
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DESCRIPTION | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
States and political subdivisions (municipals) | | $ | 145,503,991 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 145,503,991 | | | $ | — | |
Mutual fund | | | 16,928,764 | | | | 16,928,764 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total assets | | $ | 162,432,755 | | | $ | 16,928,764 | | | $ | 145,503,991 | | | $ | — | |
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There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2012 or December 31, 2013.
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, 2013.
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.
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, 2013, 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, 2010 through December 31, 2013. 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.
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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 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 and are reimbursed for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings. Effective May 2013, an Audit Committee Chair, who receives an additional annual stipend for this role, was appointed to the Fund.
The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2015, to waive its management 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, 2013. 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 and Strategic Income Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income 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. Effective October 1, 2012, the aforementioned agreements were modified to reduce the annual fee related to fund accounting and administration, as well as transfer agent fees, by 10%, excluding out-of-pocket expenses.
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 Securities |
For the year ended December 31, 2013, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $49,168,716 and $52,929,796, 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 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 2,178,237 | | | $ | 23,145,910 | | | | 2,071,760 | | | $ | 22,298,750 | |
Reinvested | | | 272,986 | | | | 2,861,445 | | | | 263,446 | | | | 2,829,327 | |
Repurchased | | | (1,800,802 | ) | | | (18,996,366 | ) | | | (2,101,837 | ) | | | (22,690,919 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | 650,421 | | | $ | 7,010,989 | | | | 233,369 | | | $ | 2,437,158 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
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, 2013.
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 book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including market discount on investments. 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 fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, $12,157 was reclassified within the capital accounts from Undistributed Net Investment Income to Accumulated Net Realized Gain on Investments. 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 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | | | |
Tax exempt income | | $ | 2,490,573 | | | $ | 3,018,903 | | |
Long-term capital gains | | | 536,179 | | | | 1,500 | | |
At December 31, 2013, 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 | | $ | 162,018,483 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 1,431,940 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (1,017,668 | ) |
| | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 414,272 | |
| | | | |
Undistributed tax exempt income | | $ | 111,248 | |
Undistributed long-term capital gains | | $ | 254,282 | |
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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, 2013, 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, 2013 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

New York, New York
February 18, 2014
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New York Tax Exempt Series
Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All reportings are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.
The Series hereby reports $2,490,573 as tax exempt dividends for the year ended December 31, 2013. It is the intention of the Series to designate the maximum allowable under tax law.
The Series designates $790,461 as Long-Term Capital Gain dividends pursuant to Section 852(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.
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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 20, 2013, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was considered by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and considered 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 2013 Annual consideration 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 27 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 performance of each Series since its inception, as well as performance over multiple time periods. Performance for one or more of the following time periods was considered as applicable to the Series’ inception date: 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. 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 Series’ actual performance and comparative performance, especially for those series with 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 18 of the 37 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 Tax Managed Series, Pro-Blend Series Class C, and Target Series’ Class R and Class C, are lower than, or substantially similar to the Morningstar mean and median reported total expense ratio. The higher than mean and median total expense ratios for Classes C and R reflect higher distribution, marketing and shareholder service fees payable to broker-dealers through a 100bp 12b-1 fee for Class C and a 50bp 12b-1 fee for Class R. 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 services 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, 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 then considered economies of scale and concluded that the current fee schedule to the advisory agreement remained reasonable given 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, the number of newly established series of the Fund 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: | | 66 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Principal Executive Officer since 2002; President since 2004; Vice President 1984-2003; |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | Executive Vice President; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2002-2010 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Independent Directors | | |
Name: | | Stephen B. Ashley |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 73 |
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). Director 1995-2008 and Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Fannie Mae (1995-2008) The Ashley Group (1995-2008) Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) |
Name: | | Paul A. Brooke |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 68 |
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 (2005-2009) - Alsius Corporation (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments) since 1991; Managing Member, Venbio (investments) since 2010. |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-2014) HLTH Corp (WebMD) (2000-2010) Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) MPM Bio-equities (2000-2009) GMP Companies (2000-2011) HoustonPharma (2000-2008) Cytos Biotechnology Ltd (2012-present) |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
| | |
Independent Directors (continued) | | |
Name: | | Peter L. Faber |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 75 |
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 (2006-2012), Partner (1995-2006 & 2013-present) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) (1989-2010) New York Collegium (non-profit) (2004-2011) Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) |
Name: | | Harris H. Rusitzky |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 78 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Chester N. Watson |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 63 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Director, Audit Committee Chairman, Governance & Nominating Committee Member |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Since 2012 |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | General Auditor (2003-2011) - General Motors Company (auto manufacturer) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Officers | | |
Name: | | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 50 |
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 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Elizabeth Craig |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 26 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
| | |
Officers (continued) | | |
Name: | | Christine Glavin |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 47 |
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 since 2011; Fund Reporting Manager (1997-2011) - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Assistant Treasurer since 2008 - Exeter Trust Company |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Jodi L. Hedberg |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 46 |
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; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer since 2002 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Richard Yates |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 48 |
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 and 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: | | 45 |
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. 1The term of office of all officers shall be one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified, or his or her earlier resignation or removal as provided in the Fund’s By-Laws.
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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)
For more information about any of the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Series, you may obtain a prospectus and SAI at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 466-3863. Before investing, carefully consider the objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the investment and read the prospectus carefully as it contains this and other information about the investment company. In addition, this information can be found on the SEC’s web site, http://www.sec.gov.
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.
The Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. is managed by Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC. Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., an affiliate of Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, is the distributor of the Fund shares.
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| | | | CORE BOND SERIES | | |
www.manning-napier.com | | | | |
Core Bond Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Global equity markets delivered strong absolute returns during 2013, as loose monetary policy and improved growth prospects drove many equity indices to all-time highs. However, fixed income markets did not fare nearly as well over the course of the year. As growth prospects in developed economies looked up and talk of the U.S. Federal Reserve tapering its asset purchases grew louder — ultimately resulting in the announcement of the long-awaited taper in December — yields rose steadily. This resulted in global bond markets struggling during 2013. As an active investment manager, the Advisor focused on identifying investments that could generate positive absolute returns, despite the challenging environment for fixed income securities. Moving forward, the Advisor believes that slow economic growth remains the most likely scenario.
Against a challenging market backdrop, domestic fixed income markets struggled to generate positive absolute returns during 2013. In fact, most major sectors of the domestic market generated negative absolute returns for the year. Treasuries were particularly hard hit, while certain sectors, such as high yield, fared much better. Though most sectors appeared to stabilize in the latter half of the year, a precipitous fall that began in early May and lasted into September in most sectors proved too high a hurdle to overcome.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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Core Bond Series
Fund Commentary
(unaudited)
Investment Objective
To provide long-term total return by investing primarily in fixed income securities. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the Series’ assets will be invested in investment-grade bonds and other financial instruments with economic characteristics similar to bonds.
Performance Commentary
The Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government and Mortgage Index returned -2.34% for the one-year period ended on December 31, 2013. Over the same time, the Core Bond Series returned -0.79%, outperforming the benchmark.
During the year, the Series benefitted from its significant exposure to corporate bonds. Even with interest rates rising, corporate bonds offer a compelling tradeoff between risk and reward. Importantly, corporate balance sheets are generally healthy and default rates remain low. This explains why at year-end, nearly 80% of the Series’ total assets were allocated to corporate bonds. The portfolio also benefitted from its lack of exposure to the Treasury market compared to the benchmark. Where it was exposed to U.S. government securities, the Advisor preferred U.S. Agency securities.
The Advisor believes slow growth is the most likely path forward for the global economy. While it is possible that growth could be stronger than expected, several headwinds still exist. Nevertheless, the potential for interest rates to continue to rise presents a significant challenge to fixed income investors. In such an environment, the Advisor believes that an active approach to investment management is necessary to take advantage of opportunities where they exist while simultaneously managing risk. No matter the environment, the Advisor remains committed to helping its clients generate the absolute returns needed to achieve their long-term investment objectives.
Please see the next page for additional performance information as of December 31, 2013.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than that quoted; investors can obtain the most recent month-end performance at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 593-4353.
All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. There is an inverse relationship between bond prices and interest rates; as interest rates rise, bond prices (and therefore the value of bond funds) fall. Likewise, as interest rates fall, bond prices and the value of bond funds rise.
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Core Bond Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2013
(unaudited)
| | | | | | |
| | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 |
| | ONE YEAR1 | | FIVE YEAR | | SINCE INCEPTION2 |
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Core Bond Series3 | | -0.79% | | 6.92% | | 5.42% |
Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index4 | | -2.34% | | 4.27% | | 4.71% |
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 (12/31/13) 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, 2013, this net expense ratio was 0.70%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 0.70% for the year ended December 31, 2013.
4The unmanaged Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage 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. Index returns assume reinvestment of coupons and do not reflect any fees or expenses. Index returns provided by Bloomberg.
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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, 2013 to December 31, 2013).
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.
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| | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/13 | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/13 | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 7/1/13-12/31/13 |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,017.90 | | $3.61 |
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, 2013
(unaudited)

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Core Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | CREDIT RATING 1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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CORPORATE BONDS - 78.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds - 78.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary - 9.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Automobiles - 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 8.125%, 1/15/2020 | | | Baa3 | | | $ | 2,010,000 | | | $ | 2,513,405 | | | |
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Diversified Consumer Services - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Block Financial LLC, 5.50%, 11/1/2022 | | | Baa2 | | | | 1,470,000 | | | | 1,510,809 | | | |
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
International Game Technology, 7.50%, 6/15/2019 | | | Baa2 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,327,336 | | | |
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Household Durables - 2.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Newell Rubbermaid, Inc., 4.70%, 8/15/2020 | | | Baa3 | | | | 670,000 | | | | 702,730 | | | |
NVR, Inc., 3.95%, 9/15/2022 | | | Baa2 | | | | 1,775,000 | | | | 1,677,602 | | | |
Tupperware Brands Corp., 4.75%, 6/1/2021 | | | Baa3 | | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,106,262 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 3,486,594 | | | |
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Media - 1.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
British Sky Broadcasting Group plc (United Kingdom)2, 9.50%, 11/15/2018 | | | Baa1 | | | | 620,000 | | | | 808,185 | | | |
DIRECTV Holdings LLC - DIRECTV Financing Co., Inc., 5.20%, 3/15/2020 | | | Baa2 | | | | 1,280,000 | | | | 1,393,884 | | | |
Discovery Communications LLC, 5.05%, 6/1/2020 | | | Baa2 | | | | 635,000 | | | | 693,132 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 2,895,201 | | | |
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Multiline Retail - 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dollar General Corp., 1.875%, 4/15/2018 | | | Baa3 | | | | 910,000 | | | | 880,308 | | | |
Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc., 2.875%, 2/15/2023 | | | Baa3 | | | | 945,000 | | | | 855,248 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 1,735,556 | | | |
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Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
VF Corp., 5.95%, 11/1/2017 | | | A3 | | | | 485,000 | | | | 545,960 | | | |
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Total Consumer Discretionary | | | | | | | | | | | 15,014,861 | | | |
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Consumer Staples - 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Food Products - 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tyson Foods, Inc., 4.50%, 6/15/2022 | | | Baa3 | | | | 650,000 | | | | 661,808 | | | |
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Energy - 5.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Energy Equipment & Services - 2.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Baker Hughes, Inc., 7.50%, 11/15/2018 | | | A2 | | | | 885,000 | | | | 1,090,374 | | | |
Nabors Industries, Inc.2, 2.35%, 9/15/2016 | | | Baa2 | | | | 250,000 | | | | 252,519 | | | |
Schlumberger Oilfield plc2, 4.20%, 1/15/2021 | | | A1 | | | | 730,000 | | | | 771,600 | | | |
Weatherford International Ltd., 9.625%, 3/1/2019 | | | Baa2 | | | | 1,415,000 | | | | 1,818,083 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 3,932,576 | | | |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Lukoil International Finance B.V. (Russia)2, 3.416%, 4/24/2018 | | | Baa2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 504,375 | | | |
Petrobras Global Finance B.V. (Brazil)3, 1.857%, 5/20/2016 | | | Baa1 | | | | 3,025,000 | | | | 3,017,437 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Core Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | CREDIT RATING 1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Energy (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Petroleos Mexicanos (Mexico), 3.50%, 7/18/2018 | | | Baa1 | | | $ | 1,300,000 | | | $ | 1,334,125 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 4,855,937 | | | |
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Total Energy | | | | | | | | | | | 8,788,513 | | | |
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Financials - 46.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital Markets - 7.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2.375%, 1/22/2018 | | | Baa1 | | | | 905,000 | | | | 908,440 | | | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 6.15%, 4/1/2018 | | | Baa1 | | | | 1,555,000 | | | | 1,783,083 | | | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.3, 1.341%, 11/15/2018 | | | Baa1 | | | | 1,510,000 | | | | 1,513,543 | | | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 7.50%, 2/15/2019 | | | Baa1 | | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,339,766 | | | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.3, 1.838%, 11/29/2023 | | | Baa1 | | | | 755,000 | | | | 766,683 | | | |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 6.875%, 4/25/2018 | | | Baa2 | | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,418,842 | | | |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 6.875%, 11/15/2018 | | | Baa2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,188,855 | | | |
Morgan Stanley, 5.55%, 4/27/2017 | | | Baa2 | | | | 1,317,000 | | | | 1,469,141 | | | |
Morgan Stanley, 2.125%, 4/25/2018 | | | Baa2 | | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,387,925 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 11,776,278 | | | |
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Commercial Banks - 10.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BB&T Corp., 5.20%, 12/23/2015 | | | A3 | | | | 800,000 | | | | 864,408 | | | |
BBVA Bancomer S.A. (Mexico)2, 6.75%, 9/30/2022 | | | Baa2 | | | | 1,185,000 | | | | 1,262,025 | | | |
BBVA US Senior S.A.U. (Spain), 4.664%, 10/9/2015 | | | Baa3 | | | | 1,320,000 | | | | 1,387,687 | | | |
HSBC Bank plc (United Kingdom)2, 1.50%, 5/15/2018 | | | Aa3 | | | | 1,150,000 | | | | 1,122,941 | | | |
HSBC USA Capital Trust I (United Kingdom)2, 7.808%, 12/15/2026 | | | Baa1 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 405,000 | | | |
Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. (Italy)2, 3.625%, 8/12/2015 | | | Baa2 | | | | 745,000 | | | | 766,564 | | | |
Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. (Italy), 3.125%, 1/15/2016 | | | Baa2 | | | | 930,000 | | | | 947,728 | | | |
Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. (Italy), 3.875%, 1/15/2019 | | | Baa2 | | | | 800,000 | | | | 795,373 | | | |
Lloyds Bank plc (United Kingdom)2, 6.50%, 9/14/2020 | | | Baa3 | | | | 2,035,000 | | | | 2,313,266 | | | |
Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., 6.625%, 12/4/2017 | | | A3 | | | | 1,480,000 | | | | 1,713,375 | | | |
National City Corp., 6.875%, 5/15/2019 | | | Baa1 | | | | 720,000 | | | | 853,154 | | | |
PNC Bank National Association, 5.25%, 1/15/2017 | | | A3 | | | | 880,000 | | | | 963,867 | | | |
The Royal Bank of Scotland plc (United Kingdom)3, 9.50%, 3/16/2022 | | | BBB4 | | | | 325,000 | | | | 380,503 | | | |
Santander Holdings USA, Inc., 4.625%, 4/19/2016 | | | Baa2 | | | | 750,000 | | | | 799,765 | | | |
Santander Issuances S.A. Unipersonal (Spain)2, 5.911%, 6/20/2016 | | | Baa3 | | | | 750,000 | | | | 794,787 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 15,370,443 | | | |
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Consumer Finance - 1.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital One Bank USA National Association, 2.15%, 11/21/2018 | | | A3 | | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,193,580 | | | |
Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., 7.05%, 10/1/2018 | | | A2 | | | | 545,000 | | | | 657,538 | | | |
Discover Bank, 4.20%, 8/8/2023 | | | Baa3 | | | | 865,000 | | | | 853,158 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 2,704,276 | | | |
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Diversified Financial Services - 11.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The Bear Stearns Companies LLC, 7.25%, 2/1/2018 | | | A3 | | | | 1,460,000 | | | | 1,748,162 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Core Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Diversified Financial Services (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Citigroup, Inc., 8.50%, 5/22/2019 | | | Baa2 | | | $ | 2,001,000 | | | $ | 2,564,460 | | | |
CME Group, Inc., 3.00%, 9/15/2022 | | | Aa3 | | | | 825,000 | | | | 779,062 | | | |
General Electric Capital Corp., 5.625%, 5/1/2018 | | | A1 | | | | 1,440,000 | | | | 1,653,650 | | | |
General Electric Capital Corp., 5.50%, 1/8/2020 | | | A1 | | | | 320,000 | | | | 366,452 | | | |
General Electric Capital Corp.3, 0.618%, 5/5/2026 | | | A1 | | | | 1,270,000 | | | | 1,147,097 | | | |
ING Bank N.V. (Netherlands)2, 5.125%, 5/1/2015 | | | Baa2 | | | | 1,454,000 | | | | 1,512,230 | | | |
ING Bank N.V. (Netherlands)3, 0.913%, 5/23/2016 | | | Baa2 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 196,005 | | | |
ING US, Inc., 2.90%, 2/15/2018 | | | Baa3 | | | | 950,000 | | | | 971,647 | | | |
Jefferies Group LLC, 5.125%, 4/13/2018 | | | Baa3 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,081,250 | | | |
Jefferies Group LLC, 8.50%, 7/15/2019 | | | Baa3 | | | | 3,245,000 | | | | 3,958,900 | | | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.95%, 3/25/2020 | | | A3 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,109,033 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 17,087,948 | | | |
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Insurance - 6.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
American International Group, Inc., 4.875%, 6/1/2022 | | | Baa1 | | | | 2,450,000 | | | | 2,633,316 | | | |
Fidelity National Financial, Inc., 6.60%, 5/15/2017 | | | Baa3 | | | | 1,575,000 | | | | 1,758,631 | | | |
First American Financial Corp., 4.30%, 2/1/2023 | | | Baa3 | | | | 915,000 | | | | 871,528 | | | |
Genworth Holdings, Inc., 7.625%, 9/24/2021 | | | Baa3 | | | | 2,285,000 | | | | 2,719,136 | | | |
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., 5.125%, 4/15/2022 | | | Baa3 | | | | 1,980,000 | | | | 2,156,638 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 10,139,249 | | | |
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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 8.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
American Campus Communities Operating Partnership LP, 3.75%, 4/15/2023 | | | Baa3 | | | | 470,000 | | | | 436,167 | | | |
American Tower Corp., 3.40%, 2/15/2019 | | | Baa3 | | | | 2,505,000 | | | | 2,550,225 | | | |
American Tower Trust I2, 1.551%, 3/15/2018 | | | Aaa | | | | 465,000 | | | | 453,831 | | | |
BioMed Realty LP, 3.85%, 4/15/2016 | | | Baa3 | | | | 740,000 | | | | 772,679 | | | |
Boston Properties LP, 5.875%, 10/15/2019 | | | Baa2 | | | | 935,000 | | | | 1,073,700 | | | |
Camden Property Trust, 5.70%, 5/15/2017 | | | Baa1 | | | | 780,000 | | | | 867,130 | | | |
Digital Realty Trust LP, 5.875%, 2/1/2020 | | | Baa2 | | | | 1,305,000 | | | | 1,388,332 | | | |
Digital Realty Trust LP, 5.25%, 3/15/2021 | | | Baa2 | | | | 45,000 | | | | 45,927 | | | |
HCP, Inc., 6.70%, 1/30/2018 | | | Baa1 | | | | 1,315,000 | | | | 1,528,452 | | | |
Health Care REIT, Inc., 4.95%, 1/15/2021 | | | Baa2 | | | | 990,000 | | | | 1,046,791 | | | |
Mack-Cali Realty LP, 5.80%, 1/15/2016 | | | Baa2 | | | | 496,000 | | | | 535,802 | | | |
Simon Property Group LP, 10.35%, 4/1/2019 | | | A2 | | | | 990,000 | | | | 1,339,640 | | | |
UDR, Inc., 4.625%, 1/10/2022 | | | Baa2 | | | | 800,000 | | | | 822,062 | | | |
Ventas Realty LP, 1.55%, 9/26/2016 | | | Baa1 | | | | 610,000 | | | | 614,328 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 13,475,066 | | | |
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Total Financials | | | | | | | | | | | 70,553,260 | | | |
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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, 2013
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| | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care - 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Express Scripts Holding Co., 4.75%, 11/15/2021 | | | Baa3 | | | $ | 815,000 | | | $ | 861,181 | | | |
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Industrials - 3.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Aerospace & Defense - 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Textron, Inc., 7.25%, 10/1/2019 | | | Baa3 | | | | 1,245,000 | | | | 1,441,310 | | | |
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Airlines - 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
American Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2013-2, Class A2, 4.95%, 1/15/2023 | | | A4 | | | | 865,000 | | | | 901,763 | | | |
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Industrial Conglomerates - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
General Electric Co., 5.25%, 12/6/2017 | | | Aa3 | | | | 370,000 | | | | 418,818 | | | |
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Machinery - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Joy Global, Inc., 5.125%, 10/15/2021 | | | Baa2 | | | | 325,000 | | | | 333,771 | | | |
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Road & Rail - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Union Pacific Corp., 5.65%, 5/1/2017 | | | Baa1 | | | | 705,000 | | | | 792,366 | | | |
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Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Air Lease Corp., 3.375%, 1/15/2019 | | | BBB4 | | | | 1,185,000 | | | | 1,185,000 | | | |
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Total Industrials | | | | | | | | | | | 5,073,028 | | | |
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Information Technology - 2.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Computers & Peripherals - 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Apple, Inc., 2.40%, 5/3/2023 | | | Aa1 | | | | 465,000 | | | | 418,133 | | | |
EMC Corp., 2.65%, 6/1/2020 | | | A1 | | | | 1,020,000 | | | | 998,968 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 1,417,101 | | | |
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IT Services - 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The Western Union Co., 5.253%, 4/1/2020 | | | Baa2 | | | | 945,000 | | | | 1,006,801 | | | |
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Office Electronics - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Xerox Corp., 2.75%, 3/15/2019 | | | Baa2 | | | | 1,525,000 | | | | 1,511,423 | | | |
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Total Information Technology | | | | | | | | | | | 3,935,325 | | | |
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Materials - 6.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Metals & Mining - 5.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BHP Billiton Finance (USA) Ltd. (Australia), 6.50%, 4/1/2019 | | | A1 | | | | 1,220,000 | | | | 1,462,648 | | | |
Carpenter Technology Corp., 4.45%, 3/1/2023 | | | Baa3 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 959,500 | | | |
Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc., 5.90%, 3/15/2020 | | | Baa3 | | | | 715,000 | | | | 754,502 | | | |
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc., 2.375%, 3/15/2018 | | | Baa3 | | | | 650,000 | | | | 648,412 | | | |
Plains Exploration & Production Co., 6.50%, 11/15/2020 | | | Baa3 | | | | 790,000 | | | | 872,460 | | | |
Rio Tinto Finance USA Ltd. (United Kingdom), 3.75%, 9/20/2021 | | | A3 | | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,261,996 | | | |
Rio Tinto Finance USA plc (United Kingdom), 1.375%, 6/17/2016 | | | A3 | | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,117,131 | | | |
Teck Resources Ltd. (Canada), 3.00%, 3/1/2019 | | | Baa2 | | | | 845,000 | | | | 847,647 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 7,924,296 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Materials (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paper & Forest Products - 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
International Paper Co., 7.50%, 8/15/2021 | | | Baa3 | | | $ | 1,885,000 | | | $ | 2,310,810 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Materials | | | | | | | | | | | 10,235,106 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Telecommunication Services - 3.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Telefonica Emisiones S.A.U. (Spain), 5.877%, 7/15/2019 | | | Baa2 | | | | 750,000 | | | | 836,326 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 2.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
America Movil SAB de C.V. (Mexico), 5.00%, 3/30/2020 | | | A2 | | | | 1,315,000 | | | | 1,424,228 | | | |
Crown Castle Towers LLC2, 6.113%, 1/15/2020 | | | A2 | | | | 745,000 | | | | 835,392 | | | |
Crown Castle Towers LLC2, 4.883%, 8/15/2020 | | | A2 | | | | 250,000 | | | | 262,281 | | | |
SBA Tower Trust2, 5.101%, 4/17/2017 | | | A2 | | | | 375,000 | | | | 404,225 | | | |
SBA Tower Trust2, 2.933%, 12/15/2017 | | | A2 | | | | 430,000 | | | | 437,657 | | | |
SBA Tower Trust2, 3.598%, 4/15/2018 | | | Baa3 | | | | 465,000 | | | | 454,527 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 3,818,310 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Telecommunication Services | | | | | | | | | | | 4,654,636 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Utilities - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gas Utilities - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
National Fuel Gas Co., 3.75%, 3/1/2023 | | | Baa1 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 471,869 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Identified Cost $116,598,718) | | | | | | | | | | | 120,249,587 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
PREFERRED STOCKS - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial Banks - 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Bancorp., Series F (non-cumulative), 6.50%5 | | | Baa1 | | | | 32,800 | | | | 862,640 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Public Storage, Series Q, 6.50% | | | A3 | | | | 29,910 | | | | 698,997 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Identified Cost $1,567,750) | | | | | | | | | | | 1,561,637 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
FDIC Trust, Series 2011-R1, Class A2, 2.672%, 7/25/2026 | | | WR6 | | | $ | 150,143 | | | | 154,842 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2009-2A, Class A22, 5.29%, 3/25/2016 | | | Aaa | | | | 370,000 | | | | 386,911 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2010-1A, Class A22, 3.74%, 2/25/2017 | | | Aaa | | | | 595,000 | | | | 625,616 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Identified Cost $1,115,035) | | | | | | | | | | | 1,167,369 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | CREDIT RATING 1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 7.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Americold LLC Trust, Series 2010-ARTA, Class A12, 3.847%, 1/14/2029 | | | AAA4 | | | $ | 75,749 | | | $ | 78,963 | | | |
BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2012-PARK, Class A2, 2.959%, 12/10/2030 | | | AAA4 | | | | 215,000 | | | | 201,367 | | | |
Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-4, Class A4, 5.634%, 7/10/2046 | | | Aaa | | | | 100,000 | | | | 108,401 | | | |
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2005-PWR9, Class A4A, 4.871%, 9/11/2042 | | | Aaa | | | | 160,000 | | | | 167,844 | | | |
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2006-PW13, Class A4, 5.54%, 9/11/2041 | | | AAA4 | | | | 300,000 | | | | 327,094 | | | |
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2006-T24, Class AM3, 5.568%, 10/12/2041 | | | A3 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 218,930 | | | |
CFCRE Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-C1, Class A22, 3.759%, 4/15/2044 | | | Aaa | | | | 60,000 | | | | 62,910 | | | |
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2010-C1, Class A12, 3.156%, 7/10/2046 | | | Aaa | | | | 236,626 | | | | 243,671 | | | |
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2012-CR4, Class A3, 2.853%, 10/15/2045 | | | Aaa | | | | 300,000 | | | | 281,361 | | | |
Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-GG7, Class A43, 5.82%, 7/10/2038 | | | Aaa | | | | 407,480 | | | | 445,112 | | | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Trust, Series 2013-IVR3, Class A12,3, 2.50%, 5/25/2043 | | | AAA4 | | | | 428,306 | | | | 394,595 | | | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Trust, Series 2013-TH1, Class A12,3, 2.13%, 2/25/2043 | | | AAA4 | | | | 414,375 | | | | 374,607 | | | |
Extended Stay America Trust, Series 2013-ESH7, Class A272, 2.958%, 12/5/2031 | | | Aaa | | | | 455,000 | | | | 441,530 | | | |
Fannie Mae Multifamily REMIC Trust, Series 2012-M13, Class A2, 2.377%, 5/25/2022 | | | WR6 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 372,134 | | | |
Fannie Mae Multifamily REMIC Trust, Series 2012-M13, Class ASQ2, 1.246%, 8/25/2017 | | | WR6 | | | | 368,987 | | | | 367,231 | | | |
Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates, Series K-P01, Class A2, 1.72%, 1/25/2019 | | | WR6 | | | | 420,000 | | | | 413,165 | | | |
FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-K701, Class B2,3, 4.286%, 7/25/2048 | | | A4 | | | | 160,000 | | | | 166,121 | | | |
JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2005-CB13, Class A43, 5.244%, 1/12/2043 | | | Aaa | | | | 650,000 | | | | 689,922 | | | |
JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2005-LDP5, Class A43, 5.24%, 12/15/2044 | | | Aaa | | | | 325,000 | | | | 346,267 | | | |
JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2006-LDP7, Class A43, 5.873%, 4/15/2045 | | | Aaa | | | | 435,000 | | | | 474,865 | | | |
JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2010-C2, Class A32, 4.07%, 11/15/2043 | | | AAA4 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 209,021 | | | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2013-1, Class 1A22,3, 3.00%, 3/25/2043 | | | WR6 | | | | 359,986 | | | | 339,140 | | | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2013-2, Class A22,3, 3.50%, 5/25/2043 | | | AAA4 | | | | 398,465 | | | | 383,910 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | CREDIT RATING 1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | | |
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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LSTAR Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-1, Class A2, 3.913%, 6/25/2043 | | | Aaa | | | $ | 11,691 | | | $ | 11,865 | | | |
Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust, Series 2012-C5 Class A4, 3.176%, 8/15/2045 | | | Aaa | | | | 430,000 | | | | 414,708 | | | |
Motel 6 Trust, Series 2012-MTL6, Class A22, 1.948%, 10/5/2025 | | | AAA4 | | | | 300,000 | | | | 296,983 | | | |
OBP Depositor LLC Trust, Series 2010-OBP, Class A2, 4.646%, 7/15/2045 | | | AAA4 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 108,446 | | | |
Resource Capital Corp., Series 2013-CRE1, Class A (Cayman Islands)2,3, 1.465%, 12/15/2028 | | | AAA4 | | | | 220,000 | | | | 220,000 | | | |
SCG Trust, Series 2013-SRP1, Class AJ2,3, 2.117%, 11/15/2026 | | | AAA4 | | | | 450,000 | | | | 450,006 | | | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-2, Class A13, 3.90%, 9/25/2041 | | | WR6 | | | | 288,385 | | | | 287,105 | | | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2013-2, Class A13, 1.874%, 2/25/2043 | | | AAA4 | | | | 381,103 | | | | 325,638 | | | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2013-7, Class A23, 3.00%, 6/25/2043 | | | AAA4 | | | | 273,108 | | | | 251,090 | | | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2013-8, Class A13, 3.00%, 6/25/2043 | | | Aaa | | | | 372,200 | | | | 342,150 | | | |
Vornado DP LLC Trust, Series 2010-VNO, Class A2FX2, 4.004%, 9/13/2028 | | | AAA4 | | | | 245,000 | | | | 255,697 | | | |
Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-C21, Class A43, 5.239%, 10/15/2044 | | | Aaa | | | | 127,914 | | | | 135,596 | | | |
Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C26, Class A33, 6.011%, 6/15/2045 | | | Aaa | | | | 280,000 | | | | 307,093 | | | |
Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2010-C1, Class A22, 4.393%, 11/15/2043 | | | Aaa | | | | 275,000 | | | | 292,201 | | | |
Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2012-LC5, Class A3, 2.918%, 10/15/2045 | | | Aaa | | | | 545,000 | | | | 514,096 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Identified Cost $11,649,197) | | | | | | | | | | | 11,320,835 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Brazilian Government Bond (Brazil), 8.875%, 10/14/2019 | | | Baa2 | | | | 300,000 | | | | 389,250 | | | |
Chile Government Bond (Chile), 3.25%, 9/14/2021 | | | Aa3 | | | | 900,000 | | | | 879,750 | | | |
Russian Foreign Bond - Eurobond (Russia)2, 5.00%, 4/29/2020 | | | Baa1 | | | | 300,000 | | | | 320,850 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS (Identified Cost $1,602,829) | | | | | | | | | | | 1,589,850 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 7.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Mortgage-Backed Securities - 7.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #888468, 5.50%, 9/1/2021 | | | | | | | 623,842 | | | | 681,222 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #995233, 5.50%, 10/1/2021 | | | | | | | 48,752 | | | | 53,221 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #888017, 6.00%, 11/1/2021 | | | | | | | 58,190 | | | | 63,339 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #995329, 5.50%, 12/1/2021 | | | | | | | 415,934 | | | | 454,384 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #888136, 6.00%, 12/1/2021 | | | | | | | 75,951 | | | | 82,670 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #888810, 5.50%, 11/1/2022 | | | | | | | 708,921 | | | | 774,692 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AD0462, 5.50%, 10/1/2024 | | | | | | | 44,404 | | | | 48,703 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AB4086, 3.00%, 12/1/2026 | | | | | | | 347,381 | | | | 354,886 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Mortgage-Backed Securities (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AJ7717, 3.00%, 12/1/2026 | | | | $ | 422,129 | | | $ | 431,247 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AK0726, 3.00%, 2/1/2027 | | | | | 217,523 | | | | 222,220 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AK4747, 3.50%, 3/1/2027 | | | | | 172,970 | | | | 181,018 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AB5970, 3.00%, 8/1/2027 | | | | | 487,755 | | | | 498,349 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AL3299, 3.00%, 2/1/2028 | | | | | 436,452 | | | | 445,938 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AL3586, 3.00%, 3/1/2028 | | | | | 308,711 | | | | 315,423 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AT9599, 3.00%, 6/1/2028 | | | | | 83,336 | | | | 85,194 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #995876, 6.00%, 11/1/2038 | | | | | 572,395 | | | | 633,789 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AO8298, 3.50%, 8/1/2042 | | | | | 284,406 | | | | 282,902 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AB6228, 3.50%, 9/1/2042 | | | | | 279,503 | | | | 277,937 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AL3454, 3.00%, 4/1/2043 | | | | | 394,924 | | | | 375,454 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AT3045, 3.00%, 4/1/2043 | | | | | 90,409 | | | | 85,950 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AL3499, 3.50%, 5/1/2043 | | | | | 151,764 | | | | 150,962 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AB9782, 3.00%, 7/1/2043 | | | | | 211,802 | | | | 201,333 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #MA1489, 3.00%, 7/1/2043 | | | | | 191,359 | | | | 181,895 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #G11850, 5.50%, 7/1/2020 | | | | | 243,262 | | | | 263,376 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #G12610, 6.00%, 3/1/2022 | | | | | 71,144 | | | | 77,689 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #G12655, 6.00%, 5/1/2022 | | | | | 53,470 | | | | 58,242 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #J19935, 2.50%, 8/1/2022 | | | | | 224,210 | | | | 228,191 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #G12988, 6.00%, 1/1/2023 | | | | | 40,459 | | | | 44,139 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #G13078, 6.00%, 3/1/2023 | | | | | 71,614 | | | | 78,067 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #J16679, 3.00%, 9/1/2026 | | | | | 270,138 | | | | 275,709 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #G05671, 5.50%, 8/1/2038 | | | | | 47,511 | | | | 51,781 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #G05900, 6.00%, 3/1/2040 | | | | | 335,609 | | | | 370,456 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #C03815, 3.50%, 3/1/2042 | | | | | 90,366 | | | | 89,785 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #G07213, 3.50%, 11/1/2042 | | | | | 248,116 | | | | 246,599 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #C09026, 2.50%, 2/1/2043 | | | | | 397,630 | | | | 358,536 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #V80002, 2.50%, 4/1/2043 | | | | | 491,739 | | | | 443,357 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #Q19115, 3.00%, 6/1/2043 | | | | | 206,265 | | | | 195,655 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #Q19118, 3.50%, 6/1/2043 | | | | | 384,069 | | | | 381,713 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #Q19121, 3.50%, 6/1/2043 | | | | | 377,239 | | | | 374,808 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #V80160, 3.50%, 6/1/2043 | | | | | 230,203 | | | | 228,672 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #C09044, 3.50%, 7/1/2043 | | | | | 151,994 | | | | 150,982 | | | |
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TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (Identified Cost $10,935,039) | | | | | | | | | 10,800,485 | | | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 3.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares7, 0.04%, | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $ 5,030,432) | | | 5,030,432 | | | $ | 5,030,432 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $ 148,499,000) | | | | | | | 151,720,195 | | | |
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 0.9% | | | | | | | 1,388,816 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 153,109,011 | | | |
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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 $20,282,420, or 13.2%, of the Series’ net assets as of December 31, 2013 (see Note 2 to the financial statements).
3The coupon rate is floating and is the effective rate as of December 31, 2013.
4Credit ratings from S&P (unaudited).
5The rate shown is a fixed rate as of December 31, 2013; the rate becomes floating, based on LIBOR plus a spread, in 2022.
6Credit rating has been withdrawn. As of December 31, 2013, there is no rating available (unaudited).
7Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2013.
The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. (MSCI) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (S&P) and is licensed for use by Manning & Napier when referencing GICS sectors. Neither MSCI, S&P nor any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification nor shall any such party have any liability therefrom.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2013
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ASSETS: | | | | |
| |
Investments, at value (identified cost $148,499,000) (Note 2) | | $ | 151,720,195 | |
Interest receivable | | | 1,523,810 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 13,504 | |
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| |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 153,257,509 | |
| | | | |
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LIABILITIES: | | | | |
| |
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | | | 80,339 | |
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 16,904 | |
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 836 | |
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 408 | |
Audit fees payable | | | 26,876 | |
Printing fees payable | | | 8,619 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | | 14,516 | |
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| |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 148,498 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 153,109,011 | |
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
| |
Capital stock | | $ | 142,530 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 150,136,986 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (391,700 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments | | | 3,221,195 | |
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| |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 153,109,011 | |
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| |
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class A ($153,109,011/14,252,954 shares) | | $ | 10.74 | |
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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, 2013
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INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | |
| |
Interest | | $ | 6,346,834 | |
Dividends | | | 220,368 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total Investment Income | | | 6,567,202 | |
| | | | |
| |
EXPENSES: | | | | |
| |
Management fees (Note 3) | | | 1,040,604 | |
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 71,434 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 3,617 | |
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | | | 3,481 | |
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 2,408 | |
Custodian fees | | | 11,746 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 83,451 | |
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| |
Total Expenses | | | 1,216,741 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 5,350,461 | |
| | | | |
| |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS: | | | | |
| |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 4,426,688 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | (11,487,175 | ) |
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| |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS | | | (7,060,487 | ) |
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NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | (1,710,026 | ) |
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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
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| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
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OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
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Net investment income | | $ | 5,350,461 | | | $ | 6,211,867 | |
Net realized gain on investments | | | 4,426,688 | | | | 2,750,729 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | (11,487,175 | ) | | | 6,969,384 | |
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Net increase (decrease) from operations | | | (1,710,026 | ) | | | 15,931,980 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 8): | | | | | | | | |
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From net investment income | | | (5,367,768 | ) | | | (6,256,063 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (5,048,876 | ) | | | (2,295,666 | ) |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | (10,416,644 | ) | | | (8,551,729 | ) |
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CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | | | | | | | | |
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Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions (Note 5) | | | (24,380,144 | ) | | | 18,149,946 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (36,506,814 | ) | | | 25,530,197 | |
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NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
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Beginning of year | | | 189,615,825 | | | | 164,085,628 | |
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End of year (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $0 and $12,365, respectively) | | $ | 153,109,011 | | | $ | 189,615,825 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
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| | FOR THE YEARS ENDED | |
| | 12/31/13 | | | 12/31/12 | | | 12/31/11 | | | 12/31/10 | | | 12/31/09 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of year | | $ | 11.56 | | | $ | 11.05 | | | $ | 10.94 | | | $ | 10.38 | | | $ | 9.69 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income1 | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.49 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 0.66 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.62 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 1.07 | | | | 0.62 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 1.11 | |
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Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.73 | ) | | | (0.56 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) |
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Net asset value - End of year | | $ | 10.74 | | | $ | 11.56 | | | $ | 11.05 | | | $ | 10.94 | | | $ | 10.38 | |
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Net assets - End of year (000’s omitted) | | $ | 153,109 | | | $ | 189,616 | | | $ | 164,086 | | | $ | 114,058 | | | $ | 76,601 | |
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Total return2 | | | (0.79 | %) | | | 9.74 | % | | | 5.68 | % | | | 8.97 | % | | | 11.46 | % |
Ratios (to average net assets)/ Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.79 | % |
Net investment income | | | 3.09 | % | | | 3.55 | % | | | 3.91 | % | | | 4.10 | % | | | 4.84 | % |
Portfolio turnover | | | 56 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 67 | % |
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*The investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management and/or other fees, and in some years may have paid a portion of the Series’ expenses. 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 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.00 | %3 | | | 0.00 | %3 |
1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the years.
2Represents aggregate total return for the years indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain years.
3Less than 0.01%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Core Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements
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 fixed income securities.
The Fund’s advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (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 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2013, 11 billion shares have been designated in total among 45 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 Stock Market 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 Stock Market 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 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
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
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, 2013 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
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DESCRIPTION | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials | | $ | 1,561,637 | | | $ | 1,561,637 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Debt securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Government agencies | | | 10,800,485 | | | | — | | | | 10,800,485 | | | | — | |
Corporate debt: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 15,014,861 | | | | — | | | | 15,014,861 | | | | — | |
Consumer Staples | | | 661,808 | | | | — | | | | 661,808 | | | | — | |
Energy | | | 8,788,513 | | | | — | | | | 8,788,513 | | | | — | |
Financials | | | 70,553,260 | | | | — | | | | 70,553,260 | | | | — | |
Health Care | | | 861,181 | | | | — | | | | 861,181 | | | | — | |
Industrials | | | 5,073,028 | | | | — | | | | 5,073,028 | | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | 3,935,325 | | | | — | | | | 3,935,325 | | | | — | |
Materials | | | 10,235,106 | | | | — | | | | 10,235,106 | | | | — | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 4,654,636 | | | | — | | | | 4,654,636 | | | | — | |
Utilities | | | 471,869 | | | | — | | | | 471,869 | | | | — | |
Asset-backed securities | | | 1,167,369 | | | | — | | | | 1,167,369 | | | | — | |
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | | | 11,320,835 | | | | — | | | | 11,320,835 | | | | — | |
Foreign government bonds | | | 1,589,850 | | | | — | | | | 1,589,850 | | | | — | |
Mutual funds | | | 5,030,432 | | | | 5,030,432 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total assets | | $ | 151,720,195 | | | $ | 6,592,069 | | | $ | 145,128,126 | | | $ | — | |
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There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2012 or December 31, 2013.
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, 2013.
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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses (continued)
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, 2013.
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, 2013, 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, 2010 through December 31, 2013. 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 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 0.60% 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 and are reimbursed for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings. Effective May 2013, an Audit Committee Chair, who receives an additional annual stipend for this role, was appointed to the Fund.
The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2015, 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, 2013. 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 and Strategic Income Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income 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. Effective October 1, 2012, the aforementioned agreements were modified to reduce the annual fee related to fund accounting and administration, as well as transfer agent fees, by 10%, excluding out-of-pocket expenses.
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Core Bond Series
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, 2013, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $86,889,589 and $114,509,535 respectively. Purchases and sales of U.S. Government securities, other than short-term securities, were $7,742,550 and $1,598,642, respectively.
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in shares of Core Bond Series were:
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| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 1,733,128 | | | $ | 19,554,560 | | | | 1,780,781 | | | $ | 20,734,234 | |
Reinvested | | | 935,975 | | | | 10,229,957 | | | | 734,730 | | | | 8,458,577 | |
Repurchased | | | (4,822,573 | ) | | | (54,164,661 | ) | | | (953,817 | ) | | | (11,042,865 | ) |
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Total | | | (2,153,470 | ) | | $ | (24,380,144 | ) | | | 1,561,694 | | | $ | 18,149,946 | |
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Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion. Of those fiduciary accounts, one shareholder owns 1,634,672 shares (11.47% of shares outstanding) valued at $17,556,377. Investment activities of this shareholder may have a material effect on the Series.
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, 2013.
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 hybrid and convertible securities and qualified late-year 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
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Core Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
8. | Federal Income Tax Information (continued) |
December 31, 2013, amounts were reclassified within the capital accounts to decrease Additional Paid-In-Capital by $7,807, increase Distributions in Excess of Net Investment Income by $29,672 and reduce Accumulated Net Realized Loss on Investments by $21,865. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:
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| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 5,358,268 | | | $ | 6,235,528 | | |
Long-term capital gains | | | 5,058,376 | | | | 2,316,201 | | |
At December 31, 2013, 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 | | $ | 148,499,000 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 4,762,541 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (1,541,346 | ) |
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Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 3,221,195 | |
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Qualified late-year losses1 | | $ | 391,700 | |
1The Series has elected to defer certain qualified late-year losses and recognize such losses in the year ending December 31, 2014.
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Core Bond Series
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, 2013, 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, 2013 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

New York, New York
February 18, 2014
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Core Bond Series
Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All reportings 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 $154,556 or, if different, the maximum amount allowable under the tax law as qualified dividend income.
The Series designates $5,058,376 as Long-Term Capital Gain dividends pursuant to Section 852(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.
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 2.89%, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.
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Core 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 20, 2013, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was considered by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and considered 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 2013 Annual consideration 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 27 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 performance of each Series since its inception, as well as performance over multiple time periods. Performance for one or more of the following time periods was considered as applicable to the Series’ inception date: 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. 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 Series’ actual performance and comparative performance, especially for those series with 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 18 of the 37 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 Tax Managed Series, Pro-Blend Series Class C, and Target Series’ Class R and Class C, are lower than, or substantially similar to the Morningstar mean and median reported total expense ratio. The higher than mean and median total expense ratios for Classes C and R reflect higher distribution, marketing and shareholder service fees payable to broker-dealers through a 100bp 12b-1 fee for Class C and a 50bp 12b-1 fee for Class R. 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 services 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, 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 then considered economies of scale and concluded that the current fee schedule to the advisory agreement remained reasonable given 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, the number of newly established series of the Fund 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 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.
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Interested Director/Officer | | |
Name: | | B. Reuben Auspitz* |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 66 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Principal Executive Officer since 2002; |
| | President since 2004; Vice President 1984-2003; |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | Executive Vice President; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice |
| | Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2002-2010 - |
| | 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Independent Directors | | |
Name: | | Stephen B. Ashley |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 73 |
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). Director 1995-2008 and |
| | Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Fannie Mae (1995-2008) |
| | The Ashley Group (1995-2008) |
| | Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) |
Name: | | Paul A. Brooke |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 68 |
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 (2005-2009) - Alsius Corporation (investments); |
| | Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments) since 1991; |
| | Managing Member, Venbio (investments) since 2010. |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) |
| | ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-2014) |
| | HLTH Corp (WebMD) (2000-2010) |
| | Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) |
| | MPM Bio-equities (2000-2009) |
| | GMP Companies (2000-2011) |
| | HoustonPharma (2000-2008) |
| | Cytos Biotechnology Ltd (2012-present) |
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Core Bond Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
| | |
Independent Directors (continued) | | |
Name: | | Peter L. Faber |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 75 |
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 (2006-2012), Partner (1995-2006 & 2013-present) - |
| | McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) (1989-2010) |
| | New York Collegium (non-profit) (2004-2011) |
| | Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) |
Name: | | Harris H. Rusitzky |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 78 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Chester N. Watson |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 63 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Director, Audit Committee Chairman, Governance & Nominating |
| | Committee Member |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Since 2012 |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | General Auditor (2003-2011) - General Motors Company (auto |
| | manufacturer) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Officers | | |
Name: | | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 50 |
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 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Elizabeth Craig |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 26 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
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Core Bond Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
| | |
Officers (continued) | | |
Name: | | Christine Glavin |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 47 |
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 since 2011; Fund Reporting Manager |
| | (1997-2011) - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Assistant Treasurer since |
| | 2008 - Exeter Trust Company |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Jodi L. Hedberg |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 46 |
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; |
| | Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer since 2002 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Richard Yates |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 48 |
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 and 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: | | 45 |
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.
1The term of office of all officers shall be one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified, or his or her earlier resignation or removal as provided in the Fund’s By-Laws.
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Core 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)
For more information about any of the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Series, you may obtain a prospectus and SAI at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 466-3863. Before investing, carefully consider the objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the investment and read the prospectus carefully as it contains this and other information about the investment company. In addition, this information can be found on the SEC’s web site, http://www.sec.gov.
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.
The Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. is managed by Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC. Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., an affiliate of Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, is the distributor of the Fund shares.
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| | | | CORE PLUS BOND SERIES | | |
www.manning-napier.com | | | | |
Core Plus Bond Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Global equity markets delivered strong absolute returns during 2013, as loose monetary policy and improved growth prospects drove many equity indices to all-time highs. However, fixed income markets did not fare nearly as well over the course of the year. As growth prospects in developed economies looked up and talk of the U.S. Federal Reserve tapering its asset purchases grew louder — ultimately resulting in the announcement of the long-awaited taper in December — yields rose steadily. This resulted in global bond markets struggling during 2013. As an active investment manager, the Advisor focused on identifying investments that could generate positive absolute returns, despite the challenging environment for fixed income securities. Moving forward, the Advisor believes that slow economic growth remains the most likely scenario.
Against a challenging market backdrop, domestic fixed income markets struggled to generate positive absolute returns during 2013. In fact, most major sectors of the domestic market generated negative absolute returns for the year. Treasuries were particularly hard hit, while certain sectors, such as high yield, fared much better. Though most sectors appeared to stabilize in the latter half of the year, a precipitous fall that began in early May and lasted into September in most sectors proved too high a hurdle to overcome.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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Core Plus Bond Series
Fund Commentary
(unaudited)
Investment Objective
To provide long-term total return by investing primarily in fixed income securities. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the Series’ assets will be invested in investment-grade bonds and other financial instruments with economic characteristics similar to bonds. Up to 20% of the Series may be invested in below investment-grade securities and an additional 20% may be invested in non-U.S. dollar denominated securities.
Performance Commentary
The Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government and Mortgage Index returned -2.34% for the one-year period ended on December 31, 2013. Over the same time, the Core Plus Bond Series Class S returned -0.02%, outperforming the benchmark.
During the year, the Series benefitted from its significant exposure to corporate bonds. Even with interest rates rising, corporate bonds offer a compelling tradeoff between risk and reward. Importantly, corporate balance sheets are generally healthy and default rates remain low. This explains why at year-end, just over 80% of the Series’ total assets were allocated to corporate bonds. The Series also benefitted from its exposure to high yield securities, which delivered the strongest performance of any domestic fixed income sector during the year. Finally, the portfolio’s lack of exposure to the Treasury market aided relative returns. Where it was exposed to U.S. government securities, the Advisor preferred U.S. Agency securities.
The Advisor believes slow growth is the most likely path forward for the global economy. While it is possible that growth could be stronger than expected, several headwinds still exist. Nevertheless, the potential for interest rates to continue to rise presents a significant challenge to fixed income investors. In such an environment, the Advisor believes that an active approach to investment management is necessary to take advantage of opportunities where they exist while simultaneously managing risk. No matter the environment, the Advisor remains committed to helping its clients generate the absolute returns needed to achieve their long-term investment objectives.
Please see the next page for additional performance information as of December 31, 2013.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than that quoted; investors can obtain the most recent month-end performance at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 593-4353.
All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. There is an inverse relationship between bond prices and interest rates; as interest rates rise, bond prices (and therefore the value of bond funds) fall. Likewise, as interest rates fall, bond prices and the value of bond funds rise. Investments in higher-yielding, lower-rated securities involve additional risks, including a higher risk of default and loss of principal.
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Core Plus Bond Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2013
(unaudited)
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| | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 |
| | ONE YEAR1 | | FIVE YEAR | | SINCE INCEPTION2 |
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Core Plus Bond Series - Class S3 | | -0.02% | | 7.95% | | 5.83% |
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Core Plus Bond Series - Class I3,4 | | 0.04% | | 7.97% | | 5.84% |
Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index5 | | -2.34% | | 4.27% | | 4.71% |
The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Core Plus Bond Series - Class S from its inception2 (4/21/05) to present (12/31/13) 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 Class S 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, 2013, this net expense ratio was 0.75% for Class S and 0.50% for Class I (annualized). The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 0.75% for Class S and 0.50% for Class I (annualized) for the year ended December 31, 2013.
4For periods prior to the inception of Class I on August 1, 2013, the performance figures are hypothetical and reflect the performance of the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Core Plus Bond Series - Class S.
5The unmanaged Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage 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. Index returns assume reinvestment of coupons and do not reflect any fees or expenses. Index returns provided by Bloomberg.
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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 in each class at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013).
Actual Expenses
The Actual lines of the table below provide 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 Actual line for the Class in which you have invested 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 Hypothetical lines of each Class in the table below provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Class’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class’ 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 for the class in which you have invested 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 Hypothetical lines for each Class in the table are 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.
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| | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/13* | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/13 | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD** 7/1/13-12/31/13 | | ANNUALIZED EXPENSE RATIO |
Class S | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,018.20 | | $3.82 | | 0.75% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,021.42 | | $3.82 | | 0.75% |
Class I | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,016.00 | | $2.11 | | 0.50% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,022.68 | | $2.55 | | 0.50% |
*Class I inception date was August 1, 2013.
**Expenses are equal to the Class’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the one-half year period (except for the Series’ Class I Actual return information, which reflects the 153 day period ended December 31, 2013 due to its inception date of August 1, 2013). 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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Core Plus Bond Series
Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2013
(unaudited)

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Core Plus Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | CREDIT RATING 1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS - 79.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Convertible Corporate Bonds - 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials - 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BioMed Realty LP2, 3.75%, 1/15/2030 (Identified Cost $2,760,937) | | | WR3 | | | $ | 2,375,000 | | | $ | 2,676,328 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds - 79.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary - 9.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Auto Components - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gestamp Funding Luxembourg S.A. (Spain)2, 5.625%, 5/31/2020 | | | B1 | | | | 405,000 | | | | 412,087 | | | |
Pittsburgh Glass Works LLC2, 8.00%, 11/15/2018 | | | B3 | | | | 370,000 | | | | 389,425 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 801,512 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Automobiles - 1.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 8.00%, 12/15/2016 | | | Ba1 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,365,170 | | | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.00%, 5/15/2018 | | | Baa3 | | | | 6,030,000 | | | | 6,716,871 | | | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 8.125%, 1/15/2020 | | | Baa3 | | | | 2,565,000 | | | | 3,207,404 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 12,289,445 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Diversified Consumer Services - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Block Financial LLC, 5.50%, 11/1/2022 | | | Baa2 | | | | 6,380,000 | | | | 6,557,115 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
International Game Technology, 7.50%, 6/15/2019 | | | Baa2 | | | | 6,755,000 | | | | 7,860,577 | | | |
NAI Entertainment Holdings - NAI Entertainment Holdings Finance Corp.2, 5.00%, 8/1/2018 | | | B1 | | | | 365,000 | | | | 376,863 | | | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 11.875%, 7/15/2015 | | | Ba1 | | | | 335,000 | | | | 387,763 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 8,625,203 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Household Durables - 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc. - Brookfield Residential US Corp. (Canada)2, 6.125%, 7/1/2022 | | | B2 | | | | 610,000 | | | | 613,050 | | | |
Lennar Corp., 6.95%, 6/1/2018 | | | Ba3 | | | | 385,000 | | | | 433,125 | | | |
NVR, Inc., 3.95%, 9/15/2022 | | | Baa2 | | | | 6,225,000 | | | | 5,883,422 | | | |
Tupperware Brands Corp., 4.75%, 6/1/2021 | | | Baa3 | | | | 3,125,000 | | | | 3,142,791 | | | |
Weekley Homes LLC - Weekley Finance Corp.2, 6.00%, 2/1/2023 | | | B2 | | | | 345,000 | | | | 332,925 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 10,405,313 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Media - 2.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
British Sky Broadcasting Group plc (United Kingdom)2, 9.50%, 11/15/2018 | | | Baa1 | | | | 2,450,000 | | | | 3,193,636 | | | |
CCO Holdings LLC - CCO Holdings Capital Corp.2, 5.25%, 3/15/2021 | | | B1 | | | | 700,000 | | | | 668,500 | | | |
DIRECTV Holdings LLC - DIRECTV Financing Co., Inc., 5.20%, 3/15/2020 | | | Baa2 | | | | 4,710,000 | | | | 5,129,058 | | | |
Discovery Communications LLC, 5.05%, 6/1/2020 | | | Baa2 | | | | 2,435,000 | | | | 2,657,917 | | | |
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., 6.50%, 6/15/2019 | | | Ba3 | | | | 325,000 | | | | 351,813 | | | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc.2, 4.25%, 5/15/2020 | | | B1 | | | | 832,000 | | | | 786,240 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Core Plus Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Media (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Starz LLC - Starz Finance Corp., 5.00%, 9/15/2019 | | | Ba2 | | | $ | 595,000 | | | $ | 608,388 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 13,395,552 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Multiline Retail - 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dollar General Corp., 1.875%, 4/15/2018 | | | Baa3 | | | | 3,300,000 | | | | 3,192,328 | | | |
Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc., 2.875%, 2/15/2023 | | | Baa3 | | | | 3,420,000 | | | | 3,095,182 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 6,287,510 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Specialty Retail - 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The Home Depot, Inc., 5.40%, 3/1/2016 | | | A2 | | | | 4,325,000 | | | | 4,744,036 | | | |
Rent-A-Center, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/2020 | | | Ba3 | | | | 355,000 | | | | 376,300 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 5,120,336 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
VF Corp., 5.95%, 11/1/2017 | | | A3 | | | | 2,815,000 | | | | 3,168,820 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Consumer Discretionary | | | | | | | | | | | 66,650,806 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beverages - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Crestview DS Merger Sub II, Inc.2, 10.00%, 9/1/2021 | | | B3 | | | | 395,000 | | | | 423,638 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
C&S Group Enterprises LLC2, 8.375%, 5/1/2017 | | | B1 | | | | 604,000 | | | | 640,240 | | | |
KeHE Distributors LLC - KeHE Finance Corp.2, 7.625%, 8/15/2021 | | | B3 | | | | 375,000 | | | | 397,500 | | | |
Shearer’s Foods LLC - Chip Finance Corp.2, 9.00%, 11/1/2019 | | | B3 | | | | 455,000 | | | | 480,025 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 1,517,765 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Food Products - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Land O’ Lakes, Inc.2, 6.00%, 11/15/2022 | | | Ba2 | | | | 345,000 | | | | 355,350 | | | |
Pinnacle Operating Corp.2, 9.00%, 11/15/2020 | | | Caa1 | | | | 365,000 | | | | 387,356 | | | |
Tyson Foods, Inc., 4.50%, 6/15/2022 | | | Baa3 | | | | 2,350,000 | | | | 2,392,690 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 3,135,396 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Household Products - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Harbinger Group, Inc.2, 7.875%, 7/15/2019 | | | B3 | | | | 550,000 | | | | 590,563 | | | |
The Procter & Gamble Co., 4.85%, 12/15/2015 | | | Aa3 | | | | 25,000 | | | | 27,039 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 617,602 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tobacco - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Vector Group Ltd., 7.75%, 2/15/2021 | | | Ba3 | | | | 580,000 | | | | 613,350 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Consumer Staples | | | | | | | | | | | 6,307,751 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Energy - 5.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Energy Equipment & Services - 2.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Baker Hughes, Inc., 7.50%, 11/15/2018 | | | A2 | | | | 3,155,000 | | | | 3,887,152 | | | |
Calfrac Holdings LP (Canada)2, 7.50%, 12/1/2020 | | | B1 | | | | 745,000 | | | | 759,900 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Core Plus Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Energy (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Energy Equipment & Services (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Nabors Industries, Inc.2, 2.35%, 9/15/2016 | | | Baa2 | | | $ | 1,000,000 | | | $ | 1,010,075 | | | |
Schlumberger Oilfield plc2, 4.20%, 1/15/2021 | | | A1 | | | | 2,630,000 | | | | 2,779,876 | | | |
Shelf Drilling Holdings Ltd. (United Arab Emirates)2, 8.625%, 11/1/2018 | | | B1 | | | | 375,000 | | | | 405,000 | | | |
Sidewinder Drilling, Inc.2, 9.75%, 11/15/2019 | | | B3 | | | | 375,000 | | | | 330,000 | | | |
Weatherford International Ltd., 9.625%, 3/1/2019 | | | Baa2 | | | | 6,175,000 | | | | 7,934,035 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 17,106,038 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Buckeye Partners LP, 4.15%, 7/1/2023 | | | Baa3 | | | | 3,380,000 | | | | 3,250,009 | | | |
Chesapeake Oilfield Operating LLC - Chesapeake Oilfield Finance, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/2019 | | | Ba3 | | | | 850,000 | | | | 890,375 | | | |
Crestwood Midstream Partners LP - Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp.2, 6.125%, 3/1/2022 | | | B1 | | | | 595,000 | | | | 609,875 | | | |
Lukoil International Finance B.V. (Russia)2, 3.416%, 4/24/2018 | | | Baa2 | | | | 1,950,000 | | | | 1,967,063 | | | |
Northern Tier Energy LLC - Northern Tier Finance Corp., 7.125%, 11/15/2020 | | | B1 | | | | 595,000 | | | | 621,775 | | | |
PBF Holding Co. LLC - PBF Finance Corp., 8.25%, 2/15/2020 | | | Ba3 | | | | 760,000 | | | | 824,600 | | | |
Petrobras Global Finance B.V. (Brazil)4, 1.857%, 5/20/2016 | | | Baa1 | | | | 5,225,000 | | | | 5,211,938 | | | |
Petroleos Mexicanos (Mexico), 3.50%, 7/18/2018 | | | Baa1 | | | | 4,800,000 | | | | 4,926,000 | | | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC2, 5.625%, 2/1/2021 | | | Ba3 | | | | 700,000 | | | | 684,250 | | | |
Ultra Petroleum Corp.2, 5.75%, 12/15/2018 | | | B2 | | | | 405,000 | | | | 416,137 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 19,402,022 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Energy | | | | | | | | | | | 36,508,060 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials - 44.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital Markets - 6.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Goldman Sachs Capital II4, 4.00%, 6/1/2043 | | | Ba2 | | | | 4,205,000 | | | | 2,956,115 | | | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2.375%, 1/22/2018 | | | Baa1 | | | | 3,290,000 | | | | 3,302,505 | | | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 6.15%, 4/1/2018 | | | Baa1 | | | | 5,875,000 | | | | 6,736,727 | | | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.4, 1.341%, 11/15/2018 | | | Baa1 | | | | 6,605,000 | | | | 6,620,495 | | | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 5.375%, 3/15/2020 | | | Baa1 | | | | 4,510,000 | | | | 5,015,702 | | | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.4, 1.838%, 11/29/2023 | | | Baa1 | | | | 3,305,000 | | | | 3,356,142 | | | |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 6.875%, 4/25/2018 | | | Baa2 | | | | 2,295,000 | | | | 2,713,535 | | | |
Morgan Stanley, 2.125%, 4/25/2018 | | | Baa2 | | | | 5,070,000 | | | | 5,026,271 | | | |
Morgan Stanley, 5.50%, 1/26/2020 | | | Baa2 | | | | 4,485,000 | | | | 5,034,735 | | | |
Morgan Stanley, 5.75%, 1/25/2021 | | | Baa2 | | | | 3,940,000 | | | | 4,457,180 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 45,219,407 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial Banks - 10.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BB&T Corp., 5.20%, 12/23/2015 | | | A3 | | | | 2,915,000 | | | | 3,149,687 | | | |
BBVA Bancomer S.A. (Mexico)2, 6.75%, 9/30/2022 | | | Baa2 | | | | 4,300,000 | | | | 4,579,500 | | | |
BBVA US Senior S.A.U. (Spain), 4.664%, 10/9/2015 | | | Baa3 | | | | 6,620,000 | | | | 6,959,460 | | | |
HSBC Bank plc (United Kingdom)2, 1.50%, 5/15/2018 | | | Aa3 | | | | 4,190,000 | | | | 4,091,409 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Core Plus Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial Banks (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
HSBC USA Capital Trust I (United Kingdom)2, 7.808%, 12/15/2026 | | | Baa1 | | | $ | 1,500,000 | | | $ | 1,518,750 | | | |
Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. (Italy)2, 3.625%, 8/12/2015 | | | Baa2 | | | | 3,535,000 | | | | 3,637,321 | | | |
Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. (Italy), 3.125%, 1/15/2016 | | | Baa2 | | | | 3,230,000 | | | | 3,291,570 | | | |
Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. (Italy), 3.875%, 1/15/2019 | | | Baa2 | | | | 3,200,000 | | | | 3,181,491 | | | |
Lloyds Bank plc (United Kingdom)2, 6.50%, 9/14/2020 | | | Baa3 | | | | 7,430,000 | | | | 8,445,978 | | | |
Lloyds Bank plc (United Kingdom)4, 9.875%, 12/16/2021 | | | Ba1 | | | | 2,800,000 | | | | 3,341,800 | | | |
Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., 6.625%, 12/4/2017 | | | A3 | | | | 7,665,000 | | | | 8,873,663 | | | |
National City Corp., 6.875%, 5/15/2019 | | | Baa1 | | | | 1,920,000 | | | | 2,275,077 | | | |
PNC Bank National Association, 5.25%, 1/15/2017 | | | A3 | | | | 2,820,000 | | | | 3,088,757 | | | |
Royal Bank of Canada (Canada), 1.20%, 9/19/2017 | | | Aaa | | | | 1,550,000 | | | | 1,535,791 | | | |
Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (United Kingdom), 5.00%, 10/1/2014 | | | Ba3 | | | | 1,645,000 | | | | 1,681,111 | | | |
The Royal Bank of Scotland plc (United Kingdom)4, 9.50%, 3/16/2022 | | | BBB5 | | | | 1,430,000 | | | | 1,674,215 | | | |
Santander Holdings USA, Inc., 3.00%, 9/24/2015 | | | Baa2 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,065,298 | | | |
Santander Holdings USA, Inc., 4.625%, 4/19/2016 | | | Baa2 | | | | 750,000 | | | | 799,765 | | | |
Santander Issuances S.A. Unipersonal (Spain)2, 5.911%, 6/20/2016 | | | Baa3 | | | | 3,290,000 | | | | 3,486,466 | | | |
Westpac Banking Corp. (Australia)2, 1.25%, 12/15/2017 | | | Aaa | | | | 1,475,000 | | | | 1,451,105 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 69,128,214 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Finance - 2.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 6.75%, 12/1/2014 | | | B1 | | | | 370,000 | | | | 387,575 | | | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 2.75%, 1/30/2017 | | | B1 | | | | 405,000 | | | | 406,519 | | | |
American Express Co.4, 6.80%, 9/1/2066 | | | Baa2 | | | | 3,445,000 | | | | 3,670,648 | | | |
Capital One Bank USA National Association, 2.15%, 11/21/2018 | | | A3 | | | | 4,700,000 | | | | 4,674,855 | | | |
Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., 7.05%, 10/1/2018 | | | A2 | | | | 3,385,000 | | | | 4,083,975 | | | |
CNG Holdings, Inc.2, 9.375%, 5/15/2020 | | | B3 | | | | 705,000 | | | | 648,600 | | | |
Discover Bank, 4.20%, 8/8/2023 | | | Baa3 | | | | 3,210,000 | | | | 3,166,055 | | | |
Interface Security Systems Holdings, Inc. - Interface Security Systems LLC2, 9.25%, 1/15/2018 | | | B3 | | | | 360,000 | | | | 372,600 | | | |
Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP - Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 7.375%, 10/1/2017 | | | Ba3 | | | | 575,000 | | | | 603,750 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 18,014,577 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Diversified Financial Services - 10.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bank of America Corp., 5.75%, 8/15/2016 | | | Baa3 | | | | 3,715,000 | | | | 4,096,939 | | | |
The Bear Stearns Companies LLC, 7.25%, 2/1/2018 | | | A3 | | | | 2,195,000 | | | | 2,628,229 | | | |
Citigroup, Inc.4, 0.512%, 6/9/2016 | | | Baa3 | | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 4,918,895 | | | |
Citigroup, Inc., 8.50%, 5/22/2019 | | | Baa2 | | | | 7,016,000 | | | | 8,991,628 | | | |
CME Group, Inc., 3.00%, 9/15/2022 | | | Aa3 | | | | 3,005,000 | | | | 2,837,676 | | | |
Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A. (Netherlands)4, 8.40%, 11/29/2049 | | | WR3 | | | | 2,980,000 | | | | 3,263,028 | | | |
General Electric Capital Corp., 5.625%, 5/1/2018 | | | A1 | | | | 2,150,000 | | | | 2,468,991 | | | |
General Electric Capital Corp., 5.50%, 1/8/2020 | | | A1 | | | | 3,105,000 | | | | 3,555,731 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Core Plus Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Diversified Financial Services (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
General Electric Capital Corp.4, 0.618%, 5/5/2026 | | | A1 | | | $ | 5,600,000 | | | $ | 5,058,066 | | | |
ING Bank N.V. (Netherlands)2, 5.125%, 5/1/2015 | | | Baa2 | | | | 6,370,000 | | | | 6,625,106 | | | |
ING Bank N.V. (Netherlands)4, 0.913%, 5/23/2016 | | | Baa2 | | | | 800,000 | | | | 784,019 | | | |
ING US, Inc., 2.90%, 2/15/2018 | | | Baa3 | | | | 2,050,000 | | | | 2,096,711 | | | |
ING US, Inc., 5.50%, 7/15/2022 | | | Baa3 | | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,196,241 | | | |
Jefferies Finance LLC - JFIN Co-Issuer Corp.2, 7.375%, 4/1/2020 | | | B1 | | | | 575,000 | | | | 598,000 | | | |
Jefferies Group LLC, 5.125%, 4/13/2018 | | | Baa3 | | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,325,000 | | | |
Jefferies Group LLC, 8.50%, 7/15/2019 | | | Baa3 | | | | 6,925,000 | | | | 8,448,500 | | | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.95%, 3/25/2020 | | | A3 | | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,436,132 | | | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, 5.875%, 6/13/2016 | | | A2 | | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,327,267 | | | |
Oxford Finance LLC - Oxford Finance Co-Issuer, Inc.2, 7.25%, 1/15/2018 | | | B1 | | | | 375,000 | | | | 394,687 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 70,050,846 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Insurance - 5.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
American International Group, Inc., 4.875%, 6/1/2022 | | | Baa1 | | | | 8,525,000 | | | | 9,162,866 | | | |
Fidelity National Financial, Inc., 6.60%, 5/15/2017 | | | Baa3 | | | | 5,495,000 | | | | 6,135,668 | | | |
First American Financial Corp., 4.30%, 2/1/2023 | | | Baa3 | | | | 3,160,000 | | | | 3,009,868 | | | |
Genworth Holdings, Inc., 7.625%, 9/24/2021 | | | Baa3 | | | | 7,955,000 | | | | 9,466,402 | | | |
Genworth Holdings, Inc.4, 6.15%, 11/15/2066 | | | Ba1 | | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 1,548,750 | | | |
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., 5.125%, 4/15/2022 | | | Baa3 | | | | 6,915,000 | | | | 7,531,894 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 36,855,448 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 8.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
American Campus Communities Operating Partnership LP, 3.75%, 4/15/2023 | | | Baa3 | | | | 1,620,000 | | | | 1,503,383 | | | |
American Tower Corp., 3.40%, 2/15/2019 | | | Baa3 | | | | 9,600,000 | | | | 9,773,318 | | | |
American Tower Trust I2, 1.551%, 3/15/2018 | | | Aaa | | | | 1,625,000 | | | | 1,585,968 | | | |
BioMed Realty LP, 3.85%, 4/15/2016 | | | Baa3 | | | | 2,750,000 | | | | 2,871,443 | | | |
Boston Properties LP, 5.875%, 10/15/2019 | | | Baa2 | | | | 4,455,000 | | | | 5,115,864 | | | |
Camden Property Trust, 5.70%, 5/15/2017 | | | Baa1 | | | | 4,025,000 | | | | 4,474,613 | | | |
Corrections Corp. of America, 4.125%, 4/1/2020 | | | Ba1 | | | | 580,000 | | | | 568,400 | | | |
Digital Realty Trust LP, 5.875%, 2/1/2020 | | | Baa2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,063,856 | | | |
Digital Realty Trust LP, 5.25%, 3/15/2021 | | | Baa2 | | | | 4,180,000 | | | | 4,266,083 | | | |
Dupont Fabros Technology LP, 5.875%, 9/15/2021 | | | Ba1 | | | | 570,000 | | | | 588,525 | | | |
HCP, Inc., 6.70%, 1/30/2018 | | | Baa1 | | | | 4,500,000 | | | | 5,230,445 | | | |
Health Care REIT, Inc., 4.95%, 1/15/2021 | | | Baa2 | | | | 3,450,000 | | | | 3,647,909 | | | |
Mack-Cali Realty LP, 5.80%, 1/15/2016 | | | Baa2 | | | | 1,930,000 | | | | 2,084,875 | | | |
Rialto Holdings LLC - Rialto Corp.2, 7.00%, 12/1/2018 | | | B2 | | | | 410,000 | | | | 414,100 | | | |
Simon Property Group LP, 6.125%, 5/30/2018 | | | A2 | | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,473,442 | | | |
Simon Property Group LP, 10.35%, 4/1/2019 | | | A2 | | | | 3,670,000 | | | | 4,966,141 | | | |
UDR, Inc., 4.625%, 1/10/2022 | | | Baa2 | | | | 2,850,000 | | | | 2,928,594 | | | |
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) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ventas Realty LP, 1.55%, 9/26/2016 | | | Baa1 | | | $ | 2,390,000 | | | $ | 2,406,959 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 56,963,918 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Financials | | | | | | | | | | | 296,232,410 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care - 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Express Scripts Holding Co., 4.75%, 11/15/2021 | | | Baa3 | | | | 2,885,000 | | | | 3,048,476 | | | |
Fresenius Medical Care US Finance, Inc. (Germany), 6.875%, 7/15/2017 | | | Ba2 | | | | 90,000 | | | | 102,150 | | | |
Fresenius Medical Care US Finance, Inc. (Germany)2, 6.50%, 9/15/2018 | | | Ba2 | | | | 785,000 | | | | 887,050 | | | |
Fresenius US Finance II, Inc.2, 9.00%, 7/15/2015 | | | Ba1 | | | | 540,000 | | | | 596,700 | | | |
HCA, Inc., 6.375%, 1/15/2015 | | | B3 | | | | 370,000 | | | | 388,500 | | | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 8.125%, 4/1/2022 | | | B3 | | | | 360,000 | | | | 387,900 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 5,410,776 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.2, 6.00%, 1/15/2021 | | | B2 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 410,000 | | | |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International2, 6.75%, 8/15/2021 | | | B1 | | | | 395,000 | | | | 418,700 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 828,700 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Health Care | | | | | | | | | | | 6,239,476 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Industrials - 4.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Aerospace & Defense - 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bombardier, Inc. (Canada)2, 4.25%, 1/15/2016 | | | Ba2 | | | | 365,000 | | | | 381,425 | | | |
Bombardier, Inc. (Canada)2, 6.125%, 1/15/2023 | | | Ba2 | | | | 580,000 | | | | 575,650 | | | |
DigitalGlobe, Inc.2, 5.25%, 2/1/2021 | | | B1 | | | | 365,000 | | | | 355,875 | | | |
Erickson Air-Crane, Inc.2, 8.25%, 5/1/2020 | | | B1 | | | | 460,000 | | | | 476,100 | | | |
Textron, Inc., 7.25%, 10/1/2019 | | | Baa3 | | | | 3,790,000 | | | | 4,387,603 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 6,176,653 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.0%* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Neovia Logistics Intermediate Holdings LLC - Logistics Intermediate Finance Corp.2,6, 10.00%, 2/15/2018 | | | Caa2 | | | | 240,000 | | | | 242,400 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Airlines - 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
American Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2013-2, Class A2, 4.95%, 1/15/2023 | | | A5 | | | | 3,200,000 | | | | 3,336,000 | | | |
Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2010-1, Class B2, 6.375%, 1/2/2016 | | | Ba2 | | | | 165,000 | | | | 175,313 | | | |
Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2010-2, Class B, 6.75%, 11/23/2015 | | | Ba3 | | | | 365,000 | | | | 389,637 | | | |
United Continental Holdings, Inc., 6.375%, 6/1/2018 | | | B2 | | | | 390,000 | | | | 407,550 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 4,308,500 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Industrials (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Construction & Engineering - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Abengoa Finance S.A.U. (Spain)2, 7.75%, 2/1/2020 | | | B2 | | | $ | 510,000 | | | $ | 525,300 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
General Electric Co., 5.25%, 12/6/2017 | | | Aa3 | | | | 2,100,000 | | | | 2,377,078 | | | |
Tyco Electronics Group S.A. (Switzerland), 4.875%, 1/15/2021 | | | Baa2 | | | | 800,000 | | | | 838,994 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 3,216,072 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Machinery - 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CNH Capital LLC, 6.25%, 11/1/2016 | | | Ba1 | | | | 535,000 | | | | 590,506 | | | |
Joy Global, Inc., 5.125%, 10/15/2021 | | | Baa2 | | | | 2,350,000 | | | | 2,413,419 | | | |
SPL Logistics Escrow LLC - SPL Logistics Finance Corp.2, 8.875%, 8/1/2020 | | | B2 | | | | 715,000 | | | | 759,688 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 3,763,613 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Research & Consulting Services - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
FTI Consulting, Inc., 6.00%, 11/15/2022 | | | BB5 | | | | 360,000 | | | | 364,500 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Road & Rail - 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Union Pacific Corp., 5.65%, 5/1/2017 | | | Baa1 | | | | 3,675,000 | | | | 4,130,417 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Air Lease Corp., 3.375%, 1/15/2019 | | | BBB5 | | | | 5,045,000 | | | | 5,045,000 | | | |
Aircastle Ltd., 4.625%, 12/15/2018 | | | Ba3 | | | | 405,000 | | | | 408,037 | | | |
Aviation Capital Group Corp.2, 3.875%, 9/27/2016 | | | BB5 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 413,155 | | | |
Aviation Capital Group Corp.2, 4.625%, 1/31/2018 | | | BB5 | | | | 360,000 | | | | 372,680 | | | |
Aviation Capital Group Corp.2, 6.75%, 4/6/2021 | | | BB5 | | | | 395,000 | | | | 429,536 | | | |
Fly Leasing Ltd. (Ireland), 6.75%, 12/15/2020 | | | B3 | | | | 405,000 | | | | 410,063 | | | |
International Lease Finance Corp., 8.625%, 9/15/2015 | | | Ba3 | | | | 335,000 | | | | 371,850 | | | |
Rexel S.A. (France)2, 5.25%, 6/15/2020 | | | Ba3 | | | | 575,000 | | | | 577,875 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 8,028,196 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Industrials | | | | | | | | | | | 30,755,651 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology - 2.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Communications Equipment - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ViaSat, Inc., 6.875%, 6/15/2020 | | | B2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 528,750 | | | |
Windstream Corp., 7.50%, 6/1/2022 | | | B1 | | | | 590,000 | | | | 603,275 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 1,132,025 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Computers & Peripherals - 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Apple, Inc., 2.40%, 5/3/2023 | | | Aa1 | | | | 1,690,000 | | | | 1,519,667 | | | |
EMC Corp., 2.65%, 6/1/2020 | | | A1 | | | | 3,715,000 | | | | 3,638,397 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 5,158,064 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Office Electronics - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Xerox Corp., 2.75%, 3/15/2019 | | | Baa2 | | | | 6,680,000 | | | | 6,620,528 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Core Plus Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Magnachip Semiconductor Corp. (South Korea), 6.625%, 7/15/2021 | | | B1 | | | $ | 495,000 | | | $ | 503,663 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Information Technology | | | | | | | | | | | 13,414,280 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Materials - 6.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Chemicals - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Nufarm Australia Ltd. (Australia)2, 6.375%, 10/15/2019 | | | Ba3 | | | | 375,000 | | | | 388,125 | | | |
Trinseo Materials Operating SCA - Trinseo Materials Finance, Inc.2, 8.75%, 2/1/2019 | | | B2 | | | | 365,000 | | | | 376,863 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 764,988 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Containers & Packaging - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Smurfit Kappa Acquisitions (Ireland)2, 4.875%, 9/15/2018 | | | Ba2 | | | | 940,000 | | | | 975,250 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Metals & Mining - 5.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Allegheny Technologies, Inc., 5.95%, 1/15/2021 | | | Baa3 | | | | 5,185,000 | | | | 5,378,846 | | | |
BHP Billiton Finance (USA) Ltd. (Australia), 6.50%, 4/1/2019 | | | A1 | | | | 3,230,000 | | | | 3,872,421 | | | |
Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc., 5.90%, 3/15/2020 | | | Baa3 | | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,638,118 | | | |
Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc., 4.80%, 10/1/2020 | | | Baa3 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 993,916 | | | |
Dynacast International LLC - Dynacast Finance, Inc., 9.25%, 7/15/2019 | | | B2 | | | | 535,000 | | | | 589,838 | | | |
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc., 2.375%, 3/15/2018 | | | Baa3 | | | | 2,350,000 | | | | 2,344,259 | | | |
Plains Exploration & Production Co., 6.125%, 6/15/2019 | | | Baa3 | | | | 4,475,000 | | | | 4,894,285 | | | |
Plains Exploration & Production Co., 6.50%, 11/15/2020 | | | Baa3 | | | | 2,925,000 | | | | 3,230,312 | | | |
Rio Tinto Finance USA Ltd. (United Kingdom), 3.75%, 9/20/2021 | | | A3 | | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,038,388 | | | |
Rio Tinto Finance USA plc (United Kingdom), 1.375%, 6/17/2016 | | | A | | | | 3,900,000 | | | | 3,960,739 | | | |
Teck Resources Ltd. (Canada), 3.00%, 3/1/2019 | | | Baa2 | | | | 3,010,000 | | | | 3,019,430 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 34,960,552 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paper & Forest Products - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
International Paper Co., 7.50%, 8/15/2021 | | | Baa3 | | | | 5,330,000 | | | | 6,534,015 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Materials | | | | | | | | | | | 43,234,805 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Telecommunication Services - 4.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Altice Financing S.A. (Luxembourg)2, 6.50%, 1/15/2022 | | | B1 | | | | 605,000 | | | | 611,050 | | | |
Telefonica Emisiones S.A.U. (Spain), 5.877%, 7/15/2019 | | | Baa2 | | | | 5,780,000 | | | | 6,445,284 | | | |
UPCB Finance VI Ltd. (Netherlands)2, 6.875%, 1/15/2022 | | | Ba3 | | | | 725,000 | | | | 770,313 | | | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 2.00%, 11/1/2016 | | | Baa1 | | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,061,083 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 10,887,730 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 2.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
America Movil SAB de C.V. (Mexico), 5.00%, 3/30/2020 | | | A2 | | | | 4,980,000 | | | | 5,393,654 | | | |
CPI International, Inc., 8.00%, 2/15/2018 | | | B3 | | | | 390,000 | | | | 407,550 | | | |
Crown Castle Towers LLC2, 6.113%, 1/15/2020 | | | A2 | | | | 4,070,000 | | | | 4,563,817 | | | |
Crown Castle Towers LLC2, 4.883%, 8/15/2020 | | | A2 | | | | 610,000 | | | | 639,966 | | | |
Digicel Ltd. (Jamaica)2, 6.00%, 4/15/2021 | | | B1 | | | | 585,000 | | | | 564,525 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Telecommunication Services (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SBA Tower Trust2, 5.101%, 4/17/2017 | | | A2 | | | $ | 2,095,000 | | | $ | 2,258,270 | | | |
SBA Tower Trust2, 2.933%, 12/15/2017 | | | A2 | | | | 1,515,000 | | | | 1,541,976 | | | |
SBA Tower Trust2, 3.598%, 4/15/2018 | | | Baa3 | | | | 1,640,000 | | | | 1,603,062 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 16,972,820 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Telecommunication Services | | | | | | | | | | | 27,860,550 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Utilities - 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Electric Utilities - 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
System Energy Resources, Inc., 4.10%, 4/1/2023 | | | Baa1 | | | | 3,110,000 | | | | 3,038,255 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gas Utilities - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
National Fuel Gas Co., 3.75%, 3/1/2023 | | | Baa1 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,887,478 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Utilities | | | | | | | | | | | 4,925,733 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $510,895,571) | | | | | | | | | | | 532,129,522 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $513,656,508) | | | | | | | | | | | 534,805,850 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
PREFERRED STOCKS - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial Banks - 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Bancorp., Series F (non-cumulative), 6.50%7 | | | Baa1 | | | | 114,010 | | | | 2,998,463 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Insurance - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Principal Financial Group, Inc., Series A (non-cumulative), 5.563%7 | | | Ba1 | | | | 16,100 | | | | 1,610,000 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Public Storage, Series Q, 6.50% | | | A3 | | | | 109,100 | | | | 2,549,667 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $7,175,675) | | | | | | | | | | | 7,158,130 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
FDIC Trust, Series 2011-R1, Class A2, 2.672%, 7/25/2026 | | | WR3 | | | $ | 753,473 | | | | 777,055 | | | |
Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2009-2A, Class A22, 5.29%, 3/25/2016 | | | Aaa | | | | 2,585,000 | | | | 2,703,150 | | | |
Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2010-1A, Class A22, 3.74%, 2/25/2017 | | | Aaa | | | | 2,360,000 | | | | 2,481,434 | | | |
SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2002-4, Class A44, 0.383%, 3/15/2017 | | | Aaa | | | | 50,954 | | | | 50,912 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $5,748,443) | | | | | | | | | | | 6,012,551 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Core Plus Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | | |
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 6.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Americold LLC Trust, Series 2010-ARTA, Class A12, 3.847%, 1/14/2029 | | | AAA5 | | | $ | 329,510 | | | $ | 343,489 | | | |
BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2012-PARK, Class A2, 2.959%, 12/10/2030 | | | AAA5 | | | | 745,000 | | | | 697,760 | | | |
Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-4, Class A4, 5.634%, 7/10/2046 | | | Aaa | | | | 335,000 | | | | 363,145 | | | |
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2005-PWR9, Class A4A, 4.871%, 9/11/2042 | | | Aaa | | | | 715,000 | | | | 750,054 | | | |
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2006-PW13, Class A4, 5.54%, 9/11/2041 | | | AAA5 | | | | 650,000 | | | | 708,703 | | | |
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2006-T24, Class AM4, 5.568%, 10/12/2041 | | | A3 | | | | 800,000 | | | | 875,719 | | | |
CFCRE Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-C1, Class A22, 3.759%, 4/15/2044 | | | Aaa | | | | 240,000 | | | | 251,640 | | | |
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2010-C1, Class A12, 3.156%, 7/10/2046 | | | Aaa | | | | 1,165,270 | | | | 1,199,964 | | | |
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2012-CR4, Class A3, 2.853%, 10/15/2045 | | | Aaa | | | | 1,055,000 | | | | 989,452 | | | |
Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-GG7, Class A44, 5.82%, 7/10/2038 | | | Aaa | | | | 1,664,287 | | | | 1,817,986 | | | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Trust, Series 2013-IVR3, Class A12,4, 2.50%, 5/25/2043 | | | AAA5 | | | | 1,565,534 | | | | 1,442,313 | | | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Trust, Series 2013-TH1, Class A12,4, 2.13%, 2/25/2043 | | | AAA5 | | | | 1,443,483 | | | | 1,304,949 | | | |
Extended Stay America Trust, Series 2013-ESH7, Class A272, 2.958%, 12/5/2031 | | | Aaa | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,455,593 | | | |
Fannie Mae Multifamily REMIC Trust, Series 2012-M13, Class A2, 2.377%, 5/25/2022 | | | WR3 | | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,302,470 | | | |
Fannie Mae Multifamily REMIC Trust, Series 2012-M13, Class ASQ2, 1.246%, 8/25/2017 | | | WR3 | | | | 1,286,600 | | | | 1,280,477 | | | |
Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates, Series K-P01, Class A2, 1.72%, 1/25/2019 | | | WR3 | | | | 1,480,000 | | | | 1,455,916 | | | |
FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-K701, Class B2,4, 4.286%, 7/25/2048 | | | A5 | | | | 950,000 | | | | 986,346 | | | |
FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-K702, Class B2,4, 4.77%, 4/25/2044 | | | A3 | | | | 230,000 | | | | 242,933 | | | |
JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2005-CB13, Class A44, 5.244%, 1/12/2043 | | | Aaa | | | | 850,000 | | | | 902,206 | | | |
JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2005-LDP5, Class A44, 5.24%, 12/15/2044 | | | Aaa | | | | 1,670,000 | | | | 1,779,280 | | | |
JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2006-LDP7, Class A44, 5.873%, 4/15/2045 | | | Aaa | | | | 1,075,000 | | | | 1,173,516 | | | |
JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2010-C2, Class A32, 4.07%, 11/15/2043 | | | AAA5 | | | | 750,000 | | | | 783,829 | | | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2013-1, Class 1A22,4, 3.00%, 3/25/2043 | | | WR3 | | | | 1,254,018 | | | | 1,181,399 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | CREDIT RATING 1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | | |
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2013-2, Class A22,4, 3.50%, 5/25/2043 | | | AAA5 | | | $ | 1,466,572 | | | $ | 1,413,001 | | | |
Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust, Series 2012-C5 Class A4, 3.176%, 8/15/2045 | | | Aaa | | | | 1,505,000 | | | | 1,451,479 | | | |
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2005-IQ10, Class A4A4, 5.23%, 9/15/2042 | | | Aaa | | | | 194,592 | | | | 204,762 | | | |
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2011-C1, Class A22, 3.884%, 9/15/2047 | | | AAA5 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 210,140 | | | |
Motel 6 Trust, Series 2012-MTL6, Class A22, 1.948%, 10/5/2025 | | | AAA5 | | | | 1,055,000 | | | | 1,044,391 | | | |
OBP Depositor LLC Trust, Series 2010-OBP, Class A2, 4.646%, 7/15/2045 | | | AAA5 | | | | 420,000 | | | | 455,474 | | | |
Resource Capital Corp., Series 2013-CRE1, Class A (Cayman Islands)2,4, 1.465%, 12/15/2028 | | | AAA5 | | | | 950,000 | | | | 950,000 | | | |
SCG Trust, Series 2013-SRP1, Class AJ2,4, 2.117%, 11/15/2026 | | | AAA5 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,000,028 | | | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-2, Class A14, 3.90%, 9/25/2041 | | | WR3 | | | | 918,248 | | | | 914,171 | | | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2013-2, Class A14, 1.874%, 2/25/2043 | | | AAA5 | | | | 1,309,201 | | | | 1,118,663 | | | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2013-7, Class A24, 3.00%, 6/25/2043 | | | AAA5 | | | | 1,004,648 | | | | 923,654 | | | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2013-8, Class A14, 3.00%, 6/25/2043 | | | Aaa | | | | 1,376,656 | | | | 1,265,511 | | | |
Vornado DP LLC Trust, Series 2010-VNO, Class A2FX2, 4.004%, 9/13/2028 | | | AAA5 | | | | 1,195,000 | | | | 1,247,175 | | | |
Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-C21, Class A44, 5.239%, 10/15/2044 | | | Aaa | | | | 1,040,370 | | | | 1,102,844 | | | |
Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C26, Class A34, 6.011%, 6/15/2045 | | | Aaa | | | | 1,220,000 | | | | 1,338,046 | | | |
Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2010-C1, Class A22, 4.393%, 11/15/2043 | | | Aaa | | | | 1,350,000 | | | | 1,434,440 | | | |
Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2012-LC5, Class A3, 2.918%, 10/15/2045 | | | Aaa | | | | 1,915,000 | | | | 1,806,412 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $43,185,882) | | | | | | | | | | | 42,169,330 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS - 3.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Brazilian Government Bond (Brazil), 8.875%, 10/14/2019 | | | Baa2 | | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,686,750 | | | |
Chile Government Bond (Chile), 3.25%, 9/14/2021 | | | Aa3 | | | | 3,200,000 | | | | 3,128,000 | | | |
Malaysia Government Bond (Malaysia), 4.262%, 9/15/2016 | | | A3 | | | MYR | 8,905,000 | | | | 2,781,897 | | | |
Mexican Government Bond (Mexico), 8.00%, 12/17/2015 | | | Baa1 | | | MXN | 55,455,000 | | | | 4,579,878 | | | |
Mexican Government Bond (Mexico), 8.00%, 6/11/2020 | | | Baa1 | | | MXN | 35,000,000 | | | | 2,995,055 | | | |
Mexican Government Bond (Mexico), 6.50%, 6/9/2022 | | | Baa1 | | | MXN | 63,000,000 | | | | 4,877,850 | | | |
Russian Foreign Bond - Eurobond (Russia)2, 5.00%, 4/29/2020 | | | Baa1 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,069,500 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $21,504,367) | | | | | | | | | | | 21,118,930 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | SHARES/ PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | |
MUTUAL FUND - 0.0%* | | | | | | | |
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $139,390) | | | 10,500 | | | $ | 187,425 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 5.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Mortgage-Backed Securities - 5.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #888468, 5.50%, 9/1/2021 | | $ | 1,513,090 | | | | 1,652,262 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #995233, 5.50%, 10/1/2021 | | | 127,586 | | | | 139,281 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #888017, 6.00%, 11/1/2021 | | | 141,427 | | | | 153,941 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #995329, 5.50%, 12/1/2021 | | | 1,011,240 | | | | 1,104,722 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #888136, 6.00%, 12/1/2021 | | | 183,943 | | | | 200,216 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #888810, 5.50%, 11/1/2022 | | | 1,719,915 | | | | 1,879,482 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AD0462, 5.50%, 10/1/2024 | | | 107,851 | | | | 118,292 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AB4086, 3.00%, 12/1/2026 | | | 1,291,595 | | | | 1,319,499 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AJ7717, 3.00%, 12/1/2026 | | | 1,569,516 | | | | 1,603,417 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AK0726, 3.00%, 2/1/2027 | | | 652,568 | | | | 666,661 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AK4747, 3.50%, 3/1/2027 | | | 632,326 | | | | 661,749 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AB5970, 3.00%, 8/1/2027 | | | 1,813,521 | | | | 1,852,910 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AL3299, 3.00%, 2/1/2028 | | | 1,309,355 | | | | 1,337,813 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AL3586, 3.00%, 3/1/2028 | | | 935,487 | | | | 955,826 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #MA1453, 3.00%, 5/1/2028 | | | 711,791 | | | | 727,727 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AT9599, 3.00%, 6/1/2028 | | | 309,853 | | | | 316,761 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #918516, 5.50%, 6/1/2037 | | | 567,954 | | | | 623,409 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #995876, 6.00%, 11/1/2038 | | | 2,015,901 | | | | 2,232,123 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AO8298, 3.50%, 8/1/2042 | | | 1,057,449 | | | | 1,051,854 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AB6228, 3.50%, 9/1/2042 | | | 1,039,218 | | | | 1,033,394 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AL3454, 3.00%, 4/1/2043 | | | 1,468,364 | | | | 1,395,972 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AT3045, 3.00%, 4/1/2043 | | | 336,151 | | | | 319,574 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AL3499, 3.50%, 5/1/2043 | | | 564,274 | | | | 561,290 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #AB9782, 3.00%, 7/1/2043 | | | 787,500 | | | | 748,576 | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #MA1489, 3.00%, 7/1/2043 | | | 711,491 | | | | 676,302 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #G11850, 5.50%, 7/1/2020 | | | 591,360 | | | | 640,256 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #G12610, 6.00%, 3/1/2022 | | | 172,646 | | | | 188,528 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #G12655, 6.00%, 5/1/2022 | | | 129,878 | | | | 141,471 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #J19935, 2.50%, 8/1/2022 | | | 1,270,525 | | | | 1,293,082 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #G12988, 6.00%, 1/1/2023 | | | 98,361 | | | | 107,308 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #G13078, 6.00%, 3/1/2023 | | | 173,590 | | | | 189,232 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #G13331, 5.50%, 10/1/2023 | | | 76,436 | | | | 82,954 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #J16679, 3.00%, 9/1/2026 | | | 1,004,398 | | | | 1,025,113 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #G04176, 5.50%, 5/1/2038 | | | 883,996 | | | | 963,444 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #A78227, 5.50%, 6/1/2038 | | | 804,646 | | | | 876,963 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #G05671, 5.50%, 8/1/2038 | | | 79,283 | | | | 86,408 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #G05900, 6.00%, 3/1/2040 | | | 645,316 | | | | 712,321 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #C03815, 3.50%, 3/1/2042 | | | 335,992 | | | | 333,831 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #G07213, 3.50%, 11/1/2042 | | | 922,520 | | | | 916,880 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Mortgage-Backed Securities (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #C09026, 2.50%, 2/1/2043 | | $ | 1,478,424 | | | $ | 1,333,071 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #V80002, 2.50%, 4/1/2043 | | | 1,828,331 | | | | 1,648,443 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #Q19115, 3.00%, 6/1/2043 | | | 766,912 | | | | 727,463 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #Q19118, 3.50%, 6/1/2043 | | | 1,428,004 | | | | 1,419,243 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #Q19121, 3.50%, 6/1/2043 | | | 1,402,610 | | | | 1,393,570 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #V80160, 3.50%, 6/1/2043 | | | 855,920 | | | | 850,225 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #C09044, 3.50%, 7/1/2043 | | | 565,131 | | | | 561,371 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $39,397,997) | | | | 38,824,230 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 2.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares8, 0.04%, | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $17,515,539) | | | 17,515,539 | | | | 17,515,539 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $648,323,801) | | | | 667,791,985 | | | |
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 0.8% | | | | 5,084,146 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | $ | 672,876,131 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
* Less than 0.1%
MXN - Mexican Peso
MYR - Malaysian Ringgit
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 $110,438,159, or 16.4%, of the Series’ net assets as of December 31, 2013 (see Note 2 to the financial statements).
3Credit rating has been withdrawn. As of December 31, 2013, there is no rating available (unaudited).
4The coupon rate is floating and is the effective rate as of December 31, 2013.
5Credit ratings from S&P (unaudited).
6Represents a Payment-In-Kind bond.
7The rate shown is a fixed rate as of December 31, 2013; the rate becomes floating, based on LIBOR plus a spread, at dates ranging from 2015 to 2022.
8Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2013.
The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. (MSCI) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (S&P) and is licensed for use by Manning & Napier when referencing GICS sectors. Neither MSCI, S&P nor any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification nor shall any such party have any liability therefrom.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Core Plus Bond Series
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2013
| | | | |
ASSETS: | | | | |
| |
Investments, at value (identified cost $648,323,801) (Note 2) | | $ | 667,791,985 | |
Interest receivable | | | 6,608,204 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | 730,001 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 48,246 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 675,178,436 | |
| | | | |
| |
LIABILITIES: | | | | |
| |
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | | | 271,420 | |
Accrued shareholder services fees (Class S) (Note 3) | | | 143,622 | |
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 35,701 | |
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 4,433 | |
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 408 | |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | | | 1,759,408 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | | 87,313 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 2,302,305 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 672,876,131 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
| |
Capital stock | | $ | 633,830 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 654,959,731 | |
Distributions in excess of net investment income | | | (5,045 | ) |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | (2,179,680 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 19,467,295 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 672,876,131 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class S ($653,667,596/61,397,875 shares) | | $ | 10.65 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class I ($19,208,535/1,985,129 shares) | | $ | 9.68 | |
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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, 2013
| | | | |
INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | |
| |
Interest | | $ | 25,893,772 | |
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $6,612) | | | 1,013,728 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total Investment Income | | | 26,907,500 | |
| | | | |
| |
EXPENSES: | | | | |
| |
Management fees (Note 3) | | | 3,909,722 | |
Shareholder services fees (Class S) (Note 3) | | | 673,750 | |
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 137,762 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 18,214 | |
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | | | 12,939 | |
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 2,408 | |
Custodian fees | | | 31,990 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 131,550 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total Expenses | | | 4,918,335 | |
Less reduction of expenses (Note 3) | | | (3,369 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
Net Expenses | | | 4,914,966 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 21,992,534 | |
| | | | |
| |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | | | | |
| |
Net realized gain on- | | | | |
Investments | | | 9,617,030 | |
Foreign currency transactions and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 151,069 | |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 9,768,099 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on- | | | | |
Investments | | | (32,422,307 | ) |
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | (4,309 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
| | | (32,426,616 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | | | (22,658,517 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | (665,983 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Core Plus Bond Series
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | |
| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net investment income | | $ | 21,992,534 | | | $ | 24,482,037 | |
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency | | | 9,768,099 | | | | 8,013,825 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | | | (32,426,616 | ) | | | 30,148,362 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) from operations | | | (665,983 | ) | | | 62,644,224 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 8): | | | | | | | | |
| | |
From net investment income (Class S) | | | (21,928,376 | ) | | | (24,561,572 | ) |
From net investment income (Class I) | | | (258,166 | ) | | | — | |
From net realized gain on investments (Class S) | | | (14,602,709 | ) | | | (5,701,872 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments (Class I) | | | (353,578 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (37,142,829 | ) | | | (30,263,444 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5) | | | 79,603,385 | | | | 29,117,332 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase in net assets | | | 41,794,573 | | | | 61,498,112 | |
| | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Beginning of year | | | 631,081,558 | | | | 569,583,446 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
End of year (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $5,045 and $52,812, respectively) | | $ | 672,876,131 | | | $ | 631,081,558 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Core Plus Bond Series
Financial Highlights - Class S*
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | FOR THE YEARS ENDED | |
| | 12/31/13 | | | 12/31/12 | | | 12/31/11 | | | 12/31/10 | | | 12/31/09 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of year | | $ | 11.27 | | | $ | 10.67 | | | $ | 10.96 | | | $ | 10.49 | | | $ | 9.66 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income1 | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.57 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.38 | ) | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.82 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 1.15 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 1.39 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.56 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.56 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net asset value - End of year | | $ | 10.65 | | | $ | 11.27 | | | $ | 10.67 | | | $ | 10.96 | | | $ | 10.49 | |
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Net assets - End of year (000’s omitted) | | $ | 653,668 | | | $ | 631,082 | | | $ | 569,583 | | | $ | 535,355 | | | $ | 395,308 | |
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Total return2 | | | (0.02 | %) | | | 10.94 | % | | | 4.91 | % | | | 10.18 | % | | | 14.35 | % |
Ratios (to average net assets)/ Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses** | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.78 | % |
Net investment income | | | 3.35 | % | | | 4.01 | % | | | 4.56 | % | | | 4.92 | % | | | 5.60 | % |
Portfolio turnover | | | 49 | % | | | 41 | % | | | 35 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 72 | % |
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*Effective August 1, 2013, the shares of the Series have been designated as Class S. | |
**The investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management and/or other fees, and in some periods may have paid a portion of the Series’ expenses. 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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| | | 0.00 | %3 | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.00 | %3 | | | 0.00 | %3 |
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 during certain years.
3Less than 0.01%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class I
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| | FOR THE PERIOD 8/1/131 TO 12/31/13 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | $ | 10.00 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.15 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 0.00 | 3 |
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Total from investment operations | | | 0.15 | |
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Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.23 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (0.24 | ) |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.47 | ) |
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Net asset value - End of period | | $ | 9.68 | |
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Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 19,209 | |
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Total return4 | | | 1.60 | % |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 0.50 | %5 |
Net investment income | | | 3.55 | %5 |
Portfolio turnover | | | 49 | % |
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*The investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management and/or other fees, and in some periods may have paid a portion of the Series’ expenses. 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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| | | 0.00 | %6 |
1Commencement of operations.
2Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
3Less than $0.01 per share.
4Represents aggregate total return for the period indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Periods less than one year are not annualized.
5Annualized.
6Less than 0.01%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
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”). Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. Effective August 1, 2013, the Class A shares of the Series have been redesignated Class S and the Series issued Class I shares. Each class of shares is substantially the same except the Class S shares bear shareholder services fees. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2013, 11 billion shares have been designated in total among 45 series, of which 125 million have been designated as Core Plus Bond Series Class S common stock and 100 million have been designated as Core Plus Bond Series Class I 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 Stock Market 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 Stock Market 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 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 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, 2013 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
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DESCRIPTION | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials | | $ | 7,158,130 | | | $ | 7,158,130 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Debt securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Government agencies | | | 38,824,230 | | | | — | | | | 38,824,230 | | | | — | |
Corporate debt: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 66,650,806 | | | | — | | | | 66,650,806 | | | | — | |
Consumer Staples | | | 6,307,751 | | | | — | | | | 6,307,751 | | | | — | |
Energy | | | 36,508,060 | | | | — | | | | 36,508,060 | | | | — | |
Financials | | | 296,232,410 | | | | — | | | | 296,232,410 | | | | — | |
Health Care | | | 6,239,476 | | | | — | | | | 6,239,476 | | | | — | |
Industrials | | | 30,755,651 | | | | — | | | | 30,755,651 | | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | 13,414,280 | | | | — | | | | 13,414,280 | | | | — | |
Materials | | | 43,234,805 | | | | — | | | | 43,234,805 | | | | — | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 27,860,550 | | | | — | | | | 27,860,550 | | | | — | |
Utilities | | | 4,925,733 | | | | — | | | | 4,925,733 | | | | — | |
Convertible corporate debt: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials | | | 2,676,328 | | | | — | | | | 2,676,328 | | | | — | |
Asset-backed securities | | | 6,012,551 | | | | — | | | | 6,012,551 | | | | — | |
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | | | 42,169,330 | | | | — | | | | 42,169,330 | | | | — | |
Foreign government bonds | | | 21,118,930 | | | | — | | | | 21,118,930 | | | | — | |
Mutual funds | | | 17,702,964 | | | | 17,702,964 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total assets | | $ | 667,791,985 | | | $ | 24,861,094 | | | $ | 642,930,891 | | | $ | — | |
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There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2012 or December 31, 2013.
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, 2013.
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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. Income, expenses (other than shareholder services fees), and realized and unrealized gains and losses are prorated among the classes based on the relative net assets of each class. Class specific examples are directly charged to that class.
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.
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. The Series did not hold any forward foreign currency exchange contracts during the year ended December 31, 2013.
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. No such investments were held by the Series on December 31, 2013.
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, 2013, 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, 2010 through December 31, 2013. 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 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 0.45% of the Series’ average daily net assets. Prior to August 1, 2013, this fee was 0.70% of the Series’ average daily net assets.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
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 and are reimbursed for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings. Effective May 2013, an Audit Committee Chair, who receives an additional annual stipend for this role, was appointed to the Fund.
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.
The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2015, 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’ shareholder services fee, at no more than 0.50% of average daily net assets each year. The Advisor waived $3,369 for the year ended December 31, 2013. 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 and Strategic Income Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income 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. Effective October 1, 2012, the aforementioned agreements were modified to reduce the annual fee related to fund accounting and administration, as well as transfer agent fees, by 10%, excluding out-of-pocket expenses.
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, 2013, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $366,859,746 and $308,685,089 respectively. Purchases and sales of U.S. Government securities, other than short-term securities, were $29,277,069 and $5,875,009, respectively.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in shares of Class S and Class I of Core Plus Bond Series were:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
CLASS S: | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 8,695,764 | | | $ | 96,976,503 | | | | 5,829,953 | | | $ | 65,592,237 | |
Reinvested | | | 3,288,151 | | | | 35,520,781 | | | | 2,664,854 | | | | 29,775,472 | |
Repurchased | | | (6,571,916 | ) | | | (72,512,697 | ) | | | (5,875,777 | ) | | | (66,250,377 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | 5,411,999 | | | $ | 59,984,587 | | | | 2,619,030 | | | $ | 29,117,332 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | FOR THE PERIOD 8/1/13 (COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS) TO 12/31/13 | | | | | | | |
CLASS I: | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | | | | | |
Sold | | | 2,073,386 | | | $ | 20,502,845 | | | | | | | | | |
Reinvested | | | 23,034 | | | | 223,208 | | | | | | | | | |
Repurchased | | | (111,291 | ) | | | (1,107,255 | ) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | 1,985,129 | | | $ | 19,618,798 | | | | | | | | | |
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Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
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, 2013.
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 hybrid securities, investments in convertible securities, losses deferred due to wash sales and qualified late-year 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, 2013, $241,775 was reclassified within the capital accounts from Accumulated Net Realized Loss on Investments to Distributions in Excess of Net Investment Income. 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 were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 22,144,885 | | | $ | 26,389,475 | | |
Long-term capital gains | | | 14,997,944 | | | | 3,873,969 | | |
At December 31, 2013, 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 | | $ | 648,330,305 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 25,941,975 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (6,480,295 | ) |
| | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 19,461,680 | |
| | | | |
Qualified late-year losses1 | | $ | 2,178,221 | |
1The Series has elected to defer certain qualified late-year losses and recognize such losses in the year ending December 31, 2014.
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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, 2013, 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, 2013 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion

New York, New York
February 18, 2014
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Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All reportings 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 $704,917 or, if different, the maximum amount allowable under the tax law as qualified dividend income.
The Series designates $14,997,944 as Long-Term Capital Gain dividends pursuant to Section 852(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.
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 3.18%, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.
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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 20, 2013, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was considered by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and considered 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 2013 Annual consideration 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 27 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 performance of each Series since its inception, as well as performance over multiple time periods. Performance for one or more of the following time periods was considered as applicable to the Series’ inception date: 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. 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 Series’ actual performance and comparative performance, especially for those series with 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 18 of the 37 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 Tax Managed Series, Pro-Blend Series Class C, and Target Series’ Class R and Class C, are lower than, or substantially similar to the Morningstar mean and median reported total expense ratio. The higher than mean and median total expense ratios for Classes C and R reflect higher distribution, marketing and shareholder service fees payable to broker-dealers through a 100bp 12b-1 fee for Class C and a 50bp 12b-1 fee for Class R. 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 services 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, 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 then considered economies of scale and concluded that the current fee schedule to the advisory agreement remained reasonable given 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, the number of newly established series of the Fund 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.
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Interested Director/Officer | | |
Name: | | B. Reuben Auspitz* |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 66 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Principal Executive Officer since 2002; President since 2004; Vice President 1984-2003; |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | Executive Vice President; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2002-2010 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Independent Directors | | |
Name: | | Stephen B. Ashley |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 73 |
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). Director 1995-2008 and Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Fannie Mae (1995-2008) |
| | The Ashley Group (1995-2008) |
| | Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) |
Name: | | Paul A. Brooke |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 68 |
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 (2005-2009) - Alsius Corporation (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments) since 1991; Managing Member, Venbio (investments) since 2010. |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) |
| | ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-2014) |
| | HLTH Corp (WebMD) (2000-2010) |
| | Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) |
| | MPM Bio-equities (2000-2009) |
| | GMP Companies (2000-2011) |
| | HoustonPharma (2000-2008) |
| | Cytos Biotechnology Ltd (2012-present) |
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Core Plus Bond Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
| | |
Independent Directors (continued) | | |
Name: | | Peter L. Faber |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 75 |
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 (2006-2012), Partner (1995-2006 & 2013-present) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) (1989-2010) |
| | New York Collegium (non-profit) (2004-2011) |
| | Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) |
Name: | | Harris H. Rusitzky |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 78 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Chester N. Watson |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 63 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Director, Audit Committee Chairman, Governance & Nominating Committee Member |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Since 2012 |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | General Auditor (2003-2011) - General Motors Company (auto manufacturer) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Officers | | |
Name: | | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 50 |
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 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Elizabeth Craig |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 26 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
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Core Plus Bond Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
| | |
Officers (continued) | | |
Name: | | Christine Glavin |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 47 |
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 since 2011; Fund Reporting Manager (1997-2011) - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Assistant Treasurer since 2008 - Exeter Trust Company |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Jodi L. Hedberg |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 46 |
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; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer since 2002 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Richard Yates |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 48 |
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 and 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: | | 45 |
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.
1The term of office of all officers shall be one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified, or his or her earlier resignation or removal as provided in the Fund’s By-Laws.
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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)
For more information about any of the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Series, you may obtain a prospectus and SAI at www.manning- napier.com or by calling (800) 466-3863. Before investing, carefully consider the objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the investment and read the prospectus carefully as it contains this and other information about the investment company. In addition, this information can be found on the SEC’s web site, http://www.sec.gov.
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.
The Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. is managed by Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC. Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., an affiliate of Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, is the distributor of the Fund shares.
MNCPB-12/13-AR

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| | | | HIGH YIELD BOND SERIES | | |
www.manning-napier.com | | | | |
High Yield Bond Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Global equity markets delivered strong absolute returns during 2013, as loose monetary policy and improved growth prospects drove many equity indices to all-time highs. However, fixed income markets did not fare nearly as well over the course of the year. As growth prospects in developed economies looked up and talk of the U.S. Federal Reserve tapering its asset purchases grew louder — ultimately resulting in the announcement of the long-awaited taper in December — yields rose steadily. This resulted in global bond markets struggling during 2013. The high yield market was not immune from difficult circumstances facing fixed income investors, as the sector struggled mightily during the middle of the year and never fully regained its initial starting point despite intermittent periods of strength. Moving forward, the Advisor believes that slow economic growth remains the most likely scenario and that an active approach to investment management will be the key to navigating a challenging environment.
Against a challenging market backdrop, domestic fixed income markets struggled to generate positive absolute returns during 2013. In fact, most major sectors of the domestic market generated negative absolute returns for the year. Treasuries were particularly hard hit, while certain sectors, such as high yield, fared much better. Though interest rates generally rose throughout the year, still-low interest rates — by historical standards — and tightening credit spreads drove the high yield market to outperform relative to other sectors in the fixed income market. Moving forward, the Advisor expects that interest rates will continue to rise and credit spreads will continue to tighten.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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High Yield Bond Series
Fund Commentary
(unaudited)
Investment Objective
To provide a high level of long-term total return, which is a combination of income and capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the Series will invest at least 80% of its assets in bonds that are rated below investment grade (junk bonds) and those securities, principally Exchange-Traded Funds, that are designed to track the performance of non-investment grade securities.
Performance Commentary
During the year, the Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, Cash Pay, BB-B Rated Index gained 6.29%. The High Yield Series Class S also experienced positive absolute returns for the year, returning 7.17% and outperforming the benchmark.
Relative to its benchmark, the Series ended the year shorter in duration. While duration does not have as big of an effect on performance in the high yield sector as it does in other sectors, positioning the portfolio on the shorter end of the yield curve should help to dampen the volatility traditionally associated with movements in interest rates. Regarding sector diversification, the Series and its benchmark were similarly positioned.
The Advisor believes slow growth is the most likely path forward for the global economy. While it is possible that growth could be stronger than expected, several headwinds still exist. Nevertheless, the potential for interest rates to continue to rise presents a significant challenge to fixed income investors. In such an environment, the Advisor believes that an active approach to investment management is necessary to take advantage of opportunities where they exist while simultaneously managing risk. No matter the environment, the Advisor remains committed to helping its clients generate the absolute returns needed to achieve their long-term investment objectives.
Please see the next page for additional performance information as of December 31, 2013.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than that quoted; investors can obtain the most recent month-end performance at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 593-4353.
There is an inverse relationship between bond prices and interest rates; as interest rates rise, bond prices (and therefore the value of bond funds) fall. Likewise, as interest rates fall, bond prices and the value of bond funds rise. Investments in higher-yielding, lower-rated securities involve additional risks, including a higher risk of default and loss of principal. Duration is defined as the average time it takes to collect a bond’s interest and principal repayment. It is a measure of the sensitivity of the price (the value of principal) of a fixed income investment to a change in interest rates.
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High Yield Bond Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2013
(unaudited)
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| | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 |
| | ONE YEAR1 | | SINCE INCEPTION2 |
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - High Yield Bond Series - Class S3 | | 7.17% | | 10.43% |
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - High Yield Bond Series - Class I3,4 | | 7.35% | | 10.51% |
Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield Cash Pay BB-B Rated Index5 | | 6.29% | | 11.27% |
The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - High Yield Bond Series Class S from its inception (9/14/09) to present (12/31/13) 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.
2Performance numbers for the Series and Index are calculated from September 14, 2009, the Class S 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, 2013, this net expense ratio was 1.12% for Class S and 0.87% for Class I. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 1.12% for Class S and 0.87% for Class I for the year ended December 31, 2013.
4For periods prior to the inception of Class I on August 1, 2012, the performance figures are hypothetical and reflect the performance of the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. High Yield Bond Series Class S.
5The unmanaged Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield Cash Pay BB-B Rated 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 do not reflect any fees or expenses. Index returns provided by Bloomberg.
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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 in each class at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013).
Actual Expenses
The Actual lines of the table below provide 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 Actual line for the Class in which you have invested 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 Hypothetical lines of each Class in the table below provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Class’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class’ 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 Hypothetical lines for each Class in the table are 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.
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| | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/13 | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/13 | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 7/1/13-12/31/13 | | ANNUALIZED EXPENSE RATIO |
Class S | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,058.60 | | $5.71 | | 1.10% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.66 | | $5.60 | | 1.10% |
Class I | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,059.00 | | $4.41 | | 0.85% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.92 | | $4.33 | | 0.85% |
*Expenses are equal to the Class’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period), 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, 2013
(unaudited)

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High Yield Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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HIGH YIELD BOND SERIES | | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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LOAN ASSIGNMENTS - 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Crown Castle Operating Co., 1st Lien Term Loan B2, 1/31/2019 (Identified Cost $2,000,000) | | | Ba2 | | | $ | 2,000,000 | | | $ | 2,001,880 | | | |
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CORPORATE BONDS - 96.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds - 96.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary - 15.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Auto Components - 2.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gestamp Funding Luxembourg S.A. (Spain)3, 5.625%, 5/31/2020 | | | B1 | | | | 2,085,000 | | | | 2,121,487 | | | |
Pittsburgh Glass Works LLC3, 8.00%, 11/15/2018 | | | B3 | | | | 2,025,000 | | | | 2,131,313 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 4,252,800 | | | |
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAI Entertainment Holdings - NAI Entertainment Holdings Finance Corp.3, 5.00%, 8/1/2018 | | | B1 | | | | 1,960,000 | | | | 2,023,700 | | | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 11.875%, 7/15/2015 | | | Ba1 | | | | 1,840,000 | | | | 2,129,800 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 4,153,500 | | | |
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Household Durables - 3.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc. - Brookfield Residential US Corp. (Canada)3, 6.125%, 7/1/2022 | | | B2 | | | | 3,270,000 | | | | 3,286,350 | | | |
Lennar Corp., 6.95%, 6/1/2018 | | | Ba3 | | | | 2,015,000 | | | | 2,266,875 | | | |
Weekley Homes LLC - Weekley Finance Corp.3, 6.00%, 2/1/2023 | | | B2 | | | | 2,185,000 | | | | 2,108,525 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 7,661,750 | | | |
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Media - 6.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CCO Holdings LLC - CCO Holdings Capital Corp.3, 5.25%, 3/15/2021 | | | B1 | | | | 3,765,000 | | | | 3,595,575 | | | |
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., 6.50%, 6/15/2019 | | | Ba3 | | | | 1,780,000 | | | | 1,926,850 | | | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc.3, 4.25%, 5/15/2020 | | | B1 | | | | 4,480,000 | | | | 4,233,600 | | | |
Starz LLC - Starz Finance Corp., 5.00%, 9/15/2019 | | | Ba2 | | | | 3,115,000 | | | | 3,185,087 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 12,941,112 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Specialty Retail - 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rent-A-Center, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/2020 | | | Ba3 | | | | 1,915,000 | | | | 2,029,900 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SIWF Merger Sub, Inc. - Springs Industries, Inc.3, 6.25%, 6/1/2021 | | | B2 | | | | 1,975,000 | | | | 1,992,281 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Consumer Discretionary | | | | | | | | | | | 33,031,343 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples - 9.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beverages - 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Crestview DS Merger Sub II, Inc.3, 10.00%, 9/1/2021 | | | B3 | | | | 2,115,000 | | | | 2,268,337 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Food & Staples Retailing - 3.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
C&S Group Enterprises LLC3, 8.375%, 5/1/2017 | | | B1 | | | | 2,369,000 | | | | 2,511,140 | | | |
KeHE Distributors LLC - KeHE Finance Corp.3, 7.625%, 8/15/2021 | | | B3 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,120,000 | | | |
Shearer’s Foods LLC - Chip Finance Corp.3, 9.00%, 11/1/2019 | | | B3 | | | | 2,390,000 | | | | 2,521,450 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 7,152,590 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
HIGH YIELD BOND SERIES | | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Food Products - 1.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Land O’ Lakes, Inc.3, 6.00%, 11/15/2022 | | | Ba2 | | | $ | 1,785,000 | | | $ | 1,838,550 | | | |
Pinnacle Operating Corp.3, 9.00%, 11/15/2020 | | | Caa1 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,122,500 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 3,961,050 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Household Products - 1.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Harbinger Group, Inc.3, 7.875%, 7/15/2019 | | | B3 | | | | 2,885,000 | | | | 3,097,769 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tobacco - 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Vector Group Ltd., 7.75%, 2/15/2021 | | | Ba3 | | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,172,500 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Consumer Staples | | | | | | | | | | | 19,652,246 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Energy - 14.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Energy Equipment & Services - 3.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Calfrac Holdings LP (Canada)3, 7.50%, 12/1/2020 | | | B1 | | | | 3,680,000 | | | | 3,753,600 | | | |
Shelf Drilling Holdings Ltd. (United Arab Emirates)3, 8.625%, 11/1/2018 | | | B1 | | | | 1,890,000 | | | | 2,041,200 | | | |
Sidewinder Drilling, Inc.3, 9.75%, 11/15/2019 | | | B3 | | | | 1,890,000 | | | | 1,663,200 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 7,458,000 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 11.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Chesapeake Oilfield Operating LLC - Chesapeake Oilfield Finance, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/2019 | | | Ba3 | | | | 4,510,000 | | | | 4,724,225 | | | |
Crestwood Midstream Partners LP - Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp.3, 6.125%, 3/1/2022 | | | B1 | | | | 3,150,000 | | | | 3,228,750 | | | |
Energy XXI Gulf Coast, Inc.3, 7.50%, 12/15/2021 | | | B3 | | | | 3,090,000 | | | | 3,221,325 | | | |
Northern Tier Energy LLC - Northern Tier Finance Corp., 7.125%, 11/15/2020 | | | B1 | | | | 3,145,000 | | | | 3,286,525 | | | |
PBF Holding Co. LLC - PBF Finance Corp., 8.25%, 2/15/2020 | | | Ba3 | | | | 4,010,000 | | | | 4,350,850 | | | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC3, 5.625%, 2/1/2021 | | | Ba3 | | | | 3,675,000 | | | | 3,592,313 | | | |
Ultra Petroleum Corp.3, 5.75%, 12/15/2018 | | | B2 | | | | 2,175,000 | | | | 2,234,813 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 24,638,801 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Energy | | | | | | | | | | | 32,096,801 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials - 15.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial Banks - 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Provident Funding Associates LP - PFG Finance Corp.3, 6.75%, 6/15/2021 | | | Ba3 | | | | 1,985,000 | | | | 1,975,075 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Finance - 5.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 6.75%, 12/1/2014 | | | B1 | | | | 2,020,000 | | | | 2,115,950 | | | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 2.75%, 1/30/2017 | | | B1 | | | | 2,190,000 | | | | 2,198,213 | | | |
CNG Holdings, Inc.3, 9.375%, 5/15/2020 | | | B3 | | | | 3,150,000 | | | | 2,898,000 | | | |
Interface Security Systems Holdings, Inc. - Interface Security Systems LLC3, 9.25%, 1/15/2018 | | | B3 | | | | 1,880,000 | | | | 1,945,800 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | |
HIGH YIELD BOND SERIES | | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Finance (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP - Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 7.375%, 10/1/2017 | | | Ba3 | | | $ | 3,125,000 | | | $ | 3,281,250 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 12,439,213 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Diversified Financial Services - 3.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Jefferies Finance LLC - JFIN Co-Issuer Corp.3, 7.375%, 4/1/2020 | | | B1 | | | | 2,970,000 | | | | 3,088,800 | |
Jefferies Group LLC, 8.50%, 7/15/2019 | | | Baa3 | | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 3,050,000 | |
Oxford Finance LLC - Oxford Finance Co-Issuer, Inc.3, 7.25%, 1/15/2018 | | | B1 | | | | 1,965,000 | | | | 2,068,162 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 8,206,962 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Insurance - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fidelity & Guaranty Life Holdings, Inc.3, 6.375%, 4/1/2021 | | | B1 | | | | 2,100,000 | | | | 2,205,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 3.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corrections Corp. of America, 4.125%, 4/1/2020 | | | Ba1 | | | | 2,975,000 | | | | 2,915,500 | |
Dupont Fabros Technology LP, 5.875%, 9/15/2021 | | | Ba1 | | | | 3,050,000 | | | | 3,149,125 | |
Rialto Holdings LLC - Rialto Corp.3, 7.00%, 12/1/2018 | | | B2 | | | | 2,175,000 | | | | 2,196,750 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 8,261,375 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Financials | | | | | | | | | | | 33,087,625 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care - 8.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care Providers & Services - 5.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fresenius Medical Care US Finance, Inc. (Germany), 6.875%, 7/15/2017 | | | Ba2 | | | | 2,930,000 | | | | 3,325,550 | |
Fresenius Medical Care US Finance, Inc. (Germany)3, 6.50%, 9/15/2018 | | | Ba2 | | | | 1,770,000 | | | | 2,000,100 | |
Fresenius US Finance II, Inc.3, 9.00%, 7/15/2015 | | | Ba1 | | | | 2,925,000 | | | | 3,232,125 | |
HCA, Inc., 6.375%, 1/15/2015 | | | B3 | | | | 2,020,000 | | | | 2,121,000 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 8.125%, 4/1/2022 | | | B3 | | | | 1,990,000 | | | | 2,144,225 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 12,823,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals - 2.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.3, 6.00%, 1/15/2021 | | | B2 | | | | 2,100,000 | | | | 2,152,500 | |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International3, 6.75%, 8/15/2021 | | | B1 | | | | 3,005,000 | | | | 3,185,300 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 5,337,800 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Health Care | | | | | | | | | | | 18,160,800 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Industrials - 20.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Aerospace & Defense - 4.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bombardier, Inc. (Canada)3, 4.25%, 1/15/2016 | | | Ba2 | | | | 1,875,000 | | | | 1,959,375 | |
Bombardier, Inc. (Canada)3, 6.125%, 1/15/2023 | | | Ba2 | | | | 3,185,000 | | | | 3,161,113 | |
DigitalGlobe, Inc.3, 5.25%, 2/1/2021 | | | B1 | | | | 1,860,000 | | | | 1,813,500 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | |
HIGH YIELD BOND SERIES | | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Industrials (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Aerospace & Defense (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Erickson Air-Crane, Inc.3, 8.25%, 5/1/2020 | | | B1 | | | $ | 2,530,000 | | | $ | 2,618,550 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 9,552,538 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Air Freight & Logistics - 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Neovia Logistics Intermediate Holdings LLC - Logistics Intermediate Finance Corp.3,4, 10.00%, 2/15/2018 | | | Caa2 | | | | 2,485,000 | | | | 2,509,850 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Airlines - 2.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2010-1, Class B3, 6.375%, 1/2/2016 | | | Ba2 | | | | 1,890,000 | | | | 2,008,125 | |
Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2010-2, Class B, 6.75%, 11/23/2015 | | | Ba3 | | | | 850,000 | | | | 907,375 | |
United Continental Holdings, Inc., 6.375%, 6/1/2018 | | | B2 | | | | 1,760,000 | | | | 1,839,200 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 4,754,700 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Construction & Engineering - 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Abengoa Finance S.A.U. (Spain)3, 7.75%, 2/1/2020 | | | B2 | | | | 2,720,000 | | | | 2,801,600 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Machinery - 2.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CNH Capital LLC, 6.25%, 11/1/2016 | | | Ba1 | | | | 2,885,000 | | | | 3,184,319 | |
SPL Logistics Escrow LLC - SPL Logistics Finance Corp.3, 8.875%, 8/1/2020 | | | B2 | | | | 2,760,000 | | | | 2,932,500 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 6,116,819 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Research & Consulting Services - 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
FTI Consulting, Inc., 6.00%, 11/15/2022 | | | BB5 | | | | 1,880,000 | | | | 1,903,500 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors - 7.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Aircastle Ltd., 4.625%, 12/15/2018 | | | Ba3 | | | | 2,190,000 | | | | 2,206,425 | |
Aviation Capital Group Corp.3, 3.875%, 9/27/2016 | | | BB5 | | | | 1,580,000 | | | | 1,631,963 | |
Aviation Capital Group Corp.3, 4.625%, 1/31/2018 | | | BB5 | | | | 1,880,000 | | | | 1,946,217 | |
Aviation Capital Group Corp.3, 6.75%, 4/6/2021 | | | BB5 | | | | 2,590,000 | | | | 2,816,451 | |
Fly Leasing Ltd. (Ireland), 6.75%, 12/15/2020 | | | B3 | | | | 2,185,000 | | | | 2,212,313 | |
International Lease Finance Corp., 8.625%, 9/15/2015 | | | Ba3 | | | | 1,840,000 | | | | 2,042,400 | |
Rexel S.A. (France)3, 5.25%, 6/15/2020 | | | Ba3 | | | | 2,970,000 | | | | 2,984,850 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 15,840,619 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Industrials | | | | | | | | | | | 43,479,626 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology - 3.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Communications Equipment - 2.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ViaSat, Inc., 6.875%, 6/15/2020 | | | B2 | | | | 2,240,000 | | | | 2,368,800 | |
Windstream Corp., 7.50%, 6/1/2022 | | | B1 | | | | 3,115,000 | | | | 3,185,087 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 5,553,887 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | |
HIGH YIELD BOND SERIES | | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Magnachip Semiconductor Corp. (South Korea), 6.625%, 7/15/2021 | | | B1 | | | $ | 2,705,000 | | | $ | 2,752,337 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Information Technology | | | | | | | | | | | 8,306,224 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Materials - 4.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Chemicals - 1.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Nufarm Australia Ltd. (Australia)3, 6.375%, 10/15/2019 | | | Ba3 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,070,000 | |
Trinseo Materials Operating SCA - Trinseo Materials Finance, Inc.3, 8.75%, 2/1/2019 | | | B2 | | | | 1,860,000 | | | | 1,920,450 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 3,990,450 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Containers & Packaging - 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Smurfit Kappa Acquisitions (Ireland)3, 4.875%, 9/15/2018 | | | Ba2 | | | | 3,365,000 | | | | 3,491,188 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Metals & Mining - 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dynacast International LLC - Dynacast Finance, Inc., 9.25%, 7/15/2019 | | | B2 | | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,756,250 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Materials | | | | | | | | | | | 10,237,888 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Telecommunication Services - 4.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 2.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Altice Financing S.A. (Luxembourg)3, 6.50%, 1/15/2022 | | | B1 | | | | 3,225,000 | | | | 3,257,250 | |
UPCB Finance VI Ltd. (Netherlands)3, 6.875%, 1/15/2022 | | | Ba3 | | | | 2,230,000 | | | | 2,369,375 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 5,626,625 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 2.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CPI International, Inc., 8.00%, 2/15/2018 | | | B3 | | | | 1,950,000 | | | | 2,037,750 | |
Digicel Ltd. (Jamaica)3, 6.00%, 4/15/2021 | | | B1 | | | | 3,095,000 | | | | 2,986,675 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 5,024,425 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Telecommunication Services | | | | | | | | | | | 10,651,050 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $204,311,007) | | | | | | | | | | | 208,703,603 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 2.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares6, 0.04%, (Identified Cost $4,312,971) | | | | | | | 4,312,971 | | | | 4,312,971 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $210,623,978) | | | | | | | | | | | 215,018,454 | |
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | 1,202,778 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | | | | | $ | 216,221,232 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
1Credit ratings from Moody’s (unaudited).
2This security is unsettled and the coupon rate has not yet been determined as of December 31, 2013.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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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 $129,934,422 or 60.1% of the Series’ net assets as of December 31, 2013 (see Note 2 to the financial statements).
4Represents a Payment-In-Kind bond.
5Credit ratings from S&P (unaudited).
6Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2013.
The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. (MSCI) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (S&P) and is licensed for use by Manning & Napier when referencing GICS sectors. Neither MSCI, S&P nor any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification nor shall any such party have any liability therefrom.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2013
| | | | |
ASSETS: | | | | |
| |
Investments, at value (identified cost $210,623,978) (Note 2) | | $ | 215,018,454 | |
Interest receivable | | | 3,584,762 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | 418,518 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 372 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 219,022,106 | |
| | | | |
| |
LIABILITIES: | | | | |
| |
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | | | 143,824 | |
Accrued shareholder services fees (Class S) (Note 3) | | | 42,617 | |
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 15,518 | |
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 4,118 | |
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 407 | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 2,000,000 | |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | | | 575,899 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | | 18,491 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 2,800,874 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 216,221,232 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
| |
Capital stock | | $ | 205,764 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 210,524,221 | |
Accumulated net realized gain on investments | | | 1,096,771 | |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments | | | 4,394,476 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 216,221,232 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class S ($191,922,066/18,043,541 shares) | | $ | 10.64 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class I ($24,299,166/2,532,888 shares) | | $ | 9.59 | |
| | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
| | | | |
INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | |
| |
Interest | | $ | 12,671,999 | |
Dividends | | | 3,472 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total Investment Income | | | 12,675,471 | |
| | | | |
| |
EXPENSES: | | | | |
| |
Management fees (Note 3) | | | 1,557,860 | |
Shareholder services fees (Class S) (Note 3) | | | 469,261 | |
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 64,884 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 15,519 | |
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | | | 4,471 | |
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 2,407 | |
Custodian fees | | | 8,933 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 143,423 | |
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Total Expenses | | | 2,266,758 | |
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 10,408,713 | |
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS: | | | | |
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Net realized gain on investments | | | 6,335,942 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | (2,438,060 | ) |
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS | | | 3,897,882 | |
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 14,306,595 | |
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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
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| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
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OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
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Net investment income | | $ | 10,408,713 | | | $ | 10,787,749 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 6,335,942 | | | | 7,047,305 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | (2,438,060 | ) | | | 7,175,708 | |
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Net increase from operations | | | 14,306,595 | | | | 25,010,762 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 8): | | | | | | | | |
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From net investment income (Class S) | | | (9,215,819 | ) | | | (10,361,600 | ) |
From net investment income (Class I) | | | (1,197,453 | ) | | | (467,597 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments (Class S) | | | (5,772,445 | ) | | | (5,914,586 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments (Class I) | | | (773,068 | ) | | | (472,249 | ) |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | (16,958,785 | ) | | | (17,216,032 | ) |
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CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | | | | | | | | |
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Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5) | | | 25,684,287 | | | | 10,044,454 | |
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Net increase in net assets | | | 23,032,097 | | | | 17,839,184 | |
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NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
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Beginning of year | | | 193,189,135 | | | | 175,349,951 | |
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End of year (including undistributed net investment income of $0 and $1,259, respectively) | | $ | 216,221,232 | | | $ | 193,189,135 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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High Yield Bond Series
Financial Highlights - Class S*
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| | FOR THE YEARS ENDED | | | FOR THE PERIOD 9/14/091 TO 12/31/09 | |
| | 12/31/13 | | | 12/31/12 | | | 12/31/11 | | | 12/31/10 | | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | $ | 10.75 | | | $ | 10.30 | | | $ | 10.74 | | | $ | 10.37 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.20 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.83 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 0.66 | | | | 0.28 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total from investment operations | | | 0.75 | | | | 1.46 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 0.48 | |
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Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (1.01 | ) | | | (0.96 | ) | | | (1.04 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) |
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Net asset value - End of period | | $ | 10.64 | | | $ | 10.75 | | | $ | 10.30 | | | $ | 10.74 | | | $ | 10.37 | |
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Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 191,922 | | | $ | 179,187 | | | $ | 175,350 | | | $ | 158,181 | | | $ | 127,678 | |
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Total return3 | | | 7.17 | % | | | 14.46 | % | | | 4.87 | % | | | 13.59 | % | | | 4.82 | % |
Ratios (to average net assets)/ Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses** | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.20 | %4 |
Net investment income | | | 4.99 | % | | | 5.83 | % | | | 6.26 | % | | | 6.79 | % | | | 6.51 | %4 |
Portfolio turnover | | | 93 | % | | | 91 | % | | | 63 | % | | | 54 | % | | | 22 | % |
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*Effective August 1, 2012, the shares of the Series have been designated as Class S. **For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management and/or other fees, and in some periods may have paid a portion of the Series’ expenses. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amounts: | |
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| | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.00 | %5 | | | 0.02 | %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 during certain periods. Periods less than one year are not annualized.
4Annualized.
5Less than 0.01%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class I
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| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE PERIOD 8/1/121 TO 12/31/12 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | $ | 9.78 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.25 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.30 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.55 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.56 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.89 | ) | | | (0.77 | ) |
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Net asset value - End of period | | $ | 9.59 | | | $ | 9.78 | |
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Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 24,299 | | | $ | 14,002 | |
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Total return3 | | | 7.35 | % | | | 5.59 | % |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.87 | %4 |
Net investment income | | | 5.24 | % | | | 5.90 | %4 |
Portfolio turnover | | | 93 | % | | | 91 | % |
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. Periods less than one year are not annualized.
4Annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
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”). Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The series is authorized to issue two classes of shares (Class S & Class I). Each class of shares is substantially the same, except that Class S shares bear shareholder services fees. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2013, 11 billion shares have been designated in total among 45 series, of which 125 million have been designated as High Yield Bond Series Class S common stock and 100 million have been designated as High Yield Bond Series Class I 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 Stock Market 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 Stock Market 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, loan assignments, 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.
The fair value of loan assignments is estimated using recently executed transactions, market price quotations, credit/market events, and cross-asset pricing. Inputs are generally observable market inputs obtained from independent sources. Loan assignments are generally categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, unless key inputs are unobservable which would then be in Level 3.
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 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, 2013 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
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DESCRIPTION | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loan assignments | | $ | 2,001,880 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,001,880 | | | $ | — | |
Corporate debt: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 33,031,343 | | | | — | | | | 33,031,343 | | | | — | |
Consumer Staples | | | 19,652,246 | | | | — | | | | 19,652,246 | | | | — | |
Energy | | | 32,096,801 | | | | — | | | | 32,096,801 | | | | — | |
Financials | | | 33,087,625 | | | | — | | | | 33,087,625 | | | | — | |
Health Care | | | 18,160,800 | | | | — | | | | 18,160,800 | | | | — | |
Industrials | | | 43,479,626 | | | | — | | | | 43,479,626 | | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | 8,306,224 | | | | — | | | | 8,306,224 | | | | — | |
Materials | | | 10,237,888 | | | | — | | | | 10,237,888 | | | | — | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 10,651,050 | | | | — | | | | 10,651,050 | | | | — | |
Mutual fund | | | 4,312,971 | | | | 4,312,971 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total assets | | $ | 215,018,454 | | | $ | 4,312,971 | | | $ | 210,705,483 | | | $ | — | |
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There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2012 or December 31, 2013.
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, 2013.
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
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses (continued)
Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense. Income, expenses (other than shareholder services fees), and realized and unrealized gains and losses are prorated among the classes based on the relative net assets of each class. Class specific expenses are directly charged to that class.
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, 2013.
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, 2013, 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, 2010 through December 31, 2013. 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 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 0.75% 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 and are reimbursed for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings. Effective May 2013, an Audit Committee Chair, who receives an additional annual stipend for this role, was appointed to the Fund.
The Class S shares of the Series are subject to a shareholder services fee in accordance with a shareholder services plan adopted by the 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.
The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2015, to waive its management 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’ shareholder services fee, at no more than 0.95% of average daily net assets. The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2013. 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 and Strategic Income Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income 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. Effective October 1, 2012, the aforementioned agreements were modified to reduce the annual fee related to fund accounting and administration, as well as transfer agent fees, by 10%, excluding out-of-pocket expenses.
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, 2013, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $206,283,213 and $184,032,512, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in shares of Class S and Class I shares of High Yield Bond Series were:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
CLASS S | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 3,157,224 | | | $ | 34,362,165 | | | | 2,014,989 | | | $ | 21,922,842 | |
Reinvested | | | 1,354,596 | | | | 14,473,811 | | | | 1,474,830 | | | | 15,828,509 | |
Repurchased | | | (3,132,464 | ) | | | (34,027,943 | ) | | | (3,857,491 | ) | | | (42,040,705 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | 1,379,356 | | | $ | 14,808,033 | | | | (367,672 | ) | | $ | (4,289,354 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE PERIOD 8/1/12 (COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS) TO 12/31/12 | |
CLASS I | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 1,095,354 | | | $ | 10,833,464 | | | | 1,360,330 | | | $ | 13,642,660 | |
Reinvested | | | 194,706 | | | | 1,879,227 | | | | 94,180 | | | | 923,980 | |
Repurchased | | | (188,659 | ) | | | (1,836,437 | ) | | | (23,023 | ) | | | (232,832 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | 1,101,401 | | | $ | 10,876,254 | | | | 1,431,487 | | | $ | 14,333,808 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
6. | Financial Instruments and Loan Assignments |
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 and Loan Assignments (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, 2013.
The Series may invest in a loan assignment of all or a portion of the loans. The Series has direct rights against the borrower on a loan when it purchases an assignment; provided, however, that the Series’ rights may be more limited than the lender from which it acquired the assignment and the Series may be able to enforce its rights only through an administrative agent. Loan assignments are vulnerable to market conditions such that economic conditions or other events may reduce the demand for loan assignments and certain loan assignments which were liquid, when purchased, may become illiquid.
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. 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 fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, $3,300 was reclassified within the capital accounts from Accumulated Net Realized Gain on Investments to Undistributed Net Investment Income. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:
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| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 13,029,453 | | | $ | 14,255,662 | | |
Long-term capital gains | | | 3,929,332 | | | | 2,960,370 | | |
At December 31, 2013, the identified cost for federal income tax purposes, the resulting gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation, and the net unrealized appreciation were as follows:
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Cost for federal income tax purposes | | $ | 210,623,978 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 5,775,810 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (1,381,334 | ) |
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Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 4,394,476 | |
| | | | |
Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | 469,218 | |
Undistributed long-term gains | | $ | 627,553 | |
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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, 2013, 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, 2013 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

New York, New York
February 18, 2014
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High Yield Bond Series
Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All reportings are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.
The Series designates $4,556,885 as Long-Term Capital Gain dividends pursuant to Section 852(b) of the Internal Revenue Code for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.
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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 20, 2013, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was considered by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and considered 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 2013 Annual consideration 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 27 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 performance of each Series since its inception, as well as performance over multiple time periods. Performance for one or more of the following time periods was considered as applicable to the Series’ inception date: 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. 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 Series’ actual performance and comparative performance, especially for those series with 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 18 of the 37 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 Tax Managed Series, Pro-Blend Series Class C, and Target Series’ Class R and Class C, are lower than, or substantially similar to the Morningstar mean and median reported total expense ratio. The higher than mean and median total expense ratios for Classes C and R reflect higher distribution, marketing and shareholder service fees payable to broker-dealers through a 100bp 12b-1 fee for Class C and a 50bp 12b-1 fee for Class R. 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 services 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, 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 then considered economies of scale and concluded that the current fee schedule to the advisory agreement remained reasonable given 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, the number of newly established series of the Fund 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.
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Interested Director/Officer | | |
Name: Address: | | B. Reuben Auspitz* 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 66 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Principal Executive Officer since 2002; President since 2004; Vice President 1984-2003; |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | Executive Vice President; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2002-2010 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Independent Directors | | |
Name: Address: | | Stephen B. Ashley 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 73 |
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). Director 1995-2008 and Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Fannie Mae (1995-2008) The Ashley Group (1995-2008) Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) |
Name: Address: | | Paul A. Brooke 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 68 |
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 (2005-2009) - Alsius Corporation (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments) since 1991; Managing Member, Venbio (investments) since 2010. |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-2014) HLTH Corp (WebMD) (2000-2010) Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) MPM Bio-equities (2000-2009) GMP Companies (2000-2011) HoustonPharma (2000-2008) Cytos Biotechnology Ltd (2012-present) |
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High Yield Bond Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
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Independent Directors (continued) | | |
Name: Address: | | Peter L. Faber 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 75 |
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 (2006-2012), Partner (1995-2006 & 2013-present) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) (1989-2010) New York Collegium (non-profit) (2004-2011) Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) |
Name: Address: | | Harris H. Rusitzky 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 78 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: Address: | | Chester N. Watson 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 63 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Director, Audit Committee Chairman, Governance & Nominating |
| | Committee Member |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Since 2012 |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | General Auditor (2003-2011) - General Motors Company (auto |
| | manufacturer) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Officers | | |
Name: Address: | | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 50 |
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 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: Address: | | Elizabeth Craig 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 26 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
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High Yield Bond Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
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Officers (continued) | | |
Name: Address: | | Christine Glavin 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 47 |
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 since 2011; Fund Reporting Manager (1997-2011) - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Assistant Treasurer since 2008 - Exeter Trust Company |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: Address: | | Jodi L. Hedberg 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 46 |
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; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer since 2002 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: Address: | | Richard Yates 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 48 |
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 and 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: | | 45 |
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.
1The term of office of all officers shall be one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified, or his or her earlier resignation or removal as provided in the Fund’s By-Laws.
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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)
For more information about any of the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Series, you may obtain a prospectus and SAI at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 466-3863. Before investing, carefully consider the objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the investment and read the prospectus carefully as it contains this and other information about the investment company. In addition, this information can be found on the SEC’s web site, http://www.sec.gov.
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.
The Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. is managed by Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC. Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., an affiliate of Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, is the distributor of the Fund shares.
MNHYB-12/13-AR

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| | | | INFLATION FOCUS EQUITY SERIES | | |
www.manning-napier.com | | | | |
Inflation Focus Equity Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Global equity markets delivered strong absolute returns during 2013, as loose monetary policy and incrementally improved economic growth prospects, primarily in the developed world, contributed to a more robust risk appetite among investors and helped to propel many equity indices to new all-time highs. While fiscal policy and lingering structural issues in a number of countries continued to act as headwinds for much of the year, the still weak global macroeconomic climate was not enough to deter the renewed and generally broad-based preference for stocks. Broadly speaking, developed market equities outperformed emerging market equities, as the MSCI Emerging Markets index actually finished the year in negative territory. That said, indices in several emerging nations, such as China and India, delivered very strong positive returns during 2013. Amid last year’s encouraging performance, valuations in markets that did well generally rose. As such, returns are likely to be much more modest going forward. In the Advisor’s view, global economic growth should remain slow during 2014, meaning that it will take time for company fundamentals to grow into current stock prices.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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Inflation Focus Equity Series
Fund Commentary
(unaudited)
Investment Objective
To provide long-term growth and inflation protection primarily through investment in equity securities that are expected to benefit from an inflationary environment. The Series invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. and foreign issuers, including those in emerging markets. The Series may also invest in fixed income securities of any type.
Performance Commentary
Global equity markets delivered strongly positive returns during 2013. For the twelve months ending December 31, 2013, the MSCI ACWI Index (ACWI) returned 22.80%. The Inflation Focus Equity Series delivered positive absolute returns as well, appreciating 14.55%, but trailed the benchmark.
With respect to inflation in the global economy, broad-based inflationary pressures remained absent throughout the year. Currently, inflationary pressures are largely confined to pockets in certain emerging markets. However, several factors suggest that the pace of rising prices could become a broader problem going forward, and therefore vigilance in inflation monitoring will remain important. Central banks around the world, particularly in the developed economies, continue to employ loose monetary policies to spur economic growth and at some point the additional liquidity could manifest as inflation. While much of this capital has yet to find its way into broader economies, should stronger growth take hold and labor markets tighten, credit growth might trigger inflation.
Understanding the nature of inflation within the context of the current environment is critically important to selecting securities that should thrive in an inflationary environment. The Advisor’s approach combines a top-down thematic analysis meant to identify and understand the sources of inflationary pressures, with a traditional bottom-up industry and company level fundamental analysis geared toward finding the beneficiaries of these inflationary pressures. In the Advisor’s view, companies that are well-positioned in industries where there are bottlenecks and tight supply conditions stand to benefit from inflationary pressures where they may exist. Importantly, given the generally slow economic growth environment and excess slack in labor markets across the global economy today, the Advisor believes current conditions are less about traditional broad-based inflation and more about identifying pockets of inflation.
Both stock selection and sector allocation decisions challenged relative returns and resulted in the Series underperforming the MSCI All Country World Index for the year. Regarding stock selection, certain Series investments in Industrials and Financials detracted from relative returns. This was partially offset by stock selection in Energy, Materials, and Consumer Staples, which contributed positively to relative returns. Where sector allocation is concerned, an overweight to Materials, underweight to Consumer Discretionary, and underweight to Health Care compared to the benchmark challenged relative returns. Conversely, an overweight to Industrials compared to the benchmark and a lack of exposure to Utilities aided relative returns.
At the country-level, stock selection detracted from relative returns while the aggregate impact of country allocation decisions contributed positively to relative returns. More specifically, certain selections in the United States, Australia, and Canada, as well as an overweight to Canada compared to the benchmark, negatively impacted relative returns. However, an overweight to the United States compared to the benchmark and stock selection in Brazil had a positive impact on relative performance.
The Advisor will continue to monitor the global inflationary environment and will adjust the Series’ exposure to areas that the Advisor believes can do well as prevailing economic, market, and inflation conditions change over time. To this end, the Advisor believes that an active approach to investment management provides the requisite flexibility to pursue long-term investment opportunities within the context of global inflation.
Please see the next page for additional performance information as of December 31, 2013.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than that quoted; investors can obtain the most recent month-end performance at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 593-4353.
All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. As with any stock fund, the value of your investment will fluctuate in response to stock market movements. Investing in the Series will also involve a number of other risks, including issuer-specific risk, small-cap/mid-cap risk, and interest rate risk. The Series may invest up to 100% of its portfolio in foreign securities. Funds whose investments are concentrated in foreign countries may be subject to fluctuating currency values, different accounting standards, and economic and political instability. The value of the Series may be affected by changes in exchange rates between foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar. Investments in emerging markets may be more volatile than investments in more developed markets. The Series may invest up to 20% of its portfolio in bonds. There is an inverse relationship between bond prices and interest rates; as interest rates rise, bond prices (and therefore the value of bond funds) fall. Likewise, as interest rates fall, bond prices and the value of bond funds rise.
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Inflation Focus Equity Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2013
(unaudited)
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| | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 |
| | ONE YEAR1 | | TOTAL RETURN SINCE INCEPTION2 |
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Inflation Focus Equity Series3 | | 14.55% | | 11.87% |
MSCI ACWI Index4 | | 22.80% | | 17.01% |
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, 2013) to the MSCI ACWI 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 year ended December 31, 2013, this net expense ratio was 1.18%. The 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, 2013.
4The MSCI ACWI Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure global developed and emerging market equity performance and consists of 44 developed and emerging market country indices. The Index returns do not reflect any fees or expenses. The Index is denominated in U.S. dollars. The Index returns are net of withholding taxes. They assume daily reinvestment of net dividends thus accounting for any applicable dividend taxation. Index returns provided by Bloomberg.
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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 (July 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013).
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.
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| | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/13 | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/13 | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 7/1/13-12/31/13 |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,117.20 | | $6.24 |
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 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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Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2013
(unaudited)

| | | | | | | | | | |
Top Ten Stock Holdings2 | |
Pall Corp. | | | 3.1 | % | | Ingredion, Inc. | | | 2.9 | % |
Pentair Ltd. - ADR | | | 3.1 | % | | Syngenta AG (Switzerland) | | | 2.4 | % |
Xylem, Inc. | | | 3.0 | % | | Westport Innovations, Inc. - ADR (Canada) | | | 2.3 | % |
Monsanto Co. | | | 2.9 | % | | Visa, Inc. - Class A | | | 2.2 | % |
Cameron International Corp. | | | 2.9 | % | | Umicore S.A. (Belgium) | | | 2.1 | % |
| | | |
2 As a percentage of total investments. | | | | | | | | | | |
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
COMMON STOCKS - 96.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Consumer Discretionary - 2.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
Auto Components - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
BorgWarner, Inc. | | | 19,420 | | | $ | 1,085,772 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Media - 1.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. - Class A | | | 12,360 | | | | 688,823 | | | |
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. - Class A | | | 16,580 | | | | 592,403 | | | |
Tribune Co.* | | | 8,250 | | | | 638,550 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,919,776 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Consumer Discretionary | | | | | | | 3,005,548 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples - 10.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
Beverages - 4.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. (Belgium)1 | | | 21,340 | | | | 2,269,224 | | | |
SABMiller plc (United Kingdom)1 | | | 43,350 | | | | 2,231,456 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,500,680 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Whole Foods Market, Inc. | | | 23,050 | | | | 1,332,981 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Food Products - 5.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Annie’s, Inc.* | | | 17,560 | | | | 755,782 | | | |
Glanbia plc (Ireland)1 | | | 46,283 | | | | 718,404 | | | |
Ingredion, Inc. | | | 46,770 | | | | 3,201,874 | | | |
Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. | | | 13,170 | | | | 1,103,119 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,779,179 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Consumer Staples | | | | | | | 11,612,840 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Energy - 17.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
Energy Equipment & Services - 8.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
Baker Hughes, Inc. | | | 28,350 | | | | 1,566,621 | | | |
Cameron International Corp.* | | | 55,070 | | | | 3,278,317 | | | |
Core Laboratories N.V. - ADR | | | 6,390 | | | | 1,220,171 | | | |
Fugro N.V. (Netherlands)1 | | | 17,300 | | | | 1,031,976 | | | |
National Oilwell Varco, Inc. | | | 14,230 | | | | 1,131,712 | | | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | | | 11,860 | | | | 1,068,705 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,297,502 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 9.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
Encana Corp. (Canada) | | | 59,680 | | | | 1,077,224 | | | |
EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 9,030 | | | | 1,515,595 | | | |
Hess Corp. | | | 27,310 | | | | 2,266,730 | | | |
Koninklijke Vopak N.V. (Netherlands)1 | | | 32,890 | | | | 1,925,463 | | | |
Range Resources Corp. | | | 20,100 | | | | 1,694,631 | | | |
Talisman Energy, Inc. (Canada) | | | 165,560 | | | | 1,924,844 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10,404,487 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Energy | | | | | | | 19,701,989 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Financials - 7.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 6.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 34,580 | | | $ | 1,698,570 | | | |
DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc. | | | 67,600 | | | | 1,670,396 | | | |
Plum Creek Timber Co., Inc. | | | 21,610 | | | | 1,005,081 | | | |
Potlatch Corp. | | | 23,570 | | | | 983,812 | | | |
Weyerhaeuser Co. | | | 52,820 | | | | 1,667,527 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,025,386 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Management & Development - 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
Realogy Holdings Corp.* | | | 37,270 | | | | 1,843,747 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Financials | | | | | | | 8,869,133 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care - 2.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
Biotechnology - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
Novozymes A/S - Class B (Denmark)1 | | | 13,900 | | | | 587,139 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Neogen Corp.* | | | 25,935 | | | | 1,185,229 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.* | | | 41,390 | | | | 1,124,980 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Health Care | | | | | | | 2,897,348 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Industrials - 35.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | | | 17,650 | | | | 1,029,701 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Airlines - 3.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. - ADR (Brazil)* | | | 386,890 | | | | 1,768,087 | | | |
Latam Airlines Group S.A. - ADR (Chile) | | | 101,560 | | | | 1,656,444 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,424,531 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Electrical Equipment - 3.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Polypore International, Inc.* | | | 61,270 | | | | 2,383,403 | | | |
Schneider Electric S.A. (France)1 | | | 13,390 | | | | 1,168,169 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,551,572 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Machinery - 20.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
AGCO Corp. | | | 39,220 | | | | 2,321,432 | | | |
Deere & Co. | | | 10,390 | | | | 948,919 | | | |
FANUC Corp. (Japan)1 | | | 12,900 | | | | 2,363,805 | | | |
Joy Global, Inc. | | | 30,110 | | | | 1,761,134 | | | |
KUKA AG (Germany)1 | | | 48,140 | | | | 2,259,329 | | | |
Luxfer Holdings plc - ADR (United Kingdom) | | | 30,720 | | | | 640,819 | | | |
Pall Corp. | | | 40,410 | | | | 3,448,994 | | | |
Pentair Ltd. - ADR | | | 44,170 | | | | 3,430,684 | | | |
Westport Innovations, Inc. - ADR (Canada)* | | | 128,670 | | | | 2,523,219 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Industrials (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Machinery (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Xylem, Inc. | | | 97,680 | | | $ | 3,379,728 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 23,078,063 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Professional Services - 2.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
ALS Ltd. (Australia)1 | | | 230,020 | | | | 1,814,725 | | | |
SGS S.A. (Switzerland)1 | | | 450 | | | | 1,036,014 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,850,739 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Road & Rail - 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | | 9,010 | | | | 1,513,680 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors - 3.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
Brenntag AG (Germany)1 | | | 12,010 | | | | 2,229,015 | | | |
Fastenal Co. | | | 43,340 | | | | 2,059,083 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,288,098 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Industrials | | | | | | | 39,736,384 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology - 8.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
Computers & Peripherals - 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Stratasys Ltd.* | | | 9,560 | | | | 1,287,732 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
Maxwell Technologies, Inc.* | | | 182,780 | | | | 1,420,201 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
IT Services - 3.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
MasterCard, Inc. - Class A | | | 2,020 | | | | 1,687,629 | | | |
Visa, Inc. - Class A | | | 10,900 | | | | 2,427,212 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,114,841 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Software - 1.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
Aspen Technology, Inc.* | | | 17,010 | | | | 711,018 | | | |
Aveva Group plc (United Kingdom)1 | | | 40,827 | | | | 1,465,459 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,176,477 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Information Technology | | | | | | | 8,999,251 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Materials - 11.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
Chemicals - 8.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
Monsanto Co. | | | 28,230 | | | | 3,290,207 | | | |
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. - ADR (Chile) | | | 42,960 | | | | 1,111,805 | | | |
Syngenta AG (Switzerland)1 | | | 6,660 | | | | 2,655,323 | | | |
Umicore S.A. (Belgium)1 | | | 51,120 | | | | 2,388,580 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,445,915 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Metals & Mining - 3.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Alumina Ltd. (Australia)*1 | | | 1,072,590 | | | | 1,064,879 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Materials (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Metals & Mining (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Stillwater Mining Co.* | | | 192,610 | | | $ | 2,376,807 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,441,686 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Materials | | | | | | | 12,887,601 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $93,969,318) | | | | | | | 107,710,094 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 3.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares2, 0.04% | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $4,146,461) | | | 4,146,461 | | | | 4,146,461 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $98,115,779) | | | | | | | 111,856,555 | | | |
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 0.2% | | | | | | | 256,880 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 112,113,435 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
KEY:
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.
2Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2013.
The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. (MSCI) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (S&P) and is licensed for use by Manning & Napier when referencing GICS sectors. Neither MSCI, S&P nor any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification nor shall any such party have any liability therefrom.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2013
| | | | |
ASSETS: | | | | |
| |
Investments, at value (identified cost $98,115,779) (Note 2) | | $ | 111,856,555 | |
Cash | | | 429 | |
Foreign currency (identified cost $12,213) | | | 12,228 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | 651,870 | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 444,640 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 82,647 | |
Foreign tax reclaims receivable | | | 50,502 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 113,098,871 | |
| | | | |
| |
LIABILITIES: | | | | |
| |
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | | | 95,547 | |
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 9,450 | |
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 7,230 | |
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 407 | |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | | | 807,235 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | | 65,567 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 985,436 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 112,113,435 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
| |
Capital stock | | $ | 93,587 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 97,691,141 | |
Accumulated net realized gain on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 585,584 | |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 13,743,123 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 112,113,435 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class A ($112,113,435/9,358,722 shares) | | $ | 11.98 | |
| | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Inflation Focus Equity Series
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
| | | | |
INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | |
| |
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $48,975) | | $ | 1,359,191 | |
| | | | |
| |
EXPENSES: | | | | |
| |
Management fees (Note 3) | | | 981,415 | |
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 38,243 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 24,093 | |
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 2,408 | |
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | | | 1,855 | |
Custodian fees | | | 11,501 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 101,201 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total Expenses | | | 1,160,716 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 198,475 | |
| | | | |
| |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | | | | |
| |
Net realized gain (loss) on- | | | | |
Investments | | | 6,317,040 | |
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | (3,592 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 6,313,448 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on- | | | | |
Investments | | | 6,735,006 | |
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 1,823 | |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 6,736,829 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | | | 13,050,277 | |
| | | | |
| |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 13,248,752 | |
| | | | |
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 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net investment income | | $ | 198,475 | | | $ | 355,792 | |
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency | | | 6,313,448 | | | | 2,157,793 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency | | | 6,736,829 | | | | 7,368,181 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase from operations | | | 13,248,752 | | | | 9,881,766 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 8): | | | | | | | | |
| | |
From net investment income | | | (218,807 | ) | | | (367,886 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (5,600,234 | ) | | | (1,816,566 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (5,819,041 | ) | | | (2,184,452 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5) | | | 25,569,826 | | | | 2,149,322 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase in net assets | | | 32,999,537 | | | | 9,846,636 | |
| | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Beginning of year | | | 79,113,898 | | | | 69,267,262 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
End of year (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $ 0 and $ 0, respectively) | | $ | 112,113,435 | | | $ | 79,113,898 | |
| | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Inflation Focus Equity Series
Financial Highlights
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | FOR THE YEARS ENDED | | | FOR THE PERIOD | |
| | 12/31/13 | | | 12/31/12 | | | 8/23/111 TO 12/31/11 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | $ | 11.05 | | | $ | 9.95 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.00 | 3 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 1.56 | | | | 1.36 | | | | (0.05 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.58 | | | | 1.41 | | | | (0.05 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.65 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Net asset value - End of period | | $ | 11.98 | | | $ | 11.05 | | | $ | 9.95 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 112,113 | | | $ | 79,114 | | | $ | 69,267 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Total return4 | | | 14.55 | % | | | 14.26 | % | | | (0.50 | %) |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.20 | %5 |
Net investment income | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.60 | %5 |
Portfolio turnover | | | 55 | % | | | 56 | % | | | 9 | % |
|
*The investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management and/or other fees, and in some periods may have paid a portion of the Series’ expenses. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount: | |
| | | |
| | | NA | | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.16 | %5 |
1 Commencement of operations.
2 Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the periods.
3 Less than $0.01.
4 Represents 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.
5 Annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
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”). 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 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2013, 10.9 billion shares have been designated in total among 45 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 Stock Market 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 Stock Market 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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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, 2013 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
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DESCRIPTION | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | $ | 3,005,548 | | | $ | 3,005,548 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Consumer Staples | | | 11,612,840 | | | | 6,393,756 | | | | 5,219,084 | | | | — | |
Energy | | | 19,701,989 | | | | 16,744,550 | | | | 2,957,439 | | | | — | |
Financials | | | 8,869,133 | | | | 8,869,133 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Health Care | | | 2,897,348 | | | | 2,310,209 | | | | 587,139 | | | | — | |
Industrials | | | 39,736,384 | | | | 28,865,327 | | | | 10,871,057 | | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | 8,999,251 | | | | 7,533,792 | | | | 1,465,459 | | | | — | |
Materials | | | 12,887,601 | | | | 6,778,819 | | | | 6,108,782 | | | | — | |
Mutual fund | | | 4,146,461 | | | | 4,146,461 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total assets | | $ | 111,856,555 | | | $ | 84,647,595 | | | $ | 27,208,960 | | | $ | — | |
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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, 2012 or December 31, 2013.
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, 2013.
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
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Foreign Currency Translation (continued)
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, 2013, 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 and the years ended December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2013. 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.
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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 and are reimbursed for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings. Effective May 2013, an Audit Committee Chair, who receives an additional annual stipend for this role, was appointed to the Fund.
The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2015, 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, 2013. 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 and Strategic Income Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income 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. Effective October 1, 2012, the aforementioned agreements were modified to reduce the annual fee related to fund accounting and administration, as well as transfer agent fees, by 10%, excluding out-of-pocket expenses.
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, 2013, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $71,198,042 and $50,955,773, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.
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5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in Class A shares of Inflation Focus Equity Series were:
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| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 2,759,940 | | | $ | 32,252,319 | | | | 684,939 | | | $ | 7,455,324 | |
Reinvested | | | 449,353 | | | | 5,188,780 | | | | 197,345 | | | | 2,153,038 | |
Repurchased | | | (1,007,186 | ) | | | (11,871,273 | ) | | | (687,077 | ) | | | (7,459,040 | ) |
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Total | | | 2,202,107 | | | $ | 25,569,826 | | | | 195,207 | | | $ | 2,149,322 | |
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Approximately 85% of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
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, 2013.
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, losses deferred due to wash sales and redesignation of distributions paid. 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 fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, $20,332 was reclassified within the capital accounts to Distributions in Excess of Net Investment Income from Accumulated Net Realized Gain on Investments. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:
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| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 1,678,674 | | | $ | 2,088,150 | | |
Long-term capital gains | | | 4,140,367 | | | | 96,302 | | |
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8. | Federal Income Tax Information (continued) |
At December 31, 2013, 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:
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Cost for federal income tax purposes | | $ | 98,614,631 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 16,309,639 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (3,067,715 | ) |
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Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 13,241,924 | |
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Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | 152,269 | |
Undistributed long-term capital gains | | $ | 932,167 | |
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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, 2013, 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, 2013 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

New York, New York
February 18, 2014
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Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All reportings 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 $1,206,927 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 32.91%, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.
The Series designates $5,072,534 as Long-Term Capital Gain dividends pursuant to Section 852(b) of the Internal Revenue Code for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.
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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 20, 2013, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was considered by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and considered 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 2013 Annual consideration 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 27 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 performance of each Series since its inception, as well as performance over multiple time periods. Performance for one or more of the following time periods was considered as applicable to the Series’ inception date: 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. 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 Series’ actual performance and comparative performance, especially for those series with 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 18 of the 37 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 Tax Managed Series, Pro-Blend Series Class C, and Target Series’ Class R and Class C, are lower than, or substantially similar to the Morningstar mean and median reported total expense ratio. The higher than mean and median total expense ratios for Classes C and R reflect higher distribution, marketing and shareholder service fees payable to broker-dealers through a 100bp 12b-1 fee for Class C and a 50bp 12b-1 fee for Class R. 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 services 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, 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 then considered economies of scale and concluded that the current fee schedule to the advisory agreement remained reasonable given 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, the number of newly established series of the Fund 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.
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Interested Director/Officer | | |
Name: | | B. Reuben Auspitz* |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 66 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Principal Executive Officer since 2002; President since 2004; Vice President 1984-2003; |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | Executive Vice President; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2002-2010 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Independent Directors | | |
Name: | | Stephen B. Ashley |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 73 |
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). Director 1995-2008 and Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Fannie Mae (1995-2008) |
| | The Ashley Group (1995-2008) |
| | Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) |
Name: | | Paul A. Brooke |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 68 |
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 (2005-2009) - Alsius Corporation (investments); |
| | Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments) since 1991; |
| | Managing Member, Venbio (investments) since 2010. |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) |
| | ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-2014) |
| | HLTH Corp (WebMD) (2000-2010) |
| | Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) |
| | MPM Bio-equities (2000-2009) |
| | GMP Companies (2000-2011) |
| | HoustonPharma (2000-2008) |
| | Cytos Biotechnology Ltd (2012-present) |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
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Independent Directors (continued) | | |
Name: | | Peter L. Faber |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 75 |
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 (2006-2012), Partner (1995-2006 & 2013-present) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) (1989-2010) |
| | New York Collegium (non-profit) (2004-2011) |
| | Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) |
Name: | | Harris H. Rusitzky |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 78 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Chester N. Watson |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 63 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Director, Audit Committee Chairman, Governance & Nominating |
| | Committee Member |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Since 2012 |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | General Auditor (2003-2011) - General Motors Company (auto manufacturer) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Officers | | |
Name: | | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 50 |
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 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Elizabeth Craig |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 26 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
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Inflation Focus Equity Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
| | |
Officers (continued) | | |
Name: | | Christine Glavin |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 47 |
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 since 2011; Fund Reporting Manager (1997-2011) - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Assistant Treasurer since 2008 - Exeter Trust Company |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Jodi L. Hedberg |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 46 |
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; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer since 2002 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Richard Yates |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 48 |
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 and 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: | | 45 |
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.
1The term of office of all officers shall be one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified, or his or her earlier resignation or removal as provided in the Fund’s By-Laws.
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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)
For more information about any of the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Series, you may obtain a prospectus and SAI at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 466-3863. Before investing, carefully consider the objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the investment and read the prospectus carefully as it contains this and other information about the investment company. In addition, this information can be found on the SEC’s web site, http://www.sec.gov.
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.
The Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. is managed by Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC. Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., an affiliate of Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, is the distributor of the Fund shares.
MNIFE-12/13-AR

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| | | | EMERGING MARKETS SERIES | | |
www.manning-napier.com | | | | |
Emerging Markets Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Global equity markets delivered strong absolute returns during 2013, as loose monetary policy and incrementally improved economic growth prospects, primarily in the developed world, contributed to a more robust risk appetite among investors and helped to propel many equity indices to new all-time highs. While fiscal policy and lingering structural issues in a number of countries continued to act as headwinds for much of the year, the still weak global macroeconomic climate was not enough to deter the renewed and generally broad-based preference for stocks. Broadly speaking, developed market equities outperformed emerging market equities, as the MSCI Emerging Markets index actually finished the year in negative territory. That said, indices in several emerging nations, such as China and India, delivered very strong positive returns during 2013. Amid last year’s encouraging performance, valuations in markets that did well generally rose. As such, returns are likely to be much more modest going forward. In the Advisor’s view, global economic growth should remain slow during 2014, meaning that it will take time for company fundamentals to grow into current stock prices.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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Emerging Markets Series
Fund Commentary
(unaudited)
Investment Objective
To provide long-term growth.
Performance Commentary
For the year, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index returned -2.60%. The Emerging Market Series Class S rose by 8.91% during the same time period, earning strong positive absolute returns for the year while outperforming the benchmark on a relative basis.
Broadly speaking, Emerging Markets faced a challenging environment during much of 2013. Developed markets showed relative economic strength, which precipitated an increase in interest rates and decreased the appetite for riskier Emerging Market assets. Rising interest rates also put pressure on Emerging Market fixed income markets, and capital flowed back to developed markets. Pockets of inflation emerged in certain markets and many countries remained in need of significant structural reform. Today, the Advisor believes that opportunities still exist, but Emerging Markets cannot be viewed in aggregate. Instead, investors need to identify countries with the strongest fiscal positions, a low dependence on foreign capital, and attractive valuations relative to their peers. The Advisor will continue to pursue such opportunities, with special attention being paid to companies that stand to benefit from the growth of the emerging market consumer.
Stock selection drove the Series to outperform the benchmark during the year, though sector allocation decisions also had a positive impact on relative performance. Regarding stock selection, certain investments in Industrials, Information Technology, and Telecommunication Services contributed positively to relative returns. Conversely, certain selections in Consumer Discretionary and Energy detracted from relative returns. With respect to sector allocation, a significant overweight to Health Care compared to the benchmark and an underweight to Materials aided relative returns. This was partially offset by an underweight to Information Technology compared to the benchmark, with challenged relative performance.
On a country-level, stock selection in countries including China, Korea, and Russia contributed positively to relative returns, as did a modest underweight to Turkey and an underweight to Indonesia as compared to the benchmark. However, an overweight to Brazil compared to the benchmark, an underweight to Taiwan compared to the benchmark, and stock selection in countries including South Africa and India detracted from relative returns.
Moving forward, the Advisor believes slow growth is the most likely path for the global economy. While it is possible that growth could be stronger than expected, several headwinds still exist. No matter the environment, the Advisor remains committed to helping its clients generate the absolute returns needed to achieve their long-term investment objectives. This means taking an active approach to identifying attractively priced investment opportunities and focusing on fundamentals.
Please see the next page for additional performance information as of December 31, 2013.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than that quoted; investors can obtain the most recent month-end performance at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 593-4353.
All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Funds whose investments are concentrated in foreign countries may be subject to fluctuating currency values, different accounting standards, and economic and political instability. The value of the Series may be affected by changes in exchange rates between foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar. Investments in emerging markets may be more volatile than investments in more developed markets.
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Emerging Markets Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2013
(unaudited)
| | | | |
| | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 |
| | ONE YEAR1 | | TOTAL RETURN SINCE INCEPTION2 |
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Series - Class S3 | | 8.91% | | 13.92% |
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Series - Class I3,4 | | 8.91% | | 13.92% |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index5 | | -2.60% | | 4.60% |
The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Series Class S from its inception2 (November 16, 2011) to present (December 31, 2013) to the MSCI 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 Class S 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, 2013, this net expense ratio was 1.20% for Class S and 1.89% for Class I (annualized). The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 1.29% for Class S and 1.89% for Class I (annualized) for the year ended December 31, 2013.
4For periods prior to the inception of Class I on December 18, 2013, the performance figures are hypothetical and reflect the performance of the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Series - Class S.
5The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets and consists of 21 emerging market country indices outside the U.S. The Index returns do not reflect any fees or expenses. The Index returns are net of withholding taxes. They assume daily reinvestment of net dividends thus accounting for any applicable dividend taxation. The Index is denominated in U.S. dollars. Index returns provided by Bloomberg.
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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 (July 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013.
Actual Expenses
The Actual lines of the table below provide 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 Actual line for the Class in which you have invested 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 Hypothetical lines of each Class in the table below provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Class’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class’ 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 for the class in which you have invested 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 Hypothetical lines for each Class in the table are 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.
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| | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/13* | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/13 | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD** 7/1/13-12/31/13 | | ANNUALIZED EXPENSE RATIO |
Class S | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,132.90 | | $6.45 | | 1.20% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.16 | | $6.11 | | 1.20% |
Class I | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.70 | | $0.68 | | 1.89% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,015.68 | | $9.60 | | 1.89% |
*Class I inception date was December 18, 2013.
**Expenses are equal to the Class’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the one-half year period (except for the Series’ Class I Actual return information, which reflects the 13 day period ended December 31, 2013 due to its inception date of December 18, 2013). 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. The Series’ total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period.
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Emerging Markets Series
Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2013
(unaudited)

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Emerging Markets Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
COMMON STOCKS - 96.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Consumer Discretionary - 14.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
Auto Components - 1.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
Mando Corp. (South Korea)1 | | | 14,900 | | | $ | 1,768,356 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Automobiles - 2.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Hyundai Motor Co. (South Korea)1 | | | 10,570 | | | | 2,372,613 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Diversified Consumer Services - 3.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
Anhanguera Educacional Participacoes S.A. (Brazil) | | | 602,190 | | | | 3,803,171 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc., - Class A (Argentina) | | | 133,000 | | | | 1,611,960 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Household Durables - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
LG Electronics, Inc. (South Korea)1 | | | 15,900 | | | | 1,028,110 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Media - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
Global Mediacom Tbk PT (Indonesia)1 | | | 6,490,750 | | | | 1,014,408 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Specialty Retail - 3.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
Belle International Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong)1 | | | 1,546,000 | | | | 1,796,085 | | | |
China ZhengTong Auto Services Holdings Ltd. (China)*1 | | | 2,884,710 | | | | 1,855,034 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,651,119 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Consumer Discretionary | | | | | | | 15,249,737 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples - 9.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
Beverages - 3.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
AMBEV S.A. - ADR (Brazil) | | | 212,500 | | | | 1,561,875 | | | |
Cia Cervecerias Unidas S.A. - ADR (Chile) | | | 83,000 | | | | 2,001,130 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,563,005 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
Raia Drogasil S.A. (Brazil) | | | 150,000 | | | | 939,705 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Food Products - 4.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (Thailand)1 | | | 2,674,000 | | | | 2,612,785 | | | |
M Dias Branco S.A. (Brazil) | | | 46,000 | | | | 1,949,772 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,562,557 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Personal Products - 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
Natura Cosmeticos S.A. (Brazil) | | | 79,000 | | | | 1,385,283 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Consumer Staples | | | | | | | 10,450,550 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Energy - 5.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
Anton Oilfield Services Group (China)1 | | | 682,000 | | | | 416,615 | | | |
SPT Energy Group, Inc. (China)1 | | | 980,000 | | | | 584,129 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,000,744 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 4.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp. (Colombia) | | | 201,580 | | | | 3,480,327 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Emerging Markets Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Energy (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - ADR (Brazil) | | | 93,700 | | | $ | 1,376,453 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,856,780 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Energy | | | | | | | 5,857,524 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Financials - 12.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital Markets - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
OSK Holdings Berhad (Malaysia)1 | | | 712,375 | | | | 359,086 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial Banks - 6.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad (Malaysia)1 | | | 338,000 | | | | 1,599,532 | | | |
ICICI Bank Ltd. - ADR (India) | | | 50,000 | | | | 1,858,500 | | | |
Shinhan Financial Group Co. Ltd. (South Korea)1 | | | 76,000 | | | | 3,412,008 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,870,040 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Diversified Financial Services - 2.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
JSE Ltd. (South Africa)1 | | | 271,000 | | | | 2,318,096 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Insurance - 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Brasil Insurance Participacoes e Administracao S.A. (Brazil) | | | 143,000 | | | | 1,106,178 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Management & Development - 2.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
BR Malls Participacoes S.A. (Brazil) | | | 111,000 | | | | 802,183 | | | |
General Shopping Brasil S.A. (Brazil)* | | | 518,000 | | | | 2,070,463 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,872,646 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Financials | | | | | | | 13,526,046 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care - 22.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
Biotechnology - 3.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
Green Cross Corp. (South Korea)1 | | | 32,200 | | | | 3,803,945 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 5.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
Mindray Medical International Ltd. - ADR (China) | | | 27,120 | | | | 986,083 | | | |
Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co. Ltd. - Class H (China)1 | | | 3,902,000 | | | | 5,280,174 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,266,257 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care Providers & Services - 7.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. (India)1 | | | 136,770 | | | | 2,092,622 | | | |
Fortis Healthcare Ltd. (India)*1 | | | 1,170,000 | | | | 1,941,959 | | | |
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd. (South Africa)1 | | | 809,000 | | | | 3,231,109 | | | |
Qualicorp S.A. (Brazil)* | | | 46,000 | | | | 438,699 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,704,389 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals - 5.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (India)1 | | | 410,383 | | | | 3,543,523 | | | |
Lupin Ltd. (India)1 | | | 140,242 | | | | 2,060,288 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,603,811 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Health Care | | | | | | | 23,378,402 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Emerging Markets Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Industrials - 13.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
Airlines - 4.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. - ADR (Brazil)* | | | 500,000 | | | $ | 2,285,000 | | | |
Latam Airlines Group S.A. - ADR (Chile) | | | 126,360 | | | | 2,060,932 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,345,932 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Electrical Equipment - 2.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Teco Electric and Machinery Co. Ltd. (Taiwan)1 | | | 2,052,000 | | | | 2,357,287 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Machinery - 4.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
Hiwin Technologies Corp. (Taiwan)1 | | | 383,624 | | | | 3,241,880 | | | |
Sany Heavy Equipment International Holdings Co. Ltd. (China)1 | | | 3,248,000 | | | | 1,021,508 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,263,388 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Marine - 3.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Precious Shipping PCL (Thailand)1 | | | 1,566,950 | | | | 1,018,526 | | | |
Sinotrans Shipping Ltd. (China)1 | | | 6,306,000 | | | | 2,304,562 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,323,088 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Industrials | | | | | | | 14,289,695 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology - 9.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
Internet Software & Services - 6.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
Mail.ru Group Ltd. - GDR (Russia)1 | | | 25,400 | | | | 1,132,840 | | | |
Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd. - ADR (China)* | | | 13,020 | | | | 1,068,291 | | | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. (China)1 | | | 20,000 | | | | 1,280,549 | | | |
Yandex N.V. - Class A - ADR (Russia)* | | | 45,700 | | | | 1,971,955 | | | |
Youku Tudou, Inc. - ADR (China)* | | | 56,800 | | | | 1,721,040 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,174,675 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (South Korea)1 | | | 1,360 | | | | 1,772,144 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Software - 1.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
Totvs S.A. (Brazil) | | | 92,930 | | | | 1,455,841 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Information Technology | | | | | | | 10,402,660 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Materials - 3.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
Chemicals - 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
Yingde Gases Group Co. Ltd. (China)1 | | | 1,604,000 | | | | 1,682,733 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Metals & Mining - 2.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. (South Africa)1 | | | 188,000 | | | | 2,210,231 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Materials | | | | | | | 3,892,964 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Telecommunication Services - 5.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 5.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
America Movil SAB de C.V. - Class L - ADR (Mexico) | | | 146,570 | | | | 3,425,341 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | |
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Telecommunication Services (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
MTN Group Ltd. (South Africa)1 | | | 94,700 | | | $ | 1,961,369 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Telecommunication Services | | | | | | | 5,386,710 | | | |
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $92,624,684) | | | | | | | 102,434,288 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 3.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares2, 0.04%, | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $3,352,177) | | | 3,352,177 | | | | 3,352,177 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $95,976,861) | | | | | | | 105,786,465 | | | |
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 0.2% | | | | | | | 185,815 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 105,972,280 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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, 2013.
The Series’ portfolio holds, as a percentage of net assets, greater than 10% in the following countries:
Brazil - 18.1%; China - 17.2%; South Korea - 13.4%; India - 10.8%.
The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. (MSCI) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (S&P) and is licensed for use by Manning & Napier when referencing GICS sectors. Neither MSCI, S&P nor any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification nor shall any such party have any liability therefrom.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Assets & Liabilities
December 31, 2013
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ASSETS: | | | | |
| |
Investments, at value (identified cost $95,976,861) (Note 2) | | $ | 105,786,465 | |
Foreign currency (identified cost $168,390) | | | 167,481 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 169,360 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | 220,766 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | | 106,344,072 | |
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LIABILITIES: | | | | |
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Accrued foreign capital gains tax (Note 2) | | | 103,345 | |
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | | | 90,333 | |
Accrued shareholder services fees (Class S) (Note 3) | | | 9,272 | |
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 9,046 | |
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 4,032 | |
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 407 | |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | | | 80,661 | |
Accrued custodian fees | | | 37,547 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | | 37,149 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 371,792 | |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 105,972,280 | |
| | | | |
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
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Capital stock | | $ | 92,933 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 94,619,969 | |
Accumulated net realized gain on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 1,554,646 | |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments (net of foreign capital gains tax of $103,345), foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 9,704,732 | |
| | | | |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 105,972,280 | |
| | | | |
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE -Class S ($104,884,034/ 9,197,896 shares) | | $ | 11.40 | |
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE -Class I ($1,088,246/ 95,426 shares) | | $ | 11.40 | |
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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, 2013
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INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | |
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Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $234,650) | | $ | 1,704,312 | |
| | | | |
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EXPENSES: | | | | |
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Management fees (Note 3) | | | 968,492 | |
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 39,745 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 15,506 | |
Shareholder services fees (Class S)(Note 3) | | | 9,272 | |
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 2,407 | |
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | | | 1,930 | |
Custodian fees | | | 119,125 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 110,760 | |
| | | | |
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Total Expenses | | | 1,267,237 | |
Less reduction of expenses (Note 3) | | | (93,546 | ) |
| | | | |
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Net Expenses | | | 1,173,691 | |
| | | | |
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 530,621 | |
| | | | |
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | | | | |
| |
Net realized gain (loss) on- | | | | |
Investments (net of foreign capital gains tax of $329,302) | | | 11,072,519 | |
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | (152,111 | ) |
| | | | |
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| | | 10,920,408 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on- | | | | |
Investments (net of decrease in accrued foreign capital gains tax of $520,693) | | | (2,806,062 | ) |
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | (3,222 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
| | | (2,809,284 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | | | 8,111,124 | |
| | | | |
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 8,641,745 | |
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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
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| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net investment income | | $ | 530,621 | | | $ | 343,149 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | | | 10,920,408 | | | | 3,936,183 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | | | (2,809,284 | ) | | | 13,482,230 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase from operations | | | 8,641,745 | | | | 17,761,562 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 8): | | | | | | | | |
| | |
From net investment income (Class S) | | | (155,200 | ) | | | (208,190 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments (Class S) | | | (10,343,020 | ) | | | (3,291,467 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (10,498,220 | ) | | | (3,499,657 | ) |
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| | |
CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5) | | | 12,575,523 | | | | 2,876,916 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase in net assets | | | 10,719,048 | | | | 17,138,821 | |
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NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Beginning of year | | | 95,253,232 | | | | 78,114,411 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
End of year (including undistributed net investment income of $0 and $0, respectively) | | $ | 105,972,280 | | | $ | 95,253,232 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class S*
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| | FOR THE YEARS ENDED | | | FOR THE PERIOD | |
| | 12/31/13 | | | 12/31/12 | | | 11/16/111 TO 12/31/11 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | $ | 11.64 | | | $ | 9.85 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.01 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 0.95 | | | | 2.20 | | | | (0.15 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total from investment operations | | | 1.01 | | | | 2.24 | | | | (0.14 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (1.23 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (1.25 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Net asset value - End of period | | $ | 11.40 | | | $ | 11.64 | | | $ | 9.85 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 104,884 | | | $ | 95,253 | | | $ | 78,114 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Total return3 | | | 8.91 | % | | | 22.77 | % | | | (1.37 | %) |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses** | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.20 | %4 |
Net investment income | | | 0.54 | % | | | 0.39 | % | | | 0.86 | %4 |
Portfolio turnover | | | 44 | % | | | 40 | % | | | 0 | % |
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*Effective December 18, 2013, the shares of the Series have been designated as Class S. **The investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management and/or other fees, and in some periods may have paid a portion of the Series’ expenses. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount: | |
| | | |
| | | 0.09 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
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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Financial Highlights - Class I
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| | FOR THE PERIOD 12/18/131 TO 12/31/13 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout the period): | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | $ | 11.18 | |
| | | | |
| |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.01 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 0.21 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.22 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net asset value - End of period | | $ | 11.40 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 1,088 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total return3 | | | 1.97 | % |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | |
Expenses | | | 1.89 | %4 |
Net investment income | | | 4.91 | %4,5 |
Portfolio turnover | | | 44 | % |
1Commencement of operations.
2Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
3Represents aggregate total return for the period indicated. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the period. Periods less than one year are not annualized.
4Annualized.
5The annualized net investment income ratio may not be indicative of operating results for a full year.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
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.
The Fund’s advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. Effective December 18, 2013, the Class A shares of the Series have been redesignated as Class S shares and the Series issued Class I shares. Each class of shares is substantially the same, except that Class S shares bear shareholder services fees. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2013, 11 billion shares have been designated in total among 45 series, of which 100 million have been designated as Emerging Markets Series Class S common stock, and 100 million have been designated as Emerging Markets Series Class I 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 Stock Market 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 Stock Market 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,
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
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, 2013 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
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DESCRIPTION | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | $ | 15,249,737 | | | $ | 5,415,131 | | | $ | 9,834,606 | | | $ | — | |
Consumer Staples | | | 10,450,550 | | | | 7,837,765 | | | | 2,612,785 | | | | — | |
Energy | | | 5,857,524 | | | | 4,856,780 | | | | 1,000,744 | | | | — | |
Financials | | | 13,526,046 | | | | 5,837,324 | | | | 7,688,722 | | | | — | |
Health Care | | | 23,378,402 | | | | 1,424,782 | | | | 21,953,620 | | | | — | |
Industrials | | | 14,289,695 | | | | 4,345,932 | | | | 9,943,763 | | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | 10,402,660 | | | | 6,217,127 | | | | 4,185,533 | | | | — | |
Materials | | | 3,892,964 | | | | — | | | | 3,892,964 | | | | — | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 5,386,710 | | | | 3,425,341 | | | | 1,961,369 | | | | — | |
Mutual funds | | | 3,352,177 | | | | 3,352,177 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 105,786,465 | | | $ | 42,712,359 | | | $ | 63,074,106 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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, 2012 or December 31, 2013.
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, 2013.
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. Income, expenses (other than shareholder services fees), and realized and unrealized gains and losses are prorated among the classes based on the relative net assets of each class. Class specific expenses are directly charged to that class.
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
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Foreign Currency Translation (continued)
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.
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, 2013, 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, 2013, 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 and the years ended December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2013. 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 0.70% of the Series’ average daily net assets. Prior to December 18, 2013, this fee was 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 and are reimbursed for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings. Effective May 2013, an Audit Committee Chair, who receives an additional annual stipend for this role, was appointed to the Fund.
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.
Effective December 18, 2013, the Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2015, 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’ shareholder services fee, at no more than 0.90% of average daily net assets. Prior to December 18, 2013, the advisor had contractually agreed 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. Accordingly, the Advisor voluntarily waived fees of $93,546 for the year ended December 31, 2013, 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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
3. | Transactions with Affiliates (continued) |
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 and Strategic Income Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income 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. Effective October 1, 2012, the aforementioned agreements were modified to reduce the annual fee related to fund accounting and administration, as well as transfer agent fees, by 10%, excluding out-of-pocket expenses.
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, 2013, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $44,008,568 and $40,795,258, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in shares of Class S and Class I of Emerging Markets Series were:
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CLASS S: | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 1,122,036 | | | $ | 13,241,115 | | | | 786,473 | | | $ | 8,680,541 | |
Reinvested | | | 923,766 | | | | 10,334,763 | | | | 304,792 | | | | 3,462,433 | |
Repurchased | | | (1,032,246 | ) | | | (12,080,706 | ) | | | (835,935 | ) | | | (9,266,058 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | 1,013,556 | | | $ | 11,495,172 | | | | 255,330 | | | $ | 2,876,916 | |
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CLASS I: | | FOR THE PERIOD 12/18/13 (COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS) TO 12/31/13 | | | | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | | | | | |
Sold | | | 95,447 | | | $ | 1,080,589 | | | | | | | | | |
Reinvested | | | — | | | | — | | | | | | | | | |
Repurchased | | | (21 | ) | | | (238 | ) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | 95,426 | | | $ | 1,080,351 | | | | | | | | | |
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Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
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
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
6. | Financial Instruments (continued) |
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, 2013.
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. 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 fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, $375,421 was reclassified within the capital accounts to Accumulated Net Realized Gain on Investments from Undistributed Net Investment Income. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:
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| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 2,519,784 | | | $ | 3,478,088 | | |
Long-term capital gains | | | 7,978,436 | | | | 21,569 | | |
At December 31, 2013, 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 | | $ | 95,976,861 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 14,811,624 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (5,002,020 | ) |
| | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 9,809,604 | |
| | | | |
Undistributed long-term gains | | $ | 1,554,646 | |
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Emerging Markets Series
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, 2013, 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, 2013 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

New York, New York
February 18, 2014
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Emerging Markets Series
Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All reportings 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 $817,302 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, 2013. The Series had $1,920,123 in foreign source income and paid foreign taxes of $502,426.
The Series designates $9,533,082 as Long-Term Capital Gain dividends pursuant to Section 852(b) of the Internal Revenue Code for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.
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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 20, 2013, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was considered by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and considered 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 2013 Annual consideration 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 27 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 performance of each Series since its inception, as well as performance over multiple time periods. Performance for one or more of the following time periods was considered as applicable to the Series’ inception date: 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. 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 Series’ actual performance and comparative performance, especially for those series with 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 18 of the 37 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 Tax Managed Series, Pro-Blend Series Class C, and Target Series’ Class R and Class C, are lower than, or substantially similar to the Morningstar mean and median reported total expense ratio. The higher than mean and median total expense ratios for Classes C and R reflect higher distribution, marketing and shareholder service fees payable to broker-dealers through a 100bp 12b-1 fee for Class C and a 50bp 12b-1 fee for Class R. 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 services 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, 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 then considered economies of scale and concluded that the current fee schedule to the advisory agreement remained reasonable given 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, the number of newly established series of the Fund 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: Address: | | B. Reuben Auspitz* 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 66 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Principal Executive Officer since 2002; President since 2004; Vice President 1984-2003; |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | Executive Vice President; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2002-2010 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Independent Directors | | |
Name: | | Stephen B. Ashley |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 73 |
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). Director 1995-2008 and Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Fannie Mae (1995-2008) The Ashley Group (1995-2008) Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) |
Name: | | Paul A. Brooke |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 68 |
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 (2005-2009) - Alsius Corporation (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments) since 1991; Managing Member, Venbio (investments) since 2010. |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) |
| | ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-2014) |
| | HLTH Corp (WebMD) (2000-2010) |
| | Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) |
| | MPM Bio-equities (2000-2009) |
| | GMP Companies (2000-2011) |
| | HoustonPharma (2000-2008) |
| | Cytos Biotechnology Ltd (2012-present) |
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Emerging Markets Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
| | |
Independent Directors (continued) | | |
Name: | | Peter L. Faber |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 75 |
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 (2006-2012), Partner (1995-2006 & 2013-present) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) (1989-2010) New York Collegium (non-profit) (2004-2011) Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) |
Name: | | Harris H. Rusitzky |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 78 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Chester N. Watson |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 63 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Director, Audit Committee Chairman, Governance & Nominating Committee Member |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Since 2012 |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | General Auditor (2003-2011) - General Motors Company (auto manufacturer) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Officers | | |
Name: | | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 50 |
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 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Elizabeth Craig |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 26 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
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Emerging Markets Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
| | |
Officers (continued) | | |
Name: | | Christine Glavin |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 47 |
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 since 2011; Fund Reporting Manager (1997-2011) - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Assistant Treasurer since 2008 - Exeter Trust Company |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Jodi L. Hedberg |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 46 |
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; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer since 2002 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Richard Yates |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive |
| | Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 48 |
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 and 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: | | 45 |
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.
1The term of office of all officers shall be one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified, or his or her earlier resignation or removal as provided in the Fund’s By-Laws.
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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 | | | | |
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)
For more information about any of the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Series, you may obtain a prospectus and SAI at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 466-3863. Before investing, carefully consider the objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the investment and read the prospectus carefully as it contains this and other information about the investment company. In addition, this information can be found on the SEC’s web site, http://www.sec.gov.
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.
The Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. is managed by Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC. Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., an affiliate of Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, is the distributor of the Fund shares.
MNEMS-12/13-AR

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| | | | STRATEGIC INCOME MODERATE SERIES | | |
www.manning-napier.com | | | |
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Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Global equity markets delivered strong absolute returns during 2013, as loose monetary policy and improved growth prospects in the developed world drove many equity indices to all-time highs. While fiscal policy, particularly in the U.S. and several emerging markets, acted as a headwind for much of the year, investors remained confident and drove multiples higher. Broadly speaking, developed market equities outperformed emerging market equities, as the MSCI Emerging Markets index actually finished the year in negative territory. However, fixed income markets did not fare nearly as well over the course of the year. As growth prospects in developed economies looked up and talk of the U.S. Federal Reserve tapering its asset purchases grew louder — ultimately resulting in the announcement of the long-awaited taper in December — yields rose steadily. This resulted in global bond markets struggling during 2013. As an active investment manager, the Advisor will continue to seek out fundamentally sound investment opportunities at attractive valuations. Moving forward, the Advisor believes that slow economic growth remains the most likely scenario and that an active approach to investment management will be the key to navigating a challenging environment.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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Fund Commentary
(unaudited)
Investment Objective
Moderate: To manage against capital risk while generating income and pursuing long-term capital growth.
Conservative: Primarily to manage against capital risk and generate income, with the pursuit of long-term capital growth as a secondary objective.
Performance Commentary
Both the Strategic Income Conservative Series and the Moderate Series generated positive absolute returns during 2013. The Conservative Series Class S returned 4.96% and outperformed its blended benchmark for the 12-month period. The Moderate Series Class S returned 11.49% over the same time period, but trailed its blended benchmark.
For the year, the aggregate impact of sector allocation decisions and overall fixed income positioning contributed positively to relative returns, while stock selection challenged relative performance. Regarding sector allocation, an underweight to Financials and overweight to Health Care and Information Technology compared to the benchmark aided relative returns. Conversely, an underweight to Materials compared to the benchmark detracted from relative returns. With respect to stock selection, certain investments in Financials, Consumer Staples, and Consumer Discretionary challenged relative returns. The negative impact of those selections was partially offset by certain investments in Industrials and Telecommunication Services, which contributed positively to relative returns.
Rising interest rates presented a challenging environment for fixed income investors. This was reflected in fixed income returns throughout the year. Though most sectors appeared to stabilize in the latter half of the year, a precipitous fall that began in early May and lasted into September in most sectors of the market proved too high a hurdle to overcome. Moving forward, the Advisor will focus on short-to-intermediate term investments in an effort to reduce the Series’ sensitivity to rising interest rates. It is probable that the Advisor will also look to rotate into higher quality issuances.
Regarding the Series’ equity exposure, the Advisor will continue to focus on high quality businesses that trade at attractive valuations. In particular, the Advisor looks for companies that pay attractive dividends, and may have the financial capacity to grow their dividend in the future. Certain fundamental characteristics, such as free cash flow generation and balance sheet positioning, provide insight into a company’s ability to do this. Additionally, the Advisor believes that equity investment opportunities in the Real Estate sector can also provide attractive yield and capital appreciation potential in today’s environment.
The Advisor believes slow growth is the most likely path forward for the global economy. While it is possible that growth could be stronger than expected, several headwinds still exist. Nevertheless, the potential for interest rates to continue to rise presents a significant challenge to investors in search of income. Though higher interest rates may ultimately result in a reliable source of yield in the fixed income space, today rising interest rates threaten investors’ principal investment. As a result, investors in need of income must look to less traditional sources. In such an environment, the Advisor believes that an active approach to investment management is necessary to take advantage of opportunities where they exist while simultaneously managing risk. No matter the environment, the Advisor remains committed to helping its clients generate the absolute returns needed to achieve their long-term investment objectives.
Please see the next page for additional performance information as of December 31, 2013.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than that quoted; investors can obtain the most recent month-end performance at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 593-4353.
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Fund Commentary
(unaudited)
Performance Commentary (continued)
All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. An investment in the Strategic Income Moderate Series will fluctuate in response to stock market movements and changes in interest rates. Because the Series invests in a combination of other affiliated funds, it is subject to asset allocation risk as well as the risks associated with each underlying fund’s investment portfolio. These may include the risk that dividends may be discontinued or decreased; risks related to the direct ownership of real estate (including REITs) such as interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and changes in property value, among others; foreign investment risk, including fluctuating currency values, different accounting standards, and economic and political instability, as well as the risk that investments in emerging markets may be more volatile than investments in developed markets; issuer-specific risk; and the increased default risk associated with higher-yielding, lower-rated securities. There is an inverse relationship between bond prices and interest rates; as interest rates rise, bond prices (and therefore the value of bond funds) fall. Likewise, as interest rates fall, bond prices and the value of bond funds rise.
All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. An investment in the Strategic Income Conservative Series will fluctuate in response to stock market movements and changes in interest rates. Because the Series invests in a combination of other affiliated funds, it is subject to asset allocation risk as well as the risks associated with each underlying fund’s investment portfolio. These may include the risk that dividends may be discontinued or decreased; risks related to the direct ownership of real estate (including REITs) such as interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and changes in property value, among others; issuer-specific risk; and the increased default risk associated with higher-yielding, lower-rated securities. There is an inverse relationship between bond prices and interest rates; as interest rates rise, bond prices (and therefore the value of bond funds) fall. Likewise, as interest rates fall, bond prices and the value of bond funds rise.
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Performance Update - Strategic Income Conservative Series
(unaudited)
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| | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 |
| | ONE YEAR1 | | TOTAL RETURN SINCE INCEPTION2 |
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Strategic Income Conservative Series - Class S3 | | 4.96% | | 5.74% |
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Strategic Income Conservative Series - Class I3 | | 5.28% | | 5.95% |
Barclays U.S. Intermediate Aggregate Bond Index4 | | -1.02% | | -0.30% |
20/10/70 Blended Index5 | | 4.39% | | 4.31% |
The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Strategic Income Conservative Series - Class S from its inception2 (8/1/12) to present (12/31/13) to the Barclays U.S. Intermediate Aggregate Bond Index and the 20/10/70 Blended 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 are calculated from August 1, 2012, the Series’ inception date. The Barclays U.S. Intermediate Aggregate Bond Index, a component of the Strategic Income Conservative Series Blended Index, only publishes month-end numbers; therefore, performance numbers for the Index are calculated from July 31, 2012.
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, 2013, this net expense ratio was 0.30% for Class S and 0.05% for Class I. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 1.53% for Class S and 1.28% for Class I for the year ended December 31, 2013.
4The Barclays U.S Intermediate Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged, market-value weighted index of U.S. domestic investment-grade debt issues, including government, corporate, asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities, with maturities greater than one year but less than ten years. Index returns do not reflect any fees or expenses. Index returns provided by Interactive Data.
5The 20/10/70 Blended Index is represented by 20% Russell 1000® Value Index (Russell 1000 Value), 10% MSCI U.S. Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Index, and 70% Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index. Russell 1000 Value is an unmanaged, market capitalization-weighted index consisting of those Russell 1000® Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. 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. Index returns provided by Bloomberg. The MSCI U.S. Real Estate Investment Trust (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. Investment 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. The Index returns are net of withholding taxes. They assume daily reinvestment of net dividends thus accounting for any applicable dividend taxation. Index returns provided by Bloomberg. The unmanaged BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage 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 U.S. but who have issued dollar-denominated securities within the U.S. The Index only includes investment-grade securities with maturities of greater than one year.
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Performance Update - Strategic Income Conservative Series
(unaudited)
Index returns assume reinvestment of coupons. Index returns provided by Bloomberg. The returns of the indices do not reflect any fees or expenses. Returns provided are calculated monthly using a blended allocation. Because the fund’s asset allocation will vary over time, the composition of the fund’s portfolio may not match the composition of the comparative Indices.
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Performance Update - Strategic Income Moderate Series
(unaudited)
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| | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 |
| | ONE YEAR1 | | TOTAL RETURN SINCE INCEPTION2 |
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Strategic Income Moderate Series - Class S3 | | 11.49% | | 10.43% |
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Strategic Income Moderate Series - Class I3 | | 11.73% | | 10.64% |
Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index4 | | -2.03% | | -1.14% |
38/12/50 Blended Index5 | | 10.42% | | 9.42% |
The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Strategic Income Moderate Series - Class S from its inception2 (8/1/12) to present (12/31/13) to the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and the 38/12/50 Blended 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 are calculated from August 1, 2012, the Series’ inception date. The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, a component of the Strategic Income Moderate Series Blended Index, only publishes month-end numbers; therefore, performance numbers for the Index are calculated from July 31, 2012.
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, 2013, this net expense ratio was 0.30% for Class S and 0.05% for Class I. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 2.12% for Class S and 1.87% for Class I for the year ended December 31, 2013.
4The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged, market-value weighted index of U.S. domestic investment-grade debt issues, including government, corporate, asset-backed, and mortgage-backed securities, with maturities of one year or more. Index returns do not reflect any fees or expenses. Index returns provided by Interactive Data.
5The 38/12/50 Blended Index is represented by 38% Russell 1000® Value Index (Russell 1000 Value), 12% MSCI U.S. Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Index, and 50% Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index. Russell 1000 Value is an unmanaged, market capitalization-weighted index consisting of those Russell 1000® Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. 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. Index returns provided by Bloomberg. The MSCI U.S. Real Estate Investment Trust (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. Investment 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. The Index returns are net of withholding taxes. They assume daily reinvestment of net dividends thus accounting for any applicable dividend taxation. Index returns provided by Bloomberg. The unmanaged BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage 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 U.S. but who have issued dollar-denominated securities within the U.S. The Index only includes investment-grade securities with maturities of greater than one year.
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Performance Update - Strategic Income Moderate Series
(unaudited)
Index returns assume reinvestment of coupons. Index returns provided by Bloomberg. The returns of the indices do not reflect any fees or expenses. Returns provided are calculated monthly using a blended allocation. Because the fund’s asset allocation will vary over time, the composition of the fund’s portfolio may not match the composition of the comparative Indices.
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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, 2013 to December 31, 2013).
Actual Expenses
The Actual lines of the tables below provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these lines, 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 Actual line for the Series and Class in which you have invested 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 Hypothetical lines of the tables below provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Class’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class’ 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 a Class of the Series and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example for the Series and Class in which you have invested with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the Hypothetical lines of the tables are 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.
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| | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/13 | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/13 | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD 7/1/13-12/31/13 | | ANNUALIZED EXPENSE RATIO1,2 |
Strategic Income Conservative Series | | | | | | | | |
Actual (Class S) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,038.20 | | $1.54 | | 0.30% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,023.69 | | $1.53 | | 0.30% |
Actual (Class I) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,040.40 | | $0.26 | | 0.05% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,024.95 | | $0.26 | | 0.05% |
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| | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/13 | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/13 | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD 7/1/13-12/31/13 | | ANNUALIZED EXPENSE RATIO1,2 |
Strategic Income Moderate Series | | | | | | | | |
Actual (Class S) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,061.20 | | $1.56 | | 0.30% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,023.69 | | $1.53 | | 0.30% |
Actual (Class I) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,061.50 | | $0.26 | | 0.05% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,024.95 | | $0.26 | | 0.05% |
1Expense ratios of the Class do not include fees and expenses indirectly incurred by the underlying funds. If these expenses were included, the expense ratios would have been higher.
2Expenses are equal to the Class’ annualized expense ratio (for the six month period), 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. The Class’ total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the period.
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Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2013 - Asset Allocation1
(unaudited)

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2013
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| | STRATEGIC INCOME CONSERVATIVE SERIES | | | STRATEGIC INCOME MODERATE SERIES |
ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | |
Manning & Napier Core Plus Bond Series | | | | | | | | | | |
- Class I (909,532 shares and 372,754 shares, respectively) | | $ | 8,804,272 | | | $ | 3,608,259 | | | |
Manning & Napier Dividend Focus Series | | | | | | | | | | |
- Class I (176,603 shares and 191,706 shares, respectively) | | | 2,763,838 | | | | 3,000,201 | | | |
Manning & Napier Emerging Markets Series | | | | | | | | | | |
- Class I (20,296 shares) | | | — | | | | 231,379 | | | |
Manning & Napier High Yield Bond Series | | | | | | | | | | |
- Class I (27,211 shares and 42,130 shares, respectively) | | | 260,949 | | | | 404,031 | | | |
Manning & Napier Inflation Focus Equity Series | | | | | | | | | | |
- Class I (13,491 shares) | | | — | | | | 161,617 | | | |
Manning & Napier Real Estate Series | | | | | | | | | | |
- Class I (138,075 shares and 86,732 shares, respectively) | | | 1,129,453 | | | | 709,470 | | | |
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Total investments in Underlying Series: | | | | | | | | | | |
At value* | | | 12,958,512 | | | | 8,114,957 | | | |
Receivable from Advisor (Note 3) | | | 10,135 | | | | 8,969 | | | |
Receivable for shares of Underlying Series sold | | | 16,011 | | | | 4,011 | | | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | — | | | | 158,500 | | | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | | 12,984,658 | | | | 8,286,437 | | | |
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LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | | | |
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Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 8,537 | | | | 8,365 | | | |
Accrued shareholder services fees (Class S) (Note 3) | | | 1,923 | | | | 1,337 | | | |
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 971 | | | | 937 | | | |
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 407 | | | | 407 | | | |
Payable for shares of Underlying Series purchased | | | — | | | | 158,500 | | | |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | | | 12,000 | | | | — | | | |
Audit fees payable | | | 11,055 | | | | 11,055 | | | |
Printing fees payable | | | 3,758 | | | | 3,823 | | | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | | 6,303 | | | | 6,511 | | | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 44,954 | | | | 190,935 | | | |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 12,939,704 | | | $ | 8,095,502 | | | |
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital stock | | | 12,633 | | | | 7,499 | | | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 12,842,984 | | | | 7,864,104 | | | |
Accumulated net realized gain on Underlying Series | | | 260,880 | | | | 250,921 | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on Underlying Series | | | (176,793 | ) | | | (27,022 | ) | | |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 12,939,704 | | | $ | 8,095,502 | | | |
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Class S | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 8,927,155 | | | $ | 6,722,236 | | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | 871,494 | | | | 622,691 | | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering Price, and Redemption Price per share | | $ | 10.24 | | | $ | 10.80 | | | |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 4,012,549 | | | $ | 1,373,266 | | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | 391,845 | | | | 127,184 | | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering Price, and Redemption Price per share | | $ | 10.24 | | | $ | 10.80 | | | |
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*At identified cost | | $ | 13,135,305 | | | $ | 8,141,979 | | | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
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| | STRATEGIC INCOME CONSERVATIVE SERIES | | | STRATEGIC INCOME MODERATE SERIES | |
INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | | | | | |
Income distributions from Underlying Series | | $ | 318,138 | | | $ | 181,158 | |
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EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | |
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 40,019 | | | | 40,010 | |
Shareholder services fees (Class S)(Note 3) | | | 13,758 | | | | 12,338 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 3,636 | | | | 3,564 | |
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 2,422 | | | | 2,422 | |
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | | | 137 | | | | 111 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 19,983 | | | | 21,467 | |
Audit fees | | | 17,570 | | | | 17,570 | |
Printing fees | | | 6,274 | | | | 5,349 | |
Custodian fees | | | 3,141 | | | | 4,085 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 4,815 | | | | 4,226 | |
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Total Expenses | | | 111,755 | | | | 111,142 | |
Less reduction of expenses (Note 3) | | | (94,182 | ) | | | (96,158 | ) |
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Net Expenses | | | 17,573 | | | | 14,984 | |
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 300,565 | | | | 166,174 | |
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON UNDERLYING SERIES: | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on Underlying Series | | | (133,230 | ) | | | 62,785 | |
Distributions of realized gains from Underlying Series | | | 409,612 | | | | 260,752 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on Underlying Series | | | (135,214 | ) | | | 14,728 | |
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON UNDERLYING SERIES | | | 141,168 | | | | 338,265 | |
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 441,733 | | | $ | 504,439 | |
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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
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| | STRATEGIC INCOME CONSERVATIVE SERIES | | | STRATEGIC INCOME MODERATE SERIES | |
| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE PERIOD 8/1/121 TO 12/31/12 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE PERIOD 8/1/121 TO 12/31/12 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 300,565 | | | $ | 30,964 | | | $ | 166,174 | | | $ | 32,446 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on Underlying Series | | | (133,230 | ) | | | (57 | ) | | | 62,785 | | | | 60 | |
Distributions of realized gains from Underlying Series | | | 409,612 | | | | 30,420 | | | | 260,752 | | | | 32,732 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on underlying series | | | (135,214 | ) | | | (41,579 | ) | | | 14,728 | | | | (41,750 | ) |
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Net increase from operations | | | 441,733 | | | | 19,748 | | | | 504,439 | | | | 23,488 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 8): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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From net investment income (Class S) | | | (216,413 | ) | | | (35,255 | ) | | | (164,939 | ) | | | (40,601 | ) |
From net investment income (Class I) | | | (99,289 | ) | | | (1,223 | ) | | | (20,791 | ) | | | (1,301 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments (Class S) | | | (16,892 | ) | | | (559 | ) | | | (66,164 | ) | | | (865 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments (Class I) | | | (7,748 | ) | | | (15 | ) | | | (9,344 | ) | | | (23 | ) |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | (340,342 | ) | | | (37,052 | ) | | | (261,238 | ) | | | (42,790 | ) |
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CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 6) | | | 10,671,685 | | | | 2,183,932 | | | | 5,780,465 | | | | 2,091,138 | |
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Net increase in net assets | | | 10,773,076 | | | | 2,166,628 | | | | 6,023,666 | | | | 2,071,836 | |
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NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Beginning of period | | | 2,166,628 | | | | — | | | | 2,071,836 | | | | — | |
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End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $0, $0, $0 and $0, respectively) | | $ | 12,939,704 | | | $ | 2,166,628 | | | $ | 8,095,502 | | | $ | 2,071,836 | |
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1 Commencement of operations. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
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| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | | | FOR THE PERIOD | |
STRATEGIC INCOME CONSERVATIVE SERIES CLASS S | | 12/31/13 | | | 8/1/121 TO 12/31/12 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | $ | 10.07 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.30 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on underlying series | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.01 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.31 | |
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Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.00 | )3 |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) |
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Net asset value - End of period | | $ | 10.24 | | | $ | 10.07 | |
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Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 8,927 | | | $ | 2,115 | |
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Total return4 | | | 4.96 | % | | | 3.12 | % |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 0.30 | %5 | | | 0.30 | %6,7 |
Net investment income8 | | | 3.84 | % | | | 2.95 | % |
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Series portfolio turnover9 | | | 116 | % | | | 5 | % |
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* The investment advisor paid a portion of the Series’ expenses. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratios (to average net assets) would have been increased by the following amount: | |
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| | | 1.23 | %5 | | | 10.89 | %6,7,10 |
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STRATEGIC INCOME CONSERVATIVE SERIES CLASS I | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE PERIOD 8/1/121 TO 12/31/12 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | $ | 10.06 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.22 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on underlying series | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.08 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.30 | |
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Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.00 | )3 |
| | | | | | | | |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) |
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Net asset value - End of period | | $ | 10.24 | | | $ | 10.06 | |
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Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 4,013 | | | $ | 52 | |
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Total return4 | | | 5.28 | % | | | 3.08 | % |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 0.05 | %5 | | | 0.05 | %6,7 |
Net investment income8 | | | 4.19 | % | | | 2.15 | % |
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Series portfolio turnover9 | | | 116 | % | | | 5 | % |
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* The investment advisor paid a portion of the Series’ expenses. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratios (to average net assets) would have been increased by the following amount: | |
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| | | 1.23 | %5 | | | 27.14 | %6,7,10 |
1Commencement of operations.
2Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
3Less than ($0.01) per share.
4Represents aggregate total return for the periods indicated. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods. Periods less than one year are not annualized.
5Expense ratios do not include expenses of the Underlying Series in which the Series invests. The average expense ratio of the Underlying Series was 0.64%.
6Annualized.
7Expense ratios do not include expenses of the Underlying Series in which the Series invests. The average expense ratio of the Underlying Series was 0.71%.
8Net investment income is affected by the timing of distributions from the Underlying Series in which the Series invests.
9Reflects activity of the Series and does not include the activity of the Underlying Series.
10The increase to the expense ratios (to average net assets) is largely due to the small net assets in each class.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
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STRATEGIC INCOME MODERATE SERIES CLASS S | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE PERIOD 8/1/121 TO 12/31/12 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | $ | 10.07 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.30 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on underlying series | | | 0.82 | | | | 0.02 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | 1.14 | | | | 0.32 | |
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Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.00 | )3 |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) |
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Net asset value - End of period | | $ | 10.80 | | | $ | 10.07 | |
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| | |
Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 6,722 | | | $ | 2,019 | |
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Total return4 | | | 11.49 | % | | | 3.23 | % |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 0.30 | %5 | | | 0.30 | %6,7 |
Net investment income8 | | | 2.99 | % | | | 2.92 | % |
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Series portfolio turnover9 | | | 78 | % | | | 7 | % |
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* The investment advisor paid a portion of the Series’ expenses. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratios (to averagenet assets) would have been increased by the following amount: | |
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| | | 1.82 | %5 | | | 10.28 | %6,7,10 |
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STRATEGIC INCOME MODERATE SERIES CLASS I | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE PERIOD 8/1/121 TO 12/31/12 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | $ | 10.07 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.22 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on underlying series | | | 0.62 | | | | 0.10 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | 1.17 | | | | 0.32 | |
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Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.00 | )3 |
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Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) |
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Net asset value - End of period | | $ | 10.80 | | | $ | 10.07 | |
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Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 1,373 | | | $ | 53 | |
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Total return4 | | | 11.73 | % | | | 3.29 | % |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 0.05 | %5 | | | 0.05 | %6,7 |
Net investment income8 | | | 5.17 | % | | | 2.16 | % |
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Series portfolio turnover9 | | | 78 | % | | | 7 | % |
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* The investment advisor paid a portion of the Series’ expenses. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratios (to averagenet assets) would have been increased by the following amount: | |
| | |
| | | 1.82 | %5 | | | 27.25 | %6,7,10 |
1Commencement of operations.
2Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
3Less than ($0.01) per share.
4Represents aggregate total return for the periods indicated. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods. Periods less than one year are not annualized.
5Expense ratios do not include expenses of the Underlying Series in which the Series invests. The average expense ratio of the Underlying Series was 0.65%.
6Annualized.
7Expense ratios do not include expenses of the Underlying Series in which the Series invests. The average expense ratio of the Underlying Series was 0.70%.
8Net investment income is affected by the timing of distributions from the Underlying Series in which the Series invests.
9Reflects activity of the Series and does not include the activity of the Underlying Series.
10The increase to the expense ratios (to average net assets) is largely due to the small net assets in each class.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
Strategic Income Conservative Series and Strategic Income Moderate Series (each the “Series”) are 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.
Strategic Income Conservative Series’ investment objective is to manage against capital risk and generate income with a secondary goal of pursuing long-term capital growth. Strategic Income Moderate Series’ investment objective is to manage against capital risk while generating income and pursuing long-term capital growth.
Each Series seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a combination of other Manning & Napier mutual funds (the “Underlying Series”). As of December 31, 2013, the Underlying Series include the Core Plus Bond Series, the Dividend Focus Series, the High Yield Bond Series and the Real Estate Series of the Fund for Strategic Income Conservative, and the Core Plus Bond Series, the Dividend Focus Series, the Emerging Markets Series, the High Yield Bond Series, the Inflation Focus Equity Series and the Real Estate Series of the Fund for Strategic Income Moderate. The financial statements of the Underlying Series, which are available at www.manning-napier.com, should be read in conjunction with the Series’ financial statements.
Each Series is authorized to issue two classes of shares (Class S and I). Each class of shares is substantially the same, except that Class S shares bear a shareholder services fee.
The Fund’s advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Shares of each Series are offered to investors and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2013, 11 billion shares have been designated in total among 45 series, of which 100 million have been designated in each of the Series for Class S common stock and 100 million have been designated in each of the Series for Class I common stock.
2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
Security Valuation
Investments in the Underlying Series are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date. In the absence of the availability of a net asset value per share on the Underlying Series, security valuations may be 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”).
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 measure 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 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,
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2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
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 on 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, 2013 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
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| | STRATEGIC INCOME CONSERVATIVE SERIES | | | | |
DESCRIPTION | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mutual funds | | $ | 12,958,512 | | | $ | 12,958,512 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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Total assets: | | $ | 12,958,512 | | | $ | 12,958,512 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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| | STRATEGIC INCOME MODERATE SERIES | | | | |
DESCRIPTION | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mutual funds | | $ | 8,114,957 | | | $ | 8,114,957 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets: | | $ | 8,114,957 | | | $ | 8,114,957 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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There were no Level 2 or Level 3 securities held by either of the Series as of December 31, 2012 or December 31, 2013.
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, 2013.
Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses
Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Income and capital gains distributions from the Underlying Series, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
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. Income, expenses (other than shareholder services fees), and realized and unrealized gains and losses are prorated among the classes based on the relative net assets of each class. Class specific expenses are directly charged to that class. Expenses included in the accompanying statements of operations do not include any expense of the Underlying Series.
Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses), and realized and unrealized gains and losses are prorated among the classes based on the relative net assets of each class. Class specific expenses are directly charged to that Class.
The Series use the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.
Federal Taxes
Each Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series are not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that each 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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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, 2013, the Series have 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 file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. As the commencement of operations of the Series was August 1, 2012, the statute of limitations remains open for the period ended December 31, 2012 and the year ended December 31, 2013. The Series are 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 they invest, 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 are made quarterly. Distributions of net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of a 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 Advisor does not receive an advisory fee for the services it performs for the Series. However, the Advisor is entitled to receive an advisory fee from each of the Underlying Series in which the Series invest.
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 and are reimbursed for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings. Effective May 2013, an Audit Committee Chair, who receives an additional annual stipend for this role, was appointed to the Fund.
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3. | Transactions with Affiliates (continued) |
The Class S shares of the Series are subject to a shareholder services fee in accordance with a shareholder service plan adopted by the Board. The shareholder services fee is intended to compensate financial intermediaries, including affiliates of the Fund, in connection with the provision of direct client services, 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.
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 contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2015, to limit each class’ total direct annual fund operating expenses for the Series at no more than 0.05% for each class, exclusive of each class’ shareholder services fee, of average daily net assets each year. The Advisor’s agreement to limit each class’ operating expenses is limited to direct operating expenses and, therefore, does not apply to the indirect expenses incurred by the Series through their investments in the Underlying Series. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Advisor reimbursed expenses of $94,182 for Strategic Income Conservative Series and $96,158 for Strategic Income Moderate Series, which is included as a reduction of expenses on the Statements of Operations. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waved 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 fee rates for these Series are as follows: An annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0025% of the average daily net assets with an annual base fee of $40,500 per series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain cusip-based and out-of-pocket expenses are charged. Effective October 1, 2012, the aforementioned agreements were modified to reduce the annual fee related to fund accounting and administration, as well as transfer agent fees, by 10%, excluding out-of-pocket expenses.
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, 2013, purchases and sales of Underlying Series were as follows:
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SERIES | | PURCHASES | | | SALES | | | |
Strategic Income Conservative Series | | $ | 19,921,333 | | | $ | 8,857,240 | | |
Strategic Income Moderate Series | | $ | 10,311,187 | | | $ | 4,100,902 | | |
5. | Investments in Affiliated Issuers |
A summary of the Series’ transactions in the shares of affiliated issuers during the year ended December 31, 2013 is set forth below:
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STRATEGIC INCOME CONSERVATIVE SERIES | | VALUE AT 12/31/12 | | | PURCHASE COST | | | SALES PROCEEDS | | | VALUE AT 12/31/13 | | | SHARES HELD AT 12/31/13 | | | DIVIDEND INCOME | | | DISTRIBUTIONS AND NET REALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) | |
Manning & Napier Core Bond Series | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- Class I | | $ | 1,383,430 | | | $ | 6,605,026 | | | $ | 7,861,182 | | | $ | — | | | | — | | | $ | 103,055 | | | $ | (139,291 | ) |
Manning & Napier Core Plus Bond Series | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- Class I | | | — | | | | 9,186,585 | | | | 198,692 | | | | 8,804,272 | | | | 909,532 | | | | 118,747 | | | | 163,946 | |
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5. | Investments in Affiliated Issuers (continued) |
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STRATEGIC INCOME CONSERVATIVE SERIES | | VALUE AT 12/31/12 | | | PURCHASE COST | | | SALES PROCEEDS | | | VALUE AT 12/31/13 | | | SHARES HELD AT 12/31/13 | | | DIVIDEND INCOME | | | DISTRIBUTIONS AND NET REALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) | |
Manning & Napier Dividend Focus Series | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- Class I | | | 439,596 | | | | 2,314,091 | | | | 247,241 | | | | 2,763,838 | | | | 176,603 | | | | 46,123 | | | | 78,461 | |
Manning & Napier High Yield Bond Series | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- Class I | | | 128,059 | | | | 644,223 | | | | 499,489 | | | | 260,949 | | | | 27,211 | | | | 21,395 | | | | 627 | |
Manning & Napier Real Estate Series | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- Class I | | | 211,779 | | | | 1,171,407 | | | | 50,636 | | | | 1,129,453 | | | | 138,075 | | | | 28,818 | | | | 172,639 | |
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| | $ | 2,162,864 | | | $ | 19,921,332 | | | $ | 8,857,240 | | | $ | 12,958,512 | | | | | | | $ | 318,138 | | | $ | 276,382 | |
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STRATEGIC INCOME MODERATE SERIES | | VALUE AT 12/31/12 | | | PURCHASE COST | | | SALES PROCEEDS | | | VALUE AT 12/31/13 | | | SHARES HELD AT 12/31/13 | | | DIVIDEND INCOME 1/1/13 THROUGH 12/31/13 | | | DISTRIBUTIONS AND NET REALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) 1/1/13 THROUGH 12/31/13 | |
Manning & Napier Core Bond Series | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- Class I | | $ | 658,392 | | | $ | 1,337,296 | | | $ | 1,927,080 | | | $ | — | | | | — | | | $ | 34,182 | | | $ | (78,540 | ) |
Manning & Napier Core Bond Plus Series | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- Class I | | | — | | | | 4,025,400 | | | | 347,316 | | | | 3,608,259 | | | | 372,754 | | | | 45,122 | | | | 65,752 | |
Manning & Napier Dividend Focus Series | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- Class I | | | 944,919 | | | | 2,873,577 | | | | 1,193,344 | | | | 3,000,201 | | | | 191,706 | | | | 62,499 | | | | 206,424 | |
Manning & Napier Emerging Markets Series | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- Class I* | | | — | | | | 268,360 | | | | 23,154 | | | | 231,379 | | | | 20,296 | | | | 325 | | | | 20,855 | |
Manning & Napier High Yield Bond Series | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- Class I | | | 162,360 | | | | 476,182 | | | | 220,330 | | | | 404,031 | | | | 42,130 | | | | 22,144 | | | | 6,425 | |
Manning & Napier Inflation Focus Equity Series | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- Class I | | | — | | | | 178,907 | | | | 15,436 | | | | 161,617 | | | | 13,491 | | | | 289 | | | | 7,240 | |
Manning & Napier Real Estate Series | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- Class I | | | 302,382 | | | | 910,573 | | | | 374,242 | | | | 709,470 | | | | 86,732 | | | | 16,597 | | | | 95,381 | |
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| | $ | 2,068,053 | | | $ | 10,070,295 | | | $ | 4,100,902 | | | $ | 8,114,957 | | | | | | | $ | 181,158 | | | $ | 323,537 | |
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* On December 26, 2013, 19,875.56 shares of Manning and Napier Emerging Markets Series - Class S with a value of $240,892 were exchanged for shares of Manning and Napier Emerging Markets Series – Class I in a one for one exchange.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
6. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in shares of Class S and Class I shares were:
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STRATEGIC INCOME CONSERVATIVE SERIES: | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE PERIOD 8/1/12 (COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS) TO 12/31/12 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE PERIOD 8/1/12 (COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS) TO 12/31/12 | |
| | CLASS S | | | | | | CLASS S | | | | | | CLASS I | | | | | | CLASS I | | | | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNTS | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNTS | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNTS | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNTS | |
Sold | | | 688,830 | | | $ | 7,022,823 | | | | 206,735 | | | $ | 2,099,291 | | | | 379,867 | | | $ | 3,864,714 | | | | 5,000 | | | $ | 50,000 | |
Reinvested | | | 22,098 | | | | 224,985 | | | | 3,329 | | | | 33,402 | | | | 10,515 | | | | 107,037 | | | | 123 | | | | 1,239 | |
Repurchased | | | (49,498 | ) | | | (509,931 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3,660 | ) | | | (37,943 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total | | | 661,430 | | | $ | 6,737,877 | | | | 210,064 | | | $ | 2,132,693 | | | | 386,722 | | | $ | 3,933,808 | | | | 5,123 | | | $ | 51,239 | |
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STRATEGIC INCOME MODERATE SERIES: | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE PERIOD 8/1/12 (COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS) TO 12/31/12 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE PERIOD 8/1/12 (COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS) TO 12/31/12 | |
| | CLASS S | | | | | | CLASS S | | | | | | CLASS I | | | | | | CLASS I | | | | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNTS | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNTS | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNTS | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNTS | |
Sold | | | 499,715 | | | $ | 5,332,565 | | | | 196,369 | | | $ | 1,996,999 | | | | 119,105 | | | $ | 1,262,534 | | | | 5,133 | | | $ | 51,350 | |
Reinvested | | | 20,543 | | | | 218,943 | | | | 4,118 | | | | 41,466 | | | | 2,815 | | | | 30,134 | | | | 131 | | | | 1,323 | |
Repurchased | | | (98,054 | ) | | | (1,063,711 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total | | | 422,204 | | | $ | 4,487,797 | | | | 200,487 | | | $ | 2,038,465 | | | | 121,920 | | | $ | 1,292,668 | | | | 5,264 | | | $ | 52,673 | |
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At December 31, 2013, one shareholder account owned 121,477 shares of the Strategic Income Moderate Series (16.21% of the shares outstanding) valued at $1,311,952. Investment activities of this shareholder may have a material effect on the Series.
The Underlying 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 Underlying 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 Underlying Series to close out their position(s); and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Underlying Series as of December 31, 2013.
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 of the timing of the recognition of net investment income, or gains and losses, including losses deferred due to wash sales and distributions from the Underlying Series. Each 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 fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, $15,137 and $19,556 was reclassified within the Strategic Income Conservative Series and Strategic Income Moderate Series capital accounts, respectively, from Accumulated Net Realized Gain on Investments to Undistributed Net Investment Income. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was as follows:
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
8. | Federal Income Tax Information (continued) |
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| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/12 |
| | STRATEGIC INCOME CONSERVATIVE SERIES | | STRATEGIC INCOME MODERATE SERIES | | STRATEGIC INCOME CONSERVATIVE SERIES | | STRATEGIC INCOME MODERATE SERIES |
Ordinary income | | | $ | 315,563 | | | | $ | 212,389 | | | | $ | 36,660 | | | | $ | 42,145 | |
Long-term capital gain | | | | 24,779 | | | | | 48,849 | | | | | 392 | | | | | 645 | |
At December 31, 2013, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized depreciation based on the identified cost for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
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| | STRATEGIC INCOME CONSERVATIVE SERIES | | | STRATEGIC INCOME MODERATE SERIES | | | |
Cost for federal income tax purposes | | $ | 13,144,762 | | | $ | 8,154,185 | | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 223,259 | | | | 209,399 | | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (409,509 | ) | | | (248,627 | ) | |
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Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | $ | (186,250 | ) | | $ | (39,228 | ) | |
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Undistributed ordinary income | | | — | | | $ | 44,042 | | |
Undistributed long-term capital gains | | $ | 270,338 | | | $ | 219,085 | | |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of –Strategic Income Conservative Series and Strategic Income Moderate Series:
In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities 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 Strategic Income Conservative Series and Strategic Income Moderate Series (each a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. hereafter collectively referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2013, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, and the changes in each of their net assets and the financial highlights for the year then ended and for the period August 1, 2012 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2012, 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, 2013 by correspondence with the transfer agent, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

New York, New York
February 18, 2014
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Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All reportings 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, each of the Series reports for the current fiscal year the amount disclosed below or, if different, the maximum amount allowable under the tax law, as qualified dividend income (“QDI”).
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Series | | QDI | |
Strategic Income Conservative Series | | $ | 61,452 | |
Strategic Income Moderate Series | | | 73,803 | |
For corporate shareholders, the percentage of investment income (dividend income plus short-term gain, if any) that qualifies for the dividends received deduction (DRD) for the current fiscal year is as follows:
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Series | | DRD% | |
Strategic Income Conservative Series | | | 14.50 | % |
Strategic Income Moderate Series | | | 21.79 | % |
The Series designates Long-Term Capital Gain dividends pursuant to Section 852(b) of the Internal Revenue Code for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 as follows:
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Series | | Long-Term Cap Gain Designation | | | |
Strategic Income Conservative Series | | | $295,117 | | | |
Strategic Income Moderate Series | | | $267,934 | | | |
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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 20, 2013, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was considered by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and considered 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 2013 Annual consideration 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 27 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 performance of each Series since its inception, as well as performance over multiple time periods. Performance for one or more of the following time periods was considered as applicable to the Series’ inception date: 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. 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 Series’ actual performance and comparative performance, especially for those series with 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 18 of the 37 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 Tax Managed Series, Pro-Blend Series Class C, and Target Series’ Class R and Class C, are lower than, or substantially similar to the Morningstar mean and median reported total expense ratio. The higher than mean and median total expense ratios for Classes C and R reflect higher distribution, marketing and shareholder service fees payable to broker-dealers through a 100bp 12b-1 fee for Class C and a 50bp 12b-1 fee for Class R. 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 services 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, 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 then considered economies of scale and concluded that the current fee schedule to the advisory agreement remained reasonable given 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, the number of newly established series of the Fund 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.
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Interested Director/Officer | | |
Name: Address: | | B. Reuben Auspitz* 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 66 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Principal Executive Officer since 2002; President since 2004; Vice President 1984-2003; |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | Executive Vice President; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2002-2010 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Independent Directors | | |
Name: | | Stephen B. Ashley |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 73 |
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). Director 1995-2008 and Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Fannie Mae (1995-2008) The Ashley Group (1995-2008) Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) |
Name: | | Paul A. Brooke |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 68 |
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 (2005-2009) - Alsius Corporation (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments) since 1991; Managing Member, Venbio (investments) since 2010. |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-2014) HLTH Corp (WebMD) (2000-2010) Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) MPM Bio-equities (2000-2009) GMP Companies (2000-2011) HoustonPharma (2000-2008) Cytos Biotechnology Ltd (2012-present) |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
| | |
Independent Directors (continued) | | |
Name: | | Peter L. Faber |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 75 |
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 (2006-2012), Partner (1995-2006 & 2013-present) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) (1989-2010) New York Collegium (non-profit) (2004-2011) Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) |
Name: | | Harris H. Rusitzky |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 78 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Chester N. Watson |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 63 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Director, Audit Committee Chairman, Governance & Nominating Committee Member |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Since 2012 |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | General Auditor (2003-2011) - General Motors Company (auto manufacturer) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Officers | | |
Name: | | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 50 |
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 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Elizabeth Craig |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 26 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
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Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
| | |
Officers (continued) | | |
Name: | | Christine Glavin |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 47 |
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 since 2011; Fund Reporting Manager (1997-2011) - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Assistant Treasurer since 2008 - Exeter Trust Company |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Jodi L. Hedberg |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 46 |
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; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer since 2002 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Richard Yates |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 48 |
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 and 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: | | 45 |
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.
1The term of office of all officers shall be one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified, or his or her earlier resignation or removal as provided in the Fund’s By-Laws.
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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)
For more information about any of the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Series, you may obtain a prospectus and SAI at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 466-3863. Before investing, carefully consider the objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the investment and read the prospectus carefully as it contains this and other information about the investment company. In addition, this information can be found on the SEC’s web site, http://www.sec.gov.
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.
The Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. is managed by Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC. Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., an affiliate of Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, is the distributor of the Fund shares.
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| | | | GLOBAL FIXED INCOME SERIES | | |
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Global Fixed Income Series
Management Discussion and Analysis
(unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
Global equity markets delivered strong absolute returns during 2013, as loose monetary policy and improved economic data drove many equity indices to all-time highs. However, fixed income markets did not fare nearly as well over the course of the year. As growth prospects in developed economies looked up and talk of the U.S. Federal Reserve tapering its asset purchases grew louder — ultimately resulting in the announcement of the long-awaited taper in December — yields rose steadily. This resulted in global bond markets struggling during 2013. As an active investment manager, the Advisor focused on identifying investments that could generate positive absolute returns, despite the challenging environment for fixed income securities. Moving forward, the Advisor believes that slow economic growth remains the most likely scenario.
As always, we appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
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Global Fixed Income Series
Fund Commentary
(unaudited)
Investment Objective
To provide long-term total return by investing principally in fixed income securities of issuers located anywhere in the world. This Series provides access to a diversified portfolio of developed and emerging market bonds primarily consisting of government debt and investment grade corporate debt, bank debt, securitized/collateralized instruments, and money market securities. A substantial portion of its assets may be in high-yield, high-risk bonds. At least 40% of the portfolio will be invested in non-U.S. securities.
Performance Commentary
Global bond markets struggled during 2013 as investors showed a preference for risk assets through the year. The Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Broad Market Index returned -2.65% during the twelve-month period. Over the same timeframe, the Global Fixed Income Series Class S held up better than its benchmark index, returning -0.46%.
Against a backdrop of incrementally stronger economic growth prospects, developed market economies saw their interest rates rise during 2013. There was a notable uptick in rates following the initial discussion of tapering by the U.S. Federal Reserve in May, and generally speaking, that upward trend continued through the end of the year. Japan was the exception, as its 10-year bond yield fell following a spike in May and ended the year below where it began. Elsewhere, interest rates were something of a mixed bag. Countries in the Eurozone periphery saw their interest rates fall, while emerging market countries including China, India, Brazil, and Mexico saw their interest rates rise.
At year-end, the Series was most heavily weighted to U.S. dollar denominated securities. Given the general uptick in interest rates in developed economies last year, the sizable allocation to U.S. securities represented a headwind to portfolio absolute returns. From a relative performance perspective, however, the portfolio’s exposure to high yield securities helped the portfolio outperform the benchmark as high yield bonds generally outperformed investment grade securities during the year. Additionally, relative to the benchmark the Series had a shorter average duration, reflecting the Advisor’s preference for the shorter end of the yield curve. Positioning the portfolio in such a way should help to dampen volatility traditionally associated with movements in interest rates. With respect to portfolio positioning in non-U.S. securities, the Series ended the year overweight relative to the benchmark to countries including Italy, Spain, Korea, and Mexico, but underweight compared to the benchmark to other countries such as Japan.
The Advisor believes slow growth is the most likely path forward for the global economy. While it is possible that growth could be stronger than expected, several headwinds still exist. Nevertheless, the potential for interest rates to continue to rise presents a significant challenge to fixed income investors. In such an environment, the Advisor believes that an active approach to investment management is necessary to take advantage of opportunities where they exist while simultaneously managing risk. No matter the environment, the Advisor remains committed to helping its clients generate the absolute returns needed to achieve their long-term investment objectives.
Please see the next page for additional performance information as of December 31, 2013.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than that quoted; investors can obtain the most recent month-end performance at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 593-4353.
All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. There is an inverse relationship between bond prices and interest rates; as interest rates rise, bond prices (and therefore the value of bond funds) fall. Likewise, as interest rates fall, bond prices and the value of bond funds rise. Additionally, funds whose investments are concentrated in foreign countries may be subject to fluctuating currency values, different accounting standards, and economic and political instability. Duration is defined as the average time it takes to collect a bond’s interest and principal repayment. It is a measure of the sensitivity of the price (the value of principal) of a fixed income investment to a change in interest rates.
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Global Fixed Income Series
Performance Update as of December 31, 2013
(unaudited)
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| | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 |
| | ONE YEAR1 | | SINCE INCEPTION2 |
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Global Fixed Income Series - Class S3,4 | | -0.46% | | 0.35% |
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Global Fixed Income Series - Class I3 | | -0.32% | | 0.50% |
Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch Global Broad Market Index5 | | -2.65% | | -2.50% |
The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Global Fixed Income Series - Class I from its inception2 (October 1, 2012) to present (December 31, 2013) to the BofA Merrill Lynch Global Broad Market 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 October 1, 2012, the Class I 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, 2013, this net expense ratio was 0.85% for Class S (annualized) and 0.70% for Class I. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 0.85% for Class S (annualized) and 0.81% for Class I for the period ended December 31, 2013.
4For periods prior to April 1, 2013 (the inception date of Class S shares), performance for the Class S shares is hypothetical and is based on the historical performance of the Class I shares adjusted for the Class S shares charges and expenses.
5The Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch Global Broad Market Index is a capitalization-weighted index that tracks the performance of publicly issued debt in the major domestic and eurobond markets, including sovereign, quasi-government, corporate, securitized and collateralized securities. The Index is rebalanced on the last calendar day of each month and only includes investment-grade securities with maturities of at least one year and a fixed coupon schedule. Index returns do not reflect any fees or expenses. Index returns provided by Bloomberg.
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Global Fixed Income 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 in each class at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013).
Actual Expenses
The Actual lines 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 Actual line for the class in which you have invested 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 Hypothetical lines of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Class’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class’ 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 a class of the Series and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example for the class in which you have invested 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 Hypothetical line for each class in 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.
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| | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 7/1/13 | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 12/31/13 | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 7/1/13-12/31/13 | | ANNUALIZED EXPENSE RATIO |
Class S | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,043.30 | | $4.38 | | 0.85% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.92 | | $4.33 | | 0.85% |
Class I | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,022.23 | | $3.57 | | 0.70% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,021.68 | | $3.57 | | 0.70% |
*Expenses are equal to the Class’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period), 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 are based on one-year data for Class I and 274 days for Class S (commencement of operations was April 1, 2013). The Class’ total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period.
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Global Fixed Income Series
Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2013
(unaudited)

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Global Fixed Income Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | CREDIT RATING 1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT2 | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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CORPORATE BONDS - 47.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds - 47.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary - 6.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Auto Components - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gestamp Funding Luxembourg S.A. (Spain)3, 5.625%, 5/31/2020 | | | B1 | | | | 500,000 | | | $ | 508,750 | | | |
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Automobiles - 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 8.00%, 12/15/2016 | | | Baa3 | | | | 480,000 | | | | 567,641 | | | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.00%, 5/15/2018 | | | Baa3 | | | | 1,615,000 | | | | 1,798,963 | | | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 8.125%, 1/15/2020 | | | Baa3 | | | | 275,000 | | | | 343,874 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 2,710,478 | | | |
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Diversified Consumer Services - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Block Financial LLC, 5.50%, 11/1/2022 | | | Baa2 | | | | 665,000 | | | | 683,461 | | | |
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
International Game Technology, 7.50%, 6/15/2019 | | | Baa2 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,163,668 | | | |
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Household Durables - 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc. - Brookfield Residential US Corp. (Canada)3, 6.125%, 7/1/2022 | | | B2 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 502,500 | | | |
NVR, Inc., 3.95%, 9/15/2022 | | | Baa2 | | | | 1,280,000 | | | | 1,209,764 | | | |
Tupperware Brands Corp., 4.75%, 6/1/2021 | | | Baa3 | | | | 590,000 | | | | 593,359 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 2,305,623 | | | |
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Media - 2.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
British Sky Broadcasting Group plc (United Kingdom)3, 9.50%, 11/15/2018 | | | Baa1 | | | | 825,000 | | | | 1,075,408 | | | |
CCO Holdings LLC - CCO Holdings Capital Corp.3, 5.25%, 3/15/2021 | | | B1 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 477,500 | | | |
DIRECTV Holdings LLC - DIRECTV Financing Co., Inc., 5.20%, 3/15/2020 | | | Baa2 | | | | 835,000 | | | | 909,292 | | | |
Discovery Communications LLC, 5.05%, 6/1/2020 | | | Baa2 | | | | 320,000 | | | | 349,295 | | | |
Discovery Communications LLC, 3.25%, 4/1/2023 | | | Baa2 | | | | 700,000 | | | | 650,182 | | | |
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., 6.50%, 6/15/2019 | | | Ba3 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 541,250 | | | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc.3, 4.25%, 5/15/2020 | | | B1 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 472,500 | | | |
Time Warner, Inc., 4.75%, 3/29/2021 | | | Baa2 | | | | 770,000 | | | | 821,106 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 5,296,533 | | | |
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Multiline Retail - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dollar General Corp., 1.875%, 4/15/2018 | | | Baa3 | | | | 350,000 | | | | 338,580 | | | |
Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc., 2.875%, 2/15/2023 | | | Baa3 | | | | 350,000 | | | | 316,758 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 655,338 | | | |
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Specialty Retail - 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The Home Depot, Inc., 5.40%, 3/1/2016 | | | A2 | | | | 965,000 | | | | 1,058,496 | | | |
Rent-A-Center, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/2020 | | | Ba3 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 530,000 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 1,588,496 | | | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Global Fixed Income Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT2 | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
VF Corp., 5.95%, 11/1/2017 | | | A3 | | | | 625,000 | | | $ | 703,557 | | | |
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Total Consumer Discretionary | | | | | | | | | | | 15,615,904 | | | |
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Consumer Staples - 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
C&S Group Enterprises LLC3, 8.375%, 5/1/2017 | | | B1 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 530,000 | | | |
KeHE Distributors LLC - KeHE Finance Corp.3, 7.625%, 8/15/2021 | | | B3 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 530,000 | | | |
Shearer’s Foods LLC - Chip Finance Corp.3, 9.00%, 11/1/2019 | | | B3 | | | | 250,000 | | | | 263,750 | | | |
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Total Consumer Staples | | | | | | | | | | | 1,323,750 | | | |
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Energy - 2.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Energy Equipment & Services - 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Baker Hughes, Inc., 7.50%, 11/15/2018 | | | A2 | | | | 575,000 | | | | 708,435 | | | |
Schlumberger Oilfield plc3, 4.20%, 1/15/2021 | | | A1 | | | | 560,000 | | | | 591,913 | | | |
Weatherford International Ltd., 9.625%, 3/1/2019 | | | Baa2 | | | | 1,355,000 | | | | 1,740,991 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 3,041,339 | | | |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Buckeye Partners LP, 4.15%, 7/1/2023 | | | Baa3 | | | | 330,000 | | | | 317,309 | | | |
Chesapeake Oilfield Operating LLC - Chesapeake Oilfield Finance, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/2019 | | | Ba3 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 523,750 | | | |
EOG Resources, Inc., 2.625%, 3/15/2023 | | | A3 | | | | 490,000 | | | | 445,787 | | | |
Lukoil International Finance B.V. (Russia)3, 3.416%, 4/24/2018 | | | Baa2 | | | | 250,000 | | | | 252,187 | | | |
Petrobras Global Finance B.V. (Brazil)4, 1.857%, 5/20/2016 | | | Baa1 | | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,396,500 | | | |
Petroleos Mexicanos (Mexico), 3.50%, 7/18/2018 | | | Baa1 | | | | 800,000 | | | | 821,000 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 3,756,533 | | | |
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Total Energy | | | | | | | | | | | 6,797,872 | | | |
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Financials - 28.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital Markets - 3.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2.375%, 1/22/2018 | | | Baa1 | | | | 330,000 | | | | 331,254 | | | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 6.15%, 4/1/2018 | | | Baa1 | | | | 1,790,000 | | | | 2,052,552 | | | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.4, 1.341%, 11/15/2018 | | | Baa1 | | | | 1,280,000 | | | | 1,283,003 | | | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 5.375%, 3/15/2020 | | | Baa1 | | | | 615,000 | | | | 683,959 | | | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 5.25%, 7/27/2021 | | | Baa1 | | | | 550,000 | | | | 602,163 | | | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.4, 1.838%, 11/29/2023 | | | Baa1 | | | | 350,000 | | | | 355,416 | | | |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 6.875%, 4/25/2018 | | | Baa2 | | | | 480,000 | | | | 567,537 | | | |
Morgan Stanley, 2.125%, 4/25/2018 | | | Baa2 | | | | 740,000 | | | | 733,617 | | | |
Morgan Stanley, 5.75%, 1/25/2021 | | | Baa2 | | | | 2,015,000 | | | | 2,279,497 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 8,888,998 | | | |
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Commercial Banks - 10.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Banco Santander S.A. (Spain), 4.00%, 4/7/2020 | | | A3 | | | EUR | 100,000 | | | | 150,357 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Global Fixed Income Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT2 | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial Banks (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Barclays Bank plc (United Kingdom), 4.25%, 1/12/2022 | | | Aaa | | | GBP | 2,755,000 | | | $ | 4,828,412 | | | |
BB&T Corp., 5.20%, 12/23/2015 | | | A3 | | | | 305,000 | | | | 329,555 | | | |
BBVA Bancomer S.A. (Mexico)3, 6.75%, 9/30/2022 | | | Baa2 | | | | 845,000 | | | | 899,925 | | | |
BBVA US Senior S.A.U. (Spain), 4.664%, 10/9/2015 | | | Baa3 | | | | 1,455,000 | | | | 1,529,609 | | | |
BNP Paribas Home Loan Covered Bonds S.A. (France), 3.75%, 4/20/2020 | | | AAA5 | | | EUR | 50,000 | | | | 77,487 | | | |
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (Australia), 5.75%, 1/25/2017 | | | Aaa | | | AUD | 1,680,000 | | | | 1,589,858 | | | |
HSBC Bank plc (United Kingdom)3, 1.50%, 5/15/2018 | | | Aa3 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 488,235 | | | |
HSBC USA Capital Trust I (United Kingdom)3, 7.808%, 12/15/2026 | | | Baa1 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 101,250 | | | |
Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. (Italy), 3.125%, 1/15/2016 | | | Baa2 | | | | 875,000 | | | | 891,679 | | | |
Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. (Italy), 3.875%, 1/15/2019 | | | Baa2 | | | | 790,000 | | | | 785,431 | | | |
Lloyds Bank plc (United Kingdom)3, 6.50%, 9/14/2020 | | | Baa3 | | | | 580,000 | | | | 659,309 | | | |
Lloyds Bank plc (United Kingdom)4, 9.875%, 12/16/2021 | | | Ba1 | | | | 250,000 | | | | 298,375 | | | |
Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., 6.625%, 12/4/2017 | | | A3 | | | | 780,000 | | | | 902,995 | | | |
National City Corp., 6.875%, 5/15/2019 | | | Baa1 | | | | 1,350,000 | | | | 1,599,664 | | | |
Royal Bank of Canada (Canada), 3.27%, 11/10/2014 | | | Aaa | | | CAD | 1,295,000 | | | | 1,239,238 | | | |
Royal Bank of Canada (Canada), 3.18%, 3/16/2015 | | | Aaa | | | CAD | 2,140,000 | | | | 2,056,737 | | | |
Royal Bank of Canada (Canada), 3.77%, 3/30/2018 | | | Aaa | | | CAD | 1,995,000 | | | | 1,971,900 | | | |
Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (United Kingdom), 5.00%, 10/1/2014 | | | Ba3 | | | | 350,000 | | | | 357,683 | | | |
The Royal Bank of Scotland plc (United Kingdom)4, 9.50%, 3/16/2022 | | | BBB5 | | | | 250,000 | | | | 292,695 | | | |
Santander Holdings USA, Inc., 4.625%, 4/19/2016 | | | Baa2 | | | | 470,000 | | | | 501,186 | | | |
Westpac Banking Corp. (Australia), 5.75%, 2/6/2017 | | | Aaa | | | AUD | 2,100,000 | | | | 1,987,804 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 23,539,384 | | | |
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Consumer Finance - 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
American Express Co.4, 6.80%, 9/1/2066 | | | Baa2 | | | | 620,000 | | | | 660,610 | | | |
Capital One Bank USA National Association, 2.15%, 11/21/2018 | | | A3 | | | | 950,000 | | | | 944,917 | | | |
Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., 7.05%, 10/1/2018 | | | A2 | | | | 675,000 | | | | 814,382 | | | |
CNG Holdings, Inc.3, 9.375%, 5/15/2020 | | | B3 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 460,000 | | | |
Discover Bank, 4.20%, 8/8/2023 | | | Baa3 | | | | 320,000 | | | | 315,619 | | | |
Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP - Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 7.375%, 10/1/2017 | | | Ba3 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 525,000 | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 3,720,528 | | | |
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Diversified Financial Services - 5.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bank of America Corp., 5.75%, 8/15/2016 | | | Baa3 | | | | 680,000 | | | | 749,911 | | | |
The Bear Stearns Companies LLC, 7.25%, 2/1/2018 | | | A3 | | | | 380,000 | | | | 455,001 | | | |
Citigroup, Inc., 8.50%, 5/22/2019 | | | Baa2 | | | | 2,710,000 | | | | 3,473,106 | | | |
CME Group, Inc., 3.00%, 9/15/2022 | | | Aa3 | | | | 1,320,000 | | | | 1,246,500 | | | |
Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A. (Netherlands)4, 8.40%, 11/29/2049 | | | WR6 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 109,498 | | | |
General Electric Capital Corp., 5.625%, 5/1/2018 | | | A1 | | | | 725,000 | | | | 832,567 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Global Fixed Income Series
Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
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| | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT2 | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
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CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Diversified Financial Services (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
General Electric Capital Corp., 5.50%, 1/8/2020 | | | A1 | | | | 585,000 | | | $ | 669,920 | | | |
General Electric Capital Corp.4, 0.618%, 5/5/2026 | | | A1 | | | | 855,000 | | | | 772,258 | | | |
ING Bank N.V. (Netherlands)3, 5.125%, 5/1/2015 | | | Baa2 | | | | 350,000 | | | | 364,017 | | | |
ING US, Inc., 2.90%, 2/15/2018 | | | Baa3 | | | | 370,000 | | | | 378,431 | | | |
ING US, Inc., 5.50%, 7/15/2022 | | | Baa3 | | | | 270,000 | | | | 293,623 | | | |
Jefferies Finance LLC - JFIN Co-Issuer Corp.3, 7.375%, 4/1/2020 | | | B1 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 520,000 | | | |
Jefferies Group LLC, 8.50%, 7/15/2019 | | | Baa3 | | | | 2,265,000 | | | | 2,763,300 | | | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.30%, 4/23/2019 | | | A3 | | | | 820,000 | | | | 967,808 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 13,595,940 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Insurance - 2.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
American International Group, Inc., 4.875%, 6/1/2022 | | | Baa1 | | | | 1,875,000 | | | | 2,015,293 | | | |
First American Financial Corp., 4.30%, 2/1/2023 | | | Baa3 | | | | 565,000 | | | | 538,157 | | | |
Genworth Holdings, Inc., 7.625%, 9/24/2021 | | | Baa3 | | | | 1,755,000 | | | | 2,088,439 | | | |
Genworth Holdings, Inc.4, 6.15%, 11/15/2066 | | | Ba1 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 177,000 | | | |
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., 5.125%, 4/15/2022 | | | Baa3 | | | | 1,320,000 | | | | 1,437,759 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 6,256,648 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 4.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
American Campus Communities Operating Partnership LP, 3.75%, 4/15/2023 | | | Baa3 | | | | 280,000 | | | | 259,844 | | | |
American Tower Corp., 3.40%, 2/15/2019 | | | Baa3 | | | | 1,705,000 | | | | 1,735,782 | | | |
BioMed Realty LP, 3.85%, 4/15/2016 | | | Baa3 | | | | 560,000 | | | | 584,730 | | | |
Camden Property Trust, 5.70%, 5/15/2017 | | | Baa1 | | | | 715,000 | | | | 794,869 | | | |
Digital Realty Trust LP, 5.875%, 2/1/2020 | | | Baa2 | | | | 1,110,000 | | | | 1,180,880 | | | |
HCP, Inc., 6.70%, 1/30/2018 | | | Baa1 | | | | 865,000 | | | | 1,005,408 | | | |
Health Care REIT, Inc., 4.95%, 1/15/2021 | | | Baa2 | | | | 635,000 | | | | 671,427 | | | |
Mack-Cali Realty LP, 5.80%, 1/15/2016 | | | Baa2 | | | | 525,000 | | | | 567,129 | | | |
Simon Property Group LP, 6.125%, 5/30/2018 | | | A2 | | | | 285,000 | | | | 329,977 | | | |
Simon Property Group LP, 10.35%, 4/1/2019 | | | A2 | | | | 1,125,000 | | | | 1,522,319 | | | |
UDR, Inc., 4.625%, 1/10/2022 | | | Baa2 | | | | 920,000 | | | | 945,371 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 9,597,736 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Financials | | | | | | | | | | | 65,599,234 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care - 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
FMC Finance VIII S.A. (Germany)3, 6.50%, 9/15/2018 | | | Ba2 | | | EUR | 1,540,000 | | | | 2,489,338 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Express Scripts Holding Co., 4.75%, 11/15/2021 | | | Baa3 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 528,332 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International3, 6.75%, 8/15/2021 | | | B1 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 530,000 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Health Care | | | | | | | | | | | 3,547,670 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT2 | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Industrials - 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Aerospace & Defense - 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bombardier, Inc. (Canada)3, 6.125%, 1/15/2023 | | | Ba2 | | | | 500,000 | | | $ | 496,250 | | | |
DigitalGlobe, Inc.3, 5.25%, 2/1/2021 | | | B1 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 487,500 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 983,750 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
General Electric Co., 5.25%, 12/6/2017 | | | Aa3 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 113,194 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Machinery - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Joy Global, Inc., 5.125%, 10/15/2021 | | | Baa2 | | | | 415,000 | | | | 426,200 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Research & Consulting Services - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
FTI Consulting, Inc., 6.00%, 11/15/2022 | | | BB5 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 506,250 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Air Lease Corp., 3.375%, 1/15/2019 | | | BBB5 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 400,000 | | | |
Aviation Capital Group Corp.3, 4.625%, 1/31/2018 | | | BB5 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 517,611 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 917,611 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Industrials | | | | | | | | | | | 2,947,005 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology - 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Communications Equipment - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Windstream Corp., 7.50%, 6/1/2022 | | | B1 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 511,250 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Computers & Peripherals - 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Apple, Inc., 2.40%, 5/3/2023 | | | Aa1 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 89,921 | | | |
EMC Corp., 2.65%, 6/1/2020 | | | A1 | | | | 795,000 | | | | 778,607 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 868,528 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Office Electronics - 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Xerox Corp., 2.75%, 3/15/2019 | | | Baa2 | | | | 1,385,000 | | | | 1,372,669 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Information Technology | | | | | | | | | | | 2,752,447 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Materials - 3.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Chemicals - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Nufarm Australia Ltd. (Australia)3, 6.375%, 10/15/2019 | | | Ba3 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 517,500 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Metals & Mining - 2.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Allegheny Technologies, Inc., 5.95%, 1/15/2021 | | | Baa3 | | | | 1,140,000 | | | | 1,182,620 | | | |
BHP Billiton Finance (USA) Ltd. (Australia), 6.50%, 4/1/2019 | | | A1 | | | | 580,000 | | | | 695,357 | | | |
Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc., 5.90%, 3/15/2020 | | | Baa3 | | | | 265,000 | | | | 279,640 | | | |
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc., 2.375%, 3/15/2018 | | | Baa3 | | | | 470,000 | | | | 468,852 | | | |
Plains Exploration & Production Co., 6.125%, 6/15/2019 | | | Baa3 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 546,847 | | | |
Rio Tinto Finance USA Ltd. (United Kingdom), 3.75%, 9/20/2021 | | | A3 | | | | 725,000 | | | | 731,958 | | | |
Rio Tinto Finance USA plc (United Kingdom), 1.375%, 6/17/2016 | | | A3 | | | | 840,000 | | | | 853,082 | | | |
Teck Resources Ltd. (Canada), 3.00%, 3/1/2019 | | | Baa2 | | | | 645,000 | | | | 647,021 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 5,405,377 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT2/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Materials (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paper & Forest Products - 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
International Paper Co., 7.50%, 8/15/2021 | | | Baa3 | | | | 1,175,000 | | | $ | 1,440,425 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Materials | | | | | | | | | | | 7,363,302 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Telecommunication Services - 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Telefonica Emisiones S.A.U. (Spain), 6.221%, 7/3/2017 | | | Baa2 | | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,352,785 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
America Movil SAB de C.V. (Mexico), 5.00%, 3/30/2020 | | | A2 | | | | 740,000 | | | | 801,467 | | | |
SBA Tower Trust3, 3.598%, 4/15/2018 | | | Baa3 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 488,739 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 1,290,206 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Telecommunication Services | | | | | | | | | | | 2,642,991 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Utilities - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gas Utilities - 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
National Fuel Gas Co., 3.75%, 3/1/2023 | | | Baa1 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 377,496 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Identified Cost $111,444,383) | | | | | | | | | | | 108,967,671 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
PREFERRED STOCKS - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Financials - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Insurance - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Principal Financial Group, Inc., Series A (non-cumulative), 5.563%7 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $99,250) | | | Ba1 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 100,000 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS - 43.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Australia Government Bond (Australia), 4.50%, 4/15/2020 | | | Aaa | | | AUD | 600,000 | | | | 560,345 | | | |
Brazil Letras do Tesouro Nacional (Brazil)8, 0.00%, 1/1/2015 | | | Baa2 | | | BRL | 3,100,000 | | | | 1,186,302 | | | |
Brazilian Government Bond (Brazil), 8.875%, 10/14/2019 | | | Baa2 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 519,000 | | | |
Canada Housing Trust No. 1 (Canada)3, 4.10%, 12/15/2018 | | | Aaa | | | CAD | 2,485,000 | | | | 2,544,046 | | | |
Canadian Government Bond (Canada), 1.50%, 9/1/2017 | | | Aaa | | | CAD | 4,000,000 | | | | 3,745,258 | | | |
Chile Government Bond (Chile), 3.25%, 9/14/2021 | | | Aa3 | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,466,250 | | | |
Ireland Government Bond (Ireland), 5.00%, 10/18/2020 | | | Ba1 | | | EUR | 1,340,000 | | | | 2,072,069 | | | |
Ireland Government Bond (Ireland), 3.90%, 3/20/2023 | | | Ba1 | | | EUR | 400,000 | | | | 568,695 | | | |
Ireland Government Bond (Ireland), 5.40%, 3/13/2025 | | | Ba1 | | | EUR | 1,500,000 | | | | 2,346,859 | | | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro (Italy), 2.25%, 5/15/2016 | | | Baa2 | | | EUR | 860,000 | | | | 1,202,836 | | | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro (Italy), 5.50%, 9/1/2022 | | | Baa2 | | | EUR | 2,835,000 | | | | 4,373,209 | | | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro (Italy), 5.50%, 11/1/2022 | | | Baa2 | | | EUR | 3,910,000 | | | | 6,053,534 | | | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro (Italy), 4.50%, 5/1/2023 | | | Baa2 | | | EUR | 3,300,000 | | | | 4,752,291 | | | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro (Italy)3, 5.00%, 3/1/2025 | | | Baa2 | | | EUR | 2,215,000 | | | | 3,268,601 | | | |
Japan Government Five Year Bond (Japan), 0.30%, 12/20/2016 | | | Aa3 | | | JPY | 530,700,000 | | | | 5,062,438 | | | |
Korea Treasury Bond (South Korea), 4.50%, 3/10/2015 | | | Aa3 | | | KRW | 5,790,000,000 | | | | 5,600,996 | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2013
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | CREDIT RATING1 (UNAUDITED) | | | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT2/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | | |
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Korea Treasury Bond (South Korea), 2.75%, 6/10/2016 | | | Aa3 | | | KRW | 2,400,000,000 | | | $ | 2,269,997 | | | |
Malaysia Government Bond (Malaysia), 3.434%, 8/15/2014 | | | WR6 | | | MYR | 6,820,000 | | | | 2,088,073 | | | |
Malaysia Government Bond (Malaysia), 3.172%, 7/15/2016 | | | WR6 | | | MYR | 2,000,000 | | | | 608,206 | | | |
Mexican Government Bond (Mexico), 6.00%, 6/18/2015 | | | Baa1 | | | MXN | 625,000 | | | | 49,407 | | | |
Mexican Government Bond (Mexico), 8.00%, 12/17/2015 | | | Baa1 | | | MXN | 21,454,000 | | | | 1,771,828 | | | |
Mexican Government Bond (Mexico), 6.25%, 6/16/2016 | | | Baa1 | | | MXN | 15,000,000 | | | | 1,206,389 | | | |
Mexican Government Bond (Mexico), 7.25%, 12/15/2016 | | | Baa1 | | | MXN | 26,070,000 | | | | 2,148,900 | | | |
Mexican Government Bond (Mexico), 7.75%, 12/14/2017 | | | Baa1 | | | MXN | 17,000,000 | | | | 1,427,262 | | | |
Mexican Government Bond (Mexico), 8.00%, 6/11/2020 | | | Baa1 | | | MXN | 12,500,000 | | | | 1,069,663 | | | |
Mexican Government Bond (Mexico), 6.50%, 6/10/2021 | | | Baa1 | | | MXN | 21,000,000 | | | | 1,650,158 | | | |
Mexican Government Bond (Mexico), 6.50%, 6/9/2022 | | | Baa1 | | | MXN | 34,000,000 | | | | 2,632,490 | | | |
Mexican Government Bond (Mexico), 7.75%, 5/29/2031 | | | Baa1 | | | MXN | 13,000,000 | | | | 1,042,332 | | | |
Portugal Obrigacoes do Tesouro OT (Portugal)3, 4.20%, 10/15/2016 | | | Ba3 | | | EUR | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,664,383 | | | |
Portugal Obrigacoes do Tesouro OT (Portugal)3, 4.80%, 6/15/2020 | | | Ba3 | | | EUR | 805,000 | | | | 1,052,956 | | | |
Portugal Obrigacoes do Tesouro OT (Portugal)3, 4.95%, 10/25/2023 | | | Ba3 | | | EUR | 1,210,000 | | | | 1,533,958 | | | |
Portugal Obrigacoes do Tesouro OT (Portugal)3, 5.65%, 2/15/2024 | | | Ba3 | | | EUR | 1,755,000 | | | | 2,317,167 | | | |
Russian Foreign Bond - Eurobond (Russia)3, 5.00%, 4/29/2020 | | | Baa1 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 534,750 | | | |
Singapore Government Bond (Singapore), 2.50%, 6/1/2019 | | | Aaa | | | SGD | 4,515,000 | | | | 3,720,114 | | | |
Spain Government Bond (Spain), 3.30%, 7/30/2016 | | | Baa3 | | | EUR | 850,000 | | | | 1,209,374 | | | |
Spain Government Bond (Spain), 4.50%, 1/31/2018 | | | Baa3 | | | EUR | 1,415,000 | | | | 2,094,926 | | | |
Spain Government Bond (Spain), 4.00%, 4/30/2020 | | | Baa3 | | | EUR | 2,240,000 | | | | 3,198,975 | | | |
Spain Government Bond (Spain)3, 5.40%, 1/31/2023 | | | Baa3 | | | EUR | 3,755,000 | | | | 5,674,085 | | | |
Spain Government Bond (Spain), 4.80%, 1/31/2024 | | | Baa3 | | | EUR | 3,200,000 | | | | 4,625,129 | | | |
Spain Government Bond (Spain), 4.65%, 7/30/2025 | | | Baa3 | | | EUR | 750,000 | | | | 1,059,038 | | | |
United Kingdom Gilt (United Kingdom), 1.00%, 9/7/2017 | | | Aa1 | | | GBP | 2,035,000 | | | | 3,308,138 | | | |
United Kingdom Gilt (United Kingdom), 5.00%, 3/7/2018 | | | Aa1 | | | GBP | 2,610,000 | | | | 4,901,810 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $97,293,037) | | | | | | | | | | | 100,182,237 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
MUTUAL FUND - 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $299,593) | | | | | | | 3,250 | | | | 301,860 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 4.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Mortgage-Backed Securities - 4.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fannie Mae, Pool #735500, 5.50%, 5/1/2035 | | | | | | | 1,752,131 | | | | 1,942,240 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #J14406, 3.50%, 2/1/2026 | | | | | | | 2,297,856 | | | | 2,396,875 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #Z50018, 3.50%, 7/1/2026 | | | | | | | 2,217,844 | | | | 2,316,408 | | | |
Freddie Mac, Pool #G08273, 5.50%, 6/1/2038 | | | | | | | 2,703,285 | | | | 2,946,240 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $9,556,972) | | | | | | | | | | | 9,601,763 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | | | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | | | |
| | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 4.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares9, 0.04%, | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $ 9,839,382) | | | | | 9,839,382 | | | $ | 9,839,382 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $ 228,532,617) | | | | | | | | | 228,992,913 | | | |
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 1.3% | | | | | | | | | 3,056,752 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | | | $ | 232,049,665 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
KEY:
AUD - Australian Dollar
BRL - Brazilian Real
CAD - Canadian Dollar
ETF - Exchange Traded Fund
EUR - Euro
GBP - British Pound
JPY - Japanese Yen
KRW - South Korean Won
MXN - Mexican Peso
MYR - Malaysian Ringgit
SGD - Singapore Dollar
1Credit ratings from Moody’s (unaudited).
2Amount is stated in USD unless otherwise noted.
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 $32,814,128 or 14.1% of the Series’ net assets as of December 31, 2013 (see Note 2 to the financial statements).
4The coupon rate is floating and is the effective rate as of December 31, 2013.
5Credit ratings from S&P (unaudited).
6Credit rating has been withdrawn. As of December 31, 2013, there is no rating available (unaudited).
7The rate shown is a fixed rate as of December 31, 2013; the rate becomes floating, based on LIBOR plus a spread, in 2015.
8Represents a zero-coupon bond.
9Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2013.
The Series’ portfolio holds, as a percentage of net assets, greater than 10% in the following countries: United States 36.7%.
The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. (MSCI) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (S&P) and is licensed for use by Manning & Napier when referencing GICS sectors. Neither MSCI, S&P nor any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification nor shall any such party have any liability therefrom.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Global Fixed Income Series
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2013
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ASSETS: | | | | |
| |
Investments, at value (identified cost $228,532,617) (Note 2) | | $ | 228,992,913 | |
Foreign currency (identified cost $19) | | | 20 | |
Interest receivable | | | 2,960,864 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | 433,790 | |
Foreign tax reclaims receivable | | | 55,515 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 1,809 | |
| | | | |
| |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 232,444,911 | |
| | | | |
| |
LIABILITIES: | | | | |
| |
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | | | 116,162 | |
Accrued shareholder services fees (Class S) (Note 3) | | | 25,765 | |
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 15,403 | |
Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 3,409 | |
Accrued foreign capital gains tax (Note 2) | | | 1,270 | |
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 407 | |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | | | 173,125 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | | 59,705 | |
| | | | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 395,246 | |
| | | | |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 232,049,665 | |
| | | | |
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
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Capital stock | | $ | 233,983 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 233,395,376 | |
Distributions in excess of net investment income | | | (271,361 | ) |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | (1,813,557 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments (net of foreign capital gains tax of $1,270), foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 505,224 | |
| | | | |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 232,049,665 | |
| | | | |
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class S ($196,860,037/19,852,880 shares) | | $ | 9.92 | |
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class I ($35,189,628/3,545,453 shares) | | $ | 9.93 | |
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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, 2013
| | | | |
INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | |
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Interest (net of foreign withholding tax of $31,293) | | $ | 4,815,474 | |
Dividends | | | 31,043 | |
| | | | |
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Total Investment Income | | | 4,846,517 | |
| | | | |
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EXPENSES: | | | | |
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Management fees (Note 3) | | | 1,005,474 | |
Shareholder services fees (Class S) (Note 3) | | | 213,840 | |
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 71,115 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 10,383 | |
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | | | 3,160 | |
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 2,422 | |
Custodian fees | | | 38,569 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 70,525 | |
| | | | |
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Total Expenses | | | 1,415,488 | |
Less reduction of expenses (Note 3) | | | (30,475 | ) |
| | | | |
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Net Expenses | | | 1,385,013 | |
| | | | |
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 3,461,504 | |
| | | | |
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | | | | |
| |
Net realized gain (loss) on- | | | | |
Investments | | | (1,851,961 | ) |
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | (1,701,435 | ) |
| | | | |
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| | | (3,553,396 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on- | | | | |
Investments (net of increase in accrued foreign capital gains tax of $1,056) | | | 431,283 | |
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 32,433 | |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 463,716 | |
| | | | |
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | | | (3,089,680 | ) |
| | | | |
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 371,824 | |
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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 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE PERIOD 10/1/121 TO 12/31/12 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net investment income | | $ | 3,461,504 | | | $ | 20,078 | |
Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency | | | (3,553,396 | ) | | | (12,778 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency | | | 463,716 | | | | 41,508 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase from operations | | | 371,824 | | | | 48,808 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 8): | | | | | | | | |
| | |
From net investment income (Class S) | | | (1,644,869 | ) | | | — | |
From net investment income (Class I) | | | (332,504 | ) | | | (2,074 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments (Class S) | | | (17,547 | ) | | | — | |
From net realized gain on investments (Class I) | | | (2,992 | ) | | | (405 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (1,997,912 | ) | | | (2,479 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
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CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5) | | | 228,569,470 | | | | 5,059,954 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase in net assets | | | 226,943,382 | | | | 5,106,283 | |
| | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Beginning of period | | | 5,106,283 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
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End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $271,361 and $543, respectively) | | $ | 232,049,665 | | | $ | 5,106,283 | |
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1Commencement of operations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class S
| | | | |
| | FOR THE PERIOD 4/1/131 TO 12/31/13 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout the period): | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | $ | 10.00 | |
| | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.16 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.16 | ) |
| | | | |
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Total from investment operations | | | 0.00 | |
| | | | |
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Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.08 | ) |
| | | | |
From net realized gain on investments | | | — | 3 |
| | | | |
| |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.08 | ) |
| | | | |
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Net asset value - End of period | | $ | 9.92 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 196,860 | |
| | | | |
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Total return4 | | | 0.07 | % |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 0.85 | %5 |
Net investment income | | | 2.16 | %5 |
Portfolio turnover | | | 51 | % |
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*The investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management and/or other fees during the period, and may have paid a portion of the Series’ expenses. If these expenses had been incurred by the Class, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount: | |
| |
| | | 0.00 | %5,6 |
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 reimbursed during the period. Periods less than one year are not annualized.
5Annualized.
6Less than 0.01%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class I
| | | | | | | | |
| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE PERIOD 10/1/121 TO 12/31/12 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | $ | 10.09 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
| | |
| | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.04 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.26) | | | | 0.05 | |
| | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.03) | | | | 0.09 | |
| | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | 3 |
| | | | | | | | |
From net realized gain on investments | | | — | 3 | | | — | 3 |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | 3 |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net asset value - End of period | | $ | 9.93 | | | $ | 10.09 | |
| | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 35,190 | | | $ | 5,106 | |
| | |
Total return4 | | | (0.32 | %) | | | 0.95 | % |
| | |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.70 | %5 |
Net investment income | | | 2.32 | % | | | 1.60 | %5 |
Portfolio turnover | | | 51 | % | | | 4 | % |
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*The investment advisor did not impose all of its management and/or other fees during the periods, and may have paid a portion of the Series’ expenses. If these expenses had been incurred by the Class, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have been increased by the following amount: | |
| | |
| | | 0.11 | % | | | 4.08 | %5 |
1Commencement of operations.
2Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the periods.
3Less than $0.01.
4Represents 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 during certain periods. Periods less than one year are not annualized.
5Annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
Global Fixed Income 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 total return by investing principally in fixed income securities of issuers located anywhere in the world.
The Fund’s advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The Series is authorized to issue two classes of shares (Class S and Class I). Class S shares of the Series commenced on April 1, 2013. Each class of shares is substantially the same except the Class S shares bear shareholder services fees. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2013, 11 billion shares have been designated in total among 45 series, of which 100 million have been designated as Global Fixed Income Series Class S common stock, and 100 million designated as Global Fixed Income Series Class I 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 Stock Market 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 Stock Market 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 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 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, 2013 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
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DESCRIPTION | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials | | $ | 100,000 | | | $ | 100,000 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Debt securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. Government agencies | | | 9,601,763 | | | | — | | | | 9,601,763 | | | | — | |
Corporate debt: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 15,615,904 | | | | — | | | | 15,615,904 | | | | — | |
Consumer Staples | | | 1,323,750 | | | | — | | | | 1,323,750 | | | | — | |
Energy | | | 6,797,872 | | | | — | | | | 6,797,872 | | | | — | |
Financials | | | 65,599,234 | | | | — | | | | 65,599,234 | | | | — | |
Health Care | | | 3,547,670 | | | | — | | | | 3,547,670 | | | | — | |
Industrials | | | 2,947,005 | | | | — | | | | 2,947,005 | | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | 2,752,447 | | | | — | | | | 2,752,447 | | | | — | |
Materials | | | 7,363,302 | | | | — | | | | 7,363,302 | | | | — | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 2,642,991 | | | | — | | | | 2,642,991 | | | | — | |
Utilities | | | 377,496 | | | | — | | | | 377,496 | | | | — | |
Foreign government bonds | | | 100,182,237 | | | | — | | | | 100,182,237 | | | | — | |
Mutual funds | | | 10,141,242 | | | | 10,141,242 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 228,992,913 | | | $ | 10,241,242 | | | $ | 218,751,671 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2012 or December 31, 2013.
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, 2013.
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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses (continued)
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. Income, expenses (other than shareholder services fees), and realized and unrealized gains and losses are prorated among the classes based on the relative net assets of each class. Class specific expenses are directly charged to that class.
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.
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. During the period of January 2, 2013 through May 6, 2013, the period for which foreign currency contracts were held, the average volume of derivative activity (measured in terms of the notional amount) was approximately $4,568,300.
The following table presents the effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations as of December 31, 2013:
| | | | | | |
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS | |
Derivative | |
Foreign forward currency exchange contracts | | Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | $ | (17,040 | ) |
Derivative | |
Foreign forward currency exchange contracts | | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | $ | (13,220 | ) |
As of December 31, 2013, no investments in forward foreign currency exchange contracts were held by the Series.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
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 at December 31, 2013.
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, 2013, 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, 2012 and the year ended December 31, 2013. 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.
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
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Other (continued)
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 and are reimbursed for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending such meetings. Effective May 2013, an Audit Committee Chair, who receives an additional annual stipend for this role, was appointed to the Fund.
The Class S shares of the Series are subject to a shareholder services fee in accordance with a shareholder services plan adopted by the 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 0.15% 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.
The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2015, 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 Class S’s shareholder services fee, at no more than 0.70% of average daily net assets each year. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Advisor voluntarily waived fees of $30,475, 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 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 and Strategic Income Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series and Strategic Income 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. Effective October 1, 2012, the aforementioned agreements were modified to reduce the annual fee related to fund accounting and administration, as well as transfer agent fees, by 10%, excluding out-of-pocket expenses.
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, 2013, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $285,630,170 and $76,664,187 respectively. Purchases and sales of U.S. Government securities, other than short-term securities, were $11,070,472 and $0, respectively.
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in shares of Class S and I shares of Global Fixed Income Series were:
| | | | | | | | | | |
CLASS S | | FOR THE PERIOD 4/1/13 (COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS) TO 12/31/13 | | | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | |
Sold | | | 20,636,785 | | | $ | 205,952,679 | | | |
Reinvested | | | 163,630 | | | | 1,596,797 | | | |
Repurchased | | | (947,535 | ) | | | (9,321,682 | ) | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | 19,852,880 | | | $ | 198,227,794 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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CLASS I | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/13 | | | FOR THE PERIOD 10/1/12 (COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS) TO 12/31/12 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 3,262,518 | | | $ | 32,499,913 | | | | 505,762 | | | $ | 5,057,476 | |
Reinvested | | | 34,278 | | | | 335,496 | | | | 246 | | | | 2,478 | |
Repurchased | | | (257,351 | ) | | | (2,493,733 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | 3,039,445 | | | $ | 30,341,676 | | | | 506,008 | | | $ | 5,059,954 | |
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Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
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, 2013.
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
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Global Fixed Income Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
8. | Federal Income Tax Information (continued) |
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 qualified late-year 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 fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, amounts were reclassified within the capital accounts to decrease Additional Paid in Capital by $65, reduce Distributions in Excess of Net Investment Income by $1,754,949 and increase Accumulated Net Realized Loss on Investments by $1,755,014.
The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31 /13 | | | FOR THE PERIOD 10/1/12 (COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS) TO 12/31/12 | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 1,987,070 | | | $ | 2,479 | | |
Long-term capital gains | | | 10,841 | | | | — | | |
At December 31, 2013, 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 | | $ | 228,532,617 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 5,194,752 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (4,734,456 | ) |
| | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 460,296 | |
| | | | |
Capital loss carryforward | | $ | 1,699,067 | |
Qualified late-year losses1 | | $ | 385,850 | |
1 The Series has elected to defer certain qualified late-year losses and recognize such losses in the year ending December 31, 2014.
As of December 31, 2013, the Series had net short-term capital loss carryforwards of $1,681,839 and net long-term capital loss carryforwards of $17,228 respectively.
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Global Fixed Income Series
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of Global Fixed Income 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 Global Fixed Income Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2013, the results of its operations for the year then ended, and the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for the year then ended and for the period October 1, 2012 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2012, 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, 2013 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion

New York, New York
February 18, 2014
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Global Fixed Income Series
Supplemental Tax Information
(unaudited)
All reportings are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.
The Series has elected to pass through to its shareholders the foreign taxes paid for the year ended December 31, 2013. The Series had $3,071,272 in foreign source income and paid foreign taxes of $166,413.
The Series designates $10,841 as Long-Term Capital Gain dividends pursuant to Section 852(b) of the Internal Revenue Code for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.
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Global Fixed Income Series
Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement
(unaudited)
At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 20, 2013, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was considered by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and considered 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 2013 Annual consideration 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 27 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 performance of each Series since its inception, as well as performance over multiple time periods. Performance for one or more of the following time periods was considered as applicable to the Series’ inception date: 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. 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 Series’ actual performance and comparative performance, especially for those series with 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 18 of the 37 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 Tax Managed Series, Pro-Blend Series Class C, and Target Series’ Class R and Class C, are lower than, or substantially similar to the Morningstar mean and median reported total expense ratio. The higher than mean and median total expense ratios for Classes C and R reflect higher distribution, marketing and shareholder service fees payable to broker-dealers through a 100bp 12b-1 fee for Class C and a 50bp 12b-1 fee for Class R. 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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Global Fixed Income 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 services 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, 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 then considered economies of scale and concluded that the current fee schedule to the advisory agreement remained reasonable given 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, the number of newly established series of the Fund 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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Global Fixed Income 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: | | 66 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director |
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Director since 1984; Principal Executive Officer since 2002; President since 2004; Vice President 1984-2003; |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | Executive Vice President; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2002-2010 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Independent Directors | | |
Name: Address: | | Stephen B. Ashley 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 73 |
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). Director 1995-2008 and Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Fannie Mae (1995-2008) The Ashley Group (1995-2008) Genesee Corporation (1987-2007) |
Name: Address: | | Paul A. Brooke 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | 68 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 (2005-2009) - Alsius Corporation (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments) since 1991; Managing Member, Venbio (investments) since 2010. |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Incyte Corp. (2000-present) ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-2014) HLTH Corp (WebMD) (2000-2010) Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) MPM Bio-equities (2000-2009) GMP Companies (2000-2011) HoustonPharma (2000-2008) Cytos Biotechnology Ltd (2012-present) |
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Global Fixed Income Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
| | |
Independent Directors (continued) | | |
Name: | | Peter L. Faber |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 75 |
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 (2006-2012), Partner (1995-2006 & 2013-present) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit) (1989-2010) New York Collegium (non-profit) (2004-2011) Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit) |
Name: | | Harris H. Rusitzky |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 78 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Chester N. Watson |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 63 |
Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | Director, Audit Committee Chairman, Governance & Nominating Committee Member |
Term of Office & Length of Time Served: | | Indefinite - Since 2012 |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: | | General Auditor (2003-2011) - General Motors Company (auto manufacturer) |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Officers | | |
Name: | | Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 50 |
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 - 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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Elizabeth Craig |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 26 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
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Global Fixed Income Series
Directors’ and Officers’ Information
(unaudited)
| | |
Officers (continued) | | |
Name: Address: | | Christine Glavin 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: Current Position(s) Held with Fund: | | 47 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 since 2011; Fund Reporting Manager (1997-2011) - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Assistant Treasurer since 2008 - Exeter Trust Company |
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: Address: | | Jodi L. Hedberg 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 46 |
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; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer since 2002 |
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: | | 45 |
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex: | | N/A |
Name: | | Richard Yates |
Address: | | 290 Woodcliff Drive Fairport, NY 14450 |
Age: | | 48 |
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 and 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: | | 45 |
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.
1The term of office of all officers shall be one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified, or his or her earlier resignation or removal as provided in the Fund’s By-Laws.
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Global Fixed Income 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)
For more information about any of the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Series, you may obtain a prospectus and SAI at www.manning-napier.com or by calling (800) 466-3863. Before investing, carefully consider the objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the investment and read the prospectus carefully as it contains this and other information about the investment company. In addition, this information can be found on the SEC’s web site, http://www.sec.gov.
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.
The Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. is managed by Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC. Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., an affiliate of Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, is the distributor of the Fund shares.
MNGFI-12/13-AR
(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: Stephen B. Ashley, Paul A. Brooke, Harris H. Rusitzky, and Chester N. Watson. 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, Real Estate Series, International Series, World Opportunities Series, Core Bond Series, Core Plus Bond Series, High Yield Bond Series, Ohio Tax Exempt Series, Diversified Tax Exempt Series, New York Tax Exempt Series, Inflation Focus Equity Series, Emerging Markets Series, Global Fixed Income Series, Strategic Income Moderate Series, and Strategic Income Conservative Series, collectively the “Fund”) by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as of and for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were:
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| | 2013 | | | 2012 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Audit Fees (a) | | | 488,713 | | | | 486,648 | |
| | |
Audit Related Fees (b) | | | 10,700 | | | | 0 | |
| | |
Tax Fees (c) | | | 112,035 | | | | 110,900 | |
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All Other Fees (d) | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
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| | | 611,448 | | | | 597,548 | |
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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.
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.
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.
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, 2013 and 2012.
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. |
| | | | | | | | |
| | 2013 | | | 2012 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Audit Related Fees | | | 1,944 | | | | 1,944 | |
Tax Fees | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | 1,944 | | | | 1,944 | |
| | | | | | | | |
The Audit Related fees for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were for a license for proprietary authoritative financial reporting 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, 2013 and 2012.
Aggregate Fees
Aggregate fees billed to the Fund for non-audit services for 2013 and 2012 were $611,448 and $597,548, respectively. Aggregate fees billed to the Fund’s advisor and service affiliates for non-audit services were $153,589 and $213,279 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.
(a) | See Investment Portfolios under Item 1 on this Form N-CSR. |
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.
(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. |
(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. |
(12.other) Not applicable.
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.
Date: February 27, 2014
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
/s/ B. Reuben Auspitz
B. Reuben Auspitz
President & Principal Executive Officer of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc.
Date: February 27, 2014
/s/ Christine Glavin
Christine Glavin
Chief Financial Officer & Principal Financial Officer of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc.
Date: February 27, 2014