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
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
290 Woodcliff Drive, Fairport, NY 14450
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Paul J. Battaglia, 290 Woodcliff Drive, Fairport, NY 14450
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 585-325-6880
Date of fiscal year end: December 31
Date of reporting period: January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023
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| Item 1: | Reports to Stockholders. |
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Real Estate Series
Real Estate Series
Shareholder Expense Example
(unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees, shareholder service 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 (January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023).
Actual Expenses
The Actual lines of the table 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 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 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, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees that you may incur in other mutual funds. 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.
| | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 1/1/23 | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 6/30/23 | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 1/1/23 - 6/30/23 | | ANNUALIZED EXPENSE RATIO |
Class S | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,072.10 | | $5.65 | | 1.10% |
Hypothetical | | | | | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.34 | | $5.51 | | 1.10% |
Class I | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,074.30 | | $4.37 | | 0.85% |
Hypothetical | | | | | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.58 | | $4.26 | | 0.85% |
Class W | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,078.40 | | $0.52 | | 0.10% |
Hypothetical | | | | | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,024.30 | | $0.50 | | 0.10% |
Class Z | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,074.40 | | $3.60 | | 0.70% |
Hypothetical | | | | | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,021.32 | | $3.51 | | 0.70% |
*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 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The Class’ total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during the period.
Real Estate Series
Portfolio Composition as of June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
Sector Allocation1 |
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1 As a percentage of net assets. |
Top Ten Stock Holdings2 | |
Equinix, Inc. | 12.0% | | Americold Realty Trust, Inc. | 3.5% |
Prologis, Inc. | 11.6% | | Cellnex Telecom S.A. (Spain) | 3.3% |
Public Storage | 4.4% | | Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. | 3.3% |
SBA Communications Corp. | 4.0% | | Agree Realty Corp. | 3.1% |
Sun Communities, Inc. | 4.0% | | UDR, Inc. | 3.1% |
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2As a percentage of total investments. | | | | |
Real Estate Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
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| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS - 96.7% | | | | | | | | |
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Communication Services - 4.3% | | | | | | | | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 4.3% | | | | | | | | |
Cellnex Telecom S.A. (Spain)1 | | | 225,925 | | | $ | 9,128,223 | |
Helios Towers plc (Tanzania)* | | | 2,253,833 | | | | 2,674,845 | |
Total Communication Services | | | | | | | 11,803,068 | |
Consumer Discretionary - 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. | | | 56,835 | | | | 4,004,026 | |
Real Estate - 90.9% | | | | | | | | |
Health Care REITs - 10.1% | | | | | | | | |
CareTrust REIT, Inc. | | | 266,710 | | | | 5,296,861 | |
Community Healthcare Trust, Inc. | | | 119,856 | | | | 3,957,645 | |
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 233,406 | | | | 4,402,037 | |
Physicians Realty Trust | | | 190,240 | | | | 2,661,458 | |
Ventas, Inc. | | | 89,571 | | | | 4,234,021 | |
Welltower, Inc. | | | 87,423 | | | | 7,071,646 | |
| | | | | | | 27,623,668 | |
Industrial REITs - 21.6% | | | | | | | | |
Americold Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 299,590 | | | | 9,676,757 | |
LXP Industrial Trust | | | 482,649 | | | | 4,705,828 | |
Prologis, Inc. | | | 257,455 | | | | 31,571,707 | |
Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. | | | 104,484 | | | | 5,456,154 | |
STAG Industrial, Inc. | | | 78,395 | | | | 2,812,813 | |
Terreno Realty Corp. | | | 85,301 | | | | 5,126,590 | |
| | | | | | | 59,349,849 | |
Office REITs - 4.1% | | | | | | | | |
Brandywine Realty Trust | | | 283,017 | | | | 1,316,029 | |
Cousins Properties, Inc. | | | 217,175 | | | | 4,951,590 | |
Equity Commonwealth | | | 240,980 | | | | 4,882,255 | |
| | | | | | | 11,149,874 | |
Residential REITs - 21.9% | | | | | | | | |
American Homes 4 Rent - Class A | | | 87,865 | | | | 3,114,814 | |
Apartment Income REIT Corp. | | | 93,165 | | | | 3,362,325 | |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | | | 27,432 | | | | 5,192,055 | |
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. | | | 133,737 | | | | 8,945,668 | |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | | | 12,071 | | | | 2,828,235 | |
Flagship Communities REIT | | | 241,812 | | | | 3,929,445 | |
Invitation Homes, Inc. | | | 228,387 | | | | 7,856,513 | |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | | | 36,827 | | | | 5,592,548 | |
Sun Communities, Inc. | | | 83,929 | | | | 10,949,377 | |
UDR, Inc. | | | 195,513 | | | | 8,399,239 | |
| | | | | | | 60,170,219 | |
Retail REITs - 7.6% | | | | | | | | |
Agree Realty Corp. | | | 129,384 | | | | 8,460,420 | |
Getty Realty Corp. | | | 164,800 | | | | 5,573,536 | |
Realty Income Corp. | | | 116,818 | | | | 6,984,548 | |
| | | | | | | 21,018,504 | |
Specialized REITs - 25.6% | | | | | | | | |
American Tower Corp. | | | 31,464 | | | | 6,102,128 | |
Equinix, Inc. | | | 41,828 | | | | 32,790,642 | |
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| | SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
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COMMON STOCKS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
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Real Estate (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Specialized REITs (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | | | 11,755 | | | $ | 1,749,732 | |
Life Storage, Inc. | | | 49,514 | | | | 6,583,381 | |
Public Storage | | | 40,874 | | | | 11,930,303 | |
SBA Communications Corp. | | | 47,468 | | | | 11,001,184 | |
| | | | | | | 70,157,370 | |
Total Real Estate | | | | | | | 249,469,484 | |
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $251,974,860) | | | | | | | 265,276,578 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Dreyfus Government Cash Management, Institutional Shares, 5.00%2 | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $7,543,639) | | | 7,543,639 | | | | 7,543,639 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.4% | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $259,518,499) | | | | | | | 272,820,217 | |
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 0.6% | | | | | | | 1,572,618 | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 274,392,835 | |
REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Real Estate Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
*Non-income producing security.
1Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”) and determined to be liquid under the Fund’s Liquidity Risk Management Program. The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of these securities at June 30, 2023 was $9,128,223, which represented 3.3% of the Series’ Net Assets.
2Rate shown is the current yield as of June 30, 2023.
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 S&P Global 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.
Real Estate Series
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
ASSETS: | | | |
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Investments, at value (identified cost $259,518,499) (Note 2). | | $ | 272,820,217 | |
Cash | | | 2,903 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | 1,148,940 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 756,855 | |
Foreign tax reclaims receivable | | | 736 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 15,501 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | | 274,745,152 | |
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LIABILITIES: | | | | |
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Accrued management fees (Note 3) | | | 29,250 | |
Accrued sub-transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 26,778 | |
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 14,959 | |
Accrued distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees (Class S) (Note 3) | | | 7,006 | |
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 4,087 | |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | | | 208,229 | |
Professional fees payable | | | 34,064 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | | 27,944 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 352,317 | |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 274,392,835 | |
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
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Capital stock | | $ | 193,755 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 256,421,769 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | 17,777,311 | |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 274,392,835 | |
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class S | | | | |
($34,450,997/2,439,163 shares) | | $ | 14.12 | |
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class I | | | | |
($32,989,992/2,328,828 shares)1 | | $ | 14.17 | |
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class W | | | | |
($204,908,877/14,463,214 shares) | | $ | 14.17 | |
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class Z | | | | |
($2,042,969/144,342 shares)1 | | $ | 14.15 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Real Estate Series
Statement of Operations
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | |
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Dividends | | $ | 5,004,311 | |
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EXPENSES: | | | | |
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Management fees (Note 3) | | | 819,250 | |
Sub-transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 49,857 | |
Distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees (Class S) (Note 3) | | | 42,722 | |
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 42,112 | |
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | | | 15,939 | |
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 4,087 | |
Custodian fees | | | 4,313 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 120,776 | |
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Total Expenses | | | 1,099,056 | |
Less reduction of expenses (Note 3) | | | (656,181 | ) |
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Net Expenses | | | 442,875 | |
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 4,561,436 | |
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | | | | |
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Net realized gain (loss) on- | | | | |
Investments | | | (870 | ) |
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 239 | |
| | | | |
| | | (631 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on- | | | | |
Investments | | | 15,544,564 | |
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 491 | |
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| | | 15,545,055 | |
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | | | 15,544,424 | |
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 20,105,860 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Real Estate Series
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | FOR THE | | | | |
| | SIX MONTHS | | | | |
| | ENDED | | | FOR THE | |
| | 6/30/23 | | | YEAR ENDED | |
| | (UNAUDITED) | | | 12/31/22 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
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OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
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Net investment income | | $ | 4,561,436 | | | $ | 5,373,826 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | | | (631 | ) | | | 30,154,454 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | | | 15,545,055 | | | | (135,524,555 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) from operations | | | 20,105,860 | | | | (99,996,275 | ) |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 10): | | | | | | | | |
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Class S | | | – | | | | (4,530,110 | ) |
Class I | | | – | | | | (4,983,168 | ) |
Class W | | | – | | | | (28,120,697 | ) |
Class Z | | | – | | | | (312,579 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders. | | | – | | | | (37,946,554 | ) |
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CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | | | | | | | | |
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Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions (Note 5) | | | (9,505,883 | ) | | | 11,190,953 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 10,599,977 | | | | (126,751,876 | ) |
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NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
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Beginning of period | | | 263,792,858 | | | | 390,544,734 | |
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End of period | | $ | 274,392,835 | | | $ | 263,792,858 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Real Estate Series
Financial Highlights - Class S
| | FOR THE | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED |
| | SIX MONTHS | | | | | | | | | | |
| | ENDED | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 6/30/23 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (UNAUDITED) | | | 12/31/22 | | | 12/31/21 | | | 12/31/20 | | | 12/31/19 | | | 12/31/18 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | $13.17 | | | $20.66 | | | $14.92 | | | $16.31 | | | $13.09 | | | $14.93 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income1 | | 0.18 | | | 0.16 | | | 0.12 | | | 0.12 | 2 | | 0.15 | | | 0.26 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 0.77 | | | (5.63 | ) | | 6.35 | | | (1.15 | ) | | 3.65 | | | (1.24 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | 0.95 | | | (5.47 | ) | | 6.47 | | | (1.03 | ) | | 3.80 | | | (0.98 | ) |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | — | | | (0.23 | ) | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.13 | ) | | (0.16 | ) | | (0.21 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | — | | | (1.79 | ) | | (0.63 | ) | | (0.19 | ) | | (0.42 | ) | | (0.63 | ) |
From return of capital | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (0.04 | ) | | — | | | (0.02 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | — | | | (2.02 | ) | | (0.73 | ) | | (0.36 | ) | | (0.58 | ) | | (0.86 | ) |
Net asset value - End of period | | $14.12 | | | $13.17 | | | $20.66 | | | $14.92 | | | $16.31 | | | $13.09 | |
Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | $34,451 | | | $33,005 | | | $48,549 | | | $37,762 | | | $59,923 | | | $214,722 | |
Total return3 | | 7.21% | | | (26.96% | ) | | 43.67% | | | (6.27% | ) | | 29.14% | 4 | | (6.73% | ) |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | 1.10% | 5 | | 1.10% | | | 1.10% | | | 1.10% | | | 1.11% | | | 1.11% | |
Net investment income | | 2.56% | 5 | | 0.96% | | | 0.66% | | | 0.81% | 2 | | 1.02% | | | 1.82% | |
Series portfolio turnover | | 23% | | | 43% | | | 26% | | | 69% | | | 24% | | | 44% | |
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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 Class, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amounts: |
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| | 0.04% | 5 | | 0.02% | | | 0.01% | | | 0.03% | | | 0.00% | 6 | | N/A | |
1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the periods.
2 Includes special dividends from two of the Series’ securities. Excluding this amount, the net investment income per share would have been $0.11 and the net investment income ratio would have been 0.72%.
3 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.
4 Includes litigation proceeds. Excluding this amount, the total return is 29.06%.
5 Annualized.
6 Less than 0.01%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Real Estate Series
Financial Highlights - Class I1
| | FOR THE | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED |
| | SIX MONTHS | | | | | | | | | | |
| | ENDED | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 6/30/23 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (UNAUDITED) | | 12/31/22 | | | 12/31/21 | | | 12/31/20 | | | 12/31/19 | | | 12/31/18 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | $13.19 | | | $20.71 | | | $16.04 | | | $18.35 | | | $15.67 | | | $19.40 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | 0.19 | | | 0.21 | | | 0.17 | | | 0.17 | 3 | | 0.31 | | | 0.40 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 0.79 | | | (5.66 | ) | | 6.78 | | | (1.28 | ) | | 4.25 | | | (1.57 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | 0.98 | | | (5.45 | ) | | 6.95 | | | (1.11 | ) | | 4.56 | | | (1.17 | ) |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | — | | | (0.28 | ) | | (0.48 | ) | | (0.52 | ) | | (0.68 | ) | | (0.68 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | — | | | (1.79 | ) | | (1.80 | ) | | (0.54 | ) | | (1.20 | ) | | (1.79 | ) |
From return of capital | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (0.14 | ) | | — | | | (0.09 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | — | | | (2.07 | ) | | (2.28 | ) | | (1.20 | ) | | (1.88 | ) | | (2.56 | ) |
Net asset value - End of period | | $14.17 | | | $13.19 | | | $20.71 | | | $16.04 | | | $18.35 | | | $15.67 | |
Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | $32,990 | | | $34,719 | | | $51,320 | | | $30,787 | | | $50,025 | | | $50,111 | |
Total return4 | | 7.43% | | | (26.83% | ) | | 44.14% | | | (5.96% | ) | | 29.31% | | | (6.41% | ) |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | 0.85% | 5 | | 0.85% | | | 0.84% | 6 | | 0.85% | | | 0.84% | | | 0.86% | |
Net investment income | | 2.79% | 5 | | 1.20% | | | 0.92% | | | 1.02% | 3 | | 1.62% | | | 2.12% | |
Series portfolio turnover | | 23% | | | 43% | | | 26% | | | 69% | | | 24% | | | 44% | |
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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 Class, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amounts: |
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| | 0.03% | 5 | | 0.01% | | | N/A | | | 0.01% | | | N/A | | | N/A | |
1 Share amounts include a reverse stock split effective after the close of business on November 4, 2022. See Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
2 Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the periods.
3 Includes special dividends from two of the Series’ securities. Excluding this amount, the net investment income per share would have been $0.14 and the net investment income ratio would have been 0.93%.
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.
6 Includes recoupment of past waived and/or reimbursed fees. Excluding this amount, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have decreased by less than 0.01%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Real Estate Series
Financial Highlights - Class W
| | FOR THE | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | | | | FOR THE |
| | SIX MONTHS | | | | | | | | PERIOD |
| | ENDED 6/30/23 | | | | | | | | 3/1/191 TO |
| | (UNAUDITED) | | 12/31/22 | | 12/31/21 | | 12/31/20 | | 12/31/19 |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | $13.14 | | | $20.65 | | | $14.89 | | | $16.27 | | | $14.76 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | 0.25 | | | 0.33 | | | 0.29 | | | 0.33 | 3 | | 0.35 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 0.78 | | | (5.64 | ) | | 6.38 | | | (1.20 | ) | | 1.91 | |
Total from investment operations | | 1.03 | | | (5.31 | ) | | 6.67 | | | (0.87 | ) | | 2.26 | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | — | | | (0.41 | ) | | (0.29 | ) | | (0.25 | ) | | (0.33 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | — | | | (1.79 | ) | | (0.63 | ) | | (0.19 | ) | | (0.42 | ) |
From return of capital | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (0.07 | ) | | — | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | — | | | (2.20 | ) | | (0.92 | ) | | (0.51 | ) | | (0.75 | ) |
Net asset value - End of period | | $14.17 | | | $13.14 | | | $20.65 | | | $14.89 | | | $16.27 | |
Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | $204,909 | | | $194,053 | | | $288,394 | | | $214,871 | | | $191,373 | |
Total return4 | | 7.84% | | | (26.26% | ) | | 45.19% | | | (5.33% | ) | | 15.43% | 5 |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | 0.10% | 6 | | 0.10% | | | 0.10% | | | 0.10% | | | 0.10% | 6 |
Net investment income | | 3.57% | 6 | | 1.95% | | | 1.66% | | | 2.27% | 3 | | 2.58% | 6 |
Series portfolio turnover | | 23% | | | 43% | | | 26% | | | 69% | | | 24% | |
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*The investment advisor did not impose all or a portion 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 increased by the following amounts: |
|
| | 0.64% | 6 | | 0.62% | | | 0.61% | | | 0.64% | | | 0.62% | 6 |
1 Commencement of operations.
2 Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the periods.
3 Includes special dividends from two of the Series’ securities. Excluding this amount, the net investment income per share would have been $0.31 and the net investment income ratio would have been 2.14%.
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 the periods. Periods less than one year are not annualized.
5 Includes litigation proceeds. Excluding this amount, the total return would have been 15.36%.
6Annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Real Estate Series
Financial Highlights - Class Z1
| | FOR THE | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | | FOR THE |
| | SIX MONTHS | | | | | | | | PERIOD |
| | ENDED 6/30/23 | | | | | | | | 3/1/192 TO |
| | (UNAUDITED) | | 12/31/22 | | 12/31/21 | | 12/31/20 | | 12/31/19 |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | $13.17 | | | $20.67 | | | $15.99 | | | $18.32 | | | $17.61 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income3 | | 0.21 | | | 0.25 | | | 0.23 | | | 0.25 | 4 | | 0.23 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 0.77 | | | (5.66 | ) | | 6.75 | | | (1.36 | ) | | 2.38 | |
Total from investment operations | | 0.98 | | | (5.41 | ) | | 6.98 | | | (1.11 | ) | | 2.61 | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | — | | | (0.30 | ) | | (0.51 | ) | | (0.54 | ) | | (0.71 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | — | | | (1.79 | ) | | (1.79 | ) | | (0.54 | ) | | (1.19 | ) |
From return of capital | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (0.14 | ) | | — | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | — | | | (2.09 | ) | | (2.30 | ) | | (1.22 | ) | | (1.90 | ) |
Net asset value - End of period | | $14.15 | | | $13.17 | | | $20.67 | | | $15.99 | | | $18.32 | |
Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | $2,043 | | | $2,016 | | | $2,281 | | | $549 | | | $539 | |
Total return5 | | 7.44% | | | (26.67% | ) | | 44.36% | | | (5.96% | ) | | 14.98% | 6 |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | 0.70% | 7 | | 0.70% | | | 0.70% | | | 0.70% | | | 0.70% | 7 |
Net investment income | | 2.97% | 7 | | 1.51% | | | 1.15% | | | 1.51% | 4 | | 1.42% | 7 |
Series portfolio turnover | | 23% | | | 43% | | | 26% | | | 69% | | | 24% | |
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*The investment advisor did not impose all or a portion 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 increased by the following amounts: |
|
| | 0.04% | 7 | | 0.02% | | | 0.01% | | | 0.04% | | | 0.02% | 7 |
1 Share amounts include a reverse stock split effective after the close of business on November 4, 2022. See Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
2 Commencement of operations.
3 Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the periods.
4 Includes special dividends from two of the Series’ securities. Excluding this amount, the net investment income per share would have been $0.23 and the net investment income ratio would have been 1.39%.
5 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 the periods. Periods less than one year are not annualized.
6 Includes litigation proceeds. Excluding this amount, the total return would have been 14.62%
7Annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Real Estate Series
Notes to Financial Statements
(unaudited)
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 Series is authorized to issue four classes of shares (Class S, I, W, and Z). 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 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 June 30, 2023, 6.4 billion shares have been designated in total among 15 series, of which 100 million have been designated as Real Estate Series Class I common stock, Real Estate Series Class S common stock and Real Estate Series Class Z common stock and 75 million have been designated as Real Estate Series Class W common stock.
On November 4, 2022, a Reverse Stock Split, approved by the Fund's Board of Directors, was executed for Class I and Z of the Series after the close of trading. Shareholders who owned Class I and Z shares of the Series received a proportional number of Class I and Z shares of the Series. Following the Reverse Stock Split, the total dollar value of a shareholder's investment in the Series remained unchanged and each shareholder owned the same percentage (by value) of the Series as the shareholder did immediately prior to the Reverse Stock Split. Reverse Stock Split Ratios for the impacted Series/Classes are as follows:
CLASS | REVERSE STOCK SPLIT RATIO (old to new) |
Class I | 1 : 0.351034 |
Class Z | 1 : 0.352711 |
2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Series. The Series is an investment company and, accordingly, follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 - Investment Companies, which is part of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
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 may be 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. In these instances fair value is measured 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 to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.
Real Estate Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Fair Value
The Series’ financial instruments are valued at the close of the NYSE and are reported at fair value, which GAAP defines as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Board has designated the Advisor as the Fund’s valuation designee (Valuation Designee) to make all fair value determinations with respect to each Series’ portfolio investments. Subject to oversight by the Board, the Valuation Designee performs the following functions in performing fair value determinations: assesses and manages valuation risks; establishes and applies fair value methodologies; tests fair value methodologies; and evaluates pricing vendors and pricing agents. The Advisor has adopted and implemented policies and procedures to be followed when making fair value determinations, and it has established a Valuation Committee through which the Advisor makes fair value determinations. The Valuation Designee provides periodic reporting to the Board on valuation matters. The Advisor’s determination of a security’s fair value price often involves the consideration of a number of subjective factors, and is therefore subject to the unavoidable risk that the value assigned to a security may be higher or lower than the security’s value would be if a reliable market quotation for the security was readily available. 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. The Advisor may use a pricing service to obtain the value of the Fund’s portfolio securities where the prices provided by such pricing service are believed to reflect the fair market value of such securities. The methods used by the pricing service and the valuations so established will be reviewed by the Advisor under the general supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Several pricing services are available, one or more of which may be used by the Advisor, as approved by the Board. A change in a pricing service or a material change in a pricing methodology for investments with no readily available market quotations will be reported to the Board by the Advisor in accordance with certain requirements.
GAAP establishes the following fair value hierarchy that categorizes the inputs used to measure fair value. Level 1 includes quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical financial instruments that the Series’ can access at the reporting date. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar financial instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar financial instruments in inactive markets, interest rates and yield curves, implied volatilities, and credit spreads). Level 3 includes unobservable inputs (including the Valuation Designee’s own assumptions in determining fair value). 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 June 30, 2023 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
DESCRIPTION | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2# | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Assets: |
Equity securities: |
Communication Services | | $ | 11,803,068 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,803,068 | | | $ | — | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 4,004,026 | | | | 4,004,026 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Real Estate* | | | 249,469,484 | | | | 249,469,484 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 7,543,639 | | | | 7,543,639 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total assets | | $ | 272,820,217 | | | $ | 261,017,149 | | | $ | 11,803,068 | | | $ | — | |
*Please refer to the Investment Portfolio for the industry classifications of these portfolio holdings.
#Includes certain foreign equity securities for which a factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the securities’ fair value following the close of local trading.
There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2022 or June 30, 2023.
Real Estate Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
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 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.
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 June 30, 2023, 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, 2019 through December 31, 2022. 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.
Real Estate Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Foreign Taxes
Based on the Series’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and currency purchase/repatriation transactions for foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Series will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign tax.
Distributions of Income and Gains
Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Indemnifications
The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Other
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP 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. The Fund also has an Audit Committee Chair, Governance & Nominating Committee Chair and Lead Independent Director, who each receive an additional annual stipend for these roles.
The Fund may enter into agreements with financial intermediaries pursuant to which the Fund may pay financial intermediaries for non-distribution related sub-transfer agency, administrative, sub-accounting, and other shareholder services in an annual amount not to exceed 0.15% of the average daily net assets of the Class I and Class S shares of the Series. Payments made pursuant to such agreements are generally based on the current assets and/or number of accounts of the Series attributable to the financial intermediary. Any payments made pursuant to such agreements may be in addition to, rather than in lieu of, any Distribution and Shareholder Services Fee payable under the Rule 12b-1 plan of the Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the sub-transfer agency expenses incurred by Class S and Class I were $25,289 and $24,568 respectively.
Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The Series compensates the distributor for distributing and servicing the Series’ Class S shares pursuant to a distribution plan adopted under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, regardless of expenses actually incurred. Under the agreement, the Series pays distribution and service fees to the distributor at an annual rate of 0.25% of average daily net assets attributable to Class S shares. There are no distribution and service fees on the Class I, Class W or Class Z shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly.
Real Estate Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
3. | Transactions with Affiliates (continued) |
Pursuant to a master services agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0085% on the first $25 billion of average daily net assets; 0.0075% on the next $15 billion of average daily net assets; and 0.0065% of average daily net assets in excess of $40 billion; plus a base fee of $30,400 per series. Additionally, certain transaction and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged. The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent.
Pursuant to an advisory fee waiver agreement, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive the management fee for the Class W shares. The full management fee will be waived under this agreement because Class W shares are only available to discretionary investment accounts and other accounts managed by the Advisor. These clients pay a management fee to the Advisor that is separate from the Fund’s expenses. In addition, pursuant to a separate expense limitation agreement, the Advisor has contractually agreed to limit its fees and reimburse expenses to the extent necessary so that the total direct annual fund operating expenses, exclusive of the shareholder services fee and/or distribution and service (12b-1) fees and waived Class W management fees (collectively, “excluded expenses”), do not exceed 0.85% of the average daily net assets of the Class S and Class I shares, 0.10% of the average daily net assets of the Class W shares, and 0.70% of the average daily net assets of the Class Z shares. These contractual waivers are expected to continue indefinitely, and may not be amended or terminated by the Advisor without the approval of the Series’ Board of Directors. The Advisor may receive from a Class the difference between the Class’s total direct annual fund operating expenses, not including excluded expenses, and the Class’s contractual expense limit to recoup all or a portion of its prior fee waivers (other than Class W management fee waivers) or expense reimbursements made during the rolling three-year period preceding the recoupment if at any point the total direct annual fund operating expenses, not including excluded expenses, are below the contractual expense limit (a) at the time of the fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement and (b) at the time of the recoupment.
Pursuant to the advisory fee waiver, the Advisor waived $607,052 in management fees for Class W for the six months ended June 30, 2023. In addition, pursuant to the separate expense limitation agreement, the Advisor waived or reimbursed expenses of $6,002, $5,134, $37,589 and $404 for Class S, Class I Class W and Class Z, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2023. These amounts are included as a reduction of expenses on the Statement of Operations.
As of June 30, 2023, the class specific waivers or reimbursements subject to possible future recoupment under the expense limitation agreement are as follows:
CLASS | | | EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, | | | |
| | | 2023 | | | | 2024 | | | | 2025 | | | | 2026 | | | | TOTAL | |
Class S | | $ | 12,058 | | | $ | 2,956 | | | $ | 7,032 | | | $ | 6,002 | | | $ | 28,048 | |
Class I | | | 5 | | | | — | | | | 2,875 | | | | 5,134 | | | | 8,014 | |
Class W | | | 67,990 | | | | 30,356 | | | | 48,609 | | | | 37,589 | | | | 184,544 | |
Class Z | | | 190 | | | | 96 | | | | 417 | | | | 404 | | | | 1,107 | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Advisor did not recoup any expenses that have been previously waived or reimbursed.
4. | Purchases and Sales of Securities |
For the six months ended June 30, 2023, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $62,088,325 and $73,009,501, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.
Real Estate Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in Class S, Class I, Class W and Class Z shares of Real Estate Series were:
CLASS S | | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 6/30/23 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/22 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | 220,032 | | | $ | 3,061,763 | | | 346,357 | | | $ | 6,141,623 | |
Reinvested | | — | | | | — | | | 314,796 | | | | 4,363,076 | |
Repurchased | | (287,831 | ) | | | (4,015,366 | ) | | (503,878 | ) | | | (8,548,741 | ) |
Total | | (67,799 | ) | | $ | (953,603 | ) | | 157,275 | | | $ | 1,955,958 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CLASS I | | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 6/30/23 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/22 | |
| | SHARES1 | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES1 | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | 258,241 | | | $ | 3,630,988 | | | 856,809 | | | $ | 15,125,704 | |
Reinvested | | — | | | | — | | | 313,216 | | | | 4,347,440 | |
Repurchased | | (562,036 | ) | | | (7,813,504 | ) | | (1,016,524 | ) | | | (16,727,072 | ) |
Total | | (303,795 | ) | | $ | (4,182,516 | ) | | 153,501 | | | $ | 2,746,072 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CLASS W | | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 6/30/23 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/22 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | 442,912 | | | $ | 6,167,521 | | | 559,696 | | | $ | 9,333,852 | |
Reinvested | | — | | | | — | | | 1,988,426 | | | | 27,499,927 | |
Repurchased | | (747,328 | ) | | | (10,423,890 | ) | | (1,746,092 | ) | | | (30,948,554 | ) |
Total | | (304,416 | ) | | $ | (4,256,369 | ) | | 802,030 | | | $ | 5,885,225 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CLASS Z | | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 6/30/23 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/22 | |
| | SHARES1 | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES1 | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | 30,886 | | | $ | 434,974 | | | 121,176 | | | $ | 2,056,232 | |
Reinvested | | — | | | | — | | | 22,553 | | | | 312,579 | |
Repurchased | | (39,618 | ) | | | (548,369 | ) | | (100,984 | ) | | | (1,765,113 | ) |
Total | | (8,732 | ) | | $ | (113,395 | ) | | 42,745 | | | $ | 603,698 | |
| 1 | Per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect a reverse stock split effective after the close of business on November 4th. 2022. See Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details on ratios. |
Approximately 75% of the shares outstanding are fiduciary accounts where the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
The Fund has entered into a 364-day, $50 million credit agreement (the “line of credit”) with Bank of New York Mellon. Each series of the Fund may borrow under the line of credit for temporary or emergency purposes, including funding shareholder redemptions and other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund pays an annual fee on the unused commitment amount, payable quarterly, and is allocated among all the series of the Fund and included in miscellaneous expenses in the Statement of Operations for each series. The line of credit expires in September 2023 unless extended or renewed. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Series did not borrow under the line of credit.
Real Estate Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
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 June 30, 2023.
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.
| 10. | 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 GAAP. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations, without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
The final determination of the tax character of current year distributions will be made at the conclusions of the fiscal year. The tax character of distributions paid for the year ended December 31, 2022 were as follows:
Ordinary income | | $ | 5,471,177 | |
Long-term capital gains | | $ | 32,475,377 | |
At June 30, 2023, 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 | | $ | 259,828,233 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 28,856,110 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (15,864,126 | ) |
| | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 12,991,984 | |
Real Estate Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
Significant disruptions and volatility in the global financial markets and economies, like the current conditions caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic, could negatively impact the investment performance of the Series. The global market and economic climate may become increasingly uncertain due to numerous factors beyond our control, including but not limited to, the effectiveness and acceptance of vaccines to prevent COVID-19, impacts on business operations in the U.S. related to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as supply chain disruptions and inflation, concerns related to unpredictable global market and economic factors, uncertainty in U.S. federal fiscal, tax, trade or regulatory policy and the fiscal, tax, trade or regulatory policy of foreign governments, rising interest rates, inflation or deflation, the availability of credit, performance of financial markets, terrorism, natural or biological catastrophes, public health emergencies, or political uncertainty.
Real Estate Series
Liquidity Risk Management Program Disclosure
(unaudited)
The Securities and Exchange commission adopted Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”) to promote effective liquidity risk management by open-end investment companies and reduce Liquidity Risk, which is the risk that open-end investment companies are unable to meet redemption obligations without a significant dilution of remaining shareholder interests.
The Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and each of its series (each a “Fund” or collectively, the “Funds”) adopted a Liquidity Risk Management Program (the “Program”) and obtained approval from the Board of Directors (the “Board”), including a majority of Directors who are not interested persons of the Fund, to appoint a Liquidity Risk Management Committee (the “Committee”) to assess and manage the Fund’s Liquidity Risk.
Under the Program, assessment and management of Liquidity Risk takes into consideration certain factors, such as each Fund’s investment strategy and the liquidity of its portfolio investments during normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions, its short- and long-term cash-flow projections during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions, and its cash and cash-equivalent holdings and access to other funding sources. As required by the Liquidity Rule, the Program includes policies and procedures for the classification of each Fund’s portfolio holdings into four liquidity categories, establishes a 15% limit on holdings of illiquid investments, and sets forth procedures for the override of vendor-derived classifications.
The Committee prepares an annual assessment (“assessment”) of the Program to review the operation of the Program, including the adequacy of controls designed to manage the Funds’ Liquidity Risk. Through this assessment, the Committee re-considers prior conclusions around each factor that the Fund must consider to assess, manage, and review its Liquidity Risk and evaluates the effectiveness of processes to classify Fund assets into liquidity categories, including Committee override determinations. As part of this evaluation the Committee re-affirms that each Fund operates as a Primarily Highly Liquid Fund, with greater than 50% of net assets consistently invested in Highly Liquid Investments, thereby negating a need to establish a Highly Liquid Investment Minimum for any Fund. Lastly, the assessment considers the effectiveness of the safeguards that the Committee adopted to prevent a violation of the Liquidity Rule’s limit on a Fund’s holding of Illiquid Investments.
The most recent assessment covered January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, and was presented to the Board in February 2023. This assessment confirmed that the Program continues to operate effectively in all material respects to address the requirements of the Liquidity Rule and manage the Funds’ Liquidity Risk.
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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:
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-PORT, and are available, without charge, upon request:
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
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 1-(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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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Shareholder Expense Example
(unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees, shareholder service 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 (January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023).
Actual Expenses
The Actual lines of the table 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 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 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, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees that you may incur in other mutual funds. 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.
| BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 1/1/23 | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 6/30/23 | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 1/1/23 - 6/30/23 | ANNUALIZED EXPENSE RATIO |
Class A | | | | |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,011.00 | $3.04 | 0.61% |
Hypothetical | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,021.77 | $3.06 | 0.61% |
Class W | | | | |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,014.10 | $0.55 | 0.11% |
Hypothetical | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,024.25 | $0.55 | 0.11% |
*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 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The Class’ total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during the period.
Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Portfolio Composition as of June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
Sector Allocation1 |
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1 As a percentage of net assets. 2 A U.S. Treasury Note is an intermediate long-term obligation of the U.S. Treasury issued with a maturity period between one and ten years. 3 A U.S. Treasury Bill is a short-term obligation of the U.S. Treasury issued with a maturity less than one year. |
Top Ten States4 |
New York | 13.0% | Massachusetts | 4.2% |
Texas | 8.9% | Ohio | 3.7% |
Florida | 8.4% | Tennessee | 3.4% |
Washington | 8.1% | District of Columbia | 3.3% |
Maryland | 4.6% | Illinois | 3.3% |
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4As a percentage of total investments. | | | |
Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS - 90.2% | | | | | | | | |
ALABAMA - 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Cullman Utilities Board Water Division, Revenue Bond, AGM, 4.000%, 9/1/2025 | | | 1,000,000 | | | $ | 1,017,200 | |
| | | | | | | | |
ALASKA - 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority | | | | | | | | |
Electric Light & Power Impt., Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 12/1/2025 | | | 750,000 | | | | 781,219 | |
Electric Light & Power Impt., Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 12/1/2030 | | | 875,000 | | | | 993,155 | |
| | | | | | | 1,774,374 | |
CALIFORNIA - 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
California, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 8/1/2025 | | | 1,410,000 | | | | 1,469,743 | |
| | | | | | | | |
COLORADO - 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Denver Wastewater Management Division Department of Public Works, Public Impt., Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 11/1/2029 | | | 750,000 | | | | 838,986 | |
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Senior Lien, Series A, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 9/1/2026 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,056,364 | |
| | | | | | | 1,895,350 | |
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - 3.3% | | | | | | | | |
District of Columbia | | | | | | | | |
Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 10/15/2036 | | | 1,265,000 | | | | 1,391,296 | |
Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 1/1/2041 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,257,061 | |
School Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 7/1/2041 | | | 1,115,000 | | | | 1,248,038 | |
School Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 7/1/2042 | | | 1,895,000 | | | | 2,108,896 | |
District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority, Water Utility Impt., Series B, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 10/1/2047 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,087,829 | |
| | | | | | | 8,093,120 | |
FLORIDA - 8.3% | | | | | | | | |
Broward County, Water & Sewer Utility, Sewer Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 10/1/2038 | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,387,285 | |
Central Florida Expressway Authority Senior Lien, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 7/1/2024 | | | 500,000 | | | | 508,879 | |
Senior Lien, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 7/1/2027 | | | 500,000 | | | | 539,650 | |
Senior Lien, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 7/1/2038 | | | 530,000 | | | | 557,235 | |
Florida | | | | | | | | |
Series A, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 6/1/2025 | | | 1,857,000 | | | | 1,925,826 | |
Series B, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 6/1/2024 | | | 930,000 | | | | 945,771 | |
Florida Department of Transportation Turnpike System, Series B, Revenue Bond, 2.500%, 7/1/2026 | | | 505,000 | | | | 493,941 | |
| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
FLORIDA (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Fort Lauderdale, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 7/1/2043 | | | 1,010,000 | | | $ | 1,119,382 | |
JEA Electric System, Series A, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 10/1/2028 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,093,544 | |
Miami-Dade County, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 4/1/2028 | | | 1,015,000 | | | | 1,106,961 | |
Miami-Dade County, Water & Sewer System, Sewer Impt., Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 10/1/2028 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,207,006 | |
Orlando Utilities Commission, Series C, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 10/1/2025 | | | 665,000 | | | | 694,096 | |
Port St. Lucie Utility System, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond, NATL, 5.250%, 9/1/2023 | | | 500,000 | | | | 501,497 | |
School District of Broward County, School Impt., G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 7/1/2032 | | | 1,895,000 | | | | 2,203,832 | |
Tampa, Water & Wastewater System, Water Utility Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 10/1/2034 | | | 950,000 | | | | 1,130,844 | |
Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority, Highway Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond, BAM, 5.000%, 7/1/2028 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,090,763 | |
| | | | | | | 20,506,512 | |
GEORGIA - 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Atlanta, Series A-1, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 12/1/2042 | | | 800,000 | | | | 890,889 | |
Georgia, School Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 7/1/2033 | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,881,763 | |
| | | | | | | 6,772,652 | |
HAWAII - 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
City & County of Honolulu, Transit Impt., Series E, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 3/1/2027 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,151,009 | |
Hawaii | | | | | | | | |
Series FE, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 10/1/2025 | | | 1,505,000 | | | | 1,570,862 | |
Series GJ, G.O. Bond, 1.033%, 8/1/2025 | | | 500,000 | | | | 460,140 | |
Honolulu County, Series E, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 9/1/2028 | | | 500,000 | | | | 545,182 | |
| | | | | | | 4,727,193 | |
ILLINOIS - 3.2% | | | | | | | | |
Aurora, Waterworks & Sewerage, Series B, Revenue Bond, 3.000%, 12/1/2023 | | | 625,000 | | | | 624,704 | |
Illinois, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 11/1/2024 | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 1,832,214 | |
Illinois Municipal Electric Agency Series A, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 2/1/2025 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,053,649 | |
Series A, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 2/1/2026 | | | 730,000 | | | | 756,527 | |
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Highway Impt., Series B, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 1/1/2038 | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 1,092,874 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | |
ILLINOIS (continued) | | | | | | |
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (continued) | | | | | | |
Series B, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 1/1/2031 | | | 1,500,000 | | | $ | 1,687,636 | |
| | | | | | | 8,047,604 | |
INDIANA - 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
South Bend Sewage Works, Revenue Bond, 3.000%, 12/1/2025 | | | 1,075,000 | | | | 1,072,047 | |
| | | | | | | | |
IOWA - 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Des Moines, Stormwater Utility, Public Impt., Series B, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 6/1/2031 | | | 865,000 | | | | 988,253 | |
| | | | | | | | |
KANSAS - 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Wichita, Water & Sewer Utility, Series A, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 10/1/2024 | | | 500,000 | | | | 511,494 | |
| | | | | | | | |
KENTUCKY - 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Kentucky Municipal Power Agency, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL, 5.000%, 9/1/2024 | | | 1,355,000 | | | | 1,369,417 | |
Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Government, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, 4.900%, 11/15/2023 | | | 2,760,000 | | | | 2,751,403 | |
| | | | | | | 4,120,820 | |
LOUISIANA - 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
New Orleans, Sewer Impt., Series B, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 6/1/2027 | | | 500,000 | | | | 534,953 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MAINE - 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Maine Municipal Bond Bank, Highway Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 9/1/2027 | | | 675,000 | | | | 727,077 | |
Maine Turnpike Authority, Highway Impt., Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 7/1/2033 | | | 550,000 | | | | 624,254 | |
| | | | | | | 1,351,331 | |
MARYLAND - 4.5% | | | | | | | | |
Baltimore County, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 8/1/2028 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,113,528 | |
Maryland | | | | | | | | |
School Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 8/1/2028 | | | 905,000 | | | | 1,006,693 | |
School Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 3/1/2033 | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,826,081 | |
School Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 8/1/2035 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,136,996 | |
Series B, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 8/1/2025 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,040,253 | |
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Prerefunded Balance, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 7/1/2030 | | | 1,010,000 | | | | 1,048,190 | |
| | | | | | | 11,171,741 | |
| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
MASSACHUSETTS - 4.2% | | | | | | | | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Series B, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 7/1/2029 | | | 775,000 | | | $ | 874,056 | |
Transit Impt., Series C, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 10/1/2047 | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,482,590 | |
Massachusetts | | | | | | | | |
Public Impt., Series D, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 4/1/2026 | | | 1,095,000 | | | | 1,156,709 | |
Series B, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 7/1/2024 | | | 410,000 | | | | 417,641 | |
The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 2/1/2030 | | | 2,100,000 | | | | 2,409,892 | |
| | | | | | | 10,340,888 | |
MINNESOTA - 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Minnesota, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 8/1/2026 | | | 1,030,000 | | | | 1,072,905 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MISSISSIPPI - 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Mississippi, Series E, G.O. Bond, 1.122%, 10/1/2025 | | | 500,000 | | | | 459,309 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MISSOURI - 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Clayton, G.O. Bond, 4.000%, 3/15/2028 | | | 510,000 | | | | 539,583 | |
Columbia School District, Series B, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 3/1/2026 | | | 1,635,000 | | | | 1,718,878 | |
Kansas City, Sanitary Sewer System, Sewer Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond, 4.000%, 1/1/2025 | | | 750,000 | | | | 760,371 | |
Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission, Prairie Street Project, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 1/1/2027 | | | 1,410,000 | | | | 1,489,170 | |
| | | | | | | 4,508,002 | |
NEBRASKA - 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
Lincoln Electric System Revenue, Series A, Prerefunded Balance, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 9/1/2030 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,040,870 | |
Nebraska Public Power District, Series B, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 1/1/2030 | | | 640,000 | | | | 717,657 | |
Omaha Public Power District Series A, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 2/1/2031 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,093,713 | |
Series A, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 2/1/2046 | | | 2,065,000 | | | | 2,218,885 | |
| | | | | | | 5,071,125 | |
NEVADA - 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Washoe County School District, School Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 10/1/2025 | | | 1,230,000 | | | | 1,280,973 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NEW JERSEY - 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority | | | | | | | | |
Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 6/15/2028 | | | 700,000 | | | | 757,305 | |
School Impt., Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 6/15/2029 | | | 750,000 | | | | 823,629 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
NEW JERSEY (continued) | | | | | | | | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transit Impt., Series AA, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 6/15/2026 | | | 1,445,000 | | | $ | 1,488,485 | |
| | | | | | | 3,069,419 | |
NEW MEXICO - 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Albuquerque, Series D, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 7/1/2025 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,036,776 | |
Bernalillo County, Public Impt., Recreational Facility Impt., G.O. Bond, 4.000%, 8/15/2024 | | | 785,000 | | | | 792,825 | |
| | | | | | | 1,829,601 | |
NEW YORK - 12.8% | | | | | | | | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transit Impt., Green Bond, Series C-1, Revenue Bond, 4.750%, 11/15/2045 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,032,451 | |
New York, Public Impt., Series D, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 12/1/2042 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,603,731 | |
New York City | | | | | | | | |
Public Impt., Subseries F-3, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 12/1/2024 | | | 825,000 | | | | 845,293 | |
Series B-1, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 8/1/2027 | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 1,727,955 | |
Series D, G.O. Bond, 1.216%, 8/1/2026 | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,072,080 | |
Series E, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 8/1/2026 | | | 1,905,000 | | | | 2,016,731 | |
Series J, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 8/1/2023 | | | 950,000 | | | | 951,118 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Series EE, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 6/15/2040 | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,723,226 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured, Series A-1, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 8/1/2044 | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,884,305 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Building Aid, Series S-4A, Prerefunded Balance, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 7/15/2023 | | | 645,000 | | | | 645,211 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured, Public Impt., Revenue Bond, 3.650%, 11/1/2024 | | | 635,000 | | | | 619,884 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority | | | | | | | | |
School Impt., Series E, Revenue Bond, AGM, 5.000%, 10/1/2025 | | | 860,000 | | | | 863,721 | |
Series C, Prerefunded Balance, Revenue Bond, 0.887%, 3/15/2025 | | | 950,000 | | | | 882,063 | |
Series C, Prerefunded Balance, Revenue Bond, 1.187%, 3/15/2026 | | | 1,110,000 | | | | 1,014,046 | |
New York State Thruway Authority, Series B, Revenue Bond, 4.000%, 1/1/2038 | | | 2,390,000 | | | | 2,398,407 | |
New York State Urban Development Corp. | | | | | | | | |
Correctional Facility Impt, Revenue Bond, 5.250%, 3/15/2038 | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,765,469 | |
| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
NEW YORK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
New York State Urban Development Corp. (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Economic Impt., Correctional Facility Impt, Series B, Revenue Bond, 2.020%, 3/15/2024 | | | 475,000 | | | $ | 463,330 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Airport & Marina Impt., Consolidated Series 222, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 7/15/2032 | | | 1,185,000 | | | | 1,361,427 | |
| | | | | | | 31,870,448 | |
NORTH CAROLINA - 3.1% | | | | | | | | |
Charlotte, Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 7/1/2024 | | | 1,235,000 | | | | 1,257,748 | |
Mecklenburg County, School Impt., G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 3/1/2030 | | | 3,675,000 | | | | 4,212,312 | |
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Highway Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 2/1/2024 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,514,329 | |
Raleigh, Series A, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 9/1/2023 | | | 700,000 | | | | 701,961 | |
| | | | | | | 7,686,350 | |
NORTH DAKOTA - 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
Fargo | | | | | | | | |
Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 5/1/2038 | | | 2,235,000 | | | | 2,527,066 | |
Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 5/1/2039 | | | 2,350,000 | | | | 2,644,356 | |
| | | | | | | 5,171,422 | |
OHIO - 3.6% | | | | | | | | |
Cincinnati, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 12/1/2027 | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,196,633 | |
Cincinnati, Water System, Water Utility Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 12/1/2032 | | | 1,410,000 | | | | 1,661,246 | |
Hamilton County, Parking Facility Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 12/1/2037 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,111,129 | |
Mason | | | | | | | | |
Recreational Facility Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, 3.000%, 12/1/2023 | | | 595,000 | | | | 594,534 | |
Recreational Facility Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond, 2.000%, 12/1/2023 | | | 680,000 | | | | 676,754 | |
Ohio | | | | | | | | |
Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 3/1/2041 | | | 1,845,000 | | | | 2,087,531 | |
Series A, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 6/15/2028 | | | 500,000 | | | | 552,860 | |
Series A, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 6/15/2029 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,127,674 | |
| | | | | | | 9,008,361 | |
OREGON - 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Oregon, Public Impt., Series K, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 8/1/2023 | | | 575,000 | | | | 575,746 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | |
PENNSYLVANIA - 2.7% | | | | | | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission | | | | | | | | |
Highway Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 12/1/2029 | | | 750,000 | | | $ | 826,809 | |
Highway Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 12/1/2030 | | | 850,000 | | | | 937,923 | |
Highway Impt., Series A-1, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 12/1/2023 | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,208,286 | |
Series A-2, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 6/1/2028 | | | 590,000 | | | | 618,368 | |
Philadelphia, Water & Wastewater, Water Utility Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 11/1/2040 | | | 2,450,000 | | | | 2,644,457 | |
Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority, Series B, Revenue Bond, AGM, 5.000%, 9/1/2032 | | | 300,000 | | | | 339,684 | |
| | | | | | | 6,575,527 | |
SOUTH CAROLINA - 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Charleston, Waterworks & Sewer | | | | | | | | |
System, Sewer Impt., Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 1/1/2044 | | | 850,000 | | | | 924,950 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TENNESSEE - 3.4% | | | | | | | | |
Clarksville, Electric System, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 9/1/2029. | | | 1,015,000 | | | | 1,101,666 | |
Knoxville Electric System Revenue, Series FF, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 7/1/2023 | | | 800,000 | | | | 800,000 | |
Knoxville, Wastewater System, Sewer Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 4/1/2032 | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,919,112 | |
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, Water & Sewer, Series B, Revenue Bond, 1.031%, 7/1/2025 | | | 650,000 | | | | 598,705 | |
Putnam County, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 4/1/2025 | | | 500,000 | | | | 516,509 | |
Shelby County, Series A, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 4/1/2035 | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,347,639 | |
Sullivan County, Correctional Facility Impt, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 5/1/2027 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,080,021 | |
| | | | | | | 8,363,652 | |
TEXAS - 8.8% | | | | | | | | |
Central Texas Turnpike System, Series C, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 8/15/2027 | | | 1,470,000 | | | | 1,491,442 | |
Dallas, Waterworks & Sewer System, Series C, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 10/1/2028 | | | 1,715,000 | | | | 1,907,275 | |
Harris County, Senior Lien, Toll Road Impt., Series B, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 8/15/2023 | | | 600,000 | | | | 601,108 | |
Houston, Combined Utility System, Series A, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 11/15/2031 | | | 1,140,000 | | | | 1,319,197 | |
Irving, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 9/15/2032 | | | 3,030,000 | | | | 3,522,271 | |
| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | |
TEXAS (continued) | | | | | | |
North Texas Municipal Water District Water System, Series A, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 9/1/2027 | | | 1,500,000 | | | $ | 1,625,361 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority | | | | | | | | |
Series A, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 1/1/2026 | | | 500,000 | | | | 503,935 | |
Series A, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 1/1/2027 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,090,694 | |
Series B, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 1/1/2029 | | | 925,000 | | | | 1,019,414 | |
San Antonio Water System, Water Utility Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 5/15/2032 | | | 1,075,000 | | | | 1,175,334 | |
Tarrant County, Highway Impt., G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 7/15/2036 | | | 2,300,000 | | | | 2,603,848 | |
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III | | | | | | | | |
Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 12/15/2026 | | | 200,000 | | | | 204,268 | |
Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 12/15/2027 | | | 600,000 | | | | 615,329 | |
Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 12/15/2028 | | | 250,000 | | | | 257,260 | |
Texas Water Development Board | | | | | | | | |
Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 10/15/2025 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,043,665 | |
Water Utility Impt., Series B, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 10/15/2025 | | | 1,845,000 | | | | 1,925,562 | |
| | | | | | | 21,905,963 | |
UTAH - 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Salt Lake City Corp., Series B, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 6/15/2026 | | | 830,000 | | | | 879,918 | |
| | | | | | | | |
VIRGINIA - 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Fairfax County, Public Impt., Series A, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 10/1/2035 | | | 3,580,000 | | | | 3,775,999 | |
Richmond, Public Utility, Series B, Revenue Bond, 2.086%, 1/15/2025 | | | 515,000 | | | | 490,584 | |
| | | | | | | 4,266,583 | |
WASHINGTON - 8.0% | | | | | | | | |
King, Sewer County, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 7/1/2035 | | | 2,050,000 | | | | 2,217,558 | |
Seattle, Municipal Light & Power, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 7/1/2041 | | | 1,040,000 | | | | 1,159,203 | |
Seattle, Water System, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 9/1/2025 | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,125,192 | |
Tacoma, Electric System, Revenue Bond, 5.000%, 1/1/2046 | | | 1,030,000 | | | | 1,118,307 | |
Washington | | | | | | | | |
School Impt., Series 2, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 8/1/2043 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,107,291 | |
School Impt., Series 2020A, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 8/1/2032 | | | 4,255,000 | | | | 4,809,349 | |
School Impt., Series C, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 2/1/2037 | | | 3,690,000 | | | | 4,187,846 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
WASHINGTON (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Washington (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Series R, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 8/1/2027 | | | 2,000,000 | | | $ | 2,170,541 | |
| | | | | | | 19,895,287 | |
WEST VIRGINIA - 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
West Virginia, Series A, G.O. Bond, 5.000%, 6/1/2025 | | | 1,860,000 | | | | 1,925,184 | |
| | | | | | | | |
WISCONSIN - 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Mid-St. Technical College District, G.O. Bond, 2.000%, 3/1/2024 | | | 600,000 | | | | 594,583 | |
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, Sewer Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, 4.000%, 10/1/2026 | | | 1,900,000 | | | | 1,966,887 | |
Western Technical College District, Series A, G.O. Bond, 3.000%, 4/1/2025 | | | 600,000 | | | | 599,004 | |
| | | | | | | 3,160,474 | |
TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS | | | | | | | 223,896,474 | |
(Identified Cost $232,044,735) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
MUTUAL FUND - 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
iShares National Muni Bond ETF | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $7,083,057) | | | 62,191 | | | | 6,637,645 | |
| | | | | | | | |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES - 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Notes - 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Note | | | | | | | | |
0.125%, 1/15/2024 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 972,383 | |
0.875%, 1/31/2024 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 974,219 | |
2.25%, 1/31/2024 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 981,875 | |
2.50%, 1/31/2024 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 983,476 | |
0.125%, 2/15/2024 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 967,969 | |
2.75%, 2/15/2024 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 983,633 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES | | | | | | | 5,863,555 | |
(Identified Cost $5,886,018) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES - 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bills - 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bill | | | | | | | | |
5.029%, 8/24/20232 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 992,518 | |
5.058%, 8/31/20232 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 991,545 | |
4.879%, 9/7/20232 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 990,560 | |
4.948%, 1/25/20242 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 971,261 | |
5.058%, 2/22/20242 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 966,984 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES | | | | | | | 4,912,868 | |
(Identified Cost $4,916,352) | | | | | | | | |
| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Dreyfus Government Cash Management, Institutional Shares, 5.00%3 | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $3,746,507) | | | 3,746,507 | | | $ | 3,746,507 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.7% | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $253,676,669) | | | | | | | 245,057,049 | |
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 1.3% | | | | | | | 3,147,380 | |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 248,204,429 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund
G.O. Bond - General Obligation Bond
Impt. - Improvement
Scheduled principal and interest payments are guaranteed by:
AGM (Assurance Guaranty Municipal Corp.)
BAM (Build America Mutual Assurance Co.)
NATL (National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.)
The insurance does not guarantee the market value of the municipal bonds.
1Amount is stated in USD unless otherwise noted.
2Represents the annualized yield at time of purchase.
3Rate shown is the current yield as of June 30, 2023.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
ASSETS: | | | |
| | | |
Investments, at value (identified cost $253,676,669) (Note 2) | | $ | 245,057,049 | |
Interest receivable | | | 3,154,910 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | 25,245 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 16,667 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 19,342 | |
| | | | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 248,273,213 | |
| | | | |
LIABILITIES: | | | | |
| | | | |
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 15,305 | |
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 4,087 | |
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | | | 958 | |
Professional fees payable | | | 31,297 | |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | | | 8,921 | |
Accrued printing and postage fees payable | | | 6,526 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | | 1,690 | |
| | | | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 68,784 | |
| | | | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 248,204,429 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
| | | | |
Capital stock | | $ | 241,220 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 254,770,492 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | (6,807,283 | ) |
| | | | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 248,204,429 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class A ($2,343,828/227,965 shares) | | $ | 10.28 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class W ($245,860,601/23,894,056 shares) | | $ | 10.29 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Statement of Operations
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Interest | | $ | 2,591,154 | |
Dividends | | | 207,687 | |
| | | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 2,798,841 | |
| | | | |
EXPENSES: | | | | |
| | | | |
Management fees (Note 3) | | | 627,372 | |
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 42,684 | |
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | | | 13,600 | |
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 4,087 | |
Custodian fees | | | 3,301 | |
Interest expense | | | 176 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 72,466 | |
| | | | |
Total Expenses | | | 763,686 | |
Less reduction of expenses (Note 3) | | | (621,826 | ) |
| | | | |
Net Expenses | | | 141,860 | |
| | | | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 2,656,981 | |
| | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS: | | | | |
| | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (401,913 | ) |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 422,765 | |
| | | | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS | | | 20,852 | |
| | | | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 2,677,833 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 6/30/23 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/22 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 2,656,981 | | | $ | 2,987,506 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (401,913 | ) | | | (95,411 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 422,765 | | | | (10,937,294 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from operations | | | 2,677,833 | | | | (8,045,199 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 8): | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (15,480 | ) | | | (12,871 | ) |
Class W | | | (2,335,789 | ) | | | (2,248,038 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (2,351,269 | ) | | | (2,260,909 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions (Note 5) | | | 32,744,580 | | | | 107,069,093 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 33,071,144 | | | | 96,762,985 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 215,133,285 | | | | 118,370,300 | |
| | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 248,204,429 | | | $ | 215,133,285 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Financial Highlights - Class A
| | FOR THE | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | | |
| | SIX MONTHS | | | | | | | | | | |
| | ENDED | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 6/30/23 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (UNAUDITED) | | | 12/31/22 | | | 12/31/21 | | | 12/31/20 | | | 12/31/19 | | | 12/31/18 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | $10.24 | | | $10.94 | | | $11.58 | | | $11.14 | | | $10.90 | | | $10.98 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income1 | | 0.08 | | | 0.10 | | | 0.10 | | | 0.15 | | | 0.17 | | | 0.15 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 0.03 | | | (0.74 | ) | | (0.08 | ) | | 0.48 | | | 0.39 | | | (0.08 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | 0.11 | | | (0.64 | ) | | 0.02 | | | 0.63 | | | 0.56 | | | 0.07 | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.06 | ) | | (0.09 | ) | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.20 | ) | | (0.15 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | — | | | (0.00 | )2 | | (0.57 | ) | | (0.09 | ) | | (0.12 | ) | | — | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.06 | ) | | (0.66 | ) | | (0.19 | ) | | (0.32 | ) | | (0.15 | ) |
Net asset value - End of period | | $10.28 | | | $10.24 | | | $10.94 | | | $11.58 | | | $11.14 | | | $10.90 | |
Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | $2,344 | | | $2,162 | | | $2,430 | | | $2,324 | | | $4,394 | | | $297,814 | |
Total return3 | | 1.10% | | | (5.83% | ) | | 0.16% | | | 5.73% | | | 5.10% | | | 0.65% | |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | 0.61% | 4 | | 0.63% | | | 0.67% | | | 0.61% | | | 0.58% | | | 0.59% | |
Net investment income | | 1.62% | 4 | | 1.00% | | | 0.91% | | | 1.35% | | | 1.62% | | | 1.42% | |
Series portfolio turnover | | 15% | | | 10% | | | 23% | | | 41% | | | 29% | | | 12% | |
1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the periods.
2Less than $(0.01).
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.
Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Financial Highlights - Class W
| | FOR THE | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | FOR THE |
| | SIX MONTHS | | | | | | | | PERIOD |
| | ENDED 6/30/23 (UNAUDITED) | | 12/31/22 | | 12/31/21 | | 12/31/20 | | 3/1/191 TO 12/31/19 |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | $10.24 | | | $10.94 | | | $11.59 | | | $11.15 | | | $11.01 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | 0.11 | | | 0.16 | | | 0.16 | | | 0.21 | | | 0.20 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 0.04 | | | (0.75 | ) | | (0.09 | ) | | 0.48 | | | 0.31 | |
Total from investment operations | | 0.15 | | | (0.59 | ) | | 0.07 | | | 0.69 | | | 0.51 | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.11 | ) | | (0.15 | ) | | (0.16 | ) | | (0.25 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | — | | | (0.00 | )3 | | (0.57 | ) | | (0.09 | ) | | (0.12 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.11 | ) | | (0.72 | ) | | (0.25 | ) | | (0.37 | ) |
Net asset value - End of period | | $10.29 | | | $10.24 | | | $10.94 | | | $11.59 | | | $11.15 | |
Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | $245,860 | | | $212,971 | | | $115,940 | | | $253,941 | | | $189,336 | |
Total return4 | | 1.41% | | | (5.40% | ) | | 0.62% | | | 6.23% | | | 4.61% | |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | 0.11% | 5 | | 0.13% | | | 0.17% | | | 0.11% | | | 0.11% | 5 |
Net investment income | | 2.12% | 5 | | 1.53% | | | 1.42% | | | 1.79% | | | 2.14% | 5 |
Series portfolio turnover | | 15% | | | 10% | | | 23% | | | 41% | | | 29% | |
*The investment advisor did not impose all or a portion 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 increased by the following amounts:
| | 0.50% | 5 | | 0.50% | | | 0.50% | | | 0.50% | | | 0.50% | 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 or reimbursed during the periods. Periods less than one year are not annualized.
5Annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Notes to Financial Statements
(unaudited)
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 Series is authorized to issue two classes of shares (Class A and Class W). While each class of shares is substantially the same, each class has its own investment eligibility criteria and cost structure.
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 June 30, 2023, 6.4 billion shares have been designated in total among 15 series, of which 100 million have been designated as Diversified Tax Exempt Series Class A common stock and 50 million have been designated as Diversified Tax Exempt Series Class W common stock.
| 2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Series. The Series is an investment company and, accordingly, follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 - Investment Companies, which is part of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
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 may be 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. In these instances, fair value is measured 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 to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.
Fair Value
The Series’ financial instruments are valued at the close of the NYSE and are reported at fair value, which GAAP defines as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Board has designated the Advisor as the Fund’s valuation designee (Valuation Designee) to make all fair value determinations with respect to each Series’ portfolio investments. Subject to oversight by the Board, the Valuation Designee performs the following functions in performing fair value determinations: assesses and manages valuation risks; establishes and applies fair value methodologies; tests fair value methodologies; and evaluates pricing vendors and pricing agents. The Advisor has adopted and implemented policies and procedures to be followed when making fair value determinations, and it has established a Valuation Committee through which the Advisor makes fair value determinations. The Valuation Designee provides periodic reporting to the Board on valuation matters. The Advisor’s determination of a security’s fair value price often involves the consideration of a number of subjective factors, and is therefore subject to the unavoidable risk that the value assigned to a security may be higher or lower than the security’s value would be if a reliable market quotation for the security was readily available. 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. The Advisor may use a pricing service to obtain the value of the Fund’s portfolio securities where the prices provided by such pricing service are believed to reflect the fair market value of such securities. The methods used by the pricing service and the valuations so established will be reviewed by the Advisor under the general supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Several pricing services are available, one or more of which may be used by the Advisor, as approved by the Board. A change in a pricing service or a material change in a pricing methodology for investments with no readily available market quotations will be reported to the Board by the Advisor in accordance with certain requirements.
Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
| 2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Fair Value (continued)
GAAP establishes the following fair value hierarchy that categorizes the inputs used to measure fair value. Level 1 includes quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical financial instruments that the Series’ can access at the reporting date. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar financial instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar financial instruments in inactive markets, interest rates and yield curves, implied volatilities, and credit spreads). Level 3 includes unobservable inputs (including the Valuation Designee’s own assumptions in determining fair value). 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 June 30, 2023 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
DESCRIPTION | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Municipal Bonds | | $ | 223,896,474 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 223,896,474 | | | $ | — | |
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Government agencies | | | 10,776,423 | | | | — | | | | 10,776,423 | | | | — | |
Mutual fund | | | 6,637,645 | | | | 6,637,645 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 3,746,507 | | | | 3,746,507 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total assets | | $ | 245,057,049 | | | $ | 10,384,152 | | | $ | 234,672,897 | | | $ | — | |
There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2022 or June 30, 2023.
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.
Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
| 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 June 30, 2023, 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, 2019 through December 31, 2022. 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
Through the end of 2022, distributions to shareholders of net investment income were made quarterly; effective January 2023, such distributions will be made monthly. 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 GAAP 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. The Fund also has an Audit Committee Chair, Governance & Nominating Committee Chair and Lead Independent Director, who each receive an additional annual stipend for these roles.
Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
| 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.
Pursuant to a master services agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0085% on the first $25 billion of average daily net assets; 0.0075% on the next $15 billion of average daily net assets; and 0.0065% of average daily net assets in excess of $40 billion; plus a base fee of $30,400 per series. Additionally, certain transaction and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged. The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent.
Pursuant to an advisory fee waiver agreement, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive the management fee for the Class W shares. The full management fee will be waived under this agreement because Class W shares are only available to discretionary investment accounts and other accounts managed by the Advisor. These clients pay a management fee to the Advisor that is separate from the Fund’s expenses. In addition, pursuant to a separate expense limitation agreement, the Advisor has contractually agreed to limit its fees and reimburse expenses to the extent necessary so that the total direct annual fund operating expenses, exclusive of the waived Class W management fees (collectively, “excluded expenses”), do not exceed 0.85% of the average daily net assets of the Class A shares and 0.35% of the average daily net assets of the Class W shares. These contractual waivers are expected to continue indefinitely, and may not be amended or terminated by the Advisor without the approval of the Series’ Board of Directors. The Advisor may receive from a Class the difference between the Class’s total direct annual fund operating expenses, not including excluded expenses, and the Class’s contractual expense limit to recoup all or a portion of its prior fee waivers (other than Class W management fee waivers) or expense reimbursements made during the rolling three-year period preceding the recoupment if at any point the total direct annual fund operating expenses, not including excluded expenses, are below the contractual expense limit (a) at the time of the fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement and (b) at the time of the recoupment.
Pursuant to the advisory fee waiver, the Advisor waived $621,826 in management fees for Class W shares for the six months ended June 30, 2023. This amount is included as a reduction of expenses on the Statement of Operations.
As of June 30, 2023, there are no expenses eligible to be recouped by the Advisor.
| 4. | Purchases and Sales of Securities |
For the six months ended June 30, 2023, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $56,375,848 and $36,476,639, respectively. Purchases of U.S. Government securities, other than short-term securities, were $1,933,516. There were no sales of U.S. Government securities.
| 5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in shares of Class A and Class W of Diversified Tax Exempt Series were:
CLASS A | | FOR THE SIX MONTHS | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | |
| | ENDED 6/30/23 | | | 12/31/22 | |
| | SHARES | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | 58,618 | | $ | 611,719 | | | 88,261 | | | $ | 898,599 | |
Reinvested | | 1,496 | | | 15,480 | | | 1,177 | | | | 12,062 | |
Repurchased | | (43,315 | ) | | (447,896 | ) | | (100,409 | ) | | | (1,034,932 | ) |
Total | | 16,799 | | $ | 179,303 | | | (10,971 | ) | | $ | (124,271 | ) |
Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
| 5. | Capital Stock Transactions (continued) |
CLASS W | | FOR THE SIX MONTHS | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | |
| | ENDED 6/30/23 | | | 12/31/22 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | 8,376,224 | | | $ | 87,380,823 | | | 12,731,910 | | | $ | 133,342,070 | |
Reinvested | | 216,334 | | | | 2,241,045 | | | 198,134 | | | | 2,031,739 | |
Repurchased | | (5,486,350 | ) | | | (57,056,591 | ) | | (2,737,634 | ) | | | (28,180,445 | ) |
Total | | 3,106,208 | | | $ | 32,565,277 | | | 10,192,410 | | | $ | 107,193,364 | |
Over 98% of the shares outstanding are fiduciary accounts where the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
The Fund has entered into a 364-day, $50 million credit agreement (the “line of credit”) with Bank of New York Mellon. Each series of the Fund may borrow under the line of credit for temporary or emergency purposes, including funding shareholder redemptions and other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund pays an annual fee on the unused commitment amount, payable quarterly, and is allocated among all the series of the Fund and included in miscellaneous expenses in the Statement of Operations for each series. The line of credit expires in September 2023 unless extended or renewed. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Diversified Tax Exempt Series borrowed for one day and the daily amount of borrowings outstanding under the line of credit was $1,400,000 with an interest rate of 4.52%. As of June 30, 2023, there was no borrowing outstanding.
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 June 30, 2023.
| 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 GAAP. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations, without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
The final determination of the tax character of current year distributions will be made at the conclusions of the fiscal year. The tax character of distributions paid for the year ended December 31, 2022 were as follows:
Ordinary income | | $ | 189,332 | |
Tax exempt income | | $ | 2,055,182 | |
Long-term capital gains | | $ | 16,395 | |
Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
| 8. | Federal Income Tax Information (continued) |
At June 30, 2023, the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes, the resulting gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation, and the net unrealized depreciation were as follows:
Cost for federal income tax purposes | | $ | 253,676,669 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 34,332 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (8,653,952 | ) |
Net unrealized depreciation | | $ | (8,619,620 | ) |
As of December 31, 2022, the Series had net short-term capital loss carryforwards of $94,861 and net long-term capital loss carryforwards of $107,147, which may be carried forward indefinitely.
Significant disruptions and volatility in the global financial markets and economies, like the current conditions caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic, could negatively impact the investment performance of the Series. The global market and economic climate may become increasingly uncertain due to numerous factors beyond our control, including but not limited to, the effectiveness and acceptance of vaccines to prevent COVID-19, impacts on business operations in the U.S. related to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as supply chain disruptions and inflation, concerns related to unpredictable global market and economic factors, uncertainty in U.S. federal fiscal, tax, trade or regulatory policy and the fiscal, tax, trade or regulatory policy of foreign governments, rising interest rates, inflation or deflation, the availability of credit, performance of financial markets, terrorism, natural or biological catastrophes, public health emergencies, or political uncertainty.
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Diversified Tax Exempt Series
Liquidity Risk Management Program Disclosure
(unaudited)
The Securities and Exchange commission adopted Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”) to promote effective liquidity risk management by open-end investment companies and reduce Liquidity Risk, which is the risk that open-end investment companies are unable to meet redemption obligations without a significant dilution of remaining shareholder interests.
The Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and each of its series (each a “Fund” or collectively, the “Funds”) adopted a Liquidity Risk Management Program (the “Program”) and obtained approval from the Board of Directors (the “Board”), including a majority of Directors who are not interested persons of the Fund, to appoint a Liquidity Risk Management Committee (the “Committee”) to assess and manage the Fund’s Liquidity Risk.
Under the Program, assessment and management of Liquidity Risk takes into consideration certain factors, such as each Fund’s investment strategy and the liquidity of its portfolio investments during normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions, its short- and long-term cash-flow projections during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions, and its cash and cash-equivalent holdings and access to other funding sources. As required by the Liquidity Rule, the Program includes policies and procedures for the classification of each Fund’s portfolio holdings into four liquidity categories, establishes a 15% limit on holdings of illiquid investments, and sets forth procedures for the override of vendor-derived classifications.
The Committee prepares an annual assessment (“assessment”) of the Program to review the operation of the Program, including the adequacy of controls designed to manage the Funds’ Liquidity Risk. Through this assessment, the Committee re-considers prior conclusions around each factor that the Fund must consider to assess, manage, and review its Liquidity Risk and evaluates the effectiveness of processes to classify Fund assets into liquidity categories, including Committee override determinations. As part of this evaluation the Committee re-affirms that each Fund operates as a Primarily Highly Liquid Fund, with greater than 50% of net assets consistently invested in Highly Liquid Investments, thereby negating a need to establish a Highly Liquid Investment Minimum for any Fund. Lastly, the assessment considers the effectiveness of the safeguards that the Committee adopted to prevent a violation of the Liquidity Rule’s limit on a Fund’s holding of Illiquid Investments.
The most recent assessment covered January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, and was presented to the Board in February 2023. This assessment confirmed that the Program continues to operate effectively in all material respects to address the requirements of the Liquidity Rule and manage the Funds’ Liquidity Risk.
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:
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-PORT, and are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
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 1-(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
Shareholder Expense Example
(unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees, shareholder service 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 (January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023).
Actual Expenses
The Actual lines of the table 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 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 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, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees that you may incur in other mutual funds. 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.
| BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 1/1/23 | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 6/30/23 | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 1/1/23 - 6/30/23 | ANNUALIZED EXPENSE RATIO |
Class S | | | | |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,021.50 | $3.41 | 0.68% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,021.42 | $3.41 | 0.68% |
Class I | | | | |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,021.90 | $2.26 | 0.45% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,022.56 | $2.26 | 0.45% |
Class W | | | | |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,025.20 | $0.25 | 0.05% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,024.55 | $0.25 | 0.05% |
Class Z | | | | |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,022.80 | $1.50 | 0.30% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,023.31 | $1.51 | 0.30% |
*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 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The Class’ total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during the period.
Core Bond Series
Portfolio Composition as of June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
Sector Allocation1 |
1As a percentage of net assets. 2A U.S. Treasury Bond is a long-term obligation of the U.S. Treasury issued with a maturity period of more than ten years. 3A U.S. Treasury Note is an intermediate long-term obligation of the U.S. Treasury issued with a maturity period between one and ten years. 4A U.S. Treasury Bill is a short-term obligation of the U.S. Treasury issued with a maturity less than one year. |
Core Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
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| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS - 17.4% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds- 17.4% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services - 3.4% | | | | | | | | |
Entertainment - 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 4.054%, 3/15/2029 | | | 4,560,000 | | | $ | 4,161,604 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Interactive Media & Services - 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. (China), 3.975%, 4/11/20292 | | | 7,120,000 | | | | 6,615,377 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Communication Services | | | | | | | 10,776,981 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary - 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
Broadline Retail - 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., | | | | | | | | |
(China), 2.125%, 2/9/2031 | | | 1,310,000 | | | | 1,064,472 | |
(China), 4.00%, 12/6/2037 | | | 3,440,000 | | | | 2,872,454 | |
Amazon.com, Inc., 3.30%, 4/13/2027 | | | 3,520,000 | | | | 3,353,543 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Consumer Discretionary | | | | | | | 7,290,469 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Beverages - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
PepsiCo, Inc., 3.90%, 7/18/2032 | | | 3,110,000 | | | | 2,991,328 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Energy - 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc. (Canada), 6.75%, 11/15/2039 | | | 1,696,000 | | | | 1,783,581 | |
Energy Transfer LP, 6.50%, 2/1/2042 | | | 3,590,000 | | | | 3,625,045 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Energy | | | | | | | 5,408,626 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials - 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Banks - 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Bank of America Corp., (U.S. Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.320%), 2.687%, 4/22/20323 | | | 2,790,000 | | | | 2,309,087 | |
Citigroup, Inc., (U.S. Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.770%), 1.462%, 6/9/20273 | | | 2,670,000 | | | | 2,369,828 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., (3 mo. U.S. Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 3.790%), 4.493%, 3/24/20313 | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 3,838,899 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Financials | | | | | | | 8,517,814 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Industrials - 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
Ground Transportation - 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
BNSF Funding Trust I, (3 mo. LIBOR US + 2.350%), 6.613%, 12/15/20553 | | | 1,570,000 | | | | 1,519,738 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC - AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Ireland), 3.00%, 10/29/2028 | | | 1,970,000 | | | | 1,710,226 | |
| | | | | | |
| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | |
Industrials (continued) | | | | | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc. (United Kingdom), 4.00%, 5/1/20282 | | | 1,800,000 | | | $ | 1,671,457 | |
| | | | | | | 3,381,683 | |
Total Industrials | | | | | | | 4,901,421 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Information Technology - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
QUALCOMM, Inc., 5.40%, 5/20/2033 | | | 2,920,000 | | | | 3,069,845 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Materials - 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Metals & Mining - 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group Pty Ltd. (Australia), 4.40%, 9/29/20272 | | | 1,810,000 | | | | 1,648,863 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Real Estate - 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
Retail REITs - 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Simon Property Group LP, 2.65%, 2/1/2032 | | | 5,680,000 | | | | 4,615,192 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Specialized REITs - 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
SBA Tower Trust, 6.599%, 1/15/20282 | | | 2,325,000 | | | | 2,361,569 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Real Estate | | | | | | | 6,976,761 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Utilities - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers - 1.0% | |
Palomino Funding Trust I, 7.233%, 5/17/20282 | | | 3,170,000 | | | | 3,179,460 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $60,443,950) | | | | | | | 54,761,568 | |
| | | | | | | | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 9.4% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Business Jet Securities LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class A, 2.162%, 4/15/20362 | | | 1,561,245 | | | | 1,431,668 | |
CF Hippolyta Issuer LLC, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2020-1, Class A2, 1.99%, 7/15/20602 | | | 1,167,118 | | | | 974,411 | |
Series 2020-1, Class B1, 2.28%, 7/15/20602 | | | 1,484,096 | | | | 1,325,221 | |
Series 2021-1A, Class B1, 1.98%, 3/15/20612 | | | 1,658,708 | | | | 1,403,196 | |
Commonbond Student Loan Trust, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2019-AGS, Class A1, 2.54%, 1/25/20472 | | | 416,702 | | | | 372,002 | |
CoreVest American Finance Trust, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2020-3, Class A, 1.358%, 8/15/20532 | | | 668,484 | | | | 601,795 | |
DataBank Issuer, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2021-1A, Class A2, 2.06%, 2/27/20512 | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 2,104,366 | |
Series 2023-1A, Class A2, 5.116%, 2/25/20532 | | | 1,180,000 | | | | 1,087,892 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Core Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
| | | | | | |
| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
EDvestinU Private Education Loan Issue No. 3 LLC, Series 2021-A, Class A, 1.80%, 11/25/20452 | | | 1,016,767 | | | $ | 883,540 | |
Flexential Issuer, Series 2021-1A, Class A2, 3.25%, 11/27/20512 | | | 2,825,000 | | | | 2,462,765 | |
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2020-1A, Class A, 2.63%, 4/15/20552 | | | 1,463,471 | | | | 1,210,074 | |
Hotwire Funding LLC, Series 2023-1A, Class A2, 5.687%, 5/20/20532 | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 1,560,757 | |
Libra Solutions LLC, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2022-2A, Class A, 6.85%, 10/15/20342 | | | 976,478 | | | | 963,794 | |
Series 2023-1A, Class A, 7.00%, 2/15/20352 | | | 1,035,196 | | | | 1,030,045 | |
Oxford Finance Funding LLC, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2019-1A, Class A2, 4.459%, 2/15/20272 | | | 214,256 | | | | 213,166 | |
Series 2020-1A, Class A2, 3.101%, 2/15/20282 | | | 660,582 | | | | 654,151 | |
Series 2022-1A, Class A2, 3.602%, 2/15/20302 | | | 2,650,000 | | | | 2,434,562 | |
Series 2023-1A, Class A2, 6.716%, 2/15/20312 | | | 2,600,000 | | | | 2,541,536 | |
PEAR LLC, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2021-1, Class A, 2.60%, 1/15/2034 (Acquired 11/16/2021, cost $2,219,607)4 | | | 2,219,607 | | | | 2,087,236 | |
Series 2022-1, Class A1, 6.50%, 10/15/2034 (Acquired 10/14/2022, cost $339,801)4 | | | 340,073 | | | | 339,659 | |
SoFi Professional Loan Program Trust, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2020-C, Class AFX, 1.95%, 2/15/20462 | | | 376,266 | | | | 336,182 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2016-5, Class A1, 2.50%, 10/25/20562,5 | | | 34,674 | | | | 34,120 | |
Series 2017-1, Class A1, 2.75%, 10/25/20562,5 | | | 25,549 | | | | 25,170 | |
Series 2019-HY1, Class A1, (1 mo. LIBOR US + 1.000%), 6.150%, 10/25/20482,6 | | | 94,296 | | | | 93,529 | |
Tricon American Homes, Series 2020-SFR1, Class B, 2.049%, 7/17/20382 | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,161,243 | |
Vertical Bridge Holdings LLC, Series 2020-2A, Class A, 2.636%, 9/15/20502 | | | 2,250,000 | | | | 2,051,843 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $32,113,916) | | | | | | | 29,383,923 | |
| | | | | | | | |
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 6.7% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Brean Asset Backed Securities Trust, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2021-RM2, Class A, 1.75%, 10/25/20612,5 | | | 1,288,150 | | | | 1,119,804 | |
CIM Trust, Series 2019-INV1, Class A1, 4.00%, 2/25/20492,5 | | | 17,600 | | | | 16,690 | |
| | | | | | |
| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | |
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., | | | | | | | | |
Series 2021-INV1, Class A3A, 2.50%, 5/25/20512,5 | | | 855,362 | | | $ | 686,207 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Trust, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2013-6, Class 2A1, 3.50%, 8/25/20432,5 | | | 177,450 | | | | 158,847 | |
Series 2013-IVR2, Class A2, 3.00%, 4/25/20432,5 | | | 185,541 | | | | 163,125 | |
Series 2013-IVR3, Class A1, 2.50%, 5/25/20432,5 | | | 53,532 | | | | 45,239 | |
Series 2013-TH1, Class A1, 2.13%, 2/25/20432,5 | | | 32,303 | | | | 26,937 | |
Fannie Mae REMICS, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2018-13, Class PA, 3.00%, 3/25/2048 | | | 1,655,317 | | | | 1,465,616 | |
Series 2018-31, Class KP, 3.50%, 7/25/2047 | | | 14,507 | | | | 13,963 | |
Series 2021-69, Class WJ, 1.50%, 10/25/2050 | | | 1,206,909 | | | | 1,000,496 | |
Fontainebleau Miami Beach Trust, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2019-FBLU, Class A, 3.144%, 12/10/20362 | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 994,149 | |
Freddie Mac REMICS, Series 5189, Class CP, 2.50%, 6/25/2049 | | | 1,391,893 | | | | 1,200,190 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2017-54, Class AH, 2.60%, 12/16/2056 | | | 72,601 | | | | 65,922 | |
GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Corp. Trust, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2020-PJ3, Class A14, 3.00%, 10/25/20502,5 | | | 515,428 | | | | 442,103 | |
Series 2021-INV1, Class A9, (U.S. Secured Overnight Financing Rate 30 Day Average + 0.850%), 5.00%, 12/25/20512,6 | | | 1,626,270 | | | | 1,489,122 | |
Series 2021-PJ6, Class A8, 2.50%, 11/25/20512,5 | | | 1,241,030 | | | | 1,055,565 | |
Series 2021-PJ9, Class A8, 2.50%, 2/26/20522,5 | | | 1,239,918 | | | | 1,054,308 | |
Imperial Fund Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-NQM3, Class A1, 1.595%, 11/25/20562,5 | | | 1,473,245 | | | | 1,238,536 | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2014-2, Class 1A1, 3.00%, 6/25/20292,5 | | | 37,419 | | | | 34,877 | |
Series 2017-6, Class A3, 3.50%, 12/25/20482,5 | | | 18,199 | | | | 16,462 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2014-1A, Class A, 3.75%, 1/25/20542,5 | | | 102,932 | | | | 95,558 | |
Series 2014-3A, Class AFX3, 3.75%, 11/25/20542,5 | | | 47,786 | | | | 43,088 | |
Series 2015-2A, Class A1, 3.75%, 8/25/20552,5 | | | 92,922 | | | | 85,588 | |
Series 2016-4A, Class A1, 3.75%, 11/25/20562,5 | | | 85,323 | | | | 77,533 | |
OBX Trust, Series 2022-INV1, Class A1, 3.00%, 12/25/20512,5 | | | 1,355,350 | | | | 1,137,408 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Core Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
| | | | | | |
| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | |
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
PMT Loan Trust, Series 2013-J1, Class A9, 3.50%, 9/25/20432,5 | | | 165,559 | | | $ | 147,210 | |
Provident Funding Mortgage Trust, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2021-2, Class A2A, 2.00%, 4/25/20512,5 | | | 1,603,054 | | | | 1,356,545 | |
Series 2021-INV1, Class A1, 2.50%, 8/25/20512,5 | | | 2,526,443 | | | | 2,027,684 | |
RCKT Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-6, Class A1, 2.50%, 12/25/20512,5 | | | 1,610,120 | | | | 1,293,142 | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2013-4, Class A1, 2.325%, 4/25/20435 | | | 1,461,381 | | | | 1,251,166 | |
Series 2013-6, Class A2, 3.00%, 5/25/20435 | | | 440,428 | | | | 381,950 | |
Series 2013-7, Class A2, 3.00%, 6/25/20435 | | | 32,118 | | | | 28,134 | |
Series 2013-8, Class A1, 3.00%, 6/25/20435 | | | 82,730 | | | | 72,763 | |
Sutherland Commercial Mortgage Trust, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2019-SBC8, Class A, 2.86%, 4/25/20412,5 | | | 477,239 | | | | 435,053 | |
WinWater Mortgage Loan Trust, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2015-1, Class A1, 3.50%, 1/20/20452,5 | | | 14,136 | | | | 12,673 | |
Series 2015-2, Class A11, 3.50%, 2/20/20452,5 | | | 433,115 | | | | 388,640 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $24,397,831) | | | | | | | 21,122,293 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS - 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Clark County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, 1.15%, 11/1/2026 | | | 3,410,000 | | | | 3,020,102 | |
Hawaii, Series GC, G.O. Bond, 2.682%, 10/1/2038 | | | 95,000 | | | | 71,596 | |
South Carolina Public Service Authority, | | | | | | | | |
Series B, Revenue Bond, 2.329%, 12/1/2028 | | | 600,000 | | | | 518,192 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $4,108,457) | | | | | | | 3,609,890 | |
| | | | | | | | |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES - 38.8% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds - 13.9% | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bond | | | | | | | | |
2.375%, 2/15/2042 | | | 26,360,000 | | | | 20,494,900 | |
3.00%, 5/15/2047 | | | 24,172,000 | | | | 20,315,810 | |
3.625%, 2/15/2053 | | | 3,140,000 | | | | 3,009,494 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total U.S. Treasury Bonds | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $47,408,569) | | | | | | | 43,820,204 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes - 24.9% | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Note | | | | | | | | |
2.25%, 11/15/2024 | | | 6,575,000 | | | | 6,313,284 | |
2.00%, 11/15/2026 | | | 16,688,000 | | | | 15,432,489 | |
| | | | | | |
| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Notes (continued) | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Note (continued) | | | | | | | | |
2.25%, 11/15/2027 | | | 17,145,000 | | | $ | 15,785,455 | |
3.125%, 11/15/2028 | | | 16,535,000 | | | | 15,745,712 | |
1.75%, 11/15/2029 | | | 17,840,000 | | | | 15,639,269 | |
1.375%, 11/15/2031 | | | 11,355,000 | | | | 9,357,230 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $79,936,618) | | | | | | | 78,273,439 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $127,345,187) | | | | | | | 122,093,643 | |
| | | | | | | | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 20.4% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Mortgage-Backed Securities - 20.4% | | | | | | | | |
Fannie Mae | | | | | | | | |
Pool #AD0462, UMBS, 5.50%, 10/1/2024 | | | 387 | | | | 384 | |
Pool #MA3463, UMBS, 4.00%, 9/1/2033 | | | 93,007 | | | | 90,126 | |
Pool #MA1834, UMBS, 4.50%, 2/1/2034 | | | 27,917 | | | | 27,644 | |
Pool #FM1158, UMBS, 3.50%, 6/1/2034 | | | 350,931 | | | | 335,678 | |
Pool #MA2587, UMBS, 3.50%, 4/1/2036 | | | 183,142 | | | | 173,571 | |
Pool #MA3215, UMBS, 3.50%, 12/1/2037 | | | 591,976 | | | | 561,336 | |
Pool #FM2568, UMBS, 3.00%, 5/1/2038 | | | 398,614 | | | | 369,639 | |
Pool #MA5043, UMBS, 5.00%, 6/1/2038 | | | 2,359,345 | | | | 2,343,477 | |
Pool #995876, UMBS, 6.00%, 11/1/2038 | | | 55,859 | | | | 58,807 | |
Pool #MA4203, UMBS, 2.50%, 12/1/2040 | | | 2,653,540 | | | | 2,334,372 | |
Pool #AI5172, UMBS, 4.00%, 8/1/2041 | | | 36,695 | | | | 35,231 | |
Pool #AH3858, UMBS, 4.50%, 8/1/2041 | | | 163,590 | | | | 161,343 | |
Pool #MA4633, UMBS, 3.50%, 6/1/2042 | | | 2,007,772 | | | | 1,860,358 | |
Pool #MA4687, UMBS, 4.00%, 6/1/2042 | | | 2,853,117 | | | | 2,711,872 | |
Pool #FS4616, UMBS, 5.00%, 5/1/2043 | | | 4,752,166 | | | | 4,701,302 | |
Pool #AL7729, UMBS, 4.00%, 6/1/2043 | | | 46,531 | | | | 44,675 | |
Pool #AX1685, UMBS, 3.50%, 11/1/2044 | | | 435,206 | | | | 404,737 | |
Pool #AS4103, UMBS, 4.50%, 12/1/2044 | | | 137,035 | | | | 134,855 | |
Pool #AY8604, UMBS, 3.50%, 4/1/2045 | | | 66,356 | | | | 61,570 | |
Pool #BC6764, UMBS, 3.50%, 4/1/2046 | | | 27,901 | | | | 25,770 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Core Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
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| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
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U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Mortgage-Backed Securities (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Fannie Mae (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Pool #BC8677, UMBS, 4.00%, 5/1/2046 | | | 24,154 | | | $ | 23,034 | |
Pool #BD1191, UMBS, 3.50%, 1/1/2047 | | | 173,715 | | | | 160,446 | |
Pool #BE7845, UMBS, 4.50%, 2/1/2047 | | | 29,074 | | | | 28,560 | |
Pool #MA3007, UMBS, 3.00%, 4/1/2047 | | | 685,155 | | | | 613,329 | |
Pool #FM2232, UMBS, 4.00%, 6/1/2048 | | | 98,670 | | | | 93,953 | |
Pool #AL8674, 5.645%, 1/1/2049 | | | 248,771 | | | | 256,847 | |
Pool #FS1179, UMBS, 3.50%, 12/1/2049 | | | 2,660,173 | | | | 2,455,820 | |
Pool #MA4020, UMBS, 3.00%, 5/1/2050 | | | 4,528,932 | | | | 4,018,360 | |
Pool #FS2696, UMBS, 3.00%, 12/1/2051 | | | 2,604,422 | | | | 2,310,810 | |
Pool #FS2998, UMBS, 3.50%, 4/1/2052 | | | 4,559,563 | | | | 4,199,562 | |
Pool #FS4925, UMBS, 3.50%, 4/1/2052 | | | 3,430,000 | | | | 3,159,183 | |
Pool #MA4600, UMBS, 3.50%, 5/1/2052 | | | 2,994,400 | | | | 2,730,291 | |
Pool #MA4644, UMBS, 4.00%, 5/1/2052 | | | 2,924,750 | | | | 2,744,161 | |
Pool #MA4733, UMBS, 4.50%, 9/1/2052 | | | 2,526,751 | | | | 2,429,241 | |
Pool #MA4807, UMBS, 5.50%, 11/1/2052 | | | 4,765,497 | | | | 4,750,557 | |
Freddie Mac | | | | | | | | |
Pool #D98711, 4.50%, 7/1/2031 | | | 45,146 | | | | 44,571 | |
Pool #C91746, 4.50%, 12/1/2033 | | | 34,474 | | | | 34,162 | |
Pool #C91771, 4.50%, 6/1/2034 | | | 46,491 | | | | 46,088 | |
Pool #C91780, 4.50%, 7/1/2034 | | | 50,301 | | | | 49,929 | |
Pool #QN0349, UMBS, 3.00%, 8/1/2034 | | | 369,981 | | | | 346,858 | |
Pool #C91832, 3.50%, 6/1/2035 | | | 209,548 | | | | 198,814 | |
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| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
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U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (continued) | | | | | | | | |
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Mortgage-Backed Securities (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Freddie Mac (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Pool #G08268, 5.00%, 5/1/2038 | | | 264,290 | | | $ | 266,481 | |
Pool #G05900, 6.00%, 3/1/2040 | | | 18,356 | | | | 19,346 | |
Pool #A92889, 4.50%, 7/1/2040 | | | 100,816 | | | | 99,609 | |
Pool #A93451, 4.50%, 8/1/2040 | | | 297,239 | | | | 293,683 | |
Pool #G60513, 5.00%, 7/1/2041 | | | 266,801 | | | | 268,756 | |
Pool #G60071, 4.50%, 7/1/2042 | | | 104,560 | | | | 103,310 | |
Pool #RB5188, UMBS, 4.00%, 10/1/2042 | | | 3,525,358 | | | | 3,350,975 | |
Pool #Q17513, 3.50%, 4/1/2043 | | | 62,575 | | | | 58,504 | |
Pool #Q37857, 4.00%, 12/1/2045 | | | 236,112 | | | | 226,496 | |
Pool #G60855, 4.50%, 12/1/2045 | | | 95,411 | | | | 94,002 | |
Pool #Q38388, 4.00%, 1/1/2046 | | | 222,444 | | | | 213,385 | |
Pool #Q47544, 4.00%, 3/1/2047 | | | 236,987 | | | | 226,934 | |
Pool #Q47130, 4.50%, 4/1/2047 | | | 25,195 | | | | 24,686 | |
Pool #G08786, 4.50%, 10/1/2047 | | | 70,792 | | | | 69,362 | |
Pool #SD8044, UMBS, 3.00%, 2/1/2050 | | | 2,813,457 | | | | 2,499,396 | |
Pool #SD1129, UMBS, 4.00%, 8/1/2051 | | | 2,402,872 | | | | 2,279,101 | |
Pool #SD8230, UMBS, 4.50%, 6/1/2052 | | | 1,609,137 | | | | 1,547,026 | |
Pool #SD1360, UMBS, 5.50%, 7/1/2052 | | | 4,029,410 | | | | 4,012,318 | |
Pool #SD8276, UMBS, 5.00%, 12/1/2052 | | | 1,539,946 | | | | 1,509,301 | |
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TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $66,397,228) | | | | | | | 64,293,994 | |
| | | | | | | | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES - 5.0% | | | | | | | | |
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U.S. Treasury Bill - 5.0% | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bill, 0.30%, 5/16/20247 | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $15,824,742) | | | 16,550,000 | | | | 15,795,704 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
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Dreyfus Government Cash Management, Institutional Shares, 5.00%8 | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $2,372,693) | | | 2,372,693 | | | | 2,372,693 | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.7% | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $333,004,004) | | | | | | | 313,433,708 | |
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 0.3% | | | | | | | 1,083,720 | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 314,517,428 | |
G.O. Bond - General Obligation Bond
Impt. - Improvement
LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate
No. - Number
REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Core Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
REMICS - Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits
UMBS - Uniform Mortgage-Backed Securities
1Amount is stated in USD unless otherwise noted.
2Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”) and determined to be liquid under the Fund’s Liquidity Risk Management Program. The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of these securities at June 30, 2023 was $58,075,847, which represented 18.5% of the Series’ Net Assets.
3Variable rate security. Security may be issued at a fixed coupon rate, which converts to a variable rate at a specified date. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2023.
4Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”) and determined to be illiquid under the Fund’s Liquidity Risk Management Program. The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of such securities at June 30, 2023 was $2,426,895, or 0.8% of the Series’ Net Assets.
5Variable or floating rate security, the interest rate of which adjusts periodically based on changes in current interest rates and prepayments on the underlying pool of assets. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2023.
6Floating rate security. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2023.
7Represents the annualized yield at time of purchase.
8Rate shown is the current yield as of June 30, 2023.
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 S&P Global 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.
Core Bond Series
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
ASSETS: | | | |
| | | |
Investments, at value (identified cost $333,004,004) (Note 2) | | $ | 313,433,708 | |
Receivable from Advisor (Note 3) | | | 13,204 | |
Interest receivable | | | 1,515,216 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | 143,172 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 23,614 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 18,453 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | | 315,147,367 | |
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LIABILITIES: | | | | |
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Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 22,500 | |
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 4,087 | |
Accrued sub-transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 2,008 | |
Accrued distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees (Class S) (Note 3) | | | 516 | |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | | | 553,129 | |
Professional fees payable | | | 34,563 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | | 13,136 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 629,939 | |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 314,517,428 | |
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
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Capital stock | | $ | 342,702 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 371,033,360 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | (56,858,634 | ) |
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TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 314,517,428 | |
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class S | | | | |
($2,379,440/257,209 shares) | | $ | 9.25 | |
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class I | | | | |
($3,634,474/431,159 shares) | | $ | 8.43 | |
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class W | | | | |
($284,130,983/30,697,804 shares) | | $ | 9.26 | |
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class Z | | | | |
($24,372,531/2,884,006 shares) | | $ | 8.45 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Core Bond Series
Statement of Operations
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | | |
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Interest | | $ | 5,695,671 | |
Dividends | | | 111,050 | |
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Total Investment Income | | | 5,806,721 | |
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EXPENSES: | | | | |
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Management fees (Note 3) | | | 388,679 | |
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 53,028 | |
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | | | 18,358 | |
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 4,087 | |
Sub-transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 3,108 | |
Distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees (Class S) (Note 3) | | | 2,716 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 42,164 | |
Professional fees | | | 31,498 | |
Custodian fees | | | 6,439 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 31,602 | |
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Total Expenses | | | 581,679 | |
Less reduction of expenses (Note 3) | | | (458,953 | ) |
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Net Expenses | | | 122,726 | |
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 5,683,995 | |
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS: | | | | |
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Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (3,161,005 | ) |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 4,810,871 | |
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS | | | 1,649,866 | |
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 7,333,861 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Core Bond Series
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 6/30/23 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/22 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
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OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
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Net investment income | | $ | 5,683,995 | | | $ | 8,643,044 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (3,161,005 | ) | | | (34,251,297 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 4,810,871 | | | | (21,471,498 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) from operations | | | 7,333,861 | | | | (47,079,751 | ) |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 9): | | | | | | | | |
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Class S | | | (29,631 | ) | | | (52,571 | ) |
Class I | | | (60,061 | ) | | | (137,806 | ) |
Class W | | | (4,594,708 | ) | | | (7,884,279 | ) |
Class Z | | | (409,808 | ) | | | (615,473 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (5,094,208 | ) | | | (8,690,129 | ) |
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CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions (Note 5) | | | 8,056,342 | | | | (20,399,382 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 10,295,995 | | | | (76,169,262 | ) |
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NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
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Beginning of period | | | 304,221,433 | | | | 380,390,695 | |
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End of period | | $ | 314,517,428 | | | $ | 304,221,433 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Core Bond Series
Financial Highlights - Class S
| | FOR THE | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | |
| | SIX MONTHS ENDED 6/30/23 (UNAUDITED) | | | 12/31/22 | | | 12/31/21 | | | 12/31/20 | | | 12/31/19 | | | 12/31/18 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | | $9.18 | | | | $10.82 | | | | $11.28 | | | | $10.92 | | | | $10.30 | | | | $10.62 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income1 | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.24 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 0.06 | | | | (1.62 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.61 | | | | (0.32 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.20 | | | | (1.43 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 0.94 | | | | 0.84 | | | | (0.08 | ) |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) |
Net asset value - End of period | | | $9.25 | | | | $9.18 | | | | $10.82 | | | | $11.28 | | | | $10.92 | | | | $10.30 | |
Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | | $2,379 | | | | $1,967 | | | | $4,185 | | | | $5,760 | | | | $2,382 | | | | $101,314 | |
Total return2 | | | 2.15% | | | | (13.30% | ) | | | (1.89% | ) | | | 8.67% | | | | 8.18% | | | | (0.75% | ) |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 0.68% | 3 | | | 0.70% | | | | 0.65% | | | | 0.64% | | | | 0.69% | | | | 0.70% | |
Net investment income | | | 3.06% | 3 | | | 1.88% | | | | 1.07% | | | | 1.38% | | | | 2.27% | | | | 2.35% | |
Series portfolio turnover | | | 35% | | | | 101% | | | | 69% | | | | 110% | | | | 66% | | | | 78% | |
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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 Class, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amounts: |
| | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.07% | | | | 0.08% | |
1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the periods.
2Represents 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.
3Annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Core Bond Series
Financial Highlights - Class I
| | FOR THE | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | |
| | SIX MONTHS ENDED 6/30/23 (UNAUDITED) | | | 12/31/22 | | | 12/31/21 | | | 12/31/20 | | | 12/31/19 | | | 12/31/18 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | | $8.38 | | | | $9.89 | | | | $10.33 | | | | $10.04 | | | | $9.52 | | | | $9.84 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income1 | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.25 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 0.04 | | | | (1.48 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.55 | | | | (0.31 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.18 | | | | (1.28 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.79 | | | | (0.06 | ) |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) |
Net asset value - End of period | | | $8.43 | | | | $8.38 | | | | $9.89 | | | | $10.33 | | | | $10.04 | | | | $9.52 | |
Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | | $3,634 | | | | $4,303 | | | | $6,621 | | | | $4,387 | | | | $5,416 | | | | $76,761 | |
Total return2 | | | 2.19% | | | | (13.01% | ) | | | (1.65% | ) | | | 8.93% | | | | 8.38% | | | | (0.53% | ) |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 0.45% | 3 | | | 0.45% | | | | 0.45% | | | | 0.45% | | | | 0.45% | | | | 0.45% | |
Net investment income | | | 3.27% | 3 | | | 2.27% | | | | 1.29% | | | | 1.67% | | | | 2.53% | | | | 2.60% | |
Series portfolio turnover | | | 35% | | | | 101% | | | | 69% | | | | 110% | | | | 66% | | | | 78% | |
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*The investment advisor did not impose all or a portion 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 increased by the following amounts: |
| | | 0.05% | 3 | | | 0.04% | | | | 0.02% | | | | 0.01% | | | | 0.06% | | | | 0.08% | |
1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the periods.
2Represents 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 the periods. Periods less than one year are not annualized.
3Annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Core Bond Series
Financial Highlights - Class W
| | FOR THE | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | | | | | |
| | SIX MONTHS ENDED 6/30/23 (UNAUDITED) | | | 12/31/22 | | | 12/31/21 | | | 12/31/20 | | | FOR THE PERIOD 3/1/191 TO 12/31/19 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | | $9.18 | | | | $10.82 | | | | $11.27 | | | | $10.90 | | | | $10.40 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.26 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 0.06 | | | | (1.64 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.54 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.23 | | | | (1.38 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.80 | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) |
Net asset value - End of period | | | $9.26 | | | | $9.18 | | | | $10.82 | | | | $11.27 | | | | $10.90 | |
Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | | $284,131 | | | | $275,472 | | | | $344,304 | | | | $321,288 | | | | $192,391 | |
Total return3 | | | 2.52% | | | | (12.76% | ) | | | (1.25% | ) | | | 9.31% | | | | 7.74% | |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 0.05% | 4 | | | 0.05% | | | | 0.05% | | | | 0.05% | | | | 0.05% | 4 |
Net investment income | | | 3.68% | 4 | | | 2.68% | | | | 1.68% | | | | 1.97% | | | | 2.87% | 4 |
Series portfolio turnover | | | 35% | | | | 101% | | | | 69% | | | | 110% | | | | 66% | |
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*The investment advisor did not impose all or a portion 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 increased by the following amounts: |
| | | 0.32% | 4 | | | 0.32% | | | | 0.30% | | | | 0.32% | | | | 0.34% | 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 the periods. Periods less than one year are not annualized.
4Annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Core Bond Series
Financial Highlights - Class Z
| | FOR THE | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | | | FOR THE | |
| | SIX MONTHS ENDED 6/30/23 (UNAUDITED) | | | 12/31/22 | | | 12/31/21 | | | 12/31/20 | | | PERIOD 3/1/191 TO 12/31/19 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | | $8.40 | | | | $9.91 | | | | $10.35 | | | | $10.06 | | | | $9.62 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.22 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 0.04 | | | | (1.49 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.50 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.19 | | | | (1.27 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.72 | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) |
Net asset value - End of period | | | $8.45 | | | | $8.40 | | | | $9.91 | | | | $10.35 | | | | $10.06 | |
Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | | $24,373 | | | | $22,480 | | | | $25,281 | | | | $20,266 | | | | $10,372 | |
Total return3 | | | 2.28% | | | | (12.86% | ) | | | (1.53% | ) | | | 9.02% | | | | 7.50% | |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 0.30% | 4 | | | 0.30% | | | | 0.30% | | | | 0.30% | | | | 0.30% | 4 |
Net investment income | | | 3.44% | 4 | | | 2.46% | | | | 1.43% | | | | 1.75% | | | | 2.64% | 4 |
Series portfolio turnover | | | 35% | | | | 101% | | | | 69% | | | | 110% | | | | 66% | |
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*The investment advisor did not impose all or a portion 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 increased by the following amounts: |
| | | 0.07% | 4 | | | 0.07% | | | | 0.05% | | | | 0.07% | | | | 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 or reimbursed during the periods. Periods less than one year are not annualized.
4Annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Core Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements
(unaudited)
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 Series is authorized to issue four classes of shares (Class S, I, W, and Z). 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 June 30, 2023, 6.4 billion shares have been designated in total among 15 series, of which 100 million have been designated as Core Bond Series Class I common stock, 125 million have been designated as Core Bond Series Class S common stock, 150 million have been designated as Core Bond Series Class W common stock and Core Bond Series Class Z common stock.
2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Series. The Series is an investment company and, accordingly, follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 - Investment Companies, which is part of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
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 “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 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 may be 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.
Core Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
| 2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
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. In these instances, fair value is measured 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 to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.
Fair Value
The Series’ financial instruments are valued at the close of the NYSE and are reported at fair value, which GAAP defines as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Board has designated the Advisor as the Fund’s valuation designee (Valuation Designee) to make all fair value determinations with respect to each Series’ portfolio investments. Subject to oversight by the Board, the Valuation Designee performs the following functions in performing fair value determinations: assesses and manages valuation risks; establishes and applies fair value methodologies; tests fair value methodologies; and evaluates pricing vendors and pricing agents. The Advisor has adopted and implemented policies and procedures to be followed when making fair value determinations, and it has established a Valuation Committee through which the Advisor makes fair value determinations. The Valuation Designee provides periodic reporting to the Board on valuation matters. The Advisor’s determination of a security’s fair value price often involves the consideration of a number of subjective factors, and is therefore subject to the unavoidable risk that the value assigned to a security may be higher or lower than the security’s value would be if a reliable market quotation for the security was readily available. 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. The Advisor may use a pricing service to obtain the value of the Fund’s portfolio securities where the prices provided by such pricing service are believed to reflect the fair market value of such securities. The methods used by the pricing service and the valuations so established will be reviewed by the Advisor under the general supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Several pricing services are available, one or more of which may be used by the Advisor, as approved by the Board. A change in a pricing service or a material change in a pricing methodology for investments with no readily available market quotations will be reported to the Board by the Advisor in accordance with certain requirements.
GAAP establishes the following fair value hierarchy that categorizes the inputs used to measure fair value. Level 1 includes quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical financial instruments that the Series’ can access at the reporting date. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar financial instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar financial instruments in inactive markets, interest rates and yield curves, implied volatilities, and credit spreads). Level 3 includes unobservable inputs (including the Valuation Designee’s own assumptions in determining fair value). 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 June 30, 2023 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
DESCRIPTION | | | TOTAL | | | | LEVEL 1 | | | | LEVEL 2 | | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. Government agencies | | | $ | 202,183,341 | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | 202,183,341 | | | | $ | — | |
States and political subdivisions (municipals) | | | | 3,609,890 | | | | | — | | | | | 3,609,890 | | | | | — | |
Core Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
| 2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Fair Value (continued)
DESCRIPTION | | | TOTAL | | | | LEVEL 1 | | | | LEVEL 2 | | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Corporate debt: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | | $ | 10,776,981 | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | 10,776,981 | | | | $ | — | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | | 7,290,469 | | | | | — | | | | | 7,290,469 | | | | | — | |
Consumer Staples | | | | 2,991,328 | | | | | — | | | | | 2,991,328 | | | | | — | |
Energy | | | | 5,408,626 | | | | | — | | | | | 5,408,626 | | | | | — | |
Financials | | | | 8,517,814 | | | | | — | | | | | 8,517,814 | | | | | — | |
Industrials | | | | 4,901,421 | | | | | — | | | | | 4,901,421 | | | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | | 3,069,845 | | | | | — | | | | | 3,069,845 | | | | | — | |
Materials | | | | 1,648,863 | | | | | — | | | | | 1,648,863 | | | | | — | |
Real Estate | | | | 6,976,761 | | | | | — | | | | | 6,976,761 | | | | | — | |
Utilities | | | | 3,179,460 | | | | | — | | | | | 3,179,460 | | | | | — | |
Asset-backed securities | | | | 29,383,923 | | | | | — | | | | | 29,383,923 | | | | | — | |
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | | | | 21,122,293 | | | | | — | | | | | 21,122,293 | | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investment | | | | 2,372,693 | | | | | 2,372,693 | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Total assets | | | $ | 313,433,708 | | | | $ | 2,372,693 | | | | $ | 311,061,015 | | | | $ | — | |
There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2022 or June 30, 2023.
LIBOR Transition Risk
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority announced a phase out of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). Although many LIBOR rates will cease to be published or no longer will be representative of the underlying market they seek to measure after December 31, 2021, a selection of widely used USD LIBOR rates will continue to be published through June 2023 in order to assist with the transition. The Series may be exposed to financial instruments tied to LIBOR to determine payment obligations, financing terms, hedging strategies or investment value. The transition process away from LIBOR might lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for, and reduce the effectiveness of new hedges placed against, instruments whose terms currently include LIBOR. The ultimate effect of the LIBOR transition process on the Series is uncertain.
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 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.
Core Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
| 2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Asset-Backed Securities
The Series may invest in asset-backed securities. Asset-backed securities are generally issued as pass-through certificates or as debt instruments. Asset-backed securities issued as pass-through certificates represent undivided fractional ownership interests in an underlying pool of assets. Asset-backed securities issued as debt instruments, which are also known as collateralized obligations, are typically issued as the debt of a special purpose entity organized solely for the purpose of owning such assets and issuing such debt. Asset-backed securities are often backed by a pool of assets representing the obligations of a number of different parties. The yield characteristics of certain asset-backed securities may differ from traditional debt securities. One such major difference is that all or a principal part of the obligations may be prepaid at any time because the underlying assets (i.e. loans) may be prepaid at any time. As a result, a decrease in interest rates in the market may result in increases in the level of prepayments as borrowers, particularly mortgagors, refinance and repay their loans. An increased prepayment rate with respect to an asset-backed security will have the effect of shortening the maturity of the security. In addition, the Series may subsequently have to reinvest the proceeds at lower interest rates. If the Series has purchased such an asset-backed security at a premium, a faster than anticipated prepayment rate could result in a loss of principal to the extent of the premium paid.
Mortgage-Backed Securities
The Series may invest in mortgage-backed securities (“MBS” or pass-through certificates) that represent an interest in a pool of specific underlying mortgage loans and entitle the Series to the periodic payments of principal and interest from those mortgages. MBS may be issued by government agencies or corporations, or private issuers. Most MBS issued by government agencies are guaranteed; however, the degree of protection differs based on the issuer. For MBS there are a number of important differences among the agencies and instrumentalities of the U.S. Government that issue mortgage-related securities and among the securities that they issue. For example, mortgage-related securities guaranteed by Ginnie Mae are guaranteed as to the timely payment of principal and interest by Ginnie Mae and such guarantee is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. However, mortgage-related securities issued by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, including Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae guaranteed mortgage pass-through certificates, which are solely the obligations of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, are not backed by or entitled to the full faith and credit of the United States, but are supported by the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury. Non-agency mortgage-backed securities are securities issued by non-governmental issuers and have no direct or indirect government guarantees of payment and are subject to various risks. Non-agency mortgage loans are obligations of the borrowers thereunder only and are not typically insured or guaranteed by any other person or entity. The ability of a borrower to repay a loan is dependent upon the income or assets of the borrower. A number of factors, including a general economic downturn, acts of God, terrorism, social unrest and civil disturbances, may impair a borrower’s ability to repay its loans.
Inflation-Indexed Bonds
The Series may invest in inflation-indexed bonds. Inflation-indexed bonds are fixed income securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted according to the rate of inflation. If the index measuring inflation rises or falls, the principal value of inflation-indexed bonds will be adjusted upward or downward, and consequently the interest payable on these securities (calculated with respect to a larger or smaller principal amount) will be increased or reduced, respectively. Any upward or downward adjustment in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed bond will be included as interest income in the Statement of Operations, even though investors do not receive their principal until maturity. Repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed in the case of U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed bonds. For bonds that do not provide a similar guarantee, the adjusted principal value of the bond repaid at maturity may be less than the original principal.
Securities Purchased on a When-Issued Basis or Forward Commitment
The Series may purchase securities on a when-issued basis or forward commitment. These transactions involve a commitment by the Series to purchase securities for a predetermined price with payment and delivery taking place beyond the customary settlement period. When such purchases are outstanding, the Series will designate liquid assets in an amount sufficient to meet the purchase price. When purchasing a security on a delayed delivery basis, the Series assumes the rights and risks of ownership of the security, including the risk of price and yield fluctuations, and takes such fluctuations into account when determining its net asset value. The Series may sell the when-issued securities before they are delivered, which may result in a capital gain or loss. No such investments were held by the Series on June 30, 2023.
Core Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
| 2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Securities Purchased on a When-Issued Basis or Forward Commitment (continued)
In connection with its ability to purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment basis, the Series may enter into forward roll transactions principally using To Be Announced (TBA) securities. Forward roll transactions require the sale of securities for delivery in the current month, and a simultaneous agreement to repurchase substantially similar (same type, coupon and maturity) securities on a specified future date. Risks of entering into forward roll transactions include the potential inability of the counterparty to meet the terms of the agreement; the potential of the Series to receive inferior securities at redelivery as compared to the securities sold to the counterparty; counterparty credit risk; and the potential pay down speed variance between the mortgage-backed pools. During the roll period, the Series forgoes principal and interest paid on the securities. The Series accounts for such dollar rolls as purchases and sales. Information regarding securities purchased on a when-issued basis is included in the Series’ Investment Portfolio. No such investments were held by the Series on June 30, 2023.
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.
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 June 30, 2023, 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, 2019 through December 31, 2022. 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
Through the end of 2022, distributions to shareholders of net investment income were made quarterly; effective January 2023, such distributions will be made monthly. 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.
Core Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
| 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 GAAP 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 0.25% 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. The Fund also has an Audit Committee Chair, Governance & Nominating Committee Chair and Lead Independent Director, who each receive an additional annual stipend for these roles.
The Fund may enter into agreements with financial intermediaries pursuant to which the Fund may pay financial intermediaries for non-distribution related sub-transfer agency, administrative, sub-accounting, and other shareholder services in an annual amount not to exceed 0.15% of the average daily net assets of the Class I and Class S shares of the Series. Payments made pursuant to such agreements are generally based on the current assets and/or number of accounts of the Series attributable to the financial intermediary. Any payments made pursuant to such agreements may be in addition to, rather than in lieu of, any Distribution and Shareholder Services Fee payable under the Rule 12b-1 plan of the Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the sub-transfer agency expenses incurred by Class S and Class I were $657 and $2,451, respectively.
Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The Series compensates the distributor for distributing and servicing the Series’ Class S shares pursuant to a distribution plan adopted under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, regardless of expenses actually incurred. Under the agreement, the Series pays distribution and service fees to the distributor at an annual rate of 0.25% of average daily net assets attributable to Class S shares. There are no distribution and service fees on the Class I, Class W or Class Z shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly.
Pursuant to a master services agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0085% on the first $25 billion of average daily net assets; 0.0075% on the next $15 billion of average daily net assets; and 0.0065% of average daily net assets in excess of $40 billion; plus a base fee of $30,400 per series. Additionally, certain transaction and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged. The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent.
Core Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
| 3. | Transactions with Affiliates (continued) |
Pursuant to an advisory fee waiver agreement, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive the management fee for the Class W shares. The full management fee will be waived under this agreement because Class W shares are only available to discretionary investment accounts and other accounts managed by the Advisor. These clients pay a management fee to the Advisor that is separate from the Fund’s expenses. In addition, pursuant to a separate expense limitation agreement, the Advisor has contractually agreed to limit its fees and reimburse expenses to the extent necessary so that the total direct annual fund operating expenses, exclusive of the shareholder services fee and/or distribution and service (12b-1) fees and waived Class W management fees (collectively, “excluded expenses”), do not exceed 0.45% of the average daily net assets of the Class S and Class I shares, 0.05% of the average daily net assets of the Class W shares, and 0.30% of the average daily net assets of the Class Z shares. These contractual waivers are expected to continue indefinitely, and may not be amended or terminated by the Advisor without the approval of the Series’ Board of Directors. The Advisor may receive from a Class the difference between the Class’s total direct annual fund operating expenses, not including excluded expenses, and the Class’s contractual expense limit to recoup all or a portion of its prior fee waivers (other than Class W management fee waivers) or expense reimbursements made during the rolling three-year period preceding the recoupment if at any point the total direct annual fund operating expenses, not including excluded expenses, are below the contractual expense limit (a) at the time of the fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement and (b) at the time of the recoupment.
Pursuant to the advisory fee waiver, the Advisor waived $350,674 in management fees for Class W shares for the six months ended June 30, 2023. In addition, pursuant to the separate expense limitation agreement, the Advisor waived or reimbursed expenses of $932, $98,745 and $8,602 for Class I, Class W and Class Z shares, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2023. These amounts are included as a reduction of expenses on the Statement of Operations.
As of June 30, 2023, the class specific waivers or reimbursements subject to possible future recoupment under the expense limitation agreement are as follows:
CLASS | | EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, | | | | |
| | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2025 | | | 2026 | | | TOTAL | |
Class I | | $ | 448 | | | $ | 1,037 | | | $ | 2,500 | | | $ | 932 | | | $ | 4,917 | |
Class W | | | 171,244 | | | | 170,505 | | | | 191,639 | | | | 98,745 | | | | 632,133 | |
Class Z | | | 10,229 | | | | 11,009 | | | | 14,696 | | | | 8,602 | | | | 44,536 | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Advisor did not recoup any expenses that have been previously waived or reimbursed.
| 4. | Purchases and Sales of Securities |
For the six months ended June 30, 2023, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $9,686,487 and $25,919,181, respectively. Purchases and sales of U.S. Government securities, other than short-term securities, were $96,619,265 and $86,661,451, respectively.
| 5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in Class S, Class I, Class W and Class Z shares of Core Bond Series were:
CLASS S | | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 6/30/23 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/22 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 80,141 | | | $ | 754,654 | | | | 121,799 | | | $ | 1,264,369 | |
Reinvested | | | 3,061 | | | | 28,681 | | | | 5,373 | | | | 51,052 | |
Repurchased | | | (40,097 | ) | | | (372,893 | ) | | | (299,806 | ) | | | (2,967,362 | ) |
Total | | | 43,105 | | | $ | 410,442 | | | | (172,634 | ) | | $ | (1,651,941 | ) |
Core Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
| 5. | Capital Stock Transactions (continued) |
CLASS I | | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 6/30/23 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/22 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 68,494 | | | $ | 581,505 | | | | 204,270 | | | $ | 1,836,234 | |
Reinvested | | | 6,728 | | | | 57,468 | | | | 14,723 | | | | 126,974 | |
Repurchased | | | (157,783 | ) | | | (1,345,067 | ) | | | (374,841 | ) | | | (3,212,196 | ) |
Total | | | (82,561 | ) | | $ | (706,094 | ) | | | (155,848 | ) | | $ | (1,248,988 | ) |
CLASS W | | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 6/30/23 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/22 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 2,329,793 | | | $ | 21,809,414 | | | | 2,423,572 | | | $ | 23,723,615 | |
Reinvested | | | 473,466 | | | | 4,438,352 | | | | 780,717 | | | | 7,384,091 | |
Repurchased | | | (2,098,791 | ) | | | (19,676,315 | ) | | | (5,041,057 | ) | | | (49,602,932 | ) |
Total | | | 704,468 | | | $ | 6,571,451 | | | | (1,836,768 | ) | | $ | (18,495,226 | ) |
CLASS Z | | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 6/30/23 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/22 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 310,724 | | | $ | 2,660,736 | | | | 267,682 | | | $ | 2,331,556 | |
Reinvested | | | 47,833 | | | | 409,807 | | | | 71,224 | | | | 615,473 | |
Repurchased | | | (150,923 | ) | | | (1,290,000 | ) | | | (212,428 | ) | | | (1,950,256 | ) |
Total | | | 207,634 | | | $ | 1,780,543 | | | | 126,478 | | | $ | 996,773 | |
Approximately 90% of the shares outstanding are fiduciary accounts where the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
The Fund has entered into a 364-day, $50 million credit agreement (the “line of credit”) with Bank of New York Mellon. Each series of the Fund may borrow under the line of credit for temporary or emergency purposes, including funding shareholder redemptions and other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund pays an annual fee on the unused commitment amount, payable quarterly, and is allocated among all the series of the Fund and included in miscellaneous expenses in the Statement of Operations for each series. The line of credit expires in September 2023 unless extended or renewed. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Series did not borrow under the line of credit.
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 June 30, 2023.
Core Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
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 GAAP. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations, without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
The final determination of the tax character of current year distributions will be made at the conclusion of the fiscal year. The tax character of distributions paid for the year ended December 31, 2022 were as follows:
Ordinary income | $8,690,129 |
At June 30, 2023, the identified cost for federal income tax purposes, the resulting gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation, and the net unrealized depreciation were as follows:
Cost for federal income tax purposes | | $ | 333,864,986 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 532,342 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (20,963,620 | ) |
Net unrealized depreciation | | $ | (20,431,278 | ) |
Significant disruptions and volatility in the global financial markets and economies, like the current conditions caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic, could negatively impact the investment performance of the Series. The global market and economic climate may become increasingly uncertain due to numerous factors beyond our control, including but not limited to, the effectiveness and acceptance of vaccines to prevent COVID-19, impacts on business operations in the U.S. related to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as supply chain disruptions and inflation, concerns related to unpredictable global market and economic factors, uncertainty in U.S. federal fiscal, tax, trade or regulatory policy and the fiscal, tax, trade or regulatory policy of foreign governments, rising interest rates, inflation or deflation, the availability of credit, performance of financial markets, terrorism, natural or biological catastrophes, public health emergencies, or political uncertainty.
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Core Bond Series
Liquidity Risk Management Program Disclosure
(unaudited)
The Securities and Exchange commission adopted Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”) to promote effective liquidity risk management by open-end investment companies and reduce Liquidity Risk, which is the risk that open-end investment companies are unable to meet redemption obligations without a significant dilution of remaining shareholder interests.
The Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and each of its series (each a “Fund” or collectively, the “Funds”) adopted a Liquidity Risk Management Program (the “Program”) and obtained approval from the Board of Directors (the “Board”), including a majority of Directors who are not interested persons of the Fund, to appoint a Liquidity Risk Management Committee (the “Committee”) to assess and manage the Fund’s Liquidity Risk.
Under the Program, assessment and management of Liquidity Risk takes into consideration certain factors, such as each Fund’s investment strategy and the liquidity of its portfolio investments during normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions, its short- and long-term cash-flow projections during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions, and its cash and cash-equivalent holdings and access to other funding sources. As required by the Liquidity Rule, the Program includes policies and procedures for the classification of each Fund’s portfolio holdings into four liquidity categories, establishes a 15% limit on holdings of illiquid investments, and sets forth procedures for the override of vendor-derived classifications.
The Committee prepares an annual assessment (“assessment”) of the Program to review the operation of the Program, including the adequacy of controls designed to manage the Funds’ Liquidity Risk. Through this assessment, the Committee re-considers prior conclusions around each factor that the Fund must consider to assess, manage, and review its Liquidity Risk and evaluates the effectiveness of processes to classify Fund assets into liquidity categories, including Committee override determinations. As part of this evaluation the Committee re-affirms that each Fund operates as a Primarily Highly Liquid Fund, with greater than 50% of net assets consistently invested in Highly Liquid Investments, thereby negating a need to establish a Highly Liquid Investment Minimum for any Fund. Lastly, the assessment considers the effectiveness of the safeguards that the Committee adopted to prevent a violation of the Liquidity Rule’s limit on a Fund’s holding of Illiquid Investments.
The most recent assessment covered January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, and was presented to the Board in February 2023. This assessment confirmed that the Program continues to operate effectively in all material respects to address the requirements of the Liquidity Rule and manage the Funds’ Liquidity Risk.
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:
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-PORT, and are available, without charge, upon request:
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
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 1-(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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Credit Series
Credit Series
Shareholder Expense Example
(unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees, shareholder service 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 (January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023).
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 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 line in 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 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, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees that you may incur in other mutual funds. 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.
| BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 1/1/23 | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 6/30/23 | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 1/1/23 - 6/30/23 | ANNUALIZED EXPENSE RATIO |
Class W | | | | |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,027.00 | $0.50 | 0.10% |
Hypothetical | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,024.30 | $0.50 | 0.10% |
*Expenses are equal to each Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The Series’ total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during the period.
Credit Series
Portfolio Composition as of June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
Sector Allocation1 |
1As a percentage of net assets. |
Credit Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
| | | | | | |
| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS - 32.1% | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds- 32.1% | | | | | | |
Communication Services - 6.0% | | | | | | |
Entertainment - 2.3% | | | | | | |
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 4.054%, 3/15/2029 | | | 6,850,000 | | | $ | 6,251,531 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Interactive Media & Services - 3.7% | | | | | | | | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. (China), 3.975%, 4/11/20292 | | | 10,890,000 | | | | 10,118,182 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Communication Services | | | | | | | 16,369,713 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary - 4.2% | | | | | | | | |
Broadline Retail - 4.2% | | | | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., | | | | | | | | |
(China), 2.125%, 2/9/2031 | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 1,381,376 | |
(China), 4.00%, 12/6/2037 | | | 6,090,000 | | | | 5,085,246 | |
Amazon.com, Inc., 3.30%, 4/13/2027 | | | 5,230,000 | | | | 4,982,678 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Consumer Discretionary | | | | | | | 11,449,300 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples - 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Beverages - 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
PepsiCo, Inc., 3.90%, 7/18/2032 | | | 5,010,000 | | | | 4,818,828 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Energy - 3.4% | | | | | | | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.4% | | | | | | | | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc. (Canada), 6.75%, 11/15/2039 | | | 2,834,000 | | | | 2,980,347 | |
Energy Transfer LP, 6.50%, 2/1/2042 | | | 6,320,000 | | | | 6,381,695 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Energy | | | | | | | 9,362,042 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials - 5.1% | | | | | | | | |
Banks - 5.1% | | | | | | | | |
Bank of America Corp., (U.S. Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.320%), 2.687%, 4/22/20323 | | | 4,530,000 | | | | 3,749,163 | |
Citigroup, Inc., (U.S. Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.770%), 1.462%, 6/9/20273 | | | 4,360,000 | | | | 3,869,831 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., (3 mo. U.S. Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 3.790%), 4.493%, 3/24/20313 | | | 6,500,000 | | | | 6,238,211 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Financials | | | | | | | 13,857,205 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Industrials - 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
Ground Transportation - 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
BNSF Funding Trust I, (3 mo. LIBOR US + 2.350%), 6.613%, 12/15/20553 | | | 2,540,000 | | | | 2,458,684 | |
Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC - AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Ireland), 3.00%, 10/29/2028 | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 2,604,406 | |
| | | | | | |
| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Industrials (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Trading Companies & Distributors (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc. (United Kingdom), 4.00%, 5/1/20282 | | | 2,890,000 | | | $ | 2,683,616 | |
| | | | | | | 5,288,022 | |
Total Industrials | | | | | | | 7,746,706 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Information Technology - 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
QUALCOMM, Inc., | | | | | | | | |
4.25%, 5/20/2032 | | | 3,495,000 | | | | 3,401,040 | |
5.40%, 5/20/2033 | | | 1,305,000 | | | | 1,371,968 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Information Technology | | | | | | | 4,773,008 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Materials - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Metals & Mining - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group Pty Ltd. (Australia), 4.40%, 9/29/20272 | | | 2,870,000 | | | | 2,614,496 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Real Estate - 4.2% | | | | | | | | |
Retail REITs - 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Simon Property Group LP, 2.65%, 2/1/2032 | | | 9,100,000 | | | | 7,394,058 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Specialized REITs - 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
SBA Tower Trust, 6.599%, 1/15/20282 | | | 3,940,000 | | | | 4,001,971 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Real Estate | | | | | | | 11,396,029 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Utilities - 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers - 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Palomino Funding Trust I, 7.233%, 5/17/20282 | | | 5,230,000 | | | | 5,245,608 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Identified Cost $94,413,234) | | | | | | | 87,632,935 | |
| | | | | | | | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 17.9% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
ALLO Issuer LLC, Series 2023-1A, Class A2, 6.20%, 6/20/20532 | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 1,556,160 | |
Business Jet Securities LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class A, 2.162%, 4/15/20362 | | | 847,058 | | | | 776,756 | |
CarMax Auto Owner Trust, Series 2020- 4, Class A3, 0.50%, 8/15/2025 | | | 1,575,576 | | | | 1,539,896 | |
CF Hippolyta Issuer LLC, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2020-1, Class A2, 1.99%, 7/15/20602 | | | 658,149 | | | | 549,480 | |
Series 2020-1, Class B1, 2.28%, 7/15/20602 | | | 2,113,712 | | | | 1,887,436 | |
Series 2021-1A, Class B1, 1.98%, 3/15/20612 | | | 895,325 | | | | 757,407 | |
Commonbond Student Loan Trust, Series 2020-AGS, Class A, 1.98%, 8/25/20502 | | | 650,543 | | | | 551,792 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Credit Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
| | | | | | |
| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Credit Acceptance Auto Loan Trust, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2020-3A, Class A, 1.24%, 10/15/20292 | | | 767,821 | | | $ | 761,479 | |
Series 2021-2A, Class C, 1.64%, 6/17/20302 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 933,333 | |
Series 2021-3A, Class B, 1.38%, 7/15/20302 | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,218,832 | |
Series 2022-1A, Class A, 4.60%, 6/15/20322 | | | 2,600,000 | | | | 2,524,176 | |
DataBank Issuer, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2021-2A, Class A2, 2.40%, 10/25/20512 | | | 900,000 | | | | 775,410 | |
Series 2023-1A, Class A2, 5.116%, 2/25/20532 | | | 1,350,000 | | | | 1,244,622 | |
EDvestinU Private Education Loan Issue No. 3 LLC, Series 2021-A, Class A, 1.80%, 11/25/20452 | | | 571,931 | | | | 496,991 | |
Flexential Issuer, Series 2021-1A, Class A2, 3.25%, 11/27/20512 | | | 1,525,000 | | | | 1,329,457 | |
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2020-1A, Class A, 2.63%, 4/15/20552 | | | 792,714 | | | | 655,457 | |
Hotwire Funding LLC, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2021-1, Class A2, 2.311%, 11/20/20512 | | | 1,470,000 | | | | 1,287,400 | |
Series 2023-1A, Class A2, 5.687%, 5/20/20532 | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 2,341,135 | |
KREF Ltd., Series 2021-FL2, Class AS, (1 mo. LIBOR US + 1.300%), 6.458%, 2/15/20392,4 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,424,154 | |
Libra Solutions LLC, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2022-2A, Class A, 6.85%, 10/15/20342 | | | 848,834 | | | | 837,807 | |
Series 2023-1A, Class A, 7.00%, 2/15/20352 | | | 1,164,595 | | | | 1,158,801 | |
Navient Private Education Refi Loan Trust, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2017-2A, Class A, (1 mo. LIBOR US + 1.050%), 6.200%, 12/27/20662,4 | | | 1,759,182 | | | | 1,741,540 | |
Series 2020-DA, Class A, 1.69%, 5/15/20692 | | | 581,583 | | | | 519,049 | |
Series 2021-A, Class A, 0.84%, 5/15/20692 | | | 394,845 | | | | 342,391 | |
Nelnet Student Loan Trust, Series 2012-3A, Class A, (1 mo. LIBOR US + 0.700%), 5.850%, 3/26/20402,4 | | | 699,891 | | | | 686,255 | |
Oak Street Investment Grade Net Lease Fund, Series 2020-1A, Class A1, 1.85%, 11/20/20502 | | | 1,909,898 | | | | 1,694,806 | |
Oxford Finance Funding LLC, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2019-1A, Class A2, 4.459%, 2/15/20272 | | | 397,904 | | | | 395,879 | |
Series 2022-1A, Class A2, 3.602%, 2/15/20302 | | | 2,850,000 | | | | 2,618,303 | |
Series 2023-1A, Class A2, 6.716%, 2/15/20312 | | | 2,120,000 | | | | 2,072,330 | |
| | | | | | |
| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
PEAR LLC, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2021-1, Class A, 2.60%, 1/15/2034 (Acquired 11/16/2021, cost $1,211,246)5 | | | 1,211,246 | | | $ | 1,139,010 | |
Series 2022-1, Class A1, 6.50%, 10/15/2034 (Acquired 10/14/2022, cost $282,714)5 | | | 282,941 | | | | 282,597 | |
PHEAA Student Loan Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class A, (1 mo. LIBOR US + 1.150%), 6.300%, 9/25/20652,4 | | | 484,763 | | | | 480,737 | |
Slam Ltd., Series 2021-1A, Class A, (Cayman Islands), 2.434%, 6/15/20462 | | | 1,662,500 | | | | 1,425,793 | |
SLM Student Loan Trust, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2011-2, Class A2, (1 mo. LIBOR US + 1.200%), 6.350%, 10/25/20344 | | | 573,181 | | | | 570,138 | |
Series 2013-6, Class A3, (1 mo. LIBOR US + 0.650%), 5.800%, 6/26/20284 | | | 1,294,819 | | | | 1,257,655 | |
SMB Private Education Loan Trust, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2015-B, Class A3, (1 mo. LIBOR US + 1.750%), 6.943%, 5/17/20322,4 | | | 207,940 | | | | 207,912 | |
Series 2016-B, Class A2A, 2.43%, 2/17/20322 | | | 558,870 | | | | 533,255 | |
Series 2017-B, Class A2A, 2.82%, 10/15/20352 | | | 166,469 | | | | 159,463 | |
Series 2017-B, Class A2B, (1 mo. LIBOR US + 0.750%), 5.943%, 10/15/20352,4 | | | 753,936 | | | | 747,177 | |
SoFi Professional Loan Program Trust, Series 2018-B, Class A2FX, 3.34%, 8/25/20472 | | | 108,144 | | | | 104,357 | |
Stack Infrastructure Issuer LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class A2, 1.877%, 3/26/20462 | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 919,271 | |
Store Master Funding I-VII, Series 2018- 1A, Class A1, 3.96%, 10/20/20482 | | | 1,398,016 | | | | 1,349,198 | |
Textainer Marine Containers VII Ltd., Series 2021-1A, Class A, (China), 1.68%, 2/20/20462 | | | 1,545,337 | | | | 1,303,475 | |
Tricon American Homes, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2017-SFR2, Class A, 2.928%, 1/17/20362 | | | 1,010,256 | | | | 991,469 | |
Series 2020-SFR1, Class A, 1.499%, 7/17/20382 | | | 1,394,843 | | | | 1,231,931 | |
Vantage Data Centers Issuer LLC, Series 2020-1A, Class A2, 1.645%, 9/15/20452 | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 1,568,371 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Identified Cost $52,125,154) | | | | | | | 48,950,343 | |
| | | | | | | | |
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 14.6% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Agate Bay Mortgage Trust, Series 2016- 2, Class A3, 3.50%, 3/25/20462,6 | | | 964,476 | | | | 865,806 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Credit Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
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| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
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COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued) | | | | | | | | |
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Brean Asset Backed Securities Trust, Series 2021-RM2, Class A, 1.75%, 10/25/20612,6 | | | 858,767 | | | $ | 746,536 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Trust, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2013-7, Class A6, 3.50%, 8/25/20432,6 | | | 251,160 | | | | 225,062 | |
Series 2018-J1, Class A2, 3.50%, 2/25/20482,6 | | | 4,146,951 | | | | 3,683,759 | |
Fannie Mae REMICS, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2020-48, Class DC, 2.50%, 7/25/2050 | | | 4,291,740 | | | | 3,701,404 | |
Series 2021-69, Class WJ, 1.50%, 10/25/2050 | | | 649,874 | | | | 538,728 | |
Flagstar Mortgage Trust, Series 2021- 8INV, Class A3, 2.50%, 9/25/20512,6 | | | 847,850 | | | | 681,464 | |
Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates, | | | | | | | | |
Series K072, Class A2, 3.444%, 12/25/2027 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 952,016 | |
Series K106, Class X1 (IO), 1.477%, 1/25/20306 | | | 15,914,237 | | | | 1,126,900 | |
Freddie Mac REMICS, Series 5189, Class CP, 2.50%, 6/25/2049 | | | 4,425,507 | | | | 3,815,990 | |
GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Corp. Trust, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2020-PJ3, Class A14, 3.00%, 10/25/20502,6 | | | 257,714 | | | | 221,052 | |
Series 2021-INV1, Class A6, 2.50%, 12/25/20512,6 | | | 848,304 | | | | 720,800 | |
Series 2021-PJ6, Class A8, 2.50%, 11/25/20512,6 | | | 568,472 | | | | 483,517 | |
Series 2021-PJ9, Class A8, 2.50%, 2/26/20522,6 | | | 661,290 | | | | 562,297 | |
Series 2022-PJ3, Class A6, 3.00%, 8/25/20522,6 | | | 1,843,503 | | | | 1,533,784 | |
Imperial Fund Mortgage Trust, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2021-NQM3, Class A1, 1.595%, 11/25/20562,6 | | | 800,492 | | | | 672,962 | |
Series 2022-NQM2, Class A1, 3.638%, 3/25/20672,7 | | | 1,351,206 | | | | 1,223,501 | |
J.P. Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2019-ICON, Class A, 3.884%, 1/5/20342 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,947,610 | |
J.P. Morgan Mortgage Trust, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2016-3, Class 2A2, 2.50%, 10/25/20462,6 | | | 779,185 | | | | 709,557 | |
Series 2019-INV3, Class A3A, 3.00%, 5/25/20502,6 | | | 525,736 | | | | 439,708 | |
Series 2022-INV3, Class A3B, 3.00%, 9/25/20522,6 | | | 1,797,284 | | | | 1,508,555 | |
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2020-CNP, Class A, 2.509%, 4/5/20422,6 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 765,089 | |
NewRez Warehouse Securitization Trust, Series 2021-1, Class A, (1 mo. LIBOR US + 0.750%), 5.900%, 5/25/20552,4 | | | 1,733,333 | | | | 1,719,551 | |
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| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued) | | | | | | | | |
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Oceanview Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2020-1, Class A1A, 1.733%, 5/28/20502,6 | | | 608,026 | | | $ | 542,831 | |
Provident Funding Mortgage Trust, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2021-2, Class A2A, 2.00%, 4/25/20512,6 | | | 702,328 | | | | 594,328 | |
Series 2021-INV1, Class A1, 2.50%, 8/25/20512,6 | | | 1,393,899 | | | | 1,118,722 | |
RCKT Mortgage Trust, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2021-6, Class A1, 2.50%, 12/25/20512,6 | | | 849,785 | | | | 682,492 | |
Series 2021-6, Class A5, 2.50%, 12/25/20512,6 | | | 966,766 | | | | 820,804 | |
RUN Trust, Series 2022-NQM1, Class A1, 4.00%, 3/25/20672 | | | 911,921 | | | | 852,379 | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, | | | | | | | | |
Series 2013-5, Class A1, 2.50%, 5/25/20432,6 | | | 488,208 | | | | 417,772 | |
Series 2013-9, Class A1, 3.50%, 7/25/20432,6 | | | 3,791,743 | | | | 3,434,359 | |
Series 2017-3, Class A19, 3.50%, 4/25/20472,6 | | | 1,525,096 | | | | 1,362,126 | |
WinWater Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2015-3, Class A1, 3.50%, 3/20/20452,6 | | | 1,258,229 | | | | 1,129,941 | |
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TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Identified Cost $43,778,455) | | | | | | | 39,801,402 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS - 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Hawaii, Series GC, G.O. Bond, 2.632%, 10/1/2037 | | | 2,240,000 | | | | 1,709,702 | |
South Carolina Public Service Authority, Series B, Revenue Bond, 2.329%, 12/1/2028 | | | 1,355,000 | | | | 1,170,251 | |
Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority, Series B, Revenue Bond, BAM, 1.892%, 7/1/2029 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 833,115 | |
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TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (Identified Cost $4,677,391) | | | | | | | 3,713,068 | |
| | | | | | | | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 27.8% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Mortgage-Backed Securities - 27.8% | | | | | | | | |
Fannie Mae | | | | | | | | |
Pool #MA5043, UMBS, 5.00%, 6/1/2038 | | | 1,966,121 | | | | 1,952,898 | |
Pool #MA4687, UMBS, 4.00%, 6/1/2042 | | | 4,514,425 | | | | 4,290,936 | |
Pool #FS3146, UMBS, 4.50%, 10/1/2042 | | | 3,347,571 | | | | 3,257,894 | |
Pool #MA4851, UMBS, 5.00%, 11/1/2042 | | | 4,215,012 | | | | 4,158,632 | |
Pool #BK0433, UMBS, 3.50%, 12/1/2049 | | | 5,583,092 | | | | 5,108,537 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Credit Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
| | | | | | |
| | PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1/ SHARES | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Mortgage-Backed Securities (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Fannie Mae (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Pool #FM6890, UMBS, 3.00%, 6/1/2050 | | | 2,069,999 | | | $ | 1,841,250 | |
Pool #CA6316, UMBS, 3.00%, 7/1/2050 | | | 4,914,871 | | | | 4,335,510 | |
Pool #FS1807, UMBS, 3.50%, 7/1/2051 | | | 4,335,256 | | | | 3,992,965 | |
Pool #FS1838, UMBS, 3.00%, 12/1/2051 | | | 4,507,822 | | | | 3,999,106 | |
Pool #MA4514, UMBS, 3.50%, 1/1/2052 | | | 1,630,249 | | | | 1,489,467 | |
Pool #BV5383, UMBS, 3.00%, 4/1/2052 | | | 2,752,365 | | | | 2,440,793 | |
Pool #MA4626, UMBS, 4.00%, 6/1/2052 | | | 6,571,416 | | | | 6,165,663 | |
Pool #MA4737, UMBS, 5.00%, 8/1/2052 | | | 4,009,385 | | | | 3,929,615 | |
Pool #MA4807, UMBS, 5.50%, 11/1/2052 | | | 2,491,270 | | | | 2,483,460 | |
Freddie Mac | | | | | | | | |
Pool #RB5169, UMBS, 3.50%, 6/1/2042 | | | 4,666,053 | | | | 4,323,151 | |
Pool #RB5178, UMBS, 4.50%, 8/1/2042 | | | 2,247,070 | | | | 2,181,596 | |
Pool #QE0356, UMBS, 3.50%, 4/1/2052 | | | 1,732,270 | | | | 1,586,766 | |
Pool #SD8230, UMBS, 4.50%, 6/1/2052 | | | 4,962,280 | | | | 4,770,743 | |
Pool #SD1360, UMBS, 5.50%, 7/1/2052 | | | 3,430,258 | | | | 3,415,708 | |
Pool #QE9161, UMBS, 4.50%, 9/1/2052 | | | 3,762,166 | | | | 3,616,952 | |
Pool #SD8276, UMBS, 5.00%, 12/1/2052 | | | 6,592,892 | | | | 6,461,694 | |
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TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (Identified Cost $79,452,368) | | | | | | | 75,803,336 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 5.7% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Dreyfus Government Cash Management, Institutional Shares, 5.00%8 | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $15,587,996) | | | 15,587,996 | | | | 15,587,996 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.4% (Identified Cost $290,034,598) | | | | | | | 271,489,080 | |
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 0.6% | | | | | | | 1,553,738 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 273,042,818 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Credit Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
G.O. Bond - General Obligation Bond
IO - Interest only
LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate
No. - Number
REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust
REMICS - Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits
UMBS - Uniform Mortgage-Backed Securities
Scheduled principal and interest payments are guaranteed by:
BAM (Build America Mutual Assurance Co.)
The insurance does not guarantee the market value of the municipal bonds.
1Amount is stated in USD unless otherwise noted.
2Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”) and determined to be liquid under the Fund’s Liquidity Risk Management Program. The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of these securities at June 30, 2023 was $98,491,284, which represented 36.1% of the Series’ Net Assets.
3Variable rate security. Security may be issued at a fixed coupon rate, which converts to a variable rate at a specified date. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2023.
4Floating rate security. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2023.
5Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”) and determined to be illiquid under the Fund’s Liquidity Risk Management Program. The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of such securities at June 30, 2023 was $1,421,607, or 0.5% of the Series’ Net Assets.
6Variable or floating rate security, the interest rate of which adjusts periodically based on changes in current interest rates and prepayments on the underlying pool of assets. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2023.
7Represents a step-up bond that pays initial coupon rate for the first period and then a higher coupon rate for the following periods. Rate shown reflects the current coupon as of June 30, 2023.
8Rate shown is the current yield as of June 30, 2023.
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 S&P Global 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.
Credit Series
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
ASSETS: |
|
Investments, at value (identified cost $290,034,598) (Note 2) | | $ | 271,489,080 | |
Interest receivable | | | 1,418,685 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | 155,725 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 38,639 | |
Foreign tax reclaims receivable | | | 3,100 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 18,216 | |
| | | | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 273,123,445 | |
| | | | |
LIABILITIES: |
|
Due to custodian | | | 10,925 | |
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 15,211 | |
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | | | 8,950 | |
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 4,087 | |
Professional fees payable | | | 33,832 | |
Accrued printing and postage fees payable | | | 6,929 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | | 693 | |
| | | | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 80,627 | |
| | | | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 273,042,818 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: |
|
Capital stock | | $ | 309,470 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 302,306,521 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | (29,573,173 | ) |
| | | | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 273,042,818 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class W ($273,042,818/30,947,035 shares) | | $ | 8.82 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Credit Series
Statement of Operations
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | |
| | | |
Interest (net of foreign taxes withheld, $6,314) | | $ | 5,294,312 | |
Dividends | | | 169,978 | |
| | | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 5,464,290 | |
| | | | |
EXPENSES: | | | | |
| | | | |
Management fees (Note 3) | | | 339,518 | |
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 39,093 | |
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | | | 15,896 | |
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 4,087 | |
Professional fees | | | 30,890 | |
Custodian fees | | | 4,826 | |
Recoupment of past waived and/or reimbursed fees | | | 8,950 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 32,065 | |
| | | | |
Total Expenses | | | 475,325 | |
Less reduction of expenses (Note 3) | | | (339,518 | ) |
| | | | |
Net Expenses | | | 135,807 | |
| | | | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 5,328,483 | |
| | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS: | | | | |
| | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (2,676,679 | ) |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 4,481,000 | |
| | | | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS | | | 1,804,321 | |
| | | | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 7,132,804 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Credit Series
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | FOR THE | | | | |
| | SIX MONTHS | | | | |
| | ENDED | | | FOR THE | |
| | 6/30/23 | | | YEAR ENDED | |
| | (UNAUDITED) | | | 12/31/22 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 5,328,483 | | | $ | 8,037,672 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (2,676,679 | ) | | | (8,739,542 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 4,481,000 | | | | (24,359,994 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from operations | | | 7,132,804 | | | | (25,061,864 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 8): | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Class W | | | (4,824,692 | ) | | | (8,284,425 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions (Note 5) | | | 4,912,653 | | | | 92,691,219 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 7,220,765 | | | | 59,344,930 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 265,822,053 | | | | 206,477,123 | |
| | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 273,042,818 | | | $ | 265,822,053 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Credit Series
Financial Highlights - Class W
| | FOR THE | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | | FOR THE | |
| | SIX MONTHS | | | | | | | | | PERIOD | |
| | ENDED 6/30/23 | | | | | | | | | 4/14/201 TO | |
| | (UNAUDITED) | | | 12/31/22 | | | 12/31/21 | | | 12/31/20 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | | $8.74 | | | | $10.15 | | | | $10.60 | | | | $10.00 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.19 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 0.07 | | | | (1.42 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 0.68 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.24 | | | | (1.12 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.87 | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) |
Net asset value - End of period | | | $8.82 | | | | $8.74 | | | | $10.15 | | | | $10.60 | |
Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | | $273,043 | | | | $265,822 | | | | $206,477 | | | | $192,127 | |
Total return3 | | | 2.70% | | | | (11.13% | ) | | | 0.02% | | | | 8.77% | |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 0.10% | 4,5 | | | 0.10% | | | | 0.10% | | | | 0.10% | 4 |
Net investment income | | | 3.92% | 4 | | | 3.25% | | | | 2.23% | | | | 2.52% | 4 |
Series portfolio turnover | | | 28% | | | | 44% | | | | 69% | | | | 44% | |
*The investment advisor did not impose all or a portion 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 increased by the following amounts:
| | | 0.25% | 4 | | | 0.26% | | | | 0.27% | | | | 0.33% | 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 the periods. Periods less than one year are not annualized.
4Annualized.
5Includes recoupment of past waived and/or reimbursed fees. Excluding this amount, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have decreased by less than 0.01%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Credit Series
Notes to Financial Statements
(unaudited)
Credit 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 are only offered to discretionary investment accounts and other funds managed by the Advisor. 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 June 30, 2023, 6.4 billion shares have been designated in total among 15 series, of which 100 million have been designated as Credit Series Class W common stock.
2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Series. The Series is an investment company and, accordingly, follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 - Investment Companies, which is part of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
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 “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 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 may be 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. In these instances fair value is measured 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 to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.
Credit Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Fair Value
The Series’ financial instruments are valued at the close of the NYSE and are reported at fair value, which GAAP defines as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Board has designated the Advisor as the Fund’s valuation designee (Valuation Designee) to make all fair value determinations with respect to each Series’ portfolio investments. Subject to oversight by the Board, the Valuation Designee performs the following functions in performing fair value determinations: assesses and manages valuation risks; establishes and applies fair value methodologies; tests fair value methodologies; and evaluates pricing vendors and pricing agents. The Advisor has adopted and implemented policies and procedures to be followed when making fair value determinations, and it has established a Valuation Committee through which the Advisor makes fair value determinations. The Valuation Designee provides periodic reporting to the Board on valuation matters. The Advisor’s determination of a security’s fair value price often involves the consideration of a number of subjective factors, and is therefore subject to the unavoidable risk that the value assigned to a security may be higher or lower than the security’s value would be if a reliable market quotation for the security was readily available. 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. The Advisor may use a pricing service to obtain the value of the Fund’s portfolio securities where the prices provided by such pricing service are believed to reflect the fair market value of such securities. The methods used by the pricing service and the valuations so established will be reviewed by the Advisor under the general supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Several pricing services are available, one or more of which may be used by the Advisor, as approved by the Board. A change in a pricing service or a material change in a pricing methodology for investments with no readily available market quotations will be reported to the Board by the Advisor in accordance with certain requirements.
GAAP establishes the following fair value hierarchy that categorizes the inputs used to measure fair value. Level 1 includes quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical financial instruments that the Series’ can access at the reporting date. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar financial instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar financial instruments in inactive markets, interest rates and yield curves, implied volatilities, and credit spreads). Level 3 includes unobservable inputs (including the Valuation Designee’s own assumptions in determining fair value). 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 June 30, 2023 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
DESCRIPTION | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. Government agencies | | $ | 75,803,336 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 75,803,336 | | | $ | — | |
States and political subdivisions (municipals) | | | 3,713,068 | | | | — | | | | 3,713,068 | | | | — | |
Corporate debt: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | | 16,369,713 | | | | — | | | | 16,369,713 | | | | — | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 11,449,300 | | | | — | | | | 11,449,300 | | | | — | |
Consumer Staples | | | 4,818,828 | | | | — | | | | 4,818,828 | | | | — | |
Energy | | | 9,362,042 | | | | — | | | | 9,362,042 | | | | — | |
Financials | | | 13,857,205 | | | | — | | | | 13,857,205 | | | | — | |
Industrials | | | 7,746,706 | | | | — | | | | 7,746,706 | | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | 4,773,008 | | | | — | | | | 4,773,008 | | | | — | |
Materials | | | 2,614,496 | | | | — | | | | 2,614,496 | | | | — | |
Real Estate | | | 11,396,029 | | | | — | | | | 11,396,029 | | | | — | |
Utilities | | | 5,245,608 | | | | — | | | | 5,245,608 | | | | — | |
Credit Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Fair Value (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DESCRIPTION | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Asset-backed securities | | $ | 48,950,343 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 48,950,343 | | | $ | — | |
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | | | 39,801,402 | | | | — | | | | 39,801,402 | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 15,587,996 | | | | 15,587,996 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total assets | | $ | 271,489,080 | | | $ | 15,587,996 | | | $ | 255,901,084 | | | $ | — | |
There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2022 or June 30, 2023.
LIBOR Transition Risk
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority announced a phase out of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). Although many LIBOR rates will cease to be published or no longer will be representative of the underlying market they seek to measure after December 31, 2021, a selection of widely used USD LIBOR rates will continue to be published through June 2023 in order to assist with the transition. The Series may be exposed to financial instruments tied to LIBOR to determine payment obligations, financing terms, hedging strategies or investment value. The transition process away from LIBOR might lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for, and reduce the effectiveness of new hedges placed against, instruments whose terms currently include LIBOR. The ultimate effect of the LIBOR transition process on the Series is uncertain.
Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses
Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.
Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.
The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.
Foreign Currency Translation
The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The Series does not isolate realized and unrealized gains and losses attributable to changes in the exchange rates from gains and losses that arise from changes in the fair value of investments. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses represent foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on securities transactions, gains and losses on disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the books of the Series and the amounts actually received or paid.
Asset-Backed Securities
The Series may invest in asset-backed securities. Asset-backed securities are generally issued as pass-through certificates or as debt instruments. Asset-backed securities issued as pass-through certificates represent undivided fractional ownership interests in an underlying pool of assets. Asset-backed securities issued as debt instruments, which are also known as collateralized obligations, are typically issued as the debt of a special purpose entity organized solely for the purpose of owning such assets and issuing such debt. Asset-backed securities are often backed by a pool of assets representing the obligations of a number of different parties. The yield characteristics of certain asset-backed securities may differ from traditional debt securities. One such major difference is that all or a principal part of the obligations may be prepaid at any time because the underlying assets (i.e. loans) may be prepaid at any time. As a result, a decrease in interest rates in the market may result in increases in the level of prepayments as borrowers, particularly mortgagors, refinance and repay their loans. An increased prepayment rate with respect to an asset-backed security will have the effect of shortening the maturity of the security. In addition, the Series may subsequently have to reinvest the proceeds at lower interest rates. If the Series has purchased such an asset-backed security at a premium, a faster than anticipated prepayment rate could result in a loss of principal to the extent of the premium paid.
Credit Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Mortgage-Backed Securities
The Series may invest in mortgage-backed securities (“MBS” or pass-through certificates) that represent an interest in a pool of specific underlying mortgage loans and entitle the Series to the periodic payments of principal and interest from those mortgages. MBS may be issued by government agencies or corporations, or private issuers. Most MBS issued by government agencies are guaranteed; however, the degree of protection differs based on the issuer. For MBS there are a number of important differences among the agencies and instrumentalities of the U.S. Government that issue mortgage-related securities and among the securities that they issue. For example, mortgage-related securities guaranteed by Ginnie Mae are guaranteed as to the timely payment of principal and interest by Ginnie Mae and such guarantee is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. However, mortgage-related securities issued by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, including Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae guaranteed mortgage pass-through certificates, which are solely the obligations of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, are not backed by or entitled to the full faith and credit of the United States, but are supported by the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury. Non-agency mortgage-backed securities are securities issued by non-governmental issuers and have no direct or indirect government guarantees of payment and are subject to various risks. Non-agency mortgage loans are obligations of the borrowers thereunder only and are not typically insured or guaranteed by any other person or entity. The ability of a borrower to repay a loan is dependent upon the income or assets of the borrower. A number of factors, including a general economic downturn, acts of God, terrorism, social unrest and civil disturbances, may impair a borrower’s ability to repay its loans.
Inflation-Indexed Bonds
The Series may invest in inflation-indexed bonds. Inflation-indexed bonds are fixed income securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted according to the rate of inflation. If the index measuring inflation rises or falls, the principal value of inflation-indexed bonds will be adjusted upward or downward, and consequently the interest payable on these securities (calculated with respect to a larger or smaller principal amount) will be increased or reduced, respectively. Any upward or downward adjustment in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed bond will be included as interest income in the Statement of Operations, even though investors do not receive their principal until maturity. Repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed in the case of U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed bonds. For bonds that do not provide a similar guarantee, the adjusted principal value of the bond repaid at maturity may be less than the original principal.
Securities Purchased on a When-Issued Basis or Forward Commitment
The Series may purchase securities on a when-issued basis or forward commitment. These transactions involve a commitment by the Series to purchase securities for a predetermined price with payment and delivery taking place beyond the customary settlement period. When such purchases are outstanding, the Series will designate liquid assets in an amount sufficient to meet the purchase price. When purchasing a security on a delayed delivery basis, the Series assumes the rights and risks of ownership of the security, including the risk of price and yield fluctuations, and takes such fluctuations into account when determining its net asset value. The Series may sell the when-issued securities before they are delivered, which may result in a capital gain or loss. No such investments were held by the Series on June 30, 2023.
In connection with its ability to purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment basis, the Series may enter into forward roll transactions principally using To Be Announced (TBA) securities. Forward roll transactions require the sale of securities for delivery in the current month, and a simultaneous agreement to repurchase substantially similar (same type, coupon and maturity) securities on a specified future date. Risks of entering into forward roll transactions include the potential inability of the counterparty to meet the terms of the agreement; the potential of the Series to receive inferior securities at redelivery as compared to the securities sold to the counterparty; counterparty credit risk; and the potential pay down speed variance between the mortgage-backed pools. During the roll period, the Series forgoes principal and interest paid on the securities. The Series accounts for such dollar rolls as purchases and sales. Information regarding securities purchased on a when-issued basis is included in the Series’ Investment Portfolio. No such investments were held by the Series on June 30, 2023.
Credit Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
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.
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 June 30, 2023, 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, 2020 through for the year ended December 31, 2022. 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
Through the end of 2022, distributions to shareholders of net investment income were made quarterly; effective January 2023, such distributions will be made monthly. 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 GAAP 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.
Credit Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
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 0.25% 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. The Fund also has an Audit Committee Chair, Governance & Nominating Committee Chair and Lead Independent Director who each receive an additional annual stipend for these roles.
Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. There are no distribution and service fees on the Class W shares.
Pursuant to a master services agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0085% on the first $25 billion of average daily net assets; 0.0075% on the next $15 billion of average daily net assets; and 0.0065% of average daily net assets in excess of $40 billion; plus a base fee of $30,400 per series. Additionally, certain transaction and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged. The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent.
Pursuant to an advisory fee waiver agreement, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive the management fee for the Class W shares. The full management fee will be waived under this agreement because Class W shares are only available to discretionary investment accounts and other accounts managed by the Advisor. These clients pay a management fee to the Advisor that is separate from the Fund’s expenses. In addition, pursuant to a separate expense limitation agreement, the Advisor has contractually agreed to limit its fees and reimburse expenses to the extent necessary so that the total direct annual fund operating expenses, exclusive of waived Class W management fees (collectively, “excluded expenses”), do not exceed 0.10% of the average daily net assets of the Class W shares. These contractual waivers are expected to continue indefinitely, and may not be amended or terminated by the Advisor without the approval of the Series’ Board of Directors. The Advisor may receive from a Class the difference between the Class’s total direct annual fund operating expenses, not including excluded expenses, and the Class’s contractual expense limit to recoup all or a portion of its prior fee waivers (other than Class W management fee waivers) or expense reimbursements made during the rolling three-year period preceding the recoupment if at any point the total direct annual fund operating expenses, not including excluded expenses, are below the contractual expense limit (a) at the time of the fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement and (b) at the time of the recoupment.
Pursuant to the advisory fee waiver, the Advisor waived $339,518 in management fees for Class W for the six months ended June 30, 2023. These amounts are included as a reduction of expenses on the Statement of Operations.
As of June 30, 2023, the class specific waivers or reimbursements subject to possible future recoupment under the expense limitation agreement are as follows:
CLASS | | EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, | | | | |
| | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2025 | | | TOTAL | |
Class W | | $ | 84,859 | | | $ | 34,013 | | | $ | 18,070 | | | $ | 136,942 | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Advisor recouped $8,950 that have been previously waived or reimbursed for Class W.
Credit Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
4. | Purchases and Sales of Securities |
For the six months ended June 30, 2023, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $26,532,169 and $41,335,754, respectively. Purchases and sales of U.S. Government securities, other than short-term securities, were $47,699,653 and $39,652,823, respectively.
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in Class W shares of Credit Series were:
CLASS W | | FOR THE SIX MONTHS | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED |
| | ENDED 6/30/23 | | 12/31/22 |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 1,752,398 | | | $ | 15,649,538 | | | | 12,952,907 | | | $ | 119,342,887 | |
Reinvested | | | 533,006 | | | | 4,741,632 | | | | 898,894 | | | | 8,030,683 | |
Repurchased | | | (1,741,204 | ) | | | (15,478,517 | ) | | | (3,792,770 | ) | | | (34,682,351 | ) |
Total | | | 544,200 | | | $ | 4,912,653 | | | | 10,059,031 | | | $ | 92,691,219 | |
Over 99% of the shares outstanding are fiduciary accounts where 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 June 30, 2023.
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 GAAP. 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 assets. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
The final determination of the tax character of current year distributions will be made at the conclusion of the fiscal year. The tax character of distributions paid for the year ended December 31, 2022 were as follows:
Ordinary income | $8,239,137 |
Long-term capital gains | $45,288 |
Credit Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
8. | Federal Income Tax Information (continued) |
At June 30, 2023, the identified cost for federal income tax purposes, the resulting gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation, and the net unrealized depreciation were as follows:
Cost for federal income tax purposes | | $ | 290,034,598 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 387,319 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (18,932,837 | ) |
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Net unrealized depreciation | | $ | (18,545,518 | ) |
Significant disruptions and volatility in the global financial markets and economies, like the current conditions caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic, could negatively impact the investment performance of the Series. The global market and economic climate may become increasingly uncertain due to numerous factors beyond our control, including but not limited to, the effectiveness and acceptance of vaccines to prevent COVID-19, impacts on business operations in the U.S. related to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as supply chain disruptions and inflation, concerns related to unpredictable global market and economic factors, uncertainty in U.S. federal fiscal, tax, trade or regulatory policy and the fiscal, tax, trade or regulatory policy of foreign governments, rising interest rates, inflation or deflation, the availability of credit, performance of financial markets, terrorism, natural or biological catastrophes, public health emergencies, or political uncertainty.
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Credit Series
Liquidity Risk Management Program Disclosure
(unaudited)
The Securities and Exchange commission adopted Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”) to promote effective liquidity risk management by open-end investment companies and reduce Liquidity Risk, which is the risk that open-end investment companies are unable to meet redemption obligations without a significant dilution of remaining shareholder interests.
The Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and each of its series (each a “Fund” or collectively, the “Funds”) adopted a Liquidity Risk Management Program (the “Program”) and obtained approval from the Board of Directors (the “Board”), including a majority of Directors who are not interested persons of the Fund, to appoint a Liquidity Risk Management Committee (the “Committee”) to assess and manage the Fund’s Liquidity Risk.
Under the Program, assessment and management of Liquidity Risk takes into consideration certain factors, such as each Fund’s investment strategy and the liquidity of its portfolio investments during normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions, its short- and long-term cash-flow projections during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions, and its cash and cash-equivalent holdings and access to other funding sources. As required by the Liquidity Rule, the Program includes policies and procedures for the classification of each Fund’s portfolio holdings into four liquidity categories, establishes a 15% limit on holdings of illiquid investments, and sets forth procedures for the override of vendor-derived classifications.
The Committee prepares an annual assessment (“assessment”) of the Program to review the operation of the Program, including the adequacy of controls designed to manage the Funds’ Liquidity Risk. Through this assessment, the Committee re-considers prior conclusions around each factor that the Fund must consider to assess, manage, and review its Liquidity Risk and evaluates the effectiveness of processes to classify Fund assets into liquidity categories, including Committee override determinations. As part of this evaluation the Committee re-affirms that each Fund operates as a Primarily Highly Liquid Fund, with greater than 50% of net assets consistently invested in Highly Liquid Investments, thereby negating a need to establish a Highly Liquid Investment Minimum for any Fund. Lastly, the assessment considers the effectiveness of the safeguards that the Committee adopted to prevent a violation of the Liquidity Rule’s limit on a Fund’s holding of Illiquid Investments.
The most recent assessment covered January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, and was presented to the Board in February 2023. This assessment confirmed that the Program continues to operate effectively in all material respects to address the requirements of the Liquidity Rule and manage the Funds’ Liquidity Risk.
Credit 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:
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:
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-PORT, and are available, without charge, upon request:
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
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 1-(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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Shareholder Expense Example
(unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees, shareholder service 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 (January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023).
Actual Expenses
The Actual lines of the table 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 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 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, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees that you may incur in other mutual funds. 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.
| BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 1/1/23 | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 6/30/23 | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 1/1/23 - 6/30/23 | ANNUALIZED EXPENSE RATIO |
Class S | | | | |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,046.90 | $4.57 | 0.90% |
Hypothetical | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,020.33 | $4.51 | 0.90% |
Class I | | | | |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,049.40 | $3.30 | 0.65% |
Hypothetical | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,021.57 | $3.26 | 0.65% |
Class W | | | | |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,051.60 | $0.51 | 0.10% |
Hypothetical | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,024.30 | $0.50 | 0.10% |
Class Z | | | | |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,049.70 | $2.54 | 0.50% |
Hypothetical | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,022.32 | $2.51 | 0.50% |
*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 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The Class’ total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during the period.
High Yield Bond Series
Portfolio Composition as of June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
Sector Allocation1 |
1As a percentage of net assets. |
High Yield Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
| | SHARES/ PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1 | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
|
PREFERRED STOCKS - 0.3% |
|
Information Technology - 0.3% |
Software - 0.3% |
Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. |
(Identified Cost $1,508,724) | | | 60,814 | | | $ | 1,125,059 | |
| | | | | | | | |
LOAN ASSIGNMENTS - 0.9% |
|
Evolution Well Services Holdings LLC, Term Loan, (1 mo. U.S. Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 7.25%), 9.75%, 3/4/20272 | |
(Identified Cost $3,811,609) | | | 3,872,727 | | | | 3,750,078 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS - 93.0% |
|
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds- 93.0% |
Communication Services - 5.7% |
Media - 5.7% |
CCO Holdings LLC - CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.25%, 2/1/20313 | | | 7,250,000 | | | | 5,883,931 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 5.25%, 6/1/2024 | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 3,719,819 | |
iHeartCommunications, Inc., 6.375%, 5/1/2026 | | | 6,801,000 | | | | 5,732,649 | |
Sirius X.M. Radio, Inc., 4.00%, 7/15/20283 | | | 4,250,000 | | | | 3,664,990 | |
Telenet Finance Luxembourg Notes S.A.R.L (Belgium), 5.50%, 3/1/20283 | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 3,672,384 | |
Total Communication Services | | | | | | | 22,673,773 | |
Consumer Discretionary - 8.4% |
Automobiles - 2.4% |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, |
6.95%, 6/10/2026 | | | 3,800,000 | | | | 3,821,302 | |
7.35%, 3/6/2030 | | | 5,500,000 | | | | 5,613,408 | |
| | | | | | | 9,434,710 | |
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.9% |
The ADT Security Corp., 4.125%, 8/1/20293 | | | 4,320,000 | | | | 3,740,423 | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 4.2% |
Affinity Interactive, 6.875%, 12/15/20273 | | | 6,250,000 | | | | 5,536,727 | |
Allwyn Entertainment Financing UK plc (Czechia), 7.875%, 4/30/20293 | | | 5,575,000 | | | | 5,670,453 | |
Full House Resorts, Inc., 8.25%, 2/15/20283 | | | 6,148,000 | | | | 5,756,766 | |
| | | | | | | 16,963,946 | |
Specialty Retail - 0.9% |
Staples, Inc., 10.75%, 4/15/20273 | | | 6,015,000 | | | | 3,496,499 | |
Total Consumer Discretionary | | | | | | | 33,635,578 | |
Consumer Staples - 2.9% |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail - 1.5% |
C&S Group Enterprises LLC, 5.00%, 12/15/20283 | | | 7,500,000 | | | | 5,828,791 | |
| | SHARES/ PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1 | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
|
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Food Products - 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Viterra Finance B.V. (Netherlands), 3.20%, 4/21/20313 | | | 6,893,000 | | | $ | 5,767,185 | |
Total Consumer Staples | | | | | | | 11,595,976 | |
Energy - 12.8% | | | | | | | | |
Energy Equipment & Services - 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Odfjell Rig III Ltd. (Norway), 9.25%, 5/31/2028 | | | 5,600,000 | | | | 5,630,638 | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 11.4% | | | | | | | | |
Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc (Spain), 4.125%, 6/15/20283 | | | 5,106,000 | | | | 4,554,046 | |
Brooge Petroleum and Gas Investment Co. FZE (United Arab Emirates), 8.50%, 9/24/20253 | | | 7,619,745 | | | | 6,705,376 | |
Guara Norte Sarl (Brazil), 5.198%, 6/15/20343 | | | 6,919,335 | | | | 6,031,835 | |
Hess Midstream Operations LP, 4.25%, 2/15/20303 | | | 6,315,000 | | | | 5,511,801 | |
Martin Midstream Partners LP - Martin Midstream Finance Corp., 11.50%, 2/15/20283 | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 3,875,558 | |
NGL Energy Operating LLC - NGL Energy Finance Corp., 7.50%, 2/1/20263 | | | 3,780,000 | | | | 3,723,101 | |
Ping Petroleum UK Ltd. (Bermuda), 12.00%, 7/29/2024 (Acquired 07/14/2021, cost $1,666,000)4 | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 1,599,807 | |
Summit Midstream Holdings LLC - Summit Midstream Finance Corp., 9.00%, 10/15/20263,5 | | | 5,865,000 | | | | 5,695,404 | |
Venture Global LNG, Inc., 8.125%, 6/1/20283 | | | 7,575,000 | | | | 7,669,399 | |
| | | | | | | 45,366,327 | |
Total Energy | | | | | | | 50,996,965 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials - 19.0% | | | | | | | | |
Banks - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Popular, Inc. (Puerto Rico), 6.125%, 9/14/2023 | | | 3,880,000 | | | | 3,869,148 | |
Capital Markets - 3.3% | | | | | | | | |
BGC Partners, Inc., | | | �� | | | | | |
4.375%, 12/15/2025 | | | 2,225,000 | | | | 2,058,378 | |
8.00%, 5/25/20283 | | | 5,680,000 | | | | 5,485,924 | |
Drawbridge Special Opportunities Fund LP - Drawbridge Special Opportunities Finance Corporation, 3.875%, 2/15/20263 | | | 6,500,000 | | | | 5,780,799 | |
| | | | | | | 13,325,101 | |
Consumer Finance - 5.7% | | | | | | | | |
Navient Corp., 5.625%, 8/1/2033 | | | 10,295,000 | | | | 7,738,146 | |
PRA Group, Inc., 8.375%, 2/1/20283 | | | 5,595,000 | | | | 5,071,876 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
High Yield Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
| | SHARES/ PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1 | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
|
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Financials (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Finance (continued) | | | | | | | | |
SLM Corp., 3.125%, 11/2/2026 | | | 11,250,000 | | | $ | 9,746,097 | |
| | | | | | | 22,556,119 | |
Financial Services - 6.6% | | | | | | | | |
Burford Capital Global Finance LLC, 6.875%, 4/15/20303 | | | 6,500,000 | | | | 5,945,319 | |
Coinbase Global, Inc., 3.375%, 10/1/20283 | | | 5,850,000 | | | | 3,924,455 | |
LD Holdings Group LLC, 6.125%, 4/1/20283 | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 3,444,472 | |
Midcap Financial Issuer Trust, 6.50%, 5/1/20283 | | | 6,500,000 | | | | 5,795,102 | |
Oxford Finance LLC - Oxford Finance Co-Issuer II, Inc., 6.375%, 2/1/20273 | | | 3,925,000 | | | | 3,665,383 | |
United Wholesale Mortgage LLC, 5.50%, 4/15/20293 | | | 4,234,000 | | | | 3,631,552 | |
| | | | | | | 26,406,283 | |
Insurance - 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
Enact Holdings, Inc., 6.50%, 8/15/20253 | | | 9,520,000 | | | | 9,350,636 | |
Total Financials | | | | | | | 75,507,287 | |
Health Care - 8.2% | | | | | | | | |
Health Care Providers & Services - 3.1% | | | | | | | | |
AdaptHealth LLC, 4.625%, 8/1/20293 | | | 7,398,000 | | | | 5,908,623 | |
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 5.25%, 5/15/20303 | | | 4,755,000 | | | | 3,761,088 | |
Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc., 5.375%, 2/15/20303 | | | 2,809,000 | | | | 2,584,740 | |
| | | | | | | 12,254,451 | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Fortrea Holdings, Inc., 7.50%, 7/1/20303 | | | 3,785,000 | | | | 3,873,885 | |
Pharmaceuticals - 4.2% | | | | | | | | |
Bausch Health Companies, Inc., 4.875%, 6/1/20283 | | | 5,500,000 | | | | 3,265,305 | |
Organon & Co. - Organon Foreign Debt Co-Issuer B.V., 4.125%, 4/30/20283 | | | 6,310,000 | | | | 5,601,462 | |
Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III B.V. (Israel), 8.125%, 9/15/2031 | | | 7,500,000 | | | | 7,844,348 | |
| | | | | | | 16,711,115 | |
Total Health Care | | | | | | | 32,839,451 | |
Industrials - 16.1% | | | | | | | | |
Building Products - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Eco Material Technologies, Inc., 7.875%, 1/31/20273 | | | 4,250,000 | | | | 4,070,897 | |
Construction & Engineering - 7.2% | | | | | | | | |
Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc., 5.625%, 6/1/20293 | | | 4,550,000 | | | | 3,713,598 | |
IEA Energy Services LLC, 6.625%, 8/15/20293 | | | 6,987,000 | | | | 6,658,900 | |
| | SHARES/ PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1 | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
|
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | |
Industrials (continued) | | | | | | |
Construction & Engineering (continued) | | | | | | |
IHS Holding Ltd. (Nigeria), 6.25%, 11/29/20283 | | | 9,500,000 | | | $ | 7,793,600 | |
Tutor Perini Corp., 6.875%, 5/1/20253 | | | 12,456,000 | | | | 10,429,736 | |
| | | | | | | 28,595,834 | |
Machinery - 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Hillenbrand, Inc., 3.75%, 3/1/2031 | | | 6,437,000 | | | | 5,466,427 | |
Marine Transportation - 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
American Tanker, Inc. (Norway), 7.75%, 7/2/2025 | | | 9,355,000 | | | | 9,033,278 | |
Passenger Airlines - 3.3% | | | | | | | | |
Alaska Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2020-1, Class B, 8.00%, 8/15/20253 | | | 2,153,485 | | | | 2,174,117 | |
American Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2021-1, Class B, 3.95%, 7/11/2030 | | | 2,620,520 | | | | 2,306,078 | |
United Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2019-2, Class B, 3.50%, 5/1/2028 | | | 5,648,603 | | | | 5,092,571 | |
United Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2018-1, Class B, 4.60%, 3/1/2026 | | | 4,059,329 | | | | 3,820,835 | |
| | | | | | | 13,393,601 | |
Professional Services - 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
TriNet Group, Inc., 3.50%, 3/1/20293 | | | 4,100,000 | | | | 3,573,686 | |
Total Industrials | | | | | | | 64,133,723 | |
Information Technology - 3.4% | | | | | | | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
TTM Technologies, Inc., 4.00%, 3/1/20293 | | | 4,500,000 | | | | 3,845,003 | |
Software - 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
GoTo Group, Inc., 5.50%, 9/1/20273 | | | 6,950,000 | | | | 3,878,350 | |
Open Text Holdings, Inc. (Canada), 4.125%, 12/1/20313 | | | 6,853,000 | | | | 5,631,732 | |
| | | | | | | 9,510,082 | |
Total Information Technology | | | | | | | 13,355,085 | |
Materials - 6.4% | | | | | | | | |
Chemicals - 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Calderys Financing LLC (France), 11.25%, 6/1/20283 | | | 7,425,000 | | | | 7,588,768 | |
Containers & Packaging - 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Ardagh Packaging Finance plc - Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc., 5.25%, 8/15/20273 | | | 4,270,000 | | | | 3,636,762 | |
Metals & Mining - 3.2% | | | | | | | | |
Eldorado Gold Corp. (Turkey), 6.25%, 9/1/20293 | | | 6,140,000 | | | | 5,509,446 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
High Yield Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
| | SHARES/ PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1 | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
|
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | |
Materials (continued) | | | | | | |
Metals & Mining (continued) | | | | | | |
Endeavour Mining plc (Burkina Faso), 5.00%, 10/14/20263 | | | 6,025,000 | | | $ | 5,327,675 | |
Infrabuild Australia Pty Ltd. (Australia), 12.00%, 10/1/20243 | | | 1,880,000 | | | | 1,827,208 | |
Northwest Acquisitions ULC - Dominion Finco, Inc., 7.125%, 11/1/2022 (Acquired 10/10/2017 - 05/15/2020, cost $1,518,841)4,6 | | | 6,535,000 | | | | 654 | |
| | | | | | | 12,664,983 | |
Paper & Forest Products - 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Clearwater Paper Corp., 4.75%, 8/15/20283 | | | 1,685,000 | | | | 1,502,482 | |
Total Materials | | | | | | | 25,392,995 | |
Real Estate - 3.5% | | | | | | | | |
Industrial REITs - 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
IIP Operating Partnership LP, 5.50%, 5/25/2026 | | | 5,455,000 | | | | 4,639,992 | |
Specialized REITs - 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
ATP Tower Holdings LLC - Andean Tower Partners Colombia SAS - Andean Telecom Par (Chile), 4.05%, 4/27/20263 | | | 6,277,000 | | | | 5,409,961 | |
Pelorus Fund REIT LLC, 7.00%, 9/30/2026 (Acquired 09/21/2021 - 07/08/2022, cost $4,114,250)4 | | | 4,355,000 | | | | 4,081,725 | |
| | | | | | | 9,491,686 | |
Total Real Estate | | | | | | | 14,131,678 | |
| | SHARES/ PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1 | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
|
CORPORATE BONDS (continued) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | |
Utilities - 6.6% | | | | | | |
Electric Utilities - 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
NRG Energy, Inc., 3.375%, 2/15/20293 | | | 9,307,000 | | | $ | 7,609,985 | |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers - 4.7% | | | | | | | | |
Drax Finco plc (United Kingdom), 6.625%, 11/1/20253 | | | 3,739,000 | | | | 3,688,075 | |
Palomino Funding Trust I, 7.233%, 5/17/20283 | | | 7,500,000 | | | | 7,522,382 | |
Talen Energy Supply LLC, 8.625%, 6/1/20303 | | | 7,320,000 | | | | 7,573,916 | |
| | | | | | | 18,784,373 | |
Total Utilities | | | | | | | 26,394,358 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $388,493,750) | | | | | | | 370,656,869 | |
| | | | | | | | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Oxford Finance Funding Trust, Series 2023-1A, Class A2, 6.716%, 2/15/20313 | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $3,850,000) | | | 3,850,000 | | | | 3,763,429 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 3.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Dreyfus Government Cash Management, Institutional Shares, 5.00%7 | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $12,145,994) | | | 12,145,994 | | | | 12,145,994 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.2% | | | | | | | | |
(Identified Cost $409,810,077) | | | | | | | 391,441,429 | |
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 1.8% | | | | | | | 7,033,352 | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 398,474,781 | |
REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust
1Amount is stated in USD unless otherwise noted.
2Floating rate security. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2023.
3Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”) and determined to be liquid under the Fund’s Liquidity Risk Management Program. The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of these securities at June 30, 2023 was $282,604,998, which represented 70.9% of the Series’ Net Assets.
4Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”) and determined to be illiquid under the Fund’s Liquidity Risk Management Program. The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of such securities at June 30, 2023 was $5,682,186, or 1.4% of the Series’ Net Assets.
5Represents a step-up bond that pays initial coupon rate for the first period and then a higher coupon rate for the following periods. Rate shown reflects the current coupon as of June 30, 2023.
6Issuer filed for bankruptcy and/or is in default of interest payments.
7Rate shown is the current yield as of June 30, 2023.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
High Yield Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
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 S&P Global 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.
High Yield Bond Series
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
ASSETS: |
|
Investments, at value (identified cost $409,810,077) (Note 2) | | $ | 391,441,429 | |
Interest receivable | | | 6,779,034 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | 1,801,066 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 65,642 | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 31,207 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 27,229 | |
| | | | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 400,145,607 | |
| | | | |
LIABILITIES: |
|
Due to custodian | | | 476,978 | |
Accrued sub-transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 76,772 | |
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | | | 65,249 | |
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 18,740 | |
Accrued distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees (Class S) (Note 3) | | | 10,757 | |
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 4,087 | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 843,865 | |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | | | 172,231 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | | 2,147 | |
| | | | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 1,670,826 | |
| | | | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 398,474,781 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: |
|
Capital stock | | $ | 498,240 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 431,003,341 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | (33,026,800 | ) |
| | | | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 398,474,781 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class S ($54,920,198/5,966,444 shares) | | $ | 9.20 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class I ($260,514,757/34,659,255 shares) | | $ | 7.52 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class W ($76,098,510/8,276,039 shares) | | $ | 9.20 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class Z ($6,941,316/922,291 shares) | | $ | 7.53 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
High Yield Bond Series
Statement of Operations
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
INVESTMENT INCOME: |
|
Interest | | $ | 14,828,195 | |
Dividends | | | 573,650 | |
| | | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 15,401,845 | |
| | | | |
EXPENSES: |
|
Management fees (Note 3) | | | 731,148 | |
Sub-transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 168,083 | |
Distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees (Class S) (Note 3) | | | 61,607 | |
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 47,445 | |
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | | | 20,070 | |
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 4,087 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 72,152 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 67,071 | |
Custodian fees | | | 6,462 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 68,411 | |
| | | | |
Total Expenses | | | 1,246,536 | |
Less reduction of expenses (Note 3) | | | (211,071 | ) |
| | | | |
Net Expenses | | | 1,035,465 | |
| | | | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 14,366,380 | |
| | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS: |
|
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (6,266,547 | ) |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 8,905,546 | |
| | | | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS | | | 2,638,999 | |
| | | | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 17,005,379 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
High Yield Bond Series
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 6/30/23 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/22 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: |
|
OPERATIONS: |
|
Net investment income | | $ | 14,366,380 | | | $ | 19,830,056 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (6,266,547 | ) | | | (9,797,634 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 8,905,546 | | | | (31,351,323 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from operations | | | 17,005,379 | | | | (21,318,901 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 9): |
|
Class S | | | (1,392,476 | ) | | | (2,576,877 | ) |
Class I | | | (8,679,882 | ) | | | (12,541,981 | ) |
Class W | | | (2,395,858 | ) | | | (5,932,760 | ) |
Class Z | | | (174,514 | ) | | | (209,265 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (12,642,730 | ) | | | (21,260,883 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: |
|
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions (Note 5) | | | 58,412,584 | | | | 116,382,705 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 62,775,233 | | | | 73,802,921 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS: |
|
Beginning of period | | | 335,699,548 | | | | 261,896,627 | |
| | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 398,474,781 | | | $ | 335,699,548 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
High Yield Bond Series
Financial Highlights - Class S
| | FOR THE | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | |
| | SIX MONTHS ENDED 6/30/23 (UNAUDITED) | | | 12/31/22 | | | 12/31/21 | | | 12/31/20 | | | 12/31/19 | | | 12/31/18 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | $9.04 | | | $10.37 | | | $10.19 | | | $10.10 | | | $9.47 | | | $10.09 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income1 | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 0.53 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 0.08 | | | | (1.40 | ) | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.73 | | | | (0.65 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.42 | | | | (0.80 | ) | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 1.30 | | | | (0.12 | ) |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) |
Net asset value - End of period | | | $9.20 | | | | $9.04 | | | | $10.37 | | | | $10.19 | | | | $10.10 | | | | $9.47 | |
Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | | $54,920 | | | | $47,499 | | | | $47,108 | | | | $10,197 | | | | $13,113 | | | | $82,399 | |
Total return2 | | | 4.69% | | | | (7.69% | ) | | | 9.99% | | | | 6.28% | | | | 13.97% | | | | (1.31% | ) |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 0.90% | 3 | | | 0.90% | | | | 0.90% | | | | 0.90% | | | | 0.90% | | | | 0.90% | |
Net investment income | | | 7.52% | 3 | | | 6.23% | | | | 5.02% | | | | 5.91% | | | | 5.90% | | | | 5.32% | |
Series portfolio turnover | | | 49% | | | | 93% | | | | 128% | | | | 208% | | | | 143% | | | | 100% | |
*The investment advisor did not impose all or a portion 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 increased by the following amounts:
| | | 0.05% | 3 | | | 0.07% | | | | 0.05% | | | | 0.13% | | | | 0.12% | | | | 0.08% | |
1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the periods.
2Represents 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 the periods. Periods less than one year are not annualized.
3Annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
High Yield Bond Series
Financial Highlights - Class I
| | FOR THE | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED |
| | SIX MONTHS ENDED 6/30/23 (UNAUDITED) | | | 12/31/22 | | | 12/31/21 | | | 12/31/20 | | | 12/31/19 | | | 12/31/18 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | $7.43 | | | $8.64 | | | $8.62 | | | $8.63 | | | $8.20 | | | $8.80 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income1 | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.49 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 0.07 | | | | (1.19 | ) | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.61 | | | | (0.57 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.36 | | | | (0.65 | ) | | | 0.87 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 1.14 | | | | (0.08 | ) |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.71 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.56 | ) | | | (0.85 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.71 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) |
Net asset value - End of period | | | $7.52 | | | | $7.43 | | | | $8.64 | | | | $8.62 | | | | $8.63 | | | | $8.20 | |
Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | | $260,515 | | | | $210,242 | | | | $67,760 | | | | $22,477 | | | | $20,974 | | | | $32,962 | |
Total return2 | | | 4.94% | | | | (7.50% | ) | | | 10.27% | | | | 6.60% | | | | 14.24% | | | | (0.98% | ) |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 0.65% | 3 | | | 0.65% | | | | 0.65% | | | | 0.65% | | | | 0.65% | | | | 0.65% | |
Net investment income | | | 7.78% | 3 | | | 6.82% | | | | 5.28% | | | | 6.17% | | | | 6.17% | | | | 5.63% | |
Series portfolio turnover | | | 49% | | | | 93% | | | | 128% | | | | 208% | | | | 143% | | | | 100% | |
*The investment advisor did not impose all or a portion 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 increased by the following amounts:
| | | 0.02% | 3 | | | 0.04% | | | | 0.02% | | | | 0.10% | | | | 0.13% | | | | 0.08% | |
1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the periods.
2Represents 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 the periods. Periods less than one year are not annualized.
3Annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
High Yield Bond Series
Financial Highlights - Class W
| | FOR THE | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | | | FOR THE | |
| | SIX MONTHS ENDED 6/30/23 (UNAUDITED) | | | 12/31/22 | | | 12/31/21 | | | 12/31/20 | | | PERIOD 3/1/191 TO 12/31/19 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | $9.03 | | | $10.36 | | | $10.17 | | | $10.08 | | | $10.01 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.66 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.56 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 0.08 | | | | (1.38 | ) | | | 0.46 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.27 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.46 | | | | (0.72 | ) | | | 1.09 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 0.83 | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (0.76 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.90 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (0.76 | ) |
Net asset value - End of period | | | $9.20 | | | | $9.03 | | | | $10.36 | | | | $10.17 | | | | $10.08 | |
Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | | $76,099 | | | | $74,810 | | | | $137,215 | | | | $119,895 | | | | $30,363 | |
Total return3 | | | 5.16% | | | | (6.92% | ) | | | 10.89% | | | | 7.11% | | | | 8.63% | |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 0.10% | 4 | | | 0.10% | | | | 0.10% | | | | 0.10% | | | | 0.10% | 4 |
Net investment income | | | 8.32% | 4 | | | 6.84% | | | | 5.92% | | | | 6.76% | | | | 6.66% | 4 |
Series portfolio turnover | | | 49% | | | | 93% | | | | 128% | | | | 208% | | | | 143% | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
*The investment advisor did not impose all or a portion 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 increased by the following amounts: | |
| |
| | | 0.46% | 4 | | | 0.46% | | | | 0.47% | | | | 0.54% | | | | 0.59% | 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 the periods. Periods less than one year are not annualized.
4Annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
High Yield Bond Series
Financial Highlights - Class Z
| | FOR THE | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | | | FOR THE | |
| | SIX MONTHS ENDED 6/30/23 (UNAUDITED) | | | 12/31/22 | | | 12/31/21 | | | 12/31/20 | | | PERIOD 3/1/191 TO 12/31/19 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | $7.44 | | | $8.65 | | | $8.62 | | | $8.64 | | | $8.67 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.46 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 0.07 | | | | (1.15 | ) | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.23 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.37 | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.69 | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.72 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.72 | ) |
Net asset value - End of period | | | $7.53 | | | | $7.44 | | | | $8.65 | | | | $8.62 | | | | $8.64 | |
Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | | $6,941 | | | | $3,148 | | | | $9,813 | | | | $1,931 | | | | $1,627 | |
Total return3 | | | 4.97% | | | | (7.39% | ) | | | 10.48% | | | | 6.59% | | | | 8.26% | |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 0.50% | 4 | | | 0.50% | | | | 0.50% | | | | 0.50% | | | | 0.50% | 4 |
Net investment income | | | 7.92% | 4 | | | 6.38% | | | | 5.41% | | | | 6.32% | | | | 6.26% | 4 |
Series portfolio turnover | | | 49% | | | | 93% | | | | 128% | | | | 208% | | | | 143% | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
*The investment advisor did not impose all or a portion 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 increased by the following amounts: | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0.06% | 4 | | | 0.06% | | | | 0.07% | | | | 0.14% | | | | 0.19% | 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 the periods. Periods less than one year are not annualized.
4Annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
High Yield Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements
(unaudited)
High Yield 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 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 Series is authorized to issue four classes of shares (Class S, I, W, and Z). 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 June 30, 2023, 6.4 billion shares have been designated in total among 15 series, of which 100 million have been designated as High Yield Bond Series Class I common stock and High Yield Bond Series Class Z common stock, 125 million have been designated as High Yield Bond Series Class S common stock and 50 million have been designated as High Yield Bond Series Class W common stock.
2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Series. The Series is an investment company and, accordingly, follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 - Investment Companies, which is part of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
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, in which case they would be categorized in Level 3.
Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less may be 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.
High Yield Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
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. In these instances fair value is measured 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 to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.
Fair Value
The Series’ financial instruments are valued at the close of the NYSE and are reported at fair value, which GAAP defines as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Board has designated the Advisor as the Fund’s valuation designee (Valuation Designee) to make all fair value determinations with respect to each Series’ portfolio investments. Subject to oversight by the Board, the Valuation Designee performs the following functions in performing fair value determinations: assesses and manages valuation risks; establishes and applies fair value methodologies; tests fair value methodologies; and evaluates pricing vendors and pricing agents. The Advisor has adopted and implemented policies and procedures to be followed when making fair value determinations, and it has established a Valuation Committee through which the Advisor makes fair value determinations. The Valuation Designee provides periodic reporting to the Board on valuation matters. The Advisor’s determination of a security’s fair value price often involves the consideration of a number of subjective factors, and is therefore subject to the unavoidable risk that the value assigned to a security may be higher or lower than the security’s value would be if a reliable market quotation for the security was readily available. 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. The Advisor may use a pricing service to obtain the value of the Fund’s portfolio securities where the prices provided by such pricing service are believed to reflect the fair market value of such securities. The methods used by the pricing service and the valuations so established will be reviewed by the Advisor under the general supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Several pricing services are available, one or more of which may be used by the Advisor, as approved by the Board. A change in a pricing service or a material change in a pricing methodology for investments with no readily available market quotations will be reported to the Board by the Advisor in accordance with certain requirements.
GAAP establishes the following fair value hierarchy that categorizes the inputs used to measure fair value. Level 1 includes quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical financial instruments that the Series’ can access at the reporting date. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar financial instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar financial instruments in inactive markets, interest rates and yield curves, implied volatilities, and credit spreads). Level 3 includes unobservable inputs (including the Valuation Designee’s own assumptions in determining fair value). 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 June 30, 2023 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
DESCRIPTION | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Assets: |
Preferred securities: |
Information Technology | | $ | 1,125,059 | | | $ | 1,125,059 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Debt securities: |
Loan Assignments | | | 3,750,078 | | | | — | | | | 3,750,078 | | | | — | |
Corporate debt: |
Communication Services | | | 22,673,773 | | | | — | | | | 22,673,773 | | | | — | |
High Yield Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Fair Value (continued)
DESCRIPTION | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Consumer Discretionary | | $ | 33,635,578 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 33,635,578 | | | $ | — | |
Consumer Staples | | | 11,595,976 | | | | — | | | | 11,595,976 | | | | — | |
Energy | | | 50,996,965 | | | | — | | | | 50,996,965 | | | | — | |
Financials | | | 75,507,287 | | | | — | | | | 75,507,287 | | | | — | |
Health Care | | | 32,839,451 | | | | — | | | | 32,839,451 | | | | — | |
Industrials | | | 64,133,723 | | | | — | | | | 64,133,723 | | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | 13,355,085 | | | | — | | | | 13,355,085 | | | | — | |
Materials | | | 25,392,995 | | | | — | | | | 25,392,995 | | | | — | |
Real Estate | | | 14,131,678 | | | | — | | | | 14,131,678 | | | | — | |
Utilities | | | 26,394,358 | | | | — | | | | 26,394,358 | | | | — | |
Asset-backed securities | | | 3,763,429 | | | | — | | | | 3,763,429 | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 12,145,994 | | | | 12,145,994 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total assets | | $ | 391,441,429 | | | $ | 13,271,053 | | | $ | 378,170,376 | | | $ | — | |
LIBOR Transition Risk
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority announced a phase out of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). Although many LIBOR rates will cease to be published or no longer will be representative of the underlying market they seek to measure after December 31, 2021, a selection of widely used USD LIBOR rates will continue to be published through June 2023 in order to assist with the transition. The Series may be exposed to financial instruments tied to LIBOR to determine payment obligations, financing terms, hedging strategies or investment value. The transition process away from LIBOR might lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for, and reduce the effectiveness of new hedges placed against, instruments whose terms currently include LIBOR. The ultimate effect of the LIBOR transition process on the Series is uncertain.
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 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.
High Yield Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Securities Purchased on a When-Issued Basis or Forward Commitment
The Series may purchase securities on a when-issued basis or forward commitment. These transactions involve a commitment by the Series to purchase securities for a predetermined price with payment and delivery taking place beyond the customary settlement period. When such purchases are outstanding, the Series will designate liquid assets in an amount sufficient to meet the purchase price. When purchasing a security on a delayed delivery basis, the Series assumes the rights and risks of ownership of the security, including the risk of price and yield fluctuations, and takes such fluctuations into account when determining its net asset value. The Series may sell the when-issued securities before they are delivered, which may result in a capital gain or loss. No such investments were held by the Series on June 30, 2023.
In connection with its ability to purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment basis, the Series may enter into forward roll transactions principally using To Be Announced (TBA) securities. Forward roll transactions require the sale of securities for delivery in the current month, and a simultaneous agreement to repurchase substantially similar (same type, coupon and maturity) securities on a specified future date. Risks of entering into forward roll transactions include the potential inability of the counterparty to meet the terms of the agreement; the potential of the Series to receive inferior securities at redelivery as compared to the securities sold to the counterparty; counterparty credit risk; and the potential pay down speed variance between the mortgage-backed pools. During the roll period, the Series forgoes principal and interest paid on the securities. The Series accounts for such dollar rolls as purchases and sales. Information regarding securities purchased on a when-issued basis is included in the Series’ Investment Portfolio. No such investments were held by the Series on June 30, 2023.
Asset-Backed Securities
The Series may invest in asset-backed securities. Asset-backed securities are generally issued as pass-through certificates or as debt instruments. Asset-backed securities issued as pass-through certificates represent undivided fractional ownership interests in an underlying pool of assets. Asset-backed securities issued as debt instruments, which are also known as collateralized obligations, are typically issued as the debt of a special purpose entity organized solely for the purpose of owning such assets and issuing such debt. Asset-backed securities are often backed by a pool of assets representing the obligations of a number of different parties. The yield characteristics of certain asset-backed securities may differ from traditional debt securities. One such major difference is that all or a principal part of the obligations may be prepaid at any time because the underlying assets (i.e. loans) may be prepaid at any time. As a result, a decrease in interest rates in the market may result in increases in the level of prepayments as borrowers, particularly mortgagors, refinance and repay their loans. An increased prepayment rate with respect to an asset-backed security will have the effect of shortening the maturity of the security. In addition, the Series may subsequently have to reinvest the proceeds at lower interest rates. If the Series has purchased such an asset-backed security at a premium, a faster than anticipated prepayment rate could result in a loss of principal to the extent of the premium paid.
Mortgage-Backed Securities
The Series may invest in mortgage-backed securities (“MBS” or pass-through certificates) that represent an interest in a pool of specific underlying mortgage loans and entitle the Series to the periodic payments of principal and interest from those mortgages. MBS may be issued by government agencies or corporations, or private issuers. Most MBS issued by government agencies are guaranteed; however, the degree of protection differs based on the issuer. For MBS, there are a number of important differences among the agencies and instrumentalities of the U.S. Government that issue mortgage-related securities and among the securities that they issue. For example, mortgage-related securities guaranteed by Ginnie Mae are guaranteed as to the timely payment of principal and interest by Ginnie Mae and such guarantee is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. However, mortgage-related securities issued by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, including Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae guaranteed mortgage pass-through certificates, which are solely the obligations of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, are not backed by or entitled to the full faith and credit of the United States, but are supported by the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury. Non-agency mortgage-backed securities are securities issued by non-governmental issuers and have no direct or indirect government guarantees of payment and are subject to various risks. Non-agency mortgage loans are obligations of the borrowers thereunder only and are not typically insured or guaranteed by any other person or entity. The ability of a borrower to repay a loan is dependent upon the income or assets of the borrower. A number of factors, including a general economic downturn, acts of God, terrorism, social unrest and civil disturbances, may impair a borrower’s ability to repay its loans.
High Yield Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Mortgage-Backed Securities (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.
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 June 30, 2023, 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, 2019 through December 31, 2022. 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
Through the end of 2022, distributions to shareholders of net investment income were made quarterly; effective January 2023, such distributions will be made monthly. 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 GAAP 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 0.40% of the Series’ average daily net assets.
High Yield Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
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. The Fund also has an Audit Committee Chair, Governance & Nominating Committee Chair and Lead Independent Director, who each receive an additional annual stipend for these roles.
The Fund may enter into agreements with financial intermediaries pursuant to which the Fund may pay financial intermediaries for non-distribution related sub-transfer agency, administrative, sub-accounting, and other shareholder services in an annual amount not to exceed 0.15% of the average daily net assets of the Class I and Class S shares of the Series. Payments made pursuant to such agreements are generally based on the current assets and/or number of accounts of the Series attributable to the financial intermediary. Any payments made pursuant to such agreements may be in addition to, rather than in lieu of, any Distribution and Shareholder Services Fee payable under the Rule 12b-1 plan of the Fund. For the period ended June 30, 2023, the sub-transfer agency expenses incurred by Class S and Class I were $34,565 and $133,518, respectively.
Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The Series compensates the distributor for distributing and servicing the Series’ Class S shares pursuant to a distribution plan adopted under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, regardless of expenses actually incurred. Under the agreement, the Series pays distribution and service fees to the distributor at an annual rate of 0.25% of average daily net assets attributable to Class S shares. There are no distribution and service fees on the Class I, Class W or Class Z shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly.
Pursuant to a master services agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0085% on the first $25 billion of average daily net assets; 0.0075% on the next $15 billion of average daily net assets; and 0.0065% of average daily net assets in excess of $40 billion; plus a base fee of $30,400 per series. Additionally, certain transaction and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged. The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent.
Pursuant to an advisory fee waiver agreement, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive the management fee for the Class W shares. The full management fee will be waived under this agreement because Class W shares are only available to discretionary investment accounts and other accounts managed by the Advisor. These clients pay a management fee to the Advisor that is separate from the Fund’s expenses. In addition, pursuant to a separate expense limitation agreement, the Advisor has contractually agreed to limit its fees and reimburse expenses to the extent necessary so that the total direct annual fund operating expenses, exclusive of the shareholder services fee and/or distribution and service (12b-1) fees and waived Class W management fees (collectively, “excluded expenses”), do not exceed 0.65% of the average daily net assets of the Class S and Class I shares, 0.10% of the average daily net assets of the Class W shares, and 0.50% of the average daily net assets of the Class Z shares. These contractual waivers are expected to continue indefinitely, and may not be amended or terminated by the Advisor without the approval of the Series’ Board of Directors. The Advisor may receive from a Class the difference between the Class’s total direct annual fund operating expenses, not including excluded expenses, and the Class’s contractual expense limit to recoup all or a portion of its prior fee waivers (other than Class W management fee waivers) or expense reimbursements made during the rolling three-year period preceding the recoupment if at any point the total direct annual fund operating expenses, not including excluded expenses, are below the contractual expense limit (a) at the time of the fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement and (b) at the time of the recoupment.
Pursuant to the advisory fee waiver, the Advisor waived $150,497 in management fees for Class W for the period ended June 30, 2023. In addition, pursuant to the separate expense limitation agreement, the Advisor waived or reimbursed expenses of $11,989, $25,290, $21,871 and $1,424 for Class S, Class I, Class W, and Class Z, respectively, for the period ended June 30, 2023. These amounts are included as a reduction of expenses on the Statement of Operations.
High Yield Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
3. | Transactions with Affiliates (continued) |
As of June 30, 2023, the class specific waivers or reimbursements subject to possible future recoupment under the expense limitation agreement are as follows:
CLASS | | | EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, | | | |
| | | 2023 | | | | 2024 | | | | 2025 | | | | 2026 | | | | TOTAL | |
Class S | | $ | 13,633 | | | $ | 12,275 | | | $ | 29,566 | | | $ | 11,989 | | | $ | 67,463 | |
Class I | | | 17,756 | | | | 7,047 | | | | 61,823 | | | | 25,290 | | | | 111,916 | |
Class W | | | 126,979 | | | | 88,678 | | | | 65,639 | | | | 21,871 | | | | 303,167 | |
Class Z | | | 2,226 | | | | 3,707 | | | | 2,925 | | | | 1,424 | | | | 10,282 | |
For the period ended June 30, 2023, the Advisor did not recoup any expenses that have been previously waived or reimbursed.
4. | Purchases and Sales of Securities |
For the period ended June 30, 2023, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $230,951,223 and $171,131,335, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.
5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in Class S, Class I, Class W and Class Z shares of High Yield Bond Series were:
CLASS S | | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 6/30/23 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/22 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | 2,303,896 | | | $ | 21,119,606 | | | 4,194,876 | | | $ | 40,616,330 | |
Reinvested | | 126,051 | | | | 1,152,687 | | | 223,109 | | | | 2,071,687 | |
Repurchased | | (1,716,771 | ) | | | (15,700,293 | ) | | (3,706,119 | ) | | | (35,971,229 | ) |
Total | | 713,176 | | | $ | 6,572,000 | | | 711,866 | | | $ | 6,716,788 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CLASS I | | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 6/30/23 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/22 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | 11,489,344 | | | $ | 86,688,108 | | | 32,025,385 | | | $ | 255,151,398 | |
Reinvested | | 1,070,575 | | | | 8,012,126 | | | 1,456,184 | | | | 11,113,563 | |
Repurchased | | (6,186,314 | ) | | | (46,519,653 | ) | | (13,037,786 | ) | | | (103,591,709 | ) |
Total | | 6,373,605 | | | $ | 48,180,581 | | | 20,443,783 | | | $ | 162,673,252 | |
High Yield Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
5. | Capital Stock Transactions (continued) |
CLASS W | | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 6/30/23 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/22 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | 161,474 | | | $ | 1,489,694 | | | 527,333 | | | $ | 5,146,112 | |
Reinvested | | 254,937 | | | | 2,328,083 | | | 606,840 | | | | 5,658,667 | |
Repurchased | | (427,289 | ) | | | (3,907,679 | ) | | (6,087,986 | ) | | | (57,758,554 | ) |
Total | | (10,878 | ) | | $ | (89,902 | ) | | (4,953,813 | ) | | $ | (46,953,775 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CLASS Z | | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 6/30/23 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/22 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | 517,225 | | | $ | 3,886,875 | | | 2,424,290 | | | $ | 19,257,318 | |
Reinvested | | 23,146 | | | | 173,400 | | | 27,063 | | | | 207,597 | |
Repurchased | | (41,249 | ) | | | (310,370 | ) | | (3,162,730 | ) | | | (25,518,475 | ) |
Total | | 499,122 | | | $ | 3,749,905 | | | (711,377 | ) | | $ | (6,053,560 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Approximately 19% of the shares outstanding are fiduciary accounts where the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
The Fund has entered into a 364-day, $50 million credit agreement (the “line of credit”) with Bank of New York Mellon. Each series of the Fund may borrow under the line of credit for temporary or emergency purposes, including funding shareholder redemptions and other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund pays an annual fee on the unused commitment amount, payable quarterly, and is allocated among all the series of the Fund and included in miscellaneous expenses in the Statement of Operations for each series. The line of credit expires in September 2023 unless extended or renewed. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Series did not borrow under the line of credit.
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 June 30, 2023.
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; however, 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 and may become illiquid due to 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.
High Yield Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
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 GAAP. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations, without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
The final determination of the tax character of current year distributions will be made at the conclusion of the fiscal year. The tax character of distributions paid for the year ended December 31, 2022 were as follows:
Ordinary income | | $ | 20,855,406 | |
Long-term capital gains | | $ | 405,477 | |
At June 30, 2023, identified cost for federal income tax purposes, the resulting gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation, and the net unrealized depreciation were as follows:
Cost for federal income tax purposes | | $ | 410,771,060 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 1,856,876 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (21,186,507 | ) |
Net unrealized depreciation | | $ | (19,329,631 | ) |
Significant disruptions and volatility in the global financial markets and economies, like the current conditions caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic, could negatively impact the investment performance of the Series. The global market and economic climate may become increasingly uncertain due to numerous factors beyond our control, including but not limited to, the effectiveness and acceptance of vaccines to prevent COVID-19, impacts on business operations in the U.S. related to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as supply chain disruptions and inflation, concerns related to unpredictable global market and economic factors, uncertainty in U.S. federal fiscal, tax, trade or regulatory policy and the fiscal, tax, trade or regulatory policy of foreign governments, rising interest rates, inflation or deflation, the availability of credit, performance of financial markets, terrorism, natural or biological catastrophes, public health emergencies, or political uncertainty.
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High Yield Bond Series
Liquidity Risk Management Program Disclosure
(unaudited)
The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”) to promote effective liquidity risk management by open-end investment companies and reduce Liquidity Risk, which is the risk that open-end investment companies are unable to meet redemption obligations without a significant dilution of remaining shareholder interests.
The Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and each of its series (each a “Fund” or collectively, the “Funds”) adopted a Liquidity Risk Management Program (the “Program”) and obtained approval from the Board of Directors (the “Board”), including a majority of Directors who are not interested persons of the Fund, to appoint a Liquidity Risk Management Committee (the “Committee”) to assess and manage the Fund’s Liquidity Risk.
Under the Program, assessment and management of Liquidity Risk takes into consideration certain factors, such as each fund’s investment strategy and the liquidity of its portfolio investments during normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions, its short- and long-term cash-flow projections during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions, and its cash and cash-equivalent holdings and access to other funding sources. As required by the rule, the Program includes policies and procedures for the classification of each Fund’s portfolio holdings into four liquidity categories, establishes a 15% limit on holdings of illiquid investments, and sets forth procedures for the override of vendor-derived classifications.
The Committee prepares an annual assessment (“assessment”) of the Program to review the operation of the Program, including the adequacy of controls designed to manage the Funds’ Liquidity Risk. Through this assessment, the Committee re-considers prior conclusions around each factor that the Fund must consider to assess, manage, and review its Liquidity Risk and evaluates the effectiveness of processes to classify Fund assets into liquidity categories, including Committee override determinations. As part of this evaluation the Committee re-affirms that each Fund operates as a Primarily Highly Liquid Fund, with greater than 50% of net assets consistently invested in Highly Liquid Investments, thereby negating a need to establish a Highly Liquid Investment Minimum for any Fund. Lastly, the assessment considers the effectiveness of the safeguards that the Committee adopted to prevent a violation of the Liquidity Rule’s limit on a Fund’s holding of Illiquid Investments.
The most recent assessment covered January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, and was presented to the Board in February 2023. This assessment confirmed that the Program continues to operate effectively in all material respects to address the requirements of the Liquidity Rule and manage the Funds’ Liquidity Risk.
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:
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-PORT, and are available, without charge, upon request:
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
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 1-(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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Unconstrained Bond Series
Unconstrained Bond Series
Shareholder Expense Example
(unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees, shareholder service 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 (January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023).
Actual Expenses
The Actual lines of the table 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 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 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, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees that you may incur in other mutual funds. 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.
| BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 1/1/23 | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 6/30/23 | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 1/1/23 - 6/30/23 | ANNUALIZED EXPENSE RATIO |
Class S | | | | |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,015.50 | $3.70 | 0.74% |
Hypothetical | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,021.12 | $3.71 | 0.74% |
Class I | | | | |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,015.60 | $2.35 | 0.47% |
Hypothetical | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,022.46 | $2.36 | 0.47% |
Class W | | | | |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,018.30 | $0.25 | 0.05% |
Hypothetical | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,024.55 | $0.25 | 0.05% |
*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 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The Class’ total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during the period.
Unconstrained Bond Series
Portfolio Composition as of June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
Sector Allocation1 |
1As a percentage of net assets. 2A U.S. Treasury Note is an intermediate long-term obligation of the U.S. Treasury issued with a maturity period between one and ten years. |
Unconstrained Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
| | | | | | |
| | SHARES/ PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1 | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | |
PREFERRED STOCKS - 0.3% |
|
Information Technology - 0.3% |
Software - 0.3% |
Argo Blockchain plc (United Kingdom), 8.75%, 11/30/2026 | | | 71,086 | | | $ | 500,445 | |
Greenidge Generation Holdings, Inc., 8.50%, 10/31/2026 | | | 70,000 | | | | 350,000 | |
Synchronoss Technologies, Inc., 8.375%, 6/30/2026 | | | 88,867 | | | | 1,644,040 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Identified Cost $5,734,404) | | | | | | | 2,494,485 | |
|
CORPORATE BONDS - 23.1% |
|
Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds- 23.1% |
Communication Services - 2.3% |
Entertainment - 1.5% |
MGI Media and Games Invest SE (Sweden) (3 mo. EURIBOR + 6.250%), 9.801%, 6/21/20262,3 | | EUR | 8,000,000 | | | | 8,470,124 | |
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 4.054%, 3/15/2029 | | | 4,500,000 | | | | 4,106,846 | |
| | | | | | | 12,576,970 | |
Interactive Media & Services - 0.8% |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. (China), 3.975%, 4/11/20292 | | | 6,650,000 | | | | 6,178,688 | |
Total Communication Services | | | | | | | 18,755,658 | |
|
Consumer Discretionary - 1.2% |
Broadline Retail - 1.2% |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (China), 4.00%, 12/6/2037 | | | 3,210,000 | | | | 2,680,401 | |
Amazon.com, Inc., 3.30%, 4/13/2027 | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 3,810,844 | |
Gaming Innovation Group plc (Malta) (3 mo. STIB + 8.500%), 12.173%, 6/11/2024 (Acquired 01/26/2022, cost $1,097,585)3,4 | | SEK | 10,000,000 | | | | 951,646 | |
North Investment Group AB (Sweden) (3 mo. STIB + 9.000%), 12.621%, 5/5/2024 (Acquired 04/22/2021, cost $2,818,941)3,4 | | SEK | 23,750,000 | | | | 2,189,911 | |
Total Consumer Discretionary | | | | | | | 9,632,802 | |
|
Consumer Staples - 0.7% |
Beverages - 0.5% |
PepsiCo, Inc., 3.90%, 7/18/2032 | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 3,847,368 | |
|
Food Products - 0.2% |
Greenfood AB (Sweden) (3 mo. STIB + 7.000%), 10.584%, 11/4/2025 (Acquired 10/28/2021, cost $2,486,820)3,4 | | SEK | 21,250,000 | | | | 1,888,992 | |
Total Consumer Staples | | | | | | | 5,736,360 | |
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CORPORATE BONDS (continued) |
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Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) |
Energy - 3.5% |
Energy Equipment & Services - 0.5% |
Odfjell Rig III Ltd. (Norway), 9.25%, 5/31/2028 | | | 4,200,000 | | | $ | 4,222,979 | |
|
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.0% |
Brooge Petroleum and Gas Investment Co. FZE (United Arab Emirates), 8.50%, 9/24/20252 | | | 8,417,249 | | | | 7,407,179 | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc. (Canada), 6.75%, 11/15/2039 | | | 1,579,000 | | | | 1,660,539 | |
Martin Midstream Partners LP - Martin Midstream Finance Corp., 11.50%, 2/15/20282 | | | 2,200,000 | | | | 2,131,557 | |
Ping Petroleum UK Ltd. (Bermuda), 12.00%, 7/29/2024 (Acquired 07/14/2021-09/15/2021, cost $2,257,763)4 | | | 2,300,000 | | | | 2,164,444 | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 5.75%, 5/15/2024 | | | 7,000,000 | | | | 6,994,056 | |
Ziton A/S (Denmark) (3 mo. EURIBOR + 9.500%), 12.959%, 6/9/20283 | | EUR | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,364,800 | |
| | | | | | | 24,722,575 | |
Total Energy | | | | | | | 28,945,554 | |
|
Financials - 5.5% |
Banks - 3.4% |
Bank of America Corp., (3 mo. LIBOR US + 0.760%), 6.312%, 9/15/20263 | | | 3,561,000 | | | | 3,515,938 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 8.00%, 4/29/2027 | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,296,462 | |
KeyBank NA, (U.S. Secured Overnight Financing Index + 0.340%), 5.432%, 1/3/20245 | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 4,915,253 | |
Morgan Stanley, (U.S. Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.455%), 5.519%, 1/25/20245 | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 4,995,467 | |
Popular, Inc. (Puerto Rico), 6.125%, 9/14/2023 | | | 3,735,000 | | | | 3,724,553 | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., (U.S. Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.390%), 6.481%, 3/15/20243 | | | 7,500,000 | | | | 7,525,608 | |
| | | | | | | 27,973,281 | |
Capital Markets - 0.3% |
Drawbridge Special Opportunities Fund LP - Drawbridge Special Opportunities Finance Corporation, 3.875%, 2/15/20262 | | | 2,850,000 | | | | 2,534,658 | |
Consumer Finance - 0.2% |
Navient Corp., 6.75%, 6/25/2025 | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 1,769,391 | |
Financial Services - 1.6% |
Golden Pear Funding HoldCo LLC, 10.00%, 3/2/2028 | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,091,355 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Unconstrained Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
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CORPORATE BONDS (continued) |
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Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) |
Financials (continued) |
Financial Services (continued) |
Legres AB (Sweden) (3 mo. STIB + 9.000%), 12.896%, 12/30/20252,3 | | SEK | 32,500,000 | | | $ | 3,020,728 | |
Novedo Holding AB (Sweden) (3 mo. STIB + 6.500%), 10.159%, 11/26/2024 (Acquired 11/15/2021-03/30/2022, cost $2,935,885)3,4 | | SEK | 26,250,000 | | | | 2,335,625 | |
Private Export Funding Corp., 3.90%, 10/15/2027 | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 4,891,606 | |
U.S. Claims Litigation Funding LLC, 10.25%, 3/17/2028 (Acquired 03/14/2023, cost $1,375,000)4 | | | 1,375,000 | | | | 1,290,985 | |
| | | | | | | 12,630,299 | |
Total Financials | | | | | | | 44,907,629 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Industrials - 3.6% |
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.4% |
Cartiga LLC, 9.00%, 6/15/2026 (Acquired 06/14/2021, cost $4,000,000)4 | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 3,764,504 | |
Electrical Equipment - 0.2% |
Joetul AS (Norway) (3 mo. NIBOR + 6.950%), 10.66%, 10/6/20243 | | NOK | 23,000,000 | | | | 2,167,025 | |
Ground Transportation - 0.2% |
BNSF Funding Trust I, (3 mo. LIBOR US + 2.350%), 6.613%, 12/15/20555 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,451,979 | |
Marine Transportation - 0.8% |
American Tanker, Inc. (Norway), 7.75%, 7/2/2025 | | | 6,560,000 | | | | 6,334,399 | |
Passenger Airlines - 1.6% |
Alaska Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2020-1, Class B, 8.00%, 8/15/20252 | | | 3,611,110 | | | | 3,645,708 | |
Southwest Airlines Co., 5.25%, 5/4/2025 | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 2,971,433 | |
United Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2019-2, Class B, 3.50%, 5/1/2028 | | | 3,366,630 | | | | 3,035,229 | |
United Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2018-1, Class B, 4.60%, 3/1/2026 | | | 3,393,501 | | | | 3,194,126 | |
| | | | | | | 12,846,496 | |
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.4% |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC - AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Ireland), 3.00%, 10/29/2028 | | | 1,970,000 | | | | 1,710,227 | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc. (United Kingdom), 4.00%, 5/1/20282 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,392,880 | |
| | | | | | | 3,103,107 | |
Total Industrials | | | | | | | 29,667,510 | |
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CORPORATE BONDS (continued) |
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Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) |
Information Technology - 0.6% |
Software - 0.6% |
Cabonline Group Holding AB (Sweden) (3 mo. STIB + 9.500%), 13.014%, 4/19/20262,3 | | SEK | 17,500,000 | | | $ | 1,450,957 | |
Extenda Retail Holding 1 AB (Sweden) (3 mo. STIB + 6.750%), 10.646%, 3/30/2027 (Acquired 03/24/2022, cost $3,620,906)3,4 | | SEK | 34,000,000 | | | | 3,153,499 | |
Total Information Technology | | | | | | | 4,604,456 | |
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Materials - 0.7% |
Chemicals - 0.5% |
Calderys Financing LLC (France), 11.25%, 6/1/20282 | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,088,225 | |
Metals & Mining - 0.2% |
Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group Pty Ltd. (Australia), 4.40%, 9/29/20272 | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 1,594,205 | |
Northwest Acquisitions ULC - Dominion Finco, Inc., 7.125%, 11/1/2022 (Acquired 10/06/2017-09/12/2019, cost $4,353,936)4,6 | | | 5,870,000 | | | | 587 | |
| | | | | | | 1,594,792 | |
Total Materials | | | | | | | 5,683,017 | |
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Real Estate - 3.4% |
Industrial REITs - 0.5% |
IIP Operating Partnership LP, 5.50%, 5/25/2026 | | | 4,320,000 | | | | 3,674,568 | |
Retail REITs - 0.5% |
Simon Property Group LP, 2.65%, 2/1/2032 | | | 5,500,000 | | | | 4,468,936 | |
Specialized REITs - 2.4% |
Crown Castle, Inc., 3.15%, 7/15/2023 | | | 3,615,000 | | | | 3,611,766 | |
Pelorus Fund REIT LLC, 7.00%, 9/30/2026 (Acquired 09/21/2021-07/08/2022, cost $4,218,250)4 | | | 4,345,000 | | | | 4,072,353 | |
SBA Tower Trust, |
2.836%, 1/15/20252 | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,322,999 | |
1.884%, 1/15/20262 | | | 2,750,000 | | | | 2,469,550 | |
6.599%, 1/15/20282 | | | 6,110,000 | | | | 6,206,102 | |
| | | | | | | 19,682,770 | |
Total Real Estate | | | | | | | 27,826,274 | |
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Utilities - 1.6% |
Electric Utilities - 1.2% |
Alexander Funding Trust, 1.841%, 11/15/20232 | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 9,785,148 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Unconstrained Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
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CORPORATE BONDS (continued) |
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Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued) |
Utilities (continued) |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers - 0.4% |
Vistra Operations Co. LLC, 3.55%, 7/15/20242 | | | 3,500,000 | | | $ | 3,380,052 | |
Total Utilities | | | | | | | 13,165,200 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Identified Cost $205,708,440) | | | | | | | 188,924,460 | |
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ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 27.0% |
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Aligned Data Centers Issuer LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class A2, 1.937%, 8/15/20462 | | | 4,500,000 | | | | 3,933,899 | |
ALLO Issuer LLC, Series 2023-1A, Class A2, 6.20%, 6/20/20532 | | | 4,400,000 | | | | 4,279,440 | |
BRSP Ltd., Series 2021-FL1, Class A, (1 mo. U.S. Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.264%), 6.355%, 8/19/20382,3 | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 2,904,347 | |
Business Jet Securities LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class A, 2.162%, 4/15/20362 | | | 3,128,026 | | | | 2,868,414 | |
Carmax Auto Owner Trust, |
Series 2020-4, Class A3, 0.50%, 8/15/2025 | | | 4,089,983 | | | | 3,997,363 | |
Series 2023-2, Class A1, 5.508%, 5/15/2024 | | | 2,409,889 | | | | 2,408,963 | |
Carvana Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2020-P1, Class A4, 0.61%, 10/8/2026 | | | 5,788,000 | | | | 5,503,933 | |
CF Hippolyta Issuer LLC, |
Series 2020-1, Class A1, 1.69%, 7/15/20602 | | | 3,687,753 | | | | 3,308,684 | |
Series 2020-1, Class B1, 2.28%, 7/15/20602 | | | 1,798,904 | | | | 1,606,329 | |
CNH Equipment Trust, Series 2023-A, Class A1, 5.425%, 5/15/2024 | | | 2,006,752 | | | | 2,003,984 | |
College Ave Student Loans LLC, Series 2021-A, Class A2, 1.60%, 7/25/20512 | | | 1,666,102 | | | | 1,421,008 | |
Commonbond Student Loan Trust, Series 2019-AGS, Class A1, 2.54%, 1/25/20472 | | | 1,805,710 | | | | 1,612,007 | |
CoreVest American Finance Trust, |
Series 2019-1, Class A, 3.324%, 3/15/20522 | | | 459,147 | | | | 454,702 | |
Series 2019-3, Class A, 2.705%, 10/15/20522 | | | 1,742,815 | | | | 1,642,942 | |
Series 2020-3, Class A, 1.358%, 8/15/20532 | | | 891,312 | | | | 802,393 | |
Series 2020-4, Class A, 1.174%, 12/15/20522 | | | 956,274 | | | | 861,135 | |
CPS Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2021-C, Class C, 1.21%, 6/15/20272 | | | 10,720,000 | | | | 10,523,837 | |
Credit Acceptance Auto Loan Trust, |
Series 2020-3A, Class A, 1.24%, 10/15/20292 | | | 1,822,863 | | | | 1,807,808 | |
Series 2021-2A, Class C, 1.64%, 6/17/20302 | | | 3,800,000 | | | | 3,546,664 | |
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ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued) |
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Credit Acceptance Auto Loan Trust, (continued) |
Series 2021-3A, Class C, 1.63%, 9/16/20302 | | | 3,000,000 | | | $ | 2,784,783 | |
Series 2022-1A, Class A, 4.60%, 6/15/20322 | | | 7,400,000 | | | | 7,184,193 | |
DataBank Issuer, |
Series 2021-1A, Class A2, 2.06%, 2/27/20512 | | | 5,200,000 | | | | 4,559,461 | |
Series 2023-1A, Class A2, 5.116%, 2/25/20532 | | | 3,345,000 | | | | 3,083,896 | |
Diamond Infrastructure Funding LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class A, 1.76%, 4/15/20492 | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 4,290,667 | |
EDvestinU Private Education Loan Issue No. 1 LLC, |
Series 2019-A, Class A, 3.58%, 11/25/20382 | | | 1,426,972 | | | | 1,345,856 | |
Series 2021-A, Class A, 1.80%, 11/25/20452 | | | 1,747,568 | | | | 1,518,584 | |
Flagship Credit Auto Trust, Series 2023- 2, Class A1, 5.42%, 5/15/20242 | | | 2,743,993 | | | | 2,743,495 | |
Flexential Issuer, Series 2021-1A, Class A2, 3.25%, 11/27/20512 | | | 4,760,000 | | | | 4,149,650 | |
FS RIALTO, Series 2021-FL2, Class A, (Cayman Islands) (1 mo. U.S. Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.334%), 6.436%, 5/16/20382,3 | | | 2,950,266 | | | | 2,881,426 | |
GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust, Series 2021-1, Class B, 0.54%, 2/20/2025 | | | 4,781,672 | | | | 4,771,546 | |
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2020-1A, Class A, 2.63%, 4/15/20552 | | | 3,048,898 | | | | 2,520,988 | |
GreatAmerica Leasing Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2022-1, Class A1, 4.335%, 10/16/20232 | | | 499,159 | | | | 498,923 | |
Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class B, 1.56%, 12/26/20252 | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 2,804,281 | |
Hotwire Funding LLC, Series 2021-1, Class A2, 2.311%, 11/20/20512 | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,065,238 | |
HTS Fund I LLC, Series 2021-1, Class A, 1.411%, 8/25/20362 | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 1,487,500 | |
ITE Rail Fund Levered LP, Series 2021- 3A, Class A, 2.21%, 6/28/20512 | | | 5,470,335 | | | | 4,689,400 | |
KREF Ltd., Series 2021-FL2, Class AS, (1 mo. LIBOR US + 1.300%), 6.458%, 2/15/20392,3 | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,323,027 | |
Laurel Road Prime Student Loan Trust, Series 2019-A, Class A2FX, 2.73%, 10/25/20482 | | | 312,307 | | | | 304,241 | |
LCCM Trust, |
Series 2021-FL2, Class AS, (1 mo. U.S. Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.664%), 6.811%, 12/13/20382,3 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,909,475 | |
Series 2021-FL2, Class B, (1 mo. U.S. Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 2.014%), 7.161%, 12/13/20382,3 | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 2,843,734 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Unconstrained Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
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| | SHARES/ PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1 | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
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ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued) |
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LFS LLC, Series 2022-A, Class A, 5.25%, 5/15/2034 (Acquired 05/11/2022, cost $4,520,504)4 | | | 4,537,292 | | | $ | 4,359,268 | |
Libra Solutions LLC, |
Series 2022-1A, Class A, 4.75%, 5/15/20342 | | | 1,691,091 | | | | 1,664,497 | |
Series 2022-2A, Class A, 6.85%, 10/15/20342 | | | 3,318,750 | | | | 3,275,638 | |
Series 2023-1A, Class A, 7.00%, 2/15/20352 | | | 2,242,925 | | | | 2,231,764 | |
Navient Private Education Loan Trust, |
Series 2014-1, Class A3, (1 mo. LIBOR US + 0.510%), 5.660%, 6/25/20313 | | | 3,371,016 | | | | 3,250,016 | |
Series 2015-BA, Class A3, (1 mo. LIBOR US + 1.450%), 6.643%, 7/16/20402,3 | | | 1,650,769 | | | | 1,634,098 | |
Series 2017-2A, Class A, (1 mo. LIBOR US + 1.050%), 6.200%, 12/27/20662,3 | | | 2,941,615 | | | | 2,912,114 | |
Series 2020-1A, Class A1B, (1 mo. LIBOR US + 1.050%), 6.200%, 6/25/20692,3 | | | 2,035,655 | | | | 2,004,462 | |
Series 2020-GA, Class A, 1.17%, 9/16/20692 | | | 555,137 | | | | 490,459 | |
Series 2021-1A, Class A1A, 1.31%, 12/26/20692 | | | 4,817,992 | | | | 4,043,128 | |
Series 2021-A, Class A, 0.84%, 5/15/20692 | | | 852,034 | | | | 738,844 | |
Series 2022-A, Class A, 2.23%, 7/15/20702 | | | 3,319,790 | | | | 2,879,938 | |
Nissan Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2023-A, Class A1, 5.424%, 5/15/2024 | | | 3,046,652 | | | | 3,045,339 | |
Oxford Finance Funding LLC, |
Series 2019-1A, Class A2, 4.459%, 2/15/20272 | | | 1,629,368 | | | | 1,621,073 | |
Series 2020-1A, Class A2, 3.101%, 2/15/20282 | | | 3,347,910 | | | | 3,315,316 | |
Series 2020-1A, Class B, 4.037%, 2/15/20282 | | | 1,397,146 | | | | 1,370,339 | |
Series 2022-1A, Class A2, 3.602%, 2/15/20302 | | | 4,650,000 | | | | 4,271,968 | |
Series 2023-1A, Class A2, 6.716%, 2/15/20312 | | | 4,430,000 | | | | 4,330,387 | |
PEAR LLC, |
Series 2020-1, Class A, 3.75%, 12/15/20322 | | | 1,104,770 | | | | 1,087,072 | |
Series 2021-1, Class A, 2.60%, 1/15/2034 (Acquired 11/16/2021, cost $3,633,737)4 | | | 3,633,737 | | | | 3,417,029 | |
Series 2022-1, Class A1, 6.50%, 10/15/2034 (Acquired 10/14/2022, cost $679,602)4 | | | 680,146 | | | | 679,319 | |
Series 2022-1, Class A2, 7.25%, 10/15/2034 (Acquired 10/14/2022, cost $2,414,000)4 | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,402,701 | |
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| | SHARES/ PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1 | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
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ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued) |
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Prestige Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2023-1A, Class A1, 5.578%, 5/15/20242 | | | 2,499,746 | | | $ | 2,499,502 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2019-SFR4, Class A, 2.687%, 10/17/20362 | | | 3,790,782 | | | | 3,632,927 | |
Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, |
Series 2020-4, Class C, 1.01%, 1/15/2026 | | | 798,247 | | | | 795,387 | |
Series 2021-4, Class B, 0.88%, 6/15/2026 | | | 2,984,361 | | | | 2,952,767 | |
Slam Ltd., Series 2021-1A, Class A, (Cayman Islands), 2.434%, 6/15/20462 | | | 5,600,000 | | | | 4,802,672 | |
SMB Private Education Loan Trust, |
Series 2019-B, Class A2A, 2.84%, 6/15/20372 | | | 2,211,717 | | | | 2,051,508 | |
Series 2020-B, Class A1A, 1.29%, 7/15/20532 | | | 1,298,112 | | | | 1,150,775 | |
Stack Infrastructure Issuer LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class A2, 1.877%, 3/26/20462 | | | 3,400,000 | | | | 2,976,688 | |
Stonepeak, Series 2021-1A, Class AA, 2.301%, 2/28/20332 | | | 814,945 | | | | 737,232 | |
Store Master Funding I-VII and XIV, Series 2019-1, Class A1, 2.82%, 11/20/20492 | | | 2,377,294 | | | | 2,133,949 | |
Textainer Marine Containers VII Ltd., Series 2021-1A, Class A, (China), 1.68%, 2/20/20462 | | | 5,368,013 | | | | 4,527,862 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust, |
Series 2016-5, Class A1, 2.50%, 10/25/20562,7 | | | 97,902 | | | | 96,338 | |
Series 2017-1, Class A1, 2.75%, 10/25/20562,7 | | | 286,367 | | | | 282,116 | |
Series 2018-2, Class A1, 3.25%, 3/25/20582,7 | | | 475,089 | | | | 451,859 | |
Series 2019-HY1, Class A1, (1 mo. LIBOR US + 1.000%), 6.150%, 10/25/20482,3 | | | 1,123,165 | | | | 1,114,033 | |
Tricon American Homes, Series 2020-SFR1, Class C, 2.249%, 7/17/20382 | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,215,839 | |
Trinity Rail Leasing 2018 LLC, Series 2020-1A, Class A, 1.96%, 10/17/20502 | | | 2,028,377 | | | | 1,778,124 | |
Trinity Rail Leasing 2021 LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class A, 2.26%, 7/19/20512 | | | 1,849,479 | | | | 1,555,934 | |
TRP LLC, Series 2021-1, Class A, 2.07%, 6/19/20512 | | | 2,878,009 | | | | 2,463,496 | |
Vantage Data Centers Issuer LLC, Series 2020-1A, Class A2, 1.645%, 9/15/20452 | | | 6,500,000 | | | | 5,825,377 | |
Vertical Bridge Holdings LLC, Series 2020-2A, Class A, 2.636%, 9/15/20502 | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 3,647,721 | |
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Identified Cost $236,537,017) | | | | | | | 220,965,091 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Unconstrained Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
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| | SHARES/ PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1 | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
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COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 10.5% |
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BDS, Series 2021-FL8, Class B, (Cayman Islands) (1 mo. LIBOR US + 1.350%), 6.507%, 1/18/20362,3 | | | 3,000,000 | | | $ | 2,889,963 | |
BRAVO Residential Funding Trust, Series 2019-2, Class A3, 3.50%, 10/25/20442,7 | | | 3,064,930 | | | | 2,856,180 | |
Brean Asset Backed Securities Trust, Series 2021-RM2, Class A, 1.75%, 10/25/20612,7 | | | 2,576,299 | | | | 2,239,608 | |
CIM Trust, Series 2019-INV1, Class A1, 4.00%, 2/25/20492,7 | | | 71,606 | | | | 67,902 | |
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Trust, Series 2013-TH1, Class A1, 2.13%, 2/25/20432,7 | | | 112,528 | | | | 93,837 | |
Fannie Mae REMICS, Series 2018-31, Class KP, 3.50%, 7/25/2047 | | | 67,771 | | | | 65,229 | |
Fontainebleau Miami Beach Trust, Series 2019-FBLU, Class A, 3.144%, 12/10/20362 | | | 4,480,000 | | | | 4,241,702 | |
Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates, Series K106, Class X1 (IO), 1.477%, 1/25/20307 | | | 53,710,550 | | | | 3,803,287 | |
GCAT Trust, Series 2022-NQM3, Class A1, 4.348%, 4/25/20672,7 | | | 9,251,637 | | | | 8,743,193 | |
GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, |
Series 2021-GR3, Class A6, 2.50%, 4/25/20522,7 | | | 5,372,193 | | | | 4,571,978 | |
Series 2021-PJ9, Class A8, 2.50%, 2/26/20522,7 | | | 3,306,448 | | | | 2,811,488 | |
Series 2022-PJ1, Class A15, (U.S. Secured Overnight Financing Rate 30 Day Average + 0.850%), 5.00%, 5/28/20522,3 | | | 4,506,901 | | | | 4,124,746 | |
Series 2022-PJ3, Class A24, 3.00%, 8/25/20522,7 | | | 8,951,312 | | | | 7,968,808 | |
Imperial Fund Mortgage Trust, |
Series 2022-NQM2, Class A1, 3.638%, 3/25/20672,8 | | | 6,756,030 | | | | 6,117,508 | |
Series 2022-NQM3, Class A1, 4.38%, 5/25/20672,8 | | | 4,186,750 | | | | 3,968,059 | |
Series 2022-NQM4, Class A1, 4.767%, 6/25/20672,8 | | | 9,233,845 | | | | 8,833,512 | |
J.P. Morgan Mortgage Trust, |
Series 2014-2, Class 1A1, 3.00%, 6/25/20292,7 | | | 308,710 | | | | 287,731 | |
Series 2022-INV3, Class A4B, 3.00%, 9/25/20522,7 | | | 6,918,847 | | | | 6,080,184 | |
Metlife Securitization Trust, Series 2019-1A, Class A, 3.75%, 4/25/20582,7 | | | 763,998 | | | | 707,398 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, |
Series 2014-3A, Class AFX3, 3.75%, 11/25/20542,7 | | | 237,607 | | | | 214,244 | |
Series 2015-2A, Class A1, 3.75%, 8/25/20552,7 | | | 340,715 | | | | 313,824 | |
Series 2019-2A, Class A1, 4.25%, 12/25/20572,7 | | | 1,639,388 | | | | 1,544,620 | |
NYMT Loan Trust, Series 2022-CP1, Class A1, 2.042%, 7/25/20612 | | | 2,084,358 | | | | 1,857,503 | |
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| | SHARES/ PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1 | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | |
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued) |
|
RCKT Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-6, Class A5, 2.50%, 12/25/20512,7 | | | 5,156,087 | | | $ | 4,377,621 | |
RUN Trust, Series 2022-NQM1, Class A1, 4.00%, 3/25/20672 | | | 3,202,666 | | | | 2,993,553 | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, |
Series 2013-2, Class A, 1.874%, 2/25/20437 | | | 118,546 | | | | 102,639 | |
Series 2013-6, Class A2, 3.00%, 5/25/20437 | | | 1,260,349 | | | | 1,093,006 | |
Series 2013-7, Class A2, 3.00%, 6/25/20437 | | | 118,149 | | | | 103,492 | |
Series 2013-8, Class A1, 3.00%, 6/25/20437 | | | 141,086 | | | | 124,089 | |
Starwood Retail Property Trust, Series 2014-STAR, Class A, (1 mo. LIBOR US + 1.470%), 6.664%, 11/15/20272,3 | | | 1,777,115 | | | | 1,277,861 | |
Sutherland Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-SBC8, Class A, 2.86%, 4/25/20412,7 | | | 2,064,978 | | | | 1,882,443 | |
WinWater Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2015-1, Class A1, 3.50%, 1/20/20452,7 | | | 70,678 | | | | 63,362 | |
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Identified Cost $92,515,305) | | | | | | | 86,420,570 | |
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FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS - 0.5% |
|
Republic of Italy Government International Bond (Italy), 2.375%, 10/17/2024 | |
(Identified Cost $4,470,684) | | | 4,500,000 | | | | 4,298,713 | |
|
MUNICIPAL BONDS - 0.4% |
|
Hawaii, Series GC, G.O. Bond, 2.632%, 10/1/2037 |
(Identified Cost $4,052,094) | | | 3,905,000 | | | | 2,980,529 | |
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U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES - 33.6% |
|
U.S. Treasury Notes - 33.6% |
U.S. Treasury Note |
0.125%, 8/31/2023 | | | 21,400,000 | | | | 21,221,109 | |
0.375%, 8/15/2024 | | | 10,460,000 | | | | 9,896,141 | |
1.125%, 1/15/2025 | | | 43,875,000 | | | | 41,257,925 | |
2.125%, 5/15/2025 | | | 25,795,000 | | | | 24,492,151 | |
2.25%, 11/15/2027 | | | 44,305,000 | | | | 40,791,752 | |
2.75%, 2/15/2028 | | | 26,155,000 | | | | 24,571,397 | |
2.875%, 5/15/2028 | | | 68,425,000 | | | | 64,538,674 | |
2.875%, 8/15/2028 | | | 25,475,000 | | | | 23,988,295 | |
3.125%, 11/15/2028 | | | 25,385,000 | | | | 24,173,263 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Identified Cost $278,737,273) | | | | | | | 274,930,707 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Unconstrained Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
| | | | | | |
| | SHARES/ PRINCIPAL AMOUNT1 | | | VALUE (NOTE 2) | |
| | | | | | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 0.2% |
|
Mortgage-Backed Securities - 0.2% |
Fannie Mae |
Pool #AD0462, UMBS, 5.50%, 10/1/2024 | | | 940 | | | $ | 932 | |
Pool #MA0115, UMBS, 4.50%, 7/1/2029 | | | 24,234 | | | | 23,711 | |
Pool #MA1834, UMBS, 4.50%, 2/1/2034 | | | 108,119 | | | | 107,061 | |
Pool #995876, UMBS, 6.00%, 11/1/2038 | | | 196,729 | | | | 207,112 | |
Pool #AW5338, UMBS, 4.50%, 6/1/2044 | | | 473,325 | | | | 462,370 | |
Pool #AS3878, UMBS, 4.50%, 11/1/2044 | | | 323,798 | | | | 318,647 | |
Pool #BE7845, UMBS, 4.50%, 2/1/2047 | | | 80,762 | | | | 79,334 | |
Freddie Mac |
Pool #G13331, 5.50%, 10/1/2023 | | | 29 | | | | 29 | |
Pool #C91359, 4.50%, 2/1/2031 | | | 68,804 | | | | 67,927 | |
Pool #D98711, 4.50%, 7/1/2031 | | | 205,666 | | | | 203,045 | |
Pool #C91746, 4.50%, 12/1/2033 | | | 152,589 | | | | 151,208 | |
Pool #G05900, 6.00%, 3/1/2040 | | | 35,294 | | | | 37,199 | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (Identified Cost $1,750,250) | | | | | | | 1,658,575 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 3.3% |
|
Dreyfus Government Cash Management, Institutional Shares, 5.00%9 | |
(Identified Cost $26,783,774) | | | 26,783,774 | | | | 26,783,774 | |
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.9% (Identified Cost $856,289,241) | | | | | | | 809,456,904 | |
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 1.1% | | | | | | | 9,214,031 | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 818,670,935 | |
FUTURES CONTRACTS: LONG POSITIONS OPEN AT JUNE 30, 2023 |
CONTRACTS PURCHASED | | ISSUE | | EXCHANGE | | | EXPIRATION | | | NOTIONAL VALUE 1 | | | VALUE/UNREALIZED DEPRECIATION | |
1,050 | | U.S. Treasury Notes (2 Year) | | CME | | | September 2023 | | | 213,510,938 | | | $(2,791,078 | ) |
TOTAL LONG POSITIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | $(2,791,078 | ) |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS: SHORT POSITIONS OPEN AT JUNE 30, 2023 |
CONTRACTS SOLD | | ISSUE | | EXCHANGE | | | EXPIRATION | | | NOTIONAL VALUE 1 | | | VALUE/UNREALIZED APPRECIATION/ (DEPRECIATION) | |
105 | | Japanese Bonds (10 Year) | | OSE | | | September 2023 | | | 108,096,261 | | | $(487,981 | ) |
440 | | U.S. Ultra Treasury Bonds (10 Year) | | CME | | | September 2023 | | | 52,112,500 | | | 535,339 | |
TOTAL SHORT POSITIONS | | | | | | | | | $47,358 | |
CME - Chicago Mercantile Exchange
EUR - Euro
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Unconstrained Bond Series
Investment Portfolio - June 30, 2023
(unaudited)
EURIBOR - Euro Interbank Offered Rate
G.O. Bond - General Obligation Bond
IO - Interest only
LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate
NIBOR - Norwegian Interbank Offered Rate
No. - Number
NOK - Norwegian Krone
OSE - Osaka Exchange
REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust
REMICS - Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits
SEK - Swedish Krona
STIB - Stockholm Interbank Offered Rate
UMBS - Uniform Mortgage-Backed Securities
1Amount is stated in USD unless otherwise noted.
2Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”) and determined to be liquid under the Fund’s Liquidity Risk Management Program. The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of these securities at June 30, 2023 was $329,585,064, which represented 40.3% of the Series’ Net Assets.
3Floating rate security. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2023.
4Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”) and determined to be illiquid under the Fund’s Liquidity Risk Management Program. The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of such securities at June 30, 2023 was $32,670,863, or 4.0% of the Series’ Net Assets.
5Variable rate security. Security may be issued at a fixed coupon rate, which converts to a variable rate at a specified date. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2023.
6Issuer filed for bankruptcy and/or is in default of interest payments.
7Variable or floating rate security, the interest rate of which adjusts periodically based on changes in current interest rates and prepayments on the underlying pool of assets. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2023.
8Represents a step-up bond that pays initial coupon rate for the first period and then a higher coupon rate for the following periods. Rate shown reflects the current coupon as of June 30, 2023.
9Rate shown is the current yield as of June 30, 2023.
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 S&P Global 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.
Unconstrained Bond Series
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
ASSETS: | | | |
| | | |
Investments in securities, at value (identified cost $856,289,241) (Note 2) | | $ | 809,456,904 | |
Foreign currency, at value (identified cost $2,187,986) | | | 2,201,751 | |
Interest receivable | | | 4,239,891 | |
Deposits at broker for futures contracts | | | 2,876,989 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | 1,054,163 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 152,696 | |
Futures variation margin receivable | | | 80,044 | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 45,599 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 26,971 | |
| | | | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 820,135,008 | |
| | | | |
LIABILITIES: | | | | |
| | | | |
Due to custodian | | | 61,980 | |
Accrued sub-transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 50,461 | |
Accrued management fees (Note 3) | | | 41,659 | |
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 29,963 | |
Accrued distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees (Class S) (Note 3) | | | 6,245 | |
Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 4,087 | |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | | | 1,064,835 | |
Futures variation margin payable | | | 163,435 | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 171 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | | 41,237 | |
| | | | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 1,464,073 | |
| | | | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 818,670,935 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
| | | | |
Capital stock | | $ | 883,896 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 894,443,987 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | (76,656,948 | ) |
| | | | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS | | $ | 818,670,935 | |
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class S | | | | |
($30,292,401/3,143,473 shares) | | $ | 9.64 | |
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NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class I | | | | |
($210,209,282/25,074,780 shares) | | $ | 8.38 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class W | | | | |
($578,169,252/60,171,328 shares) | | $ | 9.61 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Unconstrained Bond Series
Statement of Operations
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Interest | | $ | 17,151,842 | |
Dividends | | | 1,314,492 | |
| | | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 18,466,334 | |
| | | | |
EXPENSES: | | | | |
| | | | |
Management fees (Note 3) | | | 1,223,697 | |
Sub-transfer agent fees (Note 3) | | | 111,062 | |
Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3) | | | 75,168 | |
Directors’ fees (Note 3) | | | 48,619 | |
Distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees (Class S) (Note 3) | | | 39,125 | |
Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3) | | | 4,087 | |
Custodian fees | | | 14,486 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 169,360 | |
| | | | |
Total Expenses | | | 1,685,604 | |
Less reduction of expenses (Note 3) | | | (956,383 | ) |
| | | | |
Net Expenses | | | 729,221 | |
| | | | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 17,737,113 | |
| | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | | | | |
| | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on- | | | | |
Investments | | | 210,884 | |
Futures contracts | | | (3,440,659 | ) |
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | (68,084 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | (3,297,859 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on- | | | | |
Investments | | | 2,194,095 | |
Futures contracts | | | (2,245,654 | ) |
Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities | | | 8,355 | |
| | | | |
| | | (43,204 | ) |
| | | | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | | | (3,341,063 | ) |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 14,396,050 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Unconstrained Bond Series
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 6/30/23 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/22 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 17,737,113 | | | $ | 28,479,896 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | | | (3,297,859 | ) | | | (31,207,663 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | | | (43,204 | ) | | | (44,393,705 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from operations | | | 14,396,050 | | | | (47,121,472 | ) |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 9): | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Class S | | | (519,245 | ) | | | (703,862 | ) |
Class I | | | (4,046,214 | ) | | | (5,026,277 | ) |
Class W | | | (11,368,456 | ) | | | (19,469,136 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (15,933,915 | ) | | | (25,199,275 | ) |
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CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED: | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions (Note 5) | | | 2,695,416 | | | | 161,611,136 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 1,157,551 | | | | 89,290,389 | |
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NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 817,513,384 | | | | 728,222,995 | |
| | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 818,670,935 | | | $ | 817,513,384 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Unconstrained Bond Series
Financial Highlights - Class S
| | FOR THE | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED |
| | SIX MONTHS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | ENDED | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 6/30/23 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (UNAUDITED) | | | 12/31/22 | | | 12/31/21 | | | 12/31/20 | | | 12/31/19 | | | 12/31/18 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | | $9.65 | | | | $10.61 | | | | $10.93 | | | | $10.44 | | | | $10.18 | | | | $10.42 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income1 | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.26 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (1.02 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.23 | | | | (0.24 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.71 | ) | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.02 | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.00 | )2 | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - End of period | | | $9.64 | | | | $9.65 | | | | $10.61 | | | | $10.93 | | | | $10.44 | | | | $10.18 | |
Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | | $30,292 | | | | $31,882 | | | | $17,776 | | | | $20,925 | | | | $22,884 | | | | $685,649 | |
Total return3 | | | 1.55% | | | | (6.71% | ) | | | 2.59% | | | | 7.54% | | | | 5.01% | | | | 0.20% | |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 0.74% | 4 | | 0.72% | | | | 0.73% | | | | 0.73% | | | | 0.75% | | | | 0.75% | |
Net investment income | | | 3.79% | 4 | | 3.15% | | | | 2.71% | | | | 2.74% | | | | 2.80% | | | | 2.56% | |
Series portfolio turnover | | | 16% | | | | 60% | | | | 69% | | | | 96% | | | | 75% | | | | 58% | |
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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 Class, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amounts: |
| | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.01% | | | | 0.01% | |
1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the periods.
2 Less than $(0.01).
3 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.
4 Annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Unconstrained Bond Series
Financial Highlights - Class I
| | FOR THE | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED |
| | SIX MONTHS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | ENDED | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 6/30/23 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (UNAUDITED) | | | 12/31/22 | | | 12/31/21 | | | 12/31/20 | | | 12/31/19 | | | 12/31/18 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | | $8.42 | | | | $9.29 | | | | $9.65 | | | | $9.26 | | | | $9.09 | | | | $9.34 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income1 | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.26 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.90 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.22 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.60 | ) | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.04 | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.00 | )2 | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) |
Net asset value - End of period | | | $8.38 | | | | $8.42 | | | | $9.29 | | | | $9.65 | | | | $9.26 | | | | $9.09 | |
Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | | $210,209 | | | | $192,903 | | | | $36,639 | | | | $21,687 | | | | $19,039 | | | | $28,499 | |
Total return3 | | | 1.56% | | | | (6.42% | ) | | | 2.81% | | | | 7.74% | | | | 5.37% | | | | 0.40% | |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 0.47% | 4 | 0.47% | | | | 0.49% | | | | 0.49% | | | | 0.48% | | | | 0.50% | |
Net investment income | | | 4.05% | 4 | 3.47% | | | | 2.97% | | | | 2.96% | | | | 3.01% | | | | 2.75% | |
Series portfolio turnover | | | 16% | | | | 60% | | | | 69% | | | | 96% | | | | 75% | | | | 58% | |
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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 Class, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amounts: |
| | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 0.01% | | | | 0.01% | |
1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the periods.
2 Less than $(0.01).
3 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.
4 Annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Unconstrained Bond Series
Financial Highlights - Class W
| | FOR THE | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | | | FOR THE | |
| | SIX MONTHS | | | | | | | | | | | | PERIOD | |
| | ENDED 6/30/23 | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/1/191 TO | |
| | (UNAUDITED) | | | 12/31/22 | | | 12/31/21 | | | 12/31/20 | | | 12/31/19 | |
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - Beginning of period | | | $9.62 | | | | $10.57 | | | | $10.90 | | | | $10.41 | | | | $10.34 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.30 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (1.01 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.12 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.18 | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.42 | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.00 | )3 | | — | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) |
Net asset value - End of period | | | $9.61 | | | | $9.62 | | | | $10.57 | | | | $10.90 | | | | $10.41 | |
Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted) | | | $578,169 | | | | $592,728 | | | | $673,807 | | | | $631,570 | | | | $859,888 | |
Total return4 | | | 1.83% | | | | (6.05% | ) | | | 3.19% | | | | 8.29% | | | | 4.10% | 5 |
Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses* | | | 0.05% | 6 | | 0.05% | | | | 0.05% | | | | 0.05% | | | | 0.05% | 6 |
Net investment income | | | 4.48% | 6 | | 3.68% | | | | 3.40% | | | | 3.40% | | | | 3.44% | 6 |
Series portfolio turnover | | | 16% | | | | 60% | | | | 69% | | | | 96% | | | | 75% | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
*The investment advisor did not impose all or a portion 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 increased by the following amounts: |
| | | 0.33% | 6 | | | 0.32% | | | | 0.32% | | | | 0.32% | | | | 0.31% | 6 |
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 the periods. Periods less than one year are not annualized.
5 Includes litigation proceeds. Excluding this amount, the total return would have been 4.00%.
6 Annualized.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Unconstrained Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements
(unaudited)
Unconstrained 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, and its secondary objective is to provide 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 Series is authorized to issue four classes of shares (Class S, I, W, and Z). 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 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 June 30, 2023, 6.4 billion shares have been designated in total among 15 series, of which 100 million have been designated as Unconstrained Bond Series Class I common stock and Unconstrained Bond Series Class Z common stock, 125 million have been designated as Unconstrained Bond Series Class S common stock and 150 million have been designated as Unconstrained Bond Series Class W common stock. Class Z common stock is not currently offered for sale.
| 2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Series. The Series is an investment company and, accordingly, follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 - Investment Companies, which is part of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
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 “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, in which case they would be categorized in Level 3.
Municipal securities will normally be valued on the basis of market valuations provided by 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”).
Unconstrained Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
| 2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Security Valuation (continued)
Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less may be 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. In these instances, fair value is measured 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 to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.
Fair Value
The Series’ financial instruments are valued at the close of the NYSE and are reported at fair value, which GAAP defines as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Board has designated the Advisor as the Fund’s valuation designee (Valuation Designee) to make all fair value determinations with respect to each Series’ portfolio investments. Subject to oversight by the Board, the Valuation Designee performs the following functions in performing fair value determinations: assesses and manages valuation risks; establishes and applies fair value methodologies; tests fair value methodologies; and evaluates pricing vendors and pricing agents. The Advisor has adopted and implemented policies and procedures to be followed when making fair value determinations, and it has established a Valuation Committee through which the Advisor makes fair value determinations. The Valuation Designee provides periodic reporting to the Board on valuation matters. The Advisor’s determination of a security’s fair value price often involves the consideration of a number of subjective factors, and is therefore subject to the unavoidable risk that the value assigned to a security may be higher or lower than the security’s value would be if a reliable market quotation for the security was readily available. 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. The Advisor may use a pricing service to obtain the value of the Fund’s portfolio securities where the prices provided by such pricing service are believed to reflect the fair market value of such securities. The methods used by the pricing service and the valuations so established will be reviewed by the Advisor under the general supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Several pricing services are available, one or more of which may be used by the Advisor, as approved by the Board. A change in a pricing service or a material change in a pricing methodology for investments with no readily available market quotations will be reported to the Board by the Advisor in accordance with certain requirements.
GAAP establishes the following fair value hierarchy that categorizes the inputs used to measure fair value. Level 1 includes quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical financial instruments that the Series’ can access at the reporting date. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar financial instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar financial instruments in inactive markets, interest rates and yield curves, implied volatilities, and credit spreads). Level 3 includes unobservable inputs (including the Valuation Designee’s own assumptions in determining fair value). 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.
Unconstrained Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
| 2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Fair Value (continued)
The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of June 30, 2023 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:
DESCRIPTION | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology | | $ | 2,494,485 | | | $ | 2,494,485 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Debt securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Government agencies | | | 276,589,282 | | | | — | | | | 276,589,282 | | | | — | |
States and political subdivisions (municipals) | | | 2,980,529 | | | | — | | | | 2,980,529 | | | | — | |
Corporate debt: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | | 18,755,658 | | | | — | | | | 18,755,658 | | | | — | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 9,632,802 | | | | — | | | | 9,632,802 | | | | — | |
Consumer Staples | | | 5,736,360 | | | | — | | | | 5,736,360 | | | | — | |
Energy | | | 28,945,554 | | | | — | | | | 28,945,554 | | | | — | |
Financials | | | 44,907,629 | | | | — | | | | 44,907,629 | | | | — | |
Industrials | | | 29,667,510 | | | | — | | | | 29,667,510 | | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | 4,604,456 | | | | — | | | | 4,604,456 | | | | — | |
Materials | | | 5,683,017 | | | | — | | | | 5,683,017 | | | | — | |
Real Estate | | | 27,826,274 | | | | — | | | | 27,826,274 | | | | — | |
Utilities | | | 13,165,200 | | | | — | | | | 13,165,200 | | | | — | |
Asset-backed securities | | | 220,965,091 | | | | — | | | | 220,965,091 | | | | — | |
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | | | 86,420,570 | | | | — | | | | 86,420,570 | | | | — | |
Foreign government bonds | | | 4,298,713 | | | | — | | | | 4,298,713 | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investment | | | 26,783,774 | | | | 26,783,774 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Other financial instruments:* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate contracts | | | 535,339 | | | | 535,339 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total assets | | | 809,992,243 | | | | 29,813,598 | | | | 780,178,645 | | | | — | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other financial instruments:* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate contracts | | | (3,279,059 | ) | | | (3,279,059 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total liabilities | | | (3,279,059 | ) | | | (3,279,059 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total | | $ | 806,713,184 | | | $ | 26,534,539 | | | $ | 780,178,645 | | | $ | — | |
*Other financial instruments are futures (Level 1). Futures are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.
LIBOR Transition Risk
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority announced a phase out of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). Although many LIBOR rates will cease to be published or no longer will be representative of the underlying market they seek to measure after December 31, 2021, a selection of widely used USD LIBOR rates will continue to be published through June 2023 in order to assist with the transition. The Series may be exposed to financial instruments tied to LIBOR to determine payment obligations, financing terms, hedging strategies or investment value. The transition process away from LIBOR might lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for, and reduce the effectiveness of new hedges placed against, instruments whose terms currently include LIBOR. The ultimate effect of the LIBOR transition process on the Series is uncertain.
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.
Unconstrained Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
| 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 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’ forward foreign currency exchange contracts are not subject to master netting arrangements (the right to close out all transactions traded with a counterparty, and net amounts owed or due across transactions). No such investments were held by the Series on June 30, 2023.
Futures
The Series may purchase or sell exchange-traded futures contracts, which are contracts that obligate the Series to make or take delivery of a financial instrument or the cash value of a security index at a specified future date at a specified price. The Series may use futures contracts to manage exposure to the bond market or changes in interest rates and currency values, or for gaining exposure to markets. Risks of entering into futures contracts include the possibility that there may be an illiquid market at the time the Advisor to the Series may be attempting to sell some or all the Series’ holdings or that a change in the value of the contract may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying securities. Upon entering into a futures contract, a Series is required to deposit either cash or securities (initial margin). Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Series, generally on a daily basis. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily changes in the contract value and are recorded as unrealized gains or losses. The Series recognize a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires.
Unconstrained Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
| 2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Futures (continued)
Futures transactions involve minimal counterparty risk since futures contracts are guaranteed against default by the exchange on which they trade. The Series’ futures contracts are not subject to master netting arrangements (the right to close out all transactions traded with a counterparty, and net amounts owed or due across transactions).
Option Contracts
The Series may write (sell) or buy call or put options on securities and other financial instruments. When the Series writes a call, the Series gives the purchaser the right to buy the underlying security from the Series at the price specified in the option contract (the “exercise price”) at any time during the option period. When the Series writes a put option, the Series gives the purchaser the right to sell to the Series the underlying security at the exercise price at any time during the option period. The Series will only write options on a “covered basis.” This means that the Series will own the underlying security when the Series writes a call or the Series will put aside cash, U.S. Government securities, or other liquid assets in an amount not less than the exercise price at all times the put option is outstanding.
When the Series writes an option, an amount equal to the premium received is reflected as a liability and is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option. The Series, as a writer of an option, has no control over whether the underlying security or financial instrument may be sold (call) or purchased (put) and, as a result, bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security or financial instrument underlying the written option. There is a risk that the Series may not be able to enter into a closing transaction because of an illiquid market.
The Series may also purchase options in an attempt to hedge against fluctuations in the value of its portfolio and to protect against declines in the value of the securities. The premium paid by the Series for the purchase of an option is reflected as an investment and subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option. The risk associated with purchasing options is limited to the premium paid.
When a security is purchased or sold through an exercise of an option, the related premium paid (or received) is added to (or deducted from) the basis of the security acquired or deducted from (or added to) the proceeds of the security sold. When an option expires (or the Series enters into a closing transaction), the Series realizes a gain or loss on the option to the extent of the premium received or paid (or gain or loss to the extent the cost of the closing transaction exceeds the premium paid or received).
The measurement of the risks associated with option contracts is meaningful only when all related and offsetting transactions are considered. No such investments were held by the Series on June 30, 2023.
The following table presents the present value of derivatives held at June 30, 2023 as reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, and the effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations:
Unconstrained Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
| 2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Option Contracts (continued) | | | | | |
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | | | | | |
Derivative | | Assets Location | | | |
Interest rate contracts | | Net unrealized appreciation1 | | $ | 535,339 | |
Derivative | | Liabilities Location | | | | |
Interest rate contracts | | Net unrealized depreciation1 | | $ | (3,279,059 | ) |
| | | | | | |
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS | | | | | | |
| | | | Realized Gain | |
| | | | (Loss) on | |
Derivative | | Location of Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives | | Derivatives | |
Credit contracts | | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts | | $ | (532,060 | ) |
Interest rate contracts | | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts | | $ | (2,908,599 | ) |
| | | | Unrealized | |
| | | | Appreciation | |
| | Location of Appreciation (Depreciation) on | | (Depreciation) | |
Derivative | | Derivatives | | on Derivatives | |
Credit contracts | | Net change in unrealized appreciation(depreciation) on futures contracts | | $ | 337,054 | |
Interest rate contracts | | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | | $ | (2,582,708 | ) |
1 Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts as reported in the Investment Portfolio, and is included within Net Assets as the components of capital are not required to be presented separately on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The average month-end balances for the six months ended June 30, 2023 were as follows:
| | |
Futures Contracts: | | |
Average number of contracts purchased | | 2,163 |
Average number of contracts sold | | 848 |
Average notional value of contracts purchased | | $368,168,796 |
Average notional value of contracts sold | | $200,434,758 |
Asset-Backed Securities
The Series may invest in asset-backed securities. Asset-backed securities are generally issued as pass-through certificates or as debt instruments. Asset-backed securities issued as pass-through certificates represent undivided fractional ownership interests in an underlying pool of assets. Asset-backed securities issued as debt instruments, which are also known as collateralized obligations, are typically issued as the debt of a special purpose entity organized solely for the purpose of owning such assets and issuing such debt. Asset-backed securities are often backed by a pool of assets representing the obligations of a number of different parties. The yield characteristics of certain asset-backed securities may differ from traditional debt securities. One such major difference is that all or a principal part of the obligations may be prepaid at any time because the underlying assets (i.e. loans) may be prepaid at any time. As a result, a decrease in interest rates in the market may result in increases in the level of prepayments as borrowers, particularly mortgagors, refinance and repay their loans. An increased prepayment rate with respect to an asset-backed security will have the effect of shortening the maturity of the security. In addition, the Series may subsequently have to reinvest the proceeds at lower interest rates. If the Series has purchased such an asset-backed security at a premium, a faster than anticipated prepayment rate could result in a loss of principal to the extent of the premium paid.
Mortgage-Backed Securities
The Series may invest in mortgage-backed securities (“MBS” or pass-through certificates) that represent an interest in a pool of specific underlying mortgage loans and entitle the Series to the periodic payments of principal and interest from those mortgages. MBS may be issued by government agencies or corporations, or private issuers. Most MBS issued by government agencies are guaranteed; however, the degree of protection differs based on the issuer. For MBS there are a number of important differences among the agencies and instrumentalities of the U.S. Government that issue mortgage-related securities and among the securities that they issue. For example, mortgage-related securities guaranteed by Ginnie Mae are guaranteed as to the timely payment of principal and interest by Ginnie Mae and such guarantee is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. However, mortgage-related securities issued by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, including Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae guaranteed mortgage pass-through certificates, which are solely the obligations of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, are not backed by or entitled to the full faith and credit of the United States, but are supported by the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury. Non-agency mortgage-backed securities are securities issued by non-governmental issuers and have no direct or indirect government guarantees of payment and are subject to various risks. Non-agency mortgage loans are obligations of the borrowers thereunder only and are not typically insured or guaranteed by any other person or entity. The ability of a borrower to repay a loan is dependent upon the income or assets of the borrower. A number of factors, including a general economic downturn, acts of God, terrorism, social unrest and civil disturbances, may impair a borrower’s ability to repay its loans.
Unconstrained Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
| 2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Inflation-Indexed Bonds
The Series may invest in inflation-indexed bonds. Inflation-indexed bonds are fixed income securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted according to the rate of inflation. If the index measuring inflation rises or falls, the principal value of inflation-indexed bonds will be adjusted upward or downward, and consequently the interest payable on these securities (calculated with respect to a larger or smaller principal amount) will be increased or reduced, respectively. Any upward or downward adjustment in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed bond will be included as interest income in the Statement of Operations, even though investors do not receive their principal until maturity. Repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed in the case of U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed bonds. For bonds that do not provide a similar guarantee, the adjusted principal value of the bond repaid at maturity may be less than the original principal.
Securities Purchased on a When-Issued Basis or Forward Commitment
The Series may purchase securities on a when-issued basis or forward commitment. These transactions involve a commitment by the Series to purchase securities for a predetermined price with payment and delivery taking place beyond the customary settlement period. When such purchases are outstanding, the Series will designate liquid assets in an amount sufficient to meet the purchase price. When purchasing a security on a delayed delivery basis, the Series assumes the rights and risks of ownership of the security, including the risk of price and yield fluctuations, and takes such fluctuations into account when determining its net asset value. The Series may sell the when-issued securities before they are delivered, which may result in a capital gain or loss. No such investments were held by the Series on June 30, 2023.
In connection with its ability to purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment basis, the Series may enter into forward roll transactions principally using To Be Announced (TBA) securities. Forward roll transactions require the sale of securities for delivery in the current month, and a simultaneous agreement to repurchase substantially similar (same type, coupon and maturity) securities on a specified future date. Risks of entering into forward roll transactions include the potential inability of the counterparty to meet the terms of the agreement; the potential of the Series to receive inferior securities at redelivery as compared to the securities sold to the counterparty; counterparty credit risk; and the potential pay down speed variance between the mortgage-backed pools. During the roll period, the Series forgoes principal and interest paid on the securities. The Series accounts for such dollar rolls as purchases and sales. Information regarding securities purchased on a when-issued basis is included in the Series’ Investment Portfolio. No such investments were held by the Series on June 30, 2023.
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.
Unconstrained Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
| 2. | Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
Federal Taxes
The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.
Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At June 30, 2023, 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, 2019 through December 31, 2022. 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
Through the end of 2022, distributions to shareholders of net investment income were made quarterly; effective January 2023, such distributions will be made monthly. 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 GAAP 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 0.30% 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. The Fund also has an Audit Committee Chair, Governance & Nominating Committee Chair and Lead Independent Director, who each receive an additional annual stipend for these roles.
Unconstrained Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
| 3. | Transactions with Affiliates (continued) |
The Fund may enter into agreements with financial intermediaries pursuant to which the Fund may pay financial intermediaries for non-distribution related sub-transfer agency, administrative, sub-accounting, and other shareholder services in an annual amount not to exceed 0.15% of the average daily net assets of the Class I and Class S shares of the Series. Payments made pursuant to such agreements are generally based on the current assets and/or number of accounts of the Series attributable to the financial intermediary. Any payments made pursuant to such agreements may be in addition to, rather than in lieu of, any Distribution and Shareholder Services Fee payable under the Rule 12b-1 plan of the Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the sub-transfer agency expenses incurred by Class S and Class I were $17,519 and $93,543, respectively.
Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The Series compensates the distributor for distributing and servicing the Series’ Class S shares pursuant to a distribution plan adopted under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, regardless of expenses actually incurred. Under the agreement, the Series pays distribution and service fees to the distributor at an annual rate of 0.25% of average daily net assets attributable to Class S shares. There are no distribution and service fees on the Class I, Class W or Class Z shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly.
Pursuant to a master services agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0085% on the first $25 billion of average daily net assets; 0.0075% on the next $15 billion of average daily net assets; and 0.0065% of average daily net assets in excess of $40 billion; plus a base fee of $30,400 per series. Additionally, certain transaction and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged. The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent.
Pursuant to an advisory fee waiver agreement, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive the management fee for the Class W shares. The full management fee will be waived under this agreement because Class W shares are only available to discretionary investment accounts and other accounts managed by the Advisor. These clients pay a management fee to the Advisor that is separate from the Fund’s expenses. In addition, pursuant to a separate expense limitation agreement, the Advisor has contractually agreed to limit its fees and reimburse expenses to the extent necessary so that the total direct annual fund operating expenses, exclusive of the shareholder services fee and/or distribution and service (12b-1) fees and waived Class W management fees (collectively, “excluded expenses”), do not exceed 0.50% of the average daily net assets of the Class S and Class I shares, 0.05% of the average daily net assets of the Class W shares, and 0.35% of the average daily net assets of the Class Z shares. These contractual waivers are expected to continue indefinitely, and may not be amended or terminated by the Advisor without the approval of the Series’ Board of Directors. The Advisor may receive from a Class the difference between the Class’s total direct annual fund operating expenses, not including excluded expenses, and the Class’s contractual expense limit to recoup all or a portion of its prior fee waivers (other than Class W management fee waivers) or expense reimbursements made during the rolling three-year period preceding the recoupment if at any point the total direct annual fund operating expenses, not including excluded expenses, are below the contractual expense limit (a) at the time of the fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement and (b) at the time of the recoupment.
Pursuant to the advisory fee waiver, the Advisor waived $879,034 in management fees for Class W for the six months ended June 30, 2023. In addition, pursuant to the separate expense limitation agreement, the Advisor waived or reimbursed expenses of $77,349 for Class W shares for the six months ended June 30, 2023. These amounts are included as a reduction of expenses on the Statement of Operations.
As of June 30, 2023, the class specific waivers or reimbursements subject to possible future recoupment under the expense limitation agreement are as follows:
Unconstrained Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
| 3. | Transactions with Affiliates (continued) |
CLASS | | EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2025 | | | 2026 | | | TOTAL | |
Class W | | $ | 147,864 | | | $ | 147,021 | | | $ | 121,399 | | | $ | 77,349 | | | $ | 493,633 | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Advisor did not recoup any expenses that have been previously waived or reimbursed.
| 4. | Purchases and Sales of Securities |
For the six months ended June 30, 2023, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $83,339,138 and $118,031,502, respectively. Purchases and sales of U.S. Government securities, other than short-term securities, were $107,308,981 and $118,495, respectively.
| 5. | Capital Stock Transactions |
Transactions in Class S, Class I, and Class W shares of Unconstrained Bond Series were:
CLASS S | | FOR THE SIX MONTHS | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | |
| | ENDED 6/30/23 | | | 12/31/22 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 322,609 | | | $ | 3,144,091 | | | | 2,808,386 | | | $ | 27,913,644 | |
Reinvested | | | 52,698 | | | | 514,038 | | | | 68,029 | | | | 661,035 | |
Repurchased | | | (534,645 | ) | | | (5,208,858 | ) | | | (1,249,158 | ) | | | (12,344,700 | ) |
Total | | | (159,338 | ) | | $ | (1,550,729 | ) | | | 1,627,257 | | | $ | 16,229,979 | |
CLASS I | | FOR THE SIX MONTHS | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | |
| | ENDED 6/30/23 | | | 12/31/22 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 6,339,317 | | | $ | 53,765,270 | | | | 29,763,574 | | | $ | 258,057,218 | |
Reinvested | | | 470,460 | | | | 3,995,762 | | | | 574,241 | | | | 4,859,860 | |
Repurchased | | | (4,648,958 | ) | | | (39,564,634 | ) | | | (11,367,473 | ) | | | (97,110,497 | ) |
Total | | | 2,160,819 | | | $ | 18,196,398 | | | | 18,970,342 | | | $ | 165,806,581 | |
CLASS W | | FOR THE SIX MONTHS | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED | |
| | ENDED 6/30/23 | | | 12/31/22 | |
| | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | | | SHARES | | | AMOUNT | |
Sold | | | 1,386,394 | | | $ | 13,487,909 | | | | 3,393,946 | | | $ | 34,217,149 | |
Reinvested | | | 1,135,509 | | | | 11,038,209 | | | | 1,909,664 | | | | 18,579,224 | |
Repurchased | | | (3,965,910 | ) | | | (38,476,371 | ) | | | (7,435,375 | ) | | | (73,221,797 | ) |
Total | | | (1,444,007 | ) | | $ | (13,950,253 | ) | | | (2,131,765 | ) | | $ | (20,425,424 | ) |
Approximately 71% of the shares outstanding are fiduciary accounts where the Advisor has sole investment discretion.
The Fund has entered into a 364-day, $50 million credit agreement (the “line of credit”) with Bank of New York Mellon. Each series of the Fund may borrow under the line of credit for temporary or emergency purposes, including funding shareholder redemptions and other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund pays an annual fee on the unused commitment amount, payable quarterly, and is allocated among all the series of the Fund and included in miscellaneous expenses in the Statement of Operations for each series. The line of credit expires in September 2023 unless extended or renewed. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Series did not borrow under the line of credit.
Unconstrained Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
| 7. | 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 contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s); and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Series invested in futures contracts (credit, foreign currency exchange and interest rate risk) and options written (interest rate risk).
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; however, 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 and may become illiquid due to 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.
| 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 GAAP. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations, without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.
The final determination of the tax character of current year distributions will be made at the conclusion of the fiscal year. The tax character of distributions paid for the year ended December 31, 2022 were as follows:
Ordinary income | | $ | 25,199,275 | |
| | | | |
At June 30, 2023, the identified cost for federal income tax purposes, the resulting gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation, and the net unrealized depreciation were as follows:
Cost for federal income tax purposes | | $ | 856,289,495 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 3,457,734 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (53,034,045 | ) |
| | | | |
Net unrealized depreciation | | $ | (49,576,311 | ) |
Unconstrained Bond Series
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)
| 9. | Federal Income Tax Information (continued) |
At December 31, 2022, the Series had net short-term capital loss carryforwards of $8,406,213 and net long-term capital loss carryforwards of $17,266,125, which may be carried forward indefinitely.
Significant disruptions and volatility in the global financial markets and economies, like the current conditions caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic, could negatively impact the investment performance of the Series. The global market and economic climate may become increasingly uncertain due to numerous factors beyond our control, including but not limited to, the effectiveness and acceptance of vaccines to prevent COVID-19, impacts on business operations in the U.S. related to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as supply chain disruptions and inflation, concerns related to unpredictable global market and economic factors, uncertainty in U.S. federal fiscal, tax, trade or regulatory policy and the fiscal, tax, trade or regulatory policy of foreign governments, rising interest rates, inflation or deflation, the availability of credit, performance of financial markets, terrorism, natural or biological catastrophes, public health emergencies, or political uncertainty.
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Unconstrained Bond Series
Liquidity Risk Management Program Disclosure
(unaudited)
The Securities and Exchange commission adopted Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”) to promote effective liquidity risk management by open-end investment companies and reduce Liquidity Risk, which is the risk that open-end investment companies are unable to meet redemption obligations without a significant dilution of remaining shareholder interests.
The Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and each of its series (each a “Fund” or collectively, the “Funds”) adopted a Liquidity Risk Management Program (the “Program”) and obtained approval from the Board of Directors (the “Board”), including a majority of Directors who are not interested persons of the Fund, to appoint a Liquidity Risk Management Committee (the “Committee”) to assess and manage the Fund’s Liquidity Risk.
Under the Program, assessment and management of Liquidity Risk takes into consideration certain factors, such as each Fund’s investment strategy and the liquidity of its portfolio investments during normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions, its short- and long-term cash-flow projections during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions, and its cash and cash-equivalent holdings and access to other funding sources. As required by the Liquidity Rule, the Program includes policies and procedures for the classification of each Fund’s portfolio holdings into four liquidity categories, establishes a 15% limit on holdings of illiquid investments, and sets forth procedures for the override of vendor-derived classifications.
The Committee prepares an annual assessment (“assessment”) of the Program to review the operation of the Program, including the adequacy of controls designed to manage the Funds’ Liquidity Risk. Through this assessment, the Committee re-considers prior conclusions around each factor that the Fund must consider to assess, manage, and review its Liquidity Risk and evaluates the effectiveness of processes to classify Fund assets into liquidity categories, including Committee override determinations. As part of this evaluation the Committee re-affirms that each Fund operates as a Primarily Highly Liquid Fund, with greater than 50% of net assets consistently invested in Highly Liquid Investments, thereby negating a need to establish a Highly Liquid Investment Minimum for any Fund. Lastly, the assessment considers the effectiveness of the safeguards that the Committee adopted to prevent a violation of the Liquidity Rule’s limit on a Fund’s holding of Illiquid Investments.
The most recent assessment covered January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, and was presented to the Board in February 2023. This assessment confirmed that the Program continues to operate effectively in all material respects to address the requirements of the Liquidity Rule and manage the Funds’ Liquidity Risk.
Unconstrained 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-PORT, and are available, without charge, upon request:
By phone | 1-800-466-3863 |
On the SEC’s web site | http://www.sec.gov |
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 1-(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-06/23-SAR
Not applicable for Semi-Annual Reports.
| ITEM 3: | AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT |
Not applicable for Semi-Annual Reports.
| Item 4: | Principal Accountant Fees and Services |
Not applicable for Semi-Annual Reports.
| 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 period covered by this report, there have been no changes in the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting that the above officers believe to have materially affected, or to be reasonably likely to materially affect, the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. |
| Item 12: | Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
Not applicable.
| (a)(1) | Not applicable for Semi-Annual Reports. |
| (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-99.906 CERT. The certification furnished pursuant to this paragraph is not deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such certification is not deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent that the Registrant specifically incorporates them by reference. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc.
/s/ Paul J. Battaglia
Paul J. Battaglia
President & Principal Executive Officer
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc.
Date: 8/23/2023
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/ Paul J. Battaglia
Paul J. Battaglia
President & Principal Executive Officer
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc.
Date: 8/23/2023
/s/ Troy M. Statczar
Troy M. Statczar
Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc.
Date: 8/23/2023